December 20, 2018 Christmas Eve Pre-service music begins 20 minutes before the hour at all. All services with communion, candles and Silent Night. Noon Circle of Flutes 5 PM our children & music 7 PM clarinet & flute 9 PM trumpet & saxophone 11 PM adult choirs & brass ensemble Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-778-2159 trinitylutheranchurch.com Christmas Day 10 AM Holy Communion & trumpet Sunday, Dec. 30 10 AM Lessons & Carols for Christmas /trinitylynnwood @trinitylynnwood
PAGE 2 News & Announcements 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. Come early for social time hosted by TLC s Stephen Ministers. Sundays December 23 & 30 Services at 10 AM Special services of Lessons & Carols at 10 AM on each of the next two Sundays. We ll sing favorite Advent and/or Christmas carols interspersed with readings for the day. See you there! Walking Towards the Manger and Beyond A new walking group meets 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. The group may continue in the new year. Call or email Bruce Sutherland (425-478-5725; bsdbsutherland@comcast.net) or EdnaMae Olufson- Smith (206-914-3927 ednamae2@me.com). Upcoming Memorial Services Pastor Jim Schoeld Friday, December 28, 2 PM at First Lutheran Richmond Beach Norma Sola-Pierce Saturday, December 29, 2 PM at Trinity Dick Steves Saturday, January 5, 4 PM at Trinity 2019 Offering Envelopes Have Arrived Pick up your offering envelopes next time you are at church. They are located on a table in the narthex just outside the main office windows. Save the Date: Annual Congregational Budget Meeting Sun, Jan 20, 11:45 AM You may have noticed we didn t hold an annual budget meeting this Nov/Dec! The Congregational Council, at the recommendation of the Finance & Stewardship Committees, moved this annual meeting to the end of January so that year end income and expense could be factored into the budgeting process. This will also allow more time for informational forums to be held in mid-january in advance of the meeting. A potluck will accompany the meeting. Stay tuned for more information!
December 20, 2018 PAGE 3 DECEMBER: A MONTH FOR GENEROSITY Consider a special year-end gift to Trinity! It has been a wonderful year, and there is much to be grateful for: our vibrant ministries of music, service, worship, children & families, justice & peace, faith formation, outreach and of course our new pastor! Trinity depends on strong December offerings. 2019 will be a year of growth here at Trinity, and your gift now will help assure a strong start. Many give online (giving.trinitylutheranchurch.com), but we still pass the offering plate. No matter how or how much you give: THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Tuesdays With Phoebe: Women Exploring Faith Tue, Jan 29, 6:30 PM Tuesdays with Phoebe will be meeting Tuesday, January 29 at 6:30 PM at Trinity in the second floor youth room. Book for the new year is Ruth and Esther (LifeChange) by The Navigators, and we will read Lesson 1 for this first meeting. Books can be found on Amazon, just search Ruth and Esther. Contact April Zepeda with questions: aprilandbrian@comcast.net. TRINITY ARTISTS AT THE ORGAN PRESENTS Wyatt Smith Sunday, February 17 7 PM Investment Distribution Giving to Trinity With changes in the 2018 tax law, there are more opportunities to contribute to Trinity, including transfers from an IRA or other investment accounts. Each financial institution has specific procedures to direct disbursements, usually by sending a check or wiring funds. For instructions, or with questions, please contact Josh Judd-Herzfeldt (josh@trinitylutheranchurch.com). As always, please consult your financial advisor/planner when making decisions such as these.
