Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

09/06/2026

"Holly Spirit Live in Me" sung by Mary Jacobs

09/04/2026

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We hope you'll join us for worship at 9a.m. on Sunday, September 6. The worship service will also be live streamed to Trinity's YouTube channel located here: https://www.youtube.com/. The livestream will begin 5-10 minutes before the service starts. The bulletin to follow along is attached to this email.

Announcements for September 6, 2026

(also attached is the announcement document for Sunday)

Sunday's Special Music



Prelude Ode to Joy Robert Lau

Offering Music Holy Spirit Live in Me Jack Schrader (solo by Mary Jacobs)

Postlude Prelude & Fugue in B Flat Major J. S. Bach

Prayer List

Please see the attached prayer list. Use this list each day in your daily prayers. Thank you for your ministry of prayer.



CALENDAR OF EVENTS 9/6-9/12

Sunday……… 9:00a.m. Worship Service

Sunday......... 10:30a.m. Drive-thru Holy Communion Distribution

Sunday……… 6:30p.m. AA Meeting

Monday........ OFFICE CLOSED/HAPPY LABOR DAY

Tuesday……. 5:00p.m. Laundry Love, White Dove Laundromat

Tuesday....... 8:00p.m. Breathing in Christ, Zoom

Wednesday…… 8:30a.m. Breakfast @ EB Diner (Deja Brew if diner is closed)

Wednesday…… 10:00a.m. Prayer Service, Chapel & streamed to FB Group

Wednesday....... 2p.m. Prayer Shawl work session, church parlor

Thursday......... 10:00a.m. Caregivers' Group, Chapel

Thursday……. . . 6:30p.m. AA Meeting

Saturday......... 8:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Fall Festival, EBACC

Sunday........... 8:15a.m. Choir Practice, Choir Room upstairs

Sunday……… 9:00a.m. Worship

Sunday……… . . 6:30p.m. AA Meeting

THIS WEEK'S WORSHIP LEADERS

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THE OFFICE IS CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,

IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!


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Join us on Tuesday, September 8th at 5pm at the White Dove Laundromat behind Jim & Nena's Pizza in East Berlin. There, we'll greet our neighbors with quarters and detergent so that they can do their laundry. You will not be asked to do anyone's laundry, merely to provide supplies and a smile. See Judy Burgard with questions. This is an easy and helpful ministry.

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Wednesday morning begins with fellowship and breakfast (Dutch treat) at 8:30 the East Berlin Diner across the street from the church at the old Lau's building. (NOTE: If the restaurant is closed for any reason we'll gather at Deja Brew, on the right as you head out Abbottstown St. toward Weis Market - parking is in the rear.) Then, at 10a.m. we'll gather in the Chapel at Trinity for Morning Prayer, including the praying of the names on the prayer list. This worship service is also streamed to the Facebook Group, "Trinity EB Fellowship Group." This group is set to be private (Nothing is 100% private on the internet.) and will expire after 30 days. If you are not a member of the Fellowship Group and would like to be, "friend" Pastor Susan on Facebook and she'll add you.

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TRINITY'S PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet Wednesday, September 9 at 2pm in the church building's front parlor. Participants gather to knit, crochet, learn to knit or crochet, talk about who may benefit from a Prayer Shawl, pray over the completed shawls, pray for shawl recipients, and enjoy conversation and fellowship. You don't need to knit or crochet to participate - maybe you'd like to take a shawl to someone. This is a great place to get one and learn how they're typically delivered. See Pat Bjonnes with questions.
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CAREGIVING is a special ministry of love that most of us are called to for at least one season of our lives. If you're a caregiver, have been a caregiver, or see your life going in that direction, please join us Thursday, 9/10 at 10a.m. in the chapel. We get together with no agenda, just time to listen to, talk to, pray with and share helpful tips with one another. Everything shared at the Caregivers' Group is not shared outside the group. If you have questions, please see Pastor Susan.
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The East Berlin Area Community Center is hosting its FALL FESTIVAL on Saturday, September 12 from 8am-2pm on the EBACC grounds. The festival includes vendors, hog maw, soups, sandwiches, desserts, a car show, and lots of fun!
Call 717-259-8848 for more information, or go to EBACC.org.

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TRINITY'S CHOIR KICK-OFF Adult choir season begins Sept. 13 to learn two numbers for the Project Cornerstone celebration & Trinity’s rededication to the Lord’s ministry on Sept. 20. The choir will sing all subsequent Sundays until next summer. Join any time! See Karen Wire with questions.

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Project Cornerstone CELEBRATION With grateful hearts, you are invited to a special thank-you event honoring the generosity, prayers, and support that helped make this ministry possible. Sunday, September 20,2026, 9:00 a.m. Worship Service, Reception to follow. Please RSVP by September 10, 2026 to the church office. We look forward to celebrating together and giving thanks for the many ways God continues to bless the mission of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.



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RUTH'S HARVEST PACKING begins Sept. 23rd at St. John's Abbottstown (inside the old firehall next to/in front of the church) at 12:30PM. Everyone is invited - packing is easy and takes about half an hour, start to finish. For September, Trinity is responsible for collecting: shelf stable milk in small cartons or bottles and snack bags of either pretzels or goldfish crackers. Please see Sandy Emig with questions.



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ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE has begun at New Hope Ministries. Please consider donating a frozen turkey to any New Hope Ministries center before the holiday season begins. Trinity’s closest one is in New Oxford at 154 Enterprise Drive. Thank you!

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THANK YOU! After months of planning and preparation and the help of a small but very determined and dedicated army of volunteers, we successfully pulled off our annual Penny Carnival event on Saturday, August 8, 2026!

Whether you contributed donations toward games or food, participated in our planning meetings, led preparations in the weeks leading up to the event or volunteered the day of the event, we appreciate you! I'm especially grateful for those who return to help out year after year - you know what you need to do and you get right to work...and you're a huge part of why things go so smoothly, so an extra special thanks to our repeat volunteers!

Anyone who glanced at our sign-up sheets knows that our annual Penny Carnival event requires a great deal of help and support and we truly couldn't do it without the generosity and time that so many of you gave. Thanks again! ~Ali Long

PS: If you haven't volunteered to help at our Penny Carnival in the past, please consider joining us next year - it's a great way to get to know other members of the congregation and make new friends.

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COLONIAL DAY INFO FROM MAYOR STEPH HALEY

What is Colonial Day?

· A mix of colonial vendors and modern makers and food trucks

· Activities in town including at various locations

· Music - singing groups, acoustic bands, strolling fiddlers and fife and drum corps

When will Colonial Day take place?

· Saturday, September 26 from 8-4pm

Where will Colonial Day take place?

· West King Street (the road will be closed for pedestrians from the square to the pharmacy)

· There will be open-hearth cooking in the log cabin, children's activities and crafts at Red Men's Hall and blacksmiths and immersive demonstrators in the yard between the Community Center and the School House

Where will I park?

· No parking is allowed on W. King St. (between the square and pharmacy)

· No parking cones appear on King St. on Wed., Sept.23.

· No Parking after 8pm on Friday, Sept. 25. Violators towed at owner's expense.

· Cars can park on King Street by 6pm on September 26.

--
Lexi Bissell
[email protected]
(717) 259-9125
Trinity Lutheran Church
117 W. King Street (Physical Address)
PO Box 1016 (Mailing Address)
East Berlin, PA 17316
TrinityLutheranEB.org
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09/02/2026

Women of the ELCA picnic 2026 at Janet McMasters

09/01/2026

Tue, Sep 1 at 10:01 AM

Calendar of Events (additional details below)
TUESDAY 5:30PM WELCA Picnic, McMasters' home
WEDNESDAY 8:30AM Breakfast @ East Berlin Diner, Dutch treat
WEDNESDAY 10AM Morning Prayer Service, Chapel
WEDNESDAY 3PM Fellowship Hour, Social Hall
WEDNESDAY 4PM Food Pantry, Social Hall & Mobile Truck
THURSDAY 7AM Breathing in Christ, Zoom
THURSDAY 8:30AM Cleaning Crew #1
THURSDAY 9AM Worship & Music meeting, Zoom
THURSDAY 6:30PM A A meeting, Social Hall
SUNDAY 9AM Worship, In person & on YouTube
SUNDAY 10:30AM Drive-thru Holy Communion Distribution
SUNDAY 6:30PM A A meeting, Social Hall

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WOMEN OF THE ELCA, Ladies, that's YOU! Trinity's WELCA group will gather at the home of Janet McMaster, 441 Round Hill Road, East Berlin, tonight at 5:30 for a picnic. Please bring a covered dish to share. Meat, place settings, and beverages will be provided. All women are invited and encouraged to attend.

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THE T-SHIRT HAS BEEN DECIDED! Watch for details in the coming days about how to order one... anyone wishing to assist Pastor Susan in the administration of this project, please see her. THANK YOU to everyone who offered a T-shirt design and to everyone who voted!
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AUTHORITIES ARE LOOKING FOR THE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP WHO SUBMITTED OVER $7,000,000 IN COUNTERFEIT MONIES VOTING FOR THIS T-SHIRT DESIGN:
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IT IS SUSPECTED THE INDIVIDUAL DEPICTED IN THE IMAGE IS INVOLVED. REMEMBER, GRACE ABOUNDS. 😉
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Begin your Wednesdays in Fellowship at 8:30 for breakfast at the EB Diner, across from the church in the old Lau's building. Then, join the gathering for Morning Prayer in the chapel at 10:00. Come for one, or come for the other, or come for both. During worship the prayer list names are prayed; this service is also streamed live to the Trinity Lutheran EB Fellowship Group. If you'd like to join the group, "friend" Pastor Susan and let her know. See you there!

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Join the community on Wednesday as we welcome Food Pantry guests beginning at 3PM for Fellowship Hour, and at 4PM when we partner with New Hope Ministries with their mobile food pantry. A meal will be served, fellowship will occur, and the Lord and his people will be served. Please come if your able - new volunteers are always welcome to help out, no training necessary.

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Thursday at 7am you're invited to join Deacon Marsha Roscoe, Assistant to the Bishop for the Lower Susquehanna Synod, author, Spiritual Coach and Founder of Breathing in Christ ministry, as she leads us through a time of learning to slow down in the rush of our busy lives and learn to breathe deeply, remembering Christ's promise to always be with us. Attached is an invitation with more information. Here's the link to register: https://forms.gle/znS4hdaLsUhMvdyS9 All sessions are FREE and are held over Zoom. Come as you are.

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Many thanks to everyone working behind the scenes to keep Trinity in tip-top shape to welcome friends and strangers at every event! Cleaning Crew #1 (you know who you are) meets this Thursday at 8:30am to take a turn at scrubbing. Are you good at wielding a mop? Running a vacuum? Wiping up dust? Consider joining this crew, or Crew #2, at any time! Everyone is welcome to help for many hands make light work. (And rumor has it there's sometimes a breakfast run involved...) See Jay Smith and/or Bob King for more details, or just show up on Thursday.

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The Worship & Music Team meets this Thursday at 9am to review past worship experiences, manage technology issues, and plan for future worship events. We meet regularly over Zoom - if you'd like to join in, please see Becky Rinehart or Pastor Susan. Your input is valuable!

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After months of planning and preparation and the help of a small but very determined and dedicated army of volunteers, we successfully pulled off our annual Penny Carnival event on Saturday, August 8, 2026!
Whether you contributed donations toward games or food, participated in our planning meetings, led preparations in the weeks leading up to the event or volunteered the day of the event, we appreciate you! I'm especially grateful for those who return to help out year after year - you know what you need to do and you get right to work...and you're a huge part of why things go so smoothly, so an extra special thanks to our repeat volunteers!
Anyone who glanced at our sign-up sheets knows that our annual Penny Carnival event requires a great deal of help and support and we truly couldn't do it without the generosity and time that so many of you gave. Thanks again! ~Ali Long
PS: If you haven't volunteered to help at our Penny Carnival in the past, please consider joining us next year - it's a great way to get to know other members of the congregation and make new friends.

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RUTH'S HARVEST PACKING begins on September 23rd at St. John's Abbottstown (actually inside the old firehall next to/in front of the church) at 12:30PM. Anyone can participate in this ministry - packing is easy and usually takes about half an hour from start to finish. For the month of September, Trinity is responsible for collecting: shelf stable milk in small cartons or bottles and snack bags of either pretzels or goldfish crackers. Please see Sandy Emig with questions. The school-year's packing dates are:
Ruth’s Harvest Packing Dates- 2026 / 2027

Wednesday, September 23rd

Wednesday, October 21st

Wednesday, November 18th

Wednesday, December 16th

Wednesday, January 20th

Wednesday, February 17th

Wednesday, March 17th

Wednesday, April 14th

Wednesday, May 19th

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HOLY HOTDOGS TAKES A BREAK

THANK YOU! to everyone who contributed to and assisted with the Holy Hotdog ministry this summer. Special thanks to an anonymous donor who sponsored THE ENTIRE SUMMER! God is good! Please pray for all of our Hotdog customers until we greet them again next summer. We'll be looking for volunteers and contributions next summer as well. Please consider whether God is calling you to participate in this valuable and fun ministry.

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TRINITY'S CHOIR Adult choir season beginS September 13 at 8:15. That day we'll learn two special numbers for our rededication of Trinity's church building during worship on September 20. See you at 8:15am on September 20 to prepare for Trinity's special celebration on that day.

Choir continues at 8:15 every Sunday morning from September 13 and following. See Karen Wire with questions.

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Project Cornerstone CELEBRATION

With grateful hearts, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to join us for the Project Cornerstone
Celebration, a special thank-you event honoring the generosity, prayers, and support that have helped make
this ministry possible.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Worship Service
Reception to follow at approximately 10:30 in Social Hall
Please RSVP by September 10, 2026, via one of the following methods:
1) Control+click on the link below; https://trinitylutheraneb.churchtrac.com/em?ei=O2FNX2A
2) scan the QR code on the invitation (attached); 3) call the church office (717 259-9125); or, 4) return the bottom portion of the attached invitation.
We look forward to celebrating together and giving thanks for the many ways God continues to bless the
mission of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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Also attached is a notice from our wonderful mayor, Steph Haley, about Colonial Day, Saturday, September 26th from 8am to 4pm along King St. in East Berlin. The notice is filled with information about what to expect on this festival day. Thank you, Steph!

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The Sharing Shelf has a new need for tuna, vienna sausages, canned potatoes, au gratin potatoes, and scalloped potato mixes. Thank you to everyone who provided the rice dinners and canned fruit! We now have plenty of those! Please think about this ministry when you are grocery shopping and donate if you are able. Thank you!

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LAUNDRY DETERGENT NEEDED! We have an increased need for Laundry Detergent at the Food Pantry. This item is in high demand and is not frequently donated. Please remember our neighbors in need when shopping and bring the laundry detergent and place it in the shopping cart under the coat rack. Thank you!



Use the Online Directory on Church Connect! If you have a smartphone, tablet or computer we encourage you to register by simply scanning the QR code and/or entering the web address

https://trinitylutheraneb.churchtrac.com/

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--
Lexi Bissell
[email protected]
(717) 259-9125
Trinity Lutheran Church
117 W. King Street (Physical Address)
PO Box 1016 (Mailing Address)
East Berlin, PA 17316
TrinityLutheranEB.org
YouTube -
FaceBook - Trinity Lutheran East Berlin

Church Connect for Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Berlin, PA

08/31/2026

Trinity's Pick-up Choir 8/30/26

08/28/2026

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We hope you'll join us for worship at 9a.m. on Sunday, August 30. The worship service will also be live streamed to Trinity's YouTube channel located here: https://www.youtube.com/. The livestream will begin 5-10 minutes before the service starts. The bulletin to follow along is attached to this email.

Announcements forAugust 30, 2026

Sunday's Special Music



Prelude Old Time Religion Medley Mark Hayes (pick-up choir)

Offering Music Let There Be Love Loomis McGlohon (pick-up choir)

Postlude Lift High the Cross Ronald Arnatt

Prayer List

Please see the attached prayer list. Use this list each day in your daily prayers. Thank you for your ministry of prayer.



CALENDAR OF EVENTS 8/30-9/5

Sunday……… 9:00a.m. Worship Service

Sunday……… 6:30p.m. AA Meeting

Tuesday………. 5:30p.m. WELCA Picnic, McMasters’

Wednesday…… 8:30a.m. Breakfast @ EB Diner

Wednesday…… 10:00a.m. Prayer Service

Wednesday…… 3:00p.m Fellowship Hour

Wednesday…… 4:00p.m. Food Pantry

Thursday. . . . . . 7:00a.m. Breathe in Christ, Zoom

Thursday…… 9:00a.m. Worship & Music Meeting

Thursday……. . . 6:30p.m. AA Meeting

Sunday……… 10:00a.m. Community Outdoor Worship

Sunday……… . . 6:30p.m. AA Meeting

THIS WEEK'S WORSHIP LEADERS

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WELCA NEWS The Women of the ELCA will meet Tuesday, September 1 at 5:30 pm at Janet McMaster's home and garden for a picnic. Please bring a covered dish to share. Meat, place settings, and beverages are provided. All women are invited and encouraged to attend.

ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE has begun at New Hope Ministries. Please consider donating a frozen turkey to any New Hope Ministries center before the holiday season begins. Trinity’s closest one is in New Oxford at 154 Enterprise Drive. Thank you!



TRINITY'S CHOIR KICK-OFF Adult choir season begins Sept. 13 to learn two numbers for the Project Cornerstone celebration & Trinity’s rededication to the Lord’s ministry on Sept. 20. The choir will sing all subsequent Sundays until next summer. Join any time! See Karen Wire with questions.



THANK YOU! After months of planning and preparation and the help of a small but very determined and dedicated army of volunteers, we successfully pulled off our annual Penny Carnival event on Saturday, August 8, 2026!

Whether you contributed donations toward games or food, participated in our planning meetings, led preparations in the weeks leading up to the event or volunteered the day of the event, we appreciate you! I'm especially grateful for those who return to help out year after year - you know what you need to do and you get right to work...and you're a huge part of why things go so smoothly, so an extra special thanks to our repeat volunteers!

Anyone who glanced at our sign-up sheets knows that our annual Penny Carnival event requires a great deal of help and support and we truly couldn't do it without the generosity and time that so many of you gave. Thanks again! ~Ali Long

PS: If you haven't volunteered to help at our Penny Carnival in the past, please consider joining us next year - it's a great way to get to know other members of the congregation and make new friends.



RUTH'S HARVEST PACKING begins Sept. 23rd at St. John's Abbottstown (inside the old firehall next to/in front of the church) at 12:30PM. Everyone is invited - packing is easy and takes about half an hour, start to finish. For September, Trinity is responsible for collecting: shelf stable milk in small cartons or bottles and snack bags of either pretzels or goldfish crackers. Please see Sandy Emig with questions.



T-Shirt Design Contest Vote for your favorite Trinity T-shirt design, displayed on the table in the Narthex. Each vote costs $.01. All voting proceeds will benefit Project Cornerstone. Information about ordering T-shirts will be forthcoming; watch for details!

BREATHING IN CHRIST - You're invited to join Deacon Marsha Roscoe, Assistant to the Bishop for the Lower Susquehanna Synod, author, Spiritual Coach and Founder of Breathing in Christ ministry, as she leads us through a time of learning to slow down in the rush of our busy lives and learn to breathe deeply, remembering Christ's promise to always be with us. Attached is an invitation with more information. Here's the link to register: https://forms.gle/znS4hdaLsUhMvdyS9 All sessions are FREE and are held over Zoom. The next one will be Thursday, September 3rd at 7a.m. to start your day. Come as you are.

RUTH'S HARVEST PACKING begins on September 23rd at St. John's Abbottstown (actually inside the old firehall next to/in front of the church) at 12:30PM. Anyone can participate in this ministry - packing is easy and usually takes about half an hour from start to finish. For the month of September, Trinity is responsible for collecting: shelf stable milk in small cartons or bottles and snack bags of either pretzels or goldfish crackers. Please see Sandy Emig with questions. The school-year's packing dates are:
Ruth’s Harvest Packing Dates- 2026 / 2027

Wednesday, September 23rd

Wednesday, October 21st

Wednesday, November 18th

Wednesday, December 16th

Wednesday, January 20th

Wednesday, February 17th

Wednesday, March 17th

Wednesday, April 14th

Wednesday, May 19th

Project Cornerstone UPDATE

Whitmer expects to complete the bell tower louver installation and any remaining items including glass repair within 3 weeks.
Celebration will be on September 20. Be sure to RSVP!
Thank you for your financial support!! The projected bank debt is $45,000. Amazing!!!
Please be sure to honor your pledges and keep giving - this is what makes it possible for such a small loan. We'll need to pay that loan and reimburse our Capital Improvement budget from which we borrowed $120,000.
Praise God for our successful project!!

Project Cornerstone CELEBRATION With grateful hearts, you are invited to a special thank-you event honoring the generosity, prayers, and support that helped make this ministry possible. Sunday, September 20,2026, 9:00 a.m. Worship Service, Reception to follow. Please RSVP by September 10, 2026 to the church office. We look forward to celebrating together and giving thanks for the many ways God continues to bless the mission of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.



COLONIAL DAY INFO FROM MAYOR STEPH HALEY

What is Colonial Day?

· A mix of colonial vendors and modern makers and food trucks

· Activities in town including at various locations

· Music - singing groups, acoustic bands, strolling fiddlers and fife and drum corps

When will Colonial Day take place?

· Saturday, September 26 from 8-4pm

Where will Colonial Day take place?

· West King Street (the road will be closed for pedestrians from the square to the pharmacy)

· There will be open-hearth cooking in the log cabin, children's activities and crafts at Red Men's Hall and blacksmiths and immersive demonstrators in the yard between the Community Center and the School House

Where will I park?

· No parking is allowed on W. King St. (between the square and pharmacy)

· No parking cones appear on King St. on Wed., Sept.23.

· No Parking after 8pm on Friday, Sept. 25. Violators towed at owner's expense.

· Cars can park on King Street by 6pm on September 26.

--
Lexi Bissell
[email protected]
(717) 259-9125
Trinity Lutheran Church
117 W. King Street (Physical Address)
PO Box 1016 (Mailing Address)
East Berlin, PA 17316
TrinityLutheranEB.org
YouTube -
FaceBook - Trinity Lutheran East Berlin

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Weekly 30-minute Zoom gatherings. Come as you are. Camera on or off. We'll gather two alternating weeks in the morning as a gentle way to begin the day, and two alternating weeks in the evening as a way to let go of the day that's behind us. When you register, you'll receive one Zoom link that works...

08/24/2026

Calendar of Events (additional details below)
TUESDAY 1-3PM Crafting Day at Church
TUESDAY 8-8:30PM Breathe in Christ, Zoom
WEDNESDAY 8:30AM Breakfast @ East Berlin Diner, Dutch treat
WEDNESDAY 10AM Morning Prayer Service, Chapel
WEDNESDAY 5PM Holy Hotdogs, Social Hall
WEDNESDAY 6PM Holy Hotdogs Season-ending Pizza Party, Social Hall
THURSDAY 6:30PM A A meeting, Social Hall
FRI-SAT 5PM-5PM Girl Scout Troop Lock-in
SUNDAY 8:15AM Pick-up Choir, Choir Room
SUNDAY 9AM Worship, In person & on YouTube
SUNDAY 6:30PM A A meeting, Social Hall

08/24/2026

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Card Shower for Shirley Heltibridle- Shirley just moved and her birthday is on August 30th. Her new address is:
610 Harmony Drive #305
New Oxford PA 17350
Join us in celebrating her 95th birthday by sending her a card!

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After months of planning and preparation and the help of a small but very determined and dedicated army of volunteers, we successfully pulled off our annual Penny Carnival event on Saturday, August 8, 2026!
Whether you contributed donations toward games or food, participated in our planning meetings, led preparations in the weeks leading up to the event or volunteered the day of the event, we appreciate you! I'm especially grateful for those who return to help out year after year - you know what you need to do and you get right to work...and you're a huge part of why things go so smoothly, so an extra special thanks to our repeat volunteers!
Anyone who glanced at our sign-up sheets knows that our annual Penny Carnival event requires a great deal of help and support and we truly couldn't do it without the generosity and time that so many of you gave. Thanks again! ~Ali Long
PS: If you haven't volunteered to help at our Penny Carnival in the past, please consider joining us next year - it's a great way to get to know other members of the congregation and make new friends.

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RUTH'S HARVEST PACKING begins on September 23rd at St. John's Abbottstown (actually inside the old firehall next to/in front of the church) at 12:30PM. Anyone can participate in this ministry - packing is easy and usually takes about half an hour from start to finish. For the month of September, Trinity is responsible for collecting: shelf stable milk in small cartons or bottles and snack bags of either pretzels or goldfish crackers. Please see Sandy Emig with questions. The school-year's packing dates are:
Ruth’s Harvest Packing Dates- 2026 / 2027

Wednesday, September 23rd

Wednesday, October 21st

Wednesday, November 18th

Wednesday, December 16th

Wednesday, January 20th

Wednesday, February 17th

Wednesday, March 17th

Wednesday, April 14th

Wednesday, May 19th

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This Tuesday from 1pm-3pm in the church social hall, come work on crafts that will be offered to the community for sale at various events and venues like the annual EBACC Christmas Bazaar. You don't need any special skills! In fact, if you'd like to learn, or just visit with a group of very talented individuals, please come. If you have your own preferred scissors, crafting materials and/or glue guns or paint, bring them too.

It's a potluck of creativity!

