Save The Date!!!

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Save The Date!!!
Chrismons Event – Create Your Own Hosted by the Learning Committee
November 24, @ 3:00 p.m.
In the Fellowship Hall
Cookies and Hot Cocoa will be served.
A Sign-up sheet will be placed in the Narthex.

11/7 “Dining Divas”

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“Dining Divas”
November 7th
6:00 p.m.
Dolce Vita Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
3823 Hwy. 81
Anderson, SC
Please contact Beth Cribbe (864) 617-6216
or email bcribbe1@gmail.com

All Saints Sunday

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Today is All Saints Sunday. We pause for a moment to give thanks to God for those saints of the church who have entered the Church Triumphant, especially those within the last year. We praise God for the memories of His children who have meant so much to His church and to His People.
They are:
Richard Lee Polsdorfer – February 7, 2024
Linda Buff Blackwelder – June 8, 2024
Charles William “Bill” Ebert – August 14, 2024
Warren Albert Lutz, Jr. – October 3, 2024

11/3/24 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:

 

  • Don Simon is currently at National Health Care for physical rehabilitation, room 516-B.

  • The November issue of The Messenger was dropped off this morning at the post office.

  • This coming Sunday is All Saints Sunday, a time when we remember those who have died in the Christian faith.

  • I will be preaching on how, even in worship, we are surrounded by those who have gone on to be the Lord. Our scripture readings of hope for the day are:  Isaiah 25:6-9; Revelation 21:1-6a and John 11:32-44.

  • Don’t forget that the time, changes this coming Saturday.  Daylight Saving Time ends. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed, or you will be an hour early for worship on Sunday, which is not a bad thing.

  • You are encouraged to make every effort to vote in the upcoming national, state, and local elections on Tuesday of next week, or earlier.  Your Christian voice of faith needs to be heard.

  • Our next Semi-Annual meeting will be on Sunday, November 10, beginning at 9:50 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.  A continental breakfast will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. We will be electing 4 new council members and approving a budget for 2025. The information on the nominees is in the Sunday bulletins (and November newsletter) and the proposed budget is in the November newsletter.  If you have any financial questions, please reach out to our treasurer, Diane Richardson @ 864-430-0267.  

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

11/13/24 FAMILY FUN NIGHT

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
We continue our monthly summer 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, November 13th 5:30 –7:00 p.m.

TOPIC: In All Things Give Thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Reformation Sunday

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TODAY, 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

10/27/24 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Here are this week’s updates:
• We keep the following in our prayers:
• Dave and Sue Rasche – upon the death of their son, Eric.
• Don Simon – broken kneecap
• Jane Potter – breast cancer surgery

• Earlier this week, the concrete pad has been poured for our new Prayer Garden gazebo. In the coming weeks, the new plants will go into the surrounding garden area.

• Sunday is Reformation Sunday. You are invited to wear the color red for this festive occasion.

• Again, this Sunday, you are asked to return your Time/Talent/Pledge Cards as these gifts will be blessed as part of the worship service. Or, if you chose, you can mail them to the church office.

• AIM’s Trick-Or-Trick-So-Others-May-Eat food drive is going on right now in our congregation. Bags were distributed last week. You are asked to returned these bags Sunday, filled with items requested and they will be taken to AIM on Sunday afternoon. If it is more convenient, just let yourself into the church during the week and place your bag in the room off the narthex. Right now, we are having trouble with the electronic code on the front door of the church. A part has been ordered. In the meantime, you can use a church key, if you have one, or enter through the Ramp Door on the side of the church, using the electronic keypad.

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from a free aluminum ramp, that gives access into the house, please reach out to me.  It is a 4 x5 platform, with rails,  and roughly 20 feet long.  It is in excellent condition.

 

In Christ,
Pastor Fischer

11/2/24 Rescheduled Fall Foothills Conference

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Just Love God’s Children
Fall Foothills Conference Meeting
Saturday, November 2nd 2024

Immanuel Lutheran Church
5010 E. Creswell Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646

The women of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Greenwood SC are excited to host the Fall
Conference for the Foothills region on Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with
registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. A light lunch will be served.

Please plan to join us as we gather together to celebrate and act boldly on our faith in Jesus Christ. Being called to discipleship in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to rejoin our faith with deeds. As His disciples, we are called to serve and love all of God’s children in our community, our state, and the world; especially those that are with struggling food and housing insecurities.

Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Mary Ann Stroup, Coordinator of Immanuel’s Children.
This nonprofit organization’s mission is to work in conjunction with District 50 school
district to identify children struggling with food and/or housing insecurity. Once identified,
various local organizations come together to assist in providing food and housing needs to
these children in a dignified and confidential manner so that they can learn and grow in a
safe, secure and healthy environment.
If you are planning to attend, please contact Beth Fischer by Wednesday, October 23rd @ (864)
933-7446 or email: fischerfive@att.net

10/28 Lutheran Men in Mision meeting

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LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION
Supper Meeting
The Lutheran Men in Mission will meet at 6:00PM on October 28th in the Fellowship Hall. The speaker for the evening will be Ms. Heidi Edwards from Thrivent, who will talk about Thrivent and its community programs. There will be a dinner served. All men in the congregation are invited to attend.

10/20/24 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are this week’s updates to pass along to you:

  • We keep in our prayers the following:
    • Pamela Michalski – who broke her ankle.
    • Virgil Hobbs – who broke his foot.
    • Dan Hunnicutt – who underwent shoulder replacement surgery on Wednesday.
    • Jean Vinson – who will be moved tomorrow (Friday) to the Garden House (Anderson).
    • St. Mark Lutheran Church, Leesville, FL – whose roof partially collapsed due to Hurricane Milton

  • Several of you have asked how you can contribute financially through Holy Trinity (or the ELCA) for the victims of recent hurricanes (via Lutheran Disaster Response). That information will be in your Sunday church bulletin (that I just emailed you.) Lutheran Disaster Response has an excellent track record, in fact, 100% given will go to those affected.

  • We will be blessing the Time and Talent Sheets and Pledges as part of the worship service this coming Sunday and on October 27.  Please bring yours with you the next time you are in worship (or mail back to the church office).

  • If you were not in attendance at worship last Sunday, please make sure to pick up your Stewardship “HTLC Bird Nest” refrigerator magnet from the narthex.

  • Sunday will be Breast Cancer Awareness Sunday.  You are encouraged to wear something pink in honor and in memory of all breast cancer survivors.

  • Sunday I will be preaching on the gospel text, Mark 10:35-45, as we explore what Jesus means to be great in the kingdom of God.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer