Trinit-E-Connection – This Week at Trinity Lutheran
December 29th, 2010
A Mission Outpost in a Troubled World
TODAY, Wednesday, December 29th
NO Youth Choir, Confirmation, Adult Choir, LOFT, or Bible Study classes
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 30th
NO Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
9:15am Faith ‘n Issues Group at Page Two in Gunbarrel…yes, they are meeting!
THIS Friday, December 31st…New Year’s Eve
9:00am-12noon Church Office Open…Please note that the church office will only be open on Friday morning, closing at 12noon for the New Year’s holiday.
2010 Year End Donations…Remember, according to the IRS, all donations must be received in the Trinity office or be postmarked by December 31st in order to count for 2010.
6:00pm New Year’s Eve Worship...Join us for a worship service in the Chapel as we look back over the year and look ahead to 2011. Holy Communion will be served.
THIS Sunday, January 2nd is the Second Sunday of Christmas. Our worship lessons will be Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14 and John 1:(1-9) 10-18.
8:00am Worship–Sanctuary
9:00am Fellowship Time: Sponsored by Schweitzer Family –Narthex
NO Sunday School or Adult Education
10:30am Worship –Sanctuary
11:45am Horizons Building Committee-Fellowship Hall
7:00pm LOFT Lock-in & Epiphany Party-Fellowship Hall
Sunday Notes
9:00am Fellowship Time: Sponsored by Schweitzer Family…Please plan to come early or stay late on Sunday, January 2nd. Floyd Schweitzer, and his wife Alta, and their family will be here celebrating Floyd’s 90th birthday. They hope you will come and join them for a piece of cake to celebrate!
Monday, January 3rd
12noon Prayers for Peace in the Chapel
6:00pm Worship Committee Meeting
7:00pm Lifelight Bible Study Resumes…Join Lifelight as they look at the book of Exodus. They meet at 7pm on Monday nights in the Conference Room. Questions, see Bob Dugan, leader.
Tuesday, January 4th
7:00pm Property Committee Meeting
Notes
Faith Commitment (Pledge) Cards…If you missed turning in your green Faith Commitment Card for 2011, Stewardship Committee asks that you still turn those in. Drop them in the offering plate or turn them into the church office. Extra copies of the cards are available in the narthex, too, if needed.
Pick Up Offering Envelopes… You can now pick up 2011 Offering envelopes off the table in the narthex. If you would like to change from weekly to monthly or monthly to weekly, or would like to change your Simply Giving amount, please notify the church office ASAP.
Save the Date
Jan 5th- Wednesday Night rehearsals, confirmation classes, bible studies all resume
Jan 9th-Annual Report Deadline
Jan 9th-Sunday School & Adult Education resumes
Jan 14th-16th-Junior High Youth Gathering
Jan 21st-23rd-LOFT Ski Retreat
Jan 23rd-Discernment Kick-off
Jan 30th-Congregational Meeting
We look forward to seeing you THIS Friday and THIS Sunday!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
This Week at Trinity Lutheran - December 22nd, 2010
Trinit-E-Connection – This Week at Trinity Lutheran
December 22nd, 2010
A Mission Outpost in a Troubled World
Work continues on Trinity’s Snowmelt System in Alleyway …Trinity’s alley is still roped off while the new Snowmelt system finishes drying. All the barriers will be taken down late TODAY, Wednesday and you will be able to drive into the lot off of Broadway Street starting on Thursday, December 23rd. Thanks for your patience during this time!
TODAY, Wednesday, December 22nd
4:45pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm Saints Choir Sectional
NO Confirmation
7:00pm Advent Breather …Come to the Chapel for a brief time of refreshment and reflection.
7:00pm Vivaldi “Gloria” orchestra rehearsal
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 23rd
7:00am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study…Randall Rutsch is cooking
9:00am Holy Post Assembly
9:15am Faith ‘n Issues Group at Page Two in Gunbarrel
Join us for Christmas Worship!!!
Friday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Candlelight Worship – 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. -childcare provided at both services
“Gloria” by Vivaldi w/ choir & orchestra – 10p.m.
Candlelight Worship - 10:30 p.m.
All services include singing Silent Night by candlelight & Holy Communion
Choirs: don’t forget your rehearsal times…
3:15pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
9:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Festive Worship with Holy Communion - 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel
THIS Sunday, December 26th is the First Sunday in Christmas. Our worship lessons will be Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18 and Matthew 2:13-23.
8:00am Worship–Sanctuary
9:00am Christmas Goody Potluck –Narthex
NO Sunday School or Adult Education
10:30am Worship –Sanctuary
11:45am Take Down Christmas Pew Candlesticks-Sanctuary
Sunday Notes
9:00am Christmas Goody Potluck…Please come early or stay late and bring holiday goodies to Trinity. We’ll share them over a cup of coffee in the narthex between the morning worship services.
11:45am Take Down Christmas Pew Candlesticks …THIS Sunday, if you can stay for 15 minutes after the end of the 10:30am worship service, your help would be appreciated! We will be taking down the Christmas Pew Candlesticks (bring a 7/16th size socket wrench if you have it) and getting wax off the pews from Christmas Eve. Plan to stay and get the church cleaned-up!
Monday, December 27th
Church Office Closed for Christmas Holiday
12:00pm Prayers for Peace…yes, they are meeting even though the office is closed
Notes
Faith Commitment (Pledge) Cards…If you missed turning in your green Faith Commitment Card, Stewardship Committee asks that you still turn those in. Drop them in the offering plate or turn them into the church office. Extra copies of the cards are available in the narthex, too, if needed.
Pick Up Offering Envelopes… You can now pick up 2011 Offering envelopes off the table in the narthex. If you would like to change from weekly to monthly or monthly to weekly, or would like to change your Simply Giving amount, please notify the church office ASAP.
2010 Year End Donations…Remember, according to the IRS, all donations must be received in the Trinity office or be postmarked by December 31st in order to count for 2010.
Save the Date
Dec 31st- Church Office only open 9am-12noon
Dec 31st-New Year’s Eve Worship at 6pm in Chapel
Jan 3rd-Lifelight resumes with study of Exodus
Jan 5th- Wednesday Night rehearsals, confirmation classes, bible studies all resume
Jan 9th-Annual Report Deadline
Jan 9th-Sunday School & Adult Education resumes
Jan 14th-16th-Junior High Youth Gathering
Jan 21st-23rd-LOFT Ski Retreat
Jan 23rd-Discernment Kick-off
Jan 30th-Congregational Meeting
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT, THIS Friday, THIS Saturday, and THIS Sunday!
December 22nd, 2010
A Mission Outpost in a Troubled World
Work continues on Trinity’s Snowmelt System in Alleyway …Trinity’s alley is still roped off while the new Snowmelt system finishes drying. All the barriers will be taken down late TODAY, Wednesday and you will be able to drive into the lot off of Broadway Street starting on Thursday, December 23rd. Thanks for your patience during this time!
TODAY, Wednesday, December 22nd
4:45pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm Saints Choir Sectional
NO Confirmation
7:00pm Advent Breather …Come to the Chapel for a brief time of refreshment and reflection.
7:00pm Vivaldi “Gloria” orchestra rehearsal
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 23rd
7:00am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study…Randall Rutsch is cooking
9:00am Holy Post Assembly
9:15am Faith ‘n Issues Group at Page Two in Gunbarrel
Join us for Christmas Worship!!!
Friday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Candlelight Worship – 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. -childcare provided at both services
“Gloria” by Vivaldi w/ choir & orchestra – 10p.m.
Candlelight Worship - 10:30 p.m.
All services include singing Silent Night by candlelight & Holy Communion
Choirs: don’t forget your rehearsal times…
3:15pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
9:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Festive Worship with Holy Communion - 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel
THIS Sunday, December 26th is the First Sunday in Christmas. Our worship lessons will be Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18 and Matthew 2:13-23.
8:00am Worship–Sanctuary
9:00am Christmas Goody Potluck –Narthex
NO Sunday School or Adult Education
10:30am Worship –Sanctuary
11:45am Take Down Christmas Pew Candlesticks-Sanctuary
Sunday Notes
9:00am Christmas Goody Potluck…Please come early or stay late and bring holiday goodies to Trinity. We’ll share them over a cup of coffee in the narthex between the morning worship services.
11:45am Take Down Christmas Pew Candlesticks …THIS Sunday, if you can stay for 15 minutes after the end of the 10:30am worship service, your help would be appreciated! We will be taking down the Christmas Pew Candlesticks (bring a 7/16th size socket wrench if you have it) and getting wax off the pews from Christmas Eve. Plan to stay and get the church cleaned-up!
Monday, December 27th
Church Office Closed for Christmas Holiday
12:00pm Prayers for Peace…yes, they are meeting even though the office is closed
Notes
Faith Commitment (Pledge) Cards…If you missed turning in your green Faith Commitment Card, Stewardship Committee asks that you still turn those in. Drop them in the offering plate or turn them into the church office. Extra copies of the cards are available in the narthex, too, if needed.
Pick Up Offering Envelopes… You can now pick up 2011 Offering envelopes off the table in the narthex. If you would like to change from weekly to monthly or monthly to weekly, or would like to change your Simply Giving amount, please notify the church office ASAP.
2010 Year End Donations…Remember, according to the IRS, all donations must be received in the Trinity office or be postmarked by December 31st in order to count for 2010.
Save the Date
Dec 31st- Church Office only open 9am-12noon
Dec 31st-New Year’s Eve Worship at 6pm in Chapel
Jan 3rd-Lifelight resumes with study of Exodus
Jan 5th- Wednesday Night rehearsals, confirmation classes, bible studies all resume
Jan 9th-Annual Report Deadline
Jan 9th-Sunday School & Adult Education resumes
Jan 14th-16th-Junior High Youth Gathering
Jan 21st-23rd-LOFT Ski Retreat
Jan 23rd-Discernment Kick-off
Jan 30th-Congregational Meeting
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT, THIS Friday, THIS Saturday, and THIS Sunday!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
This Week at Trinity Lutheran - December 15th, 2010
Trinit-E-Connection – This Week at Trinity Lutheran
December 15th, 2010
A Mission Outpost in a Troubled World
Work continues on Trinity’s Snowmelt System in Alleyway …Trinity’s alley is still roped off this week while the new Snowmelt system is installed. During this time, you will need to enter Trinity through the original doors off Broadway Street (doors by the elevator & the church office). Orange signs are in place outside to direct you accordingly. We recommend using the Mapleton Street entrances to enter the parking lot during this time. The alley will remain barricaded off to dry completely until THIS Sunday, December 19th. On Sunday, it will reopen for pedestrian traffic (walking into the church building). The alley will not be fully open for driving until Wednesday, December 22nd. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility during this time of work.
TODAY, Wednesday, December 15th
Holy Post Deadline…Anything you’d like included in the January 2011 Holy Post newsletter must be in the church office by the end of TODAY!
10:45am Holy Communion Service at Golden West
4:45pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm Saints Choir Sectional
5:45pm Confirmation Dinner & Classes
7:00pm Advent Breather …Come to the Sanctuary Wednesday nights during Advent for a brief time of refreshment and reflection.
7:00pm Luther’s Small Catechism Bible Study
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 16th
7:00am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study…Craig Glover is cooking
8:30am Luther’s Small Catechism Class
9:15am Faith ‘n Issues Group at Page Two in Gunbarrel
THIS Friday, December 17th
4:30pm Christ’s Crew Snow-Tubing Lock-in…The middle schoolers are meeting at Trinity on THIS Friday (after your last day of classes), and going snowtubing at Fraser Hill! Come in snow gear and bring your stuff for sleeping at the church (pajamas, sleeping bag, toothbrush, etc.). Cost is $10 for Trinity youth, $20 for any friends to join us. Contact Becca with any questions. Parents can pick up the youth on Saturday morning at 9am.
THIS Sunday, December 19th is the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Our worship lessons will be Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7 and Matthew 1:18-25.
Deadline to order Christmas Poinsettias
Giving Tree Gifts Due
Deadline to Bring in Caroling Items
7:30am Worship Team Rehearsal-Sanctuary
8:00am Worship–Sanctuary
9:00am Fellowship Time –Narthex
9:15am Sunday School Christmas Party –Fellowship Hall
9:30am-Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew-Chapel
9:50am Adult Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
10:30am Worship –Sanctuary
11:45am Install Christmas Pew Candlesticks-Sanctuary
5:45pm Christmas Caroling to the Homebound-Meet in Narthex
Sunday Notes
Deadline to order Christmas Poinsettias…THIS Sunday is the deadline to place your order for poinsettias. Cost is $8.00 and order forms are on the back of the blue worship card. Poinsettias will then be available to take home after Christmas Day worship.
Giving Tree Gifts Due…All Giving Tree Gifts are due back at Trinity on THIS Sunday, December 19th by 11:45am. Please bring back the Christmas gifts wrapped, place all gifts to the same person in one large bag, and attach the original card to that bag. (Please, only one person's gifts per bag.) If you cannot get your gift here by 11:45am, please speak to Lynn Twietmeyer or Pastor Mark.
Deadline to Bring in Caroling Items… This Sunday is your last chance to bring any items you’d like to contribute to the Caroling goody bags that we will pass out Sunday evening to Trinity’s homebound. Items (we especially need fruits, homemade goodies, etc.) can be put in the box on the table in the narthex. Also, while you are at the table, sign a Christmas card or two that will be included with the goody bags.
9:15am Sunday School Christmas Party…Sunday School students, you are invited to a special
Christmas Party to celebrate Jesus' birthday! We’ll be celebrating THIS Sunday, December 19th at 9:15am in the fellowship hall. There will be singing, retelling the Christmas Story, puppets, treats, crafts, and much more. Bring your friends and plan to come!
11:45am Setting Up Christmas Pew Candlesticks & Sorting Giving Tree Gifts…THIS Sunday, if you can stay for 15 minutes after the end of the 10:30am worship service, your help would be appreciated! We will be installing Christmas Pew Candlesticks (bring a 7/16th size socket wrench if you have it) and sorting the Giving Tree Gifts. Plan to stay and get the church ready for Christmas!
5:45pm Christmas Caroling to the Homebound…We need your voices to bring the gift of Christmas to others who cannot join us for worship!!! Join us on THIS Sunday night at 5:45pm at Trinity to help us go caroling to Trinity’s homebound. We’ll meet at Trinity to warm up our voices, and then break into groups to go caroling. We’ll then meet back at Trinity for hot chocolate and cookies afterwards.
Monday, December 20th
12:00pm Prayers for Peace in Chapel
7:00pm Apollo Chamber Brass Holiday Concert….The brass quintet, Apollo Chamber Brass, (of which Trinity’s own Don Williams is a member) will be offering a freewill offering holiday concert here at Trinity on Monday, December 20th at 7pm. Plan to join this festive event!
Tuesday, December 21st
12:00pm LOFT Going Rock Climbing…All high schoolers, we are meeting at Trinity at 12noon NEXT Tuesday, December 21st. You must have a signed permission slip, $5, and have eaten lunch beforehand. Questions, contact Becca.
6:30pm Church Council Meeting at Twietmeyer house
Notes
Christmas Tree Ornaments (THIS Sunday is the last Sunday)…As you know, two of our families, the Breeds and the Langes, were affected by the 4-Mile Canyon Fire. The Breeds lost their house and the Langes' house sustained considerable smoke and heat damage. Both families will be living away from their home this Christmas. You are invited to help bless their Christmas celebration by gifting them with a Christmas ornament for their tree. There are two boxes in the narthex through THIS Sunday December 19th, each with either "Breed" or "Lange" written on it. Please wrap your ornament gift, label it, and place it in the respective box. Thanks for your participation.
Faith Commitment (Pledge) Cards…If you missed turning in your green Faith Commitment Card, Stewardship Committee asks that you still turn those in. Drop them in the offering plate on Sunday or turn them into the church office. Extra copies of the cards are available in the narthex, too, if needed.
Pick Up Offering Envelopes… You can now pick up 2011 Weekly Offering envelopes off the table in the narthex. If you have monthly envelopes, the ones you already have continue into 2011. If you would like to change from weekly to monthly or monthly to weekly, or would like to change your Simply Giving amount, please notify the church office ASAP. Remember, according to the IRS, all donations must be received in the Trinity office or be postmarked by December 31st in order to count for 2010.
Save the Date
Dec 22nd-Advent Breather
Dec 24th-Christmas Eve Worship at 4pm, 6pm, 10:30pm
Dec 25th-Christmas Day Worship at 10am
Dec 26th-Worship at 8am & 10:30am
Dec 26th-Christmas Goody Potluck
Dec 26th-NO Sunday School or Adult Education
Dec 27th-Church Office Closed
Dec 31st-New Year’s Eve Worship; Church Office only open 9am-12noon.
Jan 3rd-Lifelight resumes with study of Exodus
Jan 5th- Wednesday Night rehearsals, confirmation classes, bible studies all resume
Jan 9th-Annual Report Deadline
Jan 9th-Sunday School resumes
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT and THIS Sunday!
December 15th, 2010
A Mission Outpost in a Troubled World
Work continues on Trinity’s Snowmelt System in Alleyway …Trinity’s alley is still roped off this week while the new Snowmelt system is installed. During this time, you will need to enter Trinity through the original doors off Broadway Street (doors by the elevator & the church office). Orange signs are in place outside to direct you accordingly. We recommend using the Mapleton Street entrances to enter the parking lot during this time. The alley will remain barricaded off to dry completely until THIS Sunday, December 19th. On Sunday, it will reopen for pedestrian traffic (walking into the church building). The alley will not be fully open for driving until Wednesday, December 22nd. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility during this time of work.
TODAY, Wednesday, December 15th
Holy Post Deadline…Anything you’d like included in the January 2011 Holy Post newsletter must be in the church office by the end of TODAY!
10:45am Holy Communion Service at Golden West
4:45pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm Saints Choir Sectional
5:45pm Confirmation Dinner & Classes
7:00pm Advent Breather …Come to the Sanctuary Wednesday nights during Advent for a brief time of refreshment and reflection.
7:00pm Luther’s Small Catechism Bible Study
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 16th
7:00am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study…Craig Glover is cooking
8:30am Luther’s Small Catechism Class
9:15am Faith ‘n Issues Group at Page Two in Gunbarrel
THIS Friday, December 17th
4:30pm Christ’s Crew Snow-Tubing Lock-in…The middle schoolers are meeting at Trinity on THIS Friday (after your last day of classes), and going snowtubing at Fraser Hill! Come in snow gear and bring your stuff for sleeping at the church (pajamas, sleeping bag, toothbrush, etc.). Cost is $10 for Trinity youth, $20 for any friends to join us. Contact Becca with any questions. Parents can pick up the youth on Saturday morning at 9am.
THIS Sunday, December 19th is the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Our worship lessons will be Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7 and Matthew 1:18-25.
Deadline to order Christmas Poinsettias
Giving Tree Gifts Due
Deadline to Bring in Caroling Items
7:30am Worship Team Rehearsal-Sanctuary
8:00am Worship–Sanctuary
9:00am Fellowship Time –Narthex
9:15am Sunday School Christmas Party –Fellowship Hall
9:30am-Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew-Chapel
9:50am Adult Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
10:30am Worship –Sanctuary
11:45am Install Christmas Pew Candlesticks-Sanctuary
5:45pm Christmas Caroling to the Homebound-Meet in Narthex
Sunday Notes
Deadline to order Christmas Poinsettias…THIS Sunday is the deadline to place your order for poinsettias. Cost is $8.00 and order forms are on the back of the blue worship card. Poinsettias will then be available to take home after Christmas Day worship.
Giving Tree Gifts Due…All Giving Tree Gifts are due back at Trinity on THIS Sunday, December 19th by 11:45am. Please bring back the Christmas gifts wrapped, place all gifts to the same person in one large bag, and attach the original card to that bag. (Please, only one person's gifts per bag.) If you cannot get your gift here by 11:45am, please speak to Lynn Twietmeyer or Pastor Mark.
Deadline to Bring in Caroling Items… This Sunday is your last chance to bring any items you’d like to contribute to the Caroling goody bags that we will pass out Sunday evening to Trinity’s homebound. Items (we especially need fruits, homemade goodies, etc.) can be put in the box on the table in the narthex. Also, while you are at the table, sign a Christmas card or two that will be included with the goody bags.
9:15am Sunday School Christmas Party…Sunday School students, you are invited to a special
Christmas Party to celebrate Jesus' birthday! We’ll be celebrating THIS Sunday, December 19th at 9:15am in the fellowship hall. There will be singing, retelling the Christmas Story, puppets, treats, crafts, and much more. Bring your friends and plan to come!
11:45am Setting Up Christmas Pew Candlesticks & Sorting Giving Tree Gifts…THIS Sunday, if you can stay for 15 minutes after the end of the 10:30am worship service, your help would be appreciated! We will be installing Christmas Pew Candlesticks (bring a 7/16th size socket wrench if you have it) and sorting the Giving Tree Gifts. Plan to stay and get the church ready for Christmas!
5:45pm Christmas Caroling to the Homebound…We need your voices to bring the gift of Christmas to others who cannot join us for worship!!! Join us on THIS Sunday night at 5:45pm at Trinity to help us go caroling to Trinity’s homebound. We’ll meet at Trinity to warm up our voices, and then break into groups to go caroling. We’ll then meet back at Trinity for hot chocolate and cookies afterwards.
Monday, December 20th
12:00pm Prayers for Peace in Chapel
7:00pm Apollo Chamber Brass Holiday Concert….The brass quintet, Apollo Chamber Brass, (of which Trinity’s own Don Williams is a member) will be offering a freewill offering holiday concert here at Trinity on Monday, December 20th at 7pm. Plan to join this festive event!
Tuesday, December 21st
12:00pm LOFT Going Rock Climbing…All high schoolers, we are meeting at Trinity at 12noon NEXT Tuesday, December 21st. You must have a signed permission slip, $5, and have eaten lunch beforehand. Questions, contact Becca.
6:30pm Church Council Meeting at Twietmeyer house
Notes
Christmas Tree Ornaments (THIS Sunday is the last Sunday)…As you know, two of our families, the Breeds and the Langes, were affected by the 4-Mile Canyon Fire. The Breeds lost their house and the Langes' house sustained considerable smoke and heat damage. Both families will be living away from their home this Christmas. You are invited to help bless their Christmas celebration by gifting them with a Christmas ornament for their tree. There are two boxes in the narthex through THIS Sunday December 19th, each with either "Breed" or "Lange" written on it. Please wrap your ornament gift, label it, and place it in the respective box. Thanks for your participation.
Faith Commitment (Pledge) Cards…If you missed turning in your green Faith Commitment Card, Stewardship Committee asks that you still turn those in. Drop them in the offering plate on Sunday or turn them into the church office. Extra copies of the cards are available in the narthex, too, if needed.
Pick Up Offering Envelopes… You can now pick up 2011 Weekly Offering envelopes off the table in the narthex. If you have monthly envelopes, the ones you already have continue into 2011. If you would like to change from weekly to monthly or monthly to weekly, or would like to change your Simply Giving amount, please notify the church office ASAP. Remember, according to the IRS, all donations must be received in the Trinity office or be postmarked by December 31st in order to count for 2010.
Save the Date
Dec 22nd-Advent Breather
Dec 24th-Christmas Eve Worship at 4pm, 6pm, 10:30pm
Dec 25th-Christmas Day Worship at 10am
Dec 26th-Worship at 8am & 10:30am
Dec 26th-Christmas Goody Potluck
Dec 26th-NO Sunday School or Adult Education
Dec 27th-Church Office Closed
Dec 31st-New Year’s Eve Worship; Church Office only open 9am-12noon.
Jan 3rd-Lifelight resumes with study of Exodus
Jan 5th- Wednesday Night rehearsals, confirmation classes, bible studies all resume
Jan 9th-Annual Report Deadline
Jan 9th-Sunday School resumes
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT and THIS Sunday!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
This Week at Trinity Lutheran - December 8th, 2010
Trinit-E-Connection – This Week at Trinity Lutheran
December 8th, 2010
A Mission Outpost in a Troubled World
TODAY, Wednesday, December 8th
4:45pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm Saints Choir Sectional
5:45pm Confirmation Dinner & Classes
7:00pm Advent Breathers Continue …Come to the Sanctuary Wednesday nights during Advent for a brief time of refreshment and reflection. Using song and Scripture, we will have a time of worship and reflection on the themes of Advent.
7:00pm Luther’s Small Catechism Bible Study
7:00pm LOFT at White’s House
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 9th
7:00am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study…Casey Burnett is cooking
8:30am Luther’s Small Catechism Class
9:15am Faith ‘n Issues Group at Page Two in Gunbarrel
THIS Sunday, December 12th is the Third Sunday in Advent. Our worship lessons will be Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; Luke 1:46b-55 (or James 5:7-10) and Matthew 11:2-11.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Ethiopian Necklace Mission Group Here
7:30am Worship Team Rehearsal-Sanctuary
8:00am Worship–Sanctuary
9:00am Fellowship Time –Narthex
9:15am Sunday School Opening –Sanctuary
9:30am Sunday School Classes-Downstairs Classrooms
9:30am-Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew-Chapel
9:30am-Cultivating a Personal Prayer Life-Conference Room
9:50am Adult Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
10:30am Worship –Sanctuary
12:00pm Second Sunday Christmas Lunch-Fellowship Hall
5:00pm ENNNR Gathering-Imel House
Sunday Notes
Ethiopian Necklace Mission Group Here…Trinity will once again be hosting the Ethiopian Necklace Mission Group. Their jewelry, baskets, and scarves will be available in the narthex. 100% of proceeds goes to support women and their families in Ethiopia.
9:30 Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew…The Gospel readings for Sunday mornings this church year will come primarily from the Gospel of Matthew. As we hear the story and words of Jesus through the lens of Matthew, some of the things we ask are: Who was Matthew? When did he write his gospel? To whom and for whom did he write? What was his purpose? What are his themes? Come be part of the discussion on Sunday at 9:30am in the Chapel.
12:00pm Second Sunday Christmas Lunch…Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help provide food for or serve this meal! Please plan to have your dishes at Trinity on THIS Sunday morning. Any questions, contact Elizabeth Erhardt, coordinator.
Monday, December 13th
Work on Trinity’s Snowmelt System in Alleyway Begins…Starting THIS Monday, December 13th, Trinity’s alley will be torn up and roped off for the week while the new Snowmelt system is installed. During this time, you will need to enter Trinity through the original doors off Broadway Street (doors by the elevator & the church office). Signs will be in place outside to direct you accordingly. From Monday, December 13th-Wednesday, December 22nd, you will be able to drive into the alley off of Broadway Street, but you will need to immediately drive north into the lot (you will not be able head directly east through the alley towards the Baptist church). Alternatively, we recommend using the Mapleton Street entrances to the parking lot during this time. Work should be completed by Wednesday, December 15th but the area will remain barricaded off to dry completely until Sunday, December 19th. On that date, it will reopen for pedestrian traffic (walking into the church building). The alley will not be fully open for driving on until Wednesday, December 22nd. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility during this time of work.
12:00pm Prayers for Peace in Chapel
6:30pm Stephen Minister Supervision
NEXT Wednesday, December 15th
Holy Post Deadline…With the busy times of this holiday season, don’t forget to turn in anything you’d like included in the January 2011 Holy Post newsletter by NEXT Wednesday, December 15th.
Notes
Faith Commitment (Pledge) Cards…If you missed turning in your green Faith Commitment Card last Sunday, December 5th, you can still turn those in. Drop them in the offering plate on Sunday or turn them into the church office. Extra copies of the cards are available in the narthex, too, if needed.
Pick Up Offering Envelopes… You can now pick up 2011 Weekly Offering envelopes off the table in the narthex. If you have monthly envelopes, the ones you already have continue into 2011. If you would like to change from weekly to monthly or monthly to weekly, or would like to change your Simply Giving amount, please notify the church office ASAP.
Christmas Tree Ornaments…As you know, two of our families, the Breeds and the Langes, were affected by the 4-Mile Canyon Fire. The Breeds lost their house and the Langes' house sustained considerable smoke and heat damage. Both families will be living away from their home this Christmas. You are invited to help bless their Christmas celebration by gifting them with a Christmas ornament for their tree. There are two boxes in the narthex until Sunday December 19th, each with either "Breed" or "Lange" written on it. Please wrap your ornament gift, label it, and place it in the respective box. Thanks for your participation.
Caroling for Homebound…We are now collecting items for the goody bags we pass out while Caroling to the Homebound. Donations of teas, hot chocolate packets, fruits, homemade goodies, etc are all welcome. Place items in the box on the table in the narthex by Sunday, December 19th. Plan to then join us on December 19th at 5:45pm for caroling! Meet at Trinity.
Poinsettia Orders…Celebrate this holy season by purchasing poinsettias to share with your Trinity family. Order forms are on the back of the worship card found in the Sunday bulletins through December 19th. Cost is $8.00 each. Poinsettias will be used in the church through Christmas Day worship and available for pick up after that.
Save the Date
Dec 15th-Advent Breather
Dec 19th-Sunday School Christmas Party
Dec 19th-Giving Tree Gifts Due
Dec 19th-Christmas Caroling to the Homebound
Dec 20th-Apollo Chamber Brass Holiday Concert at Trinity
Dec 22nd-Advent Breather
Dec 24th-Christmas Eve Worship at 4pm, 6pm, 10:30pm
Dec 25th-Christmas Day Worship at 10am
Dec 26th-Worship at 8am & 10:30am
Dec 26th-Christmas Goody Potluck
Dec 26th-NO Sunday School or Adult Education
Dec 27th-Church Office Closed
Dec 31st-New Year’s Eve Worship; Church Office only open 9am-12noon.
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT and THIS Sunday!
December 8th, 2010
A Mission Outpost in a Troubled World
TODAY, Wednesday, December 8th
4:45pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm Saints Choir Sectional
5:45pm Confirmation Dinner & Classes
7:00pm Advent Breathers Continue …Come to the Sanctuary Wednesday nights during Advent for a brief time of refreshment and reflection. Using song and Scripture, we will have a time of worship and reflection on the themes of Advent.
