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May 29-June 5, 2021
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New in this e-News
  • Sky Ranch Tree Planting Blessings
  • Faith Formation June Fundraiser
  • Pans of Desserts Needed
  • BBQ & Bluegrass
  • Counselors still needed
  • Farm Fresh Eggs
Sky Ranch Tree Planting Blessings
What a fine time was had by a motivated group of tree planters and seed spreaders at Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp on Saturday May 22nd! Although the drive to and from camp was a bit more of an adventure than expected on the gravel road from Highway 14, all were able to enjoy some mountain splendor as well as see first hand the devastation of the 2020 Cameron Peak fire. The SR staff was so helpful in laying out what needed to be done, and following the planting Brad Abbott, Executive Director, gave a fine tour of the old and new camp facilities. The following tells the story of how and what was accomplished.
  • 26 members of the 301 Faith Partners including 5 youth made the trip
  • 232 pine, juniper and spruce saplings planted
  • 200 lbs. of native grass seed applied
  • 3 tasty meals provided by SR staff
  • 1 soaking rain just after the planting
  • 0 people injured, but some sore muscles ;)

Thanks be to God to all who participated in this uplifting experience and for their safe journeys!
Faith Formation June Fundraiser
Purchase a Ten Thousand Villages fair trade gift and a percent of sale will go to help with Sky Ranch Camp fees for our Trinity youth. In June we will have basket samples at the church to view during service times. Please contact Cheryl Backsen at 701-306-1868 or cbacksen@gmail.com with any questions and to order by Friday, June 18. See pictures of the three gift options below.
  • Organic olive oil (Israel)
  • organic balsamic reduction (South Africa)
  • Tea light (India)
  • Corte towel colors will vary (Guatemala)
$40 each
  • Tea mug (Vietnam)
  • Equal Exchange tea (multiple countries)
  • Kantha dishtowel colors vary (India)
  • 3 small assorted chocolate bars (Ghana)
$30 each
  • Bread warmer (Bangladesh)
  • pepper mix (South Africa)
  • flower (India)
  • Kantha dishtowel colors vary (India)
$50 each
Sky Ranch
Pans of Desserts Needed
Sky Ranch needs Trinity's help! They are asking for 15 dozen pans of desserts. In other words they need a total of 150 hand held desserts. Some ideas to get you started; brownies, rice krispie bars, scotcheroos, special K bars, and even cookies. They can be delivered to Spirit of Joy anytime the afternoon of Sunday, June 6.
BBQ & Bluegrass
The time is near for the 13th Annual Sky Ranch Fundraiser BBQ and Bluegrass! Join us for a time of fellowship meeting our 2021 staff, live auction, and bluegrass music from Jerusalem Road. This year’s fundraiser will be held on Sunday, June 6 from 5-7 pm at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 4501 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins. Tickets are $15 per person, $50 for family and can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Due to Covid, we are limiting our ticket sales to 120 participants. We will also have a live auction! Email ally@skyranchcolorado.org with any questions or concerns.
Counselors still needed
Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp is still looking for a COUNSELORS to join their 2021 summer staff! Share with everyone!

Counselors (All genders)
Ability to work with youth of all ages and be out of high school at least one year. Counselors will be trained for and weekly rotated between onsite residential programs, offsite service-learning trips, traveling day camp, and support staff positions. Responsibilities include leading daily worship and small group Bible study, day hikes, games, arts activities, service learning, and providing for the care and safety of campers.
 
Those individuals interested in either position should contact Ally Mertz at 970-493-5258 or ally@skyranchcolorado.org.
Farm Fresh Eggs
The North Family farm has had an eggsplosion and they are trying to find ways of getting them out to people so they don't go to waste. Currently, they have about 50 DOZEN farm fresh eggs from their chickens. They deliver to people's doorsteps Monday-Thursday depending on the location. They are $7/dozen for free range, non GMO, non-soy eggs. There is no delivery fee. To set up an order contact Danielle North, focoscouts195@gmail.com
301 Faith Partners Begin Weekly Food Delivery
301 Faith Partners now has all of the volunteers needed for this new program which begins Tuesday, June 1. Thanks to all from each of our three congregations who have responded! An Orientation for volunteers is planned for 2:15, Tuesday, June 1 prior to beginning our first delivery of food to families, immediately following. The need for large brown paper bags used to make the delivery continues - please leave bags you may have to offer in Fellowship Hall.

It has been through our ISAAC involvement and Social & Eco Justice Team work, that 301 Faith Partners have committed to take over this weekly food delivery for immigrant families in our community through the summer months ahead. This program has been set up and provided through Bohemian Foundation, Fort Collins restaurants, Fuerza Latina and ISAAC. It is a program that helps families who have lost jobs and have no income resources to replace that loss. The number of families is now going down as jobs are becoming more available, but the need is expected to continue through the summer months. Plymouth congregation has been fulfilling this need for the last 10 months, and a new church host was needed for the summer.

If you can help or have questions about this program, contact Linn Zink, 301 Faith Partners, lczink@gmail.com.
H.S. Youth Event
Register for (un)KNOWN by
Friday, June 11.
Summer VBS!!!!
Registration is limited so sign up early!
The 301 Faith Partners are joining together to host River of Life VBS Monday, June 21-Thursday, June 24 from 9-11:30 am, children ages 4 through 6th grade are welcome (teens older than that are encouraged to help). $10/child or $20 max per family (scholarships available). Register HERE.
Thank you!
A BIG, BIG thank you to all who attended the Heroes for Homeless Event and Auction. Almost $40,000 was raised from corporate sponsors, ticket sales, donations and awesome auction baskets. What a huge help to Family Housing Network. Thank you to all of you that provided auction items and baskets. Thank you for making this event such a success.
June Tidings
The moment you have all been waiting for..... the JUNE Tidings is here. To download click HERE.
Summer Worship
For the months of June, July, & August Trinity will be experimenting with a change in the Worship Schedule. As a result, to pull this off it will take ALL of our efforts.

Weekend Worship
  • Saturday 5 pm Praise - IN PERSON indoor
  • Sunday 10 am Traditional - IN PERSON outdoor *no nursery available*
  • Sunday 10:30 am Praise - ONLINE
  • Service will continue to be available on Vimeo
  • No Adult Forum during these 3 months

What to Expect
  • Communion will be celebrated
  • Please wear face masks over BOTH nose and mouth by all attendees - to protect our vulnerable youth
  • Social distancing must be maintained to ensure a safe experience for all attendees
  • Please stay with your family group
  • For outdoor service please bring your own chairs. If bringing a chair to church would be difficult or unsafe for you, we will provide one
  • For outdoor service we recommend bringing sun protection – hats, umbrellas, sun screen, etc.
FFH Overnight Trainings
OVERNIGHT PROGRAM VOLUNTEER TRAININGS
Before our next rotation in September we need everyone to take a training to get back into the swing of things. Trainings are 2x a month. Training will be held online.
June 13, 1-2:30 pm
June 14, 7-8:30pm
July 11, 1-2:30 pm
July 12, 7-8:30 pm
August 1, 1-2:30 pm
August 2, 7-8:30 pm
HERE is the link for the training.
Book Group
The TLC Book Group will meet on Monday, June 7 at 9:30 am via Zoom, to discuss a historical novel about the wife of Alexander Hamilton: I, Eliza Hamilton by Susan Holloway Scott.
Questions? Contact Nadine Hunt 970-825-3730.
2021 Ministry Funds Plan Weekly Numbers
Weekly Prayer List
If you have a prayer request and want it to be on this list please contact Amanda, amanda@trinitylutheranfc.org or Pastor Rick, pastorrick@trinitylutheranfc.org.

Members
Mary Ann Miller
Howard & Lois Smith
Carol Hemken
Janet Morton
Barb Klaman
Vicky Splittgerber
Lea Seim
Heidi LoRash-Neuenschwander
Marilyn Hartig
Lyndsay Vecchio
Eileen Ackerson
Helen Berneking
Oren Anderson
Mary Ann Armstrong
Madyson Hopkins

Friends & Family
Brittany Knotts, daughter of Debbie & Gary Schwartz
Becky Arnold, sister of Deana Andrist
Lourdes & baby Israel, friend of Margaret Wick
Jennifer Goeglein, daughter of Howard & Lois Smith
Charlie Keller, stepdad of Tiffany Klijewski
Cindi & Jim Rudick, friends of Dan Merz
Roxy Bush, Granddaughter of Barbara Baggs
Lee, brother-in law of Sharon Johnson
Noma Bryant, mother of Jodie Burgoon
Ron Souders, brother of Susie Stark
Mother of Donna Palmer's niece
Pam Burley, friend of Cheryl Backsen
Deborah Johnson, daughter of Esther Johnson
Don Armstrong, brother of Mary Ann Armstrong
Stephanie & John Lee, friend of Jim & Georgia Lee Laird
Katelyn Miller, friend of the congregation
Melanie Eber, family friend of Lois & Howard Smith
Sunday School on break for Summer
Sunday School is on break for June, July & August. Watch e-News in late summer to find out when and how we will start back up.
Adult Forum
On Sunday, May 30, Having examined different aspects of racism in America in recent weeks, the day before Memorial Day, we will consider how America can better live up to its promise of freedom and justice for all.

Sundays Adult Forum
9 am
Virtually on Zoom click HERE
Meeting ID: 894 3735 9149 | Passcode: 408538
TLC's Offerings
WORSHIP:
  • Saturday 5 pm
  • Sunday 10:30 am
To join click HERE!
Meeting ID: 894 3735 9149 | Passcode: 408538

EDUCATION:
  • Adult Forum (Sunday 9 am)
To join click HERE!
Meeting ID: 894 3735 9149 | Passcode: 408538

  • Bible Study On break for the Summer


YOUTH:
  • Sunday School On break for the Summer
  • Confirmation On break for the Summer

OTHER:
  • TLC Book Group (1st Monday 9:30 am)
To join click HERE!
Meeting ID: 853 58221885 | Password: 662888

  • *Hybrid* Young Adults (2nd Monday 7 pm)
To join click HERE!
Meeting ID: 817 1273 8613 | Passcode: 025862
*Join us via zoom or in the Memorial Garden at Trinity*

  • Men’s Breakfast (1st Tuesday 7:30 am)
To join click HERE!
Meeting ID: 873 3061 5104 | Passcode: 128841


VIMEO: This is our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/trinitylutheranfc where you can access each Trinity worship service! Just click on the link and it will take you directly to the page so you can start binge watching!

There are a few different ways to engage in Trinity's Worship.
  1. Zoom via video! The quality of the meeting will vary depending on your service (i.e. wifi or cell service).
  2. Zoom via Phone. Just a phone call away.
  3. Vimeo! Vimeo is pre-recorded and uploaded and is all most always great quality videos!
You can mix and match these options, for example you can join Zoom Video for the live interactions and then have the Vimeo Video on another device to watch.

Directions for Zoom via Video: Click the link and join the meeting. You do not need a ZOOM account to access the link. However, you may first be prompted to download the software. This is safe, and you only need to do it once. When you click on the Zoom links, you will need to enter a user name - you can add any name you want. If you do not hear any sound, you will need to click on the bottom left to "JOIN AUDIO".

Directions for Zoom via Phone: Don’t have a computer or internet? You can still participate fully in the zoom worship services and other meetings offered through Zoom. Follow these steps, and if you run into problems, just ask one of our staff or your phone tree calling person for assistance. We don’t want you to miss you. Remember, in order to be part of the zoom call, you need to call in at the designated time (for example, Sunday worship begins at 10:30 Sunday mornings).
  1. Call (346) 248-7799 (this is a long distance number, so you need to have ability to call long distance.
  2. Enter the Meeting ID number the press #.
  3. Enter your user ID followed by #. You can skip this step simply by pressing pound.
  4. "Enter the Passcode.
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