Friday, February 29, 2008

Huge Youth Event - Don’t Miss it!

Spring Fling 08 at Houghton College - put on by Central NY District Wesleyan Youth Spring Fling. This is an overnight event and will take place on Friday night, April 4th.

We will be leaving Friday night, April 4th at 5:30 pm from the Trinity parking lot and will return Saturday morning around 9 am.

The primary purpose for this is to get the word of God out to our teens! This is a great night for the kids, and they can bring friends with them to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. This year, World Impact Wrestling will be there to share their testimonies of how God has transformed their lives.

The whole night is geared for teens grades 7-12, and their will be tons of fun activities: Food, Friends, Fun…Activities are all night long… or they can sleep if they want to. There will be
  • Live Christian Band
  • Pizza Bash
  • Laser tag
  • BasketballVolleyball
  • SwimmingArm wrestling
  • Inflatable water polo
  • Hay rides
  • Limo rides
  • Rockwall climbing
  • Fitness Center
  • Racquet Ball
  • Inflatable’s to climb on
  • Mechanical surfing machine
  • Unclimbable ladders
  • Student wrestling
  • Air bots
  • RC racing.

The Cost is $35.00.

Drivers who participate in the event, but will sleep, pay $10.00 to cover meals. (There will be a place for drivers to sleep, but bring a sleeping bag and pillow.)

We need drivers so if you are brave enough to stay overnight and help me! Please give me a call.

  • Julie Shaver - 585-593-7580

If you have teens that are interested in going, give me a call and I will get you the forms or you can download them here. Parents and participating teens will be meeting at the church, Sunday, March 29th at 12:15 pm.

I must have forms and payment by March 14th.

Our church will also be entered in a drawing for a free Wii, Play Station, game system.

This is a great event, and has a positive impact on your teen for their whole life.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Twin Tier Orphan Project - Fundraiser

Wellsville - On Saturday, June 14, 2008 there will be a huge fundraiser to help in the purchase of the land for Sheba and the orphans in Hyderabad, India.

The event will run from 7:30 am-10:30 pm. in Gargoyle Park in Olean, NY. There will be food, music, games, fellowship and much, much, more.

If you, your organization, or church would like to participate in anyway, please contact Betty Wood, as soon as possible.

Please continue to pray for Sheba, the children, and this project and may the Lord’s will be done. Amen

Saturday, February 23, 2008

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - Sunday, February 24th

Book Club - The book chosen for discussion for the next meeting of the Book Club is entitled “The Swallows of Kabul” by Yasmina Khadra. The next meeting is Thursday, February 28th at 6:15pm. You can join anytime. For more information contact Carol English or Betty Wood.

Lutheran Hour Ministries Sunday - Lutheran Hour Ministries is dedicated to Bringing Christ to the Nations-and the Nations to the Church. But Satan tries to stop the message of Christ from reaching people who need to hear of His forgiving love. When you support LHM, you help bring the Word of God to people in need of the Savior! For more information, visit http://www.lhm.org/.

Assignments for next Sunday, March 2nd
  • Ushers: Paul Vossler, Glen & Kristen Kruger, James Helms
  • Altar Assistant: Ed Flurschutz
  • Altar Guild: Karalee Morris, Shelly Dunne
  • Acolytes: Sally & Fred Dannheim
  • Lay Reader: Brenda Swartout
  • Counters: Betty Wood, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

Scripture Readings for next Sunday, March 2nd

  • Isaiah 42:14-21
  • Ephesians 5:8-14
  • John 9:1-41 or John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39

Lloyd E Taylor (1914 - 2008)

WELLSVILLE - Lloyd E. Taylor, 93, of 66 Crescent Drive, died Tuesday (Feb. 19, 2008) in Jones Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.He was born May 26, 1914, in Scio, the son of Ernest and Grace Taylor.

On Aug. 23, 1941, in Wellsville, he was married to Beatrice Kruger, who died March 29, 2006.

He was a graduate of the Allentown Union School and had served with the U.S. Army in WWII in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1946. He had obtained the rank of staff sergeant.

He was retired from the Ebenezer Oil Co. and later from the custodial staff at Wellsville Central School.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville, the Wellsville Legion Post No. 702 and the Duke Hose Co. for over 50 years.

Surviving are sisters-in-law, Mary (Donald “Red”) Burdick of Bradenton, Fla. and Edna Miller of Sarasota, Fla.; a brother-in-law, Carl (Mary) Kruger of Wellsville; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Beatrice; and a brother, Wilfred Taylor.

Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville, at which time services will be held, with Pastor Robert Morris officiating, followed by full military services conducted by members of the Wellsville Legion Post No. 702. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville.

Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main St., Wellsville, NY 14895.Arrangements are under the direction of the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home of Wellsville.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - Sunday, February 17th

Lutheran Hour Ministries Sunday - Lutheran Hour Ministries proclaims Christ to a world in need of the Savior and equips congregations to share Christ with others. On Febbruary 24th, join us for Lutheran Hour Ministries Sunday to learn about LHM’s life-changing outreach. For more information about LHM visit http://www.lhm.org/. The Lutheran Hour can be heard on XM Satellite Radio on channel 170 Family Talk on Sundays at 1:00 pm and on our local Wellsville station 790 am on Sunday mornings at 8:06 am. The Lutheran Hour is also available for Podcasts. Go to http://www.lhm.org/

Book Club - The book chosen for discussion for the next meeting of the Book Club is entitled “The Swallows of Kabul” by Yasmina Khadra. The next meeting is February 28th at 6:15pm. You can join anytime. For more information contact Carol English or Betty Wood.

Men’s Club will have guest speaker, Craig Braack at the next meeting on Tuesday, February 19th.

Assignments for next Sunday, February 24th

  • Ushers: Fred Dannheim, Barry Dunne
  • Altar Assistant: Barb Delity
  • Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Ruth Kling
  • Acolytes: Linden Miles, Alexis White
  • Lay Reader: Jane White
  • Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz & Kay McCulloch


Scripture Readings for next Sunday, February 24th

  • Exodus 17:1-7
  • Romans 5:1-8
  • John 4:5-26 (27-30, 39-42)

Sunday, February 10, 2008

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - Sunday, February 10th

For those interested in sending sympathy cards, the address for the daughter of Lorraine Krentz is
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Rev. and Mrs. John Schulz
8332 Birch Run Lane
Knoxville, TN 37919

Book Club - The book chosen for discussion for the next meeting of the Book Club is entitled “The Swallows of Kabul” by Yasmina Khadra. The group will meet the 4th Thursday of every month at 6:15 here at church. You can join anytime. For more information contact Carol English or Betty Wood.

Thank You To Everyone who donated to the Wellspring Ministries in Angelica, NY. A total of $70.00 was collected and will be sent to them as part of one of the nation's biggest fight against hunger and poverty, The Souper Bowl of Caring project supported by Thrivent.

Men’s Club will have guest speaker, Craig Braack at the next meeting on Tuesday, February 19th.

Assignments for next Sunday, February 17th
  • Ushers: D.J. Helmer, Marv Wood, Duane Cornish, Aaron Helms
  • Altar Assistant: Barb Delity
  • Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Ruth Kling
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler
  • Lay Reader: Pam Duttweiler
  • Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz & Kay McCulloch

Scripture Readings for next Sunday, February 17th

  • Genesis 12:1-9
  • Romans 4:1-8, 13-17
  • John 3:1-17


Thursday, February 7, 2008

Sheba Called from India

I received a phone call from Christopher Boda and Sheba around 11:00 am Thursday (7th) morning. I wish everyone could have heard the joy and gratefulness that Sheba expressed to me and to EVERYONE for their support. She was laughing, crying, and was just so excited. She said "I can't contain myself, I had to jump up and down." We thank and praise God for all He has done and continues to do. Glory Be To God!

Financial update on money for the land in India

The landowners agreed to extend the deadline for the downpayment until February 7. God answered our prayers and First Trinity was able to wire $25,000. on Wednesday afternoon. This makes a total of $50,000. that has been sent. God is good!! Please continue to pray for God's direction and guidance. We still have a long way to go. Please continue to tell others of this project. In May we hope to have a huge western New York fund raiser. If you or your church would like to help in anyway, please contact Betty Wood at 585-593-2405. or email her at bettywood@trinitywellsville.com

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

LORRAINE C. KRENTZ (1913 - 2008)

WELLSVILLE - Lorraine C. Krentz peacefully entered the heavenly Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday (Feb. 2, 2008) at The Pines of Lake Fenton.Lorraine was born on December 12, 1913 in Buffalo, the daughter of George and Magdalena (Lehner) Beller. After graduating from high school she owned and operated the first beauty shop at Buffalo General Hospital. On Aug. 16, 1939 she married the love of her life, the Reverend Elmer W. Krentz in Buffalo and together they raised six daughters in Wellsville. She was a resident of Grand Blanc, Mich. since 1976. Her passions were her church, Faith Lutheran, family and living life to its fullest. What a blessed life she had and a blessing to all who had the honor of knowing her. She is survived by her children, Gloria and Reverend John Schulz of Knoxville Tenn., Elaine and William Armour of Punta Gorda, Fla., Lois and Roger Seaman of Marietta, Ga., Mary and Hal Eppley of Rochester Hills, Mich., JoAnne and David Panzlau of Fenton, Mich. and Jan and Mick Spillane of Medina, Ohio. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Dalgleish of Derby; sister-in-law, Alice Montie of Wheaton, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.Visitation and from 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church until the Service of Celebration at noon, Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, 12534 Holly Road, Grand Blanc. The Reverend Dr. Wayne H. Wentzel will officiate. Committal in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Memorial gifts of remembrance can be directed to Faith Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville, N.Y. or the charity of one’s choice.

