Cassderoles for Calvary Home for Children Update

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Dinner is Served!
(By Holy Trinity Lutheran Church)
On the first day of school in Anderson County, twenty-seven casseroles were delivered to the
Calvary Home for Children. Thanks to your generous support, we were able to provide nourishing
food for foster families and bring smiles to the staff who received them.
During this busy back-to-school season, your kindness offered more than food – you gave foster
parents the gift of extra time with their children.
Thank you Holy Trinity!

8/10/25 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:

 

  • As our oldest member, Jackie McConnell will be 103 on Saturday of this week!  I encourage you to send her a birthday card as it will mean the world to her.  Holy Trinity has always held a special place in her heart.

  • We keep in our prayers, Bob Davenport, who underwent knee replacement surgery earlier this morning at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Luke 12:32-40, as we take a look at the importance of using our time wisely for the Lord.

  • Our next Family Fun Night will take place on Wednesday of next week as we explore the commandment, “You shall not steal.”  This will be a Water Fun Night. Kids are invited to bring or wear their swim suit and bring a towel.

  • As part of our outreach to the community the last two weeks, we received 27 casseroles for Calvary Home for Children. Thank you to all who participated!

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

 

Here are this week’s updates to pass along to you:

 

  • We had a good turnout this past Saturday with 24 volunteers who helped make sandwiches and bagged lunches for those hungry in the Anderson area.  We will do this again, one more time, this Saturday at 9:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.  It is very typical that the need for food increases later in the month so we are planning on making 187 bagged lunches on Saturday, which is quite an endeavor.  Come join us! 
  • Sunday, I will be preaching on prayer based on our First Reading (Genesis 18:20-32) and our Gospel Reading (Luke 11:1-13).  Thoughts to ponder:
    • Who taught you how to pray?
    • Why is it that some folks believe in the power of prayer while others do not?
    • What exactly should we be praying for?
    • What does it mean to be persistent in prayer? 
  • Sunday, we will begin a different outreach project for the community.  We are gathering frozen casseroles for Calvary Home for Children, as the kids get ready to return to school.  You may choose to purchase or prepare a casserole dinner but please refer to the bulletin or the last newsletter for all the details.  Casseroles are to be placed in the freezer in Fellowship Hall. We will be doing this on July 27 and August 3.
  • I am happy to report an improvement in health with two of our members:
    • Joby Hefner returned home last week, following her rehab stay at NHC.
    • Ernie Thoms is expected to return home on Saturday of this week. 
  • During these very hot days, please be aware that Pat and I often park our vehicles in the back parking lot, under a shade tree.  The front parking lot may appear to be empty but the office may be full!

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

Thank You Saturday Servants!

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Thank You Saturday Servants!
A huge “Thank You” to all who supported our Saturday Servants effort! You donated peanut butter, jelly,
mayonnaise, chips, and cookies. You showed up to do prep work and clean up in the kitchen, make the
sandwiches and place food items into the bags, break down boxes and even take those boxes to the
recycling center. Many of you showed up at the Anderson Emergency Soup Kitchen to serve our neighbors
in need, sharing not only food, but also a smile, handshake, and at times, a short conversation.
In total, you made 495 lunches which included 990 sandwiches. You also made additional peanut butter
and jelly sandwiches with our remaining ingredients.
While the Service Committee may be “in charge” of this project, YOU are the ones who make it happen.
Many, many thanks Holy Trinity!

Coming in September

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Coming in September!
If you believe the greatest favor you can do for someone is to introduce them to Jesus Christ, then
mark your calendar and plan to attend the “How to Give Your Faith Away” program from the
Witness Committee! We will be meeting on Sunday nights from 6-8 PM September 21st – October
26th in the Fellowship Hall. This program will be very interactive and include media, guest
speakers, Q& A, and group discussions. It will be facilitated by Jane Cahaly from the Salt and
Light Foundation and feature the works of Paul E. Little (1928-1975) as he shared his down-toearth
approach to how friendly and natural evangelism can be!
Don’t miss this opportunity to add the “tell” to the “show” for which HTLC is so well known in
our community! Stay tuned for more details to follow!

8/3/25 Weekly Congregational update

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Dear Members and Friends of the Congregation,

Here are this week’s updates to pass along to you:

  • Congratulations go out to Rachel and Christopher Caldwell on the birth of John Whitmire “Whit” Caldwell early this morning!  We also congratulate the other family members: sisters – Abi and Lydia, grandparents – Chris and Anna Caldwell, uncle – Connor Caldwell, great uncle and aunt – Andy and Sharon Christmas, and cousin, Bill Christmas.

  • Sunday is the final day to drop off frozen casseroles as part of our outreach ministry for Calvary Home for Children.

  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel reading, Luke 12:13-21, as we take a deeper look at “Mr. Bigger Barns.”

  • A week from today, the Dining Divas will meet at Brothers Italian Cuisine for their monthly gathering.  You will need to reserve your spot with Beth Cribbe if you are planning to attend.

  • Coming in August and September, Jane Cahaly will be leading a 6-week course on “How To Give Your Faith Away.” More information to come later.

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer

8/9 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, August 9
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.

8/7 Dining Divas

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Dining Divas
Thursday, August 7, at 6:00 PM
Brothers Italian Cuisine
2105 S Main St, Anderson, SC
Please RSVP
Beth Cribbe (call or text 864-617-6216
or email bcribbe1@gmail.com)

Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children

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Sunday, we will begin a different outreach project for the community. We are gathering frozen casseroles for Calvary Home for Children, as the kids get ready to return to school. You may choose to purchase or prepare a casserole dinner but please refer to the bulletin or the last newsletter for all the details. Casseroles are to be placed in the freezer in Fellowship Hall. We will be doing this on July 27 and August 3.

7/27/25 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 had a good turnout this past Saturday with 24 volunteers who helped make sandwiches and bagged lunches for those hungry in the Anderson area. We will do this again, one more time, this Saturday at 9:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. It is very typical that the need for food increases later in the month so we are planning on making 187 bagged lunches on Saturday, which is quite an endeavor. Come join us!

• Sunday, I will be preaching on prayer based on our First Reading (Genesis 18:20-32) and our Gospel Reading (Luke 11:1-13). Thoughts to ponder:
• Who taught you how to pray?
• Why is it that some folks believe in the power of prayer while others do not?
• What exactly should we be praying for?
• What does it mean to be persistent in prayer?

• Sunday, we will begin a different outreach project for the community. We are gathering frozen casseroles for Calvary Home for Children, as the kids get ready to return to school. You may choose to purchase or prepare a casserole dinner but please refer to the bulletin or the last newsletter for all the details. Casseroles are to be placed in the freezer in Fellowship Hall. We will be doing this on July 27 and August 3.

• I am happy to report an improvement in health with two of our members:
• Joby Hefner returned home last week, following her rehab stay at NHC.
• Ernie Thoms is expected to return home on Saturday of this week.

• During these very hot days, please be aware that Pat and I often park our vehicles in the back parking lot, under a shade tree. The front parking lot may appear to be empty but the office may be full!

In Christ,
Pastor Fischer

7/20/25 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:

  • I thought I would send out these updates a day early to share the latest with you concerning Ernie Thoms.  Ernie was released from the hospital yesterday (Tuesday) and was moved to Encompass Health and Rehab (Room 110), 3372 Laurens Road, in Greenville, as he continues to recover from his recent stroke.

  • We will gather again in Fellowship Hall this Saturday to make sandwiches and bagged lunches for those hungry in the Anderson area.  Please note the new time: 9:45 a.m.

  • On Sunday July 27 and August 3, the Service Committee will sponsor another outreach project for us.  We will receive frozen casseroles for Calvary Home for Children, as they get ready for a new school year.  We have supported this ministry for the last several years and our congregation has been very generous each time. See a bulletin or newsletter for all the details.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer