2/21/21 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,

A couple of weekly congregational updates to pass along to you:

 

  1. An Ingles grocery card was found on the outside steps, near the Columbarium.  If you are missing one, please contact me.

  2. The LMM will hold a meeting using Zoom on Monday, February 22 @ 6:30 p.m.   All the men of the congregation are invited to participate.  If you have not received a Zoom invitation yet, please contact Mike Cox.  Our speaker for the evening will be our very own Mike Metz.

  3. The text I will be preaching from on Sunday will be Mark 1:9-15 as we explore facing off against temptation.

  4. On Wednesday evening we continue our Mid-week Services with the series, “The Roads Jesus Traveled,” looking at “The Road To The Wilderness.”

 

Stay safe and warm!

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Ash Wednesday

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Ash Wednesday
We will be observing the Imposition of Ashes on February 17. Because of the coronavirus, members of the Worship and Music Committee have been discussing ways to do this in a safe manner. The Rite of the Imposition of Ashes will be similar to what we have done in the past with a few modifications.

The Lenten Devotional Steadfast Love are available in the Narthex. Please remember to take one per family. Mid-week Lenten offerings this year will be split between Good Neighbor Cupboard and Meals On Wheels.

Lent Reminders

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LENT

Just a reminder The Forty Days before Easter are the Lenten season. During this time we omit the refrains that are connected to celebrating Christ’s resurrection and we use the verses appropriate for Lent.

They are:

We refrain from singing or saying Allelulias because of its connection to Easter.

There is no Absolution (minister declaring our forgiveness, page 118) for all of Lent is a time of self-examination.

We use the Apostles’ Creed.

On Easter Sunday, April 4, we will return to the verses praising our Lord and His resurrection

02/10/21 Congregational Weekly Updates

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Dear Congregational Members and Friends,

 

Here are the latest updates concerning the congregation:

 

  1. This Sunday will be Red Dress Sunday to recognize Heart Disease Awareness and Education in Women.  So ladies, wear a red dress to support those who struggle with or have Heart Disease.

  2. Ash Wednesday begins next week on February 17.  We will be offering two identical worship services – 12:00 Noon and 7:00 p.m.  In case you are wondering how we will be administering the ashes, that is a good question.  Members of the Worship and Music Committee and I have been wrestling with this for the last several weeks and have come up with a creative approach, due to COVID-19.  I will be using disposable Q-tips to keep everyone safe.

  3. The new Lenten devotionals, Steadfast Love, by Henri Nouwen, are available for you to pick up in the narthex.  Please limit yourselves to one copy per household.

  4. Our Congregational Meeting will be Sunday afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m. using Zoom.  We hope to finish up by 3:00 p.m. In preparation for this meeting, please have your Yearbook nearby.  If you still need a copy, they are in the narthex and you may come by the church at your convenience to pick up yours. We will be using the Litany sheet to open our meeting (see the attachment). The Agenda for the meeting is attached as well. Also, Diane Richardson will be presenting the Treasurer’s Report for the Congregational Meeting.  Please click on the link below to see a list of those charitable organizations Holy Trinity has supported in 2020. Thank you for your generosity.

    Charitable Contributions to Outside Organizations – 2020

  5. The Congregational Meeting will be open for attendees to join at 1:40 PM allowing everyone ample time to get their audio and video connected before the start of the meeting.   All attendees will be muted when they join the meeting and we ask that you stay muted to prevent background noise from interfering with the speaker. To join the congregational meeting you can click on following link:

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82248131728?pwd=dndGWVpFTzBNTG1KL1dZRnVDd2VkZz09

 

Alternatively, you can start the Zoom application on your computer or tablet and enter the Meeting ID and passcode below when prompted

 

Meeting ID: 822 4813 1728

Passcode: HTLCFEB14

 

The Zoom can app can installed on your computer by going to https://zoom.us/ and at the bottom of the page you will see a column labeled ‘Download’ and clicking on ‘Meetings Client’ will install the application on  your computer.  You can install the application on your tablet by going to the Apple or Google app store.  Lastly, please make certain your Zoom app is current.   

