Worship. Connect. Serve. Until further notice (likely through fall): SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TIMES!

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1 Worship. Connect. Serve. this week s worship services thursday, august 3 6:30 pm chapel friday, august 4 12 noon chapel saturday, august 5 5:30 pm fellowship hall sunday, august 6 8:30 and 10:45 am traditional worship nave 9:30 and 11:00 am contemporary worship fellowship hall trinity today Trinity welcomes you! We re glad to see you today, and we hope to see you again. And again! If you are a new guest, pick up a small gift at the table beside the receptionist s desk. Until further notice (likely through fall): SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TIMES! 8:30 & 10:45 Traditional 9:30 & 11:00 Contemporary Learn more about Trinity at

2 STEEPLE WORK UPDATE Workers were finishing the back window area as of July 25. When you read this at weekend services, and pending expected good weather, the entire steeple might well be done, including the installation of the balustrade system at right. So look up and see! Two milestone birthdays! Lily Herbst was 104 on July 28, and Anna Gessner was 100 on July 29. Happy Birthday to both! Call Committee named. Congregation Council has approved the following members of the Associate Pastor Call Committee. Jake Miller (chair), Ryan Argot, Debbie Balasundram, Bruce Bigelow, Sarah Hancock, Kathy Holmes, Joe Hunter, Shannon Jones, Margaret Parker, and Karen Yeager. Keep them in your prayers as they begin the search for our new associate pastor. Meet the Troesters on Sunday, July 30, hosted by our Missions Team! Learn about the fascinating work and lives of Pastor Deborah Troester and her husband, Joe, Trinitysupported missionaries in Tanzania. If you haven t already didn t sign up for the 12:30 luncheon, you can still meet the Troesters and hear them speak.

3 Ideas needed for fall Sup n Study! Whether you sup, or study, or sup AND study, we need your ideas for classes this fall. What topics? What presenters? The theme is Strengthened to Serve: Mind, Body, Spirit. Send your suggestions to Kelly Falck, Director of Faith Formation, kelly.falck@trinitycamphill.org. Our new worship schedule: What s your opinion? 8:30 & 10:45 traditional 9:30 & 11:00 contemporary We started new Sunday worship times recently. Is the new schedule working for you? If yes, why? If no, why not? Let us know your thoughts and suggestions by August 7. Address your comments to Worship Evaluation. trinluth@trinitycamphill.org. Or send letter/note to the office. Trinity s Book Group has announced the books to read and discuss for the next four months. The group meets monthly on the third Sunday from 9:30 to 10:30 am in Room All are invited to join in. Read all the books or just those that appeal to you. You don t have to buy them they are available through the Cumberland County Library System. Sun., Aug. 20: Lone Wolf, by Jodi Picoult Sun., Sept. 17: Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey Sun., Oct. 15: The Mathews Men: Seven Brothers and the War Against Hitler s U-boats, by William Geroux Sun., Nov. 19: A Man Called Ove, by Fredrick Backman

4 AUGUST 5-6 IS WORLD HUNGER WEEKEND sponsored annually by the Missions Ministry Team to benefit the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. ELCA programs address the root causes of hunger and poverty by providing solutions, education, and medical assistance to meet the unique needs of women, children, and families. Here s what you can do: Bake or donate bread and baked goods Sat., Aug. 5, starting at 9 am in the kitchen Sign up in the Gathering Space Bake bread with our Missions Team and volunteers from Communities of Hope; or bring in your labeled donations of homemade breads and baked goods. Buy bread and baked goods Sat., Aug. 5 (evening service), and Sun., Aug. 6 Take item(s) and donate generously. Give monetary gifts (will show on your giving record) August all month World Hunger Appeal envelopes will be in August 5 and 6 bulletins. Envelopes will be available in the narthex and the back of Fellowship Hall during August. Make checks payable to Trinity but be sure to write World Hunger on the memo line. Did you know that nearly 800 million people that s 1 in 9 in our world today can t access the food they need to live active, healthy lives? ELCA World Hunger works in more than 50 countries around the world?

5 Save the date! Summer Sundae Concert August 27, 6:30 pm. Free ice cream, and music by FaithX. Eat. Pray. Ride. Sunday, August 6, 2 pm. Motorcyclists: Show up in our parking lot and join our fun ride to the Millersburg Ferry. Don t miss out. Men s Steak & Corn Roast Friday, August 18 Good food, great fun! Hosted by Lutheran Men in Mission (Men of Trinity) Time: 5 pm games and fellowship; 6 pm cook/eat Place: Adams-Ricci Community Park, Enola Price: $12 for adults guys 18 and under are FREE Who s invited: Open to all men Sign up: Sundays August 6 & 13 in Gathering Space or call Fred Bohls by August 15 at

6 Friday, August 18, high noon, Carlisle Barracks Golf Club: Trinity Men's Ministry is once again proud to host "A Lutheran Tradition Unlike Any Other." It s the 2017 Trinity Luther Open a laid back, fun, fourperson scramble golf outing for golfers of all skill levels. Who can forget last year's epic competition as Team Exodus edged Team Genesis in this fabled "Chase for the Chalice." Lutherans will talk about it for generations to come, and you can be part of it. $50 includes greens fee, cart, goodie bag, prizes, and steak and corn dinner later (see ad, above) at Adams/Ricci Park in Enola. Singles, doubles, triples, foursomes...it doesn't matter. Just sign up. And yes, bring guests! For info or to sign up, contact Rick Sten at or resten58@verizon.net. The Men s Breakfast Gathering meets on August 5 at Ryan Hannigan s home, 245 S. Lewisberry Road, Mechanicsburg. Breakfast starts at 8, discussion afterwards ending at 9:30. This gathering is a relaxed and informal way to meet other men at Trinity. All men are invited; just call Ryan and Kim at or Rhanniga@Messiah.edu so they can prepare the right amount of food. Questions? Call Ryan or Kim. Ale House Table Talk. Join Pastor Jack Horner and pastors from other congregations on Tuesday, August 15, at Appalachian Brewing Company, 6462 Carlisle Pike. Come at 6 pm to order dinner, 7-8 pm for conversation. Topic: Are you an ambassador for God, yourself, or your institution?

7 Share in the care of Trinity s family. Pray for these members in the coming week: Glenn Ackerman; Daryl and Maggie Ackerman; Ints and Mary Ann Abolins; Ed, Lidija and August Abolins; Patricia, Sarah, Nicole, and Samantha Zwergel; Dean Zirkle; Bob and Jean Zimmerman; Rich and Robin Zerbe Food pantry items needed from July 29 through August 6 for United Lutheran Seminary s food pantry! Put items in the specially marked box in the Gathering Space. The pantry is a free resource for seminary students and their families to supplement their needs. Women of Trinity is hosting this collection as part of the August Lower Susquehanna Synodical Women s Organization convention to be held here, so be sure to bring your items in by August 6. The seminary accepts non-perishable food items, toiletry items, paper products, cleaning products, detergents, and gift cards. (Gift cards must be clearly marked For seminary food pantry and given to someone in Trinity s office during office hours.) School kit collections begin in mid-august through September! Trinity Tutors give much-needed school supplies to Foose, Downey, and Scott elementary school students in Harrisburg. Each kit includes a plastic school supply box, No. 2 pencils, pencil top erasers, a box of 24 crayons, a tissue pack, and a marble composition book. Donate a complete kit, or any items in bulk, or money. Put your items in the school kits area in the Gathering Space.

8 Give to others from the Giving Tree hosted by our Parish Ministry and Social Ministry teams! Make it Christmas in July for folks in need. Take a tag/ornament from the Christmas tree in the Gathering Space and turn it back in with your donation of the gift requested: Church-shaped ornament: Each $25 gift card you donate will help our own Trinity members. Requested are cards to use at Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, or for gas. White card with blue yarn: Each store gift card you donate will support ministries of Christian Churches United (CCU). Cards with colorful band-aids: Donate items listed on the back of the cards (e.g., toothpaste/toothbrushes, socks, soap, eye drops, more) to support The Allison Hill medical clinic of the Health Ministries of Christ Lutheran Church. Angel-shaped ornament: Donate $25 Giant, Walmart, or Target gift cards to help a work-release family as part of our prison ministries support. White envelope attached with gold garland: Donate gift cards for cash to help women and children who are sheltered by the Bethesda Mission. Reach out to our hospitalized and at-home members. See the list in the Narthex and the Gathering Space tract rack. Your prayers and contacts bring peace and comfort.

9 Trinity Financial Report June 2017 June Jan-June Jan-June Over or Actual Budget (Under) Contributions* $90,046 $656,156 $683,177 ($27,021) Other receipts** 3,587 52,436 60,670 (8,234) Total receipts $93,633 $708,592 $743,847 ($35,255) Expenses 113, , ,847 (33,529) Budget balance ($19,774) ($1,726) 0 ($1,726) YTD contributions to reduce building loan $25,418 Building loan balance 6/30/2017 $19,430 *Contributions are donations received for our general fund expenses (our budget) that are not designated for specific purposes. **Other receipts include interest earned, budget reimbursements, facility use fees, and a portion of last year s ending budget balance. Sunday, July 30 8:30 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 9:30 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall 9:30 am. Adult Bible Study :45 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 11:00 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall 12:30 pm. Missions Luncheon with the Troesters Monday, July 31 7:30 pm. Call Committee Tuesday, August 1 9:00 am. Staff Meeting :30 am. Pastoral Care :30 pm. FaithX. Fellowship Hall Wednesday, August 2

10 9:30 am. Library Staff. Library 7:00 pm. Cub Scout Pack Committee Thursday, August 3 6:30 pm. Worship. Chapel 7:00 pm. Boy Scout Troop 51. Fellowship Hall Friday, August 4 12:00 noon. Prayer Service. Chapel Saturday, August 5 8:00 am. Men s Breakfast Gathering. Hannigans 8:20 am. Trinity on the Run. Parking lot 9:00 am. Bread Baking. Kitchen 5:30 pm. Worship. Fellowship Hall Sunday, August 6 World Hunger Sunday 8:30 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 9:30 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall 9:30 am. Adult Bible Study :30 am. Friends of Jesus :45 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 11:00 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall 2:00 pm. Eat, Pray, Ride AA 7:30 am. Mon. thru Fri :30 pm. Mon. thru Thurs :30 am. Wednesday noon. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri :00 pm. Wednesday Women s Serenity Group 6:00 pm. Mon., Thurs Al-Anon 7:30 pm. Tues., Thurs Al-Anon Book Group 6:30 pm. Thursday Al-Ateen 7:30 pm. Thursday. 239 Gam Anon 7:00 pm. Monday. 239 Gamblers Anonymous 7:00 pm. Mon., 237; Thurs. 229 Families Helping Families 6:30 pm. Monday

11 Using your photograph As we build our photo library by taking pictures at Trinity events, be advised that your image may be among those photographs. If you are concerned about the possibility of appearing in group shots that we use online or in print, even when we include no names, to tell us you do not want your photo used. Our mission statement United and empowered to worship, connect, serve. See Trinity videos on YouTube Go to YouTube at Search for trinitycamphill as one word Enjoy VBS videos, Becky Enney children s sermons, pastors sermons, more.

12 Trinity Lutheran Church Office: Fax: Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 pm Gathering Space Receptionist: Sunday-Thursday, 6-9 pm Staff Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Jack M. Horner Ministry Director for Parish Life Rev. John H. Brock Director of Congregational Care Rev. Dr. Guy S. Edmiston, Jr. Interim Associate Pastor Rev. Jennifer A. Crist Ministry Director for Music H. Timothy Koch Director of Youth and Student Ministries Peter A. Fox Director of Contemporary Music Debra D. Wilson Director of Faith Formation Kelly A. Falck Ministry Director for Communications Stephanie Maurer Ministry Director for Finance and Property Paul A. Hensel Director of Children s Music Amy L. Koch Director of Preschool Heather F. Rose Office Manager Nancy J. Martin Administrative Assistant for Ministry Thomas A. Notestine Sextons Russell Brown, Erich Sprowls, La Mont Randolph Sunday Morning Receptionist Criss Floray Evening Receptionists Lori Anne McBride, Glenn Plott, Beth Hinkle Congregation Council Rob Bertram President Dave Maser Vice President Dave Reeser Secretary Mike Finio Kathy Holmes Steve Kauffman Jay Killian Barbara Kriebel Dave Miller Mike Schwalm Anne Stafford Charles Suhr Administrative Committee Chairs Administration and Personnel Mike Finio Finance Dave Miller Ministry Team Facilitators Property Charles Suhr Strategic Planning Bob Frymoyer Arts Mary Haar Education Kelly MacConnell Fellowship Kathy Holmes Hospitality IT/AV Jonathan Lobaugh Missions Brice Arndt Parish Ministry Donna Sprowls Publicity & Communication Danelle Andrews Social Ministry Mitzi Jones Stewardship Dave Maser Worship Jane Killian Youth Sarah Fogg