Calling all 2022 graduates
We would like to acknowledge all our 2022 graduates. If you or a member of your family is
graduating from High School, Technical School or College this Spring, please contact the church
office to let us know where you are graduating from and what your plans for college or employment
may be. We will list them in the June Messenger edition.

SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY
On Sunday, May 22 we will be recognizing all the seniors in our congregation, 70 years of age and over, as well as our high school seniors. This will take place at both the Early and Late Services.

Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Just a few things to pass along to you this week:

1. There were 12 Easter lilies remaining in the church this week.  Since all blooms have since fallen, they have been moved to the Pairs and Spares kitchen.  If you provided a lily or two for the Easter Service, you have until Sunday to pick up your lily.  After Sunday they will be released to whoever wants them.
   
2. This Sunday is the deadline for the Mother’s Day recognition in the bulletin.  A special offering, sponsored by WELCA, is being received and will be given to deserving female students at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary.  If you would like to make a donation IN MEMORY Of or IN HONOR OF your mother, please either fill out the form Sunday and drop it into the offering plate or send Pat an email BY SUNDAY EVENING to:  htlc@htlc-anderson.com  Names will be listed in the Mother’s Day bulletin.

3. The May edition of The Messenger was mailed out today.  Hopefully, you will receive your copy this week!

4. A reminder that we will be returning to Holy Communion at the altar from this point forward beginning Sunday.  If the Maundy Thursday worship services were any indication of where we are as a congregation, most of us would benefit to brush up on “the old way” of communing at that altar, including the pastor.  Please remember:
   1. To pick up a glass on the way to the altar from the serving table.  Empty glasses will be filled at the altar with wine. Glasses with grape juice are pre-filled in the center of the tray.
   2. When we go up the altar, we fill the next open spot, from left to right.
   3. You may choose to kneel or stand at the altar.
   4. After communion, the empty glasses are to be placed on the table beside the organ.  
   5. If you have any difficulty at all with using the steps, I encourage you to remain in your pew and I will bring commune to you. Just inform an usher.
   6. All the instructions are in the bulletin.
   7. But the reality is, that for most of us, this “new, old way” of communion will all come back to us very quickly.

5. Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel reading, John 21:1-19.  Some questions to ponder:
   1. What is the significance of the location Jesus has chosen to appear to his disciples?
   2. What is the significance of the meal itself?
   3. What is the importance of the number of fish mentioned?
   4. Why does Jesus ask Peter three times, if he loves him?

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Here are a few things to pass along to you this week:

1. Again, we had a great turnout this past Sunday with 62 in attendance at the Early Service and 68 at the Late Service for a total of 130!

2. We will once again have our Flowered Cross out in front of the church on Easter morning.  Please bring flowers to place into the wire mesh, either from your yard or from the grocery store.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to take photos of you and your family, before or after worship.

3. On Easter Sunday you will have three opportunities to worship – 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at three identical services.

4. Holy Communion on this  Festive day will be on the floor level.  After Sunday, we will return to the altar, from this point forward, for Holy Communion.

5. I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Luke 24:1-12 as we look at what has been called, “One of the most important sentences ever uttered,” in verse 5, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?”

Looking forward with great excitement to the Celebration of Easter,

Pastor Fischer