Organist, Handbell Choir Director: Ginger Walworth Music Director: David Walworth Hostess: Melinda MoonCongregational President: Tom Huffman Office Manager / Clerk: Nikki VanCleef
A variety of instruments and musicChoral ChoirBell ChoirGuest musiciansAll skill levels can participate
HISTORICAL PIPE ORGANIn the aftermath of the earthquake we experienced in 1949, Rev. Cauble went into the small closet which housed 17 ranks of pipes for our original organ. He spent a great deal of time trying to straighten out the pipes, and was successful.As the new church building was opened in 1964, the old organ (which was rebuilt by Balcom and Vaughn of Seattle) was replaced with what was known as the largest and most beautiful organ in SW Washington.
(We have musicians at all skill levels and some are trained teachers who can find a way to use and enhance your skills in music. Left) The church organ now has 4 manuals and 40 ranks of pipes placed in positions in front of the new, huge stained glass window in the front of Trinity. The new church is 128 feet long, 48 feet wide , and rises 50 feet in the air at the peak of the roof. This has allowed the beautiful sound of music played to resound in the interior of the church.
Quilters meet in the church basement every Monday at 10:00.Non-members welcome
Family Promise: Trinity Lutheran Church is a part of an affiliation of churches, social services, and community members that help provide a hand up for homeless children and their families.
SOCIAL MINISTRIESWe will continue to support the Emergency Support Shelter through the month of May. Then we will start thinking school supplies for local school children in June. Thanks all of you for your continued support. Bob & Carol Hoehne are now at the Somerset retirement home with the same phone number if you would like to get in touch 360-423-1173Love & Blessings to all, Social Ministries TRINITY LADIESThe TLC Women will meet on May 8th at 1:30 PM for a special baby shower benefiting Premier Choice for Women. You’re invited to join us in supporting this wonderful ministry by bringing new, unwrapped baby items such as clothing, toys, diapers, and more. For questions, please contact Cynthia at (360) 353-3480. Learn more at pc4women.orgSYNOD EDUCATIONAL GATHERINGSRegistration for the 2026 Synod Educational Gatherings is now open! Keynote speaker is Grace Pomroy from Luther Seminary, author of “Funding Forward” – May 30th at Messiah Lutheran Church in Vancouver, and June 13th at Christ Lutheran Church in Lakewood. More information can be found on our Facebook page.THANK YOU from Emergency Support ShelterThank you for your generous donation to Emergency Support Shelter. Your support helps provide safety, comfort, and new beginnings for those in need. Thank you! -ESS StaffGRATITUDE from Gloria Dei The congregation of Gloria Dei Lutheran wishes to express our appreciation for your participation in our joint Lenten worship. We especially wish to extend our thanks to the vocal leaders, pianist, and vignette participants. Together we create a very meaningful experience and preparation of hearts. In His Love & Ours, Gloria Dei Church CouncilConrath CornerTALKING TO MYSELF I Didn't get anyone interviewed, so gonna talk to me, JOANN CONRATH. Born in Mankato, Minnesota, and lived the first 5 years of my life on a farm near Good Thunder, MN with parents, 2 brothers, and Mom's parents. My parents then bought a farm near Gaylord, where I went to a one-room schoolhouse (District 6) through my 5th grade, when I started "town school" in Gaylord and graduated from Gaylord High. My sister was born there. Played a French Horn for 6 years in school and belonged to band and choir. Worked as a car hop and then waitress for a couple of summers. Then went to 4 months of Business College in Minnesota, where I got so homesick. I quit and went to work at Fingerhut Co. in Gaylord. When Fingerhut moved out of town, I drove tractor for a neighbor when harvesting sugar beets. Then got a job at Mankato State College in the library for a couple of years, then moved to Minneapolis and worked for Dow Chemical. After visiting my brother, who had moved to Longview, I decided to move here and enjoy the ocean and completely different scenery. Went to work at Longivew Public Library for 5 1/2 years. Met Bob and got married during this time, so as they say, the rest is history. Have one daughter. Worked as a church secretary first at First Presbyterian and Stella Chapel. Bob and I loved to go camping and spent quite a bit of time at the beach, loved to dance, play cards, and visit with friends. We were snowbirds to Yuma for about 5 years when Bob passed, and I continued to do so for another 8 years. Have recently moved into assisted living. Things I enjoy most are music, any kind with country western and country gospel being my favorite, and heavy metal the worst, playing cards, reading, coloring, and watching movies. A secret desire I always had was to be a backup singer for Elvis. Like that would have ever happened.FROM the PASTOR“1 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path that sinners tread or sit in the seat of scoffers,2 but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night.3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. “ Psalm 1On Friday April 24, a few of us drove up to Lynden to be with Ginger’s family and support them as they said goodbye to her mother Bea Ronhaar. It was a very nice service of a woman who was well loved in the community. On a table in front of the church a well-worn bible was displayed. (pictured above). “Well used” is obvious an understatement. The bible’s cover was barely hanging on. It was stuffed with devotions and other materials doubling its size. Also, in the margins were notes of questions, comments, and observations that she had made. This is what a bible should look like. This means that Bea’s bible was ‘will read.’ She read and checked the scriptures used and constantly mediated and absorbed by her.Too often our bibles are hidden away and never touched or put on display for show. God wants us to read his word. It is the mind of God as closely as we can get. To read it, means to know God and his love for us and for others. It nourishes us and gives us life. If you have a difficult time understanding what you are reading, get a good devotional and study bible to help you along. The more you read, the more you will understand. If you are not reading the bible daily, I urge you to break out those bibles and read. Go ahead and mark them up. Write in the margins your thoughts and questions. For the bible is true life indeedBlessings: Pastor Craig
TLC LADIES The TLC Women will meet on May 8th at 1:30 PM for a special baby shower benefiting Premier Choice for Women. You’re invited to join us in supporting this wonderful ministry by bringing new, unwrapped baby items such as clothing, toys, diapers, and more. For questions, please contact Cynthia at (360) 353-3480. Learn more at pc4women.org
A variety of instruments and musicChoral ChoirBell ChoirGuest musiciansAll skill levels can participate
(We have musicians at all skill levels and some are trained teachers who can find a way to use and enhance your skills in music. The church organ now has 4 manuals and 40 ranks of pipes placed in positions in front of the new, huge stained glass window in the front of Trinity. The new church is 128 feet long, 48 feet wide , and rises 50 feet in the air at the peak of the roof. This has allowed the beautiful sound of music played to resound in the interior of the church.
