Weekly Update March 22, 2023 |
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Holy Week in Art
Sunday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.
++A special art lecture by Mary Lenihan++
Come to Trinity on March 26 at 6:30 for dessert and a presentation by art historian Mary Lenihan. We will look at how artists over the centuries have depicted the dramatic events of Holy Week. Included will be painting and sculpture from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, featuring such famous artists as Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and many more. Dessert and beverages provided. Mary retired not long ago as program director at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Rembrandt, The Raising of Lazarus, 1632, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Lenten Sundays
Sundays in Lent feature music of the season to prepare us for the coming joy of Easter.
On the remaining Sunday in Lent, March 26 an hour-long study of John's stories will take place in the conference room outside of the pastor's office following worship at 11:30-12:30. A simple Lenten meal of soup and bread will be provided.
March 26- The Story of the Raising of Lazarus
These three gospel stories are known as the "Cathechumenal Gospels" and have been used throughout the centuries as texts for those preparing for baptism at Easter. We will study them from a devotional, literary and historical-critical lens which will include insights from feminist, marxist and queer literary criticism.
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Memorial for Moses Dennis
Saturday, March 25
11 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Manhattan Beach
To attend via zoom please use regular weekly worship link.
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HOLY WEEK
April 2: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion- 10 a.m.
Gather at 10 in the Ficus Grove for the Palm Procession
with reading of Matthew's Passion
April 6: Maundy Thursday- 7 p.m.
A choral liturgy with foot and hand washing, individual absolution, Eucharist and the stripping of the altar.
April 7: Good Friday- 7 p.m.
A choral service with the reading of John's passion, hymns and the veneration of the cross.
April 8: Holy Saturday
9-11- Choir Rehearsal
9-11- Outdoor Spruce Up
11- Altar Guild Polish and Cleaning
11- Flowering of the Church
April 9: Easter Sunday
Eucharist for the Sunday of the Resurrection- 10 a.m.
Easter Brunch - 11:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt- 11:30 a.m.
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Flowers and Music for Easter
Deadline: March 29
Each Easter we invite members and friends of Trinity to donate Easter flowers for our worship space. Please consider making a gift of flowers this Easter. Gifts may also be made to support the hiring of special musicians for Easter. Financial gifts to support our ministries are also welcome.
Each plant cost $15.00. Gifts for musicians and ministries are given at the giver’s discretion. Please attach payment (or pay online at www.trinitymb.org/about/donation/) with this form and return to the church office by Sunday April 10th. Your memorials will be printed in the Easter Sunday Bulletin.
Please return this form in its entirety to the church office
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Lenten
Wednesdays
Thanks to all who joined for Lenten Studies during the season of Lent. A special thanks to Barbara and Carol for bringing soup and to Alma for setting up and cleaning up each Wednesday.
There will be no further Wednesday lunches as Pr. Douglas is away on Wednesday of next week.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Following Easter Sunday Worship, Trinity will host the traditional Egg Hunt. Please contact the church office if you can help to bring candy, stuff eggs, or coordinate on the day.
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Easter Sunday
Breakfast
Trinity will host a delicious Easter breakfast following worship. It will consist of egg casseroles, fruit, juice, coffee and other delectable items. If you'd like to help set-up, clean-up, or help in any way, please contact the church office.
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Membership Survey Deadline
Extended Deadline: Today!
This is your last last chance to respond before pesky emails and calls from the pastor, council president and others begin!
Only takes 5 minutes per person! Easy! Fun for the Family!
As announced at our last congregational meeting, please use the link below to complete a special membership survey. This important survey seeks to resource members and friends and others for current addresses, emails, phone as well as sacramental records and other important demographic information. This survey will lead to an internal congregational directory for those who wish to share their information with other members.
This survey should be filled out for each member of your family. For example, a couple will each need to fill out the form and a family of 4 will fill it out for each adult and child as well.
Although we prefer digital response to the survey, for those without digital capabilities, we will offer paper copies for those who prefer to respond that way.
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Quilting and Craft Group
Our quilting and craft group will meet April 1 in the conference room located in the admin building just outside of the pastor's office. We will gather from 5pm to 9pm.
Please bring your own food for dinner and your own craft project to work on. -Kathy Gerds Wright
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"You Choose" what it costs to send your kids to camp!
This March the LRCC Board of Directors approved a sweeping reform to how we charge for summer camp. The new "You Choose" prices allows you to decide the price you pay, Full Price, Half Price or even NO PRICE.
In other words you can now send your kids to camp for $0.
Or you can send 2 kids for Half Price each. Or a family of 3 campers could decide to pay Full Price for the first, Half Price for the second and No Price for the third. That decision is entirely up to you!
We believe that everybody is welcome at camp. Further, we think every child should experience the joys of camp. By allowing families to choose which price works best for them, we hope to welcome more campers than ever before!
While it has always been the case that no child is turned away from El Camino Pines or Luther Glen Farm due to inability to pay, this new campaign makes coming to camp that much easier.
NO PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED.
Simply pick the price you want to pay when you register!
Please help us spread the word on this new initiative. You can download and/or print the images in this email for your Sunday service slideshow or post on bulletin boards around your church.
Camp is for Everyone! Camp is Fun!
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Preschool Construction Updates
Check here each week for any updates.
March 22- Interior demolition of the school will begin Friday, March 24 and will last at least a week. The crew will work on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. As construction takes place please use caution on the church property and don't allow children or young people access to the school buildings or grounds. Use caution when parking on the lot or streets for any spare materials that may inadvertently puncture tires or cause damage.
No Further Access to Preschool Buildings without prior permission from the Parish Office until further notice. This includes the former parish kitchen and any play areas inside of the preschool fencing.
FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL
Please do not enter that portion of the property or remove any item without express permission from the parish office who will contact Piper Preschool as needed.
Thank you for your understanding and patience in this exciting time of building and new life!
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NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
If you need to visit the church office, Alma, our parish administrator, is generally available during the following times.
Mon & Wed: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
Tue & Thu: 9:30 AM – 2 PM
Closed Fridays
Why email, call or visit the church office?
Do you have a question about an upcoming event?
Would you like to schedule time with Pr. Douglas for communion or a conversation?
Update your information?
Drop off a Donation?
Inquire about space rental or use?
Look for devotional booklets or other prayer resources?
Contact Parish Office
Phone- 310-374-4380
Email- admin@besidethesea.org
Visit- 1340 11th St.; MB
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Upcoming Worship and Events
March 25: Memorial for Moses Dennis - 11 a.m.
March 26: Sunday Lenten Study- 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
March 26: The Holy Week in Art Presentation - 6:30 p.m.
April 2: Palm Sunday- 10 a.m.
April 6: Maundy Thursday- 7 p.m.
April 7: Good Friday- 7 p.m.
April 8:
Holy Saturday Spruce Up
9-11- Choir Rehearsal
9-11- Outdoor Spruce Up
11- Altar Guild Polish and Cleaning
11- Help with Flowering of the Church
April 9: Easter Sunday
Eucharist for Easter- 10 a.m.
Easter Brunch - 11:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt- 11:30 a.m.
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Saturday Spruce Ups @ Trinity
Join us Saturday mornings as we tidy up our campus!
When: Every Saturday morning, 9:00 - 10:30 am (except for rain).
Where: Meet in the parking lot.
What: Light clean up & maintenance (sweeping, weeding, cutting, pruning, minor gardening & fixes).
Brooms & tools on hand.
Very informal - come when you can; stay as long (or as short) as you like!
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Giving to Trinity
Thank you for your regular financial gifts to support our ministry, please click the button below to make a one-time donation via Trinity's secure giving platform.
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Prayer requests may be made to the parish office by emailing or calling.
The names will be held in prayer for one month
unless otherwise requested. (*Member of Trinity) (Request by Member of Trinity) (New Intention)
Those who are sick or in any need:
Dean and Kathryn Wright, parents of Jon Wright
Jeanette Carey, for health
Jo Toomata, for health and healing
Heather Kjolsing, sister of Katie Conlon, for comfort in her final weeks of pregnancy
Marcia Aaron for continuing healing and comfort
Linda S. and Ted M. for comfort and healing
For the health and comfort of Bill Skones.
For *Gerre Jaffe for health and healing
For those who have died and those who mourn:
In Remembrance of Bob D'Evelyn, grandfather of Katie Conlon who died and prayers for those who mourn including his wife, Barbara and his children Mark, Lisa, and Linda and for the Katie, Josh, Naomi, Max, and Logan.
Thanksgivings
For our newly confirmed members: Levi, Kenia and Max.
For our Director of Music and Liturgy, Jim, and the Trinity Choir.
For Altar Guild members who set up and prepare for Worship each week.
For our Preschool Partner "Piper Preschool at Trinity" as they begin renovations.
The Intentions of this Community:
- -For addiction and recovery support groups that meet at Trinity.
- -For the people of Ukraine and for an end to war. For refugees and those displaced from home and family.
- -For the pastors, deacons and churches of the South Bay Conference.
- -For those fed by our sandwich ministry.
- -For Project: Needs
- -For the congregations of New City Parish.
- -For an end to systematic racism, war, and oppression.
- -For victims of gun violence in our nation.
- -For all congregations who are Reconciling in Christ and embrace the full welcome of LGBTQ+ people.
- -For our Bishop, Brenda, our Pastor, Douglas, and all leaders of the church.
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