06/01/2026
The June Newsletter has been mailed! The newsletter is also attached to this email.
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SAVE THE DATE! We’re excited to announce the date for our annual Penny Carnival event will be Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 4pm-7pm. Please MARK YOUR CALENDAR and plan to join us for a day of fellowship and fun! Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks regarding volunteer and donation needs.
The Women of ELCA will hold their picnic/meeting Today- Monday, June 1 at 5:30 PM at Janet McMaster‘s home and gardens. Please bring a cover dish to share. The meat, beverages, and place settings are provided. All women of Trinity are invited and encouraged to attend!
We are packing Good Food For You Bags on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7pm in the Social Hall. Please come out to help if you can!
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Wednesday morning fellowship breakfast will take place at the EB Diner across the street from the church. Gathering time is 8:30am.
The Sharing Shelf has a great need for instant mashed potatoes (packets) & noodle and rice dinners (Ex: Knorr). Please think about this ministry when you are grocery shopping and donate if you are able. Thank you!
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BE THE SIGN-MASTER FOR A MONTH!
See the Sign-Up Sheet in the Narthex to be in charge of changing the church sign for a month. Individuals or families are welcome to engage in this ministry. You'd be responsible for advertising upcoming events, worship times, and catchy phrases. Change it as many or as few times per month as fits your schedule and/or interests. See Pastor Susan for details - she has a cool book with ideas you can use.
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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!
Prayer Shawl Update: The Prayer Shawl ministry is taking a summer break. There will be no meetings in June, July, or August. We will start up again in September. See Pat with questions.
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After Hours Dropbox is located on the wall right outside of the church office. If you have any communications or items for the church office, please use this private, locked Dropbox. (This would include items like checks or other donations, etc.)
BEWARE OF SCAMS! A recent scam, asking for gift cards for someone who needs to keep their request discreet is circulating. PLEASE DO NOT BELIEVE IT! Any legitimate needs will be communicated directly – texts & emails should be verified before you respond. Stay safe! If you question a need, see Pastor Susan or call the office.
Important Announcement about the Construction Area Around Trinity Lutheran Church
The safety of all persons in and around the construction zone is of the utmost importance. Please note the construction area is restricted to authorized contractors and their employees. Appropriate measures will be employed to safeguard the area. Please avoid all areas that are marked with safety flags or posted notices. Trinity and the Witmer Group appreciate your consideration and understanding.
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Project Cornerstone Update
April 1, 2026
Thank you, everyone, for your support of this important project!
As you can see scaffolding is now fully in place and work has begun on the bell tower.
The target is to have all work completed on the upper portions of the bell tower above
the Sanctuary roof line in the next 30 days. This would include slate removal and
replacement of the bell tower roof with standing seam metal roofing, new aluminum
soffit on bell tower eaves, installation of 28 new bell tower vent/bird screens, aluminum
louvers and bird screens covering the 4 bell tower openings, tuckpointing and interior
finishing of bell tower. Significant portions of the East, North and West sides of
Sanctuary have been tuckpointed. At this point the project is approximately 40% complete.
Financial Recap 4/1/26
Contract Total to date $459,078
Change Orders to date (Contingency ~ $50K) -0-
Amount Billed to date $191,501
Amount Paid to date $179,279
Contract Balance Remaining $279,799
Project Cornerstone Fund Balance (Cash on Hand) $201,935
The response to our fund-raising efforts has been nothing short of incredible! Here’s the
pledge summary from the fund-raising team.
# Pledges 50
Total Amount Pledged (5 years) $335,075
Amount Pledged by 4/1/26 $175,625
Pledges Paid through 4/1/26 $183,210
Total Contributions received from all sources through 4/1/26 $382,317
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The Project Cornerstone fundraising committee is selling note cards with a beautiful picture of our church on the front. The cost is $20 for a pack of 8 cards. ALL proceeds will go to Project Cornerstone. Look for the display on Sunday. We have 25 packs of cards, get them before we run out!
Project Cornerstone Exciting News!
Trinity will be receiving $21,800 from the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust Grant to fund the bell tower renovations! Thank you to Mary Ann Vance for writing this grant! Praise God!!
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One full day of VBS, on June 24th. Noah's Ark VBS starts at 9:00 and ends at 3:00. However, we are allowing early drop offs and late pickups, so it's really 8-4. We are providing two snacks and lunch. The day is broken up into stations (music, Bible time, imagination stations, crafts, etc.). Contact Zwingli UCC to register.
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Sermon Podcasts are available on Trinity's Webpage or by clicking here.
Guest Bags - are you interested in helping to fill the welcome bags for guests? There is a sign-up sheet and more information on filling the bags available in the Narthex. Please join us in welcoming others.
Adopt a Homebound Disciple: In this ministry, you can "adopt" those members of our church family who are no longer able to regularly attend worship or participate in activities due to age or illness. We would like to have two people for each person. You'll have the chance to visit your adoptee every other month, to remember them on special days, and to simply let them know that they are still part of our family. Just call Judy Burgard or see the sign-up form on the bulletin board if you're interested.
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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Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. --2Corinthians 9:7
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Lexi Bissell
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(717) 259-9125
Trinity Lutheran Church
117 W. King Street (Physical Address)
PO Box 1016 (Mailing Address)
East Berlin, PA 17316
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