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THIS WEEK AT TRINITY December 16-22, 2017
Experience Worship with Us! This is the third week of Advent.
Join us as together we praise God and hear His Word for our living.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805 419-289-2126 www.trinityashland.org
OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Don and Sue Bowman, in memory of loved ones; and a member, to allow the listeners to enjoy The Christmas Musical.
SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS! You are invited to attend a special choir presentation at Trinity this weekend! The 33rd-annual Christmas Musical, Sing We Now of Christmas, will be presented in the Worship Center in Jack’s Place on Saturday evening, December 16, at the 6:30 service, and Sun-day morning, December 17, at the 10:45 service, only. (The 8:30 am traditional communion service will take place in the Sanctuary.) Accompanied by a live orchestra, this musical is a repeat of a 2002 favorite. Pastor Riesen will deliver the message. Staffed child care will be available for children four and under.
Food Bank Collection will take place next weekend, December 23/24, at the 6:30 Satur-day Night, 10:45 am Sanctuary, and 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Family services. (Or, drop items off near the elevator at any time.) “Here is our final list of the year! The holidays seem to be in full swing now and we are just overwhelmed at the generosity of so many people in our church community. It truly is humbling to see the blessings that come through our doors, not only during the holidays, but all through the year as well. We wish each and every one of you the Merriest Christmas and New Year. Season’s Greetings! ~ Rosemarie Donley”
Items needed this month: Peas, Carrots, and Mixed Vegetables, Mac & Cheese, Egg Noodles, Crackers, Pop Tarts, Cookies, Granola Bars, Jell-O or Pudding Snack Packs, Jelly—Grape and Strawberry, Tea Bags, Hot Chocolate and/or Coffee, Spaghetti Noodles and Spaghetti Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard, and Mayo, Toilet Paper, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, Deodorant—Male & Female, Toothpaste and Brushes, Shampoo and Condi-tioner, Paper Towels.
Advent Workshop Over 250 people began their holiday preparations at the annual Advent Workshop on Sunday, December 3. That is our largest attendance EVER!! Many thanks go to Notes of Joy, under the direction of Mark Koehler, and to Martha Buckner, director of the Beacon After School program. The wonderful Beacon kids and Trinity choir started the evening off with joyous music and got us in the mood to make wreaths, roll candles, and create special ornaments. Thanks to all the volunteers who set up and decorated and others who cleaned up after the workshop. Special thanks to the Children’s Ministries Planning Board: Kara Bush, Erin Chandler, Caley Gaus, Melinda Haag, Heather Jurjevic, Kate Kaeser, and Melissa See. For many members of the board this was the first event they have organized and they did a great job making sure that all supplies were ready for the evening to go smoothly. What a wonderful way to begin our preparations for the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
DECEMBER 23 - 6:30 SATURDAY NIGHT FOLK COMMUNION
DECEMBER 24 - 10:45 SUNDAY MORNING SANCTUARY WORSHIP
(No 8:30 Sanctuary or 10:45 Praise services)
CHRISTMAS EVE, December 24
4 PM FAMILY WORSHIP For families with preschool and elementary-age children. A children’s sermon is included as well as a message for adults. The Music Makers and Notes of Joy will sing Christmas selections. Please bring a can of food wrapped in white paper for the children to present at the manger during the White Gift Ceremony.
6 PM PRAISE COMMUNION IN THE WORSHIP CENTER AT JACK’S PLACE, OUR FELLOWSHIP HALL Video live stream broadcast on Facebook and our website.
The Sacrament of Communion, a beautiful candlelighting ceremony, and special music and congregational carols led by the Praise Team. We encourage people attending this service to park in the lots near Chestnut and Walnut Streets.
8 PM COMMUNION BY CANDLELIGHT
The Sacrament of Communion, a beautiful candlelighting ceremony, special music by the Sonrise Singers and soloists, and the congregational singing of carols.
10:30 PM RECITAL OF CAROLS 11 PM FESTIVAL COMMUNION
Audio broadcast live over WNCO - AM 1340 and our website. The late hour lends a special awe and festive nature to this service, preceded by a recital of Christmas carols beginning at 10:30 p.m. The recital and service feature anthems by the Trinity Bells, Choir, Trinity Brass and soloists, carol singing, the Sacrament of Communion, and a candlelighting ceremony.
Monday Morning, December 25
10 AM SERVICE OF LESSONS, CAROLS AND COMMUNION What better way to begin your Christmas Day than to celebrate the entire Christmas story told in words, carols, solos, and spe-cial music by singers, brass, and strings, and by gathering around the Lord’s table.
2018 New Year, New Sunday School!
Trinity has had a long history of excellent education classes for everyone from 2 years old to adults of every age. Regularly on-going classes will continue to meet, always welcoming new members. Beginning in January, our Sunday School calendar will work along with the church year, providing times of community gathering, learning, celebration, and rest. In addition to our on-going classes, we will be offering classes for those who would like to try something new. All members and guests are encouraged to attend the Community Gathering times, hosted by Pas-tor Riesen. We will be offering regularly-scheduled Community Gathering Breakfasts at the Sunday School hour with a breakfast bar for all in attendance (children and adults), along with a time of con-versation, learning, prayer, and an overview of the next educational session – and maybe a few surprises! The first Community Gathering will take place on January 7, at 9:30 a.m., in Mitchell Hall. Everyone is invited, including your friends…this is an intergenerational, congregational, and educa-tional program! Whether you are a long time member or visiting guest, young and experienced alike, are encouraged to join in at any time and take part on Sunday mornings at 9:30. See the Sunday School page of our website for more details and the schedule for the coming year.
Trinity Youth Ministry December 16-22, 2017
Sundays @ 9:30am! The 6-12th grade classes meet down in the Youth
Rooms. This is interactive and allows students to ex-plore practical life applica-
tions to the Biblical stories they've heard throughout life. Friends are always welcome!
Matt McClain—Director of Youth Ministries 419-289-2126 x 113 (office), 567-215-7807 (cell)
Heather Jurjevic—Youth Ministries Assistant 419-651-2455 (cell)
Christmas Caroling Sunday, December 17, 3-7 pm
Christmas caroling is just around the cor-
ner!! If you have not signed up yet, please do
so ASAP. You don’t want to miss out! Come
dressed in your best lit, craziest hat, ugliest
holiday sweater you can find and win the
best dressed award. The caroling will begin
at 3 pm where we will visit the local nursing
homes; then we will return to the church for
pizza, Buddy the Elf and a surprise chal-
lenge you won’t want to miss! Please contact
Heather Jurjevic information or to sign up!
Mosaic/Small Group Wednesdays 6-7:30
Please use the following schedule for the up-coming weeks: December 20 – Patti Abel Session 3 December 27 – OFF Merry Christmas January 3 – Small Group Study January 10 – Patti Abel Session 4
Youth Sunday December 31, 2017
We are looking for a handful of youth to help
out with Youth Sunday at the Praise Wor-
ship service. We will need help with dough-
nut and juice prep, greeters, ushers, and a
lector. Please contact Heather Jurjevic,
ASAP, if you are available to help!
Special Needs Parking We expect to have many guests attending our Musical services this weekend. If you are able bodied, and can park a bit further away to leave the spaces that are closest to the Jack’s Place entrances for those who need them, we encourage that. Thank you for helping us be welcoming to our guests who have special needs.
Winter Jam Retreat - January 12-14
Attention 8th-12th graders!! Every one of us has dreams; but, have you ever
asked yourself what you are supposed to do in your life? The path you are to
follow? Jesus changes our trajectory when we ask Him that very question and
He answers. We are asking that you break out of those winter blues and join us
for a fun-filled weekend at Pleasant Valley Ranch. We will be coming together with Grace Brethren
and other local churches for a fun-filled weekend of activities and fellowship. Please mark your
calendars for this amazing opportunity at Pleasant Valley Ranch in Perrysville, OH. Please contact
Heather Jurjevic for more information or to sign up for this event. We are also looking for 3-4
adults who will be able to help with registration and hospitality for this event. Let us know as
soon as possible if you would like to help with the youth for this event!
Oops, Wrong Coat! A lady who attended the Women’s Christmas Brunch has discovered that she went home with a coat that looked like hers, but wasn’t the right one. If you were there, would you mind checking to see if you have your own coat? If you discover that your coat was switched, you can stop by the church office to trade it in for yours. Thank you!
SATURDAY: December 16 10:00 a.m. String Sectional 1:00 p.m. Percussion Sectional 2:00 p.m. Musical Orchestra 4:00 p.m. Musical Chorus 5:00 p.m. Choir Dinner 6:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL—JACK’S PLACE* - Video Broadcast Live on Facebook and Online
SUNDAY: December 17 8:30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION—SANCTUARY* 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:45 a.m. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL—JACK’S PLACE* - Audio Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and Online - Video Broadcast Live on Facebook and Online 3:00 p.m. Christmas Caroling*
MONDAY: December 18 9:00 a.m. Piece Makers Quilt Group 12:00 p.m. MnM Group Luncheon
TUESDAY: December 19 6:30 p.m. Trinity Brass 7:00 p.m. Expressions of Faith
WEDNESDAY: December 20 2:00 p.m. Bible Conversations 4:30 p.m. Chimes 5:15 p.m. Supper (Spaghetti & Meatballs w/Garlic Bread or
Chicken Noodle Soup & Turkey Sandwich, Salad, & Dessert)
6:00 p.m. Mosaic Small Groups Music Makers & Notes of Joy Choirs Trinity Bells 6:15 p.m. Woodworkers 7:00 p.m. Choir
THURSDAY: December 21 9:00 a.m. Conversations in Painting & Drawing 1:30 p.m. TLC Belles 6:15 p.m. Praise Team
FRIDAY: December 22 8:30 a.m. Moms in Prayer 10:00 a.m. Friday Brass
SATURDAY: December 23 6:30 p.m. FOLK COMMUNION—SANCTUARY*
SUNDAY: December 24 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP—SANCTUARY * - Audio Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and Online 4:00 p.m. Family WORSHIP—SANCTUARY * 6:00 p.m. PRAISE COMMUNION—JACK’S PLACE* - Video Broadcast Live on Facebook and Online 8:00 p.m. COMMUNION BY CANDLELIGHT—SANCTUARY* 10:30 p.m. RECITAL OF CAROLS—SANCTUARY* 11:00 p.m. FESTIVAL COMMUNION—SANCTUARY* - Audio Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and Online
MONDAY: December 25—CHRISTMAS DAY 10:00 a.m. LESSONS AND CAROLS—SANCTUARY *
Activities & Events
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We would like to keep in touch with everyone! If any-thing about your status changes: address, phone, email, or if you (or a family member) are in the hospi-tal or a nursing home, please let us know by calling the Church Office. Thank you!
JESUS IS BETTER THAN SANTA
Santa comes but once a year JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.
You have to stand in line to see Santa JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
