HOMEWOOD POCKET CALENDARS for 2012 are now available from Pat Ziegler, Jen Mickelson, and Bonnie Smith for only $2.00. The money from the calendar sales is used for those residents of Homewood whose funds have been depleted.
CALLED TO CARE
Lay Visitors Program
Eleven folks from Trinity recently completed a seven week program for visiting those in nursing care facilities, those confined to their homes, those who have recently been hospitalized, and others in the congregation going through some difficult days. These folks have made a commitment to use their gifts of a listening ear and a healing touch to make a difference in the lives of others in the congregation and community. We deeply appreciate their willingness to share themselves in this way and ask for your prayers of support. When you see them offer an encouraging word, ask them about their work, and rejoice with them in how fulfilling it is to serve.
Members of the Lay Visitor team are: Don Blevins, Darla and George Christopher, Mary Crockett, Ann Harner, Sue Henderson, John Lucas, Jane Malone, Jen Mickelson, Suzy Miller, and Pat Ziegler. If you think there is someone in the congregation who could benefit from a visit, contact either George Heberling or Jen Mickelson, the Coordinator of the Lay Visitor Program.
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SOCIAL CONCERNS
The Social Concerns Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in the “Mission:1" challenge! We did have participation in every area. The final numbers as of Sunday, November 13 for all participating groups were: Food for our local communities - 1,204,532 (1,000,000 goal), letters to our government representatives - 34,010 (11,111 goal), Neighbors in Need dollars donations $92,006 (goal - 111,111) and East Africa Famine Relief dollars donations $94,196 (goal 111,111). These are numbers we can be proud to be a part of. Trinity donated 378 food items (with special thanks to Don Blevins and Thomas Weiant for delivering our food items to the local Food Pantry) We wrote 9 letters, and gave $564 in just two weeks!! A special thank you to the middle and high school Sunday School class for the Posters. Janet Sheely
CHRISTMAS FUND OFFERING
The Pension Boards of the United Church of Christ was able to assist over 1600 retired ministers and families last year. That assistance was in the form of
Supplements for low pensions
Assistance with health insurance
Emergency grants for retirees/families in financial crises
Thank you gifts for those in need
Energy assistance grants for lower income annuitants
The needs continue for many of our clergy who retires with low pensions. Your gift in the red envelope (in the pews) are needed and greatly appreciated.
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OUR MISSIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
With every passing day Trinity’s participation in supporting local community needs and worthwhile organizations grows. We strive to be of use to our community in a Christian, caring manner and to support others who work to make our community a better place to live.
Trinity members participate in the mission activities listed below in a variety of ways: providing volunteers and materials; collecting and designating funds; and upholding them in prayer (individual prayers, prayer chains, prayer watches held in the sanctuary).
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Adams County Food Pantry
Adams County Habitat for Humanity
Adams County Shelter for the Homeless
CROP Walk
Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen
Gettysburg YWCA Sponsors Fund
Gettysburg Ministerium
Global Ministries of the United Church of Christ
Hoffman Home for the Youth
Martin Luther King Celebration
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oliHoliday Family Outreach
Homewood Retirement Centers of the UCC
Hospice of the Good Shepherd
One Great Hour of Sharing
Relay For Life
Second Mile Offering
South Central Community Action Program
Summer Program – Meals and More
Survivors, Inc.
Click Missions below for more info.
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Additional support and facilities are provided in the spirit of community service and the Trinity mission to organizations which include Cub Scout Pack 1963, Boy Scout Troup 1863, the Brownie, Junior and Senior Girl Scout Troops that use Trinity each week for meetings, and to the Gettysburg Little League for all their organizational meetings. To the betterment of amateur theatre we provide space for meetings, rehearsals, and upon request, play the host for selected performances for Gettysburg Stage, and we also provide the monthly meeting space to Compassionate Friends and Mason-Dixon Area Narcotics Anonymous.
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