WELCA Foothills Conference Fall Meeting

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The Women of the ELCA at Lutheran Church By The Lake

100 Twelve Oakes Drive and Hwy 378
McCormick, SC 29835

Cordially invite you to the
Foothills Conference Fall Meeting
On Saturday, November 6, 2021
10:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m.
A light lunch will be provided.

Dr. Shirley Quarles, formerly of McCormick,
Will be the speaker.

RSVP: Beth Fischer (fischerfive@att.net)
by October 27th

Covid protocols will be in place.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING
YOU!

10/17/21 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

 

Here are this week’s “greatests” to pass along to you:

 

  1. We continue to receive new members into our congregation.  This Sunday, at the Late Service, we are excited to be receiving the following new folks:
    1. Barbara Thomas
    2. Jeremy, Mary, Brady, and Gracie West
    3. John and Barbara Trent

  2. Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Mark 10:35-45, as we explore the disciples’ request to sit near Jesus in the Kingdom to come.  Some things to ponder:
    1. Do you normally sit in the same pew each Sunday?
    2. If so, why?
    3. Why are James and John referred to as, “Sons of Thunder?” – see Mark 3:17
    4. Also read Luke 9:54-55, as a possible reason.
    5. What does it mean for us to be “servants of the Lord”?
    6. How does our use of Time and Talent sheets connect with this idea?

  3. We keep Amy Goodson in our prayers as she recovers from knee replacement surgery.  She will be returning home this afternoon.

  4. We keep Marion Howell in our prayers after almost a week of hospital stay.  She was moved to Brookdale earlier this afternoon.

  5. We keep Joshua Fischer in our prayers after surgery for a deviated septum on Wednesday.

 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Trick or Treat so Others may eat

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

The Youth will meet after the Late Service on October 24th to gather for lunch and then go to their designated neighborhoods to distribute the bags.

We once again have bags available for the congregation to make food donations. The congregation is asked to pick up their bag and bring it back on the 31st filled with food items and place them in the room off the Narthex.

Then on October 31st, 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.

10/10/21 Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

A few things to pass along to you this week:

  1. This Sunday, October 10, will be “Pink Sunday” in the congregation, as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness.  If you would like, you are encouraged to wear something pink in memory of or in honor of those who struggle(d) with breast cancer.

  2. This past Sunday, our attendance at the Late Service was 63!  You are reminded to sit in the pews that are marked with bulletins so that we may use every other pew.  However, of course, on the days our attendance spikes, like last Sunday, we are not able to practice skipping a pew.

  3. We now have a new digital push-button keypad on the door near the new restroom, near the Columbarium, for those who need to enter the church from that side of the building.  The code is the same as the other doors.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

LUTHER LEANERS

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LUTHER LEANERS

During the trying time of Covid we haven’t been able to connect with one another as we normally do with our church family. We have missed so many times of fellowship and worship with one another. It is so important to our faith to connect with one another, to lean on each other for prayers and celebrations. We need to lean on one another to keep our faith in Christ steady and strong.
The Learning Committee is coordinating Prayer Partners between the children/youth in the congregation and the adults in the congregation. We will call this “Luther Leaners” and it will be held during the Advent Season. During the 4 weeks of Advent you will be asked to leave prayer nots/cards for the youth you partnered with. As Advent comes to an end and Christmas is celebrated, we will reveal prayer partners.
If you are interested in being a prayer partner and participating in “Luther Leaners” please fill out the form below and leave in the church office by October 31st

You can download a word document that has the form to fill out by clicking on the link below

Luther Leaners

10/3/21 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,

 

Here are a few happenings around the congregation:

 

  1. The Messenger was mailed out yesterday.  This is our monthly newsletter.

  2. In it you will find two pull outs for the Time and Talent Sheets for 2022 where you will have the opportunity to indicate the things you would like to do around the church, including worship.  If you need any explanations on anything, please do not hesitate to contact me (933-7434).  Please prayerfully consider your gifts of time and talent to the Lord.

  3. Also in The Messenger is an article on a new pictorial directory we are working on.  For most folks, we will be using the same photo as the one in the 2019 Photo Directory. However, if you would like a new photo, Dave Korn will be available between the worship services, and after the Late Service for the next three Sundays.  You may contact him or me if you have any questions.

  4. Several of you have asked me how you can obtain a COVID booster shot.  Amy Goodson, our Health Ministry leader, informed me that the AnMed vaccine clinic is open for boosters in the Healthy Futures Room at the North Campus Monday-Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Thursday -Friday 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Appointments can be made through My Chart or by calling 864-512-2897. This is for people 65 and older, residents of long term care at least 6 months after their primary series. Ages 50-64 with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot at least 6 months after primary series. Age 18-49 with underlying medical conditions at least 6 months after their primary series.

  5. Would you rather hear a sermon about money or one about marriage/divorce?  I know, both can be a “Debbie Downer.”  Sunday, I will be focusing in on the challenging words of our gospel, in Mark 10:2-16. Please read these words ahead of time as a devotional.
    1. What does Christ say about divorce?
    2. What does He not say?
    3. What does Christ say about marriage?
    4. In your mind, what is the ideal marriage? 
    5. What does God have in mind for us through marriage?

 

See you Sunday,

Pastor Fischer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

On Sunday, October 10TH everyone is invited to wear PINK in honor of all Survivors and in memory of loved ones who have been victims of breast cancer.

Lutheran Men in Mission Meeting 9/26/21

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LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION In–person Meeting September 26 In Fellowship Hall. No supper provided. This meeting will also be held via Zoom. 6:30 p.m.
To join the Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4601449703?pwd=VmVmbUxKeGJwSzR0MXJuV3Y2d0o1UT09
Meeting ID: 460 144 9703
Passcode: FED3339

Women of the ELCA Sunday 9/26/21

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Jane Cahaly is a wife, mother of three sons and grandmother (Nana) to four grandchildren. As a lifelong teacher/educator, she taught elementary, middle, high and college students, in addition to adults in higher education and corporate settings. She retired from Anderson University in 2014 where she served as the Director of International Programs and had the opportunity to travel extensively with students and faculty. Since her “formal” retirement she has continued to serve as a State Representative for Sister Cities International and as a senior consultant for the Consortium for Global Education. Jane and her husband Phil have been members of Holy Trinity since 2008 where she has taught several adult Bible studies. Currently she, along with Phil, are serving as Directors of the newly established Salt and Light Foundation that is dedicated to “Sharing the Truth with the Next Generation.”
We are honored to have Jane Cahaly bring us God’s message today.

09/26/21 Weekly Congregational Updates

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Dear Members and Friends of Holy Trinity,

Here are this week’s updates:

  1. Sunday is the deadline to turn in nominations for the Church Council.  This is a 3-year term, from 2022-2024. There is a form in Sunday’s bulletin that needs to be filled out and placed in the box in the narthex or the sacristy (room near the ramp door).

  2. As I mentioned last Sunday in the Announcements, we recently received four letters in the mail from four Lutheran congregations in the upstate, letting us know that their congregation recently lifted us up in their prayers.  The letters were signed by members of each congregation.  The four congregations were: The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Newberry, Colony Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newberry, St. John Lutheran Church in Pomaria, and Grace Lutheran Church in Prosperity.  How great is that!!!

  3. Last week many of you have picked up hymnals we are trying to find homes for. Thank you! Here is an updated list of what still remains.  Please help yourself to as many copies as you want by using the door code or pick them up on Sunday.
    1. 26 copies of the Service Book and Hymnal (the red hymnal printed in 1958, the one before the “green hymnal”)
    2. 1 copy of The Lutheran Book of Worship (better known simply as “the green hymnal” – printed in 1978
    3. 16 copies of the Christian Youth Hymnal (printed in 1948)

  4. The LMM group will gather on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, wearing masks.  Please eat before you arrive as there will be no meal served at this meeting.  Or if you choose, you can join us using Zoom.

  5. Sunday is WELCA Sunday when the women of the congregation will be leading the worship service.  We are blessed to have Jane Cahaly giving the message.  If you have looked at the internet bulletin for Sunday, you have noticed a blank page for the writing of sermon notes.  As you know, Jane is a gifted teacher so we look forward to her presence with us.

  6. Finally, have you thanked the Lord for this gorgeous weather!  I know I have and will continue to do so.

 

God’s Peace,

Pastor Fischer