April 3rd- April 9th,2026

A Message from Pastor Davis


Mark 16:6 – “And he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here.’” The Good News is not just that Jesus is risen, but that He is risen to bless us — there is no need to be alarmed. He still calls us His friends and brothers and means to bring us through death to resurrection as well. The Lord is risen, He is risen indeed!





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ELDERBERRIES GATHERING


Wednesday, April 15th at 11:00 a.m.


The Carriage House

1235 Athens St.

Jefferson, Ga. 30549



LWML NEWS


The LWML Northeast Georgia Zone Rally will be held on April 18 at Oak Road Lutheran Church in Lilburn. We will meet at Trinity at

8 a.m.to carpool. (I have attached a file for this event.)


The large collection box for mites will be available the first Sunday of every month. It will be in the back of the church and go to the front during the offering time. You may either put your mites in before service or during the offering. There will be small mite boxes in the back of the church each Sunday for you to take home to fill. Please remember to include your children and grandchildren in this opportunity to aid in God's work. Mite box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants. 


LWML will meet again at Trinity the first Sunday in June and will meet every other month after that. (Even numbered months)


Tuesday's Ladies Bible Study will begin studying "Strong and Courageous" A study of Joshua and God's promises on Tuesday, April 14th.


April 5th - BCS Easter Breakfast

April 12th - Meelers

April 19th - Harry Bufford

April 26th - Open

Vacation Bible School time has been changed. The new time will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We are still looking for VOLUNTEERS. Please see

Ruth Wietbrock for more information.

"PASTOR'S PANTRY" IS IN NEED OF THE FOLLOWING

* PASTOR’S PANTRY UPDATE *

from Gloria Black


March 2026


Thank you to all the people who have been donating items to the pantry. We have a good variety of items and groceries. We have served several different types of people. Homeless, partial independent, TLA students and families, teachers and staff. All food items need to be regular size or individual small and not too spicy. Contact Harry or Pastor Davis with any questions.


ITEMS NEEDED

Canned Vegetables: Corn, green beans, peas, lima beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, mixed vegetables, baked beans, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and evaporated canned milk.

Canned Fruit: All varieties

Canned Meats: Tuna, chicken, spaghetti and meatballs, chili, beef stew, vienna sausage, pork 'n' beans, ravioli, beef-a-roni, etc.

Canned Soup: All varieties ! We are low !

Boxed Meals: Hamburger helper, tuna helper, taco dinner,

pasta dinner, chili dinner, mac and cheese, etc.

Pasta Noodles: (not lasagna) Spaghetti, elbow, rotini,

wide egg noodles, ramen (have plenty right now).

Pasta Sauce: Red, white, taco sauce.

Cereals: Cheerios and other varieties, instant oatmeal,

instant grits.

Snacks: Crackers, cookies, chips, peanuts.

Other items: Packs of instant potatoes, rice, canned/jarred gravy, jelly/jam, honey, syrup, flour soft (taco/burrito) tortillas, plastic forks, spoons and knives, mayo, salt/pepper etc.

We do have a small freezer available for donations of 1lb.

ground beef packages, hot dogs, small frozen

vegetables packs, waffles, single packs of lunch meat.


Also, there is container for $1.00 cash donations for gas

cards and other needs. The basket located by the front door in the Gathering Room.


Just one small donation from each of us makes an impact on the life of someone else. Thank you to everyone for helping Pastor's Pantry.


Contact Pastor Davis or Harry if you have any questions.

We are still in need of volunteers to help with recording the 10:00 a.m. service. Please let Harry know if you are willing to learn.

January - Maluegs

February - Lamberts

March - Brunsons

April - Maluegs

May - Harry Bufford

June - Janet Rodekohr

July - Jo-Ann Thorne

August - Jo-Ann Thorne

September - Harry Bufford

October - Lamberts

November - Brunsons

December - Harry Bufford

Are You a Thrivent Member?


As a Thrivent member you may have Choice Dollars that can be directed to the organization of your choice.

 

Directing Choice Dollars is easy!

Visit thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more OR call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" after the prompt.

 

Please take a moment to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars® to support the ongoing work of Trinity Lutheran Church.

 


 

THANK YOU, Thrivent members, for supporting TLC/TLA!


Our Tuesday Ladies Bible Study will be meeting Tuesday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. We will be studying Luke with the help of the study "Luke in the Land" by Kristi Mclelland. Kristi uses videos of the Holy Land to help us walk with Jesus in His first century world. We will see where the stories of the Bible took place in the land of Israel.  

Ladies of Trinity - our chapter of LWML will be meeting Sunday,

June 7th. Come join us in fellowship as we discuss more ways we can support the many ministries here at Trinity Lutheran Church and throughout our district and national church bodies.  

If you have any items you would like to donate, let us know and we can post them for you in the newsletter.

On behalf of our TLA team, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Suzanne Miller and Janet Rodekohr who has generously purchased gifts from our Amazon Wish List. Your kindness and support mean the world to us and make a real difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Each item you've donated helps us create a more enriching, joyful, and nurturing environment for our little ones. From educational toys to essential supplies, your gifts are already bringing smiles and blessings into our classrooms.

We are truly grateful for your continued love and support. Thank you for being such a vital part of our ministry and for helping us care for our children with such grace and generosity.

With gratitude,


The TLA Staff


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Sunday

04/05/26

8:00 a.m.

8:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Easter Sunday Service

Easter Breakfast

Easter Sunday Service

Easter Egg Hunt

Monday

04/06/26



Tuesday

04/07/26



Wednesday

04/08/26

10:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m.


TLA Chapel

Handbell Choir Practice


Thursday

04/09/26

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.


BCP Workday

Sew & Sows

Adult Bible Study


Friday

04/10/26



Saturday

04/11/26



Sunday

04/12/26

8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

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Sunday School

Divine Service


Trinity Lutheran Church

EDUCATION OFFERINGS 2026


SUNDAY


CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Ages 3 to Grade 2 are taught by Celina Guven. Grades 3-6 are taught by Ruth Wietbrock. Both classes are now located in the new Sunday School room in the Pre-K building(room 5 furthest on the end).

(Middle and High School students to be added if interested.)

There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday.


ADULT BIBLE CLASS: 9:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Led by Pastor Davis.


YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASS: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Pastor's office. They will be 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 a dessert to share. Led by Virginia Reece. They will be studying the books of the Bible in order (beginning with Ecclesiastes.)


LWML: 1st Sunday in June August-October-December 2026.


TABS (Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study) for women: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Gathering room. Led by Deaconess Carol Schroeder.


TUESDAY’S CHILD: 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. Led by Bill Malueg at the Malueg residence in Watkinsville.


YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Led by Pastor Davis.


RASCHKES’ FELLOWSHIP: 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Led by Pastor Davis.


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.

Al & Judi Krumnow

Manor Lake

933 Hwy 29N Apt.100

Athens, Ga. 30601

Richard Brooks

214 Stonecrest Court

Athens, GA. 30605

Dorothy Balgemann

1186 Whit Davis Rd.

Athens, Ga. 30605

Dwight Coulter

154 Spruce Valley Rd.

Athens, Ga. 30605

Ruth Wittenburg

450 Sandstone Dr.

Athens, GA. 30605


Don Schneider

1400 Live Oak Lane Bldg. 100

MC#14

Athens, Ga. 30606


Delphine Mullen

1852 Court Bre Dr.

Winder, Ga. 30680



Esther Sundstrom

755 Epps Bridge Parkway #226

Athens, GA. 30606


Christine Eubanks

141 Oakwood Dr.

Commerce, Ga. 30529




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 place 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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