 

If you have technical questions, feel free to contact Mike Cox — Cell: 301-788-8420   or e-mail: salzburg1951@gmail.com

Congregational Meeting Agenda 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Finally, Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday, a time when we focus on Jesus’ appearance being changed in the presence of God up on the mountain. I will be preaching on Mark 9:2-9.  We hear God declaring of Jesus, “This is my Son, the Beloved listen to him!”  Some thoughts to ponder: 
  1. How do we tell what voices to listen to in our life?

  2. What should we just let fall on deaf ears?

  3. What keeps us from hearing God’s voice?

  4. Does our life reflect we are listening, taking seriously, patterning our behavior, after the crucified Christ?

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

02/07/21 Souper Bowl of Caring Final Totals

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SOUPER BOWL OF CARING SUNDAY
Thank you to all who participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring last Sunday.
The total raised for both Super Bowl teams was:
the Chiefs ($186.00) and the Buccaneers ($214.00) for a grand total of $400.00

All monies received will be sent to AIM.

2021 Lenten Schedule

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2021 LENTEN WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sermon Series: “The Roads Jesus Traveled”
Notes:
1) Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will not take place this year. Also, all Wednesday
Lenten meals have also been cancelled, due to COVID-19.

2) Both Ash Wednesday Services will be identical. Both Maundy Thursday Services will be
identical. Both Good Friday Services will be identical.

Wednesday, February 17 Ash Wednesday Services 12:00 Noon and 7:00 p.m.
Message: “The Road to Repentance”

Wednesday, February 24 Mid-week Lenten Service – 7:00 p.m.
Message: “The Road To The Wilderness”

Wednesday, March 3 Mid-week Lenten Service – 7:00 p.m.
Message: “The Road To Nazareth”

Wednesday, March 10 Mid-week Lenten Service – 7:00 p.m.
Message: “The Road To Capernaum”

Wednesday, March 17 Mid-week Lenten Service – 7:00 p.m.
Message: “The Road To Samaria”

Wednesday, March 24 Mid-week Lenten Service – 7:00 p.m.
Message: “The Road To Jericho”

Thursday, April 1 – Maundy Thursday Services 12:00 Noon and 7:00 p.m.
Message: “The Road To Jerusalem”

Friday, April 2 – Good Friday Services 12:00 Noon and 7:00 p.m.
Message: “The Road To Emmaus”

Ash Wednesday
We will be observing the Imposition of Ashes on February 17. Because of the coronavirus, members
of the Worship and Music Committee have been discussing ways to do this in a safe manner. The
Rite of the Imposition of Ashes will be similar to what we have done in the past with a few
modifications.

2/14/21 Congregational Meeting

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
You are invited to attend the congregational meeting on February 14th, which will be held using
Zoom video conferencing in lieu of a face-to-face meeting, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The
meeting will be open to join at 1:40 PM allowing everyone ample time to get their audio and video
connected before the start of the meeting. The meeting will begin promptly at 2:00 PM and will
conclude by 3:00 PM. All attendees will be muted when they join the meeting and we ask that you
stay muted to prevent background noise from interfering with the speaker.

To join the congregational meeting, type the following string of characters into address bar of your
web browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82248131728

Follow the prompts and provide the meeting passcode when requested. The passcode
is: HTLCFEB14

Alternatively, you can start the Zoom application on your computer or tablet and enter the Meeting ID
and passcode below when prompted.

Meeting ID: 822 4813 1728
Passcode: HTLCFEB14

The Zoom app can be installed on your computer by going to https://zoom.us/
and at the bottom of the page you will see a column labeled ‘Download’ and clicking on ‘Meetings
Client’ will install the application on your computer. You can install the application on your tablet by
going to the Apple or Google app store. Lastly, please make certain your Zoom app is current.
If you have technical questions, feel free to contact Mike Cox — Cell: 301-788-8420 or e-mail:
salzburg1951@gmail.com

2/7/21 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Several things to pass along to you:

  1. With the extra printing of the Annual Reports last week we are a little behind in The Messenger.  The newsletter was mailed out today.
  2. The Souper Bowl of Caring will be this Sunday, giving you the opportunity to “vote” for your favorite Super Bowl team on the way out of worship.  All monies given will go toward the work of AIM.  There will be two pots in the narthex.

