Lent at HTLC

Posted on March 11, 2025April 15, 2025 by Leesa Bell

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?

Posted on March 11, 2025March 12, 2025 by Leesa Bell

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.

Women of the ELCA

Posted on March 11, 2025March 12, 2025 by Leesa Bell

We meet on the 1st Tuesdays of each month. (Our next meeting is April 1 | 10:00 AM )

All women are welcome!

Join us for an ongoing book study (this year it is Drew Deck’s Just Show Up.).

Holy Trinity Women of the ELCA outreach:

In the fall we spearheaded an “accident” clothes collection for Frederick Douglass. In March we will launch our “Ten Chicks for $10” project – to aid the ELCA Good Gifts overseas outreach. Last year we raised $1000! Dates for the Chicks collection will be March 9 through April 6.

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

Pat Bailey, President

Vacation Bible School

Posted on March 1, 2025April 23, 2025 by Leesa Bell

VBS at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church!

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Leesburg, Virginia, invites you to participate in our 2025 Vacation Bible School, Egypt! Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace! We will explore our Bible stories through art, movement, drama and music. And of course there will be time for snack and recreation!

Our week of VBS will be July 7-11, 2025 and will run from 9:00 AM - Noon. The week will culminate with a Sunday Worship Celebration on July 13 at 10:00 AM!

Space is limited! Registration is open until we reach capacity.

WeeBS:

Children who are turning 3 by September 1, 2025

Campers: Rising Pre-K thru 5th graders

Join us for Storytelling, Crafts, Games, Snacks, and Music! ( Pre-K students must be 4 by September 30, 2025.)

Junior Crew

A special program for rising 6th graders:

Includes opportunities to learn leadership skills.
Provides hands on experience volunteering in different aspects of Vacation Bible School.
Incorporates Bible learning and age appropriate crafts.

Youth and Adult Volunteers

Choose from a variety of volunteer positions including Craft Leader / Assistant, Story Teller / Assistant, Snack Leader / Assistant, Recreation Assistant, Crew Leader / Assistant, Nursery, or Office Assistant.

Register

Fill out the form below to register to participate in Egypt! Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace! A registration fee of $35 per child ($45 after June 1) will be collected to cover the purchasing of materials and can be sent via mail or electronically through the online giving portal.

Participant Form: WeeBS, and Grades Preschool-5 and Junior Crew (Rising 6th graders)

Volunteer Registration: Rising 7th graders - Adults

Payment Portal: https://bit.ly/HTLCVBSPAY

Chasing Seasons – Moms of middle to college age kids

Posted on February 24, 2025April 15, 2025 by Leesa Bell

Are you a MOM navigating the ever- changing seasons of parenting school- aged (elementary, middle, high school, college age) kids? Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and connection! We’ll meet once a month on Thursday nights at The Dell in the Village of Leesburg for bingo. Games run from 7-9pm, and you’re welcome to come and stay for a round or two. Whether you’re here for laughs, support, or simply a night out, this is the perfect space to share life’s joys and challenges with other moms. We can’t wait to see you there!

Next Outings:

Thursdays, March 20 & April 24 at 7 -9 pm.

Questions? Contact Julie Graham (cell 703- 801-3658 | juliecn28@hotmail.com) or
Pastor Kristin pastorkhoyer@gmail.com.

Ash Wednesday Services March 5

Posted on February 20, 2025March 12, 2025 by Leesa Bell

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)

Confirmation Retreat

Posted on February 9, 2025February 24, 2025 by Leesa Bell

Theme: My Faith, Our Faith

An interactive day or overnight of fun and learning with other confirmation students from across the Delaware-Maryland and Metro DC Synods. With group building and outdoor activities (team-building, low-ropes course, hiking, and/or archery!) led by trained MLR staff and Confirmation sessions led by Pr. Kristin Hoyer (Holy Trinity, Leesburg, VA) and Pr. Josh Wullenweber (New Jerusalem, Lovettsville, VA), this retreat is sure to be a hit!

⏰ Please let Pastor Kristin know if you will be attending by Sunday, February 16. Please give all checks/cash to her, and checks can be written to HTLC memo: Confirmation Retreat.

You will also need to have

Updated Health Form – yes, everyone!

Permission Form

Additional MLR forms

But for now – an email 📧 and the funds 💲 secure your spot to PK.

Learn more about Mar-Lu-Ridge at their website mar-lu-ridge.org.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

I’ve been going to MLR for 25 years….

God’s Peace, Pastor Kristin

Mowing Season

Posted on February 2, 2025February 9, 2025 by Leesa Bell

2025 Mowing Season

For the past 14 years volunteers have been mowing the grass at a considerable savings to HTLC. Two riding mowers, fuel and other equipment is provided.

This year’s schedule starts on March 24 and ends on Oct 19 with 14 two week team cycles. 3 /4 person teams are scheduled and based on the number of volunteers. Each team usually mows 3 times a year which can be done any time during the 2 week cycle. We only mow if needed.

In 2024 we had 4 teams consisting of 3 people of which 1 team was a complete family. On job training is provided at no additional cost.

If you are interested in maintaining the beauty of our Church grounds and getting outside during the Summer please contact me at jimtruxel@comcast.net or 540-338-4669. Or contact the church office and I will be in touch.

Thanks again for considering this important program. Jim Truxel