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Beginning this Tuesday at 8pm you're invited to join Deacon Marsha Roscoe, Assistant to the Bishop for the Lower Susquehanna Synod, author, Spiritual Coach and Founder of Breathing in Christ ministry, as she leads us through a time of learning to slow down in the rush of our busy lives and learn to breathe deeply, remembering Christ's promise to always be with us. Attached is an invitation with more information. Here's the link to register: https://forms.gle/znS4hdaLsUhMvdyS9 All sessions are FREE and are held over Zoom. Come as you are.

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Begin your Wednesdays in Fellowship at 8:30 for breakfast at the EB Diner, across from the church in the old Lau's building. Then, join the gathering for Morning Prayer in the chapel at 10:00. Come for one, or come for the other, or come for both. During worship the prayer list names are prayed; this service is also streamed live to the Trinity Lutheran EB Fellowship Group. If you'd like to join the group, "friend" Pastor Susan and let her know. See you there!
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HOLY HOTDOGS WRAPS UP THIS WEEK!

Come at 4:00 Wednesday to stuff bags, cook the hotdogs & set up. Come at 5:00 to watch the miracle of God at work. Guests receive a hotdog meal, a smile and greeting, and the message that God, and Trinity, loves them! Don’t miss out: everyone can participate in the work and in the eating of this welcome and this week we'll be having an end-of-season celebration when all the Holy Hotdogs are gone. See Ruthann Bowen for details.

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TRINITY'S Pick-Up Choir- August 30 at 8:15am. Rehearsal to learn two anthems for worship on that day. Adult choir season will begin September 13 at 8:15. That day we'll learn two special numbers for our rededication of Trinity's church building during worship on September 20. See you at 8:15am on September 20 to prepare for Trinity's special celebration on that day. Choir continues at 8:15 every Sunday morning from September 13 and following. See Karen Wire with questions.

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T-Shirt Design Contest! All T-shirt designs are on display in the Narthex (upstairs lobby) for voting at worship gatherings on the Sundays in August, with the exception of August 23rd when we meet in the East Berlin Community Park at 10am. Voters are asked to cast votes using pennies, other coins and soft monies. Each vote costs $.01. All voting proceeds will benefit Project Cornerstone. Information about ordering T-shirts will be forthcoming; watch for details!

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The Women of the ELCA will meet Tuesday, September 1 at 5:30 pm at Janet McMaster's home and garden for a picnic.

Please bring a covered dish to share.

Meat, place settings, and beverages will be provided. All women are invited and encouraged to attend.

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Project Cornerstone CELEBRATION

With grateful hearts, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to join us for the Project Cornerstone
Celebration, a special thank-you event honoring the generosity, prayers, and support that have helped make
this ministry possible.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Worship Service
Reception to follow at approximately 10:30 in Social Hall
Please RSVP by September 10, 2026, via one of the following methods:
1) Control+click on the link below; https://trinitylutheraneb.churchtrac.com/em?ei=O2FNX2A
2) scan the QR code on the invitation (attached); 3) call the church office (717 259-9125); or, 4) return the bottom portion of the attached invitation.
We look forward to celebrating together and giving thanks for the many ways God continues to bless the
mission of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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Also attached is a notice from our wonderful mayor, Steph Haley, about Colonial Day, Saturday, September 26th from 8am to 4pm along King St. in East Berlin. The notice is filled with information about what to expect on this festival day. Thank you, Steph!

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The Sharing Shelf has a new need for tuna, vienna sausages, canned potatoes, au gratin potatoes, and scalloped potato mixes. Thank you to everyone who provided the rice dinners and canned fruit! We now have plenty of those! Please think about this ministry when you are grocery shopping and donate if you are able. Thank you!

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LAUNDRY DETERGENT NEEDED! We have an increased need for Laundry Detergent at the Food Pantry. This item is in high demand and is not frequently donated. Please remember our neighbors in need when shopping and bring the laundry detergent and place it in the shopping cart under the coat rack. Thank you!



Use the Online Directory on Church Connect! If you have a smartphone, tablet or computer we encourage you to register by simply scanning the QR code and/or entering the web address

https://trinitylutheraneb.churchtrac.com/

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Lexi Bissell
[email protected]
(717) 259-9125
Trinity Lutheran Church
117 W. King Street (Physical Address)
PO Box 1016 (Mailing Address)
East Berlin, PA 17316
TrinityLutheranEB.org
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