1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

October 11 & 12, 2014
OUR MISSION
We are an inviting congregation
growing in faith through worship,
learning, serving, and fellowship.
OUR VISION
Responding to God’s grace, Trinity
Lutheran Church is a community of
disciples that values everyone and
expresses faith by connecting with
God, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and
all creation through worship,
learning, serving, and fellowship.
HARVEST HOME
AT A GLANCE:
IN HYSON HALL THIS SUNDAY
Youth Group Sign-ups
Crop Walk Sign-ups
WELCA Table
Coffee and Goodies
8 – 11 am
All are Welcome
Trinity Information…………………………………………….2
Discipleship Opportunities and TLC Announcements...3-16
Taking Faith Home…....…………..…………...…....…..9, 10
CROP Walk….....………………………………………..Insert
Craft Show……………………………………………….Insert
Memorials, Honorariums, Sponsorships..............….. 17, 19
Prayer Corner………………………………………………..18
Who’s Serving…………………………………………...…..19
Calendar ……………………………………………………..20
 All are Welcome  All are Welcome
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Welcome to Trinity Lutheran Church
If you are visiting our congregation for the first time, WELCOME!
We are glad you came to worship with us today. If you are a visitor, please stop by the Welcome
and Information Center located in the lobby and sign our guest book. We will be happy to answer
any of your questions and feel free to introduce yourself.
Please follow the Worship Folder to participate.
We celebrate Communion almost every worship experience here at Trinity.
All are invited to come forward to receive the Sacrament. Communion is celebrated by Intinction.
Radio Broadcast at 11:00 a.m. on WNPV (1440 AM)
Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.
Sundays at 8:15 a.m.
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Sundays at 10:45 a.m.
A casual and intimate
worship experience
in the chapel.
A lively experience
with upbeat music,
present-day wording,
children's sermon,
biblical storytelling,
musical leadership.
A quieter, more
reflective worship
experience with
hymns, scripture, and
biblical storytelling.
A traditional worship
experience with the
familiar Lutheran liturgy, children's sermon,
biblical storytelling,
and choral leadership.
Trinity is a Reconciling
in Christ congregation
COMMUNION - The church offers grape juice and gluten-free
wafers for those with certain diet restrictions.
NURSERY care for infants and young children through
kindergarten age is available during worship beginning at 8:15
a.m. in Room 124.
LARGE-PRINT BULLETINS AND TODAY’S BIBLE PASSAGES
are available at the Welcome Center in the Lobby or from an
usher.
SEATING FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED 9:45 a.m. Service
Only- Please reserve the first pew on the pulpit side (Valley Forge
Road side) for members of the DEAF community and those with
hearing impairments wanting to watch interpreter.
YOUR FEEDBACK, PLEASE SHARE - There are several ways
you can share your questions, celebrations, concerns, and
suggestions. Use the green and white SHARE forms/envelopes in
the pews, email [email protected], or call the church office at
215-368-1710. Place the forms/envelopes in the offering plate during
worship. And, of course, you can always speak with a pastor, staff or
council member.
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
October 4th & 5th – 654
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STAY CONNECTED
 Visit Trinity’s website at
www.trinitylansdale.com
for upcoming events,
happenings, sermons, and
devotions. Plus sign up on the
website to receive weekly
emails with devotions, prayers,
links to the current newsletters,
happenings, ways to serve or
give, and much more.
 Join Trinity Lutheran Church
on Facebook.
 Follow us on Twitter,
tlcLansdale.
 View our videos—sermons,
storytelling, VBS on Vimeo.com
RUTH CIRCLE
All women are welcome to join us for a Bible
Study and fellowship.
Small Groups
Register Today
and pick up
your FREE
Book
in Hyson Hall
We will meet on Tuesday morning, October
14th at 9:30 a.m. in room 264, come and
bring a friend.
Have you wondered why the pews in churches
across the country seem emptier and emptier
each year? Could it be that the people who
are currently in the pews might be a part of the
reason and, ultimately, have the ability to turn
things around?
This weekend we will be celebrating
Holy Baptism during worship.
Saturday, October 11th at 5:30 pm.
Lucy Wren Miller, daughter of
Wren and Tara (Thomas) Miller
Sunday, October 12th at 10:45 am
Charley Rae Stoczko, daughter of
Christopher and Amanda (Lahiff) Stoczko
Like Us!
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
Trinity has a new business facebook
page! Like us to get up-to-date
reminders on events and happenings
all around Trinity.
Facebook.com/trinitylansdale
Join a small group this fall and be a part of the
conversation around these questions! We will
be reading Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church
Anymore by Thom and Joani Schultz over a
seven week period, beginning on October 5.
Those who have participated in small groups in
the past will tell you that it’s a great way to grow
in your faith and to build relationships with others
in our faith community.
Sign up today in Hyson Hall for a group below.
Catch up and participate in the BLOG with Pastor
Lutz at 4actsoflove.wordpress.com
Mondays at 10:00 am—Dave Weber
Tuesdays at 6:30 am (Men’s Breakfast)
-Pastor Lutz
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm—Becky Howard
Wednesdays at 9:30 am—Katie Risser
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm—Brent Baxter
Thursdays at 1:30 pm—Sharon Slowe
Sundays at 10:45 am—Sandy Cottrell
Sundays at 9:30 am—Matt and Beth Boeh
For more information, please contact Andrea
Baxter ([email protected])
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Calling all
college students and
recent grads…
Please provide us with your “new” contact
information if you have moved from the
area to attend college/trade school. If you
haven’t moved, still let us know how to
contact you. We have been thinking about
you and praying for you as you transition
to this new stage and would love to keep
in touch. Please email the following
information to Karen Strobel at
[email protected]:
Name, College/Trade school name,
address where you will be receiving mail
and your cell # if you would like to receive
random texts from your church family (we
promise not too many messages and
emoticons will be used sparingly).
Family Ministry
OCTOBER EVENTS
18th
Senior High Youth Group
Haunted Hayride at Spring Mountain
Youth Quake sign ups open
Affirmation of Baptism
19th
26th
NOVEMBER EVENTS
8th
8-9th
14-16th
First Year D2D retreat Bear Creek Camp
Sleepout for Homelessness –
Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton
Second Year D2D retreat –
Bear Creek Camp
SHYG-Senior High
Youth Gathering
The Senior High Youth Gathering
(SHYG) that takes place in King of
Prussia is already in the works for this
February! If you want to take a more
active role in this event, here's your
chance! If you are a youth in grades 912 who is musically inclined, you are
invited to apply to be in the house band!
Applications will be taken until October
31st. Any questions, feel free to ask!
www.surveymonkey.com/s/
SHYGhouseband
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PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Family Ministry is sponsoring free babysitting
for children ages 0-10 on November 7th from
6—9 pm. Enjoy a Date Night, go shopping
or just hang without the kids. Mark your
calendars, more details to come...
WORDS OF WORSHIP
WoW !
Join us in the Parlor every Sunday at
9:30 a.m. when we’ll dig a little more deeply
into this week’s Bible readings with lively discussion. Led by two retired pastors,
Dick Olson and Andy Lowe. All are
welcome—just show up!
WINTERFEST IS COMING
Save the Date-November 23, 2014
Time: 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Crafts and Spaghetti Dinner
Trinity Health
Ministry
Trinity Health Ministry is
looking for certified health
professionals to assist with
blood pressure screenings
on the fourth Saturday and Sunday of each
month for approximately 30 minutes after a
chosen service. We need RNs, LPNs,
CRNPs, certified nursing assistants, physician
assistants, MTs, doctors (MD or DO) to help
monitor parishioners' blood pressures. Only
one service per volunteer is necessary. Sign
ups are on a monthly basis. There is no
commitment to volunteer for every month. This
is a valuable ministry to our Church members.
If interested, please contact Sue Slawinski via
phone 215-393-9636 (leave message) or by
email at [email protected]. Any help
would be greatly appreciated.
More information will follow.
TRINITY SENIORS’ LUNCHEON
Everyone is welcome. Ask a friend to join
you.
Trinity Seniors’ Luncheon will be held on
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at noon in Hyson Hall. A meal of cheese lasagna, meatballs and Angel Hair pasta will be served.
Cost for the lunch is $10.00.
Following lunch, there will be an old fashioned hymn sing. Come and sing-a-long to
those favorite hymns we never get tired of
singing. Call the church office, 215-3681710 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to
let us know that you are coming.
Mary/Martha Mingle and
Game Night!
Sunday, October 19th, 7-9 pm in the Parlor
Bring a favorite game to share with the
group. Even if you don't "do" games come, eat, and mingle!
Here's a GREAT opportunity to get to know
TLC women whom you see in the narthex,
in Hyson Hall, in the pews - but don't know
their names! Now you can put a face to a
name and get to know them.
Come check out M/M - NO STRINGS
ATTACHED!!
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Adult faith formation
Words of Worship (WoW) - Sundays at 9:30 am
in the parlor. Join this informal conversation about
the Sunday gospel and sermon. No advance
preparation needed. Facilitated by two retired
pastors.
Starting in October – Congregational book read,
Small Group gatherings, and Preaching Series
around: “Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church
Anymore: And How 4 Acts of Love Will Make
Your Church Irresistible”. Look for signup
opportunities on line and in Hyson Hall.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study – beginning
October 1st, from 10:00 -11:30 am in Room
125/127. A six-week exploration into the Book of
Faith Initiative introducing the fours lenses
Lutherans use to engage the scripture. Great for
those new to the Bible as well as those who have
spent a lifetime with the scriptures. Facilitated by
Pr. Lutz
Wednesday Evening Bible Study – beginning
October 1st, from 7-8:30 pm in room 125/127.
A six-week exploration into the Book of Faith
Initiative introducing the fours lenses Lutherans
use to engage the scripture. Great for those new
to the Bible as well as those who have spent a
lifetime with the scriptures. Facilitated by Pr. Lutz
Biblical Storytelling – The Greater Lansdale
Biblical Storytelling Guild meets the third
Saturday of each month in the Chapel.
Come listen and learn the craft of biblical
storytelling. Facilitated by Pr. Lutz.
Uppity Women of the Bible, a monthly DVD
study, will meet next on October 20th at 7:30 pm
in Room 125/127. Facilitated by Pr. London.
Adult Forum, a weekly Sunday adult study on
various topics in room 125/127 from 9:30 to 10:30
am. No advance preparations. Look in Weekly
and online for the latest topics and presenters.
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ALL COMMITTEE NIGHT
Tuesday, October 14th
CRAFT SHOW
Saturday, October 18
HEALING BLESSING
CROP WALK
Sunday, October 19th
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY AT
TELFORD WORSHIP
Sunday, October 19th at 2:30 pm
AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM/
CONFIRMATION
Sunday, October 26th
2 Services Only: 9 and 10:45 am
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Sunday, November 2nd
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday, November 9th
PRESENTATION
OF BIBLES
Sunday, November 23rd
New disciples
Gathering
Are you new here and want to know
more about Trinity?
Join us October 12th, 9:30—10:30 am
in Room 123.
Trinity seniors bus trip
Trinity Seniors are planning a bus trip to
see “A Playhouse Christmas Musical” at
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, a dinner
theater in Hampton, NJ. The trip is
planned for Monday, November 10th.
Bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. and return
to Trinity at 5:45 p.m.
Total cost for the trip is $81.50 per person. Price includes transportation,
meal, show and gratuities. Lunch
choices are Yankee Pot Roast, Chicken
Sorrento, Baked Vegetable Lasagna
and Fried Shrimp platter. In addition to
the main course, guests will enjoy a
selection of handmade breads, garden
salad and a large variety of desserts.
Lunch selections will be taken at time of
reservation.
For reservations, call Gail Shaffer at
215-368-1462. Checks made payable
to Trinity Lutheran Church should be
mailed to Gail Shaffer at 819 N.
Chestnut Street, Lansdale, PA 19446.
All
Committee Night
Tuesday, October 14 7:00 pm
Everyone who serves on a committee, task
force, or special interest group is asked to
attend a special All Committee Night on
Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm in Hyson Hall.
The purpose of the All Committee Night is
to gather together in prayer and preparation
for the creation of our 2015 program on
ministry. This will be an opportunity to
participate in our 2015 congregational budget
process, hear about the amazing reach of our
ministry, and explore the possibilities for the
preparation of a narrative budget or special
annual report format.
We will meet for approximately 60 minutes,
after which committees may stay for their own
individual meeting, as helpful.
Adult forum
Sunday, October 12th at
9:30 in
Room 125-127.
JESUS 2.0-WHO WAS JESUS?
The PBS show Frontline presents From Jesus to
Christ: The First Christians"Who Was Jesus" In
Part One, we explore the life of Jesus and the
movement he started, challenging familiar
assumptions and conventional notions about
the origins of Christianity. Drawing upon new
and sometimes controversial historical evidence,
and interviews with New Testament scholars, the
series transports the viewer back two thousand
years to the time and place where Jesus once
lived and preached.
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Worship at telford
Grief Support
If you have experienced the death of a
spouse or loved one, are you in need of a
special support group? Trinity is presenting
Grief Support, a seminar and support group
for people experiencing pain and loneliness
after the death of a loved one. We will talk
about what to expect as you grieve. Grieving
is hard work. It helps to know that you are not
alone on your journey through grief. Grief
Support will begin on Tuesday, October 14,
2014 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. We will meet
every Tuesday night October 14 to December
9, 2014. If you are interested in this group,
please contact Pastor Lutz at 215-368-1710
or Judy Frankel at 215-855-3212. There is a
registration fee of $25.00 with aid available.
The registration fee is due when you register.
We must have at least 5 people to have the
class at this time. You do not have to be a
member of Trinity to attend.
Daily
Silent
Prayer
Feeling stressed or worried?
Don’t feel like you have any time for silence
or to just listen for God during the day? You
are invited to come to Trinity’s chapel any
time from 9-9:30 am weekdays to join
Pastor Skilbred and others for silent
prayer. Feel free to contact Pastor Skilbred
with any questions at
[email protected]
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Trinity is leading a worship experience at
the Lutheran Community of Telford on
Sunday, October 12th at 2:30 pm.
Disciples from Trinity are invited to join
us as we lead worship and connect
with the 20 something residents of the
Lutheran community of Telford who are
members of Trinity.
Trinity
Singles Ministry
BIBLE STUDY – Our next bible study will
be Monday, October 20, 2014 in room
125/127. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.
Sign up on the Singles bulletin board to
bring food to go with fried chicken. We
will continue our study of Song of Songs
with Pastor London. Please reread the
Song of Songs in the Old Testament
before class. ALL ARE WELCOME
TO COME TO OUR BIBLE STUDY.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE SINGLE.
LUNCH BUNCH - No lunch bunch
November 1 because of Thanksgiving
Dinner.
TSM COMMITTEE MEETING –
Our next planning meeting will be
Monday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. in
room 126. All singles are welcome to
attend. If you have an idea for a Singles
activity and can’t attend please let Judy
know (215-855-3212).
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Saturday,
November 22 – Thanksgiving Dinner;
Sunday, December 10 – Christmas
Brunch; Tuesday, December 9 – Sing
at the Telford Home
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Collections for
Thanksgiving
Dinner Baskets
Manna on Main Street,
located in Lansdale, will
be distributing Thanksgiving Dinner baskets to less
fortunate neighbors in our
community in late
November. Churches in our area will be
supplying food items for the baskets. Trinity
disciples are asked to contribute boxes of
stuffing mix and boxes of quick breads
or muffin mixes for these baskets. Please
place your donated items in the white food
bins in the lobby or in Hyson Hall by Sunday,
November 16. If you would like to give a
monetary donation, please put your gift in an
envelope marked “Thanksgiving Baskets”
and place it in the offering plate. Your check
should be made payable to “Manna on Main
Street.” Trinity’s Social Ministry committee
thanks you for helping our neighbors to have
a Happy Thanksgiving!
Council Clippings
Here’s a quick update from the
Congregation Council
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Approval was given for tree trimming and
some removals to be done on campus
during September. Approval given for roof
and gutter replacement on Luther Hall and
the adjoining garage. Both items to be
funded by the Capital Campaign.

Approval given to enter into a contract
with All-In-One Office Products of Willow
Grove to supply natural gas to Trinity at a
fixed price for 24 months. A substantial
savings will be realized with the contract.
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Pastor Skilbred will be creating a Family
Ministry Website in the near future.
KNITTING
DISCIPLES
The women of
WELCA are
looking for
volunteers from
our congregation
who enjoy the art
of knitting. We
are in the process of planning the 2014
Annual Coat Drive for Patterson School
and are in need of hats. Last year we
were fortunate enough to have the
congregation support our mission and
we supplied close to 400 coats to
children who were in need. Along with
each coat, we give them a hat and
gloves to protect them during the long
winter months.
Due to the amount of children this past
year, we have now depleted our stock
of handmade knit hats lovingly made
by a few faithful disciples. Please
consider this mission as your way to
help keep these children warm and
healthy. Yarn (at no cost) is available
at the WELCA table in Hyson Hall on
Sunday mornings for you to pick up at
your convenience. As you complete
your contributions, feel free to drop the
finished hats at our table for accumulation toward this coming fall event. Your
labor of love is all we are asking you to
consider. Thank you for your continued
support of our missions.
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Trinity Goes
Landfill Free!
Have you noticed the new Sustainable
Waste Solutions trash dumpsters near the
playground?
Trinity has recently implemented an environmental sustainability program with the objective
of becoming landfill-free. All of the waste
SWS removes from our facility is either reused,
recycled or processed as a renewable fuel
at an energy-from-waste facility. There is no
significant increase in waste collection charges
for SWS's service. This collection requires
some changes in how waste around our
campus is collected. Posters near trash bins
situated around the building have notices about
sorting our trash. Please see a staff member if
you have questions. Special thanks to Denny
Smith for his faith-filled research and efforts in
moving Trinity's operations forward in an
environmentally sensitive fashion.
Can you GIVE?
October 15th- Beef Stew
Feast Helping Hands
FEAST is looking for folks to help us on
Wednesday afternoons with preparing
dinner. We work from about 2 pm and are
usually finished by 4:30 pm. We serve at 5
and you are always welcome to stay for
dinner. We have salad to prepare, desserts to plate, vegetables to steam, tables
to set and silverware to wrap.
We would love to have you join the team.
No pressure, you can have a day off now
and then and still have a good feeling
about helping serve our FEAST dinner to
our guests and Church Family. Please
give me a call at 215-368-1462 if you have
any questions. Or come and see what we
do. Hope you can help.
Gail Shaffer- Hospitality Chairman
October Food
Collection:
Center City Parish
Please consider
bringing in some
much-needed food
and supplies for Center City Parish and
others in emergency need in our community
upon personal request. Leave them in the
large white boxes in the lobby and Hyson
Hall. In-demand items: peanut butter, tuna
fish, canned fruit, canned soup, canned meat,
cereal, pasta, diapers, and baby formula.
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New Ministry
Meal Delivery
Receiving a home cooked meal after a
hospitalization can be a godsend. Can you
give in this manner? Prepare a meal and
then deliver to one of our disciples just
discharged from the hospital. If you have a
gift with Mercy, Hospitality or
Encouragement, we need you! Please
contact Janet Frederick at 215-393-7528
for more information on this ministry.
CODE BLUE SHELTER UPDATE
Did you know that Trinity has a Code Blue shelter on our campus?
We offer safe and warm respite for homeless men in our area on
nights when Montgomery County calls a Code Blue alert. This alert is
issued when the air temperature or combination of air temp plus wind
chill reaches 20 degrees or lower. The first floor of Luther Hall becomes a temporary home for our brothers in need. Guests are able to
stay in the shelter from 8:00pm until 8:00am the next day. We have
three shifts available for serving:
Opening: 7:30 pm – midnight
Overnight: midnight – 6:00 am
Breakfast/Cleanup: 6:00-8:00 am
How can you help?
Pray for both our guests and those who serve to keep the shelter open.
Sign up to serve at the shelter and/or help to spread the word about its existence and
location. Sign up in Hyson Hall on Sundays and Wednesdays or by contacting Karen
Strobel at [email protected]. The new registration form will be on the website in
October.
Educate yourself about homelessness to help dispel the myths about folks who are
homeless.
Donate items used regularly by our shelter guests such as waterproof winter gloves,
hand/feet warmers, bus tokens, bottled water, individually wrapped snacks, new men’s
underwear (all sizes needed except XXL), new or gently used sweatpants and sweatshirts and monetary donations are always welcome.
All items can be placed in the blue bin marked “Code Blue” in the main lobby. Any monetary
donations can be placed in the offering plate marked “Code Blue” or dropped off in the church
office anytime.
How do I sign up to help?
If you are age 18 or older, you are able to serve at the shelter. Registration forms will
be available in Hyson Hall on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings during
FEAST. Once you have filled out a registration form, you will be invited to attend a
training/orientation session. We will have various sessions to accommodate everyone’s schedules. Once you have been trained, you can sign up to serve using our
online scheduling program. Thank you for considering serving in this manner. If you
have any questions, please contact Karen Strobel at [email protected] or
267-784-3054.
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Saturday November 8-9
7 pm to 7 am
What if you no longer had your own
home? Where would you go, What
would you do? Imagine how you
would feel if one day you woke up
and what you had was now gone. I
invite you to the most informative 12 hours you do not want to
miss. Are you looking for a way to reach out in ministry? Are
you looking at what goes on in your community and realize you
have no idea of what is actually happening? Then I ask you to
reach out of your comfort zone and witness what others quietly
experience every day.
Please join us on Saturday November 8th to Sunday November
9th from 7 pm to 7 am at Zion Mennonite Church in Souderton.
Together we will raise awareness!! The night is filled with opportunities for anyone to participate in many ways. All are welcome! The past two years the Here We Go Youth Group has
joined in this event and would now like to invite everyone.
Activities include:
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Rally at Main Street
Food Pantry and Housing Tours
Cardboard Shelter Building Contest
Soup making for local soup kitchen - each group will be
asked to bring some ingredients to make the soup.
Sharing by Keystone Housing clients
Music and movie
The cost is $20.00 per person. Each participant will receive a
Sleep Out t-shirt, late evening meal and the opportunity to be
part of the solution to the homelessness problem. Last year
the goal for the Sleep Out was to raise $16,800 in donations
from participants who collect contributions creatively. This
amount is what is needed to house a family of four for one
year in a Keystone housing unit
If you are interested in signing up or have more questions,
please contact Cindy Ryan at 215-290-1891 or via email to
[email protected]. Join us for an amazing, eye
opening experience. Caution – this event will definitely
lead you towards more ministry
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All Saints
Weekend
November 1st & 2nd
Join us on the weekend of
November 1st & 2nd for All
Saints weekend. All Saints
weekend allows us a time to
remember those who have
died who have had a hand in
shaping our faith. During this
weekend we like to display
pictures of the deceased
saints in your life in the
Sanctuary. Please bring
photographs you wish to
include to Hyson Hall or
the church office before
October 27. Label the back
of the photo with the following: Person’s name, your
name and telephone number, and your relationship to
that person. If you would like
us to keep the photos in the
All Saints Photo Archives,
just write “ARCHIVES” on
the back of the photo. We'll
then have them to put out
each year in the future. Any
questions, please contact
Cricket Snearing 610-7155438.
Trinity
WOMEN’S
RETREAT
Save the dates,
April 24th-26th for our
Annual Women’s Retreat.
Are you available a Sunday
morning?
Every six weeks there is an opportunity
for someone to serve in a maintenance support
role to open or close the campus on Sunday
mornings. We are short, and many hands make
for light work. We need one more team of two
disciples. Please contact Vicki Seal at
[email protected] or John Walz at
[email protected] for more details.
BIBLE PRESENTATION
Presentation of the Bible class registration is
open for parents and students in grade three
(and up) who have not yet fulfilled this baptism
promise. Please register online at Trinity’s
website for the classes by October 25th. Class
is for two Saturday mornings, November 8 &
15 from 9 to 11 am in Social Hall. See Pastors
Lutz or Skilbred for more information. Bibles
will be presented on November 23rd.
FIRST COMMUNION
Children receiving their first communion this
year will be receiving it on November 9th at
the 8:15 or 10:45 services. Any questions,
please talk to Pastors Lutz or Skilbred.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446-1926
www.trinitylansdale.com
Phone: 215-368-1710
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 215-361-1710
Manna on Main Street is in need of
volunteers to fill a number of spots for the
successful operation of servicing the
people in need in the North Penn School
District.
There are so many memorable
moments. Volunteering at Manna is like
switching camera lenses; you see the
world so differently. Clients are no longer
statistics, but individuals with families
and varied backgrounds. It's so inspiring
to see everyone who walks through the
door is treated with respect, as an
equal. When you see this in action,
each moment becomes memorable, a
combination of struggle, connections,
hope, and change.
For those disciples of Trinity who are
looking to utilize their special individual
gifts, this is an opportunity to fulfill this
desire. For as little as two hours a week
you can touch our neighbors’ lives. To
meet state requirements, it is necessary
for all of their volunteers to attend a brief
orientation class before serving. Spend
an hour learning about their operation,
and you are ready to sign up for whatever service you prefer. These orientation
classes are scheduled on a regular basis
to fit into your busy schedules. Just visit
www.MannaOnMain.org to find out more
about this great service organization in
our community and how to "give your
time" effectively.
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JOIN OUR CHRISTMAS
INGATHERING EVENT
In a few short weeks the holiday season will
begin, and the Social Ministry Committee
would like to invite you to be a part of our
annual Christmas Ingathering to brighten
up the holiday of someone who is less
fortunate. Please stop at our table in Hyson
Hall on Sunday morning, November 2, to
receive the name of a child or adult in need of
our giving. We have contacted the agencies
involved to get names and gift ideas for all the
individuals. These suggestions and instructions on how to prepare the gifts will be
provided to you. This year, if you are not able
to get a name on the 2nd, the church office
will have untaken names or items that the
agencies have given us to supply in the
event that new children or adults arrive in the
weeks before Christmas.
PLEASE REMEMBER, the gifts are due back
to Hyson Hall no later than noon on Sunday,
November 30, to be sorted, packed up, and
delivered to the various agencies. If you will
not be at church on that Sunday, you may
leave your gift at the office before the 30th.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
The Social Ministry Committee
Did you remember Trinity in your will?
A gift in your Will is one of the
most valuable and lasting ways
you can leave a legacy and
support the mission and
ministry within your community.
Call the church office for more
information, 215.368.1710.
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Wanted: CROP Walk
Co-Coordinator
This position serves as a liaison to
Manna on Main Street. The CROP Walk
Co-Coordinator is responsible for
advertising the CROP Walk in all Trinity’s
publications and also posting flyers for the
CROP Walk. In addition to flyers, signup
sheets are needed in Hyson Hall and the
Church office. Trinity will need to be
registered online as a congregation so
folks can sign up online to walk. A Trinity
staff person will be a contact to assist in
the setup of the CROP Walk the morning
of the walk, and to have Hyson Hall set up
for refreshments that are available after the
CROP Walk. A complete list of responsibilities is available in the church office.
This position is shared with a
co-coordinator. Contact Vicki Seal for
more details at 215-368-1710 or
[email protected].
Archives
The Archive Committee is
now able to share the history
of Trinity in two display cases
located in the (lobby) behind the Welcome
Desk. We hope you have the opportunity to
enjoy the display! We are looking for
members of Trinity that would like to join us
on the Archive Committee. There are many
opportunities, which include creating
displays, organizing and sorting pictures,
scanning documents, and much more.
We would also like to encourage other
committees at Trinity to display their items
on a rotating basis. What a great way to
look for new members for your committee by
sharing your past! If you have any questions,
please contact Heide Pickens at
[email protected] or 215.872.8040 or
Mark Lanan at [email protected] or
215.272.4979
M EMORIALS & H ONORARIUMS
Listed below are financial gifts made in memory, honor or celebration to designated ministry funds. Gifts can
be given using the green & white envelope/form in the pews and placed in the offering plate or mailed in.
ENDOWMENT FUND
In memory of George Aaronson by Dennis & Marcia Hoffa, Donna Watson, John & Susan
Langhorne, Shirley Bastian.
MISSION AND MINISTRY FUND
In memory of Russ Reiff by Dolores S. Watson.
C OMMEMORATIONS FOR THE W EEK
As a means of recognizing the witness of exemplary Christians throughout
church history, Evangelical Lutheran Worship includes many commemorations
which may be observed in corporate worship as well as in personal devotions.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014-Teresa of Ávila, teacher, renewer of the
church, died 1582
A mystical writer and reformer of the monastic order (Carmelites) to which she
belonged, Teresa may also be commemorated with John of the Cross on December 14. Latino
Christians traditionally remember her on this date.
Friday, October 17-Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, martyr, died around 115
Ignatius was the second bishop of Antioch in Syria, the city where the name "Christians"
originated. Ignatius is known to us from his letters, which encouraged Christians to live in love,
yet stand firm in true doctrine.
Saturday, October 18-Luke, Evangelist
Identified as the author of both Luke and Acts, Luke was careful to place the events of Jesus' life
in their social and religious contexts. His gospel gives us some of the most beloved parables, as
well as the songs of Zechariah, Mary, the angels, and Simeon.
From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20549.
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In Memory
The white carnation in the chancel today
announces the entrance to the church
triumphant of Naomi H. Moyer on
Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
CONCERN AND CARE.
 For David Richards and family on the death of
his sister, Ruth Richards on September 26th,
2014.
 For those who are in need of humanitarian
assistance around the world
 For those who are hungry and food insecure.
 For those who are hospitalized, recovering from
surgery and those coping with illness
 For those who are homeless
P RAYER OF THE DAY
Lord
of the feast,
you have
P RAYER
OF THE
DAY prepared a
table before all peoples and poured
out your life with abundance. Call us
again to your banquet. Strengthen us
by what is honorable, just, and
pure, and transform us into a people
of righteousness and peace, through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
CONTACT US
Please remember to contact us at the
church office at 215-368-1710 or email
at [email protected] if you or
someone you know is hospitalized, has
prayer concerns, or of any changes to the
information listed on this page.
 For those who protect and defend our country.
All military personnel serving in the United
States Armed Forces and Activated Reserves
 For those looking for employment
 For those affected by violence, war and unrest.
 For all family and friends who have lost loved
ones.
 For those affected by the floods and tornadoes
 For those affected by the unrest in Israel.
NEXT WEEK’s READINGS
Isaiah 45:1–7
Exodus 33:12–23
Matthew 22:15–22
Lansdale Lutheran
Newsletter Deadlines
Please submit articles and information by
the following deadlines:
October 22 and
January 8, 2015
to [email protected]
www.trinitylansdale.com
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S ERVING T HIS W EEKEND
Acolytes: 8:15-Claudia Thamm, 10:45-Jacob Gilbert
Crucifer: Nathan Lanan
Lectors: 8:15-John Han, 9:30-Pat Connolly, 10:45-Cheryl Huey
Assisting Ministers: 5:30-Julie Kinzel, 8:15-Carol Blythe, 9:30-Sandy Cottrell,
10:45-Kevin Schanely
Communion Assisting Ministers: 8:15-Carol Connor, Chip Kern, Mary Kieras, Chell-Doree
Miller, Cricket Snearing, 9:30-Keith Clemens, Caitlin Gentile, Kathy Reese, Laura
Scattergood, Sue Slawinski, Dave Weber, 10:45-Liz Ricketts
Gift Bearers: 8:15-Denise Matlack, Fran Reiner, 9:30-Polly & Russ Stewart,
10:45-Shirley Bastian, Gail McBride
Media/Video-Jane Jorgensen
Altar Guild: 8:15-Carol Bennett, Janet Francis, Joan Williamson, 10:45-Barbara Grosch,
Susan Pashos
Ushering Teams: 8:15--F-Ed Hettel, 9:30-H-Bob Reitz, 10:45-V-Bob Tanner
Nursery: 8:15-Darlene McKay, Cathy Grever, 9:30-Mary Lou Lease, Tony McDougal, Cathy
Grever, 10:45-Cathy Grever
Maintenance Support: OPEN-Allen Kulp, CLOSE-Dave Kriebel
Evening Security: John Walz (October 12 to October 18)
Greeters: 5:30-Matthew Brown (Council Greeter), 8:15-Warren Ditzler (Council Greeter), Lynn
Wishneski, Linda Graeff, Bill & Michelle Kienzle, Colin Hannings, Ellen Craighead
9:30-Linda Scheckenbach(Council Greeter), Barbara & John Fuhr, Nicole & Tom
Lobley, Bill Gutsche, Debra Thomas,10:45-Al Hanna (Council Greeter), Phyllis
McKenney, Diane Gamble, Lorraine & David Crosson, Evie Moyer, Betty Sergeant
Welcome and Information Center: 8:00-Cindy Ryan, 9:30-Wilma Groetzki
Coffee Hours Volunteers: 7:45-Tom & Nancy Mellon, 9:15-Fayrouz Azer, Jackie Maute,
Maureen McEwen
S PONSORSHIPS
Ushering Next Week: Teams-D, Q, W
BULLETINS
Co-sponsored in memory of Lincoln, Emma, Betty and Ernest Benner by their family.
ALTAR FLOWERS
In loving memory of my husband, Paul, by Judy Ferla.
The Altar Flowers will be distributed by Curt & Jane Martin to our hospitalized.
RADIO BROADCAST
In memory of Curtis W. Deardorff by his son, Curtis C. Deardorff and family.
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T HIS W EEK AT T RINITY
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Worship - 5:30 pm
D2D 3rd year Retreat
Wedding
Harvest Home Decorating
Junior High Youth Gathering
Sunday, October 12, 2014
D2D 3rd Year Retreat
Hyson Hall this morning
Worship - 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 am
LifeSong Singers
WoW
Small Group
Adult Forum
New Disciples Class
Trinity Choir Rehearsal
Pre-Baptismal Gathering
Small Group
Girl Scout Troop 7193
Girl Scout Troop 71030
Monday, October 13, 2014
Small Group
Cub Pack 9
Social Ministry Committee
Boy Scout Troop 610
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Small Group-Men in Mission
ESL Class
Academic English Class
Ruth Circle
Al-Anon
Musikers in the Making
All Committee Nite
Grief Support
AA Big Book
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Chapel
2:30 p.m.
4:00 pm
5:00 p.m.
8:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
9;30 am
9:30 am
9:45 am
10:45 am
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
3rd Year D2D Cat Chats
Junior GS Leader Training
WELCA Board meeting
Thursday, October 16, 2014
ESL Class
Small Group
TLC music rehearsal
Trintinnabulators
Chorale Rehearsal
Boy Scout Troop 61
Hyson Hall
North Penn Al-Anon
Sanctuary
Trinity Choir Rehearsal
218/220-Music C
Boy Scout Troup 61
Parlor
264-Conference Friday, October 17, 2014
125/127
COCOM Meeting
123
Girl Scout Troop 7147
Music A (232)
Library (108)
Saturday, October 18, 2014
264-Conference Craft Fair
126
Biblical Storytelling Guild
125/1127
Worship - 5:30 pm
Senior High Youth Group
10:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 am
6:45 pm
Parlor
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Scout Rm
Hyson Hall this morning
123
Social Hall/H.H. Worship - 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 am
LifeSong Singers
D2D 3rd Year Class
6:30 am
West Main Diner Adult Forum
9:00 am
123/125/127/126 WoW
9:00 am
Library 108
New Disciples Class
9:30 am
264
Adult Forum
10:00 am Luther Hall 1-1 Small Group
12:30 pm Music C-218/220 National Youth Gathering Youth Mtg
7:00 pm
Hyson Hall
Small Group
7:00 pm
Parlor
Trinity Choir
8:00 pm
Crop Walk
Luther Hall 1-1
Here We Go
Small Group
9:30 am
Wednesday Bible Study
10:00 am
Staff Meeting
12:15 pm
Musikers in the Making
4:30 pm
FEAST Meal
5:00 pm
Cherub Choir
5:30 pm
Generingers
5:30 pm
Joyful Choristers
6:30 pm
Daybreak
6:30 pm
Small Group
6:30 pm
Prayer Shawl Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
TLC music rehearsals
6:30 pm
Wednesday Bible Study
7:00 pm
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Parlor
Girl Scout Troop 7193
125/127
Girl Scout Troop 71030
123
Mary/Martha Circle
Music C-218/220
Hyson Hall
Music C 218/220
Bell Room
Music C 218/220
Music A 232
Parlor
126
Sanctuary
125/127
7:00 pm
Hyson Hall
7:00 pm
123
7:00 pm
Conference
Room (264)
9:00 am
1:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:45 pm
8:30 pm
Library 108
Parlor
Sanctuary
Bell Room
232-Music A
Social Hall
Luther Hall 1-1
232-Music A
Hyson Hall
4:00 pm
6:30 pm
Luther Hall
200C
9;00 am
10:00
Hyson Hall
Chapel
Chapel
Hyson Hall
5:30 pm
8:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
10:45 am
11:45 am
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Hyson Hall
Sanctuary
Music C-218/220
Luther Hall
125/127
Parlor
123
125/127
264-Conference
The WELL
264-Conference
Music (A) 232
Social Hall
Hyson Hall/The
Well
126
125/1127
Parlor