~ If you knew you could make a difference, would you?  A small but mighty group of Holy Trinity youth committed to make a difference by doing the 30 Hour Famine Easter weekend. How do YOU make a difference? If you haven't already agreed to sponsor a youth, it's not too late. We're still looking for sponsors, because without the funds to help World Vision's ministry, our time spent together fasting and learning is almost meaningless. And with limited worship attendance, one of our main avenues to reach you is diminished.  So if you'd still like to sponsor one of our youth, you can contact Diane by email (czarmom45@aol.com), text or phone (610-739-6006). I'll let you know which youth are participating, and you can tell me who you would like to sponsor, and how much you would like to pledge. Then, you can drop cash or a check marked "Famine" into the offering plate or Holy Trinity's mail slot, mail your donation to church, or we can make arrangements for a no-contact pick up of your donation. Sponsor money needs to be received by the end of May. If you're donating by check, please make it payable to World Vision.  Thank you to each of you who has agreed to be a sponsor!  It's about saving kids' lives.

~ Our Junior Victorian Tea is once again being put on hold to make sure we don't put our young guests at risk...but we WILL hold the basket raffle portion of the event on Sunday, May 16th. Purchase raffle tickets any time that day between 12:30 and 4:30, and drop them into the cans next to your favorite baskets.  Winners will be drawn and notified after the raffle ends. We invite you to come, with or without children in tow, to take a chance on winning one or more of our kid-friendly baskets. And please spread the word to your friends, neighbors, and coworkers who have children or grandchildren! 100% of the proceeds will be used to continue our monthly sponsorship of Linathi, the South African child we sponsor through World Vision. Keep an eye out for our display of pictures and letters from Linathi.  Thank you to the Victorian Tea Team for the example of how to conduct the basket raffle in a safe, socially distanced manner!

~ Mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 26th from 4-7pm, the youth will partner with the 5 Loaves & 2 Fish team to host another Taco Bar!!!!  Weather permitting, we'll hold it in the parking lot like we did last year, making it an opportunity to invite the community into this opportunity for good food and conversation. Dinner will be by donation, and proceeds will benefit an orphanage in Kenya that is supported by Pastor John Hart's congregation in Coopersburg. Details to follow in next month's newsletter.

~ And, looking forward with hope to resuming other youth activities, including a pizza and movie event hosted by the Catty library; revisiting plans for Skateaway and other outings; and 2022 calendar sale to our congregation.  

Parents, please mark the basket raffle and taco bar on your calendars, and help your sons and daughters make youth activities at Holy Trinity a priority when they can safely restart.  The presence of our youth is essential at these youth-hosted events!  Your input is welcome - and additional adult leadership could help us expand our horizons.  Is God speaking to your heart in this area? 

 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  (Jer. 29:11)