10/6/24 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

As many of us have had our power restored by now, there are quite a few in the congregation who are still patiently waiting for this to happen.  Please reach out to those in need and let us all keep in our prayers the recovery process which will take years for some communities. 

Here are some things happening this week and next week in our congregation:

  • Yes, the Deutsches Fest is still taking place this Saturday, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall and the back parking lot!   If your plans have changed that now allow you to attend this year’s event, and you do not have tickets, please come anyway.  Just reach out to me or Virgil ahead of time to let us know for planning purposes.  You can pay for your tickets at the beer tent.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on marriage and divorce based on the Gospel text, Mark 10:2-16.

  • Sunday afternoon, our annual Blessing of the Animals service will take place in the back parking lot at 5:00 p.m. What I like to tell folks is, “No matter your pets, as long as they don’t bite me, I will attempt to bless it.”

  • Next Wednesday evening, our next Family Fun Night will take place as we look at the theme of the Reformation.

  • The WELCA Fall Conference that was scheduled for October 12, has been cancelled.

  • We keep in our prayers the following:
    • Jean Vinson who, after a fall, was admitted to AnMed on Wednesday.
    • John Sticker, who is doing better and is expected to return home on Friday.
    • Warren and Bonnie Lutz, as he nears death under the care of Hospice at Dominion.

 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Will have church 10/29/24

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Dear church member/members, we still have no power at the church. We will have one service tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., power or no power. The meal afterward has been canceled. I will be preaching.

QUILTS

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The beautiful quilts you see draped over each pew are now ready to be sent overseas.
The quilters at Holy Trinity have been very busy and their 27 quilts will be blessed during the service today and then mailed to Lutheran World Relief to those in need.

Jane Potter, Beth Passow, Sophie O’Connor, and Nancy Korn thank everyone for their generous gifts of fabric for this worthy project.

TOTSOME 2024

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

The Youth will meet after the Late Service on October 20th for lunch and then go into their 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 20th and bring it back on the 27th filled with food items and place them in the room off the Narthex.

Then on October 27th, the Youth will return to the neighborhoods to pick up the filled bags. We will need some vehicles and volunteers to help with the pick-up. If you are able to help, please see Amy Goodson.

9/29/24 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:

  • First of all, please know that I keep you all in my prayers in this time of uncertainty with the weather.  Let’s remember to pray for all who are in the path of Helene.

  • A big Thank You for your generosity this past Sunday as $645.00 was given to support the Gideon Bible ministry.

  • A big Thank You as well for your outpouring of hygiene donations for our Hope and Hygiene Drive, we concluded this past Sunday. Photos will be in the October Messenger.

  • Speaking of the October Messenger, it was mailed out earlier today.

  • The front edge of the steps of the church were painted earlier this week with a darker color to help with the contrast.  The Property Committee has realized that after having them painted gray, it has been a little difficult to see each step individually.  This should help a lot.  Please see photo below.
  • After receiving five days of respite care at the Rainey Hospice House, Warren Lutz is now at the Memory Care unit of Dominion, room 138.

  • We have a lot going on Sunday morning, including:
    • Falling on September 29, it will be Michael and All Angels Sunday.

    • With it being a 5th Sunday, we will have One Combined Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.

    • It is WELCA Sunday.  Deacon Dallas Shealy will be bringing us greeting from the South Carolina Retreat Centers as well as God’s Word.

    • We will be blessing the quilts that have been recently made by the Quilting Group.

    • After worship, we will gather in Fellowship Hall for a Potluck Meal.  Chicken will be provided by the church.  Please bring a dish or two to share.

    • During the meal, the Youth will be presenting highlights from their recent trip to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans.  Come and support our Youth.

  • Sunday is the final day to purchase Deutsches Fest tickets.  If you still need tickets, please see a Church Council member Sunday.  You are reminded that all funds raised will be given to Meals on Wheels of Anderson this year.  

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

9/22/24 GIDEON SUNDAY update

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GIDEON SUNDAY

Thank you!!!!
Thank you for your generous offering of $645.00 collected last Sunday for the Gideons. The Gideons International provides God’s Word to the world. The funds are used in their entirety to provide Scriptures.

https://gideons.org/donate

10/9/24 FAMILY FUN NIGHT

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
We continue our monthly 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, October 9th 5:30 –7:00 p.m.
TOPIC: THE REFORMATION

9/22/24 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:

  • We keep Cherly Lane and her family in our prayers upon the death of her husband, David, last night.  Cheryl and David were a part of our congregation for many years before moving away.  If you would like to send a card, Cherly’s mailing address is:  2 Villa Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809.

  • We keep the following in our thoughts and prayers:
    • John Stricker continues his stay at AnMed.
    • Earlier this week, Georgia Lou Huff was hospitalized for several days.
    • Nancy Scalf spent several days in the hospital this week with a mini stroke but is now home.
    • Warren Lutz was admitted to the Rainey Hospice House earlier today and will be moved to Dominion Senior Living of Anderson on Monday.

  • Congratulations are in order for Helen Sidoti on the birth of her grandson, Anders Grey Heller.

  • This Sunday is Gideon Sunday, when a speaker brings us a brief word on the work their organization.  Of course, The Gideons are well known for their giving out of Bibles.  You will have an opportunity to support their work on the way out of worship.  Checks can be made out to “The Gideon,” cash is good as well.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel text, Mark 9:30-37 as we look at the significance of Jesus lifting up the importance of children.

  • Tickets for the Deutsches Fest will be available from a church council member, Sunday.

  • Sunday is the last day of our Hope and Hygiene Drive as we collect items for Clean Start, Haven of Rest Men’s and Women’s Ministries.  Because of your generosity, the table in the room off the narthex is already full, but there is plenty of room on the floor for your donations.

  • Sunday is the last day to turn in suggestions for those to serve on the Church Council, using the Advisory Ballot in the bulletin/newsletter.

  • Monday evening will be the monthly meeting for the Lutheran Men in Mission.  Supper begins at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Sunday School

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We begin a new Sunday School year today. We now have classes for children, youth, and adults

09/15/24 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are this week’s updates:

 

  • Beginning on Sunday, each pew will have a copy of the Congregational Pictorial Directory in a protected folder.  These copies are designed to remain in the pew and to help us learn the names and faces of our church family.

  • On Sunday, the Deutesches Fest tickets will be available to purchase from a church council member (or the church office during the week). You will notice that the ticket prices have been increased slightly from $12.00 to $15.00 for adults, and from $7.00 to $10.00 for children (12 and under).  This is to increase the amount of funds we donate to local charities.  This year all funds generated will go to Meal on Wheels – Anderson.

  • On Sunday we begin a two-week hygiene drive as we gather donated items for Clean Start, Haven of Rest Men’s Ministries, and Haven of Rest Women’s Ministries.  There is a list of needed items in your bulletin and newsletter.  Several folks have purchased items in bulk using Amazon, which is an option.  There are collection bins in the room off the narthex. This outreach project is sponsored by our Service Committee.

  • We begin a new Sunday School year on Sunday, as we now have classes for the children, youth and Adults.  Classes begin at 10:00 a.m.

  • Sunday I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Mark 8:27-38 as we explore the question of Jesus, “Who do you say that I am?”  If you have a chance, please google Caesarea Philippi to get a better understanding of why Jesus chose this location to ask this question to his disciples.

  • The new Christ In Our Home devotionals for October/November/December are now ready to be picked up in the narthex.

  • If you have someone in mind (up to 4 someones), you have the opportunity to share those names with us on the Council Advisory Ballot. Simply fill out the form in your bulletin and drop it off in either the box located in the narthex or the one in the sacristy. Please be mindful of those ineligible to serve listed in the bulletin and newsletter.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer