5/3/25 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, May 3rd
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Pairs and Spares Room.
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.

4/20/25 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:

  • A big “Thank You” to all who responded to our need for Easter lilies.  We now have all 35 flowers spoken for.

  • If you are willing to provide a dish for our Easter Breakfast, please contact Sandi Jordan @ 864-940-6334.

  • We begin Holy Week Sunday with our Palm Sunday worship services.  Weather permitting (not raining, and not too cold), for those who are able, we will gather outside in front of the church to begin the worship service and then process in to the sanctuary, symbolizing the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

  • As part of our worship service Sunday, as we have done for the past several years, in the place of the sermon the congregation will be taking part in the reading of The Passion of Our Lord, using the drama booklet.  It is the only time all year, that we hear the entire reading, pertaining to the last hours of our Lord.

  • As you begin to plan your schedules for you and your family for next week, here are the Holy Week worship services we are offering:
    • Maundy Thursday, 12:00 noon w/ Holy Communion.       
    • Maundy Thursday, 7:00 p.m. w/ Holy Communion and the Stripping of the Altar
    • Good Friday, 12:00 noon
    • Good Friday, 7:00 p.m.
    • Except for the Stripping of the Altar, these worship services are identical to each other for both days.

  • Then on Easter Sunday, April 20, we are offering:
    • 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise service with Holy Communion
    • Breakfast will follow in Fellowship Hall after the service.
    • 11:00 a.m. Easter service with Holy Communion

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

4/13/25 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:

• A big “Thank You” to all who responded to our need for Easter lilies. We now have all 35 flowers spoken for.

• If you are willing to provide a dish for our Easter Breakfast, please contact Sandi Jordan @ 864-940-6334.

• We begin Holy Week Sunday with our Palm Sunday worship services. Weather permitting (not raining, and not too cold), for those who are able, we will gather outside in front of the church to begin the worship service and then process in to the sanctuary, symbolizing the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

• As part of our worship service Sunday, as we have done for the past several years, in the place of the sermon the congregation will be taking part in the reading of The Passion of Our Lord, using the drama booklet. It is the only time all year, that we hear the entire reading, pertaining to the last hours of our Lord.

• As you begin to plan your schedules for you and your family for next week, here are the Holy Week worship services we are offering:
o Maundy Thursday, 12:00 noon w/ Holy Communion.
o Maundy Thursday, 7:00 p.m. w/ Holy Communion and the Stripping of the Altar
o Good Friday, 12:00 noon
o Good Friday, 7:00 p.m.
o Except for the Stripping of the Altar, these worship services are identical to each other for both days.

• Then on Easter Sunday, April 20, we are offering:
o 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise service with Holy Communion
o Breakfast will follow in Fellowship Hall after the service.
o 11:00 a.m. Easter service with Holy Communion

In Christ,
Pastor Fischer

SERVICE COMMITTEE INVITATION Explore Haven of Rest

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SERVICE COMMITTEE INVITATION
Explore Haven of Rest
Join Us for a Ministry Tour

Are you curious about the mission and impact of Haven of Rest? Are you wondering how they serve the community and whether it’s a good place to volunteer?

Join fellow church members on Tuesday, April 22nd at 10:00 a.m. for an informational tour of the Haven of Rest facilities.

Here’s what to expect:
Start Location: Meet at 219 West Whitner Street at 10:00 a.m. for an introduction to the Men’s Ministry facility and a tour. Next Stop: Women’s Ministry facility at 509 East Orr Street.

Final Stop: Training Center at 1106 North Major Road in Belton. They will provide us with lunch at this site around 12:15 p.m. at which time the Haven of Rest staff will provide insights and have time for our questions.

There is ample parking at each location. You may carpool from the first stop or follow each other in separate cars. We hope that many of you can join us for this activity. If you plan to attend or have questions, please contact Jamie Corrigan at 864-224-8070 or Leslie Cox at 301-788-9035.

Holy Trinity Litter Warriors Litter Pick Up Update

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Psalm 24:1-2: “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell within.”
We had beautiful weather on Saturday, March 29, to provide litter pickup in Anderson.
Eleven congregants picked up 19 large bags of litter on Fritz Drive, a portion of Beltway Connector, and a portion of Brown Road. We also discovered three tires, a bicycle, a metal temporary road stand and numerous pieces of scrap wood. We enjoyed working with each other and the area looks much better.

Great job Holy Trinity!

Easter Sunday

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Sunrise Worship with Holy Communion
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast to follow.

Worship Service with Holy Communion
11:00 a.m.

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Note: There will not be an Adult or Children’s Sunday School class.

Easter Cross of Flowers

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CROSS OF FLOWERS
Again, this year the cross will be outside in front of the church. Please remember to bring your flowers Easter Sunday morning from your garden or from the grocery store to cover the cross. This is a great opportunity for family photos. What a beautiful way to celebrate our risen Lord!

4/6/25 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:

 

  • Thank you for your quick response following last Sunday’s request for Easter lilies.  To date, 19 flowers have been spoken for, however, we still have 16 lilies remaining.  If you would like to place an Easter lily (or two) in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday, In Honor Of someone or In Memory Of someone, please fill out the form in your bulletin or newsletter and either mail it to the church or place it in the offering plate.

  • The congregation’s Bread-Making Workshop, to be led by Amy Goodson, will be Saturday, beginning at 1:00 p.m., for those who have signed up.  All spots have been filled.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the cross and its impact upon us, still today.

  • Wednesday evening of next week will be our final Midweek Lenten Service and Meal.  Supper begins at 6:00 p.m. and the service at 7:00 p.m.  This is a Potluck Meal so bring a dish to share.

  • One last note:  There is the old adage for us to “stop and smell the roses.”  This time of the year, I add to that, please make sure and stop to admire all the beautiful trees and shrubs blooming right now, declaring God’s glory.  The azaleas on the church property are absolutely gorgeous right now, as well as the surrounding homes in the church neighborhood.  Make sure to thank the good Lord for healthy eyes to see His beautiful creation.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Easter Lilly’s 2025

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EASTER LILY ORDER FORM
We will be placing Easter Lilies in our windows and on the Chancel steps for the
services on Easter Sunday. The cost is $19.50. If you desire to place an order for
one or more lilies, please use the form below. Fill in the information and place it
in the offering plate or mail it to the church office as soon as possible. The
deadline is Sunday, April 13th. Note: Payment must accompany your order.
Enclosed is $_____________________ For______________ Lilies
In Memory of_____________________________________________________________
In Honor of_______________________________________________________________
Other (To the Glory of God)_________________________________________________
Given by_________________________________________________________________
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. Thank you for your understanding.
The Worship and Music Committee

Click on link below to download this form as word file

EASTER LILY ORDER FORM 2025

03/30/25 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 April Messenger was dropped off at the Post Office earlier today.

  • The new Christ In Our Home devotionals for April, May and June, are now ready to be picked up.

  • This coming Saturday, March 29, our Congregational Litter Pick Up will take place beginning at 9:00 a.m.  It is not too late to join us.  If interested, see last week’s bulletin for the details or call Leslie Cox or Jamie Corrigan.

  • With Sunday being a 5th Sunday, we will have One Combined Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.  A Potluck Meal will follow in Fellowship Hall.  The church will be providing chicken tenders and ham. You are asked to bring a dish to share.  You may drop your food off in Fellowship Hall before worship, beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Please keep in mind that the Fellowship Committee will be glad to heat up a dish but we do not have the facilities for them to cook everyone’s dishes.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the Gospel text, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, on the subject of the Prodigal Son.  With a sermon tile like, “My Brother Gets Away With Everything!” – you can probably figure out where I am going.

  • Our next Midweek Lenten Service will take place next Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. with our Lenten Supper starting at 6:00 p.m.

  • It is that time of the year when we begin to gather orders for our lilies for Easter Sunday.  The order forms are in your bulletin and newsletter.  Keep in mind that we will only be accepting 35 orders as these flowers have been  pre-ordered from Whitten’s to make sure that they are at their peak for Easter Sunday.

  • We keep in our prayers:
    • Kati Smith – who is expecting to be released from Linley Park Rehab on Saturday of this week.
    • Joby Hefner – who has been admitted to AnMed where she is undergoing some tests.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer