As we move to the time in our worship service where we offer our financial gifts to God’s church., a portion of your offering supports Bethesda Lutheran Services.
Bethesda Children’s Home was officially incorporated in 1919 as the Orphan’s Home of the old Pittsburgh Synod. Bethesda’s vision is to provide quality services that fulfill the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of children and youth. Currently, Bethesda serves over 8000 children and youth through facilities in Meadville and Erie. The children and youth range in age from birth to 24 years old and come from
various communities throughout Pennsylvania. Nearly 50% of children today are exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) like abuse, neglect, and
household challenges before the age of 18. In many cases, they are not equipped to process these experiences in healthy ways. Bethesda provides the essential services
needed to process these experiences so children can have healthy relationships and productive lives.

Abiding Missions also serves as a warming center – homemade soups and chili are greatly appreciated. The easiest way to transport these items is in freezer bags or containers. Frozen soup and chili can be placed in the freezer in the fellowship hall. Items can be placed in the Narthex marked for Abiding Missions or on the designated cart in the fellowship hall. If you are interested in visiting Abiding Missions, please see Pastor Paul Poerschke. He visits once a month and attends a neighborhood breakfast while delivering our gifts. If you have any questions, please contact Terri Mostoller. Thank you for your continued support.

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17

If you enjoy gardening, please consider taking ownership of one section of our church gardens and caring for it as you would your own garden. By dividing the work among a group of “Gardening Angels,” Trinity’s gardens will remain healthy and beautiful without a major time commitment from any one person. (Why not sign up with a friend or relative and enjoy some time to visit while you work?) There is a diagram of the garden areas posted on the Building & Grounds bulletin board in the Narthex. If you can help, please sign your name(s) in the area for which you wish to be responsible. Questions may be directed to Sandy McMenamin, at 724-312-1301, or sandymcmen@gmail.com.

Training will be provided, if the child needs it. The sheet is located on the upper doors to the Sunday School rooms. See Rise’ Kostilnik, or any member of the Worship and Music Committee, or their Sunday School teacher, with questions.

During the 2nd Sunday of every month, children ages 2 years to 2nd grade are invited to leave the church service after the Children’s sermon. Children will go upstairs for a snack, story, craft, and activity. Children will return just before Communion.

For those who would like to attend camp, the women of the church are offering $75 camperships, and the church is offering $160 camperships. Also, Lutherlyn is offering $100 off any first-time campers. Contact any women’s board member or
the church office if you would like to receive these camperships.

The financial aid provided by the
scholarship is to be used for student-related expenses. Back in March, you should have received a letter and Youth Scholarship
Application in the mail. Reminder: The deadline for submitting the application is May 15, 2025. If you need another copy of the application, please call the office at 724-443-8110 or email the church at telc@zoominternet.net . We look forward to hearing from you and pray God’s blessing on your plans for the future.

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts. With them we offer ourselves to your service and dedicate our lives to the care and redemption of all that you have made.”                                                                                    

LBW: p109 & hymn 564

That date comes just a few days prior to May 26th , our national celebration of Memorial Day, when we remember those who died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. It somehow seems appropriate to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom by making a blood donation – a relatively small yet life-giving act on behalf of others! 
If you feel called to donate, you can sign up for an appointment online at https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html .

For more information, or for help in making your appointment, please call the Trinity church office at 724-443-
8110.  Thank You!