Trinity Lutheran Church 106 W. Penn Street Bedford, PA 15522 since 1769 Ministries of Trinity September, 2018 Celebrating our 250 th Anniversary! Since 1769, parishioners and friends, under the banner of Trinity Lutheran Church, have been worshiping God and sharing a Christian Witness with the Bedford Community. And, through the next 9 months, we re going to celebrate, in grand style, all that God has done with and through this historic, yet vibrant and contemporary, congregation! Sunday, September 9, will be the long-awaited Dedication of our Renovated Altar & Nave with a Festival Eucharist which will begin at 8:15 am. The church will be blessed and the Altar dedicated according to ancient and traditional rites. Bp Gregory Pile, our good friend, will be with us to join in the celebrations of the morning. We are so grateful to the many parishioners and friends who have shared in the work of the Altar & Nave Renovation Team, the designers and artists, contractors and craftsmen, and each and every parishioner who is sharing special offerings to bring this vision to reality. We have certainly created a beautiful, edifying, and inspiring worship space in which we, and future generations of Trinitarians, can gather to give Glory to God! Be sure to pass the word, remind family and friends, and join us for the special liturgies and rites on Sept 9 and the many upcoming events to celebrate Trinity s 250 years of Christian Witness, of which we are truly blessed to be a part. Peace! Pastor Short
Sunday Morning Worship Schedule Our Summer Sunday Schedule (Eucharists at 8:30 and 10:00 am) Continues through Sunday, September 2 (The Sunday of Labor Day Weekend) Beginning Sunday, September 9 8:15 am ~ Eucharist (then, 8:30 am, beginning 9/16) 9:45 am ~ Special Celebration Reception 11:00 am ~ Eucharist Evening Prayer ~ Vespers Resumes Wednesday, September 12 Every Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm + Contemplative Readings + + Canticles + Prayers + + Candlelight + Incense + Sunday School & Adult Forum We re all set to Kick-Off on Sunday, September 16; 9:45 am Please be sure you and your family stay connected with this year s Sunday School ~ which shares faithnurturing opportunities with our children in grades Pre-K through 5, Middle School Youth, Sr High Youth, and Adults (known as Adult Forum). We ll gather in Trinity Hall on September 16 at 9:45 a.m. to get the year rolling with a special celebration, complete with refreshments, Kid s Sing (from this past summer s VBS), meet our teachers, and connect with some long-lost friends. If you know of some neighbors who might appreciate an invitation to join us, please pass the word and be sure to bring them along! Bell Choir ~ Anthem Choir Terry Osman, our Choir Director and Susan Casteel, our Organist/Accompanist, are looking forward to beginning this new year of music ministries and welcoming a few new ringers and singers to our choirs! Our first Wednesday Night Rehearsal will be August 29 (Bell Choir at 6 pm, and Anthem Choir at 7 pm). When Vespers resumes (on September 12), Anthem Choir will move to 7:30 pm. We ll return to Sunday Worship Leadership Schedule Sunday, September 9. Come and Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord! Faith & Fun Club ~ Be Sure To Register ASAP ~ First Gathering of the Season: Wednesday, September 12; 3:15-4:30 pm Faith & Fun Club, our after-school ministry with children & friends in elementary-grades, is anxious to welcome our kids back to our weekly gatherings for Bible Stories, Crafts, Songs and Snacks! Bollman Bus Transportation will, once again, be coordinated to bring children to the Church from the Chestnut Ridge and Bedford Schools. For registration resources please visit Trinity s website, or contact the Church Office or Liz Miller.
Youth & Family Lunch & Confirmation Ministry Registration Sunday, September 23; 12:30 pm Middle School and Senior High Youth and their parents/families will gather in the Social Room for lunch as we get everyone up to speed on the schedule and activities of this Fall s Youth Ministry events. We ll get organized for our Fall Foliage Parking Project, and hear a little bit about our annual Winter Pittsburgh Weekend Retreat. Confirmation Ministry, which youth can begin as early as 8 th grade, will also be discussed and reviewed at this gathering. We ll talk about the 5 aspects of this Ministry: Worship, Learning, Service, Fellowship and Mentoring. A sign up is posted in Trinity Hall. Sunday Morning Adult Forum Our 2017-18 Series begins Sunday, September 16; 9:45 am As we celebrate our 250 th Anniversary year, we ll explore the lives and contributions of 9 persons to American Lutheranism, many of whom were well aware of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bedford, during the 1700 s, 1800 s, and 1900 s. We ll talk about Conrad Weiser, the Muhlenbergs (Henry and John Peter), Samuel Simon Schmucker, Charles Porterfield Krauth, Arthur Carl Piepkorn, Robert Jenson, Eric Gritsch, and Richard John Neuhaus. We ll even explore the work of William H Rehnquist (a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, who was a Lutheran). Please join us Sunday Mornings, at 9:45 am, in Trinity Hall. II Samuel Wednesday Evenings; 6:00 pm Beginning September 12 Join us for our Fall, 2018 study which will explore II Samuel s witness of the ministry and reign of King David. This 10-session series will begin September 12 and continue through November 14 (the week prior to Thanksgiving). Pr Weinhold & Pr Short will lead these sessions in Trinity Hall. Please pass the Word, Bring a Bible, Invite a friend, and Join us! First Youth Group of the Fall Sunday September 30; 2:00-3:45pm Our youth always have a great time when they come together for these events. We do some games, some snacking, some discussion, and share some assistance with people around the world through Kiva. At this first gathering together we will welcome our newest members of the youth group and try out one brand new, really special, and unbelievably fun game. A sign up is posted in Trinity Hall Inquirer s Lunch Sunday, September 16; 12:15 pm Friends and parishioners who are newer to the congregation, are encouraged to gather with members of our Church Council and Staff to enjoy lunch together, meet one another, and hear about some of Trinity s ministries. Please see Pr Short if you might like to attend or know someone who may.
Sr Adult Fellowship Fall Gathering Lunch with Gladys Thursday, August 30; 11:30 am We re traveling to Homewood at Martinsburg to have lunch with Gladys Dumeyer as she celebrates her 103 rd birthday (which is actually Friday, 8/31). Reservations are needed, so please sign-up in Trinity Hall or call the Church Office. Feel free to contact one another to share a ride. Please pass the word to friends and neighbors, and plan to join us as we celebrate with Gladys! Trinity s Book Club Gathering Monthly in The Parish House Tuesday, September 4; 1:30 pm We gather (monthly) in the Parish House, usually on the first Tuesday, to discuss books with spiritual themes and of devotional or theological significance. September s book is, Hillbilly Elegy, by J.D. Vance. Please contact Pat Macchiarolo, the group s coordinator, with any questions or assistance in locating the book. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Young-Adult Fellowship Gathering Aki Japanese Steakhouse Friday September 28; 6:30pm Trinity s Young Adults are getting together again for a relaxed evening together ~ with sushi. This is a good time to get to know some other young adults of the congregation while enjoying some delicious food. We will meet at 6:30 at the Aki Japanese Steakhouse in Altoona (Next to Weis, on Plank Road).This time we will be adults only. A sign up is posted in Trinity Hall. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Adult Nite-Out Fellowship Fall Gathering Dinner & Trivia at Fairways B & G Tuesday, October 16; 6:00 pm Thinking you re a little too young for the Seniors, and a little too mature for the Young Adults? Then join us Middle-Agers, as we gather for an easy dinner at Down River Golf Course s Fairways Bar & Grill! We ll meet at 6:00 pm and order from the menu. At 7:30 pm, those who choose to stay will form a team or two for D.R. s Trivia Night. Please watch for the sign-up sheet in Trinity Hall, or call the Church Office for reservations. Check with Pr Short for details. Women of Trinity Celebrating Trinity s Witness Thursday, September 6; 6:30 pm Beginning this Fall, the Women of Trinity will gather and explore the theme of Celebrating Trinity s Witness. Our first gathering will be held in Trinity s Social Room on September 6. Dorothy Vensel will lead us in a special take-home painting project. Lisa Hagenbuch will coordinate a colored-pencil project as an alternative. Come, enjoy a glass of wine if you so desire, and spend the evening with friends. Future topics/events will be Healthy Carbs (a discussion led by Alice Corle in October) and we ll be hosting missionaries from the Children s Hospital in Zinga, Tanzania (in November), Women of Trinity is a ministry group committed to gathering for times of fellowship, learning, support and service. All women (and friends) of the parish are invited to join us!
