Thursday, March 24, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday March 27, 2011

Easter Memorials We are continuing with the practice of Easter memorials. You are asked to make your contribution in memory of a loved one to Trinity Lutheran Church. Contributions given will be designated for the summer outreach program. Several Easter lilies/flowers will be placed in church on Easter Sunday to remember all those who have passed away. A list of donors and for whom they are remembering will be included in our Easter worship bulletin. The form below should be filled out and returned to the church office no later than: Monday, April 18, 2011 with your donation.

Coffee Hour Hosts are needed and appreciated! Sign-up sheet is on the lounge table. Thanks!

Flower Chart: Please consider signing up to place flowers on the altar for a remembrance or special occasion. You may bring your own arrangement or pay $15 for one bouquet or $25 for two bouquets to the church. You will receive a reminder the week before your date to ask your preference. Thank you!

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Karalee & Pastor Morris in remembrance of Karalee’s brother Robert Lesko.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Ashley & Eric Stuck. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Mar. 27 Dee Roeske; Mar. 29 Barb Miesner; Mar. 31 Brendan Wesche; Apr. 1 Ashley Farwell, Greg Flurschutz, Helen Link.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Mar. 31 Jack & Marilyn Palmer.

We Thank the 110 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

February offerings totaled $9,521.38 which falls short of the February budget needs of $12,787.92.

January – February Budget Needs: $28,772.82; Jan - Feb received: $21,624.68.

Those Who Serve Today, March 27, 2011:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carol English.
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, April 3, 2011:
  • Ushers: Shelly Dunne, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
  • Altar Assistant: Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Altar Guild: Dorothy Herke, Arlene Leave, Marge Knowles.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, April 3, 2011:
  • Isaiah 42:14-21.
  • Ephesians 5:8-14.
  • St. John 9:1-41.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday March 20, 2011

YMCA Update – This past Monday our steering committee met with the Y heads in Olean. Our main purpose was to clarify the role of our daycare within the proposed partnership. Being that the daycare is financially stable and functioning with a quality program, the committee felt that more would be lost than gained by placing it under the Y. Our daycare will remain independent of the Y and as a mission under the auspices of our church. Jake Steger, the Y’s CEO and Norm Moore, their Board Chair were most understanding of our position. It is likely that some child programs on Y's part will be initiated, but will be aligned with recommendations from our daycare board and administration. Their original interest in partnering for land remains. Their architects are drawing up options for building location and traffic patterns. Once these details are in place, all will be shared prior to a congregational vote.

Soup/Sandwich Hosts & Coffee Hour Hosts are needed and appreciated! Sign-up sheet is on the lounge table. Thanks!

Flower Chart: Please consider signing up to place flowers on the altar for a remembrance or special occasion. You may bring your own arrangement or pay $15 for one bouquet or $25 for two bouquets to the church. You will receive a reminder the week before your date to ask your preference. Thank you!

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Esther Childs, Barb Delity and Marge Vossler. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Mar. 20 Brian Link; Mar. 21 Matthew Monroe; Mar. 22 Clair Coyle, Michael Lamberson; Mar. 25 Marilyn Cornelius; Mar. 26 Jane White .

We Thank the 101 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. February offerings totaled $9,521.38 which falls short of the February budget needs of $12,787.92. Jan – Feb Budget Needs: $28,772.82; Jan - Feb received: $21,624.68.

Those Who Serve Today, March 20, 2011:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carol English.
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, March 27, 2011:
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, March 27, 2011:
  • Exodus 17:1-7.
  • Romans 5:1-8.
  • St. John 4:5-26.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday March 13, 2011

THE “Y” UPDATE: Last Sunday Jake Steger of the Olean YMCA gave an overview of the Y’s programs and a very generalized plan for our Wellsville area. Several questions were asked; traffic pattern, building site, a pool, daycare, amount of land; however, at this time, no answers are forthcoming until further discussions and studies are done. Our committee, working at Council’s direction, is charged with the task of gathering information in this “exploratory” phase. The committee has made two requests to the Y – their proposals for the land and for the daycare. Once the Y has spoken, our committee will react by working through the details so that there might eventually be a “win-win” situation for all. It is important that the church receive certain benefits and that the quality and programming of our daycare be maintained in the right spiritual and business way. Please remember that final package will be presented to the congregation for approval. Written questions are appreciated. Please direct your concerns and comments to the committee by leaving them in the church office. You do not need to sign your name. Committee members are: Marv Wood, Betty Wood, Carol English, Dick Kling, Deb Martin and Diane Vossler (congregational representative pending council approval).

Important Change: Please note that the Bible Study “Becoming a Woman of Excellence” is now meeting on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 pm beginning March 17th. Please contact Betty Wood if you have any questions. It is still NOT too late to participate. Thank you.

Helping Hands Committee wishes to thank those who have put donations in the "Helping Hands" box in the narthex. Recently, there was approximately $50 in the box. Also, please note the "thank you" posted in the hallway from a recent recipient of our "funds".

Our Library is in the process of reorganization to provide more books that will support and sustain our Lutheran Theology. Please check out the books for sale on the table in the lounge. Please make a donation and put it in the Mission Bottle. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Thank You!!!

Library Surveys are still available on the table in the lounge. Please take a moment to fill one out and put in the container. Thanks!

Coffee Hour Hosts are needed and appreciated! Sign-up sheet is on the lounge table. Thank you!

Soup/Sandwich Hosts are needed and appreciated! Sign-up sheet is on the lounge table. Thanks!

Flower Chart: Please consider signing up to place flowers on the altar for a remembrance or special occasion. You may bring your own arrangement or pay $15 for one bouquet or $25 for two bouquets to the church. You will receive a reminder the week before your date to ask your preference. Thank you!

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today Are Kay, Lois And Barb. Thank You For Hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Mar. 16 Pauline Brown, Loralai Crawford, Kara Gallmann; Mar. 17 Ruth Kling; Mar. 18 Kyle Flurschutz.

We Thank the 91 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

February offerings totaled $9,521.38 which falls short of the February budget needs of $12,787.92. Jan – Feb Budget Needs: $28,772.82; Jan - Feb received: $21,624.68.

Those Who Serve Today, March 13, 2011:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carol English.
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: David & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Jane White.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, March 20, 2011:
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, March 20, 2011:
  • Genesis 12:1-9.
  • Romans 4:1-8, 13-17.
  • St. John 3:1-17.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday March 6, 2011

Daylight Savings Time Begins On Sunday, March 13, 2011. Turn clocks one hour forward on Saturday night!

Helping Hands Committee wishes to thank those who have put donations in the "Helping Hands" box in the narthax. Recently, there was approximately $50 in the box. Also, please note the "thank you" posted in the hallway from a recent receipient of our "funds".

Our Library is in the process of reorganization to provide more books that will support and sustain our Lutheran Theology. Please check out the books for sale on the table in the lounge. Please make a donation and put it in the Mission Bottle. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Thank You!!!

Library Surveys If you didn’t receive a survey in the church bulletin last Sunday, there are some on the table in the lounge. Please put your completed survey in the container on the same table. Thanks!

Coffee Hour Hosts are needed and appreciated! Sign-up sheets are on the lounge table. Thank you!

Flower Chart: Please consider signing up to place flowers on the altar for a remembrance or special occasion. You may bring your own arrangement or pay $15 for one bouquet or $25 for two bouquets to the church. You will receive a reminder the week before your date to ask your preference. Thank you!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Mar. 7 Nathan Miles; Mar. 10 Arianne Moll.

We Thank the 100 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. February offerings totaled $9,521.38 which falls short of the February budget needs of $12,787.92. Year to Date Budget Needs: $28,772.82; Year to date received: $21,624.68.

Those Who Serve Today, March 6, 2011:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carol English.
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Peter Carlin.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, March 13, 2011:
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Jane White.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, March 13, 2011:
  • Genesis 3:1-21.
  • Romans 5:12-19.
  • St. Matthew 4:1-11.