The Third Sunday of Lent
​Sunday, March 24, 2019 
WELCOME
At the heart of this week’s Old Testament reading, Isaiah 55:6-9, is God’s call for sinners to forsake the ways of evil and turn to the Lord, full assured that God’s pardon is freely available.
     In 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Paul recalls Israel’s experience in the wilderness as a caution against false confidence and a reminder to flee the sins of idolatry and self-indulgence. 
     In the Gospel reading, Luke 13:1-9, Jesus turns a lesson about whether suffering is deserved into a hard call to obedience.  He then tells a parable that holds out hope that the timeline for ultimate judgment will be tempered by patience.    
 
 
Saturday Worship Theme
  A worship series entitled, “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”, continues at  this weekend’s 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Praise Worship Service.  The series explores what it means for us to live our lives in response to God’s manifold love and grace. The sermon is provided by Pastor Rich Ajer.
 
   May God bless our worship.
 
Ecumenical Lenten Services
Midweek ecumenical Lenten Worship Services, sponsored by the congregations of the North Shore Clericus, are held at 12 noon each Wednesday throughout Lent. The location and preacher for each service change each week. With the exception of Good Friday, participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch for the reception which follow the services.  Beverages and desserts are provided.
 

March 27: Host Church: St. John the Baptist, 1488 N. Country Road, Wading River;
Preacher: Rev. John McGinty
 
April 3: Host Church: North Shore United Methodist Church, 260 NY-25A, Wading River, Preacher: Rev. Brock Evans
 
April 10: Host Church: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, 716 Route 25a, Rocky Point;
Preacher: Rev. Jerry Ringenback
 
April 17: Host Church: St. Mark RC Church,
105 Randal Road, Shoreham;
Preacher: Rev. Richard Ajer or Rev. Bruce Kaifler.
 

Click the Sermon Videos tab to watch this past weekend sermon. 


 
Trinity invites you in to Friends Kitchen
We serve a nutritious hot meal to anyone in need of food and fellowship every Thursday at 5:00 pm.  Please keep our new name in mind should you want to make a donation in the future. 
All checks should be made payable to: Friends Kitchen  Thank you for all of the years you have generously supported this important program here at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Trinity's Food Pantry
is open every Tuesday between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon
for those in need of basic
​non perishable food.

Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church is a
Stephen Ministry Church.
Are you or someone you know going through a tough time - emotionally or spiritually? Struggling with a crisis in life? Is anyone listening to you?
​Consider letting a
​Stephen Minister Caregiver
​help YOU!
A Stephen Minister is a member of our congregation who is experienced to listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside you during difficult times. It's confidential, free
and very helpful.
Contact Trinity's church office
631-744-9355 or email: thefishchurch25a@gmail.com

Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2


WELCA Lenten Health Kit Program
Trinity’s Organization for Women conducts its’ annual Health Kit Project during the season of Lent.  The kits are prepared for area shelters for women and men.  Items especially needed are bath towels, washcloths, brushes/combs, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, nail files and deodorant.  Collection boxes are located at the doors inside the sanctuary during worship hours on weekends and weekdays
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.