March 14 & 15 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 National Youth Gathering T-shirt contest Sign up for Good Friday Crucifixion and Drama FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT AT A GLANCE: Trinity Information…………………………………………….2 Discipleship Opportunities and TLC Announcements...3-17 Taking Faith Home………………………………….…...11-12 Easter Memorials..………………………………….…...Insert Memorials, Honorariums, Sponsorships.........…….... 17, 19 Prayer Corner………………………………………………..18 Who’s Serving…………………………………………...…..19 WELCA Table Calendar ……………………………………………………..20 The Choristers Concert Tickets All are Welcome All are Welcome All are Welcome PAGE 1 www.trinitylansdale.com 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 9:30 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 February 28 & March 1—566 www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 2 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 BINGO! Come join Mary/ Martha Circle in a lively game of Bingo! Even if you've never come to Mary/ Martha before, come out now! Meet some new friends, hang out and have fun!! Wednesday Lenten Worship Services Join us every Wednesday at either the Service of the Word at noon or Holden Evening Prayer at 7:30 pm, February 25 through March 25. Sunday night, March 15th 7-9 pm in the Parlor. Questions? Contact Karin Clark [email protected] Do you know how God has gifted you? Are you aware of how those gifts could be used in your life - work, family, world, and church? This weekend we will be celebrating Holy Baptism during worship. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 5:30 pm. Maci Joan Beck, daughter of Jason and Kara (Bromke) Beck EASTER Story & EGG HUNT Join us in Hyson Hall on Saturday, March 28th at 1 pm, to make an Easter craft and hear the Easter story! We will then have an Easter Egg hunt for ages 2-11. All are welcome, All are welcome, All are welcome! Invite your neighbors, friends and family! At Trinity we want all of our disciples to be aware of their spiritual gifts in order that they may better serve God in their daily life by doing those activities for which they are gifted. There is nothing worse than to be asked to do something for which you have no interest or ability. We are not looking for warm bodies to fill church slots. We want to help you discover your unique set of gifts, and then provide occasions and resources for you to use those gifts in God's world. Please complete Trinity's Spiritual Gift Discovery tool on our website, trinitylansdale.com, in order to discover your gifts and get connected to the right ministry. Join us on Sunday, March 15, 9:30 am in Social Hall as we explore the results of your Spiritual Gifts Discovery. Vicki Seal, Director for Spiritual Gifts and her team will be there to help you better understand the results of your survey. PAGE 3 www.trinitylansdale.com First Holy Communion Classes 30 Hour Famine, March 27-28th All students in second grade and above who are not currently receiving Holy Communion are invited to register for the next First Holy Communion Class. The class, which is for both parent(s) and child(ren) meets over two sessions – Saturday, March 21 and 28 from 9am to 11am in Social Hall. Parents and students are asked to attend both sessions. The reception of First Holy Communion is scheduled for Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter) April 2 at 7:30 pm. To register your child(ren), please go to Trinity’s website: www.trinitylansdale.com. For more information about the session, speak with Pastors Lutz or Skilbred. The 30 Hour Famine is more than just a fundraising event. It is a journey in which participants experience hunger, confront the reality of global hunger and discover the difference their actions and funds can make. Please sign up using the sign up genius links below for each age group. Youth in 7-12th grade: Join us Friday at 7:00 pm and plan on staying the night, serving Saturday in a food related area, and then breaking fast with communion at the 5:30 pm service followed by sharing a meal with fellow participants. www.SignUpGenius.com/ go/20F0F45ABAB2EA3FE3-30hour Youth in 5-6th grade: Join us Saturday morning to learn and serve in our community with the older participants and break their shorter fast with communion at the Saturday 5:30 pm worship service as well followed by sharing a meal with fellow participants. www.SignUpGenius.com/ go/20F0F45ABAB2EA3FE3-5th6th Vacation Bible School (VBS) Save the Dates! June 22nd -26th T-shirt Contest (NYG) Stop in Hyson Hall for the National Youth Gathering t-shirt contest. For the next 4 weeks you can vote for your favorite t-shirt designed by our youth. Last day to vote is March 29th. www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 4 Come and explore Hometown Nazareth, Where Jesus was a Kid! Look for an email with a link to register soon and invite your family and friends for what will surely be an amazing week of praying, playing and praising God. Registration open soon, look for emails. Hope to see you there! For more information contact Lisa Corr at [email protected] or Andrea Baxter at [email protected]. Keep your eyes peeled... D2D students will be doing various projects during Lent to raise money for ELCA World Hunger's "Walk For Water." See if you can partner with some of our youth in learning about the global water crisis and providing clean drinking water for our neighbors in need around the world. D2D Families D2D families are encouraged to attend Wednesday night worship services in Lent, at 7:30 pm. March 18th D2D will attend the worship service and go to their small group after the service. Senior High Youth Group We will be meeting on Sunday March 15th for a game night with a little service project. Please bring a game to share. March 15th—Service Project th April 25 —Helping Hands Day For Synod May 3rd—Olympics Night May 16th—Lehigh Valley Paintball 309 or Scrimmage June 7th—Evaluation Meeting, food and Volleyball Good Friday NOON Drama Youth in grades 5-9 are invited to participate in the Good Friday Noon Drama. This is a casual worship experience which takes us on a journey through the Passion story. We are looking to fill both speaking and non-speaking roles and for "behind the scenes" assistance as well. We will have tryouts on Wednesday, April 1st (fools welcome ;)) and run through some of the scenes that night as well. We also practice Friday morning leading up to the worship service from 8:00 am until noon, then lead worship followed by lunch with the entire cast. Sign up if you are interested. A follow up email will be sent out about a week before with specific practice times and other relevant details. Please sign up using the following link: www.SignUpGenius.com/ go/20F0F45ABAB2EA3FE3-good. Good Friday Crucifixion Drama @ 7:30pm service Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the crucifixion drama as part of the 7:30 pm Good Friday worship service. We need actors (non-speaking roles) and sound effects players. If you are interested in participating, please sign up in Hyson Hall at the Family Ministry table or email Karen Strobel at [email protected]. Parents night out Family Ministry is sponsoring babysitting for children ages 0-10 on the following dates: 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! PAGE 5 www.trinitylansdale.com Trinity BOOK CLub March 24 at 6:30 pm Book: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Host: Kathy Hollyday, Lansdale Phone: 215-361-7641 THE JANKE FAMILY TRUST EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship shall be awarded annually to a Trinity member who is a graduating high school senior planning on continuing higher education. The recipient shall exemplify truthfulness, fairness, the ability to build good will and friendships and provide mutually beneficial experiences to all concerned. Applications are to be submitted to the Endowment Program Committee by March 31st, this year. Recommendations for award recipients will be made to Congregation Council and voted on for approval at the April Endowment Committee meeting. Go to our website trinitylansdale.com, under GIVE, and download the application. Criteria for selection may/will be based on the following: 1. The student has shared generously of his/ her time and talents with the ministry of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lansdale, during their high school years. 2. The student has successfully completed the requirements to graduate from high school and has been accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning. 3. The student reflects the character and spirit of the Janke Family Trust Educational Scholarship Fund outlined above. 4. The student shows a commitment to faith and the worship life of the church. 5. The student’s involvement in his/her community and service organizations. www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 6 God on Tap Gathering Join us Monday, March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at Round Guys Brewery, Lansdale. 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, non-Christians, beer drinkers, and designated drivers. All are welcome. Enjoy the 20% off food with us. Staff Reorganization News After a review of Trinity's current organizational structure, the Congregational Council determined that a staff reorganization is needed. As part of this reorganization, Council approved the elimination of the Director for Finance and Administration position. As a result, Mike Scharff's employment at Trinity was terminated on February 20, 2015. On behalf of ouselves and the Congregation Council, we thank Mike for his more than nine years of service to Trinity. We encourage you to express your appreciation to Mike and to join us in Hyson Hall on Sunday morning, March 15 as we acknowledge his service and ministry. Please keep Mike and Nancy in your prayers during this time of transition. Warren Ditzler and Deb Neves Congregation Co-Presidents Edmond & Ruth Venzie Celebrated their 65h Wedding Anniversary on March 13th. Donations for Easter Egg Hunt We are looking for donations for our Easter Egg Hunt. Drop off plastic eggs that open, and small Easter candy to fill eggs in the box in Hyson Hall. For more information contact Vicki Seal. Women’s Retreat at St. Francis Center for Renewal in Bethlehem, PA April 24-26, 2015-Registration Form REGISTER today! Deadline is coming soon! Name Address Phone # Email Address Roommate Preference (if selecting a double room) ___________________________________________ ___ Check here if you want to share a room with someone but have no preference whom Payment is due at the time of registration: $165.00 for double room $175.00 for a single room Make checks payable to Trinity Lutheran Church You may also email your R.S.V.P. to [email protected]. Return your registration form and payment to: Victoria Seal, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 West Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446 Deadline March 15 PAGE 7 www.trinitylansdale.com YOGA Ready for the new you? Try our Yoga classes every Wednesday evening through March 18 in rooms 105-107 from 7-8 p.m. Payment is due in advance or first night of class. The full session for 6 classes is $36 or $7 a session “pay as you go”. Contact Vicki Seal in church office 215-368-1710 to sign up. 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. Call 2-1-1 or (866) 964-7922 to schedule your appointment. Reiki Share Cathy and Lou Farrell, Reiki masters and healing ministers at St John's Lutheran Church in Ambler, will be starting a monthly Reiki share at Trinity. Reiki is a gentle form of energy healing that promotes relaxation and healing on all levels. If you have a little Reiki experience, or none and just want to see what Reiki is all about, please join us for these free sessions. We will meet on April 12th at 2 pm. PLEASE DO NOT CALL TRINITY!! Trivia Night Forget March Madness and grab a book. Spring is almost here (promise). Get your book for sitting in the sun. We’re still adding new ones and trying to rotate our inventory. On Eagle’s Wings books will be on sale this Sunday, March 15. Our book sales are an integral part of our fundraising to send disciples to the Northwest Territories. Why not stop to see what we have? www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 8 Do you enjoy trivia and would like to help a Trinity disciple? Join us at Trivia Night to benefit Maryanne West, on Friday, March 20th starting at 6:30 pm. You can now BUY your TICKETS online. Tickets are $45 for dinner, drinks, dessert, trivia & guaranteed FUN! All proceeds will benefit Maryanne West. To learn more and purchase tickets, click on "Trivia Night" under "Fundraising Activities": https://m.helphopelive.org/ campaign/5112 LENTEN WORLD HUNGER APPEAL During this Lenten season, the Social Ministry Committee is encouraging our congregation to participate in the Lenten World Hunger Appeal. As caring Christians our ultimate goal is to end local and world hunger. You can do your part by using either one of the special fund envelopes mailed to your home or an ELCA World Hunger Appeal envelope to make your donations. Lenten World Hunger packets are available at the exits of the sanctuary. Please take one and read the information inside. In addition please consider these other ways that you can make a difference for a hungry world: Each week of Lent, change to a lowcost simple meal instead of a full meal or eating out, and use the cost savings as a donation to this appeal Donate canned goods to our monthly food cupboard drive Sponsor our students participating in their 30 hour famine Volunteer at our F.E.A.S.T. program Make a dinner for our Code Blue Shelter Encourage and support our Sunday Church School children in their canned food drive Join an advocacy group such as Bread for the World at www.bread.org Find out where the food pantry in your community is located and get involved Remember the hungry and poor in your prayers Through our giving and caring, through our advocacy and action, we can make a life-saving difference for the hungry. Thank you for supporting this appeal! Trinity’s Social Ministry Committee New Disciples Dinner Join us for the annual dinner for new disciples on Sunday, March 22. All new disciples received within the last two years are invited, along with their mentors, to this dinner in Hyson Hall. Hor d’oeuvres begin at 5 pm and dinner begins at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP to Vicki Seal in the church office at 215-361-1710 or [email protected]. New Disciples Gathering Looking to join or just interested in learning more about Trinity? Plan to attend the New Disciples’ Gathering this spring. We will offer four one hour sessions held during the learning hour (9:30 to 10:30 am) in room 123. Topics include spiritual gifts, church history, meeting the staff, our focus on discipleship, and getting to know others new to Trinity. Four Session class: April 12th, 19th & 26th, May 10th New disciples will be welcomed during worship on May 17. Contact Carolyn Hoagland in the church office 215-3681710 to be put on the invite list or for more information. Boxes Wanted On Eagle’s Wings needs some standardized boxes for our Book Sale. Boxes such as coke case boxes, or roll delivery boxes that are shallow. If you have a source for these boxes email Dave Weber at [email protected] PAGE 9 www.trinitylansdale.com THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU… ADULT FORUM 9:30 am in Room 125/127– March 15 EL Salvador: its people and its faith …to everyone who served at the Code Blue shelter in any way this past season. Served a shift (or in some cases many shifts) cooked meals donated food/clothing staff who answered many calls regarding the shelter and kept the shelter a safe, clean space for our guests spread the word about the shelter in the community or social media shared a kind word or smile with the guests when they were in our building worshipping or attending FEAST prayed for our guests when it was chilly and Code Blue wasn’t called This is a community ministry that receives support from many local churches but cannot happen without the facility, support and prayers from our Trinity community. Thank you to everyone. An appreciation breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 9:00 am in Luther Hall for anyone who has helped in any capacity at the shelter. Please RSVP to the Code Blue email account ([email protected]) www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 10 In January, the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia sponsored a travel seminar to El Salvador. The visiting seminarians learned of the tragic history of the Salvadoran people, the great hope that remains, and gained a new perspective on their own faith and lives. Richard Bergen will share and present the history of El Salvador, the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero (recently declared a martyr by Pope Francis), the story of The Subversive Cross, and the works of two Christian based communities that the group visited. Presenter: Richard Bergen, Trinity disciple, Masters in Divinity Candidate, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia PAGE 11 www.trinitylansdale.com www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 12 We Need Your Support… Do You Need Ours? We are celebrating our 24th Anniversary! The Trinity Endowment Fund was established in 1991 to provide a source of income to support special projects and ministries of the Church that are not included in the annual budget. The Endowment Administration Committee manages the Trinity Endowment Fund, including investment, with the assistance of professional advisors. Annual distribution from the Endowment Fund is recommended by the Finance Committee and approved by the Congregation Council. Once the distribution amount is approved, it is divided equally among five mission areas: Capital Improvements, Scholarships, Local Outreach, Global Outreach and Discretionary. The Endowment Program Committee is responsible for reviewing requests and recommending to Church Council the funding of the ministry or project requested. All committees and members of Trinity may make proposals for the use of the funds. There have been 140 requests approved since 2005 when a numbering system was established. If you would like to support Trinity’s Endowment Fund… you can do this through various options… Cash gifts are always welcome Gifts at the annual All Saints Appeal Bequests in wills Memorial and Honorarium remembrances Assignment of Life Insurance Transfer of property such as stocks, bonds and real estate Charitable trusts and gift annuities. (With a trust the donor transfers assets that are used to provide income to the donor during their life, with the remainder going to the church upon the death of the last surviving beneficiary). If you would like to apply for an endowment distribution or wish to contribute to the Endowment Fund, please contact one of the pastors or call the church office for additional information. 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]. PAGE 13 www.trinitylansdale.com Discipleship Photography Club Are you interested in photography? Would you like to learn and share with other amateur and pros your techniques, or do you just love taking pictures and looking at pictures and want to know how they are created? Please join us starting this Monday, March 16, 2015 in the Parlor at 7:30 to 9:30 pm and every week after that and keep an open eye and enjoy the images that you will see! f you are interested in joining the photography club please call or contact Keenan Tegg cell: 267-346-0860 email: [email protected] 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 Annual Coat Drive for Patterson School and are in need of hats to supply along with each coat. 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. www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 14 Opportunities Acolytes & Assisting Ministers: If you would like to serve as an assisting minister, contact Sue Sheppard at [email protected]. Ushers for All Services: If you would like to serve as an usher at any service, 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. 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 The Choristers Tickets Pick up your advance tickets in Hyson Hall or the church office for The Choristers Concert on April 25th at 7:30 pm. Adults$25, Senior Citizen-$20, Student (college/ high school)-$5, younger children free. Can you GIVE? March Food Collection: Keystone Opportunity Center Please consider bringing in some much-needed food and supplies Keystone 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. March 18th– Taco soup, vegetable soup Volunteers Needed! Generations of Indian Valley is desperately seeking drivers for our Meals-on-Wheels program in the Lansdale and North Wales areas. Drivers are needed between the hours of 10:45-1:00 and may choose to deliver on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule. Please call 215-7238555 to hear more about this wonderful opportunity! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! LUTHERAN NIGHT AT THE PHILLIES MAY 29, 2015 at 7:05 pm Tickets are $30.00 Section 413 Seats are limited. Contact Vicki Seal to reserve your seat at [email protected] Trinity Singles Ministry BIBLE STUDY – Our next bible study is Monday, March 16, 2015. We will continue the study of Uppity Women of the Bible. Be sure to read the book of Esther before class. Sign up to bring food to go with meatball sandwiches. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. in room 125/127. Study begins at 7:30 p.m. You do not have to be single to come to this bible study. Call Judy 215-855-3212 if you have questions. MOVIE – Join the Singles at the Frank theater to see The Second Best Marigold Hotel on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in the afternoon. Let Judy 215-855-3212 know if you are interested so she can tell you the time when posted. If the group is interested, we will go to dinner afterwards. LUNCH BUNCH – Our next Lunch Bunch is Saturday, April 11, 2015. We will eat at Yantze Chinese Restaurant in the Ralph’s Corner Shopping Center at 1:00 p.m. A lunch menu will be posted on the Single’s bulletin board. Call Judy 215-855-3212 to reserve your spot. SERVICE PROJECT – Reserve Sunday, April 12 to help serve coffee at coffee hour. We need people to help with the second shift from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Call Judy 215-855-3212 if you can help. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – The Trinity Seniors are going to Doolan’s Theater in New Jersey on Wednesday, May 13. We are invited to join them. Contact Sylvia if you are interested. PAGE 15 www.trinitylansdale.com A unique opportunity alternative sources of revenue task force We are bringing together disciples with experience around the emerging alternative source of funding options - gofundme, googlesmile, giveforward etc.-to explore how to connect some of Trinity's ministry with new sources of revenue. If you have experience or interest (or know someone who does) with grant writing, online fundraising, or other alternative fundraising options, please speak with Pr. Lutz. We will aim towards a first meeting of the alternative sources of revue task force in April. C OMMEMORATIONS FOR THE SAVE STAMPS AGAIN! Please save stamps for the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization. The stamps are sold to earn money for the Educational Scholarship Committee. We need a quarter of an inch of space around all sides of the stamps. We will be glad to take the right hand portion of the envelope and do the trimming. Please place stamps in box outside of ladies bathroom in the lobby. 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. Tuesday, March 17, 2015-Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, died 461 A native of Britain, Patrick was kidnapped by pirates at age sixteen and sold into slavery in Ireland. After a few years, he escaped, returned home, and entered the ministry. Returning to Ireland, he successfully served as a bishop and missionary there. Thursday, March 19-Joseph, Guardian of Jesus Though the Bible tells us little about the husband of Jesus' mother Mary, we know that he was a carpenter or builder by trade. He is also shown as being devoted both to God and to Mary and Jesus. It is assumed that he died before Jesus became an adult. Saturday, March 21-Thomas Cranmer, Bishop of Canterbury, martyr, died 1556 Cranmer's lasting achievement is contributing to and overseeing the creation of the Book of Common Prayer, which remains (in revised form) the worship book of the Anglican Communion. He was burned at the stake under Queen Mary for his support of the Protestant Reformation. Sunday, March 22-Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to American Indians, died 1758 A Puritan minister in Connecticut, Edwards is remembered as being a great preacher. Though his most famous sermon talks at length about hell, he was more concerned with God's love. He served both as missionary to the Housatonic people in Massachusetts, and as president of the future Princeton University. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20549. www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 16 Grief Support – Don’t Suffer Alone 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. We were unable to have the Grief Support program in October because we did not have enough people sign up. We are planning to try again in April. Grief Support will begin on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. We will meet every Tuesday night in April and May. 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. BE SURE TO DIRECT 2014 CHOICE DOLLARS® Eligible Thrivent Financial members have until March 31, 2015 to direct any remaining 2014 Choice Dollars. After that date, Choice Dollars expire. Through the Thrivent Choice® program, eligible members have the power to recommend where Thrivent distributes part of its charitable grant funds annually, such as Trinity. Act soon, before Choice Dollars expire! Help support Trinity by directing your Choice Dollars today! Visit thrivent.com/thriventchoice. 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. MUSIKERS IN THE MAKING FUND In honor of Lincoln Meyer’s second birthday on March 17th by Mom-mom and Pops Meyer. 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 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 &s Nicole Lohmeyer, Dominican Republic; Young Adult in Global Mission, ELCA PAGE 17 www.trinitylansdale.com 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 with illness. P RAYER OF THE DAY Lorraine Sands Ginny Shank P RAYER OF THE DAY O God, rich in mercy, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world and rescued us from the hopelessness of death. Lead us into your light, that all our deeds may reflect your love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior 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. www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 18 CONCERN AND CARE. For Carey Baumann-White and family on the death of her father, Robert “Bob” Baumann on March 3rd,. Annamarie Thamm and family on the death of her father, Wolfgang Albrecht on March 5th. 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 terrorism around the world For those affected by the winter storms. For the children affected by the measles outbreak NEXT WEEK’s READINGS Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-12 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 Would you like to sponsor a bulletin, altar flowers or our weekly radio broadcast? Sponsorships are available: Bulletins– April 26th Altar Flowers– March 29th Radio-April 26th Call Karen Brown in the office-215-368-1710 S ERVING T HIS W EEKEND S PONSORSHIPS Acolytes: 8:15-Sam Behr, 10:45-Kathy Reese Lector: 5:30-Sue Kramlik, 8:15-Karen Elko, 9:30-Dave Weber, 10:45-Donna Whitney Assisting Minister: 5:30-Teri Lanan, 8:15-Linda Andersen, 9:30-Jeff Hyson, 10:45-Amy Smith Communion Assisting Ministers: 5:30-Bill & Becky Hettel, 8:15-Chris Behr, Carol Bennett, Sallie Cassa, Tom Mellon, Debbie Neves, 9:30-Pat Connolly, Norma Nish, Marcia Ptzenberger, Linda Scheckenbach, Sue Slawinski, John Strobel, 10:45-Bob Gamble Altar Guild: 7:45-Polly Stewart, 10:00-Pat Turner, Gloria Venezia Gift Bearers: 8:15-Anne & Tom Mohr, 9:30-George & Pat Turner,10:45-Chris & Donna Whitney Media/Video: Diane Curtis Ushering Teams: 8:15-Team-J-John Kirstein, 9:30-Team-S-Russ Stewart, 10:45-Team-M-Alan Clemens Nursery: 8:00-Cathy Grever, Donna Watson, 9;30-Dana Collingwood, Cathy Grever, 10:45-Cathy Grever Maintenance Support: OPEN-John Walz, CLOSE-Jeff Parrott Evening Security: John Walz (March 15 to March 21) Greeters: 5:30–Liz Ricketts, (Council Greeter), 8:15–Steve Hull (Council Greeter), Joan Williamson, Janet Francis, John Wittenbraker, Michelle & Bill Kienzle, Mary & Colin Hannings, 9:30-Barbara Rodgers (Council Greeter), Katie Risser, Holly & Dan Coe, Jen Kaufman, Debbie Aleide, Jean Abendschein,10:45-Al Hanna (Council Greeter), Lorraine & David Crosson, Betty Sergeant, Jim Cottrell, Ann & Norm MacMullan Welcome and Information Center: 8:00-Michael Sardanopoli, 9:30-Barbara Bahner Coffee Hours Host: 7:45-Bev McGuire, Kristi Simpson, 9:15-Barbette Bieber, Kathy Hollyday, Cricket Snearing Ushering Next Week: Teams E, R,N ALTAR FLOWERS In honor of our Mother, Alice’s March 20th birthday and in memory of our Dad, George Yoder by their daughter and son. Flowers will be distributed by Michelle, Lindsay & Hannah Edgar, to our hospitalized. BULLETIN Open for 2016 RADIO BROADCAST To the glory of God and in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Marcus K. Moyer by their daughter and son-in-law, Elise and John Knoll. PAGE 19 www.trinitylansdale.com T HIS W EEK AT T RINITY Saturday, March 14, 2015 Worship - 5:30 pm Wednesday, March 18, 2015-Worship - Noon & 7:30 pm Small Group-Risser 9:30 am Parlor Wednesday Bible Study 10:00 am 125/127 Staff Meeting 12:45 pm 125/127 Rummage Sale 8:00 am Hyson Hall VITA Income Tax Prep 1:00 pm 122 VITA Income Tax Preparation 9:00 am 123/126/122 Musikers in the Making 4:30 pm 218/220 Sunday, March 15, 2015-Worship - 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 am FEAST Meal 5:00 pm Hyson Hall Cherub Choir 5:30 pm 218/220 WoW 9:30 am Parlor Generingers 5:30 pm Bell Room LifeSong 9:30 am 218/ Joyful Choristers 6:30 pm 218/220 Adult Forum 9:30 am 125/127 Daybreak 6:30 pm 232-Music A Sunday School 9:30 am SS Rooms 6:30 pm Small Group– Kramlik 9:30 am 264-Conference Small Group-Nelson Prayer Shawl 6:30 pm 126 Spiritual Gifts Discovery 9:30 am Social Hall Yoga 7:00 pm 105/107 Special Ringers 9:30 am Bell Room Gym Time: TYA Bolts 7:00 pm Hyson Hall Seekers 10:15 am 126 7:00 pm 264-Conference Small Group-Cottrell 10:45 am 264-Conference WELCA Board Here We Go 6:00 pm The WELL Girl Scout Troop 7193 6:30 pm 126 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Girl Scout Troop 71030 7:00 pm 125/127 ESL Class 9:00 am 123/125/127/126 Mary/Martha 7:00 pm Parlor VITA Income Tax Prep 1:00 pm 122 Senior High Youth Group 7:00 pm Lobby Small Group-Neves 1:30 pm Parlor General Nash District Dinner 6:00 pm Hyson Hall Monday, March 16, 2015 Trintinnabulators 7:00 pm Bell Room Sit N Stitch 9:00 am 125/127 Boy Scout Troop 61 7:30 pm Social Hall VITA Income Tax 10:00 am 122-Nursery Al-Anon 7:30 pm Luther Hall 1-1 Gym Time: Kulpsville Comets 5:00 pm Hyson Hall Trinity Choir 7:45 pm 232-Music A Cub Pack 9 6:00 pm Scout Room Monday Bible Study 6:30 pm 125/127 Friday, March 20, 2015 Boy Scout 610 7:00 pm Social Hall COCOM 4:00 pm Luther Hall Gym Time: TYA Bolts 7:30 pm Hyson Hall D2D 1st Year Retreat 5:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 7147 6:30 pm 200C Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Financial Peace University 7:00 pm 125/127 Men in Mission 6:30 am West Main Diner ESL 9:00 am 125/127 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Al-Anon 10:00 am Luther Hall 1-1 Worship - 5:30 pm Chapel VITA Income Tax Prep 10:00 am 122 First Communion Class 9:00 am Social Hall Musikers in the Making 12:30 pm 218/220 VITA Income Tax Preparation 9:00 am 123/126/122 Diakonia 6:30 pm 125/127 Special Council 10:00 am 125/127 Small Group-Howard 7:00 pm Indo American Senior Citizens 11:00 am Hyson Hall Congregation Council 7:00 pm 123 Boy Scout 610 7:30 pm Scout Room Sunday, March 22, 2015-Worship - 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 am AA Big Book 8:00 pm Luther Hall 1-1 WoW 9:30 am Parlor LifeSong 9:30 am 218/ Adult Forum 9:30 am 125/127 Sunday School 9:30 am SS Rooms Small Group– Kramlik 9:30 am 264-Conference Special Ringers 9:30 am Bell Room Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Seekers 10:15 am 126 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446-1926 Small Group-Cottrell 10:45 am 264-Conference www.trinitylansdale.com New Disciples Dinner 5:00 pm Hyson Hall CHAOS 6:00 pm The WELL Girl Scout Troop 7193 6:30 pm 126 Girl Scout Troop 71030 7:00 pm 125/127 Phone: 215-368-1710 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 215-361-1710 www.trinitylansdale.com PAGE 20 Chapel
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