1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

October 25 & 26, 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.
IN HYSON HALL THIS SUNDAY
Youth Group Sign-ups
WELCA Table
REFORMATION SUNDAY
AT A GLANCE:
Trinity Information…………………………………………….2
Discipleship Opportunities and TLC Announcements...3-16
Taking Faith Home…..…………………………………....9,10
Memorials, Honorariums, Sponsorships..............….. 17, 19
Prayer Corner………………………………………………..18
Who’s Serving…………………………………………...…..19
Calendar ……………………………………………………..20
Coffee and Goodies
8 – 11 am
ONLY 2 WORSHIP SERVICEs
October 26th—9:00 & 10:45 am
All are Welcome
 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 18th & 19th – 616
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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
Affirmation of baptism
Please join us in celebrating with the following
disciples who are affirming their faith at the
9 am service on Sunday, October 26th:
Nathan Mark Baxter
Max Jacob Behr
Carley Lynne Benavage
Zachary Harrison Benavage
Katelin Benson
Tommasso Catanzaro
Ashlyn Meredith Catto
Mary Kate Clifton
Chase Cordi
Caroline Elizabeth Daniels
Darren Scott Deeck
Rachel Marie Denning
Hunter Robert DiDomizio
Madelyn Nicole Dougherty
Siena Juliet Garbaccio
Mitchell Scot Gilbert
Matthew William Graeff
Melissa Christine Hoff
Mason John Juckniewitz
Daniel Paul Kolecki
Samantha Mroz
Trevor Nentwig
Justin Parry
Anna Elizabeth Pedicone
Evan Michael Rondinelli
Hazel Elizabeth Rubinkam
Emily Shaw
John Tomko Strobel
Benjamin Ruch Walton
Noah Wendt
After the service join us in Hyson Hall for
fellowship, cake and refreshments to
congratulate our confirmands.
NO SUNDAY SCHool
There will be no Sunday School, October 26th.
Please join us at the 9 am service to celebrate
our confirmands
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 610-715-5438.
God on Tap Gathering
Join us Monday, October 27th at 7 p.m. at
Molly Maguires. This group meets the 4th
Monday of the month to enjoy a beer and
talk about our faith and Christianity. The
group is open to all - Christians, nonChristians, beer drinkers, and designated
drivers. All are welcome. Enjoy the
half-priced appetizers with us.
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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).
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
9-12 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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Family Ministry
OCTOBER EVENTS
26th
Affirmation of Baptism
CHAOS (5th-6th grade Youth Group)
7th
Kids Rock (3rd-4th grade Youth
Group)
First Year D2D retreat Bear Creek Camp
Sleepout for Homelessness –
Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton
First Holy Communion
Second Year D2D retreat –
Bear Creek Camp
8th
8-9th
9th
14-16th
NOVEMBER EVENTS
YOUTH GROUPS
Calling all 3rd-6th graders!
Youth groups are starting soon! If you haven't
registered, please go to Trinity's website at
www.trinitylansdale.com and click on the link
for Family Ministry registrations. We need
youth to register so we have emergency
information on record. If you have any
questions, please contact Karen Strobel
in the church office.
Kid's Rock (3rd-4th grade)
begins Friday, November 7th and will meet
the first Friday every month until April! We will
meet in the WELL from 6-7:30 pm to play
games, praise God and enjoy snacks!
Join us and bring a friend!
CHAOS (5th-6th grade)
begins Sunday, October 26th and will typically
meet on the 2nd and 4th Sunday nights. We
will also meet in the WELL from 6-7:30 pm to
enjoy food, fun, fellowship and devotions!
Save the Date
November 23rd
Time: 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Crafts and Spaghetti Dinner
More information will follow.
Discipleship Committee is in need of
crafters for the Winterfest. If you are
creative and gifted in crafting and would
like to run a craft table, please contact
Vicki Seal in the church office at
215.368.1710 or
[email protected].
Calling all mothers of infants thru kindergarteners! If you would like to meet other
mothers, enjoy a morning out, and learn
about important topics related to parenting,
check out Trinity's MOPs group! We meet
the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 9:30
am in Hyson Hall. Our next meeting is
Wednesday, November 12th. Childcare is
provided. Questions?
Contact Ashley Han at (215) 275-8212 or
[email protected]
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 and sign up in Hyson Hall at the
Family Ministry table.
VOLUNTEERChange your life!
ASP 2015 ADULT LEADERS
Our initial sign-up period for next summer has
closed. We know that it’s very early to plan
so far ahead, but we are locked into the
schedule as presented by the ASP home office. Currently we have what amounts to 4
and ½ teams of youth. We are still looking for
some adult leaders to join us so that we can
take all the youth who want to go. We don’t
want to leave ANYONE home!
Adult leaders must be a minimum of 25 years
old. If you have ever considered joining our
ASP family, this is the year to do it. This is
our THIRTY YEAR anniversary. You can
make it a great success by signing up for the
trip, June 27 to July 5. No specific talents or
skills are needed. Only YOU are needed.
Please contact either Sara Heil
215 723-7498, [email protected],
or Karen Wenhold 215 264-7042,
[email protected] , for more information.
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ANNUAL COAT DRIVE
This is a reminder that Sarah Circle will be holding
our annual coat drive for the children of Patterson
School in Philadelphia on November 1, 2, and 9th in
Hyson Hall. Last year with your generous support,
we provided 400 coats, hats and gloves to help the
children of Patterson who otherwise would not have
warm coats for this winter.
The cost of a coat, hat and gloves will be $25.00
this year and we hope you will all support this
worthy mission of Sarah Circle. The children and
parents are always so thankful for our help. We
have been doing this project for many years and
hope to continue for many more.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Sunday, November 2nd
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday, November 9th
PRESENTATION
OF BIBLES
Sunday, November 23rd
WINTERFEST
Sunday, November 23rd
COMMUNITY INTERFAITH
The members of the Circle have been purchasing
the coats and gloves and many hands have been
knitting the hats for us. We will be selling the coats
on Saturday evening service on November 1st and
Sunday November 2nd and November 9th. Please
join us at the WELCA table to purchase your items.
If you like to shop, we also have bags available for
you to take and purchase a coat yourself and return
it to us for delivery.
Hope to see you all in November. Some ideas to
think about – skip a dinner out and purchase a coat,
purchase a coat in honor or memory of a loved one,
have your child pick out a coat and use it as a
teaching moment. I am sure there are many more
ideas we can all think about with a donation to help
a child in need.
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THANKSGIVING EVE
WORSHIP SERVICE
Wednesday, November 26th
Trinity
Book Club
October 28th meeting at 6:30 pm
Book: Gone Girl
by Gillian Flynn
Host: Nancy Mellon, Harleysville
Phone: 215-368-2483
Email: [email protected]
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!
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.
COOKIE SHOPPE NEWS
Save the date - December 7th
Start saving your coffee cans. Just bring your
clean cans to church and leave them on the
shelf just inside the kitchen door or drop them
at the WELCA table in Hyson Hall on Sunday
mornings!
We will also be using small cookie tins this
year. So, if you have any…bring them in, too!
Are you not able to bake but would like to contribute? Contact Cricket (610-715-5438) about
making a donation to help offset the cost of the
baking supplies for the 8,000 or so cookies that
we bake here at church for the Shoppe!
Want to come bake at church? Dates for
evenings and weekends will be listed in The
Weekly starting in a couple of weeks.
Need a good cookie recipe to bake at home.
Call Cricket and we'll share a recipe!
Trinity WOMEN’S RETREAT
Save the dates
April 24th-26th for our
Annual Women’s Retreat.
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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, EMTs,
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.
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-along to those favorite hymns we never get
tired of singing. Call the church office,
215-368-1710 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00
p.m. to let us know that you are coming.
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Trinity
Singles Ministry
TSM COMMITTEE MEETING –
Monday, Nov. 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 (215-855-3212) know.
BIBLE STUDY – Our study of Uppity Women of
the Bible continues on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014.
Sign up to bring something to go with hoagies for
dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Room 125/127. Study begins at 7:30 p.m. If you have questions call Judy
at 215-855-3212. Anyone is welcome to come to
our Study. You do not need to be single.
THANKSGIVING DINNER – Saturday, Nov.22 at
5:30 p.m. in Hyson Hall. Roast beef, coffee and
tea will be provided. Sign up to bring food to go
with beef. All singles are invited whether you
belong to Trinity or not. Bring friends.
LUNCH BUNCH FOR DECEMBER – Our
Christmas brunch will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at
the Washington House in Sellersville. We will eat
at noon. Brunch with tax and gratuity is $24.75.
Soda/juice are extra. We need 20 people to get
that price. Therefore, we are asking you to pay
when you make your reservation with Helene
215-699-8231. We will have to pay for as many
people as we reserve for no matter how many
come. Parking is limited so we are asking you to
car pool. Call Judy (215-855-3212) if you want to
car pool at Trinity at the back of the big lot along
Columbia Avenue at 11:30 a.m.
SERVICE PROJECT – Come to Telford Lutheran
Home on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. to sing
Christmas Carols with the residents. Meet at
Trinity at 1:45 p.m. to car pool. We will sing at
the Skilled Nursing Building again. Come and
have an enjoyable time singing. It gets you in
the mood for Christmas. If you have questions,
call Judy (215-855-3212). You do not have to be
a good singer. You just need to enjoy singing
carols.
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Adult faith formation
Do you like Zumba? If so there will be a
Zumba fundraiser on Sunday, October 26th
at 2 pm in Hyson Hall to benefit Manna on
Main Street. You can purchase tickets
before the event at Belle Mariposa (2333 W
Main St, # C14, Lansdale) for $10 each, or
at the door on the day of the event for $15.
Council Clippings
Here’s a quick update from the
October 7th Council meeting
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Endorsed the 2014 confirmands.
Approved Tustin Energy Solutions bid
to evaluate and upgrade Trinity’s
HVAC systems.
Approved the recommendation for
Trinity to become a supporting
congregation for the Lutheran
Community at Telford.
Approved the recommendation that,
in the absence of a serious deficit
situation, Trinity shall transfer 10% of
all bequests over $10,000 to the
Endowment Fund.
The Technology Team is working with
Eric Gombert to install a wireless
network.
Pastor Skilbred and Liz Ricketts will
lead the fall Stewardship Program.
A Nominating Committee will be
formed to recommend candidates for
Council in 2015.
A copy of the proposed Alcoholic
Beverage Policy will be placed in the
archive for future reference.
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 –
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 –
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 November 17th 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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Adult forum
No Adult Forum Sunday,
October 26th
Sunday, Nov. 2nd at 9:30 in
Room 125-127.
Whose Birthday Is It,
Anyway?
Join as us we consider alternative Christmas
practices and traditions that will simplify your
Christmas experience and honor the One whose
birthday we are celebrating.
October 29th– Chicken & Rice
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, and tables to set.
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 Chairperson
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Special Ringers
Bell choir for special needs adults meets
every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Bell
Room.
SEEKERS
Seekers Sunday School Class for
special needs adults meets every
Sunday at 10:15—11 am in Room 126.
Grief Support
New Group Just beginning
A new grief support group is just
beginning. We meet every Tuesday
night until December 9, 2014 from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Parlor. If you
would like to join us please contact Judy
Frankel at 215-855-3212. Grief is
difficult, especially by yourself. Come
and join us. YOU DO NOT NEED TO
BE A MEMBER OF TRINITY TO COME
TO THIS GROUP. IF YOU HAVE
HURTING FRIENDS, ENCOURAGE
THEM TO COME.
Many thanks to everyone who
contributed food items or money
to make our Harvest Home Food
Drive such a great success this year.
We were able to give donations to
Manna On Main Street, Keystone
Opportunity Center, and the
Philadelphia Center City Parish Food
Cupboard. Thank you to all the people who helped to sort and deliver
the items to their destinations.
~The Social Ministry Committee
A CROP Walk Thank You!
Last Sunday, approximately 150 people walked in the 36th Annual North Penn/
Lansdale CROP Walk. Trinity had 25 walkers, and a couple of four-legged friends.
Thanks to all the volunteers, walkers, and those who financially supported our
efforts. A special thanks to Amy, Gary and Jenna Toth for taking the role of CROP
Walk Coordinators. We will report final numbers once they are available in a few
months from Manna on Main Street. Thank you, Trinity, for helping those hungry
in our neighborhood and worldwide.
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. 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.
MARRIAGE
PREPAREDNESS
Lutheran Congregational
Services offers a 6 hour
Marriage Preparedness
Series for engaged couples.
This skills-based series
centers on communication,
conflict, values, finances,
intimacy and spirituality.
Cost per couple is $60 ($80 for
full day series which includes
lunch.)
Register at
www.lutherancongregational
services.org, under the
"education" tab. Questions,
contact Pr. Jennifer Ollikainen
at jollikainen@libertylutheran
.org or 610.425.2981.
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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Programs are held:
Sundays, March 15 and
22 (snow date March 29),
2015, 2-5:00 p.m. at Grace,
Royersford.
Saturday, June 20, 2015,
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at
Reformation, Media.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015,
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Emmanuel, Pottstown
Learn more
at: www.ministrylink.org/
article/lcs-offers-marriagepreparedness/
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.
Can you GIVE?
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.
Small Groups
If you haven’t picked up the
book Why Nobody Wants to
Go to Church Anymore,
please pick up your copy at
the Welcome Desk. Small
groups are using this text and
the sermon series has begun.
If you are do not have time
for a small group but want to catch up and
participate, go to 4acts oflove.wordpress.com
and participate in the BLOG with Pastor Lutz.
Partnership with AM Kulp
Trinity is excited to
announce we are
partnering with
nearby A.M. Kulp
Elementary School
in Hatfield. As part of
our outreach we will
be helping with
Thanksgiving
baskets for Kulp families. We are asking
Trinity members to donate frozen turkeys or
a $25 Giant gift card that can be purchased
at the WELCA table on Sunday mornings.
Frozen turkeys can be dropped off in the
kitchen on Sunday mornings. Donations
need to be received by November 16th. For
more information, please contact Jennifer
Willison at [email protected].
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.
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
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
REMINDER
Daylight Savings time begins November 2nd.
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Trinity seniors bus trip
Trinity Seniors are
planning a trip to
“A Playhouse
Christmas Musical”
at the Hunterdon
Hills Playhouse, in
Hampton, NJ. on
Monday, November 10th. Bus will Depart
from Trinity 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, lunch, show and gratuities.
For reservations, call Gail Shaffer at
215-368-1462. Checks made payable to
Trinity Lutheran Church should then be
mailed to Gail Shaffer, 819 N. Chestnut
Street, Lansdale, PA 19446 Paid reservations for this trip are due to Gail Shaffer on
or before Friday, October 31, 2014.
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, Jr. by Edwin and Gayle Gotwals and John Lyon.
And George’s October 26th birthday by Verna Wismer.
PASTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
In celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary by Al and Marguerite Hanna.
MISSION & MINISTRY FUND
In memory of Naomi Moyer by Merle and Arlene Cramer.
QUILTERS FUND
For materials for LWR quilts given in honor of Mary Kieras and her dedication to this
important project by Lorraine Crosson.
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.
Sunday, October 26, 2014-Philipp Nicolai, died 1608; Johann Heermann,
died 1647; Paul Gerhardt, died 1676; hymn writers-These great hymn writers
all worked in seventeenth-century Germany in times of war and plague. Nicolai, a pastor, lost 1,300
parishioners to plague, 170 in one week. He wrote "O Morning Star, how fair and bright" and "Wake,
awake, for night is flying." Heermann's hymns, including "Ah, holy Jesus," often express the emotions
of faith. Gerhardt, perhaps the greatest Lutheran hymn writer, was a pastor in Berlin.
Tuesday, October 28-Simon and Jude, Apostles-We know little about these apostles. Simon is
listed as "the zealot" or Cananean in New Testament lists. Jude, also called Thaddeus, asked Jesus
at the last supper why he had revealed himself to the disciples but not to the world.
Friday, October 31-Reformation Day-By the end of the seventeenth century, many Lutheran churches celebrated a festival commemorating Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-five Theses, a summary
of abuses in the church of his time. At the heart of the reform movement was the gospel, the good
news that it is by grace through faith that we are justified and set free.
Saturday, November 1-All Saints Day-The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church
on a single day goes back at least to the third century. All Saints Day celebrates the baptized people
of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. On this day or the following Sunday, many
congregations will remember the faithful who have died during the past year.
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P RAYER C ORNER
Please pray for the
following people,
places and situations
throughout our
congregation,
community and the
world.
THOSE HOSPITALIZED
CONCERN AND CARE.
 For Tom Shank and family on the death of his
brother, Lewis Shank on October 21, 2014.
 For Susan Miller and family on the death of her
mother.
 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
Please pray for the people who are
hospitalized or recovering from surgery
and for
those coping
withDAY
illness.
P RAYER
OF THE
 For those who protect and defend our country.
All military personnel serving in the United
States Armed Forces and Activated Reserves
Minerva Anton
Richard Cordes
Donald (Don) Benner
Lyn Dimmig
James Bowers
Louann Shatz
 For those affected by violence, war and unrest.
P RAYER
 For those looking for employment
 For all family and friends who have lost loved
ones.
 For those affected by the unrest in Israel.
 For those affected by the Ebola crisis.
OF THE DAY
Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank
you that your Holy Spirit renews the
church in every age. Pour out your Holy
Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them
steadfast in your word, protect and
comfort them in times of trial, defend
them against all enemies of the gospel,
and bestow on the church your saving
peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior
and Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever. Amen.
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NEXT WEEK’s READINGS
Revelation 7:9-17
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
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.
S ERVING T HIS W EEKEND
Acolytes: 9:00-Colin Drennan, 10:45-Sam Plaugher
Crucifer: Bob Bartholomew
Lectors: 9:00-Matt Graeff 10:45-Karen Strobel
Assisting Ministers: 5:30-Teri Lanan, 9:00-Amy Smith, 10:45-Dave Weber
Communion Assisting Ministers: 9:00-,Max Behr, Chris Behr, Nathan Baxter, Johanna Ulicny,
Carley Benavage, Melissa Hoff, Caroline Daniels, Mackenzie Daniels, Jack Strobel ,
John Strobel, Henry Strobel,10:45-Ellie Delp
Call to Worship: Zach Benavage, Mary Kate Clifton, Rachael Denning, Madelyn Dougherty,
Justin Parry.
Gift Bearers: 9:00-Hazel Rubnkam, Siena Garbaccio, 10:45-Barbara Grosch
Media/Video-Jane Jorgensen
Altar Guild: 9:00-Chell-Doree Miller, Marlene Pezzuti, 10:45-Judy Ferla, Gloria Venezia
Ushering Teams: 9:00-K-Bill & Ann Shade, 10:45-M-Alan Clemens
Nursery: 9:00-Cathy Grever, Lynn Lentz, 10:45-Cathy Grever
Maintenance Support: OPEN-Mark Lanan, CLOSE-Nathan Lanan
Evening Security: Jeff Hyson (October 26 to November 1)
Greeters: 5:30-Deb Neves (Council Greeter), 9:00-Liz Ricketts (Council Greeter), Patty &
Terry Crouse, Andy & Becky Krepps, Linda & Robert Riffert 10:45-Kirsten Hatton
(Council Greeter), Diane & Bob Gamble, Phyllis McKenney, Jean Flosdorf
Welcome and Information Center: 8:00-Debbie Drop, 10:45-Missy Scargill
Coffee Hours Volunteers: 7:45-Dave & Mim Mertz, 9:15-Amanda Brown, Cindi Kramer,
Cricket Snearing
Ushering Next Week: 8:15-Team J, 9:30– Team S, 10:45-Team N
S PONSORSHIPS
BULLETINS
Louise B. & Edwin H. Hoffman, David E. Hoffman & William C. Swan by their family,
ALTAR FLOWERS
In loving memory of Lois Dressel by husband, Dick, and her children,
Rick, Mark and Kristin.
In loving memory of P. Joseph Kelly by his wife, Marie and daughter and son-in-law,
Carole and John Kriebel.
Flowers will be distributed by Karen Olson to our hospitalized.
Co-sponsor available for radio broadcast on November 2nd, please
contact the office at 215.368.1710 for sponsorship.
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T HIS W EEK AT T RINITY
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Worship - 5:30 pm
First Communion Class
Diakonia Steering
Marriage Preparedness Seminar
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Worship - 9:00, 10:45 am
WoW
Small Group
Small Group
Zumba Fundraiser
CHAOS
Girl Scout Troop 7193
Girl Scout Troop 71030
Monday, October 27, 2014
Small Group
Cub Pack 9
Boy Scout Troop 610
God on Tap
Trinity Tech Team
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Small Group-Men in Mission
ESL Class
Academic English Class
Al-Anon
Trinity Seniors Luncheon
Musikers in the Making
Diakonia
Advanced Stitch Club
Nat. Youth Gathering Planning
Executive Committee
Grief Support
AA Big Book
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
6:30 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
Baum, Smith and Clemens Seminar
Small Group
Wednesday Bible Study
Merck Retirees
Staff Meeting
Musikers in the Making
FEAST Meal
Cherub Choir
Sanctuary
Generingers
Parlor
Joyful Choristers
264-Conference Daybreak
264-Conference PreSchool/PreK Open House
Hyson Hall
Small Group
The Well
Wednesday Bible Study
126
125/1127
Thursday, October 30, 2014
ESL Class
Small Group
Parlor
Trintinnabulators
Scout Rm
Chorale Rehearsal
Social Hall
Boy Scout Troop 61
Molly Maguires North Penn Al-Anon
264-Conference Trinity Choir Rehearsal
Boy Scout Troup 61
8:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:15 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
125/127
Parlor
125/127
Hyson Hall
123
Music C-218/220
Hyson Hall
Music C 218/220
Bell Room
Music C 218/220
Music A 232
PreSchool Rms
Parlor
125/127
9:00 am
1:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:45 pm
8:30 pm
Library 108
Parlor
Bell Room
232-Music A
Social Hall
Luther Hall 1-1
232-Music A
Hyson Hall
COCOM Meeting
Girl Scout Troop 7147
4:00 pm
6:30 pm
Luther Hall
200C
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Worship - 5:30 pm
All Saints Decorating
Code Blue Planning
First Communion Class
GS Leader Training
Wedding Rehearsal
8:00 am
12:00 pm
9:00 am
9:00 am
3:30 pm
Chapel
Sanctuary
Luther Hall
Social Hall
123
Sanctuary
Chapel
Social Hall
123
125/127
West Main Diner
123/125/127/126
Library 108
Luther Hall 1-1
Hyson Hall
Music C-218/220
125/127
126
123
264-Conference
Parlor
Luther Hall 1-1
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
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Worship - 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 am
WoW
LifeSong
Small Group
New Disciples Class
Small Group
Wedding
Code Blue Training
Here We Go
Girl Scout Troop 7193
Girl Scout Troop 71030
Senior High Youth Group
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sanctuary
Parlor
218/Small Group
Parlor
123
264-Conference
Sanctaury
Luther Hall
The WELL
126
125/127
Lobby
For up to date monthly and weekly calendar times, visit trinitylansdale.com
and click the calendar link.
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