Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - Community Action

Caring for each other ..... sharing in the community

Community Action

Since it's birth in 1954, Holy Trinity has faithfully followed the Lord's example, caring for and sharing with others. We invite you to take part in the projects that use your gifts and offer profound hope for others. Membership in Holy Trinity is not required for you to participate in these vital ministries.

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat is a well-known organization that has been providing families with low cost homes for over 30 years. Each year Holy Trinity joins forces with a group of other churches, forming a Lutheran coalition that provides funding and workers to build a house for a deserving family. We have participated in building six homes thus far and will begin on our seventh this winter. Contact the church office for more information on this important ministry.

Mexico Mission
Thursday, February 12 - Monday, February 16, 2009 will be the next Mexico Mission. We will travel to Rocky Point to build homes for those in need. We have been doing this since 2005. We caravan in rented vans to the Rocky Point camp. We meet Mexican families who have been selected by local Pastors in Rocky Point. We mix cement by hand to pour a strong foundation for a two room home. We hammer and saw; we pull chicken wire and add stucco; we tar and shingle a roof. We build without power tools because most of our families in Mexico do not have electricity. We attempt to feel empathy with our families by camping and being out of our comfort zone. In the end, we come away drained but truly blessed.

If you would like to show your faith by being Christ in the world in service to others, this mission is for you. The cost to you is five days of your time and $200 - $300. The fee is based upon the amount raised by our group. The fee includes transportation, food, water and Amor Ministries' site fees. Amor Ministries is the coordinator of this mission in Mexico - see amor.org for further information. There will be several meetings and a bible study prior to our departure. Diana Braaten is the Holy Trinity coordinator; for further information about the mission contact her at: dlnbraat@cox.net

For a view of the Mexico Mission photo album click here.

Food Pantry
On the first Sunday of each month, Holy Trinity collects non-perishable foods to be donated to the San Marcos Wellness Center. This food is then distributed to our neighbors in need of a little extra help. Donations may be left in the Food Box on the patio or in the church office.

Christmas in July
The last Sunday in July we celebrate Christmas, but instead of buying gifts for each other, we donate to Lutheran World Relief, Cristo Rey, the Navajo Mission and provide backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene items to be distributed by Lutheran Social Ministries. Watch the newsletter and bulletin for more information.

Angel Tree
A highlight of Holy Trinity's Advent season is the Angel Tree program. Members "adopt" a child in need and provide gifts for them from a list that is provided. This gives us an opportunity to share Christmas joy by giving gifts to those who need them most.

Thanksgiving Pies
Each year members of Holy Trinity donate pies to the San Marcos Wellness Center to help provide holiday meals to those that would otherwise go without. For information on how you can help with this ministry, contact the church office.