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SPIRITUAL FORMATION GUIDE TO HOLY WEEK |
We are nearing the end of our Lenten journeys with Holy Week, when we tell the story of Jesus' last week - his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the last meal with his friends, his betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, and being laid in the tomb. If you are new to Holy Week and/or the services being offered, the Spiritual Formation Committee has compiled information about our Holy Week services.
On Ash Wednesday, we were invited to a Holy Lent. Now, we are invited to a Holy Week: attend as many services as your schedule allows. Each tells the story of Jesus' last week in a different way; hearing it repeatedly helps us be a part of the story.
Remembering Jesus’ last week is hard. Unfortunately, we can't jump from the joy of Palm Sunday to the joy of Easter without walking through the time between. Live into the experience of Holy Week.
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| | MAUNDY THURSDAY |
Feast of Friends - April 17: Jesus gathered with his friends to celebrate the feast of the Passover the night before he died for revolutionary love. In his Jewish context and tradition, it was a time to remember how God had led the people of God out of slavery, through the waters, through the wilderness, and into the Promised Land. It was through this tradition that the Christian tradition of celebrating the Holy Eucharist was grown - following Christ through our own wilderness and into the new Promised Land of true life.
Once a year, we expand the way we remember that meal beyond the symbols of bread and wine. After we eat and engage with Scripture, we will join Christ at the holy table and recall that Last Supper he shared with his friends and companions before entering new life. Please join us on Thursday, April 17 at 6:30. Sign up so we can prepare a place for you- and consider bringing a friend who has never been invited to this Way of Love. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/maundythursday2025
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Easter Sunday Sanctuary Decorating Saturday, April 19 at 9:30am
Join us as we transform the sanctuary into a beautiful celebration of Easter! We'll be arranging potted flowers, raising banners, moving chairs and bringing the joy of Easter to life. No experience needed - just your helping hands and joyful spirit. Any questions, reach out to Heather Meyer at heather@trinitytoledo.org
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ONE BEAUTIFUL YEAR! |
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Easter morning not only marks the resurrection of Jesus, but the first anniversary of our signature ministry. Since this ministry started, we have served over 4,000 meals, and you are invited to join us for breakfast to celebrate this journey. Come and be fed, or bring some fruit to pass as well! All are welcome.
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You have SIX different opportunities to join in the fun of sharing a meal with your Trinity friends. Follow the link for all the details on Sign Up Genius!
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| | PLAZA WORK DAYS |
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All hands on deck!
Your help is needed! In May, we are going to refresh the two beds that we planted last year, and plant two more beds. Many hands make light work, so come one and all!
Saturday, May 3 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon We'll spread soil in 4 beds (the soil will already have been delivered up to the plaza).
Saturday, May 10 1:00-4:00 p.m. Come in the afternoon to plant the plants that we will buy in the morning at the Wild Ones native plant sale. We need 5 volunteers to help buy the plants at the plant sale in Whitehouse at 11:00 a.m.and transport them to Trinity. Let Bruce or Meribah Mansfield know if you can help buy plants (not at your expense, the grant will pay for them).
Saturday, May 17 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Come help plant the Children's Garden! Families and children are especially welcome.
| EARTH DAY CELEBRATION |
On Sunday, April 27, the MultiFaith Council of Northwest Ohio and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will sponsor the second annual Earth Day Celebration on Glendale Avenue next to the church from 2 to 6 pm. The Celebration will include table displays by faith communities and community organizations, Earth Day programs and projects, live music, food and fun! All are welcome to attend. |
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EASTER VIGIL |
Easter Vigil with our siblings at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
On Saturday, April 19 at 7pm, an Easter Vigil will be hosted at St. Andrew’s 2770 Central Avenue, Toledo. A light celebratory reception will follow!
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TRINITY'S PRAYER LIST |
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Trinity continues to have an active prayer list. If you’d like prayers for yourself or for someone you know, you can request them by contacting the Trinity office (trinity@trinitytoledo.org or 419-243-1231). All prayer requests are shared only with a small intercessory prayer group who, along with parish clergy, offer recurring prayers for each request. When a request is received, it remains on the prayer list for four weeks before it’s taken off. Requests can always be renewed or submitted again; having an “expiration date” simply prevents the list from overflowing with prayer requests that are out of date.
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TRINITY@HOME LIVE-STREAM |
Trinity@Home is now a live-stream of Trinity’s 10:00 am in-person service with an interactive chat.
www.trinitytoledo.org/live
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