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1 1 trinitylansdale TLCL ansdale Trin y Weekly Trin y WeeklyMay 19-20, 2018We are called to embrace diversity and to connect all generations to God s Hyson HallThis WeekendSpecial Congregation Meeting - after 5:30 pm and 9:00 am worshipWiggle Time - 9:00 am worshipPreaching: Pastor Paul LutzChoirs/Music: Women s Choir, 9 am Trintinnabulators. Women s Choir, 10:30 am CHRISTIAN CAREC offee, conversation, and fellowship, 10:00 am-NoonPicnic Sign-upsFAITH FORMATIONA dult Forum - 10:20 am, Room 125/127250 Envelopes - Lobby VBS Sign ups - online, DAY of SUNDAY School - 10:30 amwwwTLC Dinner Together - 5:00 - 6:00 pmCommunity Dinner , Wednesday1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446 l email: 2 Desk Please welcome Maria Brown at our front desk. She is working the month of May while Gay Brunt-Miller is on medical leave.

2 You can reach her through Gay s email or call the front desk at 215-368-1710. Maria is also a team member on the Christian Care Hub. A special thank you to all the volunteers who have been graciously helping out at the front desk during Gay s absence. A big shout out to Carol Adelsberger, Shirley Bastian, Diane Bridi, Maria Brown, Nancy Fitzgerald, Peg Fritz, Jeanette Garges, Martha Hopkins, Cindi Korbelak, Marilyn Loeffler, Karen Masters, Teri Maurice, and Shirley Hours The office will close at 3 pm on Fridays in May, and at noon on Fridays starting June 1. All staff will be allocating their hours to different days to make up this Worship Times The summer worship times will stay the same as during the year, Saturdays at 5:30 pm, and Sundays at 9:00 & 10:30 Update Victoria Thomas will be getting married SUNDAY , May 20, to Jim McKelvie in St. Pete s Beach, Florida. She will be out of the office May 15-25 All correspondence can go to Danette Griffith during this Help with Spring Yard Clean Up?

3 The 2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering (NYG) participants are here to help. On June 2 we are available to pick up sticks, clean out flower beds, rake yard debris and lay mulch, etc. All we ask is for you to make a free will offering to the 2018 ELCA NYG. Please call the church office or email Karen Strobel at if you or someone you love needs some yard clean up. Are you Creative? Do you like to write creatively? Take creative photos? Like to video? Can video edit? Love photoshop? We are always looking for creative people, young and old! Help us tell inspiring stories. Please contact Victoria Thomas, if you would like to share your creativity with Trinity!SAVE THE DATESCONGREGATION MEETINGMAY 19/20 LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOLMAY 20 CHURCH PICNICJune 10, 11:30 am - 1:30 pmMARRIAGE RECOGNITIONS unday, June 24 NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERINGJune 25 - July 1, Houston, TexasBEAR CREEK DAY CAMPJuly 2 - 6 (no camp July 4th)VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJuly 9 -13 IRON PIGS GAMES unday, July 15, 1:35 3 Wiggle Time Helpers Want to help during Wiggle Time, the fifteen minute worship activity fun with our youngest followers?

4 No experience needed. Click here ( ) to sign up or use FORMS page on website. FUTURE WORSHIP SERVICESJune 24 Marriage Recognition WORSHIP Are you Creative?Synod AssemblyFriday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, Bob Gamble, Teri Lanan, Cindy Weiss, Tanner Wildasin, Julie Kinzel, Pastor Lutz, Pastor Glod, and Deacon Matthias-Long along with over 500 other Lutherans young and old, attended the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly. It was especially spirit filled as the theme, Come Holy Spirit was our mantra and helped us elect the first African American female Bishop, the Reverend Patricia Davenport. One really doesn t know what to expect being asked to attend the synod assembly. Like any large group meeting, there s business to tend to, budgets to review, nominations to the synod council and various committees. What is remarkable is the work that is being done here in this part of PA, across the country and world by the ELCA and by so many who wish to live into Jesus word to serve and treat everyone as the person they are; not judging by skin color, sexual orientation, gender or anything else that divides people.

5 Attending two days like this and seeing people come together to worship and celebrate the work of God is refreshing. Please ask us about our time at the Synod Assembly. We each have our own spirit filled memory to share. Demystifying Worship came out of a desire to more fully communicate about things related to worship. Questions some of which have come up in schedule change forums include: What do the terms traditional and contemporary mean in worship? How are hymns chosen? How should applause be handled in worship? What feeds you in worship? If you have wondered about something in worship and you d like to understand it more fully, please submit a question to month s question: Why should children worship together with the whole community? To see information about this topic, go to ProjectOur sanctuary organ is in need of some TLC as many of its pipes are collapsing.

6 The collapse is a result of metal that is too soft, something that can be traced back to - but not resolved through - the original pipe builder. Facade pipes were removed Saturday, May 19 because of safety concerns. Once the full scope of the pipe replacement project is understood and the funding is in place, new replacement pipes will be ordered. If you would like to help us replace facade and additional pipes, please consider a donation to the organ FORMATION Learning for all agesVACATION BIBLE SCHOOLSave the date for Vacation Bible School at Trinity: July 9 July 13!! 9:00 am to 12:00 pm The theme this year is Shipwrecked Rescued by TODAY on our website!It takes a lot of people to make VBS successful. Please consider coming on board to help! Contact Lisa Corr at if you are Envelope Project HONOR A GRADUATE AND A CARD WILL BE SENT TO THEM. Retreats and gatherings and youth groups.

7 Oh my! These are just some of the ministries that our Trinity youth and caring adults participate in as a way of building relationships and growing their faith. How awesome is that? You might be asking, How can I help to ensure that these ministries continue as Trinity moves forward? Well, you can do that and support these young people by contributing to the 250 Envelope Project. Go to the table in the Lobby for more information!DiakoniaThe diakonia class of 2017-18 is completing its first year. The last class of the current course, Themes and Issues in Christian Ethics, is Monday, May 21. Appreciation to all of our incredible teachers this year - Pastors Jon Suloff [Introduction to the Old Testament], Mary Konopka [Christian Doctrine], Ray Miller [Lutheran Faith in America] , Paul Lutz [Communicating the Gospel], and instructors Andrea Baxter [Christian Worship], and Brent Baxter [Christian Ethics].

8 Diakonia will resume in the fall. If you want more information or are interested in becoming part of this faith formation lay ministry program, contact Norma Nish, location manager: Pick up a brochure for Diakonia in the communication wall racks for more Forum May 20, 10:20 am, Room 125/127 Reformation Heroes: Michael and Margaretha SattlerCalled the Radicals, the Anabaptists were opposed by nearly everyone for their beliefs that included separation of church and state, pacifism and nonviolence, and adult Sattlers were early leaders in the movement. Their work led to the formation and signing of the SchleitheimConfession in 1527, and their deaths later that same year. Join us for a video introduction to these important Luther contemporaries and discussion of their contribution to the Leader: Mary 5 Trinity Seniors Bus Trip Tuesday, October 9 Penn s Peak, Jim ThorpeDepart 9:30 am church parking lot and return 6:00 pm.

9 All are welcome! Included - lunch and a performance by the Four Freshmen featuring vocal and instrumental sounds from the Beach Boys , Frankie Valli, Mamas & Papas, etc. Cost - $ , includes show, lunch, transportation and driver s gratuity Reservation and payment due September 19, 2018. Contact - Sylvia Kellet, 215-361-9992, for Book Club A group of disciples that gather together at each others houses for a potluck Dinner and a group discussion of the book of the month at 6:30 pm. For more information or to get on the mailing list, contact Nancy Donovan Cohen, or cell: 954-612-8581 Tuesday, May 22 Girl in Hyacinth BlueSusan VreelandHost: Carol BlytheCo-host: Fran ReinerCHURCH PICNICJune 10, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE TOGETHER Discipleship committee is looking for disciples who are interested in leading a game, set-up and/or clean-up at the church picnic.

10 Please contact Vicki Seal at 215-368-1710 or It takes a village to host a church picnic. The hospitality committee needs assistance with kitchen servers and clean-up crew in Hyson Hall. If you are interested and available, please contact Karen Brown at 215-368-1170 or or sign up in Hyson Hall this morning! FELLOWSHIP Connecting with each otherMemorial Day CelebrationOn May 26 and May 27, the TLC Veterans Ministry is honoring those members of the Armed Forces who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice during war. According to our church s history, over 400 church members (men and women) have served our country during peacetime and wartime. This year, the Veterans Ministry is remembering ALL veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The ministry invites you to come to Hyson Hall to view the Memorial Day display today. All those who died in wars are honored by the Single Man Table of Honor.