+WORSHIP | IN-PERSON or ONLINE | 9:30 AM+
In holy baptism God makes saints out of sinners. In holy communion God forgives the sins of all the saints. In worship today we give thanks for all the saints “who from their labors rest.” In the same breath we petition our God for the strength to hear and to heed the admonitions of Jesus in today’s gospel. Sealed by the Spirit and sustained by the Savior’s body and blood, we live with joy as God gives us breath, to the praise of God’s glory.
This Week’s Online Bulletin: HERE
View the November Trinitarian HERE
Readings for this Sunday
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
Psalm 149
Sing the LORD’s praise in the assembly of the faithful. (Ps. 149:1)
Ephesians 1:11-23
Luke 6:20-31
Masks are now optional. Please read more here.
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.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DEC 1!! We are updating our member directory, which will include a paper and an online version! Please provide your most recent contact information and indicate whether you would like your information in the online version https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC85r2Nls5g5AyOA120757gIgiHXGxjBLhd06B0EVakpf2dA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Welcome to Our Guest Preacher
The Rev. Peter E. Bastien retired from Christ the Servant Church in Montgomery Village, which he served for 25 years, in 2010. He served four parishes during his time in the ministry. He is married to Patricia and has two grown daughters, Florence and Sarah. He is the author of PRAYING WITH MARTIN LUTHER. He and Pat live in Gaithersburg.
Welcome to Our Guest Musician!
Marcello Silva will be joining us on November 6 and 13 for our morning worship. He is a classical pianist who has been playing for more than ten years, with participation in numerous U.S. and international piano performances and competitions. Marcello also accompanies choirs and plays cello. He is a freshman at the University of Maryland, majoring in Piano Performance and in Neuroscience. Thank you so much, Marcello, for being with us today!
+COMMUNITY NEWS+
Road Work
Please be mindful of the roadwork occurring on Old Georgetown Road in the next few months. It is suggested to leave a little earlier than usual to make up for any inconvenience.
OKTOBERFEST 2022!
Thank you to all the people that attended, brought food, and helped in so many ways to make Trinity’s Oktoberfest on October 29th a fun night together!
Special thanks go to: Ross A, Valerie and Mike M, Leslie S, Steve S, Joan E, Pam B, Angela B, and Lynn B for their amazing job of set up and decorating, some of you on both Friday and Saturday! And then taking things down afterward. Incredible.
Anita S, Leslie S, Greg & Margaret and the Fitzwilliam family, for the delicious German wursts, grilled to perfection.
Bud B for being the perfect Pretzel Man, and Steve S for being both the Beverage man, and DJ!
Fred S for providing us Bartender Brett, for smooth beverage distribution.
Patricia S and Fred S for being Greeters at the door, and making sure NO ONE got in without donning a nametag and sticker!
The very talented Clean-Up crew, led by Sarah M, Len S, Tad & Vi D, and all of you that helped! It was quick and complete!
And to all of you, for your delicious Side Dishes & Desserts, and your active participation throughout the evening!
Thank you, everyone, for an evening of Gemütlichkeit here at Trinity! Prost!!
Coffee Hour Hosts Needed!
Nothing elaborate is needed…we need folks to make/put out the coffee, and provide light snacks. On Sundays before our monthly food drive we will have “Hunger Sunday” as a simple reminder of food insecurity in the world. Hunger Sunday coffee hour will be limited to coffee, juice and water – no snacks. Hosting involves simple set up and tidying up afterwards. To select a Sunday that is convenient for you, a Sign Up Genius has been set up for future Sundays; please use this link to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4caba82f4-coffee If you have questions or need help signing up, reach out to Margaret F at gmfitzwm85@gmail.com or Chelsea Y at chelsea.kiehl@valpo.edu
To Accommodate Those who Wish to Donate to our AV Efforts, we have established a livestream/technology special fund. This fund will be used to purchase additional microphones, cameras, and AV equipment that may be needed to support our efforts to improve sound quality (both online and in-person) and our online worship experience. Any donations should be notated “Livestream Technology Special Fund” in the memo
+HAPPENING AT TRINITY+
Save the Dates:
All Saints Sunday | November 6
Women’s Interfaith Dinner | November 6
Community Shred Day | November 7
D3: Dinner Discussion and Dessert | November 12
Advent Wreath Assembly & Chrismon Tree Assembly | November 26
D3: Dinner, Discussion, and Dessert
We are gathering for dinner and conversation on Saturday, November 12th. Please see the link below for more details and to sign-up. Questions can be directed to Valerie M.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4caba82f4-dinner7
Community Shred Day | Nov 7 | 2-5 pm
Do you have papers sitting around that need to be shredded, and you don’t want to burn out your shredder? First come first served. This event will benefit Bethesda Help’s food bank. Cost per box or bag is 3 cans of food. Here is a link to their list of approved food items: https://bit.ly/3rJQCUs
Note: Paper cannot be dropped off in advance; Trinity will not be responsible for items left unattended.
Our next dinner for the Interfaith Women’s Center will be on November 6th
Setup 6:00pm | Dinner 6:30pm
People should drop things off by the end of Sunday morning service. Alternatively, if you need to drop off items during the week, you can do that during office hours. Be sure to clearly mark the items for the shelter dinner.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4caba82f4-interfaith
It’s a great opportunity to share and connect with others. For more information contact Margaret F. or the church office.
All Saints Sunday | November 6
Please bring in a photo of those who have died this year or in previous years; we will display them on the brick wall on All Saints Sunday.
Advent Wreath and Chrismon Tree Assembly | November 26
Join us as we prepare the sanctuary for the new church year on Saturday November 26 at 10am. We will put together the Christmas tree, and hang Chrismons on its branches. We will also assemble the Advent wreath, our countdown calendar for Christmas! Please see Carol B with questions, and to let her know you plan to come.
+Next Week at Trinity+
Sun, Nov 6, All Saints Sunday
Food Collection | Give a Gift Drive
9:30 am Holy Communion Worship Service (Coffee Hour to Follow)
10:45 am Youth Sunday School
10:45 am Adult Forum
6:00 pm Women’s Interfaith Dinner Setup
6:30 pm Women’s Interfaith Dinner
Mon, Nov 7
2:00 pm Community Shred Day
7:00 pm Heavenly Handbells-Sanctuary
Wed, Nov 9
7:30 pm Trinity Men’s Group-Zoom
Sat, Nov 12
6:30 pm D3 Dinner-Mayer Home
Sun, Nov 13, 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Food Collection | Give a Gift Drive
9:30 am Holy Communion Worship Service (Coffee Hour to Follow)
10:45 am Youth Sunday School
10:45 am Adult Forum
6:00 pm Youth Group
+CLASSES AND MEETINGS+
Adult Forum | Sundays | 10:45 am | Room 10
Adult Forum this Sunday will be led by Margaret F. She will be introducing the LIFE class.
Adult forum on November 13 will be led by ELCA Disability Ministry. Pastor Lisa Heffernan and Anita will be leading a discussion on the Theology of Disability and the work that Disability Ministry does for the church. Anita has been on the Disability Ministry Team since its inception in 2015. Pastor Lisa is the Program Coordinator for Disabitiy Ministries for the ELCA.
Trinity Singers | Thursdays | 7:30 pm | See the Calendar for Future rehearsal dates
Sunday School for Youth | Sundays | 10:45 am
Trinity Men’s Group | Every Second Wednesday (Starts in November) | 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
+DONATIONS AND AID NEEDED+
Community Family Life Services’ Annual Give-a-Gift Program | Sundays, November 13– December 4 and Saturday, November 19
The holiday season, a time of giving and sharing, is coming upon us! Community Family Life Services (CFLS) in Washington, DC, provides services to reentry women, survivors of domestic violence, homeless residents, and their children. Trinity has a wonderful opportunity to help brighten this holiday season for the families served by CFLS.
Trinity is collecting new gifts, toys, games, books, and clothes for children infant through 18 years old. Some gift suggestions: Visa, Walmart, and Target gift cards, board games, coloring/art supplies, sports equipment, and teen pocketbooks/purses. Gifts should be new and in their original packaging, but not wrapped.
Collection Times: Sunday Services Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4 Saturday Nov. 19, 9-12 Noon
Learn more about CFLS and the essential services they provide on their website: www.cflsdc.org.
Many of us feel helpless in the wake of the Russian invasion into Ukraine and want to help. These are three sources that are providing immediate and direct support to the Ukrainian people:
Lutheran Disaster Response
Provides refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits.
Lutheran World Relief :
Provides families facing crisis with emergency food, clean water, safe shelter, medical supplies and more.
World Central Kitchen:
Provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises, building resilient food systems with locally led solutions.
Please mark ‘Ukrainian relief’ with your choice of beneficiary in the memo of checks.
Food Collection: November 19 | 9 am- Noon | Trinity Parking Lot | See the list of critical food needs here
Our monthly food drive collection will be given to Bethesda Help (bethesdahelp.org). A thank you note from Bethesda Help following our first drop off included “ I got a bit emotional after seeing all of the food – so nicely organized – it came at a perfect time.” They also noted that we donated 415 pounds of food; those cans really add up! Thanks to all for their ongoing support of the food drives – the need in the community continues to grow. 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
Afghan Refugees (LSS): Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is reaching out with immediate needs due to the influx of Afghan refugees arriving in this area. They are in need of drivers, storage space, rooms on a temporary basis, and housing settlement. Contact: https://bit.ly/3z6u2Xj
+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.
nursing/rehabilitation center:
Martha R (Bethesda H&R)
Philip T (Manor Care Potomac)
Yulie N (Village at Rockville)
home
Tigist G, Margo W, Lineth M, Isabel F, Gio S, Vimala P, Anya N, Reid D
family and friends
Lonnie B, friend of Carol B
Donald B, brother of Marilyn C
Isabel S-G, sister of Ana S-G
Inigo G-S and Jose G-I, cousins of Ani S-G
Lamar K, friend of Tom and Sarah
Diana B, friend of Trinity
Sebrena D, friend of Catherine C
Peter M, brother of Sarah M
Juan S-G, brother of Ana S-G
The Mackail Family, friends of Greg and Margaret F
Paula G, friend of Catherine C
Hannah L, friend of Valerie M
Liliana M-P, friend of Len S
first responders
Lisbeth N-D
Greta S & Linda A, sister & sister-in-law of Anita S
Vanessa B, friend of Elizabeth & Ben R
*For family and friends, prayer requests will be kept on the list for four weeks. After four weeks, please complete another card/call the office.
+RESOURCES+
Our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/TrinityELCAYouTube
+OFFICE HOURS+
MONDAY: 9:30-3:30 PM
TUESDAY: 9:30-3:30 PM
THURSDAY: 9:30-3:30 PM
