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• 49th ERIE MARCH FOR LIFE…
  on Saturday, May 2, 2026, we will meet at Perry Square in downtown Erie by 10:45 a.m. to get organized. The March will step off at 11 a.m. The route is just over a mile long supervised by the City of Erie Police Department. Marchers will reassemble in Perry Square to hear a number local and regional pro-life leaders, including Reverend Al Detter, former Senior Pastor of Grace Church in McKean, who will open in prayer, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly, 6th District state Representative Brad Roae, Slippery Rock Mayor J.D. Longo, Doctor Jeffrey McGovern, and Gannon Students for Life President Clare Caulfield. The event is expected to conclude by 12:30 p.m. A big, new banner will shout the theme of this year’s March, “Respect for All, Big or Small.” Follow the Erie March for Life on Facebook.
  
  
   

• Adult Bible Study... every Sunday at 9:00 am. immediately preceding the Divine Service at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Center. Sunday School for all ages is at the same time. 
   

• Baptism this Sunday May 3rd… with joy and thanksgiving, our congregation looks forward to celebrating the Holy Baptism of Archer Rene Sedoris, Carol Struchen’s great-grandson, into the body of Christ during the Divine Service at 10:00 a.m. In this gracious gift, God places His name upon a child, washes away sin, and welcomes another lamb into His flock through water and the Word. Please keep this family in prayer as they prepare for this blessed day of new life in Christ.
  
   

• Our next LWML Meeting… will be next Sunday, May 3rd. We will discuss the Spring Rally, plan our Bake Sale with the Car Cruise In on July 25th, and our annual Women’s Luncheon before summer break. Proceeds go toward the renovations for our church building and the mission work of the LWML. And as always, don’t forget to bring your mites!
  
   

• Fellowship/Ping Pong… every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Center.
  
   

• Senior Bible Study… Pastor Taylor leads Bible Study each Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. at Northwestern Senior Center, 9 Academy Street in Albion, with lunch following for a suggested donation of $2.00.
  
  
   

• Our next Midweek Communion Service… will be observed on Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. These services, as well as all Holy Trinity Services, are live streamed on our Facebook page: facebook.com/HolyTLAlbion and on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@holytrinitylutheranchurch9176 Service bulletins are posted on our website: holytrinitylutheranalbion.org/documents . Please join us in person whenever you are able. 
  
   

• Women’s Bible Study… will meet on Thursday, May 7th at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Center studying the book of Genesis. This will be our last study of the season. We will resume September 24th following the Albion Fair. Please join us then!
  
   

• Deaconess Carolyn… extends her heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, shared kind words, offered prayers, and sent cards and gifts to make her commissioning day so special. The celebration was a joyful and humbling reminder of the blessings found in Christ’s Church gathered in unity of faith and purpose. Your presence and encouragement bear beautiful witness to the fellowship we share in Christ. I am deeply grateful for the love and support of this congregation as I continue serving among you. May God be praised for His faithfulness and for the many hands and hearts that helped make this celebration possible, for “With God all things are possible.” — Matthew 19:26

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• Sunday May 10th is Mother’s Day… once again Holy Trinity will participate in Change for Life Baby Bottle Campaign to support the Women’s Care Center of Erie County, PA (WCC) as they provide a safe and nurturing place of comfort, support and health to individuals facing difficult pregnancies, both planned and unplanned, to youth making life choices, to wounded women needing healing, and to childless couples whose arms ache for a child. It is only with our help that the WCC can keep all their life-saving services free of charge. Take an empty baby bottle home, fill it with change, cash, or checks (make checks out to “WOMEN’S CARE CENTER”), & return them by Father’s Day June 21st. Call (814) 836-7505 or visit their website wccerie.org for more information. Just a few handfuls of change can help change and save lives!
  
   

• Albion Area Community Garden Opening Day… will be on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 to 12 Noon. The garden was created to feed the Albion area, promote recycling and up-cycling and bring the community together through working on numerous projects. Garden beds are free for members of the community. For more information see our page on facebook.com/albionareacommunitygarden
  
   

• The Ascension of our Lord… will be observed on Wednesday, May 13th. Please join us for a special Communion service commemorating Jesus Christ's physical departure from earth and His ascension into Heaven forty days after his resurrection at 7:00 p.m. Acts 1:9-11
  
   

• Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN…  will hold graduation exercises on Friday, May 15th. Pastor and Susan Taylor, and Deaconess Carolyn and David Lindenmuth will be going to see our friend Jennifer Schmidt complete her deaconess studies. The church office will be closed that day.
  
   

• Preschool Graduation… will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18th. Miss Regina & Miss Kylie invite all the congregation to come see our students, eager to show you what they have learned about Jesus in preparation for kindergarten. A reception follows in the Family Center with light refreshments served. Please join us in congratulating our youngest members on all their good work!
  
   

• 5th Annual Car Cruise In and Craft Show… Mark your calendars for our Car Cruise In to be held Saturday, July 25th (rain or shine) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Food will be provided by Heavenly Fries including Sloppy Joes and Hot Dogs, a 50/50 drawing, LWML Bake Sale, Chinese Auction, music and much more! We are looking for vendors for the craft show and donations of items to be raffled in the Chinese Auction. Please invite all your friends, especially those who have classic cars to display. Call Dave Lindenmuth 440-749-9738 with questions, or if you would like to help.
  
   

• Holy Trinity Lutheran Preschool… It's that time of year already!!  Holy Trinity Lutheran Preschool is now accepting enrollments for the 2026-2027 school year! Any upcoming 3–4-year-olds can join our Tues/Thursday class and any upcoming 4–5-year-olds can join our Mon/Wed/Friday class! Each class is 9am-12pm.  🤗  The Registration Fee for Enrollment Forms received before May 31st is $20, any forms turned in after that is $30  ❤️ Anyone with questions can call 814-756-3426. Pick up your enrollment form from the church office today!  😊
  
  
   

• Offering Envelopes… are provided for your convenience. If you plan to attend Holy Trinity on a regular basis, you can request envelopes by mentioning this to an usher. or call our office. You need not be a member in order to have a box of envelopes, which enables us to provide you with a record of your giving for your tax records. 
  
   

• The Women’s Care Center (WCC)… is hosting their annual fundraising 5K Run+Walk for Life on May 30th, 2026, at Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview, PA! The event will attract hundreds of participants from across the county, as the day will include not only a 5K Run and Walk but food, silent and basket auctions, activities for all ages, and plenty of games! For 44 years, WCC has provided its free and confidential services, such as pregnancy support, STD testing and treatment, adoption services, and education. Our services are designed to assist individuals and families throughout the tri-state area in bringing emotional healing, character development, and family stability. Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss it!! For more information, please call Rachel Sandberg at (814) 836-7505 or email rsandberg@wccerie.org

• WHEN: Saturday, May 30th                            WHERE: Pleasant Ridge Park

• TIMES: REGISTRATION begins at 9:00 am - 5K RUN beings at 9:30 am

• ** Please note this is a TRAIL run **  Event will last 9:00am - 1:00pm
  
   

• Volunteers Needed…  our church will be forming a Constitution Review Committee to examine our current constitution and recommend needed updates, in order that it may continue to serve our ministry faithfully and clearly. We are looking for a few members who are willing to read, discuss, and help shape this important work. You don’t need to be a legal expert—just someone who cares about the life and future of our congregation and is willing to lend your voice and insight. If you would be willing to serve, please contact the church office. Your time and perspective would be a blessing to the whole congregation as we seek to steward well the structures that support our shared mission.
   

 

 

• PROVIDING ARTILLERY SUPPORT FOR THE CHURCH MILITANT ON THE FRONT LINES…  Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: Intercessory Prayer in a Post-Christian Culture, Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages, Roman Catholicism on Free Will, “The Population Bomb” by Paul Ehrlich, Luther’s Large Catechism on Holy Baptism and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.