Hope to see you next Sunday at 8:15am or 10:30am
WELCOME
WELCOME
Hope to see you next Sunday at 8:15am or 10:30am
Order of worship
PRAYER
You are encouraged to check your December Trumpeter for the current list of individuals requesting prayer.
If you would like to receive notifications of new prayer requests, feel free to email prayerchain@lititztrinity.org or contact the church office at office@lititztrinity.org or 717.626.2175
December missions
Spotlight
EC CHURCH OF NEPAL
Rev. Th. Janga and his wife, Mercy, lead our EC Church of Nepal. ECCN currently has 14 established churches and 8 branch fellowships. Two or three of the established churches are located in the Dharan area, with the largest having an attendance of 200 on Sundays. Since 12 members are required to constitute a church, groups having fewer members are considered branch fellowships. During the first quarter of this year, 21 people accepted Christ as Savior, and 17 of those have already been baptized. Proselytizing is forbidden in Nepal, which is primarily a Hindu nation, but it is not illegal to convert to Christianity. There is some regional persecution of Christians, though most of that comes from family and community, rather than from government officials.
PRAISE GOD!
The Evangelical Leadership Training Center was dedicated on October 24 with Rev. Janga and EC Missions Director Ted Rathman officiating at the ceremonies. During his visit, Rev. Rathman also conducted baptismal and ordination services. We rejoice that Lititz Trinity played an important part in financial support for completion of the ELTC.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
• Effective use of the new ELTC for worship and discipleship.
• Beginning of new fellowships in villages.
• Protection from persecution for believers.
Church room usage
We ask that you still call the church office to reserve a room for your meeting! This keeps the church calendar current and also allows for proper room cleaning. The church office phone is 717.626.2175 or email office@lititztrinity.org.
2025 flower arrangements
Contact the church office at 717.626.2175 if you would like to sign-up for a flower arrangement for a particular Sunday in 2025. The cost is $55.00 and checks made payable to "Trinity EC Church" should be forwarded to the church office.
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online giving
Lititz Trinity is now able to accept online giving. Click here to securely give. You will be able to choose which fund you wish your money to go towards. Bank cards, credit cards and bank accounts can all be used.
CONNECT GROW SERVE
upcoming events
December 8th – Photo Club “Lite” – 3:00pm
December 11th – Circle Up Kid’s Christmas Party – 6:00pm
December 14th – Senior Men’s Breakfast – 8:00am
December 14th – The Well Women’s Cookie Exchange – 9:00am
December 15th – Christmas Frunch – 12:00pm
December 15th – Youth Progressive Dinner – 4:00pm
December 21st – Caring Closet – 10:00am
December 24th – Family Candlelight Service – 6:00pm
December 24th – Candlelight Service – 8:00pm
December 25th – Christmas Day Dinner – 12:00pm
winter adult ELECTIVES
The Winter Adult Electives will run from
December 1, 2024 through February 23, 2024
The options to choose from are:
The Book of Genesis - Facilitator - Jim Fleager
The Authentic Faith: A Guide to Christian Beliefs and Why They Matter - Ken Miller
Livestream room
Room 103 will be available to anyone who would like to watch the livestream of the 10:30am Sunday service. No sign ups are necessary.
nursery
The Nursery will be open for your children during the 9:15am Sunday School hour each week. Bring your little ones for a Bible story, craft and play time. Your child will love this time of learning and play!
During the 10:30am worship service, there will be a team of helpers to watch your child as you are in the sanctuary for worship.
