Faith Outside the Box - Monday, January 30 

January’s book for discussion is "A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith" by Brian D. McLaren.  We meet on Monday, January 30th at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room to discuss Brian McLaren’s book.  All are welcome!

Dessert Reception for Missionaries Stephen and Martha Deal - Tuesday, January 31

We welcome Stephen and Martha Deal to Holy Trinity on Tuesday, January 31st, at 7:30 p.m., with a dessert reception.  Stephen currently serves as Regional Representative for Central America.   They will give us an update on the work of the Central American Lutheran Churches.  Please plan to join us for an evening for fellowship and appreciation for the Deals! 

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2012 Volunteer Recognition Awards - deadline Wed. Feb. 1

The HTLC Council plans to recognize 5 volunteers (or Volunteer Teams) who have gone above and beyond with their service to our church.  The Council seeks your input and asks all members to consider nominating individuals for this award by the deadline of Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  For questions, please contact Julie Strandlie at jstrandlie@gmail.com or John Grutzik at John_Grutzik@saa.senate.gov. To participate please click on this link:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5OQmQxeG1aYlNhcmQ3bkwtS0NIaUE6MQ.  Thank you for your assistance! 

Open Your Heart and Your Calendar: Sign up for the Hypothermia Shelter at Holy Trinity
February 26 – March 4, 2012

Come join us for this unique opportunity to offer the hospitality of God’s house to our neighbors. All talents and skills are needed to make our guests welcome and comfortable: preparing and serving meals, cleaning the facilities, supervising overnight, or providing companionship to our guests by active listening or sharing your talents with art, music, sewing or however the Spirit moves you.

To signup online: password = homeless You do not have to create an account with the service in order to sign-up, but if you do create an account it makes coordination a little easier for the planning team. You may already have an account from last year (or from Lay Ministry or SNAHT sign-ups).

Sign up the old fashioned way: See Deb Haynes in the Narthex during Coffee Fellowship or contact her by phone or e-mail (703.560.0263 or ladybogus@cox.net).

Training: HTLC is hosting a Hypothermia Volunteer Training on Saturday, February 11th at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Come learn about how the shelter works and how to interact with our guests from FACETS staff. This training is informative and reassuring if you are new to the Hypothermia Shelter or a returning volunteer.