11/8/25 Fall, No Falls Workshop

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Fall, No Falls
Workshop
Saturday, November 8
10AM-12PM
As the leaves change and fall from the trees, it is a great time to think about falls and how they
can affect older adults.

According to the CDC:
• 1 in 10 falls result in an injury in an older adult restricting their activity for a day or more
or to seek medical attention
• Nearly 3 million ER visits each year are the result of older adults falling
• There are about 1 million fall-related hospitalizations of older adults each year
• In 2019, 88% of ER visits and hospitalizations for hip fractures were caused by falls
• Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury

Join us for a fun, informative, and interactive workshop to learn about such things as tools and
practices for fall prevention, strengthening exercises, and how to help others who have fallen.

This event will be presented by the Health Ministry Committee

11/2/25 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:

 

  • The November edition of The Messenger was dropped off at the post office earlier this afternoon.  Hopefully, your copy will arrive in the mail soon.

  • Don’t forget the time changes Sunday.  Remember, “Fall back, Spring forward.”

  • On Sunday we will be celebrating All Saints’ Sunday as we remember our four congregational members who have died since last year’s All Saints’ Service.

  • You are encouraged to vote on Tuesday to let your voice be heard in our government.

  • A week from today, November 6, the Dining Divas will gather at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Well Café and Pizza.  Please RSVP to Beth Cribbe (864-617-6216) if planning to attend.

  • Looking ahead to Saturday of next week, November 8, the Health Ministry Committee will be giving a “Fall, No Falls” event in Fellowship Hall beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Have you ever wondered how to lift someone up properly who has fallen?  Have you ever fallen yourself and have wondered what is the easiest strategy to straighten back up? If so, this workshop is for you.  If you have any questions, please contact Amy Goodson.

  • I am happy to report that Dave Rasche returned home yesterday (Wednesday).

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

11/9/25 Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting

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Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting
At our next Congregational Meeting, Sunday, November 9th, (9:50 a.m.) we will be:
1) Electing four new Council Members for a 3-year term and
2) Approving the 2026 Church Budget.
Please Note: as per our Church Constitution, absentee ballots are not permissible.

Reformation Sunday 10/26/25

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TODAY, we remember Martin Luther, born in 1483, nine years before Columbus discovered America.
He studied law at the age of 21; became a priest at 23 and a doctor of theology at 28; wrote and nailed the 95 thesis
at age 33 and 34; was ex-communicated and became a fugitive at 38; translated the Bible into German at 40; and died from a stroke at the age of 63, an internationally admired leader. His teachings stressed justification by faith, universal priesthood of believers; and supremacy of scripture which form the cornerstone of Protestantism.

10/26/25 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:

 

  • We celebrate Ernie Thoms’ return to worship with us this past Sunday at the Late Service.  He and Jeanette attended our Deutshcesfest back in October but this was the first time Ernie was back with us at worship since his stroke.

  • With Sunday being Reformation Sunday, you are invited to wear something red in honor of this festive occasion.

  • I will be preaching on the psalm for this day, Psalm 46.  Have you ever felt you needed God’s protection from the turmoil of this world?  This psalm was a constant reminder to Martin Luther of God’s protection and presence.

  • If you have not already done so, please bring your Time and Talent and Pledge card with you to worship on Sunday.  As part of the offering, a blessing will be given over these commitments for 2026.

  • We ask you to return your filled Trick-Or-Treat-So-Others-May-Eat bags to the room off the narthex.  You may do so before Sunday or with you, as you come to worship.  Later that afternoon our youth and adults will be taking them to AIM as part of their food drive to restock their food pantry.  Again, thank you for your generosity.

  • As you complete your Time/Talents sheet, please be aware of several needs we have as a congregation.
    • We are looking for one more person to help make Sunshine Baskets from time to time.  The cost of the supplies will be provided by the Service Committee. See me if interested or if you have any questions about this.

    • We would love to have a few more tabulator teams to count the offerings on Sundays.  Training will be provided.  See me if interested in serving the Lord in this capacity.

  • The final “How To Give Your Faith Away” workshop has been postponed until Sunday, November 9.

  • Monday evening, the Lutheran Men in Mission gather for their monthly supper meeting at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

10/19/25 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:

 

  • We were blessed to have Jeff and Roz Eckardt return to worship with us this past Sunday at the Late Service.

  • You will recall that last week I asked if you had any suggestions for a handyman.  I received two responses that I share with you:
    • Barry Kerringan 216-262-2768
    • Scott Moss, one of our members, 432-878-8104 (Scott is only available to help on Tuesday afternoons)

  • On Saturday of this week, the Crafty Ladies group will meet from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall.

  • By now, every family in the congregation should have received their Stewardship Packet.  They were given out this passed Sunday and then on Monday we mailed the remainder to the congregation.  Please prayerfully considered how you will participate and support the ministry we do together in the Lord’s name at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in 2026.  Inside your packet is a Time/Talent/Treasure brochure.  This is the time to indicate the dates you would like to place flowers on the altar, volunteer to serve on a committee, serve on the Altar Guild, and as worship assistants (to name just a few opportunities).  On Sunday, and then again on October 26, as part of the offering, a wicker basket will be passed around for you to return your Time/Talent/Treasure sheets, and we will ask God’s blessings upon these commitments.  Or, if you wish, you can mail them back to the church office.

  • On Sunday, you are invited to wear something with the color of pink as part of our Breast Cancer Awareness Sunday.

  • After each worship service the Trick-Or-Treat-So-Others-May-Eat bags will be passed out. If you will not be here Sunday, we will place a few bags in the narthex for you to pick up during the week, if you would like to participate in this food drive for AIM.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the First Reading of Genesis 32:22-31, as we look at the story of Jacob wrestling with a man (or is it an angel?). We will be taking a deeper look at those times in our lives when we wrestle with God and the blessings that can result.

  • We keep in our prayers:
    • Marisa Adrian – upon her recent styloid surgery
    • Dave Rasche – who was moved this afternoon to AnMed Rehab (room 200)

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

MADDI, THE MUSICAL REVUE link to view video

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MADDI, THE MUSICAL REVUE

 

This original musical was presented in the HTLC Fellowship Hall, September 26 and 27

 

The show was a compilation of an original play, “Maddi, or Ridiculous Obsession” written by a member of the church, Kati Smith, and the music is composed by her sister, Trisha Jordan-Taub.

 

The production featured several other church members:  the amazing piano support of Pamela Michalski as well as Virgil Hobbs, Beth Cribbe, Leslie Cix and Sandi Jordan.  Also two you may not know (unless you saw the show) Pamela Chauvin and Jay Caparas.  A small cast, but mighty!!

 

A free will offering was received and will be contributed to various Community Theatres in our area who have lost grants.

 

We hope you enjoy the show!!

YouTube player

 

10/12/25 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:

  • “How did we do at this year’s Deutsches Fest?,” you ask.  It was our largest gathering and the largest amount of money yet we ever collected! We were able to give Meals on Wheels of Anderson a check for $2,529.00!

  • “How did the Blessing of the Animals go this past Sunday afternoon?” you ask.  We had 18 people, 11 dogs, 2 cats and 2 Guinea Pigs attend.  Watch for this event again next year.

  • Holy Trinity was recently recognized in United Way’s October newsletter for our recent food donations to our Anderson County middle and high school food pantries. Thank you again for your generous involvement in our outreach ministries!

  • If you have someone you recommend as a “Handyman,” please send me a REPLY with that information and I will share it with the congregation. In the last several weeks, I have received several requests from those in our congregation, seeking help with small repair jobs around the house.

  • This week we had a large limb fall from a pecan tree in the back yard of the Luther House and hang precariously over our playground fence.  We are very grateful to Steve Cantrell Tree Service for taking care of this for us at no charge.  If you need a tree cut at your house, give Steve a call @ 864-314-2120.

  • Even though we are in the month of October, my sermon message Sunday will be about having a thankful heart, based on the gospel reading, Luke 17:11-19.

  • The 4th “How To Give Your Faith Away” workshop will take place Sunday evening, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Pairs and Spares Room.  This workshop will be led by Jane Cahaly.

  • On Thursday evening of next week, the Luther’s Ladies Circle will gather for their monthly meeting.  Please note that this will take place in the Pairs and Spares Room.

  • We keep in our prayers:
    • Dave Rasche, who continues his stay at AnMed
    • Jane Potter, upon recent surgery

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
On Sunday, October 19TH everyone is invited to wear PINK in honor of all survivors and in memory of loved ones who have been victims of breast cancer.

Trick-or-Treat-So-Others-May-Eat

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YOUTH
Trick-or-Treat-So-Others-May-Eat
The Youth will meet after the Late Service on October 19th 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 19th and bring it back on the 26th, filled with food items, and then placed in the room off the Narthex. Then on October 26th, the Youth will return to the neighborhoods to pick up the filled bags. We will need some adults to help with both dates. If you are able to help, please see Amy Goodson.