10/2/22 Weekly Congregational Email

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Some things to pass along to you this week:

 

  1. The October Messenger was mailed out this afternoon.

  2. Sunday, I will be preaching on the Second Reading, 2 Timothy 1:1-14, as we take a look at Timothy and his life of faith and what we can learn from him.  In preparation for this message, it will be helpful for you to explore Timothy on your computer or phone. This will not take much time.

  3. As of right now, we will still have our Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. in the back packing lot. I am keeping an eye on the predicted weather that is coming our way.  Late Sunday afternoon should be clear.   If the weather changes and we need to postpone this event, I will let you know Sunday during the announcements and with a brief email.  This is an informal time together with the animals we love.  This service will take about 20 minutes and I hope you will bring your pets out for a blessing.  For those smaller pets or those that do not do well with other animals, you may choose to leave them in your vehicle during the service and I will come over to them. What animals can you bring?  As I like to put it, “If you can place it in your vehicle, I will bless it.”

  4. We are looking for one more volunteer to assist Dave Korn and me in a monthly rotation of replacing the sanctuary candle and inspecting the fire extinguishers on the church property.  What is involved?  For your assigned month, you would be responsible for changing the sanctuary candle (the one hanging down near the altar) each week, using a 3-foot step ladder, and once a month you would need to inspect all 13 fire extinguishers in the buildings.  The candle replacing takes about 5 minutes each week and the inspections of the fire extinguishers will take about 15-20 minutes each month.  If you are interested in serving the Lord in this way, please speak with me or reply to this email.  If you need more info, let me know.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

09/25/22 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of the Congregation,

 

Here are this week’s updates:

 

  1. Sunday is WELCA Sunday, when the women of our congregation will be leading the worship service.  Our honored guest preacher will be Pastor Emily Edenfield, Assistant to the Bishop.

  2. We will be receiving 5 new members at the Early Service and 5 new members at the Late Service, including the baptism of Peter Gabriel Merck.

  3. Sunday will be the last day to turn in an Advisory Ballot for the Church Council.

  4. Sunday will be the last day to turn in donated items for the Calvary Home for Children project.  The project is being sponsored by our Service Committee.  Items are to be placed in the room off the narthex.

  5. Monday evening will be the LMM supper meeting in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m.  Jane Cahaly will be presenting our program.

  6. We keep in our thoughts and prayers Dave Rasche who underwent a heart oblation on Wednesday and went home the same day, as well as Ernie Thoms who underwent a pacemaker procedure this morning and is at home recuperating.

  7. We have an umbrella who is very lonely, looking for its owner.  [see photo]  If it is yours, please let me know and we will reunite the two of you!

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Luther’s Ladies Dinner

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LUTHER’S LADIES

Luther’s Ladies will meet on Thursday, September 22 at Olive Garden at 5:45 p.m.

You will need to let Beth Fischer know by 9/18/22 if you are planning to attend so that adequate seating can be arranged.

Her e-mail address is fischerfive@att.net or call (864) 933-7446.

9/18/22 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Some things of interest to pass along to you on this Thursday:

  1. This coming Sunday, at the Late Service, we will be doing a Farewell Blessing and Godspeed for Jeff and Roz Eckardt, who are moving back to Illinois.

  2. Tickets for our Deutches Fest go on sale beginning on Sunday, $12.00 for adults and $5.00 for children, 12 and under. See a Church Council member to purchase tickets or contact Pat in the church office.  The Church Council decided on Monday evening that all funds raised this year will go to Good Neighbor Cupboard to help fight hunger in our area.

  3. Beginning Sunday and going until the end of the month, we are beginning a new outreach ministry – “Gathering and Giving.”  During this time-frame we will be collecting needed items for Calvary Home for Children.  Items include: Diapers of any size, baby wipes, clothes washing detergent, and cleaning products.  All donations should be placed in the room off the narthex.

  4. Don’t forget to fill out the Advisory Ballot form in the bulletin and return it by Sunday, September 25, if you have someone in mind who you feel would be good to serve on the Church Council next year.  You can submit up to 4 individuals. Just drop the names into the ballot boxes in the narthex and sacristy or mail back to the church office.

  5. We have a new updated amount received for the Gideons.  As you know, the Gideon Ministry spoke to our congregation on Sunday, August 28.   $922.00 was given during the worship services, and since then, another $600.00 was mailed in for a grand total of $1522.00 which is by far the largest amount we have ever donated!

  6. Sunday I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Luke 16:1-13, the Parable of the Shrewd Manager.  If you were the pastor, what would you preach on, based on this text?  This reading is considered one of the most difficult to understand.

  7. I am very pleased to announce that we will be receiving 10 new members into the congregation on Sunday, September 25!

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

New Gathering and Giving Projects

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“Gathering and Giving”

Holy Trinity is a congregation that loves to serve. In an effort to build on the enthusiastic participation in our Saturday Servants and SnackPack programs, the Service Committee is initiating a new opportunity for our members to serve our community. Many non-profits in our community are struggling to meet the needs of their clients. We can help through short, simple collection projects – by “Gathering and Giving”. Once a need is identified a brief list of items to be donated will be publicized in the newsletter and bulletin. Donations can be left in the room off the narthex. At the end of the two-week period the donations will be delivered to designated charity/non-profit.

Our first “Gathering and Giving” project is for Calvary Home for Children.
Calvary Home for Children is a provider of foster care for displaced children in Upstate South Carolina. Their mission is to provide help, hope, and a loving home to abused and neglected children in a Christian environment. They currently have five licensed foster homes.

We want to support their efforts by gathering the following supplies:
• Diapers of any size (This is currently a critical need.)
• Baby wipes
• Clothes washing detergent
• Cleaning products such as dishwashing detergent, multi-purpose cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, etc. (with the exclusion of Lysol spray/wipes)

We are asking for donations on Sunday, September 18th and Sunday, September 25th or during the weeks previous to these dates. Donations can be left in the room off of the narthex. Cleaning products can be left in the gray tub and diapers and wipes should be placed on the table.
If you have questions about this project or suggestions for a future project, please contact Jamie Corrigan at 864-224-8070 or Leslie Cox at 301-788-9035.

10/15/22 Deutsches Fest

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SAVE THE DATE
After a 3-year hiatus due to COVID, we will return to celebrating our Deutsches Fest!

On Saturday, October 15, from 4-7 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host its 7th Annual Deutsches Fest, 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, roast 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 will be $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for children (12 and younger) and will be available from a Church Council member or through the church office beginning September 18th. Tickets need to be purchased in advance to help us with the planning of the food. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, October 9th.

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.

09/14/22 Family Fun Night

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Note the new time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
We are asking for only a commitment of one evening each month as we gather in Fellowship
Hall for a time of Food, Fun & Fellowship around a Biblical theme. This is for all ages
– children, youth and adults. There will be crafts, games, and song. The meal will be
provided.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 14
ADAM & EVE – TEMPTATION

09/20/22 WELCA Katie’s Ladies

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KATIE’S LADIES
Katie’s Ladies is having a luncheon at the Gray House on Tuesday, September 20 at 11:30 a.m.
We currently have 7 women that have signed up to attend.

All women of our congregation are welcome to join us for fellowship and good food.

If you want to join our circle luncheon, please contact Beth Cribbe via email: bcribbe1@gmail.com or call her: 864-617-6216 by September 12th so she can make the reservation at the Gray House and let them know how many to expect.

09/26/22 Lutheran Men in Mission Supper Meeting

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LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION
Supper Meeting
September 26th
6:30 p.m.
in
Fellowship Hall

10/2/22 BLESSING OF THE ANIMIALS

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMIALS

You are invited to join us on Sunday evening, October 2 for a Service of the Blessing of 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.