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A Publication of Trinity Lutheran Church
June 22, 2008

Trinity Lutheran Church
46707 Shangri-La Drive
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-863-9512
www.trinitylexpk.org
Trinity@trinitylexpk.org

Last Week’s Attendance: 203

Dr. Stephen W. Updegrave, Pastor

Only one life-it will soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.

Events This Week....
Today    ................................... Worship @ 8 & 11 a.m.; choir practice @ 9:30 a.m.
Monday   ................................. Community Gospel Choir @ 7 p.m.
Wednesday    ........................... Men’s Prayer Group 6-7 a.m.; Care Pantry 6-7:30 p.m.
Friday   ................................... Family Ministry SOMD Blue Crabs game @ 7:05 p.m.;
Middle School going to “Ignite the Night” @ 6 p.m.

  

   Happy Birthday this week to...  JKara Ashenfelter, Billy Beyers, Kendal Karstens, Jacob Schmid, Jakob Kunz.

 
   Happy Anniversary this week to...   Carole & Arlen Romary and Madeline & Lanny Jean.

 Announcements
— No Saturday Service during the summer.
— The ladies Thursday morning Bible study has finished its 12 week session.
— The Tuesday evening Family Bible study group will not meet during the summer.


to OurNew Board

   The semi-annual Voter’s meeting was held last week and the following people are the newest members that will be serving:

President: Jim Wilhelmi
Treasurer: Craig Oechsel
Property: Hal Willard
Head Elder: Rick Rosch
Elder: Mark Lysaght
Elder: Billy Mehaffey
Elder: Pat Whitmer
Elder: Tom Mischke
Elder: John Fischer
Elder: Bernie Wunder
Elder: Mary Stroup
Elder: Gloria Ranta
Elder: Tom Pyles

   Congratulations to Kristi Baker on her retirement, on June 20th, from the U.S. Navy after 20+ years!

   Middle School Youth
   Meet at the front gate of St. Mary’s fairgrounds on Friday, June 27th, @ 6 p.m. for the “Ignite the Night” event. This is a Christian event specifically for youth – bands, speakers, games and food. There is no cost, but you may want to bring money for food and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Meredith Wilkins-Arnold will be attending. Parents and friends are welcome. All youth should be picked up at the gate at 8:30p.m.
 

   Trinity’s Stars Shine!
   Come see Trinity’s own Allison Mehaffey and Danny Morris in “Seussical the Musical” on Sunday, July 27th @ 5:00 p.m. This is a Parks and Recreation production. Purchase tickets at the Parks & Rec office in Leonardtown. There is general seating.

 
  Our Members in the
  Armed Forces

   We would like to recognize our members in uniform and ask that you please keep them and their families in your prayers:
   Michael Brown, Larry Byrnes, Jim Clark, Spencer Crispell, Andrew Delligatti, Troy Gronberg, Ray Guethler, Terri Kansy, Brian Kiehl, Darrell Lack, Kara Langford, Aaron Lewis, Jason Link, Sean Milcetich, Karl Mischke, Will Reinhard, Joe Rixey, Jeff Schaefer, Pete Schmid, Pete Schroeder, Doug Schueler, Matt Tobler, Matt Updegrave, Rob Winston.
  — If you have an update to this list, please call the office.

   Plans Underway VBS will be held July 7-11. The last day for registration for “God's Big Backyard” is June 29th. We still need adult volunteers, please contact Lynn Huntt, 301-475-5038, if you are interested in volunteering or for more info.
Please check the flip charts in the narthex for supplies still needed and sign up for any that you would be willing to donate.
 

Youth Focused Worship Service
in Planning Stages

   We are collaborating with at least five other churches to plan a monthly service dedicated to youth. The planning meeting is July 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Meredith with questions or ideas or come to the meeting!

   Wanted — a person to help update bulletin boards in the narthex. If you have a creative streak (or even if you don’t) and would be interested in helping to keep the bulletin boards filled with pertinent church information, please contact the church office.

   Make Your Plans Now to Attend Crab Feast Trinity's
annual crab feast will be a little different this year. The crab feast will be held here at the church and three other Lutheran churches will be joining us. Tickets will go on sale soon. Please watch Trinity Talks and the bulletin board for more information. This event is being sponsored by Thrivent and will be a fund raiser for the St. Mary's Hospital, St. Mary's Affiliates Program. The program has been described in the the last two issues of St. Mary's Hospital "Healthy Living" quarterly publication. More info will be coming in future Trinity Talks. For now mark you calendars for Friday, September 5th, for an evening of good eating, fun and fellowship with others in the Tri-County area.



   High School Youth News

   Breakfast at Panera – Sunday, July 13th @ 9:30 a.m. Meet there for some time together and a discussion about youth group plans for the future. If you need a ride after the early service or back to church for the late service, please contact Meredith Wilkins-Arnold.

   Update Your Time & Talent Sheets
=== There are still MANY Time & Talent sheets that have not been returned. Have YOU turned in your Time & Talent sheet? Even if you have previously submitted a T&T sheet, please keep yours updated yearly.

Freedom fails when people decide that it is their right to take and not to give.”-Stanley Maxwell

   LWML Chesapeake Convention

   Spring has come and gone with its new growth of flowers blooming and plants growing everywhere. Summer is upon us, a time for family and fun. A time to grow closer to our loved ones and nurture them. But ladies we still need to nurture and strengthen ourselves. And we can do this by attending the 2008 Chesapeake District Convention in Timonium, MD September 26-28th. If you ever wanted to attend a Chesapeake District Convention, this is the ONE to come to. It is loaded with Excellent Speakers & Entertainers.
Keynote Speaker: Terri Kieschnick
Mission Speaker: Dr. Robert Roegner
Entertainer: Jan Struck
Musician: Dina Vendetti
 

-Ken Johnson
-Karen Norris
-Audrey Roberts
-Ann Pharis
-Marilyn Eastwood
-Kim Schmid
-Robert McCartney
— Our President, the Governor, members of Congress and all who serve to keep us safe including all those serving in the Armed Forces.

   Please note: Names will remain on the prayer list for 3 weeks. You must call the office to resubmit names after that time.

  “Godspell”

   Friday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Leonardtown. This is a musical production that tells the story of Matthew’s Gospel…a great way to learn with fun music. Meet at Ledo’s Pizza in Leonardtown at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by the church. $5 for the show. Parents, siblings and friends are welcome to join us.

   Day Time Diners will be having lunch at the Cedar Point Club at Patuxent River on Friday July 11. We will meet at church at 10:45 so we can use cars with base access. This lunch is a buffet and the cost is $5.00 per person. I have to have an accurate head count for the club by Wednesday, July 9. Please use the sign up sheet in the fellowship hall. Call Jeri Pharis with any questions. 301 373 2724.

   Acolytes Needed for Summer

   1st service acolytes are needed to serve during the summer. If you are a 2nd service acolyte that will be attending 1st service during the summer, please let the office know.

Here’s How We Are Serving
in the Community...

Our week to serve with Habitat for Humanity has been rescheduled (due to county permits). We will work August 11th – 16th . You may sign up to work any day or every day. We also need assistance with providing lunches for the work crews.
We will have a kick off dinner on August 10th and then start work on August 11th.

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   How Would You Feel ...
If God gave us the same amount of time and attention that we devote to him?
If God put as many things ahead of us as we put ahead of him?
If God offered as many excuses as we do and if the excuses were not more justifiable that ours?
If God’s promises were no more certain than ours?
If God withheld his blessings from us as we withhold our offerings to him?

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   The Next Softball Game on June 24th (@ 6:15 p.m.) has been changed to Chancellor’s Run Park.

 

Looking Ahead....

The following events are planned for Trinity:

June 27 ) Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Game
July 7-11 ) Vacation Bible School
Jul 10–12 ) King’s Fest at King’s Dominion. Purchase tickets @ www.kingsdominion.com
Aug 15 ) "Godspell" 6p.m. @ St Paul's UMC in Leonardtown (see article)
Aug 23 ) tentative Back to School Pool Party
Sep 5 ) Crab Feast @ 6p.m. @ Church
Sep 27 ) Bowles Farm Corn Maze at 10 a.m.
Oct 4 ) “Lost and Found” Concert in Rockville, MD for middle and high school students.
Oct 5 ) Denmark Watermark Team @2nd Service
Oct 5 ) Fellowship Choir Concert @ Peace Lutheran Church in King George, VA.
Oct 10–12 ) Gleaning Trip to PA.
Nov 7 ) Family Game Night and Potluck.

 

People in Service

This Week:

Next Week


    Worship Assistant: T. Mischke

   Elder of the Day:    M. Lysaght

   Lay Readers:          J. Wood/R. Winston

   Acolytes:                 S. Crispell/D. Seifert

   Ushers:                    Team A

   Greeters:                 S. & C. Shelton
                                   P. & L. Whitmer         

   Altar Servers:         C. Delligatti & Pavis Family

   Counters:                Team # 3

   Nursery:                  E. Guy/ E. Jean

   Care Pantry:           Lysaght Family & Pavis Family

   Coffee:                    B. & N. Tobler
 


   Worship Assistant: B. Wittenberg

   Elder of the Day:    J. Wilhelmi

   Lay Readers:            TBD   /B. Gronberg

   Acolytes:                 T. Blevins/E. Patregnani

   Ushers:                    Team A

   Greeters:                 S. Lotti & S. Kaltwasser
                                   R. & D. Tehsman         

   Altar Servers:         L. Wernecke & C. Ridgell

   Counters:                Team # 3

   Nursery:                  K. Wernecke/G. Schmid

   Care Pantry:           C L O S E D

   Coffee:                    B. & N. Tobler
 

 


 

HOW TO REACH US!

Church Office:                                    (301) 863-9512
Fax:                                                     (301) 863-8185
Little Sonbeams Pre-School:              (301) 862-4571
email: 
                                              trinity@trinitylexpk.org


Last Update - 07/19/2008 10:15 PM