FAMILY FUN NIGHT
We have decided to cancel next week’s Family Fun Night (which was to be on Wednesday, December 14) due to the fact that so many will be involved in the Pageant practice that night. The Advent meal will still take place that night at our regular time of 6:00 p.m.
Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,
Some things of interest to pass along to you, include:
1) Our Congregational Meeting will take place Sunday in Fellowship Hall, beginning at 9:50 a.m. We will be doing two things, voting on new Council members and approving a budget for next year. The information on the 8 candidates for the Church Council are listed in recent bulletins and the November Messenger. We will be choosing 4. Please be on time for the meeting as the very first item of business will be the election. As far as the budget for 2023, you have received a copy of it in your November Messenger. If you need an explanation of any line item in the budget, you may reach out to Diane Richardson, our Congregational Treasurer, before the meeting. Please note: a heavy continental breakfast will be served.
2) To the men of the church, please be aware that our next LMM meeting will take place at a new time and date, so that we can do an outreach ministry together in the month of November. We will gather on Wednesday of next week at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. After our meal together, and a program, we will assemble food kits for Meals on Wheels of Anderson. The food items have already been purchased. All we need now is you to help put them together.
3) What is your view of the future and what exactly are we supposed to be doing? As we near the end of the Church Year many of the passages look at the end of times. Sunday for our message we will be focusing on the gospel reading, Luke 21:5-19 and our Second Reading from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 where Paul deals with those who are idle as they wait.
In Christ,
Pastor Fischer
ADVENT SCHEDULE
Advent Meals – 6:00 p.m.
November 30 Luther’s Ladies – host
December 7 Katie’s Ladies – host
December 14 The Lutheran Church Youth – host (Note: 5:30 p.m. meal) There will be a free will offering received.
Advent Worship Services to follow at 7:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars:
Christmas Pageant – December 11 Annual Christmas Pageant during the 11:00 a.m. service.
Youth Christmas Party – December 17 @ 5:00 p.m. at the Goodson farm.
Chili and Caroling – December 18 Congregational Christmas Caroling and Chili 5:00 p.m.
CONGREGATIONAL ADVENT EVENT
Although the world has already started stocking shelves with Christmas décor, airing Christmas commercials and blaring Christmas music over the radio, Lutheran Christians know that before Christmas comes Advent. The definition of the word Advent is, “the arrival of a notable, person, place or event.” It is during this first season of our liturgical calendar, that we prepare for the Christmas coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
This year, the Learning Committee will once again be sponsoring an event to begin our Advent journey with a craft project.
This event is for all families and individuals who would like to participate. This project will help us keep our focus on the true meaning of the season.
WHEN: Sunday, November 27 at 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Fellowship Hall
WHO: Everyone. A signup sheet will be in the narthex to help plan for materials.
WHAT: Advent Family Event
WELCA Fall Foothills Conference Meeting
Saturday, October 29th, 2022
Immanuel Lutheran Church
501 E. Creswell Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
The women of the WELCA unit at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Greenwood SC are excited to host the
Fall Conference for the Foothills region on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. A light lunch will be served.
Please plan to join us as we come together in Thanksgiving as a community of women called to
discipleship in Jesus Christ. As His disciples, we are called to serve and love God’s children in our
community, our state, and the world.
Our guest speaker will be Ms. Sabrina Miller, Executive Director of The Boys and Girls Clubs of the
Lakelands Region. This nonprofit organization’s mission is to enable all young people, especially
those who need it the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Two of their programs include the Be Great Academy after school program and the Starz24 Teen
Center.
Please let Beth Fischer, WELCA Congregational President, know you will be attending by
Wednesday, October 19 at (864) 933-7446 or fischerfive@att.net.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
YOUTH
Trick -or-Treat- So- Others- May- Eat The Youth will meet after the Late Service on October 23rd
for lunch and then go into our three assigned neighborhoods to distribute the bags. We will once
again have bags available for the congregation to make food donations. The congregation is asked to
pick up their bag on the 23rd and bring it back on the 30th filled with food items and then place them
in the room off the Narthex. Then on October 30th, the Youth will return to the neighborhoods to pick
up the filled bags. We will need some vehicles to help with the pick-up. If you are able to help, please
see Amy Goodson.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
We are asking for only a commitment of one evening each month as we gather in Fellowship
Hall for a time of Food, Fun & Fellowship around a Biblical theme. This is for all ages–
children, youth and adults. There will be crafts, games, and song. The meal will be provided.
WHEN: October 12 Note the new time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
TOPIC: The Good Samaritan – Grace
Dear Members and Friends of the Congregation,
Here are this week’s updates:
In Christ,
Pastor Fischer
LUTHER’S LADIES
Luther’s Ladies will meet on Thursday, September 22 at Olive Garden at 5:45 p.m.
You will need to let Beth Fischer know by 9/18/22 if you are planning to attend so that adequate seating can be arranged.
Her e-mail address is fischerfive@att.net or call (864) 933-7446.
SAVE THE DATE
After a 3-year hiatus due to COVID, we will return to celebrating our Deutsches Fest!
On Saturday, October 15, from 4-7 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host its 7th Annual Deutsches Fest, a German festival to celebrate our Lutheran heritage. We will again be inviting Abiding Savior Lutheran Church to join us. We will gather in our Fellowship Hall and dine on German foods like bratwurst, roast chicken and German side dishes. Beer, wine and softer beverages will be served. We will have German music, dancing and Gemütlichkeit, which does not have a direct English translation but describes an atmosphere which is comfortable and enjoyable.
Tickets will be $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for children (12 and younger) and will be available from a Church Council member or through the church office beginning September 18th. Tickets need to be purchased in advance to help us with the planning of the food. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, October 9th.
If you’d be interested in making a German dish if we provide you with a recipe, please contact Virgil Hobbs. Mark your calendars now as we look forward to a wonderful afternoon/evening of fellowship for our congregation.
