Trinity Lutheran Church Runnemede

"To Know Christ and To Make Him Known"

Activities and Events

	• Highlights of some of this month's activities and events •
	We will be taking a break from Bible Study for the holidays, but will resume on Wednesday January 7, 2026 at 1 PM. See you then!
	THE ANGEL TREE IS UP! Each year we provide toys and presents along with food baskets for needy children and their families in our neighborhood. You can pick an angel (present) or basket (food) and shop for those families. All gifts and baskets are due back by Sunday December 21^st and will be distributed that day. CHRISTMAS BLANKETS FOR THE HOMELESS Please donate $10.00 towards the purchase of specially manufactured thermal blankets. Make checks payable to "Trinity Lutheran Sunday School". Thank you!
December 5	PRAYER SHAWL MEETING • 10 AM We will be putting up our "GLOVE TREE". We are looking for gloves to go with the hats and scarves we knitted or crocheted for the homeless. You can donate a pair of gloves and take an ornament as a thank you. Give the gift of warmth and may God Bless you this Christmas.
December 6	BREAKFAST WITH SANTA • 9 AM (Saturday) All ages are welcome! And it’s free! So that Santa can properly prepare, registration is required. The forms can be found on the Johnson Avenue side of the Church. You can also register by calling the church office.
December 7	SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM - Service of Communion Sermon: "Who Is This Jesus?" Romans 15:4-13 FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT • 2 PM The Apostles Lutheran Church invites you to attend their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2:00pm. Their address is 4401 Route 42 (Black Horse Pike), Turnersville, NJ. "Christmas Around the World" is the theme for the concert. Please plan to attend and enjoy hearing the songs of the season as presented by vocalists, instrumentalists and church choirs, in addition to learning about holiday customs and traditions around the world. The concert is free with light refreshments served following the performance. Any questions, please contact Apostle's church office at 856-629-4228 We look forward to the presentation and seeing you there!
December 9	SUNSHINE CLASS LUNCHEON • 12 Noon We are looking for cookie donations (homemade or store bought) to include with the Christmas food baskets. Cookies can be left in the church kitchen on or before December 14.
December 13	MAKE PB & J SANDWICHES FOR THE HOMELESS • 8 AM Come for the fellowship - leave knowing you helped someone less fortunate.
December 14	THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:30 AM - Service of the Word 10:00 AM - Service of Communion Sermon: "Anticipation is Making Me Wait" James 5:7-10
December 21	FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT UNITY SERVICE OF COMMUNION • 10 AM One service only Sermon: "The Gift of Average" Matthew 1:18-25 Packing and Distributing food baskets and toys • 11 AM
December 24	CHRISTMAS EVE 6 PM - Family Candlelight Service with children's sermon Sermon: "The Nativity" Luke 2:1-20 8 PM - Service of Communion and Candlelight Sermon: "The Nativity" Luke 2:1-20
December 28	FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS UNITY SERVICE OF COMMUNION • 10 AM One service only Sermon: Looks Can Be Deceiving Matthew 2:13-23
January 1	HAPPY NEW YEAR!
	• Looking Ahead •
	More to come in 2026 - stay tuned!

We are always in need of food for our pantry. Food donations can be conveniently dropped off during the Sunday services.

What do we need right now?

Apple Sauce
Baked Beans
Boxed Potatoes
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup
Cereal

Crackers
Mac & Cheese
Pancake Mix and Syrup
Paper Towels
Pasta and Sauce
Peanut Butter and Jelly

Ramen Noodles
Rice
Soap
Spaghettios
Toilet Paper
Tuna Fish

If you find yourself in need of food from the pantry, we will be distributing items on the 4th Thursday of each month from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM -7:00 PM. Just come by and we will gladly help you. All local residents are welcome; you do not need to be a member of Trinity Church.

Thank you!

" Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?"
1 Peter 3:13