As TLLC looks ahead to our 50th Anniversary celebration next year, November 22, 2026, is slated for Giving Sunday for our 2027 stewardship campaign, A Golden Legacy: Generosity That Shines. We hope you will make plans to join us for this special day of worship and celebration.
Our Giving Sunday service will be a Biblical, spiritual, inspirational worship service designed to enrich our understanding of Christian stewardship. It will be a time to celebrate God’s faithfulness over the past fifty years and to prayerfully consider how each of us is called to respond in gratitude. Our prayer is not simply to meet a budget, but to deepen our response to God’s grace through generosity and service.
For fifty years, Triumphant Love has been blessed by its members who have stepped up in faith and answered God’s call with generosity that shines. Their gifts of time, talent, and treasure have built a strong foundation for God’s work and created a golden legacy that continues to shine in the lives of our members and visitors beyond the walls of our church and into our community.
Now, we have the opportunity to build on this legacy together by taking the next faithful step in our generosity.
Take the First Step…
If you’ve never made a financial commitment before, this anniversary year is a meaningful time to begin. A pledge is simply your best estimate of what you hope to give in the coming year. It is not a contract or an obligation, but an expression of gratitude for God’s blessings and a way to participate in the ministry we share. See the chart below to assist you with your Personal Plan for Generosity Growth.
Step Up…
If you already make an annual commitment, consider how God may be calling you to grow in your giving this year. For some, that may mean increasing your commitment by a small amount. For others, it may be making an additional one-time gift in honor of Triumphant Love’s 50th anniversary. Every gift helps strengthen our shared ministry and extend Christ’s love beyond the walls of our church and into our community. See the chart below to assist you with your Personal Plan for Generosity Growth.
Step Into the Future…
If you have faithfully supported Triumphant Love for many years, thank you. As you renew your annual commitment, this anniversary year is also a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the lasting impact your generosity can have through a legacy gift. Whether through the Endowment Fund, including Triumphant Love in your estate plans, or another form of planned giving, you can help ensure that the ministries and relationships that have shaped your faith continue to inspire people to live boldly in God’s triumphant love for years to come.
If you would like to learn more about legacy giving opportunities, we would be honored to have a confidential conversation with you, connect you to our partner, Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest, and provide resources to help you explore the options that best reflect your wishes and values.
Mary & Bob Kohls
As charter members of TLLC, my husband, Bob, and I were drawn to this congregation by the opportunity to help build a mission that would serve boldly for 50 years and beyond. What we discovered was so much more than a church—we found a community of passionate people, led by our founding pastor, Rev. Dan Kolander, who inspired and encouraged each of us to use our God-given gifts to move ministry forward with purpose, faith, and care. Over the years, we have had the privilege of serving this congregation in many ways, and each opportunity to serve has been a true gift. One of the things we cherish most about Triumphant Love is that there are countless opportunities to share our gifts, serve others, build meaningful relationships, and make a difference in the lives of those around us. After all these years, I am proud of where we have been, grateful for all we have shared, and excited about where God is leading us next.
Glenda & Lane Holmstrom
My husband, Lane, and I only joined TLLC in 2024, but we both grew up in churches, watching our parents serve and give to others. My parents were not materially wealthy, but they generously gave their time to church activities and service, placing a check in the offering plate each week. Lane and I are grateful for our parents’ legacy of generosity and service. Our children know the joy we have found being part of TLLC. The community welcomed us warmly and helped us find ways to connect and serve. With so many opportunities to get involved, it can be hard to choose! Giving to TLLC is a priority for us. When we give and serve within a community, our time, effort, and resources join with everyone else’s, creating an impact far greater than what we could accomplish alone.
Tammy & Mark Garcia
Wil and I are both lifelong Lutherans. We actually met at Camp Chrysalis as high schoolers, and worked as cabin leaders and YARPs during college at TLU. As kids, both Wil and I grew up serving in our churches as lectors, acolytes, and ushers. In adulthood, we now more fully understand that serving through our church brings a deeper sense of belonging and connection to God than simply being present at worship. It’s often been in the hardest chapters of our lives that serving became the most meaningful, offering a kind of joy and healing we didn’t anticipate. As we raise our boys, it’s a gift to see them discover that same joy—whether it’s flipping pancakes or sharing their musical gifts in worship. When we joined TLLC last year, one of our first family conversations was about how each of us was feeling called to share our God-given gifts here. TLLC makes it so easy to jump in and contribute. For us, giving—whether time, talents, or resources—feels less like a duty and more like investing in the ways God is working through this community.
As we celebrate 50 years of Triumphant Love, we invite you to build your own reminder of our Golden Legacy: Generosity That Shines! Every household will receive the first piece of our special three-piece anniversary magnet: a heart with a cross at its center, representing God’s love at the heart of all we do. You can add the second piece by completing your 2027 annual pledge by December 31st. The commemorative ring, featuring “TLLC est. 1977,” fits around the heart and celebrates the legacy we have built together over the past 50 years. The final piece is earned by sharing your time and talents. Sign up to serve in any volunteer role—including a role you already enjoy—or visit our Volunteer Hub to discover a new opportunity. You’ll receive a gold ring that completes the set, symbolizing A Golden Legacy: Generosity That Shines and the many ways our generosity shines through service. Once you’ve completed both steps, you’ll have a three-piece magnet that serves as a reminder how we help build on TLLC’s golden legacy.
Every gift of time, talent, and treasure is an act of partnership in the ministry that belongs to all of us. Together, through our service, generosity, and shared mission, we carry forward a golden legacy that shines well into the future.
Below is a table calculating suggested percentage of monthly giving options based on Annual Income.
A Golden Legacy, 50 years in the making…
The Beginning of a Legacy:
Founding Pastor, Dan Kolander, preaches to the charter congregation of TLLC.
Connecting through Stories of God’s Hope:
TLLC Youth at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp in Colorado
Growing the Church Responsibly:
Pastor Susie’s installation as Director of Outreach & Nurture
… together, let’s build what comes next.
Grace and peace,
Carl Teinert,
Holistic Stewardship Chair
Rev. Danielle Moore Casey,
Senior Pastor
A Golden Legacy – Generosity that Shines Stewardship Team
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