Worship. Connect. Serve.

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1 Worship. Connect. Serve. weekly worship services thursday 6:30 pm chapel friday 12 noon chapel saturday 5:30 pm fellowship hall sunday 8:30 and 11:00 am traditional worship nave 8:30 and 11:00 am contemporary worship fellowship hall trinity today news, events, and more! Welcome Guests! We are so glad you have joined us for worship. It is no accident you re here; we ve been praying for you. We hope you experience God s love among us. Note change to Sunday morning worship times Traditional 8:30 &11:00 am Contemporary 8:30 &11:00 am Faith Connection Classes 9:45 am Learn more about Trinity:

2 Give to Trinity s future. Please turn in your commitment to support Trinity via our capital appeal if you haven t already done so. Go to September s art exhibit consists of warm and comforting quilts made by the dedicated, diligent Women of Trinity Sewing Ministry. Stop by to see the quilts and read more about the group s work. Everyone age 12 and over, no sewing experience needed, is invited to make quilts with the friendly group members when they meet monthly (except December) in Room 237. Meeting days/times are the first Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm and the third Tuesday from 9 am to 3 pm. Buy fair-trade coffee, tea, and chocolate in the Gathering Space before, between, and after services TODAY and then ongoing on the first Sunday of each month. Blessing of Animals Bring your pets to this special event in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Afterward you can mingle with the pets or join Trinity on the Run for a special animal walk. Saturday, October 6, at 8:15am Cumberland Vista (CROSS) Game Night At Trinity Friday, September 21 6:30-8:00 pm We welcome young and old to join us for games, conversation, music and snacks with wonderful people from the Cumberland Vista Group Home who are developmentally and physically challenged. This is a fun and unique experience that is not to be missed! For more information, please contact Tom Drye at (717) or tom.drye@icloud.com

3 Volunteer at Trinity. It s not too late to fill out a volunteer form! Grab one in the Gathering Space or fill one out online at our website. Thank you for blessing the Trinity family with your time and talents! Coupon Ministry needs a new leader. After many years of faithful service, Trinity member Sophie Rice is headed to college. Contact the church office if you can step in to sort coupons brought in by Trinity members and mail them to overseas commissaries for our military personnel to use. Help Harrisburg school kids: Trinity Tutors would like to make 325 school kits this year! Each one includes pencils, erasers, a 24- count crayon box, tissues, a composition book, and a plastic pencil case. Donations of any or all of these items are appreciated! Questions? Contact Kathy Smeal at ksmeal_273@verizon.net. Camp Hill Harvest Hop Saturday, September 22 Trinity is Jumping into the fun as a station for this community event. It s a great opportunity to introduce ourselves, and we ll be providing snacks and crafts for the folks who stop by. Be part of the fun Volunteer! Trinitycamphill.org Youth & Adult Choirs and Handbells - Tim Koch at timothy.koch@trinitycamphill.org. Children s Choirs and Bell Choirs Children s Music Director Amy Koch amylkoch@verizon.net. FaithX Director of Contemporary Music, Debbie Wilson debbie.wilson@trinitycamphill.org Join a Choir or Musical Group!

4 Fall Back into Rhythm Fall is a great time to fall back into the rhythm of WORSHIP, CONNECTION & SERVICE! faith connections (study classes & groups) Open House TODAY 9:30 11 am Drop in any time! Journey through our education wing exploring exciting study and small group opportunities for infants through adults. This fall we are offering many new ways to deepen our relationships with God and each other. Don t miss it! MOST CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 16 AT 9:45AM See website and insert for descriptions of several NEW Faith Connection opportunities for adults this fall! trinity adults (study classes & groups) Augsburg Bible Study biblical scripture discussion group using materials from the Augsburg Lutheran publishing company The Living Word a discussion group focused on seeing and being the Gospel at work in our ever changing world Truly Living create a life with less stress, worry, and discontent Listen Better Parents small group based on the book How to Talk so Kids will Listen, and Listen so Kids will Talk Serving & Sharing informal group working on service projects Living Proof, Lutheran Style learning to unabashedly but gracefully share your faith in your everyday life Earth Care If we observe and follow God s cues in nature will we have a healthier relationship with the earth? Amplify learn how to use faith and the power of positive thinking to amplify the skills needed to deal with difficult life situations

5 trinity kids (birth through grade 5) SPLASH Developmentally appropriate learning for 6mos to 3 years in our loving nursery. Drop in any time! FROLIC Brand New Preschool Program for ages 3+ FAITH CONNECT KIDS! Grades K 5 (lower education wing) Music, videos, fun, and learning about how to be our best selves for God. Register Online at trinitycamphill.org/faith-connections-registration/ trinity youth (grades 6 12) Confirmation Class. This year-long class is for youth in Grade 8. Led by Peter Fox with the help of pastors and guest speakers, the active discussion, fun, and fellowship will help you accept the roles promised to God at your baptism. You must sign up to participate! Class begins TODAY at 9:45 am in Room 12. Questions or to register, contact Peter at , ext YG Starts TODAY, September 9 Join us from 6-8:30 pm for Youth Group (YG). We ll bring the pizza; you bring your friends. It s going to be an amazing year of fun, faith, and fellowship. Questions? Reach out to Peter Fox at ext (PS: NEW YG T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE!) JR. HIGH FAITH CONNECT: GRADES 6-7 (ROOM 11) A FUN AND CREATIVE VIDEO-BASED SMALL GROUP FOCUSED ON CHAR- ACTERS FROM THE BIBLE. BE THERE FOR ALL THE EXCITEMENT! F.O.J. (FRIENDS OF JESUS) GRADES 9-12 (Room 235) This class is not only for Sr. High -- it is led by Sr. Highers! F.O.J. seeks to explore and develop faith through a strong community built on friendship and service at Trinity. Join any time!

6 weekday fellowship & bible study Thursday Bible Fellowship ( Lead Pastor Bible Study ) resumes on Thursday, Sept 20. Join us weekly at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall or at 7pm in Room 237 to study our Worship and the Bible theme.

7 Sup & Study Fall 2018 September 9 September 15, 2018 Wednesdays September 26 - October 24 Dinner 5:20-6:30 pm Presentation 6:30-7:30 pm Child Care available We are Lutheran. How do Lutherans serve God and love their neighbors? Gather with other Lutheran Christians to learn what God is doing in Central PA, the U.S., and around the world. Discern whether God is calling you to participate in ministry by using the time, talent, and treasure you have been blessed to receive. special events - education Ale House Table Talk Tuesday, September 18 Join Pastor Jack Horner and Pastor Karen Durbin (from Trinity Lutheran in Mechanicsburg) at Appalachian Brewing Company, 6462 Carlisle Pike. Come at 6 pm to order dinner, or 7-8 pm for conversation. Topic: Keeping Faith Life Simple 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Women and Justice Social Statement September 23, 9:45 10:45am Join Pastor Liz for a conversation about the ELCA's position during the Faith Connections hour. Go to elca.org to read the statement and come ready to discuss it!

8 men s fellowship & bible study Tuesday Morning Men s Bible Study starts on September 11. Join us the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays of each month at 8am at Brother s Restaurant, Route 15 South, Mechanicsburg. This year s theme is Rulers of the Bible. Trinity Lutheran Open Chase for the Chalice will be held October 6 at 10 am at the historic Carlisle Barracks Golf Club. To sign up or for more information, contact Rick Sten at or rsten58@verizon.net. Ladies are welcome, too! Caring for One Another 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. Ever Consider Organ Donation? In 2004 the ELCA passed a resolution acknowledging the need for more life giving organ donors in the U.S. It reads, in part,...the ELCA urgently encourages its members to consider donating organs, tissue, and whole blood. Right now more than 115,000 people across the US are waiting for a donor, and at least one such person is a member of our Trinity Family who is in need of a kidney. To learn more about how you might be able to help contact Pastor Horner at jack.horner@trinitycamphill.org. EVERY MEMBER PRAYER LIST Share in the care of your fellow Trinity members. We especially lift up the following members this week: Randy and Nancy Moore; Chris and Amanda Moore; Timothy Moomaw; Geoff Moomaw; David and Allison Moomaw; Kristen Moody; Kevin and Barbara Moody; Barb Monahan

9 interested in membership? Whether you ve been worshipping with us for many years, several weeks, or a few times, we are glad you are here and would love to have you consider membership with us. Discover Trinity Sunday, September 16 9:45 10:45 am Whether you are new to Trinity or have been attending for a while, this is a great way to learn more about us and all we have to offer. This single-session gathering includes a meet and greet with some staff members, a quick overview of our core beliefs, a tour of the facility, and a time for Q and A. Find more details on the website or Director of Faith Formation, Kelly Falck, at kelly.falck@trinitycamphill.org. BEGIN: Becoming a Trinity Member Sunday, September 23 12:15 2pm Be our guest for a casual luncheon gathering where you can hear from the pastors about the beliefs and traditions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, learn ways to connect and serve at Trinity, meet other members, and learn about what we expect of those walking this journey at Trinity. Those choosing to become members will be welcomed at all worship services on the following weekend. Register Online at trinitycamphill.org/begin-registration Learn More At trinitycamphill.org/membership-classes/

10 Trinity s calendar is now live on our website! Check it out at Sunday, September 9 8:30 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 8:30 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall 9:30 am. Faith Connections Open House 10:30 am. Cherub Choir Rehearsal 11:00 am. Traditional Worship. Nave 11:00 am. Contemporary Worship. Fellowship Hall 4:30 pm. Youth Bell Choir Rehearsal 5:15 pm. Matins Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm. Youth Group (YG) Monday, September 10 8:00 am. Men s Bible Study. Brother s Restaurant 7:00 pm. Church Council Meeting Tuesday, September 11 9:30 am. Staff Meeting 10:30 am. Pastoral Care Meeting 6:30 pm. FaithX Rehearsal. Fellowship Hall Wednesday, September 12 9:30 am. Library Staff Work Day. Library 2:00 pm. Creative Worship Meeting 7:00 pm. Adult Bell Rehearsal. Nave Thursday, September 13 1:00 pm. Intercessory Prayer. Library 6:30 pm. Worship. Chapel 7:00 pm. Concert Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday, September 14 12:00 noon Prayer Service. Chapel Saturday, September 15 8:20 am. Trinity on the Run. Parking lot 9:30 am. Communion Assistant Training 5:30 pm. Worship. Fellowship Hall

11 AA 7:30 am. Mon thru Fri :30 am. Wednesday noon. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri :00 pm. Wednesday :30 pm. Mon thru Thurs Women s Serenity Group 6:00 pm. Mon, Thurs Al-Anon 7:30 pm. Tues, Thurs Al-Anon Book Group 6:30 pm. 1 st Thursday 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; Thursday. 229 Al-Anon District 21 6:15 pm. Last Tuesday OCD Support 6:30 pm. 3 rd Monday. 235 Boy Scout Troop 51 7:00 pm Thursday. Fellowship Hall Troop 51 Committee 7:00 pm 1 st Monday. 229 financial report August Jan. - August Jan. - August Actual Actual Budget Contributions 89, , ,333 Other Receipts 1,947 85,855 89,145 Total Receipts 91, ,076 1,010,478 Expenses 142, ,287 1,010,478 Budget Balance (51,153) (43,211) 0 The Jan - August budget amounts show 8/12 of the total amount budgeted for the entire year, and do not take into account expected fluctuations of receipts and expenses. Because of the summer travel season, August traditionally has lower offerings. This month we also had additional expected expenses, leading to a deficit at the end of the month. Trinity has made payments of $368,196 so far for the parking lot project and we have only had to borrow $45,000 from our Line of Credit. Thank you for your generous giving to our Capital Appeal.

12 Trinity Lutheran Church Office: Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 pm Gathering Space Receptionist: Sun-Thurs, 6-9 pm Pastoral Staff Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Jack M. Horner Ministry Director for Parish Life Rev. John H. Brock Ministry Director for Engagement Rev. Elizabeth E. Frey Director for Mission Advancement Rev. Dr. Guy S. Edmiston, Jr. Congregation Council Dave Maser President Dan Drury Vice President Ellen Ney Secretary Jon Andrews 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 Property Charles Suhr Strategic Planning Bob Frymoyer Ministry Team Facilitators Arts Mary Haar Education Kelly MacConnell Fellowship Kathy Holmes Hospitality [Position open] IT/AV Jonathan Lobaugh Missions Mary Ellen Hettinger Parish Ministry Donna Sprowls Publicity & Communication Danelle Andrews Social Ministry Mitzi Jones Stewardship Dave Maser Worship Jane Killian Youth Rob Reed