Changes in the service for Lent

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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.

On Easter Sunday, April 21, we will return to the verses praising our Lord and His resurrection

Love One Another Capitol Campaign

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Coming Later in January
Lutheran Services Carolinas
Love One Another Capitol Campaign
Benefiting LSC Child and Family Services in South Carolina
Dear fellow members of Holy Trinity,
In late January, we will begin an exciting opportunity for ministry. We will be launching the Love One Another campaign, which is being conducted in congregations all across the SC Synod. The money raised will go toward maintaining and expanding services that care for young people transitioning out of foster care, extensively vetted refugees, and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. LSC has a long, successful history of serving these three groups of people.
All of us know how important it is to help serve our neighbor in need, and to follow, as First John, Chapter 3 says, “The message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.” Watch for more information about this important opportunity later in January!
Yours in Christ,
Bob Straup
Congregational Campaign Chairperson

 

To watch a short video on the Love One Another campaign click on the link below

http://www.lscarolinas.net/how-you-can-help/love-one-another-campaign/

 

Love one another campain pledge form
Click on the link above to download the form that you can print out.

WELCA Foothills Spring Conference Meeting

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Women of the ELCA
Foothills Spring Conference Meeting
Saturday, March 16, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Program: Greenville Church Without Walls
(an inner city ministry whose mission is to minister in the inner city and
housing projects within Greenville County. The church purpose is to bring people
to Jesus Christ through mission based evangelism.)
St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church
2619 Augusta Street
Greenville, SC 29605

Please RSVP by March 10 to:
Beth Fischer (864) 225-1554 or email fischerfive@att.net 
We will carpool to the meeting.

2019 LENTEN WORSHIP AND SUPPER SCHEDULE

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2019 LENTEN WORSHIP AND SUPPER SCHEDULE
Sermon Series: “The Road Signs of Lent”
Tuesday, March 5 5:00-7:00 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in HTLC Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, March 6 Ash Wednesday Services 12:00 Noon (Spoken Service) and 7:00 p.m. [no meal] Message: “U-TURN”

Wednesday, March 13 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Luther’s Ladies to host]
Lenten Service — 7:00 p.m. Message: “STOP”

Wednesday, March 20 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Katie’s Ladies to host]
Lenten Service — 7:00 p.m. Message: “MERGE”

Wednesday, March 27 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Lutheran Church Youth to host]
Lenten Service — 7:00 p.m. Message: “YIELD”

Wednesday, April 3 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Lutheran Men in Mission to host]
Lenten Service — 7:00 p.m. Message: “ONE WAY”

Wednesday, April 10 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Congregational Potluck Meal]
Lenten Service — 7:00 p.m. Message: “DEAD END”

Thursday, April 18 — Maundy Thursday
[no meal] Maundy Thursday Worship Services 12:00 Noon (Spoken Service) and 7:00 p.m.
Message: “FOOD AHEAD”

Friday, April 19 — Good Friday
[no meal] Good Friday Worship Services 12:00 Noon (Spoken Service) and 7:00 p.m.
Message: “CROSS ROAD”

What organizations did the church donate money to last year (2018)

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2018

Beneficiary                                                                                                               Amount
Anderson Free Clinic                                                                                               $750
ANDERSON INTERFAITH MINISTRIES                                                                 $ 3,215
Calvary Children’s Home                                                                                         $500
Camp Lions Den                                                                                                      $ 1,260
Camp Sertoma                                                                                                        $650
Child Evangelism Fellowship                                                                                   $790
Curtis and Katie Kline, missionaries                                                                        $250
Family Promise of Anderson                                                                                   $ 1,794
Golden Harvest Food Bank                                                                                     $502
GOOD NEIGHBOR CUPBOARD                                                                            $ 1,308
Habitat For Humanity of Anderson                                                                          $200
Haven of Rest                                                                                                          $700
Boisjoli, Haiti School support                                                                                  $800
Holy Trinity Lutheran Youth Group                                                                          $ 5,925
Lutheran Disaster Response                                                                                   $100
Lutheran Homes of SC                                                                                            $ 1,000
Lutheran Theological Seminary                                                                               $ 1,000
S. C. Lutheran Men in Mission                                                                                $890
Salvation Army of Anderson                                                                                   $600
Anderson Soup Kitchen                                                                                          $ 1,394
United Way of Anderson County                                                                            $400
SC / National WELCA                                                                                             $ 2,024
Total                                                                                                                        $ 26,052

Synod Apportionment                                                                                            $ 14,631
World Mission Support                                                                                           $ 1,500
ELCA World Hunger                                                                                              $ 8,363
Lutheran World Relief                                                                                            $370
Total                                                                                                                      $ 24,864

Grand Total                                                                                                           $50,916

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 3/5/19

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Date: Tuesday, March 5
Time: Drop by anytime between 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Menu: Pancakes, Sausage/Bacon, Coffee, Orange Juice, Milk
Cost: $5.00 for Adults & $3.00 for Children
Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
Cooks: Lutheran Men in Mission
For: Our congregation and friends
Tickets can be purchased from one of the LMM in the narthex after the worship service or by contacting the church office, which will help us in the planning of the food.
Please note: The Community Pancake Supper has been cancelled this year so we have decided to have a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper for our congregation and friends of the congregation.

Click on this link to download a word document on Why Enjoy Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday

 

3/6/19 Ash Wednesday Services and Lent information

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Ash Wednesday Services .
Again this year we are offering an additional worship service for Ash Wednesday at 12:00 noon. This will be a simpler type service with no music for those that do not wish to drive in the evening or maybe due to a work schedule. In the evening will be a full liturgical service at 7:00 p.m. Both services will have the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion.

LENTEN DEVOTIONALS
The Lenten Devotionals, The Saving Passion, by Henri J. M. Nouwen will be available
February 24th in the Narthex. (Please limit one per family).

Again this year, the LCY will be working with the children of the church during the Sunday School hour on Sunday, March 3rd on a special Lenten project. All youth and children will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m.

WHAT IS BOLD WOMEN SUNDAY IS FEBRUARY 24TH

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WHAT IS BOLD WOMEN SUNDAY IS FEBRUARY 24TH

It’s to honor and celebrate the bold women in our congregation and community.
“Be bold, take risks on account to the gospel, but believe more boldly in Jesus”, said Martin Luther.
And that’s what we celebrate through Bold Women’s Day. Mary Ann Hobbs will be the guest speaker for both services.

The WELCA banner was made by Diane Dye, daughter of Hattie Lever.

World Day of Prayer 2019

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World Day of Prayer – 2019
St. John’s Methodist Church
In Fellowship Hall
515 McDuffie Street
11:00 a.m.
Friday, March 1
Bring a plate to share.
Please mark your calendar to attend this important gathering.
All women of the church are invited.

6/24/19 – 6/28/19 Lutheroad Camp/VBS

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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 June 24th to 28th. 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, June 28th 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.

Click on the link below for a registration form. Please return this form by March 5th 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,
The Learning Committee

 

Lutheroad 2019