8/9/22 Happy Birthday Ms. Jackie!

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Happy Birthday Ms. Jackie!
On August 9, Ms. Jackie McConnell will turn 100 years of age! We as a congregation will be giving her a Drop In on Sunday, August 7, from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. This will allow both the Early Service folks and the Late Service folks to participate before or after worship that day. No gifts please. Just a birthday card and your presence is requested.

Summer Fun Nights

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SUMMER FUN NIGHT
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

We had another excellent turnout this past week for our second Summer Fun Night of Food, Fun & Fellowship around a Biblical theme. The theme for the next event is Jonah and The Whale and is for all ages – children, youth and adults. There will be crafts, games, and song. The meal will be provided. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex to help with the planning. Come and join us for the fun.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 3, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m
WHERE: Fellowship Hall
WHAT: JONAH AND THE WHALE

7/24/22 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

A few updates to pass along to you this week include:

 

  1. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, August 7, as we will be hosting a birthday drop-in for the congregation for Ms. Jackie McConnell from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall that morning in between the worship services.  Ms. Jackie will be turning 100 years of age on August 9!  No gifts please.  Instead, your presence and perhaps a birthday card are the only things requested that day.

  2. This Saturday, we will again be gathering in Fellowship Hall to make sandwiches and lunch bags for those hungry in the Anderson area.  We begin at 10:00 a.m.

  3. Sunday, for our sermon message, we will take a look at Luke 11:1-13, and prayer.  I ask you to read, not only that passage, but our Old Testament passage as well [Genesis 18:20-32].  Questions to ponder:
    1. Why was this Old Testament text selected as a reading?
    2. What does this text tell us about God?
    3. What does this text have to do with the Lord’s Prayer?
    4. How does our view of God affect our prayer life?

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

7/17/22 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Blessings this summer day!  Here are a few things going on in the congregation:

 

  1. We extend a big Thank You to Diane Richardson for filling in for Pat in the office this week so that she could have some time off.

  2. Last night, we again had another incredible Summer Fun Night together as we focused on the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.   We had 45 in attendance as we enjoyed eating and catching up with each other, singing old favorites “Pass It On” and “Kumbaya My Lord” (it has been a long time since I last sung these two songs), acting out the biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, making bird feeders using peanut butter and birdseed, as well as making S’mores around a campfire.

  3. Sunday I will be preaching on the gospel reading of Luke 10:38-42 which contains the story of Mary and Martha, one serving Jesus and his followers, as the other sister hung out with Jesus and did not help.  We will focus on handling the endless demands on our life but choosing the important ones.

  4. I ask a favor of you.  We currently do not have enough convenient parking for those who use the ramp entrance of the church.  If you are parking on Oakland Street (the side street) and are not physically challenged, would you please consider parking in the front of the church or the back of the church to free up spaces for those who could benefit greatly from parking near the ramp for easy access?  Thanks!!!

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

7/10/22 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Just a couple of things to pass along to you this week:

  • We had a great turnout last Saturday to make sandwiches to feed the hungry. In fact, we had 25 volunteers!  A reminder that we will NOT meet this Saturday for Saturday Servants but will again on Saturday, July 16.

  • Our next Summer Fun Night is fast approaching. We will gather on Wednesday, July 13 for our next Congregational event of Food, Fun, and Fellowship around the Biblical theme of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.  There is a Sign-Up Sheet in the Narthex to help with our food planning.  The meal of hamburgers will be provided.

  • For all of those joining us on Wednesday for the Summer Fun Night: Be sure to bring a paper towel or toilet paper cardboard roll ( not the whole roll, just the cardboard from the middle) for yourself and each of your family members attending for our craft. 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

07/03/22 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of the Congregation,

 

Here are a few things of interest for you this day:

 

  1. Last night we had a great turnout for our first Summer Fun Night with 45 gathered in Fellowship Hall.  We began with a supper of hotdogs, watermelon slices, chips and a bucket of snack food. Our theme was The Creation Story.  We sang: “He’s God The Whole World In His Hands,” and “This Is My Father’s World,” and “For the Beauty of the Earth.”  We then heard again the Creation Story as we acted out our parts, followed by a Creation Scavenger Hunt and a Craft time of painting clay pots and then planting seeds in them.  Come join our next Summer Fun Night on Wednesday, July 13.

  2. The July/August Messenger was mailed out earlier today.  Hopefully your copy will arrive in the mail soon.

  3. This coming Saturday, July 2 will be our first Saturday Servants Event.  We now have all the needed items donated.  All we need now is YOU!  We would like to have 15-20 each week to help make sandwiches and lunch bags for the hungry in the Anderson area.  We will gather at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Please DO NOT come early so that we have enough for all to do.  The making of the sandwiches takes about 30-45 minutes. Then for those who would like to participate, about 5-6 of us will go over to the Anderson Soup Kitchen to give out the food at 11:00 a.m.  This will take about 20-30 minutes.  There is no Sign Up sheet.  Simply show up Saturday morning. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Cox, our Service Committee Chair, at 301-788-9035.

  4. To be honest with you, I did not feel pulled to preach on any of the texts assigned for this Sunday.  After a few days of struggle, I decided to preach on the theme of July 4, specifically, freedom and civility.  Much of the music for Sunday is patriotic.  I hope you will join us as we celebrate the blessings of our great nation.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

06/26/22 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,

 

Here are a few things to pass along to you:

 

  • The new Christ in Our Home devotionals for July-September are ready to be picked up at your convenience, either by stopping by the church or picking them up on a Sunday.  They are located in the narthex.

  • We are getting closer to the needs for our Saturday Servants.  Please see your bulletin for the latest information.  Note:  We now have all the bottled water we need!  Thank you so much!

  • Wednesday, June 29, we will gather for our first Summer Night of Fun.  This will take place in Fellowship Hall from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. This event is for ALL ages – children, youth and adults.  Supper will be provided, and then we will do crafts, songs, games, and bible study as we explore the Story of the Creation.  There is a Sign Up sheet in the narthex to help us with the planning OR simply respond to this email and let me know you are planning on attending and I will put you down on the list.  If you have any questions, please contact Amy Goodson @ 864-934-4015.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel, Luke 9:51-62, with the theme: “Focusing On The Things That Really Count.”

 

See you Sunday,

Pastor Fischer

Saturday Servants

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Saturday Servants

Again this year, HTLC will prepare bagged lunches for the Anderson Emergency Soup Kitchen through the Saturday
Servants Program. We will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Kroger Bakery will again be providing the bread this year. We have all the food items we need for this year

If you have questions, please contact Shirley Ebert at 864-353-7366 or Leslie Cox at 301-788-9035, our
Service Committee Co-Chairs.

6/19/22 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are some things to pass along to you this week:

 

  1. We are still in need of items for Saturday Servants.  Please check your bulletin (printed or the web bulletin) for the last needs.  Usually at this time, we have most of everything we need.  If you can help out, that would be great!

  2. There is a signup sheet for those who are planning to attend the Summer Fun Night on Wednesday evening, June 29 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  This event is for all ages.  Supper will be provided and then we will gather for crafts, games and song, centered around a biblical theme each month.  If you have questions, please contact Amy Goodson.
  3. Congratulations go out to Cathy Rudisill for winning three medals at the recent Special Olympics!  Cathy won First Place in the Free Style swimming event, Third Place in the breaststroke event, and First Place in the swimming relay event.

  4. With this Sunday being Father’s Day, I will be preaching on an alternate scripture reading, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28, with the sermon title, “Passing The Baton.”

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Fathers Day donations for the SC Lutheran Men in Mission fund

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Our Thanks to those who have contributed through the Lutheran Men in Mission to the SC Loan and Gift Fund. These gifts will be awarded to a new SC Lutheran mission, to help them get started with building programs. These are interest-free loans and when the loans are repaid, they are invested again in other new churches. These gifts have been given In Honor Of or In Memory Of the following men this Father’s Day:

IN MEMORY OF
In Memory of Ted Larson, given by Nancy Scalf.
In Memory of Burton R. Bradley, given by Randy, Beth, Katelin & Nathan Passow.
In Memory of Claude L. Calloway, given by Claude D. Calloway.
In Memory of Harold F. Cannon, Sr., given by Gail Cannon.
In Memory of Robert G. Sandwick., given by Robin Sandwick.
In Memory of Harold H. Rasche and Elvin J. Hannahs, given by Dave and Sue Rasche.
In Memory of Mark T. Raidel and Warren A. Lutz, Sr., given by Warren and Bonnie Lutz, Jr.
In Memory of Harold O Holmes and Allen E. Straup, given by Bob & Susan Straup.
In Memory of James W. Weeks and Wayne D. Sexton, given by Tom & Kathy Weeks.
In Memory of Gary Furman Vinson, given by Bob and Jean Vinson.
In Memory of Bill Caldwell, given by Chris and Anna Caldwell.
In Memory of Jack Richardson, given by Diane Richardson.
In Memory of Bob L. Metz, Sr. and Rev. J. Luther Ballentine, given by Mike and Bobbi Metz.
In Memory of Jerry Funderburk and Marshall Livingston, given by Virgil & Mary Ann Hobbs.
In Memory of Ellis Dyar and Ralph Cole, given by Allan & Jeri Cole.
In Memory of William A. Christmas, Jr., given by Bill Christmas.
In Memory of A. Neal Cain and Earl P. Korn, given by Dave and Nancy Korn.
In Memory of McKeva (Mac) Thomas and Rev. John (Jack) Fischer, given
by Pastor and Beth Fischer.
In Memory of Don Dafoe, given by Cherie Brown.
In Memory of Dick Martley, given by Betty Martley.

IN HONOR OF
In Honor Pastor Fischer, given by Joshua, Jacob, & Katie Fischer.
In Honor of Bill Christmas, given by Chris & Anna Caldwell.
In Honor of Claude Calloway, given by Shelley Carroll.
In Honor of Virgil Hobbs, Jr., given by Virgil & Mary Ann Hobbs.