“Barabbas”

Mark 15:6-15

March 8, 2020

For the Jews of ancient Israel, the phrase “ .

” meant the time when God’s reign and rule over earth would spread. The Greek word for a revolutionary or zealot is , which has also been translated to bandit or robber in our Bible. The earliest manuscripts call Barabbas by his supposed fuller

name or Barabbas. Take Home Thoughts:

Imagine you were in the crowd of people which Pilate asked who to free, Barabbas or Jesus. Why do you believe the crowd chose Barabbas? If this were to occur today, what do you think would happen?

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Today coffee and light refreshments are provided by the congregation in the lobby from 9-9:30 AM and 10:30-11 AM.

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Info Desk Hosts

A new schedule for hosts is being launched to staff the desk twice during Sunday mornings: 8:50-9:45 AM and 10:20-11:05 AM . Hosts are needed for both shifts, but especially the first. Please check the box on the connection card under Current Ministry Needs if you’re willing to serve this important role with our hospitality team. You’ll be contacted with more details.

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Fall PLACE Workshop—Wednesdays, April 1, 6:30-8 PM

God has designed you for a purpose (Ephesians 2:10). Learn more about your unique combination of personality, spiritual gifts, abilities, passions, and life experiences. The workshop is held for five consecutive weeks and child care is provided. Sign up on the connection card. For more info, contact Kay Baxter, co-facilitator, at kbaxter@tumchtown.org or 717-298-1343. Ignite Soccer Volunteer Meeting—Monday, March 30, 6 PM

We’re gearing up for our free VBS-style community outreach, and we can’t do it without you! Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles. Sign up on the con-nection card to attend the meeting in room 307. For more info, contact Sarah Ordille, director of Children’s Ministries, at sordille@tumchtown.org

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Central PA Handbell Festival—Saturday, March 14, 4 PM

Our Trinity Ringers will join other area choirs in this mass ringing event led by David Harris, director of the Raleigh Ringers. The free concert will be held at Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church, 600 Shepherd St. Jonestown. A free-will offering will be taken to support the Lancaster charity, Music for Everyone.

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Mission Focus: The Medical Outreach Clinic

Located at Christ Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, the clinic is a completely free, nurse run walk-in clinic. Nurses provide simple lab tests, basic physical assess-ments, health education, limited assistance with social services liaison, medica-tion assistance, and the provision of items necessary for health such as blankets, hygiene items, underwear, etc. A free dental clinic, prenatal clinic, and urgent care clinic are all part of the services provided. For more info, visit their web-site at christlutheranchurchhbg.org/health-ministries. Gettysburg College Choir Concert—Saturday, March 14, 7 PM A free concert by the choir and camerata will be held in the sanctuary. The program will include a cappella sacred and secular selections. A free will of-fering will be taken to benefit one of Trinity’s missions.

Covenant Class Ham Loaf Sale—Saturday, March 28, 9-11 AM

Pick up in Fellowship Hall. The 1 pound loaves are $6.50 each and available with or without syrup. Order deadline is Sunday, March 22. Contact Gloria Rine at 717-566-2639 or Pat Aungst at 717-566-0978 to place an order. Proceeds benefit various missions and Trinity projects. 2020 Altar Flower and Radio Sponsors Needed

Contact Rachel Irvin at 717-545-3438 to reserve your altar flower date. The cost is $50. Remaining dates are: May 24, and Nov. 15 and 29. Sign up on the poster in the lobby to reserve your radio broadcast date. Only eight dates remain. Cost is $40.