Tidings May 2016

T IDINGS May 2016 | Volume 19, Number 4 Worship Times: Celebrating Pentecost Saturday 5 pm Sunday 8 am /10 am Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are trinitylutheranfc.org varieties of services, but the same TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH is a welcoming faith community living together in God’s love Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:4-7) This month we celebrate Pentecost (May 14/15). Though not as well-known as Christmas or Easter, the festival of Pentecost is still an important part of our story as people of faith. As the Holy Spirit moved among the apostles, suddenly they found themselves able to speak in different languages, and to tell God’s story in ways that people from all over the world could hear and understand. Continued on Page 3 Social & Eco Justice Ministry Information Table! Did you know that there are a lot of free materials available year 'round at the Social and Eco Justice Ministry "Green" table in the Fellowship Hall? Just find the table with dark green table cloth located on the north side of the F.H. under the Ministry bulletin board. Our action phrase is "Caring for Our Neighbors and the Earth" which can include a variety of topics depending on the time of year. This Spring we are highlighting three main subject areas. Bicycling/Walking: Ft. Collins Bike Safety Efforts, Safely Biking and Walking to School, How to Become a Bicycle Friendly Driver, the new Ride Magazine, 2016 Fort Collins Bike Maps and more! Gardening/ Landscaping: Gardens at Spring Creek pamphlets-calendars-wedding guides, Xeriscaping (water saving landscaping), Composting and more! Climate Change: ELCA Climate Change 101 & Global Warming Fact Sheets, Fort Collins Climate Action Plan, Energy Saving booklets and more! Please take a few minutes to check out these resources and take a copy of items which interest you! to share the joy of Jesus Christ. In This Issue From the Pastors’ Desk……………..…..…..3 Council Meeting Minutes…..………….…….4 Calendar of Events....……………...……….....6-7 Youth & Families...………….………………....8-9