United and empowered to worship, connect, serve

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1 Published weekly on Thursday Page 1 United and empowered to worship, connect, serve Service Times Thursdays, 6:30 pm Spoken worship, Chapel Fridays, noon Prayer service, Chapel Saturdays, 5:30 pm Blended worship Fellowship Hall Sundays 8:30 & 11:00 am Traditional worship Nave & Contemporary worship Fellowship Hall Third Sundays, 12:30 pm Healing service, Chapel trinity today Welcome to our Guests We re glad to see you. It s no accident that you re here. We ve been praying for you, and we hope you experience God s love among us. Please introduce yourselves, and come back often. Sermon Theme This Week Dec. 20, 22, 23 Stir Up Our World Pastor John Brock preaching Sermon Theme Next Week Dec. 27, 29, 30 On the Fifth Day of Christmas Pastor Liz Frey preaching Trinity's Annual Meeting is Sunday, January 27, immediately following the 11 am services. Light lunch will be served Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, PA

2 Published weekly on Thursday Page 2 Worship with us on Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 2:00 pm Traditional Worship, Nave 4:00 pm Children s Service, Nave 7:00 pm Contemporary Worship, Fellowship Hall 8:30 pm Traditional Worship, Nave 11:00 pm Lessons and Carols, Nave Candle lighting at all services except 4 pm Holy Communion offered at all services except 11 pm Yes! Additional parking! Here s some help for parking shortages: 46 spaces! Conte Wealth Associates (CWA) and Myers-Harner Funeral Home say we can use their parking lots on Sundays and other times when their lots are not in use. CWA s 20 spaces are behind its building at 2009 Market Street (use the access alley off 21st Street by West Shore Baptist), and the funeral home s 26 spaces are at 1903 Market (please don t park in front of the garage doors). Please do not park in the lot at About Weddings, 1940 Market Street. Their parking spaces are paid for by residents and tenants and are not available for those attending worship. Care and pray for one another Reach out to hospitalized and at-home members. See the list in the Narthex and the Gathering Space tract rack. Every member prayer list December 21 27: Joyce Libby and Jacob; Judy Leslie; Jim and Gretchen Leslie, and Cooper; Rob Lesher and Ron Livingston; Lydia Lerch; Josh Lentz; Frank and Cheryl Lentz; Frank and Bretni Lentz, Dagny and Frank; David and Marcia Lentz; Eric and Tina Leighow, Emma and Brian.

3 Published weekly on Thursday Page 3 Considering membership? Or just want to learn more? Discover Trinity: Sunday, January 6, 9:45-10:45 am No reservation needed. All welcome. Yes, this is a large church! Finding opportunities to connect can feel overwhelming with the many different services, programs, and events. You likely have questions, whether it s your first visit or one of many. At this single-session friendly gathering, you can tour our facilities, meet program staff, and discover answers to common questions. Discover where you fit in and how to get connected on the journey of faith. BEGIN: Becoming a Trinity Member Sundays, January 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 9:45 10:45 am Led by all Trinity s pastors and program staff Based on Acts 2: Meet our pastors and staff as you learn about the beliefs and traditions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and discover more about how we WORSHIP, CONNECT, AND SERVE together at Trinity. See our website for more detailed information by date. Click on I m new, then Membership Classes. Hey, Youth, this is for you! Our annual YG Christmas Party is THIS Sunday, December 23, from 6 to 8:30 pm. This YG tradition is fun and meaningul as we sing for the good folks at Manor Care Nursing Home. All YG, past and present, can take part. Meet at 6 pm in the YG room, go caroling at the nursing home, then return to Trinity for subs, snacks, games, fun, prizes, and lots of fellowship. We ll close the night and our 2018 season in prayer. Bring home-baked goodies, friends, and your voice for this special night!

4 Published weekly on Thursday Page 4 The Sr. High and College sleepover is Friday night, January 4, starting at 8 pm, and ending Saturday morning at 9 am. Whether you re in senior high school or college, come on out to this night of total fun and fellowship with all your YG peeps. Graduates are invited. Bring $4 for pizza, and bring friends the more the merrier. We ll have games, throw-back movies, pizza, snacks, soccer, and more. This event will be a blast! So spread the word and don t miss all the fun. Nuff said. No Classes: There will be no 6th and 7th grade confirmation and FOJ classes on December 23 and 30. Read these numbers Trinity Financial Report - November 2018 Nov. Jan. - Nov. Jan. - Nov. Actual Actual Budget Contributions 103,405 1,117,780 1,266,833 Other Receipts 6, , ,575 Total Receipts 110,146 1,226,167 1,389,408 Expenses 110,292 1,295,853 1,389,408 Budget Balance (146) (69,686) 0 Good news! Thank you for your contributions to the capital appeal. The final invoice for the parking lot renovation has been paid, and the line of credit which was used to pay previous invoices has been paid in full. Notice to All Givers about 2018 Contributions to Trinity All offerings must be received in the church office by Monday morning, December 31, in order to be credited to your 2018 contribution record. Sunday through Sunday calendar Sunday, December 23 8:30 am. Worship. Nave and Fellowship Hall 9:45 am. Faith Formation Classes 10:30 am. Cherub Choir. 123

5 Published weekly on Thursday Page 5 11:00 am. Worship. Nave and Fellowship Hall 12:30 pm. Healing Service. Chapel 5:00 pm. Youth Bells. Nave 5:30 pm. Matins Choir. Choir Room 6:00 pm. YG Christmas Party. 236/Kitchen/FH 6:00 pm. Junior Bells. Nave. 6:30 pm. Junior and Cherub. 123 Monday, December 24 2:00 pm. Christmas Eve Worship. Nave 4:00 pm. Christmas Eve Worship. Nave 7:00 pm. Christmas Eve Worship. FH 8:30 pm. Christmas Eve Worship. Nave 11:00 pm. Christmas Eve Worship. Nave Tuesday, December 25 10:00 am. Christmas Day Worship. Nave Wednesday, December 26 9:30 am. Library Staff Workday. Library 7:00 pm. IT/AV Team Meeting Thursday, December 27 1:00 pm. Prayer Shawl Ministry :30 pm. Worship. Chapel 7:00 pm Concert Choir. Choir Room 8:00 pm. Chancel Choir. Choir Room Friday, December 28 12:00 noon Prayer Service. Chapel Saturday, December 29 8:20 am. Trinity on the Run. Parking Lot 5:30 pm. Saturday worship. Fellowship Hall Sunday, December 30 8:30 am. Worship. Nave and Fellowship Hall 9:45 am. Faith Formation Classes 11:00 am. Worship. Nave and Fellowship Hall 5:00 pm. Youth Bells. Nave 5:30 pm. Matins Choir. Choir Room

6 Published weekly on Thursday Page 6 Invitation from Trinity Lutheran in Mechanicsburg The DARKEST Night Mechanicsburg s Trinity Lutheran 132 E. Main Street Sunday, December 23, at 3 pm An invitation from Pastor Karen Durbin This weekend includes the longest night of the year. Trinity in Mechanicsburg offers an afternoon worship service for those who struggle with darkness, grief, and sadness during the Christmas season. The hymns, lessons, prayers, and readings will remind you that the joy of Christmas is intimately linked with the suffering of the Easter Cross.

7 Published weekly on Thursday Page 7 Faith Connections Open House January 6 9:45 10:45 am Explore adult classes for 2019 Also coming For folks interested in membership Discover Class on Jan. 6 Begin Class series starts Jan. 13 See page 3 for more info, or check out our website.

8 Published weekly on Thursday Page 8 Invite others to experience the joy of Christmas Eve at Trinity! Pick up this card in the Gathering Space and pass it on to a friend or neighbor.