Trinity Lutheran Church sponsored a benefit barbecue for First Call for Help on April 6 at the VFW. 

Thank you to Ron Nelson, a church member, who provided the meat and sides. Also, thank you to Dale "Schmitty" Schmidt and the VFW for hosting and helping with preparation, serving, and cleanup. 

Thank you to the church volunteers for assisting and providing desserts, and to all who generously contributed to this amazing organization.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1748894980216.png" alt="Back row: Pastor Brenda Rodger (Trinity Lutheran Church), Dean Stramel (Trinity Lutheran Church), Dale "Schmitty" Schmidt (VFW), Joe Leiker (VFW) Front row: Noalee McDonald-Augustine (Trinity Lutheran Church), Laura Shoaff (First Call for Help), Ron Nelson (Trinity Lutheran Church)" />
 <figcaption>Back row: Pastor Brenda Rodger (Trinity Lutheran Church), Dean Stramel (Trinity Lutheran Church), Dale "Schmitty" Schmidt (VFW), Joe Leiker (VFW) Front row: Noalee McDonald-Augustine (Trinity Lutheran Church), Laura Shoaff (First Call for Help), Ron Nelson (Trinity Lutheran Church)</figcaption>
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Trinity Lutheran, VFW barbecue raises funds for First Call for Help