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Trinity Steeple Notes

Announcements and Events: Week of April 23, 2017

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Music & the Arts

Music Ministry Sunday and Organ Fund

Plaque Dedication April 30

On Sunday, April 30 at 11:00 worship, we will both

celebrate Trinity’s Music Ministry and dedicate our organ

fund recognition plaque hanging in the narthex. Our spiritual life is enriched weekly

by our choirs and by our new organ’s majestic sounds. Please join us to hear special

music by Trinity’s many choirs and thank them for sharing their time and talents with

us in worship. We especially invite people who donated to the organ fund to attend as

we dedicate the plaque and offer thanks to all who generously shared gifts.

Noonday Recitals Begin May 3

Join us these Wednesdays in May at 12:05 pm in the Hintz

Room or the nave for inspiring music followed by

refreshments and conversation with the artists. Free-will

offering; free parking in the Trinity lot. Our May 3 artist is

Trinity’s own Karen S. Eddinger, organ, performing in the nave. After being called as

Trinity's Minster of Music, Karen Eddinger decided, after a more than twenty-five year

hiatus, to resume organ studies. Encouraged by her teacher, Karen presents her first

ever solo organ recital.

Concert: Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil

Today, 4:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church, West Reading

Several Trinity members are singers in today’s concert. This

exquisite piece of deeply spiritual music will be sung in Church

Slavonic with printed English translation. Tickets: $20 at the

door. It is a great way to celebrate the Easter season!

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Parish News

Tell Us about Your Events and Accomplishments

Are you singing in a concert or performing in theater? Are you team

MVP or Volunteer of the Year? We want to feature periodically in the

newsletter notices about members’ upcoming concerts or performances,

sports accomplishments, or awards. This time of year, we are especially

interested in graduation news. Please send us your graduation notices by May 21 so

that we can include them in the June newsletter. Please email Rachel at

rgambone@trinityreading.org or put a note in her staff mailbox.

Trinity TV Spotlights Our Music Ministry

Our new fun and delightful program features musical

highlights with reflections by Karen Eddinger. She takes us on

a journey that touches each of Trinity’s six choirs, including

children, adults, bells and recorders. Tune in on Sundays in

April at 6:30 pm on Comcast Channel 190 or on demand on our YouTube channel. You

can connect to Trinity’s YouTube channel by clicking on the link on our home page at

www.trinityreading.org.

Seeking Jazz Worship Band Sponsors

We are pleased to offer Jazz Worship at the 11:00 service on

May 21, featuring Lars Potteiger on piano, Robin Work on

vocals, and Tom Hilliker on bass for this creative approach to

worship. We are looking for a few donors to sponsor the cost

of the band ($800). If you can help, please mark your

envelope JAZZ and place it in the offering plate.

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Parish News

Ministry Spotlight: I CAN Group

More than ten years ago, the late Pastor David Kistler, Chaplain

at Hamburg State School, asked the late Pastor Jeanne Beadle,

pastor of Trinity Deaf, if Trinity would be interested in hosting

people with intellectual and physical disabilities one day a

month. Since Trinity was located in the city, it would be an

ideal location for a gathering of people.

Thus, I CAN was born. I CAN stands for Involved Consumer Action Network.

When it first began, the program attendance was approximately 10-15 people a month.

The day included Bible study, light lunch, and BINGO for prizes which consist of bath

soap, brushes and combs, toothpaste and toothbrushes, snacks, and many other items

which were practical.

Over the ten years, the attendance is now approximately 65-75 people every month. We

continue the same format. Bible study is held from 11:30 am to 12:25 pm. We have a

cooked luncheon meal consisting of meat, vegetables, and dessert. After the meal, we

play BINGO for the prizes mentioned above.

These monthly gatherings are offered free of charge to the participants. The program is

subsidized with funds from the Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance. The day ends

around 2:30 pm. I CAN meets the first Saturday of the month from October to May.

—Sue Shellong

Brian Trupp’s New Address

As of April 12, Brian has relocated to Wyomissing Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at

1000 East Wyomissing Blvd., Reading, PA 19611. He appreciates visits. Please call

ahead of time to set up your visit.

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Parish News

Good News on the Kitchen!

Last Fall, Trinity’s kitchen failed to meet current fire codes

due to inadequate ventilation and fire suppression. Our

stoves are also dated and worn and have been prone to

electrical shorts. The fire marshal worked with us so that we

could continue operation as solutions were explored. Thanks to the hard work of our

Property Committee and church staff and the support of Trinity’s Vestry, we are now

ready to proceed with the installation of a new vent, hood, suppression system and

two commercial grade ovens/stoves. All of these improvements will facilitate our

many ministries which involve food and will secure the safety of our building and

those who gather here. Thanks to donors who have covered the cost of this project and

to Common Ground, which has applied for a grant to allow us to

proceed. Construction updates will be published as they become available.

—Pastor Alan Wolkenhauer

Education Assistance Applications Due May 15

Trinity is able to offer financial assistance to student members,

some in the form of specific scholarships, but most through the

offer of no-interest student loans. Applications are available to

download from the church website at www.trinityreading.org;

click on 'Ministries' and then on 'Educational Assistance.' No late or incomplete

applications will be accepted. After vestry consideration of the recommendations, all

students will be notified. Those persons who are offered loans will then receive a

repayment document to complete. Once that paperwork and all other requirements are

met, a check will be disbursed by mid August.

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Learning Ministries

Kids' Night Out

Saturday, May 6 from 6-9 pm at Atonement Lutheran Church

An opportunity for kids ages 3 and up to have an evening of free

play while their parents have time for themselves. All donations

will help support our youth service trip to Washington D.C. Details and registration

to come soon.

Mark Your Calendars for Summer Camps!

Summer Day Camp for Kids

June 26-30 at Allegheny Lutheran Church

Registration forms are on the annex bulletin board.

WBMD is working with Bear Creek Camp again to provide a great week of summer

day camp to all children in the WBMD who have completed grades K – 5.

Transportation can be provided if needed. Cost is just $25 per week.

Summer Music Camp

August 7-11 from 9:00 am - noon

at Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing

For youth who’ve completed grade 1-6. Come to the show on Friday, August 11 at

1:00 p.m. Watch for registration materials coming soon!

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Learning Ministries

Adult Forum

Informative-Interesting-Inspirational

Sundays at 9:40 am in the auditorium

April 23: Celebrating the Gifts of Matthew: As we anticipate the Pentecost season, we

offer thanks for the gifts of Matthew to our church.

April 30: “An Alpine Adventure and Munich”: Ben Zobian and his grandparents,

Tom & Louise Souders, share stories and photos from their recent trip.

Sunday Morning Learning and Music for All Ages

9:40 am: Sunday School Gathering in the nursery

9:40 am: Adult Forum in the auditorium

9:50 am: Treble Choir in Bard House (Grades 1-6)

10:00 am: Sunday School ages K-grade 2 (Sunday School Rms)

Youth D.C. Urban Plunge Meeting

Sunday, May 7, 3:30 p.m. at Trinity

Our group will gather and worship with Common

Ground at 4:00, and help clean up after dinner.

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Thursday, April 27

10:00 am: Bible Break (Conference Room)

4:15 pm: Kindermusik (Nursery)

5:30 pm: FFA Committee Meeting

(Conference Room)

5:45 pm: Kindermusik (Nursery)

Friday, April 28

No scheduled Trinity events.

Saturday, April 29

No scheduled Trinity events.

Monday, April 24

10:00 am: Program Staff Meeting

(Bard House)

Tuesday, April 25

9:15 am: Staff Meeting

7:00 pm: Recorder Choir (Nave)

Wednesday, April 26

12:30 pm: Office Professionals’

Lunch (Castle Pub)

1:00 pm: Covenant Prayer Shawl

Tea (Auditorium)

6:30 pm: Trinity Ringers (Nave)

7:30 pm: Trinity Choir (Bard

House)

Week of April 23—29

Sunday, April 23: Easter 2

8:30 am: Holy Eucharist (Chapel)

9:40 am: Christian Education Hour

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist (Nave)

11:00 am: Deaf Worship (Chapel)

12:15 pm: Mixed Ensemble (Bard House)

12:15 pm: Mission & Service Committee Meeting (Conference Room)

2:00 pm: Installation of Pr. Rob Argot (Holy Spirit Lutheran Church)

4:00 pm: Common Ground Worship (Auditorium)

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Week of April 30—May 6

Sunday, April 30: Easter 3/Music Ministry Sunday

8:30 am: Holy Eucharist (Chapel)

9:40 am: Christian Education Hour

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist (Nave)

11:00 am: Deaf Worship (Chapel)

4:00 pm: Common Ground Worship (Auditorium)

4:00 pm: Organ and Flute Concert: Anna & Erik Meyer (Nave)

Monday, May 1

10:00 am: Program Staff Meeting

(Bard House)

6:00 pm: RLP Roundtable (Peace

Lutheran Church)

Tuesday, May 2

No scheduled Trinity events.

Wednesday, May 3

9:15 am: Staff Meeting

12:05 pm: Noonday Recital: Karen S.

Eddinger, organ (Nave)

7:30 pm: Trinity Choir (Bard

House)

Thursday, May 4

10:00 am: Bible Break (Conference Room)

4:15 pm: Kindermusik (Nursery)

5:45 pm: Kindermusik (Nursery)

Friday, May 5

No scheduled Trinity events.

Saturday, May 6

11:30 am: I CAN Group (Auditorium)

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Leaders in Liturgy

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Presiding: The Rev. Alan Wolkenhauer

Preaching: Dcs. Deborah Graf

Assisting Minister: Barbara Lykens

Minister of Music: Karen S. Eddinger

Carillon: Reagan Rosenbaum

Lectors: (8:30) Ellen Huyett and (11:00) Tama McConnell

Communion Assistants: Russ Diesinger (RA), Ann Harnish (LA), Janet Clemmer (RC),

Ed Coleman (LC), and Pat McMahon and Steve Welz (Servers)

Greeter: John Darlington

Ushers: Dave & Sue Shellong, Ed & Peg Coleman, and Harry Feinauer

Counting Team: Susan Randazzo, Robin Oberholtzer and Linda Motley

Media: Matt Althouse, Jennifer Smith, Quinn Crozier-Christy and Mark Hofmann

Altar Guild: Bernadette Ilgen, Barbara Lykens, Linda Motley, Charlene Norton,

Robin Oberholtzer, Dar Unger and Beth Welz

We thank Pr. Ginny Biniek for planning this worship service.

Prepare for worship

The readings for next Sunday, April 30, are Acts 2:14a, 36-41;

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; and Luke 24:13-35.

The readings for Sunday, May 7, are Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23;

1 Peter 2:19-25; and John 10:1-10.

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Sunday Notices Sunday, April 23, 2017

Today’s altar flowers are sponsored by Mary Balmer in loving

memory of her parents, Lillian & George B. Balmer, and her

brother, George F. Balmer.

Today’s broadcast is sponsored by the Media Committee:

Matt, congratulations on 25 years with Trinity Lutheran Church. We are so grateful for

your guidance and friendship. We can't wait to see what the next 25 years bring!!!

Praying for our family members in Christ: This week we include in our prayers

Pamela, Sheena & Cameron Myers and Martena Milles; Nancy Nagle; Stephen, Helen,

Maya, Yani & Lian Najarian; Ruth Norton; and Bill, Charlene & Katie Norton. Next

week: James Ritz and Amy, Will & Grace Norton-Ritz; Craig & Robin Oberholtzer;

Janet Oberholtzer; Michele, David, Teagan & Shea O’Brien; and Fred, Jan, Kristen &

Megan Opalinski.

Immediate prayer petitions: We pray for members and loved ones of Trinity who

are in need of healing: Jan Opalinski, Jane LeVan, Carl Seiple, Brian Trupp, Cathy

Beadencup, Darryl Jeffries, Tom Shultz, and the Manning family.

Ongoing prayer requests for friends and members of Trinity:

Gail Weimer, Karen Campbell, Martha Tobias, Helen Roberts, Mark Flatt,

Helga Barrett, Bonne Ritter, Marie Dautrich, Warren Tobias, Ronald

Gregory, the Sawyer family, Dorothy Smith, Dorothea Fritz, Richard &

Pat Livenspire, Ronald Derr, Diana Curry (mother of Matthew Hayes),

Mark Kummerer (son of Larry Kummerer), Sophie Schlageter (Berni Ilgen's mother),

Russell Richie, Judy (Pat McMahon’s cousin), Emily Mooney-Routté, Jesse Routté and

Amani Routté (in Rwanda).

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Broadcast Schedule

All of our programs listed below and more can be watched on Comcast

Channel 190 (in the Reading Hospital, Channel 80) or online at http://

trinityreading.org or on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com./

oldtrinitytv

Sundays in April

6:00 pm Deaf Worship Service

6:30 pm Music From Trinity:

Music Ministry Sunday

7:00 pm Trinity Worship Service

Trinity Vestry 2016-17

President: Pat Richter; Vice President: Brooke Rosenbaum; Secretary: Amy Bornhofen;

Treasurer: Peter Graf; Executive Member-at-large: Steve Hofmann

Vestry Members and Committee Affiliation

Tom Anewalt (Mission & Service)

Amy Bornhofen (Media)

Peter Graf (Finance)

Steve Hofmann (Youth)

Dan Huyett (Stewardship)

Kelly Kulp (Partnerships)

Josh Motley (Worship & Music)

Wednesdays in April

4:00 pm Trinity Worship

5:00 pm Deaf Worship

5:30 pm First Friday: Birth of a Nation

Trinity Lutheran Church

527 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374.4861

www.trinityreading.org

A congregation of the Reading Lutheran Parish and West Berks Mission District

Bill Norton (Property)

Susan Pohl (Personnel)

Pat Richter (President)

Brooke Rosenbaum (Learning Ministries)

Virginia Rush (Evangelism)

Sue Shellong (Member Care & Deaf Ministry)

Andrew Smith (Fellowship)