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Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Fall is probably my favorite time of the entire year. I love it when the mornings are crisp and the days
still get warm. I enjoy the vibrant colors of fall even when it means raking up the leaves. This time of the year
brings back wonderful memories of playing soccer, jumping in the leaves, and being in the high school
marching band. The air even smells differently this time of year. The changing of the seasons in the fall gives
me a chance to appreciate not only God’s beauty, but the memories, experiences, and friendships I’ve made
along the way. I know that October was Pastor Appreciation Month, (as if pastors need a month) but I can’t say
thank you enough for the expressions of support and care that have come my way over the past few weeks.
Especially as we continue in this time of transition, it means a great deal to me.
Fall is a busy time of the year here at Trindle Spring. Once in a while I try to stand back and see the big
picture. As I catch my breath and watch what is happening in the congregation, you can see God at work in so
many ways; TSLC Day of Service, “God’s Work. Our Hands” Sunday, Sunday School, Koinonia, Bible Study,
Quilting, plenty of worship, the children offering our sending each Sunday, and so many other ways in which
God is at work in our midst. We don’t always take the time to pause, breathe, and watch what God is up to. As
I do that, I am so appreciative of God’s work in our midst and the people in this congregation who make those
ministries possible.
You have already gotten word that we are having our annual congregational meeting again this year on
Sunday, November 17th, and the congregational luncheon that will precede it. This meeting is a chance for us to
pause, breathe, celebrate, and appreciate the work that God has been doing in our midst and that God will
continue to do in the future. In order to get ready for the meeting, we will have a preview session, as we have
done the past few years, on Sunday, November 10th, at 9:15am in the Young at Heart Room. The preview
session is a chance for us to ask questions and hear about items of discussion for the congregational meeting. I
hope that you are able to join us for the preview session, the luncheon, and the congregational meeting.
Yours in Christ,
The November 2019 Newsletter is dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of our parents,
Clare & Mildred Hopple, & Vance & Dorothy Kimmel, by Bob & Shirley Kimmel.
Trindle Spring Lutheran Church November 2019 Mechanicsburg, PA
MISSION STATEMENT- Claimed by God in baptism; Fed by Christ in worship; Led by the Spirit in love for one another and the world.
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Income & Expense Report (General Fund) Jan – Sept. 2019 draft
Income Offering 314,388
Misc. Income 2,733 (ie:Thrivent Choice, Community Aid,
Building Use, Donations, etc.)
Total Income 277,838
Expense Ministry to Others Outreach Ministry 35,211
Evangelism 2,068
Parish Life (2,001)
Ministry within Our Congregation
Christian Education 3,062
Fellowship 3,023
Keeping Our Church Safe -
Stewardship -
Worship & Music 6,134
Youth & Family Ministry 4,949
Administration
Archives 133
Property (building maintenance) 76,992
Office Management (administration) 9,810
Salary/Support 177,820
Vision of Ministry -
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Total Expense 317,202
Net Income (82)
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BAGS
Worship bags are available outside the sanctuary. These bags, available for any children to take with them into
worship, contain a variety of books and activities for children to make use of. TSLC wants children and their families to feel welcome in worship,
and we hope these bags are one way to enrich the kids’ experience and give caregivers a helping hand.
Time for Church Council Nominations
The nominating committee to discuss Church Council nomina-
tions will start meeting again soon. If you have an interest in
serving on council, or if you have someone you would like to
nominate, please contact the church
office. (717-766-7091).
Nominations slips can be found on a
table in the narthex.
Quilters Welcome! At 8:00 a.m. in the education wing every Thursday. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. If you can pin, cut, piece, or sew there is something for you to do.
The congregation extends condolences
to the family of Lucy Coover, who
passed on September 30, 2019.
We welcomed through Holy Baptism
Levi James Allen on September 15,
2019. His Great-Grandmother is Joyce
Stine.
November 3rd
Don’t forget to turn your
clocks back!
On October 27, 2019, the congregation welcomed new
members:
Mike & Pam Crider Jill Gehringer John & Sally Holbert Sue Menser Martin V.B. McCartney, III Forrest & Jill Myers, along with their children, Glenn,
Callie, & Cam Jeff & Tammy Snyder
Be sure to introduce yourself!
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ZUMBA Meets every Tuesday in the *Fellowship Hall
at 6:00 p.m.!
