8/2/26 Weekly Congregational Update

/in , , /by

Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Here are this week’s updates:

  • A big “Thank You” to all in the congregation who made Saturday Servants a success.  Together we made 572 bagged lunches throughout July, which comes out to, 1,144 sandwiches!  Thank you to all who gave so generously the food items needed and those who came to put together the lunches.

  • Our next community outreach program is gathering frozen casseroles for Calvary Home or Children.  For many years, this has been a tradition of our congregation as children and youth get ready to head back to school.  We will hear about this project briefly on Sunday and then our Service Committee will receive the casseroles on two Sundays – August 9 and August 16.  All information will be in Sunday’s bulletin.

  • Many of you have been asking, here is your answer.  Our next Deutsches Fest which will take place on Saturday, October 10, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars!

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel, Matthew 14:13-21, as we cover the miracle of the Feeding of the 5,000.  Even though we all know this story by heart, I ask you to read it again, anew, looking for new insights, in preparation for our message Sunday.

  • A week from today, the Dining Divas group will gather at Master’s Wok, on Thursday of next week at 6:00 p.m. If you are planning to attend, please contact Beth Cribbe to reserve your spot so that we can ensure adequate seating.

  • I am happy to report that we have a new staff member!  Members of the Personnel Committee recently interviewed Corrie Richardson to fill the vacancy as our church sexton and groundskeeper.  The Church Council unanimously approved the committee’s recommendation and as of today, after filling out the paper work, Corrie has officially joined our staff.  He will begin next week.  (Corrie happens to be the son-in-law of Steven and Amy Goodson.)

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Thank You Saturday Servants!

/in , , /by

Thank You Saturday Servants!
You have done it yet again! A huge “Thank You” to those of you who supported our Saturday Servants effort. You donated peanut butter, jelly, mayonnaise, chips, and cookies. You showed up to do prep work and clean up in the kitchen, make the sandwiches and place food items into the bags, break down boxes and even take those boxes to the recycling center. Many of you showed up at the Anderson Emergency Soup Kitchen to serve our neighbors in need, sharing not only food, but also a smile and a handshake.
In total, you made 572 lunches which included 1,144 sandwiches. You also made additional peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with our remaining ingredients.
While the Service Committee may be “in charge” of this project, YOU are the ones who make it happen. Many, many thanks Holy Trinity!

Frozen Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children

/in , , /by

Frozen Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children
August 9 & August 16

For many years, Holy Trinity has provided frozen casseroles for Calvary Home for Children (CHC). With school starting next week, now is the perfect time to continue the tradition. Stocking CHC’s freezer with casseroles allows more time for the house parents to focus on the needs of the children during those busy first days and weeks of school rather 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 directions for baking or reheating and the recipe or a list of ingredients to help address any allergy concerns.
Please deliver your casserole directly to the freezer in the Fellowship Hall. The freezer is 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 18th.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Askew (864-419-1791).
The Service Committee

8/12/26 Family Fun Night

/in , /by

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, August 12 – 5:30 p.m.
WHO: THE DISCIPLE – James the Less

07/26/2026 Weekly Congregational Update

/in , /by

Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

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

  • The Personnel Committee has begun the interviewing process to find another sexton and groundskeeper.  In the meantime, we are very grateful for the three families who have agreed to clean the sanctuary and restrooms each week until a replacement has been found. We are also thankful for Claude Calloway keeping the church lawn cut during this time.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 as we explore the parables of Jesus referring to the Kingdom of God as “treasure.”
    • When in your life did you find a good deal in something?
    • Have you ever participated in a Black Friday event?
    • Do you still have any of those purchases today?
    • Have you ever discovered a “treasure” at a garage sale or flea market?
    • Why does Jesus refer to the Kingdom of God as a “treasure”?

  • You are asked to keep the following in your prayers:
    • Paul Rummage, on the death of his older brother, Bill, this past Thursday.
    • Jill Helgeson, on the death of her oldest sister, Ann Blair, this past Sunday.
    • Sid Stokes, on his heart oblation procedure, yesterday.

  • Don’t forget, our final Saturday Servants event will be this coming Saturday at 9:45 a.m. when we make bagged lunches to feed those in the Anderson area.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

7/19/26 Weekly Congregational Update

/in , /by

Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

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

  • Last Saturday, we had 29 volunteers show up to help assemble lunch bags as part of our Saturday Servants project. We will do it again this coming Saturday at 9:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall as we feed those who are hungry in the Anderson area.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel reading of Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, as we delve into the world of weeds and what they might have to do with the Day of Judgment.

  • On Wednesday of next week, Amy Goodson has Stephanie Yelder, the Dementia Care Specialist from the South Caroline Department on Aging, coming to speak with our Lunch Bunch group. This is only the second meeting of this brand-new group. Come join us as we will be learning about dementia and the resources that are available.  Lunch will be provided. We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m.

  • We keep in our prayers:
    • Nick Korn – who will be undergoing surgery tomorrow
    • Lynn Ziemba – who will be undergoing back surgery tomorrow

  • We received the sad news yesterday, that Claude Williford has resigned as our sexton and groundskeeper.  He has done this work faithfully for the last 56 years for our congregation!  The Personnel Committee will be meeting Sunday.  If you have a recommendation of someone to serve our congregation in this capacity, please send me their information before Sunday morning.  If you know of someone who would fill both positions, let me know, OR if you know of someone/company you recommend that would fill one of the positions, please let me know.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

 

7/12/26 Weekly Congregational Update

/in , , /by

Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Here are this week’s updates to share with you about ministry possibilities:

  • This coming Saturday, we will again gather in Fellowship Hall to make bagged lunches, assembly line style, for our Saturday Servants project to feed those hungry in the Anderson area.  We will begin at 9:45 a.m.

  • The Crafty Ladies will gather in Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m., allowing those who desire, to participate in both events.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel text of the sower and seed recorded in Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 as we talk about the waste in the world today.  In preparation for the sermon theme, please consider the following :
    • When things are wasted in life, are you annoyed or irritated?
    • If so, what areas of waste are on the top of your list?
    • Were you a member of the “Clean Plate Club” growing up?
    • How is stewardship and being frugal interconnected?
    • What would you imagine the Lord’s view would be on waste?

  • Last week’s Family Fun Night, has been postponed to next Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

  • We have two members to thank for their many years of service to the Lord and we are now looking to fill their shoes:
    • We are grateful to Robert Allen, who for the last 5 years took are care of the maintenance on our small engine equipment – changing the oil and filters, and making necessary adjustments.  If you would enjoy serving the Lord by getting your hands greasy and working on such things, we would love to hear from you.  Please let me know.
    • We are grateful to Leslie Cox, who for the last 8 years has maintained the area near the back entrance of Fellowship Hall, planting and tending various plants that beautify the area between the two sidewalks.  If God has blessed you with a green thumb and you would like to share your talents of tending plants, please reach out to me. 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

July 22nd Lunch Bunch

/in , /by

The Lunch Bunch will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our speaker will be Stephanie Yelder, the Dementia Care Specialist from the South Carolina Department on Aging. Come join us for this informative session on dementia and the resources available. Lunch will be provided

07/05/26 Weekly Congregational update

/in , /by

Dear Members and Friends of the Congregation,

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

  • The combined issue of the July/August newsletter was printed and dropped off at the post office on Tuesday.  Hopefully the upcoming holiday won’t delay delivery too much. 
  • Thanks to your quick response to our request for additional food items, we now have almost everything we need for Saturday Servants.  We only need 20 more boxes of individually wrapped cookies (12 per box).  Now what we need is you – as volunteers to help put the lunch bags together.  Even though this coming Saturday is July 4 and a holiday weekend, hunger takes no vacation.  We will begin at 9:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Even though the days are very hot in the month of July and some of you will be out of town, you have always come through and we have always had enough volunteers. 
  • With July 4th landing on a Saturday this year, you will notice a patriotic theme in much of our music on Sunday.  Our final hymn will be “O Beautiful For Spacious Skies.” 
  • I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, as we hear the much-needed words of encouragement that we are “Yoked To Jesus.” 
  • Sunday, we will be switching back to the With On Voice hymnal, or “blue hymnal” as it is commonly referred to.  I remind you that for a little variety, we use this hymnal in the months of July and August each year. 
  • On Wednesday evening of next week, we will be covering the disciple, Phillip, for our monthly Family Fun Night event. 
  • We keep in our prayers:
    • Barbara Trent – who is now home after a recent stay in the hospital
    • Amy Goodson – who is home recuperating after foot surgery on Tuesday
    • Bill Welborn and family, upon the death of his wife, Brenda, on June 25th.
    • Bob Davenport and family, upon the death of his wife, Janice, on June 29th.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Saturday Servants

/in , , /by

Saturday Servants
As Pastor announced last Sunday, the Saturday Servants schedule has changed for July. HTLC will
prepare lunches for the Anderson Emergency Soup Kitchen every Saturday in July – July 4, 11,
18 and 25. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m. to prepare 150 peanut butter/jelly
sandwiches and 150 bologna and cheese sandwiches, along with other food items.
We will serve at the Soup Kitchen from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
We are collecting the following donations. Please place them in the designated box in the room off
the Narthex.
• 187 individual snack size bags of salty snacks (chips, pretzels, goldfish, etc.)
• 40 boxes of individually-wrapped Little Debbie Cakes (any type)
• 2 jars of smooth peanut butter (40 oz. size)
• 10 jars of grape jelly (30 oz. size)
• 4 jars of mayonnaise (32 oz. size)
We are very grateful for the congregations’ support for this very worthy project.
If you have questions, please contact Leslie Cox at 301-788-9035 or Jamie Corrigan at 864-224-
8070.

© Copyright - HTLC - Anderson