March 2016 - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
March 2016
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Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you
gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was
sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ – Matthew 25:34-36
Following Jesus was never supposed to be easy. I mention this here because I have
been going over the events of the recent past and thinking about the fact that we the
people of Holy Trinity have found ourselves in some interesting places. The first was
the funeral for Scott Stone, may he rest in peace, and how we welcomed close to 500
people into our worship space. The key word here is welcomed.
Then, the following day, we opened our doors for the Hypothermia shelter where we
prepared food and drink along with clothing, toiletries and shelter for our guests – all
of whom were strangers. We are glad to have our guests with us, even when on
multiple nights several have gotten sick. This requires clean up (rubber gloves,
mopping, washing, sanitizing and then preparing again) and caring for those in need.
What is so amazing about all of this is that fact that you don’t have to do any of it.
You could just as easily stay home and relax and enjoy TV or just the comforts of your
couch. No, for some reason – dare I call it the Holy Spirit at work in your life – you
leave your comfort zone to care for and love complete strangers. Some people would
think you are crazy, but God sees it as beautiful.
Later this month we will be traveling through Holy Week and then celebrating our
Lord’s resurrection with Easter. This is the special week of the year where we get to
seriously contemplate the true gift of God’s love made present in the Son Jesus Christ
and the ultimate sacrifice for our sake and the world’s sake. Behind all of this, as you
know, is love. But, to take it one step further, the actions of love mentioned above
are only possible because we are a community.
No one person could have hosted all of the people here for the funeral on Saturday,
and no one person could have housed, clothed, fed and cared for 40 people for a
whole week. In order to accomplish these acts of love on such a grand scale we need
the community of faith. Your individual contribution makes our collective love and
care possible.
Thank you. Thank you for caring and loving strangers. Thank you for stepping out of
your comfort zone. Thank you for being a part of this community. And, thank you for
fulfilling your calling: “just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members
of my family, you did it to me.” – Matthew 25:40.
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Pastor Mike
In Memoriam—Long time HT member Scott Stone passed away
suddenly on February 19. A beautiful memorial service was held at
Holy Trinity on Saturday, February 27.
Welcome to Patrice Shibuya who is joining the altar guild this month and
to Charlie Crum who is serving on the late service usher team.
Last month, we requested a volunteer photo archivist for Holy Trinity.
Thank you to Nancy Bernot for “answering the call” to help Mary
Bowen with the archives.
HELP WANTED—Picnic Committee—would you like to help plan
this year’s annual HT picnic? Please contact the church office.
PALM SUNDAY, March 20
Services at 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.
MAUNDY THURSDAY, March 24
and
GOOD FRIDAY, March 25
Services at 12 Noon & 7:30 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY, March 27
Services at 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. See Page 7.
From the Pastor: May the promise and blessings of Easter and the Easter
season be with you and your families.
PLEASE NOTE: The church office will be closed on Monday, March 28.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pastor’s article
Parish News
Library News
OWLS
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Page
Page
Page
1
2
3
4
Christian Education
GETTING CONNECTED
Birthdays & Anniversaries
HAPPENING THIS MONTH
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Pages 7 & 8
Pages 9 & 10
Page 12
Page 14
LIBRARY NEWS Mary Bowen, HT Librarian
This year, Lent began on February 10, and Holy Week starts on
March 20. March is a good time to read and think about the
meaning of Lent and Easter. Your church library has a number of
books that will help you to do this. During this month, these books
are on the long table next to the library computer. Come check
them out!
NONFICTION
“The Martin Luther Easter Book” translated and arranged by Roland H.
Banton. 232.96
“The Days Before Easter” by W. A. Poovey. 263
“The Way of the Cross, Via Dolorosa” by John D. Foerster. 232.96
“Personalities of the Passion” by Leslie D. Weatherhead. 263.92
“Oberammergau Passion Play” by Stephen Schaller. 232.96
“Lovely Place: Ammergau” by Gustav Barthel.
“Resurrection: Myth or Reality?” by John Shelby Spong. 232 (Normally on Faith
Outside the Box Shelf)
“The Resurrection According to Matthew, Mark, and Luke” by Norman
Perrin. 232.5
“Our Hope for Years to Come: The Search for Spiritual Sanctuary” by Martin E.
Marty. Meditations for Lent. 242
FICTION
“The Robe” by Lloyd C. Douglas.
“The Messiah, a Novel” by Marjorie Holms.
“Man From Cyrene” by Frans Venter.
“Pontius Pilate, a Biographical Novel” by Paul L. Maier.
For the younger crowd, on the black book truck:
“The Very First Easter” by Paul L. Maier C 232.96
“The Easter Parade: Welcome Sweet Springtime!” by Steve Englehart. C 394.2
“Easter Bunny, Are You For Real?” by Harold Myra. C Fiction
“My Happy Easter Book” by Gloria Truitt. C 232.96
“Where is Jesus?” by Mary Manz Simon and Dennis Jones. C 232.96
“Kiri and the First Easter” by Carol Greene and Alice Hausner. C Fiction
“The Symbols Speak: a Story for Easter” (in English and Spanish) by Lisa Flinn
and Barbara Younger. Spanish translation by Emmanuel Vargas. C 232.96
“Grandfather’s Story” by Mervin Marquardt . C Fiction
“Easter Maus : A Third Small Tale of Sisters House in Salem” by John Hutton. C
Fiction
“Most Wonderful King” by David Hill and Betty Wind. C 232.9
"Old News”.... from Holy Trinity's Archives— Did you know that as
early as 1993 at Holy Trinity, soup and bread were served after
the noon and before the evening Lenten services? In 1993 the noon
meal coordinator was Gail Cantu (wife of Pr. Cantu) and the evening
meal coordinator was Phil Loar.
Mary Bowen
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YOU’RE INVITED
OWLS POTLUCK
First Wednesday of each month
11:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Older, Wiser,
Lutheran Souls
Our March potluck occurs during Lent and we will be
participating in the Bread and Soup lunch following a
Lenten devotional with Pr. Mike. New location for March
only: we will meet in the Bible Room for prayers then
proceed to the conference room for lunch.
Next month, join us at 11:30 a.m., in Fellowship Hall. Our potluck will be
followed by a musical program by HT members Sue Becker and Holly
Hambley. Everyone is welcome to join us for food, fun, and fellowship.
For more information, contact Jean Strandlie at [email protected].
SUNDAY NIGHT LIFE (SNL)
Every Sunday (unless otherwise noted)
4:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
4:30—5:00
Youth Choir (with Casey)
Meal preparation starts (with Pastor Mike)
5:00—6:00
Spiritus Bells (with Casey)
Youth Group (with Cameron)
6:00
Dinner for all—EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!
7:00—8:00
Senior High Youth (with Cameron)
Note To the Congregation: If you haven't had the chance to come to
Sunday Night Life yet, I encourage you to join us! It is a great time, full
of laughter and really GREAT food! All ages are welcome; we look forward
to seeing you there!
Please note: SNL will not be held on Easter Sunday, March 27.
Youth Minister — Cameron Johnson
[email protected]
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YOU’RE INVITED
SPRING CONCERT
Saturday, April 16
4:00 p.m.
As part of our Saturday afternoon music and arts offerings at Holy Trinity,
our spring organ concert will feature Steven Plank performing a selection of
works on our Di Gennaro-Hart pipe organ with special guest artist, Barry
Bauguess, baroque trumpeter.
The concert will be followed by a reception in the narthex.
Dr. Plank is a member of the faculty of the Oberlin
Conservatory of Music, where he has taught since 1980.
At Oberlin he directs the Collegium musicum
Oberliniense, and was honored with the prestigious Thomas
Binkley Award by Early Music America for his work with this
ensemble. A long-time Anglican musician, as well, he is on
the staff of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights,
Ohio. A trumpeter and cornettist, as well as an organist,
Dr. Plank has been a member of the Louisville Orchestra
and the Louisville Bach Society, and for many years has
been active in the Historical Brass Society. His teachers in
early music performance include Edward Tarr, Bruce
Dickey, James Tyler, and Trevor Pinnock.
Mr. Bauguess is one of North America’s most sought-after Baroque trumpet
concert and recording artists and is currently Guest Principal
Natural Trumpet of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He
has served as principal trumpet with Apollo’s Fire, The
Portland Baroque Orchestra, Atlanta Baroque Orchestra,
Opera Lafayette, Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, and the
Magnolia Baroque Festival Orchestra. Barry also frequently
appears with other ensembles including Chatham Baroque,
Tafelmusik, Tempesta di Mare, Folger Consort, Washington
Bach Consort, American Bach Soloists. He was a member of Philharmonia
Baroque Orchestra for fourteen years.
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GROWING IN FAITH
FAITH OUTSIDE THE BOX
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, March 21
6:30 p.m.
Conference Room
Miriam/Lydia
Friday, March 18
1:00 p.m.
Join us as we finish our
discussion of “Speaking
Christian: Why
Christian Words Have
Lost Their Meaning and Power and
How They Can Be Restored” by
Marcus Borg. All are welcome.
Naomi
Sunday, April 3
5:30 p.m.
Bible Study groups meet in the
Library/Bible Room. All are
welcome to join us.
ADULT FORUM:
Your opportunity to learn, share and grow
in your commitment and Christian calling
Plan to participate at 10:00 a.m., Sundays, in Rothenberg Hall.
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March 6: HT Hypothermia Prevention Shelter Follow-up.
Rob Young and Tracy Strunk will lead the discussion to review this year’s
shelter experiences and what we learned.
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March 13: Ms. Autumn Orme et al from Lutheran Social Services
of the National Capital Area will present on Refugee Resettlement in
the D. C. area. Attend this session to understand the scope of the
current refugee challenge and how we can respond.
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March 20: Jerry Barney will present information he has acquired and
share views on his research and learnings on “Advance Medical
Directives” and “Living Wills”.
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March 27: Easter Sunday — No forum
Adult Forum:
Faith Outside the Box:
Sunday School Supers:
Miriam/Lydia Bible Study:
Naomi Bible Study:
Alan Rulis, [email protected]
John Bowen, [email protected]
Martha Kile, Carrie Daniels, Heidi Merkel
Judy Baker (703) 237-8717
Carol Sukow (703)280-8108
Joy Wells (703) 560-2596
Marcia Ihnen (703) 979-5570
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GROWING IN FAITH
LENTEN BREAD AND SOUP WEDNESDAYS
All are welcome to join us at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays
during Lent: March 2, 9, 16 and 23. We will meet in the
Bible Room for some scripture/devotional time with Pastor
Mike, followed by a bread and soup lunch in the Conference
Room. You may sign up in the narthex to bring bread and/or soup.
Coordinator is Beth Search [email protected] or 703-534-3426.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays September through May (unless otherwise noted)
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Grades Kindergarten through High School
High School Sunday School Teacher: Please continue to pray for our
Sunday School teachers and our high school youth as they move forward
following the loss of beloved teacher, Scott Stone. For the next few
Sundays, Pastor Mike will co-teach the high school class with Kristin
LeMunyon.
Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday! Sunday School classes
will enjoy the annual Easter Egg Hunt as part of their Sunday
School instruction on Easter morning. Easter is a wonderful
Sunday to invite your children’s friends to join them in church.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY—10:00, Library/Bible Room. Bring your coffee
and join us as we continue our series on The Book of John. We are exploring how John’s Gospel shows us the depth of Jesus’ relationship to God.
WELCA Retreat
April 22-24
A. Felix DuPont Memorial House, Rehoboth, DE
Please join us for our annual women’s retreat. Pastor Mike Gutzler will be
facilitating the retreat under the theme: The Depth of Discipleship —
Creating a Greater Awareness of God’s Presence in Our Lives.