Friday, February 1, 2008

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - Sunday, February 3rd

Volunteers Are Needed to make desserts for the “Basics of Christian Faith” class pastor is teaching on Thursday evenings. The open dates are February 7, February 28, March 6, March 13 and March 27. A sign up sheet in is the lounge. Thank you.

The season of Lent will begin with Ash Wednesday, February 6th. Lent is a time when we focus specifically on the suffering and death of God’s Son Jesus Christ. As we do we learn how destructive our sin really is. However, we also learn of the certainty of our salvation from that sin. This year, to help us focus on Jesus’ suffering and death, we will hold midweek Lenten Services every Wednesday during Lent. The first service will be Ash Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00 pm. The service will include the Distribution of Ashes and Holy Communion. The subsequent services will be held each Wednesday at 6:30 pm beginning February 13th. A soup and sandwich dinner will precede each of those services. The dinners will begin at 5:45 pm. The theme of these services is “Christ On Trial”. You will find them interesting and, more importantly, a real blessing to your faith for God’s Word produces fruit. Please come.

Hosts Are Needed for the Lenten Soup & Sandwich Dinners on Wednesday, February 13th and February 20th. Please sign up on the sheet in the lounge. Thank you.

Coffee Hour Hosts Are Needed! There are numerous dates open on the sign up sheet in the church lounge. Please consider signing up.

Book Club - The book chosen for discussion for the next meeting of the Book Club is entitled “The Swallows of Kabul” by Yasmina Khadra. The group will meet the 4th Thursday of every month at 6:15 pm here at church. You can join anytime. For more information contact Carol English or Betty Wood.

Guest Speaker - On Tuesday, February 5th, at 7:00 pm. we will have Missionary Elaine Schiffer as a guest speaker. Elaine was a missionary in India and can share more information about the work that Sheba is doing there. Please make every effort to attend.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Carl & Arlene Leave in honor of their three daughters’ birthdays.

Coffee Hour Hosts today are Larry and Marge Vossler. Thank you for hosting!

Donations Needed - Dena Helms has expressed a need for some of our military personnel and we hope that we can help her in obtaining some of these items, which she will then distribute. She requests hygiene items such as: hand sanitizer, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wipes, tee shirts, talcum powder, foot powder, chap stick, and any other personal items (in small containers, Please!)(Frequently, the soldiers in the filed do not have the opportunity for showers, etc. and must make do as they can.) There is a box in the lounge for your contributions. If anyone is able and willing to knit for our troops, there is a need for helmet liners, which when worn under a helmet, helps them keep warm in the cold weather. Knit or crocheted lap robes would be welcome for hospital patients. Karalee has the pattern for helmet liners; please speak to her if you are willing to help. The last day to bring donations is Sunday, February 10th.

Little Loaves Of Bread For Sheba And The Orphans – The ‘Love Loaf’ program recently used for World Vision International has been discontinued by them. Our youth group has decided to continue to use the loaves to raise money for our India Mission Society to help Sheba and the orphans. If you have a loaf please continue to fill it and bring it to church or give it to one of the youth group members. There are about 25 empty loaves in the lounge if anyone would like to participate in this mission. Any questions, please contact Julie Shaver or Betty Wood. Dick and Pete have done a wonderful job on our website. There is more information about Sheba and the orphans as well as more pictures. Check it out!! http://www.trinitywellsville.org/

The Youth Group meets every Friday at Trinity from 6-9 pm. Any youth, ages 11-18, are welcome to attend. We do weekly prayer lists, teen discussions, work on many charity events and are currently working on the new youth room. Come join us, we would love to see you there!
Trinity Christian Daycare is hosting their 1st Annual Spaghetti Supper & Chinese Auction on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Dinner: $6.00 per person. Children 5 & under are free. Tickets are available today in the church lounge and weekdays at the daycare office. Dorcas Guild has donated a quilt which will be raffled during the fundraiser. Please stop by the Daycare Office for information on quilt raffle tickets.

Assignments for next Sunday, February 10th
  • Ushers: Dan Vossler, Rollie Duttweiler
  • Altar Assistant: Barb Delity
  • Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Marge Vossler
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney
  • Lay Reader: Peter Carlin
  • Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz & Kay McCulloch

Scripture Readings for next Sunday, February 10th

  • Geneses 3:1-21
  • Romans 5:12-19
  • Mattthew 4:1-11