BIBLE READINGS
The readings for Easter cover a multitude of topics that Jesus
wants the disciples to know about Himself and His relationship to the
Father and the disciples themselves. The First Readings for the month
all focus on the early church and its struggle to become an outreaching
group spreading the Good News of the resurrection.
4/6 - Third Sunday of Easter
First Reading Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-14
Epistle 1 Peter 1:17-25
Gospel Luke 24:13-35
4/13 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
First Reading Acts 2:42-47
Psalm 23
Epistle 1 Peter 2:19-25
4/20 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
First Reading Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60
Psalm 146
Epistle 1 Peter 2:2-10
Gospel John 14:1-14
4/27 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
First Reading Acts 17:16-31
Psalm 66:8-20
Epistle 1 Peter 3:13-22
Gospel John 14:15-21
SPRING COVERED DISH LUCHEON
On April 27th, our usual Friendship Sunday, Trinity will have for
the first time ever, our congregational “Covered Dish Luncheon”
following church service. Let’s make it a great success for all
our families and friends to be there. The Women’s Guild will
furnish the meat, rolls, and beverages. All that will be needed
will be various dishes from those attending.
Two weeks before the 27th, there will be a sign-up sheet for
those attending and the dish they will bring. Let’s make this
“Luncheon” a day to remember and then set another future date “to do it
again”! Hoping to see you all there!
God bless you,
Trinity Women’s Guild
BETHESDA HOMES
Immediately before the April luncheon we will be showing an
informational DVD on the Bethesda Homes. The purpose of this is
informational so that we will have a better understanding of this
valuable ministry. Some of our members have already benefited from
their services. We will also be asking for a freewill offering as a
fund raiser since the Bethesda Homes don’t accept any financial support
outside of our churches. Thrivent will be matching those funds
collected. Thank you in advance for your support. Even if you are
unable to stay for the Covered Dish Luncheon we hope you will watch the
DVD and consider a gift to this worthy ministry. This event is
sponsored by the Ladies Guild.
THANK YOU
On behalf of my husband Charles and myself, I would like to thank
each and everyone for their cards, their prayers and their support
during my husband’s open-heart surgery. Also, I would like to
thank the Women’s Guild and especially Daria Barnes for taking over for
me during this difficult time.
Nancy Case
FROM THE PASTOR
The book of Acts is a wonderful history of what happens next
after the resurrection. How we look at those events and take to heart
the efforts of the early church as our work to continue speaks about
how we have taken the works of Christ as ours. Here is a short study to
reacquaint you with those events and prepare you for the series of
readings we will be covering this month.
1. Read Acts chapter 2. Compare and contrast the Peter you
encounter in this reading and the one you are familiar with in the
events of Holy Week. What seems to have changed? Which Peter do you
relate to more, why or why not?
2.
Continue by rereading Acts 2 verses 42-47. The church as it is
described here is very different from how we as a church are organized
today. List the similarities you see there as well as the contrasts in
two columns. Now underline the similarities. Which are more important,
the similarities or the differences? Have we truly achieved the
similarities and if not what can you do to make it so?
3. Read Acts chapter 6. Who do you relate to more, the
Christians or the Jews? When have you felt like either and why? When
God shows us our sins how does that make you feel? Do you feel you can
change to be more like how God wants you to be?
4. Read Acts chapter 17. Do you feel we live in the same
sort of world Paul did, why or why not? If we are living in that sort
of culture, can you see how Paul is being effective in getting people
to relate to who Jesus is? Could you do the same with the gifts you
have been given and how? Be specific.
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
March 2008 Report
We have a few items to pass along from the Activities Committee
this month. Some are ongoing, but some are new!
Lenten Soup and Sandwich Dinners: The final two Wednesday Lenten
soup and sandwich dinners went very well. The provided soup and
desserts were excellent and the fellowship was wonderful. For both
Wednesdays, we had about 15 people at each dinner.
A Little Change because of Your Survey Responses!: Last month, we
mentioned that we were considering a Spring Dance as a fellowship and
fund raiser effort. Well, while that may still be consideration for
another time, we – the Activities Committee – will be concentrating on
events suggested by those responses to our surveys. Specifically, we
will be looking into bus trips to nearby attractions, various
activities, and baseball games. In addition to thanking all those that
responded, we want to extend a special thank you to all those that
stated that they would help organize and/or help with events. Look for
a phone call from Terri or Andy!!!
We are still
looking to hear from those of you that have yet to turn in the survey.
If you need another, or if you didn’t receive one, let Terri or Andy
know. Your input/feedback/thoughts are needed to ensure that we offer
events and activities that matter to you, the members of TLC.
Update: A Gift for Moms and Dads: The Activities Committee
ordered and received the devotional cards and pins to be given on
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Sundays.
A Fund
Raiser Event for TLC: To help with the Building Fund, the Activities
Committee is looking into a merchandise fund raiser. Details on this
are coming.
Respectfully Submitted,
Andy and Terri Bowers
Co-Chairs, Activities Committee
443 262-9547
THANK YOU
Blessed, appreciated and much loved by the family of God best
describe how I feel at this time. The Trinity Lutheran family has
and will continue to be an important part of my life. Thank you
for the beautiful flower arrangements and your many expressions of
appreciation and love. See you all from the alto row.
In God’s Love, Bonnie Rose
TRINITY WOMEN’S GUILD
March 13, 2008
The
table prayer was given by Pastor Keith and coconut cake and orange
jello with cool whip and pineapple and beverages were served by Arlene
Mainster and Marge Tine with a St. Patrick’s Day theme.
The meeting was called to order by Daria Barnes as Pastor Keith read the devotional from The Lord Will Answer.
Roll call showed seven members present plus Pastor Keith. Minutes from February were read and approved.
Treasurer
Sally Slack reported a working balance of $841.80 and $2,875.13 in CEF.
Cookbook profit to date was noted to be $1,318.22.
Under Old
Business, Betsy Douglas reported on Bethesda Home after reviewing a 10
min DVD. She then made a motion to show it to the congregation on April
27th during church and hold a fund raiser for the home at the Pot Luck
Luncheon (see New Business section). Carol Hill seconded the motion and
it was approved by all.
Also, the Women’s Guild ladies signed up to be greeters at the prayer vigil Maundy Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Marge
Time reported that a gift card for Easter is being sent to Janna Less
and other money collected was going to help servicemen and their
families.
Joanne Ahrenhold reported on the information on the WG
having a table at the Chestertown Farmers Market. While there is no
charge, we can only have a table at the market a few times. We just
need to get an application at the Town Hall.
Under New Business, Volunteers are needed to sell cookbooks at the Tea Party, held the last week of May (Memorial Day weekend).
Also,
there will be a Pot Luck Luncheon after church on Sunday, April 27th in
the Fellowship Hall. Women’s Guild will provide the main dish and there
will be a sign up sheet for salads and desserts.
Hostesses for the April meeting will be Joanne Ahrenhold and Carol Hill.
We closed the meeting by praying the Lord’s Prayer in unison.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol Hill, Secretary
APRIL, 2008 CALENDAR
