Dear Trinity Church and Friends:
It’s almost Easter! The last time we gathered for a “normal” Easter worship was 2019!!! Can you believe that? Even last year, we were limiting attendance and seating due to observing safety protocol during the pandemic. I am so looking forward to seeing many of you in person on April 17, as we join our voices and hearts and minds together in song, prayer and praise! As always, we will continue to offer worship on zoom and facebook, so that those who need to connect at home may join us in Christian community!
In this journey of Lent, we have tapped into the meaning and power of the Lord’s Prayer — praying it each day, but also being challenged to live out those words, to put legs on our prayers! You’ve done this through your giving to the people of Ukraine, and the humanitarian efforts of United Methodist Committee on Relief (which partners with on the ground local organizations) — I give thanks for over $1,200 given as a sign of our prayers.
We’ve continued to to open wide the doors of our building, as we welcome you back for in person worship, Sunday School, youth group and confirmation class.
We’ve reached out way beyond our walls, forming a new ministry to the community: Mi Casa a Su Casa, (from my home to your home) to assist low-income families in our community with basic housing needs (furniture, kitchen needs and more). Look for more info soon about how to get connected to this ministry, sponsored by our Outreach/Missions Team, and headed up by Seana McPherson.
We’ve moved forward with our capital improvements, as we plan for the final stage of our HVAC overhaul for the sanctuary, narthex and office areas. YOUR generosity and ongoing commitment to our Future With Hope Campaign has made this much-needed deferred maintenance possible!
We hope you’ll join us for Holy Week Worship
April 10 Palm Sunday Processional and Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Meet at 10:20 in the narthex (church lobby) to join the palm processional; Trinity Brass will offer beautiful music, our students/confirmation class will offer a special invite to Maundy Thursday Dinner church!
April 14 Maundy Thursday Dinner Church, 6 pm
Reserve your spot for this simple dinner and worship experience for all ages!
Our confirmation students will be preparing and serving dinner — contributions cover costs plus support our Student Mission Week this summer!
April 15 Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.
Chancel Choir, Readings, and Sacred Hymns
April 17 – Easter Sunday Celebration at 10:30 a.m.
Glorious Easter Music, Easter Message and More!
In thanksgiving for all that God is doing and will do through this Trinity congregation and community, we invite you to offer an Easter gift to our ministries, over and above your gifts and tithing. You may give online (put link in), or bring your gift to worship in the enclosed envelope, OR mail your gift into the church office. Please make sure to designate your gift “Easter.”
With gratitude for each of you, and for our shared ministry. I look forward to singing the words of Charles Wesley with you on Easter:
Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia!
In Christ,
Pastor Wendy
