News and Notes for Sunday, December 27, 2009

Church Directory Insert: If you have a directory, please be sure to pick up the insert on the lounge table.

2010 Birthday/Anniversary Calendar: If your birthday/anniversary isn’t on the calendar and you would like it to be, please add it. Please write any corrections and additions directly on the calendar. Thank you.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Sally Dannheim and Arlene Leave. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Dec. 27 John Vargo; Dec. 29 Jon Farwell, Debbie Kling, Gary Link, Virginia Scott; Dec. 31 Marilyn Palmer, Stephen Vossler; Jan. 2 Robert Lehman.

We Thank the 119 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,157.60 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Christmas memorials of $335.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, December 27, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.
• Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszczak.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, January 3, 2010:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Larry Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Sally Dannheim, Jane White.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, January 3, 2010:

• 1 Kings 3:4-15.
• Ephesians 1:3-14.
• Luke 2:40-52.

News and Notes for Sunday, December 13, 2009

Open House: Pastor and Karalee invite everyone to their home next week on Sunday, December 20th following the Cantata Service. Their house number is 300 North Main Street [next to Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home]. There will be plenty of refreshments. Please do come so that they can wish you a blessed Christmas and thank you for your Christian love these past 8 years.

Thanks To Chuck & Jane White for sharing their Nativity Scene with us. Take a look in the display case in the lounge.

Christmas Memorials: If you would like to make a donation in memory of a friend or loved one, please pick up a form from the lounge table. Forms and monies are due in the church office by this Thursday, December 17.

Trinity Christian Daycare Christmas Program will be held in the Church Sanctuary on Thursday December 17 @ 4 pm. The Trinity Congregation is invited to attend!

Christmas Season Worship Schedule:

1. Christmas Cantata: Sunday, December 20 at 10:30 AM; A Service of God’s Word proclaimed through music with Holy Communion.
2. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Thursday, December 24th. 7:00PM – Special Christmas Music and 7:30PM – Candlelight Service; A Service of God’s Word, Holy Communion, Carols, and Candles.
3. No Saturday Worship Services: There will be no Saturday Services on December 19 due to the Cantata on Sunday, December 20th and on December 26 due to Christmas Eve Service on Thursday, December 24th.

Today Is Your Last Chance to sign up for the Christmas party which will be held in the fellowship hall this coming Saturday, Dec. 19th @ 6pm.

2010 Birthday/Anniversary Calendar: A sample copy of the 2010 birthday calendar is on the table in the lounge. Everyone is urged to check if their names, birthday and/or anniversary dates are correct. If your birthday/anniversary isn’t on the calendar and you would like it to be, please add it. Please write your corrections and additions directly on the calendar. Thank you.

Church Christmas Ornament: See display in the church lounge. These are available to buy in the church office or Ladies Aid members for $15 each. All proceeds benefit Julie Shaver.

Today’s Coffee Hour Hostess is Kate Lamberson. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Dec. 14 Ben Cornelius Sr., Ryan Gallmann; Dec. 15 Melissa Aldrich, D.J. Helmer, Linda White; Dec. 17 Amy Hurd; Dec. 19 Barry Dunne.

Celebrating Anniversaries Today And This Coming Week: Dec. 13 Bill & Michele Rech; Dec. 19 Rich & Gwyn Shear.

Church Directory Insert: We have received the insert of the missing photos from Olan Mills. If you have a directory, please be sure to pick up the insert on the lounge table.

TELCO: Please send the church office an email to sign up to be included in the ‘email’ mailing of January TELCO. If you do not have internet access, please sign up on one of the 2 different sheets in the lounge. Email your request to churchoffice@trinitywellsville.org.

We Thank the 111 members and friends who attended services last weekend and the 28 who attended Advent Service and shared $4,011.50 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Christmas memorials of $160.00 and misc. funds of $60.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, December 13, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Carol English.
• Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszczak.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, December 20, 2009:

• Ushers: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Linda Gridley.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 20, 2009:

• Micah. 5:2-5A.
• Hebrews 10:5-10.
• To Be Announced.

News and Notes for Sunday, December 6, 2009

Thanks To Chuck & Jane White for sharing their Nativity Scene with us. Take a look in the display case in the lounge.

TELCO: Please send the church office an email to sign up to be included in the ‘email’ mailing of January TELCO. If you do not have internet access, please sign up on one of the 2 different sheets in the lounge. Email your request to churchoffice@trinitywellsville.org.

December Worship Opportunities:

• Soup/Sandwich at 5:30pm.
• Saturday, 12/12 at 7:30pm.
• Every Sunday, Worship at 10:30am.
• Choir Cantata is Sunday, December 20th at 10:30am.
• Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve Special Music at 7pm.
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7:30pm.

Don’t Forget to sign up for the Christmas party which will be held in the fellowship hall on Dec. 19th at 6pm.

2010 Birthday/Anniversary Calendar: A sample copy of the 2010 birthday calendar is on the table in the lounge. Everyone is urged to check if their names, birthday and/or anniversary dates are correct. If your birthday/anniversary isn’t on the calendar and you would like it to be, please add it. Please write your corrections and additions directly on the calendar. Thank you.

Church Christmas Ornaments: Have you noticed the beautiful ornament on display in the church lounge? These are available to buy from The Ladies Aid for $15 each, all proceeds benefit Julie Shaver. Ornaments can be purchased in the church office or see any Ladies Aid member.

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Dec. 6 Sandra Wright; Dec. 11 Lew Wright.

Church Directory Insert: We have received the insert of the missing photos from Olan Mills. If you have a directory, please be sure to pick up the insert on the lounge table.

Christmas Memorials: If you would like to make a donation in memory of a friend or loved one, please pick up a form from the lounge table. Forms and monies are due in the church office by Thursday, December 17.

We Thank the 116 members and friends who attended services last weekend and the 36 who attended Thanksgiving Eve Service and shared $3,362.50 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Christmas memorials of $300.00 and charities of $35.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, December 6, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszczak.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, December 13, 2009:

• Ushers: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Carol English .
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 13, 2009:

• Zephaniah 3:14-20.
• Philippians 4:4-7
• Luke 7:18-28(29-35).

News and Notes for Sunday, November 29, 2009

Church Christmas Ornaments: Have you noticed the beautiful ornament on display in the church lounge? These are available to buy from The Ladies Aid for $15 each, all proceeds benefit Julie Shaver. Ornaments can be purchased in the church office or see any Ladies Aid member.

Ladies Aid Members are reminded to bring hat, mittens or toy to the Ladies Aid December meeting this Tuesday, December 1st. Please also remember to bring at least 2 dozen Christmas cookies to help distribute cookie plates to our shut-ins. Thank you.

Senior Citizens’ next meeting will be held in the Dorcas Room this Thursday, December 3 at noon. All senior church members are invited to attend. Committee members will be Carl and Arlene Leave and Larry and Marge Vossler.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Vickie Hand and Arlene Leave. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Nov. 29 Roxanne Jedraszczak, Kelly Monroe, Rosemary Vossler; Nov. 30 Lawrence Vossler.

Ushers Needed, especially for the month of December! We could also use more ushers for other months as well. Please sign up on the sheet in the lounge and speak to Barry Dunne if you have any questions. Thank you!

We Thank the 133 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,074.26 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. funds of $1,434.75 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.


Those Who Serve Today, November 29, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
• Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszczak.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, December 6, 2009:

• Ushers: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 6, 2009:

• Malachi 3:1-7B.
• Philippians 1:2-11.
• Luke 3:1-14.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 22, 2009

Church Christmas Ornaments Have you noticed the beautiful ornament on display in the church lounge? These are available to buy from The Ladies Aid for $15 each, all proceeds benefit Julie Shaver. Ornaments can be purchased in the church office or see any Ladies Aid member.

Ladies Aid Members are reminded to bring hat, mittens or toy to the Ladies Aid December meeting on Tuesday, December 1st. Please also remember to bring at least 2 dozen Christmas cookies to help distribute cookie plates to our shut-ins. Thank you.

Today’S Coffee Hour is being sponsored by Thrivent. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 23 James Leonard; Nov. 24 Barbara Raines; Nov. 26 Jean Rushmore; Nov. 28 Carole Aldrich, Ken Bellows, Bhavya (orphan sponsored by Bellows Family).

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Nov. 23 Floyd & Doris Mallory.

Ushers Needed, especially for the month of December! We could also use more ushers for other months as well. Please sign up on the sheet in the lounge and speak to Barry Dunne if you have any questions. Thank you!

We Thank the 111 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,700.08 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. funds of $14.27 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, November 22, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
• Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszczak.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 29, 2009:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 29, 2009:

• Jeremiah 33:14-16.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.
• Luke 19:28-40.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 15, 2009

Altar Guild Meeting There will be an Altar Guild Meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 7pm. Anyone interested in serving in this ministry is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Wood (593-2405).

Lutheran Witness: Today (November 15) is the last day to notify the church office if you would like to order a subscription. The cost is $9.25; please bring your payment to the church office if interested. Thanks.

Ushers Needed, especially for the month of December! We could also use more ushers for other months as well. Please sign up on the sheet in the lounge and speak to Barry Dunne if you have any questions. Thank you!

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Ken & Mary Bellows in honor of their 59th Wedding Anniversary.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Rocket & Dee Roeske. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 17 Brad White; Nov. 19 Fred Dannheim, Meri (Lynch) Madison, Marge Vossler.

Celebrating Anniversaries Today And This Coming Week: Nov. 15 Ed & Lois Flurschutz; Nov. 17 Ken & Mary Bellows.

We Thank the 110 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $ 2,642.04 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, November 15, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
• Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszczak.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 22, 2009:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 22, 2009:

• Isaiah 51:4-6.
• Jude 20-25.
• Mark 13:24-37.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 8, 2009

Altar Guild Meeting There will be an Altar Guild Meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 7pm. Anyone interested in serving in this ministry is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Wood (593-2405).

Lutheran Witness: The Church will no longer be receiving copies of the Lutheran Witness. However, if you would like to receive a copy, contact Deb Martin before November 15th and you can subscribe through the church and save a little. The cost is $9.25; please bring your payment to the church office if interested. Thanks.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Rollie & Pam Duttweiler. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Nov. 8 Bernice DiStrola; Nov. 9 Matthew Gridley, Shirley Neu; Nov. 12 Jaxson Green, Sandra Vossler.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Nov. 10 Robert & Gladys Sweet.

Election For The Thrivent Board Of Directors: Members should have received their national ballots by now. These have to be mailed back by the end of November. The local chapter elections will be held during a coffee hour in November. More information on the local elections to follow.

We Thank the 107 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,391.54 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, November 8, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 15, 2009:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 15, 2009:

• Daniel 12:1-3.
• Hebrews 10:11-25
• Mark 13:1-3.