9/1/24 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

  • I am happy to report that earlier this week, Marlys Hittner returned to her cottage at Brookdale, after a brief hospital stay and a brief period at AnMed Rehab.

  • The September edition of The Messenger was mailed out this afternoon.

  • Sunday, we will return to the Evangelical Lutheran Worship, or as it is commonly referred to, “the red hymnal.”

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel text, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.

  • As you have probably experienced on your own, sometimes it seems that computers (and the internet) have a mind of their own, and do some strange things.  This past Thursday, I sent out the Sunday worship bulletin and the Weekly Congregational Updates, as I always do.  Because of the number of emails I have, they are sent out in three groups, all at the same time.  For some strange reason, all three groups received theirs at different times.  One group received their 2 emails immediately, another group received their 2 emails late that night, while the third group never received a copy of the Sunday bulletin.  I ended up sending out another copy of the worship bulletin on Friday.  Go figure!  If you ever do not receive both emails on Thursday, please reach out to me with a text.  (Every once in a while, I may wait until the next day, due to Thursday falling on a major holiday.)

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer  

8/25/24 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:

  • As a follow up to my announcements this past Sunday in worship:
    • Barbara Trent has returned home from her stay at AnMed.

  • Marlys Hittner continues her stay at AnMed Rehab for a recent fall.  She is in room 115. If you would like to stop by and visit with her, she is finished with her rehab each day by 3:00 p.m.
  • Earlier this week on Monday, Don Simon celebrated his 95th birthday!  Don is the oldest gentleman in our congregation.

  • With this Sunday being the last Sunday of the month, it will also be our last Sunday using the WOV hymnal (until next July and August).

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the Second Reading, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (6:10-20).  We will be exploring his words of encouragement to put on the whole armor of God so that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I encourage you to read these words before worship as they are not printed on the back of the bulletin, due to lack of space.

  • Several of you have asked if I will be taking care of Bill Ebert’s service. Yes, I will be conducting his Memorial Service on Friday of next week. His obituary is listed under Thompson Funeral Home in Columbia, SC.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

9/5/24 “Dining Divas”

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“Dining Divas”
Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM
Dining Divas will be dining in our Fellowship Hall with a meal prepared by Chef Aaron Shedd on Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM.
If you did not get an email about this from Beth Cribbe, please contact her for details. You must have paid reservations, or a meal will not be available for you.
Call or text 864-617-6216. Her email address is bcribbe1@gmail.com Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM

Needed! Sunday School Teachers

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We are looking for 11 volunteers to help teach our new Children’s Sunday School class for 3 year olds – 5th grade.

This would allow each teacher to commit to teaching for only one month each year.

There is a signup sheet in the narthex.  Please reach out to Kate Roehrs if you have any questions.

Update on Frozen Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children

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Frozen Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children

  • A big Thank You to all who provided frozen casseroles to our service project for Calvary Home for Children.  Together, 31 casseroles were donated.

The Service Committee

8/18/24 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 had a great attendance at both worship services this past Sunday, 56 at both the Early Service and Late Service. It was great to see so many in worship!

  • A big Thank You to all who provided frozen casseroles to our service project for Calvary Home for Children.  Together, 31 casseroles were donated.

  • We are looking for 11 volunteers to help teach our new Children’s Sunday School class for 3 year olds – 5th grade.  This would allow each teacher to commit to teaching for only one month each year. There is a signup sheet in the narthex.  Please reach out to Kate Roehrs if you have any questions.

  • After a couple of weeks of experimenting with placing the Psalm into the liturgy, we discovered it was suddenly more difficult to locate during worship; so, beginning Sunday, you will find that the Psalm will be back in its original position, inside the back cover of the bulletin.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the Second Reading from Ephesians 5:15-20, where Paul urges us to “make the most of the time.”  We will take a look at what this means and how we can do this faithfully.

  • I am saddened to inform you of the death of Bill Ebert who died at home yesterday under the loving care of hospice.  We are very grateful for Bill’s devotion to the Lord through Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He served as our Congregational President in 2012 and 2013, taught the Adult Sunday School class, gave devotionals for our LMM meetings, served as a worship assistant and on the Service Committee, and delivered cookies to our visitors as part of the Cookie Patrol.  We keep his wife, Shirley, and their family in our thoughts and prayers. The burial is expected to take place at Fort Jackson, Columbia.  

“Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant, Charles William “Bill” Ebert.  Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming.  Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.”   – Evangelical Lutheran Worship, p. 283 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

9/5/24 Dining Divas

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“Dining Divas”
Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM
More information to come!!

9/11/24 Family Fun Night

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
We continue our monthly summer 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 11th 5:30 –7:00 p.m.

9/8/24 Rally Day

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God is the glue that brings us all together!

Everyone is invited to Rally Day 2024 to kick off a new year of Sunday school. It will be a time for good fellowship, food, and games for all ages.

When: September 8th
@10:00 a.m. (Sunday School hour)
Breakfast will be served!!

On September 15th Sunday school classes will be available for ages 3 years old-5th grade, Youth – 6th-12th and all adults.
ATTENTION: The Learning Committee is in need of 11 volunteers to help teach Sunday school to our 3 year olds -5th grade class. You will teach the class for only one month. This is a wonderful opportunity to not only serve Holy Trinity but also an opportunity to get to know the young children of the congregation. They are such blessings and we are excited to get Sunday school going again for this age group. A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.

8/11/24 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are this week’s highlights:

 

  • A big “Thank You” goes out to Diane Richardson for filling in as our secretary this week.  Pat returns to the office on Monday morning.

  • The Memorial Service for Kathy Weeks is tomorrow, Friday, at 1:00 p.m. in our sanctuary.

  • Tomorrow, Ms. Jackie McConnell will be celebrating her 102nd birthday!

  • We rejoice that we will be receiving Joby Hefner, Michelle Nelson, and Patrick Sayers as new members at Sunday’s 8:45 a.m. worship service.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the Second Reading from Ephesians 4:25-5:2, as we focus on Paul’s words of encouragement to live a life as those marked with the Holy Spirit.

  • Finally, as your pastor, I would like to take this opportunity to share an observance/concern I have.  The church attendance for the Late Service , the past 3 Sundays, has been subpar.  Normally, our attendance numbers are near 50 for both worship services, but since July 21, our attendance has been low at the Late Service, the lowest I have ever seen – 39, 29, and this past Sunday 31. (In case you are wondering, the attendance at the Early Service has been holding steady.)  I realize that these are the summer months when vacations have been in full swing, in fact, my family and I were away this past Sunday.   I realize that we have had visiting pastors the past two Sundays.  I also realize that things come up from time to time.  Now that school is back in session and summer is winding down, it I my sincere hope that these latest numbers are not the new norm for our Late Service but instead, that our attendance numbers will now rebound to their former levels.  I encourage you and your family to make every effort to be with us each Sunday (at both worship services).  You may sometimes think you will not be missed, but nothing could be further from the truth. 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer