03/05/23 Weekly Congregational Updates
Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,
Blessings on this late Thursday afternoon. Here are a few things I deem important to pass along to you this week concerning the congregation:
- The church newsletter, The Messenger, was mailed out yesterday and many of you have informed me that you received it today. Wow! That is quick.
- I am deeply impressed with the amount of sugar, coffee creamer, and coffee that is coming in daily as part of our “Gathering and Giving” project on behalf of the Service Committee. A reminder that this coming Sunday, is the last day to drop off your donations. You can either bring your items to worship with you Sunday, or let yourself into the church using the door code during the week and place your donated items in the room off the narthex. Our sugar, coffee creamer, coffee is being gathered for HOPE Missions of the Upstate. [Make sure to check out their impressive website.] I am planning to share a photo with you next Thursday of all that has been collected.
- We did not have the greatest turnout at our Lenten meal last night (with 33) and Lenten worship (with 36) but I am hoping that this improves as we continue into the Lenten season. Wednesday of next week, we will again gather for another Lenten meal. This one will be provided by the Katie’s Ladies Circle. At 6:00 p.m. They will be serving ham, rolls, and a variety of salads (including potato salad, pasta salad, baked beans, mixed salads) and desserts. A Freewill Offering will be received. Then at 7:00 p.m. we will gather for our Lenten worship focusing on the words of our Lord from the cross, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” Worship will last about 45 minutes. Please join us as we continue our Lenten journey together!
- Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel text, John 3:1-17, as we explore the interesting dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus, and the involvement of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
In Christ,
Pastor Fischer
