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Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-778-2159 | trinitylutheranchurch.com December 27, 2018 /trinitylynnwood @trinitylynnwood DECEMBER: A MONTH FOR GENEROSITY Consider a special year-end gift to Trinity! It has been a wonderful year, and there is much to be grateful for: our vibrant ministries of music, service, worship, children & families, justice & peace, faith formation, outreach and of course our new pastor! Trinity depends on strong December offerings. 2019 will be a year of growth here at Trinity, and your gift now will help assure a strong start. Many give online (giving.trinitylutheranchurch.com), but we still pass the offering plate. No matter how or how much you give: THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-778-2159 | trinitylutheranchurch.com
December 27, 2018
/trinitylynnwood @trinitylynnwood
DECEMBER: A MONTH FOR GENEROSITY Consider a special year-end gift to Trinity! It has been a wonderful year, and there is much to be grateful for: our vibrant ministries of music, service, worship, children & families, justice & peace, faith formation, outreach and of course our new pastor!
Trinity depends on strong December offerings. 2019 will be a year of growth here at Trinity, and your gift now will help assure a strong start.
Many give online (giving.trinitylutheranchurch.com), but we still pass the offering plate. No matter how or how much you give: THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
PAGE 2 News & Announcements
Walking Towards the Manger and Beyond This walking group meets at Trinity on Fridays at 9 AM to walk outside for about one hour with Bruce Sutherland leading. A short devotional will precede the walk. In the event of rain or snow, we will carpool to the Alderwood.
Call or email Bruce Sutherland (425-478-5725; [email protected]) or EdnaMae Olufson-Smith (206-914-3927 [email protected]).
Upcoming Memorial Services
Pastor Jim Schoeld Friday, December 28, 2 PM at First Lutheran Richmond Beach
Norma Sola-Pierce Saturday, December 29, 2 PM at Trinity
Dick Steves Saturday, January 5, 4 PM at Trinity
Sunday, December 30: One Service at 10 AM Special services of Lessons & Carols at 10 AM this Sunday. We’ll sing favorite Christmas carols interspersed with readings for the day. See you there!
TRINITY ARTISTS AT THE ORGAN PRESENTS
Wyatt Smith
Sunday, February 17 7 PM
Tuesdays With Phoebe: Women Exploring Faith Tue, Jan 29, 6:30 PM
Tuesdays with Phoebe will be meeting Tuesday, January 29 at 6:30 PM at Trinity in the second floor youth room. Book for the new year is “Ruth and Esther (LifeChange)” by The Navigators, and we will read Lesson 1 for this first meeting. Books can be found on Amazon, just search ‘Ruth and Esther.’ Contact April Zepeda with questions: [email protected].
2019 Offering Envelopes Have Arrived Pick up your offering envelopes next time you are at church. They are located on a table in the narthex just outside the main office windows.
If you no longer need them, please inform Debbie Jeske ([email protected]).
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Many thanks to everyone who helped make
Christmastime here at Trinity such a wonderful time:
special musicians, lectors, assisting ministers, communion
assistants, choir members, children’s choir directors, sound
board operators, and especially everyone who attended
one (or more!) of our services.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL BUDGET MEETING
Sunday, January 20, 2019 + 11:30 AM (one worship service at 10 AM)
Meeting to discuss 2018 end-of-year financials and
vote on 2019 budget. Potluck to accompany meeting: bring a dish to share!
2019 BUDGET CONVERSATION FORUMS
Sundays, January 6 & 13, 2019 9 & 10:30 AM
A chance to be in dialogue with members of the Congregation Council, with discussions that will focus on the 2019 budget, as well as plans and
projections for 2019 and beyond. All are welcome to come listen and discuss.
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Children & Family Ministries
Footprints Sunday School NO FOOTPRINTS December 30. January 6 – Epiphany Sunday intergenerational event (more below) Individual classes will resume January 13.
Children’s Choirs & Youth Ringers Children’s Choirs will resume rehearsals on January 6, 10 AM Youth Ringers will resume rehearsals on January 13, 10:30 AM
WAY Student Ministries
NET (high school, grades 9–12) — Holiday break 12/30. Will resume on January 6.
ZOE (middle school, grades 7 & 8) — Holiday break 12/31. Will resume January 7.
High School Winter Retreat registration is open. The retreat is January 25-27, 2019 at Camp Casey, and the theme is “How Much is Enough?” The guest speaker and musician is Aaron Strumpel. Cost: $128, and registration forms can be found on the WAY Student Ministry bulletin board across from the elevator. Forms also available online: waystudentministries.org. Please register by January 6 to make sure you get the retreat shirt or hoodies in the size you want. Contact [email protected] with questions.
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Epiphany Intergenerational Event Sunday, January 6, 9 AM
All families are invited to a special Epiphany Sunday intergenerational class during the 9 AM hour. Preschool through 4th grades meet in the gym with parents. Kids will have fun Epiphany activities and the adults will meet with David Greenlee to learn about the Faith5 practices that form faith in children. All are welcome!
5th & 6th graders will meet in their classroom for a special Epiphany lesson and craft.
Epiphany
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Adult Education/Faith Formation Sundays 9 AM: Lectionary discussion of the week’s readings. Will not meet December 30.
Wednesdays 9:30 AM: An ongoing study of the upcoming Sunday's readings with Pastor Hector and Jeff Tobin. Will not meet on January 2. Resumes January 9.
Trinity Music Trinity Choir Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7 PM. Sing most Sundays at 10:30 AM. All are welcome! No rehearsal January 2. Resumes January 9.
Upcoming Concerts & Musical Events Willamette University Choirs with Meadowdale & Bothell High Schools – Wed., January 16, 2019, 7 PM ReSound Choral Concert: Let Justice Roll – Sunday, January 27, 2019, 7 PM Pacific MusicWorks: Leading Ladies – Friday, February 8, 2019, 7:30 PM Artists at the Organ: Wyatt Smith – Sunday, February 17, 2019, 7 PM
Online Directory & Resources trinitylutheranchurch.com/resources
Off-Site Worship Schedule
Date Location Leader Music Leader
Dec. 30 Fairwinds Marilyn Hall Juna Davies
Jan. 2 Manor Care John Judd Evie Nordeen
Jan. 6 Fairwinds Ron Blake Juna Davies
Jan. 9 Manor Care Marilyn Hall Liz Gimmestad
Daily Bible Readings Sunday, December 30 - First Sunday of Christmas: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 | Psalm 148 | Colossians 3:12-17 | Luke 2:41-52 Monday, December 31 ----------------------------------------- 1 Kings 3:5-14 Tuesday, January 1 ---------------------------------------- Numbers 6:22-27 Wednesday, January 2 ----------------------------------------- James 3:13-18 Thursday, January 3 --------------------------------------------- Luke 8:16-21 Friday, January 4 ------------------------------------------------- Acts 7:44-53 Saturday, January 5 ------------------------------------------------- Psalm 72 Sunday, January 6 - Epiphany of Our Lord: Isaiah 60:1-6 | Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 | Ephesians 3:1-12 | Matthew 2:1-12
Mobile giving app Download the Give Plus Mobile app today for an easy and convenient way to make donations from a checking account or credit/debit card. Manage your recurring and one-time donations right from your smartphone. Head to the App Store or Google Play and search “give plus church.” With questions or for assistance, contact [email protected].
Thursday, December 27
Friday, December 28 9 AM Walking Towards the Manger & Beyond
Off-Site 2 PM Memorial for Pastor Jim Schoeld @ First Lutheran
Richmond Beach
Saturday, December 29 7:30 AM Neighbors In Need 8 AM Neighborhood Youth Alliance 2 PM Memorial for Norma Sola-Pierce
Sunday, December 30 10 AM Worship with Lessons & Carols for Christmas
Off-Site 7 PM Worship at Fairwinds
Monday, December 31 OFFICE CLOSED AT NOON
Tuesday, January 1 OFFICE CLOSED—New Year’s Day
Wednesday, January 2 9 AM Prayer Group
Off-Site 11:30 AM Lunch Bunch @ Colonial Pantry 2:30 PM Worship at Manor Care
Thursday, January 3 9 AM Quilters
Friday, January 4 9 AM Walking Group 9:30 AM Master Gardeners
Saturday, January 5 7:30 AM Neighbors In Need 8 AM Neighborhood Youth Alliance 4 PM Memorial for Dick Steves
Staff Office Hours: Monday 8 AM—1 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8 AM—3 PM; Friday 8 AM—1 PM
Calendar
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: 425-778-2159
Hector Garfias-Toledo › Lead Pastor [email protected]; x2202
Norma Aamodt-Nelson › Cantor / Minister of Music [email protected]; x2203
David Greenlee › Minister of Faith Formation [email protected]; x2231
Debbie Jeske › Ministry Coordinator [email protected]; x2225
Joshua Judd-Herzfeldt › Communication Coordinator [email protected]; x2215
Kelly Apling › Ministry Assistant [email protected]; x2200
Dean Hall › Interim Facilities Manager [email protected]; x2208
June Lee › Bookkeeper [email protected]; x2223
SCHOOLS Kris Dudak › Director of Trinity Lutheran Preschool [email protected]; 425-771-8433
Nanette Erban › Director of Trinity Child Development Center [email protected]; 425-771-5393
