Frequently Asked Questions About Trinity
Baptism
Q. Am I automatically saved if I'm baptized?
A. We believe baptism is a means through which God brings faith
in Jesus Christ to people. We believe this is God's action
alone. While this is a free gift from God, we believe that
individuals can reject the gift and sever their relationship with Jesus
Christ.
Q. Do I need to be baptized again if I become a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church?
A. No. As stated above, we believe that it is God who
brings about faith through baptism. Since it is God who has acted,
there isn't any need to repeat the baptism.
Q. Do you believe in infant baptism?
A. Yes, we believe that this is one of the means of grace
through which God brings faith to all people including infants.
God's action in baptism doesn't depend on people meeting any age or
level of understanding.
Q. When can I or my child be
baptized?
A. For the most part, Baptisms can be scheduled during
any of the worship services held each week. To contact a pastor to
inquire about scheduling
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Holy Communion Questions
Q. What do you believe concerning the bread and wine given
during Holy Communion?
A. Holy Communion is celebrated at Trinity in the confession
and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not
only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and to drink. Our
Lord invites to His table in Holy Communion, those who trust His words,
repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He
forgives and loves.
Q.
I worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, can I participate
in Holy Communion?
A. Worshippers who are not yet instructed in the faith, or are
in doubt, or hold a confession of faith different from this congregation
and the Lutheran Church –Missouri Synod are invited to pray and
meditate on God’s Word during communion distribution. Worshippers are
asked to consult with a pastor prior to the start of worship if there is
a question concerning participation in Holy Communion.
To contact a pastor concerning a Holy Communion question
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Office Hours
Q. When are your office hours?
A. From September through May, the church office
is open from 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM. From June through August, the
church office is open from 8:00 AM till 4:00 PM.
Q. Can I contact someone in an emergency
situation?
A. Yes, please contact one of
our pastors directly.
Pastor Gary G Schultz -
675-4932
Pastor Matthew Hein -
298-2830
Organization
Q. Is Trinity a part of any larger church organization?
A. Trinity voluntarily chooses to belong to the
Lutheran
Church-Missori Synod.(LCMS) The word “Synod” comes from Greek
words that mean “walking together”. Congregations belonging to LCMS
accept the Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the
reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of
Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases: Grace
alone, Scripture alone, Faith alone. To learn more about what we
believe,
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Internal News
Q. How can I receive your monthly newsletter?
A. You can view and print a copy of
the "Trinity Connection" by
clicking
here.
Q. How can I learn about what is going on this week at
Trinity?
A. You can view and print the "Yellow Sheet",
Trinity's weekly news and calendar by clicking here.
Pastoral Visit
Q. How can I talk with a Pastor?
A. If you desire to have a pastor visit you or a family member,
please call the church office at 842-0769 or you can send them an e-mail
to request a visit by
Click Here.
Q. If I'm hospitalized, will I be visited in the hospital?
A. At the Wausau Hospital Center, our members are visited
each week day. With the recent changes in hospital privacy, its
important to identify that you are a member of Trinity Lutheran church
on Stewart Ave and that you do want to allow a visit from your
church. If you specify that your are a privacy patient, we won't
know that you are hospitalized. Visits to other hospitals
can be scheduled too.
Q. Should I tell Trinity if I become homebound or need to go
to a nursing home?
A. Absolutely. Our Caring Ministry to the Homebound will
schedule you for regular visits.
Personal Information Changes
Q. My phone number or address recently changed. How can I
give you that information?
A. You can call the church office at 842-0769 or send us the changed
information via e-mail by
Clicking Here.
Q. I recently changed my membership to a different
congregation. Do I need to notify Trinity?
A. We appreciate being updated with any change of membership
information. You can call the church office at 842-0769 or notify
us via e-mail by
Clicking Here.
Prayer Requests
Q. How can I request prayers during the worship services?
A. You can call us at 842-0769, stop by the church office or
e-mail the request to us by
Clicking Here.
Q. How can I request confidential prayer by the ministry
staff of Trinity?
A. You can call us at 842-0769, stop by the church office or
e-mail the request to us by clicking here. Please be sure to
specify that you would like the prayer request kept confidential.
Your name and other contact information is optional and if requested,
all information will be kept confidential.
Q. Does Trinity have a Prayer Ministry or Prayer Tree?
A. Yes, you can request prayer through the Prayer Ministry team
by calling LaVila Imm at 842-8995. Be sure to identify that you
have a prayer request for the Prayer Ministry and the exact nature of
the request. Your name and other contact information is optional
and all information will be kept confidential.
School
Q. How can I find out more information about Trinity Lutheran
School
A. We welcome the opportunity to partner with all parents who
desire a Christ centered education for their children. You can call the
school directly at 848-0166 or our school website contains a large
amount of information too. To access the school web site,
Clicking
Here.
Weddings
Q. If I'm not a member at Trinity, can I have my wedding
ceremony at Trinity?
A. Trinity reserves the use of the church sanctuary and the
Spiritual Life Center for use by members and children of members.
For more information on becoming a member,
click
here.
Q. How does Trinity work with couples who will be married at
Trinity?
A. One of Trinity's pastors will meet with you and
provide pastoral consultation prior to the wedding.
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