Category: Fellowship

Celebrate Christmas at Trinity

Tom

Christmas is only days away and we have a full weekend of events in store at Trinity Altoona. Tonight (Friday) is all about the kids, starting with a Pizza Bar Fundraiser Dinner in Trinity Hall from 5:30 to 6:30PM. The cost is only $5 and all monies raised go to help send our Trinity youth to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston next summer. After dinner, come up to the sanctuary for the annual Children’s Christmas program starting at 7PM. It features songs and skits from Trinity’s Sunday School classes,…

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Fall Banquet On This Sunday’s Menu

Tom

Trinity Altoona’s annual Fall Banquet is coming up this Sunday November 12, featuring a menu of roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, haluska, corn, rolls and assorted desserts. Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under age 5 eat for free. For tickets, see your fellowship committee member: Sharon Kutz (6:45 service), Harry Yeager (8:15) or Donna Williams (10:45). Tickets will also be available at the door. Trinity’s Fall Banquet is a wonderful opportunity to get together with your Trinity family to share faith,…

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Trinity Fall Frenzy One Week Away

Tom

Trinity Altoona’s Fall Frenzy Day at JB Tree Farm is coming up next Sunday, October 22. The event is scheduled from 1-5PM, but Trinity members and guests are requested to show up between 12:30 and 1PM to take advantage of our special group discount. Our total group admission must be paid for in one transaction, so please arrive early or contact Linda Lloyd to arrange payment before next Sunday. Each church group rate wristband purchase includes access to the Corn Maze, Hayride and Play Area. Prices are $5.60 (Ages 4-9),…

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An October to Remember at Trinity Altoona

Tom

Here’s what’s happening this month @ Trinity: Meow! Woof! Pastor Eli will hold the annual Blessing of the Animals this Sunday October 8 at 1PM in the back barking…err…parking lot. Bring your cats, dogs and other beloved pets to Trinity as we remember St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. If it rains, the ceremony will be held indoors in the large Sunday School room. The Allegheny Synod will be holding a special festival at Legion Park in Hollidaysburg on Saturday, October 14, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the…

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Sunny Forecast for Church Picnic

Tom

The current weather forecast calls for a mostly sunny and beautiful day this Sunday, August 27. A perfect day for Trinity Altoona’s annual Church Picnic at Legion Park Pavilion #1 in Hollidaysburg! Plan to join us for worship service at 11AM (this will be the only worship service this weekend), followed by our picnic and games for all ages. The Fellowship Committee will serve up pulled pork sandwiches, sloppy joes, hot dogs and beverages. All attendees are encouraged to bring a hot or cold covered dish. See you Sunday morning…

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Vacation Bible School Returns Sunday

Tom

Trinity Altoona’s Vacation Bible School, for children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, will be running nightly from 6-8PM Sunday August 6 through Thursday August 10. This year the children will be exploring Bible passages and looking at what the church is like in our companion synod in Kenya. As usual, there will be Bible stories, snacks, games, crafts, puppets, music and lots of fun with friends old and new. We’re currently looking for donations that will be used for nightly refreshments. The list includes animal crackers, bottled water, fresh fruit…

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Headlines from Trinity Altoona

Tom

Here’s what’s happening at Trinity Altoona: Trinity 9:30, our combined Sunday morning worship service for the summer months, will continue through August 20. Our annual church picnic is scheduled for Sunday August 27, with separate Sunday morning services (8:15AM and 10:45AM) returning on September 3. The Social Ministry Committee’s collection drive for the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society has been extended through the end of July. Our local shelter animals are depending on you, so please bring in your donations today! Trinity’s Evangelism Committee invites you to Sundae Sunday, combining ice…

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Trinity Plans Special Sunday Services

Tom

Trinity Altoona will be holding special combined Sunday morning worship services June 18 and 25 at 9:30AM. Pastor Hess and your church council have discussed the idea of a single Sunday service over the past several months and will be testing it for two weeks this summer. The benefits of Trinity 9:30: A combined service gives a little break to church staff Having one service helps your church save money on cooling, electricity and printing costs The opportunity for Trinity members to meet new faces from the 8:15AM and 10:45AM…

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Spring Fling’s Coming!

Tom

We’re just one week away from Trinity Altoona’s annual Spring Fling 2017. Please join us next Saturday May 20 from 11AM to 3PM for food, fun and fellowship 🙂 The Evangelism Committee reports there’s still a need for a few supplies, specifically napkins, plastic ware and plates. If you’re able to provide these items, please drop them off at the church this weekend. Also, don’t forget there will only be ONE opportunity to worship at Trinity next weekend (May 20-21). We’ll see you Sunday May 21 at 9AM for a…

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Trinity Spring Fling Set for May 20

Tom

Spring Fling, Trinity’s annual neighborhood festival, is coming Saturday May 20. Trinity’s Evangelism Committee is asking for your help to make this year’s event the most successful ever. Here are a few ways you can make a difference: Provide salads (macaroni, pasta, potato etc) or baked goods (brownies, cookies, fudge etc.) that we can sell at the event Donate cases of bottled water or canned soda Volunteer to help set up and/or tear down tents, tables, chairs etc. Volunteer to help serve food during the event Donate money to cover…

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