News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - Sunday, June 1, 2008

Rite Of Confirmation: This morning three of our youth will publicly confess their faith in God and especially Jesus Christ as their Savior in the Rite of Confirmation. The three youth and their confirmation verses are as follows:

> Tyler Hendrix Gallmann Bennett – Psalm 55:22
> Lauren Victoria Bledsoe – St. Matthew 6:33
> Rachel Elizabeth Fahs – Acts 16:31

We praise God that He has increased their knowledge and strengthened their faith through their study of the basics of His Word. It is our sincere prayer that they will regularly and faithfully attend worship, hear, read, and study God’s Word, and partake of Holy Communion so that by the work of the Holy Spirit they will continue to mature in the Christian faith and life.

Summer Bible Classes:

1. Sunday Adult Class: This class will continue to meet every Sunday during June, July, and August. The class meets at 9:00AM in the Dorcas Room. Our study will focus on what Lutherans believe concerning “The Means of Grace” which is the Holy Scriptures and the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
2. Bible BBQ: This class will meet in the pavilion every Wednesday, beginning June 18th. (We will meet in the Fellowship Hall in the event of rain and/or cold.) We will eat from 5:30PM – 6:15PM. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks will be supplied. Participants are asked to bring a salad or dessert. A free will offering will be collected. The study will run from 6:15PM – 7:15PM. The topic of study is “Miracles of Jesus”. If you would like to attend, please sign your name on the proper sign-up sheet on the church lounge table.
3. Bible Breakfast: The last class for the summer will be Tuesday, June 10th. The class will resume on Tuesday, September 16. We will continue our study of Genesis.

Favorite Hymns: During the summer months Pastor would like to use some of your favorite hymns in our worship services. The use of the hymns will be based upon the service theme and whether or not we have the hymn’s music and words. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the church lounge. Please write the name of your favorite hymn(s) on that sheet.

Coffee Hour Host today is the Men’s Club to honor our Confirmands. Thank you for hosting!

Genesee Valley Chorus will present a concert of Broadway show tunes at 3PM today in the Fellowship Hall. Come and enjoy an afternoon of relaxing entertainment and desserts. Admission is free.

Piano Recital: Piano students of Carole Aldrich will present their recital Sunday, June 8 at 3:00PM at Trinity. A reception will follow. Come and enjoy a relaxing time as 1st through 11th grades perform for you.

Baskets Needed For The Silent Auction on June 21st Beef on Weck Fundraiser for Heidi Vossler Campbell; Logan Culver, and Bill Wonderling. If you would like to donate a basket for this even, please contact Janet Carlin or Betty Wood as soon as possible. Beef On Weck Tickets are available now at $7.00 each at Hamilton Shoe Store, Richardson & Stout, Fisher’s Pharmacy, Shepherd of the Valley Church, Trinity Church and The Store in Scio.

20 Oz. Packages Of Brownie Mixes are needed for the Beef on Weck Fundraiser scheduled here at Trinity on Sat. June 21st. Please contact Kato Aldrich to donate.

Assignments for next Sunday, June 8, 2008

• Ushers: Aaron Helms, James Helms, Justin Vossler
• Altar Assistant: Dave Pinney
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity
• Counters: Fran Lanphier, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

Scripture Readings Sunday, June 8, 2008:

• Hosea 5:15-6:6
• Romans 4:13-25
• Matthew 9:9-13

Beef on Weck Fund Raiser

We will be hosting a Beef on Weck fund raiser here at Trinity on Saturday June 21st. The proceeds will be used to assist Heidi Campbell of Rochester; Logan Culver of Scio and Bill Wonderling from here in Wellsville with their medical and financial needs. Thrivent Financial will also be supplementing this event.

There will be a Beef-on-Weck take-out dinner (2 pm - 5 pm), a silent auction and Music in the Pavilion (2 pm - ??).

We will need lots of help with the food and the Silent Auction is in need of items – hand made, gift certificates, baskets, etc. If you can help out or have items to donate, please contact Janet Carlin or Betty Wood.

Beef on Weck pre-event tickets ($7.00 ea.) are now available following Sunday services, at the church office weekdays 9:00 am - Noon, and at the following outlets:

• Hamilton Shoe Store
• Richardson & Stout Insurance
• Fisher's Pharmacy
• Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
• The Store in Scio

Hope to see you all there.

Earl M. Herke (1927-2008)

Earl M. Herke, 80, of 11 Murray Hill Drive, died Thursday (May 22, 2008) at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born Sept. 6, 1927, in Scio, the son of Albert and Hilda (Dornow) Herke. In 1951, in Churchville, he married the former Florence Bond, who predeceased him in 1962.

Earl was raised in Scio and was a 1948 graduate of Scio Central School. He lived in Mount Morris for the past nine years and formerly resided in Lyons, Geneva and Churchville. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a former employee of Beech Nut Foods in Rochester. He was confirmed at the First Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville.He is survived by one brother, Ralph (Marilyn) Herke of Lima; two sisters, Mildred Potter of Scio and Maxine (Gene) Latham of Belmont; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Howard Herke; and two sisters, Eleanor Chapman and Marian Linza.

Friends are invited to call from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at noon in the funeral home with Pastor Robert Morris presiding. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio. Memorial suggestions include any charity of the donor’s choice.

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Sacred Acts – Baptism: This morning, Darren Michael Krause, son of Matthew and Kelly (nee Wyant) Krause, will enter the Kingdom of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. We congratulate the family and we pray that Darren be brought up in the Lord and remain in fellowship of the church so that his faith, in Jesus as Savior and, may be renewed, strengthened until the day he enters heaven.

Colorful Crayon Banks: If you would like to support Sheba Sunayana and the orphans in India, please pick up a reusable crayon bank from the table in the Lounge. Fill and return to the church office or Betty Wood as soon as you can. Thank you

Baskets Needed For The Silent Auction on June 21st Beef on Weck Fundraiser for Heidi Vossler Campbell; Logan Culver, and Bill Wonderling. If you would like to donate a basket for this even, please contact Janet Carlin or Betty Wood as soon as possible. Beef On Weck Tickets will be available today, $7.00 each.

20 oz. Packages Of Brownie Mixes are needed for the Beef on Weck Fundraiser scheduled here at Trinity on Sat. June 21st. Please contact Kato Aldrich to donate.

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: May 27 Judy Cornelius; May 29 Carl Osgood; May 31 Jennifer Joyce, Robert Sweet.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: May 31 Dan & Rosemary Vossler

Assignments for next Sunday, June 1, 2008

• Ushers: Aaron Helms, James Helms, Justin Vossler
• Altar Assistant: Dave Pinney
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelley Dunne
• Lay Reader: Lou DiStrola
• Counters: Fran Lanphier, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

Scripture Readings for next Sunday, June 1, 2008

• Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28
• Romans 3:21-28
• Matthew 7:15-29
  

Mission Festival! Come and be blessed.

This Sunday, May 18, we are going to have a Mission Festival Worship Service. The service centers on Missions.The service will include a short sermon based upon the Scripture and the Lord’s Supper. Sheba will then share with us her work and how God works through the proclamation of the Gospel to bring people to saving faith in Jesus. After the service, we will have the opportunity to view slides which show her mission work. I know it will be very interesting. More importantly, God, through His Word and Sacrament, will strengthen our faith in Jesus as our Savior and how He works through the Gospel. Hope to see you there.

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - Sunday, May 18th, 2008

THANK YOU to our Sunday School teachers. They not only teach our children His word, but reach them in ways only a teacher can. We have a great group of teachers and are truly blessed with them. - Kristen Crawford

Coffee Hour Hostess today is Kristen Crawford in honor of our Sunday School teachers. Thank you for hosting!

Beef On Weck Dinner will be held as part of a major fund raiser on Saturday June 21, supplemented by Thrivent Financial at our church. We are hosting the event to help with the medical and financial needs of three people – Heidi Campbell, Rochester; Logan Culver, Scio and Bill Wonderling, Wellsville. There will also be a silent auction and Music in the Pavilion. We will need lots of help!! The Silent Auction is in need of items – hand made, gift certificates, baskets, etc – for the people to bid on. If you would like to donate, please contact Janet Carlin or Betty Wood.

Beef On Weck Tickets Will Be Available Today Following Worship.

To Help Sell Tickets, Please Stop By Or Call The Church Office.

Assignments for next Sunday, May 25, 2008

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler
• Altar Guild: Kathy Farwell, Betty Havens, Debbie Vossler
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Fred Dannheim
• Lay Reader: Brenda Swartout
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

Scripture Readings for next Sunday, May 25, 2008

• Isaiah 29:8-16a
• Romans 1:8-17
• Matthew 6:24-34

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - Sunday, May 11th, 2008

Become A Shepherd. The Evangelism committee is looking for people to become Shepherds here at Trinity. The idea is to have a “Shepherd” look after several families by making contact with them. This can be done in various ways. The Shepherd can reach out to them through cards, phone calls, email, or a home visit. The Shepherd will be encouraged to pray for them on a daily basis and help to develop a relationship based on their shared faith. The idea is to encourage re-connecting with our congregation. For more information contact Janet Carlin (593-3186) or Betty Wood (593-2405) or email her at bettywood@trinitywellsville.com

Greeters Needed For Sunday Mornings. Just take a minute and look around you on Sunday morning and you will notice we have a lot of new faces. How exciting! So many people have told me how welcome they feel when they first visit. We would like greeters to introduce themselves to the visitor(s); learn their names and have them sign the guest book with a complete address, invite them to stay for the coffee hour after church, and introduce them to at least two other members. Contact Janet Carlin (593-3186) or Betty Wood (593-2405) bettywood@trinitywellsville.com if interested. Let’s keep a good thing going!

Spring Cleaning Time! Now is the time to start cleaning out those unused items in good condition that you would like to donate to the flea market to be held Saturday, June 14th in Gargoyle Park in Olean. This will be part of a huge fundraiser for Sheba and the children. The event will include food, music, games, and much, much, more. Please bring your items to church beginning June 1st and plan on attending the event in June. No Clothing Or Shoes, please. Any questions please see Shelly Dunne, Karalee Morris, or Betty Wood. Thank you!

Book Club The next book that we will be reading and discussing will be “Years of Wonder” by Geraldine Brooks. Watch the bulletin for the announcement of the meeting date. It will probably occur in the 4th or 5th week of May. Everyone welcome! Come and join us!

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Reita Lynch in honor and celebration of Mother’s Day & Meri Lynch’s graduation with her Pharm.D degree from The Albany College of Pharmacy. Flowers were also given by Fred & Sally Dannheim in memory of Ellie Lockwood.

Coffee Hour Hosts today are Dave, Jackie & Mark Sweet. Thank you for hosting!

Save The Date, Saturday June 21, there will be a major fund raiser supplemented by Thrivent Financial at our church. We are hosting the event to help with the medical and financial needs of three people – Heidi Campbell, Rochester; Logan Culver, Scio and Bill Wonderling, Wellsville. There will be a Beef-on-Weck take-out dinner, silent auction and Music in the Pavilion. We will need lots of help!! The Silent Auction is in need of items – hand made, gift certificates, baskets, etc – for the people to bid on. If you would like to donate, please contact Janet Carlin or Betty Wood. More details to follow.

Assignments for next Sunday, May 18, 2008

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler
• Altar Guild: Kathy Farwell, Betty Havens, Debbie Vossler
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler
• Lay Reader: Jane White
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

Scripture Readings for next Sunday, May 18, 2008

• Genesis 1:1-2:4a
• Acts 2:14a, 22-36
• Matthew 28:16-20

Eleanor May (Elle) Lockwood (1923 - 2008)

Eleanor May (Elle) Lockwood of Bolivar Road passed away Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Olean, to Audrey V. and Marian Dunbar Braas. On Oct. 10, 1942, she married Harold R. Lockwood, who predeceased her Aug. 10, 1995.

Eleanor was a former resident of Herman Avenue in Wellsville and of Genesee Street in Lancaster. She had graduated from Delevan High School and worked for Loblaws as a cashier and later as a lab technician in Buffalo.

Eleanor was an independent person who loved to decorate her home. She made her own curtains, enjoyed quilting and volunteered at the Allegany County SPCA. She is survived by a daughter, Sherry L. Lockwood of Eden; and two nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Harold R. Lockwood Jr.

There will be no prior visitation and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. May 10 at the First Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville with Rev. Robert Morris presiding.

A memorial suggestion in Eleanor’s name would be the SPCA Serving Allegany County.

Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Pastor Will Be Away at the Buffalo Region Pastor’s Conference Monday through Wednesday this week.

Greeters Are Needed For Sunday Mornings. Just take a minute and look around you on Sunday morning and you will notice we have a lot of new faces. How exciting! So many people have told me how welcome they feel when they first visit. We would like greeters to introduce themselves to the visitor(s); learn their names and have them sign the guest book with a complete address, invite them to stay for the coffee hour after church , and introduce them to at least two other members.

Contact Janet Carlin (593-3186) or Betty Wood (593-2405) bettywood@trinitywellsville.com if interested. Let’s keep a good thing going!

Become A Shepherd The Evangelism committee is looking for people to become Shepherds here at Trinity. The idea is to have a “Shepherd” look after several families by making contact with them. This can be done in various ways. The Shepherd can reach out to them through cards, phone calls, email, or a home visit. The Shepherd will be encouraged to pray for them on a daily basis and help to develop a relationship based on their shared faith. The idea is to encourage re-connecting with our congregation. For more information contact Janet Carlin (593-3186) or Betty Wood (593-2405) or email her at bettywood@trinitywellsville.com

Spring Cleaning Time! Now is the time to start cleaning out those unused items in good condition that you would like to donate to the flea market to be held Saturday, June 14th in Gargoyle Park in Olean. This will be part of a huge fundraiser for Sheba and the children. The event will include food, music, games, and much, much, more. Please bring your items to church beginning June 1st and plan on attending the event in June. No Clothing Or Shoes, please. Any questions please see Shelly Dunne, Karalee Morris, or Betty Wood. Thank you!

Save The Date Saturday June 21, there will be a major fund raiser supplemented by Thrivent Financial at our church. We are hosting the event to help with the medical and financial needs of three people – Heidi Campbell, Rochester; Logan Culver, Scio and Bill Wonderling, Wellsville. There will be a Beef-on-Weck take-out dinner, silent auction and Music in the Pavilion. We will need lots of help!! The Silent Auction is in need of items – hand made, gift certificates, baskets, etc – for the people to bid on. If you would like to donate, please contact Janet Carlin or Betty Wood. More details to follow.

Book Club - The next book that we will be reading and discussing will be “Years of Wonder” by Geraldine Brooks. Watch the bulletin for the announcement of the meeting date. It will probably occur in the 4th or 5th week of May. Everyone welcome! Come and join us!

Assignments for next Sunday, May 11, 2008

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler
• Altar Guild: Kathy Farwell, Betty Havens, Debbie Vossler
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney
• Lay Reader: Pam Duttweiler
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

Scripture Readings for next Sunday, May 11, 2008

• Numbers 11:24-30
• Acts 2:1-21
• John 7:37-39

You Are Cordially Invited

You Are Cordially Invited to join in the celebration that is Rebecca Morris’ Bridal Shower. We will be having all the fun and food without her on Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 am. Please contact Arlene Leave for details @ 593-2676.