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He Is Risen!  Alleluia!   Fourth Sunday of Easter

This Saturday the amazing Pastor Liz Munoz is coming to First Trinity to do a Godly Play training for us! If you haven't heard of Godly Play it's a wonderful program that has gained a lot of popularity recently and is a whole new way to engage kids. It's a fun and interactive teaching method that will be a great asset for First Trinity as we move forward in developing a youth program! If you have not signed up but are interested, contact Katie right away!

This Sunday The image of the Good Shepherd shows us how the risen Christ brings us to life. It is the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep, one of mutual knowledge and love, that gives the shepherd authority. The shepherd's willingness to lay down his life for the sheep shows his love. First John illustrates what it means to lay down our lives for one another by the example of sharing our wealth with a ny sister or brother in need. Readings Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18 Other News First Trinity Celebrates - Christine, Katie and Bob! What a year it's been for Christine Doidge and Katie Jacob at First Lutheran Church of The Trinity! On Sunday, May 3, come to celebrate their last day here, and wish them well. Christine will be graduating on May 17, and Katie will be going on her internship in Rochester, MN. Gifts are appropriate, but not expected :) And what about Bob!? Bob Leone will be celebrating his 10 year anniversary as the minister of music here at First Trinity! After church we will celebrate with a taco party. Please contact Rene or Marge if you would like to help with food. There will be a $5 suggested donation to Midwest Books to Prisoners for lunch. Want to know who's going to be interning at First Trinity next year?  Check it out!   1st Trinity Clay Day! With Eugene Barnett & Associates Saturday, April 25 - 10:30am - 1:30pm First Trinity Community Center - 643 W 31st Street This Saturday join local ceramic designer Daniel Pugh, of Eugene Barnett & Associates, as he teaches folks of all ages how to make clay pinch pots and bowls. All bowls produced will be glazed & fired in EB&A's kiln in time for the Trinity Art Bowl Fundraiser on Thursday, June 11th.* All proceeds from the Art Bowl go toward sending the kids of 1st Trinity’s to Lutherdale Summer Camp. No previous clay experience is necessary and all clay and tools will be provided by Eugene Barnett & Associates. *Children under 12 years of age who participate may ask to keep the finished bowls for themselves or donate theirs to the fundraiser. For more information about Lutherdale please visit -  http://www.lutherdale.org/

E-News August 10

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Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God's presence to others.

Readings: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33

Tomorrow, Saturday, is Godly Play Training.  
Godly Play is rooted in story, wonder, liturgy, discovery and joy as
children seek and find the mystery of God's presence.  Learn more here.

Chicago March Against World Silence on Gaza Massacre 
2:30 PM on Sunday, August 10 starting at Michigan & Congress in Chicago. 

"The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land raises its voice to ask all people of good will to intervene in the present situation of unacceptable violence and bloodshed. Your intervention and action will create hope in a hopeless situation. If we cannot take steps toward peace, we will continue to be held hostage by extremism. Please do not leave us alone in this moment of struggle. The whole Middle East is boiling. We need your prophetic voice and support so that peace built on justice and reconciliation built on forgiveness will prevail."
Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land

Midwest Books to Prisoners, a program that is housed in our auditorium

by our minister of music, Bob, is in need of postage. 

Thanks to an anonymous donor, this week your donation could count double!  

Any amount helps - Click here to donate. 

It's always exciting to host people who are doing amazing things!
This weekend, Christian rapper, Just Steve will be recording a music video in The Orpahnage.
Next weekend The Dreamcatcher Foundation will be holding a training in the kitchen.  

We are really looking forward to this year's camp and hope that you are too.    A Hard Rain is Gonna Fall: Jesus and Justice Camp at First Trinity starts Tuesday, and all are welcome!  Click here to learn about our speakers!