CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Beth (Sheely) and Greg Lathbury will be presenting a program on the July mission trip that they took this past year to Burkina Faso, during the Sunday School hour (9:15 - 10:15 am) on Sunday February 12, in Fellowship Hall. They also want to thank everyone who has been a prayer partner and sponsor during any of their mission trips. Beth is the daughter of Janet and Steve Sheely and Greg is her husband
SOCIAL CONCERNS
February is Trinity’s Food Pantry Drive. A mail-back envelope is enclosed in the Tower February newsletter for you to place your check for the annual Food Pantry Drive. Please give generously as the Food Pantry staff can buy in bulk those items it needs that have not been donated.
Lisa Beaver of the Food Pantry says that donations have been less this year. Items of non-perishable goods include peanut butter, tuna, juices, meals in a box, canned fruit and vegetables, and soup. They also have a critical need for personal products such as toothpaste, bar soap, deodorant, and shampoos. And let’s not forget the babies - disposable diapers are always needed.
Starting Feb. 5, please bring your goods to the Gathering Area where tables will be set up. We will collect during the entire month. Lisa said “If it were not for the churches, we couldn’t stay open 12 months a year.” She reports that in Adams County, there are 1336 users each month - the majority families with two parents and children. We hope to collect the monies on February 26 as well.
Together we can make a significant difference in the food needs of Adams County.
FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE
The committee has several dates for you to put on your calendar for 2012.
March 24 - Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast - 8:00 a.m.
April 1 - Palm Sunday Dinner - after church
May 17 - Ladies’ Dinner 5:30 p.m.
June 10 - Reception for Graduates after church.
Volunteers needed to clear the sidewalks should storm occur on a Saturday or early Sunday morning. Sign up in the Gathering area.
Volunteers are needed to collect the Sunday School offering each week. It takes about one half
hour during Sunday School time to collect and compute the offering. Please contact Speros Marinos
at 752-0293,if able and willing.
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Everyone is invited to participate in the Cooperative Lenten Services on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. with Zion UCC, Arendtsville; Trinity UCC, Biglerville, and Trinity UCC, Gettysburg. We will rotate among the three churches and also rotate the making of the Soup and Beverage, Varieties of Breads, and Light Desserts prior to the services. Our Lord’s Prayer will be the Study/Discussion. Sign up in the Gathering Area to make the meal and to attend.
TRINITY CIRCLE
Trinity Circle’s dates for their Spring 2012 Rummage Sale are Thursday and Friday, April 26 and 27.
SEARCH COMMITTEE
We have received and reviewed over 40 Ministerial Profiles. We have conducted 6 initial interviews and we continue to narrow the field of candidates. To date, one candidate has been invited for a second, in-person interview with the committee members, while additional interviews continue to be scheduled.
NEW PARAMENTS IN PLACE! For the Epiphany season, we now have bright beautiful white paraments on the altar table and lecturn, a gift from the Tom McGlaughlin memorial and selected by his wife Jeune.
SNOW CANCELLATION
We have enjoyed (thus far) a relatively snow-less winter. We hope it continues! However, in the event of a BIG Snowstorm on a weekend, a snow cancellation policy has been set in place. The Chairman of Consistory, in consultation with the Interim Pastors and the Music Leadership will determine if it is appropriate to cancel services on a Sunday morning. Notification will be sent to WGAL television station. If you are in doubt about worship on a snowy Sunday morning, tune in to Channel 8, WGAL, for information regarding cancellation.
PARKING LOT LEASE COMPLETED
We have completed the lease agreement with the Adams County Housing Authority! We now have a formal agreement that grants use of the parking lot (marked VISITORS) next to the Housing Authority building, the area closest to the church, and three spaces at the north end of the lot. Trinity members and guests have access after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday. Additional use of these spaces for special occasions will be negotiated on a case-by-case need.
FLOWER CHART 2012 is on the kiosk in the gathering area for you to sign up to sponsor the altar flowers. Names already on the chart with an (*) are those who sponsor those dates each year. If you wish to sponsor a centerpiece, place an (*) before your name and place just over the date you wish to spponsor. The chart will remain out in December , and then will be placed in the office.
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