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Dear Parish Family, We have come to the end of our tenure at Holy Trinity Church. We step down as your shepherds with heavy hearts while also looking forward to retirement. We wish that we could say farewell to you face to face.
You are a great congregation, and we have been blessed to have been able to serve you as your pastoral leaders. We will return later this year as regularly worshipping members of the congregation.
We ask you to continue the good work that the Lord has given you to do and has given to His entire church. While being intent on God's work, always remember the wonderful grace of God that has been bestowed on you from God the Father through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
We wish our best to Larry Guenzel as he steps up to serve as your interim pastor and also wish the new pastor of the congregation the blessings of God as he or she serves Holy Trinity.
We can say nothing better to end this letter than "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." (2 Corinthians 13:14 ESV)
June, 2020 In This Issue: From the Pastors – pg. 1
Prayer List – pg. 3
From Council President – pg. 4
Letters – pg. 6 – 7
Worship Asst Schedule –pg. 19
Calendar – pg. 20
HOLY TRINITY Evangelical Lutheran Church
ECHOES NEWSLETTER
Pastors
The Rev. Dr. Michael G. Tavella
The Rev. N. Amanda Grimmer
Staff
The Rev. Dr. Dan Selbo,
Bishop of the North American
Lutheran Church
Mrs. Jacqueline Smith, B. Mus.
M. Mus., Director of Music
Mrs. Deborah Mumford,
Parish Secretary
Worship Services
Saturday at 5 pm
Sunday at 9 am
(Sunday Church School
at 10:30 am)
Holy Communion
Saturday evening, Sunday morning
& Festival Days
Deadline for submission of material
for the Echoes Newsletter is 9 am
the 15th of each month
Parkview & Lycoming Avenue | Abington, Pennsylvania 19001
Email: [email protected] Tel: 215.659.2642
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Holy Trinity
Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Mission Statement
Holy Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church is a
congregation of people of God,
bound together in love for the
purpose of glorifying God in
worship and in fulfilling His will
through spreading the Gospel of
salvation in Jesus Christ to all
humankind.
Altar Flowers
The Altar Flowers have been
presented to the Glory of God
by the people of Holy Trinity.
Altar Flowers must be ordered
no later than the Tuesday
afternoon preceding the Sunday
they are presented. They may be
ordered through the Church
Office (215-659-2642). You may
pay by placing $20.00 in a small
white pew envelope checked,
“Altar Flowers.” If you know it,
indicate your envelope number.
New post on The Templeton Project
The Ideological Use of a Virus (Covid-19)
A virus is not just a virus. It has become the focus of the on-
going ideological battle between the left and the right. Stop
reading this article if you think you will be disappointed,
because I do not take a political-ideological position. Rather,
I will attempt to take a Christian position.
The virus is not a Democrat, the virus in not a Republican.
I would ask the virus to confirm this, but there would be no
response. We assume the virus is not a rational being as we
think of human beings as rational. Yet, grave doubts exist in
my mind that we are rational. While the irrational has its
merits, it does not work well within the context of a political-
cultural debate.
What is playing out in America today during this Covid-19
era is the continuing ideological battle that can be configured
as two opposing armies. In many cases opinions and
judgments are not based on a concern for the general welfare
of the people, but on the political advantage that can be
gained in the war.
The Church has a role in all of this. It must show its concern
through individual believers and in its corporate life for the
welfare of congregations and, secondly, for the welfare of
everybody. How is this manifested? Among these essential
actions are a consolation of the anxious; pastoral care for
every Christian, when the need is present; amelioration of
the suffering of many people in these difficult economic
times; aid to the poor; feeding the hungry; defense of the free
exercise of religion, guaranteed by the First Amendment to
the Constitution; sacrifice in doing our Christian duty, if
necessary; bravery under fire; and witness to Christ with
gentleness and respect.
The Covid-19 virus has revealed the character level of the
nation, the church, and individuals. This happens whenever
there is a life-threatening crisis. Let us pray that we may
continue to be loyal to Christ, our Lord.
Michael G. Tavella
May 20, 2020
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Altar Flowers
The Altar Flowers have been
presented to the Glory of God
by the people of Holy Trinity.
Altar Flowers must be ordered
no later than the Tuesday
afternoon preceding the Sunday
they are presented. They may be
ordered through the Church
Office (215-659-2642). You may
pay by placing $20.00 in a small
white pew envelope checked,
“Altar Flowers.” If you know it,
indicate your envelope number.
Women’s Prayer Group
The Holy Trinity Women’s Prayer Group
will resume meeting in September.
For prayer requests over the summer
contact Rosemary Hinkle at [email protected]
The group would be honored to lift up any in need of
intercessory prayer.
Next meeting Monday, Sept. 21
7:30 PM
“All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer,
together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus,
and his brothers.” Acts 1:14
Healing Prayer
Ministry After the 9:00 AM Sunday
Service, trained members of
the Healing Prayer Team are
available in the Chapel of the
Good Shepherd to meet with
you for healing prayer.
Prayers are offered for your
physical, emotional, and
spiritual health.
Prayer List
One of the beautiful aspects of Christian Fellowship
is that we can share one another’s concerns through prayer.
Please pray for the following:
Please pray for the following individuals & their families: (we cannot add last names or
initials) Albert, Alex, Alexandr, Alexei, Alan, Allan, Allyson, Alyson, Amanda, Amy, Ann, Antonette,
Baby Brooklyn, Barb, Barbara, Barbara-Jo, Barry, Becki, Ben, Bette, Bill, Bob, Bobby, Bonnie,
Brett, Brian, Brianna, Carl, Carly, Carol ,Charles, Charlie, Christopher, Cindy, Dallas, Dan, Daniel,
Dan-Ning, Dave, David, Deb, Denise, Derek, Diane, Dick, Donna, Dottie, Drew, Ed, Eda, Edie,
Edith, Edward, Ekaterina, Eleanor, Emily, Emma, Eric, Erica, Frank, Gavin, Gene, George, Gina,
Gloria, Grace, Greg, Guy, Hank, Hannah, Harry, Helen, Henry, Igor,Irina, Isabel, Jack, Jane,
Jason, Jen, Jennifer, Jim, Joe, John, Johnny, Joseph, Joy, Joyce, Julia, Juwan, Karen, Kas, Kate,
Katie, Kathy, Keith, Kerry, Kim, Kyle, Laura, Lauren, Laurie, Leo, Levi, Linda, Logan, Lorraine,
Louise, Lynn, Maggie, Marge, Margaret, Marie, Marina, Mark, Marissa, Matt, Matthew, Max,
Megan, Michelle, Mikhail, Mike, Mina, Myrna, Nancy, Nate, Neena, Nikki, Pat, Patsy, Paul, Paull,
Peter, Ray, Regina, Rich, Rick, Rita, Robert, Roger, Rosemary, Russ, Ruth, Ruth Anne, Sam,
Samantha, Sandy, Scottie, Sharon, Shelli, Sherri, Solomon, Stanislav, Stephen, Stover, Susan,
Suzanne, Suzie, Tex, Thomas, Tiffany, Tina, Todd, Trudy, Tyler, Valentina, Vicki, Xave, Yana,
Zach.
All of the families of Holy Trinity, together with those they love and pray for; especially we pray
for: Bell, Bell-Powell, Blakes, Bolger, Brown, Caldwell, Camp, Cassady, Cassidy, Custer, Delash,
Disimone, Drobish, Duncan, Engelbert, Erb, Frank, Frezza, Greco, Gregg, Guckin, Hale, Harris,
Heller, Hendricks, Johnson, Lacy, Lewandowski, Lewis, Maieron, McCardle, Meyers, Minges,
Moritz, Mumford, Novak, Powell, Reiff, Rosa, Schenck, Sears, Shikhvarg, Smith, Spring,
Steinhofer, Sullivan, Tredinnick, Vargas, Ward, Werner, Yakscoe, Young, Yergey, Zaroli,
Zimmermann.
Please pray for the following petitions:
That God would bless and protect all members of Holy Trinity, together with those they love and pray for.
That God would guide each of us to grow in grace and that He would please send workers into the Harvest.
For all who are chronically ill and/or shut-in. For all who are fighting addiction to drugs and alcohol.
For the sick and the grieving.
For all congregations of the NALC.
For all travelers and for the dying.
For the military and their families.
For all Native Americans living on U.S. reservations.
For refugees and immigrants.
The unemployed, the underemployed & the uninsured, especially those in our own families.
All Caregivers, rescue workers, doctors, nurses, firefighters, EMTs,
For the members of the Mekane Yesus Lutheran Church in Ethiopia, and for the Nifas Silk Congregation.
For our sister congregations: Nifas Silk in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and First Lutheran in Kirkland Illinois.
For all Christians who are being persecuted for the faith throughout the world.
For the victims of rains, wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes; for favorable weather & an abundance of crops.
For all in financial difficulty that they may be totally restored.
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Psalm 112:6
“For the righteous will never be moved;
they will be remembered forever.”
Our Christian Sympathy to
To the Duncan and Yergey families
on the death of
Karen Yergey Duncan
May 25, 2020
Support Us
Please consider a gift
of appreciated
securities to Holy
Trinity as you do
your tax planning for
this year. You may
direct questions
about how to do this
to Alan Hinkle @ [email protected]
.
Keep in your prayers
the following
individuals serving
in the armed forces:
Christopher Biehl Michael Boerner
Conor Gowton
Shaun Hall
Eric Henderson
C.J. Hess
John Quici
Nathan Quinlan
Vikas Shah
Jonathan Skilton, MD
Jeremy Zar
Jerm
Join the Conversation!
We want to hear from you! Pastor Mandy has a blog on
which she posts regularly. This blog is embedded right
in our website at www.holytrinity.net. Your feedback
is wanted! Please come on in and check us out. At the
bottom of each blog there is space for your comments.
Let us hear from you.
Treasurer’s Report
April 30, 2020 (For the Year 2020)
Holy Trinity
Ministries
Wider Church
Year to date received for
current income
$ 144,791.49 $ 18,875.02
Carry over from 2019 ($ 1, 195.17) $27,909.95
Expenses paid to date $143,911.02 $20,381.52
Surplus/(Deficit) 2020 ($314.70) $ 26,403.45
Please remember your
Church in your will.
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NOTES OF THANKS
Dear Holy Trinity Family,
Thank you so much for the
digital worship services that
you have been doing. We
look forward to them each
week, since the church we
have been attending does not
have any online services.
Hope everyone is doing well.
God Bless,
Andrew, Alex and
August Reynolds.
Just a little note to say
thank you for all you do.
We are praying for you!
God Bless!
Trinity Lutheran Church
Joppa, MD
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NOTES OF THANKS (continued)
Special Message of Thanks and Offer for Prayer
On Friday of Memorial weekend, the church received a phone message from Advancing
Native Missions. This is the Virginia-based Christian organization through which Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church Women sent their fall Thank Offering directed to Pastor Martin
Luther in India to use to feed the colony of impoverished people suffering from leprosy.
Advancing Native Missions was so appreciative of our gift to “the least of these,” and wants
us to know that they personally “thank Holy Trinity's Lutheran Church Women for their
generous support” and to let us know that they (at ANM) are and have been praying for Holy
Trinity.”
The caller then offered that if we have any specific prayer requests, we may either call
their dedicated line for prayer at 540-456-7111 or email their dedicated line for prayer at
[email protected]. This is a sincere offer, so we hope anyone at Holy
Trinity who feels so moved to make requests will do so.
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Congratulations & welcome to God's World!
Julian Benjamin Freer
Born April 28, 2020
8 lbs., 21 inches long
Congratulations to first time parents
Brian and Julia Freer
and proud grandparents
Bruce and Maureen Freer
__________________________________________________________________
Memorials received
Dick Erb
Louise Shiffer
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The Adult Christian
Breakfast Fellowship Would like to extend wholehearted thanks
for the wonderful 2019 – 2020 season we just had!
Especially a big thanks to Charlie Tolton for help with
equipment setup and Bob Miller and Al & Sandy Schmidt
for being the "greatest Kitchen Elves" EVER!
To everyone who graciously donated their
time and efforts by being a presenter and all who attended!
We look forward to an educational & entertaining
Fall/Winter season of 2020 – 2021
Ideas for a topic of interest? Email Allan Shikhvarg at
[email protected] or call (215) 885 – 1772
We’d love to hear from you.
See you the second Saturday in September…
Be looking for updates in the September Echoes! _____________________________________________________________________________
Summer is a great time to
Re-read your old favorite book
or explore something new
Our collection is on display
on the book cart in Fellowship Hall.
Remember – at Holy Trinity you choose your book,
sign it out, and return it when it is convenient for you.
HAPPY SUMMER READING!
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Holy Trinity is hosting a
Blood Drive for the Red Cross
Friday, July 10th,
1:30 PM to 6:30 PM
* The need for blood never takes a vacation * Every 2 seconds someone in the US needs blood * Type O blood is the most requested by hospitals * You can donate blood every 56 days * 16 year-olds can donate with parent permission
Contact Karen McGovern (267) 968-5485 to schedule an appointment.
Annual
Good Friday
Men’s Devotional Group
Mark your calendar & don’t miss out
on the Men’s Devotional Group Meeting.
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month.
Join us Wednesday, June 10th at 7:30 PM
Due to current State mandated restrictions
we will be having a virtual meeting via Zoom
Interested in participating please contact
Tom Schied (215) 517 - 5505
or email him at [email protected]
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The Bread of Heaven Pantry is OPEN
We reopened on Thursday, May 7, 2020
Our biggest challenge is resupply as the items we usually give out are items
in short supply. If you are able, please purchase any of the following items
when you do your own shopping and drop off in the office vestibule:
Canned tuna or chicken, rice, canned green beans, corn, peas or carrots,
canned fruit or applesauce, pasta sauce and pasta, PB & J, drink mixes such
as Kool-aid, lemonade, ice tea, soap, toothpaste, tea, mac & cheese, soup,
sweetened and unsweetened cereal or oatmeal, bread, toilet paper, and paper
towels.
We appreciate all of your past support for this vital ministry.
In Christ,
Heidi Simmons
Will resume when in person worship resumes.
At that time Tom Schied will be presenting
the last 3 videos in the series
The Life and Ministry of the Messiah by Ray Vander Laan.
If time permits, before summer break,
Pastor Guenzel will lead a study of 1 Peter,
the source of the Second Readings
in worship through the Easter Season.
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Regarding the LCW's Giant Gift Card Program…
If you don't happen to shop at the Giant you could buy the cards to donate to the Bread of Heaven Food Pantry…
Every card purchased goes to help the LCW provide scholarships for the women of Holy Trinity…
It's easy to order, contact Deb in the church office by phone (215) 659-2642 or email [email protected]
Card purchases are offered in any denomination…
We have plenty on hand or can easily order more!
________________________________________________________________ To all Circle members and the kind ladies of Holy Trinity who support our Lutheran Church Women, Circles were not able to meet for the most recent three months -- April, May and June. That means no offerings were collected. Our annual LCW budget depends on these contributions to provide programs and special events for all. We pray that you will help us through this difficult time by making a contribution. Please send your offerings to the office: Attn: Joy Alderfer, 2086 Parkview Ave., Abington, PA 19001 With much appreciation, Rosemary Hinkle, President.
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Lutheran Church Women’s Circle Bible Study
Lutheran Church Women’s Circles Go Social in June The activity year culminates for Circles in June before taking a summer break
and reconvening in September. There is no topical study this month.
Rather, we gather for a special lunch or dinner and enjoy our time of fellowship and
socializing together. If you have not gotten to a circle yet, we invite you to select one that
meshes with your schedule and come meet the ladies in a particular group.
All Circles love to welcome visitors and new members! Visiting is not a commitment.
The plans for each Circle are listed here. Please contact the designated Circle Leader
if you have any questions. If you are not in a circle at this time please contact one of
the circle leaders listed below. For more information about the LCW contact president,
Rosemary Hinkle (215) 887 - 4954 or email her at [email protected]
or Deb in the office at (215) 659 - 2642 or email her at [email protected]
Miriam Circle – TBD
Leader: Sandy Schmidt (215) 657 - 5065 [email protected]
Hannah Circle – Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. @Cindy Biehl's 152 Bunker Hill Rd., Ottsville
Contact: Deb Mumford (267) 210 - 1789 [email protected]
Eve Circle – Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Zoom meeting contact Sharon for details
Leader: Sharon Koch (215) 355 - 7875 [email protected]
Ruth Circle – Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 pm Virtual Zoom meeting contact Nancy for details
Leader: Nancy Necker (215) 884-2123 [email protected]
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Summer Means Start Thinking Shoe Boxes
for Operation Christmas Child Holy Trinity has been filling Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes since 2007.
And we certainly believe that the Lord is blessing us to continue that tradition this year!
These boxes are important in two major ways: Initially, they bring much needed
school supplies, toys, and accessories to boys and girls around the world where they are
victims or poverty, war, famine, and/or disasters. Tens of thousands are currently living in
refugee camps. Secondly and of lasting importance, they enable us to be the loving hands
and feet of Jesus as each and every shoe box includes the Gospel story presented in a
child's language and in a culturally appropriate way. Usually shoe box gifts are distributed
by local pastor partners to open hearts to Jesus and church doors to entire families.
Not knowing what the future holds health wise, please prayerfully consider
packing more individual shoe boxes than usual this year. We certainly plan to hold
our annual shoe box packing party in November, BUT if the local health status changes, we
will need your individual support more than ever. So please invite family and friends to join
you in packing more boxes. As stores can hopefully reopen this summer (Walmart and
Target have been open), please remember to include shoe box items on your list when you
shop.
If you have been collecting empty shoe boxes, please leave them on the stage or in
the office with Deb.
Boxes for all ages and genders are welcome, but there is a particular need for boxes for boys
10 - 14 years old. Next needed are boxes for 2 - 4 year of boys and girls.
Please NO PLASTIC CONTAINERS, which typically crack in transit; ONLY cardboard
shoe boxes, unless you purchase the specially made plastic boxes from Samaritan's Purse.
Ideas of Where to Make Economical Purchases (as they reopen):
Jane’s Cottage, 1771 Old York Road, just south of Craft-Givnish Funeral Home
Jane will order quantities for you at reduced prices.
Dollar Tree, 200 Blair Mill Road, #5, Horsham
Michaels Sign up in store to receive weekly coupons to use.
Kids’ sections at TJ Max
Dollar(s) section at Target
Walmart school supplies super sale usually starts by mid-July.
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NO toothpaste, candy/food, breakable containers, lotions/liquids permitted.
Also, no items with US flags and nothing suggesting war.
Need for Boxes 10-14 Year-Old Boys
This age group receives the fewest contributions,
in part because many people have trouble with ideas for this age.
If you choose to pack boxes for these boys, here are some ideas:
$5 backpacks from Five Below that can be folded in thirds Flashlight with 2 sets of batteries
ball cap or visor Notebook or pad of paper (5” x 8”)
Definitely a ball! Pencils, sharpener, pens
crayons/colored pencils Ruler, eraser, glue stick, scotch
tape, scissors Calculator
Marbles, Glo sticks, fold-up Frisbees, yoyo Mini hammer, screw driver set, etc.
Puzzles, Lego or K-Nex kits Socks, gloves
Coloring books, maze books Stuffed animal: tiger, lion, dog, etc.
Vehicles (larger ones sell for $4-$5 each in Rite Aid) Soap, toothbrush
Nail clippers, Band-Aids, chap sticks, tissue pack, comb washcloth or sports towel
Also Need More Boxes for 2-4-Year-Olds small stuffed animal, puzzles, cars & trucks (age appropriate)
tiny purses & barrettes for girls ball, spinning tops
size 4T/4 T-shirts; socks & gloves puppet washcloths, soap,
child’s toothbrush coloring books & crayons
decorative Band-Aids child sunglasses
stickers musical toys
5”x8” pad of construction paper child scissors
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2020
Meet @ The Mumford Home 213 Fair Oaks Avenue, Horsham PA
Join us for our end of the year
Cook-out & swim party!
5:00 - 7:0 0
Youth Ministry
July 12 Youth Group
(rain date TBD) 2 PM to 7 PM
&
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June Worship Assistants Schedule
June 7
Usher 5 Greeter Kevan Berkovitz, Linda Frezza
Presenters of Gifts
Charlie & Sue Tolton and Marilynn Murphy
Count 3 Acolyte Becca Nilsen
Christophers Deb Mumford Crucifer Kevan Berkovitz
Healing Prayer Kathy Ingerson
Lectors -- Sat Karen McGovern Sun Nancy Necker
Communion Assistants
Linda Borkowski Tom Schied
June 14
Usher 1 Greeter John & Anita Ickler
Presenters of Gifts
The Ischinger Family
Count 4 Acolyte Charlie Tolton
Christophers Nancy Necker Crucifer Steph Powell
Healing Prayer Sue Tolton
Lectors -- Sat Linda Cassady Sun Kevan Berkovitz
Communion Assistants
Jim & Nancy Necker
June 21
Usher 2 Greeter The Ischinger Family
Presenters of Gifts
The Ickler Family
Count 1 Acolyte Julia Gregg
Christophers Mike Breslin Crucifer Frank Ganther
Healing Prayer Nancy Ischinger
Lectors -- Sat Karen McGovern Sun John Bleimaier
Communion Assistants
Mark & Erica Affleck
June 28
Usher 3 Greeter Don & Linda Borkowski Presenters of Gifts
The Schied Family
Count 2 Acolyte Sherry Breslin
Christophers Sue Tolton Crucifer Charlie Tolton
Healing Prayer Deb Mumford
Lectors -- Sat Linda Cassady Sun Linda Borkowski
Communion Assistants
Dave Tolton Deb Mumford
If you cannot serve please contact someone on the list for that particular service team and find a replacement.
If you cannot find a replacement contact the office (215)659-2642 or email Deb at [email protected]
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* Father's Day, June 21, 2020
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2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
7:30 AA
1
2 3 7:30 Virtual Council Meeting
4 10 Bread of Heaven
5 6 Digital Worship
7 HOLY TRINITY Digital Worship
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10
7:30 Virtual Ruth Circle
11 10 Bread of Heaven
7:00 Virtual Eve Circle
12
13 Digital Worship
14 PENTECOST 2
Digital Worship
15
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17
7:00 Virtual Evangelism meeting
18 10 Bread of
Heaven
6:30 Eve Circle
7:00 Men's Devotion
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20
5:00 Holy Communion
21 PENTECOST 3 9:00 Holy Communion Plus Digital Worship HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
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25 10 Bread of
Heaven
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27
5:00 Holy Communion
28 PENTECOST 4
9:00 Holy Communion Plus Digital Worship
2:00 - Hannah Circle at Cindy Biehl's
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"As soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near." Luke 21:30
SPECIAL DATES: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
* Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2020 JOY, peace."
* Flag Day, June 14, 2020 Galatians 5:22 * First day of summer, June 20, 2020