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