Trinity Lutheran Church
106 W. Penn Street, Bedford, PA 15522
Office Hours: Monday-Friday; 9:00 am-5:00 pm
phone: (814) 623-8813 Fax: (814) 623-1361
e-mail:
www.trinitylutheranbedford.com
June 13, 2010
(+ = Times of Corporate Worship)
This Week
Sunday (13) + Pentecost 3 ~ Eucharists: 8:30 & 10:00 am
... Coffee & Fellowship Time is on Summer Recess
... Sunday School & Adult Forum is on Summer Recess
Night # 1 ~ Summer Bible School: 6:00-8:00 pm
Monday (14) Night # 2 ~ Summer Bible School: 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday (15) Free Community Dinner (Trinity Serving): 5:30 pm
Night # 3 ~ Summer Bible School: 6:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday (16) Night # 4 ~ Summer Bible School: 6:00-8:00 pm
1st Planning Meeting for New Hospital Discharge Ministry Team: 8:00 pm
Thursday (17) Night # 5 ~ Summer Bible School: 6:00-8:00 pm
Next Week…
Sunday (20) + Pentecost 4 ~ Eucharists: 8:30 & 10:00 am
... Coffee & Fellowship Time is on Summer Recess
... Sunday School & Adult Forum is on Summer Recess
Tuesday (22) ... Matins & Bible Study is on Summer Recess
... Faith & Fun Club After-School Ministry is on Summer Recess
Free Community Dinner (St. John’s UCC): 5:30 pm
Wednesday (23) ... Evening Vespers & Choir Rehearsals are on Summer Recess
X Summer Worship Schedule X
Liturgies at 8:30 and 10:00 am
Sunday School and Adult Forum on Summer Recess
Abbreviated Eucharists:
1st Sunday of Each Month in Trinity Hall ~ 11:30 am
Growing Years Child Day Care Ministry at Trinity
Administered by Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
Monday through Friday, 6:30 am-5:30 pm
For More Information & Registration Details call 623-2096
Free Community Dinner Notes...
Every Tuesday ~ Serving from 5:30-6:30 pm
... Ministering to the needs of our community, Trinity is working with our neighboring churches to provide a “Free Community Dinner” to those who appreciate the support. Dinner is served, every Tuesday, at Trinity.
… Trinity will be providing and serving the meal on June 15. Sign up sheets are posted in Trinity Hall for cooks, servers, dessert donors, and other tasks. Please join in this ministry of caring for others in our community.
... “Thanks” to Thrivent Financial For Lutheran’s Bedford County Chapter for awarding a $200.00 Care in Community Grant to encourage this ministry.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) ~ June 13 ~ 17, 2010
A week of wonder begins this evening. Vacation Bible School is returning to Trinity Lutheran Church! All kids and youth, preschool through high school, are welcome! We begin with dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by VBS 6:30 ~ 8:00 p.m. If you have any questions, speak to Jill Aaronson or call the church office.
New Ministry to Parishioners and Friends Recently Discharged from Inpatient Days...
Discussion Session: Wednesday, June 16; 8:00 pm
If you might feel called to serve our Lord, and those in special circumstances, in this way, please join us for our first planning and discussion session. See Mike Macchiarolo, Michelle Plush or Pr Short for more information.
Worship & Music Ministries
“Musicians” are invited to share Special Music at Summer Sunday Liturgies...
Over the summer months, parishioners are invited to share in worship by providing special music, in place of our choirs, as an offering to God. Susan Casteel is coordinating the weekly schedule and invites anyone interested in scheduling a Sunday to see her to discuss available dates and options... instrumentals or vocals, solos or groups.
Abbreviated Eucharist...
Sunday, July 4; 11:30 am
... These liturgies are intended to welcome those whose physical limitations restrict their participation in the fuller liturgies of the morning. We gather in Trinity Hall.
... While we’re on our Summer Schedule, we’ll gather the first Sunday of each month at 11:30 am.
Learning & Fellowship Ministries
Trinity Book Clubs ~ Please Pass the Word and Join Us!
... “Thanks”, to Pat Macchiarolo, coordinator.
Afternoon Group’s Next Gathering…
Tuesday, July 6, 1:30 pm, at Hebrews. The group will discuss “The Faith Club” by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner.
Evening Group’s Next Gathering...
Monday, July 12; 6:15 pm, in the Senior High Classroom. The group will discuss “Can’t Wait To Get To Heaven” by Fannie Flagg.
Church Council & Ministry Teams & Notes...
2010 Church Council... “Thanks!” to the parishioners who are sharing their time and giving leadership to our ministries this year as Council Members and Committee & Ministry Team Coordinators! Please join and support them in their efforts!
... Officers: President: Marlene Claycomb, Vice President: Barbara Dikum, Secretary: Lisa Hagenbuch, and Treasurer: Erick Seager
... Ministry Team Leadership: Worship Ministries: Connie Claycomb & Ron Scott, Children & Youth Ministries: Barbara Dikum & Jill Aaronson, Adult & All Parish Ministries: Lisa Hagenbuch & Brenda Jennings, Outreach Ministries: Michelle Plush & Mike Macchiarolo, Property Team: Chris Turner & Dave Betts, and Stewardship & Finance: Beth Hullihen & Erick Seager.
... “THANKS” to all parishioners who serve on the various ministry teams of the Parish for the time and devotion you commit to guiding and supporting the ministries of our Church!
... If you would like to serve in some specific area, please contact the appropriate coordinator(s) and plan to join the team at an upcoming meeting.
Outreach Ministries
Bedford Food Outreach
Distribution Day: Friday, June 18, 2010; 9: 30-11:30 am
... The upcoming distribution will be held at the Bedford Church of the Brethren, along Donahoe Manor Road.
... Contact Dan Kerr (623-6384) to learn how you can get involved.
Over the next few months, please share any of the following items with local, needy families through the Ministry of “Bedford Food Outreach”:
(Please bring to the Collection Area in the Narthex)...
+ Boxed Mac & Cheese + Canned Soups + Peanut Butter &/or Jelly + Spaghetti &/or Sauce + Skillet Dinners + Breakfast Cereals
+ Canned Tuna + Canned Vegetables + Canned Fruit
Africa Jam
June’s Special Ministry Highlight & Appeal
... “Africa Jam” is a ministry which provides hope, unity, and community to more than 10,000 young people in Cape Town, Africa using innovative social upliftment, faith enrichment and arts and education projects. “Africa Jam” offers a wide range of programs and services, including safe after-school programs, enriching camp experiences, HIV/AIDS education, and Christian fellowship and spiritual development. Through knowledge, life skills, and opportunities to develop their God-given talents, young people become more confident individuals who are able to give back and strengthen their communities.
... “Africa Jam” is also being highlighted as part of this Summer’s Vacation Bible School experience, and offerings from the Bible School as well as our special offerings will be shared with this ministry.
... Please use a special envelope to share your offering for this unique ministry sometime during the month of June. Please make checks payable to “Trinity” and note “Africa Jam” on the memo line.
Other Notes...
“Thank You” to…
… Betsy Littlefield and Pastor & Barb Short for the use of their minivans for the youth day
trip to Knoebels.
Volunteers to Water Flowers over the Summer....
A schedule to water the flowers around the church over the summer months is posted in Trinity Hall. Individuals are invited to sign up for a week at a time. You are asked to water the flowers several times per week during hot/dry weather.
“Simply Giving”...
The Stewardship & Finance Ministry Team remind you of the opportunity to use “Simply Giving”, an automated, convenient, and flexible way to share your offerings with the ministries of Trinity. Please check with the Church Office to learn more about this stewardship resource and learn how to take advantage of its simplicity!
Daily Devotions
Resources for Daily Devotions are Available in Trinity Hall...
... “Portals of Prayer” (Daily Devotions for Adults ~ regular and large print)
... “Davey & Goliath’s Devotions” (Daily Devotions for families with Children)
... Please visit www.luthersem.edu/godpause for daily devotions. While at this site, you can register for daily devotions to be emailed to you.
... Daily Devotions... Parishioners are encouraged to engage the Scriptures as a regular part of their daily routines. There are various printed resources in Trinity Hall (for adults and families) and even more “on-line” (check out www.luthersem.edu/godpause) to guide you in this Spiritual Discipline.
Bible Readings ~ as we prepare to Worship...
Parishioners are encouraged to prepare for worship by reading and spending time in reflection on the Scriptures which will be read at the Sunday Liturgy...
... Readings for Sunday, June 20 ~ Pentecost 4: Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1; Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Galatians 3:26-29; Luke 9:18-24
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Worship Attendance & Offerings
This Past Week ~ through June 11, 2010
Attendance: 181
Tithes & Offerings: $ 5,464.00
Thank You for your Tithes and Offerings in support of Trinity’s Ministries...
Shared to date this quarter (6/11/10): $ 47,791.78
Financial Goal for the Ministries of April, May & June: $ 69,000.00
May our Worship and Tithes be an out-pouring of gratitude
in response to our Lord’s gracious gifts of Life and Salvation.
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Parishioners are invited to request the prayers of the Church on behalf of themselves, family members, and friends. Please contact the Church Office by Thursday afternoon to be remembered in the weekend’s prayers....
... Parishioners and friends of the parish who would appreciate pastoral visitation and/or prayer while hospitalized are asked to share their desire by contacting Pr Short through the Church Office.
The Church...
... For all servants of the Church, especially Bishop Gregory, Pr Andrew & Barbara Hinderlie (Missionaries to Africa), and all who labor for the sake for the Gospel.
... The Ministries of the Allegheny Synod and those gathering from the congregations of the synod as they gather this month for the Annual Assembly.
... For those leading and learning in our Summer Bible School this month.
... For the ministries of “Africa Jam”, especially those who serve, the youth who are cared-for, and those who share offerings in support of these ministries.
The World and Our Nation...
... Leaders of the nations of the world and all who govern, especially the President, the members of Congress, the Courts of our Land, and our state and local officials.
... Those serving in the armed forces, at home and over-seas.
... Families experiencing financial or domestic strife.
To Love And To Cherish…..
Seth Allan Boyer and Megan Ann Young, this afternoon, June 13th.
Parishioners and Family & Friends in Special Circumstances...
... Rita Mae (Sproat) Watts, Sandy Zembower, Trevin Kensinger, Fred Claycomb, Mary Johnson, Tom Cox, Beth Bittner
… This Week ~ David Bittner (Frank & Alice’s son), Jack, Gloria, & Tim Goad (Shirley Imler’s relatives), Rita Albertini (Kay Moriarty’s friend), Adalaid Josephs (Jane Miller’s sister)
… Continued from June 6 ~ Wyatt DeStephano (Olive McDaniel’s great grandson)
Rest Eternal Grant Them, O Lord…
Diane Johnson (6/9 Kay Moriarty’s friend), Marjorie Hunt (6/7), Corinne Hyde (6/6 Faith Nelson’s mother), Cindy Vutsinas (5/31 Diane Cogan’s family), Roger Nave (5/30 Barb Arnold’s brother), Bill Tribou (5/25 Carol Seigfried’s friend), Donald Speicher (5/11 Raye Speicher’s brother-in-law), Phyllis Batzel (5/11 Diane Cogan’s mother)
To The Glory of God…
… The Flowers are sponsored in memory of Artie Bortz by Jeff, Brandee, and Becky.
… The Flowers on the organ are sponsored in honor of the marriage of
Seth Boyer and Megan Young Dan & Lois Boyer.
… The Bulletins are sponsored in memory of Artie Bortz by Peg Bortz.
... Our Missionaries, Pr Andrew & Barb Hinderlie, are sponsored in memory of Artie Bortz by
Rod & Candace Secrest and Family.
... The Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Amos & Florence Snyder sponsored by Sara, Lisa,
Emmi, and Cameron.
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