5/9/21 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,

 

Some things to pass along to you for this week:

 

  • If it seemed that many were in attendance this past week for Youth Sunday, that is because we had 61 at the Early Service and 51 at the Late Service for a total of 112!  That is the largest Sunday total attendance yet, since COVID started.
  • We are very grateful to Amy Goodson, serving as our Youth Leader, and all the dedicated youth for leading our service this past week.  They did an excellent job!

  • With this coming Sunday being Mother’s Day, we look forward to having Jonathan Dickson playing his saxophone as part of the Prelude at both services this week.

  • I will be preaching on the gospel lesson, John 15:9-17 and the topic of, “Commanded To Love.”  Who would think that we would need to be told to love each other?  And yet Jesus does exactly that in these scripture verses.

  • Even though all Sunday School classes have been given the green light to restart in-person classes, the only class that is currently meeting is the adult Martin Luther Sunday School class.   We are using the ELCA material Daily Discipleship, which we have been using for the last number of years.  This material is based on each Sunday’s Gospel reading and includes a Bible lesson as well as practical implications. We have moved our class to Fellowship Hall to allow us to spread out.  .  Even though the start time is 9:45 a.m. we typically begin at 10:00 a.m.  If you usually are an attendee of the Early Service, then you are introduced to the theme during the worship service and then have the opportunity to engage in related discussion.  If you are usually an attendee of the Late Service, then you will be introduced to the theme in Sunday School and usually hear a related sermon during the worship service. You are invited to join us each Sunday.  I would love to have you come to our class.

  • As expected, Dave Rasche was discharged from the AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital last Friday and returned home, where he continues to gather strength following his stoke.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Mothers day donations

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MOTHER’S DAY is Sunday, May 9th. A special offering, sponsored by WELCA, was received and then given to deserving female students at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. If you would like to make a donation In Memory Of or In Honor Of your mother, please fill out the form below. The names will be listed in the bulletin on Mother’s Day. Deadline is May 3rd.

 

Here is a list of Donors  

IN MEMORY OF
*In Memory of Corrine Sandwick, given by Robin Sandwick.
*In Memory of Mamye Morris & Beth McDowell, given by Terry & Beth Cribbe.
*In Memory of Ayleen Jordan, Alice Smith, Zefla Sidebottom, given by Kati Smith and Family.
*In Memory of Donna Grace Hannahs and Stella Ruth Rasche, given by Dave and Sue Rasche.
*In Memory of Irene Mollgaard and Hanna Schwartz, given by Tony and Christa Mollgaard.
*In Memory of Frances H. Christmas and Nettie J. Smith Christmas, Fannie Hudson, given by Bill Christmas.
*In Memory of Leona Lutz and Mary Radel, given by Warren and Bonnie Lutz.
*In Memory of Mabel Ardell Hidlebaugh and Fern Allen, given by Robert Allen and Vicki Allen.
*In Memory of Dianne C. Calloway, given by her daughter Shelley Carroll.
*In Memory of Dianne C. Calloway, given by Shelley Carroll, Amanda Price, Grant Armstrong, Rylee Carroll.
*In Memory of Dorothy Cox and Carolyne Wooddy, given by Mike & Leslie Cox.
*In Memory of Doris Richardson, given by Diane Richardson.
*In Memory of Alice Laurine Cooley & June Marie Cain, given by Dave & Nancy Korn.
*In Memory of Lottie Dyar and Mary Hall, given by Allan & Jeri Cole.
*In Memory of Marie Heape and Maude Hunnicutt, given by Dan & Johnnie Hunnicutt.
*In Memory of Allie Mae Cromer and Kaye Helgeson, given by Bruce & Jill Helgeson.
*In Memory of Marion Cannon, given by Gail Cannon.
*In Memory of Edith Brackney and Gretel Thoms, given by Ernie & Jeanette Thoms.

IN HONOR OF
*In Honor of their mothers, Hervie Thomas and June Fischer, by Beth and Pastor Fischer.
*In Honor of and to the Glory of God, given by Ernie & Jeanette Thoms.

 

5/23 SAFETY TEAM MEETING

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SAFETY TEAM MEETING
The Safety Team will gather on Sunday, May 23, at 5:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

5/24 LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION In–person Meeting

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LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION In–person Meeting May 24th In Fellowship Hall. No supper provided. This meeting will also be held via Zoom. 6:30 p.m

Congratulations to our 2021 graduates

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Kathleen Montgomery Dial will be graduating, magna cum laude, from Anderson Christian School. She is a Palmetto Fellow and a member of the National Honor Society. Kathleen is a Presidential Scholar. She will attend the University of Oklahoma where she plans on majoring in Accounting. Kathleen received the Academic Achievement Award from OU which is a merit-based scholarship.

Katherine Elizabeth Fischer will be graduating from T. L. Hanna High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society and National Beta Club. Katie plans to attend Tri-County Technical College in the fall to pursue a degree in Elementary Education.

Bree Makenzie Plesko is graduating from Crescent High school in Iva. She is a member of the National Beta Club and is a forward for the Crescent Tiger’s girl soccer team. Bree plans to attend Coastal Carolina University in the fall. She is receiving the Teal Scholarship from CCU.

