Trinity Tidings | September 25th Edition
Sunday Worship
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Last Sunday. . .
Pastor Hans reminded us that fairness is not the gospel — grace is, and God has been going out into the marketplace looking for us since the very first hour. You can listen to the full sermon here.
This Sunday. . .
Dr. Wentz opens the service with one of Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words, and the Trinity Choir sings F. Melius Christiansen’s setting of Lamb of God, moving the chorale melody through the choir’s voice parts. Worship begins at 10:00 a.m. in the All Saints Room.
Through Our Own Eyes
Opening Reception
Friday, September 25th at 6:00 PM
Photo courtesy of Fred Opalinski
This Friday evening, Trinity's own Pastor Emeritus, Pastor Opalinski, joins fellow photographers Megan Opalinski, Kristen Opalinski, and Dr. Thomas Souders for the opening reception of Through Our Own Eyes, a Fall Festival of the Arts exhibit of photographs the four have gathered on their travels around the world. The reception runs from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 435 Court Street. The exhibit is open for viewing the Sunday after worship, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a gallery talk on Wednesday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m.
Ghost Talk with Charlie Adams
Saturday, October 10th
"Many secrets and stories dwell within and around Trinity Lutheran Church. Join author and storyteller Charles J. Adams III at 7:13 p.m. on October 10 to explore those tales not often told…"
Charlie Adams — the Berks County author and broadcaster who has spent decades collecting the region’s ghost stories — comes to Trinity for an evening of them in the All Saints Room. The evening is open to the public and parking is in Trinity’s lot. Tickets are $5, and seating is limited.
"Beautiful" Trinity Night Out
Friday, October 30th — Reserve by October 11th
Megan Opalinski as Genie Klein in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jan Opalinski has reserved Trinity a table at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Friday, October 30th, with Megan Opalinski in the cast. The buffet dinner is at 6:00 p.m. and the show at 7:30, and the group rate is $70 for the show, the meal, taxes, and gratuities. Carpooling will be arranged. Sign up and pay in person at the Welcome Center by October 11th.
CROP Hunger Walk
Trinity is walking again in the Reading Berks CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 11th at Gring’s Mill, and this year the team goal is $751 — one dollar for every year since the congregation began meeting in 1751. Walk with us, or support the team, here.
Trinity Transporters
“Let all that you do be done in love” — 1 Corinthians 16:14
As we walk with and pray for our members in their lives, we are starting a new ministry providing the gift of transportation. Trinity Transporters is a new subcommittee created under our Trinity Care and Concern Committee. The purpose of this ministry is to provide transportation for those who are in need if they have a doctor appointment, outpatient surgery, or other appointments and they do not have a way to reach their destination or return home.
We are looking for those who might be willing to give an hour or two to transport those in need. If so, please contact Deaconess Deborah, Donna Osborne, or Beth Welz — or call the church office at 610-374-4861.
This ministry begins this month, and if you do require assistance, please contact one of the three listed above, and we will get you set up with a driver. Be assured, this will be very confidential.
Please consider being a part of this much-needed and vital ministry.
Thank you so much,
Trinity’s Care and Concern Committee
A Moment in Trinity’s History
To celebrate Trinity’s 275th anniversary, we are featuring a historical event each week, curated by Danielle Smith, a Wilson senior and a member of our 275th Anniversary Committee. We will mark many of these events in the week they happened!
The U.S. Constitution Is Signed (1787)
Courtesy of the National Archives
On September 17, 1787, delegates in Philadelphia signed the U.S. Constitution, replacing the fragile Articles of Confederation with the framework of American government still in use today. They had gathered that summer intending only to revise the Articles, but the previous year's Shays' Rebellion — an uprising of debt-burdened Massachusetts farmers against a state government too weak to respond — had convinced many of them a stronger union was needed. What emerged instead was an entirely new charter, one that guarantees our natural rights and rests government in the people it serves.
Did You Catch This Week’s Renovation Video?
New renovation videos are posted on Fridays and do not always get featured in the weekly email. All of the renovation videos have been added to a playlist on YouTube that you can access here.
Common Ground Recovery Community
Looking For a Few Volunteers
Every Monday we are open to the community from 1-5 p.m. We are inviting you to help us help others in the midst of recovery. Volunteers are needed for setup and to help with activities such as board games, chess, and art projects. If you have a skill like yoga, budgeting, art, Bible conversation leader, or faith conversations, we would love you to help us lead! Click here to sign up.
