Every Tuesday stop by this site for a weekly video that complements the Lenten Family Devotional materials available at Holy Trinity in the gathering area. These short videos will help spark meaningful discussions, guiding families to grow in faith together.
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Holy Week & Easter Services
You are invited to join us for Holy Week & Easter services at our church. Experience the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus through song, prayer and reflection.
Palm Sunday: April 13, 2025
- 10:00 am Worship
- Holy Communion & Palm Processional
Maundy Thursday: April 17, 2025
- 7:00 PM Worship
- Holy Communion & Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday: April 18, 2026
- 12:00 pm Worship
- 7:00 pm Worship
Easter Sunday: April 20, 2025
- All Services with Holy Communion
- 6:45 AM: Outdoor Sunrise Service (Dress for the weather)
- 8:45 AM: The Resurrection of Our Lord Worship
- 11:00 am The Resurrection of Our Lord Worship
- Easter Breakfast – Served between 7:15am – 10:30 am
Communion Instruction
Sunday April 6, 2025 —11:15 AM – 1 PM.
This class is geared for children in Grade 2 (Older children who have not received this instruction are welcome!). It is appropriate for children who are currently receiving Holy Communion, as well as those who are just preparing to receive the sacrament. As part of the class we will share lunch. Please contact Pastor Kristin or Nancy Fox for more information.
Message from our Pastor
“Hosanna!” to “Crucify Him!” to “Alleluia! Christ is Risen!”
We have been praying our way through Lent – many of us adding a new prayer posture to our lives. Now we invite everyone to join us to journey through Holy Week to Easter, April 13 – 20.
We begin on Palm/Passion Sunday, April 13 as we process with palms shouting “Hosanna” which means “save us, now” and we hear the story of the Passion and by the end “Crucify Him” becomes the loudest words from the crowd.
On Maundy (to command) Thursday, April 17, our senses are awakened as the order of worship is different – as we begin with the confession and forgiveness of sins and we end with the stripping of the altar and silence.
On Good Friday, April 18, we are using a different service this year which will invite us into the sights, sounds and smells of that day long ago when Jesus was crucified and the world waited.
Do you like to rise early on Easter Morning? Then join us outside for our Sunrise Worship at 6:45am! Proclaim Alleluia! And then come inside for our Easter breakfast served from 7:15am – 10:30am. Or if a chilly early morning isn’t your way to worship on Easter join us with our choirs and special music at 8:45am and 11:00am (No Sunday School and no 10am worship that day). (10:30am Easter Egg Hung for children 5th grade and under)
Join us for this journey into the amazing and extravagant love and grace God has for all of God’s people.
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
God’s Peace,
Pastor Kristin Hoyer
Be an Usher or Teller!
Worship Assistants Needed!
Training and Experienced Mentors provided.
Ushers help welcome all to the church, and provide assistance during worship to guide worshipers to communion and collect offering. Contact the church office for more information.
Tellers count the offerings after the service, and do appropriate paperwork for the weekly deposit. Contact the church office for more information.
Other volunteer opportunities include: Readers, Coffee Hosts and more…There is a place for everyone.
If you are new to serving, or need a refresher, let the church office know and we will help!
Sign up here! Worship Volunteer Schedule
Trinity Ringers Handbells
Handbells Program – Two Rehearsals, then Play at Worship
Each set includes:
- Two rehearsals
- One worship performance
Rehearsal Schedule
- April: Wednesday evenings
- May: After Worship
You may sign up for as many sets as you’d like. Newcomers (middle school through adult) are always welcome.
Check the schedule and sign up on this Handbell Form. Feel free to reach out to nanc_fox@yahoo.com with any questions. Thank you for supporting this meaningful ministry!
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Ten Chicks for $10
As members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we believe that God is calling us into the world – together. And with generous, loving hands, we can make a difference. Holy Trinity’s Women of the ELCA (WELCA) and Little Blessings Preschool are joining forces again this year to sponsor the ELCA Good Gifts program.
Ten little chicks can make a big difference. Eggs from chickens not only provide an ongoing supply of protein-rich meals for a family, they can also launch a small business that provides a steady source of income.
To participate:
Complete this form: 10 Chicks for 10 Then write a check to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with “10 Chicks Drive” in the memo section, and drop both in the offering or at the church office. (Preschool parents may give the check to their child’s teacher.)
The Lent 2025 10 Chicks for $10 program will run from 3/9-4/6. Your gifts support the ministries of the ELCA in nearly 80 countries around the world. We look forward to another great response from everyone, so Thank You in advance for your generosity! Watch the Display in the Commons area to See our Chick Numbers Grow.
(Last year, the congregational and preschool response was tremendous and we were able to send funds to cover the cost of 1000 baby chicks!)
Lent at HTLC
Sunday, March 2 ~ 8:45-9:45 am Prepare for Lent Thru Prayer / Pancake Breakfast
Join us for a warm pancake breakfast as we prepare our hearts and minds for Lent. If you’re fasting from a food item this season, consider bringing it to share! Experience interactive Lenten Prayer Stations and pick up devotional materials for personal or family use (a freewill offering will be collected for some materials).
Lenten Prayer Stations – March 2 Throughout Lent in the Gathering Space & Commons
Engage in prayer like never before! Each station will invite you to pray in creative ways using everyday objects — band-aids, Legos, maps, Scrabble letters, and more — to deepen your connection with God. Stop by anytime throughout Lent.
Family Devotional Videos – Tuesdays starting March 4
Families will receive a weekly video link that complements the Lenten Family Devotional materials available at the Pre-Lenten Fair. These short videos will help spark meaningful discussions, guiding families to grow in faith together.
Ash Wednesday Worship – Wednesday, March 5
Join us as we begin Lent with the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion at two service times:
12:00 Noon – Soup & Salad Lunch to follow
6:30 pm – Baked Potato and Salad Bar from 5:30 – 6:30 pm (A freewill offering will be collected)
Lenten Book Study & Lunch – Wednesdays at Noon: March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9
Join us for a 40-day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer edited by Ron Klug – a devotional book study accompanied by a Soup & Salad lunch. Each day’s reading includes scripture, a reflection from Bonhoeffer, discussion questions, and a prayer. Books available at church or can be ordered independently. Can’t make it in person? Use the book for your own Lenten devotion. (No judgement if you didn’t read – Just join us!)
Prayer Around the Cross – Wednesdays at 6:00 pm: March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9 ~ Gathering Space
A sacred time of responsive prayer as we lift up our congregation, community, country, and world. Join us for a guided experience of spoken and silent prayer.
Questions about any of our Lenten offerings? Please contact our main office or Pastor Kristen
Got Flowers?
Have you noticed the fresh display of flowers in the sanctuary every Sunday? If you want to celebrate a special occasion-whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or memorial— don’t hesitate to get in touch with Bill Bishop at billbitc@aol.com or call 240-291-8128 for more details.
Classics Senior Adult Group
The Classics Lunch and Games
WE HAD SO MUCH FUN, WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN!
Join us for a potluck lunch and games day on Friday, March 21st at the church. We’ll meet at 11:30 AM and eat around noon. Don’t worry if you can’t bring a dish—come enjoy the fellowship! Volunteers to organize games/cards are welcome. To RSVP, email classics@holytrinityleesburg.org.
Looking ahead, we’ve reserved 20 tickets for the matinee of Singing in the Rain at the Shenandoah Music Theatre on Saturday, July 12th. Tickets may cost $39 each based on attendance. A 50% deposit is due by April 27th, with final payments later if needed. Plan to share a meal before or after the show.
Contact Peggy Everhart (4Peverhart@gmail.com) with
questions or to confirm your attendance and payment by April 27th.
Checks can be made out to Peggy.
We’d love your ideas for future events— feel free to take the lead!
Any questions? 4peverhart@gmail.com