  3. You are asked to keep in your prayers Anita Brady and family upon the death of her husband, Scott, who died yesterday afternoon.

  4. The new Lenten devotionals are in the narthex.  Please limit one per household.

  5. Sunday I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Mark 1:29-39.  We will be focusing on the importance of having a place of solitude while in prayer.

 

Looking forward to seeing you Sunday, either in worship or over the internet.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

01/31/21 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are a few things going on in the congregation that may be of benefit to you:

  1. The Year Book was completed earlier today.  We are very grateful for the committee chairs for turning in their reports and to our secretary, Pat Ross, for her many many hours in putting this all together and printing it.  The Yearbook has two parts to it.  The first part is the brand new Church Directory that I sent you a copy over the internet earlier today.  The second part contains all the reports, as well as worship assistant assignments for 2021, Flower Chart, Tabulators, etc.  Copies of the Yearbook have been placed in the narthex for you to pick up at your convenience.  You may pick up a copy on Sunday at worship or for those who are concerned about being out in public during this pandemic, you may stop by the church during the week and use the door code to let yourself in.  We ask that you limit yourselves to one copy per household.  If you would like to have a copy mailed to you, please contact the church office.

  2. To help keep us safe, the Church Council has decided that our Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on February 14, using Zoom video conferencing in lieu of a face-to-face meeting due to the Corona Virus pandemic.   The meeting will be open for attendees to join at 1:40 PM allowing everyone ample time to get their audio and video connected before the start of the meeting.  The meeting will begin promptly at 2:00 PM and will conclude by 3:00 PM.  All attendees will be muted when they join the meeting and we ask that you stay muted to prevent background noise from interfering with the speaker. To join the congregational meeting you can click on following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82248131728?pwd=dndGWVpFTzBNTG1KL1dZRnVDd2VkZz09

Alternatively, you can start the Zoom application on you computer or tablet and enter the Meeting ID and passcode below when prompted

Meeting ID: 822 4813 1728

Passcode: HTLCFEB14

The Zoom can app can installed on your computer by going to https://zoom.us/ and at the bottom of the page you will see a column labeled ‘Download’ and clicking on ‘Meetings Client’ will install the application on  your computer.  You can install the application on your tablet by going to the Apple or Google app store.  Lastly, please make certain your Zoom app is current.   

If you have technical questions, feel free to contact Mike Cox — Cell: 301-788-8420   or e-mail: salzburg1951@gmail.com

 

  1. You are asked to keep Elizabeth Fogle and her family, in your prayers upon the death of her mother, Nancy Summers, who died this past Saturday.

  2. I will be preaching this Sunday on the Gospel text, Mark 1:21-28, as we explore the authority of Jesus. 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

 

01/24/21 Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,

 

Just one email today, thank goodness.  Just a couple of things to pass along to you:

 

  1. Jake Walters is now at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.  Of course, all assisted living facilities are still closed to visitors, due to COVID-19.  I encourage you to reach out to his wife, Ellen, with your words of love, prayer and concern.  Her number is:  864-226-6534.
  2. Speaking of COVID, for our safety, Pat and I would greatly appreciate you wearing a mask when you enter the church office to see us. 
  3. I will be preaching on the Gospel Reading Sunday, Mark 1:14-20 and taking a deeper longer at the connection to fishing and evangelizing. Some thoughts to ponder in preparation for the message Sunday:
    1. What is the strangest fishing story you have ever heard in your life?
    2. What is the most memorable occasion of a time when you have gone fishing?
    3. What did you use for bait?
    4. What kind of gear did you use?
    5. Who provided the expertise in the adventure?
    6. How do you relate to our Lord’s command that you and I are to “fish for people”?
    7. Are there certain “baits” better to use than others? 
    8. How much does timing and location play a part in the success of this endeavor?

 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer