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He Is Risen!  Alleluia!   Fifth Sunday of Easter

Bob, Roxy, Katie, Christine and Pr. Tom at Dia De Los Muertos.   This Sunday we celebrate and say goodbye to Katie and Christine as they complete their time here at First Trinity.  Katie is going on to her internship in Minnesota, and Christine will be graduating from LSTC on May 17, and getting married in June. We will also be celebrating our own Bob Leone's first 10 years at First Trinity with a piano dedication and taco party after church.  Many of you know that Bob holds a weekly Books to Prisoners group and he pays for most of the postage out of his pocket.  We are asking those who can to make a donation to Books to Prisoners during the party.  $5 covers a letter and books to a person in prison, $10 can send as many as three packages.  Please help Bob in whatever way you can; including books, packing supplies and prayers.  The most requested books are dictionaries and books about prisoners rights/law.

This Sunday This Sunday's image of how the risen Christ shares his life with us is the image of the vine. Christ the vine and we the branches are alive in each other, in the mystery of mutual abiding that we read of in the gospel and the first letter of John. Baptism makes us a part of Christ's living and life-giving self and makes us alive with Christ's life. As the vine brings food to the branches, Christ feeds us at his table. We are sent out to bear fruit for the life of the world. Readings: Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:25-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8 Other News I have some exciting news!  We've talked about this at our annual meeting and in other conversations, but now it's happening:  We are updating some of the lighting in the community center. Read more on our blog! Want to know who's going to be interning at First Trinity next year?  Check it out!   Clay day was a blast!  Look for information about The Art Bowl coming soon. Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm!  Come by the God's Closet Yard "Sale" and help us clear out some of the overstock!   We can use helpers, shoppers and visitors!  Everything is still free... except: The kid's will be selling lemonade, crafts and baked goods to help pay for their trip to camp and beautiful weather is expected.

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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/

Seed Bombs!

Dan Pugh led us in a fun and functional craft activity after worship today.  Dan's plan is to let’s “carpet bomb” Bridgeport’s ugly vacant lots into fields of Mammoth Sunflowers and Wildflowers.

Dan, Lynn and Harper will brought seeds and growth media (clay) and those present after worship helped to make the tiny "bombs."

Seed bombs are an easy and fun means of planting flowers in any open batch of earth. The clay acts as protection, from birds, and a growth medium for the seeds. Simply toss seed bombs into a lot and flowers will sprout within 30 days.