WHAT IS CHRISTIAN GIVING?

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WHAT IS CHRISTIAN GIVING?
What does the Bible have to say about giving as a Christian?
The first rule Jesus gave us is: “Love the Lord, your God, with all
your heart and mind and strength.
The second is: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Most of us are in the church because we agree with and try to
follow rule number one. But how about number two?
Individually each of us has our own interpretation and actions
that follow living this rule. However, there are MANY ways to
give. Are you aware of the full extent of the outreach programs
of our Congregation? Many of us are involved in them, but it’s
hard to be a part of them all. Just in last week’s bulletin there
were opportunities to give flowers for the altar, give items to the
Good Neighbor Cupboard, or share veggies from our garden.
There is an opportunity to go once a month or so to pack Weekend SnackPack bags with United
Way, for school children who may not get enough food at home. Throughout the year other
needs arise: someone to donate to WELCA scholarships for female seminary students, to help in
the Make Anderson Beautiful program as a “Litter Warrior”, or to donate food as the Youth
gather bags of food for the Trick-or-Treat-So-Others-May-Eat program sponsored by AIM.
These are just a few of the opportunities. There is always some way to share if we are a part of
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
By taking part in the 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School program, we share our insight and beliefs
with fellow members of the Congregation. Attend the Bible Study groups to learn and grow.
Join the monthly Wednesday evening Family Fun Night for food, fun and fellowship.
What do all these things have to do with Stewardship? Stewardship is making use of the gifts
God has given us, and, as a Christian, one of our greatest gifts is the communion and
participation that comes from giving of one’s self, one’s time, talent, and love, as well as
money.
Thanks,
The Support Committee

SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS

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Every day brave individuals jeopardize their lives to safeguard our freedom and uphold
cherished values. These are our Veterans, deserving of our appreciation and assistance. Now, it’s
our opportunity to aid those who served by enhancing their welfare. Join the Service Committee
in supporting veterans at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans’ Nursing Home. You can make a
meaningful impact by donating requested items. Drop off your donations in the room off the
Narthex on October 29, November 5, or the weeks leading up to these dates.

We will also be honoring our Holy Trinity Veterans during our church services on November 12th. We would like to have a list of all of those who are veterans.  If you have served, please let Jamie Corrigan or Leslie Cox know.
Jamie Corrigan (864-224-8070) jamiehcorrigan@gmail.com
Leslie Cox (301-788-9035) lwooddycox@hotmail.com

Requested Items:
1. Body Wash (no bar soap, please) 10. Diabetic Snacks
2. Body Spray or Cologne Sets 11. Skid-proof socks
3. Deodorants 12. Diabetic Socks
4. Individual Wrapped Snacks 13. T-Shirts (Medium through 5X)
5. Individual Puddings & Jello 14. Stress Balls
6. Individual Hot Chocolate Packs 15. Boxed Craft or Art Kits
7. Cheese Puffs 16. Batteries of all sizes
8. Popcorn (Microwave) (including hearing aid batteries)
9. Soft drinks (small cans)

Trick-or-Treat-So-Others-May-Eat

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YOUTH
Trick -or-Treat- So- Others- May- Eat The Youth will meet after the Late Service on October
22nd for lunch and then go into our three assigned neighborhoods to distribute the bags. We will
once again have bags available for the congregation to make food donations. The congregation is
asked to pick up their bag on the 22nd and bring it back on the 29th filled with food items and
place them in the room off the Narthex. Then on October 29th, the Youth will return to the
neighborhoods to pick up the filled bags. We will need some vehicles to help with the pick-up.
If you are able to help, please see Amy Goodson.

October is BREAST CANCER AWARNESS MONTH

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October is BREAST CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
On Sunday, October 22nd everyone is invited to wear PINK in honor of all Survivors and in
memory of loved ones who have been victims of breast cancer.

10/11/23 FAMILY FUN NIGHT

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Our next Family Fun Night will be on Wednesday, October 11th . We will meet 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, October 11th
JESUS CALLS THE FISHERMEN TO BE HIS DISCIPLES
TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

10/29/23 REFORMATION SUNDAY

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REFORMATION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
We remember Martin Luther, born in 1483, nine years before Columbus discovered America. He studied law at the age of 21; became a priest at 23 and a doctor of theology at 28; wrote and nailed the 95 Thesis at age 33 and 34; was ex-communicated and became a fugitive at 38; translated the Bible into German at 40; and died from a stroke at the age of 63, an internationally admired leader. His teachings stressed justification by faith, universal priesthood of believers; and supremacy of scripture which form the cornerstone of Protestantism.
[Please wear red on this Sunday]

10/1/23 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:

 

  • Congratulations go out to Benjamin Emanuel and Lauren Henderson who were united in Holy Matrimony this past Sunday afternoon in Hillsboro, NC.

  • The October Messenger was mailed out to the congregation yesterday, on Wednesday.

  • At 7:00 p.m. tonight, my Adult Catechism class will cover the topic of prayer, and then specifically, the Lord’s Prayer.  Come on out even if you have not been to any of the other classes.

  • Sunday morning, I will be preaching on the gospel text, Matthew 21:23-32, as we take a look at two brothers who were very different.

  • Then on Sunday afternoon, the annual Blessing of the Animals will take place in the back parking lot at 5:00 p.m.  Bring out your family pets for this informal service which lasts about 20 minutes.

  • Next week, the Adult Catechism classes will take a look at the Ten Commandments and whether they are still pertinent today.

  • How are the classes going?  Come and find out.  We are averaging 42 each week! 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

9/24/23 Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are this week’s items of interest to pass along to you:

 

  • Thank you so much for your generosity this past Sunday for Gideon Sunday.  Together, we gave $1,045 to buy Bibles for them to give out!

  • Sunday is WELCA Sunday (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) for our congregation, where the women of the church will be leading our worship services.  Pastor Ashley Twitchell will be our guest preacher.

  • Sunday is the last day to turn in suggestions of those to serve on the Church Council, term 2024-2026.  If you have someone in mind (up to four people) whom you feel would be a good candidate(s) for the church council, fill out the form in the bulletin marked “Advisory Ballot.”

  • Tickets to this year’s Deutsches Fest will be available beginning this Sunday, from one of our council members.  Deutsches Fest is always a very enjoyable time for our congregation, and will be held Saturday, October 21, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

  • A meeting will be held in Fellowship Hall after the Late Service Sunday for all youth and their parents who are planning to attend the National Youth Gathering in 2024.  This is a very important meeting!

  • After taking the summer off, Monday, the Lutheran Men in Mission will hold its monthly supper meeting at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

  • Our Small Catechisms classes are going very well.  We have had an average of 20 folks attend each session each week, so far.  Tonight, we will finish us the Creeds.  Next week we will focus on prayer in general and then dive in to the Lord’s Prayer.  Please come out and join us, even if you have not attended any classes yet. 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

9/17 GIDEON SUNDAY

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GIDEON SUNDAY
We welcome today Jody Cann 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. Cann will be in the Narthex to receive
contributions.

If you wish to donate online please click on the link below

https://www.gideons.org/donate

 

7/17/23 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends,

 

Here are this week’s updates:

 

  • This Sunday will be Gideon Sunday, when we will have a guest speaker take a few minutes of each worship service to share the work they do in spreading God’s Word though the Bibles they give out.  You will have an opportunity to give financially to support their ministry.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the difficult topic of forgiveness, specifically, how can we forgive someone who has wronged us?  Our message will be based on our First Reading from Genesis 50:15-21 and our Gospel Reading from Matthew 18:21-35.  Please read both ahead of time, and if you can, the preceding chapters of the Genesis’ reading concerning Joseph.

  • If you have someone in mind who you feel would be a good candidate to serve on the Church Council, please fill out the form in the bulletin (Advisory Ballot) and place it in one of the boxes located in the narthex or the sacristy.  You can name up to four people.  The deadline to do this is Sunday, September 24.

  • “How are the Adult Catechism Classes going?”, you ask.  Fantastic!  Last week we had a total of 41 attend the classes and we are on pace to do even more this week.  Tonight, we will finish up the topic of Baptism and then take a look at the topic of Holy Communion.  Come out and join us tonight if you can.  Next week we will jump into the world of the 3 creeds we use – the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, as well as the Athanasian Creed.

  • On Monday of next week, Pat will be taking the day off.

 

See you soon!

Pastor Fischer