DECEMBER
24, 25, 27 & 28, 2014
January 3 & 4, 2015
Merry
Christmas
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
Sign-ups
Family Ministry
Code Blue
WELCA Table
Coffee and Goodies
All are Welcome
CHRISTMAS EDITION
AT A GLANCE:
Trinity Information…………………………………………….2
Discipleship Opportunities and TLC Announcements...3-16
Taking Faith Home……………………………………….9-10
Christmas Memorials…………………....……...………Insert
Memorials, Honorariums, Sponsorships..............….. 18, 19
Prayer Corner………………………………………………..16
Who’s Serving…………………………………….....…..17-19
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
December 20th & 21st – 673
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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,
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 View our videos—sermons,
storytelling, VBS on Vimeo.com
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
CHRISTMAS EVE
December 24th
1:00, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00 & 10:30 pm
Nursery will be provided
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL
MEETING
CHRISTMAS DAY
Join us for the ONE worship service at
9:30 am on Sunday, January 25th,
followed by the annual congregational
meeting at 10:30 am. A brunch will be
served at noon for the whole congregation. Mark your calendars. Nursery will
be staffed during worship and meeting.
December 25th
One service at 10 am
Christmas Stories
Saturday, December 26– 5:30 pm
Sunday, December 28th
One service at 10 am
Sunday, January 25th
Lessons & Carols
No Sunday School
Why Nobody Wants to Go to
Church Anymore Discussion
Trinity will be hosting a Blood Drive on
Monday, December 29th from 1:30—6:30 pm.
Please mark your calendars.
Contact is Gail McBride at 215-361-9530 to
make an appointment.
If you read the the book Why Nobody
Wants to Go to Church Anymore: And How
4 Acts of Love Will Make Your Church
Irresistible (400 copies were given away
this fall), you are invited to a Why Nobody
Wants to Go to Church Anymore discussion
facilitated by Pr. Lutz. The discussion will
take place on Sunday, January 18, 9:30 in
the Social Hall. And if you haven't read the
book, there is still time to do so. How Trinity
will live into the 4 Acts of Love will be a
significant predictor of how bright a future
we will have. Please do join us in this
important conversation.
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Poinsettia
Delivery
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
Christmas poinsettias will
be delivered on Friday,
December 26, to our
homebound disciples. We
are looking for disciples who would like to deliver
flowers to a homebound disciple or one of our
neighboring nursing homes. Assistance is also
needed with labeling the flowers to be delivered.
This is a great ministry opportunity for families,
and children are always welcome! A continental
breakfast will be served in Hyson Hall at 9:00
a.m. followed by delivery at 9:30a.m. Please
contact Carolyn Hoagland at the church office if
you can help, (215-368-1710) or by email
at [email protected]
ST. OLAF CHOIR
at Trinity-Mark your calendar!
Sunday, February 8, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
The famous St. Olaf Choir will be performing at
Trinity. Tickets are expected to sell-out. You
can purchase tickets in the church office and
Sundays in Hyson Hall. Tickets are $35 per
adult and $15 per student. Tickets are also
available via their website wp.stolaf.edu/stolafchoir/ (navigate to Performance Calendar) or
by calling 800-363-5487.
We will also need help with hospitality for both
the choir and concert-goers. Although all of
these needs are not yet known, we do know
they will include such things as help serving
the meal for the choir and handing out concert
programs.
Contact Eric Gombert at
[email protected] or
267-498-5912) if you are able to help in any
way or with questions.
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December 28, 2014
Please join us for our Annual Christmas
Brunch to be held December 28, 2014
in Hyson Hall following the service at
approximately 11 am. If you have a
favorite brunch item, feel free to bring it.
We will have signup sheets in Hyson
Hall for different items you may choose
to bring and share with everyone. We
ask that you use a dish approximately
9x13 or a quantity that many can enjoy.
This event is very popular and we hope
you and your family can attend. When
signing up, please include the number
of folks that will be attending with you
and what you are bringing. The Hospitality Committee will be providing some
additional dishes along with beverages.
Please plan on attending. It is a great
time to celebrate the Holidays with your
Church friends and enjoy a great meal!
Any questions please call Gail Shaffer
at 215-368-1462 or email
[email protected], or see me at
the WELCA table on Sunday mornings.
Attention all
9th-12th
graders
SHYG Sign-ups
Sign-ups for the Senior High Youth
Gathering (SHYG)
Theme: Dig Deep Build Faith
Luke 6:47-49
Crowne Plaza, King of Prussia
February 20-22, 2015
Cost: $100 per person
For more information:
www.sepayouth.org/2014/11/24/dig-deep
-build-faith-shyg-2015/
You can sign up by using the following
link: www.SignUpGenius.com/
go/20F0F45ABAB2EA3FE3-senior or at
the Family Ministry table in Hyson Hall
on Sundays.
Contact Karen Strobel with any
questions at
[email protected]
SHYG PLANNING MEETING
All 9th-12th graders are invited to a
Senior High Youth Group Planning
meeting to be held on Sunday, January
4th from 6-7:30 pm in Room # 264! All
are welcome to share ideas for fun and
fellowship! Please invite a friend to join
us as well!
Calling all college students
home for the holidays and
current high school
(9th-12th grade) students!
You're invited to a College Reunion mixer on
Saturday, January 3rd beginning with attending
worship together at the 5:30 pm service and then
heading to The WELL for some fellowship and
refreshments! Please RSVP to Karen Strobel
at [email protected] or by texting her
at 267-784-3054.
PARTY for
7th-12th graders
Youth in Grades 7-12 are invited to the
annual New Year’s Eve Eve Party to be held
on December 30th from 8 pm-12:30 am.
Any youth in grades 9-12 are invited to
spend the night for a Lock-In. Come and
help ring in the New Year, a little early!
Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/
go/20F0F45ABAB2EA3FE3-newyears!
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
The church office will be closed at
noon on Wednesday, December 24,
2014 through January 2, 2015.
Regular hours begin January 5, 2015
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STYROFOAM RECYCLING
Trinity's Green Team continues to offer Styrofoam
recycling the last Sunday of every month. Please
put your clean Styrofoam in the recycling shed.
The shed is located in the garage off the corner
of Columbia Ave. and Valley Forge Road. Please
use the door on the side closest to the basketball
court. PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR RECYCLING INTO TLC'S DUMPSTERS. Every few
weeks a Green Team member hauls the recycling
to the Bethlehem Recycling Center on Illick's Mill
Road. We have been providing this service for
years and would appreciate anyone's help with this
endeavor. A mini van or truck is needed to haul the
large quantities of Styrofoam that we collect. A
Green Team member would gladly go along to help
out. If interested please contact Debbie Neves,
Green Team Chair, at [email protected].
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
Sunday, December 28th
11:00 am
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Sunday, January 25th
One worship at 9:30 am followed by
Congregational meeting
ST OLAF CONCERT
February 8
No FEAST on Dec 24th
December 31st– Pizza and Salad
Like Us!
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
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BAD WEATHER
Weather announcements will be posted
on Trinity’s website,
Facebook and
announced on WNPV
1440 AM. To receive
an email alert, sign up on trinitylansdale.com. The church office, building
and activities typically follow North Penn
School District
Lansdale Lutheran
Newsletter Deadlines
Please submit articles and information by
the following deadline:
January 8, 2015
to [email protected]
Parents night out
(and some afternoons)
Family Ministry is sponsoring babysitting for
children ages 0-10 on the following dates:
Sunday, January 25th from 1-4 pm
Saturday, February 7th from 6-9 pm
Sunday, March 29th from 1-4 pm
Saturday, April 18th from 6-9 pm
Enjoy a Date Night, go shopping or just hang
without the kids. Mark your calendars or email
Karen Strobel at [email protected].
Invite friends and family. All are welcome!
Dear fellow servants
in Christ at Trinity,
Many heartfelt thanks for all your
prayers and support of the Lord's
mission work in the Dominican
Republic! We have had the honor
of sharing Jesus' love with adults,
children, those with spiritual needs,
and those with physical needs. We
had the joy of witnessing dozens of
baptisms, and we look forward to
continuing our service as there is
much more work to be done. Thank
you for being a part of this journey
with us!
ADULT FORUM 2015
January 4, 2015
"From Jesus to Christ: The First
Christians" series continues with Part
Three. Following the sack of Jerusalem
and the destruction of the Temple, the
revolt brings new questions about the
nature of both Judaism and Christianity.
The decisions made over the rest of the
first century into the second lead to the
eventual split into two different religions.
The need to write down the teachings of
Jesus started with Paul's letters. Storytelling in both word and song led to the
writing of the four Gospels.
January 11, 2015
"From Jesus to Christ: The First
Christians" concludes with Part Four.
During the second and third centuries,
Christianity takes a foothold in the
Roman Empire. Why did Christianity
succeed when other religions did not?
One of the amazing things during this
time was the diversity of beliefs that
existed in Christianity. This part concludes with the reign of Constantine in
the beginning of the fourth century and
the major impact his decisions had on
Christianity.
January 18, 2015 (No Forum)
Join Pastor Lutz in discussion of the
recent book, "Why Nobody Wants to
Go to Church Anymore".
January 25, 2015 (No Forum)
Congregational Meeting
Your friends in Him: Bill, Nicole,
Kiersten, & Karissa Lohmeyer
([email protected])
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PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION
FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Registration for the 2015-2016 school year begins on
Monday, January 12, 2015 for Trinity members and current
and former Pre-School families. Registration for the
community begins on Tuesday, January 20, 2015.
Children must be 3 years old and 4 years old by
September 15th. The following programs are being
offered for the new school year:
3-year-old and 4-year-old Pre-School Morning Classes
(Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 9:15-11:45 am)
4 and 5-year-old Pre-Kindergarten Morning Class
(Monday through Friday – 9:15 – 11:45 am)
Please join us for a
very special journey
in learning!
Lunch Bunch (open to all classes)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Families will have the opportunity to enroll in September.
If you need more information, or would like to make an
appointment to visit the school, please call 267-498-5913 or
e-mail Lisa Corr at [email protected].
BRING YOUR MAGI TO CHURCH!
This year we will again be displaying Kings in the sanctuary windows on Saturday and
Sunday, January 3rd and 4th. If you would like to share your Kings from your manger
scene, let us know! You can drop off your Kings when you are at church after the
Christmas holidays. We have a nice selection of Kings that have been donated in the
past, some made by adults and children in the church and also have people who
bring them each year and take them home afterwards. We will be putting the
Kings in the windows on Saturday morning the 3rd.
If you would like to display your Kings,
contact Cricket Snearing 610-715-5438.
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Trinity
WOMEN’S
RETREAT
Blood Pressure Screening
Weekend of December 27th & 28th
Trinity Health Ministries will be conducting
blood pressure screenings in the library.
Save the dates
April 24th-26th for our
Annual Women’s Retreat.
CODE BLUE –A serving opportunity
The cool weather foretells the approaching winter season with night
time temperatures dropping. When the air temperature drops to 20o,
CODE BLUE is activated by Montgomery County and the
shelter located in Luther Hall on Trinity Lutheran’s campus is opened.
This is a program which provides safe, warm lodging during the night
time hours for those without homes. Dinner and breakfast are also
served to the guests. This program is fully staffed and operated by servant leaders from the North Penn area including our Trinity community.
Assistance is being sought to staff three shifts as noted below; as well
as cooks to provide the evening meal.
Servant Leader Shift Schedule/Responsibilities:.
Intake: (7:30—midnight)
Register guests as they arrive, serve dinner, and visit with the guests.
Overnight: (11:45 pm—6 am)
Be awake and aware should someone need help (We especially need help for overnight
shifts)
Breakfast/Cleanup: (5:45—8 am)
Serve breakfast and clean-up guest sleeping area, guest eating/fellowship area and kitchen.
Meal:
Prepare a hot meal for 4-5 people and deliver to the shelter by 8:00 pm.
Other opportunities:
Donations of bus/train tokens or money to purchase them, individually wrapped snacks, bottled
water, waterproof gloves, hats, socks, lip balm and/or hand/feet warmers to give to our guests
as they leave the shelter would be greatly appreciated. A bin will be placed in the Main Lobby
of Trinity marked for Code Blue Donations. Any monetary donations may be placed in the offering
plate during worship or sent directly to the church office clearly marked for Code Blue. Please
NO DONATIONS OF WOMEN’S CLOTHING.
To sign up to help or request further information, please send an email to:
[email protected] or check out the table in Hyson Hall.
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Can you GIVE?
December Food
Collection:
Manna on Main
Please consider
bringing in some
much-needed food
and supplies for Manna on Main and others
in emergency need in our community upon
personal request. Leave them in the large
white boxes in the lobby and Hyson Hall. Indemand items: peanut butter, tuna fish,
canned fruit, canned soup, canned meat,
cereal, pasta, diapers, and baby formula.
2014 Tax information
Plan Ahead for Year-End Giving
Help Trinity and yourself by making a
tax-deductible charitable contribution by
December 31. Cash and securities can
be used for charitable contributions. A
gift of appreciated securities that have
been held for longer than one year can
be deducted for the full market value,
thus avoiding capital gains tax. If you
wish to make a gift of appreciated
securities or mutual fund shares,
please contact your investment advisor
to ensure your gift is completed by
December 31.
Trinity
Singles Ministry
LUNCH BUNCH – Our next lunch bunch will be Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Bistro on
Broad Street. Lunch will be at 1:00 p.m. Call Judy 215-855-3212 to reserve your spot.
COMMITTEE MEETING – Our next planning meeting is Monday, January 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
in room 126. All singles are welcome to come and help plan our activities. If you have an idea,
but can’t come to the meeting call Judy 215-855-3212 and let her know what it is.
BIBLE STUDY – We will continue our study of the Uppity Women of the Bible on Monday,
January 12 in room 125/127. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Sign up to bring food to go with
meatball sandwiches. Study will begin at 7:30 p.m. Read the book of Esther before class.
If you have questions call Judy 215-855-3212. You do not have to be single to come to our
bible study.
TELFORD HOME – Thank you to everyone who came to sing Christmas carols with the
residents at The Lutheran Home in Telford. Everyone enjoyed it.
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WHITE GIFTS
SUNDAY
JAN. 4 & 11
On Sundays, January 4
and 11, 2015, we will be
celebrating White Gifts
Sunday. On these days, as we remember
the Wise Men and the gifts they brought to
the Baby Jesus, we, too, are asking you to
bring gifts for infants and toddlers in our
community. Please bring items such as:
* Diapers of all sizes but small
* Baby Wipes
* Desitin or Balmex diaper rash cream
* Non –medicated saline nasal spray
* Pedialyte
* Small baby toys, layette or handmade
items, etc.
Diapers, baby wipes, and diaper rash
creams are especially needed.
On January 4, we are asking everyone to
bring their White Gifts and place them in
the mangers that will be in the lobby or in
the church itself. Our committee is again
requesting that you do not wrap your gifts
to avoid the unnecessary use of paper.
The items collected will be given to children
in our community through the Abington
Health Children’s Clinic. Cash contributions
are also accepted to help the Children’s
Clinic Discretionary Fund. The money is
used to help families of infants obtain
medical care, transportation, and other
needs for their little ones. Checks
should be made payable to Trinity, put
in an envelope marked “White Gifts”,
and placed in the offering plates. In
case you miss the collection on January
4, the mangers will be in the lobby
through January 11. Thanks for sharing
the love of Jesus with the children in our
community.
Trinity’s Social Ministry Committee
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 99:30 am weekdays to join Pastor Skilbred
and others for silent prayer. Feel free to
contact Pastor Skilbred with any questions
at [email protected]
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446-1926
Phone: 215-368-1710
E-mail: [email protected]
www.trinitylansdale.com
Fax: 215-361-1710
Disciples: all the baptized in this congregation gathered for worship and sent out to do what matters to God
Senior Pastor: Paul Lutz
Pastor for Family Ministry: Dane Skilbred
Interim Visitation Pastor: Anita London
Director for Music: Eric Gombert
Associate Director for Music: Andrea Baxter
Associate Parish Musician: Sue Sheppard
Director for Finance & Administration: Michael Scharff
Financial Assistant: Cathy Pezzuti
Director for Discipleship Gifts: Victoria Seal
Director for Early Learning: Lisa Corr
Director for Communication: Victoria Thomas
Assistant to Pastor for Family Ministry: Karen Strobel
Manager for Buildings & Grounds: Dennis Smith
Nursery Coordinator: Cathy Grever
Maintenance Staff: Saci Bartos, Mary Swords-Greene
Church Secretaries: Karen Brown, Carolyn Hoagland
Global Outreach: On Eagle’s Wings, Northern Canada; Bill & Nicole Lohmeyer, Dominican Republic; Young Adult in Global Mission, ELCA
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Trinity’s
Mission
Priorities
Young people are fully
engaged in the life of the
congregation
People feel connected to
one another and the
congregational community
The gifts of people are
recognized, valued and
utilized
The congregational culture
fosters spiritual growth and
learning
Discipleship
FREE INCOME TAX
PREPARATION ASSISTANCE
North Penn United Way’s Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance (VITA) program, sponsored
by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
provides free income tax preparation
assistance to families or individuals whose
annual household income is below $53,000
right here at Trinity. In addition to providing
free tax preparation, VITA works to ensure
everyone in the community receives all of the
tax credits and deductions for which they are
eligible.
Call 2-1-1 or (866) 964-7922 to schedule
your VITA tax preparation appointment
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m. seven days a week.
VITA services begin on January 26, 2015.
Opportunities
Ushers for All Services: If you would
like to serve as an usher at the 9:30 or
10:45 am services, please contact Vicki
Seal at [email protected] in the
church office or Bob Reitz,
[email protected].
Sunday Open & Close Building Team:
Are you interested in either opening or
closing the building every six weeks on
Sunday mornings? We could use
another team. Please contact Vicki Seal
at [email protected] or John
Walz at [email protected] for more
details.
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Wireless Hearing
Assistance
receivers
available for purchase
We have received inquiries from
individuals desiring to purchase
their own wireless hearing assistance
receiver that can be used in the Sanctuary.
The cost is $113, potentially less if we order
several at the same time. Desire to order
needs to be placed with Eric Gombert by
January 15. Please include your name and
email address or telephone number and
send to [email protected]
or 267-498-5912.
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.
HELPING HANDS MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of Donald Benner by Craig Dietterick.
A gift was received towards the Helping Hands Fund. This helps Trinity members in need
from a Thankful Member.
MISSION AND MINISTRY FUND
In honor of my husband, Curt, for all he does for everyone by Sue Deardorff.
In memory of Mildred V. Hager by John and Vicki Chapman.
ON EAGLE’S WINGS FUND
In memory of Joseph M. and Ida Lynn, Emil and Maria Ziegele, and Joseph C. Lynn by Lore
Lynn and family.
JOYFUL CHORISTERS MUSIC PROGRAM FUND
In honor of Dave and Karen Olson, for their love of and support for Trinity’s music program,
by Craig Dietterick.
CHRISTMAS DINNERS
In memory of Joseph H. Duke from his wife Dottie and family.
In memory of Col. Kenneth Bixler by Sally Bixler.
In honor of Bess Whitney and in memory of Everett Whitney, Richard & Ella Mac
Montgomery by Chris & Donna Whitney.
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, December 28, 2014-The Holy Innocents, Martyrs-This day commemorates the young children
killed by Herod in Bethlehem in his jealous attempt to murder the baby Jesus, a sobering reminder of the
evil that led Christ to be born for our salvation.
Thursday, January 1, 2015-Name of Jesus-By Jewish law, every baby boy was circumcised and named
on the eighth day of life, so on the eighth day of Christmas the church celebrates this event in Jesus' life.
The keeping of the covenant as well as Jesus' name are signs of God's salvation given to us through him.
Friday, January 2-Johann Konrad Wilhelm Loehe, renewer of the church, died 1872-A nineteenthcentury German Lutheran pastor, Loehe worked to enliven the church with the eucharist at its center, from
which would flow evangelism and social ministry. He sent pastors to North America, Australia, New Guinea,
Brazil, and the Ukraine.
Friday, January 9, 2015-Adrian of Canterbury, teacher, died around 710 (TFF)-African by birth, Adrian
(or Hadrian) worked with Theodore, archbishop of Canterbury, in developing the church in England. He was
director of a school at which church leaders were trained.
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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
Please pray for the people who are
hospitalized or recovering from surgery
and for
those coping
withDAY
illness.
P RAYER
OF THE
Ethel Seidner
 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
 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 unrest in Israel.
 For those affected by the Ebola crisis.
 For those affected by the winter weather
storms.
P RAYER
Almighty God, you gave us your only
Son to take on our human nature and to
illumine the world with your light. By
your grace adopt us as your children
and enlighten us with your Spirit,
through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer
and Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever. 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.
Sponsorships available:
Bulletins-Jan. 4th & 25th.
Radio Broadcast-Dec. 28th
Altar Flowers– Jan. 4th
Call Karen Brown in the office-215-368-1710
www.trinitylansdale.com
CONCERN AND CARE.
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 For the police officers’ families in New York on
their tragic deaths.
NEXT WEEK’s READINGS
Sun Dec 28 + Lessons and
Isaiah 9:2–7
Micah 5:2–5a
Luke 1:26–35, 38
Luke 2:1–7
Luke 2:8–16
Luke 2:21–36
Matthew 2:1–11
Matthew 2:13–18
John 1:1–14
Sun Jan 4, 2015 + Epiphany of Our Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
S ERVING D ECEMBER 24 & 25
S PONSORSHIP
Acolytes: 1:00-Tommy Ruggiero, Anthony Ruggiero, 3:00-Max Behr, Kaitlyn Morse, 5:30Caitlin Gentile, Josh Lantieri, 8:00-Daniel Trumpp, Jacob Trumpp, 10:30-Kathy
Reese, Dave Freudig; Christmas Day-Kathy Reese
Lectors: 1:00-Debbie Neves, 3:00-5:30-Becky Hettel, 8:00-Chris Whitney, 10:30-Chris
Johnson; Christmas Day-Polly Stewart
Assisting Ministers: 1:00-Norma Nish, 3:00-Dan Graeff, 5:30-Teri Lanan, 8:00-Dave Freudig,
10:45-Dave Weber; Christmas Day-Mary Kieras
Communion Assisting Ministers: 1:00-Nancy & Tom Mellon, Debbie Neves, Liz Ricketts,
Laura Scattergood, Cindy & Frank Weiss, 3:00-Chris Behr, Carol Connor, Cindy
Dougherty, Janet Francis, Marguerite & Al Hanna, Jake Loburak, Pastor Anita London,
Chell-Doree Miller, Barbara Rodgers, Ingrid Skilbred, Karen Strobel, 5:30-Karen &
Rodger Brown, Becky & Bill Hettel, Julie Kinzel, Amy Smith, Mary Beth Parrott, Sue
Slawinski, Henry, Strobel, Jack Strobel, Karen & John Strobel, Jean Birenbaum, Karen
Brown, Diane Curtis, Sue Erb, Bill Hettel, Mary Kieras, Michael Moore, Marcia
Pitzenberger, Kathy Reese, Sue Sheppard, Cricket Snearing, Daniel Trumpp,
10:30-Teri Lanan, Nathan Lanan, Linda Scheckenbach, Cricket Snearing,
Polly Stewart, Christmas Day-Sallie Cassa, Dave Freudig
Crucifer: 3:00– Jake Loburak, 8:00-Kathy Reese, 10:30-Nathan Lanan
Gift Bearers: 1:00-Debbie Drop, Michael Moore, 3:00-Pete & Anne Patkos, 5:30-Sue Kramlik,
Greg Neidlinger, 8:00-Donna & Chris Whitney, 10:30-Janet Francis, Dave Freudig;
Christmas Day-Diane Curtis, Michael Moore
Altar Guild: 1:00-Pam Clemens, Barbara Grosch, Becky Krepps, 3:00-Carol Bennett,
Janet Francis, Pat Turner, 5:30-Carol Caum, Anne Mohr, Marlene Pezzuti,
8:00-Jay Colavita, Gail McBride, Joanne Michael, 10:30-Polly Stewart, Janet Francis,
Christmas Day-Polly Stewart
Ushering Teams: 1:00-M-Alan Clemens, 3:00-G-George Turner, H-Bob Reitz, 5:30-D-Chip
Kern, K-Bill & Ann Shade, 8:00-R-Carol Connor, N-Rodger Brown, 10:30-E-Jim
Nungesser, S-Russ Stewart; Christmas Day-Team P: Karen & John Strobel, Bob
Himmelreich, Jon Saarela
Nursery: 1:00-Jessika Loburak, Naeemah Lewis, 3:00-Jessika Loburak, Henry Strobel, 5:30Cathy Grever, Rachel Strobel, 8:00-Cathy Grever, 10:30-Opened but not Staffed;
Christmas Day, Open but not Staffed
Maintenance Support: 1:00-Denny Smith, 3:00-Greg Kobasa, 5:30-Jeff Parrott, 8:00Christopher Worrell, 10:30-Mark Lanan; Christmas Day-John Walz
Evening Security: John Walz (12/ 28 to 1/ 3), Jim Muth (1/4 to 1/10)
Greeters: 1:00-Debbie Neves, Liz Rickets (Council Greeters), Tom Mellon, Barbara Bahner,
Barbara Grosch, 3:00-Steve Hull, Jason Laurens (Council Greeters) Bill & Linda
Graeff, Michael Geremia, Kathy Pedriani, Stacy Hull, Barbaette Bieber, 5:30-Julie
Kinzel, Amy Smith (Council Greeters), Kristi & Todd Simpson, Diane Koch, Sue
Kramlik, Karen Brown, Michael Moore, 8:00-Warren Ditzler, Linda Scheckenbach
(Council Greeters), Cortney & Jean Birenbaum, Phillis McKenney, Teri & Dave
Kratz, Bernie Reese,
10:30-Teri Lanan (Council Greeter) Linda Scheckenbach,
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DECEMBER 24 and December 25-continued
Greeters: Debbie Nungesser, Bernie Reese, Christmas Day-Sallie Cassa, Dave Freudig,
Mary Kieras (Council Greeter), Bernie Reese, Polly Stewart
Welcome and Information Center: 1:00-Jim Komerska, 3:00-Wilma Groetzki, 5:30-Mim Quirk,
8:00-Jim Komerska; 10:30– Christmas DayUshering Next Week: 10:00-Team N-Rodger Brown
Holy Families: 1:00-Jesus, Annabelle Heil, Mary-Sara Heil, Joseph-Keith Heil, Angel-Keira Heil,
Shepherds-Nicholas Heil, Michael & Elizabeth Johannesson; 3:00-Jesus, Joshua Boeh,
Mary-Beth Boeh, Joseph-Matt Boeh, Angel-Parker Kennedy, Shepherd-Hazel
Rubinkam, Sara Slawinski; 5:30-Jesus- Milo Weinzierl, Mary-Shana Weinzierl,
Joseph-Matt Weinzierl, Angel-Miranda Hull, Shepherds-Molly Hull, Ben German,
Gretchen German
Brass Ensemble: 10:30-Mike Britcher-trumpet, Dominic Popp-trumpet, Kathryn Marks-horn,
Chris Johnson-trombone, Bryan Clayton-tuba
DECEMBER 27 and December 28
Acolytes: Kathy Reese
Assisting Ministers: Martha Heinze
Ushering Team: N-Rodger Brown
Maintenance Support: Stephen Stewart
Evening Security: John Walz (December 28 to January 3)
Greeters: 5:30– Steve Hull (Council Greeter), 10:00- Liz Ricketts (Council Greeter),
MaryAnne & Ken Weidemoyer, Maureen McEwen
Welcome and Information Center:
Ushering Next Week: 8:15-P-Chris Paul, 9:30-L-Becky Howard, 10:45-V-Bob Tanner
S PONSORSHIP
S PONSORSHIP
December 24 & 25
ALTAR FLOWERS
In honor of our Great Grandchildren by Bill and Janet Reube
In honor of Karen’s Christmas Eve birthday by her father and sister Fran & Diane Curtis.
December 27 & 28
BULLETIN
In memory of my husband Clinton from Elaine Spencer
ALTAR FLOWERS
In memory of my mother, Jean Whitton, for her December 29 birthday by Connie Busby
Flowers will be distributed by Sherrie Flanagan to our hospitalized.
RADIO BROADCAST
In memory of Donald Benner’s December 29th birthday.
www.trinitylansdale.com
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JANUARY 3 & 4, 2105
Acolytes: 8:15–Sam Behr,10:45-Sam Plaugher
Crucifer: Bob Bartholomew
Lector: 5:30-Becky Hettel, 8:15-Drew Trumpp, 9:30-Erik Nelson, 10:45-Kevin Schanely
Assisting Ministers: 5:30-Debbie Neves, 8:15-Linda Andersen, 9:30-Al Hanna
10:45-Norma Nish
Communion Assisting Ministers: 5:30-,Becky & Bill Hettel 8:15-,Carol Connor, Mary Kieras,
Marian & Dave Schurz, Polly Stewart, 9:30-Sandy Cottrell, Dave Freudig,
Marguerite Hanna, Erik Nelson, Mary Beth Parrott, John Strobel, 10:45-Kevin Schanely
Gift Bearers: 8:15-Gloria Boesch, Debbie Drop, 9:30-Holly Roscoe
10:45-Janice Miller, Kathy Perch
Media/Video: Diane Curtis
Altar Guild: 8:15-Carol Bennett, Janet Francis, Joan Williamson 9;15-Judy Ferla,
Joanne Michael
Ushering Teams: 8:15-P-Chris Paul, 9:30-L-Becky Howard, 10:45-V-Bob Tanner
Nursery: 8;15-Darlene McKay, Cathy Grever, 9:30-Mary Lou Lease, Tony McDougal
10:45-Cathy Grever
Maintenance Support: OPEN-Allen F. Kulp, CLOSE-Dave Kriebel
Evening Security: Jim Muth (January 4 to January 10)
Greeters: 5:30-Debbie Neves (Council Greeter), 8:15-Matthew Brown (Council Greeter),
Dianne Kalb, Ellen Craighead, Colin Hannings, Carol & John Wildmann, Dave Schurz,
9:30-Teri Lanan (Council Greeter) Joanne Michael, Jeff Michael, Dana Collingwood,
Pat Bathurst, Pat Connolly, Kathy Cornelius,10:45-Kirsten Hatton (Council Greeter),
Phyllis McKenney, Betty Sergeant, Norm & Ann MacMullan, Alan Clemens, Jim
Komerska
Welcome and Information Center: 8:00-Cindy Ryan, 9:30-Holly Coe
Coffee Hours Hosts: 7:45-Greg & Carole Stearsman, 9:15-Keith & Pam Clemens,
Kathy Hollyday
Ushering Next Week: 8:15-F– Ed Hettel, 9:30-G-George Turner, 10:45-W-Curt Rissmiller
S PONSORSHIP
January 3 & 4
ALTAR FLOWERS
In loving memory of Bernard Dupee by Matt and Susan Dupee
Flowers will be distributed by Dave & Peg Fritz to our hospitalized.
RADIO BROADCAST
In memory of the birthday of Gerald E. Detwiler on his January 11th birthday
By Marian Detwiler.
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T HIS W EEK AT T RINITY
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Worship - 5:30 pm
Chapel
Monday, January 5, 2014
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Worship - 10:00 am only
LifeSong
Girl Scout Troop 7193
Girl Scout Troop 71030
9:30 am
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Singles Committee
Cub Pack 9
218/220Music C
Boy Scout Troop 610
126
Gym Time: TYA Bolts
125/127
Sanctuary
Tuesday, January 6, 2014
Monday, December 29, 2014
Church Office Closed
Red Cross Blood Drive
Cub Pack 9
Boy Scout Troop 610
1:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
Hyson Hall\
Scout Rm
Social Hall
6:30 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
West Main Diner
Luther Hall 1-1
The WELL
125/127
264-Conference
Luther Hall 1-1
Hyson Hall
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
Sanctuary
Hyson Hall
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Church Office Closed
Men in Mission
Al-Anon
CHAOS
Diakonia
Executive Committee
AA Big Book
New Year’s Eve Eve Party
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Church Office Closed
Wedding
FEAST
Thursday, January 1, 2014
7:30 pm
Luther Hall 1-1
4:00 pm
6:30 pm
Luther Hall
200C
Friday, January 2, 2014
Church Office Closed
COCOM
Girl Scout Troop 71478
Saturday, January 3, 2014
Worship - 5:30 pm
Church Decorating
Singles Lunch Bunch
College Student Reunion
9:00 am
1:00 pm
5:30 pm
Sunday, January 4, 2014
Worship - 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 am
www.trinitylansdale.com
Men in Mission
Al-Anon
Musikers in the Making
Diakonia
Gym Time: TYA Travel Basketball
Congregation Council
AA Big Book
Wednesday, January 7, 2014
Staff Meeting
Musikers in the Making
FEAST Meal
Cherub
Generingers
Joyful Choristers
Daybreak
Financial Peace (FPU) Planning
Gym Time: TYA Bolts
D2D Learning Night
Boy Scout Troop 61 Committee
Thursday, January 8, 2014
Church Office Closed-Holiday
Al-Anon
LifeSong
Adult Forum
Sunday School
ASP Team Building
Here We Go
Senior High Youth Gathering Meeting
Girl Scout Troop 7193
Girl Scout Troop 71030
Senior High Youth Group
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
12:00 pm
6:00 pm
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Chapel
Sanctuary
The WELL
Sanctuary
218/220
125/127
SS Rooms
The WELL
The WELL
Trinity Seniors Board Meeting
Chorale
Trinntinnabulators
Boy Scout 61
North Penn Al-Anon
Human Resources
Trinity Choir
Friday, January 9, 2014
COCOM Meeting
Kids Rock Youth Group
Girl Scout Troop 7147
Saturday, January 10, 2014
Worship - 5:30 pm
NYG Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, January 11, 2014
Worship - 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 am
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
264-Conference
126
125/127
Lobby
10:00 am
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
7:30 pm
126
Scout Rm
Social Hall
Hyson Hall
6:30 am
10:00 am
12:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
West Main Diner
Luther Hall 1-1
Music C-218/220
125/127
Hyson Hall
125/127
Luther Hall 1-1
12:15 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
125/127
218/220-Music C
Hyson Hall
218/220-Music C
Bell Room
218/220 Music C
232-Music A
125/127
Hyson Hall
The WELL
Scout Room
1:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:45 pm
126
232-Music A
Bell Room
Social Hall
Luther Hall
264-Conference
232-Music A
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:30 pm
Luther Hall
The WELL
200C
6:00 pm
Chapel
Hyson Hall
Sanctuary