6/20/21 Special Fathers day offering

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Our Thanks to those who have contributed through the Lutheran Men in Mission to the SC Loan and Gift Fund for new SC Lutheran churches. These gifts will be awarded to a new SC Lutheran mission, to help them get started with building programs. These are interest-free loans and when the loans are repaid, they are invested again in other new churches.
These gifts have been given In Honor Of or In Memory Of the following men this Father’s Day:

IN MEMORY OF
*In Memory of Harold F. Cannon, Sr., given by Gail Cannon.
*In Memory of John Hardy, given by Pamela Michalski.
*In Memory of Robert G. Sandwick., given by Robin Sandwick.
*In Memory of Harold H. Rasche and Elvin J. Hannahs, given by Dave and Sue Rasche.
*In Memory of Claude Cromer and Jerald Helgeson, given by Bruce and Jill Helgeson.
*In Memory of Mark Raidel and Warren A. Lutz, Sr., given by Warren and Bonnie Lutz.
*In Memory of Lewis Heap and Harold Hunnicutt, given by Dan and Johnnie Hunnicutt.
*In Memory of James W. Weeks and Wayne D. Sexton, given by Tom Weeks.
*In Memory of Gary Furman Vinson, given by Bob and Jean Vinson.
*In Memory of Bill Caldwell, given by Chris and Anna Caldwell.
*In Memory of Jack Richardson, given by Diane Richardson.
*In Memory of Bob Metz, Sr. and Rev. J. Luther Ballentine, given by Mike and Bobbi Metz.
*In Memory of Ervin Hidlebaugh and Arnold Allen, given by Robert and Vicki Allen.
*In Memory of Ellis Dyar and Ralph Cole, given by Allan & Jeri Cole.
*In Memory of William A. Christmas, Jr. and Roy Hudson, given by Bill Christmas.
*In Memory of Bob Potter, given by Jane Potter.
*In Memory of A. Neal Cain and Earl P. Korn, given by Dave and Nancy Korn.
*In Memory of Ellsworth W. Brackney and Ernst E. Thoms, given by Ernie and Jeanette Thoms.
*In Memory of James E. Freeman and Robert E. Browder, given by Sandi Jordan.
*In Memory of Hans Mollgaard and Andreas Schwartz, given by Tony and Christa Mollgaard.
*In Memory of McKeva (Mac) Thomas and Rev. John (Jack) Fischer, given by Pastor and Beth Fischer.
*In Memory of Carl Rudsill, given by Cathy Rudsill.

IN HONOR OF
*In Honor of James Jordan, husband, son-in-law Dwayne Hamm, and Charles Meeks, uncle, given by Sandi Jordan.
*In Honor of Dan Hunnicutt, given by Johnnie Hunnicutt.
*In Honor of Christopher Caldwell, given by Bill Christmas.
*In Honor of Bill Christmas, given by Chris and Anna Caldwell.
*In Honor of husband, Bob Straup, and their three sons, Richard, Michael, Ryan, given by Susan Straup.
*In Honor of Warren A. Lutz, Jr., given by Warren & Bonnie Lutz.

06/20/21 Congregational Weekly Updates

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Dear Congregational Members and Friends,

Here are this week’s congregational updates:

1) I am happy to report that Bill Ebert has returned home after several weeks at the AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital.

2) We thank the Lord that the pathology report for Abi Caldwell came back showing that the surrounding tissues were 100% benign.

3) We celebrate with Reverend Stephen Roehrs upon the 50th anniversary of his ordination this past Sunday.

4) Saturday Servants updates:
    a. Since it is difficult to locate small bags of pre-packaged pretzels, we have decided that we will be purchasing these.

    b. Because of your generosity, we have now received all needed food items except Little Debbie cakes, and we are only              needing 13 dozen of these.
    c. Someone this week dropped off several bags of Little Debbie cakes, and in the process, left a small container of cake.            If it is yours, please contact me.

    d. Keep in mind that nothing will be wasted. If we receive too much of any food item, they will be given to a local food                  organization.

    e. We are now accepting used plastic grocery bags, to be used to give the food items to those in need. These can be                    placed in the room off the narthex as well.

f. The gathering time to assemble the sandwiches has been changed from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. See you in the months of         July if you can help out.

5) This Sunday, there will be two themes running throughout the worship service, Father’s Day, of course, as well as dealing with the storms of life. I will be preaching on Mark 4:35-41, one of my favorite texts.

6) This is an exciting time for our congregation as we continue to take in new members. More are expected in the month of July. Stay tuned.

In Christ,
Pastor Fischer

 

06/13/21 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,

 

Some updates to pass along to you:

 

  1. I apologize for not giving you an update sooner on Abi but the Caldwell family is waiting for the final pathology report. I can tell you that little Abi did great through her surgery yesterday and it went much better than expected.  In fact, she may be able to return home as early as Sunday.   Again, thank you so much for the prayers and concerns!

  2. Here is an updated list of needs we still need for the Saturday Servants projects:
    1. 11 jars of peanut butter (40 oz. size)
    2. 11 jars of grape jelly (16 oz. size)
    3. 58 boxes of Little Debbie Cakes (12 to a box)
    4. Financial donations to cover the cost of the fruit.
    5. We have found out that Sam’s Club is currently out of stock for the prepackaged small bags of pretzels.  We are in the process of placing an order to have them shipped to the church.  The cost for the pretzels has already been covered with a donation so we have decided to remove pretzels from the list of items needed.
    6. All items can be dropped off into the plastic bin in the room off the narthex.  Just use the front door code to enter.

  3. As in years past, Kroger Bakery will donate the loaves of bread needed each week.  We just need someone to volunteer to pick them up.  Bill and Shirley Ebert have done this in the past but are unable to this year, due to Bill’s health.  If you are willing to do this, please contact me for the details.  The bread needs to be picked up on Friday of each week.

  4. Sunday I will be preaching on the Gospel reading, Mark 4:26-34, as we look at the Kingdom of God being compared to mustard seed.  I will be focusing on the potential impact of the small things in life.

  5. This is the time of the year when many folks go on vacation.  We pray for the safety of all who travel.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Mothers day donations

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MOTHER’S DAY is Sunday, May 9th. A special offering, sponsored by WELCA, was received and then given to deserving female students at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. If you would like to make a donation In Memory Of or In Honor Of your mother, please fill out the form below. The names will be listed in the bulletin on Mother’s Day. Deadline is May 3rd.

 

Here is a list of Donors  

IN MEMORY OF
*In Memory of Corrine Sandwick, given by Robin Sandwick.
*In Memory of Mamye Morris & Beth McDowell, given by Terry & Beth Cribbe.
*In Memory of Ayleen Jordan, Alice Smith, Zefla Sidebottom, given by Kati Smith and Family.
*In Memory of Donna Grace Hannahs and Stella Ruth Rasche, given by Dave and Sue Rasche.
*In Memory of Irene Mollgaard and Hanna Schwartz, given by Tony and Christa Mollgaard.
*In Memory of Frances H. Christmas and Nettie J. Smith Christmas, Fannie Hudson, given by Bill Christmas.
*In Memory of Leona Lutz and Mary Radel, given by Warren and Bonnie Lutz.
*In Memory of Mabel Ardell Hidlebaugh and Fern Allen, given by Robert Allen and Vicki Allen.
*In Memory of Dianne C. Calloway, given by her daughter Shelley Carroll.
*In Memory of Dianne C. Calloway, given by Shelley Carroll, Amanda Price, Grant Armstrong, Rylee Carroll.
*In Memory of Dorothy Cox and Carolyne Wooddy, given by Mike & Leslie Cox.
*In Memory of Doris Richardson, given by Diane Richardson.
*In Memory of Alice Laurine Cooley & June Marie Cain, given by Dave & Nancy Korn.
*In Memory of Lottie Dyar and Mary Hall, given by Allan & Jeri Cole.
*In Memory of Marie Heape and Maude Hunnicutt, given by Dan & Johnnie Hunnicutt.
*In Memory of Allie Mae Cromer and Kaye Helgeson, given by Bruce & Jill Helgeson.
*In Memory of Marion Cannon, given by Gail Cannon.
*In Memory of Edith Brackney and Gretel Thoms, given by Ernie & Jeanette Thoms.

IN HONOR OF
*In Honor of their mothers, Hervie Thomas and June Fischer, by Beth and Pastor Fischer.
*In Honor of and to the Glory of God, given by Ernie & Jeanette Thoms.

 

4/17/21 Operation in as much 2021 final update

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Operation Inasmuch

On Saturday, April 17th thirteen people gathered and participated in a congregational litter pick up on Fritz Drive and Beltline Connector.

In addition to this, approximately 12 others participated by baking 35 dozen cookies for 120 first responders and 24 others prepared casseroles for Calvary Children’s Home.

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s projects.

4/25/21 Blood Drive has been cancelled

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We have received word that the blood drive for 4/25/21 has been cancelled

We will let everyone know when it will be rescheduled.

Endowment Committee Announcement

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Endowment Committee Announcement
We plan to have an Endowment Committee meeting very soon to distribute 50% of our Endowment Fund earnings to charities that the committee feels would meet our contribution guidelines.
If any of you know of a group or organization you would like for us to consider, please submit their name to me, or one of the committee members, for the committee’s review.
The request should include the name and address of the group, as well as a brief explanation as to why you feel them worthy of our support.
Thank you for your interest in this worthwhile endeavor.
Sincerely,
Dave Rasche
Chairman Endowment Committee

Angel Tree Reminders

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Angel Tree Reminders
It’s that time again….
Time to help AIM provide Christmas for many Anderson families.
1. Please do not wrap gifts.
2. Leave gift, with tag attached, in the church office parlor
(use door code).
3. Gifts should be returned NO LATER than, Sunday, December 2nd,
after which, you will be responsible for delivering your gifts to A.I.M.
4. You also have the option of making a donation and someone from
WELCA will do the shopping for you. If you would rather participate
in this way, just make a check out to “Holy Trinity Lutheran Church”
and put “Angel Tree” in the Memo. If you have any questions on this,
please contact Roz Eckardt

Quilt Dedication 10/11/20

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We dedicated 38 quilts on October 11th that will be shipped to the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) warehouse in Maryland. People who worked on these quilts were Jane Potter, Shirley Ebert, Roz Eckardt, Cherie Brown, Bobbi Metz, Dianne Calloway, Kim Hill, and Nancy Korn. That brings the total number of quilts made by the Holy Trinity Quilters to 408. National Quilting Day was March 21, 2020 and marked 75 years of comforting the world with LWR Mission Quilts.