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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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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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After the education hour, we enjoyed lunch togethe
After the education hour, we enjoyed lunch together and stuffed 1000 eggs for the upcoming community Easter Egg Hunt, April 4th.
The Annual Holy Trinity Soup-er Bowl Party
After worship we gathered in Fondersmith Auditorium to sample 14 different soup recipes prepared by Trinity Disciples. We played some Super Bowl Trivia and gathered non-perishable food items for the Food Hub.
Christmas Eve 2026
Organist and Choirmaster Chris Prestia singing "O Holy Night" accompanied by Joyce Gundrum
Upcoming Events
April 2, 2026
Maundy Thursday
We will worship in Fondersmith at 7:00pm, communion is served.
April 3, 2026
Good Friday
We will have two services. At 12 noon in the chapel. At 7:00pm, a Tenebrae service in the Sanctuary.
April 4, 2026
Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt
Festivities begin in Fondersmith at 10:00am. Bring an Easter Basket to collect your eggs.
April 5, 2026
Adult Forum Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday, no adult forum scheduled.
April 5, 2026
Faith Talk after worship and in the library
Doug continues with the study of Romans, Paul – Paul teaches the resurrection
April 12, 2026
Adult Forum – What is Low Sunday?
So we had Easter, now what? A presentation by Loren Good.
April 12, 2026
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
Faith Talk continues reading Paul’s Epistle to the Romans – Chapter 8 and 9
April 19, 2026
Adult Forum – Breakfast Fellowship Updates
Cathy Dobish, Tim Wentworth, Doug Frazer will share the continuing growth of this ministry
April 19, 2026
Faith Talk
Faith Talk will not meet, joining the adult forum breakfast fellowship update.
April 26, 2026
Adult Forum – Report from the Vestry
After worship we will gather in Fondersmith for a meal followed by the annual report from the vestry to the congregation.
April 26, 2026
Faith Talk
No Faith Talk today, we will join the adult forum for the annual report to the congregation from the vestry.
May 3, 2026
Adult Forum – Dementia
Dawn Hippensteel, Clinical Nurse Specialist- Gerontology at UPMC Pinnacle will share with us the signs of dementia, caregiving for people living with dementia, and types of dementia.
May 17, 2026
Adult Forum – confirmation lessons
Our confirmands will talk with us about their classes, what it's meant to them. Pastor Joel will share some thoughts as well.
May 24, 2026
Lemonade on the Lawn
Celbrating Confirmation Sunday, we will gather on the lawn after worship for Lemonade, lite food and conversation. If it rains, we'll go inside and crumble cookies on the carpet(HA)
May 30, 2026
Lancaster British Brass Band
You are all in for a treat. Well known, and well loved, the 31 person Lancaster British Brass Band will fill Holy Trinity's Sanctuary with musical art. A truly inspiring and "goosebumpy" experience. The concert begins at 4:00pm.
May 31, 2026
Adult Forum – Pastor Joel
Pastor Joel presents to us on "Death and the Life After".