Fellowship Meetings
submitted by Nancy Hartman
Our next Fellowship meeting  (plan ahead)  is January 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 
 
We are currently designing Fellowship groups by marital status and age. (this is just for starters). We will have a separate social for EACH of our designated groups: 

• Singles...
• Couples...
• Couples with children...
• Empty nesters (families with children out of the house...
• 60+ group... 

No one will be tied to any group because of age. It is each individual's choice which one (or ones) to belong to but there will be specific single and couple groups. We already have one group formed and functioning, the "PLAYGROUP". This is for couples with young children that get together so their children can play together and they have an activity each month "just for moms", a.k.a., lunch.

To get the other groups started there will be one social for singles only. Then maybe the following week one social for couples only, etc. This way we can meet each other at these socials and form our own groups by interest and ages.  

Each group will choose their own fellowship activities:

• Movies...
• Dinners...
• Bible Studies...
• Ball games...
• And...whatever the group may be interested in. But, this won't happen until next January or February.

We are just the supervisory group to get things started and make sure "someone" volunteers to head the groups to keep them going. If you know of someone who would be good and willing to lead one of these groups please let Nancy in the office know and the fellowship group will contact them and give them more information. Sounds exciting, doesn't it?  
 
We will still have our all congregation functions "monthly". (Pot lucks, Birthday Bash, Caroling, Church Picnic, etc.) So, watch the bulletin and calendar for some fun fellowship events in the future!

MEN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Hi Guys! Join me with “Men as Members of a Church” as our topical discussion.

We will provide the breakfast. We will have time to talk, share, and converse about our lives as men in our families, workplaces and church. We all share the same joys and woes, and we can learn a lot from each other. We  look forward to YOU being there!

ESL Off to a Good Start - (English as a Second Language)

The Vicar is happy to report that our ESL Ablaze outreach project is going very well. We had 13 participants registered. We were rather surprised when over 20 people showed up for our first lesson. The people who are participating come from all different countries, age groups, and ethnic backgrounds. We hope that with this wonderful mix of people that we will have some good discussions and learn a lot about each other. Hopefully, as we build trust and sincere relationships, we will have the opportunity to share the gospel message. Some of our participants have already expressed interest in Christianity and desire to come to some church fellowship events. If you see any of these people around at congregational fellowship events or even in worship services, be sure to greet them and make them feel welcome.

SENIOR’S LUNCH AND DEVOTION
Thursday November 6th at 11:15 a.m.

On this Thursday, seniors will once again gather for a wonderful time of food, fellowship and spiritual uplifting. Please mark the date on your calendars and come with a covered dish. The devotional begins promptly at 11:15, so we can gather at 11:00. A speaker from the Norman Senior Citizens Center will provide the program by explaining the types of activities, services and trips available at that facility. So come prepared for a great time with friends. Guests are always welcome!
 
SENIOR’S TRIP
Thursday November 13th

Trip to the Oklahoma Heritage Center in OKC.The senior trip this month is planned for Thursday, November 13. Please note the change of date and day. Instead of the 3rd Friday, we will venture forth on the 2nd Thursday. (Who said that seniors are not flexible?) Even though the excursion will be a short one, it is guaranteed to appeal to everyone. We will visit the Oklahoma Heritage Center in Oklahoma City, which tells the story of the state through high-tech, interactive exhibits. It is the home of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Time of departure from the church is still to be determined, so come to the lunch to get the details. As you know, J.B. Dufran always has a great place in mind for our lunch together. Don't miss out on this chance for a wonderful time.

LUTHERAN HOUR  

The Lutheran churches of the Oklahoma City Area are partnering to assure that weekly broadcasts of "The Lutheran Hour" will continue. The OKC Lutheran churches are going to pool our resources to sponsor the program each Sunday at 9:00 AM on KQCV-- at 800 on the AM radio dial. The broadcasts will cost $145 dollars each week and we ask you to consider personally sponsoring a broadcast.

Also, any congregation, or any group or society in the area could be a sponsor. We have established a special fund at Messiah Church to gather the funds from the various churches to be used to pay for the program air time. If you want to make a donation to sponsor one or more broadcasts or partially support a broadcast, (we will accept any size donation) please send a check to Messiah and indicate "Lutheran Hour Broadcast" on the memo line of your check.  The correct mailing address for these contributions is: 

• Messiah Lutheran Church
  3600 NW Expressway
  OKC, OK 73112

LWML News

November is a time to look back and give thanks for what has happened this year.  And like everything else, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Trinity Lutheran Church has a lot to be thankful for.

• In 2008 the LWML donated close to $1000 through the mites program to be use for mission project within the Oklahoma district and all over the world.
• We donated over $600 in goods and money to the Independent Living Services for Youth for aid emancipated teens attending Norman North.
• $400 annually is sent to TLC member Alice Brauer in India for her mission work in women’s healthcare.
• From TLC member donations for our coffee treats we have earned over $550 to send delegates to the Portland LWML convention
• Our volunteers that clean the pews, collate the bulletins, arrange food deliveries to ailing members, fill the candles with oil, starch the communion linens, iron the paraments, and so many other tasks.

This is just a small listing of what the women of the LWML accomplish locally, nationally, and globally.  It’s easy to believe that you can’t make a difference, however, together we can impact hunger, poverty, and other major issues one mite at a time.

Angel Tree

We are participating in the Angel Tree Program this year.  Stop by our table this month in the Narthex and pick up an angel card to purchase and/or deliver a Christmas Gift for a child. Cindy Jarboe is this year’s Coordinator for the Angel Tree Program. 

Turkey Dinner

Our Annual Turkey Dinner will be on November 16th prior to the Voter’s Meeting.  This is our biggest Fundraiser for Mission Projects. Come and join us for a wonderful dinner and fellowship. 

Bible Study Opportunities

• Ruth Circle meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the church with Pastor Nehrenz or Vicar Gaugert leading the study.
• Hannah Circle meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the church with Pastor Nehrenz leading the study this month.

Bunco Night

Watch the Bulletin this month on information regarding Bunco Night to be combined for November and December.