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2012 Rocky Boy Collection Begins!

Feb 07, 2012 No Comments by

It’s time to begin our Rocky Boy Collection for 2012. For the past 40 years the Outreach Committee has coordinated  the collecting of NEW baby layette items,  warm hats, and gloves for  Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on the Rocky Boy reservation in Box Elder, Montana. The items we send are distributed to all those who [...]

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Food Bank Needs!

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments by

The Mount Joy Food Bank currently needs: jelly, peanut butter (no larger than 28 oz), potatoes (canned or packaged), baked beans, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti noodles, and cereal. The Food Bank helps to feed families in our area who are in need. They also could use monetary donations to help off-set the cost of rent and [...]

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A Thank You from Okinawa, Japan

Jan 24, 2012 No Comments

October 27th, 2011 Attn: Trinity Lutheran Church Hi, I just wanted to take the time to tell you how thankful I am for what the church has done to come together to send coupons to the military wives and families here in Okinawa, Japan. From the bottom of my heart, I truly value all the [...]

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New Congo Coffee!

Jan 20, 2012 No Comments

Looking for a new whole bean coffee? Check out our newest addition to the fair trade coffees and teas we sell here at Trinity, “Congo.” The Congo Coffee is an inspirational blend of East African Coffees that is smooth and balanced, with rich chocolate, sweet vanilla, brown spices and a hint of fresh berry. The [...]

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Fill the Well collection Continues

Jan 17, 2012 No Comments

Water is essential to life, but in a growing number of countries it is becoming increasingly scarce due to rising demand, environmental degradation, contamination, and the effects of a changing climate. Recent years have seen a trend towards more frequent and severe droughts, more floods, and stronger cyclones. In turn, these can lead to changes [...]

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Thank you for Supporting the Fair Trade Handcraft Fair

Jan 10, 2012 No Comments

Thank you for supporting our Fair Trade Handcraft Fair in the beginning of December. When you buy fair trade items, more of what you spend reaches the hands of the small-scale farmers and artists who have created the handcraft items, chocolate, tea, and coffee. The artisans and farmers who benefit from the sale of these [...]

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Pastor Katie’s Message- Walking Alongside Our Sisters and Brothers

Jan 09, 2012 No Comments

Last year Trinity offered our first Clothing Give-Away for the community. It was an event that no one really quite knew what to expect. Would anyone show up? Would people feel as though it was worth it? Would this congregation actually donate clothes? Could we really pull off an event like this? As the bags [...]

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New Orleans Mission Trip

Oct 28, 2011 No Comments

Interested in going to New Orleans this summer to help with the clean-up and rebuilding process after Hurricane Katrina? Join other missionaries from Trinity as we travel to the New Orleans August 4-11th, 2012. The projected cost is $375 per person and includes; transportation, food, and lodging. You must be at least 13 years old [...]

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New Orleans Mission Trip Summer 2012

Sep 20, 2011 No Comments

Interested in going to New Orleans this summer to help with the clean-up and rebuilding process after Hurricane Katrina? Join other missionaries from Trinity as we travel to the New Orleans August 4-11th, 2012. The projected cost is $375 per person and includes; transportation, food, and lodging. You must be at least 13 years old [...]

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Become a Mentor; Help a Child Succeed!

Sep 10, 2011 No Comments

Students in the Donegal School district need people like you to help them academically, share in their lives, and love them!  A mentor is a caring individual who provides a positive role model for a student in our schools.  Students in the program range from age 6 to 17, and are identified by a counselor [...]

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Give to “Fill the Well”

Aug 28, 2011 No Comments

Clean water is essential to human life. Donate to the Outreach Committee’s “Fill the Well” Campaign to buy one or more communities a clean water system.

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Pastor Katie’s Message- Celebrating “Created to Serve”

Aug 09, 2011 No Comments

At the end of the summer, we will gather together as a church family to celebrate our mission theme for the past year; “Created to Serve.” During this past year our congregation has reached out beyond our walls to walk alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ. We have traveled to places near and far [...]

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Responding to U.S. Severe Storms

Jul 30, 2011 No Comments

FROM ELCA: ELCA DISASTER RESPONSE An outbreak of tornados tore across the Midwest on May 22, 2011, leaving a path of destruction from Texas to Minnesota. Especially hard-hit is Joplin, Mo., where a powerful tornado leveled parts of the community, killing at least 89 people. Residents describe the city as “unrecognizable.” This outbreak is one [...]

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Mexico Team Thanks You!

Jul 09, 2011 No Comments

Trinity’s Mexico Mission team served in Mexico this past month and sends their thanks for your prayers and financial support.  They’ll share their story and experiences on Mission Sunday, August 28, 2011 at all three services.  Please plan to join us that day!

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