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.

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

 

Saturday Servants Update

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Once again Holy Trinity has demonstrated a servant’s heart. We were asked to make 75 bagged lunches (for Saturday and Sunday) for four weekends in July. The actual need greatly exceeded our expectations, resulting in our increasing production during the month. We made 528 bagged meals over the month – over 1,050 sandwiches. This represented a 60% increase over July, 2022.

In addition, we dealt with an increase in the cost of foods. The bottom line is that we did it! Donations of peanut butter, jelly, mayonnaise, cookies, and chips came in. Monetary donations came in. We had an all time high of participating HTLC members giving of their time on a Saturday morning to pack these lunches in an assembly-line fashion. In addition to feeding the hungry, we also enjoyed the fellowship of working together for a worthwhile purpose.

Great job HTLC Saturday Servants! Many thanks to you for your donation of time, goods, and financial support to feed our hungry neighbors in Anderson.

Thank You, The Service Committee

Casserole Ceollection Project update

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Casserole Collection Project
“Back-to-School” is an exciting and busy time for all families of school-aged children.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of the HTLC congregation, foster parents at Calvary Home for
Children were provided a brief respite from dinner planning at the beginning of this school year. HTLC
donated thirty-one (31) casseroles to be shared among the five homes on their campus. These casseroles
included (but were not limited to) Baked Spaghetti, Chicken and Rice, Chicken and Broccoli, King Ranch Chicken, Lasagna, Enchiladas, Ravioli, Casserole, and even a “Heavenly Casserole.” (We all want to try that one!)

Holy Trinity gave these foster families not only dinner, but also the gift of being able to spend a little more time with their children. Wonderful work HTLC! Thank you for your participation in this event and for supporting the children in our community.

Many Thanks,
The Service Committee

LOCAL CHARITABLE GRANTS

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LOCAL CHARITABLE GRANTS
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and its members have generously donated money over the years to
support organizations assisting people in need in Anderson County. The HTLC Mission
Endowment Fund has been a significant donor, distributing more than $28,000 in 2022 due to
stock market gains in 2021. However, in 2022, due to market losses and the fund’s operational
guidelines, the fund will not be able to distribute any grants in 2023 to organizations assisting
those in need in Anderson County.
We feel it is important for HTLC to maintain a notable presence with community charities,
especially in difficult economic times.
Over the past three years, the Endowment Fund of Holy Trinity has been able to provide a
total average of $10,483 per year, which has been divided and given to the following
organizations:
1. A.I.M.
2. Good Neighbor Cupboard
3. Anderson Free Clinic
4. Haven of Rest
5. Salvation Army of Anderson
Despite their continuing needs, they will receive no HTLC Endowment Fund grants in 2023.
If you already donate directly to any of these organizations or wish to contribute, we encourage
you to consider donating through their existing, specific HTLC designated account by marking
your charity donation on your offering envelope. This way, HTLC aims to ensure a regular
contribution to these organizations even when the Endowment Fund faces limitations.
These five organizations are familiar to HTLC for their efficient provision of basic services to
Anderson County residents, and we believe they should be the top priorities for our support.
Thank you for considering this method of helping these charities. Your support will make a
meaningful difference in the lives of those in need in our community.
The Endowment Committee

Frozen Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children July 23-30

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Frozen Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children July 23-30

Over the years, through Operation Inasmuch, Holy Trinity has provided frozen casseroles for
Calvary Home for Children (CHC). With school starting two weeks earlier (August 2) this year
what better time than now to revive this project. Stocking CHC’s freezer with casseroles would
allow more time for the house parents to focus on the needs of the children than on “what’s for
dinner?”

So how can you help? Prepare and freeze or buy a frozen casserole dinner (size 9’ x 13”).
If you choose to make a homemade casserole, be sure to use a disposable container and label
by type, such as chicken and broccoli or lasagna, etc. Also attach the recipe or a list of
ingredients to help address any allergy concerns.

Service Committee members will be in the narthex on Sunday, July 23 and Sunday, July 30 to
accept casseroles. Of course, you may deliver your casserole directly to the freezer in the
Fellowship Hall. The freezer is located in the coatroom in the hallway just outside the
Fellowship Hall. Just use your key or the keypad to access the building. Casseroles will be
delivered to Calvary Home for Children on Tuesday, August 1.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Potter at 225-6460.

7/9/23 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,

 

Just a couple of things to relay to you about things going on in our congregation this week and next:

 

  • Please keep in mind that there is no Saturday Servants project taking place this week.   Even though Holy Trinity has the responsibility of providing bagged lunches for the month of July, another organization takes care of the 2nd Saturday of each month for the year.

  • The Service Committee is sponsoring another outreach opportunity for the congregation.  We will be receiving donations of frozen casseroles for Calvary Home for Children beginning July 23 through July 30.  Please see The Messenger or a bulletin for all the details or call Jane Potter at 225-6460.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel text of Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 as we focus on what it means to hear the words of Christ, to be yoked to Him.

  • Wednesday, of next week, July 12, we will be gathering in Fellowship Hall for our next Summer Fun Night.  Our theme will be, “The Parable of the Lost Coin.”   Supper will be provided and we would love for you to come join us beginning at 6:00 p.m.  This is for all ages.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer