December 2, 2018 NEIGHBORS IN NEED HONORED BY THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD. Advent Sundays. Christmas Eve December 24. Christmas Day December 25

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1 December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent NEIGHBORS IN NEED HONORED BY THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD Advent Sundays Remember the beautiful egg that decorated our welcome booth for several weeks last spring? That egg was part of the Lynnwood Arts Commission s EGGS-plore Lynnwood event. Decorated by 28 artists, similar eggs were displayed throughout the city, then auctioned at a Lynnwood City event, with the income from the auction to be donated to charities specific to the City of Lynnwood. Worship at 7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 unless noted First Sunday of Advent December 2 Stand Up and Shine Second Sunday of Advent December 9 Shine in the Wilderness Third Sunday of Advent December 16 Shine and Sing Children s Christmas Pageant at 10:30 AM Lynnwood s Human Services Commission selected Trinity s Neighbors in Need ministry to receive half of the income from that auction. Pastor Hector and Joan Jolly attended Lynnwood s City Council meeting on November 26 to accept a check for $918.00! Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23 Shine on Us One service at 10:00 AM Lessons & Carols for Advent Thank you, City of Lynnwood, for acknowledging this ministry which we believe reflects the heart of our congregation and the heart of our city. Christmas Day December 25 Christmas Eve December 24 Services at Noon, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 PM One service at 10:00 AM First Sunday of Christmas December 30 One service at 10:00 AM Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA trinitylutheranchurch.com

2 News & Announcements Living Water Sunday at Trinity On the first Sunday of each month, we invite offerings for Living Water in addition to our regular offerings. Living Water is a hunger initiative of Trinity and Edmonds Lutheran Churches that digs wells of hope for a thirsty world, because out of the believer s heart shall flow rivers of living water. Gifts can also be given online: giving.trinitylutheranchurch.com. Family Movie Night: Muppet Christmas Carol Fri, Dec 7, 6:30 9 PM A fun evening of fellowship and entertainment. All are invited by the Family Ministry Planning Team to view a beloved favorite: The Muppet Christmas Carol. Popcorn and water provided. Bring your own movie snacks, blankets and pillows. Hope to see you there! The Longest Night Thurs, Dec 20, 7 PM For some, Christmas brings sadness instead of joy a season of darkness arising because of grief, depression, isolation, trauma, and physical or mental illness. The Longest Night is a worship service for those touched by the darkness this year. Music, lament, prayers, and reflection will gently accompany us in the darkness. Social time to follow. Fair Trade Sales: 12/2 and 12/9 Find great gifts for everyone on your list! We still have some handmade gift items available, and now regularly carry flavor-infused olive oils. We have what you need and will be set up to accept credit and debit cards! Stop Human Trafficking Vigil Join Sowing Seeds of Hope TODAY, December 2, Noon-1 PM, and stand in prayer on the corner of HWY 99 and 196th Street SW. Meet in the narthex at 11:45 AM. Walking to the Manger and Beyond Beginning December 7, a new walking group will meet at Trinity on Fridays at 9 AM to walk outside for about one hour with Bruce Sutherland leading. A short devotional will precede the walk using An Advent Devotional by Butch Odom. In the event of rain or snow, we will carpool to the Alderwood Mall. Come each Friday morning in December. An evening group is also a possibility. Call or Bruce Sutherland ( ; bsdbsutherland@comcast.net) or EdnaMae Olufson- Smith ( ednamae2@me.com). Benefit Concert for Neighbors in Need Ahn Family Mukilteo Korean Christmas Concert Thursday, December 6, 7:30 PM Free-will donation to support Neighbors in Need.

3 News & Announcements Child Development Center Giving Tree The Giving Tree represents 20 children from the Child Development Center who are in need. Each tag has a gift for one of these children, so take one or more and bring the items back to Trinity by December 20. When all the tags are taken and gifts are returned, each child sponsored will receive: shirt, pants, winter coat, pajamas, and a toy or for fun gift. The tree will be displayed in the Narthex until all of the tags are taken. Thank you for your generosity! Christmas With Our Neighbors The annual Neighbors in Need Christmas party is December 15 during Saturday breakfast, and you can help! We are collecting women s and men s gloves and socks ONLY this year. Check out the display in the narthex for more information. Thank you for your generosity in providing for our Neighbors! CONNECTING IN MISSION CLASS Sun, Dec 9, Noon-1:30 PM Are you looking to get engaged with and learn more about Trinity? Maybe you just started coming, or maybe you ve been here for a while. Regardless, you are invited by Christ in Mark s gospel to go across to the other side and take that leap of faith into the unknown. Join Pastor Hector for this introductory class in which you will explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ and join God s mission of discipleship through the ministries of Trinity. A light lunch will be provided. We will welcome the group into the Trinity community during worship on December 16. With questions, and to express interest, please contact PastorHector@trinitylutheranchurch.com. INTRODUCING: Mobile giving app Download the Give Plus Mobile app today for an easy and convenient way to make donations from a checking account or credit/debit card. Manage your recurring and one-time donations right from your smartphone. Head to the App Store or Google Play and search give plus church. With questions or for assistance, contact Josh@trinitylutheranchurch.com. Books & Magazines for Inmates King County Jail Psychiatric Emergency Services are in need of books and other reading materials for inmates in the psych unit. If you have paperbacks, magazines, bibles, Korans, adult coloring or puzzle books, those are most appreciated. Please NO hardback cover books, no gun/ammo literature and, of course, no pornographic materials. Materials can be delivered to Josh in the Trinity office. Contact Caroline Judd (cjudd@kingcounty.gov) with questions.

4 Sunday, December 16, 2018 Trinity Lutheran Church + 4 PM Choir will sing at 9 AM service that day too!

5 Cascade Symphony Holiday Pops December 9 & Edmonds Center for the Arts This annual concert will this feature Trinity s very own Dave Dolacky, narrating a special Christmas Story: Santa s Reindeer Team, a poem by John Miller, music by Frank Milholland. This work was first performed in Miami on December 6, 2015 by the Southwestern Ohio Symphonic Band, with Miller narrating. This performance by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra is the Northwest premier. In the tradition of Twas the Night Before Christmas, this narrated symphonic work is the result of a collaboration between two Miami University alumni, John Miller and Frank Milholland. Miller owns a theatrical company and publishes children s Christmas stories, and Milholland composes and arranges music for orchestra, band, and choir. Miller s poem describes the special talent of each reindeer Santa selects to be on his team.

6 News & Announcements (cont ) Children & Family Ministries Footprints Sunday School Classes are underway, 9 AM. Check in at the top of the stairs. Please contact Jenny Vanderwerff (jbvanderwerff@gmail.com) if you can help in any of the classes. Children s Choirs & Youth Ringers on Sundays Children s choirs rehearse at 10 AM following Footprints. Teachers will dismiss children to their choir rooms. Youth Ringer rehearsals 10:30-11 AM in room 202. Open to all, 3rd grade thru high school. Christmas Pageant: Singing the Story Calling all children and young adults! The Christmas pageant this year will be Singing the Story. Rehearsal on Sundays: 9 AM, 10 AM. If you would like a speaking part, see Sheri Setzer. Middle & high schoolers are welcome to join in the singing! The Pageant is Sunday, December 16 during the 10:30 AM service. Christmas Craft Night Thursday, November 29, 5:30 PM. Find more details on a previous page. Family Movie Night: The Muppet Christmas Carol Friday, December 7, 6:30 PM. Find more details on a previous page. WAY Student Ministries NET (high school, grades 9 12) Next meeting 12/2, 6-8 PM in the multipurpose room. Theme will be Watchfulness. ZOE (middle school, grades 7 & 8) Next meeting 12/3, 7-8:30 PM. Will meet 12/10 & 17 then take a holiday break. Caroling & Gift Exchange 12/16, 3 PM. For middle school, high school, and college students. Bring a wrapped white elephant gift (under $10) to share. Meet at Trinity at 3 PM to head out caroling followed by the gift exchange. Adult Education/Faith Formation Sundays 9 AM: Lectionary discussion of the week s readings. Wednesdays 9:30 AM: An ongoing study of the upcoming Sunday's readings with Pastor Hector and Jeff Tobin.

7 News & Announcements (cont ) Trinity Music Trinity Choir Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7 PM. Sing most Sundays at 10:30 AM and Christmas Eve at 11 PM. All are welcome! Upcoming Concerts & Musical Events Ahn Family Mukilteo Korean Christmas Concert Thurs, December 6, 7:30 PM (benefits Neighbors in Need) Seattle Children s Choir Christmas Concerts Saturday, December 8, 1 PM & 4 PM Providence Classical Christian School Concerts Thursday, December 13, 6 PM & 7:30 PM Northwest BoyChoir Lessons and Carols Saturday, December 15, 7:30 PM (nwboys.org) Christmas Eve All services with communion, candles and Silent Night. Noon Circle of Flutes 5 PM our children & music 7 PM soloists 9 PM trumpet & saxophone 11 PM Adult choirs & brass ensemble Christmas Day WORSHIP ASSISTANTS NEEDED for all Christmas services: communion, lector, assisting minister, usher. If you and/or your family can serve, please norma@trinitylutheranchurch.com. Thank you! 10 AM Holy Communion and trumpet Online Directory & Resources Daily Bible Readings trinitylutheranchurch.com/resources Sunday, December 2 - First Sunday of Advent: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25: Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Off-Site Worship Schedule Date Location Leader Music Leader Dec. 2 Fairwinds Ron Blake Juna Davies Dec. 5 Manor Care Dec. 9 Fairwinds Marilyn Hall EdnaMae Olufson-Smith Dec. 12 Manor Care Marilyn Hall Liz Gimmestad Monday, December Numbers 17:1-11 Tuesday, December Samuel 7:18-29 Wednesday, December Luke 11:29-32 Thursday, December Philippians 1:12-18a Friday, December Philippians 1:18b-26 Saturday, December Luke 1:68-79 Sunday, December 9 - Second Sunday of Advent: Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6

8 Calendar Sunday, December 2 7:45 AM Heritage Worship 9 AM Adult Education: Lectionary Study 9 AM Celebration Worship 9 AM Footprints Sunday School 10 AM Children s Choirs & Teen Singers 10:30 AM Festival Worship 10:30 AM Youth Ringers 11:45 AM Healing Service 11:45 AM Stop Human Trafficking Vigil Noon PCM Supervision 6 PM NET (high-schoolers) Off-Site 7 PM Worship at Fairwinds Monday, December 3 10 AM Facilities Board 6:45 PM Stephen Ministry Supervision 7 PM ZOE (middle-schoolers) Off-Site 1 PM Love, Learn, Ardyth Savage s home 3 PM Spiritual Growth Book member homes Tuesday, December 4 1 PM All Staff 1 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 4:30 PM LyNC Joint Oversight Committee 7 PM Community & Middle East Peace Builders Off-Site 5:30 PM Sowing Seeds of Radabaugh home 7 PM Cheshier home Wednesday, December 5 9 AM Prayer Group 9:30 AM TLCW Board 9:30 AM Bible Study 6:30 PM Personnel Committee 7 PM Trinity Choir Off-Site 11:30 AM Lunch Colonial Pantry Thursday, December 6 9 AM TLCW Bible Study 9 AM Quilters 7 PM Ahn Family Christmas Concert (Benefit for NiN) Friday, December 7 9 AM Walking Toward the Manger & Beyond 6:30 PM Family Movie Night Saturday, December 8 7:30 AM Neighbors In Need 8 AM Neighborhood Youth Alliance 1 & 4 PM Seattle Children s Choir Christmas Concerts Staff Office Hours: Monday 8 AM 1 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8 AM 3 PM; Friday 8 AM 1 PM OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: Hector Garfias-Toledo Lead Pastor pastorhector@trinitylutheranchurch.com; x2202 Norma Aamodt-Nelson Cantor / Minister of Music norma@trinitylutheranchurch.com; x2203 David Greenlee Minister of Faith Formation david@trinitylutheranchurch.com; x2231 Debbie Jeske Ministry Coordinator debbie@trinitylutheranchurch.com; x2225 Joshua Judd-Herzfeldt Communication Coordinator josh@trinitylutheranchurch.com; x2215 Kelly Apling Ministry Assistant kelly@trinitylutheranchurch.com; x2200 Dean Hall Interim Facilities Manager facilities@trinitylutheranchurch.com; x2208 June Lee Bookkeeper june@trinitylutheranchurch.com; x2223 SCHOOLS Kris Dudak Director of Trinity Lutheran Preschool preschool@trinitylutheranchurch.com; Nanette Erban Director of Trinity Child Development Center childcare@trinitylutheranchurch.com;