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Lenten Worship – Wednesdays

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Wednesdays in Lent

“Have a Beautiful, Terrible Lent!”

Wednesdays at Noon – Lunch and Discussion

Wednesdays at 6:10pm – 6:50pm – Discussion (join us at 5:30pm for dinner)

Wednesdays in Lent will use Kate Bowler’s Lent discussion guide called Have a Beautiful, Terrible Lent!”

Kate Bowler is a Duke University professor, podcaster, and author with a single mission: giving you permission to feel human. After years of being told she was incurable, she was declared cancer-free. But there’s no going back. She is forever changed by what she discovered: Life is so beautiful and life is so hard. For everyone.

This study will use excerpts from her new book “Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!” You may buy the book, but you do not need to buy the book in order to participate in the discussion.  You may go to her website katebowler.com to sign up for daily email devotions that will come to your inbox throughout Lent to be part of your Lenten discipline.

• Wednesday, February 21: “Entering The Wilderness” Mark 1:9-15

• Wednesday, February 28: “The Limitless Love of God” Mark 9:2-9

• Wednesday, March 6: “Transformation (Not Perfection)” John 2:13-22

• Wednesday, March 13: “The Depths of Renewal” John 3:14-21

• Wednesday March 20: “The Compassion of God” John 12:20-33

Ash Wednesday Services February 14

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Two Ash Wednesday Services on February 14, 2024
We will hold two Ash Wednesday worship services with Holy Communion and the distribution of ashes.

Noon: A traditional Ash Wednesday service with the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion.

A light lunch will follow the service.

5:30 pm: Baked Potato and Salad Bar Supper ~ All are invited! (freewill donation)

6:30 pm: A traditional Ash Wednesday service with the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion.

Children’s Choir Musical – Tale of Three Trees

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On Sunday, March 17 our Joyful Noise choir will present The Tale of Three Trees. This is a musical based on an American folktale with music by Allen Pote and with lyrics and narration by Tom Long. “Once upon a mountaintop three little trees stood and dreamed of what they would become when they grew up.” This is how this timeless American folk tale begins. This simple, but deep story reminds us that God is there to help our dreams come true, but sometimes in unexpected ways. It also reminds us to look for God, in unexpected places in our world – even between two prisoners on a hill!

Joyful Noise has a long history of presenting musicals at Holy Trinity, however due to the pandemic, we have not been able to do one since 2019! We are excited to bring this tradition back! It is not too late to join the fun. Children, grades K-5. are welcome to participate. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-6:50 pm and there will be a dress rehearsal on Saturday, March 16.

For more information please contact nanc_fox@yahoo.com

 

Chilifest

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Don’t miss the hottest event of the year!!!!!

Test your chili cooking skills at Holy Trinity on Sunday, January 28,  immediately following Worship.

There are sign-up sheets in the Commons for chili makers, or you can opt to bring a salad, cornbread, and/or dessert
Questions?  Please contact Rita Sims at simple85.rs@gmail.com or 703-622-4105.

Inclement Weather Policy

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church follows the policy below regarding closing due to inclement weather:

  • INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
    Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will follow the lead of Loudoun County Public Schools regarding closures due to inclement weather. If the schools are closed, all church activities will be cancelled: Wednesday Night, LIVE!, Choir Rehearsals, Confirmation activities, Little Blessings Preschool, Team/Committee meetings, and outside group meetings will all be cancelled. The church office will also follow the Loudoun County school closures.

On Sundays, if it snows and it is dangerous — stay home!
Please remember that our first concern is everyone’s safety.

Wednesday Evenings at HTLC

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4:30-5:30 pm  Confirmation Class

5:30-6:00 pm  Dinner (All are Welcome!)

6:00-6:50 pm  Joyful Noise!

  • Grades K-5
  • Sing and Ring
  • Contact Nancy Fox for more information

7:00-8:00 pm Trinity Ringers

  • Intergenerational Handbells Grade 6-Adult
  • Contact Terry Sisk for more information

 

 

Poinsettia Dedications

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Help decorate the Sanctuary with a poinsettia plant.

$15 each or 2 for $28

Bring your plant home after the 7:30 pm Christmas Eve Service or after the 10:00 am Lessons & Carols service on Sunday December 31. You may also opt to contribute only to the flower/decorations fund.  Order forms are available at church, or you may Download and print one here: paper form.

Angel Tree

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The response of the congregation to fulfilling the wishes has been amazing.
We have only 10 wishes remaining on the Angel Tree in the gathering area.

Please remember to sign out the wish on the sign-up sheets. We have at present
9 wishes with no names. Please check your ornaments, if you have numbers
39B, 45B, 46A, 49B, 50B, 57B, 62B, 64B, or 65B, contact me either by texting to
Effie DeGroot 703-431-4738 with your info or send her an email: edgroot058@gmail.com.

All wrapped gifts are due no later than Dec. 10 at 11am. Remember to securely attach the ornament to the gift. Gifts can be dropped off at Holy Trinity during the week. The church office hours are Tuesday-Friday 9:30-2:00pm. In addition, special gift drop-off hours will be on Saturday, December 9 from 10:00am-2:00pm (when we will also begin sorting gifts). If you are available to help sort either on the 9th or the 10th, please contact Effie DeGroot. Thank you!

Angel Tree coordinator Effie DeGroot, 703-431-4738, edgroot058@gmail.com.

December at Holy Trinity

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Saturday, December 2 ~ 9am – 2pm  Parents Day Out

Parents are invited to bring their children to the church and enjoy a gift of time during this busy season.  Please watch for more information and an opportunity to register your children.  A freewill offering will be collected.

Sunday December 3 ~ Advent 1

Sunday School (8:45am) & Worship (10:00am)

Sunday December 10 ~ Advent 2

Sunday School (8:45am) & Worship (10:00am)

4:00 pm Community Carol Sing!  Come bring your family, your neighbors, and your firends to an hour of carols led by our choirs and organist.

Sunday, December 17 ~ Advent 3

Sunday School (8:45am) & Worship (10:00am)

Sunday School Christmas Pageant during the 10:00 am worship

Sunday, December 24 ~ Christmas Eve

All worship services will be festive Christmas Eve services with Holy Communion, Carols & Candlelight ~ 10:00 am, 4:00 pm, 7:30 pm

Carols around the Fire Pit ~10:30 Join us outside (weather permitting!)

Sunday, December 31 ~ Lessons & Carols (10:00am)

No Sunday School

Wee Worship

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Starting Sunday, September 17

While we LOVE having our children in worship and feel that we want that to continue, we realize that for some preschool children (and their parents) the time of the adult sermon can be a stressful. Parents worried their child will disturb others! Kids not understanding the message and becoming fidgety! With Wee Worship, we hope to alleviate some of the stress. After the Children’s Sermon, preschool children (Ages 2-5) have the option go with a leader to the small classroom off of the Commons. The leader will read a short story, lead them in a short craft and maybe even teach them a song. They will then be brought back to the Sanctuary following the collection of the offering to participate in Holy Communion and the remainder of the service!