Tag: Events

Spring Fling Coming May 19

Tom

Trinity Altoona’s annual neighborhood festival, Spring Fling 2018, is less than three weeks away. Trinity’s Evangelism Committee is once again asking for your help to make this year’s event a success, rain or shine. 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…

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News and Notes from Trinity Altoona

Tom

Here’s what’s happening at Trinity: Easter Sunday is less than a month away but there’s still time to order your holiday flowers. Choose from Hyacinth, Lily, Mums or Tulips…the cost is $10 each. Order envelopes are located in the back of the church. Last day to order is Sunday March 18 Trinity’s Bible Study sessions resume this week, offering your choice of four weekly meeting times: 7:30-8:30PM Mondays, 9-10AM Tuesdays, 7-8PM Tuesdays or 7-8PM Wednesdays. Each group follows the same study schedule so you can attend different times each week…

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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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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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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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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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Trinity Announces Spring Concert

Tom

The Sunderman Memorial Concert Series continues with The Allegheny String Quartet, performing a free concert of chamber music at Trinity Lutheran, Sunday April 30 at 3PM. The quartet features Kim Cook (cello), Jeremy Klapper (violin), Genaro Medina (violin) and Lela Tsinadze (viola). Cook is professor of cello at Penn State University, and is recognized as an international concert artist. Klapper is a member of the Altoona Symphony, a former member of the Houston Symphony, and is currently a practicing pathologist at UPMC Altoona. Medina and Tsinadze serve as concertmaster and…

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Help Send Trinity Youth To Texas!

Tom

Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) Youth Gathering. Next year’s destination: Houston, Texas (June 27-July 1, 2018)! According to the ELCA’s official website, the purpose of the event is “interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship,” through which “young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives.” Although the event is more than one year away, we wanted to…

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Don’t Forget, Daylight Savings Time Starts Tonight!

Tom

Remember to set all your clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2AM. Cell phones and computers should change the time automatically for you, but you’ll likely need to adjust wristwatches, wall clocks, clock radios, microwave ovens, coffee makers, car radios etc. manually. It’s also a good time to put fresh batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. FYI, Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday November 5. See you in church, on time, tomorrow morning 🙂

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