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Trinity TrumpeterChurch Calendar“LIVE” DIVINE SERVICE Each week,
our 10:30 am service will stream live on YouTube! Go to our page on YouTube: “Trinity Lutheran Church Norman, Oklahoma”.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN THIS MONTH
First class is Wed. Sept. 3 from 5:45 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Nehrenz and Vicar Horn
PASTOR NEHRENZ –LCMS COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE
Pastor will be attending this conference at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis Friday September 5 through Tuesday September 9. This is a meeting of the Synodical President, all six Synod Vice-Presidents, and all 35 District Presidents. Pastor Nehrenz is the Oklahoma District President.
Vicar Horn will be in the office during that time, handling parish responsibilities. He will conduct the Matins Services on Sunday September 7th.
Pastor Nehrenz will also lead the worship and Bible studies for the Oklahoma District Pastors’ Wives Retreat on Friday September 12th at the St. Crispin’s Conference Center in Wewoka, OK.
NORMAN CIRCUIT PASTOR’S STUDY – Thursday Sept.18 in Shawnee – Vicar and Pastor will attend.
TLC MUSIC ACTIVITIES RESUME
The choir sings anthems and Psalms every few Sundays as well as for special services like Christmas Eve, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Our repertoire is largely based on hymns from the LSB, especially in the beginning! Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7pm beginning September 4.
The bell choir prepares anthems for Reformation Sunday, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Easter Sunday. Parts are assigned based on everyone’s experience, from the music newcomer to the seasoned veteran! Rehearsals begin October 2 and will be Thursdays at 6pm.
Instrumentalists participate in an anthem and/or hymns with me on a Sunday of their choosing. Arrangements are custom-written to suit the skill level of the musicians – pros, students, and amateurs are all welcome! Rehearsals are scheduled as needed with the performer(s).
New! TLC Hymn Sings will be held on September 18th and October 30th at 7pm. We’ll talk about some of our church’s most beloved hymns, answering questions like: who wrote them, what inspired the text, and why we as Lutherans include them in our hymnal. Then we’ll sing them! These events are open to anyone in the congregation or beyond. For September 18th, the theme is “Hymns Heard ‘Round the World”. The hymns covered will include Amazing Grace (LSB 744), How Great Thou Art (LSB 801), Great Is Thy Faithfulness (LSB 809) and Come Thou Fount of ev’ry Blessing (LSB 686).
Interested in any of the above? You can reach out to me in person on Sundays or online at tlcnormanmusic@gmail.com to join a communication list and be notified of events as they occur. Or as Jesus says in John: come and see! We are always excited to welcome newcomers and hope you will prayerfully consider participating in one of these opportunities throughout this coming year.
For the glory of God,
Timothy Schmidt, organist and choir director
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Starting September 10th, 6pm – 7:45pm we will be having a Wednesday Night Bible study. This will be a great time for families to come together to learn and fellowship. We will have classes for young kids through 6th grade, and High School through adults. Confirmation kids will be in class with vicar and pastor.
There will be time for Bible Study, music, prayer, and fellowship. Kids will have time with Bible stories, crafts, games, and memory work. High School and adults will study Prepared With a Reason, an apologetics study focusing on how to take your faith and share it in the modern world. It will cover challenging topics such as evolution, personal identity, absolute truth, origins of life, media and cultural influences, and how to respond to these issues in our everyday life.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Also let us know if you are interested in volunteering to help, especially with the kids and nursery, and if you play guitar or piano and would like to help with music. If you have any questions please talk to Tammy Stecker or Susan Hartman.
REFORMATION CELEBRATION
Travel back five hundred years in one day. At Reformation Walk, you will experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of life during the time of Martin Luther. This special event is designed for people of all ages, so bring the whole family to take a step back in time.
We will be traveling through the Reformation in stations to explore our Lutheran heritage. This year’s celebration will be held on October 26thimmediately following the late service starting with a German themed pot luck. The main dish will be provided; we are asking the congregation to bring German themed sides and desserts. While the event is coming together, we are always in need of helpers to fill various roles. During lunch we will be having Reformation trivia and a talent show, if you have anything you would like to showcase, please sign-up.
SENIORS
Senior Luncheon
Thursday September 4th @ 11:15 am in the fellowship hall. Vicar Horn will be the guest speaker. Bring your favorite dish to share and come early for fellowship time.
Senior Trip
Friday September 19th meet at the church 9:00 am. We are taking the bus to the Thomas Stafford Museum in Weatherford, OK. Admission is $10.00 per person.
