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International Ministry

The International Ministries Committee is committed to helping raise awareness that Holy Trinity is a member of Christ’s global church, sharing the message of love and grace with our international brothers and sisters in Christ.

The intent of the ministry is to fulfill Christ’s commandment to go into all the world and spread the gospel, to learn about the challenges Christians confront practicing their faith under sometimes difficult circumstances, to respond to suffering caused by natural and manmade disasters, and to be enriched by learning how other cultures celebrate and express their Christian faith.

Holy Trinity’s international ministries projects have included:

  • refugee resettlement
  • support for a Valentine Appeal each year dedicated to a specific need around the world
  • working to help distribute clothing and other supplies through Lutheran World Relief
  • hosting visitors to discuss their experiences.

The committee helps to support financially a variety of entities like

  • the Arusha Lutheran Medical Center
  • MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School in Tanzania
  • the Nazareth Hospital School of Nursing in Israel
  • the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program, and other worthwhile organizations.

 

Opportunities to Help

  • Travel to the World Relief East Coast Distribution Center to volunteer in in New Windsor, MD, to deliver donated supplies and to volunteer in their warehouse for a day.
  • Contribute to the Annual Valentine Appeal to raise funds for an international project.
  • Donate supplies to assemble LWR health and/or school kits.
  • Serve on the International Ministries committee.

 

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Make a Gift to Support Our Mission

At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, we believe and teach that all we have is a Gift from God. As good stewards of these gifts, we share as we are able with sacrifice and gratitude.Through our generosity we can express our Love, Faith and Thanksgiving. As the Psalmist writes: “The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” (Psalms 24.1)

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Family News

More Fun at Trinity Sunday School

Children's Sunday School meets every Sunday Morning at 10:45 a.m. starting in Trinity's Choir room for music time, then the kids will go to classroom 202 (located on the second floor of the Parish House in the corner, behind the choir room) for a Bible Story and Lesson. New faces are always welcome!

A great kickoff to the new Church School Year

Sunday, September 7th, Trinity kicked off the Church Sunday School Year with an all ages congregational Talent Show! We heard a variety of music, jokes, and a skit. A special thank you to all our performers and for those that attended, it was a great experience. For more photos, visit Trinity's FB page.

July Summer Family Prayer Time

Families made a "prayer cross." located in Trinity's narthex. You are invited to write down a prayer on the colorful slips of paper beside the cross and then roll up your prayer and stick it in the "prayer cross" as a reminder that God is the answer to all our needs.

Upcoming Events

October 16, 2025

Lancaster Shakespeare Theater

The Lancaster Shakespeare Theater Group will be presenting Streamers by David Rabe in Fondersmith Auditorium through October 26. Please visit https://lancastershakespeare.org/shows/ for tickets and other information about show dates and times.

October 19, 2025

C.S. Lewis The Chronicles Of Narnia

The study of presented by Mary and Tony Appplegate on C.S. Lewis's well read series, The Chronicles of Narnia continues. The Applegates will share their study of the books, take a deep dive into themes, good vs. evil, the purpose of the writer as the tale is told. Books will be provided. For all interested, the group will meet in the cafe at start of the education hour.....approximately 11am.

October 19, 2025

Adult Forum – The Christian Reformation Part Two

We continue with the second in a two part series. The Arts were impacted and influenced greatly during the Reformation period. We'll take a look at this along with some other historical perspectives.

October 19, 2025

Annual Holy Trinity Bonfire Event

Again this year, Chuck and Beth Petka are hosting a fall bonfire at their home. We'll enjoy a potluck dinner, fellowship, games, and a pumpkin decorating contest with a prize being awarded to the "best of show". If interested in attending(and hope you are), reach out to Rachel Kramer for details, [email protected]

October 19, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk will continue our Lectionary Texts study – the worship texts for October 26, 2025

October 26, 2025

Adult Forum – Konde Diocese

In August we heard from Reverend Cliff Eschbach on his most recent trip to the Konde Diocese in Tanzania. On this day, representatives from the Diocese will present to us the wonderful things happening there and the challenges they face.

October 26, 2025

Lutheran Camping Fall Foliage Day!

Summer is in the review mirror but the fun and outdoor minstry continues at Camp Kirkenwald with a celebration of Fall. If interested in being a part of a group from Trinity to attend this event please contact Rachel Kramer at [email protected] Activities include hiking, pumpkin painting, canoeing, hayrides, outdoor worship, and a picnic supper. There is a $15.00 charge to cover the cost of the evening meal.

October 26, 2025

Faith Talk After worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk will continue our Lectionary Texts study – the worship texts for November 2, 2025

November 2, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk will continue our Lectionary Texts study – the worship texts for November 9, 2025

November 9, 2025

Adult Forum – Henry Muhlenburg Jr. with Tanya Kevorkian

Tanya will share with us who was Henry Muhlenberg Jr. (the one who was pastor at Trinity)? Muhlenberg as a Lancaster Renaissance man. Should be very intersting.

November 9, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Pastor Joel joins faith talk will be joining faith talk, a continuing conversation on Luther's Small Catechism - specifically The Lord's Supper.