Worship on Sunday August 4, 2024 at 10:00am

Communion Sunday

If you are worshiping from home, please have a piece of bread or cracker and water or juice ready for Communion.

This service will be live streamed on Facebook.

Trinity Church’s mission is to fill its people with the love of God 

and share God’s love in all the world.

Don't have Facebook? Don't worry, you can still view the live service from any device by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/Trinitychurchnorthborough



A step-by-step tutorial on how to access Facebook Live CLICK HERE

Have your Bible, a candle and lighter ready and create a worshipful space, maybe with a cross, a nice tablecloth, or other devotional items that are meaningful to you.

Replay on Verizon channel 31 and Charter channel 191

Sundays (previous week's) at 6pm and Thursdays at 8:00am.

Rita is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at: trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com or call her (508) 393-8156 and she will walk you through each step.

Welcome, August!

August is usually a quiet month. It’s the only month of the year that doesn’t have any holidays.

While it may be a little quiet this month, we have exciting worship services planned. Find out more about what’s going on from the Worship Team and the Music Director.

August is also known as “the Sunday of summer.” The month when we rest and get ready to start another season of activities in September.

And as we approach September, I hope you’ll be rested and ready to get engaged for our Congregational Training on Church Growth, led by our church growth consultant, Paul Nickerson. That event will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in the Fellowship Hall from 9 am to 1 pm. I hope you’ll be able to join us!

And if you’re interested in joining the Church Growth Team at Trinity, or want more information, speak to one of our Deacons. We’d be excited to have you!

As I prepare to take a few weeks off, I hope you’ll find time to rest up this month and get ready for a new season of activities as we prepare for take-off in September with our Congregational Training, Congregational Vote on the Settled Pastor, Applefest Weekend, September Hymn Sing, Outdoor Worship Service at the Park, and more!

Blessings,

Will

At Trinity’s last Annual Meeting, we proposed a nearly-balanced operating budget.  (Expenses of $237,646 vs an income of $234,186.). I am happy to report that through the first six months of 2024, we are meeting that goal. Our year-to-date income is 103% of expected, mainly due to higher-than-expected rental income.  Our Thrift Shop is also doing well.  Our overall expenses for the first six months of 2024 were 90% of expected. Due to the mild winter, we saved money on oil bills and snow removal. For the first half of this year, our income is exceeding our expenses by about $3600.  

Thank you for your financial support of Trinity and for your help to keep our church financially healthy.  

Jean Leif, treasurer

We will be worshiping in Fellowship Hall through August. Pastor Will will be on vacation from Aug 5th – Aug 26th. We have the following special services planned:



Aug 11th: Panel discussion by members of Trinity Church, “Where Do We See God”

Aug 18th: Sermon by John Posluszny “Being Kind is Good for You”

Aug 25th: Sermon by Rev. David Fountain “Monkeys and Bananas”

Services will not be live-streamed on Facebook in August while Pastor Will is on vacation.

Hello Trinity Church Community!

It’s been a hot Summer but I’m glad we have been able to keep cool for worship by meeting in the Fellowship Hall over the last few weeks. My apologies for having to change the plans for some of the expected music. It was a necessary adjustment since the Organ can’t change spaces. Haha. For the month of August, we plan to continue meeting downstairs and return to the Sanctuary the first Sunday of September. Since we are not using slideshows, most songs will be from the Chalice Hymnal or physical printouts for lyrics and melodies. For those worshiping with us online, please reach out to Rita in the church office (trinitynorthborough@gmail.com) if you would like to borrow a hymnal for these services.

Since August is sometimes the hottest month of the Summer, I’ve decided not to select a Song of the Month or Sung Benediction in order to shorten the total length of the service. Even with these omissions, everyone can still expect to enjoy 3-4 hymns from our Chalice Hymnal along with unique music selections for Prelude, Postlude, and Special Music

Here is a quick look at what music things are happening at Trinity in August:

• August 4th - Communion-themed music, as well as grand Special presented by Deanna Yoder
• August 11th - Music and Devotion focused on Creativity and Art, as well as colorful service music to inspire us.
• August 18th - Some familiar hymns in a Deacon-Led service as well as a Congregational Sing-Along of “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong for the Special Music
• August 25th - Some modern and lesser-known hymns to support our Guest Speaker, David Fountain, and his message about leaving our comfort zones to increase God’s Love in the world.

The Worship Committee has given me permission to organize a social event for the members of our church community to enjoy together. For the first of what I hope to be many future gatherings, I am inviting anyone to join me for an Organ Concert at the new Groton Hill Music Center in Groton, MA, on September 28th at 3pm. This event is ticketed and acquiring a ticket is required for attendance. Please see the attached flier for more information on the program details and how to reserve a ticket. Payment for tickets is due to Rita in the office by September 1st. All are welcome! Reach out to me via email (trinitynorthboroughmusic@gmail.com) if financial assistance is needed. 

Have you ever thought…“I haven’t heard that song in a while”...“This song on the radio is really speaking to me and I think others would like it too”...“So-and-so has a good voice. They should sing something with Scott”. Well now is the time to give those thoughts a voice. With all of the music ensembles still on Summer Break, I am still looking to organize a few solos/small groups for unique Presentations of Talents throughout August and into September to cover for the music ensembles. If you are interested & willing (or have a recommendation), I’d love to hear from you!

Taking a glance ahead, I want to tell you about some happenings for September that you may want to mark on your calendars so you don’t miss out. More information will go out in the September Tidings, but feel free to reach out if you want more information or have any questions about these items.

• September 1st - Adult Voice Choir practice resumes: Sundays from 11:30a-12:30p 
• Worship Band and Hand Bell Choir will resume: day and times TBA
• September 8th - Faith Formations for children resumes: Every 2nd Sunday of Month
• Includes a “Music & Movement” time after the service with me!
• September 21st - Trinity Music Ministry represents at AppleFest Open Mic
• September 28th - Social Event - Organ Concert at Groton Hill Music Center

I’m sorry I seem to be long-winded in this month’s message, but hopefully that gives you some excitement about the things to come in the next Season. I love that I get to be a part of this church body, even as an employee. It is you, the people, that make the difference. We may be in “ordinary times”, but we do some “EXTRAordinary” things in the eyes of God.

Until We Meet Again,

Scott Arnold (he/him)

Music Director of 

Trinity Church of Northborough

STEEPLE AND EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE UPDATE

The Exterior Restoration and Maintenance Task Force formed by the Finance and Property Committee has been meeting regularly to discuss steeple maintenance, bell restoration and other related matters. The Task Force has thus far taken the following steps, among others:

• recommended engaging a contractor to thoroughly clean the interior of the steeple of bird droppings and other accumulated dirt;
• explored ways to improve safe access to the steeple’s interior, possibly by means of an extension ladder;
• recommended engaging Structures North, a consulting engineer, to investigate and report on the internal and external condition of the steeple;
• considered alternatives for bell repair, with one option being to secure the bell in place in the belfry and provide a remote means for striking it;
• prepared a grant application to the TABCOM George Wright Fund to support the work; and
• began work on a Community Preservation Act grant application to the Town of Northborough’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC).

If you have any questions or suggestions for the Task Force, please contact one of its members: Pete Carlsen, Jean Leif, Tom Danforth, Wally Corwin, Cheryl Silverberg, Beth Buckley or Tim Cashmore.

The Search Team is happy to report that our nomination for Settled Pastor is Rev. Will Seals. We listened to your wishes for a settled pastor, and we feel Pastor Will is a perfect fit for Trinity. Will has been our interim for 22 months, and is excited to join us in a permanent position. 

Please mark your calendar - we will hold a business meeting after worship service on Sept 15th to ratify the nomination. 

Afghan Refugee Project

Trinity continues to support our Afghan refugee family, both financially and through our friendship. Rose and her son, Mark, live in Northboro. Rose is taking classes at Quinsigamond Community College this summer, with the help of a Trinity scholarship. 

Her goal is to become a dental assistant and eventually a dental hygienist. Mark is enjoying day camp at the YMCA in Westboro. Both will be returning to school in the fall - Rose as an aide at Algonquin and Mark will be a 3rd grader at Peaslee School.  

Our Outreach Team continues to subsidize their rent until the family can be financially self-sufficient. We are accepting donations for this project. You may donate online or send a check made out to Trinity with the words "Afghan Refugee Project" in the memo line.

As Trinity embarks on an exciting new journey with a candidate for a settled Pastor the Outreach Committee continues to serve our greater community and the world.

One of our ongoing projects is helping those in our community that have food insecurity by donating every month to the local food pantry. Thank you, Faith, for organizing the congregation. 

Our work partnering with Worcester Fellowship helps another segment of our greater community combat food insecurity. 

The Bagged Lunch schedule for Fall 2024 is: 

October 20th.

November 18th.

December 22nd. 

Thursday Café Lunch schedule for Fall 2024 is:

November 14th. 

Thank you to everyone who continues to participate in this project.

The third ongoing project is Community Meals housed in our own Fellowship Hall. We will be hosting it again on August 28th.

If you or anyone you know is looking to get rid of a manual (non gas/electric) lawn mower like the picture to the left please reach out at Cheryl S. at: csilverbug663@gmail.com

The Pastoral Care team is available for anyone who would appreciate a friendly caring call or a check in on a home bound member. We keep in touch weekly or monthly or whatever is needed. We even make “sunshine“ house visits with a small box surprise!

We are here and if you or anyone you know would benefit from a call from our team please contact Linda F. at: lmferraro25@gmail.com or Michele W. at michelewheelock@gmail.com

I am looking to put together a list of people who would like to help when needed on our hospitality list. We are looking for people when we have collations (after funeral services) to help with set up, serving, clean up and baking. If you would like to be called upon, please email me at:

lornahelms1@gmail.com or call/text me at

(508) 596-1776.

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Rita is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com or call her at (508) 393-8156 during office hours.

Weekly Coffee Meet-Up

At Coffee & Pi (π)

276 Turnpike Rd #8, Westboro

Wednesdays 10:00am - 11:00am

The "Count Your Blessings" thrift shop

August Hours

Wednesdays only, 10:00 am - 2:00pm. Shopping hours now through the end of August buy 1 get 1 free on all clothes, shoes, jewelry & accessories. 

The thrift shop is looking for country style bedspreads/quilts that are in "like new condition" to be donated for Applefest.

Applefest weekend is Sept 21 - 22. The Thrift Shop will be open all day on Saturday, 9/21 and will be planning on having an outdoor bag sale and vintage shop with small furniture, same as last year.  

We're starting to collect small pieces of wood furniture (side tables, shelves, etc.) if you know anyone who has anything like that to donate. Linda will refinish them if needed.

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Houseware donations needed !!! Please drop them off during regular thrift shop hours. donations, especially kitchen gadgets, pots and pans, etc. 

We sell gently used clothing, accessories, jewelry, and footwear, as well as small household items. No electrical items please.  

Clothing donations can be dropped off anytime in the marked bins in the main lobby of the church.

Give to Trinity Church

“Give to others, and God will give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands—all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the one that God will use for you.” – Luke 6:38, Good News translation



Taking our cue from Jesus, looking to God as our Source and Supply for all our needs, let us give to Trinity Church with a cheerful and generous heart, knowing God’s storehouse is always overflowing with abundance – an abundance which can never be diminished or run dry.

Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and treasure with Trinity Church!

If you're paying by check, please make checks payable to Trinity Church. Our mailing address is 23 Main St, Northborough, MA 01532.

You can also use “bill pay” and have your bank mail a check to us on a regular schedule set up by you, at no cost. Or give online at www.trinitynorthborough.org/donate

Community Meals

If you have any questions, please call Martha Michalewich at (774) 258-0867 or email at martha.michalewich@verizon.net

Applefest 2024 is next month!! 

We are looking for help with our biggest fundraiser of the year!

We are looking for help the Saturday and Sunday of Applefest to work in the parking lot, the thrift store, the kitchen and with our raffles. I will be having a sign up sheet after services for sign ups- please consider helping! email me at lornahelms1@gmail.com with any questions

Trinity will be participating in Applefest with our craft fair and cafe. We are considering having a Trinity table at the craft fair. 

If you have handmade crafts you would like to donate to our table, or if you would like to share our table to sell your own crafts, contact Jean at jhleif@gmail.com.

SUMMER HOURS

August office hours

Tuesdays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

Wednesdays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Rita will be on vacation from Monday August 26, 2024 until Tuesday September 3, 2024

the office will be closed during this time and will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday September 3, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 2024 TIDINGS

Because Rita will be on vacation the last week of August, if you have any information that you would like to have included in the September 2024 Tidings, please be sure to have it to Rita / church office no later than Friday August 16, 2024.

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23 Main Street ~ Northborough, MA 01532

(508) 393-8156

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and share God's love in all the world.

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