+WORSHIP | IN-PERSON or Online | 9:30 AM+
As we get into the winter months, we are aware that inclement weather can happen on any day of the week. In the event of storms on the weekend, we will try to make decisions on Saturday evenings about changes to our Sunday morning schedule.
PLEASE CHECK TRINITY WEBSITE FOR CHURCH CANCELLATIONS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
As we continue through the time after Epiphany, stories of the call to discipleship show us the implications of our baptismal calling to show Christ to the world. Jesus begins proclaiming the good news and calling people to repentance right after John the Baptist is arrested for preaching in a similar way. Knowing that John was later executed, we see at the very outset the cost of discipleship. Still, the two sets of brothers leave everything they have known and worked for all their lives to follow Jesus and fish for people.
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.
This Week’s Bulletin: HERE
View the JANUARY 2023 Trinitarian HERE
Readings for this Sunday
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:5-12
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
Masks are now optional.
+COMMUNITY NEWS+
Pastor Pauline will Officially Begin at Trinity on January 22!!!
At a special congregational meeting on December 10, Trinity called Pauline Farrington to be our next pastor, and she accepted!
Originally from Georgia, Pastor Pauline has been Co-Lead Pastor, Interim Pastor, and Associate Pastor to several congregations in Tennessee and Alabama. With a Master’s degree from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, she has a deep knowledge of scripture and most recently completed the Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation. In a meet-and-greet session on December 9, Pastor Pauline spoke about Christ’s love and forgiveness, authenticity, pastoral care, and the new beginnings that God is constantly bringing into our lives. As for personal interests, we know that Pastor Pauline and her husband Eric (also an ELCA pastor on leave) enjoy dinner parties and sailing.
Thank You Pr. Brian Taylor!!!
Thank you Pr. Brian for being with us these past few weeks, leading our worship and sharing in fellowship with us. We hope to see you again soon.
2023 Annual Giving Statements Have Been Mailed
To aid you with tax preparation, we mailed a hardcopy of your contributions of record in 2023 this past week.
Please check them for accuracy and let Carol B know (finsecy@trinityelca.org) if you did not receive one, or if any corrections need to be made.
Trinity Music Team Seeking Timpanist!
The Music Ministry team is looking for someone interested in learning how to play timpani for Sunday services. We can teach music reading and how to play the instrument itself. The time commitment is occasional rehearsals in the week and performances on selected Sundays. If interested, please contact Marcello Silva.
Adult Forum
How much of the Bible have you read? Maybe you’ve started with good intentions and gotten bogged down in Leviticus. Maybe you’ve just read the gospels or the Old Testament histories and stories. Maybe you’ve read the whole thing, cover to cover. Maybe you’ve just picked out some of your favorite stories or Psalms. No matter how much you’ve read, whether you’ve read it all or only a little, the Adult Forum class now is for you. We will be using Daniel Erlander’s Manna and Mercy to try to understand the Bible as a whole—its major themes and messages, ultimately covering both the Old and New Testaments. Last fall we started with six sessions that took us through the people of Israel settling in the land of Canaan (Genesis to Judges). We will continue our exploration this winter starting with the the people of Israel wanting a king and ending with the birth of Jesus.
Please join us for Adult Forum each week in Room 10.
Mardi Gras Pancakes and Games Carnival, Saturday, February 10th, 5:00 p.m.
Come for pancakes and sausages, stay for games and Mardi Gras festivities! We will start with pancakes and transition to a game night with board games and silly challenges. There will be something for all ages. If you would like to help out, please reach out to Nancy J. or Valerie M. Come, see, and laissez les bons temps roulez!
Bring a can of soup for Souper Bowl of Caring. All cans of soup will be donated to the Manna Food Center.
See the February Trinitarian for more details.
Connect to Trinity’s Hearing Assistance System
Follow these easy steps to get connected:
1. Download the AudioFetch app to your smartphone or tablet.
2. Connect your phone/tablet to the AudioFetch WiFi network.
(No password should be required.at this time.)
3. Connect your phone/tablet to your listening device. This will be unique to your situation:
●Bluetooth hearing aid
●Bluetooth earbuds
●Wired headphones
Please come to the A/V table if you need assistance.
Live streaming team needs YOU!
We’d like to express our deepest thanks to our live streaming team at this busy time of the year: Mike M, Jeanine B, John B, and Greg F. If not for these people, we would not be able to share in weekly worship from home. If you have been sick, out of town, snowbound, or otherwise unable to come to church in person, you know how wonderful it is to be able to worship with us live or at your convenience on YouTube. This service is provided entirely by volunteers. We need a few more people to join the team. Please speak with Mike M about how you can help. Schedules are flexible and training will be provided.
+HAPPENING AT TRINITY+
Epiphany Baby Food Drive | All Month
Food Drive | January 20
Just Stalking Event | January 27
Mardi Gras Pancakes and Games | February 10
Ash Wednesday | February 14
+Next Week at Trinity+
Sun, Jan 21 Third Sunday After Epiphany
9:30 am Holy Communion Worship Service
Coffee Hour (Following Worship)
10:45 am Sunday School Classes and Adult Forum
Mon, Jan 22 Pr. Pauline’s First Official Day at Trinity!!!!!
7:30 pm Heavenly Handbells
Tues, Jan 23
11:00 am Staff Meeting
Wed, Jan 24
7:30 pm Connections Meeting via Zoom
Thurs, Jan 25
7:30 pm Trinity Singers
Sat, Jan 27
5:00 pm Just Stalking Event
Sun, Jan 28 Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
9:30 am Holy Communion Worship Service
Coffee Hour (Following Worship)
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 | Every Second Wednesday | 1:00 pm | Zoom
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+
Epiphany Baby Food Drive
For the entire the month of January, we are having a drive to support the Greater DC Diaper Bank using an Epiphany theme; rather than gold, frankincense, and myrrh for the new baby, we will be collecting formula, baby cereal and baby food.
Please contact Leslie S for more information.
Food Collection: Food Drive | January 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
We are excited to have our Little Free Library (LFL) and Little Free Pantry (LFP) open for business. Both are located near the entrance of the southside parking lot (the big lot), facing Old Georgetown Rd.
The LFL has 2 shelves and is accepting children’s and young adult books (lower shelf) and adult books (upper shelf). The books may be new or gently used books in good condition.
The LFP is accepting food items (no produce or perishables), as well as 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
Gene B,friend of Kim and Pam B
Pam C, sister of Mike M
Sylvia DeV, sister-in-law of Tad and Vi DeV
Ruth F, aunt of Donna S
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 Valerie M
Lyla G, friend of Carmen D
Joe J, friend of Sarah M and Tom K
Terry K, brother-in-law of David and Leslie C
Carol K, mother of Jim K
Susan K, niece of Nancy and Thor N
Anne L, friend of Len S
Randi L, friend of Mike and Valerie M
Jacob M, son of James M and Leslie S
Juan-Maria M-M, friend of Len S
Kathy M, niece of Margaret and Greg F
Linda P, cousin of Julie N
Ditte R, sister of Thor N
Janis R, mom of Donna S’s college roommate
Karen and Harold S, friends of Pamela B
Paul S, brother of Steve S
Victor V and family, friends of Kim and Pam
Cheryl Van A, friend of Cathy C
Andrew Z, friend of Carol B
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 or a council member if you have a request for pastoral care.