Sunday Times

8:15 - Adult Sunday School
9:15 - Traditional Worship
10:30 - Coffee Fellowship
11:00 - Revive Worship and Children Sunday School

October - Pastor Appreciation Month

On Sunday, October 27th we will appreciate Pastor Arun and the retired pastors who carried the ministry at Trinity over the summer when Pastor Arun was off: Bishop Pauline, Pastor Raymond Brooks, Pastor Kenneth Meyer, Rev. Dr. Dilip Abayasekara, and Rev. Dr. John Smith. At Coffee Fellowship we will have a special cake to appreciate their service to us.

Fall Discipleship Bible Studies 
October 16 - November 20, 2024

Based on a survey taken at the conclusion of the Lenten Bible Studies, we will offer the following three studies for you to choose from. The eight Wednesday evenings will begin with Supper Fellowship all together from 5:00-6:15 p.m. The group studies will conclude at 7:30 p.m.  We‬‭ hope‬‭ you‬‭ will‬‭ consider‬‭ attending‬‭ these‬‭ Wednesday‬‭ evening‬‭ seminars‬‭ in‬ October‬‭ and‬‭ November.‬‭ As‬‭ a‬‭ disciple‬‭ of‬‭ Jesus,‬‭ give‬‭ your‬‭ spiritual‬‭ life‬‭ a‬‭ boost.‬ Look‬‭ for‬‭ sign‬‭ Up‬‭ sheets‬‭ located‬‭ on‬‭ the‬‭ tables‬‭ outside‬‭ the‬‭ Sanctuary‬‭ and‬‭ inside‬ the‬‭ Fellowship‬‭ Hall.‬‭ Indicate‬‭ which‬‭ study‬‭ group‬‭ you‬‭ would‬‭ like‬‭ to‬‭ attend.‬‭ If‬‭ you‬ have‬‭ any‬‭ questions‬‭ about‬‭ these‬‭ discipleship‬‭ opportunities,‬‭ please‬‭ contact‬‭ the‬ leader‬‭ of‬‭ the‬‭ group‬‭ or‬‭ Pauline‬‭ Peifer,‬‭ Discipleship‬‭ Coordinator.‬Group‬‭ #1‬‭ - How‬‭ to‬‭ Study‬‭ the‬‭ Bible‬‭ - led‬‭ by‬‭ Jan‬‭ Ocamb‬; Group‬‭ #2‬‭ - Membership/Baptism‬‭ Class‬‭ - taught‬‭ by‬‭ Pastor‬‭ Arun‬‭ Andrews; Group #3 - Experiencing Hope in the Midst of Life’s Challenges - led by Pauline Peifer

Downtown Daily Bread
October 29 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Needs: October 8 - ginger bread; October 29 - Halloween/fall cupcakes
All baked goods must kindly be at the church by 11 o'clock each Tuesday.  We leave the church at 11:30 sharp and return no later than 1:15. 

Grandparent's in Prayer
October  28 from 10:45 to 12:00 in the St. John’s Room

For the 2024-25 season we will use the resource book, The Power of a Praying Grandparent by Stormie Omatrian. Contact Beth Sider, phone or text at 717-802-2812 if you wish to have a book reserved for you.

Secret Sister's
October 19 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fall event which will be watching the movie “A Question of Faith” We will be enjoying popcorn, drinks and snacks. Bring a cushion to help you be a little more comfortable. Please RSVP by 10/15 Vicky by texting or calling 717-623-6568.

Pray & Go
October 21 @ 5:00 PM

Weather permitting. If that date/time does not work for you and you want to walk with a partner(s) at another time, so as not to duplicate houses, please contact Sharon Sheffer 717-774-3137 ( ) for where to Pray & Go. Once you walk, please e-mail Sharon Sheffer with street and house numbers you covered. 

Love Boxes
October 24 from 9-10:30 AM

Needs:canned sweet potatoes, rice, jelly, peanut butter, cereal, spaghetti sauce. We accept Food Gift Cards. Food items may be dropped off at church and put on the Love Boxed table in hallway. Please no expired food.  Carol Evertts 717-774-3207.

Trustees Requests

Need help from our trustees?
Please send e-mails to This will reach all our trustees.

Gift Card Reminder

This is just a reminder that you can purchase Giant, Weis and Karns gift cards from the church office to give as gifts or for your own use. We have them in $100, $50 and $25 denominations. The building fund of Trinity Church benefits by receiving 10% of the proceeds for each Giant card you purchase and 5% for each Weis and Karns card. We would be happy to receive your order by phone, letter or email in the church office. We will mail them to you and you can pay for them by check through the mail if you are not able or comfortable coming to the office during the week. We thank each of you for the many generous ways in which you support the Lord’s ministry at Trinity.  

Nursery Attendants

We need Safe Sanctuary Volunteers (men and women) for both services each Sunday morning.  CLICK HERE to sign up or sign up at church across from the mailboxes.

Altar Flowers

Would you like to sponsor two fresh altar flower arrangements in memory of a loved one, or for an anniversary, birthday, or special occasion? Phone the church office in advance to arrange. The price is $45 for matching arrangements.

Give Online

There is a new way to give to Trinity! Online giving is quick, safe, and secure. You can also set up automatic online giving, allowing you the flexibility to give any dollar amount from your bank account or credit/debit card on any schedule you prefer. The amount and frequency of withdrawal can be edited at any time from your account. This option helps families and individuals remain faithful in their giving even when they are unable to attend a Sunday worship service. Just click the GIVE button in the navigation bar of Trinity’s website and follow the steps to give either by credit card or ACH bank account. Please contact Carol Wilson with any questions at     

Text to Give

Another way you can give to Trinity is by texting “GIVE NOW” to 717-415-5400. Click on the link to follow the setup to give either by credit card or ACH bank account. Please contact Carol Wilson with any questions at     

Sermon by phone 

Those who don’t use the internet can hear short sermons from Trinity by telephone. Dial 717-774-0108. Please share this information with those not using the internet and be interested in listening.

New Hope Ministry