Parade of Saints

Posted on October 13, 2024November 4, 2024 by Leesa Bell

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!

Blessing of the Animals

Posted on October 7, 2024October 10, 2024 by Leesa Bell

Place in their hands Holy Scripture

Posted on October 1, 2024November 4, 2024 by Leesa Bell

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 Sing & Ring

Posted on October 1, 2024October 4, 2024 by Leesa Bell

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

Confirmation Class

Posted on October 1, 2024November 4, 2024 by Leesa Bell

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.

Chancel Choir

Posted on September 15, 2024September 17, 2024 by Leesa Bell

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

Social Ministry Outreach

Posted on September 2, 2024October 4, 2024 by Leesa Bell

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.

Gods Work. Our Hands.

Posted on August 1, 2024September 12, 2024 by Leesa Bell

Sunday School & Work Sessions 8:45 am

Worship 10:00 am

“God’ s work, our hands; working together, building a future, repairing the world,...Bless God, our hands as we work in your name, sharing the good news of your gospel!”

This will also be the first day of Sunday School!

Students will work with their teachers and classmates on a service project from 8:45 to 9:45 AM, Then all are invited to go out into the community to serve after worship!

Here are some of our projects that request your donations BEFORE Sunday, Sept 8:

KIDS – Expect the Unexpected

Every day an elementary school expects children will have accidents, spills, and falls! This September, Holy Trinity's Women of the ELCA together with the entire congregation on God's Work, Our Hands Sunday will join forces to provide Frederick Douglass Elementary with clothing for these unexpected times - so children can change to clean clothes and quickly get back to their classroom routines.

Check the clothesline in the Commons beginning August 18 for clothes that are needed. You can sign-up online
by going to tinyurl.com/35byxdnv

BIRTHDAY IN A BOX

For many homeless children the idea of a birthday party, or even a cake is not a reality!
However, as part of God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday, we will make it possible. Through a creative cake
recipe using only nonperishable ingredients we will be creating Birthday Cake Boxes to be distributed to children with housing insecurity! Sign up at:
tinyurl.com/245r4yxm

All materials and items must be brought to church by 8:45 am Sunday, September 8!! Thank you and God bless!

Vacation Bible School

Posted on July 12, 2024August 16, 2024 by Leesa Bell

VBS at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church!

Thank you for sharing your children with us from July 8-12, 2024. Our offering for the week was $1,270.50!!!
This provided:

160 lunches for Loudoun Homeless Services
More than 26 family Water Filtration Systems

Check back next year to learn more about VBS 2025!

Our week of VBS will run from 9:00 AM - Noon. The week will culminate with a Sunday Worship Celebration! Children who are turning 3 by September 1 are welcome to join us in our new WeeBS progam and students who will be turning 4 by September 30, 2025 through rising fifth graders are welcome to join as Campers. Students who are rising Sixth Graders are invited to join as Junior Crew. Junior Crew is a wonderful place to have fun and learn some leadership skills to prepare for volunteer opportunities in the future. Middle and High School students and adults are invited to volunteer!

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.