Cure for the Winter Blues

I have one simple method for getting over the winter doldrums: find something to look forward to!

We are still working out the calendar for Lent and Holy Week, but there are two events that I am really looking forward to that I can share with you now.

Beer and Hymns

Our Beer and Carols event in December was so much fun that we started talking about when to do it again before we left the bar that night.  So, we've decided to get together on Tuesday, March 4 (Fat Tuesday) for Beer and Hymns, plus alleluias, chocolate, cheese and anything else people may be giving up during the season of lent.  All are welcome within the constraints of the law (21 and up!)  Click here to see the facebook event page.

Bring and Buy Sale

Do you watch Downton Abbey?  Derek? Doc Martin?  Then you've probably heard them talk about the Bring and Buy or Jumble Sale?  We're going to do that!  

This is a rummage sale.  Shoppers make a small donation to get in.  It could be Cash, Socks, Blankets, Hygiene Items, Canned Goods, or Something to Add to the Sale. Then they come in and peruse and buy items that will be sold by the church and members.  We are collecting some neat stuff, so you will  not want to miss this!

There will also be very nice tea service with all sorts of nibbles to purchase.  

There is limited space for tables, so contact FirstTrinityOffice (at) gmail (dot) com if you are interested. 

Click here for the facebook event page.

Good Gifts

What are ELCA Good Gifts?
ELCA Good Gifts are a creative, meaningful way to support the ministries of the ELCA that mean the most to you and your loved ones. The items in the catalog lift up examples of work being done in different projects and programs supported by funds from the ELCA: the ELCA Fund for Leaders, ELCA Global Church Sponsorship, the ELCA Malaria Campaign, ELCA New Congregations, ELCA Vision for Mission, ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response. Each of these programs is a long-term, partnership-based ministry that focus on the needs identified by local congregations and global companion churches and their communities.

How does this work?
When you give an ELCA Good Gift you are supporting work within a specific category of ministry. For example, when you give a gift to “stock a health clinic,” your donation goes on to support the health care ministries of ELCA World Hunger where needed most. This allows our global companions to determine how these funds can make the biggest impact in their local contexts, and ensure that our work is sustainable.

How does this work at First Trinity?
Easy!  Do you want to go in on a meaningful gift with members of our church community?  Sign up on the bulletin board in the kitchen, see Jim Peters or email firsttrinityoffice@gmail.com.  Be sure to indicate how much you intend to pledge.  Once we know how much we will have we can choose an appropriate gift.  Money will be collected before Christmas.