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Announcements from the bulletin:

Coat and Blanket Drive for Refugee Camps

Trinity is a  drop off site for a coat and blanket drive for Syrian refugees in the Jordanian camps.  We will be collecting new or like new coats of all sizes and large blankets now through December 8th.  Please note: Blankets with at least 30% wool provide the most warmth.   Also, like new items should be clean without stains or tears.
All coats and blankets will be shipped to three camps in Northern Jordan, on the Syrian border: Mafraq, Jerash, and Irbid. Thanks to donations by Paxton Van Lines, Maersk and Helping Hand for Relief and Development all shipping and distribution costs are covered. There will be an opportunity sponsored by the NOVA Relief Center to help pack the coats if your family or group is looking for a hands on event offsite on December 8th. Questions? Ask Dan Campbell  or Courtney Desautels  or go to  www.NOVAreliefcenter.org for more information.  Note: Mt. Olivet Community Assistance can not provide clothing distribution at this time so we are not actively collecting winter items for Mt. Olivet.

Angel Tree? Angel Stars? So early?

There are a couple of changes this year.  One is the name - Angel Stars rather than Angel Tree— many of you probably noticed that there was never a tree involved.  Also new this year, to accommodate one of the recipient organizations, we need to have the gift stars back much earlier than usual - December 7th.  This will allow the organization to distribute the gifts at their annual holiday gathering.  So our stars are up now!  Look for one of the bulletin boards in a new location - the CE bulletin board just outside of the preschool doors.  A second bulletin board will be installed over the Thanksgiving weekend in its traditional location in the preschool hallway. 

Please  support "Child of Mine" and "Bridges to Independence" with the Angel Star program.  Please pick up a star and place wrapped gifts (preferably in gift bags) with the star attached in the Narthex no later than Friday, December 7th.    Please remember to keep toys and games in the $25 range so that there is not a disparity in what is given to the children. Thank you so much for your generosity in this season of blessing and thanksgiving.  Questions - contact  Sabrina Brassard or  Casandra Merkel.

Please help run the slides     

We currently have only a few people who are able to run the slides on a regular basis for both services.   We would really like this to be a once a month a commitment, so we are asking for two more people to sign up to help OR people to be a substitute on a last minute basis.  If you “mess up” it is never your fault and you are literally surrounded by forgiving people.  We can train you one Sunday, and all of the instructions are written down with the computer.  This is a vital part of worship and we need your help.  We can also set everything up so you just have to press the forward button. Youth are welcome!  Please email Courtney.

Young Adult Trivia Night: November 13

Trinity Men’s Fellowship: November 16th

Trinity men are invited to gather at Anthony’s Restaurant on Friday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m. Anthony’s is located at 3000 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA. Please rsvp to Jeff Marcoe at jmarcoe@uschamber.com by November 14, to ensure adequate seating for all.

Music Ensembles

If you have not experienced the fun of ensemble singing, join us for this short term commitment!  December 9 is the day that both G Clef and F Clef Ensembles will sing Advent/Christmas selections for Traditional Worship.   Rehearsal options will be Thursday evenings at weekly Chancel Choir rehearsals at 8p.m. and also November 25 and December 2 around worship times.  Online parts will be available as you commit.  If you love singing on Christmas Eve, join Chancel Choir and friends for the 11p.m. service of Lesson, Carols and Communion.  Rehearsals will be Thursday evenings, online study materials, and perhaps some additional options if needed.  Let Carol (music@trinityarlington.org)  know if you are interested.

Commitment Sunday lunch

To conclude the Stewardship season, which begins next week, we will have an all church luncheon on November 18th, following a joint 10am service. Please stay for lunch and if possible, please bring a dessert if your last name starts with T-Z.  For all others, please bring a side dish.  Main dish and drinks are provided.

Commitment Sunday Lunch Volunteers

We are looking for some volunteers to help set up and clean up for the Commitment Sunday lunch on November 18th. If you can help on Saturday late afternoon with set up or stay after for clean up, please check the tear-off slip. The more people that help, the less time it takes!

Contemporary singers and musicians

Are you interested in singing or playing a musical instrument at the 9am or 5:30pm services This is a flexible group to meet your time schedule. You can drop in on rehearsals Thursday evenings at 7:30pm when it works for you, there is no weekly commitment. Typically if you come to the Thursday rehearsal then that group sings on Sunday mornings. You are welcome to come to a few rehearsals before you sing on Sundays, if that is more comfortable to you. Please sign up on the tear off or email Robert.

New Sunday Evening Worship Time