5th Sunday Worship

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5th SUNDAY WORSHIP
November 29
ONE – COMBINED WORSHIP 10:00 a.m.
(NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES)
FOLLOWED BY A POTLUCK MEAL IN FELLOWSHIP HALL.
NOTE: THE MEAT and BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE BRING A DISH
TO SHARE.

11/11 FAMILY FUN NIGHT

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
We continue our monthly gatherings in Fellowship Hall for a time of Food, Fun & Fellowship
around a Biblical theme. Adults and Kids of all ages are invited to join us! There will be crafts,
games, and song. The meal will be provided. This will be our last event for the year.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 11 – Judas
TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

ANGEL TREE

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ANGEL TREE
Holy Trinity is again sponsoring an Angel Tree for our community. Families have been chosen by
AIM and given to us for Christmas giving. In addition to selecting names from the Angel Tree inperson
like we usually do, you also will have the option of making a donation and someone from
WELCA will do the shopping for you. Simply make out a check to Holy Trinity with “Angel Tree”
in the memo or contact Nancy Scalf or Beth Fischer.

Semi-Annual Congregational meeting

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Our Semi-Annual Congregational meeting will take place Sunday 11/8 , beginning at 9:50 a.m. in Fellowship Hall as we elect 4 new council members and approve a budget for 2027. A Continental Breakfast will be provided.

11/8/26 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Here are this week’s updates to pass along to you:

  • The Angel Tree has been put up in the narthex. It is covered with 70 tags of children’s items given to us by AIM, for families in our area.   You may either pick up a tag or two and purchase the items, or you may write a check to “Holy Trinity” with “Angel Tree” in the memo line and someone from WELCA will do the shopping for you.  All gifts are to be left unwrapped and returned to the Office Parlor (in front of the fireplace).

  • Sunday I will be preaching on the gospel reading from Matthew 25:1-13.  In preparation for our message, please think about the following questions:
    • What is the worst decision you have made in your life?
    • What do you consider to be the best decision of your life?
    • What is the main point of this gospel text?

  • In the bulletin Sunday will be another copy of the Time and Talent Sheet.  If you have not yet returned your sheet, please take advantage of this opportunity and drop it into the offering plate (or mail it back to the church office).  Extra copies are in the narthex. This is the time of the year we ask for your commitment to the Lord through being involved at Holy Trinity. Would you like to provide flowers on the altar next year?  Would you like to serve on the Altar Guild?  Please let us know now.

  • Our Semi-Annual Congregational meeting will take place Sunday, beginning at 9:50 a.m. in Fellowship Hall as we elect 4 new council members and approve a budget for 2027. A Continental Breakfast will be provided.

  • We will be recognizing all of our military veterans with us Sunday during the announcement time.

  • Our final Family Fun Night for the year will take place on Wednesday of next week as we hear about Judas.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

11/01/26 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are this week’s updates to pass along to you:

 

  • The November issue of The Messenger was dropped off at the post office earlier today.

  • I sent you a copy of the newsletter this afternoon via the internet. Please make sure and read the related pastor’s article.

  • Sunday is All Saints Day, a time when we remember and give thanks to those loved ones and friends who are now with the Lord.  We especially remember those who have died in the congregation since last year’s All Saints Sunday.

  • I will be preaching on what makes someone a saint.

  • Don’t forget to reset your clocks as Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning. I don’t know what I dislike the most – it is still dark at 7:30 in the morning  (with the current time) or getting home for supper and it is already dark (once the time changes Sunday).  Either way, the days are noticeably getting shorter.

  • I encourage you to take advantage of your freedom to vote on Tuesday!

  • A week from today, the Dining Divas group will gather for supper at El Manzanilla Mexican Restaurant in Anderson.  You will need to contact Beth Cribbe with your RSVP’s to ensure adequate seating.

  • Our Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 8, beginning at 9:50 a.m. as we elect four members to serve on the church council and approve a Spending Plan for ministry for 2027. All bios are printed in your bulletins and the November newsletter, as well as the proposed budget submitted by the Support Committee and endorsed by the Church Council.

  • We keep in our thoughts and prayers, Lee Moody and his family, upon the recent death of his mother, Miriam Moody.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

10/25/26 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Here are this week’s updates to pass along to you:

  • This coming Sunday, you are invited to wear the color red for Reformation Sunday and of course our final hymn will be, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.

  • For my sermon, I will be sharing why I am a Lutheran.  In preparation for this message, you might find it helpful to formulate your own thoughts as to why you are part of the Lutheran faith.

  • You will have one more opportunity to return your Time/Time/Pledge cards Sunday as part of the offering. These gifts will be blessed as part of the worship service.  If you need another copy, they are located in the narthex.

  • Don’t forget to bring back your Trick-Or-Treat-So-Others-May-Eat bag, filled with food items.  All groceries collected will be taken to AIM on Sunday afternoon as part of their yearly food drive to replenish their shelves. We will be going back into the neighborhoods to collected filled bags as well.  A meal will be provided for all volunteers after the Late Service in Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Goodson.

  • The Lutheran Men in Mission will gather on Monday evening for the monthly supper meeting at 6:00 p.m.

  • On Wednesday of next week, the Lunch Bunch will gather in Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m. for an informative session on dementia. Lunch will be provided.

  • Our semi-annual meeting to elect four new church council members to a 3-year term and for the approval of the 2027 budget will take place on Sunday, November 8 at 9:50 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The 8 nominees and their bios are listed in the bulletin.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Dining Divas

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Dining Divas
Thursday, November 5, at 6:00 PM
El Manzanilla Mexican Restaurant
5355 SC–24, Anderson
Please RSVP
Beth Cribbe (call or text 864-617-6216
or email bcribbe1@gmail.com)

10/18/26 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of the Congregation,

 

Here are this week’s updates to pass along to you:

  • Thank you for your support of our Deutsches Fest celebration! Despite the rain, we had a great time with great food and great company.  Together, through ticket sales and donations, we were able to raise $2270.00 for Meals on Wheels of Anderson.

  • I remind you of the Memorial Service for Don Simon tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.  Afterwards, you are invited to a reception in Fellowship Hall.

  • On Saturday of this week, the Crafty Ladies will gather in Fellowship Hall, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for their last event of the year.

  • Sunday, you are invited to wear something pink in honor of all survivors and in memory of loved ones who have been victims of breast cancer as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Sunday.

  • What do you think about paying taxes?  Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel lesson, Matthew 22:15-22.  My sermon title may catch your curiosity.

  • You should have either picked up your stewardship packet this past Sunday, or had it mailed to you earlier this week.  Please take a few moments to prayerfully consider how you will support the ministry we do together in this congregation.  As part of the offering Sunday (and on October 25), you will have the opportunity to return your Time/Talents/Treasure sheets for a special blessing.

  • Sunday, we will be passing out to the congregation the Trick-Or-Treat-So-Others-May-Eat food drive bags. You will take them home to fill and return on Sunday, October 25.  Also, after the Late Service, we are looking for a few more volunteers to help as we go out into the neighborhoods to distribute bags.  Lunch will be provided for the volunteers in Fellowship Hall.  Please contact Amy Goodson if you are willing to help or if you have any questions.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH On Sunday, October 18TH everyone is asked to wear PINK in honor of all survivors and in memory of loved ones who have been victims of breast cancer.

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