Pathways April 2009

TR IN I TY PRE S BY TER IA N C HURC H

TRINITY
He is risen!
PRESBYTERIAN STAFF Alleluia!
Pastor
Gary Hanson “...They saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. And entering the
Home: (651) 501-1820 tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they
Cell: (651) 373-1821 were alarmed. And he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth,
gary@trinitywoodbury.org who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him.’”
Mark 16:4-6
Administrator/Pastoral
Care Coordinator
Dee Lindblom
Mon-Fri 8:30am-2:00pm CELEBRATE EASTER WITH TRINITY
dee@trinitywoodbury.org
Cell:(651) 353-6724 Join Trinity during Easter Holy Week as we observe Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday and celebrate Easter Sunday with special services, music
and continue our church traditions.
Christian Education
Director On Maundy Thursday, April 9 at 7 pm, our service will include a re-
Carmen Speich enactment of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Sev-
carmen@trinitywoodbury.org
Cell: (715) 310-7006 eral men of our congregation will introduce you to the 12 apostles one
by one from the tax collector Matthew, to Simon Peter, the rock, to
Church Musician Judas Iscariot, the betrayer.
Joyce Piper
On Good Friday, April 10 at 7 pm, our service will include participa-
Choir Director tion by Trinity’s Youth. Following Good Friday service and new for this
Neal Strand year at Trinity is a prayer vigil lasting from the conclusion of the wor-
ship service until 8 am Easter Sunday. During this time, we invite
Seminary Intern members to spend one or more hours in meditative reflection and
Joa Sevlie prayer in the sanctuary. Trinity’s Deacons will be helping to reach out
Cell: (952) 303-2679
to members to fill the time slots. Please consider spending an hour or
Child Care Providers more at church during the final few hours of Lent to reflect prayerfully
Ali Peterson before the celebration of Easter Sunday.
Nicole Rucker On Saturday, April 11, there will be an egg hunt for children on the
church grounds from 10am until noon.
2125 Tower Drive
On Easter Sunday, April 12, there will be two worship services, one
Woodbury MN 55125
beginning at 9 am and a second beginning at 10:30 am. Trinity Youth
Phone & Fax:
will also be serving a breakfast from 8 am to 10:30 am, with proceeds
(651) 738-0045
going to the youth mission trip. Our Easter services will include a per-
formance of Handel’s Hallelujah chorus from The Messiah by Trinity’s
choir.
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MUSINGS AND AMUSINGS FROM THE PASTOR…

As my sabbatical approaches later in the month of April, I want to provide a few thoughts and
encouragements so everyone will know what to expect during my absence. A sabbatical is a
new concept to many people! In addition, it is my first one as well, so we are all on new
ground. I do hope to help answer the question, “What can we do during this time?”
First and foremost, I would truly appreciate your prayers. Specifically, you could pray for my
diligence to complete the tasks and objectives I have set for myself such as reading a number of
books, taking a course or two, exploring different ministry styles and finding new outlets for
personal time.
Secondly, I encourage you to continue to attend church regularly and faithfully. Many fine
preachers have been scheduled for each week and they will be bringing inspiring messages.
Among these guests will be “old favorites” such as Paul Truran, Dave Williamson, Brenda
Alexander, Leta Herrington, former intern Jim Anderson, and several of “our own” such as Joe
Pendal, Roger Punt and present intern Joa Sevlie.
Thirdly, I am confident that the mission and ministry of this congregation will continue as
before. If anyone is hospitalized or would like a call or a visit, contact Dee Lindblom, our Pas-
toral Care Coordinator. My colleague, the Rev. David Maghakian, will be on call for more serious
pastoral concerns, and the Rev. Paul Truran will be moderating the session.
I sincerely believe that this will be a wonderful opportunity for all committees and small groups
of the church to continue to sprout wings and blossom. Our Presbyterian Book of Order states,
“All ministry in the Church is a gift from Jesus Christ. Members and officers alike serve mutually
under the mandate of Christ who is the chief minister of all.” Even though I won’t be here on a
daily basis, the chief minister abides within each of you.
Gary

Good Friday (April 10) Field Trip to Westminster Presbyterian

To view Understanding Icons: Windows into the Mystery
A field trip has been planned to view the icons currently on display at Westminster Presbyterian Church in
downtown Minneapolis on Good Friday, April 10. We will meet at Trinity at 9:45 am to carpool. If there is in-
terest, a lunch might also be scheduled.
Westminster has an abundance of liturgical art – they even have a
person who curates the exhibits! He has agreed to provide a per-
sonal tour for our group from 10:30 – 11:00.
A description from the church’s website provides insight into the
exhibit: This exhibition features icons gathered from local collec-
tors and is intended to create a church-like ambience. As human
beings we encounter God on many levels of our lives, generally
through the veil of a mystery. Our human experience is guided
through an evolving relationship with God and each other. Prayer
and meditation are vehicles for us to engage with God in conversa-
tion. Icons are Byzantine images that represent God in heavenly
and earthly form.
All men and women are invited. Please call Beth R. Hanson if you
have questions or would like to say that you’re coming: (651) 501-
1820. There will also be a sign up sheet on the table in the Wel-
come Room.
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Committees
Adult Education
Marnelle Anderson 735-
3287
Building & Grounds
Greg VanderVeer 739-3032
Christian Education
Kirk Breen 436-4212
Clerk of Session
Pat Kimbrough 714-0704
Communications
Susan Jamison 578-7100
Long Range Planning
Darryl Willison 739-2674
Mental Health Group
Dee Lindblom
738-0045 or 353-6724
dee@trinitywoodbury.org
Mission & Action
Pat Channer 735-7741
Moderator of Deacons
Cheri McCreary 735-9094
Newsletter
Mark Allen 204-3188
newsletter@trinitywoodbury.org
Nominating
Stacie Anderson
612-483-2630
Nursery Coordinator
Tina Hacker 714-9671
Pastoral Care
Gary Hanson 738-0045
Personnel
Steve Theiss 578-9348
Prayer Chain
Dee Lindblom
738-0045 or 353-6724
dee@trinitywoodbury.org
Shared Ministry
Wilson Ekinde 501-3661
Special Events
Barb Freeman 731-1220
Stewardship & Finance
Jay Wilkinson 731-7607
Worship
Ruth Bloom 739-0715
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Today as the snow sprinkles down from the sky, I reflect on the mis-
sion trip to Belize that was just one short week ago.
Together with my co-workers from Thirst Missions, we led a trip to
the northern part of Belize with twelve college-aged men from North
Carolina. Our ministries included building a foundation for a church,
visiting schools, leading sports games in the villages, visiting and
working in homes of the elderly, and leading several church services.
The people of Belize welcomed us warmly into their homes, schools
and churches, and it became a beautiful experience for everyone in-
volved.
Life in Belize as I have learned is much
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different from that which I would have ife in Belize
imagined. Garbage litters the ground not
just in public places but also in lawns and
as I have
businesses. Little children not yet in learned is
school roam around free, without parents much different
or guardians, barefoot and dirty. Most
children have at least 7 siblings, often from that which I
from different fathers, that serve as the would have imagined.
parents more than the actual mother or
father. This creates a tight bond between
siblings that lasts well into adulthood.
In many homes the cooking takes place outdoors over an open fire.
The diet consists mostly of rice, beans and chicken, which could be
served three times a day. I stayed with a host family, and most often
woke up to a breakfast of tortillas and beans. The children loved this
meal and never complained. Many homes do not have plumbing,
which also means they have no hot water. Showers are taken from
ice-cold water through a hose outside, or by heating water over the
fire if you're living in luxury. Some families are not fortunate enough
to even have an outhouse. Yet, these people are loving, friendly, God
-loving people. I cannot speak highly enough of the people that we
met.
Our task in Belize is not only to spread Christianity but even more so,
to give hope to the overworked and underpaid Pastors of Belize. The
pastors in this tiny English speaking country do not have large con-
gregations, do not have money coming into their churches or words
of encouragement. That is where Thirst Missions can help. These pas-
tors do not make any money for being a pastor! Any offering that
takes place in the church goes directly to church construction and
curriculum, most of which is expensive and has to be bought in the
states. Many pastors have other careers as mechanics, teachers or
cooks and take care of their pastoring duties on their nights and
weekends away from their job. Such devotion and servant hood is a
beautiful display of Christ living and breathing into their lives.
(Continued on page 4)
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YOUTH CALENDAR
Each Wednesday from 6:30-8pm the Jr and Sr High students will meet for fellowship and Bible
Study. This will continue until the end of school. Thanks for the great turnout we've had so far!
The Trinity Youth will be taking part in the Good Friday service on April 10 at 7pm.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 11 from 10am-12pm. Cost will be $3 per
child and there will be snacks and refreshments served. Sign-up will be in the welcome room.
The youth will be serving an Easter Breakfast on Easter morning, April 12 from 8-10:30am. If
you would like to donate fruit or an egg bake please contact Carmen.
Rituals of Passage will take place April 19. Children receiving a Bible in church will be con-
tacted.
The Hammock-A-Thon will take place April 24 at 5pm. Dinner will be served to those participat-
ing in this youth fundraiser. The event will end Saturday at 10am.
Confirmation Sunday will be Sunday, April 26. Confirmation students will lead worship and
share their faith stories.
The Trinity Presbyterian Church garage sale will take place Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2.
Donations can be placed in the church garage. Volunteer sign-ups will be available in the wel-
come room.

