March 9th - March 16th, 2025

A Message from Pastor Davis

The first Sunday in Lent gives us the temptation of Christ narrative. Following His Baptism in the Jordan River, the Holy Spirit "casts" Him into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan (the devil). In the temptation of Christ, we are given in knowing that where Adam failed, Christ succeeded. In our wilderness today, we are tempted by Satan and his minions. We can take comfort in knowing that Christ has overcome the devil and all his deceits, both in His life and His death on the cross.

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Staff Hours:

Pastor Davis is in the Church Office Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00. Nancy Burger is in the Church Office Monday,Tuesday,Thursday and Friday from 12:00 to 3:00. If there is an emergency, please contact your Elder or the church office.

REMINDER !!!!

VOTER'S MEETING

SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH AFTER THE 10AM SERVICE

This year's Lenten theme is "The Hand of the Lord."

We will take a journey through the Scriptures as we see how

The Hand of the Lord is upon His people and how our Father uses His hands to redeem His people.

Please join us on Wednesday's at 11:00 (Lunch to follow) and 7:00 (Dinner to precede) as we journey in His hands. This week's Lenten dinner (3/12) will be provided by the Board of Elders. Join us in fellowship to enjoy delicious Chili's, Soups and Salads.

Help us Break in our New Smoker!!

On March 29th, the Pitmasters of Holy Smokes are hosting a BBQ sale. We will be using our new smoker acquired through the generosity of our Synod and District to have a brisket and pork sale. The funds raised will be used to help offset our Spiritual First Aid weekend,

May 16th-18th. Follow the links below to sign up for our inaugural Brisket and Pork.

Order BBQ Here !!

ELDERBERRIES

Gathering on Wednesday, March 20th

@ 11:00

Loco's

2020 Timothy Rd.

Athens, Georgia 30606

The Transfiguration of Our Lord - Holy Saturday

March 2, 2025 - April  19, 2025

Our latest booklet of Reflections starts on March 2nd. The Reflections are written by:

Rev. Eli Davis, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Grants Pass, OR.

Rev. Jacob Ehrhard, Pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church and School in Chicago, IL.

Rev. Peter Ill, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL.

Rev. Timothy Chase, Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Truman, MN.

Rev. Timothy Davis, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in

Athens, GA.

Download your favorite format. There are multiple ways to listen and read HT Reflections.

DOWNLOAD THE SCROLLING PDF

DOWNLOAD THE PDF BOOKLET

Subscribe to Daily Reflections Email Reflections on Spotify

"SAVE THE DATE"

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

JUNE 9TH THROUGH JUNE 13TH

9:00 UNTIL 12:00

Volunteers are needed. Please let

Ruth Wietbrock know if you are able to help with your time or donations.

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 MARCH 2025

MARCH 9TH - CAMILLA LAMBERT

MARCH 16TH - HARRY BUFFORD

MARCH 23RD - MIKE & JEANINE MEELER

MARCH 30TH - ELDERBERRIES

ATTENTION!!! Your Help Is Needed

Do you enjoy being able to have communion every Sunday? We would love some more volunteers to make this possible. There is a small number of people who make this happen every Sunday. If you are interested in lending a helping hand, please talk to Andrea Brunson, Brenda Malueg or any of the Elders. We would be glad to train some additional helpers.

2025 ALTAR GUILD SIGNUP

January-Brenda Malueg

February-Lamberts

March-Brunsons

April-JoAnn Thorne

May-Harry Bufford

June-JoAnn Thorne

July-JoAnn Thorne

August-Janet Rodekohr

September-Harry Bufford

October-Lamberts

November-Brenda Malueg

December-OPEN

Trinity Lutheran Church

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.

(Middle and high school age class to be added if there are interested students.)

ADULT BIBLE CLASS 9:00-9:40 am, fellowship hall, led by Pastor Davis.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH during second service sermon, led by Melissa Fowler.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASS 11:30 am -12:30 pm, Pastor’s office, studying Luther’s Small Catechism and the Bible

SOLO DEO GLORIA 2nd and 4th Sunday after second service, church library, bring your

own lunch and someone brings dessert to share, led by Virginia Reece.

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

residence in Watkinsville

THURSDAY

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY 6:00-7:00 pm, daycare and food provided, fellowship hall, led by

Pastor Davis

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

Raschke residence in East Athens

SATURDAY

WaW (Wings and Word) for men one Saturday a month (TBA), 11:00 am -12:30 pm with lunch

(bring a couple dollars or so to offset food expense), fellowship hall, 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 April 6th.

Not seeing a birthday or anniversary that should be here?

Contact the church office to let us know!

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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