Readings and Worship Assistants

Announcements

Minutes of

Recent Council

and

Committee Meetings can be found under "Parish Resources"

Please Join Us!

Coordinated by Pat Macchiarolo, Trinity Book Clubs gather to discuss contemporary literature and reflect upon it significance and spiritual implications.  We’re blessed to have 2 groups which meet monthly ~ one meets in the afternoon and the other meets in the evening.

The Trinity Afternoon Book Club will meet on Tuesday, February 7, 1:30 pm, at Hebrew's to discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.

The Trinity Evening Book Club will meet on Monday, February 20, 6:15 pm, in Trinity Hall to discuss the same book.

Click the link for information on "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"

Trinity Book Club

Souper-Bowl Offering AND Youth’s Super-Bowl Party
Sunday, February 5

Our youth will take the lead in gathering offerings for the national“Souper Bowl of Caring Offering” following both morning liturgies....

Then, at 6:00 pm, we’ll be gathering for our annual Super-Bowl Party at Jill Aaronson’s house. Please bring a snack and/or drink to share. Friends
are invited. A sign-up sheet in Trinity Hall. Mark the date now and plan to come!

“Adult Night Out!” Fellowship Gathering ~ Greek Night & Desserts…
Friday, February 3

6:00 pm

We’ll be gathering for dinner at The Greek Garden Café, the recently-opened restaurant on Pitt Street. Come and spend a casual evening with friends from the parish. (The restaurant welcomes BYOB, if you would care to bring a bottle of wine). Following dinner, Pastor & Barb will host desserts and conversation at their home. There’s a sign up sheet in Trinity Hall. Please see Pr or Barb or Brenda Jennings with any questions.

Women of Trinity

One-Day “Winter Retreat”

for

Women of the Parish
Theme

"Water: The Power of Comfort and Healing"
Saturday, February 11, 2012; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Spring House Estates

One of God’s many gifts to us is water. As his children, we might use it for recreation, refreshment, exploration, nourishment, renewal, or delight. At times, we find that the gift of water can be healing and soothing to our bodies and souls. Come to the Women of Trinity Retreat and learn how water is a blessing that can be used for comfort and healing. Our time together will be enriching, fun, educational, and inspirational. Be assured this retreat will be a joyful experience! The retreat again will be led by Janet McKelvey (Linda McElroy’s sister) at Spring House Estates dining area. In addition to Janet, two other guests will add to our day’s experience. Registration cost of $35.00 includes continental breakfast, lunch, materials, and the day’s activities. Registration is limited to the 1st 40 paid reservations (checks payable to Trinity, please). Reservations can be accepted by Linda McElroy or Mary Ann Martz on Sunday mornings or in the church office during the week.

Our Mission
“To fulfill Christ’s command to Baptize, Forgive,
Eat and Drink in Remembrance,
and to love one another”

Our Purpose
“To Worship, Serve, and Share Jesus Christ
with one another and the community.”

5th Sunday Pot-Luck
Sunday, January 29

12:05 pm

Parishioners and friends are invited to enjoy this Fellowship Luncheon, which will be held in Trinity Hall. A variety of soups will be prepared and served, and those attending are invited to bring along side-dishes and desserts to share. See Pat Macchiarolo with any questions. A sign up sheet is in Trinity Hall.

Plan to Join Us!

Chicken Parmesan Dinner
2012 ELCA New Orleans Youth Gathering Benefit Dinner
served with salad, sides, desserts,

and beverages
Sunday, February 12, 2012

serving from 4:30-6:00 pm
Trinity’s Social Room
Cost $20.00
Please see any Youth/Families or stop

at the church office for Tickets

2012 Church Council Organizes for the Year…

Officers / Executive Committee:
President: Dave Betts

Vice-President: Linda McElroy
Secretary: Rosie Leppert

Treasurer: Fred Shumaker

Ministry Team Coordinators:
Worship Ministries:

Connie Claycomb & Pr John Duffus
Children & Youth Ministries:

Chuck Replogle & Jill Aaronson
Adult & All-Parish Ministries:

Brenda Jennings & LaDonna Snyder
Outreach Ministries:

Mike Macchiarolo & Rosie Leppert
Property Ministries:

Dan Wakefield & Linda McElroy
Finance & Stewardship Ministries:

Linda Vensel & Fred Shumaker
Thanks for your willingness to serve in these

positions of leadership!

Ministry Teams’ Upcoming Meeting Dates
Children & Youth Team

January 31 (Tuesday); 6:00 pm
Adult & All-Parish Team

February 6 (Monday); 6:00 pm
Outreach Team

February 6 (Monday); 7:00 pm
Finance & Stewardship Team

February 13 (Monday); 6:00 pm

Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekends

Attention Married Couples

Sunday, January 29, Mike & Pat Macchiarolo will share the story of their involvement with Marriage Encounter and answer questions, at 10:00 am, in Trinity Hall (in place of Adult Forum).

Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekends seek to deepen relationships between husbands and wives. They run from Friday night at 8 PM to Sunday at 5 PM. There is a $45 per couple registration fee. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included. You will be given an opportunity to make a confidential contribution of whatever amount you wish toward continuation of the program. The 2012 Pennsylvania Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekends are:
o March 16-18 at Toftrees Resort and Conference Center, State College PA (peaceful resort located in the center of the state)
o Apr. 20-22 at Park Inn by Radisson-Sharon, West Middlesex, PA (a lovely hotel featuring king beds and in-room hot tubs--1 hour north of Pittsburgh)
o September 14-16 at Olmsted Mansion and Retreat Center, Ludlow, PA (a 1917 Manor with a modern retreat center in the Allegheny National Forest -- 20 miles southeast of Warren, PA)
o October 19-21 at The Mountain Laurel Resort, White Haven, PA (in the beautiful Pocono Mountains just off Interstate 80 -- 2 hrs. north of Philadelphia.)
To register, visit: www.GodLovesMarriage.org and register using your credit card. If you would like a brochure with a registration form mailed to you, contact Pennsylvania Fred & Julie Schamber, Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, at 724-325-3166.

Christmas Family Festival

photos under "What's Happening"

and "Youth Ministries"