Trinity Hikers Trough Creek State Park Sunday September 30, 2018; 1:00 pm All who enjoy a good hike in the fresh air are invited to come out for a hike at Trough Creek State Park. Our group will gather at Trinity at 1:00pm and head out together for the trails. This will be a several mile hike with some incline and decline throughout. I hope you can join! God s Work Our Hands A Lutheran Day of Witness & Service Benefiting the County Library Sunday, October 28; 1:00 pm The afternoon of Reformation Sunday, parishioners and friends, under the ELCA s banner of God s Work. Our Hands, will spend a few hours working on the lawn and in the gardens at the Bedford County Library. Please bring along a few rakes, pruners, or other garden tools. A sign-up sheet is in Trinity Hall. Please see Rick Smith, who is coordinating this event, with any questions. Pillow Case Sewing Ministry Wednesday, September 26; 1:00-4:00pm Trinity hosts a Sewing Ministry, coordinated by Doris Caldwell, which meets on the 4 th Wednesday of the month from 1:00-4:00 pm in the Social Room. This group makes and decorates pillow cases for kids at Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and quilts for children & adult cancer patients at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Contact Arlene Fluke, Miriam, Peck, or any of the other sewers for more information. Come and watch, learn about our work, and join in our efforts. Chicks with Sticks Knitting & Crocheting Ministry Thursday, September 27; 6:30 pm We gather in the Parish House, the 4 th Thursday of each month, to knit and crochet together and to learn and share knitting/crocheting skills. Some of our creations are shared with friends and neighbors in special or difficult times. Parishioners and friends, beginners through experts, are all welcome to join us. Please check with Mary Ann Martz for more details. Celebrating the Feast of St Francis Wednesday, October 3; 7:00 pm (celebrated the Eve of the Feast) Parishioners and friends are invited to bring along their pets and gather at the front steps of Trinity to share in a special Rite for the Blessing of the Animals as we remember the life and ministry of St Francis of Assisi. Brother Francis has left us an enduring witness to the beauty and wonder of nature and all that God has made. Celebrating the Feast of St Luke Wednesday, October 17; 7:00 pm (celebrated the Eve of the Feast) St Luke the Evangelist, the Author of the 3 rd Canonical Gospel, is celebrated as the Patron of Healers. As we gather this evening, we extend a special invitation to Physicians, PAs, and CRNPs to join us. We will share in a special Rite of Prayers for Healing with Holy Anointing.
All-Parish Hay Ride Hosted by Dan & Lois Boyer 274 Blossom Lane, Schellsburg Sunday, October 21; 2:00 pm Kids, Youth, Adults, Families Please be sure to join us for this year s 250 th Anniversary Hayride. It s always a great afternoon of fellowship and fun, hosted by Dan & Lois Boyer. Adults and youth can enjoy games of bocce or sit and relax, while the kids enjoy planned activities, and everyone eats their fill at the hot-dog roast. Mark the date now and plan to spend a nice afternoon with friends of the parish. Friends and extended family are more than welcome to join us, too! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Funeral Meal Ministry Team & Meals to Heal Ministry Team Faithful Ministries of Compassion & Support! Our Funeral Meal Ministry Team serves family and friends a nice meal, as an extension of the congregation s support and compassion, following funerals which are celebrated at the Church. Team volunteers help prepare and serve the meal, and additional parishioners are invited to supply cakes and other dessert items. Our Meals to Heal Ministry Team reaches out to parishioners and friends when they are discharged from an in-patient hospitalization. This ministry helps to simplify things upon transitioning home by sharing an expression of support and concern. Both of these ministries invite parishioners and friends to care for other members of our parish family in the midst of challenging days, through baking, cooking, serving, and sharing expressions of love and support. Please see Pr Short if you would like to learn more about these ministries. 250 th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS Celebration and Dedication of The Renovated Altar & Nave Sunday, September 9 ** 8:15 am ** Festival Eucharist & Dedication Rites with Organ, Brass & Anthem Choir 9:45 am Reception & Fellowship 11:00 am Festival Eucharist Special Guest for the Day: Bp Gregory Pile All Parish Hayride Sunday, October 21; 2:00 pm Hot Dog Roast, Great Food, Games & Activities Sunday, October 28 Reformation Celebration & Reception Eucharists at 8:30 & 11:00 am Welcoming Friends from our neighboring Bedford-area Lutheran Congregations Sunday, November 4 Feast of All Saints Festival Eucharists at 8:30 and 11:00 am Special Guest Preacher: Pr Ron Miller, Son of Trinity Sunday, November 25 Feast of Christ The King Festival Eucharist at 8:30 & 11:00 am Special Reception at 9:45 am With the Interment of The Anniversary Year Time Capsule Family Festival Celebration Sunday, December 23; 3:00 pm Christmas Cantata ~ with Adults & Children Children s Christmas Pageant All-Parish Holiday Social & Refreshments AND MANY MORE TO COME!
