To God Be the Glory!

“Now to God who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever." - Ephesians 3:20-21

As we reflect on the words of Ephesians 3:20–21, we give heartfelt thanks to God for the extraordinary generosity of this congregation—whose faithful giving has enabled us to substantially pay down our mortgage, complete much‑needed updates to our church building, and support meaningful mission work that extends Christ’s love into the world. We also rejoice with profound gratitude for the recent extraordinary anonymous gift—one that will fully retire our remaining mortgage. Through every offering, every act of service, and every unseen blessing, God’s power continues to accomplish more among us than we ever could have imagined. Thank you for your extraordinary faithfulness and generosity!

HERE'S WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER: 

• DEBT REDUCTION: Our mortgage has dropped from $3,097,495 to $1,507,752, protecting our budget from rising rates.  

• PROPERTY CARE: Major repairs at the Drive-In, as well as the tuckpointing & preservation of the historic 3rd Street Chapel.  

• MISSION IMPACT: $125,317 dedicated to Trinity’s mission efforts, including support for the St. Paul Area Synod’s Planting Hope Campaign and the LSS Therapeutic Preschool.  

Finally, join us in celebrating this incredible journey on Sunday, April 26. We will thank God for our blessings, review our success, and enjoy special treats after the service. Thank you for your generosity and for being part of this amazing community of faith. Together, we are freeing Trinity’s future for even more ministry and mission!  

With grateful hearts, 

The Comprehensive Campaign Leadership Team: Chris and Marilyn Johnson, Mike Karlsrud, Deb and Matt Simcik, Claudia Swendseid and Clark Thurn