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1 Worship. Connect. Serve. this week s worship services thursday, april 19 6:30 pm chapel friday, april noon chapel saturday, april 21 5:30 pm fellowship hall sunday, april 22 8:30 and 11:00 am traditional worship nave 9:00 and 10:45 am contemporary worship fellowship hall trinity today Trinity welcomes you! We re glad to see you today, and we hope to see you again. New guests: Introduce yourselves! Also pick up a small gift and a Welcome brochure at the table beside the receptionist s desk. Learn more about Trinity at

2 Dear Trinity Lutheran Church, With a heavy heart, I wish to inform you that due to my increased Synod responsibilities as part of the bishop's staff, I cannot continue to provide the level of commitment to Trinity that the staff and congregation need and deserve. I will remain in my current capacity until May 6, After that point, I will continue to maintain a connection with Trinity in my capacity on the bishop's staff as the Synod's Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) to develop new mission. I think that Trinity Lutheran Church is well-poised to be a leader in new mission in our Synod, and I am excited to walk alongside you in this new capacity. Thank you for the wonderful experience you have provided me during my time here. I am more than grateful to have had the opportunity of working with the staff and congregation. It has been a joy and honor to get to know you in such meaningful ways. While I will miss the weekly time with you, I look forward to future occasions to worship, connect, and serve alongside you. With love and grace, Rev. Jennifer Hope-Tringali ("Pastifer Jenn") PARTY! Happy 120th Birthday, Trinity! Celebrate with us on Sunday, April 22, 9:30-11:00 am. All are invited (not just kids) to celebrate Trinity's birthday by participating in a buildingwide adventure beginning in the Gathering Space. Several stops along the way will engage folks in dreaming about our plans for future expansion and renovation. This is your chance to celebrate how far we've come and help us THINK BIG about our future.

3 Volunteers will be stationed at each stop on the adventure to explain the vision and help people complete the activities. Cake, decorations, games, and more will help us all celebrate this very special day! DO NOT MISS THIS EXTRA- SPECIAL EVENT! Dinner Theatre Trilogy! Sign up NOW in the Gathering Space or online to attend and/or volunteer for the remaining TWO FREE dinners at our Luther Rose Dinner Theatre. It s a zany and clever creation of our capital appeal events team. Each event features a fancy dinner, a capital appeal story, and a fun show. Registration for the April 15 show ( Star Trek, The Lutheran Generation ) is closed! So don t miss the next two: Sun., April 29, 5:30 pm: Little Lutheran Rascals Sun., May 6, 5:30 pm: Batman Forever Lutheran Admission is free tickets required. Pick up your free tickets in the Gathering Space, or in the office weekdays. Children s books needed Trinity Tutors are collecting good used books to give to the second graders at Foose and Scott schools in Harrisburg, so they ll have books to read over the summer. Look for books at yard sales and library book sales for some great finds. Bring to the Read Box in the gathering space during April. Last year each child received three books from you. Thank you in advance for your generosity again this year. Float Update: Thank you to the eight people who submitted ideas for Trinity s first Memorial Day float. All the entries did well in the voting but only one can be our float this year. The plan from Terry Powell is the final winner. Now we need people to help build the float, and donate several other items; a list will be posted in the coming weeks. If you d like to help in the

4 bulding of the float, please call Martha Nagle at or Mitzi Jones at Job posting: Director of Administration. With the pending retirement of Nancy Martin, we are seeking applications for her position. Examples of essential functions include these: Provides administrative support to Council, committees, and ministry teams Acts as chief of staff and provides administrative support to the lead pastor and other members of the program staff Manages and supervises all office operations Oversees and directs the preparation of all regular and special worship materials, including bulletins Supervises office volunteers and assigns appropriate tasks Manages computers, networks, and all office equipment The applicant must be proficient in MS Office Suite and have strong organizational skills. A complete job description, including job qualifications, is available at or in the church office. Résumés should be sent to Pastor Jack Horner. Discover Trinity Sunday, May 6, 10:00 am, Library All are invited to join us for a single-session gathering where you will have the opportunity to tour our facilities, meet some of our program staff, and discover where you fit in and how to get connected on the journey of faith at Trinity. Food bank. Each Sunday of every month food can be brought to the church for the Ecumenical Food Pantry. Please place your non-perishable food items in the food box in the Collection Closet in the Gathering Space. Some needed items are soup, noodles, baked beans, canned fruit and vegetables,

5 peanut butter, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, baby food, powdered milk, tea bags, canned juice, and canned meats. Thank you for your generosity. Share in the care of Trinity s family. Pray for these members in the coming week: Keith Rockey; Karen Rockey; Ted and Mel Robertson; Dale, Megan, Sydney, and Thomas Robertson; James, Allie, and Kara Roberts; Donna Roberts; Janice Robb; Susan and Samantha Rittner Trinity Financial Report March 2018 March Actual Jan.-Mar. Actual Jan.-Mar. Budget Contributions $107,686 $311,810 $345,500 Other receipts 6,733 45,975 33,428 Total receipts $114,419 $357,785 $378,928 Expenses 100, , ,928 Budget balance $13,569 $18,070 $0 Ale House Table Talk. Join Pastor Jack Horner and pastors from other congregations on Tuesday, April 17, at Appalachian Brewing Company, 6462 Carlisle Pike. Come at 6 pm to order dinner, or 7-8 pm for conversation. Topic: The Wisdom of the Irish.

6 GROW SERIES This week the Grow series is focusing on Our Story here at Trinity and the idea that Together We Can Do More. You might notice folks standing in the Gathering Space today holding signs saying ASK ME. These folks represent just some of the many ways that Trinity people are working together to serve God inside and outside of our doors. Please stop by and ask them to tell you their story and why they love what they do at Trinity! Save the date for Ladies Night Out! Dinner and a Movie Friday, April 20 5:00-9:00 pm Arrive anytime between 5:00 pm and 6:15 pm to create your own fizzy bath bomb and/or help in the preparation of our dessert. Our southern style dinner will begin around 6:15 pm, followed by a showing of Steel Magnolias a classic, hearttugging tale. After the movie we ll take a little time to share our thoughts and reactions before heading back to reality. Leave the kids at home and come on out for fun and fellowship with your fellow Trinity gals. All ladies age 18+ are invited. Please RSVP by April 17 at or in the Gathering Space. Free will offering to help defray the costs will be welcomed.

7 What is Always Being Made New? Why are we supporting this ELCA Campaign? Come to the Luncheon Q & A (BBQ Cranberry chicken Free will offering) Sunday, May 6 12:15 pm Fellowship Hall This is your opportunity to ask about the work of Lutherans in the US and around the world, what the priorities are of this campaign, and why and how we as individuals and a church can be part of this exciting work. ELCA Campaign Director Pastor Ron Glusenkamp will present this talkback. Sign up at the Gathering Space desk. Or call the church office at Or sign up online at Bring your questions! Come to a service of healing (heart, mind, body, and soul) on Sunday, April 15, at 12:30 pm in the chapel. This service is held the third Sunday of each month. YG "Outside" Night is NEXT Sunday, April 22, from 6-8:30 pm. Everyone in grades 6-12 and beyond, come out to this YG tradition of total fun and fellowship. Meet in the YG room at 6 pm, and after dinner we will head outside to Fiala Field for some large group games and fun. Bring friends! Bring home-baked goodies! And bring play clothes so you can participate in the awesomeness. It'll be a blast! P.S. YG Summer calendars will be available on this night. C U There. This night rocks!

8 Alleluia! He is risen, indeed! If you ve been working on your Journey Through Lent Passport, now is the time to claim your prize. Bring your Passport to Children s Faith Formation (10 am in the firstfloor education wing) any Sunday in April or stop by the Gathering Space desk. Simply show your Passport to receive your prize. 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. Sunday, April 15 8:30 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 9:00 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall 9:30 am. Book Discussion Group :00 am. Adult Bible Study :00 am. Gospel Chat :00 am. Faith Formation Fun Factory for children 10:00 am. Confirmation :00 am. Jr. High (grades 6-7) :00 am. F. O. J. (grades 9-12) :45 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall 11:00 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 12:30 pm. Service of Healing. Chapel 5:00 pm. Youth Bell Choir. Nave 5:30 pm. Matins Choir. Choir Room 5:30 pm. Dinner Theatre. Fellowship Hall, Kitchen Monday, April 16 9:00 am. Trinity Preschool Playgroup Tuesday, April 17 9:00 am. Trinity Preschool Playgroup :00 am. Sewing Ministry :30 am. Staff Meeting :30 am. Pastoral Care. 239

9 12:30 pm. Preschool Staff Meeting :00 p.m. Alehouse Table Talk. ABC 6:15 pm. Girl Scout Troop :30 pm. Girl Scout Troop :30 pm. FaithX. Fellowship Hall Wednesday, April 18 9:00 am. Trinity Preschool Playgroup :30 am. Women s Bible Study :30 am. Library Staff. Library 7:00 pm. Adult Bells. Nave Thursday, April 19 9:00 am. Trinity Preschool Playgroup :30 am. Bible Study. Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm. Cub Scout Pack Meeting. Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm. Worship. Nave 6:30 pm. Girl Scout Troop , 125 7:00 pm. Chancel Choir. Choir Room 7:00 pm. Bible Study :00 pm. Boy Scout Troop , 12 Friday, April 20 12:00 noon Prayer Service. Chapel Saturday, April 21 8:20 am. Trinity on the Run. Parking lot 1:00 pm. Dinner Theater Rehearsal. Fellowship Hall 5:30 pm. Worship. Fellowship Hall Sunday, April 22 8:30 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 9:00 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall 9:30 am. Trinity Birthday Party for all ages 10:00 am. Adult Bible Study :00 am. Gospel Chat :00 am. Faith Formation Fun Factory for children 10:00 am. Confirmation :00 am. Jr. High (grades 6-7) :00 am. F. O. J. (grades 9-12) :30 am. Cherub and Junior Choirs :45 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall

10 11:00 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 4:00 pm. Prison Outreach Service. CCU 5:00 pm. Youth Bell Choir. Nave 5:30 pm. Matins Choir. Choir Room 6:00 pm. YG. Fellowship Hall, 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 Women s Serenity Business 7:00 pm. Mon. 125 Al-Anon 7:30 pm. Tues., Thurs Al-Ateen 7:30 pm. Thursday. 239 Families Helping Families 6:30 pm. Monday Gam Anon 7:00 pm. Monday. 239 Gamblers Anonymous 7:00 pm. Monday. 237; Thurs. 229 OCD 6:30 pm. Monday. 229 Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra 7:00 pm. Mon. FH Harrisburg Symphony Junior Strings 6:00 pm. Mon. Chr. Rm. Harrisburg Singers 7:00 pm. Tues. Chr. Rm. CACCC Board 7:00 pm. Wed. 239

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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 for Mission Advancement Rev. Dr. Guy S. Edmiston, Jr. Ministry Director for Outreach Rev. Jennifer A. Hope-Tringali 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 G. Maurer Director for Finance Paul A. Hensel Facilities Manager/Lead Sexton Erich Sprowls Director of Children s Music Amy L. Koch Director of Preschool Heather F. Rose Director of Administration Nancy J. Martin Administrative Assistant for Ministry Thomas A. Notestine Sextons Russell Brown, La Mont Randolph Sunday Morning Receptionist Criss Floray Evening Receptionists Lori Anne McBride, Beth Hinkle Dave Maser President Dan Drury Vice President Ellen Ney Secretary Jon Andrews Congregation Council Mike Finio Keith Huntzinger Steve Kauffman Jay Killian Barbara Kriebel Mike Schwalm Anne Stafford Charles Suhr Administrative Committee Chairs Administration and Personnel Mike Finio Finance Keith Huntzinger Arts Mary Haar Education Kelly MacConnell Fellowship Kathy Holmes Hospitality IT/AV Jonathan Lobaugh Missions Mary Ellen Hettinger Ryan Argot Debbie Balasundram Bruce Bigelow Sarah Hancock Ministry Team Facilitators Call Committee Kathy Holmes Joe Hunter Shannon Jones Property Charles Suhr Strategic Planning Bob Frymoyer Parish Ministry Donna Sprowls Publicity & Communication Danelle Andrews Social Ministry Mitzi Jones Stewardship Dave Maser Worship Jane Killian Youth Sarah Fogg Jake Miller, chair Margaret Parker Karen Yeager