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Spotlight Trinity United
Church of Christ
Thurmont
by Theresa Dardanell
“No matter who you are or Courtesy Photo and provide funds for community
where you are on life’s journey, outreach. Soups and chicken pies
you are welcome here.” Pastor are delivered to members who are
Sean DeLawder and the members sick. Lunches are provided after
of the Trinity United Church of funeral services. At least once a year,
Christ truly believe that message. they partner with the Thurmont
It is demonstrated in their worship, Lions Club in an all-you-can-eat
fellowship, and outreach. fundraising breakfast for someone
Everyone is welcome to in the community who is in need
attend the weekly 11:00 a.m. of financial help due to illness or
Sunday service, which includes hardship. The two organizations
the exchange of peace, prayers, volunteer their time and share the
readings, and Pastor Sean’s sermon. expenses so that all proceeds go to
Organist Lana Sorenson plays the the family in need. Lenhart said,
magnificent Mohler pipe organ, “We feel very good doing it.”
while the congregation sings hymns Colorfest weekend is one
of praise. Rocky Birely plays the opportunity to enjoy the delicious
flute during many of the Sunday soups, sandwiches, and desserts
services. Communion is on the first prepared by the kitchen staff. You
Sunday of the month. The very can also order food for pickup
talented Trinity Bell Choir, led by before Thanksgiving, Christmas,
Linda Franklin, performs several and Easter. Red velvet, German
times a year. A special Veteran’s Pastor Sean DeLawder and members of the Thurmont Trinity United Church of Christ. chocolate, chocolate, coconut,
Day service is held every year and yellow cakes are available;
and is open to all Veterans in the Prayer Team offer up prayers assemble and deliver “Sunshine peach, cherry, apple, blueberry, and
community. The event includes for those on the prayer list who Boxes” to members who are shut- homemade mince are several of the
dinner, music, and a color guard, are dealing with a hardship, ins and unable to attend church seventeen varieties of pies; six soups,
and it honors Veterans from all health concern, or other need. services. This summer, committee including cream of crab, Maryland
branches of service. The “Random Acts of Kindness” members joined with Weller United crab, and chicken corn, are
Caring for church members, program gives members the Methodist Church for Vacation available. For the complete list, you
along with friends, family, and opportunity to do a good deed for Bible School. Volunteers from both can call Lenhart at 301-271-2655.
those in the community, is an a neighbor or friend. Among other congregations helped with the Social events provide time for
important part of the outreach. activities, the Worship, Fellowship education, crafts, and activities. relaxation. In the spring, the ladies
Every day, several people on the and Education Committee members Local teens were invited to “Fuse” enjoy appetizers, sandwiches,
meetings during the summer; the soup, and dessert, served by the
church provided the building for the men during the Women’s Tea. On
group to use as a place for activities, Father’s Day, homemade chocolate
socialization, music, games, and chip cookies are a special treat for
conversation, with adult supervision dads. An annual picnic and dinners
and mentorship. Outreach also during the year provide time for
includes donations to the Thurmont fellowship.
Food Bank, Thurmont Ministerium, The original Trinity Reformed
Blessing in a Backpack, the school Church was dedicated on June
supply drive, and One Great Hour 13, 1880, and began its mission
of Sharing. with fifty-two founding members.
The Trinity United Church of Expansion began in 1901, and
Christ kitchen is a very busy place. electricity was added in 1911. In
Kitchen managers Tootie Lenhart 1957, the United Church of Christ
and Russ Delauter are joined daily was formed; Trinity Reformed
by church and community members, became Trinity United Church of
friends, and family. Together, they Christ. The church is located at 101
bake pies, cakes, and dumplings, East Main Street in Thurmont. The
and they cook chili, soups, website, www.trinityuccthurmont.
slippery pot pies, and country ham org, provides information about
sandwiches. their mission and statement of
Pastor Sean said, “We are blessed faith. You can also listen to some
to have people outside of our church of Pastor Sean’s sermons, view the
come and help.” Proceeds from the latest newsletter, and see photos of
kitchen ministry support the church previous events.