7:00pm Luther’s Small Catechism Bible Study
7:00pm LOFT at White’s House
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 9th
7:00am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study…Casey Burnett is cooking
8:30am Luther’s Small Catechism Class
9:15am Faith ‘n Issues Group at Page Two in Gunbarrel
THIS Sunday, December 12th is the Third Sunday in Advent. Our worship lessons will be Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; Luke 1:46b-55 (or James 5:7-10) and Matthew 11:2-11.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Ethiopian Necklace Mission Group Here
7:30am Worship Team Rehearsal-Sanctuary
8:00am Worship–Sanctuary
9:00am Fellowship Time –Narthex
9:15am Sunday School Opening –Sanctuary
9:30am Sunday School Classes-Downstairs Classrooms
9:30am-Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew-Chapel
9:30am-Cultivating a Personal Prayer Life-Conference Room
9:50am Adult Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
10:30am Worship –Sanctuary
12:00pm Second Sunday Christmas Lunch-Fellowship Hall
5:00pm ENNNR Gathering-Imel House
Sunday Notes
Ethiopian Necklace Mission Group Here…Trinity will once again be hosting the Ethiopian Necklace Mission Group. Their jewelry, baskets, and scarves will be available in the narthex. 100% of proceeds goes to support women and their families in Ethiopia.
9:30 Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew…The Gospel readings for Sunday mornings this church year will come primarily from the Gospel of Matthew. As we hear the story and words of Jesus through the lens of Matthew, some of the things we ask are: Who was Matthew? When did he write his gospel? To whom and for whom did he write? What was his purpose? What are his themes? Come be part of the discussion on Sunday at 9:30am in the Chapel.
12:00pm Second Sunday Christmas Lunch…Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help provide food for or serve this meal! Please plan to have your dishes at Trinity on THIS Sunday morning. Any questions, contact Elizabeth Erhardt, coordinator.
Monday, December 13th
Work on Trinity’s Snowmelt System in Alleyway Begins…Starting THIS Monday, December 13th, Trinity’s alley will be torn up and roped off for the week while the new Snowmelt system is installed. During this time, you will need to enter Trinity through the original doors off Broadway Street (doors by the elevator & the church office). Signs will be in place outside to direct you accordingly. From Monday, December 13th-Wednesday, December 22nd, you will be able to drive into the alley off of Broadway Street, but you will need to immediately drive north into the lot (you will not be able head directly east through the alley towards the Baptist church). Alternatively, we recommend using the Mapleton Street entrances to the parking lot during this time. Work should be completed by Wednesday, December 15th but the area will remain barricaded off to dry completely until Sunday, December 19th. On that date, it will reopen for pedestrian traffic (walking into the church building). The alley will not be fully open for driving on until Wednesday, December 22nd. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility during this time of work.
12:00pm Prayers for Peace in Chapel
6:30pm Stephen Minister Supervision
NEXT Wednesday, December 15th
Holy Post Deadline…With the busy times of this holiday season, don’t forget to turn in anything you’d like included in the January 2011 Holy Post newsletter by NEXT Wednesday, December 15th.
Notes
Faith Commitment (Pledge) Cards…If you missed turning in your green Faith Commitment Card last Sunday, December 5th, you can still turn those in. Drop them in the offering plate on Sunday or turn them into the church office. Extra copies of the cards are available in the narthex, too, if needed.
Pick Up Offering Envelopes… You can now pick up 2011 Weekly Offering envelopes off the table in the narthex. If you have monthly envelopes, the ones you already have continue into 2011. If you would like to change from weekly to monthly or monthly to weekly, or would like to change your Simply Giving amount, please notify the church office ASAP.
Christmas Tree Ornaments…As you know, two of our families, the Breeds and the Langes, were affected by the 4-Mile Canyon Fire. The Breeds lost their house and the Langes' house sustained considerable smoke and heat damage. Both families will be living away from their home this Christmas. You are invited to help bless their Christmas celebration by gifting them with a Christmas ornament for their tree. There are two boxes in the narthex until Sunday December 19th, each with either "Breed" or "Lange" written on it. Please wrap your ornament gift, label it, and place it in the respective box. Thanks for your participation.
Caroling for Homebound…We are now collecting items for the goody bags we pass out while Caroling to the Homebound. Donations of teas, hot chocolate packets, fruits, homemade goodies, etc are all welcome. Place items in the box on the table in the narthex by Sunday, December 19th. Plan to then join us on December 19th at 5:45pm for caroling! Meet at Trinity.
Poinsettia Orders…Celebrate this holy season by purchasing poinsettias to share with your Trinity family. Order forms are on the back of the worship card found in the Sunday bulletins through December 19th. Cost is $8.00 each. Poinsettias will be used in the church through Christmas Day worship and available for pick up after that.
Save the Date
Dec 15th-Advent Breather
Dec 19th-Sunday School Christmas Party
Dec 19th-Giving Tree Gifts Due
Dec 19th-Christmas Caroling to the Homebound
Dec 20th-Apollo Chamber Brass Holiday Concert at Trinity
Dec 22nd-Advent Breather
Dec 24th-Christmas Eve Worship at 4pm, 6pm, 10:30pm
Dec 25th-Christmas Day Worship at 10am
Dec 26th-Worship at 8am & 10:30am
Dec 26th-Christmas Goody Potluck
Dec 26th-NO Sunday School or Adult Education
Dec 27th-Church Office Closed
Dec 31st-New Year’s Eve Worship; Church Office only open 9am-12noon.
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT and THIS Sunday!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
This Week at Trinity Lutheran - December 1st, 2010
Trinit-E-Connection – This Week at Trinity Lutheran
December 1st, 2010
A Mission Outpost in a Troubled World
TODAY, Wednesday, December 1st
11:00am Executive Committee Meeting
1:30pm Afternoon Circle
4:45pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm Saints Choir Sectional
5:45pm Confirmation Dinner & Classes
6:00pm “Good & Beautiful God” Bible Study
7:00pm Advent Breathers Begin …Come to the Sanctuary Wednesday nights during Advent for a time of refreshment and reflection. Using song and Scripture, we will have a time of worship and reflection on the themes of Advent. The times where we are the most busy are the times we need most to stop and find refreshment in prayer, song, and the Word of God.
7:00pm Luther’s Small Catechism Bible Study
7:00pm LOFT at Trinity
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 2nd
7:00am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study…Rudy Deutschmann is cooking
8:30am Luther’s Small Catechism Class
9:15am Faith ‘n Issues Group at Page Two in Gunbarrel
THIS Friday, December 3rd
4:00pm June Bangham Funeral…Former Trinity member June Bangham passed away earlier this week. There will be a funeral to celebrate her life at Trinity at 4pm on THIS Friday, December 3rd. An hour of visitation will begin at 3pm before going into the funeral at 4pm.
THIS Saturday, December 4th
It’s a busy day at Trinity! Be sure not to miss any of the activities…
8:00am Christmas Tree Cutting & Decorating… We will meet in the church parking lot, and leave from there at 8:00am sharp on Saturday to cut down the tree, bring it back to Trinity, and put it up in the sanctuary. If you aren't able to help cut down the tree you can still come to church at 8:30 am and help Jacque Johnson get the lights and other decorations ready. You may direct any questions to Bill Rhode or Jacque Johnson.
12:00pm Lights of December Parade Float Construction… We will start float construction in the church parking lot at noon. We need the help of volunteers to put the float together, stapling boughs to the float and decorating it with lights. If you have a staple gun, pliers, and wire clippers please bring any along.
4:00pm Common Prayer Party…Come gather and pray in community. Gathering at 4:00 pm with light refreshments, we will then transition via silence into exploring the new Common Prayer book's resources to guide our prayers. Following our time of prayer, we will transition to a time of casual discussion about prayer discipline before ending about 5:30pm. Even if you didn’t RSVP, you can still join us! To learn more about the book visit here (commonprayer.net). Questions to Casey Burnett (419) 345-2407.
5:00pm Lights of December Parade… The parade in downtown Boulder starts at 6:00 p.m, but we are asking those young people who would like to ride the float as characters from the first Christmas story to be to church by 5:00 p.m. for costuming. We’ll ride the Parade Float, and then everyone (adults, youth, and those just watching the parade) are invited back to Trinity for hot chocolate and cookies provided by the Fellowship Committee after the parade. Please be sure to join us!
THIS Sunday, December 5th is the Second Sunday in Advent. Our worship lessons will be Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13 and Matthew 3:1-12.
Faith Commitment Cards Due
Giving Tree Names Available
7:30am Worship Team Rehearsal-Sanctuary
8:00am Worship–Sanctuary
9:00am Fellowship Time –Narthex
9:15am Sunday School Opening –Sanctuary
9:30am Sunday School Classes-Downstairs Classrooms
9:30am-Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew-Chapel
9:50am Adult Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
10:30am Worship –Sanctuary
11:45am Trinity Horizons Building Committee-Fellowship Hall
11:45am Evangelism Committee Meeting-Conference Room
4:00pm Boulder Renaissance Consort Concert-Chapel
Sunday Notes
Faith Commitment Cards[Pledge Cards] Due…Don’t forget to bring in your completed green Faith Commitment Card from your Stewardship Packet on THIS Sunday, December 5th. We’ll be blessing them during worship and offering them to God. Also, don’t forget about the correction on the benevolence allocation of the card…"Social Ministry" appears twice, each for $1000. The second "Social Ministry" entry should be "Lutheran Family Services." Information on Lutheran Family Services is listed in the Benevolence Workbook along with the other Council Recommended Benevolences. Sorry again for the confusion and we look forward to you bringing the completed cards on Sunday. --Stewardship Committee
Giving Tree Names Available…Trinity is once again adopting families from Good Shepherd Lutheran Day Care in Denver for Christmas. On the tree on Sunday morning will be a card for each member of those families. Trinity members are asked to take as many cards as they would like, spend $30-35 on each person, and return the gifts, wrapped and in a bag, on Sunday, December 19th.
9:30 Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew…The Gospel readings for Sunday mornings this church year will come primarily from the Gospel of Matthew. As we hear the story and words of Jesus through the lens of Matthew, some of the things we ask are: Who was Matthew? When did he write his gospel? To whom and for whom did he write? What was his purpose? What are his themes? Come be part of the discussion on Sunday at 9:30am in the Chapel.
Monday, December 6th
12:00pm Prayers for Peace in Chapel
6:00pm Worship Committee Meeting
6:30pm Youth Vision Team Meeting at Nancy Smith’s House
7:00pm Music Staff Meeting
Tuesday, December 7th
7:00pm Property Committee Meeting
7:00pm Second Century Fund Meeting at Chandler House
Notes
Altar Flowers Calendar…Want to find a special way to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, or to remember a loved one? Sponsor the altar flowers for a Sunday morning! The flower calendar is out for the 2011 year on the worship & music bulletin board in the narthex.
Second Sunday Christmas Lunch…For the December 12th Second Sunday Lunch, we would like to again treat our guests to a special holiday meal. We need donations of hams, potato dishes, vegetable dishes, desserts, etc – as well as your time to help with cooking and serving on that Sunday. Sign up sheets are on the tri-fold bulletin board in the Narthex. Any questions, call Elizabeth Erhardt at 303-530-3015.
Poinsettia Orders…Celebrate this holy season by purchasing poinsettias to share with your Trinity family. Order forms are on the back of the worship card found in the Sunday bulletins through December 19th. Cost is $8.00 each. Poinsettias will be used in the church through Christmas Day worship and available for pick up after that.
Save the Date
Dec 8th-Advent Breather
Dec 12th-Ethiopian Necklace Mission Group at Trinity
Dec 12th-Second Sunday Lunch Christmas Meal
Dec 15th-Advent Breather
Dec 19th-Sunday School Christmas Party
Dec 19th-Giving Tree Gifts Due
Dec 19th-Christmas Caroling to the Homebound
Dec 22nd-Advent Breather
Dec 24th-Christmas Eve Worship at 4pm, 6pm, 10:30pm
Dec 25th-Christmas Day Worship at 10am
Dec 26th-Worship at 8am & 10:30am
Dec 26th-Christmas Goody Potluck
Dec 26th-NO Sunday School or Adult Education
Dec 27th-Church Office Closed
Dec 31st-New Year’s Eve Worship
A Blessed Advent to each of you, the season of holy long and extravagant hope!
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT, THIS Saturday, and THIS Sunday!
December 1st, 2010
A Mission Outpost in a Troubled World
TODAY, Wednesday, December 1st
11:00am Executive Committee Meeting
1:30pm Afternoon Circle
4:45pm Youth & Saints Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm Saints Choir Sectional
5:45pm Confirmation Dinner & Classes
6:00pm “Good & Beautiful God” Bible Study
7:00pm Advent Breathers Begin …Come to the Sanctuary Wednesday nights during Advent for a time of refreshment and reflection. Using song and Scripture, we will have a time of worship and reflection on the themes of Advent. The times where we are the most busy are the times we need most to stop and find refreshment in prayer, song, and the Word of God.
7:00pm Luther’s Small Catechism Bible Study
7:00pm LOFT at Trinity
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 2nd
7:00am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study…Rudy Deutschmann is cooking
8:30am Luther’s Small Catechism Class
9:15am Faith ‘n Issues Group at Page Two in Gunbarrel
THIS Friday, December 3rd
4:00pm June Bangham Funeral…Former Trinity member June Bangham passed away earlier this week. There will be a funeral to celebrate her life at Trinity at 4pm on THIS Friday, December 3rd. An hour of visitation will begin at 3pm before going into the funeral at 4pm.
THIS Saturday, December 4th
It’s a busy day at Trinity! Be sure not to miss any of the activities…
8:00am Christmas Tree Cutting & Decorating… We will meet in the church parking lot, and leave from there at 8:00am sharp on Saturday to cut down the tree, bring it back to Trinity, and put it up in the sanctuary. If you aren't able to help cut down the tree you can still come to church at 8:30 am and help Jacque Johnson get the lights and other decorations ready. You may direct any questions to Bill Rhode or Jacque Johnson.
12:00pm Lights of December Parade Float Construction… We will start float construction in the church parking lot at noon. We need the help of volunteers to put the float together, stapling boughs to the float and decorating it with lights. If you have a staple gun, pliers, and wire clippers please bring any along.
4:00pm Common Prayer Party…Come gather and pray in community. Gathering at 4:00 pm with light refreshments, we will then transition via silence into exploring the new Common Prayer book's resources to guide our prayers. Following our time of prayer, we will transition to a time of casual discussion about prayer discipline before ending about 5:30pm. Even if you didn’t RSVP, you can still join us! To learn more about the book visit here (commonprayer.net). Questions to Casey Burnett (419) 345-2407.
5:00pm Lights of December Parade… The parade in downtown Boulder starts at 6:00 p.m, but we are asking those young people who would like to ride the float as characters from the first Christmas story to be to church by 5:00 p.m. for costuming. We’ll ride the Parade Float, and then everyone (adults, youth, and those just watching the parade) are invited back to Trinity for hot chocolate and cookies provided by the Fellowship Committee after the parade. Please be sure to join us!
THIS Sunday, December 5th is the Second Sunday in Advent. Our worship lessons will be Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13 and Matthew 3:1-12.
Faith Commitment Cards Due
Giving Tree Names Available
7:30am Worship Team Rehearsal-Sanctuary
8:00am Worship–Sanctuary
9:00am Fellowship Time –Narthex
9:15am Sunday School Opening –Sanctuary
9:30am Sunday School Classes-Downstairs Classrooms
9:30am-Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew-Chapel
9:50am Adult Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
10:30am Worship –Sanctuary
11:45am Trinity Horizons Building Committee-Fellowship Hall
11:45am Evangelism Committee Meeting-Conference Room
4:00pm Boulder Renaissance Consort Concert-Chapel
Sunday Notes
Faith Commitment Cards[Pledge Cards] Due…Don’t forget to bring in your completed green Faith Commitment Card from your Stewardship Packet on THIS Sunday, December 5th. We’ll be blessing them during worship and offering them to God. Also, don’t forget about the correction on the benevolence allocation of the card…"Social Ministry" appears twice, each for $1000. The second "Social Ministry" entry should be "Lutheran Family Services." Information on Lutheran Family Services is listed in the Benevolence Workbook along with the other Council Recommended Benevolences. Sorry again for the confusion and we look forward to you bringing the completed cards on Sunday. --Stewardship Committee
Giving Tree Names Available…Trinity is once again adopting families from Good Shepherd Lutheran Day Care in Denver for Christmas. On the tree on Sunday morning will be a card for each member of those families. Trinity members are asked to take as many cards as they would like, spend $30-35 on each person, and return the gifts, wrapped and in a bag, on Sunday, December 19th.
9:30 Adult Education: Gospel of Matthew…The Gospel readings for Sunday mornings this church year will come primarily from the Gospel of Matthew. As we hear the story and words of Jesus through the lens of Matthew, some of the things we ask are: Who was Matthew? When did he write his gospel? To whom and for whom did he write? What was his purpose? What are his themes? Come be part of the discussion on Sunday at 9:30am in the Chapel.
Monday, December 6th
12:00pm Prayers for Peace in Chapel
6:00pm Worship Committee Meeting
6:30pm Youth Vision Team Meeting at Nancy Smith’s House
7:00pm Music Staff Meeting
Tuesday, December 7th
7:00pm Property Committee Meeting
7:00pm Second Century Fund Meeting at Chandler House
Notes
Altar Flowers Calendar…Want to find a special way to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, or to remember a loved one? Sponsor the altar flowers for a Sunday morning! The flower calendar is out for the 2011 year on the worship & music bulletin board in the narthex.
Second Sunday Christmas Lunch…For the December 12th Second Sunday Lunch, we would like to again treat our guests to a special holiday meal. We need donations of hams, potato dishes, vegetable dishes, desserts, etc – as well as your time to help with cooking and serving on that Sunday. Sign up sheets are on the tri-fold bulletin board in the Narthex. Any questions, call Elizabeth Erhardt at 303-530-3015.
Poinsettia Orders…Celebrate this holy season by purchasing poinsettias to share with your Trinity family. Order forms are on the back of the worship card found in the Sunday bulletins through December 19th. Cost is $8.00 each. Poinsettias will be used in the church through Christmas Day worship and available for pick up after that.
Save the Date
Dec 8th-Advent Breather
Dec 12th-Ethiopian Necklace Mission Group at Trinity
Dec 12th-Second Sunday Lunch Christmas Meal
Dec 15th-Advent Breather
Dec 19th-Sunday School Christmas Party
Dec 19th-Giving Tree Gifts Due
Dec 19th-Christmas Caroling to the Homebound
Dec 22nd-Advent Breather
Dec 24th-Christmas Eve Worship at 4pm, 6pm, 10:30pm
Dec 25th-Christmas Day Worship at 10am
Dec 26th-Worship at 8am & 10:30am
Dec 26th-Christmas Goody Potluck
Dec 26th-NO Sunday School or Adult Education
Dec 27th-Church Office Closed
Dec 31st-New Year’s Eve Worship
A Blessed Advent to each of you, the season of holy long and extravagant hope!
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT, THIS Saturday, and THIS Sunday!
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