Author Archive: Leesa Bell

Outreach – Donate!

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COLLECTION OF FOOD ITEMS

In a spirit of generosity, the Social Ministry invites you to partake in the noble endeavor of collecting Thanksgiving meal items over the next 20 days, ensuring that families in need can revel in a bountiful holiday feast.

We kindly ask you to consider donating the following:

  • cans of pumpkin, green beans, corn, sweet potato, gravy, cranberries
  • boxes of cornbread mix, stuffing, pie crusts
  • bags of marshmallows
  • mashed potato packets
  • gift cards for a turkey

Golden carts will be stationed to graciously receive your heartfelt contributions.

Thank you for your kindness in advance.

Nov 13 starts Wednesday Night, LIVE!!

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Starting November 13, 2024

Choirs, Fellowship, Food!

This fun evening of music and fellowship has been a Holy Trinity tradition for more than 20 years.  If you are in Joyful Noise (Children’s Choir Grades K-5,) Handbells (Grade 6-Adult,) or Confirmation, or just don’t feel like cooking, plan to join us on Wednesday evening for dinner.  There is no need to bring anything.  Meals will be ready and a freewill offering will be collected to defray the cost of the food.  Each week the dinner menu will be sent out and we simply ask that you let us know if you plan to attend.  (Even if you forget to tell us, we still would love to have you!)  The schedule for the evening is as follows:

4:30-5:30pm Confirmation (Youth)

5:30 – 6:00 pm Dinner (Freewill offering to defray the cost of dinner)

6:00 – 6:50pm  Children’s Choir – Sing & Ring  (Grades K-5)

7-8:00 pm Hand Bell Choir (Middle School – Adult)

Women of the ELCA

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Join us for our next meeting on November 5@ 10 a.m.

Tuesday, October 1, was the date for our October Women of the ELCA meeting. Bag lunches for the Leesburg homeless shelter were prepared and Mary Grant delivered these following our meeting. There was discussion about increasing the number of lunches we prepare each month as the weather becomes more inclement and the shelter has an increased need. A decision will be made in November regarding this issue.

Following a short business meeting (sign-ups, financial update) we continued our book study of Drew Dyck’s Just Show Up. Chapters “Show Up in Person” and “Find God’s Will with Your Feet” were shared. The themes of people needing our physical presence more than our words, and the need to keep walking on God’s path gave way to a lively and interesting discussion.

We received a lovely note from Melissa Logan, Principal at Frederick Douglass Elementary, thanking WELCA for leading the Fall community project KIDS – Expect the Unexpected at Holy Trinity. We are looking forward to participating in the annual Angel Tree project which will begin in November and also benefit the children at Frederick Douglass.

We welcome any women from our Holy Trinity congregation to join us!

Pat Bailey, President

Men’s Breakfast

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Second Tuesday of Every Month

9:00 am

IHOP – 980 Edwards Ferry Road, NE Leesburg

Join friends in a great conversation and fellowship over *arguably* the best meal of the day – Breakfast!

Next meeting:  Tuesday, Nov. 12, IHOP, 980 Edwards Ferry Road, NE Leesburg

Youth Singers & Youth Group

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See the Full Schedule for 2024-25 HERE

Sunday, November 17

10:00 am Sing for Worship

5:00-6:00 pm Youth Singers Rehearsal

6:00-6:30 Dinner

6:30-7:30 Youth Group

Sunday, December 1

4:00 pm Community Carol Sing (3:30 Report Time)

Sunday, December 15

Youth Christmas Party

5:00-6:00 pm Youth Singers Rehearsal

6:00-8:00 pm  Party

Christmas Eve, December 24

7:30 pm Youth Singers at WORSHIP! (Report Time: 7:00 pm)

 

All MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL Youth are invited and encouraged to attend!

YOUTH SINGERS is a vocal group that rehearses once a month on Sunday evenings before Youth group and sings for worship approximately once a month! We have a lot of fun and all Middle and High School students are invited to join us!! No previous experience is necessary!

YOUTH GROUP meets once a month on Sunday evenings and for other scheduled activities. All Middle and High School Youth are invited to join us for fun, games, God talk and prayer!

Message from our Pastor

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CREATED TO BE…

Psalm 139:14 – I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.

In November our theme is Created to be…Free. We are created to be free, to be transformed by the gospel.

Romans 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect.

In the United States we talk a lot about freedom. We talk a lot about the freedoms we experience because we live in this country. On November 5, registered voters in our country experience and express our freedom to cast a ballot for the next President of the United States along with many other people and issues on the ballot.

What does it mean to be free as citizens of the United States? What does it mean that we are created by God to be free? What does that freedom look like? Free to do whatever we want? Free to make mistakes? Free to love one another? Free to love God? What does it mean to be free?

We are created to be free. We are given free will. We are given the ability to make decisions about how we live our lives. God is not a puppeteer controlling our every move. We have received the amazing grace and love of God. How will you choose to live? What will you do with this freedom?

God’s Peace,

Pastor Kristin Hoyer

Contact information:

pastorkhoyer@gmail.com

410-299-4853
(I will be taking Mondays as my day off.)

 

Classics Senior Adult Group

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The Classics Fall Outing

We are cordially summoned to partake in the joyous gathering of Little Blessings preschool’s annual Thanksgiving Feast!

When shall this celebration unfold?

Thursday, November 14 at 11:15 am.

Kindly RSVP by Friday, November 8. A heartfelt offering of $5 per person is warmly welcomed, to be given to Pat Bailey by the same date.

RSVP online now at forms.gle/omfdAomCimeHn2R58

Any questions? 4peverhart@gmail.com

A Holy Trinity Tradition…

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As the season of reflection unfolds, we are drawn to angels and their pivotal role in the miraculous tale of Jesus’ birth.  These celestial beings serve as divine messengers. This year, you too can embody the spirit of an angel and share the joyous tidings of Jesus’ birth and His boundless love through our Advent Angel program. Interested souls may sign up beginning Sunday, November 10, to become an “Advent Angel” for one or more of our cherished Sunday School children, spanning Preschool to Grade 8. Your identity as an “Angel” shall remain cloaked in mystery until you choose to unveil yourself to your young charge during the gathering after worship on Sunday, December 15.

What does it take to embrace the role of an Advent Angel?

  • Seek out the Advent Angel sign upon the table in the Commons.
  • Collect as many envelopes as your heart desires. Within each envelope lies the name of one of our Sunday School students, allowing you to be a guiding light for multiple children.
  • During the Advent season, send a heartfelt card to your assigned child(ren).
  • Adorn the Christmas Tree in the Commons with an “Angel” ornament by Sunday, December 8, ensuring that the tag with the hole accompanies the ornament. Remember, your name must remain a secret on the tag!
  • Gather in the Sanctuary on December 15 after Worship to reveal your identity and greet your “angel” child.

Our cherished legacy of Advent Angels demonstrates that the impact of your angelic ministry resonates far beyond this joyous season! We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in this beloved tradition!

Community Christmas Carol Sing-Along!

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Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at 4 pm

CHRISTMAS CAROL SING!  

Start your Christmas Season off by joining the Leesburg community, led by our organ and choirs, in a rousing afternoon of traditional carols! The event is free and open to the public! Bring your family and bring your friends! Non-perishable food items and money will be collected to benefit Loudoun Hunger Relief.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,

605 W. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20175. 703 777-4912.

Worship Volunteers

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Worship Assistants Needed!

Readers, Ushers, Coffee Hosts and more…There is a place for everyone. The sign up sheet is available online (link below.)  In particular, we need additional ushers.  Simply ask an usher on Sunday to find out more about this position! If you are new to serving, or need a refresher, let the church office know and we will help!

Sign up to be on our Worship Volunteer Schedule