6:30 PM Lutheran Men In Mission meeting

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LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION SUPPER MEETING
March 28
at 6:30 p.m.
In Fellowship Hall.
All men of the congregation are invited to attend the in-person LMM meeting on March 28th at 6:30
PM in the Fellowship Hall. Our speaker for the evening will be David Moore, Executive Director of
The Lot Project in Anderson County. Take a look at their website ( https://thelotproject.com/ )
beforehand.
This is our first meeting in eons to serve a meal. Yes, you read that previous sentence correctly! The
$5 gourmet meal has returned.
This meeting will not be held over Zoom, so come out and enjoy the fellowship!

4/2/22 Operation InAsMuch A Compasion Revolution

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First a bit of background information: In 2009 one hundred and one members of Holy Trinity gathered to participate in
the South Carolina Synod’s first Synodical community service blitz day known as “Operation INASMUCH”. Based on
Matthew 25:14-46, “Inasmuch as you have done this to one of the least of these you have done it to me”, Operation
INASMUCH strives to meet the needs of the least of these in our community through one-day service projects.

Now fast forward to 2022 and Holy Trinity is still participating in Operation INASMUCH, but on a somewhat smaller scale due to COVID concerns. The Service Committee has identified five scaled back projects that meet COVID protocols and will take place on or no later than April 2, 2022. They include:

1. Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children
All items should list the main ingredients on the dish as well as instructions for cooking it.
Casseroles should be placed in the Fellowship Hall freezer no later than 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday, April 2.

2. Notes of Encouragement for SnackPack Program
We will be writing notes of encouragement to be included in the food/snack packages
prepared by the United Way SnackPack Program and distributed weekly to needy
elementary school students. Those who sign up will be contacted and given details and
supplies to complete the project.

3. United Way’s Middle School Market Program – a collection project
This is a newly created program designed to provide food to needy middle school students.
The following items are needed: Peanut butter, Jelly, Cereal, Oatmeal,
Pop Tarts, Mac and Cheese, Spaghettios, Applesauce and Crackers. Any size or type is
acceptable. Donated items should be placed in the appropriate box located in the room off
the narthex by April 2.

4. Clean Start – a collection project
Clean Start, a hygiene and resource center for the homeless in our community is in need of
the following items: Paper Towels, Paper Plates and Cups (8 oz.), Trash Bags (13 and/or
30 gallon), Shampoo and Soap, Small Deodorants (or spray), Vaseline, Q-tips, Toilet
Paper, Disposable Razors, Toothbrushes, ToothPaste, and Mouthwash. Items should be
placed in the appropriate box located in the room off the narthex no later than April 2.

5. Congregational Litter Pick-up
Litter Pick-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 2 with the time to be determined. All
necessary supplies will be provided. Contact Leslie Cox to suggest a roadway you think
needs our attention.

Sign-ups continue for OPERATION INASMUCH.
Sign-up sheets are located in the room off the narthex.
If you have any questions, contact Shirley Ebert or Leslie Cox, Service Committee Co-chairs.

3/20/22 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:

 

  1. The Congregational Workday, which was schedule for March 26, has been cancelled due to lack of large group projects.

  2. For those who ordered a COVID Test Kit when first available, you can now order a 2nd COVID Test Kit through the USPS using this site:  https://special.usps.com/testkits

  3. We continue to keep Ben Emanuel in our thoughts and prayers.  He underwent successful carotid artery surgery yesterday and the plans are to do the other carotid artery next month.

  4. I am happy to report that the Church Council at its meeting Monday night approved the removal of ALL remaining COVID worship restrictions.   Beginning Sunday, we will: 1) return to using every pew (not skipping one in between), 2) return to passing the offering plates, as well as the Sharing of the Peace, 3) handshaking and hugging have been officially reinstated, and 4) we will return to providing a nursery during worship and Sunday School.  Additionally, we will return to communion at the altar rail on Maundy Thursday, and we will return to our 5th Sunday One-Combined worship and meal on May 29th.

  5. Next Wednesday evening, the Lutheran Men in Mission will be providing our Lenten meal for the congregation.  We were not able to hold our Congregational Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper this year, so you will have the opportunity to get your pancake fix next Wednesday evening as the men cook pancakes, sausage and bacon.

  6. Sunday, I will be preaching on Luke 13:1-9, our gospel reading assigned for the day.  We all try to make sense of the horrible things that happen to us in life.  My sermon title should intrigue you, “The 5 Worst Things We Say After A Tragedy.” 

See you Sunday,

Pastor Fischer

3/16/22 Midweek update

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Dear Friends and Members of the Congregation,

A couple of notes about tonight’s worship service:

  1. First of all, concerning the weather, if the forecasters are correct, there should be a window of clearing just in time for our Lenten meal tonight at 6:00 p.m. and worship at 7:00 p.m.

  2. We are using the Evening Vespers Service for our mid-week Lenten services each week.

  3. Worship services are lasting about 45 minutes.

  4. I pray you will come out and join us.  Tonight we will explore the powerful story of Jesus encountering the woman caught in the act of adultery and the crowd is ready to stone her.  I will be speaking on the topic of forgiveness and the damaging power of our tongue in the words we often use with others.

  5. If you are not able to join us in-person, make sure to catch the service later as it will be recorded and placed on the church website.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

3/13/22 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are some things worthy to pass along to you:

 

  1. Don’t forget to change your clocks Saturday night before going to bed.  I wouldn’t want you to be late, if you are planning to worship with us Sunday morning!
  2. Last Sunday at worship, Leslie Cox shared with us a new project for Operation Inasmuch – United Way’s Middle School Market Program – to provide food to needy middle school students.   Your response has been absolutely incredible.  In fact, so much has been donated, that she and Mike have had to carry off donations to free up space in the room off the narthex.  Please keep the food coming.
  3. This week I want to lift up another Operation Inasmuch project – Clean Start. This organization does fantastic things for those homeless in the Anderson area, by providing a place to take a shower and for folks to pick up hygiene items.  The full list is posted in your weekly bulletin and March’s Messenger.  There is a box to collect these items in the room off the narthex.
  4. We got off to a great start for our first Lenten supper and service.  We had 43 enjoy a fabulous meal providing by our Youth.  Not only did we enjoy the food, but the fellowship, face-to-face has been sorely missed for the last two years.  Afterwards, 56 of us gathered for our Mid-week Lenten service as we heard about Jesus being the rejected stone that has become the chief cornerstone.  We will do this again this coming Wednesday, for a meal and worship. If you have forgotten what the Fellowship Hall looks like with tables and chairs set up for a meal, see attached photo.
  5. In case you are wondering, yes, each of our Mid-week services will be recorded and placed onto the church website.
  6. What do you believe about God’s promises?  Sunday, I will be preaching from our Old Testament lesson, Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 as we explore God’s promise to Abram, and God’s promises to us.
  7. On Monday, (from 7:00-8:30 p.m.) Jane Cahaly will begin a 12-week Zoom Bible Study, using Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, The God You May Not Know. To be a part of this, simply contact Jane at janecahaly@gmail.com

 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Join our choir!

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“You are invited to join one of our choirs!! All ages welcome! You will find joy in
the fellowship and the blessing of using your voice to praise God! (And you have a
reserved seat every Sunday.) All kidding aside, we could really use some voices.
Give it a try, you might like it!”

Practice is before and after the Early Service for the 8:45 choir and before the Late
Service and on Wednesday nights at 7:30 for the 11:00 choir. No experience necessary, no
pressure. Just another great way to serve and praise our Creator.

3/19/22 QUILT DEDICATION

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QUILT DEDICATION
Saturday, March 19, 2022 is National Quilting Day so our dedication
today is timely.
Lutheran World Relief distributed its first quilts in 1945 to families in
war-torn Europe following the Second World War. Within a decade,
the ministry was reaching around the globe to villages far removed
from the world’s attention. Over 27.4 million quilts have been given
during the 75 year period from 1945-2020. Today, an average of
300,000 quilts are lovingly given worldwide each year.
In 2020, 264,585 quilts were shipped to 18 countries. Holy Trinity dedicated 38 quilts on 10/11/2020
and shipped them to the Maryland warehouse.
In the Winter 2022 LWR newsletter, the final numbers of quilts made in 2021 was 122,400 and sent to
19 countries.
Quilters during the pandemic, have included Jane Potter, Cherie Brown, Roz Eckardt, Nancy Korn,
Bobbi Metz, and Kim Hill.

Easter Lily orders

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EASTER LILY ORDER FORM
We would like to place Easter Lilies in our windows and on the Chancel steps for
the services on Easter Sunday. The cost is $15.00. If you desire to place an order
for one or more lilies, please use the form below. Fill in the information and place it
in the offering plate or mail it to the church office as soon as possible. The deadline
is April 10th.
Note: Payment must accompany your order.
Enclosed is $_____________________
For______________ Lilies
In Memory of__________________________________________________
In Honor of____________________________________________________
Other (To the Glory of God)_____________________________________
Given by______________________________________________________
Because 35 lilies must be special ordered from Whitten’s to have them arrive at their peak for Easter,
they will be assigned on a first-ordered, first-served basis. When 35 have been assigned, no more can
be purchased. Thanks for your understanding.
The Worship and Music Committee

You can download a print friendly version by clicking on the link below

Easter Lily order form 2022

 

Why Is That Dead Tree in the Church?

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Why Is That Dead Tree in the Church?
You can’t help but notice the “dead” tree covered in caterpillars which have appeared in the
Sanctuary. You may question – why is it here or what is it about?

Things are different in both the church and nature this time of year. There are some things “sleeping”
in our worship such as the use of Alleluias. Everything in our yards such as the grass and trees look
dead but they too are just “sleeping”. Some of God’s creatures such as caterpillars make cocoons.
Although we might think they are dead, they actually have rebirth as a butterfly.

This tree is actually here to help each of us to remember that while the weather often is cool and gray
and the grass is brown and the trees bare, there is the hope that Spring is coming! Bulbs are blooming
and the days are getting longer. Just as we have hope for Spring, Lent gives us a time to hope for
Easter and the promise that the resurrection brings. Just as the change of seasons brings surprises,
keep watching the tree thru the Lenten season – there are more surprises to come!
In past years this has been a project of the LCY and the Sunday School children but this year we
included all families of the congregation.