Weekly Video Sermons
To view one of our Weekly Sermons via video,
please click on the link below.
Sunday Morning Light Service, Sep 10
Sunday Morning Light Service, Sep 3
Sunday Morning Light Service, Aug 27
Sunday Morning Light Service, Aug 20
Sunday Morning Light Service, Aug 13
Sunday Morning Light Service, Aug 6
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 30
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 23
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 16
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 9
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 2
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jun 25
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jun 18
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jun 11
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jun 4
Sunday Morning Light Service, May 28
Sunday Morning Light Service, May 21
Sunday Traditional Service, May 21
Sunday Morning Light Service, May 14
Sunday Traditional Service, May 14
Sunday Morning Light Service, May 7
Sunday Traditional Service, May 7
Sunday Morning Light Service, Apr 30
Sunday Traditional Service, Apr 30
Sunday Morning Light Service, Apr 23
Sunday Traditional Service, Apr 23
Sunday Traditional Service, Apr 16
Easter Sunday Service, Apr 9
Palm Sunday Service, Apr 2
Lent Morning Light Service, Mar 19
Lent Traditional Service, Mar 19
Lent Morning Light Service, Mar 12
Lent Traditional Service, Mar 12
Lent Morning Light Service, March
Lent Traditional Service, Mar 5
Lent Morning Light Service, Feb 26
Lent Traditional Service, Feb 26
Sunday Morning Light Service, Feb 19
Sunday Traditional Service, Feb 19
Sunday Morning Light Service, Feb 12
Sunday Traditional Service, Feb 12
Sunday Morning Light Service, Feb 5
Sunday Traditional Service, Feb 5
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jan 29
Sunday Traditional Service, Jan 29
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jan 22
Sunday Traditional Service, Jan 22
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jan 15
Sunday Traditional Service, Jan 15
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jan 8
Sunday Traditional Service, Jan 8
Traditional Service, Jan 1
Christmas Eve Service, Dec 24
Advent, Sunday Morning Light Service, Dec 18
Advent, Sunday Traditional Service, Dec 18
Advent, Sunday Morning Light Service, Dec 11
Advent, Sunday Traditional Service, Dec 11
Advent, Sunday Morning Light Service, Dec 4
Advent, Sunday Traditional Service, Dec 4
Advent, Sunday Morning Light Service, Nov 27
Advent, Sunday Traditional Service, Nov 27
Sunday Traditional Service, Nov 20
Sunday Morning Light Service, Nov 13
Sunday Traditional Service, Nov 13
Sunday Morning Light Service, Nov 6
Sunday Traditional Service, Nov 6
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 30
Sunday Traditional Service, Oct 30
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 23
Sunday Traditional Service, Oct 23
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 16
Sunday Traditional Service, Oct 16
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 9
Sunday Traditional Service, Oct 9
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 2
Sunday Morning Light Service, Sep 25
Sunday Traditional Service, Sep 25
Sunday Morning Light Service, Sep 18
Sunday Traditional Service, Sep 18
Sunday Summer Service, Sep 11
Sunday Summer Service, Sep 4
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September 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: September 2023
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 Pray for God’s protection, reassurance and wisdom as climate change impacts every aspect of our lives including work, economic systems, community resilience, food stability, immigration, and physical and emotional well-being. Remember in prayer those impacted who are particularly vulnerable to poverty, hunger or illness.
2 Give thanks to God for the love and forgiveness we have in Jesus Christ; unshakeable, it endures amid all that seems unstable, temporary and conditional in our world.
3 The suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus may not seem logical to us. Pray for the Spirit to reveal the truth of God’s profound gift to us through Jesus Christ — love, forgiveness, a new identity and eternal life.
4 Labor Day On this day we pray for the work people do to sustain themselves and their families and benefit their communities and society. Pray that all will receive fair wages and benefits, work in safe environments, receive respect and gratitude, experience joy and fulfillment in their labor and be renewed through times of sabbath. Remember in prayer also those seeking employment or unable to work.
5 Pray for the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, an ELCA Worship partner organization, and the “Hearts Hands Voices” workshops offered across the country for church musicians to learn new skills, share best practices and build relationships.
6 Pray for the strength and humility to treat others with love, respect and compassion, especially those whom we find difficult to love or whose politics, personal values, religious beliefs or worldview differ from our own.
7 More than 828 million people in the world — including in the United States — experience hunger, and an estimated 2.3 billion face food insecurity, an increase over previous years. Pray that our concern will move us to action and generosity and that our work together through ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran Disaster Response, Lutheran World Federation and other organizations will bring relief and hope to our neighbors.
8 “Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart” (Jeremiah 15:16). Pray for the word and wisdom of God to become part of our very being as we study Scripture, hear and share the gospel, and converse with our siblings in Christ.
9 Remember in prayer young adult delegates gathering in Wisla, Poland, prior to the Lutheran World Federation Assembly to worship, build community, discuss concerns and priorities, and prepare for the event.
10 “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday On the 10th anniversary of our annual day of service, give thanks for the chance to draw closer to our neighbors and embrace them as children of God, listening with respect and empathy and responding to their needs.
11 Ask God to help us understand more fully how our lives and faith express God’s love, compassion and respect for the neighbor. “To be your presence is our mission bold, to feed the poor and shelter homeless cold, to be your hands of justice, right uphold, alleluia!” (ELW 546).
12 “Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful” (Psalm 149:1). Praise God that worship and the sacraments renew, sustain and equip us as children of God living in communities of faith. Give thanks for the resources that guide and enrich our worship, including ELCA Worship and Faith Practices ministries, Augsburg Fortress publishing and our seminaries.
13 Pray for those gathering for the Lutheran World Federation Assembly in Kraków, Poland —“One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.” Ask God to bless and guide our work together as a global Lutheran community for a just, peaceful and reconciled world.
14 Remember in prayer African-descent siblings in Christ as they gather for the ELCA African Descent Ministries’ RECLAIM event in Minneapolis. Ask God to bless their work building community, teaching new ministry skills and approaches, sharing resources and rejuvenating preachers, teachers, professionals, young adults and laity.
15 First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month Thank God for the history, contributions and rich cultural diversity of our Latino siblings. Pray for the growth and vitality of ELCA Latino Ministries, the Latino Ministries Association (Asociación Luterana de Ministerios Latinos ELCA) and the 147 ELCA Latino ministries around the country as they work to share the gospel, encourage unity in Christ, fight racism and promote Christian values that unite Latinos of the ELCA in a “community of communities” to do God’s work in the world.
16 Pray for the leaders, voting members and others gathering for the assembly of the Sierra Pacific Synod, that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and inspire them as they reflect on the mission of the church, elect a new bishop and encourage one another to proclaim the gospel, serve our neighbors in need and grow the church.
17 Reflect on what hinders us from exercising forgiveness and patience with others, including those we see as adversaries. Ask the Spirit to recenter our lives and interactions with people in the boundless and undeserved mercy that God demonstrates with us.
18 Pray that students and teachers in our schools will be safe and that students who suffer trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns will have ready access to counselors, social workers and psychologists.
19 Pray for the congregations, youth and adults registering for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans and for those who prayerfully consider participating.
20 “The prophet Miriam, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand; and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dancing. And Miriam sang to them: ‘Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; horse and rider he has thrown into the sea’” (Exodus 15:20-21). Give thanks for the wonderful variety of instruments and musicians who help us praise God, and recall God’s activity in the world throughout history.
21 International Day of Peace With our global neighbors and siblings in Christ, pray for peace, reconciliation and unity wherever conflict divides our communities and the world.
22 Ask God for strength and boldness to fight the rising tide of hate crimes motivated by race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, gender identity, and social and economic status.
23 What an amazing and reassuring gift it is to know that God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love for all people, everywhere. Give praise and thanks to God!
24 Pray that we might understand justice, fairness and generosity from the perspective of God, whose creation benefits all humanity.
25 Remember in prayer leaders gathering for the “Stewardship Kaleidoscope” conference in Minneapolis, offered in partnership with the Presbyterian Foundation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the ELCA Stewardship and Generosity team to develop deeper understanding of stewardship and generosity and to share resources for cultivating generosity in congregations.
26 Pray for ELCA Children’s Ministry and its partners, who support and encourage the intergenerational faith formation of Christian communities including family households, congregations and child-centered ministry settings.
27 Pray that we will remember the wonderful and miraculous things God has done and revealed to us throughout the history of humankind. Ask the Spirit to help us share — with young and old alike — stories of our faith and of God’s presence and activity in the world.
28 Give thanks for our ecumenical and interreligious relations and partnerships, which lead to unity and cooperation, mutual understanding and respect, and shared resources for serving our neighbors in need.
29 “When God saw what [the people of Nineveh] did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry” (Jonah 3:10–4:1). God’s love and justice do not always sit well with us. Ask forgiveness for when we wish ill upon others, and ask the Spirit to inspire our patience and love as we strive to do God’s work in the world.
30 Pray for God’s guidance and wisdom throughout the Future Church: God’s Love Made Real initiative as our church tries to discern God’s will and navigate the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing world.
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Weekly Video Sermons
To view one of our Weekly Sermons via video,
please click on the link below.
Sunday Morning Light Service, Sep 3
Sunday Morning Light Service, Aug 27
Sunday Morning Light Service, Aug 20
Sunday Morning Light Service, Aug 13
Sunday Morning Light Service, Aug 6
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 30
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 23
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 16
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 9
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jul 2
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jun 25
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jun 18
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jun 11
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jun 4
Sunday Morning Light Service, May 28
Sunday Morning Light Service, May 21
Sunday Traditional Service, May 21
Sunday Morning Light Service, May 14
Sunday Traditional Service, May 14
Sunday Morning Light Service, May 7
Sunday Traditional Service, May 7
Sunday Morning Light Service, Apr 30
Sunday Traditional Service, Apr 30
Sunday Morning Light Service, Apr 23
Sunday Traditional Service, Apr 23
Sunday Traditional Service, Apr 16
Easter Sunday Service, Apr 9
Palm Sunday Service, Apr 2
Lent Morning Light Service, Mar 19
Lent Traditional Service, Mar 19
Lent Morning Light Service, Mar 12
Lent Traditional Service, Mar 12
Lent Morning Light Service, March
Lent Traditional Service, Mar 5
Lent Morning Light Service, Feb 26
Lent Traditional Service, Feb 26
Sunday Morning Light Service, Feb 19
Sunday Traditional Service, Feb 19
Sunday Morning Light Service, Feb 12
Sunday Traditional Service, Feb 12
Sunday Morning Light Service, Feb 5
Sunday Traditional Service, Feb 5
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jan 29
Sunday Traditional Service, Jan 29
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jan 22
Sunday Traditional Service, Jan 22
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jan 15
Sunday Traditional Service, Jan 15
Sunday Morning Light Service, Jan 8
Sunday Traditional Service, Jan 8
Traditional Service, Jan 1
Christmas Eve Service, Dec 24
Advent, Sunday Morning Light Service, Dec 18
Advent, Sunday Traditional Service, Dec 18
Advent, Sunday Morning Light Service, Dec 11
Advent, Sunday Traditional Service, Dec 11
Advent, Sunday Morning Light Service, Dec 4
Advent, Sunday Traditional Service, Dec 4
Advent, Sunday Morning Light Service, Nov 27
Advent, Sunday Traditional Service, Nov 27
Sunday Traditional Service, Nov 20
Sunday Morning Light Service, Nov 13
Sunday Traditional Service, Nov 13
Sunday Morning Light Service, Nov 6
Sunday Traditional Service, Nov 6
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 30
Sunday Traditional Service, Oct 30
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 23
Sunday Traditional Service, Oct 23
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 16
Sunday Traditional Service, Oct 16
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 9
Sunday Traditional Service, Oct 9
Sunday Morning Light Service, Oct 2
Sunday Morning Light Service, Sep 25
Sunday Traditional Service, Sep 25
Sunday Morning Light Service, Sep 18
Sunday Traditional Service, Sep 18
Sunday Summer Service, Sep 11
Sunday Summer Service, Sep 4
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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 the program in September as schools will be fully functioning in Stage 5 (all students in schools 5 days a week). We anticipate we will be at full capacity with the numbers to pack and deliver. If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact Carol Brashears at 301-992-5016.
Please keep the Micah’s families in your prayers.
– Carol Brashear
A Trinity effort that has spread over decades,
involves dozens of people and faith communities,
and helped thousands of school kids!
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Outreach; It May Become Your Best Day Ever!
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 the output that is given. Even with three trained substitutes, as we grow each week, there are empty volunteer positions that need some- one new to step in.
What can we do? Each one of you reading this can consider reaching out in some way to support Trinity’s most viable mission to date. If we had 10 more volunteers and practiced some flexible scheduling, our handful of regulars could have at least one week off a month, substitutes would be available whenever needed, everyone’s load would be lightened, and more Trinity folk would experience the grace and good will of this worthwhile work with our neighborhood.
There are variety of tasks from which to pick:
- One-on-one interviewing seated at the intake desk with one guest gathering information on their first visit; currently it involves filling out forms; when installation of the new wifi system is completed, intake will in- volve typing the information onto a computer (which will be referenced each time a guest enters one of Trinity’s outreach programs) that will validate frequency of visits, number of members in each family, and individual needs. No Community Action Council (CAC) Food Bank cards are used.
- Interviewing a family in the waiting room to fill out a list of foods they need and determining their preferences. Taking that list to the Pantry’s food storage room.
- Gathering the requested food items from their list in- side the staff-only Pantry storage room, supplying quantity of items based on the number of members of the family.
- Summoning the next family from the waiting room and assisting them in the hallway to select gourmet and specialty food items to take home. Helping them bag up their food on rolling carts to the exit. Guests carry their own items out of the building.
Be prepared for unexpected delights, reunions, sharing, profoundly moving stories, and to feel very loved. But if it turns out this is not your experience, there will be other ways to serve as Trinity continues to develop new missions.
Those of us who toil in Trinity’s Outreach programs now know that when we reach out in love, love will re- turn to us sevenfold, from very unexpected places for both our guests and for us—abundant, unconditional, and life- saving.
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* Our procedures have changed, so that all are masked, and volunteers can choose to work only with staff or to interact with one or two guests at a time.
June Habeck
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