+WORSHIP | IN-PERSON or ONLINE | 9:30 AM+
Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work. Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we pray for the church, that Christians will unite more fully in worship and mission.
This Week’s Online Bulletin: HERE
View the November Trinitarian HERE
Readings for this Sunday
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
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 NOV 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
Rev. Sarah Garrett Krey serves as the Assistant to the Bishop for Mobility and Candidacy in the Metro DC Synod. Pastor Sarah was born and raised in Middle Tennessee and completed her ELCA candidacy through the Southeastern Synod. She is married to Pastor Micah Krey, who serves Faith Lutheran Church in Cockeysville, MD, a congregation of the Delaware-Maryland Synod. They live in Pikesville, MD with their dog, Henri.
Welcome Stan Livengood! This morning we welcome Stan Livengood back to the organ bench. It’s so good to see you again, Stan. Thank you for sharing your musical gifts with us on this especially festive day.
+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.
Nominations for Call Committee
This week, the Council is beginning to select candidates for the call committee. The call committee plays the leading role during the pastoral transition in the process of discernment and interviewing candidates. Per Trinity’s constitution, the call committee is elected by the congregation and nominations can be taken from the floor. If you would like to nominate someone to serve on the call committee, please contact Nancy Nielsen. tniel4@verizon.net
HANDBELL WOW !
Have you noticed how especially shiny our handbells look today? On Friday. October 14, 2022, we had our complete set of 5 octaves professionally refurbished. This included taking each bell apart, cleaning and polishing the castings inside and out, then replacing all worn out washers, spacers, restraining springs, handles, and clapper heads. After the handbells were re-assembled, each one was adjusted and “voiced” so that they are all in synch with each other as a unified set. Basically, this means our handbells are “like new” again. Come and take a closer look – but please don’t touch our newly polished instruments !
In addition, 3 of our 5 octaves of handchimes were inspected and adjusted for peak performance.
We are pleased to report that the entire cost for these refurbishments was covered by our Handbell Special Fund, which had accumulated over time from gifts from individuals, honorariums and offerings from our handbell concerts, and a Mission Endowment Gift.
If you enjoy hearing our handbells, you can’t imagine how much fun it is to ring them. Speak to our ringers or director today to learn how you can join our handbell choir. Free ringing lessons will be provided to all new participants.
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:
Oktoberfest Party | October 29
Reformation Sunday | October 30
Guest Preacher the Rev. Sarah Garrett Krey. Wear red!
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
Open Forum with Pastor Sarah Garrett Krey
On Reformation Sunday, Pastor Sarah Garrett Krey, Assistant to the Bishop, will lead our worship at 9:30, then lead an Open Forum at 10:45am of the next steps Trinity may take in its search for a new pastor. The Forum will be held in Room 10, and will also be on Zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting at 10:45
https://us06webzoom.us/j/85042595719
or Dial In: 1-301-715-8592
We know you may have questions or concerns; please send them on to Carol B at csbruno@usa.net or by phone to 301-740-2929.
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
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
Next week, on All Saints Sunday November 6, we will be reading the names of those who have died since November 2021. If you have family members or friends to add to the list, please submit them with their death dates to the office by noon Tuesday, November 1.
Please also 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.
Oktoberfest | Saturday, October 29 | 5:30 – 8:30pm | Social Hall
JOIN THE FUN!
This is an event for ALL AGES, with special activities for the Kids!
MUSIC by your Trinity DJs
BRATWURST, GERMAN WURSTS, HOT DOGS, SOFT PRETZELS, AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED
BRING your favorite German side dish or dessert, OR whatever you would like to share!
GREAT RECIPES in the TRINITY COOKBOOK
WEAR your best Oktoberfest attire…
Lederhosen and dirndls optional, but you may receive special prize for dressing in theme!
Mark your calendars now – See you there!
Questions? Want to help set-up, decorate, clean-up, or serve? Sign up on poster, or – Contact Nancy J 301-928-3169 / nckortum@verizon.net, or Leslie S lcsjwm@verizon.net
RSVP: Tear off and drop in the envelope on the poster in the Social Hall, give to the office, or contact Nancy. You can also sign up to help, see the poster!
Name: __________________________________________________________
Number coming: _______________
Let us know what you will bring to share:
Side Dish________________________________________________________
Dessert_________________________________________________________
+Next Week at Trinity+
Sun, Oct 30, Reformation Sunday
Food Collection | Coat Collection
9:30 am Holy Communion Worship Service (Coffee Hour to Follow)
10:45 am Youth Sunday School
10:45 am Open Forum with Rev. Sarah G-K
Mon, Oct 31
7:00 pm Heavenly Handbells-Sanctuary
Tues, Nov 1
7:30 pm Stephen Ministry Supervision-Room 10
Wed, Nov 2
7:30 pm Worship Ministry Meeting-Hybrid-Room 10
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
5:00 pm Women’s Interfaith Dinner
+CLASSES AND MEETINGS+
Adult Forum | CANCELLED THIS SUNDAY | 10:45 am | Room 10
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.
October Coat Drive
Through Sunday, October 30, Trinity is collecting new and gently-used coats, fleeces, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves and other winter gear for La Sagrada Familia and others. Contact Leslie S. or the church office if you have questions.
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
Cheryl V-A, friend of Catherine C
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
first responders
Lisbeth N-D
Greta S & Linda A, sister & sister-in-law of Anita S
Vanessa B, friend of Elizabeth & Ben R
deaths
Anthonius “Tony” Estrella Magturo +October 24, 2022, friend of Trinity
*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
