+WORSHIP | IN-PERSON or Online | 9:30 AM+
We continue to worship in a hybrid fashion. Please worship in the manner which is best for your household. Although we no longer require advance signup for in-person worship, please check in with a greeter as you arrive (for contact tracing purposes if needed). If a change needs to be made to this plan, we will notify you via email.
The gospel for the third Sunday of Easter is always one in which the risen Christ shares food with the disciples, meals that are the Easter template for the meal we share each Sunday. In today’s gospel, Jesus both shares the disciples’ food and shows them the meaning of his suffering, death, and resurrection through the scriptures, the two main elements of our Sunday worship..
This Week’s Bulletin: HERE
View the APRIL 2024 Trinitarian HERE
Readings for this Sunday
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48
Drop off your Sunday Offering Here!
Masks are now optional.
+COMMUNITY NEWS+
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! The Nominating Committee is Seeking Candidates!!
Trinity relies on our Church community family to guide the decision making and activities for our Church. This year nominating committee is reaching out for those who are interested in leading our Church into the future, namely to serve on:
- Church Council: 3 year term, we do have a 1-year term to fill if you’d like to give Church Council a try; this group meets monthly
- Mission Endowment: 3 year term, you don’t have to be a financial wiz to serve and this group meets only 4 times a year
- Synod Assembly: attend the assembly in 2024, as a representative of Trinity; Valerie M and Thor N attended last year if you want to learn more about the experience
- Nominating committee: 1 year term
Please reach out to this year’s nominating committee if you have an interest in serving or have questions. We’ll be reaching out to folks in the next month or so seeking candidates.
Yours in Christ,
Mary B
Sabrina R
Pastor Pauline’s Installation, Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for the installation of Pastor Pauline Farrington on April 27 at 11:00 am. A reception will follow. Please watch the Bulletin and Tidings for more details.
Reception Following Pr. Pauline’s Installation
Following Pr. Pauline’s installation service on Saturday, April 27 at 11:00 am, we will be serving a selection of hors d’oeuvres along with some sweet items. You will notice that there is quite a variety on the list, plus an “Other” option. Where there are multiple slots for an item category, please indicate what you are bringing. Food items can be homemade or store bought. Several items, at the bottom of the list, will be provided by Trinity so no need to provide more.
Help is also needed for setting up the tables on Friday afternoon; the time to be worked out by those who are able to help. In addition, we will need help on Saturday. Please review the list at the link below and sign-up where you are able. If you have any questions about the reception, please reach out to Nancy J, Miriam M. or Valerie M.
Thank you and we hope to see everyone for the celebration!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4CABA82F4-48596947-pastor
Adult Forum
Today, Adult Forum, will be hosting Grace Plihal, LMSW, Mental Health Therapist at EveryMind, Rockville, MD. Grace will share knowledge and offer suggestions foe what we might be able to do as a congregation and as individuals with respect to Adult Mental Health and Wellness.
Please join us in Room 10.
New Story Time for Our Youngest Members
This week we will be adding a new element to our faith formation practices and fellowship opportunities. In addition to Sunday School and Adult Forum after coffee hour, our youngest members can enjoy story time. We will be reading one or two stories and children are welcome to bring something of interest for show and tell. We are looking for a few more adult volunteers to share their favorite stories. If you are interested, please contact Margaret F or Valerie M.
+HAPPENING AT TRINITY+
Food Drive | April 20
Blood Drive | April 30
Pr. Pauline’s Installation | April 27
Semi Annual Congregational Meeting | May 5
+Next Week at Trinity+
Sun, Apr 14 The Second Sunday of Easter
9:30 am Holy Communion Worship Service
10:45 am Sunday School Classes and Adult Forum
Mon, Apr 15
9:00 am Organ Repair Begins
Tues, Apr 16
9:00 am Organ Repair
11:00 am Staff Meeting
7:30 pm Congregational Council Meeting
Wed, Apr 17
9:00 am Organ Repair
Thurs, Apr 18
9:00 am Organ Repair
7:30 pm Trinity Singers
Fri, Apr 19
9:00 am Organ Repair
Sat, Apr 20
9:00 am Food Drive
Sun, Apr 21 The Third Sunday of Easter
9:30 am Holy Communion Worship Service
Stephen Ministry Commissioning
10:45 am Sunday School Classes and Adult Forum
+CLASSES AND MEETINGS+
Trinity Singers | Thursdays | 7:30 pm | Room 9
Sunday School and Adult Forum Classes | Sundays | 10:45 am
Trinity Men’s Group | Next Meeting April 12 | 1:00 pm |
Contact the church office for zoom info
Heavenly Handbells | Mondays | 7:30 pm | Sanctuary
Stephen Ministry | See the Calendar for meeting dates
Mission Endowment Committee | See the Calendar for Future meeting dates
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS NEEDED
There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer for Coffee Hour! Please call the church office to sign up, or click here or contact Margaret M at gmfitzwm85@gmail.com with questions.
+DONATIONS AND AID NEEDED+
Food Collection: Food Drive | April 20, 2024| 9-noon | See the list of critical food needs here.
Thanks to the many congregation members who continue to support our monthly food drives to support Bethesda Help. We are also pleased that each month we welcome donations from members of the neighborhood. Each month we drop off between 300-500 pounds of food and 10-20 gift cards. Bethesda Help is very appreciative and recognizes Trinity each month in the BH newsletter. Trinity’s food drives will continue the third Saturday of the month from 9-12. The list of food donation requests is on Trinity’s website. If you have any questions, please contact Margaret F at gmfitzwm85@gmail.com.
Little Free Library and Little Free Pantry
Our Little Free Library is accepting new or gently used children’s, young adult, and adult books.
Our Little Free Pantry is accepting food items (no produce or perishables), as well as small seasonal non-food items. A detailed list of what is needed can be found here: https://trinityelca.org/little-free-library-lfl-and-little-free-pantry/.
Questions can be directed to Stella, Jerry, and Social Ministry members.
+REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS+
We are grateful that people have been lifting up our members and friends in prayer during Zoom gatherings. Please also call the office at 301-881-7275 or email office@trinityelca.org to add them to the list below.
The church
our synod & bishops: Bishops Elizabeth E, Michael B, and Leila O
our missionaries: Stephen D/Marta G, Cent. Amer
our congregation: Trinity Church
the nations: Afghanistan, El Salvador, Gaza, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, North Korea, Palestine, Somalia, Spain/Cataluña, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela
the sick and suffering
nursing/rehabilitation center/hospital
Yulie N (Village at Rockville)
home
Isabel F, Tigist G, Lineth M, Anya N, Vimala P, Elizabeth R, Gio S, Margo W
family and friends*
Donald B, brother of Marilyn C
Elizabeth B, mother of Mary B
Gene B,friend of Kim and Pam B
James and Carlene B, uncle and aunt of Carmen D
Pam C, sister of Mike M
Sylvia DeV, sister-in-law of Tad and Vi DeV
Torsten D, grandson of Thor and Nancy N
Ellie F, great niece of Pr. Pauline
Josefa F-V, friend of Len S
Betsy G, friend of Margaret F
David G, friend of Tad and Vi DeV
Debbie G, friend of Leslie S and Jim M
Debbie G, friend of Valerie M
Julio Arias G, friend of Ani and Len S
Terry K, brother-in-law of David and Leslie C
Carol K, mother of Jim K
Mike K, friend of David and Leslie Cradlin
Susan K, niece of Nancy and Thor N
Anne L, friend of Len S
Randi L, friend of Mike and Valerie M
Agnes M, friend of Barbara W
Juan-Maria M-M, friend of Len S
Kathy M, niece of Margaret and Greg F
Ditte R, sister of Thor N
Ursula R, friend of Trinity
Karen and Harold S, friends of Pamela B
George T, friend of Leslie S and James M
Victor V and family, friends of Kim and Pam
Cheryl Van A, friend of Cathy C
Andrew Z, friend of Carol B
Family of Commander Joseph D, friends of Len S
first responders
Lisbeth N-D
Greta S & Linda A, sister & sister-in-law of Anita S
*For family and friends, prayer requests will be kept on the list for 4 weeks. To renew, please complete another card/call the office.
+RESOURCES+
Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrinityELCA/streams
+OFFICE HOURS+
Carmen will be in the office from 9-5 on Monday-Friday. Please contact the office if you have a request for pastoral care.