IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY, TLC OFFICES AND EARLY LEARNING CENTER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 27.
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Gather in Grace • Grow in Faith • Go Forth to Serve
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SUNDAY, MAY 26
NEW SUMMER WORSHIP TIMES
8:30 & 10:00am
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Description of Summer Services
First and Third Sundays of June, July, August
8:30 am & 10:00am
Traditional worship using the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal.
Second and Fourth Sundays of June, July, August
8:30 am
Traditional worship using the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal.
10:00am
"The Gathering" using a musical variety led by the Praise & Worship music team.
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Memorial Day is a day to remember the ultimate sacrifice of those who gave their life for our benefit. How can we ever be grateful enough for what we’ve been given? We need to remember often and give thanks.
While Memorial Day is an opportunity for a break from work and a chance to barbecue, we must always remember the ultimate price some have paid on our behalf. Lives were given to preserve the historically unprecedented civil and religious freedoms we enjoy, and sometimes take for granted.
It is crucial that we remember the nightmares of why some had to die for us in the first place. The future of the United States depends on how well we collectively remember and protect what freedom really is, and on how well we resist that terrible threat of tyranny, lurking for any chance to return. We cannot afford to forget. In the words of George Santayana,
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
Christians are “memorial people” because the whole of our faith depends upon remembering. Those who persevere a future of goodness and grace are those who remember the gracious past given by God. The future of the church globally and locally depends largely on how well we remember the gospel of Jesus Christ and continue to proclaim it faithfully.
On this special day, let us remember the past evils that could visit us again lest we forget. Let us do so with deep gratitude for the extraordinary grace and freedom given to us when men and women laid their lives down for America—but especially for that one life laid down to save our souls for all eternity.
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Road Trips Before
Cell Phones
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Did Pastor Arthur's sermon on road trips and
“getting away from it all” bring back some fond memories? With me, it brought back all the times we've driven west, usually with our “rock hound” friends from Fergus Falls. They'd pull a trailer behind their pick-up and our bed for the night was the table, which made up into a bed.
Before cell phones were on the scene, it was easy to get separated while driving. We'd be blissfully enjoying the scenery, usually after reaching Wall Drug and slurping a nice cold drink (well advertised for miles) and maybe an ice cream cone, while looking over the sometimes weird souvenirs inside. Get back in our vehicles, feeling refreshed again, and with not enough discussion about road work ahead with a detour possible, we'd think,
“Are they ahead of us or behind us now?” Such a sinking feeling...with no way to communicate, how would we ever know if our bed for the night was ahead of us or behind us?
You'd think we'd have learned our lesson, but the same sinking feeling happened coming from Door County once, and the worst one when we were headed for the World's Fair. We got to Vancouver first, but our friends were back on the road somewhere...Where would that be? Turned out they had car trouble and we didn't meet up until the next day.
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What to do? They had all our things: medications, toothbrushes, bedding, you name it. We asked at the designated campground and a nice man said we could use an empty pick-up camper for the night. Went out and bought one pillow, one toothbrush, a bar of soap, and one blanket....Crawled into that camper through the window, and spent a very long night worrying. We did get the giggles a bit...we'd used the same toothbrush for the first time ever, could not get comfortable on the “who knows who had slept there” bed, and the fact that I still remember all this tells a lot.
We're hoping to take another trip this summer...by ourselves. A motel is booked, we'll know the sheets are fresh, we can use our own toothbrushes, there'll be TV with not much on as usual. Sounds like a plan...so far. One never knows.
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Purse-onality Purforms to Purfection
TLC's Women's Retreat a Success
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-By Marilyn Erickson
A group of TLC women, friends and neighbors gathered on a rainy Saturday morning this past May 18 for a retreat under the theme
REFLECTIONS
. The morning started with coffee and goodies, devotions led by Erin Pommeranz, conversation, and getting to know each other better.
As the day progressed, one of the highlights was the message given by Jean Abbott, who has been on CBS News, the Today show, Fox News and in Good Housekeeping. Jean shared her story of being misdiagnosed with a debilitating disorder she never had and her journey to a new life, as she detailed in her book
“Misdiagnosed: A Thirty Year Struggle with a Debilitating Disorder I Never Had.”
Jean shared a powerful and uplifting story of faith and perseverance. Her book will soon be in the TLC library.
Another highlight was the delicious salad luncheon prepared by Margaret Mattson and Renee Jefferson, allowing more time for conversation. Following that time together, we had a fun presentation by Bonnie Kastelein on our “purse-onality.” We were asked if we were a “one purse” person or one who had a purse for every outfit?
Following Bonnie's presentation, our outreach project for the day was filling purses with new hygiene products for women. The idea came from something Eloise Williamson had read in Guideposts. As you can see in the pictures, there was an outpouring of both purses and hygiene products provided by women at the retreat and other women in the congregation. These will be delivered to Oasis for Youth and Harriet Tubman.
Oasis for Youth is a Bloomington-based drop-in center providing many services to youth. It is located at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church.
The mission of Harriet Tubman is:
To advance opportunities for change so that every person can experience safety, hope, and healing.
Tubman helps women, men, youth and families who have experienced relationship violence, elder abuse, addiction, sexual exploitation or other forms of trauma. Throughout the Twin Cities, Tubman provides safe shelter, legal services, mental and chemical health counseling, elder abuse resources, youth programming and community education, including public information campaigns to
provide community members the information and support they need to get help or give help.
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Special guest, Jean Abbott, spoke about her journey with a misdiagnosed disorder.
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Jean spent some one-on-one time with
several of the women attending the event.
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Fresh fruits and a variety of salads
appeased all appetites.
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Previously owned purses were filled
with donations of new personal hygiene
products for women in need.
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Nine Stephen Ministers were commissioned this past Sunday, May 19 at TLC. Each Stephen Minister has completed 50 hours of training that involves equipping the ministers with essential caring and relating skills. Participants have learned how to listen to, care for, and walk with those going through difficult times in life.
[Click Here] to watch the commissioning and blessing of Marilyn Erickson, Pat McMullen, Sandy Mullen, Ben Cherland, Nadine Grabanski, Cindi Williamson, Louise Olson (unable to attend), Patti Weichselbaum and Clayton Gardner (Christ the King Lutheran Church) along with Stephen Leaders, Bob Riley, Becky Woll and Erin Pommeranz (unable to attend).
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BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO SHARE!
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Please join us for a Potluck lunch following worship next Sunday, June 2, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Look for sign-up sheets in the Narthex and ELC.
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TLC’s Activities Group for Seniors and Friends
June 12 @ 2pm
ALIVE & KICKIN AT THE SCHNEIDER THEATER IN THE BLOOMINGTON CIVIC PLAZA (City Hall).
July 10 @ 2pm
BIRTHDAY BASH! COME CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY, NO MATTER WHAT THE MONTH. WE'LL HAVE CAKE AND ICE CREAM AND SOME FUN THINGS TO DO AND TALK ABOUT. NO COST.
August 14
TLC'S NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY! COME FOR FOOD, MUSIC, FUN, CONVERSATION, AND EVEN SOME PRIZES.
Contact Renee Jefferson for further information:
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Brought to you by the
TLC Environmental Group
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BRING YOUR OWN BAGS
It's such a simple thing to do, and so beneficial for the environment––bringing your own bags to stores not only helps cut down on the number of bags needed, and by extension the resources needed to create them, it also means that fewer bags get thrown away into our already-overfull landfills. And yet, it's really easy to walk out the door without them. A solution? Put your reusable bags right near something that you always grab when you go out the door, like your keys or your shoes. Better yet, keep some in your car. You never know when you might need one, and going reusable really does make a difference.
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Goodbye Jenny Larson
Tuesday, June 4
TLC Early Learning Center
4 – 6pm
Ice cream will be served!
Jenny Larson is leaving TLC after 22 years as a leader and loving teacher in the TLC Early Learning Center. Her concentration has been in the 2-year-old’s “Chipmunk” room. Over the years, that’s potty training over 200 children! Stop by to say thanks, or drop off a card to express your thanks to her for the years she has represented TLC’s biggest mission to the community.
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Past TLC Stories
View issues of the TLC Weekly.
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[CLICK HERE]
to visit the TLC web page where you can choose to read from the past eight months of weekly E-newsletters from Transfiguration Lutheran Church. This is also a great way to share TLC Weekly with those that don't receive it in email. Tell them to visit
tlcmn.com/tlcweekly
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Ben Cherland
TLC Youth & Family Minister
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THE TLC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This is a scholarship awarded by a TLC couple (who wish to remain anonymous) to a graduating high school senior upon completion of their degree and are pursuing a college/university degree. All graduating high school seniors enrolled for advanced studies are eligible to apply.
Contact Ben for the application. You are encouraged to apply. The scholarship is $1,000 - which can go a long way toward making your first year of further study more affordable (It could cover your first two semesters of books).
Applications will be accepted
through May 28.
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-TAKING FAITH HOME-
WEEK OF MAY 26, 2019
Use this friendly tool to enrich your family times with conversation, rituals, prayer, blessings, and service ideas.
[Click Here]
for this week's edition.
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Next Sunday, June 2, is Graduation Sunday at TLC! This is for people of any age graduating from high school, college, technical colleges and graduate programs. If you are one of those graduates, please attend the worship service in your graduation gown. We wish to honor and recognize you for your accomplishments. Also, note the POTLUCK event in Fellowship Hall just for you and everyone that wishes the best for you.
