Entries by Paul Wagner

3/7/21 Weekly Congregational Updates

Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,   Here are some of the things happening around the church:   George Mason returned home on Tuesday, following his back surgery, and is doing very well. Congratulations to Karen and Ron Theiling on the birth of Emilie-Virginia Haynsworth Theiling, who was born, March 3.  Evie weighed 7 lb. […]

Synod Youth Ministry Spring grade-level events

The Synod Youth Ministry Leadership has made the decision to move all Spring grade-level events to an on-line format! This means the 11th/12th, Middle School, and 9th/10th retreats will become on-line, virtual events. We know this will come as a disappointment to some but our concern is for the health and safety of our SC […]

COVID Precaution

COVID Precaution Just a reminder to all that during this time of COVID-19, and to help keep everyone safe, the Church Council is not permitting meetings and church related events in the congregation until further notice. This includes Sunday School, Confirmation classes, VBS, LMM, WELCA, Never-Too-Late, all committee meetings and all other organizations that normally […]

3/3/21 Wednesday Lenten Sermon Thoughts

Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity, I will be preaching on Luke 4:16-30 and here are some related thoughts to ponder: Where or what is “home” for you? Is it a place or a condition? How is “returning home” a time of refreshment and rejuvenation? How can “returning home” be a time of challenge? […]

2/28/21 is Bold Women Sunday

WHAT IS BOLD WOMEN SUNDAY? This is the day to honor and celebrate the bold women in our congregation and community. “Be bold, take risks on account of the gospel, but believe more boldly in Jesus,” said Martin Luther. And that’s what we celebrate through Bold Women’s Day. Sandi Jordan will be giving a Temple […]

2/28/2021 Weekly Congregational Updates

Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,   Here are this week’s congregational updates:    Earlier this week, our congregation turned 85 years old!  Holy Trinity was formally organized on February 23, 1936.  Happy Birthday! The March Messenger was mailed out earlier today.  Hopefully, your copy will soon arrive in your mail. We keep George Mason […]

02/24/21 Midweek service

Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity, I will be preaching on “The Road to the Wilderness” connected to Luke 4:1-11. Some thoughts to ponder connected to the sermon: How did Jesus face the decisions he had to make?  What factors would you say influenced his thinking?  How did Jesus face the temptations?  What does […]

2/21/21 Weekly Congregational Update

Dear Members and Friends of HTLC, A couple of weekly congregational updates to pass along to you:   An Ingles grocery card was found on the outside steps, near the Columbarium.  If you are missing one, please contact me. The LMM will hold a meeting using Zoom on Monday, February 22 @ 6:30 p.m.   All […]

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday We will be observing the Imposition of Ashes on February 17. Because of the coronavirus, members of the Worship and Music Committee have been discussing ways to do this in a safe manner. The Rite of the Imposition of Ashes will be similar to what we have done in the past with a […]

Lent Reminders

LENT Just a reminder The Forty Days before Easter are the Lenten season. During this time we omit the refrains that are connected to celebrating Christ’s resurrection and we use the verses appropriate for Lent. They are: We refrain from singing or saying Allelulias because of its connection to Easter. There is no Absolution (minister […]