🎉 Congratulations, Emily & Raeann!
The Colaw Scholarship Committee and Trinity Congregational Council extend their heartfelt congratulations to Emily Patterson and Raeann Patterson on being awarded the Colaw Scholarship Award for this year.
We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you both continued success as you pursue your educational goals.
May God bless you on the journey ahead! 

Following worship, Trinity will put God’s love into action with two hands-on outreach projects:
🩷 Dignity, Hope & Hygiene Packs
Helping provide essential hygiene supplies for women and girls in our community through Showers for Souls at Laurel Ridge Community College.
💙 Backpacks of Hope for Foster Children
Filling backpacks with new comfort and care items for children entering foster care through Froggy’s Closet.
The ELCA will officially recognize “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday on September 13, but we’re getting a head start and putting our faith into action together after service on September 6!
For more information about what you can donate and bring, please see check list printed on exit table in the Narthex, or
link here
Together, we can share dignity, hope, comfort, and compassion—one small act of kindness at a time.

Looking for a great bargain? Don’t miss the Trinity Lutheran Church Women’s HUGE Indoor Yard Sale!
Join us Saturday, September 12, from 8 AM to 1 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 810 Fairfax Street in Stephens City.
Come shop for treasures, bargains, and plenty of surprises—all while supporting church and community projects.
And don’t worry about the weather—it’s indoors!
 HUGE Indoor Yard Sale
Saturday, September 12 • 8 AM–1 PM

Newtown Commons • 10:30 AM
Join us for worship outdoors as we reflect on God's creation and our responsibility to care for it.
Potluck picnic follows worship!
The church will provide fried chicken, hot dogs, paper products, and cutlery.
Please sign up (Sheet in Parish Hall) to bring:

• A dish to share
• A case of soft drinks
• A case of water

Set-up help needed: Meet at Trinity at 9:45 AM.
We also need volunteers to help with clean-up after the picnic.
🌳 Come worship. Come share. Come enjoy God's creation!
Bring a lawn chair and invite a friend!
*In case of inclement weather service will be in the Church at 10:30 followed by lunch in the fellowship hall.

We were delighted to see a familiar name and a special connection to Trinity in this month’s Virginia Synod, ELCA The Virginia Lutheran September news!
The Synod recently highlighted “Shine Jesus,” a summer youth retreat hosted by the Faith Lutheran Church Youth Group at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center on August 7–8. Fifteen youth and twelve adults gathered for a weekend of faith, fellowship, worship, and fun—exploring how Jesus shines in our lives and how we are called to share that light with others, including our very own Wayne Wright, along with Pastor Closter.
The retreat included Bible study and worship alongside hiking, fishing, archery, crafts, games, good food, and plenty of time for friendship and fellowship. Bishop Milton joined the group and led worship during the weekend.
There’s also a special Trinity connection: Warren Dooley, who shared the story with the Virginia Synod, is a young man whom Pastor Closter baptized and confirmed during his ministry at Faith Lutheran in Fort Valley. It is wonderful to see where those relationships continue to grow and how faith continues to shine through the next generation!
In case you missed it, take a look at the full Virginia Synod story and photos to see some of the joy, faith, and fellowship from this wonderful weekend.
📸 [Photos & Full Story from the Virginia Synod]
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