9/9/26 Family Fun Night

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Family Fun Night
We continue our monthly 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, September 9 – Jude The Brave
TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Save the date DeutschesFest 10/10/26

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SAVE THE DATE
On Saturday, October 10th, from 4-7 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host its 13th Annual DeutschesFest, a German festival to celebrate our Lutheran heritage. We will again be inviting Abiding Savior Lutheran Church to join us. We will gather in our Fellowship Hall and dine on German foods like bratwurst, grilled chicken and German side dishes. Beer, wine and softer beverages will be served. We will have German music, dancing and Gemütlichkeit, which does not have a direct English translation but describes an atmosphere which is comfortable and enjoyable. Tickets again will be $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children (12 and younger) and will be available from a Church Council member or through the church office beginning September 13th. Tickets need to be purchased in advance to help us with the planning of the food. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, October 4th. All funds raised will go to Meals on Wheels of Anderson. If you’d be interested in making a German dish, if we provide you with a recipe, please contact Virgil Hobbs. Mark your calendars now as we look forward to a wonderful afternoon/evening of fellowship for our congregation.

9/6/26 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:

  • If you were at worship this past week, then no doubt, you noticed that something was missing from our worship service – the loud sound on air rushing to the intake vent of our A/C unit.  We are very grateful for Mike Metz overseeing the recent vent work underneath the sanctuary.  Now when you view the recorded worship service, you can actually hear the sermon and music.

  • Thank you so much for helping make our recognition of Claude Williford such a success this past Sunday!  Not only did we have a great worship attendance of 96, but most everybody came over to the celebration in Fellowship Hall with 80 in attendance.  The food was so enjoyable that my family and I all said the same thing, “This is the best meal we have ever eaten on a 5th Sunday at Holy Trinity!” A big Thank You also goes out to the Fellowship Committee and the Mutual Ministry Committee for making this a wonderful time with Claude and his family.

  • After taking a summer break using the WOV – the “Blue Hymnal”, on Sunday, we return to using the “Red Hymnal” – the ELW hymnal.

  • I will be preaching on the gospel reading Sunday, Matthew 18:15-20, as we focus on the power of numbers in prayer.

  • Our next Family Fun Night will be on Wednesday evening of next week, as we explore the disciple, Jude the Brave.

  • Please mark your calendars for our Deutsches Fest, which will be Saturday, October 10, 4:00-7:00 p.m.  Tickets will be available beginning September 13.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

9/2/26 Choir Practice will begin again

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Chancel Choir will resume their rehearsals after a short summer break
September 2nd. Everyone is welcomed back and anyone new who would like
to offer their singing talent in service to God by joining us is invited to come
on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. (11:00 a.m. Chancel Choir).
If you have any questions please check with Jill Helgeson, the Music
Director/Organist or any choir member.

08/30/26 Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children

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CALVARY HOME FOR CHILDREN
The following was recently posted on Facebook by Calvary Homes:
A huge thank you to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church! They brought piles of frozen meals for our
foster families earlier this week. We’re thankful that they’re willing to be the hands and feet of
Jesus.

One of our foster moms just came by the office and said “My kids gobbled up the lasagnas last
night for dinner. I was so thankful for a night off from cooking. These tangible tokens of support
mean the world to our foster parents!”

08/30/26 Quilt Dedication

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The beautiful quilts you see draped over each pew are now ready to be sent overseas. The quilters
at Holy Trinity have been very busy and their 29 quilts will be blessed during the service today and
then mailed to Lutheran World Relief to those in need. They thank everyone for their generous
gifts of fabric for this worthy project.

You may make a donation to help cover the cost of the shipping by writing a check to Holy Trinity
and putting “shipping quilts” in the memo and placing it in the offering plate.
Quilters: Susan Askew, Kim Hill, Nancy Korn, Sophie O’Connor, Beth Passow and Jane Potter.

08/30/26 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’t forget that with this coming Sunday being a 5th Sunday, we will have ONE-COMBINED WORSHIP at 10:00 a.m. (There will be no Sunday School classes.) As part of the worship, we will be blessing the latest bundle of quilts that our ladies of the congregation have made before the quilts are sent off overseas to those in need. After the service we will gather in Fellowship Hall to enjoy a Potluck Meal. The meat, beverages and dessert will be provided, just bring your appetite, smiles, and a side dish to share.

  • Before worship, beginning at 9:30 a.m., you may drop off your dishes in the Fellowship Hall kitchen where a member of the Fellowship Committee will be on hand to keep them warm. Please remember that we do not have the facilities to cook food dishes.

  • As part of our time together at the meal, we will be recognizing Claude Williford for his 56 years of faithful service to our congregation as our sexton.  He and some of his family will be with us.

  • Thank you for your generous hearts.  In response to our request to give towards a financial gift for Claude, we will be presenting him a check for $2700.00 from the congregation!  Again, thank you!

  • I will be preaching on the gospel lesson, Matthew 16:21-28, as we hear the words of the Lord, to take up our cross and follow Him.

  • This past Monday, Pat sent out a Statement of Giving via email.

  • The September newsletter went out today.

  • A week from today, the Dining Divas group will be gathering at The Boondocks to eat and socialize. If you are planning to attend, please let Beth Cribbe know.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Casserole for Calvary Home Update

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On Tuesday, August 18th, thirty-four casseroles were delivered to the Calvary Home for Children. Thanks to your generous support, we were able to provide nourishing food for foster families and bring smiles to the staff who received them.
During this busy back-to-school season, your kindness offered more than food – you gave foster parents the gift of extra time with their children.
Thank you, thank you, thank you,
The Service Committee

Welca Foothills Fall Conference

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WELCA Foothills Fall Conference

September 26, 2026

St Matthias Lutheran Church
501 Powdersville Rd
Easley, SC 29642

9:30 AM to 2PM

This ONE DAY conference is for our Foothills region WELCA
ladies to meet and greet each other!
Church membership is not required!
Come and be BOLD!  We will celebrate our faith, our fellowship and share in mission ACTION!

Guest Speakers from Starlight Hope Village in Tamassee, SC

Snacks and Lunch will be provided.
All Ladies of Holy Trinity Church are invited.
We will be car pooling from the church.
RSVP to Beth Fischer fischerfive@att.net cell: 1-864-933-7446

08/23/2026 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:

  • A big thank you for donating frozen casseroles for the Calvary Home for Children the past two weeks.  Together, 34 casseroles were dropped off, which is the largest number we have ever donated!

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Matthew 16:13-20, as we explore the most important question Jesus ever asked, “Who do you say that I am?”

  • Don’t forget that we will be having One-Combined Worship on August 30, as a 5th Sunday, at 10:00 a.m.  A Potluck Meal will follow the worship service as we thank Claude Williford for serving as our sexton for the past 56 years.  We will be giving Claude a financial gift from the congregation.  If you would like to contribute to this gift, this coming Sunday is the last day to do so.  Just make your check out to Holy Trinity with “Claude Williford Gift” in the memo line, and drop it off into the offering plate.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

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