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Helping Our Neighbors
We are blessed with opportunities to help our neighbors by providing assistance with food and clothing. Please read the lists below of items that are needed. Some of the food items are especially needed during the summer months as children are not in
school and often home while parents are at work. Older children may be responsible for younger siblings. Easy meals, snacks, etc. are great to help fill the gaps.
Local Area Foodbank (Valencia, PA Lighthouse)
Donations may be placed in the bin in the hallway outside of the office door.
Suggested Donations:
New reusable grocery bags
Can openers/pineapple corers/apple corers
Flour
Cereal
Box of Instant potatoes or scalloped potatoes
Broth (chicken, beef, vegetable)
Mac n Cheese
Canned Fruit (especially pineapple)
Canned Vegetables
Bottles of juice
Canned Tuna, Chicken, Salmon
Vegan/Gluten Free Items
Bottles of Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and salad dressings
Christ Lutheran Church (Millvale)
Donations may be left in the bin in the Narthex.
Suggested Donations
Coffee
Jelly / Jam
Cereal
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Canned Tuna, Chicken, Salmon
Abiding Missions (Allentown of Pittsburgh)
Donations may be left on the cart in the Acker-man Fellowship Hall.
Suggested Donations
Spaghettios – Flip Top Cans
Chef Boyardee canned pasta – Flip Top Cans
Canned Tuna, Chicken, Salmon
Cereal
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Fruit Snacks and other kid friendly snacks
Baked Goods
Deodorant
Shampoo/Conditioner/ Bar Soap
Clothing Distribution (Non-operating Hours Donations)
Although the Clothing Ministry no longer operates with regular visiting hours, we continue to accept
seasonal donations of new and gently worn clothing from our
members.
From time to time, we receive calls from our neighbors
in nearby communities who have specific clothing needs. We
make every effort to accommodate these requests. We also provide
clothing for the annual clothing distribution at Christ Lutheran
Church in Millvale. We especially have a need for children’s
clothing.
Our own resources for sorting, storing, etc. are limited – please
only send clean gently worn and seasonal clothing. Specific
needs will be shared with our members as they arise. We have an
immediate need for clean storage bins with lids. If you have any
bins at home that you are not using please drop them off by the
Clothing Ministry door.
If you are interested in helping with this ministry or know of a
clothing need, please contact Terri Mostoller.
CALLING ALL ACOLYTES, COMMUNION ASSISTANTS,
USHERS AND READERS!! – HELP NEEDED!!
Please sign up on the Music and Worship bulletin board in the narthex to Acolyte, Usher, Communion Assist, or Lay Read in the coming weeks.
New to the task? Ask for instruction from one of the ushers, or anyone on the Music/Worship Committee. Check the board frequently, as new dates are added. Thank you!!
Camperships
For those who would like to attend camp, the women of the church are offering $75.00 camperships, and the church is offering $160.00 camperships. Lutherlyn offers $100.00 off any first-time campers. Contact any women’s board member or the church office if you would like to receive one, or both, of these camperships. Information about Camp Lutherlyn is available in the narthex.
Vacation Bible School
Join us for Vacation Bible School this summer, where we will expand on this year’s theme:
“WONDERFULLY, BEAUTIFULLY MADE”
Ages 2 – Grade 5
July 19, 26 & August 2, 9, 2026 — 4:30-6:00PM
Dinner for students and families at 6:00PM.
Trinity Church Picnic
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
FOLLOWING THE 9:30AM OUTDOOR CHURCH SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30AM
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
As soon as you receive your child’s college and email addresses, please notify the church office (will be kept confidential). It’s nice to receive mail when you are away from home.
BLESSING OF KIDS AND BACKPACKS
At our August 16th worship service we will be blessing kids and their backpacks as a way for them to know that God goes with them to school and is available to help carry the load. So, bring your kids and their backpacks and invite their friends. This is a great outreach event and an easy thing to invite friends!
Offerings and Charitable Donations
Did you know… beginning with 2026, an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions up to $1,000 single/$2,000 joint is permitted when filing federal income taxes!
This applies in addition to the standard deduction. Eligible gifts mirror itemized ones: to public charities (i.e. to Trinity Lutheran Church!) via cash methods – cash, checks, credit /debit card and electronic transfers (such as through Simply Giving) donations. To be sure your gift is recorded and that you receive a statement from Trinity at the end of the year so you can take this deduction, put gifts in an envelope with your name or envelope number when placing in the offering plate.
Junk in the Trunk! TLC COMMUNITY
“OPEN AIR” FLEA MARKET
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church Saturday,
When: September 19, 2026 – 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Come browse and/or sell your treasures in trunks or on tables. Start collecting your items now to show and sell in the fall. Seeking crafters, vendors, specialty foods, goods/services AND treasure sellers. Save the date!!