The mission of Trinity Church is to share Christ's love and grace in a vibrant community whose joyful spirit empowers people to do God's work.
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This Sunday, November 11, the Daughters of the King will be hosting a mock-up Micah breakfast during Cafe Trinity.
We will show the congregation how Trinity services the Micah Ecumenical Ministry. Each Friday, a different community group hosts the homeless men and women of Micah at Trinity. A hearty meal that consists of breakfast burritos with a side of hash browns is served. Cereal, granola bars, hard boiled eggs, and take away fruits such as oranges and bananas, are available for the guests as well. Aside from the food on Fridays, there are tables for Micah guests to pick up necessities such as snacks, toiletries, clothing and even paper back books. November 11th was specifically chosen because many Micah guests are Veterans.
There will be empty tables for you to fill with donations.
Cold weather is coming! Items such as warm socks, long johns, jeans, gloves and hats are preferred at this time. We hope to see you there!
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Annual Giving packets were mailed on Monday. If you did not receive a packet, please call the office, (540) 373-2996.
Please submit your Estimate of Giving for 2019 by Sunday, November 18. There are two ways to do so: 1- return your Estimate of Giving Card in the offering plate or to the office or 2 – submit your estimate online using the link found below. Plan to join on the 18th as we have a "Thanks For Giving" Celebration! Your generosity will help keep Trinity moving forward and able to build relationships, with each other and with Jesus Christ.
Our Prayer Partners program will come to an end on Sunday, November 18. Perhaps you would like to tell your Prayer Partner that you’ve been praying for them – but you don’t need to. Perhaps you would like to celebrate your relationship with your Prayer Partner with a card or a small gift – but you don’t need to. Or, perhaps you would like to remain anonymous knowing that you have already forged a special relationship with your partner through the love of God in Jesus Christ.
The link to our online Estimate of Giving card is found
here
!
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One hundred years ago this coming Sunday was a very special day indeed. At the 11
th hour on the 11
th day of the 11
th month, the Treaty of Versailles came into effect ending The Great War, the War to End All Wars, World War I. For many years, November 11 was observed as Armistice Day in honor of the ending of that horrible war. In 1954, the United States kept the day as an important one but renamed it Veterans’ Day to honor all the men and women who have served our country in the armed services, be they living or dead.
On this 100-year anniversary of Armistice Day, perhaps it will be particularly appropriate for us to remember the sacrifices made so long ago by our grandparents and great grandparents. Trinity’s bell will toll 11 times at 11 a.m. on Sunday in honor of people’s sacrifices during that war and as a prayer for peace both now and in the future. May God bless us all with the peace that passes all understanding.
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Highlights of the 224th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Virginia can be found
here
. Congratulations to Rev. Bambi Willis for being elected to the Standing Committee of the Diocese.
Bill Lenhart, a long-time member of Trinity, passed away in October. There will be a Memorial Service and reception for Bill’s family on Saturday, November 17th, at 2:00 p.m. A sign-up sheet for those that would like to help with the reception set-up, food and clean-up can be found
here
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It's the time of year for the Cold Weather Shelter to offer protection to the homeless in our area. Trinity would like to establish three teams of volunteers to help at the shelter. Read more
here...
Collection for the Turkey Fund continues Sunday November 11 and 18 at all three services to provide turkeys and groceries for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for our Outreach families. Thank you for helping those in need this holiday season.
Youth Group Meetings -
- The Junior Youth Group meets this Sunday, November 11th, in the Lounge from 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. for a movie and discussion.
- Club 45 will meet in Jamison Hall on Sunday, November 18 from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. to pack Thanksgiving Food Baskets.
- Junior and Senior Youth Groups will join Club 45 on Sunday, November 18 at 12:15 p.m. to help finish packing Thanksgiving food baskets. Their meeting will end at 2:30 p.m.
The Caregivers’ Support Group will meet tomorrow, Thursday, November 8, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Health Ministries Room of Trinity.
The GEMS (self-identified seniors of Trinity) will meet at 12:30 p.m. next Wednesday, November 14, in Barber Hall for a pot luck luncheon. Read more
here
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Many thanks to all who supported and worked the 2018 Fall Yard and Bake Sale! Proceeds to benefit Tuesday Night Outreach total $2,242.61.
Would you like to be part of a small group this Advent and learn the Benedictine practice of Lectio Divina, or "Divine Reading?"
Click here
to learn more.
Save the date - Sunday, December 9th - Elf Sunday. Sign-up sheets for gifts will be in the hallway soon!
Faith at Home is a great new resource for keeping Christian education going during the week, in the home.
Click here
for more information.
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Wednesday, November 7
9:30 am Staff Meeting (BH)
4:00 pm Blessings in a Backpack packing (K)
Thursday, November 8
9:30 am Blessings in a Backpack Delivery
10:00 am Deep Calls to Deep (Nave/Rm 12)
Friday, November 9
Saturday, November 10
Sunday, November 11
b
reakfast provided by DoK
(BH)
Monday, November 12
6:00 pm Yoga (Loft)
Tuesday, November 13
10:30 am Tuesday AM Book Group (L)
12 Noon Knaughty Knitters (L)
7:15 pm Healing Prayer Team Meeting (Loft)
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Wednesday, November 14
12:30 Trinity GEMS (BH/K)
4:00 pm Blessings in a Backpack packing (K)
6:30 pm Executive/Finance Meeting (R)
7:30 pm Vestry Meeting (BH)
Thursday, November 15
9:00 am Fresh Start (BH/L/JLL/Loft)
9:30 am Blessings in a Backpack Delivery
Friday, November 16
Saturday, November 17
2:00 pm Memorial Service- Bill Lenhart
Reception following
Sunday, November 18
Thanks-for-Giving Celebration
8:30 am 9:15 Song Leaders' Rehearsal (CR)
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