April 13th - April 20th, 2025

A Message from Pastor Davis

Today we start Holy week with the reading of the Passion beginning with Jesus' triumphal ride into Jerusalem on the back of a colt. He comes into Jerusalem with shouts for the king of "Hosanna, Hosanna" but leaves Jerusalem at the end of the week with "Crucify Him." Our savior Jesus Christ is both King and sacrificial lamb. He is the one who has all authority even over His own body. He has authority to lay it down and authority to raise it up. As we begin our journey through Holy Week, we make our way to the cross, to the tomb, and finally to the resurrection. We trust in His promise that His resurrection is our resurrection.

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Matthew 21:3 – “If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.” Did Jesus really need the donkey? If the man had refused to give the donkey would the work of salvation have been derailed? Of course not. But what an honor for the man who owned this donkey and foal! It is likewise with us. The Lord needs none of us, but what an honor it is for God to choose to use our generosity in the work of His church.

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ELDERBERRIES GATHERING

Wednesday, April 23rd at 11:00

The Carriage House of Jefferson 1235 Athens Street

Jefferson, GA.

Trinity Lutheran Church 2025 Vacation Bible School

("Epic Australian Adventure") will be held June 9-13 from

9:00 a.m. until Noon. Children aged 3 (if potty trained) through 5th grade are invited. Please enroll students online with the attached link. If you would like to make a financial donation to help with expenses, please give to Ruth Wietbrock, mark it for VBS and place in the offering plate. Also, look for the upcoming fellowship dedicated to VBS. We look forward to taking you on our Australian Adventure.

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🌟 Donation Station is Here ! 🌟

We're excited to announce a new addition to our newsletter — the Donation Station ! This is a dedicated spot where we will post items you'd like to donate. Your donations can make a big difference for someone else. Email nburger@trinity-athens.org with the items you would like to donate.

Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed

The BCS would like to invite you to take a Sunday and host coffee hour. It does not need to be fancy and only a couple of items are needed. It is nice to have a bite to eat as we socialize with our church friends. Harry takes care of all aspects of the coffee- set up and clean up. There is a yearlong sign-up sheet on the door in the Gathering Room. If you have any questions, please talk to a BCS member. Thank you for considering this fun opportunity.  

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP SIGN UP SHEET FOR APRIL 2025

APRIL 6TH-MEELERS

APRIL 13TH-HARRY BUFFORD

APRIL 20TH-BCS EASTER BRUNCH

APRIL 27TH-VBS/BCE

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EDUCATION OFFERINGS 2025

SUNDAY

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL:9:00-9:45 (Age 3-Grade 2, taught by Celina Guven) in

TLA room 5. Grade 3-6 taught by Ruth Wietbrock in the church library.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS: 9:00-9:40 in the fellowship hall. Led by Pastor Davis.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH: During the second service sermon. Led by Melissa Fowler.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASS: 11:30-12:30 in the Pastor’s office. Studying Luther’s Small Catechism and the Bible.

SOLO DEO GLORIA: 2nd and 4th Sunday after the second service in the church library. Bring your own lunch and someone brings dessert to share. Led by Virginia Reece.

TUESDAY’S CHILD: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Led by Bill Malueg at the Malueg

residence in Watkinsville

THURSDAY

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY: 6:00-7:00 pm. in the fellowship hall. Led by Pastor Davis.

RASCHKES’ FELLOWSHIP: 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00 pm. Led by Ron Raschke at the

Raschke residence in East Athens.

SATURDAY

WaW (Wings and Word): Men's Bible Study. One Saturday a month (TBA) at 11:00-12:30 in the fellowship hall. Lunch will be served (bring a couple dollars or so to offset food expense). Led by Pastor Davis

TLA Awarded LWML Grant!

Trinity Lutheran Academy has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) to help with security issues such as locks and gates. The grant comes from the mite boxes we send to the Florida-Georgia District to support missions like our TLA outreach to the community. TLA says thank you to Trinity for supporting us through your mites!

The next Mite Box Sunday is May 4th.

Not seeing a birthday or anniversary that should be here?

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Shut In List

Here is a list of our brothers and sisters who are unable to venture from their home. Please consider sending them a card or encouraging note to remind them that they are loved.

Aluminum Can Recycling

This is a reminder that Trinity recycles aluminum cans (drink cans only). The receptacles are located in the fenced area behind the Fellowship Hall kitchen. You can’t miss it - there is a sign posted on the gate - just toss your bagged cans (squash them if you can, but it’s ok if you can’t). Proceeds go to Trinity Youth Group.

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