06/22/25 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:

 

  • Sunday afternoon, the American Guild of Organist members will be presenting a recital in our sanctuary, beginning at 4:00 p.m.  The public is invited.  A reception will follow in our Fellowship Hall.

  • Just a reminder, that on Sunday, June 29, we will have One Combined Worship Service at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Potluck Meal.

  • Saturday, July 5, will be our first Saturday Servants project this year where we will gather to make sandwiches and put together lunch bags for those hungry in our area.  We have already had one member commit to covering the cost of the bread (Kroger is no longer supplying it at no charge) and another family is graciously providing the bottled water for each week.  We are ahead of our needed items in some areas but a little behind in others. Here is the latest list of food items still needed.  If you can help out, there is a bin in the room off the narthex to receive them:
    • 604 individual snack size bags of salty snacks (chips, pretzels, goldfish, etc.)
    • 61 boxes of individually-wrapped Little Debbie Cakes (any type)
    • 17 jars of grape jelly (16 oz. size)
    • 5 jars of Mayonnaise (32 oz. size)

  • I heard from Michelle Nelson yesterday, letting me know that after a long three weeks, her belongings are to finally be delivered to her new address today in Florida.  She asked me to say “hello” to all of you and how much she misses our church family.

  • We keep in our prayers:
    • Gail Cannon – who continues to heal at home from a recent fall
    • Rita Bell – on the death of her sister, Melissa Burns

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

06/15/25 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 you receive this, I will already be in North Charleston with my wife, Beth,  and Beth Cribbe, as we serve as the congregation’s representatives for the SC Synod Assembly.  Please keep the Assembly in your prayers that God’s will may be done in our time together.  We will be back on Saturday afternoon and I will be in the pulpit on Sunday.

  • With Sunday being Father’s Day, we will be recognizing all of our fathers with us that morning, during the announcements.

  • Sunday will also be Holy Trinity Sunday, when we focus on the challenging concept of one God in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  We will be using the Athanasian Creed to process our faith during the worship service.

  • I will be preaching on the gospel text, John 16:12-15 and the idea that God enlightens us in small quantities, as we are able to handle it.

  • Our next Family Fun Night will take place on Wednesday as we look at the commandment to “Honor Your Father and Mother.” Supper will be provided at 5:30 p.m. Come and join us!

  • The new Christ In Our Home devotionals for July/August/September are now ready to be picked up at your convenience in the narthex.

  • I have access to quite a few corks from a person in our community. If you are interested in working with corks for some kind of hobby, please contact me. I know that some folks use them to make coasters and Christmas ornaments.

  • We are in the process of replacing the piano in our choir room.  If you are interested in our current piano, please contact Jill.

  • Bob Vinson called me earlier this week and wanted me to let you know that he has decided to move in to The Garden House.  He has recently been having some issues with steps at his house and this move may be temporary or permanent. He will be in room 202 beginning on Monday.

  • We keep in our prayers:
    • Katie Weeks – upon recent surgery
    • Rette Stokes – upon recent surgery

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

6/8/25 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends,

Here are this week’s updates for you:

  • This coming Sunday is Pentecost Sunday.  The color for the day is red, if you would like to wear something with red in it.  Since this is a festival Sunday, we will be celebrating Holy Communion.

  • I will be preaching on the giving of the Holy Spirit, recorded in the First Reading (Acts 2:1-21) and the Gospel Reading (John 14:8-27).

  • Vacation Bible School, for children ages 3 – 5th grade, begins Monday as we again team up with Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.

  • We continue to receive food donations for our Saturday Servants project in July.  Each week in the bulletin, the list is updated and all items are carried over to Fellowship Hall, due to space restrictions.

  • Several of you have asked for the address for Jan House.  The internet lists two address for National Health Care.  Her address is: Jan House, 1501 E. Greenville Street, Room 502 (B), Anderson SC 29621.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

July 12th Crafty Ladies

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Crafty Ladies
If you are a creative person who enjoys doing crafts, this group is for you. If you are a knitter, cross stitcher,
scrapbooker, painter, quilter, writer, etc. or anything else you have started and would like to make time to work on
your projects, this group is for you. We are meeting once a month on a Saturday to do our crafts and socialize. You
bring your projects; we will provide the space and fellowship.

Our next Creative Day is Saturday, July 12
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Contact Beth Fischer (fischerfive@att.net) or (864-933-7446) for more information.
Come when you can and stay as long as would you like.

Organ Recital

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The American Guild of Organist members will be presenting a recital in our sanctuary on Sunday, June 22nd at 4:00 p.m. The public is invited.
A reception will follow in our Fellowship Hall.

Saturday Servants

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Saturday Servants
As in prior years, HTLC will prepare bagged lunches for the Anderson Emergency Soup Kitchen through the Saturday Servants Program. Each Saturday in July (except the second Saturday) we will gather in the Fellowship Hall to prepare 150 peanut butter/jelly sandwiches and 150 bologna and cheese sandwiches, along with other food items. The dates are Saturday, July 5th, 19th, and 26h with another church taking care of the second Saturday of the month. We will begin to pack
at 9:30 a.m. (Note the new time.)

We are asking for the following donations. Donations can be placed in the designated box in the room off of the Narthex.
• 900 individual snack size bags of salty snacks (chips, pretzels, goldfish, etc.)
• 125 boxes of individually-wrapped Little Debbie Cakes (any type)
• 22 jars of smooth peanut butter (40 oz. Size)
• 22 jars of grape jelly (16 oz. Size)
• 8 jars of mayonnaise (32 oz. Size)

If you have questions, please contact Leslie Cox at 301-788-9035 or Jamie Corrigan at 864-224-
8070, our Service Committee Co-Chairs.

Special Father’s Day offering

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FATHER’S DAY is Sunday, June 15th. A special offering, sponsored by Lutheran Men, is being received to be given to
the South Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission. If you would like to make a donation In Memory Of or In Honor Of your
father, please fill out the form below. The names will be listed in the bulletin on Father’s Day. Deadline is June 8.

6/18/25 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, June 18 5:30 p.m.
TOPIC: “HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER”

06/01/25 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:

  • This past Sunday, at the Early Service, we said our goodbyes to Michelle Nelson, who is moving to Florida this week to take care of her mother.  Michelle’s new address will be: 1639 Blackfoot Court, Leesburg FL  34748.

  • We continue to pray for Jan House who continues her stay at AnMed.

  • The June issue of The Messenger was dropped off at the post office this afternoon.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel text, John 17:20-26, on the Farewell Discourse of Jesus to His disciples.  We will be taking a look at how our Lord calls us to unity in our faith, but not uniformity.

  • A week from today, June 5, the Dining Divas group will be eating at Logan’s Roadhouse.  Contact Beth Cribbe to make a reservation (864-617-6216).

  • With Father’s Day coming up on June 15, a special offering, sponsored by the Lutheran Men In Mission, is being received to support the South Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission. If you would like to give a donation In Memory Of or In Honor Of your father, please fill out the form in the bulletin or newsletter.  All names will be listed in the Father’s Day bulletin.  The deadline to do this is June 8.

  • Again, this year, Holy Trinity will be joining Abiding Savior Lutheran Church to put together a Vacation Bible School program (Abiding Savior will be hosting).  Classes for children between 3 years of age and 5th grade are being provided June 9 – 13, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. We are looking for helpers and children to participate.  For more information, you can reach out to Kate Roehrs (864-356-2907)

  • Saturday Servants is fast approaching.  A complete list of needed food items is printed in your June newsletter and Sunday’s bulletin.  Donations can be placed in the room off the narthex.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

5/25/25 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:

  • If you are someone who enjoys things that smell great, then no doubt you have probably smelled the sweet aroma of Krispy Kreme in the church parking from time to time.  Now there is an added smell.  With the new coffee shop on the corner of Main Street and Broad Street, if the winds blow toward the church, the aroma of coffee brewing fills the air at times. 
  • The deadline to submit the names of family members who have or will be graduating from high school, technical school, or college this spring, is Sunday evening.  We would like to recognize all our graduates in the June Messenger.  Simply send me an email REPLY with the information and I will make sure it gets to Pat. 
  • Since Sunday will be part of the Memorial Day Weekend, I will be preaching on the Memorial theme of the importance of remembering others. 
  • Monday, the church office will be closed so that Pat and I can honor Memorial Day with our families. 
  • We keep in our prayers, Jan House, who continues her stay at AnMed with pneumonia.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer