Lent reminders

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The Forty Days before Easter are the Lenten season.  During this time we omit the refrains that are connected to celebrating Christ’s resurrection and we use the verses appropriate for Lent.

They are:

1: We refrain from singing Alleluias because of its connection to Easter.

2: There is no Absolution (minister declaring our forgiveness, page 118) for all of Lent is a time of self-examination.

3: Omit the Hymn of Praise: “Glory to God in the highest” and we instead lead straight into the prayer of the day.

4: We sing the Lenten verse: “Let your steadfast Love” page 125

5: We use the Apostles’ Creed.

On Easter Sunday, April 16th, we will return to the verses praising our Lord and His resurrection.

Easter Lily Orders for 2017

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We would like to place Easter Lilies in our windows and on the Chancel steps for the services on Easter Sunday.  The cost is $14.00.  If you desire to place an order for one or more lilies, please use the form in the weekly bulletins fill out and place in the offering plate or mail it to the church office as soon as possible.l  The deadline is Sunday April 9th.

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-severed basis.  When 35 have been assigned, no more can be purchased.  Thanks for your understanding.

HTLC Blood Drive Sunday October 15th

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The next congregational BLOOD DRIVE will be Sunday, October 15th — watch for sign- up sheets.

Lent and Holy Week events

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Here is the Lenten worship a supper Schedule

Tuesday, February 28 4:00-7:00 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Blvd. Baptist Church
Wednesday, March 1 12:00 Noon (Spoken Service) and 7:00 p.m.
[no meal] Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 8 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Katie’s Ladies to host]
Lenten Service  Message: Repentance — 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Luther’s Ladies to host]
Lenten Service Message: Response to An Invitation — 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Men In Mission host]
Lenten Service Message: Remembering — 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Youth to host]
Lenten Service Message: Remedial — 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper [Congregational Potluck Meal]
Lenten Service Message: Reunion — 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 13 — Maundy Thursday
[no meal] Maundy Thursday Services at 12:00 Noon (Spoken Service) and 7:00 p.m.  Message:  Relief
Friday, April 14 — Good Friday
[no meal] Good Friday Services at 12:00 Noon (Spoken Service) and 7:00 p.m.  Message: Refreshment

April 1st Operation INASMUCH

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OPERATION INASMUCH
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017
Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Depart for Projects 9:00 a.m.
Mark your calendars! Sign-ups for OPERATION INASMUCH 2017 are Sunday, March 19 and Sunday, March 26. Check out the list of projects selected by the Service Committee. You will find projects for painters, writers, photographers, shoppers, cooks, and cleaners. Details for each project along with sign-up sheets will be posted on a storyboard displayed after our 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Representatives from the committee will be on hand to answer your questions.

2017 OPERATION INASMUCH PROJECTS

1   INASMUCH Kick-off Breakfast
2   Collect Items for Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital
3  Collect Items for Children’s Supplies for 2017 WELCA Convention Project
4   Frozen Casseroles for Calvary Home for Children
5   Anderson Free Clinic -cleaning, pressure washing
6  Cancer Association of Anderson —scraping, painting, pressure washing
7  Writing Thank You Notes to parents of Good News Club participants
8   Luther House — painting railing
9   AIM – painting
10   Cookies for Anderson Police Department — bake homemade cookies
11 South Main Chapel Mercy Center — Youth Project
12  Photographer
13  Prepare Bag Lunches

500 year Anniversary Celebrations

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500 year Anniversary Celebrations

This year on 10/29/2017 we will celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.

Stay tuned for multiple events to celebrate this event.

 

Saturday March 11th CPR class

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At our last Congregational meeting we took a survey for health related needs.  At the top of the list was a CPR class,

so HTLC will be offering a CPR training class to anyone in the congregation who wants to learn.

It will start at 10AM in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday March 11th.  (class should last about 3 hours)

There will be 2 different classes offered.  Heart Saver will include Adult CPS and AED training.  There is no charge for the class unless you want a card and that will cose $8.00

We will also have a Hands Only CPR instruction which only teaches compressions.  This simple skill is easy to learn and can actually save a life.  The Heart saver class will start at 10AM and you must be there for the entire class to complete it.  The Hands Only will be on a drop in basis from 10am to 12PM.  There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex for those interested

Does Fellowship Hall Need Redecorating?

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Does Fellowship Hall Need
Redecorating?
Meeting, Monday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Several people have suggested that it is time to redecorate the Fellowship Hall meeting room.
It has been a number of years since anything has been done. We welcome all suggestions.
Please attend. We welcome your input. Ernie Thorns, Property Committee

Mark Your calendars

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Lutheroad/VBS — June 19-23

Deutsches Fest! – October 21
4PM to 7PM
Tickets will be $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for children.
Proceeds will go to fund the youth to go to Houston for the LCY national youth gathering in 2018

Reformation Sunday — October 29

Christmas Caroling — December 10

Christmas Pageant — December 17

New Luther Movie: Thursday, February 16th Showing

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New Luther Movie: Thursday, February 16th Showing
Eternal Shepherd Lutheran Church, Seneca, is hosting a showing of the upcoming Luther movie, Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World. The screening is on February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Premiere Seneca Cinemas 8 theater on Hwy 123 Bypass in Seneca.
This is the first time in more than 60 years that Lutherans have made a feature-length film about Martin Luther and the Reformation. Filmed in historic locations across Europe, this movie brings Luther’s story to life with exquisite attention to detail. The entertaining new film follows the great adventure story of Luther’s life, packed with political intrigue, kidnappings, secret hideouts, and life-or-death showdowns. At the same time, it is a story about the most important questions of life, including: “Who am I?”, “What is my purpose?” and How do I get right with God?” It is a must-see for any life-long Lutheran, and a chance to share the message of your Lutheran heritage with others. And the only place you can see the film is in the theater on the night of this special event.
To see a trailer, go to this direct link:
https://www.tugg.comievents/a-return-to-grace-luther-s-life-and-legacy-_uzx
The cost is $9 per ticket with a $2 booking fee, so buying multiple tickets will save a few dollars. Tickets must be purchased by February 9th! Tickets can be purchased at a special web site set up for the screening: http://senaca.newluthermovie.com/ (note: include the typo on the spelling of seneca as it was set up this way) or contact the Eternal Shepherd church office and speak to Kate Wells (864-643-9635).