Oktoberfest Tickets, T-Shirts, and Volunteer Sign Up!

Good news! It's time to start getting ready for Oktoberfest!

Oktoberfest is Trinity's annual festival where through God's grace we seek to celebrate and serve our community! We typically have well over 1000 people in attendance. This year, Oktoberfest will be held on October 3rd 2026. You can buy purchase tickets ($4 in advance. They will be $5 at the door the day of the festival) and t-shirts (one for $20 and 2 for $30) in Hanberry Hall in between services. The sign-up sheets will be available in between services in Hanberry Hall as well, or you can click the link to sign up online.

As a reminder, all proceeds above cost for Oktoberfest will be donated to the Lilburn Co-op.

Oktoberfest Tent Worship - Oct 4

Trinity will be having a single service at 10am on Sunday, October 4 in the Oktoberfest tent in the back field. There will be no livestream of the service. We come together as one to celebrate our community and our ministry to the community!

Preparing For Rain at Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is coming on Saturday! It is a rain or shine event. At the moment, the forecast is looking as though we may have some rain. If you happen to have a pop up tent that we can borrow for Oktoberfest please reach out to Pastor Katie (pastorkatie@tlc-lilburn.org) or David Wickert (wickand@aol.com).

We do not know whether or not we will need the extra tents but we would like to know who to contact if we do.

God’s peace to you,

The Oktoberfest Committee

Support LeRoy Kennedy in Ragtime!

Our very own LeRoy Kennedy, Contemporary Worship Leader and Handbell Choir Director, is taking the stage as one of the leads in Ragtime at Marietta’s Theater in the Square!

We would love to show LeRoy our support by attending a performance and cheering him on! Ragtime is a wonderful opportunity to see LeRoy share his talents in a whole new way!

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.mariettatheatresquare.com/tickets

Flyers will also be available on the information tables outside the sanctuary.

September Green Team News!

Each year from September 1-October 4 Christians around the world unite to celebrate God as the creator and acknowledge creation is from God and we as human beings need to love and care for this gift of creation. The theme for this year’s season is Living Water.



In biblical times the literal meaning of living water is described as fresh, flowing water as opposed to stagnant water. Jesus speaks of “living water” as a gift that satisfies spiritual thirst, the physical image of “living water” is a metaphor for God’s life giving presence. 

There are many things we can do to help conserve and maintain fresh water. These are just a few ideas.

*In the kitchen fill a pan of water to rinse and clean fresh fruits and vegetables instead of running the water to rinse and clean them. Collect the water used from the pan to rinse the fruits and vegetables to water indoor and outdoor plants. 

*Keep a pitcher of cold drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the water until it gets cold each time to get a glass of water. 

*Use the correct sized pot for cooking on the stove. Smaller pots mean less water to boil and less water means less time and energy to heat.

There is a water event in Gwinnett County on September 18, 2026 at Lilburn City Park from 9am-3pm.

It is called Adopt a Stream Chemical and Bacterial Workshop. 

For more information: gwinnettcb.org/adopt-a-stream/

Check Out What's Happening in Our Youth and Children's Ministry!

There’s always something exciting going on with our kids and youth! From Sunday School to SWAG, Wednesday gatherings to special events and service projects, we’re growing in faith and having fun along the way. Be sure to check out the latest news and upcoming events—don’t miss out on what’s ahead!

Ways to Give

Given the issues with the USPS recently, we wanted to touch on ways to give to the church online. If you prefer to give to the church via check, please bring it on Sunday and place in the offering plate, or drop off in the church office during business hours.

• Online: Give Now

• Use Simply Giving, an automated giving program. Download enrollment form and return to the office.

• Send money via Zelle. Add recipient Trinity Lutheran Church with the email ap@tlc-lilburn.org. Use the memo line to indicate what/why you are giving to the church.

Please contact Kristy Perkins at kristy.perkins@tlc-lilburn.org if you have any questions or concerns.

JUST Club for October

JUST Club will meet in Hanberry Hall at 6:30pm, Friday, October 9th. Our dinner will be catered by Always Fresh Neighborhood Market. Cost is $15 per person. You may pay when you arrive, but reservations are necessary. Contact Carol Thompson. We will have a representative from the Gwinnett County Police Department speak to us about crime and fraud prevention. 

We’re also donating food to the Lilburn Co-op for their annual holiday food distribution. We are collecting seven items at their request. We will have containers at our meeting which are marked for each item.

The items we need are:



• Stuffing Mixes
• Cranberry Sauce
• Canned Yams
• Collard Greens
• Muffin Mixes
• Jiffy Corn Bread Mixes
• Crispy French Fried Onions. 

We’d love to have you join us for a delicious dinner, an informative presentation and a very worthy service project.

Men's Breakfast for October **Date Change**

Good morning men of Trinity. A quick note about men’s breakfast in October. We will have men’s breakfast on the second Saturday, Oct 10, because of Oktoberfest being on the 3rd. Please make a note of this on your calendars for October.

Men Helping Men with Anger Management

Christ the King Lutheran Church, Peachtree Corners Georgia, is thrilled to launch a 12-Week Men Helping Men with Anger Management Group, based on the proven curriculum by psychologist David Decker, M.A..

This transformative program is being offered at a reduced cost of $25 at Christ the King, thanks to the generous support of the congregation.

We invite you to share this opportunity with men who may benefit as participants or aspire to become facilitators to expand this program in the future.

Church membership / attendance is not required.

Please click on the link for further details!

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Trinity's Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets in person in the parlor B-104 and via Zoom on the second Friday of each month at 12:30 PM. Our next meeting will be Friday, October 9th.

Details for our virtual participants below:

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 820 1638 6802

Passcode: 664096

ADHD Parents Support Group - Online Only

The ADHD Parents Support Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm -7:00pm. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 20th. The meeting will be online via Zoom. Please feel free to reach out to Pastor Katie at pastorkatie@tlc-lilburn.org for more info.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 822 8245 7163

Passcode: 270788

Grief Support Group **On Hiatus Until November**

The Grief Support Group is currently on hiatus until November. We normally meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 19th. The meeting will be hybrid. Folks are welcome to join us in person in B-104 or via Zoom. At the beginning of the group, we will have a brief educational time. Then there will be time available for those who would like to share. Please feel free to reach out to Pastor Katie at pastorkatie@tlc-lilburn.org for more info.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 826 6957 1543

Passcode: 565501

Love Offering For October - Lilburn Co-op Thanksgiving Food Drive

Our October Love Offering will be collecting food items and donations for the Lilburn Co-op for their Thanksgiving drive. You may bring food items to Hanberry Hall starting Oct 11 here is the list:

2026 Holiday Shopping List (please only bring these items!)



• Stuffing Mix
• Cranberry Sauce
• Canned Yams
• Collard Greens
• Muffin Mixes
• Jiffy Corn Bread Mix
• Dried Onions (for casserole toppings)

*Please do not purchase gift cards. All monetary donations will go to the October Love Offering. You can put your donation in the offering plate marked "October Love Offering" or bring to the church office starting October 1.

Many thanks to the JUST Club for making the food collection containers and spearheading this drive!

Updated List for Good Samaritan Ministries



Thank you for the generosity of continuing to provide needed items to our brothers and sisters of Good Samaritan Church. They are truly appreciated. 

If you have any questions please reach out to Bob and Michele Davis 770-815-1609 or Pastor Scott or Pastor Katie.

1. Bags of rice

2. Dry beans

3. Cleaning Supplies

4. Gift Cards (Kroger or Walmart)

5. Salt

6. Sugar

7. Feminine hygiene supplies

8 Paper Towels

9 Children's Books

10 Vegetable Oil

11 Toothpaste

12 Body Lotion

13 Diapers (any size)

Setting Up Zoom Meetings for Your Group

Trinity has a licensed Zoom account and we can assist you in setting up a meeting for your group to meet. Members will join the meeting online using a laptop, a tablet or smart phone. John Parson will be coordinating Zoom meetings for our congregation. Please contact John at john.parson@tlc-lilburn.org or Kristy at kristy.perkins@tlc-lilburn.org for scheduling your meeting and assistance getting started.