Cost is $250 per person for 2 nights and 6 meals (dinner on Friday through
lunch on Sunday). Scholarships are available.
Please sign up in the narthex and indicate if you want to carpool to
Rehoboth. Sign up deadline is Friday, April 8.
For more information, contact Marcia Ihnen at [email protected].
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GETTING CONNECTED
BOOK CLUB
First Saturday of each month
8:30 a.m.
We will meet on March 5 at the home of Sue Becker. March is
poetry month. You are invited to contact coordinator, Carol Sukow
at [email protected] to be added to the notification list.
NEEDLECRAFTERS
Wednesdays, March 9 and 23
10:00 a.m.
You are invited to join HT Needlecrafters in Rothenberg Hall on the second
and fourth Wednesdays of most months. We invite you to join us to knit,
quilt, or do counted cross-stitch, Swedish embroidery or any other sewing
or crafting project. Contact Judy Baker (703) 237-8717.
KNIT AND CROCHET MINISTRY
Saturday, March 19
9:00 a.m.
Join us in the Library/Bible Room to make eye cloths for El Salvador, prayer
shawls for HT’s ailing and shut-ins, and hats and scarves for Graham Road
Elementary School students. If you would like to take part in this ministry
but cannot come to the meetings, we can provide you with patterns and
help to work at your own pace. Contact Alfie Rulis at [email protected].
BATTER UP! It’s time to sign up for the 2016 season of Church Softball.
Games start in mid-April and go to the end of June. If you are
interested in joining the team, please contact Katharine
(Search) Kurtz at [email protected].
MUSICIANS! We are looking for adults of all talent levels with a little
musical ability to continue to grow and shape the future of Holy
Trinity’s music department. If you can play guitar, sing a song,
teach some chords, or just want to be supportive of music at
Holy Trinity, please contact Music Director Casey Cook at
[email protected]
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GETTING CONNECTED
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SHEKINAH 2016—Shekinah, Shechinah, or Schechinah (Hebrew:‎,)‎‫שכִינָה‬
the English transliteration of a Hebrew noun meaning dwelling or settling,
and denotes the dwelling or settling of the divine presence of God and his
cosmic glory.
Attention all MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH! Shekinah is coming April 1-3
We'll trek to the 4-H Center in Front Royal, VA, for an AWESOME weekend
together and with Youth from around the DC area. The theme this year is
iStand! If you don't know what to expect, talk to some of our High School
Youth who attended Chrysalis. It's a great time full of games, music, and
fellowship!
Registration materials can be found on the Youth Board outside the kitchen
in Fellowship Hall. Questions? Contact Youth Minister Cameron Johnson at
[email protected]
PRAYER CHAIN
Marcia Ihnen
703-979-5570
[email protected]
To start a request or
to be added to the Prayer
Chain, please contact Marcia.
SUNSHINE SECRETARY
Sandra Lee
703-830-1791
[email protected]
Please contact Sandra if you know of
someone who is celebrating a special
occasion, having health concerns or
mourning the loss of a loved one.
PLEASE LET THE CHURCH OFFICE KNOW WHEN….
- A member of your family is admitted to the hospital, so that visits can be
made.
- Your group or committee plans to have a meeting, OR cancel a meeting,
so that it can be put on the calendar and bulletin.
- A member of your family graduates.
- Wedding plans are being made.
- Any changes in your life/family — address, phone, email — so that
church records can be kept current.
- A death occurs in your family.
- The church can be of help in any way.
Contact the office at (703) 532-6617 or [email protected]
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SERVING OUR NEIGHBOR
MEALS ON WHEELS
First and Third Tuesday AND Fifth Thursday of each month
Coordinator is Beth Search. Four teams (8 people) are needed for each
day. Each team serves a local route. Pick up the meals at Falls Church
High School. Contact Beth at [email protected] to join a team.
MIRIAM’S KITCHEN
Third Thursday of each month
6:00 a.m.
Western Presbyterian Church, Washington, D. C.
If you are interested in joining the HT team, contact the church office for
registration details.
GRAHAM ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thank you to those who joined Judy Baker for the volunteer orientation at
Graham Road school and committed to help to work in the library, tutor or
read with the children. Several people have already started the process
toward receiving ID badges. The principal and staff expressed their
gratitude and look forward to working with our volunteers.
FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD PANTRY
Thank you to the team of HT volunteers who sort and deliver food every
Monday to the needy in our area.
METRO DC SYNODICAL WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION CONVENTION
Saturday, April 16
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
St Luke Lutheran Church/Silver Spring, MD
This year’s convention will focus on the theme “Immigration and Refugee
Crisis: Lutherans in Action” and will feature presentations from Katie Miller
Holmes, LSS; a Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service representative;
and a recent participant in Young Americans in Global Mission. The service
project is creating packets for La Família Sagrada (a mission project of the
ELCA Metro DC Synod) to be distributed to women’s shelters, often the
temporary haven for human trafficking victims. HT Women will use some
of its current Special Projects Fund to buy items for additional packets,
which will be assembled at our April retreat.
For further information and to register for the convention, check online at
Metro DC Synodical Women’s Organization/ELCA. Visit dwyercl2.wix.com/
welca-metrodcsynod.
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Hi Joan,
Thank you so much for the coordination of Scott's service.
Please let all of those involved - your pastor, ushers, parking
assistants, reception providers, and choir members know how
much Scott's family appreciates their efforts on his and our
behalf. You have a wonderful, caring, community.
You made a difficult time a little easier to bear.
Best wishes,
Janet Stone Seitzer
MANY THANKS: to all who contributed to the Blankets+ offering on
Sunday, February 14; a check for approximately $1,100 will be forwarded
to Church World Service for help to the needy nationally and worldwide.
Thanks to Sunday Night Life participants for their help in completing two
fleece blankets that will be sent to CWS with the check. Sunday Night Life
also worked with HT Women to fill and send study-helping packages to
HT’s college freshmen complete with snacks and scarves in each
individual’s college colors.
Thanks also to all who contributed at the annual Advent/Christmas concert.
HT Women’s portion of the offering was sent to Homestretch, a longstanding focus of HT Women’s local benevolence.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Aiden Allsman
Jackson Allsman
Michelle Andersen
Linda Beaty
Grace Crum
Soren Ebbesen
Maureen Elliott
Bud Fadness
Audrey Fadness
Cheryl Glaubinger
John Grutzik
Ursula Jones
Anna Kaczmarczyk
Noah Kaczmarczyk
Mike Kreider
Al Lee
Jim LeMunyon
Robin LeMunyon
Doug Lundell
Eleanore Marcey
Asa Meyer
Lee Meyer
Bill Richards
Matt Roberts
Karsten Rothenberg
Elizabeth Stone
Lori Wicks
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
Jonathan & Abra Allsman
Phil & Amy Loar
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COMMITTED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Our Commitment: In response to the resolution passed at our WELCA 2014 Triennial
Convention, we, Women of the ELCA, are committed to help eradicate human trafficking
by creating awareness in our communities, advocating for more protection and
rehabilitation for victims, and participating in anti-trafficking campaigns in our churches,
schools and neighborhoods.
What is Human Trafficking: You may have heard the term “human trafficking” or
“modern-day slavery”. You may have heard a news clip about foreign women being
forced into prostitution or to work in sweat shops. But the issue of modern-day slavery
is more horrific than most of us can imagine. According to the National Human
Trafficking Resource Center, in the past decade, human trafficking has emerged as one
of the fastest growing criminal enterprises worth over $30 billion and claiming over 20
million victims. Traffickers use violence, debt bondage and other forms of
coercion to manipulate victims to engage in commercial sex acts and labor
services against their will. Contrary to popular belief, human trafficking is happening
in the United States, in our neighborhoods and targets our children. Northern VA is one
of the top ten hubs for sex trafficking in the US and has more gang-related prosecutions
related to that crime than any other jurisdiction according to Detective Bill Wolfe of the
Fairfax County Police Department Human Trafficking unit.
What can you do?
Be Informed. Participate in a study series about Human Trafficking with a group of
interested people. The ‘ELCA Justice for Women’ has prepared study materials of six
one-hour sessions for beginners on the facts and how we can respond to effect
change. ‘The Global Peace Safe Harbor Campaign’ has created a four-session study
series. Please contact me at [email protected] if you are interested and we
can decide on a convenient time.
Educate yourself by reading about Human Trafficking and following events in the
news. The internet is a great source of information. Here are some of the
websites that provide useful background information.
www.justaskprevention.org
www.globalpeace.org/project/safe-haven-campaign
http://wtop.com/politics/2016/02/texas-couple-charged-with-imprisoning-notpaying-nanny/
Raise Awareness: Talk to friends, family and colleagues about what you have
learned.
Get Involved: Contact your local politicians and authorities and advocate for
stronger Human Trafficking laws.
Make a donation of In-Kind Gifts to our April 16 WELCA Spring Convention: For
Artemis House: Personal items placed in a Ziploc gallon bag – Body lotion, bar soap,
body wash, tooth paste, tooth brush, packet of sanitary products (tampons, pads) For
Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Initiative for needs of Polaris Project: Gift cards
from Target, Walmart, Visa for $10, $15 or $25. Thank You!
Pray for the victims, traffickers, law enforcement and organizations that work to end
Human Trafficking.
Everlasting God, human trafficking is an overwhelming and scary topic. We
ask that you open our hearts and minds to better understand some of the
many ways that people become vulnerable to trafficking. We know you are a
God of justice and love and we pray that you will help us to keep your
life-giving vision of the world in mind. Amen.
The National Human Trafficking Help Line 1.888.373.7888
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SUN
MON
HAPPENING
THIS MONTH
TUE
1
WED
2
THU
3
Meals on
Wheels
8:00 Women’s
AA Meeting
12:00 Lent
Study/Lunch
7:30 Christus
Bells rehearsal
10:00 Al-Anon
7:30 Christus
Choir rehearsal
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7
8
9
10
8:45 Holy Communion
10:00 Sunday School
10:00 Adult Forum
10:00 Bible Study
11:15 Holy Communion
11:30 Vietnamese Worship
4:30 SNL
6:30 Handcrafters
7:30 Church
Council Meeting
7:30 Boy Scouts
8:00 AA Meeting
8:00 Women’s
AA meeting
10:00 Needlecrafters
12:00 Lent
Study/Lunch
7:30 Christus
Bells rehearsal
10:00 Al-Anon
6:00 Parents of
Multiples
7:30 Christus
Choir rehearsal
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14
15
16
8:45 Holy Communion
10:00 Sunday School
10:00 Adult Forum
10:00 Bible Study
11:15 Holy Communion
11:30 Vietnamese Worship
4:30 SNL
7:30 Boy Scouts
8:00 AA Meeting
8:00 Women’s
AA meeting
11:00 Egg
Crafters
12:00 Lent
Study/Lunch
7:30 Christus
Bells rehearsal
20 PALM SUNDAY
21
22
8:45 Holy Communion
10:00 Sunday School
10:00 Adult Forum
10:00 Bible Study
11:15 Holy Communion
11:30 Vietnamese Worship
4:30 SNL
6:30 Faith Outside the Box
7:30 Boy Scouts
8:00 AA Meeting
8:00 Women’s
AA meeting
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8:45 Holy Communion
10:00 Easter Egg Hunt
11:15 Holy Communion
11:30 Vietnamese Worship
4:30 No SNL
7:30 Boy Scouts
8:00 AA Meeting
FRI
4
SAT
5
8:30 Book
Club
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12
17
18
19
10:00 Al-Anon
7:30 Christus
Choir rehearsal
1:00
Miriam/Lydia
Bible Study
9:00 Knit &
Crochet
3:00 Kannapel Wedding
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24
25
26
10:00 Needlecrafters
12:00 Lent
Study/Lunch
7:30 Christus
Bells rehearsal
10:00 Al-Anon
12:00 Maundy
Thursday
service
7:30 Maundy
Thursday
service
12:00 Good
Friday
service
7:30 Good
Friday
service
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8:00 Women’s
AA meeting
7:30 Christus
Bells rehearsal
10:00 Al-Anon
7:30 Christus
Bells rehearsal
Meals on
Wheels
April newsletter deadline
Church office is
closed today
CHURCH STAFF
The Rev. Michael Gutzler, Pastor
[email protected]
CHURCH COUNCIL
Dr. Casey Cook, Director of Music
[email protected]
Anne Simmons, President
Matt Roberts, Vice President
Terry Bathen, Treasurer
Karen Cockerham, Secretary
Debbie D’Addario
Eric Chancellor
Cameron Johnson, Youth Ministry
[email protected]
MISSION ENDOWMENT FUND
Joan Buscher, Parish Administrator
[email protected]
Tordis Fahringer, Organist
Marcia Ihnen
Sue Becker
Pamela Kabati
Julie Davis
Harry Search
Greg D’Addario
Linda Bathen, Theresa Hoyt, Deb Haynes,
Heidi Merkel, Tina Bertrand
Greg D’Addario, Webmaster and
TRUSTEES
Communications Coordinator
[email protected] Jeffrey Ihnen, John Person, Lynn Tedesco,
Jim LeMunyon
Laura Rose, Accountant
Felicito Arana, Custodian
Eugenia Davis, Newsletter Editor
[email protected]
MISSIONARY
Stephen Deal (Latin America and the Caribbean)
ELCA Division for Global Mission
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CONGRATULATIONS!
On February 7, members
of Holy Trinity welcomed
newly baptized Lawson
Gutzler into our faith
community. Shown here
with Emma, Pastor Mike,
Clara, Bishop Graham,
and godparents, Kate Law
and Jason Gutzler.
THANK YOU to everyone who helped with coordinating the many facets of
Jazz Coffeehouse, held on February 20. The Dixie Power Trio (above)
provided great entertainment to the nearly 80 attendees. Many thanks to
Dave Franke and Eva Novak for coordinating the numerous tasks and
volunteers; to Bill Merkel for securing (and performing with) the musicians;
to everyone who baked or brought the fabulous array of food; the youth for
their participation. Approximately $600 was received in donations.
FLOWER and CANDLE
DEDICATIONS
Charts are posted in the lobby
near the nursery. Sign up to
remember special occasions, in honor
or in memory of your loved ones.
Suggested donation is $35
for flowers and $15 for
candles.
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DAYLIGHT
SAVINGS TIME
begins
2:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 13
FIRST DAY OF
SPRING
Sunday, March 20
12:30 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
3022 Woodlawn Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22042
Tel: 703.532.6617
Fax: 703.532.4659
www.holytrinityfallschurch.org
www.facebook.com/HolyTrinityFallsChurch
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
February 28-March 6
Hypothermia Week at HT
March 2
OWLS (Lent Soup & Bread Lunch) 12:00 noon
March 9
Devotions and Lent Soup & Bread Lunch 12:00 noon
March 16
Devotions and Lent Soup & Bread Lunch 12:00 noon
March 20
Palm Sunday
March 23
Devotions and Lent Soup & Bread Lunch 12:00 noon
March 24
Maundy Thursday (services at 12:00 noon and 7:30 pm)
March 25
Good Friday (services at 12:00 noon and 7:30 pm)
March 27
Easter Sunday (services at 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.)
March 28
Church office is closed
April 16
April 22-24
Spring Concert 4:00 p.m.
Women’s Retreat, Rehoboth, DE
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