June 28, 2022

Summer Worship Service

Please join us for our summer worship service starting at 10:00am. The Summer schedule begins June 19th and continues through September 11th after which we will resume out normal schedule of two services at 8:45 in fellowship Hall and 10:30 in the sanctuary. We hope to see you there! Summer Schedule June 19-26, 10:00am in the Sanctuary July 3-31, 10:00am in Fellowship Hall August 7-28, 10:00am in the Sanctuary September 4, 10:00am in Fellowship Hall September 11, 10:00am, Location TBD
June 20, 2021

Worship and Music

When: July 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Fellowship Hall

 

October 14, 2016

Praise Worship Band

“The Praise Worship Band musicians currently lead music in the church sanctuary on Sundays from 10-11 am.” Music plays an important role in the life and worship of our parish. Trinity is proud of the diversity in the music programs. Many different styles of music have been embraced by the congregation, from the music of “masters” to the more contemporary styles of music of today’s Christian composers. Martin Luther, writing on the subject of music said, “I wish to see arts, principally music, in the service of Him who gave and created them. Singers are never sorrowful, but are merry and smile through their troubles in song. Music makes people kinder, gentler, more staid and reasonable. I am strongly persuaded that after theology there is no art that can be placed on a level with music; for besides theology, music is the only art capable of affording peace and joy in the heart.”
February 29, 2024

March Prayer Ventures

 In 1 Peter 5:6-7 we read: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” The Apostle Peter assures us that God will hear our humble, honest, and trusting prayer, made in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!   PRAYER VENTURES:  March 2024 These petitions are offered as guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world. Thank you for your continued prayers for the life and mission of this church. 1 Women’s History Month  Give thanks for women throughout history and in our lives who have shared their gifts and leadership with the church and society, raised and cared for us, inspired us and nurtured our faith, and fought for justice, equity and inclusion. Pray for women everywhere who suffer injustice, demeaning stereotypes, violence and poverty, that they will not lose hope but will be delivered from their suffering and persecution to live freely and boldly. 2 Pray for our neighbors and siblings in Christ who […]
September 20, 2023

Trinity Concert Series

The purpose of the series is to provide concerts for the members of Trinity and the community at large. The series varies from organ recitals, college and university choir concerts to programs featuring both choir and orchestra. We have also sponsored such groups as Dakota Road, a contemporary Christian group and the Raleigh Ringers, a nationally known handbell choir, and Hagerstown Choral Arts. While many of the concerts are free to the public, contributions are always needed to help perpetuate the series. Persons interested in contributing toward the series or having questions are asked to contact Mr. Greg Shook at 301-733-2878.   Hagerstown Choral Arts – We Will Listen Saturday, April 27, 2024, 4:00 pm Featuring music by Dan Forrest, Ola Gjela and others, this concert will focus on the art of listening: how we listen to music and how we listen to others. All concerts are free and open to the public. Trinity Lutheran Church 15 Randolph Street Hagerstown, Md. 21740 301-733-2878
August 6, 2023

Unity Service 10:45AM

Sundays, 10:45 am  This service of worship and praise is held in the Sanctuary. It offers full liturgy at “prime time,” comfortable, intimate, classic organ-led hymns, rich musical offerings, Bible-based & life-applicable messages. This Service is also available on You Tube.              
April 27, 2023

Weddings

A Christian Wedding is a time to celebrate God’s love for us through Jesus Christ and to ask him to make your marriage a strong, loving, lifelong partnership. We want your marriage and life together to be a testimony to God’s faithfulness and for you to be able to display a model of respectful love. The character of all worship events taking place at Trinity must always reflect the identity of this congregation and our esteem for Jesus Christ’s authority and surpassing grace. Your understanding of and respect for these values and principles is appreciated. We at Trinity are honored to serve couples at this exciting time in their lives. We want to share in this joy while helping to guide you in creating a memorable event of worship and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ   Please click in the items below for more information   Washington County’s Premier Wedding Venue    
August 26, 2022

Micah’s Backpack

Micah’s ended the year packing and delivering 15 bags to Bester and 34 bags to Eastern .  We are so thankful for the volunteers who were able to pack and deliver the bags during the many challenges that Covid brought to the schools this year.  When the schools began with zoom in the fall, we packed and delivered the bags to the WCPS Meal Machine sites and handed the bags out to the children.  When the schools began “in session” learning, we delivered the bags to both Eastern and Bester thus using the original model of taking the bags to the schools for the weekend meals. We want to thank the following for their help this past year: Zach Repp and the Boy Scouts of Troop 10,  Sue Fiedler, Chuck and Sharon Poland, Krista Repp, Rhonda Munson, Mike and Anne Mowen, Sharon Hoppes, Scarlett Michael, Abby Angles, Pastor David,  Carol Schofield,  Kevin and Nanette Dagliano, Arleen Shuster, Betsy Norgard, Tina Stowell, Jane Drawbaugh and her confirmation students,  Rodney Nearchos, Kay Melby, Jeff Reed and Carol Brashears.   The program would not have been able to function without their dedication to feeding the children. Look for announcements this August as we begin […]
Laura was brokenhearted. Lorenzo had left her and she was bereft of hope. Her mother advised her: “When things are going badly for you, get busy doing things for others.” On “Little House on the Prairie,” perhaps her mother meant for her to find a distraction, but the undertaking of that very action actually summons the power of love towards oneself. Recovering from hip surgery, I have been absent from Trinity’s Food Pantry and Clothing Closet for several weeks, so I have no recent experiences to share. But there is something happening that we need to report to you. When you put together quality food choices, abundant portions, treating people as deserving guests, and throw in sharing personal stories, humor, and understanding, it continually attracts many new and returning visitors to 15 Randolph Avenue. Meanwhile, our handful of faithful volunteers are spread thin, often absent (health issues, appointments, travel, life activities) and, due to the ongoing pandemic (see * below), new members are less likely to become involved. As part of our parallel ministry momentum, we have begun to involve community members, neighbors, and the clients themselves as occasional and weekly workers, but the input that is needed still exceeds […]
March 28, 2019

The Big Picture

The Serving Heart What do you do with eight adults and three children while they wait their turn at the Outreach Center? For many years, many years, they stood and waited in the hallway inside the Randolph Street entry way. In recent years, a waiting Room was provided with sofas, chairs, cold water, air conditioning, and privacy. More recently, reading materials were provided, as well as a large table where volunteers give away unneeded possessions after clearing closets, basements et cetera. Our guests take away items like decorations, toys, glassware, jewelry, DVDs, curtains, tools, and so on, that they can use. For the little ones, a plastic children’s table and chairs were set up, and volunteers provided toys and coloring books for the youngest. Recently the children’s toys began to disappear, apparently taken by our guests. So we posted a sign saying: “Please leave toys here so that our other guests may enjoy them,” and we replaced the toys. The next week the sign was gone and so were the toys. Our responses to this varied. Some said indignantly that it was appalling how our guests could rob a church, especially one that is helping them with food and clothing. Others said […]