Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church E-Newsletter – Feb.17th, 2010

 

 

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church E-Newsletter

Sunday School: 10:00am     Sunday Worship: 10:15am

 

 

 

In This Issue:

Ash Wed Tonight

Rediscovering Book of Faith

Tuesday Night Book Club

Lenten Luncheons

Child’s Faith Worship

First Communion Classes

Acolyte Training

Sign Up Now For Bear Creek

Chili Cook-off

Help Haiti Victims

Volunteer Synod Assembly

2C + 1F = G

Daily Spiritual Refreshment


Coming Up At Trinity:
Office Hours:

Tues. – Thurs. 9am - 12am

Ash Wed. Soup Meal

Wed. Feb. 17 @ 6:00pm

Ash Wednesday Worship

Wed. Feb. 17 @ 7:00pm

TOPS

Thurs. Feb. 18, 4-6pm

Rediscovering Book of Faith

Thurs. Feb. 18 @ 7:00pm

In Lois Carrington’s Home

Sunday Worship

Sun. Feb. 21 @ 10:15am

Church Council

Mon. Feb. 22 @ 7:15pm

Book Club

Tues. Feb. 23 @ 7:00pm

In Pastor Jira’s Home

Lenten Luncheon

11:45am @ Methodist Church

Lenten Soup Supper

Wed. Feb. 24 @ 6:00pm

Lent Worship

Wed. Feb. 24 @ 7:00pm

TOPS

Thurs. Feb. 25, 4-6pm

Rediscovering Book of Faith

Thurs. Feb. 25 @ 7:00pm

In Lois Carrington’s Home

Child’s Faith Worship

Sun. Feb. 28 @ 10:15am

Chili Cook-off

Sun. Feb. 28 @ 11:15am

In Parish House

 

Scriptures This Week:

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm 91:1-2,9-16

Romans 10:8b-13

Luke 4:1-13

 

 

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Lent Starts Tonight With Ash Wednesday – Feb. 17, 2010
Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00pm in Trinity’s Sanctuary we will begin our Lenten journey with the imposition of ashes.  Come for this powerful worship.  Wednesday night Lenten worship will continue each week at 7:00pm as we use the reflections of Dietrich Bonhoeffer to guide our Lenten journey.  Each Wednesday we will begin our evening with a simple soup supper at 6:00pm.  Come Wednesdays through Lent and allow the Lord to turn your life!

 

Tomorrow Night: Rediscovering The Book Of Faith Study
Even if you missed the first session, you are welcome to join us for the other two sessions of this study!  The course is an introduction to the scriptures and will be held in the home of Duane and Lois Carrington on February 18 and 25, 2010 at 7:00pm.  The study will include a DVD presentation and light discussion.  For those who are shy, vocal participation is not mandatory.  Curiosity is a must!

If you can, bring a letter or email that, for some reason, you have kept for a very long time!

 

Tuesday Night Book Club
Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00pm in Pastor Jira’s home and Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00pm in Pastor Jira’s home we will discuss, The Shadow of the Galilean by Gerd Theissen.  It is not too late to get started on this great book and take part in the book club.  Talk with Pastor Jira in order to get a copy!

 

Lenten Luncheons
Wednesdays, starting February 24 at 11:45am, and continuing every Wednesday until Holy Week the Towanda Area Clergy Association will hold its annual Lenten Luncheons at the Towanda United Methodist Church.  This year Disciplines of the Faith will be explored as we enjoy a simple, yet tasty meal.  Proceeds from the meal will benefit TACO and/or Grace Connection.

 

Child’s Faith Worship
Sunday, February 28 at our 10:15am worship the Sunday School children will join us in worship as we celebrate Lent through the eyes of a child.  Come for a worship of great music, dramatic Bible readings, and a message of faith for all.  Friends are welcome to come!  This is also the day of the chili cook-off.  You can even feed the family after worship!

 

First Communion Classes!
Sunday, March 7, 14, and 21 after morning worship Pastor Jira will hold first communion classes for all children in Fourth Grade or above who desire to commune at the Lord’s Table.  Tell your children and grandchildren about these important classes!  If you or your child cannot make these classes, speak with Pastor Jira and other arrangements can be made.  First Communion itself will be during Maundy Thursday worship at 7:00pm on Thursday, April 1.

 

Acolyte Training For Youth
Sunday, April 25, after morning worship fourth graders and above (who have not been trained) will gather in the sanctuary to be trained in the spiritual art of being an acolyte.  This is a great way for them to serve their church and to continue to learn the faith.  If your child cannot make it on April 25, please let Pastor Jira know and he will make other arrangements.

 

This Year Is The Year To Sign Up Your Children For Bear Creek
The price for a week of camp for the first-time camper is unbeatable: $366.00.  Plus, there are scholarships and church support available for any child who wants to go!  There is no reason why any child cannot go to camp this year.  The fun is great, the faith that is built is priceless.  Ask any child who has gone.  Summer program information and registration forms are online now!  In support of Bear Creek’s 2010 summer theme, “Keeping the Earth,” you are encouraged to register online using the convenient electronic PDF registration form and online payment services.  If you have questions about summer camp or other camp opportunities call Bear Creek at 570-472-3741.

 

Sign Up Now - Chili Cook-off
Sunday, February 28 after worship in the parish house members of the congregation will be able to compete in the third annual “Pastor’s Chili Cook-off.”  Compete bean to bean against the Pastor and other members of the congregation in order to gain the title of “Best Chili.”  Start testing your recipes now and sign up in the back of the church!  Even if you don’t submit a chili, make sure to attend and taste test to vote for the best chili.  Email trinluth@epix.net to sign up your chili.

 

Help Haiti Earthquake Vicitms
Earthquake in Haiti: Your help is needed to bring continued relief and continued hope for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Click Here to give now.

Lutheran World Relief has many resources about the earthquake on their site. To make a $10 donation now to LWR for relief efforts, text LWR to 40579. Remember to reply YES to the confirmation.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will donate $1 for every $2 you give. Click here for more information.

 

Volunteer At The Synod Assembly
This year’s Synod Assembly will be hosted in our area at the Mohegan Sun Arena (Wachovia Arena) in Wilkes-Barre on June 18 and 19 and volunteers are needed from each of the churches in the mission district in order to make the event a warm and welcoming success.   If you are interested in being a volunteer contact Martin Everhart at everhartmartin@hotmail.com.

 

2 Children + 1 Family = Grace

1.     Choose one child in the church (who is not a son or daughter or grandchild) and help raise them in the faith, treating them as if you would die for them. 

2.     Choose one child outside of the church (who is not a son or daughter or grandchild) and help raise them in the faith, treating them as if you would die for them.

3.     Choose one family either within the church or without whom you could mentor in the faith (youth choose a friend).

 

Looking For Daily Spiritual Refreshment?
Sign up for God Pause, Luther Seminary’s daily e-mail devotions.  God Pause devotions are short but meaningful reflections on the following Sunday’s lessons and gospel.  By Sunday, you’ll be primed for an extra meaningful worship experience.  Sign up today at www.luthersem.edu/email

Come to www.trinluth.com to find much more about Trinity and the life of faith. 

 

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