Questions about the nursery can be answered by: Jennifer Samara at jennifer.samara.13@gmail.com
Preschoolers thru 6th Grade
Sunday School - 9:15am
Pre-K-2nd Grade will be in Room #208
3rd-6th Grade will be in Room #209
Children's Church - Dismissed during the 10:30am Service
Pre-K-2nd Grade in Room #208
3rd-6th Grade will be in Room #202
KidZone
For all kids in PreK-6th Grade following the 10:30am Service
A place to hang out after Children's Church
Room #202
Upcoming Events
Click here to see more Kids Events
Circle Up
For K-6th Graders
Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00pm
Story Time
For toddlers & preschoolers
Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:30am
September 26th - December 12th
Contact the Church Office at 717.626.2175 or office@lititztrinity.org with questions:
youth group
GRADES 7-12
TODAY - Sunday School in Room #204
9:15-10:15am
Youth Group in Room #204
6:30-8:00pm
UPCOMING - Christmas Progressive Dinner
December 15th at 4:00pm
Contact Youth Director: Mike Maurer to sign up
Ministry of the month:
Worship
Our ministry focus for December is Worship. Please pray for our Worship Team, the Team Leaders & all of the volunteers this month. For more information and prayer requests for the Worship Ministry, check out the December Trumpeter.
Christmas gift bags
Donations of fresh mandarin oranges, Tastykake cupcake packs, packs of gum & individual pretzel bags are needed for the Christmas Day Dinner gift bags. We expect 100 people to attend. Please leave labeled donations for Verdie Diehl by the mail folders.
*Please check the date on the Tastykake cupcakes so they are in date for Christmas.
Contact Verdie with questions at verdied@yahoo.com or 717.271.9992.
Poinsettia orders
Orders are due TODAY. Cost is $13.50 for a 5-bloom red, pink, or white plant. See the November Trumpeter or the kiosk by the elevators for an order form. Turn order forms and money in to the church office.
Senior Men's breakfast
All men 50+ are invited to the Brickerville House for breakfast and fellowship on Saturday, December 14th at 8:00am. Contact Jim Widders at jowidders@gmail.com for more info.
Angel Tree
Please stop by the Angel Tree in the Connect Cafe. Choose an Angel and purchase the requested gift. Return the gift, wrapped, taping the ribbon, not the angel, to the gift as we will be removing the angel to forward the gift. If possible, include a gift receipt. Gift Cards should be placed in a sealed Christmas card with your angel attached to the envelope. Card may be signed, “Trinity Church”.
Place your wrapped gift under the Angel Tree, or any gift cards in the basket beside the Angel Tree.
Deadline for Gifts is December 8, 2024.
The women at the well bible study
What: The Women at the Well -- Bible Study!
Co-led by Stephanie Carzola and Mary Krejci
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: Fellowship Hall
Who: For Women of ALL ages! (Invite a friend!)
Study: Be of Good Cheer (A Christmas Devotional)
This is a simple devotional that we will be reading both independently and also coming together to discuss as a group -- a great way to get to know each other!
During the business of the season, let's make a united choice to put our focus on our Savior!
Please contact Stephanie Carzola if you plan to attend (We want to have a book ready for you) at 717.381.1899 (Call or text) or scarzola@gmail.com.
"Be Still" Women's Bible Study
The Be Still Women's Bible Study meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 2:00-3:30pm. This group has openings for a few more women interested in a Growth Group.
Contact Miriam Moury at mourys@ptd.net or 717.627.2810.
The well cookie exchange
Saturday, December 14th at 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall. All women are invited to enjoy a light breakfast, fellowship & participate in a cookie exchange.
Contact Megan Ament at zimmega@hotmail.com.
Christmas eve mixer
Sign up in the Connect Cafe to make cookies for the mixer between services on Christmas Eve. Contact Carol Burkholder at cburkey7@gmail.com for more info.
Christmas day dinner team
Sign ups for food donations & dinner help can be found on the table in the Connect Cafe. Contact Kerry Fritz at fritzkerry@yahoo.com to join the team. Contact the Church Office or sign up online to attend the Christmas Day Dinner on December 25th at noon. .
Compassion offering
We will be taking a Compassion Offering at the Christmas Eve Services. This money will be used to bless those who need a helping hand in the community and in our church throughout the year.
Caring closet
Current needs include: disinfecting wipes, dryer sheets & freezer bags. Please put donations in the wagon in the Coat Room. Thank you!
Congregational meeting
Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 2nd for the Annual Congregational Meeting. The meeting will take place at 1:15pm following a luncheon. More info coming soon.