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LINKS
Evangelical Lutheran Church
ELCA.org
Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod
Godslove.org

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​PRAYERS AND SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR AUGUST
As we begin this autumn season of harvest and thanksgiving for God's bounty, let us join together in scripture reading and prayer that God may fill us up with his power so that we may proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all people.

Sunday Sept. 3 - Prayer of the week
Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with your continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name; and finally, by your mercy, bring us to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen
SUNDAY: Matthew 16:21-28
MONDAY: 2 Samuel 11:27b-12:15
TUESDAY: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
WEDNESDAY: Matthew 23:29-36
THURSDAY: Ezekiel 33:7-11
FRIDAY: Psalm 119:33-40
SATURDAY: Romans 13:3-14

Sunday,Sept. 10 - Prayer of the Week
O God, overflowing with mercy and compassion, you lead back to yourself all those who go astray. Preserve your people in your loving care, that we may reject whatever is contrary to you and may follow all things that sustain our life in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen
SUNDAY: Matthew 18:15-20
MONDAY: 1 John 3:11-16
TUESDAY: Genesis 37:12-36
WEDNESDAY:Genesis 50:15-21
THURSDAY:John 3:13-17
FRIDAY: Psalm 103 (1-7), 8-13
​SATURDAY: Romans 14:1-12

Sunday,Sept. 17 - Prayer of the Week
God among us, we gather in the name of your Son to learn love from one another. Keep our feet from evil paths. Turn our minds to your wisdom and our hearts to the grace revealed in your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Lord. Amen
SUNDAY: Matthew 18:21-35
MONDAY: 2 Corinthians 13:1-4
TUESDAY:2 Corinthians 13:5-10
WEDNESDAY: Jonah 3:10-4:11
THURSDAY: Matthew 9:9-13
FRIDAY: Psalm 145:1-8
SATURDAY: Philippians 1:21-30

Sunday, Sept. 24 - Prayer of the Week
O God, rich in mercy, you look with compassion on this troubled world. Feed us with your grace and grant us the treasure that comes from you, through Jesus Christ, Or Savior and Lord. Amen
SUNDAY: Matthew 30:1-16
MONDAY:James 4:11-16
TUESDAY:Ezekiel 18:19-24
WEDNESDAY: Ezekiel 18:25-32
THURSDAY: Psalm 25:1-9
FRIDAY: Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3
SATURDAY: Philippians 2:1-13

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE TO THE LORD!

If you like to sing, why not give our church choir a try? Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, September 20th at 7:30 in the Fellowship Hall.  You don't need to read music, you just need to love to sing.  
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TRINITY TREASURES

REV. LARRY D. LAINE, PASTOR
MRS. PATRICIA A. SHOUP, MINISTER OF MUSIC
MRS. KAY F. MOOSCH, PARISH SECRETARY
MRS. DEBORAH K. HINE, SEXTON
 
Email: telcbangor@frontier.com   
Website: www. tlcbangor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tlcbangor
Pastor’s Cell Phone # 757-613-7126
Pastor Laine’s e-mail – laineparallel@gmail.com
                             Church Office – 610-588-2023          Fax. No. – 610-588-8904                     

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SEPTEMBER WORSHIP AT TRINITY
September 3: 13th Sunday after Petecost
  9:00 am Worship in Fellowship Hall, Holy Communion

September 10: 14th Sunday after Pentecost/Rally Day
  9:00 am Worship/Hymn Sing in Fellowship Hall , Holy Communion
Immediately following Worship, there will be a covered dish for Rally Day

September 17: 15th Sunday after Pentecost
  9:00 am Sunday School
10:15 am Worship in Sanctuary, Holy Communion
Coffee Hour Following Worship

September 24: 16th Sunday after Pentecost
  9:00 am Sunday School/Acolyte Training
10:15 am Worship, Holy Communion, Sunday School Installation
                   Coffee Hour Following Woship                   

                              A Message from Pastor Laine

   On September 10th, we will have our traditional "rally day" for Sunday School at 10:15 am in the Fellowship Hall followed by a luncheon where you will experience the workings of the church through presentations from our various ministries.  The children will enjoy fun and games as the adults listen to the ministries of our church family. 
   On September 17th, we begin our fall and winter schedule.  Once again Sunday School will begin at 9:00 am and worship in the sanctuary at 10:15 am.  You will notice as you enter the sanctuary that a new chair lift has been installed to assist those of you who need help with climbing stairs.  The life is a kind gift from the Butz estate and had been installed for your convenience.
   This year Pastor Laine will be teaching the adult Sunday School Class.  We will begin our first sessions with a study of Martin Luther and the Small Catechism in celebration of the 500th year of Martin Luther's famous 95 theses.  The class will be held in the office/conference room of the pastor.
   There will be three classes for the children of the congregation divided by age and school grades.  There will be the youngest, the younger and the young (confirmation age children.)
   We have a wonderful, caring community of Christian Education with dedicated teachers and fine young people.  So, make Sunday mornings a part of your life and commitment.  And invite others to join us as we explore the meaning of our Christian faith and life together.

Peace and Blessings,
Pastor Laine

PRAYER CHAIN​​
Trinity Lutheran has once again revised their prayer chain.  If you have a prayer request, contact Donna Fuls.  Anyone, male or female is welcome to be part of our prayer chain.  If you'd like your name added to our group, contact Donna Fuls at her home, 610-588-0629.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume September 12 at 7:00 pm at Terry Smith's home. 

BOOK CLUB 
Tuesday evening September 19 at the home of Larry & Janice Cory. They will discuss two books - "Benjamin's Crossing" by Jay Parini and "I'm Still Standing" by Mildred Muhammad.

BULLETIN SPONSORS ARE NEEDED
Bulletin Sponsors are needed for September 10, September 17, October 1, October 8, October 22 and October 29..  If you are interested in any of  these dates, please see Kay after worship or call the church office, 610-588-2023.  The cost is $15.00 per bulletin sponsor.

OPEN DATED FOR ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers are needed for September 10, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5 and November 12. If you are interested in any of these dates, please see Kay after worship or call the church office, 610-588-2023. The cost is $20.00 for one vase, $40,00 for two vases.

RALLY DAY

September 10

9:00 am Worship with Hymn Sing

COVERED DISH FOLLOWING WORSHIP

​CELEBRATION OF OUR CHURCH HAPPENINGS!

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CAMPFIRE IN THE GROVE

   Please join us for a campfire in the church grove hosted by the Fun and Fellowship committee on Saturday, September 16th at 7 pm.  In case of rain, it will be held the following Saturday, September 23rd.
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        Help for Pets

   Blessing of the Pets will be held in the church grove on Saturday, October 7th from 1 to 2.  This year we have decided to share our blessings by donating pet supplies to three area charities: The newly-formed pet food pantry at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pen Argyl, and 2 no-kill shelters - A.W.S.O.M. in Stroudsbrg and Road Trip Rescue in Mt. Bethel.  We'll be collectinig the items from now until October 7th.  All items should be placed on the table in the followship hall.  Items being collected are: dry puppy food, dry dog food, dry cat food, canned cat food, old blankets, towels, sheets and pet toys.

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​September Birthdays

September 3
Allen Slack
September 4
  Steve Altorfer
September 5
  Ethan Brewer
Donald Jones
Keri Siegfried
September 7
Nancy Dungan
Colton Freeman
Amanda Gillingham
September 8
 Gianna Jones
Noah Wing
September 13
  Elena Goffredo

September 14
  Donna Fuls
September 15
  Arvilla Buck
September 17
  Tony Kmetz
September 20
  Bryce Hartzell
September 25
  Deborah Hine
September 29
 Jodi Lynn Jones
 Alverta Reddinger
 Donna Zazulak
​September 30
 James Gilroy