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

10/6/24 5PM BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
You are invited to join us on Sunday evening, October 6th for a Service
of the Blessing of Animals. We will gather in the back parking lot at
5:00 p.m. behind Fellowship Hall. Bring your pets – dogs, cats, birds, snakes, turtles, fish, gerbils, lizards or anything else you consider to be
a family pet.

9/11 5:30PM FAMILY FUN NIGHT

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
We continue our monthly summer 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, September 11th 5:30 –7:00 p.m.

TOPIC: BIRDS OF THE AIR

9/8/24 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:

 

  • No doubt by now, if you have been at the church in the last week or two, you have noticed how beautiful the landscaping is around our front parking lot (see attached photos).  Contrary to popular belief,  we do not have any church elves running around but we do have Claude Calloway.  For the past several weeks Claude has worked tirelessly in redoing our entire front areas including: putting down an irrigation system, laying down landscaping material, then hauling in rock and mulch.  When you see Claude, please give him a big “Thank You!”

  • Congratulations to Jonathan Dickson and Lacy Miller who were united in Holy Matrimony this past Sunday, September 1, in Charleston. Jonathan is the son of Sandi and the late John Dickson. Even though Jonathan is not a member of our congregation,  many of you will know him as our saxophonist at our 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service the past several years, while Lacy sang a solo this past year on Christmas Eve.  We pray God’s blessings upon them in their new life together!

  • Michael Oates underwent successful surgery earlier today to remove one of his kidneys.  We keep him in our prayers.

  • We keep John Stricker in our prayers as well, as he continues his stay at AnMed for colon issues.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on The Wideness Of God’s Mercy, based on the gospel text, Mark 7:24-37.

  • You are invited to gather with us Sunday morning in Fellowship Hall to kick off a new Sunday School year with a Rally Day celebration.  Breakfast will be served at 10:00 a.m.  We will have some songs and fun activities for all ages.  Come join us!

  • Our next Family Fun Night will take place on Wednesday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Supper will be provided.  We will be focusing on:  “Birds Of The Air.”

  • I am happy to report that Carter Boucher and Diana James have moved back to Anderson!  They are former members and we look forward to them rejoining our church family. 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer


HOPE AND HYGIENE DRIVE September 15 and 22

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HOPE AND HYGIENE DRIVE
September 15 and 22

The Service Committee is excited to announce our “Hope and Hygiene Drive”.
For two Sundays in September, September 15 and 22 we are accepting donations of toiletries and personal hygiene items to support two incredible organizations:
Clean Start and Haven of Rest Men’s and Women’s Ministries.

Clean Start serves the homeless, poor and marginalized in our community by providing facilities for them to shower, launder their clothing, access mail and phone, and to help direct them toward the availability of other services they may need.

Haven of Rest Men’s and Women’s Ministries is a non-profit Bible based discipleship program and ministry designed to rescue, restore, and release men and women facing destructive, lifedominating behaviors.

Please join us in making a difference by donating items from the following list:
Laundry detergent
Paper Towels
Toilet Tissues
Wash cloths
Deodorants
Trash bags (13 and 30 gal.)
Tooth brushes
Tooth Pastes
Dental Floss
Body Wash
Full-size Shampoos
Full-size Conditioners
Disposable Razors
Brushes Combs
Socks
Men’s White T-shirts up to size 4x

Collection Bins will be placed in the room off the Narthex for two Sundays, September 15 and September 22. Collected items will be divided and distributed to Clean Start and Haven of Rest the following week.

Together, we can bring a fresh start and a renewed sense of hope to many in our community!

Thank you for your generosity and support!

The Service Committee

9/1/24 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

  • I am happy to report that earlier this week, Marlys Hittner returned to her cottage at Brookdale, after a brief hospital stay and a brief period at AnMed Rehab.

  • The September edition of The Messenger was mailed out this afternoon.

  • Sunday, we will return to the Evangelical Lutheran Worship, or as it is commonly referred to, “the red hymnal.”

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel text, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.

  • As you have probably experienced on your own, sometimes it seems that computers (and the internet) have a mind of their own, and do some strange things.  This past Thursday, I sent out the Sunday worship bulletin and the Weekly Congregational Updates, as I always do.  Because of the number of emails I have, they are sent out in three groups, all at the same time.  For some strange reason, all three groups received theirs at different times.  One group received their 2 emails immediately, another group received their 2 emails late that night, while the third group never received a copy of the Sunday bulletin.  I ended up sending out another copy of the worship bulletin on Friday.  Go figure!  If you ever do not receive both emails on Thursday, please reach out to me with a text.  (Every once in a while, I may wait until the next day, due to Thursday falling on a major holiday.)

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer  

8/25/24 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are this week’s updates to pass along to you:

  • As a follow up to my announcements this past Sunday in worship:
    • Barbara Trent has returned home from her stay at AnMed.

  • Marlys Hittner continues her stay at AnMed Rehab for a recent fall.  She is in room 115. If you would like to stop by and visit with her, she is finished with her rehab each day by 3:00 p.m.
  • Earlier this week on Monday, Don Simon celebrated his 95th birthday!  Don is the oldest gentleman in our congregation.

  • With this Sunday being the last Sunday of the month, it will also be our last Sunday using the WOV hymnal (until next July and August).

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the Second Reading, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (6:10-20).  We will be exploring his words of encouragement to put on the whole armor of God so that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I encourage you to read these words before worship as they are not printed on the back of the bulletin, due to lack of space.

  • Several of you have asked if I will be taking care of Bill Ebert’s service. Yes, I will be conducting his Memorial Service on Friday of next week. His obituary is listed under Thompson Funeral Home in Columbia, SC.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

9/5/24 “Dining Divas”

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“Dining Divas”
Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM
Dining Divas will be dining in our Fellowship Hall with a meal prepared by Chef Aaron Shedd on Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM.
If you did not get an email about this from Beth Cribbe, please contact her for details. You must have paid reservations, or a meal will not be available for you.
Call or text 864-617-6216. Her email address is bcribbe1@gmail.com Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM

Needed! Sunday School Teachers

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We are looking for 11 volunteers to help teach our new Children’s Sunday School class for 3 year olds – 5th grade.

This would allow each teacher to commit to teaching for only one month each year.

There is a signup sheet in the narthex.  Please reach out to Kate Roehrs if you have any questions.

Update on Frozen Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children

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Frozen Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children

  • A big Thank You to all who provided frozen casseroles to our service project for Calvary Home for Children.  Together, 31 casseroles were donated.

The Service Committee