Ellie Elizabeth Smith, will be graduating from T. L. Hanna High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society and will be attending Clemson University in the fall to pursue a degree in Biological Sciences.

Bowen Gabriel Strang, will be graduating from T. L. Hanna High School. Bowen plans to attend Tri-County Technical College in the fall. He will be taking general transfer classes for two years and then will transfer to a four year college program.

05/02/21 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are some of the things that are happening in our congregation:

 

  • Tony and Christa Mollgaard are closing on their house today.  There new address will be:   530 Windstone Drive, Unit 310, Hartland, WI  53029.  Our prayers surround them during this time of transition.

  • Congratulations go out to Cam Weeks, grandson of Tom and Kathy Weeks, who was recently named the Male Athlete of the Year at Anderson University. Cam is completing his Freshman year at AU.  He is a face-off specialist on the lacrosse team. He led the conference in two statistical categories and also led the nation in one category. He was also named Freshman of the Year in the SAC conference and was named to the All-Conference first team.

  • Again, today and tomorrow, AnMed will be administering COVID vaccines (Pfizer) at the Civic Center for those 16 years of age and older.  Today the hours are 7:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m. and Friday the hours will be 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • The May edition of the Messenger will be mailed out later today.

  • This Sunday, May 2, will be Youth Sunday, when the youth of our congregation will be conducting both worship services.  Holy Communion will be celebrated and I will be conducting those parts of the liturgy.
  • As part of each worship service, we will be doing the rite of the Blessing of the Gradates, and recognizing our five high school seniors:  Kathleen Dial, Katie Fischer, Bree Plesko, Ellie Smith, and Bowen Strang.   These five will be delivering our sermon message on Sunday, with the theme: “2020, What A Year!” as they share how COVID has affected their senior year and how their faith in the Lord has helped them through these difficult times.

  • Beginning this Sunday, we will return to singing the Kyrie and the Psalm responsively.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

 

04/25/21 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Congregational Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

This time of the year there is a lot going on in the congregation that you may find to be newsworthy. 

 

  1. I received word from Amy Goodson, that AnMed will be accepting walk-ins to the vaccine clinic today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday) at the Civic Center for all who are 16 years of age and older.  No appointment is required.  If you know of someone who may benefit from this information, please share it with them.
  2. Dave Rasche’s stay at the AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital has been extended until Friday, April 30.
  3. My sermon message this past Sunday generated quite a few related stories from many of you.  You will recall I preached on the topic of the scars of Jesus’ hands and feet.  I began my message about a little boy whose mother questioned whether he had washed his hands before eating supper.  After being told to go and wash his hands after his father had given the meal blessing, the little boy’s response was, “Jesus and germs!  Jesus and germs!  That is all I hear around here, Jesus and germs!”  On Monday morning, one of our members brought me a wash towel to share with my family with the following words printed on it: “Wash your hands and say your prayers because Jesus and germs are everywhere.”
  4. Youth Sunday will not be April 25.  Instead, we have moved Youth Sunday to May 2.
  5. Sunday will be Tony and Christa Mollgaard’s last Sunday with us.  They will be moving to Hartland, Wisconsin next week.  We will be using the Rite of Farewell and Godspeed for them at the 8:45 a.m. worship service if you would like to be in attendance and tell them goodbye.
  6. Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel text, John 10:11-18, and the theme of Jesus
    as our Good Shepherd.  In fact, the 4th Sunday of Easter is generally referred to as “Good Shepherd Sunday,” as we will hear again the beloved scripture of Psalm 23, and hear the singing of “The King Of Love My Shepherd Is.”     
  7. We received word this week that our congregational Blood Drive, scheduled for Sunday, has been cancelled.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

4/17/21 Operation in as much 2021 final update

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Operation Inasmuch

On Saturday, April 17th thirteen people gathered and participated in a congregational litter pick up on Fritz Drive and Beltline Connector.

In addition to this, approximately 12 others participated by baking 35 dozen cookies for 120 first responders and 24 others prepared casseroles for Calvary Children’s Home.

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s projects.

4/25/21 Blood Drive has been cancelled

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We have received word that the blood drive for 4/25/21 has been cancelled

We will let everyone know when it will be rescheduled.

05/02/21 HTLC COVID Policy changes

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At its April meeting, the Church Council has made the following COVID protocol changes:
BEGINNING MAY 2:
1) The congregation may sing the Kyrie and Psalms each week in worship (continuing the wearing of masks and social distancing).

2) Resuming Sunday School classes (wearing masks and social distancing and using larger rooms if needed to accommodate distancing).

3) Allowing Congregational groups to meet in person, such as LMM, WELCA, Quilters, etc. (no meal at any meetings and encouraging the wearing of masks, social distancing and using larger rooms if needed to accommodate distancing).

4) The LMM group has been given permission to meet in person for their April 26 meeting in Fellowship Hall (with masks and no meal).

5) Church Council meetings will meet in person in the Fellowship Hall (still wearing masks and social distancing).

6) Confirmation classes will continue to be conducted via ZOOM through the school year (June).