Archives for the ‘Mission’ Category

Outreach – LWR Ingathering

By Katie Brantner • Sep 5th, 2010 • Category: Mission

It is that time of the year again for the Lutheran World Relief Ingathering appeal. Lutheran World Relief strives to bring relief, peace, and hope to people all over the world. Our Synod is hosting an ingathering appeal for around the Synod. They are asking for every congregation to take a collection of the kits [...]



Outreach – Mount Joy Food Bank, Faith Homes of Donegal

By Katie Brantner • Aug 12th, 2010 • Category: Mission

In the book of Matthew, Jesus says to the crowd, “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, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I [...]



Rocky Boy Mission Departs July 31st

By Katie Brantner • Jul 12th, 2010 • Category: Mission

The Rocky Boy Mission team will soon be on their way to Montana. The mission team includes: Pastor Katie, Carol Miller, Terri Lee, Jonathan Lee, Faye Rintz, Jim Rintz, Dave Stapler, Linda Stapler, Madolin Heisey, Peggy May, Ben May, and Jay Krieder. We will be at the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation from July 31-August 6th. [...]



Haiti Mission Team – Join us for a Departure Worship Service

By Michelle Shirk • Jun 28th, 2010 • Category: Mission

The Haiti team has written curriculum, purchased clothes, received inoculations and passports, and is ready to go!  We ask for your support in prayer as we embark on this journey to learn more about God’s children in Haiti. There will be a send-off worship service open to the public on Friday, July 2 at St. [...]



Trinity’s Service Week – June 21-26

By Katie Brantner • Jun 2nd, 2010 • Category: Mission

For one week this summer the Outreach Committee would like to have every single member and friend of Trinity participate in one service project. We would like everyone to step out of their comfort zones and help someone in need whether it is here at Trinity or with another organization. Every day during the week [...]



Haiti Team Update

By Michelle Shirk • May 14th, 2010 • Category: Mission

The Trinity mission team for Haiti has been working hard on curriculum and plans for the summer mission trip.  We’ll be teaching one week of summer school with 23 other missionaries from our synod.  Trinity members on our teaching team include Joe Rago, Alex Rago, Erin Zern, Garret Olson, Logan Chappel, and Michelle Shirk. The [...]



Outreach – Undie Sundays During the Month of May

By Katie Brantner • May 3rd, 2010 • Category: Mission

It is that time of the year again to donate NEW underwear to Water Street Mission. Every year in May we collect new underwear (of all shapes, sizes, and colors) to those who Water Street helps. You can help us collect and donate underwear to this wonderful cause by places your donations either by the [...]



Chicken BBQ on May 2nd to Benefit Mission Teams

By Michelle Shirk • Mar 30th, 2010 • Category: Mission

Spring means it’s time for good old-fashioned barbeques!  The mission teams are bringing it to our sanctuary door on Sunday, May 2nd.  Proceeds will support the 2010 trips to Rocky Boy and Haiti. Although missionaries for both trips pay 75% of the costs out-of-pocket, they rely on fundraising to achieve the remaining 25% of the [...]



Outreach – Meals for Members

By Katie Brantner • Mar 4th, 2010 • Category: Mission

Occasionally we need people who are willing to make a meal for a family in our congregation. At Trinity we try to offer meals for people whenever there is a sickness in the family, they are going through a loss, or if the meal would help to make their life just a little bit easier. [...]



Chicken BBQ on May 2nd to Benefit Missions Teams

By Michelle Shirk • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Mission

The Summer 2010 Mission Teams are preparing to serve those in need in many ways.  The Haiti team has met with the larger mission group of forty Lutherans from around the synod.  They will soon begin writing curriculum and planning activities for grades PK—grade 13 at the school where they will teach in July. The [...]