(Women only.) (Cost $5/class)
(*Check the church calendar to confirm location.)
GIVING ONLINE THROUGH VANCO Take time now to set up automatic recurring contributions and then you can view your complete online giving history from anywhere you have access to the Internet. Follow these easy steps: 1. Visit the church website at:
www.trindlespringlutheran.org
2. Click on the Donate Now button;
3. Click on the Login/Create Profile button;
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to login or create an online profile and to schedule your recurring or one-time contributions to various listed funds
5. For any questions, or for a demonstration of how to set it up online, contact anyone on the Stewardship Committee or call the church office.
TSLC HALLOWEEN FLOAT WINS AGAIN!!
Complete with Woody, Buzz, Jesse, Bo Peep, Forky, Rex, and others ready to spread Halloween cheer, TSLC's "Toy Story" themed float won first place in their category in the Mechanicsburg Halloween parade for the second year in a row! The Evangelism committee would like to
thank everyone who gave of their time and
talents to make this outreach into our
community possible. Marlin & Denise Yohn
provided the trailer and Forest Cleaver drove
for the parade! Many helped decorate and/or
walked the parade route - thank you to the
Harris-Jones family, the Burns
family, Deb Rider, Diane Brevig,
Linda Glantz, and the Erdley
crew! Thank you so much!
A signup sheet to take our seminarian Daniel Collins out to lunch is on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary.
If you would like to be on the Home-bound/Visitation list, please contact the
church office. 717-766-7091.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
November 10—during Sunday School hour
Congregational Meeting Preview
November 17—after 10:30 Service
Congregational Luncheon
Congregational Meeting
LOOKING AHEAD TO CHRISTMAS
Advent 1—Sunday, Dec. 1st 8:00 & 10:30 am
Advent 2—Sunday, Dec. 8th 8:00 & 10:30 am
Advent 3—Sunday, Dec. 15th 8:00 & 10:30 am
Advent 4—Sunday, Dec. 22nd 8:00 am & 10:30 am
Longest Night Service—Sunday, Dec. 22nd 3:00 pm
Christmas Eve—Tuesday, Dec. 24th
Family Service 6:00 pm
Pot-Luck meal 7:00 pm
Candlelight Service 8:30 pm
Christmas Day—Wednesday, Dec. 25th 9:15 am
Lessons & Carols—Sunday, Dec. 29th 10:30 am
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COMING UP IN WORSHIP
Each week we gather at 8:00 am and 10:30 am for worship on Sunday mornings, and again on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. Below are some special highlights in worship this month.
GETTING READY FOR ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
All Saints Sunday is on Sunday, November 3rd. In the waters of baptism God
washes us and grants us the title of Children of God and saints. This is especially
a day to remember the saints of all times and places. On All Saints Sunday you
are invited to bring a picture of loved ones to place in the windowsills around
the sanctuary. These pictures serve as a reminder of those faithful saints who
came before us. During the service there will be a moment to light candles in
memory of loved ones as we have done the past few years. As we gather around the table with the
saints of all times and places, we also have an altar linen, located in the narthex, that you can write
the names of loved ones on for a few weeks leading up to All Saints Sunday.
THANKSGIVING WORSHIP
Later in November comes the Thanksgiving holiday. As a congregation we will gather on
Tuesday, November 26th for a Thanksgiving worship service at 7pm. It is a special
opportunity during the week of Thanksgiving for us to return our thanks and praise to the
One to which it is due, God. Because the Thanksgiving Service will be on Tuesday evening,
there will be no regular Wednesday evening worship service on November 27th.
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
The weeks leading up to Christmas are often marked by expressions of joy, excitement,
and happiness. It’s a time for family to gather and for churches to worship pointing to the
hope that is found in the coming of the Christ child. We need to remember that for some
people those feelings of joy and excitement can often be overshadowed by pain and grief
during this time of the year. That pain may include grief over the loss of a loved one,
struggling with mental health issues, missing family, and many other factors. On Sunday,
December 22nd at 3pm we are having a worship service that is designed to leave some
space to acknowledge the difficulty this time of year can bring in people’s lives.
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DIRECTORY PICTURES – A NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY IS COMING!
Don’t forget to sign up to get your picture taken for the church directory. You can sign up online, or in the narthex on Sunday mornings from October 20th through November 17th. If you did not receive the email with the directory link, contact the church office. A new directory is an important tool for ministry. It will help us get to know other people in the congregation and is a good way for us to connect with new people in our faith community. So, please be sure to sign up for a time. Pictures will be taken November 18, 20, 21, and 22, 2:00-9:00 p.m., in the YAH Room. (Call the church office for the link to be emailed to you.)
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Your Trindle Spring Lutheran
Church Council Members
Council Members Council Role Phone #s E-mail Address
Robin Cleaver President 717-766-5788 717-798-4170 (C)
Brian Keister Vice President 717-697-7135 [email protected]
Jason Swartley Secretary 717-599-9320 (C) [email protected]
Myra Badorf Member 717-645-1200 [email protected]
David Boose Member 717-243-7785 [email protected]
Erica Reinfeld Member 717-576-3745 [email protected]
Ruth Knaub
Member 717-432-2651 717-439-2954 (C)
Carlotta Strohl
Member 717-448-9029 [email protected]
John Talton
Member 717-651-0659 717-460-2635 (C)
Erika Sterling Member 717-439-7987 717-439-7872 (C)
Joanna McIntyre Member 717-796-0089 717-448-0090 (C)
Bob Witmer Member 717-766-2171 [email protected]
Pastor Aaron Erdley
717-766-7091 (W) 717-701-5606 (C)
Church Council Minutes can be found in various places. A copy to review, along with extra copies, are on the bulletin board down the hallway, past the kitchen. Also, the Parish Administrator will gladly add you to an email list of receiving them via email every month.
Council Meeting Highlights
Church Council met on Tuesday, October 1st. Below is a list of highlights and actions from the meeting. - Carolyn DeStephano, a retired ELCA pastor and member of TSLC, has accepted the visitation pastor role and has begun her work. - Our new organ is now fully funded and is scheduled to be completed by the manufacturer in early January; which means it will most likely be installed before the end of January. - We are still seeking additional nominations for Church Council members. The deadline for nominations is the end of October. - TSLC is also looking for Synod Assembly Voting Member nominations. - Council needs to identify a new member for the annual financial audit committee; this involves a three-year
commitment. - Thanks to the generous contribution authorized by Gerald R. Forry from the Thelma H. Forry estate in the
amount of $36,793, the new TSLC organ has been completly funded! Many thanks and prayers of appreciation for all those TSLC members that contributed to the new organ, a material instrument in TSLC’s worship and music ministries!
- A motion was made and adopted that Church Council recommend to the congregation at the November 17, 2019 Annual Congregational Meeting that the Proposed Annual Budget as presented by the Finance Committee, be adopted as presented.
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Parish News
Trindle Spring Lutheran Church Safety and Security Taskforce
November Newsletter
As I am writing this, we are 5 days past having completed the first Fire Drills during our Church
Service in many years. I am glad to say we all made it out safely! I want to thank everyone for
“playing along” and the Taskforce members for being there for two services to watch and help. I
realize a fire drill lacks the sense of urgency, but practicing will help, should we ever, God forbid,
have an actual emergency. Watching as we evacuated, it went smoothly. I saw some members
helping others who had some problems walking to get out safely. That’s great, that’s what will
serve us well in actual emergencies; members helping members. Our Ushers will be busy in an
emergency, directing the flow of members to get out safely. We must depend on and help each
other out.
While not a concern in church, a security concern for our church family I want to mention is the
number of scam phone calls we now receive. Please do not give personal information out over the
phone to unknown persons. As an example: The IRS will never send police to your house if
you don’t give them the numbers off I-tunes gift cards. Even our cell phones are not safe
anymore. I recall when the only cell phone calls we would receive were from people we gave our
number to. That has changed as now we receive calls some just to make sure they are active cell
phone numbers If someone answers they know it’s an active line. They even have the ability to
change how their phone number appears to make it appear to be from someone you may know.
Moral of the story is just be careful of any and all information you give out over the phone.
As always if you have any questions please email at [email protected] or call me at
717-418-9370.
Stay safe!
Dennis Stoner Paramedic
As an aside from the church office – You will never receive an invoice from me to your email! I
will never ask you for your credit card information! Be vigilant on the emails you receive and the
PDF’s/attachments you open. Always call the church office if you feel any email seems suspicious
to you. Sadly, our office email has been used to the church family in the past for Phishing
attempts. The hackers may try again at some point again in the future.
Thank you,
Cheryl Guinther Parish Administrator [email protected] 717-766-7091
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Parish News
CHRISTMAS BLESSING EXPRESS for New Hope Ministries!
Outreach Committee has placed a Christmas “Giving” Tree in the narthex with suggested items to be donated to families in need this holiday season. If you are able to donate this year, please choose an ornament from the tree and return “unwrapped” item (with ornament attached) to bins placed by the tree.
Food baskets are also requested to provide a Christmas Dinner. Any of the following items would be greatly appreciated: ham, turkey, vegetables, gravy, potatoes, canned fruit, cranberry sauce, pie filling, pie crust, and boxed stuffing. Please place refrigerated items in kitchen refrigerator/freezer marked “New Hope Christmas” at end of November!
We ask all items to be donated by Dec. 2nd for delivery to New Hope by Dec. 3rd!
Thank you for your generosity and love to our neighbors in need!
BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH-NOVEMBER 2019 Raymond L. Boyer’s birthday was missed in the October Newsletter. Only Raymond D. Boyer’s was listed. (Apologies from the Parish Administrator.) Joanna McIntyre Evelyn Vogelsong Bryan Ebbert Donald Fahnestock Jessica Shanabrook Bill Grant Michael Miller Katherine Bender Chayce Brevig Jacob Wagner Steven Kline Grace Corey Hannah Reed Liam Corey Carlotta Strohl Julia Zerby Julia Ray Bonnie Distad Wayne Martens Alexander Garlick Gavin Reinfeld Daryl Neibert Billie Jo Augustine Dylan Glinski Joann Keefer Cheryl Burns Bonnie Baim Jesse Pownell Anne Boyer Patricia Yerkes Aaron Keister Rebecca Wicker Haley Genchur Jill Gehringer (New Member) Frances Yohn Drew Corey Tylyn Cupp Arline Baker Lynne Neibert Raymond Miller Brandon Plitt Kyle Henderson Lynda Farner Kathleen Rupp Sophia Swartley Paul Hipkiss (Be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday!)
IF THERE ARE ANY BIRTHDAYS THAT WE HAVE NOT LISTED, PLEASE LET THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR KNOW AND SHE WILL MAKE SURE TO GET THEM IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER
* Names in bold are on the Visitation List.*
Mark your calendars, it’s that time of the year again. Yes, Christmas Wreaths!! Last date to purchase: Sunday, Nov. 3rd
Pick up: Sunday, Nov. 24th
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WE WILL NEED LOTS OF HELP! BE SURE TO SIGN UP!!
THIS IS OUR LARGEST ATTENDED MEAL OF THE YEAR!
SECOND SATURDAY THANKSGIVING DINNER
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM TRINDLE SPRING LUTHERAN CHURCH
FELLOWSHIP HALL
YOU ARE INVITED! PLAN NOW!
MENU:
Roast Turkey, Gravy
PA Dutch-Style Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes
Peas, Corn
Cranberry/Apple Relish
Assorted Muffins/ Rolls
Assorted Desserts
Hot/Cold Beverages
Please use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside of the church office or call the church at 717-766-7091 to let us know if you plan to attend (so we know how many to plan
for). If you forget to sign up after church, feel free to call the Parish Administrator, who will place your name on the list.
Join us for good food, fun, and fellowship.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
TSLC Men’s Breakfast
Join us for breakfast at the
Middlesex Diner on the Carlisle Pike on
Saturday, November 9th, at 7:30 a.m.
All of the men of the congregation (all ages) are invited to attend for food and fellowship. There is a sign-up sheet outside of the church office on the bulletin board.
THE TSLC SENIORS WILL BE HAVING A LUNCHEON ON:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT 11:30 A.M. AT THE OLIVE GARDEN ON THE CARLISLE PIKE
Please sign up on the seniors bulletin board located to the right of the gathering area in
the hallway with your name and the number attending.
Parish News
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
We will be bringing Christmas Cheer to our
homebound members when we go caroling on Sunday, December 15th. We will be meeting
after the late service for lunch which will be
provided by the Fellowship Committee. After
lunch, we will divide into groups and head out to bring holiday cheer to TSLC members that are
not able to join us in worship on Sundays.
A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board outside the church office beginning
November 17th. Any questions, contact Deby
Lefin at [email protected]
JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR!
TSLC Joyful Noise Choir is for all youth ages 5-5th Grade. This is a great way for kids to participate in worship! The choir will be singing for the 10:30am worship on Sunday, November 10. We will have brief rehearsals following late service on Sunday, October 27, and Sunday, November 3, in the choir room.
Please contact Danielle Erdley with any questions or concerns. We hope all our TSLC kids will join us!
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Parish News
Advent Event / Hanging of the Greens – Welcome the Advent Season with an afternoon of fellowship!
The Fellowship Committee will be hosting an Advent Event on Sunday, November 24th at 3:00. We will
be starting the afternoon by creating some wonderful seasonal crafts to use during the holiday season as
well as several “crafty” service projects. For those of you that are not quite so “crafty”, we will be using
this time to decorate the sanctuary for the Advent season. After we have completed the crafts and
decorating, we will join together for a short service and carol sing followed by a pot luck dinner. All types
of crafts will be available, even some geared specifically for those adult crafters who are up for a challenge.
All crafts will be displayed on a table in the narthex along with a sign-up sheet to indicate which of the
crafts you would like to do. We especially need some man-power to help with some of the more difficult
decorating tasks. We will have a separate sign-up sheet to indicate the # of people attending, whether you
will be doing crafts, service projects, or decorating, and what each would be willing to bring for the dinner.
Drinks will be provided by the committee, but we are looking forward to sharing all sorts of good “pot
luck” dishes provided by the participants. Deadline for signing up is November 10th. Don’t miss this
opportunity to start the Advent Season by sharing in fun and fellowship with your family at Trindle Spring.
Save the Dates
November 24 – 3:00 - Advent Event / Hanging of the Greens
December 15 – 12:00 - Christmas Caroling January 19, 2020 – After church Pizza and
Movie Event February 1, 2020 – 7:00 - Hershey Bears Hockey
Game February 14 – 16, 2020 – Family Retreat at
Nawakwa March 20, 2020 – 6:30 - TSLC Dinner Out –
Esh’s Country Kitchen April – Sight and Sound – New
Show: Esther
-Fellowship Committee
HANGING OF THE GREENS
In conjunction with the Advent Event on Sunday, November 24th, we are looking for volunteers to help decorate the sanctuary and church for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Please see the article regarding the Advent Event (below) for all the details. Any and all are welcome to join us in adorning our house of worship in anticipation of Christ’s birth.
OPEN ENROLLMENT: TSLC SUPPER CLUB Winter/Spring Session — Open to all adults (18+) who like to eat!
If you enjoy fellowship with your church family and eating (who doesn’t?), consider joining our Supper Club.
Supper clubs are groups of 6-8 individuals, single or married, whose sole purpose is to get together as a group once a
month and share a meal together, either at a restaurant or someone’s home.
Our current session is set to end in November. We are accepting NEW members for the Winter/Spring Session
which is slated to begin in January 2020. We are asking that everyone sign up again even if you are already enrolled
in the 2019 Summer/Fall Session.
Open enrollment for the Winter/Spring Supper Club Session will begin on November 2nd. Anyone interested in
being a part of this fellowship activity should sign up on the sheet outside of the office.
Please include your email address as well as your phone number. Group assignments will
be distributed in December. Groups will begin meeting in January 2020 and end in June
2020. Deadline for signing up is December 1st. For more information, contact
Deby Lefin at [email protected].
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Parish News
SMALL GROUP ADULT BIBLE STUDY ON ROMANS CONTINUES.
Please join us for a study of the book of Romans
weekly on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. All are
welcome so please bring a friend. We are
journeying and sharing life together while
connecting with our Lord and Savior. No
preparation is necessary and you do not need to
attend all of the sessions to benefit from our
study. That's correct, we will progress at our
own pace, spending as much or as little time as
our journey takes. Our study sessions will
usually only last an hour. The discussion
focuses on the applicability of Paul's teaching in
Romans to our lives as Christians in a world in
which we are called to live in the Spirit.
Please contact Jason L. Swartley at
[email protected] with any questions about
the study.
Dear folks at Trindle Spring, I wish you all a very warm welcome in Christ! My
name is Daniel Collins, and I'm a second-year student at
ULS Gettysburg. I'm originally from Baltimore,
Maryland, although I'm familiar with Mechanicsburg as I
went to Messiah College! I've lived and worked in Spain
and France while working on my degree in History and
Spanish at Messiah. I grew up Baptist, but during my
studies at Messiah I was so impressed with the Lutheran
Church that I felt led to join, and eventually to pursue
ministry within it. I am impassioned for studying the
Bible, especially the gospels, and look forward to
exploring the scriptures with you all. You can find me on
a regular day reading or exploring cool sites here in
Central Pennsylvania with my girlfriend, Amelia. Among
our favorites are the Gettysburg
Battlefield, the Michaux State
Forest, and the Boiling Springs
Duck Pond. I look forward to
getting to know the Mechanicsburg
community even more as a
ministerial student at your church,
and I thank you for your welcome.
SHAWL MINISTRY
The Shawl Ministry will be meeting on November 10th
at 3:00 PM in the church lounge. We come together to
knit, to crochet, and to work on looms to make a variety of
prayer gifts: blankets to welcome new babies, shawls and
blankets to comfort the sick and the grieving, and a
variety of prayer gifts to send God’s love to children all
over the world, to the homeless and to victims of national
disasters.
If you could help in this ministry by using your knitting or
crocheting skills (looming too), if you are interested in
learning any of these skills, if you could help by cutting
plastic bags into strips for homeless mats, or if you would
just like to check out what the Shawl Ministry does,
please join us at our next meeting. All are welcome.
Remember to let us know if you know of anyone - family,
friend, or acquaintance, who would enjoy receiving one of
our prayer gifts so contact us through any committee
member or the church office.
“Let the pleasure of the Lord be on us. O, Lord, give strength to the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17
TSLC ORCHESTRA READY FOR YEAR 5!!!
It's time once again to dust off those instruments and
get ready to join other TSLC musicians for our annual
Christmas orchestra! The TSLC Orchestra will be playing
prelude music for the 8:30pm Christmas Eve service.
All those who have played with the orchestra before
should have received an email from Danielle Erdley to
discuss possible rehearsal dates and times. If you haven't,
please contact her ASAP. If you have not played with the
orchestra before but would like to, please contact Danielle
so she can add you to her list. Musicians of all ability
levels are welcome!!!! Whether you are in 4th grade and
just started playing, a retiree who hasn't touched their
instrument in 20 years, or someone who plays every week
- we have a place for you!
Music will be passed out in early November and
rehearsals will begin after Thanksgiving. We hope this
will be the orchestra's biggest year yet!
-Danielle Erdley, Music Director
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(From 9/23/2019) TSLC Family, I want to thank those involved in making the lap
blanket, presented to me by Sandy Breech, which
was made by Kathy Seagrist.
I also want to thank Lawrence Rider for the
Christmas tree ornament.
The humorous notes sent by Howard & Beverly
Hertzler were greatly appreciated.
I also want to thank all who have asked about me,
and their prayers.
-Steve Westby
Notes of Thanks
Dear Trindle Spring Church Family:
Received from the members on: 9/30/2019 ~ 138 lbs. of food that was blessed
on Sunday, the 29th.
10/7/2019 ~ 11 lbs. of bread.
10/8/2019 ~ 18 lbs. of left-over food from the
Shriner’s meal.
Thank you for providing help for those in your community who are in need!. -New Hope Ministries, Mechanicsburg ______________________________________
(A special note of thanks to Bob Lowstuter, who picks up and delivers all the food to New Hope every month. Thanks Bob!
-Church Office
Dear Trindle Spring Lutheran Church. Thank you for investing in sharing the life-changing wisdom of the Bible. May God work through each of us to help bring His light into dark and needy places so that many will be drawn to His love. Gratefully,
-Rick DeHaan President - Our Daily Bread Ministries (Gift received- $90.00)
12th Annual Congregational Retreat “Be Thou My Vision” - 2020
Our theme this year will revolve around Vision. What is Vision? Why is it important for the church to have Vision? How does the Word help us to focus our Vision? These are some of the questions we will be exploring over our weekend retreat. Our retreat will be held over the weekend of February 14, 15, and 16, 2020 at Camp Nawakwa. Mark your calendars and plan to spend a weekend with your church family. There will be sessions of learning, time set aside for devotions, Sunday worship, games, food, and time to relax. There will be a prayer labyrinth for all to enjoy at your leisure. It is not necessary to have attended the retreat in a past year to fully experience and enjoy this upcoming weekend. Child-care will be provided. Get to know other members of your church family. Spend some quiet time with the Lord. There are places where you can be quiet or talk or play games with others. Copies of the registration form will be available at the church and on-line. The Retreat Planning Committee looks forward to seeing you there!
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Operation Warm Hearts 11am-3pm New Life Group 7:30 pm
3 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS.
Worship 8:00 & 10:30 am
Christian Ed. 9:15 am
Joyful Noise Choir
rehearsal 11:45am
Wreath sales end today.
4 Bible Study on Romans 6:00-7:00pm
5 Zumba at FUMC 6:00 pm GFWC - 6:00 PM Parish Life – Shrine Meal 6:30 pm Christian Ed. 7:00 pm Fellowship 7:15pm
6 Worship 7:00 pm
7 Quilting 8am Bell Choir 6:30 pm Evergreen Phase II 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm
8 9 Men’s Breakfast Middlesex Diner 7:30 am SECOND SATURDAY THANKSGIVING MEAL 4:00-6:00 pm New Life Group 7:30 pm
10 Worship 8:00 & 10:30 am Christian Ed. 9:15 am Joyful Noise Choir in worship Shawl Ministry 3:00 pm Koinonia 5:00 pm
11 Veterans Day Church Office closed. December Newsletter Article Deadline
Bible Study on Romans 6:00-7:00 pm
12 Zumba 6:00 pm F. Hall Church Council 7pm CPAL 7:00 pm
13 Worship 7:00 pm
14 Quilting 8:00 am Bell Choir 6:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm
15
16 Confirmation Student-Mentor Day 9:00 am-12:00pm New Life Group 7:30 pm
17 Worship 8:00 & 10:30 am
Christian Ed. 9:15 am
CONGREGATION ANNUAL
LUNCH & MEETING 11:30
am
18 Seniors Luncheon 11:30 am Olive Garden
Bible Study on Romans 6:00-7:00 pm Evergreen II HOA 6-9:00 pm F. Hall PICTORAL DIRECTORY YAH ROOM
19 Zumba 6:00 pm F. Hall Property 7:00 pm Worship & Music 7:00 pm
20 Quilting 8:00 am Newsletter Assembly 9:00 am YAH Room (Moved from the 21st.) Worship 7:00 pm Evangelism 7:30 p.m.
21 Bell Choir 6:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm
22
23 New Life Group 7:30 pm
24 CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY Worship 8:00 & 10:30 am Christian Ed. 9:15 am New Hope Food Blessing Wreath pick up today. ADVENT Event 3:00 pm
25 Bible Study on Romans 6:00-7:00 pm Safety Taskforce Meeting 7:00 pm
26 Zumba 6:00-6:45 pm F. Hall (Short class) Thanksgiving Service 7:00 pm
27 No Wednesday Eve service.
28 Thanksgiving Day Church Office closed.
29 Church Office closed.
30 New Life Group 7:30 pm
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December 2019 newsletter article deadline is:
November 11, 2019.
Assembly Date: Thursday,
November 21, 2019 9:00 a.m.
in the Y.A.H. Room
Contact Information: Pastor Aaron Erdley 717-766-7091 (Option 2) [email protected] For emergencies call: 717-701-5606
Pastor Carolyn DeStephano, Visitation Pastor (Cell) 717-514-2617
Seminarian, Daniel Collins (Cell) 410-259-9426
To contact the Music Department:
Ann Kopacko, Organist [email protected] 717-645-2704
Danielle Erdley, Director of Music [email protected] 402-314-4877
Cheryl Guinther, Parish Administrator
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 717-766-7091 Option 1 (Office) [email protected] www.trindlespringlutheran.org
For building use or appointments call the office during office hours or email [email protected]
Church Calendar on Google
Need to check the church calendar from your device? Enter this link in your web browser and you’re there: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render#main_7
Synod News
The Lower Susquehanna Synod has an on-line newsletter called W.E. News that provides great information about what is going on around the Synod. Just go to the LSS website: http://www.lss-elca.org/ and click on eCommunications at the bottom of the page to
Women of the ELCA
The Lower Susquehanna Synod also has a group just for women to provide service to their churches and to the world. To find out more about what they are doing and how you can join, go to: www.lss-elca.org/congregations/women-of-the-elca/
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