Church Events

Healing Mission

The members of Holy Trinity are invited to the upcoming Healing Mission of the Order of St. Luke to be held on April 4 and 5 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Oaklyn. The Rev. Josh Acton of Desert Call Ministries of Arizona will present the theme Clothed in Power. This mission takes place beginning at 7 pm on Friday night, and then continues from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, with lunch provided. There will be various times for sharing, prayer, and the laying on of hands for healing.

  Why not consider sharing in this experience and invite a friend? For more information, see Pastor Kitz or email newcrkrr@aol.com for more information.

First Communion

We welcomed the following young people to the Lord’s table for the first time on Palm Sunday: Zachery Dominek, Allison Davis, Shane Spilker, Ethen and Matthew West, and Kyle Kenselaar. It was an exciting day for them, their families, and the congregation as we filled the church in celebration. We ask that you lift each of them up in prayer.

Conference on Congregational Ministries

Have you ever considered being a part of a ministry that is needed in Holy Trinity but didn’t feel you had the know-how or even any ideas that might pertain to it? Has there been a time when you needed some new ideas for what it means to walk as a disciple? If so, why not consider attending the upcoming Conference on Congregational Ministries to be held on Saturday, April 12 at Steinert High School in Hamilton Twp, east of Trenton. We hope to have a group from Holy Trinity in attendance and invite you join us. It is an all-day event with all sorts of workshops as well as worship experiences where we meet other Lutherans throughout the state. Look in the back of the church for the listing of workshops offered or see Pastor for details.

Men’s Group Work Day

Attention all men! We are planning an SMI Men’s group work day on Saturday, April 19 and would like some extra hands. If you would like to do projects with other men of the SMI parishes, as well as join in fellowship, talk with Bob Saunders. Why not also consider joining us on the first Monday of each month at Ascension Church in Haddon Heights beginning at 7 pm. We have Bible study and sharing time.

SMI Confirmation Ministry

The next class of the SMI Confirmation class will take place on Sunday evening, April 6^th beginning at 6pm at Holy Trinity Church in Audubon. We will be studying the 2^nd Article of the Apostles Creed. If you need a ride see pastor.

Confirmation Trip

Attention all confirmation class students. We are planning a confirmation Class trip to New York City on Saturday, May 3. This will be an all-day trip in which we will visit Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, China Town, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Plaza, Times Square, and several other places. For more information see Pastor.

Mother’s Helper Needed

An area single mom needs flexible help with children approximately 10 hours a week. The person must be flexible and reliable and willing to spend time Wednesday mornings and occasionally a Saturday morning. There is good pay and perfect for College students who like children. For more information, call Stacy at (856) 524-3952

Thrivant Meeting

You are invited to share in the annual meeting of the Camden County Chapter of Thrivant on Monday, March 31 beginning at 7 pm here at Holy Trinity Church. There will be light refreshments as we gather and talk about your financial future as Lutherans.

Prayer List

James Brosious, Michael Guardini, Leon Rothman, Bob Saunders, Mark and Nancy Schmus, Pearl Schweisguth, Dorothy White.

In Memorium

We remember Harry Wilson, husband of Charlotte, who passed into eternal life on March 12. We lift up his family in this time of loss. Harry was 90 years old. Why not drop Charlotte a note:

CARE Team

If you would be willing to assist or volunteer, or if you know of someone in need within the community (i.e., a visit, shopping, cooking a meal or prayer needs) please contact our coordinator: Ginny Eggleston 856-346-0303. Note we do need help in our food bank as well as food donations.

SMI Men Meeting

Attention all men, why not consider coming out to the SMI Men’s monthly meeting, which takes place the first Monday of every month at Ascension Church in Haddon Heights? We begin at 7 pm with study and conversation, as well as prayer and planning. See Bob Saunders for details. The next meeting will be on Monday, April 7 at 7 pm

Adult Bible Class

Have you ever considered being a part of the adult Bible class which meets every Sunday at 9 am in the Gathering Room? We have a lively group who ask all sorts of questions and responds to one another in many ways. In the next few weeks will be looking at Pain and Suffering as we ask “Where is God when it hurts?” If you have ever asked a question like that, perhaps this might be a class for you. For more information, why not come out one Sunday. Pastor

Pastor’s Desk

Spring is one of my favorite seasons because of all the new things that each day seem to appear in nature. After a long and cold winter, it is a joy to see new life, especially in places that seemed so dead. It’s appropriate that Easter also takes place in the Spring because the symbolism follows the same path. The message portrayed is that of our Lord bringing life out of places of death.

 Now most of us think of Easter only in terms of what life might be like “some day” when we die and go to heaven. But the Easter story relates to this life even more. Christ is saying to each of us that he is able to bring about victory in places we often write off as defeat. And with that in mind, I wonder how many of you reading this today need to consider what Easter says to you? Is there a place right now where you want to give up on someone or something? Is there a place right now that seems dead in terms of its future? Is there a place where you feel defeated? If you are honest with yourself, I am sure you can say yes to one of those categories. I know I can!

  But this is where the power of the Gospel touches each one of us, especially when we yield those places of defeat to God and his purpose. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I felt like I was hitting a dead end, or a blank wall, or the end. And it was in those places that I said: OK Lord, I am powerless over this issue and thus I lift it up to you and your plan for the future. And lo and behold something began to change. Now I can’t say that I always liked what God was doing in that situation, but I can tell you this: He made things happen I never dreamt possible.

  And so in this blessed season, I challenge each of you to consider what God is trying to tell you in regard to the Easter faith. What is it that you need to yield to him? Where is it that he wants to bring about a new beginning? And how open are you to allow him to do that?

Pastor