Quilters meet in the church basement every Monday at 10:00.Non-members welcome
Quilts made at Trinity are sent out to various needs in the community as an outreach project.
Family Promise: Trinity Lutheran Church is a part of an affiliation of churches, social services, and community members that help provide a hand up for homeless children and their families.
SOCIAL MINISTRIESWe will continue to support the Emergency Support Shelter through the month of May. Then we will start thinking school supplies for local school children in June. Thanks all of you for your continued support. Bob & Carol Hoehne are now at the Somerset retirement home with the same phone number if you would like to get in touch 360-423-1173Love & Blessings to all, Social Ministries TRINITY LADIESThe TLC Women will meet on May 8th at 1:30 PM for a special baby shower benefiting Premier Choice for Women. You’re invited to join us in supporting this wonderful ministry by bringing new, unwrapped baby items such as clothing, toys, diapers, and more. For questions, please contact Cynthia at (360) 353-3480. Learn more at pc4women.orgSYNOD EDUCATIONAL GATHERINGSRegistration for the 2026 Synod Educational Gatherings is now open! Keynote speaker is Grace Pomroy from Luther Seminary, author of “Funding Forward” – May 30th at Messiah Lutheran Church in Vancouver, and June 13th at Christ Lutheran Church in Lakewood. More information can be found on our Facebook page.THANK YOU from Emergency Support ShelterThank you for your generous donation to Emergency Support Shelter. Your support helps provide safety, comfort, and new beginnings for those in need. Thank you! -ESS StaffGRATITUDE from Gloria Dei The congregation of Gloria Dei Lutheran wishes to express our appreciation for your participation in our joint Lenten worship. We especially wish to extend our thanks to the vocal leaders, pianist, and vignette participants. Together we create a very meaningful experience and preparation of hearts. In His Love & Ours, Gloria Dei Church CouncilConrath CornerTALKING TO MYSELF I Didn't get anyone interviewed, so gonna talk to me, JOANN CONRATH. Born in Mankato, Minnesota, and lived the first 5 years of my life on a farm near Good Thunder, MN with parents, 2 brothers, and Mom's parents. My parents then bought a farm near Gaylord, where I went to a one-room schoolhouse (District 6) through my 5th grade, when I started "town school" in Gaylord and graduated from Gaylord High. My sister was born there. Played a French Horn for 6 years in school and belonged to band and choir. Worked as a car hop and then waitress for a couple of summers. Then went to 4 months of Business College in Minnesota, where I got so homesick. I quit and went to work at Fingerhut Co. in Gaylord. When Fingerhut moved out of town, I drove tractor for a neighbor when harvesting sugar beets. Then got a job at Mankato State College in the library for a couple of years, then moved to Minneapolis and worked for Dow Chemical. After visiting my brother, who had moved to Longview, I decided to move here and enjoy the ocean and completely different scenery. Went to work at Longivew Public Library for 5 1/2 years. Met Bob and got married during this time, so as they say, the rest is history. Have one daughter. Worked as a church secretary first at First Presbyterian and Stella Chapel. Bob and I loved to go camping and spent quite a bit of time at the beach, loved to dance, play cards, and visit with friends. We were snowbirds to Yuma for about 5 years when Bob passed, and I continued to do so for another 8 years. Have recently moved into assisted living. Things I enjoy most are music, any kind with country western and country gospel being my favorite, and heavy metal the worst, playing cards, reading, coloring, and watching movies. A secret desire I always had was to be a backup singer for Elvis. Like that would have ever happened.FROM the PASTOR“1 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path that sinners tread or sit in the seat of scoffers,2 but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night.3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. “ Psalm 1On Friday April 24, a few of us drove up to Lynden to be with Ginger’s family and support them as they said goodbye to her mother Bea Ronhaar. It was a very nice service of a woman who was well loved in the community. On a table in front of the church a well-worn bible was displayed. (pictured above). “Well used” is obvious an understatement. The bible’s cover was barely hanging on. It was stuffed with devotions and other materials doubling its size. Also, in the margins were notes of questions, comments, and observations that she had made. This is what a bible should look like. This means that Bea’s bible was ‘will read.’ She read and checked the scriptures used and constantly mediated and absorbed by her.Too often our bibles are hidden away and never touched or put on display for show. God wants us to read his word. It is the mind of God as closely as we can get. To read it, means to know God and his love for us and for others. It nourishes us and gives us life. If you have a difficult time understanding what you are reading, get a good devotional and study bible to help you along. The more you read, the more you will understand. If you are not reading the bible daily, I urge you to break out those bibles and read. Go ahead and mark them up. Write in the margins your thoughts and questions. For the bible is true life indeedBlessings: Pastor Craig
TLC LADIESThe TLC Women will meet on May 8th at 1:30 PM for a special baby shower benefiting Premier Choice for Women. You’re invited to join us in supporting this wonderful ministry by bringing new, unwrapped baby items such as clothing, toys, diapers, and more. For questions, please contact Cynthia at (360) 353-3480. Learn more at pc4women.org