11/17/24 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:

 

  • This past Sunday, during our Semi-Annual Congregational meeting, we approved the proposed budget for 2025 and we elected Chad Evans, Phyllis Barnette, Leon Chute, and Sandi Jordan to serve a 3-year council term.

  • I mentioned during the meeting my recommendation for you to see the movie, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” now showing at both of our local movie cinemas.  It has received a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes movie reviews. Beth and I saw it last week and enjoyed it.  I think it will give you a new appreciation for the story of Christ’s birth, on many things we tend to take for granted in the birth of our Lord.

  • We keep in our prayers:
    • Don Simon – who is now at AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital, room 114.
    • Jessica Wagner- who will be having surgery on Tuesday of next week to remove a brain tumor at MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina – Charleston).

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel text, Mark 13:1-8, as we explore the words of Jesus concerning the end of times.

  • The new Advent Devotionals are now ready to be picked up in the narthex at your convenience. Avent begins December 1.

  • Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. the Lutheran Men in Mission will gather for their monthly supper meeting.  Please note the change in date due to the week of Thanksgiving.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

The Christmas Pageant

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The Christmas Pageant will be on Sunday, December 15th, during the Late Service.
All ages are needed to participate in this year’s program.
Please prayerfully consider being a part of this delightful Christmas tradition!
We will again be using a script created by Brenda McGowan.

Practices will be determined later.
A full dress-rehearsal will take place on Saturday, December 14th at 9:00 a.m. Our final rehearsal will be Sunday, December 15th following the Early Service

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Advent Meals – 6:00 p.m.
December 4 Luther’s Ladies – host Meal Group A-Beth Fischer
December 11 Luther’s Ladies – host Meal Group B Beth Cribbe
December 18 The Lutheran Church Youth – host There will be a free will offering received.
Advent Worship Services to follow at 7:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars:
Youth Christmas Party – Goodson farm (TBA)
Christmas Pageant – December 15 – During the 11:00 a.m. service.
Choir Party – December 19 – Helgeson’s Home
Congregational Chili and Caroling – December 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Services – 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

11/110/24 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 keep in our prayers Bill Dial, upon the death of his father, Frankie Dial.

  • Our next Semi-Annual meeting will be on Sunday, beginning at 9:50 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.  A continental breakfast will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. We will be electing 4 new council members and approving a budget for 2025.

  • We will be recognizing all our military veterans with us, during the announcements at both worship services Sunday.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel, Mark 12:38-44.

  • Our next Family Fun Night will be on Wednesday, as we look at the theme of Thanksgiving.  Supper will be provided.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Save The Date!!!

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Save The Date!!!
Chrismons Event – Create Your Own Hosted by the Learning Committee
November 24, @ 3:00 p.m.
In the Fellowship Hall
Cookies and Hot Cocoa will be served.
A Sign-up sheet will be placed in the Narthex.

11/7 “Dining Divas”

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“Dining Divas”
November 7th
6:00 p.m.
Dolce Vita Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
3823 Hwy. 81
Anderson, SC
Please contact Beth Cribbe (864) 617-6216
or email bcribbe1@gmail.com

All Saints Sunday

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Today is All Saints Sunday. We pause for a moment to give thanks to God for those saints of the church who have entered the Church Triumphant, especially those within the last year. We praise God for the memories of His children who have meant so much to His church and to His People.
They are:
Richard Lee Polsdorfer – February 7, 2024
Linda Buff Blackwelder – June 8, 2024
Charles William “Bill” Ebert – August 14, 2024
Warren Albert Lutz, Jr. – October 3, 2024

11/3/24 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:

 

  • Don Simon is currently at National Health Care for physical rehabilitation, room 516-B.

  • The November issue of The Messenger was dropped off this morning at the post office.

  • This coming Sunday is All Saints Sunday, a time when we remember those who have died in the Christian faith.

  • I will be preaching on how, even in worship, we are surrounded by those who have gone on to be the Lord. Our scripture readings of hope for the day are:  Isaiah 25:6-9; Revelation 21:1-6a and John 11:32-44.

  • Don’t forget that the time, changes this coming Saturday.  Daylight Saving Time ends. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed, or you will be an hour early for worship on Sunday, which is not a bad thing.

  • You are encouraged to make every effort to vote in the upcoming national, state, and local elections on Tuesday of next week, or earlier.  Your Christian voice of faith needs to be heard.

  • Our next Semi-Annual meeting will be on Sunday, November 10, beginning at 9:50 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.  A continental breakfast will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. We will be electing 4 new council members and approving a budget for 2025. The information on the nominees is in the Sunday bulletins (and November newsletter) and the proposed budget is in the November newsletter.  If you have any financial questions, please reach out to our treasurer, Diane Richardson @ 864-430-0267.  

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

11/13/24 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, November 13th 5:30 –7:00 p.m.

TOPIC: In All Things Give Thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Reformation Sunday

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TODAY, we remember Martin Luther, born in 1483, nine years before Columbus discovered America. He studied law at the age of 21; became a priest at 23 and a doctor of theology at 28; wrote and nailed the 95 thesis at age 33 and 34; was ex-communicated and became a fugitive at 38; translated the Bible into German at 40; and died from a stroke at the age of 63, an internationally admired leader. His teachings stressed justification by faith,
universal priesthood of believers; and supremacy of scripture which form the cornerstone of Protestantism