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SERVE EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS Share in God's Love by Serving Others As followers of Jesus, we are called to serve! At Trinity, we invite you to answer this call to serve and put your faith into action with opportunities both inside and outside our walls. Explore the opportunities below to find ways you can live faithfully and change lives at Trinity and in our community. Serve at Church The church is a great place to serve. Trinity offers many opportunities to use the unique gifts, talents and abilities that God has given you to participate in worship and in the life of the church. Consider how you can help further the faith of our congregation through your involvement. When you're ready, complete the form below. Serve during worship as an usher, lector or communion assistant, sing or play in a choir or music group, be a part of the Altar Guild or bring the message of Christ to the youngest in our congregation with a Children's Moment. Reach out through grace and hospitality as a Sunday morning coffee server, help with funeral luncheons, visit members who are homebound as an Outreach Visitor or use your hands in service with the Apostles (light property maintenance) or the Heavenly Housekeepers (light cleaning projects). Share your talents of leadership as a Sunday School leader, Confirmation Huddle Guide, Bible Study leader or as a part of one of Trinity's Ministry Teams. Explore our website or view the Serve at Church form to learn more about the many service opportunities at Trinity. SERVE AT CHURCH Serve Locally Trinity Lutheran Church shares the love of Christ in Watertown and beyond through service and generosity. Through partnerships with many local organizations we find ways to reach out and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Learn more about these service opportunities below and find a way you might put your faith into action. Love INC Heartland is a neighbor helping neighbor organization designed to mobilize area churches to help meet the needs of their neighbors. Trinity supports Love INC Heartland by donating personal care items for their Fresh Start Program. These items are delivered to individuals and families in Watertown and in surrounding communities. Donations can be dropped off at Trinity's Donation Stations anytime. Visit www.loveincheartland.org to learn more. Watertown Friends For Life Food Shelf provides food and personal care items for people in the Watertown and surrounding communities. Through regular donations and holiday food drives, Trinity is able to help those in our own community who are struggling with food insecurity. Food shelf donations can be dropped off at Trinity's Donation Stations anytime. Visit www.watertownfoodshelf.com to learn more. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota advocates and provides services for adoptive parents, children, homeless youth, people with disabilities and the elderly in Minnesota. These services seek to help all people live and work in the community with safety, dignity, and hope. Trinity offers service opportunities to support Lutheran Social Service throughout the year for adults, youth and families. Visit www.lssmn.org to learn more. Serve Globally As a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Trinity has the opportunity to serve globally. Through these global partnerships, we are empowered to reach out to our sisters and brothers around the world as we act as Christ’s hands and feet to those in need of God’s love. ELCA Global Mission helps grow the Lutheran church around the world. Your donations send missionaries and volunteers to work alongside our global companions, train leaders, plant new churches and grow existing ones. Global Mission Support for one week is $25. We invite and encourage you to sign up on the calendar in the back of the sanctuary for a week of support. You can donate online or drop off a check or cash at the church office. ELCA Good Gifts provides more than 50 different gift-giving options that grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives. These gifts include farm animals to help communities with sustainable food and income, health and medical supplies, and food security resources. These donations provide direct support for the church wide ministries of the ELCA around the world. Learn more at goodgifts.elca.org . ELCA Disaster Response brings God’s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. Visit www.elca.org for more information. Feed My Starving Children As a Christian non-profit organization, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is called to feed God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit. Meals are specially formulated for malnourished children and are packed by hand. They are then donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where kids are fed and lives are saved! Would you like to serve at Trinity? To learn more about any of the service opportunities listed here, please contact the church office at 952-955-1891 or trinityoffice@trin.org .

TRUNK-OR-TREAT EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BIBLE STUDIES MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS Trinity Trunk-or-Treat Sunday, October 26 1:00 - 3:00 pm Trinity families, friends and neighbors are invited to “trunk-or-treat” from vehicle to vehicle in the Trinity parking lot. There will be treats, apple cider, bounce houses, and fun for all ages! Start decorating your vehicle and choosing your costumes for an afternoon of fun at Trinity! We'll need volunteers to: • decorate a trunk • help with various event activities • help setup / serve the food • help with clean up after the event • donate candy Note: 6th-8th grade Confirmation students can earn a "sermon note" for attending in costume and helping out with this event. :) VOLUNTEER FOR TRUNK-OR-TREAT Have questions about Trunk-or-Treat? Contact Stephanie Schmidt for more information.

ONLINE WORSHIP Worship With Us Online Sundays at 9:00 am ONSITE WORSHIP DETAILS WATCH ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON YOUTUBE Recent Online Worship Videos Sunday, October 13, 2024 Sunday, October 6, 2024 Sunday, September 29, 2024 For more worship videos, please visit Trinity's YouTube page. PREVIOUS WORSHIP VIDEOS Worship Resources Worship Bulletin Sunday, October 13 Bulletin PREVIOUS BULLETINS

TRINITY LEADERSHIP EXPLORE ABOUT TRINITY WHAT WE BELIEVE STAFF MEMBERSHIP LIFE EVENTS CONTACT Staff Pastor Paul Lutter Interim Pastor plutter@trin.org Gail Cassidy Financial Secretary gcassidy@trin.org Robyn Behrens Office & Communications Manager rbehrens@trin.org Joy Rundell Worship Accompanist Chelsea Farniok Children's Ministry Assistant cfarniok@trin.org Mary Jech Financial Administrator mjech@trin.org Hannah Rosholt Worship Choir Director hrosholt@trin.org Penny Koets Worship Band Leader Church Council Nancy Pickering, President Steve Boylan, Vice President Tammy Vraspir, Secretary Jim Sandquist, Treasurer Corky Ibeling Dave Kind Nick Neaton Ryan Ress Nancy Stello

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School Registration Please complete the form below to register. Once the form is submitted you can choose to pay online via Trinity's secure online giving site or by cash or check to the church office. Parent/Guardian Name(s) Parent Email Address Second Parent Email Address (optional) Street Address City / State / Zip Code Parent Cell Phone Second Parent Cell Phone (optional) Child #1: Name Child #1: Birth Date Child #1: School Grade (2025-26 School Year) ... Child #1: Allergies/Medical or Learning Concerns Child #2: Name Child #2: Birth Date Child #2: School Grade (2025-26 School Year) ... Child #2: Allergies/Medical or Learning Concerns Child #3: Name Child #3: Birth Date Child #3: School Grade (2025-26 School Year) ... Child #3: Allergies/Medical or Learning Concerns If you would like to register more than three children for Sunday School, please provide the same information in the box below. Authorization for Emergency Medical Care: In case of a medical situation when I cannot be contacted, or where time is essential, I authorize Trinity staff or medical professionals to administer emergency medical care if it should become necessary while my child(ren) is/are taking part in Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church. Yes Authorization for Use of Photos: I give permission for Trinity Lutheran Church to use pictures of my child(ren) for promotional and informational purposes and church publications, including the church website. Yes No SUBMIT REGISTRATION

PARTNERSHIPS EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Trinity Lutheran Church belongs to the Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). The ELCA is a church that believes God is calling us into the world — together. Trinity is one of 155 ELCA congregations supported by the Minneapolis Area Synod. www.elca.org www.mpls-synod.org Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota This organization advocates and provides services for adoptive parents, children, homeless youth, people with disabilities and the elderly in Minnesota. These services seek to help all people live and work in the community with safety, dignity, and hope. www.lssmn.org Love INC - Heartland Love INC Heartland is a neighbor helping neighbor organization designed to mobilize area churches to help meet the needs of their neighbors. Love INC – Heartland serves Delano, Howard Lake, Maple Plain, Rockford, Waverly, Montrose and Watertown. www.loveincheartland.org Watertown Gather & Grow Food Shelf Gather and Grow Food Shelf is a community organization providing food and supportive services to those in need. They are committed to serving families in a pleasant, dignified environment. They offer food and groceries, household essentials, personal care items, monthly mobile grocery delivery, life skills classes, birthday bags, pet food, and seasonal kids resources. www.gatherandgrowmn.org Water's Edge Ministries Water's Edge Ministries (formally Green Lake Lutheran Ministries) presents the life-changing love of Jesus in the vibrant settings of camps and retreats. Trinity encourages youth to attend summer camps and experience this unique way of feeling Christ's love. Family camps and retreats are also offered. www.gllm.org ELCA Good Gifts ELCA Good Gifts provides more than 50 different gift-giving options that grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives. These gifts include farm animals to help communities with sustainable food and income, health and medical supplies, and food security resources. These donations provide direct support for the church wide ministries of the ELCA around the world. goodgifts.elca.org Feed My Starving Children As a Christian non-profit organization, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is called to feed God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit. Meals are specially formulated for malnourished children and are packed by hand. They are then donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where kids are fed and lives are saved! www.fmsc.org Living Lutheran The Magazine of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. www.livinglutheran.org

SERVICE PROJECT EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS The Sandwich Project Congregation-Wide Service Project Sunday, November 16 10:00 am Together, we’ll help feed our neighbors in need and make a difference—one sandwich at a time. The Sandwich Project of Minnesota is a grassroots organization that provides thousands of sandwiches each week to shelters and food shelves in the metro area, helping feed people experiencing hunger throughout the year. Trinity is excited to join this effort on Sunday, November 16 with an onsite congregation-wide service project! The ingredients will be provided and we'll need your help to assemble the sandwiches. All ages are welcome to join us following worship that day to help out. Have questions about The Sandwich project? Contact Chelsea Farniok for more information.

CONTACT US Need more information or have questions? We’re happy to respond to your inquiries. 513 Madison Street SE PO Box 1177 Watertown, MN 55388 trinityoffice@trin.org 952.955.1891 Contact Us Name Email Message SUBMIT Thanks for contacting Trinity Lutheran Church. We'll be in touch soon. Map - Contact

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Thank you for registering for Vacation Bible School! Payment Options Cost: $20 per child, $50 max/family You have the option to pay online or by cash or check to the church office. To pay online, click the button below to be directed to Trinity's secure online giving site. If you would prefer to give by cash or check, please drop off or mail your payment to the Trinity church office. PAY ONLINE When your online payment is complete, you should receive two email confirmations. One for your VBS registration and one for your online payment. < BACK TO VBS PAGE

WELCOME EXPLORE ABOUT TRINITY WHAT WE BELIEVE STAFF MEMBERSHIP LIFE EVENTS CONTACT About Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church lives by the grace of God that brings change to our lives through faith in Christ. In short, we are about Faithful Living and Changing Lives. Trinity Lutheran is a vibrant and growing congregation with active participants from young families to retirees. We welcome all people to worship, pray, learn, and serve with us. Trinity has a long history of sharing the love of God in Christ Jesus in Watertown, Minnesota, and beyond. While we celebrate over 160 years of faithful ministry, our focus is on the present and the future. We give thanks for God's guidance and presence throughout the ages past and we celebrate His presence today, helping us to discern how and where we are to go forth into the world to be ambassadors of God's love, grace and forgiveness. TRINITY HISTORY Worship Schedule Sundays at 9:00 am Onsite & Online WORSHIP DETAILS ONLINE WORSHIP What to Expect We hope you feel at home at Trinity, whether you're joining us for the first time or have been a part of this church for a lifetime. Dress casually and come as you are. Each week, you will find relevant sermons that are grounded in scripture, fellowship, and connection as well as people eager to welcome you at Trinity. Children & Youth in Worship Children are welcomed warmly at Trinity. At each service, children are invited to find activities in our Coloring Corner and participate in our Children's Moment during the service. If preferred, a supervised Nursery room is available on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall. Youth in grades 6-12 also have many opportunities to participate in the life of the congregation. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY Ministries at Trinity Trinity offers many opportunities for people to live out their faith in concrete ways every day of the week. It might be helping in worship on a Sunday morning, it might be working with youth on a Wednesday night, and it might be helping change light bulbs on a Monday afternoon. Learn more about all the ways God is calling you to live out your faith here at Trinity Lutheran Church! TRINITY MINISTRIES Find Us Trinity Lutheran Church 513 Madison Street SE Watertown, MN 55388

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VBS Registration Please complete the form below. Once the form is submitted you can choose to pay online via Trinity's secure online giving site or by cash or check to the church office. Parent/Guardian Name(s) Email address Street Address City / State / Zip Code Cell Phone Second Email Address (optional) Second Phone Number (optional) Child #1: Name Child #1: Age Child #1: School Grade 2024-2025 School Year Child #1: T-shirt Size ... Child #1: Allergies/Medical Concerns Child #2: Name Child #2: Age Child #2: School Grade 2024-2025 School Year Child #2: T-shirt Size ... Child #2: Allergies/Medical Concerns Child #3: Name Child #3: Age Child #3: School Grade 2024-2025 School Year Child #3: T-shirt Size ... Child #3: Allergies/Medical Concerns If you would like to register more than three children for VBS, please provide the same information in the box below. VBS Music Preference: Each family registered for VBS at Trinity will receive a copy of the "True North" soundtrack. Please indicate how you would like to receive your soundtrack. * Digital Download CD Authorization for Emergency Medical Care: In case of a medical situation when I cannot be contacted, or where time is essential, I authorize VBS staff or medical professionals to administer emergency medical care if it should become necessary while my child(ren) is/are taking part in Trinity Lutheran Church’s VBS. * Yes Authorization for Use of Photos: I give permission for Trinity Lutheran Church to use pictures of my child(ren) for promotional and informational purposes and church publications, including the church website. * Yes No SUBMIT REGISTRATION

SUNDAY SCHOOL EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BAPTISM SUNDAY SCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION Sunday School 3 years old – 5th grade Sunday School begins September 7! Sundays, 10:00-10:45 am SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION Who: Children who are 3 years old (by 9/1/2025) - Grade 5 (2025-2026 school year) Where: Trinity Lutheran Church When: Sunday mornings Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am Suggested Donation: $20 per child, $50 max/family Sunday School begins at 10:00 am, just after our church service. Children will be placed in a Sunday School classroom by age. (Preschool, Kindergarten-1st Grade, 2nd-3rd Grade, 4th-5th Grade). In each lesson, they’ll hear the featured Bible Story, watch a short learning video, explaining the Bible Story in modern, easy-to-understand language, explore the Big Idea with a game or activity, and sing songs of praise. Interested in Helping? Our Sunday School lessons are led by a rotation of wonderful parent volunteers. Each group has a lead volunteer and a helper for the week. We can always use more volunteers, so contact Chelsea if you’re interested in helping. Questions about Sunday School? Contact Children's Ministry Coordinator, Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org .