Wednesday, December 30, 2009

News and Notes for Sunday, January 3, 2010

Reminder: Ladies Aid will meet this Friday, January 8 at 1:00PM for the January meeting. February and March meetings will also be held the first Friday of each month at 1:00PM for the winter schedule.

Join The Transformation Club Today! You may get weighed today after church or tomorrow morning if you prefer. Join this worthwhile cause for charity and a healthier you! Weights will be kept confidential. More information is available in the church insert.

We Thank the members and friends who attended Christmas Eve service and shared $2,973.25 and last Sunday and shared $3,420.00 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Christmas memorials of $25.00 and charities of $25.00 were also received. Our weekly budget needs were $3,798.00 each Sunday in 2009.

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Jan. 4 Janet Vargo; Jan. 5 Cassandra Kling, Julie Shaver; Jan. 9 Seth Nicholas.

Those Who Serve Today, January 3, 2010:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms; Marv Wood.
  • Altar Assistant: Larry Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Sally Dannheim, Jane White.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.
  • Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszczak.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, January 10, 2010:

  • Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
  • Altar Assistant: Larry Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Sally Dannheim, Jane White.
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Larry Vossler.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, January 10, 2010:

  • Isaiah 43:1-7.
  • Romans 6:1-11.
  • Luke 3:15-22.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

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.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

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.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

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).