Ongoing Support Programs/Scheduled Events
SCRIP— Gift cards that Trinity purchases at a discount then sells at face value for many local businesses including GAS, Groceries, Department Stores, Home Improvement Centers, Restaurants, Movie theatres & much, much more!
Packer Game Workers—Levy Restaurant caters the food & drinks, we provide the support to their servers. Since starting, we have worked a variety of positions: Sky Box runners, Dessert Carts or Club Seat runner for all home games including pre-season. Trinity School receives $45 to $65/volunteer/game. EASY $$, just show up & work!!!
Matt. 19:14 Scholarship Program—Financial assistance for families who value Christian education, but cannot afford it on their own. A wonderful outreach opportunity to our community! SCRIP already helps fund this, but any donations are welcome. Sponsor a child today!
P.T.L.S. — the Parents & Teachers of Lutheran Schools group oversees ongoing fundraising programs that provide funds for special projects like a new gym floor as well as ongoing maintenance for the playground, etc. Funds are raised through the following:
- Market Day—Monthly orders for delicious, mainly frozen, food products that help you make fast meals & yummy treats. Order forms available in the Narthex.
- Box Tops for Education—General Mills cash rebate program for schools by turning in symbols from their box tops. Each one is worth 10c or more*
- Cash for Caps & Milk Moo-la—Turn in specially marked caps/labels from Kemps dairy products, Kwik Trip milk & other specially marked brands & we send them in for cash.
Aluminum Can Recycling—Drop off your aluminum cans to the Church. Money goes to our Youth Group for yearly events.
Ladies Aid Events & “Cabinet Sales”— In addition to the annual Christmas Cookie Sale, the ladies sell dishcloths, cookbooks, knife sets, greeting cards & more. They have given “behind the scenes” financial assistance to many special projects in the congregation (ex: new hymnals, aid class trips, new water heater booster).
Chili Fest & Entertainment—All you can eat- 3 types of chili & fun entertainment like a Vintage Fashion Show or Auction. Volunteers needed to organize, cook/bake, serve & clean-up and help with the “entertainment”.
Dinner Theatre—Fantastic night out! Excellent food & an excellent show by the Off Broad Street Players. Volunteers needed to act, create sets, set-up the dining room, help prepare, serve & clean-up the meal, and more. February thru April.
German Dinner—A well-established community event that takes place in October and serves a delicious, traditional German meal. Volunteers needed to prepare food, set-up the dining room, serve, wait tables & clean-up.
Advent/Lenten Suppers—A variety of groups within the congregation serve a meal before each mid-week service. Moneys raised have gone to a variety of different areas throughout the Church.
Silent Auction Baskets —A fun way to get neat stuff while supporting Trinity School. Set-up to coincide with Trinity School’s Annual Spring Musical & Grandparent’s Day, also open to the congregation for 2 weekends before “bidding” ends. “Basket” items in the past have included Packer collectibles, Golf outings, Spa Days, Movie night, etc. Volunteers needed to solicit businesses for auction items, create baskets & promote event.
Other Fundraisers & Events……
VandeWalles Candy Bar Sales
Brat Fry & Bake Sale