August Highlights
Baptism of Luna Emily Brown
Luna Emily Brown, daughter of Matthew and Adrianna Brown, was baptized on August 23rd. Luna’s sponsors are Carlos Gutierrez and her Aunt Annie Kramer. We welcome Luna into the Lord’s family. We receive her as a fellow member of the body of Christ, child of the same heavenly Father, and a worker with us in the kingdom of God. We extend our love and support to her as she grows in her knowledge and faith in the Word of God. Luna, Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.
Singing during the service at Trinity has been missed!
After some Worship and Music members were contacted by others in the congregation asking about when singing could resume, more research was done regarding singing in the sanctuary. The research that was found talked only about choral groups, choirs, and soloists; these singers would be singing more forcefully than most regular congregation members. CDC guidelines do not mention congregational singing. The synod has given us guidelines, but those are meant to be adapted as needed by each congregation. Remember, our synod covers large cities like Allentown and Reading, as well as small rural areas like ours. Our congregation has shown responsibility in following rules since reopening. Our members consistently socially distance and wear masks during services. This being said, a motion was made, discussed, and passed at the council meeting on 8/11/2020 to allow singing of the first verse of each hymn by congregation members, providing they are masked, socially distanced, and singing quietly. The liturgy will continue to be spoken.
Congratulations!
Birth Announcement: We are pleased to announce that we have gained a new brother in Christ, as Deklan Lewis Masser was born to Devin Masser and Kim Wiand on July 15, 2020. Congratulations to Devin and Kim and Grandma Angie Masser! God Bless you all.
College Graduation: We are pleased to announce that in December 2019, Emily Bowman completed her Associates Degree at Penn State Berks and is now a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant). She is working Gym Jam Therapeutics. Emily is the daughter of Jeff and Beth Bowman and the niece of Carolyn Dunkelberger. We are so proud of you! Best Wishes and God Bless You, Emily.
High School Graduation: We are pleased to announce that Danny Bowman graduated from Tri-Valley High School in June 2020. Danny is the son of Jeff and Beth Bowman and the nephew of Carolyn Dunkelberger. We are so proud of you! Best Wishes and God Bless You, Danny.
Master’s Degree: We are pleased to announce that Katie Bowman graduated from Misericordia University with a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. She is working at Gym Jam Therapeutics in Cressona. Katie is the daughter of Jeff and Beth Bowman and the niece of Carolyn Dunkelberger. We are so proud of you! Best Wishes and God Bless You, Katie!
Master’s Degree: We are pleased to announce that Jordan Schwalm graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. She is working in a Clinical Fellowship position at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community. Jordan is the daughter of Ross and Jamie Schwalm and the granddaughter of Jim and Sherry McDonald. We are so proud of you! Best Wishes and God Bless You, Jordan.
The New Mr. and Mrs: Congratulations to Gabrielle Quandel and Dan Umholtz who were married on August 1, 2020. We extend our love and best wishes to the happy couple.
Agape Community Meal
All Agape Table free community meals are temporarily on hold. The Kitchen Committee will be meeting to decide when to resume serving these meals.
Miles to Mend
In August, two Miles to Mend requests were fulfilled. We are eager to continue to support those in need! Nomination forms can be found in the office entrance. Please consider nominating someone who has an ongoing health concern that requires habitual medical travel.
Thank You!
Thank you to Blaine Morgan! Our sincere thanks to Blaine Morgan for assuming leadership for the pill bottle mission project. Blaine did a great job getting this project started and keeping it going. We appreciate it.