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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Celebrate Christmas at Trinity
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,…
Read MoreFall Banquet On This Sunday’s Menu
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,…
Read MoreAn October to Remember at Trinity Altoona
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…
Read MoreSunny Forecast for Church Picnic
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…
Read MoreHeadlines from Trinity Altoona
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…
Read MoreTrinity Plans Special Sunday Services
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…
Read MoreSpring Fling’s Coming!
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…
Read MoreTrinity Spring Fling Set for May 20
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…
Read MoreNews and Notes from Trinity
Catching up on what’s going on at Trinity Altoona… A reminder to join us for pizza and games at Trinity Hall, tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6PM. Pizza be with you! A new 7-week Adult Bible Study session starts at the end of March, focusing on the Book of Proverbs. You can choose from Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday groups. For more info, call Lisa Bradley at 943-7488. Pastor Eli will be conducting a communion class for kids in second grade or above, Friday March 31 from 6-7PM in Trinity Hall.…
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