Thanks! to The Altar & Nave Renovation Team The Altar & Nave Renovation Team began meeting in January, 2016. Their dedication and devotion is greatly appreciated! THANKS, to Lois Boyer (coordinator), Nicole Clark, Marlene Claycomb, Gretchen Fleischer, Brenda Foor, Brenda Jennings, Wynn Leppert, Mary Ann Martz, Jim & Linda McElroy, and Judy Smith. Thanks! to the 250 th Anniversary Planning Team Our 250 th Anniversary Planning Team began meeting and developing plans for celebrating this incredible milestone back in March, 2017. We really appreciate your time and leadership! THANKS, to Gordon Bowers, Lois Boyer, Fred Claycomb, Marlene Claycomb, Dorothy Egolf, Lisa Hagenbuch, Dan Kerr, Betsy Littlefield, Mary Ann Martz, Jim & Linda McElroy, Janet Raines, Rick Smith, LaDonna Snyder, and Dorothy Vensel. Shipwrecked - Rescued by Jesus 2018 s Summer VBS This past June, more than 80 Kids, plus lots of Youth and Adults, all had a great week together, as they shared in dynamic songs, inspiring Bible stories, and nightly games, activities, and crafts! The theme was lots of fun, and we all were reminded, once again, of the saving and abiding Love of Jesus, who cares for us, rescues us, and sets us free to live as Children of God! THANKS, to everyone who helped in so many different ways! Amazon Shoppers You Shop. Amazon Gives Please be sure to register and do your Amazon shopping through smile.amazon.com, naming Trinity as your charity of choice. When you do, 0.5% of your charges will be shared with the Church, which we ll advance towards Youth Ministries. Please check with Pr Weinhold, who is an expert on All Things Amazon. The Garden of the Resurrection in the Shadow of the Church As you consider your preferences regarding the interment of your earthly remains, you may find that The Garden of the Resurrection, located in the shadow of the Church along the north side of the Trinity, may be a desirable option. This is a special and sacred place which has been designed and set apart as a resting place for the burial of the cremated remains ( ashes ) of parishioners and loved ones. Feel free to visit the area as you are able and to review the information and photos which are posted on Trinity s website. Charitable Gift Annuities and Memorial Gifts to Trinity Parishioners and friends are encouraged to consider designating some portion of their estate or life insurance policy proceeds to be given to the ministries of Trinity, as a Legacy Gift. There are countless options to support ministries which are especially important to you, such as music ministries, children s ministries, building needs, etc., and gifts of any size can aid the Faith and Witness of Trinitarians for years to come. Charitable Gift annuities are also ways to continue to receive benefits from your assets throughout your lifetime, and supporting the work of the church upon your death. Please check with Pr Short to learn more about specific options which can be created. Electronic Giving Is Available at Trinity using the Paypal Button on the Church Website.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ since 1769 Whether it s offerings to our Regular Parish Ministries, the Altar- Nave Renovation Project, the Memorial Fund, or one of the numerous special monthly appeals, Parishioners and friends of Trinity continue to share financial gifts to support and advance our ministries in meaningful and generous ways! At Trinity, we are blessed by a spirit of generosity, to be sure, and that spirit enables us to share good and faithful ministries with one another, and our community, in ways that make the hope and love of the Gospel alive and present in the lives of our neighbors. THANK YOU, very much, for sharing so generously! Thrivent Members Share Choice Dollars and Care in Community Grants Thank you!, to Thrivent Members, for directing your Choice Dollars to Trinity. So far, in 2018, your gifts have amounted to more than $1,500! We re sharing these donations to support Faith & Fun Ministry with kids, Camp Sequanota Camper Support, The Free Community Dinner Ministry, and upcoming 250 th Anniversary activities. THANKS, so much! In addition to Choice Dollars, many Thrivent Members have access to 2 Thrivent Action Team Grants annually ($250 each), which can be used in many different ways to benefit congregational ministries and other charitable causes and projects. If you are a Thrivent Member, and need some help identifying potential projects that could benefit our community and our congregation, please see Pr Weinhold or Pr Short. 250 th Anniversary Mugs Collectible, Handcrafted, Limited Number In celebration of our 250 th Anniversary, we ve created a special 12 oz mug (which is just beautiful) and which will be available for purchase, at $20 each, as of early November! Please stop by the Church Office or visit the display in Trinity Hall on Sunday mornings, once they are ready. Proceeds will benefit upcoming 250 th Anniversary Activities. Sorry - no advance reservations will be accepted and, since there is a limited supply, there will be an Initial limit of 2 mugs per household. 106 W. Penn Street Bedford, PA 15522 Ph: (814) 623-8813 E-Mail: trinitylutheranbedford@gmail.com On the Web: Trinitylutheranbedford.com Staff: Pastor David Weinhold Pastor Raymond Short Children s Ministries: Liz Miller Parish Secretary: Stacy Ford Parish Musicians: Director of Choirs: Terry Osman Organist: Susan Casteel Organist: Janelle Lowe Coordinator of Cantors: Liz Miller Sexton: Jayne Morse