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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.

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

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

Lutheran Disaster Response: Hurricane Helene

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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

https://elca.org/Our-Work/Relief-and-Development/Lutheran-Disaster-Response/Our-Impact/Hurricane-Response

Flowers for the Sanctuary

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A flower chart for the remainder of this year is located on the table in The Commons. If you plan to provide them yourself, make a note of that. If you want us to provide, please write a check for $40 to HTLC with a note that it is for flowers.

Questions, thoughts? Email Peggy at 4Peverhart@gmail.com.

Sky Is Falling Campaign

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The Sky is Falling campaign is seeking to raise $150,000 for the replacement of the church’s flat (rubber) roof.

There has been significant damage over time, and well, time and sun has contributed to the deterioration.

This campaign will see full funding in 24 months (May 2025)

Without a sound roof on the building, there is nothing under it that can be protected.

Busy Fingers Ministry

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Holy Trinity’s Busy Fingers group is a needle crafting team which provides a prayer shawl ministry for those in sorrow or dealing with a chronic illness. The group also provides baby blankets for the newly baptized, and scarves for our college students. We usually meet the first and third Saturday of the month.  Although our in-person meetings have been on hiatus due to COVID, we hope to start getting together again soon.  Not a needlecraft expert but interested in learning? Come join us!  Please contact Sandy Phillips (mikephi@verizon.net) or Gretchen Luebbe (gmluebbe@verizon.net) for more information.