Message, News and Events

Bulletin for Sunday, May 12: Ascension of Our Lord Sunday—Worship With a Mother’s Day Blessing

For anyone unable to attend in person, the worship service, led by Kathy Long, SALM, is live streamed at 9:30 a.m. Sunday on Trinity's Facebook page. The bulletin can be downloaded here, and a children's bulletin is available here.


Maturity

It takes time for intellectual and spiritual maturity to reach its full potential. In your efforts to reach maturity, you should have something against which to measure your progress.


Activities

Women of the ELCA
May 9: Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East
NOTE: No meeting will be held in May.

Mother's Day Luncheon
Please join us for a Mother's Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Luther Hall. The event is free, but you do have to make reservations by Friday, May 3.

Movie Night
Trinity's next FREE Movie Night is Saturday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in Luther Hall. The movie is "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," starring Harrison Ford. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit Youth Group projects.

Pantry Item for May
The pantry item for May is CEREAL. Please place your donation in the basket by the church entrance or bring it to the church office. A total of 43 cans of tuna were received in March. Your support is greatly appreciated!


Council Highlights—April 2024

  • Property Committee reported the emergency lighting in Luther Hall has been repaired, but the emergency lighting downstairs needs attention. Two new doors have been ordered for the Pantry and Thrift Store.
  • Approved the removal from membership at their request for Morgan and Luke Sterling and their children Tegan and Lucian, as well as Brandi George and her son Logan.
  • Received Christine and Robert Miller into membership by transfer from Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church.

Service Times
  • First Saturday Worship at 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m.
  • Sunday School at 10:45 a.m.
Church News

Trinity Scholarships

Applications are now being accepted for the seven higher-education scholarships offered by Trinity. Application forms may be obtained on our website (under the "Scholarships" button), in the church office, or via email at telc1872@ptd.net. The deadline for applications is June 1.


Youth Group News

Trinity's Youth Group for grades 7 through 12 meets the last Sunday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Youth Room. Come enjoy lunch, fun, and activities with Alex! As always, feel free to bring a friend. Adult chaperones are always needed, so if you would like to help, please contact the church office or speak with Alex.


Jack & Jill Preschool

Registrations
Registration continues for the 2024/2025 school term that begins in September 2024. You do not have to be a member of Trinity, or live in the Lehighton Area School District, in order to have your child attend the preschool. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to schedule an appointment to tour the preschool. Scholarships are available to help families defray some or all of the cost. If you would like to learn more about Trinity's preschool program, please call them at 610-377-6562, email them at jackandjillpreschool@yahoo.com, or visit their website.

Ink Jet Cartridge Recycling
Please drop your used ink jet cartridges in the containers in the church office or narthex. You can also drop them in the blue tote on the side porch at the preschool. Recycling ink cartridges results in needed funding for the preschool!

Amazon Wish List
The preschool has created a wish list on Amazon, with many great items that they could use for the classroom. For May, 1-gallon plastic bags and hand soap would really be appreciated. Click here to make a purchase. If you prefer to buy locally, your donations can be placed in the basket in the church narthex, in the blue bin on the side porch at the preschool, or they can be left with Bev in the church office.

Donations
Monetary donations are always appreciated by the preschool. Gift cards from Walmart, Amazon, and Giant are also accepted.



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