Octobert BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
On Sunday, October 23TH everyone is asked to wear PINK in honor of all
survivors and in memory of loved ones who have been victims of breast
cancer.

10/29/22 WELCA Fall Foothills Conference Meeting

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WELCA Fall Foothills Conference Meeting
Saturday, October 29th, 2022
Immanuel Lutheran Church
501 E. Creswell Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
The women of the WELCA unit at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Greenwood SC are excited to host the
Fall Conference for the Foothills region on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. A light lunch will be served.
Please plan to join us as we come together in Thanksgiving as a community of women called to
discipleship in Jesus Christ. As His disciples, we are called to serve and love God’s children in our
community, our state, and the world.
Our guest speaker will be Ms. Sabrina Miller, Executive Director of The Boys and Girls Clubs of the
Lakelands Region. This nonprofit organization’s mission is to enable all young people, especially
those who need it the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Two of their programs include the Be Great Academy after school program and the Starz24 Teen
Center.
Please let Beth Fischer, WELCA Congregational President, know you will be attending by
Wednesday, October 19 at (864) 933-7446 or fischerfive@att.net.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Trick -or-Treat- So- Others- May- Eat

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YOUTH

Trick -or-Treat- So- Others- May- Eat The Youth will meet after the Late Service on October 23rd
for lunch and then go into our three assigned neighborhoods to distribute the bags. We will once
again have bags available for the congregation to make food donations. The congregation is asked to
pick up their bag on the 23rd and bring it back on the 30th filled with food items and then place them
in the room off the Narthex. Then on October 30th, the Youth will return to the neighborhoods to pick
up the filled bags. We will need some vehicles to help with the pick-up. If you are able to help, please
see Amy Goodson.

11/13/22 Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting in Fellowship Hall

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Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting in Fellowship Hall
At our next Congregational Meeting, Sunday, November 13th, (9:50 a.m.) we will be:
1) Electing four new Council Members for a 3-year term,
2) Approving the 2023 Church Budget.
Please Note: as per our Church Bylaws, absentee ballots are not permissible.

10/12/22 FAMILY FUN NIGHT

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT

We are asking for only a commitment of one evening each month as we gather in Fellowship
Hall for a time of Food, Fun & Fellowship around a Biblical theme. This is for all ages–
children, youth and adults. There will be crafts, games, and song. The meal will be provided.

WHEN: October 12 Note the new time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

TOPIC: The Good Samaritan – Grace

10/2/22 Weekly Congregational Email

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Some things to pass along to you this week:

 

  1. The October Messenger was mailed out this afternoon.

  2. Sunday, I will be preaching on the Second Reading, 2 Timothy 1:1-14, as we take a look at Timothy and his life of faith and what we can learn from him.  In preparation for this message, it will be helpful for you to explore Timothy on your computer or phone. This will not take much time.

  3. As of right now, we will still have our Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. in the back packing lot. I am keeping an eye on the predicted weather that is coming our way.  Late Sunday afternoon should be clear.   If the weather changes and we need to postpone this event, I will let you know Sunday during the announcements and with a brief email.  This is an informal time together with the animals we love.  This service will take about 20 minutes and I hope you will bring your pets out for a blessing.  For those smaller pets or those that do not do well with other animals, you may choose to leave them in your vehicle during the service and I will come over to them. What animals can you bring?  As I like to put it, “If you can place it in your vehicle, I will bless it.”

  4. We are looking for one more volunteer to assist Dave Korn and me in a monthly rotation of replacing the sanctuary candle and inspecting the fire extinguishers on the church property.  What is involved?  For your assigned month, you would be responsible for changing the sanctuary candle (the one hanging down near the altar) each week, using a 3-foot step ladder, and once a month you would need to inspect all 13 fire extinguishers in the buildings.  The candle replacing takes about 5 minutes each week and the inspections of the fire extinguishers will take about 15-20 minutes each month.  If you are interested in serving the Lord in this way, please speak with me or reply to this email.  If you need more info, let me know.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

09/25/22 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of the Congregation,

 

Here are this week’s updates:

 

  1. Sunday is WELCA Sunday, when the women of our congregation will be leading the worship service.  Our honored guest preacher will be Pastor Emily Edenfield, Assistant to the Bishop.

  2. We will be receiving 5 new members at the Early Service and 5 new members at the Late Service, including the baptism of Peter Gabriel Merck.

  3. Sunday will be the last day to turn in an Advisory Ballot for the Church Council.

  4. Sunday will be the last day to turn in donated items for the Calvary Home for Children project.  The project is being sponsored by our Service Committee.  Items are to be placed in the room off the narthex.

  5. Monday evening will be the LMM supper meeting in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m.  Jane Cahaly will be presenting our program.

  6. We keep in our thoughts and prayers Dave Rasche who underwent a heart oblation on Wednesday and went home the same day, as well as Ernie Thoms who underwent a pacemaker procedure this morning and is at home recuperating.

  7. We have an umbrella who is very lonely, looking for its owner.  [see photo]  If it is yours, please let me know and we will reunite the two of you!

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Luther’s Ladies Dinner

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LUTHER’S LADIES

Luther’s Ladies will meet on Thursday, September 22 at Olive Garden at 5:45 p.m.

You will need to let Beth Fischer know by 9/18/22 if you are planning to attend so that adequate seating can be arranged.

Her e-mail address is fischerfive@att.net or call (864) 933-7446.

9/18/22 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Some things of interest to pass along to you on this Thursday:

  1. This coming Sunday, at the Late Service, we will be doing a Farewell Blessing and Godspeed for Jeff and Roz Eckardt, who are moving back to Illinois.

  2. Tickets for our Deutches Fest go on sale beginning on Sunday, $12.00 for adults and $5.00 for children, 12 and under. See a Church Council member to purchase tickets or contact Pat in the church office.  The Church Council decided on Monday evening that all funds raised this year will go to Good Neighbor Cupboard to help fight hunger in our area.

  3. Beginning Sunday and going until the end of the month, we are beginning a new outreach ministry – “Gathering and Giving.”  During this time-frame we will be collecting needed items for Calvary Home for Children.  Items include: Diapers of any size, baby wipes, clothes washing detergent, and cleaning products.  All donations should be placed in the room off the narthex.

  4. Don’t forget to fill out the Advisory Ballot form in the bulletin and return it by Sunday, September 25, if you have someone in mind who you feel would be good to serve on the Church Council next year.  You can submit up to 4 individuals. Just drop the names into the ballot boxes in the narthex and sacristy or mail back to the church office.

  5. We have a new updated amount received for the Gideons.  As you know, the Gideon Ministry spoke to our congregation on Sunday, August 28.   $922.00 was given during the worship services, and since then, another $600.00 was mailed in for a grand total of $1522.00 which is by far the largest amount we have ever donated!

  6. Sunday I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Luke 16:1-13, the Parable of the Shrewd Manager.  If you were the pastor, what would you preach on, based on this text?  This reading is considered one of the most difficult to understand.

  7. I am very pleased to announce that we will be receiving 10 new members into the congregation on Sunday, September 25!

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

New Gathering and Giving Projects

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“Gathering and Giving”

Holy Trinity is a congregation that loves to serve. In an effort to build on the enthusiastic participation in our Saturday Servants and SnackPack programs, the Service Committee is initiating a new opportunity for our members to serve our community. Many non-profits in our community are struggling to meet the needs of their clients. We can help through short, simple collection projects – by “Gathering and Giving”. Once a need is identified a brief list of items to be donated will be publicized in the newsletter and bulletin. Donations can be left in the room off the narthex. At the end of the two-week period the donations will be delivered to designated charity/non-profit.

Our first “Gathering and Giving” project is for Calvary Home for Children.
Calvary Home for Children is a provider of foster care for displaced children in Upstate South Carolina. Their mission is to provide help, hope, and a loving home to abused and neglected children in a Christian environment. They currently have five licensed foster homes.

We want to support their efforts by gathering the following supplies:
• Diapers of any size (This is currently a critical need.)
• Baby wipes
• Clothes washing detergent
• Cleaning products such as dishwashing detergent, multi-purpose cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, etc. (with the exclusion of Lysol spray/wipes)

We are asking for donations on Sunday, September 18th and Sunday, September 25th or during the weeks previous to these dates. Donations can be left in the room off of the narthex. Cleaning products can be left in the gray tub and diapers and wipes should be placed on the table.
If you have questions about this project or suggestions for a future project, please contact Jamie Corrigan at 864-224-8070 or Leslie Cox at 301-788-9035.