IN OUR CONGREGATION

In your prayers: We pray for the men and women in the military and the leaders of our nation. and for Evan Hively, Frank Bazell, Pastor Larry Baker, Helen Hively, Arlene Dykeman, Dave Schroeder, Caleb Kilhefner, Makayla Aleia, Janet Downs, Linda Burkhart, Richard Burkhart, Lillian Fala, 2nd Lt. Joshua D. Jowiski and we also pray for our homebound members including Olive Workman and Erma Wright. If you have a prayer request that you
would like to have added to the prayer chain or wish to join the prayer chain, please contact Shirley Griffin at (sgrif1251@yahoo.com) or call 491-1696.

Epiphany Service
The twelve day season of Christmas ends with the Festival ofthe Epiphany on January 6th, when we celebrate the arrival of the wise men with their gifts to the newborn king. This year Old Trinity will celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord on January 4th at 6:30 p.m. Please join us this evening for a festive celebration of Holy Communion and one last chance to sing Christmas carols and enjoy the decorations. January 14 Movie Night: The Hiding Place Trinity members again have the opportunity to warm up the cold winter nights with warm fellowship, warm food and a movie with a message. Movie night returns Saturday, January 14, with The Hiding Place. A simple supper will be provided following evening 1!'!1I~~-===Iworship (approximately 6 p.m.). The movie will begin .... --_ ......round 6:30. The Hiding Place is based on the life of a Corrie ten Boom as she recounts her family's experiences before and during their imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp for hiding Jews in their home. Ten Boom later dedicated her life to showing that the love of Jesus is greater than the deepest pit into which humankind finds itself. THE FINANCE TEAM Actual Giving in October $14,144.21 Actual Giving in November $10,516.00 Giving through December 25th 11,391.85 Attendance last weekend: Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m. 194, 11:00 p.m. 41, Sunday 25

Trinity

Happenings
FOR THE WEEK OF January 1, 2012

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 404 South Third Street Columbus, OH 43215

TRINITY IN OUR COMMUNITY

LSS Food Pantry
The next volunteer date is Wednesday, January 4. 10-3. Please volunteer for this very important service. Look for A new sign-up sheet on the lower lobby bulletin board. The LSS Food Pantry is located 1460 Champion Ave. Free parking is across the street on the lot. Contact Mary Roberts 588-2031 with any questions.

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Communications and Evangelism TEAM Meeting 4th Tuesday Monthly - 6pm - Church Lounge Electronic Media Sub-Committee - 3rd Tuesday (Starting in January 2012) - 5:45pm - Fellowship Hall Evangelism Sub-Committee - 4th Sunday after church Printed Media Sub-Committee - 1st Monday - 5:45pmFellowship Hall Sunday, January 8,2012 at 5 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, 766 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206 Celebrate the joyous season of light!

5th Thursday

Community

Dinners

First English hosts community dinners each Thursday. They need our help on the 5th Thursday of every month. The next date is: Dee 29th A Sign-up sheet is available on the lower lobby bulletin board. Contact Mary Roberts 588-2031 with any questions.

Faith Mission Trinity volunteers help serve dinner to the men at Faith Mission on the fourth Thursday of each month. Arrival time is 6:30 p.m. and the time commitment is about two hours. Faith Mission is located at 151 N. 6th Street, parking is available in the Napa Auto Parts parking lot. Four volunteers are needed each month, sign-up cards are available on the bulletin board in the lower lobby to serve at Faith Mission in 2012. The next day to serve is January 26. Please contact Sharon Thacker at sthacker882000@sbcglobal.net or 614.443-6149.

Epiphany Festival of Lessons and Carols

Presented by ALCM Columbus: Cantor Connection and featuring choral and instrumental musicians from across Central Ohio Festival Choir Director is Chris Dent, with members of the Trinity Chancel Choir participating
For more information: 614.214.2639 or www.cantorconnection.org

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Community Ministry has identified a possible new ministry for their Trinity members. Prayer Shawls have been made for centuries. Individuals knit/crochet shawls for many reasons. Most Prayer Shawl ministries create shawls to console those who grief, comfort others that are ill, and bring hope to those in despair. If you are interested in this ministry please come to an informational meeting Sunday 1-8-12 after the worship service downstairs to the Fellowship Hall to discuss details. If you have any questions please call me, Mary Roberts 588-2031.

You are welcome to join the Sunday Adult Bible Study Class which meets in room 108, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. We are studying lessons from God Establishes a Faithful People, (Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Galatians) by Margaret Krych.

WORSHIP AT TRINITY
WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion Saturday 5:00 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion Service of healing offered 5th Sunday of month LECTIONARY Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 SCHEDULED READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

THIS WEEK AT TRINITY

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Sunday, January

1 Happy New Year!

Monday, January 2 5:30 p.m. Finance Team 5:45 p.m. Printed Media Sub-Committee 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, January 4 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LSS Food Pantry 6:30 Epiphany Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Lounge)

TO SERVE NEXT SUNDAY:

January 8, 2012
GREETER: Janet Robertson LECTOR: Carol Barger WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Jason McKitrick CANTOR: Beth Tucker COMMUNION BREAD BAKER: Beth Tucker ALTAR GUILD: Neal Coryell USHERS: Shirley Griffin-Captain, Arlene Dykeman, Sheila Hively, Janet Robertson, Bev Speasmaker OPEN/CLOSE: Bob Kilhefner SUNDAY SAMARITAN: Shirley Griffin, David Huskey OFFERING ASSISTANTS: Vivian Faelchle & David Huskey

Thursdav, 12:00 p.m. 6:30 p.rn. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.rn.

January 5 Rachel Circle Trinity Bell Choir Chancel Choir Dartball @ Gahanna

Saturday, January 7 5:00 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion Sunday, January 8 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 12:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl meeting 12:00 p.m. Un-hanging of the greens 7:00 p.m. Epiphany Service/Cantor Connection @ Zion 8:30 p.m. Compline UPCOMING MEETINGS NEXT WEEK: January 10, 7:00 p.m. Church Council January 14, 6:00 p.m. Supper and a movie

CONTACT

INFORMATION

Church office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30-12:30 p.m. Office contact: Phone 614/224-6818, Email: office@oldtrinity.com Fax: 614/224-6799, web address: www.oldtrinity.com Pastor Peterson's office hours: Tuesday, 8:00 - Noon, Wednesday, 9:30 - Noon, Thursday, 8:00 - Noon. Pastor Peterson contact: Home Phone: 614/449-8772 pastor@oldtrinity.com~a.:~~~~~

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The January 2012 edition of the "Trinity Tidings" was mailed December 28,2011