5/24/26

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Pentecost Sunday, May 24th Pentecost is significant in both the Old and New Testaments. “Pentecost” is actually the Greek name for a festival known in the Old Testament as the Feast of Weeks (Leviticus 23:15; Deuteronomy 16:9). The Greek word means “fifty” and refers to the fifty days that have elapsed since Easter (Acts 2:1-21). You are invited to wear red for this occasion.

5/3/26 SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY

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SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY
Today, we will be recognizing all the seniors in our congregation, 70 years of age and over. This will take place at both the Early and Late Services.
NEVER TOO OLD
Old age is dreaded by almost everyone because it usually means loneliness, physical decline, and a retreat to inactivity. Some people tend to lose their enthusiasm for life and spend too much time in fruitless reminiscing and self-pity. They feel like “Old Jimmy”, an elderly gentleman George Mueller often told about. When this man was asked what he did all day since he retired he replied, “I just sit and think, and sit and think,… and sometimes I just sit!” That’s getting old in the worst way—ceasing to live before we die.
History records that many people made some of their greatest contributions to society after the age of 65. The Earl of Halsburg, for example, was 90 when he began preparing a 20 – volume revision of English law. Johann Wolfgang van Goethe wrote Faust at 82. Galileo made his greatest discovery when he was 73. At 69 Hudson Taylor still vigorously working on the mission field, opened up new territories in Indochina. And when Caleb was 85, he took the stronghold of the giants (Joshua 14:10-15).
God never intends for us to retire from spiritual activity. The Bible says we can “still bring forth fruit in old age.” Even as Jesus kept the “best wine” for the last at the wedding in Cana (John 2:10), so He seeks to gather the most luscious clusters of the fruit of the Spirit from the fully ripened harvest of our lives. You may be sure God wouldn’t keep you on this earth if He didn’t have a worthwhile ministry for you to accomplish. May we keep serving the Lord!
From Our Daily Bread

5/13 Family Fun night

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
We will gather 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, May 13 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
WHO: THE DISCIPLE – THOMAS

5/3/26 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:

 

  • The May edition of The Messenger was dropped off at the post office on Monday. Many in the congregation began receiving their copy today.

  • Several umbrellas and a pair of dark glasses were left in the sanctuary the last few weeks, if you are missing one.

  • Congratulations are in order for Elizabeth and Keith Thompson on the birth of Hannah Elise Thompson, born on
    Wednesday.  We celebrate with Brenda McGowan on being a first-time great grandmother, Ben and Bonnie Emanuel being first-time grandparents, as well as Benjamin and Lauren being an uncle and aunt, and Rebecca being a proud aunt.

  • Sunday is Senior Citizens Sunday for us.  Our hymns will be what I call, “oldies but goodies.”

  • I will be preaching on the gospel text of John 14:1-14 as we explore the very meaningful words of our Lord, “I go to prepare a place for you.”

  • We are running behind a little on getting the word out to you about our Mother’s Day offering.  With Mother’s Day being May 10, this coming Sunday is the deadline to give a donation to WELCA’s seminary project In Honor Of or In Memory Of your mother.  All names will be listed in the bulletin on May 10.

  • Dining Divas will gather to eat a week from today, at Public Well Café. If you are planning to attend, please let Beth Cribbe know in advance.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Prayer Garden Dedication

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You are Warmly Invited to attend the Dedication Service
of the Alton C. Clark Prayer Garden

We will gather in gratitude to celebrate and rededicate this beautifully renovated space
10:00 – 10:45 AM
May 17, 2026
Following the dedication service, you are invited to walk through the garden and enjoy light
refreshments.
We hope you will join us for this meaningful occasion!

This garden, featuring a beautiful gazebo and thoughtfully selected plantings, has been generously donated to serve as a place of reflection, prayer and quiet renewal for all who
enter. We come together to dedicate it with thankful hearts and to ask God’s blessing upon all who will find comfort here.

4/26/26 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:

 

  • We keep in our prayers Michael Oates who underwent hip restoration surgery earlier today.

  • The 4th Sunday of Easter is traditionally Good Shepherd Sunday on the church calendar.  The theme for Sunday is Jesus as our shepherd and we as the sheep of his hands have been placed into His care.  The focus of my message will be based on Sunday’s gospel reading, John 10:1-10.

  • Monday evening, the Lutheran Men In Mission will gather for their monthly supper meeting at 6:00 p.m.

  • Please mark your calendars for Sunday, May 17 as we dedicate the Prayer Garden, between the two worship services. Much time and effort have gone into beautifying this special space.  More details to follow.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

CALLING ALL 2026 GRADUATES

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CALLING ALL 2026 GRADUATES
We would like to acknowledge all our 2026 graduates. If you or a member of your family is graduating from High School, Technical School or College this spring, please contact the church office to let us know where you are graduating from and what your plans for college or employment may be. We will list them in the June Messenger edition.

Mothers Day

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MOTHER’S DAY is Sunday, May 10th. A special offering, sponsored by WELCA, is being 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 in the bulletin.

The names will be listed in the bulletin on Mother’s Day.

The deadline is May 3rd.

4/19/26 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:

 

  • Lee Moody was able to return home on Monday evening, following his open-heart surgery.  Thank you for your prayers!

  • We celebrate with new grandparents, Virgil and Mary Ann Hobbs on the birth of a granddaughter, Mary Evelyn Everett, early in the morning of April 12. Parents, Ali and Tyler Everett,  are doing well.

  • Saturday of this week, the Crafty Ladies will be meeting in Fellowship Hall, beginning at 9:00 a.m.  You are invited to bring your favorite craft or hobby to work on.  Space will be provided.

  • This coming Sunday will be Youth Sunday, when the youth of our congregation will be leading our worship services.  I will be preaching on the Road to Emmaus story, recorded in our gospel reading, Luke 24:13-35.

  • As is our tradition for Youth Sunday, we will be using the blue With One Voice hymnal.

  • On Wednesday of next week, we are kicking off something new.  On behalf of the Health Ministry Committee, Amy Goodson will be leading a quarterly gathering to discuss different health topics.  Our first topic will be diabetes and our speaker will be Julianna Lyle from Clemson Cooperative Extension.  Lunch will be provided.  We start at 11:00 a.m.   Come join us!

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

4/12/26 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends,

 

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

 

  • We continue to keep in our prayers, Lee Moody, who underwent open heart surgery on Monday (Greenville Memorial Hospital) to have two heart valves replaced.  He is doing great.

  • After staying at The Garden House for the last 6 months or so, Bob Vinson returned home this past Tuesday.

  • Our Easter attendance at both worship services this past Sunday was stupendous!  We had 93 at the 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service and 92 at the 11:00 a.m. Service!

  • This Saturday morning, April 11, our Congregational Litter Pick Up will take place.  Even if you didn’t sign up, we would love to have you join us.  We will gather in the Home Goods parking lot at 9:00 a.m. and clean along Fritz Drive and surrounding areas.  All supplies will be provided.

  • If you paid for an Easter lily and have not yet picked it up from the sanctuary, please do after this Sunday’s worship services.

  • The scripture readings for the Sunday after Easter always includes the story of “Doubting Thomas.”  I will be preaching on the gospel text, John 20:19-31, as we look at how the resurrection of Christ continues to give us hope each day.

  • The next Luther’s Ladies Circle meeting will be Thursday of next week in Fellowship Hall (6:00 p.m.).

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer