Parish Acts:  
A funeral service was held for Allan Hull on March 6.

Our hospitalized and at-home members are listed in the narthex and Gathering Space.  Your prayers, cards and visits to them are invited so that Christ may be glorified by the manner in which His people care for each other.

Staff Notes by Pastor Nancy Easton

 

The library is usually open for browsing and use whenever the building is open. Assistance is available on Wednesday mornings.

Summer Sunday Church School for children.  The Educational Ministries Committee is surveying interest in having a summer Sunday Church School program for children.  For the pilot program, we are considering children in kindergarten through fifth grade and having the program run from mid-June through mid-August.  If you are a parent, we would like to know of your interest in having your child in this program.  If you are a parent or youth or any adult, we would like to know of your interest in being a teacher or shepherd in the program (we plan to rotate the leadership throughout the summer).  Please share your interest with Jack Bush, Chairperson of the Educational Ministries Committee (jbush3108@comcast.net); any member of the committee; or with Christopher Couch, Director of Learning Ministries, through the church office (737-8635, christopher.couch@trinitycamphill.org).  The committee is deciding on having the program soon, so please let us hear from you soon.  Thank you!

Trinity's Social Ministry Committee and the Prison Action Committee of Christian Churches United invite all to attend a Community Connections Breakfast at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 15 from 9:00am to 10:30am.  Trinity will host inmates of work release, transitional and prerelease programs to share breakfast, prayers, inspiration and other information to support approximately 50 men and women.  Volunteers willing to practice genuine hospitality are needed to help make and serve breakfast and share fellowship with participants.  Volunteers should contact Roberta Smith at 761-0519 or Lorraine Graybill at 763-4183.

Church Affiliated Child Care Center began 21 years ago with Trinity members serving on the board. The Social Ministry Committee is seeking a second board member to serve with Margy Fox. The meetings are held on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. We currently support CACCC in the amount of $2,500 and with spring and fall Bon-Ton coupon fundraisers and Advent calendars. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Margy through the church office or complete the orange insert.

Ecumenical Food Pantry needs - Each Sunday of every month food can be brought to the church for the Food Pantry. Please place your non-perishable food items in the food box in the Collection Closet in the Gathering Space, or the baskets in the narthex. Some needed items are soup, noodles, baked beans, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, baby food, powdered milk, tea bags, canned juice and canned meats. Thank you for your generosity.

Campbells Labels and Box Tops for Education Needed! The Women of Trinity Special Concerns Committee is collecting Campbell product labels and Box Tops for Education to help designated educational organizations acquire equipment. Please continue to bring the UPC codes from labels from all varieties of Campbell soups and other products including Franco-American, Pepperidge Farms, Spaghettios, Swanson, and V8 beverages. Box Tops for Education are located at the top or side of boxes from a variety of manufacturers including Betty Crocker, General Mills, Scott paper products, and more. There is a list of accepted labels at the reception desk in the Gathering Space. Labels should be placed in the designated box also located at the reception desk. 
More information  List of eligible products

Karns Quality Foods and Giant Foods offer area schools the opportunity to enhance the quality of education through their purchase programs. Trinity’s Preschool Playgroup is participating in these fantastic programs and so need our help. In essence, this is no-fund fundraising, since, once registered, one percent of each shopper’s usual purchases at either store goes toward the school’s fund. At Giant, simply register for the A+ Special Rewards Program by going to the website GiantAplus.com, entering our school’s ID code (02309), your Giant Bonus Card number, and the first three letters of your last name. (Two schools may be selected for the fundraising, and registration may be done at the store, too, if need be.) At Karns, the process has changed. Karns receipts may no longer be brought to the church. Instead, go to Karnsfood.com, click on the "Fresh Rewards" link, then the "1 for the Schools" link. A drop menu appears; click on the name of Trinity Preschool Playgroup. After registering the Karns card on line, present the Fresh Rewards card at every purchase. With the store funds raised last year, we were able to purchase a laminator plus many new toys and needed school equipment. This is a great way to support our weekday preschool!

Coupons for Overseas Military Families - Our mission project is going very well. So far, we have sent 43,330 coupons worth $62,524.76 to six bases overseas! And we have more coupons being processed for future shipments.  Please be sure to individually cut all coupons and remove any that can only be redeemed at a single store or chain before putting them in an envelope, baggie, or clipping them.  Please do not pre-sort or fold the coupons. For more information, please see Kellie Argot or contact her through the church office.  THANK YOU for helping to make this a successful project!

The Women of Trinity are collecting donations for the J. Stewart Scholarship fund at Gettysburg Seminary in honor of our retiring pastor. Blessing Boxes for your contribution are now available at the desk in the Gathering Space.  You may return yours at any time to the church office or at the final ingathering at the WOT General Meeting on May 5. Make checks payable to Women of Trinity with Blessing Box on the memo line.

The Women of Trinity are again asking the congregation to help Lutheran World Relief by donating items for Health Kits. Each kit contains specific items: a hand towel and wash cloth (dark color is recommended), a bath size bar of soap in its original wrapping, an adult size toothbrush in its original package, a sturdy comb, a metal nail file or nail clippers with a file attached and six Band-Aids or similar brand. Only these new items are allowed in the kits. None of the materials may have religious, patriotic or military symbols. Please place any donated items in the Collection Closet in the Gathering Space in the box marked for Health Kits.

Did You Know? Trinity’s Endowment Fund balance was $415,806 at the end of 2009 (all held by the ELCA Endowment Fund Pooled Trust), and the market value of the fund increased by $65,692 during 2009. Trinity distributed the Endowment Fund 2009 income of $19,171 in February 2010: half to remain to grow the endowment, and the other half to social ministry benevolence, missions benevolence, MIRA (Maintenance, Improvement and Reserve Account), and the Leading the Way to New Ministries Capital Campaign. To find out more about how you can support Trinity’s endowment, contact Paul Hensel (paul.hensel@trinitycamphill.org or phone 737-8635).

Trinity Member Business Directory is on the web at www.trinitycamphill.org. It can be accessed from News & Events, About Trinity or Quick Links. We hope this valuable consumer and business networking tool will be beneficial to you. While this is not an endorsement of any of the individuals or companies presented, we thank you for your patronage and support. Additions or corrections may be submitted by the 15^th of each month by contacting ksadesigns@comcast.net. If you do not have access to a computer and would like a directory, please request a copy from our office receptionist, Joann Fetrow.                         View or download the Trinity Member Business Directory

Gathering Space art display

 

The April 2010 Gathering Space art exhibit will again feature the Crosses of Trinity, and again we are seeking additions to that exhibit.  Everyone is encouraged to participate, including those who contributed to the displays last year, and all framed photographs received will be displayed along with those that were part of the original exhibit.  Neither special photographic expertise nor expensive, high quality cameras are required – just your willingness to share our symbols of the love of Jesus for us by his death on the cross through the lens of your camera. There is also an instruction sheet for photographers available in the Gathering Space or the church office as well as on-line.  (click here)  The instruction sheet provides all of the necessary details.  If you have questions, please contact Jeff Weaver at 697-3259, Maggie Ackerman at 790-9345 or Christopher Couch at 737-8635, or send an email to TrinityCrosses@trinitycamphill.org.  Framed photographs to be included in the exhibit are due in the church office by March 15, 2010.

Trinity Seniors Luncheon: The March luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17 at noon in Fellowship Hall. The meal will be prepared by our own Trinity Kitchen Crew followed by a presentation by Reuben (Bud) Smitley, chaplain for the Harrisburg Senators baseball team. The charge for this event will be $7.00. Registration deadline is March 11. Yellow registration forms for the luncheon may be found at the Receptionist Desk in the Gathering Space. Questions should be directed to George Wirt or Judy Messinger through the church office.

Trinity's Book Discussion Group invites You! - Next meeting:
March 21 - The Secret Message of Jesus:  Uncovering the Truth That Could Change Everything by Brian McLaren
The Book Discussion Group normally meets on the third Sunday of every month at 9:30 in room 234.   More information

The Women of Trinity continues the Circle Bible studies in March. The groups will study Chapter 5 of the book Stand Strong. All women are invited to join a Circle Group that meets their schedules.
Sarah Sunday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. Room 239.

Women of Trinity thank all those who submitted recipes for the Tastes of Trinity cookbook. The proceeds from the cookbook will be given to the ELCA's World Hunger program and the Ecumenical Food Pantry at Messiah Lutheran in Harrisburg. The cookbook may be pre-ordered throughout March through the church office at $15 per copy. The three-ring padded-cover cookbook makes a lovely gift and will also provide our members with great recipes. We expect the books to arrive at Trinity in May. Checks for pre-orders should be made out to Women of Trinity with "Cookbook" on the memo line.

The Spaghetti Dinner, held in Fellowship Hall and sponsored by the Men's Group, will be on March 12. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Children under 12 years old are free. So Mom and Dad, bring your young children and get an all-you-can-eat supper for $10. Grandparents, don't forget to bring the grandchildren. Price includes spaghetti, salad, and dessert. Tickets go on sale starting in mid-February.

Attention, attention, calling all youth in grades 6-12! The next YG Nite is on Sunday, March 14 from 6-8:30 p.m. Please bring a snack to share. Home baked goodies are always welcome. Also, remember to bring friends to YG always and anytime. Pizza will be provided! So come on out for all of the faith, fun, and fellowship. C U @ YG!

Trinity is hosting a Prison Re-Entry Breakfast on Saturday, May 15. An organizational meeting will be held on March 17 to coordinate the details for the breakfast. We will meet at 7:35 in Room 232-234. Anyone willing to help and participate in any way is welcome to attend.

Finding Your PLACE in Ministry is a self-discovery course which helps individuals identify their personality, spiritual gifts, abilities, life passions and experiences. This course will be offered on Sundays, March 21, 28, April 11, 18 and 25 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in room 126, and facilitated by Judy Collins and Ryan Hannigan. Contact Judy (737-9921 x 239) or complete an orange insert if you plan to attend this class.

Who are we, and what do we believe? "Men’s Third Saturday" on Saturday Morning, March 20. Our subject for the March's Third Saturday is Book of James, Grace as an Appetizer. Martin Luther wanted the book of James removed from the Bible, but our March leader, Roger Smith, has a different idea. Roger will lead us through James, illustrating his points with the following: "Spiritual growth occurs through service," "We all have gifts to fulfill our calling," "God has a unique purpose for each of our lives," and more! A light breakfast will be provided. We will meet in the church Library at 8:30, enjoy breakfast, and start the gathering at 9. No need to sign up, but if you have questions contact George Enney at georgebeckyenney@yahoo.com.

The American Composers Choral Festival will be held at Trinity on Saturday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. Instrumentalists from the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and 170 singers from six area churches including Trinity will be participating under the direction of conductor and composer K. Lee Scott. Tickets are $5 each and are on sale in the church office during business hours. The concert will be videotaped and later televised by PCN (Pa. Cable Network) on April 1 at 8 p.m. and April 3 at 2 p.m.

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Day Trip to New Windsor, Maryland: Monday, March 22, we have another opportunity to volunteer at the LWR Warehouse in New Windsor. We will leave Trinity’s parking lot at 6:30 a.m. and return before 5:00 p.m. Lunch in the dining room is provided at no cost to all volunteers. Complete an orange insert or contact Judy Collins (737-9921 x 239), if you would like to join us.

Sick of all this cold weather and ready for spring? Think warm thoughts and consider joining one of Trinity’s 2010 Softball teams. Trinity is proud to sponsor the fourth season of Trinity softball. This year as we did last year, we are sponsoring two teams. Both teams could still use members for several key positions around the field, so come join the fun. Practices begin in April, with games starting in May and running through July. For more information come to a short informational meeting in the Library on March 14 after the 11 a.m. service; or contact Dave Addams (Team 1 Coach)  or Lisa Wolf (Team 2 Coach) through the church office. See you on the field!

Trinity Campers: It is that time of year again to make plans for the Spring Camping Weekend! This year we are heading to Knoebels Campground and Amusement Park June 4-6. The rates are $38 for tents and $40 for campers. We need to make reservations by March 15. There is a limited number of cabins available. For those not interested in camping, come spend the day at the amusement park/waterpark with your fellow members and join us for the potluck dinner and service Saturday night. If interested, please contact Tom or Pam Easley through the church office.