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Date: Sunday, December 15
Time: 10:00 AM
Join us for the festive celebration! Rehearsals will grace the Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour, commencing November 17, with open invitations for all children and youth to partake in this joyous occasion. Keep an eye out for the sign-up link, ensuring your family can join in the merriment! Everyone is welcome, even if attendance at all rehearsals isn’t possible.
A grand “dress” rehearsal will take place on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 AM
Sunday, November 3
This event will start during the Sunday School Hour, 8:45-9:45 am, for ALL ages! This is the day when we celebrate All Saints Day during worship. All Saints Day typically focuses on those who have died during the year. However, did you know that in the Lutheran Church you do not have to be dead to be a saint? Actually, anyone who follows Jesus is considered a Saint! You are a saint!! Lutherans believe that sainthood is not a thing to be achieved, it is a GIFT of God!!
In our lives, there is likely someone who has really helped us along our faith journey. On November 3, everyone is invited to bring a picture of someone who they feel has helped them draw closer to God in faith- sort of a personal Saint! This can be someone who has gone before who now is celebrating life in God’s heavenly Kingdom or someone who is still living here on earth! We will light candles for the Saints and everyone will be invited to fill out a card with the saint’s name and a little information about their life!
At the end of the hour, anyone who has brought a picture of a saint who has gone before and is living in God’s heavenly kingdom is invited to join the Gathering Procession in worship carrying the picture of their Saint. We will then place the pictures in our worship space to remind us of the people who have modeled life in Jesus and can continue to serve as examples for us of a godly life.
In addition, we are hoping to have some cookies as refreshments for the day and thought it might be fun to have cookies made using the recipes of some of the saints who have gone before us! Maybe you have a cookie recipe from your mom, grandparents, or friend. Watch our weekly announcements for more information!
In late September, Hurricane Helene hit the coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, dropping heavy rains on the southeastern United States and leaving millions of people without power. As the storm has moved inland, it has caused dangerous flooding and landslides, as well as downed trees and power lines.
Lutheran Disaster Response works with its partners to provide immediate relief, such as water, food, clothing, gift cards, tarps and other needs. Since many hurricanes also require a long-term response, Lutheran Disaster Response provides support on the long road to recovery with disaster case management, construction management, attention to unmet needs, and emotional and spiritual care.
What you can do:
Pray
Please pray for the safety of communities impacted by hurricanes, including people in their paths and any emergency services personnel who are responding. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will deliver comfort to those who mourn and strength to those working diligently to rescue survivors.
Give
Your gifts will support disaster-impacted communities. Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response equip us to respond to those affected by hurricanes and related disasters, such as mudslides, severe storms and flooding. These gifts also empower us to respond to disasters whenever and wherever they strike. Gifts to “Hurricane Response” will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by hurricanes, until the response is complete.
To give by phone, call 800-638-3522. Checks or money orders can be mailed to:
Lutheran Disaster Response
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
When a child is baptized the parents and the church community promise to support the child in their faith journey. One of these promises is to place the scriptures in the child’s hands. On Reformation Sunday, we will do that. All Children Third Grade and above who have not received a Bible will be given one during our 10 am Worship Service on Sunday, October 27.
Parents of Third Grade children should watch for a letter about the Bible presentation and we ask all parents of older children who have not received a Bible, to please contact Nancy Fox or the church office so that we can make preparations for the day.
Joyful Noise Children’s Choir (Grades K-5) and Chimes will hold their first rehearsal, Wednesday, November 13 at 6 pm. We can’t wait to see all of our Singers and Ringers!
Wednesday Nights, starting November 13
Kindergarten – 5th grade
5:30 – 6:00 pm Optional family dinner – freewill offering
6:00 – 6:50 pm Rehearsal for Singing and Ringing
Grade 6 – Adult
7:00 – 8:00 pm Handbell Choir
Classes are held during Sunday School hour @ 8:45 am
and Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm
At Holy Trinity we are very excited for a new year of Confirmation Ministry. Confirmation is a two-year program that is geared to students in their Middle School years. Students are asked to participate for two consecutive years: grades 6-7, grades 7-8 or grades 8-9. During these years youth are developing in so many ways. They are learning about who they are and how they fit into the world. It is a wonderful time to explore their faith and grow spiritually, as well.
Confirmation Classes are held twice a week:
Sundays 8:45-9:45 am starting Sunday, September 8
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm starting Wednesday, September 18
It is our hope that students attend class on both Sundays and Wednesdays, however, we understand that this is not always possible. The expectation is that students attend at least one confirmation class each week.
For more information contact Pastor Kristin.
Join us as we Rehearse each Sunday at 8:45am to prepare musical offerings for the 10:00am Worship Service.
Encourage a friend to join us! You do not need to be church members —all are welcome.
Questions?
Contact Terry Sisk (Terrysisk@aol.com) or 703.389.1978
Eyeglasses/Hearing Aid Collection: There is a significant need for eyeglasses and hearing aids that may be gathering dust in your drawers.
These items can be invaluable to those who cannot afford them. We will collect these donations and take them to recycling centers where they will be cleaned, polished, classified, sorted, and boxed. The eyeglasses will then be distributed free of charge to individuals in need in the community typically through medical mission teams with the assistance of an optometrist.
Donated hearing aids will be sent to a Hearing Aid Bank Foundation, where they will be refurbished and provided to those in need, often through collaboration with local hearing aid doctors and the County Health Department.
Even if you don’t use these items, please encourage others to donate. This small gesture can make a significant difference.
All items may be dropped off in the marked bins at the church. Thank you for your support.
