GIDEON SUNDAY RESULTS

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Thank you so much for your generosity last Sunday. Together we donated $1,333.00 to the
Gideon Ministry to purchase Bibles.

10/4/26 BLESSING OF THE ANIMIALS

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMIALS
You are invited to join us on Sunday evening, October 4th for a Service of the Blessing of the Animals. We will gather in the back parking lot at 5:00 p.m. behind Fellowship Hall.
Bring your pets – dogs, cats, birds, snakes, turtles, fish, gerbils, lizards or anything else you consider to be a family pet.

09/20/26 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of the Congregation,

As you know, I usually send out this email on Thursday afternoon but my computer was not getting along with me yesterday. A big Thank You goes out to Paul Wagner for coming to my rescue (as he always does for me and Pat for our office computer issues). Here are this week’s updates:

  • Thank you for your recent generosity.  Last Sunday, we had Percy Dingle with us on behalf of the Gideons organization.  Together we gave $710.00 at the Early Service and $623.00 at the Late Service for a total of $1,333.00!

  • This Sunday’s scripture readings are about grace. The Old Testament reading is from Jonah 3:10-4:11 and the gospel text is from Matthew 20:1-16, the workers in the vineyard.

  • There are two Sundays remaining to buy your Deutsches Fest tickets, this coming Sunday and September 27.  You will need to see a church council member (whose names are listed in the bulletin) or stop by the office to see Pat.

  • One other deadline approaching fast concerns the Advisory Ballot. If you have a few folks in mind who you believe would be good candidates to serve on the church council, please fill out the form in the bulletin (or September newsletter) and either drop them into the offering plate on Sunday or mail it back to the church office.

  • Please mark your calendars for our Annual Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, October 4 at 5:00 p.m. in the back parking lot of Fellowship Hall.

  • We continue to keep in our prayers:
    • Chris Dafoe – at AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital.
    • Ellen Walters – at AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

GIDEON SUNDAY

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GIDEON SUNDAY
We welcome today Percy Dingle who will be bringing us a message from the Gideons. You can support the work of the Gideons by making a financial contribution. Checks may be made out to “The Gideons.” Following the worship service, Mr. Dingle will be in the Narthex to receive contributions.

You can go to the Gideon web site and make a contribution by clicking the link below

https://gideons.org/donate

10/28 Wednesday Lunch Bunch

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The next Wednesday Lunch Bunch will be held on Wednesday,  October 28 at 11:00 a. m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our speaker will be Stephanie Yelder, the Dementia Care Specialist from the South Carolina Department on Aging. Come join us for this informative session on dementia and the resources available. Lunch will be provided.

Welca Foothills Fall Conference

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WELCA Foothills Fall Conference

September 26, 2026

St Matthias Lutheran Church
501 Powdersville Rd
Easley, SC 29642

9:30 AM to 2PM

This ONE DAY conference is for our Foothills region WELCA
ladies to meet and greet each other!
Church membership is not required!
Come and be BOLD!  We will celebrate our faith, our fellowship and share in mission ACTION!

Guest Speakers from Starlight Hope Village in Tamassee, SC

Snacks and Lunch will be provided.
All Ladies of Holy Trinity Church are invited.
We will be car pooling from the church.
RSVP to Beth Fischer fischerfive@att.net cell: 1-864-933-7446

9/9/26 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.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9 – Jude The Brave
TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Save the date DeutschesFest 10/10/26

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SAVE THE DATE
On Saturday, October 10th, from 4-7 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host its 13th Annual DeutschesFest, a German festival to celebrate our Lutheran heritage. We will again be inviting Abiding Savior Lutheran Church to join us. We will gather in our Fellowship Hall and dine on German foods like bratwurst, grilled chicken and German side dishes. Beer, wine and softer beverages will be served. We will have German music, dancing and Gemütlichkeit, which does not have a direct English translation but describes an atmosphere which is comfortable and enjoyable. Tickets again will be $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children (12 and younger) and will be available from a Church Council member or through the church office beginning September 13th. Tickets need to be purchased in advance to help us with the planning of the food. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, October 4th. All funds raised will go to Meals on Wheels of Anderson. If you’d be interested in making a German dish, if we provide you with a recipe, please contact Virgil Hobbs. Mark your calendars now as we look forward to a wonderful afternoon/evening of fellowship for our congregation.

9/6/26 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:

  • If you were at worship this past week, then no doubt, you noticed that something was missing from our worship service – the loud sound on air rushing to the intake vent of our A/C unit.  We are very grateful for Mike Metz overseeing the recent vent work underneath the sanctuary.  Now when you view the recorded worship service, you can actually hear the sermon and music.

  • Thank you so much for helping make our recognition of Claude Williford such a success this past Sunday!  Not only did we have a great worship attendance of 96, but most everybody came over to the celebration in Fellowship Hall with 80 in attendance.  The food was so enjoyable that my family and I all said the same thing, “This is the best meal we have ever eaten on a 5th Sunday at Holy Trinity!” A big Thank You also goes out to the Fellowship Committee and the Mutual Ministry Committee for making this a wonderful time with Claude and his family.

  • After taking a summer break using the WOV – the “Blue Hymnal”, on Sunday, we return to using the “Red Hymnal” – the ELW hymnal.

  • I will be preaching on the gospel reading Sunday, Matthew 18:15-20, as we focus on the power of numbers in prayer.

  • Our next Family Fun Night will be on Wednesday evening of next week, as we explore the disciple, Jude the Brave.

  • Please mark your calendars for our Deutsches Fest, which will be Saturday, October 10, 4:00-7:00 p.m.  Tickets will be available beginning September 13.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

9/2/26 Choir Practice will begin again

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Chancel Choir will resume their rehearsals after a short summer break
September 2nd. Everyone is welcomed back and anyone new who would like
to offer their singing talent in service to God by joining us is invited to come
on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. (11:00 a.m. Chancel Choir).
If you have any questions please check with Jill Helgeson, the Music
Director/Organist or any choir member.

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