This past First Sunday of Advent was glorious for so many reasons: the music, the liturgy, the Advent wreath. But a significant part of why it was so meaningful was because so many of you heeded my plea to arrive early, so that we could start the service off with as many people present as possible.
It made such a difference! Not only because it looked better on livestreaming, but primarily because it expanded the spirit of the service, it lifted everyone’s hearts, and gave our musicians a sense that they were leading the people of God in their Advent journey. Thank you so much!
Now, imagine how that would feel every Sunday! (It’s easy, if you try!) Maybe make it your liturgical New Year’s resolution to get to worship early. It is no exaggeration to say that it would make all the difference in the world to the spirit of our services.
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Hearty thanks is also due to those who help ready the Nave for seasonal festivities. |
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Marcie Lightwood and Pat Sisson brought together the Advent wreath and decked it with fresh greens. Many thanks! |
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We give thanks to Marcie Lightwood, who dressed the high altar in its Thanksgiving finery! |
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Advent colors adorn the altars. |
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Advent banner designed by Trinity's Patti Pasda. |
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The high altar shines with Advent blue. |
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Others who dressed the altars, dusted, vacuumed, primped and hung the wreaths on the walls, hung the Advent banner, ran assorted errands, handled unexpected needs, and so many other things include:
Garry Applegate, Cliff Carr, Ken Grieshaber, Barbara Kearns, Sara Klingner, Sue and Ross Mangina, Joyce Meinke, Sandy Mesics, Lynn Piccolo, Ann Szmania, and Rick Weaver.
Thanks to everyone for making the First Sunday of Advent extraordinary, and the rest of the season beautiful!
Advent blessings to you all!
Pam+
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Something to look forward to!
An Advent gift for everyone (should you choose to accept it) is coming next week!
Stay tuned for an official announcement. No more can be said right now, but take the image to the right as a hint!
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Help Wanted for Yuletide Feast on Saturday, December 3! |
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Pat and Steve Sisson request help for our Yuletide Feast after Revels on December 3.
Make plans now to bring cookies . . . or deviled eggs . . . OR cookies that look like deviled eggs. OR BUY THEM! Bring them to Yuletide Feast on December 3! We would greatly appreciate all delicious offerings!
OR: Would you be willing to help set up, serve, and/or clean-up? Please contact us at communications@trinitybeth.org, to let us know you will join the crew!
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Important Events and Reminders |
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Christmas Poinsettias at Trinity
2022
If you would like to remember a loved one or give thanks for a special blessing by contributing toward the Christmas poinsettias that decorate the church, please fill out this form, and return to the church. The form should be sent along with a donation of your choice and the names of those you wish to remember or give thanks for. Please return forms with checks or cash to the church no later than Friday, December 16.
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If you would like to make a special Christmas Donation to the church on or around Christmas Eve, follow this link to our PayPal donation site for Christmas Offerings.
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You can make any donation by scanning this QR code into your device. All Christmas Offerings go to the general operating budget in support of our church programs and other financial obligations. Thank you for your generosity to Christ’s church in this place.
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Pledge Online through Realm!
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Realm is Trinity’s online database that keeps track of membership, finances, and so much more. If you have established your profile in Realm, you can actually turn in your pledge that way! It’s very simple.
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For instructions on how to pledge online, click here.
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Next Clean 'n' Green for Christmas Eve!
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Sunday, December 18, after coffee hour—Change to Christmas colors
Another way to help: contribute evergreen branches and holly, if you have them growing on your property! We have plans for them on Christmas Eve!
Please contact Sara Klingner to volunteer for these important—and FUN—opportunities! Email Sara at saraklingner@ptd.net
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We need more volunteers to help with providing and preparing snacks for our hospitality hour after the 10:30 service. Text or email Sister Ruth at (484.707.2304 or studycindy20@gmail.com) if you would like to take a shift! |
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If you rearrange your date(s) of service as reader, intercessor, usher, Altar Guild, or hospitality person, please inform Kay Mackewicz so she can change names in the worship bulletin.
Kay can be reached at (610) 867-4741 or by email at churchadmin@trinitybeth.org.
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The Second Sunday
of Advent
A Service of Holy Eucharist
December 4, 2022
- To read the announcement about live-streaming to Facebook (in addition to Vimeo and to the webpage), please use this link.
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To add a name to our prayer list, please inform us through our email account created especially for this purpose.
If you tell me (Pam) in person, I am likely to forget, so using our email is the best way to make sure we pray for you in the Prayers of the People. Email: prayerlist@trinitybeth.org
To view the coming week's prayer list, click here. |
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For Pastoral Care Emergencies, please call the church at (610) 867-4741, x 325. You may leave a message after hours and that message will be sent directly to Pam’s personal cell phone. Pam’s personal cell phone number is also in the church directory and may be found in Realm. Please be assured that we want to be present to you at times of pastoral need and will offer assistance and support in any way possible. |
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Events to Remember
(save the dates)
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December 3, 2022—Yuletide Revels! 5:00 Trinity Nave with Yuletide Feast to follow in parish hall!
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December 4, 2022—The Second Sunday of Advent
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December 24, 2022—Christmas Eve Festal Eucharist beginning with Choral Preludes at 3:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
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December 25—Christmas Day Eucharist (The First Sunday of Christmastide), 10:30 a.m.
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January 1—The Feast of the Holy Name (Second Sunday of Christmastide, 10:30 Eucharist
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Trinity protocol for public worship
December 4, 2022
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Masks are optional during worship.
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We still encourage social distancing of six feet in worship. Family and friends who are within each others' circles may sit together.
- Shaking hands and hugging are still discouraged. Bowing and peace signs are encouraged.
- Congregational singing is allowed.
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Information and Communication |
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Listen to last Sunday's Sermon! All sermons are now recorded and available on the website.
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Trinity Monthly Calendar
Keep up with church activities more easily. Click here. |
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Birthdays and Anniversaries |
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Birthdays
Ellyn Siftar, December 1
Haley Andersen, December 2
Pat Talijan, December 5
Peter Weaver, December 5
John Jastrzemski, December 10
Horace Cartwright, December 12
Jody Miller, December 16
Lou Martocchio, December 17
David Gulya, December 21
Ross Mangina, December 23
Bruce Troetschel, December 23
Mary Ann Swiatek, December 27
Cathy Walter, December 29
Marjorie Buckley, December 30
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Anniversaries
Currently we have no December anniversaries in our records, but the prayer above is appropriately prayed at any time by those who have found their beloveds!—Pam
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44 E. Market Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
610-867-4741
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Saturday Service: 5:00 pm
Sunday Services: 8:00 & 10:30am
Office: 9:00am-2:00pm, M-F
Soup Kitchen: 12:00-1:00pm, M-F
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