Lent Reminders

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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 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.
• Omit the Hymn of Praise: “Glory to God in the highest” and we instead lead straight into The Prayer of the Day.
• We sing the Lenten verse: “Let your steadfast Love” page 125.
• We use the Apostles’ Creed.

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?
This is a project between the LCY and the Sunday School children. Before we began making these creations, we discussed how things are different in both the church and nature this time of year. We discussed how there are some things “sleeping” in our worship such as the use of Alleluias. We also talked about how everything in our yards such as the grass and trees look dead but they too are just “sleeping”. We discussed how 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!

Easter Lilly orders 2020

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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 download and use the form below  (Just click on link to download form.  Print it out and fill in the information and place it in the offering plate or mail it to the church office as soon as possible.

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.

 

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WELCA Information

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WELCA CORNER
Happy New Year! The ladies of WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America) are getting busy with several dates coming up. On Sunday, February 23, Bold Women’s Sunday, we have our own Bobbi Metz to do a Temple Talk on her work at The Dream Center, in Pickens.
Then on March 6, Friday, we will be hosting the World Day of Prayer service for Anderson, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. You are asked to bring a plate of sandwiches or salad or dessert to share for lunch. The theme is “Rise! Take your mat and walk.” The country of focus will be Zimbabwe. Come and take a trip with us to hear about this southern African country.
We also have retreats in the spring:
(1) Camp Kinard on February 7-8, which is located in the Batesburg-Leesville, SC, in the middle of the state;
(2) Wild Women Weekend will be March 14-15 at Lutheridge in Arden, NC; and
(3) the Coastal Retreat Center, along the coast of Isle of Palms, April 24-26.
Ladies, if you are interested in attending these retreats, please see Roz Eckardt for more information.

March 8th Blood Drive

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On March 8th Blood mobile will be in the front
parking lot from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please consider giving the “gift of life.”

2/23 New Date OF SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING

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Notice Date Change due to Inclement weather

NOTICE OF SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING
Semi-Annual meeting of the congregation will be held Sunday, February 23rd at 9:50 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. At this meeting the officers of the congregation, staff, committee chairs, organization presidents/leaders will present a brief report highlighting the accomplishments of the previous ministry year. A light breakfast will be provided.

The Never Too Late February 19 at 11:45 a.m.

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The Never Too Late luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at 11:45 a.m.

Please join us as Brandon Cox, a wealth adviser with United Capital, shares information about the economic outlook for 2020.
You will need to make your reservation for the catered lunch by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, by calling 226-4812 (Barbara Cleveland). The cost of the meal is $6.00.

2/16 9:45AM Special Lenten Youth Project

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Again this year, the LCY will be working with the children of the church during the Sunday School hour on Sunday, February 16th, on a special Lenten project. All youth and children are invited to meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m.

Lutheroad 2020 information

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Dear parents, grandparents and friends of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,
The learning Committee is very excited about Lutheroad Camp coming to our church the week of 29th – July 3rd. We would like to invite your children, grandchildren, and friends to join us for camp this summer. It will be a week of total fun!
Lutheroad Camp is a five-day program where many of the benefits of camp at Lutheridge+Lutherock come right to the local church. The program includes fun, worship, games, Bible study, fellowship, crafts, sharing and prayer.
Camp is for children that have completed kindergarten -5th grades. (Each evening we will also have Vacation Bible School for all preschool age children, youth, and adults during this same week. Look for these details in the months ahead.)

Camp will start at 1:00 each day and end at 8:00 each evening. (Friday, July 3rd camp will end at 5:00) We will serve a snack each afternoon and dinner will be served at 5:30 each evening.
We have a limited number of spots available and they will be filled on a first come basis. Please remember that if you register a child for camp that the church is paying for a wonderful Christian experience for that child. It would be very disappointing for us if a camper canceled at the last minute and we were not able to fill that spot. We also discourage signing children up that can not commit to all 5 days. This camp is modeled after a sleep away summer camp that promotes Christian bonds that are formed throughout the week between the counselors and campers. So…. make sure your calendars are marked and Lutheroad is part of your child’s summer plans.

I have included a registration form with this letter. Please return this form by March 1st to the church office. After this date day camp will be open to the community to fill any available spots. If you have any questions please feel free to call Kate Roehrs, 964-9763 or e-mail her at mkroehrs@gmail.com.
We are looking forward to an exciting week of camp!
In the Glory of God,
Kate Roehrs
The Learning Committee

 

download PDF Registration file click on the link below
Lutheroad application 2020

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING SUNDAY Final Totals

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Thank you to all who participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring last Sunday.
The total raised by our congregation for both Super Bowl teams was:
the San Francisco 49ers ($230.50) and
the Kansas City Chiefs ($327.00)
for a grand total of ($557.50).
All monies received will be sent to AIM.