- LIBRARY NEWS
February 17, 2023
For anyone that listens to Christian talk radio, the name, Charles Stanley, will be very familiar. As one of the many bible teachers that have graced
Read More - WELCOME TO TRINITY!
October 24, 2016
Although our online presence may provide a small glimpse into our life together as the people of God here at Trinity, we sincerely hope that you will
Read More
MIDWEEK WORSHIP, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS DURING LENT
February 21, 28; March 6, 13, and 20 at 6:15pm
We will share in a liturgy of Evening Prayer. After worship each week, we will gather in the narthex for some food and fellowship. Our worship on March 13 will be a service of healing. (Please note the date change.)
February 28 – food provided by Women’s Bible Study
March 6 – food provided by Church Council
March 13 – Service of Healing, food provided by Music & Worship
March 20 – food provided by Health Ministry & Building & Grounds, and a special presentation regarding emergency situations (see announcement elsewhere)
MARCH 24 – SUNDAY OF THE PASSION/PALM SUNDAY
8:15am worship
9:30am Sunday School for all ages. The cereal drive ends by “knockin’ all the boxes down!”
10:45am worship
MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 28
7:00pm worship, with First Holy Communion
GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 29
10:30am “WALKING WITH JESUS” interactive service for children and families. Crafts, music, and of course, the story of the love which led Jesus to the cross for us.
7:00pm traditional Good Friday worship
THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD/EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31
6:00am Easter sunrise vigil OUTDOOR SERVICE here at Trinity, with the option of remaining in your vehicle.
7:00am Easter breakfast in Ackerman Hall
Menu: Eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast breads, fruit & beverages.
All are welcome! A freewill offering is gladly appreciated.
8:15am festival worship
9:30am Easter egg hunt!
10:45am festival worship
CALENDAR REMINDERS – UPCOMING EVENTS
EVERY WEDNESDAY – Music & Story Time
Time: 9:30am – 10:10am – Where: Trinity Evan. Lutheran Church
Ages Preschoolers, toddlers, and even the youngest of infants. Together with their parents, grandparents &/or caregivers. Songs, instruments, stories, snacks, and crafts will all be a part of this lively, fun-filled time for the youngest of God’s children and the adults who care for them. You are invited to come and bring friends and neighbors to this weekday ministry. SEE YOU THERE!!
(Please note: There will be no Music and Story Time on Wednesday, March 27. Instead, please join us that week on GOOD FRIDAY, March 29 at 10:30am for WALKING WITH JESUS.)
LUNCHTIME BIBLE STUDY – Wednesdays (as updated)
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Trinity Evan. Lutheran Church
Join us in the Narthex. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Goodies and beverages will be provided. PLEASE JOIN US!!
February 29 – Thursday – TELC Community Blood Drive
Time: 1:00PM to 6:15PM
For an Appointment visit: https://www.redcrossblood.org
Enter 15044 (zip code)
Or call: 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767)
“Family Game Night”
Sunday March 10th @ 4:30pm
The Parish Ed Committee and Outreach/Social Ministry Committee will sponsor a “Family Game Night” on Sunday, March 10th.
Active games like parachute, giant Jenga, cornhole, Twister, ladder golf, and “the floor is lava!”
Fun for our whole church family and friends, and pizza!!
ALL ARE INVITED!! Come enjoy some family time!!
SOCIAL OUTREACH Opportunity to Serve!
We continue to collect desserts for Abiding Mission. Desserts can be homemade or store bought. They are primarily looking for cookies or muffins. If not commercially packaged, please package your desserts in baggies. For example – two (2) cookies to a bag or one (1) muffin to a bag. Fresh fruit is also needed – soft fruits that can be easily distributed – NO APPLES.
Next Collection Date: March 10, 2024
I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked, and you gave me clothing.” Matthew 25:35-36
LIGHTHOUSE FOOD PANTRY – Trinity members are encouraged to continue their support of the Lighthouse food pantry. Items may be dropped off at the church in the bin outside the office door, or taken directly to the Lighthouse. Best time to drop off donations there is Thursdays 12-3PM and Fridays 10AM-1PM. Monetary donations or gift cards may also be made. ($20 increments please). Please . . . NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS ONLY
Council & Committee Meetings:
March 5, Tuesday – Health Ministry @ 6:30pm
March 6, Wednesday – Stewardship & Finance @ 7:00pm
March 12, Tuesday – Council meeting @ 7:00pm
March 19, Tuesday – Building & Grounds @ 6:30pm
STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE
SIMPLY GIVING. You can designate weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly automated electronic offering transactions – whatever works best for your family’s budget.
Envelope Mailing Program – Another means of consistent giving is our quarterly envelope mailing program through American Church. Weekly donation envelopes are mailed direct to you on a quarterly basis (3 months of envelopes at a time).
EASTER LILIES
COST: $9.50 EACH
NAME________________________________________________________________
PHONE_______________________________________________________________
QUANTITY____________________________________________________________
TOTAL_______________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Place your order & payment in the offering plate. Or send to the church office.
To order via email, please email: telc@zoominternet.net
or call Rose @ 724-443-8110. ORDER DEADLINE: MARCH 17, 2024
TLCW BAKED GOODS SALE
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024 – WILL BE SOLD AFTER EACH SERVICE
NUT ROLLS , APRICOT ROLLS & POPPYSEED ROLLS – $12.00/EACH
NUT HORNS – $9.00/DOZ.
LADY LOCKS – $10.00/DOZ.
Make checks payable to TLCW.
LIBRARY NEWS – Worth repeating – there’s always time for a good read.
Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod Boisinger
Pilgrims and Priest: Christian Mission in a Post-Christian Society by Stefan Paas
The Patient Ferment of the Early Church: The Improbable Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire by Alan Kreider
Stability: How an Ancient Monastic Practice Can Restore Our Relationships, Churches, and Communities by Nathan Oated
Companions in the Darkness: Seven Saints Who Struggled with Depression and Doubt by Diana Gruver (includes Martin Luther, Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King, Jr. to name a few)
Now I Lay Me Down to Fight: A Poet Writes Her Way Through Cancer by Katy Bowser Hutson
The Littlest Yak by Lu Fraser
Marian the Librarian
GOOD FRIDAY MEN’S BREAKFAST – FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024 AT 7:30AM –
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BAKERSTOWN, 5825 HECKERT ROAD, BAKERSTOWN, PA
Tickets: $12.00/Adults, $6.00/10yrs. And under, payable at the door.
Reservations are needed. Please RSVP with Linda Smith by calling the church office at 724-443-1555 or by emailing smith@fpcb.org.
Bring along a couple friends or family members!
Guest Speaker: Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Kent Chevalier was invited by Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach, Mike Tomlin, to join the staff of Athletes in Action and serve as an NFL Chaplain. He is a Pittsburgh native and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Student Ministry from Geneva College and Master’s in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. After serving for 22 years as a Pastor in the local church context, Kent now enjoys speaking in various faith-driven settings to inspire and equip people to embrace the fear of the unknown so they can jump into their God-given purpose. He values most being a husband to Erica and a dad to their three daughters
GOOD FRIDAY WOMEN’S BREAKFAST – FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024 8:00AM
AT BAKERSTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5760 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY., GIBSONIA, PA
Cost is $10/person, payable at the door. Reservations are needed. Please call Lora Stafura in the church office at 724-443-3184 or email lstafura@bakerstownumc.org and register by Monday, March 25th. Bring a couple of friends or family members!
Guest Speaker: Rev. Barbara Stoehr
Rev. Barbara Stoehr is retired from Butler First United methodist Church, and Staff Chaplain at UPMC Presbyterian/Shadyside. The title of her message is “Double Vision”.
TLC CLOTHING MINISTRY is open for all on the second Saturday of the month, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Next open date is Saturday, March 9. Open also by appointment by calling 724-443 8110.
LOOKING AHEAD>>> Mark your calendars for the Luther League’s next SPAGHETTI DINNER on Sunday, April 21 from 4:30-7:00pm. Adults $12 and kids $6. Basket raffles too! All proceeds benefit the trip to the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans.
To see more, LIKE US ON FACEBOOK… Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church – Gibsonia