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ELECTRONIC GIVING HELPS SUPPORT TLC
It’s important to know that we can depend on financial support from TLC members during the Summer months. Electronic giving is fast, secure, and reduces administrative costs, allowing more of every dollar to support the important work we are called to do. You can give anytime, anywhere to specific funds with our GivePlus Mobile app (free from the app store). You can also schedule and manage recurring donations by visiting our website and clicking on TLC ONLINE GIVING icon at the bottom of any page, or contact the church office.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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SPEAKERS NEEDED ON JUNE 9
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Pentecost Sunday Speakers Needed. We're looking for people willing and able to translate and read a bible verse in a language other than English for our Pentecost Sunday worship services June 9. Please email your interest to Rob Reid, Music Director:
Rreid@tlcmn.com
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PARTY PUNCH
[support your local dentist]
By Mrs. Paul Frosig
1 6oz. can orange juice concentrate
1 6oz. can lemonade concentrate
1 pkg strawberry Kool-Aid unsweetened mix
1 pkg cherry Kool-Aid unsweetened mix
2 cups sugar
3 quarts water or 2 quarts water and 1 tray ice cubes
1 quart ginger ale
Mix together and enjoy the party!
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For adults, youth and children. Test your knowledge of the Bible in each issue of TLC Weekly.
Answers can be found on the last section of this issue.
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WARS & SOLDIERS OF THE BIBLE
1)
Which item of armor is a symbol of righteousness?
- Gauntlet
- Breastplate
- Helmet
- Shield
2)
Who said "I did not come to bring peace, but a sword"?
- Joshua
- David
- Samuel
- Jesus
3)
Which book of the Bible says there is a time of war and a time of peace?
- Ecclesiastes
- Lamentations
- Proverbs
- Psalms
4)
Which army drowned in the Red Sea as they chased the Israelites?
- Amalekites
- Philistines
- Assyrians
- Egyptians
Answers in the last/bottom section of this issue.
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EAGLE SCOUT SUPPLY DRIVE FOR LIGHTSHINE CANINE
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MAY 1 THRU MAY 31
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Thanks to generous TLC members, friends and neighbors, the collection is growing.
This photo was taken Saturday, May 18.
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Guillermo Gonzalez Shelton, a Life Scout with Troop 446 at TLC, is organizing and leading a supply drive for Lightshine Canine, a non-profit organization that rescues stray, abandoned and/or injured puppies, dogs, kittens and cats from the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota.
During the month of May, a donation box will be placed at TLC to collect much needed, life-saving supplies for the rescue animals, such as:
Dog food, cat food, puppy pads, flea & tick medicine, used/new small crates, puppy pens, puppy milk, kitty milk, cat playpen tower, clean used or new towels, and gas cards to help cover the cost of transporting and relocating the rescues.
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COMING SOON!
Vacation Bible School
JUNE 17 - JUNE 21
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Online Registration
Now Available
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Daily Themes
Ready, Set, Go—Beginnings
Hitting a roadblock—Babel
Only one race—People
Jesus is God’s sign of love
Green light to kindness
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Information brochures with registration forms
now available in the church Narthex.
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TLC ELC Families – We Need Your Help!
Summer is quickly approaching, and TLC Early Learning Center has several openings. As you know, having a full center is critical to our financial health. A full center is also a straightforward way to ensure we maintain our budget.
How can you help?
Referrals are one of the best and easiest ways to fill openings. Talk to your co-workers, friends, family and neighbors; it would be great if you could share this information on social media or any other way you think you can help promote our nationally accredited Christian childcare and preschool program. Also, please share our web address:
www.tlcelc.com
If your referral joins TLC-ELC you earn a $200 bonus toward tuition!
Summer Openings
-Chipmunks (born in 2016): 2 openings
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Aardvarks (3-4 years old, born in 2015): 3 openings
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TAC (school-age Kindergarten thru 5th grade): Full-time only
For more information, call TLC-ELC at 952.884.7955
Thanks for helping TLC-ELC by getting the word out!
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ALTAR FLOWERS
ONLINE ORDERING
The TLC website has a new and easier online form to order Chancel/Altar Flowers for any Sunday in 2019.
[Click Here] to access the form now, or visit
www.tlcmn.com later and look for the "Purchase Altar Flowers" button at the bottom of any page.
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Pastor Ed is leading an 11-day tour of Italy and Germany the summer of 2020. Sites include Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, and Munich. The trip concludes in Oberammergau, Germany, to see the longest running theatrical production in the world--the Passion Play at Oberammergau. This is a rare opportunity to see an amazing and powerful spectacle.
For more information, pick up a brochure at the welcome desk or
[Click Here]
to visit the special page on TLC's website.
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ANSWERS FROM QUIZ EARLIER IN THIS ISSUE
1)
Which item of armor is a symbol of righteousness?
Answer #2: Breastplate.
Ephesians 6:14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place...
2)
Who said "I did not come to bring peace, but a sword"?
Answer #4: Jesus
Matthew 10:32-34 "Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven. Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword."
3)
Which book of the Bible says there is a time of war and a time of peace?
Answer #1: Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 3:8 ...a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
4)
Which army drowned in the Red Sea as they chased the Israelites?
Answer #4: Egyptians
Exodus 14:26-27 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Stretch out thy hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen. And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to its strength when the morning appeared;
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MAY-JUNE 2019
TRANSCRIPTS
Now Available Online
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