PAGE 4 News & Announcements Children & Family Ministries Footprints Sunday School NO FOOTPRINTS December 23 or 30. January 6 Epiphany Sunday intergenerational event (more below) Individual classes will resume January 13. Christmas Pageant Thank You! Thank you to all the families who participated in the Pageant Sunday. What a blessing to see the children and teens sharing their faith through song and speaking. Thank you to our directors: Sheri Setzer, Sue Carlson, Liz Alpin, Megan Jeffrey, Colleen Farrell and Diane Radabaugh. Epiphany Epiphany Intergenerational Event Sunday, January 6, 9 AM All families are invited to a special Epiphany Sunday intergenerational class during the 9 AM hour. Preschool through 4th grades meet in the gym with parents. Kids will have fun Epiphany activities and the adults will meet with David Greenlee to learn about the Faith5 practices that form faith in children. All are welcome! WAY Student Ministries NET (high school, grades 9 12) Holiday break 12/23 & 12/30. Will resume on January 6. ZOE (middle school, grades 7 & 8) Holiday break 12/24 & 12/31. Will resume January 7. High School Winter Retreat registration is open. The retreat is January 25-27, 2019 at Camp Casey, and the theme is How Much is Enough? The guest speaker and musician is Aaron Strumpel. Cost: $128, and registration forms can be found on the WAY Student Ministry bulletin board across from the elevator. Forms also available online: waystudentministries.org. Please register by January 6 to make sure you get the retreat shirt or hoodies in the size you want. Contact David@trinitylutheranchurch.com with questions. /way.sm @way_sm
December 20, 2018 PAGE 5 Adult Education/Faith Formation Sundays 9 AM: Lectionary discussion of the week s readings. Will not meet December 23 & 30. Wednesdays 9:30 AM: An ongoing study of the upcoming Sunday's readings with Pastor Hector and Jeff Tobin. Will not meet on December 26 or January 2. Resumes January 9. 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! No rehearsals December 26 or January 2. Resumes January 9. Upcoming Concerts & Musical Events ReSound Choral Concert: Let Justice Roll Sunday, January 27, 2019, 7 PM Pacific MusicWorks: Leading Ladies Friday, February 8, 2019, 7:30 PM Artists at the Organ: Wyatt Smith Sunday, February 17, 2019, 7 PM 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. Online Directory & Resources trinitylutheranchurch.com/resources Off-Site Worship Schedule Date Location Leader Music Leader Dec. 23 Fairwinds David Nasby Liz Gimmestad Dec. 26 Manor Care John Judd Liz Gimmestad Dec. 30 Fairwinds Pastor Hector Juna Davies Jan. 2 Manor Care John Judd Evie Nordeen Daily Bible Readings Sunday, December 23 - Fourth Sunday of Advent: Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:46b-55 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45 Monday, December 24 ------------------------------------------- Luke 2:1-14 Tuesday, December 25 -------------------------------------------- John 1:1-14 Wednesday, December 26 ----------------------------- Matthew 23:34-39 Thursday, December 27 -------------------------------------- John 21:20-25 Friday, December 28 --------------------------------------- Matthew 2:13-18 Saturday, December 29 ----------------------------------- Psalm 147:12-20 Sunday, December 30 - First Sunday of Christmas: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Psalm 148 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52
Calendar Thursday, December 20 7 PM All for Peace 7 PM The Longest Night Worship Friday, December 21 9 AM Walking Towards the Manger & Beyond 12:30 PM Anna Esther Circle Saturday, December 22 7:30 AM Neighbors In Need 8 AM Neighborhood Youth Alliance Sunday, December 23 9:15 AM Youth Ringers rehearsal 9:45 AM Jubilate choir rehearsal 10 AM Worship with Lessons & Carols for Advent Off-Site 7 PM Worship at Fairwinds Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve OFFICE CLOSED AT NOON Noon Christmas Eve Worship 5 PM Christmas Eve Worship 7 PM Christmas Eve Worship 9 PM Christmas Eve Worship 11 PM Christmas Eve Worship Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day OFFICE CLOSED 10 AM Christmas Day Worship Wednesday, December 26 OFFICE CLOSED Off-Site 2:30 PM Worship at Manor Care Thursday, December 27 Friday, December 28 9 AM Walking Towards the Manger & Beyond Off-Site 2 PM Memorial for Pastor Jim Schoeld @ First Lutheran Richmond Beach Saturday, December 29 7:30 AM Neighbors In Need 8 AM Neighborhood Youth Alliance 2 PM Memorial for Norma Sola-Pierce Staff Office Hours: Monday 8 AM 1 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8 AM 3 PM; Friday 8 AM 1 PM OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: 425-778-2159 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; 425-771-8433 Nanette Erban Director of Trinity Child Development Center childcare@trinitylutheranchurch.com; 425-771-5393