Happy Fathers Day

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Our Thanks to those who have contributed through the Lutheran Men in Mission to the SC Loan and Gift Fund. These gifts will be awarded to a new SC Lutheran mission, to help them get started with building programs. These are interest-free loans and when the loans are repaid, they are invested again in other new churches.
These gifts have been given In Honor Of or In Memory Of the following men this Father’s Day:
IN MEMORY OF
In Memory of James Adams, given by Julie Hawkins & Jamie Few.
In Memory of Arnold Allen and Ervin Hidlebaugh, given by Robert and Vicki Allen.
In Memory of Bob Potter, given by Jane Potter.
In Memory of Wiley W. Howell and Paul R. Rummage, given by Paul Rummage.
In Memory of Ted Larson & Jerry Scalf, given by Nancy Scalf.
In Memory of Claude L. Calloway, given by Claude D. Calloway.
In Memory of Anton Rudawski & Joseph P. O’Connor, given by Robert & Sophie O’Connor.
In Memory of Bill Metz, Sr. & Rev. J. Luther Ballentine, given by Bobbi Metz.
In Memory of Gary Furman Vinson, given by Bob and Jean Vinson.
In Memory of Bill Christmas and Bill Caldwell, given by Chris and Anna Caldwell.
In Memory of Jack Richardson, given by Diane Richardson.
In Memory of A. Neal Cain and Earl P. Korn, given by Dave and Nancy Korn.
In Memory of McKeva (Mac) Thomas and Rev. John (Jack) Fischer, given
by Pastor and Beth Fischer.
In Memory of Harold H. Rasche and Elvin J. Hannahs, given by Dave and Sue Rasche.
In Memory of Henry W. Theiling, Sr. and Thomas W. Howell, given by Ronald & Karen Theiling, Jr.
In Memory of Bill Christmas, given by Connor Caldwell.
In Memory of Robert Browder & James Freeman given by Sandi Jordan.
In Memory of L.C. Trent, given by John Trent.
IN HONOR OF
In Honor of Ronald D. Theiling, Sr. & Olin R. Bell, given by Ronald & Karen Theiling, Jr.
In Honor of Jim Jordan and Jim Browder, given by Sandi Jordan.
In Honor of Chris Caldwell, given by Connor Caldwell.
In Honor of Mike Metz, given by Bobbi Metz.
In Honor of Pastor Chris Fischer, given by the Fischer Family.
In Honor of Claude Calloway, given by Shelley, Amanda, Grant, and Rylee Carroll.

5th SUNDAY WORSHIP

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5th SUNDAY WORSHIP
10:00 a.m.
POTLUCK
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 30, as we celebrate significate anniversaries with Jill and Pastor for their many years of faithful service to our congregation. We will be honoring Jill Helgeson for her 25 years as our Organist/Music Director and we will be honoring Pastor Fischer for his 15 years as our minister (and his 30th year of Ordination). With this being a 5th Sunday, there will be One-Combined Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. followed by a meal.

The meat, beverages and cake will be provided at the luncheon, but we are requesting that families bring side dishes that will compliment the chicken and ham, that will be provided.  Thank you for your help in making this a special day for these servants and for our congregation.
The Mutual Ministry Committee

6/16/24 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

⦁ Sorry for the delay in sending you these updates and for Sunday’s bulletin. We had computer issues in the office on Thursday.

⦁ We keep the family of Linda Blackwelder in our prayers upon her recent death. Linda died at home, under the loving care of Interim Hospice. With most of the family living in North Carlina, they have decided not to have a memorial service locally.

⦁ We keep Lauren Guthre in our prayers upon her recent hip surgery. She is at home recuperating.

⦁ The new Christ In Our Home devotionals are now ready to be picked up in the narthex. This latest edition is for July, August and September.

⦁ We had 30 to attend our Wednesday evening’s Summer Fun Night! We enjoyed chicken fingers, salad, watermelon, chips and ice cream as we learned about Deborah’s role as God’s servant as prophet and judge. Our next event will be July 10.

⦁ With Father’s Day upon us this coming Sunday, we will be recognizing all of our fathers with us in worship, during the announcements. I will be preaching on the Gospel text, Mark 4:26-34.

⦁ Sunday, as is my Father’s Day tradition, in memory of my father as a Lutheran pastor, I will be wearing his worship alb, stole, and cross necklace.

In Christ,
Pastor Fischer

6/9/24 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

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

 

  • The list of birthdays and wedding anniversaries failed to get into the June edition of The Messenger.  We mistakenly printed May’s lists.  Those celebrating special days in this month are listed below.

  • I am happy to inform you that Jean Vinson has returned home from NHC.

  • We keep in our prayers, Sandi Dickson and family, upon the death of her mother,  Marie Gilley.  She was 101.

  • Sunday is the last day to make a special offering to Lutheran Men in Mission, In Honor Of or In Memory Of your father.  All names will be printed in the bulletin on Father’s Day.  Please fill out the form in your bulletin or newsletter and drop it in the offering plate, or mail it to the Church Office.

  • Is getting older a good thing or a bad thing?  Sunday I will be peaching on the Second Reading, 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, as we explore what it means to grower older in the Lord.

  • Vacation Bible School begins on Monday for children 3 years of age and up, to those in the 5th grade. It runs at our church from 9:00-11:30 a.m. each day.  If you have not registered and are still interested, please reach out to Kate Roehrs.

  • Make sure your voice is heard!  Make sure to make the time to vote on Tuesday!

  • On Wednesday we return to our Summer Fun Night, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Please notice the later time with the summer upon us.

  • A big “Thank You” to all who purchased plants for our new Prayer Garden design.  All plants have been spoken for!  If you picked out a plant, and did not inform the Prayer Garden Committee with the following information, please make sure you:  1) give Anna Caldwell the name of the person you would like listed In Memory Of or In Honor Of, and 2) let Anna know of what plant you selected.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

 

 

Birthdays

 

Elizabeth Thompson             6/3

Brian Jones                           6/5

Tom Weeks                           6/5

Rynde Dial                            6/8

Beth Cribbe                           6/8

Michael Caruso                     6/9

Connie Adams                      6/13

John Lybrand                       6/13

Bobbi Metz                          6/14

Ryan Straup                          6/17

George Bannister                 6/18

Jean Vinson                          6/21

Jamie Corrigan                     6/23

Dave Rasche                        6/25

Landen Moody                     6/26

Linda Blackwelder               6/29

 

Anniversary

 

Chad & Kristie Evans              6/7

Paul & Diane Wagner              6/8

Robert & Vicki Allen             6/13

Dave & Diane Harrow           6/14

Mike & Bobbi Metz               6/15

Joshua & Christina Fischer    6/18

Tom & Kathy Weeks             6/18

Matt & Kate Roehrs               6/19

Terry & Beth Cribbe              6/23

 

  

 

06/02/24 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are this week’s updates:

 

  • We have a blue umbrella and black pair of glasses who are lost and looking for their owners (see photo).  If either one of these is yours, they are in the Narthex for you to pick up at your convenience or just let me know and I will put them to the side for you.

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

  • The Prayer Garden Drop In was a big success this past Sunday.  The Prayer Garden Committee thanks you for your generous donations.  To date we only have 11 Lilac colored Azaleas left to be donated.  If you would like to donate one of these, please take a card from the display in the narthex, fill out the information, and place it in the offering plate with payment designated to the prayer garden.  For all of you who have already agreed to donate payment for a particular plant, please remember to designate your payment to the prayer garden.  This will ensure that your donation will be accounted for properly.  If you need an amount reminder, or have any questions please see a member of the Prayer Garden Committee.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the First Reading (Deuteronomy 5:12-15) and the Gospel (Mark 2:23-3:6) as we explore the purposes of the Sabbath.

  • Our new group, The Dining Divas, will gather next Thursday for dinner at The Social Tap Restaurant.  Last month 10 ladies shared a wonderful time together but there is room for many more to join in. Contact Beth Cribbe to make your reservation.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Prayer Garden Update

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Prayer Garden Update
The Prayer Garden Committee thanks you for attending the Garden Party and for your generous donations of plants for the Prayer Garden refurbishing project. To date only 11 Lilac colored Azaleas are remaining. If you would like to donate one of these, please take a card from the display in the Narthex; fill out the information, and place it in the offering plate with payment designated to the Prayer Garden. For all of you who have already agreed to donate payment for a particular plant, please remember to designate your payment to the Prayer Garden. This will ensure that your donation will be accounted for properly. If you need an amount reminder, or have any questions please see a member of the Prayer Garden Committee: Anna Caldwell, Connor Caldwell, Bonnie Emanuel, Claude Calloway, and Mary Ann Hobbs.

06/12/24 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, June 12 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHAT: “THE STORY OF DEBORAH”

Father’s Day memorials

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FATHER’S DAY is Sunday, June 16th.
A special offering, sponsored by Lutheran Men, is being received to be given to the South Carolina Lutheran
Men in Mission.
If you would like to make a donation In Memory Of or In Honor Of your father, please click on the link below and  fill out the form below. The names will be listed in the bulletin on Father’s Day. Deadline is June 9.

 

Fathers day 2024

Vacation Bible School

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Vacation Bible School

Holy Trinity will be joining forces with Abiding Savior Lutheran Church again for our children’s VBS program.
VBS classes will take place at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Children ages 3 – 5th grade are invited to come join us during the week of June 10th – 14th from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday will be slightly longer to allow time needed for the closing program and lunch with the extended families.
If you have neighbors or your children have friends, that would like to venture into the rainforest with us, invite them!!
We do need all children to register with Abiding Savior using the link below to ensure there is enough adult supervision and supplies for everyone!
Please go online to register:
https://vbsmate.com/AbidingSaviorLutheranChurchAndersonSouthCarolina

03/19/24 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are this week’s “happenings”:

 

  • We keep in our prayers the following:
    • John Stricker (AnMed – Room 439)
    • Jean Vinson (NHC Room 504 – for rehab)
    • Don Simon (AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital – Room 111)
    • Omaira Caruso and family on the death of her grandmother, Maria Luque. 
  • This coming Sunday is Pentecost Sunday.  You are invited to wear something red for this occasion. 
  • The Lutheran Men in Mission’s Annual Ladies Night is Monday evening, May 20 at 6:00 p.m.  All of the men and ladies of the congregation are invited to join us for our hamburger/hotdog cookout. 
  • Next Sunday, May 26, the congregation is invited to the Prayer Garden Drop in, following both worship services.  Light refreshments and beverages will be provided as we gather in the garden (located behind the Church Office). Members of the Prayer Garden Committee will be on hand to share the plans for refurbishing and updating our Prayer Garden.  You will
    have the opportunity to select plants for the garden, In Honor Of or In Memory Of a loved one.     
  • The location for this year’s VBS has changed as of this morning. Abiding Savior Lutheran Church will still be providing the program but due to ongoing construction in their Fellowship Hall, we will now be hosting VBS at Holy Trinity this summer.  Please see your bulletin for all the details including how to register.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer