Worship

 

The chief responsibility of every Christian is to praise and thank God. We gather for worship at

8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. every Sunday morning, except June through August when we worship

at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. From September through May, we have a Sunday School hour

which begins at 9:45 a.m. We celebrate Holy Communion at both services every Sunday, and

members, and guests are invited to participate. The pastor shares “Time With the Children”

at both services. 

 

2010-2011 Worship Highlights

 

October 3, 2010……Lutheran-Mennonite Reconciliation

October 3, 2010………….……..Blessing of the Animals

October 10, 2010 …………..3rd Graders - Bible Sunday

October 17, 2010...St. Luke Health Care/Healing Service

October 31, 2010…………………..Reformation Sunday

November 7, 2010…………………. All Saints’ Sunday

November 21, 2010……………..Christ the King Sunday

December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2010...Advent Meal & Worship

December 5, 2010.…………….....Homecoming Sunday

December 16, 2010……………TLS Lessons and Carols

December 24, 2010……………..Christmas Eve Services

                  5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m.

December 25, 2010………………...……Christmas Day

                                     10:00 a.m.

December 31, 2010…New Year’s Eve (Healing) Service

                                      7:00 p.m.

January 9, 2011 .................. ..……..Baptism of Our Lord

January 16, 2011……………….Hilton Pulpit Exchange

March 6, 2011 ................................…….Transfiguration

March 9, 2011 ..................................…..Ash Wednesday

                              12:15 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

March 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 13, 2011....Lenten Midweek

April 17, 2011…….…....Palm Sunday/First Communion

April 21, 2011…………….Sedar Meal for Congregation

April 21, 2011……………………….Maundy Thursday

April 22, 2011……………………………..Good Friday

April 23, 2011……………………………. Easter Vigil

April 24, 2011……………………………Easter Sunday

May 15, 2011……………………………..Youth Service

May 22, 2011……….……25th Anniversary Celebration

June 3, 4 & 5, 2011…..……...….....VA Synod Assembly

June 12, 2011………………………………….Pentecost

June 19, 2011……………………....Holy Trinity Sunday

June 19, 2011…………………The Rite of Confirmation

June 26, 2011………………......Annual Meeting Sunday

August 28, 2011……..Sunday in the Park/Church Picnic

 

Nursery

 

A nursery is provided during each worship service and during the Sunday School hour for children up to age 5 years.   One of our nursery staff and at least one volunteer are on duty each Sunday morning to help take care of our younger members and guests. Little ones are encouraged to enter the sanctuary and participate during the “Time With the Children” portion of the service with the pastor. 

 

Advent Worship

 

Advent is the time that we look forward to the coming of Christ, both his birth and his coming again. We offer four weeks of fellowship and worship. Join us for:

 

Meal (5:45-6:30 p.m.)

Worship (6:30-7:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, December 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2010.

 

Lenten Study and Worship

 

Lent is a traditional time of worship, prayer, and study.  In addition to the special worship services that are held during the season of Lent, we offer a five week time of fellowship and study. Join us for:

 

Meal (5:30-6:15 p.m.)

Class (6:15-6:45 p.m.)

Worship (6:45-7:15 p.m.)

Wednesday March 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 13, 2011.

 

Tuesday Communion Services

 

Pastor Fred Guy leads a Bible study with a specific topic in the church parlor at 11:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month followed by an informal service of Holy Communion (September through May).  Everyone is invited to attend.

 

Greening in the Scriptures

Ø  September 14 & 28. 2010

Ø  October 12 & 26, 2010

Ø  November 9 & 23, 2010

Ø  December 14, 2010

Ø  January 11 & 25, 2011

Ø  February 8 & 22, 2011

Ø  March 8 & 22, 2011

Ø  April 12 & 26, 2011

Ø  May 10 & 24, 2011

 

Music

 

The Chancel Choir for adults rehearses each Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. and sings most Sundays at either the

early or late service.

 

September 29, 2010..St. Michael/Angels Choral Vespers

The Trinity Choir will be joined by the choir of St. Andrew’s Episcopal at 7:00 p.m. for a service of Choral

Vespers to celebrate the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels.

 

November 7, 2010………..…....All Saints Hymn Festival

Churches from the Hilton area will come together at 4:00 p.m. for an opportunity to remember and give

thanks for loved ones. A free-will offering will be received to benefit the Hospice Alliance of Hampton

Roads.

 

December 18 & December 20, 2010...Christmas Concert

The Virginia Choral Society presents their annual "Family Festival of Carols" in the nave at 8:00 p.m. both

evenings. Admission fees apply.

 

January 14, 2011.....Stephanie Esposito, Clarinet Recital

Stephanie, a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts at Shenandoah University, presents a recital in the nave at 8:00 p.m. A reception will follow.

 

April 30 & May 1, 2011...………….....Spring Concert

The Virginia Choral Society will present a program of "Modern Masterpieces" in the nave.

 

June 2, 2011……….………..….Feast of the Ascension

A Choral Eucharist to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension at 7:00 p.m.