(Continued from page 3)

As some of you may already know, my days here at Trinity are numbered. I am getting married
on September 6, and will be moving to be in Spooner, WI with my husband Mark after the wed-
ding. It is with great sadness that I think of leaving Trinity, but at the same time I am looking
forward to starting a new chapter of life called marriage!
Although I will be staying at Trinity until September of 2009, I have taken some time to consider
my priorities, and have since ended my stay in Hudson, WI working as an Environmental Educa-
tor at Camp St. Croix. So now having two jobs instead of three, I am able to focus my time
here at Trinity and with my new position at Thirst Missions as a mission consultant and trip
leader. This however will still lend me more free time than I have been used to with my previ-
ous 60 hour-long work weeks, so I plan on doing some odd jobs whenever possible. If anyone in
the congregation would like a baby-sitter or dog-sitter I am interested in keeping busy, so
please let me know!
I look forward to the months that I have left here at Trinity and am excited to be able to focus
the majority of my energy here. Thank you.
Carmen Speich

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MISSION AND ACTION NEWS

A majority of the congregations in the Presbytery of
Muskingum Valley (MVP) in rural east-cental Ohio have
a membership of less than one hundred. Yet members
and leaders are actively involved in mission and ser-
vice, as the following examples illustrate.
For First Presbyterian of Newcomerstown, its congrega-
tion of twenty-two reaches out through a children’s
choir of twenty-seven. When challenged by a stranger
to move beyond worries over a leaking roof and con-
gregational survival to serving their community’s
needs, they stepped out in faith. Now each week chil-
dren gather and are fed in body, mind, and soul
through nutritious snacks, Godly Play ministry
(www.GodlyPlay.org) and music.
Warsaw Presbyterian Church has undergone a radical
change in its Sunday school ministry. It started with a
Web site (www.rotation.org/outloook.htm) that ex-
plains the dilemma of the traditional Sunday school and declining attendance. Since it imple-
mented a monthly rotation, Sunday school has grown from an average attendance of twenty-
five to an average of fifty-eight as neighborhood children are welcomed.
MVP’s Presbyterians are guided by a rule born of Acts 2:42: deep immersion in the Word, un-
ceasing prayer, frequent breaking of bread and service in the name of Jesus. They look to the
Word to remember who and whose they are.
Prayer: God, help us to change – not change for the sake of change, but for the sake of the
gospel – that our communities might be transformed. Help us to surrender all that holds us
apart from your will that we might reflect your love in all that we say and do. In the name of Je-
sus, we pray. Amen.
Adapted from the 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study by Joan Nichols

MISSION SPOTLIGHT: ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other
Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share
God’s love with people experiencing need. Our “One Great
Hour of Sharing” gifts support the ministries of disaster re-
sponse, refugee assistance and resettlement, and commu-
nity development that helps people find safe refuge, start
new lives, and work together to strengthen their families
and communities.
Our offerings will be distributed in the following manner:
32% to Presbyterian disaster assistance, 36% to Presbyte-
rian Hunger Program, and 32% to Self-Development of
People.
We can make a difference! Please plan to contribute
generously, so people in need can have hope for a new life.
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DEACON BEACON
What is a deacon?
In 1 Timothy 3:8-9 (NIV), Paul lists qualities for deacons in the early church, including:
Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not
pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear con-
science.
In the Presbyterian Book of Order, the office of deacon is one of sympathy, witness, and service
after the example of Jesus Christ (G-6.0401). It further states that it is the duty of the deacons,
first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who
may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith (G-6.0402)
At Trinity, there are nine deacons who serve three year terms, with three new deacons joining
the group annually. Additionally, Trinity has an informal leadership position which we call the
“moderator” of the group. That role is currently filled by Cheri McCreary.
Each deacon has a list of Trinity members called Kindred Spirits which is between 12-15 fami-
lies. In this way, the deacons can be in regular contact with their Kindred Spirits. If you’re curi-
ous to know who your deacon is—you can find out by taking a look at the deacon bulletin board
just outside of the sanctuary.
Each deacon’s photo is there, followed by his or her Kindred Spirit families. Deacons also have
name tags with a green background. Although each deacon has Kindred Spirits assigned to her
or him, deacons serve the entire congregation.
Deacons to start recruiting worship service greeters
One of the projects our deacon group is taking on is to find greeters for worship service. Trinity’s
Deacons will begin to recruit greeters for worship services on Sundays and other service dates
during the church calendar that do not occur on Sunday (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, etc.)
We will begin in April, and Cheri McCreary is kicking things off. Arlene Richards will take May.
Our “greeter regulars” will continue in that capacity, and the deacons will seek volunteers for
weeks where no greeter has been signed up.
Greeting is a great way to get to know the current members of church as well as make visitors
feel welcomed and at home in our church. If you have an interest in having your family serve as
greeters, please let your deacon know your interest!
Easter Prayer Vigil
The deacons are also starting what we hope will become a new Easter tradition by holding a 40
hour prayer vigil from 8 pm on Good Friday, April 10 until 8 am on Easter Sunday morning, April
12. The goal of vigil is one of reflection and meditation. It is intended to be a time of solitude
and prayerful study. The goal of vigil is a constant presence in the sanctuary, where the vigil
volunteer may be reading the Bible, praying silently, or writing his or her thoughts about the
season of Lent and the forthcoming celebration of Easter. Although there are 40 one-hour slots
to be filled, volunteers may decide to take one or more of those spots, and more than one per-
son may serve at any given time.
During the overnight times on Friday and Saturday, the front doors of the church will be locked
for safety. However, whoever is in the sanctuary can admit the next volunteer when he or she
arrives. Contact Mark Allen (651-204-3188) with any questions.
This vigil has been a practice at my church growing up and it was always a tremendously re-
warding and meaningful spiritual experience. I hope Trinity finds it to be the same. — Mark Allen
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
I hope you have noticed the new sound system in the sanctuary. The system that was installed
when the building was constructed (over 20 years ago) quit working and it was not practical to
repair it again. The Session knew that this time was coming. For a couple of years, Brad Wright
had kept the old system going with “paper clips and baling wire”, but it was finally not enough.
The timing was not good (is it ever?), but Session knew that it was necessary to replace the
system. Our goal was to pay for a new sound system out of some of the donations to the capital
campaign that was conducted last fall. Unfortunately, the amount pledged toward the capital
needs was not sufficient to allow this. We knew that the operating funds of Trinity were not suf-
ficient, either.
Fortunately, Session found the funds necessary ($12,701.55) from a variety of sources. The
down payment ($6,000) was authorized by Session to come from the Building Funds that we still
had from the last capital campaign four years ago. The balance came from gifts from members
and friends to memorialize loved ones (Lindquist, Johnston Memorials-$613.49), a bequest from
a deceased member (Jean Olander-$5,388.06), extra gifts that members had given from last
year’s tax rebate program ($600), and a gift given specifically for a new sound system ($100).
Gifts given in memory of a loved one and bequests have never been used for normal operating
expenses of the church unless that was specifically the wish of the donor. For these gifts, the
Session has developed a “wish list” of extra things that are needed but just don’t make it into
the operating budget as we develop that each year (we have always needed to trip the budget
to meet income projections). The sound system has been a top priority for a couple years. The
Session is in the process of re-evaluating the “wish list” and plans to complete it at the March
meeting. Next month, I plan to share that list and explain further what you might be able to do
to assist.
The Session would like to publicly thank Brad Wright for his generous gift of his time and talents
with the old and the new sound system, and his willingness to allow us to use his personal
equipment after the old system died and before we could obtain a new system. We are very for-
tunate to have members that share their time and talents for the benefit of Trinity and for the
glory of God.
Jay Wilkinson, Stewardship and Finance Committee Chair
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take
nothing out of it.. ... Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their
hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything
for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing
to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so
that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (1 Timothy 6:6-7, 17-19)

SAVE THE DATE

SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 2009
For the SPRING GATHERING of the Presbyterian Women of the Twin Cities Area.
Keynote Speakers: Jerene Mortenson of the Central Asia Institute and author of Three Cups of
Tea and Tia Higgins speaking on “Working in the Peace Corps on Behalf of Guatemalan Chil-
dren”
Location: North Presbyterian Church, North St. Paul
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PARISH PERSONALS
Recently hospitalized: Florence Norby, Bob Blanck, Jean Blanck, Harry Krueger.

The Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Zachary William Allen on March 22.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

1 Curtis Crouse Steve Theiss

Storm Gram Renate Esquivel
Tim Sinks Jay Gizzi
Peter Strand Kylie Roberts
6 Brice Hafemeyer Ed Lidell
7 Barbara Ramsey David Ellis
Chase Rosen 25 Bill Pawlyshyn
Nathan Zerbe 26 Nils Espe
10 Brad Rosen Joseph Gizzi
12 Jake Anderson Brynn Hacker
Susan Rooney John Upson
Bailee Williams 27 Jana Howell
14 Amy Fisher 28 Bill Betten
Reese Werden 30 Allyson Christenson
17 Susan Jamison Dan Jamison
Michele Ryden

Financials Feb 2009 Month Actual YTD Actual Year Budget

Total Program Donations $17,853.20 $36,069.12 $259,562.45

Total Program Expenditures $21,113.77 $40,157.61 $259,520.38

Donations Less Expenses ($3,260.57) ($4,088.49) $42

Bldg Expansion Donations $4,576.19 $8,452.41

Bldg Expansion Expenses $7,053.00 $14,106.0

Mortgage Balance $804,357.57

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Friday Women’s Study Group

New session begins week after Good Friday

From April 17 through May 22 (six weeks) each Friday from 10:00 –
11:30 at church, Trinity’s women’s study group will read Epic, a short
book that allows the reader to ponder God’s motives and God’s “heart.”
As author John Eldredge retells the gospel in four acts, he examines the
power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep
inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and
movies, and how all of this points to the gospel itself.
New people especially welcome! Books are only $2.50 and are on the lit-
erature table in the Welcome Room. If you have questions, call Beth at
(651) 501-1820.

Attention Mothers of Young Children

NEW! Study & Fellowship Group

Preliminary groundwork is being laid for a group for mothers of young children to
begin meeting this coming fall, after the hoopla of “new September beginnings” is
over.
Interested persons have indicated that meeting every other week from perhaps
9:30 – 11:00 would be realistic. Each meeting would provide the opportunity for
sharing ideas, concerns, accomplishments, etc. and then spending part of each
session discussing a book especially designed for busy mothers in today’s active
world (there are a multitude of choices!). The format of session will be casual
and the leadership/facilitating shared by group members. Child care will be avail-
able for a small stipend.
A planning meeting will happen in early August so that more detailed publicity
can be submitted for the September issue of Pathways. But consider this an FYI that this fun and supportive
opportunity is just around the corner. Start thinking about how you’d like the group to be structured, a
name, possible study books, etc.
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PASTORAL CARE MESSAGE

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is one whose mission is to bring
comfort and support to Trinity members who are grieving or
are in need of hope and healing. This ministry reminds us
that during times of suffering, we are supported by God and
by the love and care of one another. Several members of
Trinity gather monthly to knit/crochet shawls to give to peo-
ple in our congregation who are ill, have suffered a loss, or
are in the midst of a life crisis. A lap blanket or throw might
be given when the recipient is a man. The hope is that the
shawl or lap blanket will not only provide physical warmth
and spiritual comfort, but that it will be received as a gift of
love that represents God's compassion and tender embrace.
Lovingly made and prayed over, these shawls and lap blan-
kets are given on behalf of the entire Trinity congregation as
a tangible sign that we are a caring community.
As people of faith, we believe that prayer can effect change in our own lives and in the lives of
those we pray for. I like to think of making a prayer shawl as a spiritual practice which embodies
our thoughts and prayers for the person who will receive it. This prayerful ministry helps deepen
our own relationship with God as we serve as "the hands … of Christ,” to borrow a phrase from
St. Teresa of Avila.
Prayer shawl members generally meet once a month to knit/crochet, and we welcome anyone
who is interested to join us whenever you can. You may also make a prayer shawl from home
while working at your own pace. If you are looking for a ministry of prayer and caring for oth-
ers, and think the Prayer Shawl Ministry might be for you please give me a call.
Blessings, Dee Lindblom
Thank you to the Prayer Shawl Ministry
I want to thank you all so much for the prayer shawl. It’s beautiful and comforting to me, and I
love the purple! Again, thank you for your support, and I hope to see you all soon.
Florence Norby

Trinity Thanks Mary Neal

The oil candles in the sconces on the walls of the sanctuary were given by Mary Neal in memory
of her husband, Paul. The candles will bring special meaning to Mary and the congregation dur-
ing services held at Trinity. Paul added so much to the life of Trinity and is greatly
missed. Thank you, Mary, for your thoughtfulness.
Your Trinity family

And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and
came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing
white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the an-
gel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He
is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.”
Matthew 28:2-6
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HEALTHY MIND MATTERS

DID YOU KNOW? It’s a fact of life that everyone ages, and like the body's muscles, bones,
and other vital organs, the brain feels the effect of aging. Aging may af-
Some loss of
fect memory by changing the way the brain stores information and by
memory is normal as
making it harder to recall stored information. A person’s short-term and
people age.
remote memories aren't usually affected by aging, but recent memory
Dementia is the loss may be. For example, a person may forget names of people they’ve met
of mental functions recently. These are normal changes and do not necessarily indicate the
like memory, onset of dementia, as commonly feared.
judgment, language, Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities
and complex motor severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical
skills. changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of
Alzheimer’s disease dementia, accounting for 60 to 70 percent of cases. A significant differ-
accounts for 60-70 ence between normal memory problems and dementia is that normal
% of all cases of memory loss doesn't get much worse over time. Dementia gets much
dementia. It has no worse over several months to several years. An indication that a memory
cure, but treatment problem is serious when it affects a person’s daily living. Forgetting
can slow its names sometimes is probably okay, but the problem may be more seri-
progression and help ous if someone is having trouble remembering how to do things they’ve
control some of its done many times before, getting to a place they've been to often, or do-
symptoms. ing things that use steps, like following a recipe.
In addition to aging and dementia, other things can also cause memory
RESOURCES problems. These include depression, side effects of drugs, strokes, head
Alzheimer’s injury and alcoholism. It may be difficult to determine if memory loss is a
Association serious problem. Therefore, any memory-related symptoms need prompt
www.alz.org professional medical advice to determine the correct diagnosis.
Alzheimer’s In response to the number of families at Trinity whose parents are ex-
Disease Education periencing memory issues, the Mental Health and Wellness group is
& Referral Center providing a “Memory Loss and Aging” class on Monday, April 27, at
www.agis.com 6:30 pm. Ashley Brooks-Danso, from the Alzheimer’s Association will
identify normal changes in memory during the aging process, offer tips
Alzheimer’s on how to maintain and improve memory, explain the causes of signifi-
Foundation of cant loss and provide resources for those who are concerned about
America memory loss. Everyone is encouraged to attend to learn more about the
www.alzfdn.org topic that is or will affect each of us. Friends and other family members
are most welcome to come.

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they
had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they
did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men
stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the
ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here,
but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man
must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.”
Luke 24:1-7
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ACTIVITIES AT TRINITY

Sunday Schedule April Upcoming Events

Pastor’s Column 2
Schedule April 10-12
Education Hour
Easter Prayer Vigil
9:00 am April 5
Christian Education 3-4 (see page 6)
Communion
Worship
Mission & Action 10:00 am April 9 April 10:
5 Maundy Thursday Good Friday Trip
News Fellowship and
7 pm (see page 2)
Coffee
Deacon Beacon 6 11:00 am April 10
April 11:
Good Friday
Jr/Sr High Easter Egg Hunt
7 pm
Stewardship Corner 7 Education (10 am—noon)
11:00 am April 12
Easter April 25:
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Birthdays and Events 8-9 9 and 10:30 am Presbyterian Women
Child care is available Conference
April 19
during worship ser- (see page 7)
Pastoral Care 10 vice April 26
April 27:
Healthy Mind Memory Loss
11
Matters presentation
(see page 11)

Additional parking is available in New Horizon’s parking lot di-

rectly across from Trinity and by parking along one side of the
driveway.