Our church is searching to fill a part-time Secretarial position. The hours are anticipated to be in the range of 18-22 per week. There will be some flexibility of the work hours but they will likely occur on Tuesday to Thursday. The pay will be commensurate with experience but we will make every effort to be competitive.
Qualifications:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to take directions and work independently
A demonstrated proficiency with computers and computer software, including:
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and/or
Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.
Some experience in Website maintenance and/or Social Media
Under the supervision of the Pastor you will be asked to:
Monitor Email, mail and office telephone
Organize Sunday Worship Service materials which involves preparing and printing bulletins as well as PowerPoint presentations
Update the Church’s online Google Calendar(s) and volunteer schedules
Enter information into databases
Prepare documents for special services (e.g. weddings, funerals etc)
Compile and prepare a regular newsletter
Maintain Church Records
Assist the Pastor as otherwise required
As this is a Church-based position, it would be required that you have an understanding and appreciation of our Christian values.
at Camp Luther’s Dining Hall 9311 Shook Road, Mission, BC.
You and your family are invited to stay for a Camp Luther Supper following the Annual Meeting. It’s a great time to get to know the Greater Camp Luther staff, the Camp Luther family and supporters and ministry.
Camp Luther Phone No. 1-604-826-7062 to confirm you are coming to the supper following the Annual Meeting.
This is the First Sunday in Advent and the beginning of a new Church Year of grace. Our Church Year counts time differently than the secular calendar. We are tied to the fullness of time in which God sent His one and only Son into the womb of the virgin, born to save us. The First Sunday in Advent is the Sunday on or closest to November 30 (St. Andrew’s Day).
Today, we begin a journey not simply to the manger but the familiar journey that takes us to the manger, the cross, and the empty tomb. It is not merely a remembrance of what took place so long ago but also preparation for what is to come—our Lord’s return in glory to lay claim to His Church for all eternity. Encouraged by the Spirit, we devote ourselves to faithfully keeping what God has made known to us and showing forth our living faith in words and acts of repentance and holy living. But each Advent is a reminder that we are one step further from Bethlehem and one year closer to our Lord’s coming again.
Sunday’s Readings
FIRST READING:
Isaiah 64:1–9
Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down
EPISTLE READING
1 Corinthians 1:3–9
He will sustain you to the end
HOLY GOSPEL
Mark 13:24-37
Stay awake and keep
prepared for Christ’s coming
A Prayer for Advent
O come, Emmanuel, Jesus, our Lord. Be our constant source of hope. As this Advent marks a new Church Year, we humbly pray for those around the globe who are hostile to Christianity, who do not know You yet as Savior and Lord, or who have erred from faith in You. Shine the light of Your love into their hearts, as well as ours. By Your Word, grace us all with Your presence. Amen.
Thank you so much for your patience and support during my role as your church secretary. I have enjoyed our many conversations and loved that we could laugh together and share life stories.
I am so appreciative of all the notes, calls, emails and well wishes I have received and hope that in some way I was able to relay how important you are to me, so THANK YOU!
This next phase in my life is going to be exciting and may require wearing sweatpants everyday? I will keep you posted!
Our Christmas program and banquet are on Saturday, December 16th!
The Program
4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary
Dinner
6:00 p.m. in the gym
Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex after Sunday Service December 3 & 10
Adults $30.00
Children $15.00
5 & under Free
Trinity LWML-C
There is no regular meeting in December.
Office Help!
With Kim’s recent retirement, the Elders would like to hear from any of the members who might be interested in providing some assistance in the Church office starting December 1.
Please contact Eric, Lorne or John.
Week of Prayer
… for Christian Unity 2024 will run January 18-25.
The theme this year is from the Gospel of Luke 10-27
You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”
More details coming soon…
Abbotsford Food Bank
3,000 people helped per month
80% of Food Bank guests make less than $18,000 per year.
Approximately 1.3 million dollars’ worth of food is distributed every year.
1 in 20 children enrolled in elementary school goes without food over the weekend.
There are 3 large baskets located in the back of the church Narthex for all who wish to contribute. When these baskets are full, the AFB picks up your donations for distribution.
Thank you for your generosity.
You make a world of difference
Sunday School
Sunday School at Trinity is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message,
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out.
Please contact Hella Beckmann if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Prayer Pal Party
All ladies are welcome to attend the Prayer Pal Party next Sunday, December 10th following the church service.
Our program will start at 11:40 am in the sanctuary with a skit and devotion, and move to the gym for lunch and gift exchange, ending about 1:30 pm.
Invitations have been put in Prayer Pal’s mailboxes with the details. If you’re not a Prayer Pal, or want to become one, please contact Marj Temple. You may sign up for next year at the close of the party.
Please bring a small gift for your Prayer Pal, or to exchange. Please bring a small plate of Christmas baking to share. A light lunch will be provided, and an offering will be taken for the Abbotsford Food Bank.
… will be available in your church mailbox, Sunday, December 10th.
However, please consider asking Susan about the pre-authorized debit program (PAD). This method of donating makes it easier for you, and helps your council better manage our programs and church maintenance.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS November – December 31, 2023
Nov 21st 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 22nd 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 26th 10:30 am Worship Service / Memory Tree Ornament Workshop (1 Hr)
Nov 28th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 29th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
Dec 3rd 10:30 am Communion Service / 1st Sunday in Advent
Dec 5th 9:30 am WINKEL
Dec 5th 11:00 am Bible Study
Dec 6th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
Dec 10th 10:30 am Worship Service / 2nd Sunday in Advent / Prayer Pal Party
Dec 15th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Dec 16th 4:30 pm Christmas Program / 6:00 pm Christmas Banquet
Dec 17th 10:30 am Communion Service / 3rd Sunday in Advent
Dec 24th 10:30 am Worship Service / 4th Sunday in Advent / Christmas Eve
Dec 24th 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec 25th 10:30 am Christmas Day Communion Service
Dec 31st 10:30 am Worship Service / New Year’s Eve
OFFICE ASSISTANCE The Elders would like to hear from any of the members who might be interested in providing some assistance in the Church office starting December 1. Please contact Eric, Lorne or John.
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS
We have completed 100 shoebox/hygiene kits from Trinity church this year and have now delivered them to the drop-off church and soon they will be on their way to Calgary and then round the world.
THANKS to the 14 gals who came faithfully and sewed, and stuffed and assembled on Wed. and then took some more home to sew as well. Thank you Sew and Sews for helping fill these kits and boxes and get them ready for children. THANK you, members, for your donations to help with shipping charges for all these boxes and making this mission happen for Trinity, Abbotsford.
This year the shoeboxes are going to ten countries: West Africa (Gambiz, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Guinea), Costa Rica, El Salvador, Philippines, Nicaragua, and Ukraine.
We plan on continuing with our Sew and Sews in 2024 and beginning work on more hygiene kits. So come and join us! Darlene and Lucille
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th! Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex after Sunday Service November 26, December 3 & 10
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Mite Envelopes Mite envelopes are available in the Narthex. These donations, to help cover LWMLC Mission Projects, go to the national office, and they issue a tax receipt. You can hand your envelope in to Rosalind who remits the Mite donations once a month or as needed. Thank you.
Prayer Pal Party ~ Plans are underway for the annual Prayer Pal Party. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10th. This will follow the regular Sunday service.
Learn to know Christ and Him crucified. Learn to sing to Him, and say, “Lord Jesus, You are my righteousness, I am Your sin. You have taken upon Yourself what is mine and given me what is Yours. You have become what You were not so that I might become what I was not.” ― Martin Luther Quotes by Martin Luther (gracequotes.org)
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of November 10, the people of LCC have raised a total of $778,242.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS November – December 31, 2023
Nov 11th Remembrance Day
Nov 12th 10:30 am Worship Service /Guest Pastor Norm Miller/ Shoebox Deadline
Nov 13th Church Office Closed
Nov 14th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 15th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 16th 6:45 pm Youth Worship Night / Walnut Grove Lutheran
Nov 17th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 19th 10:30 am Communion Service / Christmas Banquet Tickets available
Nov 21st 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 22nd 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 26th 10:30 am Worship Service / Memory Tree Ornament Workshop (1 Hr)
Nov 28th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 29th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
Dec 3rd 10:30 am Communion Service / 1st Sunday in Advent
Dec 5th 9:30 am WINKEL
Dec 5th 11:00 am Bible Study
Dec 6th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
Dec 10th 10:30 am Worship Service / 2nd Sunday in Advent / Prayer Pal Party
Dec 15th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Dec 16th 4:30 pm Christmas Program / 6:00 pm Christmas Banquet
Dec 17th 10:30 am Communion Service / 3rd Sunday in Advent
Dec 24th 10:30 am Worship Service / 4th Sunday in Advent / Christmas Eve
Dec 24th 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec 25th 10:30 am Christmas Day Communion Service
Dec 31st 10:30 am Worship Service / New Year’s Eve
OFFICE ASSISTANCE The Elders would like to hear from any of the members who might be interested in providing some assistance in the Church office starting December 1. Please contact Eric, Lorne or John.
REMEMBRANCE DAY: Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953), as well as those who have served since then. More than 2.3 million Canadians have served our country in this way, and more than 118,000 have died. They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace.
YOUTH WORSHIP NIGHT @ WALNUT GROVE LUTHERAN
Hello! I would like to extend an invitation on behalf of Walnut Grove Youth to our upcoming youth worship night! The worship night is for youth in grades six through twelve. We will be gathering at Walnut Grove Lutheran Church on Thursday, Nov. 16th from 6:45 to 9pm. The night will consist of music and singing, games, small groups and a talk based off of the theme “Love Thy Neighbour”.
Our hope and prayer is to connect the youth of the Fraser Valley in a fun and exciting environment where they can make new friends and be encouraged in their faith. If you are willing, please share this with your church’s youth. We look forward to connecting with you and worshipping God together!
At our event we will be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We welcome you to be a part of this project and help us send these boxes to those in need. For more information on what this mission is about, or how to acquire and fill a box, you can find more details at https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child Please RSVP and let me know if you have any questions.
God bless! Kathleen Penner / Director of Youth Ministry Walnut Grove Lutheran Church
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~ OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE November 15th – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone, We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information. THANK YOU for all your help!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Christmas joy in a Shoe Box DEADLINE ~ November 12th! (This Sunday!)
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. And sometimes, they come from a Shoe Box!
These Shoe Boxes bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, regardless of gender, race, religion or age.
Literature on the procedure of the project is included in each Shoe Box. Please fill a Shoe Box or two or even three and help bring the joy of Christmas to children around the world. **The return date for gift-filled Shoe Boxes is November 12th
TRINITY LWMLC Ingathering for Ann Davis Transition House, Chilliwack. Thank you to everyone who donated items for this worthy cause. The items were blessed at the Fall Gathering at St. Paul’s on November 5th and will be gratefully put to good use.
Mite Envelopes Mite envelopes are available in the Narthex. These donations, to help cover LWMLC Mission Projects, go to the national office, and they issue a tax receipt. You can hand your envelope in to Rosalind who remits the Mite donations once a month or as needed. Thank you.
Memory Tree Memorial Ornaments
If you wish to make a memorial ornament in remembrance of a family loved one who has passed away, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. We will have a one hour “workshop” after the service on November 26th, if we have enough participants. There is a fee of $3. to help cover the cost of supplies. You can bring a small picture to include if you wish. The tree will go up for the start of Advent.
Prayer Pal Party ~ Plans are underway for the annual Prayer Pal Party. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10th. This will follow the regular Sunday service.
“A Christian has no need of any law in order to be saved, since through faith we are free from every law. Thus, all the acts of a Christian are done spontaneously, out of a sense of pure liberty.” ― Martin Luther Martin Luther Quotes (notable-quotes.com)
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October – November 2023
Nov 3rd 5:30-8:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 4th 9:00 am LWML-C Ladies Fall Gathering – St. Paul’s Lutheran, Chwk.
Nov 5th 10:30 am Communion Service/ All Saints Sunday/Daylight Savings Ends
Nov 7th 9:30 am WINKEL
Nov 7th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 8th 10:00 am LWML-C Meeting
Nov 11th Remembrance Day
Nov 12th 10:30 am Worship Service /Guest Pastor Norm Miller/ Shoebox Deadline
Nov 13th Church Office Closed
Nov 14th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 15th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 16th 6:45 pm Youth Worship Night / Walnut Grove Lutheran
Nov 17th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 19th 10:30 am Communion Service / Christmas Banquet Tickets available
Nov 21st 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 22nd 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 26th 10:30 am Worship Service / Memory Tree Ornament Workshop (1 Hr)
Nov 28th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 29th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
REMEMBRANCE DAY: Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953), as well as those who have served since then. More than 2.3 million Canadians have served our country in this way, and more than 118,000 have died. They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace.
YOUTH WORSHIP NIGHT @ WALNUT GROVE LUTHERAN
Hello! I would like to extend an invitation on behalf of Walnut Grove Youth to our upcoming youth worship night! The worship night is for youth in grades six through twelve. We will be gathering at Walnut Grove Lutheran Church on Thursday, Nov. 16th from 6:45 to 9pm. The night will consist of music and singing, games, small groups and a talk based off of the theme “Love Thy Neighbour”.
Our hope and prayer is to connect the youth of the Fraser Valley in a fun and exciting environment where they can make new friends and be encouraged in their faith. If you are willing, please share this with your church’s youth. We look forward to connecting with you and worshipping God together!
At our event we will be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We welcome you to be a part of this project and help us send these boxes to those in need. For more information on what this mission is about, or how to acquire and fill a box, you can find more details at https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child Please RSVP and let me know if you have any questions.
God bless! Kathleen Penner / Director of Youth Ministry Walnut Grove Lutheran Church
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~ OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE November 1st – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone, We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information. THANK YOU for all your help!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Christmas joy in a Shoe Box Kick Off ~ October 15th! (This Sunday!)
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. And sometimes, they come from a Shoe Box!
The Canada-wide 2023 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection season has begun, and thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups will be filling Shoe Boxes with gifts for less fortunate kids around the world.
These Shoe Boxes bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, regardless of gender, race, religion or age.
Literature on the procedure of the project is included in each Shoe Box. Please fill a Shoe Box or two or even three and help bring the joy of Christmas to children around the world. **The return date for gift-filled Shoe Boxes is November 12th
LWMLC Fraser Valley Zone – Ladies Fall Gathering Saturday, November 4, 2023 / St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chilliwack 9 am – 2 pm – $12. Includes registration, coffee, and lunch. Come and celebrate LWMLC’s 30th anniversary! Speaker – Sherley Hearty, LWMLC VP ABC Admin. An ingathering for the Ann Davis Transition House will be collected. This is a safe shelter for adult women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. There is a list of needed items, and donations would be gratefully received. There will be a box in the Narthex for donations which will be taken to the gathering. Please see the posters, and the sign-up sheet for carpooling, in the Narthex.
Memory Tree Ornament Workshop
We are planning a workshop for adult members of the congregation who would like to make a “memory ornament” to go on the Memory Tree. The fee will be $3. each to help cover cost of materials. This will be following church on November 26th and there will be a sign-up sheet so we know how many to plan for. The ornament is to commemorate a family loved-one who has passed on. It will be from 11:30 – 12:30 pm and you can take the ornament home to finish if not completed in the one-hour time-frame. The tree will be put up at the start of Advent, Dec.
November Meeting – Our next LWMLC meeting will be on Wednesday, November 8th at 10am in the conference/library room. All ladies are welcome to join us for coffee and Christian fellowship.
Prayer Pal Party ~ Plans are underway for the annual Prayer Pal Party. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10th. This will follow the regular Sunday service.
“I cannot choose but adhere to the word of God, which has possession of my conscience; nor can I possibly, nor will I even make any recantation, since it is neither safe nor honest to act contrary to conscience! Here I stand; I cannot do otherwise, so help me God! Amen.” ― Martin Luther Martin Luther Quotes (Author of The Bondage of the Will) (goodreads.com)
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
The last Sunday in October is our annual festival of Reformation. Reformation celebrates the basics of the Christian faith and renewal in the church. On Oct. 31, 1517, Dr. Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk and teacher, posted his Ninety-Five Theses on the Castle Church door — the church bulletin door — in Wittenberg, Germany. It was the day before All Hallows (All Saints) Day, when all would come to the Castle Church for worship. Luther’s All Hallows Eve action — desiring that the church be faithful to the Gospel — is widely regarded as the beginning of the Reformation.
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October – November 2023
Oct 29th 10:30 am Worship Service / Reformation Sunday /Bulletin Sunday
Oct 31st 11:00 am New Bible Study – Halloween
Nov 1st10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 3rd 5:30-8:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 4th 9:00 am LWML-C Ladies Fall Gathering – St. Paul’s Lutheran, Chwk.
Nov 5th 10:30 am Communion Service/ All Saints Sunday/Daylight Savings Ends
Nov 7th 9:30 am WINKEL
Nov 7th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 8th 10:00 am LWML-C Meeting
Nov 11th Remembrance Day
Nov 12th 10:30 am Worship Service /Guest Pastor Norm Miller/ Shoebox Deadline
Nov 13th Church Office Closed
Nov 14th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 15th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 17th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 19th 10:30 am Communion Service / Christmas Banquet Tickets available
Nov 21st 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 22nd 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 26th 10:30 am Worship Service / Memory Tree Ornament Workshop (1 Hr)
Nov 28th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 29th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~ OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE November 1st – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone, We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information. THANK YOU for all your help!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Christmas joy in a Shoe Box Kick Off ~ October 15th! (This Sunday!)
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. And sometimes, they come from a Shoe Box!
The Canada-wide 2023 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection season has begun, and thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups will be filling Shoe Boxes with gifts for less fortunate kids around the world.
These Shoe Boxes bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, regardless of gender, race, religion or age.
Literature on the procedure of the project is included in each Shoe Box. Please fill a Shoe Box or two or even three and help bring the joy of Christmas to children around the world. **The return date for gift-filled Shoe Boxes is November 12th
LWMLC Fraser Valley Zone – Ladies Fall Gathering Saturday, November 4, 2023 / St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chilliwack 9 am – 2 pm – $12. Includes registration, coffee, and lunch. Come and celebrate LWMLC’s 30th anniversary! Speaker – Sherley Hearty, LWMLC VP ABC Admin. An ingathering for the Ann Davis Transition House will be collected. This is a safe shelter for adult women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. There is a list of needed items, and donations would be gratefully received. There will be a box in the Narthex for donations which will be taken to the gathering. Please see the posters, and the sign-up sheet for carpooling, in the Narthex.
Memory Tree Ornament Workshop
We are planning a workshop for adult members of the congregation who would like to make a “memory ornament” to go on the Memory Tree. The fee will be $3. each to help cover cost of materials. This will be following church on November 26th and there will be a sign-up sheet so we know how many to plan for. The ornament is to commemorate a family loved-one who has passed on. It will be from 11:30 – 12:30 pm and you can take the ornament home to finish if not completed in the one-hour time-frame. The tree will be put up at the start of Advent, Dec.
November Meeting – Our next LWMLC meeting will be on Wednesday, November 8th at 10am in the conference/library room. All ladies are welcome to join us for coffee and Christian fellowship.
Prayer Pal Party ~ Plans are underway for the annual Prayer Pal Party. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10th. This will follow the regular Sunday service.
“I cannot choose but adhere to the word of God, which has possession of my conscience; nor can I possibly, nor will I even make any recantation, since it is neither safe nor honest to act contrary to conscience! Here I stand; I cannot do otherwise, so help me God! Amen.” ― Martin Luther Martin Luther Quotes (Author of The Bondage of the Will) (goodreads.com)
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October – November 2023
Oct 20th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Oct 22nd 10:30 am Worship Service / Voter’s Meeting / LWML-C Mission Sunday
Oct 23rdPASTOR AWAY – Church Worker Conf. Oct 23-26
Oct 24th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 29th 10:30 am Worship Service / Reformation Sunday /Bulletin Sunday
Oct 31st 11:00 am New Bible Study – Halloween
Nov 1st10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 3rd 5:30-8:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 4th 9:00 am LWML-C Ladies Fall Gathering – St. Paul’s Lutheran, Chwk.
Nov 5th 10:30 am Communion Service/ All Saints Sunday/Daylight Savings Ends
Nov 7th 9:30 am WINKEL
Nov 7th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 8th 10:00 am LWML-C Meeting
Nov 11th Remembrance Day
Nov 12th 10:30 am Worship Service /Guest Pastor Norm Miller/ Shoebox Deadline
Nov 13th Church Office Closed
Nov 14th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 15th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 17th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 19th 10:30 am Communion Service / Christmas Banquet Tickets available
Nov 21st 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 22nd 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 26th 10:30 am Worship Service / Memory Tree Ornament Workshop (1 Hr)
Nov 28th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 29th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~ OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 18 – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone, We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
This happens because of you and your incredible gift of time and talents. Thank you for everything that you are doing so that the shoeboxes are filled and ready for the children.
We will make the boxes for girls 10-14, sewing hygiene kits for each of these girls and include school supplies, a sewn sundress/skirt and more.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information. THANK YOU for all your help!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Christmas joy in a Shoe Box Kick Off ~ October 15th! (This Sunday!)
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. And sometimes, they come from a Shoe Box!
The Canada-wide 2023 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection season has begun, and thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups will be filling Shoe Boxes with gifts for less fortunate kids around the world.
These Shoe Boxes bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, regardless of gender, race, religion or age.
Literature on the procedure of the project is included in each Shoe Box. Please fill a Shoe Box or two or even three and help bring the joy of Christmas to children around the world. **The return date for gift-filled Shoe Boxes is November 12th
LWML – Canada 30th Anniversary
Today we are celebrating LWMLC Mission Sunday here at Trinity Lutheran. Please check the bulletin board in the narthex to see the list of Mission projects undertaken by LWMLC. The majority are now paid, but not all are completely funded, so any Mites you wish to contribute will help reach all the goals. Envelopes are available and specific information about making a Mite contribution is on the Trinity Lutheran website.
The Rhode’s Family Farm ~ Families and ALL ages are welcome.
Pre-register @ info@chilliwacklutheran.com or contact St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Chilliwack for more information.
Oaks of Righteousness Seminar
Ladies are invited to attend this seminar being hosted by Saviour Lutheran Church in Ladner on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Registration is $5. and opening coffee and lunch will be provided. Please see poster in the Narthex.
LWMLC Fraser Valley Zone – Ladies Fall Gathering Saturday, November 4, 2023 / St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chilliwack 9 am – 2 pm – $12. Includes registration, coffee, and lunch. Come and celebrate LWMLC’s 30th anniversary! Speaker – Sherley Hearty, LWMLC VP ABC Admin. An ingathering for the Ann Davis Transition House will be collected. This is a safe shelter for adult women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. There is a list of needed items, and donations would be gratefully received. There will be a box in the Narthex for donations which will be taken to the gathering. Please see the posters, and the sign-up sheet for carpooling, in the Narthex.
Memory Tree Ornament Workshop
We are planning a workshop for adult members of the congregation who would like to make a “memory ornament” to go on the Memory Tree. The fee will be $3. each to help cover cost of materials. This will be following church on November 26th and there will be a sign-up sheet so we know how many to plan for. The ornament is to commemorate a family loved-one who has passed on. It will be from 11:30 – 12:30 pm and you can take the ornament home to finish if not completed in the one-hour time-frame. The tree will be put up at the start of Advent, Dec.
November Meeting – Our next LWMLC meeting will be on Wednesday, November 8th at 10am in the conference/library room. All ladies are welcome to join us for coffee and Christian fellowship.
Prayer Pal Party ~ Plans are underway for the annual Prayer Pal Party. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10th. This will follow the regular Sunday service.
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October 2023
Oct 15th 10:30 am Communion Service / Operation Christmas Child Kick Off
Oct 17th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 18th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Oct 20th 5:30 – 8:30pm Young Life Meeting
Oct 22nd 10:30 am Worship Service / Voter’s Meeting / LWML-C Mission Sunday
Oct 23rdPASTOR AWAY – Church Worker Conf. Oct 23-26
Oct 24th 11:00 am Bible Study
Oct 26th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Oct 29th 10:30 am Worship Service / Reformation Sunday / Bulletin Sunday
Oct 31st 11:00 am Bible Study – Halloween
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
**New** Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. Philippians has been chosen to be the focus of the study. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~ OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 18 – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone, We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
This happens because of you and your incredible gift of time and talents. Thank you for everything that you are doing so that the shoeboxes are filled and ready for the children.
We will make the boxes for girls 10-14, sewing hygiene kits for each of these girls and include school supplies, a sewn sundress/skirt and more.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information. THANK YOU for all your help!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Christmas joy in a Shoe Box Kick Off ~ October 15th! (This Sunday!)
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. And sometimes, they come from a Shoe Box!
The Canada-wide 2023 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection season has begun, and thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups will be filling Shoe Boxes with gifts for less fortunate kids around the world.
These Shoe Boxes bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, regardless of gender, race, religion or age.
Literature on the procedure of the project is included in each Shoe Box. Please fill a Shoe Box or two or even three and help bring the joy of Christmas to children around the world. **The return date for gift-filled Shoe Boxes is November 12th
Thank YOU to everyone who helped set up the Thanksgiving display as well as all those who were able to contribute either with food or financially. Your loving care and generosity to our community is appreciated!
“God not only pardoned our iniquities, but in addition overwhelmed us with blessings and spiritual gifts.” ― Martin Luther 10 Essential Martin Luther Quotes – HavenToday.org
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October 2023
Oct. 1st 10:30 am Communion Service / Sunday School
Oct 3rd 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 4th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Oct 8th 10:30 am Worship Service / Thanksgiving Sunday
Oct 9th Church office Closed
Oct 10th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 11th 10:00 am LWML-C Meeting
Oct 15th 10:30 am Communion Service
Oct 17th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 18th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Oct 20th 5:30 – 8:30pm Young Life Meeting
Oct 22nd 10:30 am Worship Service / Voter’s Meeting / LWML-C Sunday
Oct 23rdPASTOR AWAY – Church Worker Conf. Oct 23-26
Oct 24th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 29th 10:30 am Worship Service / Reformation Sunday / Daylight Savings / Bulletin Sunday
Oct 31st 11:00 am New Bible Study – Halloween
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
New Adult Bible Study Coming Soon!
Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his upcoming bible study beginning Tuesday, October 3rd, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. Philippians has been chosen to be the focus of the study. All are welcome!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 4 – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone,
We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
This all happens because of you and your incredible passion and giftings. Thank you for everything that you are doing so that the shoeboxes are filled and ready for the children.
We plan on filling 100 boxes from Trinity Lutheran church this year, and appreciate your help in filling the boxes. We will make the boxes for girls 10-14, sewing hygiene kits for each of these girls. Also including school supplies, a sewn sundress/skirt, etc. in their shoes box. You can also bring supplies – flannel or printed cotton sheets, bias tape, rick rack, narrow elastic, school supplies or $ donations and put it in our Shoebox donation box in the narthex.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information.
This year the shoeboxes are going to ten countries: West Africa (Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Guinea), Cost Rica, El Salvador, Philippines, Nicaragua, and Ukraine.
THANK YOU for all your help,
Lucille & Darlene
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School is beginning THIS SUNDAY ~ October 1st. The children will come to the front of the church for a brief “Children’s Message” and then go to class.
Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
PRAYER FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS: Lord, we pray for all the teachers of our Sunday School. Just as you told Peter to “feed my lambs,” may our teachers be enabled to teach and train Your children in the way of life. Grant them Your wisdom and knowledge that they may also share it with Your children and help them to grow spiritually. Amen.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: As the weather turns cold and doors and windows are closed, please be mindful of those with severe allergies to scents and other allergens. Thank you for your care and concern.
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
