Saturday, July 25, 2009

News and Notes for Sunday, July 26, 2009

Compassion Clement Mission Update: Please take a minute to look at the pictures Sheba sent recently that are taped on the library windows. As you can see they have drilled their well and started construction of the dorms and kitchen-dining area. Since the purchase of the land, $5000.00 in contributions have been received and sent. However, the construction has stopped until more donations are received. Please consider picking up a crayola bank on the table in the lounge and return it to the church when filled. Just like all the little raindrops can create a flood, so can every little contribution add up to make a significant difference. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Wood, DCO. Thank you and God Bless.

Daycare Needs donations of lids from plastic laundry detergent containers. If you can help, please leave the lids on the table by the back door. Thanks so much!

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Dorothy Herke, Alice Stevens and Janet Vargo. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: July 26 Bill Fahs; July 27 Pam Duttweiler; Aug. 1 Meredith Dunne

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: July 29 Charles & Kelly Miles; July 30 Kelly & Mary Monroe

Raffles: There are still some raffles going on to benefit the Shaver family. You may purchase tickets at the church office (Monday-Friday 8am-Noon) or you may ask church members who have tickets. Thank you.

VBS is coming! Theme: Gadget’s Garage - Aug. 17 – Aug. 21 5:30 – 8:00pm. Items needed: Large sized corrugated cardboard boxes which may be dropped at the church office. VBS helpers, please sign up on the sheet in the lounge. Thanks!
We thank the 132 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,168.75 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. funds of $15.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, July 26, 2009:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Altar Assistant: Kato Aldrich.
  • Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Ann Weinhauer.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Greeter: Mary Bellows.
  • Lay Reader: Rich Shear.
  • Counters: Jon Ebeling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009:

  • Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
  • Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
  • Altar Guild: June Helmer, Betty Wood.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Greeter: Mary Bellows.
  • Lay Reader: Larry Vossler.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Readings For Next Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009:

  • Exodus 16:2-15.
  • Ephesians 4:1-16.
  • John 6:22-35.

News and Notes for Sunday, July 19, 2009

Sacred Acts – Baptism: This morning God will declare Morgan Elizabeth Ball, His very own daughter whom He loves through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Morgan’s parents are Bradley and Annie (nee Hurd) Ball. Her Godparents are Christopher and Shannon Schroeder. It is our sincere prayer that Morgan be brought up in the Lord so that her faith in Christ may grow and she may remain steadfast in that faith and obtain eternal life!

Sacred Acts – Baptism: This morning following the service, Jaxson James Green and his mother Jennifer will be baptized in the name of our Triune God. Jaxson’s parents are Marshall and Jennifer Green and his Godparents are Stephen and Brenna Willson. We rejoice in Jaxson’s and Jennifer’s baptism for through this Sacrament God declares them to be His children whom He loves. We pray that through Word and Sacrament their faith in Jesus as the Savior will be strengthened and that they will remain in the Christian faith and obtain everlasting life with God in heaven.

VBS Is Coming! Theme: Gadget’s Garage - Aug. 17 – Aug. 21 5:30 – 8:00pm. Items needed: Large sized corrugated cardboard boxes which may be dropped at the church office. VBS helpers, please sign up on the sheet in the lounge. Thanks!
Raffles: There are still some raffles going on to benefit the Shaver family. You may purchase tickets at the church office (Monday-Friday 8am-Noon) or you may ask church members who have tickets. Thank you.

Today’S Coffee Hour is being hosted by the Concordia Ladies Aid Society in celebration of today’s 150th Anniversary Worship Service. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: July 19 Brad Cornelius, Daniel Graham, Zachary Merrick; July 21 Christian Wightman; July 24 Pete Farwell; July 25 Kristen Kruger, Tyler LeVasseur.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: July 24 Marvin & Betty Wood.

We thank the 93 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,837.50 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. funds of $479.43 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, July 19, 2009:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Altar Assistant: Kato Aldrich.
  • Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Ann Weinhauer.
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Greeter: Mary Bellows.
  • Lay Reader: Randy Moll.
  • Counters: Jon Ebeling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 26, 2009:

  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Altar Assistant: Kato Aldrich
  • Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Ann Weinhauer.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Greeter: Mary Bellows.
  • Lay Reader: Rich Shear.
  • Counters: Jon Ebeling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, July 26, 2009:

  • Genesis 9:8-17.
  • Ephesians 3:14-21.
  • Mark 6:45-56.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

News and Notes for Sunday, July 12, 2009

Julie Shaver Benefit Gun Raffle: Tickets are available for a $5.00 donation at the church office. See the posters in the church for gun details. Drawing will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009. If you would like a ticket today, see Fran or Betty. Thank you.

It’S Allegany County Fair Time Again! Volunteers needed to “man” the booth at the Fair the week of July 20th. Please sign up on the sheet in the lounge. Day passes are available. Please contact Betty Wood for more information.

Vbs Is Coming! Theme: Gadget’s Garage - Aug. 17 – Aug. 21 5:30 – 8:00pm. Items needed: Large sized corrugated cardboard boxes which may be dropped at the church office. VBS helpers, please sign up on the sheet in the lounge. Thanks!
We Thank the 98 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $ 2,420.50 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Charlotte Ennis, Ruth Kling, and Doris Mallory. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: July 13 Joanna Schmitt; July 14 Carol Wagoner; July 17 Eleanor Wesche; July 18 Henry Jedraszczak, Reita Lynch.

Celebrating Anniversaries Today And This Coming Week: July 12 Duane & Dot Cornish; July 18 Tom & Judy Brainard.

Those Who Serve Today, July 12, 2009:
  • Saturday Evening Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
  • Sunday Worship Leader: Betty Wood.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Altar Assistant: Kato Aldrich.
  • Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Ann Weinhauer.
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney .
  • Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.
  • Counters: Jon Ebeling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 19, 2009:

  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Altar Assistant: Kato Aldrich.
  • Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Ann Weinhauer.
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Lay Reader: Randy Moll.
  • Counters: Jon Ebeling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, July 19, 2009:

  • Jeremiah 23:1-6.
  • Ephesians 2:11-22.
  • Mark 6:30-44.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

News and Notes for Sunday, July 5, 2009

It’s Allegany County Fair Time Again! Volunteers needed to “man” the booth at the Fair the week of July 20th. Please sign up on the sheet in the lounge. Day passes are available. Please contact Betty Wood for more information.

Fun-Tastic Carnival Book Sale - Good used books are needed for the book sale at the Fun-tastic Carnival next Saturday July 11th. Please drop off on the table in the church library.

VBS Is Coming! Theme: Gadget’s Garage - Aug. 17 – Aug. 21 5:30 – 8:00pm. Items needed: corrugated cardboard which may be dropped at the church office.
Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: July 5 Pastor Robert Morris; July 6 Shelly Dunne, Dena Helms, July 8 Nikki Helmer, Rich Shear; July 9 Steve Hand; July 10 Allison Helmer.

Celebrating Anniversaries Today And This Coming Week: July 5 Richard & Gladys Murphy; July 6 Darren & Carol Fanton; July 9 Ben & Marilyn Cornelius, John & Janet Vargo.

We Thank the 148 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,332.42 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Charities of $140.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, July 5, 2009:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Altar Assistant: Kato Aldrich.
  • Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Ann Weinhauer.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Counters: Jon Ebeling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 12, 2009:

  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Altar Assistant: Kato Aldrich.
  • Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Ann Weinhauer.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.
  • Counters: Jon Ebeling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, July 12, 2009:

  • Amos 7:7-15.
  • Ephesians 1:3-14.
  • Mark 6:14-29.