News and Notes for Sunday September 18, 2011

Cabbage Cutting will be held next Sunday, September 25 following worship at 1pm.

Telco Articles are due Monday morning, Sept. 26. Thanks!

Hands And Harvest Craft Sale – Are you a handcrafter? How about a friend or family? Our sale will be Saturday, October 15th, 10AM to 3PM. We need vendors!! Tables are available for $15 for the day. Posters are available on the table in the lounge. Take one to hang and help us get the word out!! Rent a table, attend the sale with a friend. Come for lunch. Come for the Chinese Auction. Proceeds will go to the Wounded Warriors Project and to Operation Christmas Child. See Shelly or Karalee for information.

The Hearts and Harvest Craft Festival again offers to re-gift your unused items for the Chinese Auction. For those lovely items that you greeted with the phrase, "You shouldn't have!" and sort of meant it. We need fill, filler and fillers: gift items, hostess gifts, holiday items, shred, tissue, straw, ribbons, pinecones and people. People who love volunteering with other people--they're the luckiest people in the world. There will be a collection box available under the table, and a sign-up sheet on the table, in the lounge, and if you have larger items--don't be afraid to think outside the basket, please contact Karalee, Shelly or Deb Kling.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today Are Kato & Carole Aldrich And Dee & Rocket Roeske. Thank You For Hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Sept. 19 Roger Mallory, Alice Stevens, Patricia Taylor; Sept. 21 Matthew Cornelius, Kate Lamberson; Sept. 23 Patrick Lynch, Marilyn Osgood.

Celebrating An Anniversary Today: Sept. 18 Gary & Julie Shaver.

We Thank the 115 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• August offerings totaled $10,292.16.
• August offerings needed: $12,787.92.
• January thru August Budget Needs: $111,894.30.
• January thru August offerings received: $94,629.38.
• Year to date shortfall: $17,264.92.
  

Those Who Serve Today, September 18, 2011:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, September 25, 2011:

• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Peter Mangels.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, September 25, 2011:

• Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32.
• Philippians 2:1-18.
• St. Matthew 21:23-32.
  

News and Notes for Sunday April 24, 2011

Sacred Acts – Baptism: This Easter Sunday at the 7:30 AM service, David Michael Lamberson, son of Michael and Kathleen (nee Vossler) Lamberson, will be raised to a new life as a child of God through Baptism. David’s Godparents are Scott and Kelly Vossler. It is our sincere prayer that as David grows in years, he be brought up in the Lord and remain in fellowship with the church so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, he may remain steadfast in the faith all the days of his life that Jesus is his Savior from sin and death.

Bible Stick Update: Five white Bible sticks were purchased to go directly to Jim Helms in Iraq. An additional $405.00 was sent to Faith Comes By Hearing for the purchase of the black Bible Sticks that will be distributed to chaplains in the armed forces for dispersal to the troops. Another donation of $50 was recently received and will be sent along. The original sample Bible Stick that was received from the organization will be in the church office and may be borrowed by congregational members. Please talk to Deb during office hours if you would like to borrow it.

Help Is Needed To Change Banners throughout the church year. If you are interested or would like more information, please see Dave Pinney or Betty Wood. Thank you!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Apr. 24 Deborah Vossler; Apr. 26 Ashley Stuck; Apr. 28 Duane Cornish, Craig Martin; Apr. 29 Betty Havens, Carl Leave; Apr. 30 Glen Kruger.

We Thank the 104 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• March offerings totaled $12,349.22 which falls short of the March budget needs of $12,787.92.
• January thru March Budget Needs: $41,560.74.
• January thru March received: $33,973.90.
  

Those Who Serve Today, April 24, 2011:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Shelly Dunne, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Guild: Dorothy Herke, Arlene Leave, Marge Knowles.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Readers: 7:30Am Alice Stevens; 10:30Am Linda Gridley.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, May 1, 2011:

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dave Pinney.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens, Kay Mcculloch.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, May 1, 2011:

• Acts 5:29-42.
• 1 Peter 1:3-9.
• St. John 20:19-31.

News and Notes for Sunday, April 11, 2010

Outside Door Locks Have Been Changed: If you need a key, please request one at the church office and turn in your old key. Thank you.

Daycare Pulled Pork Dinner Fundraiser will be held on Friday, April 30, delivered to your car from 4-6 PM. PRESALE ONLY tickets are on sale now from any daycare staff and the church office for $5.00 each. Menu ~ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Pickle, Brownie. Buy your tickets by April 25. Thanks for your support!

Travel and Learn with Concordia College – NY in the Footsteps of St. Paul . . . travel to Greece and Turkey (Oct. 19-29). For more information, call: Rev. Greg Dwyer at 914-337-9300, x2198.

Thanks To Chuck & Jane White For Hosting Coffee Hour Today!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Apr. 12 Terrence Lynch; Apr. 13 Arthur Havens; Apr. 16 Kristen Crawford.

We Thank the 223 members and friends who attended services last weekend and 26 (Maundy Thursday), 58 (Good Friday) and shared $5,081.30 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Easter Memorials of $555.00 and misc. funds of $30.00 were also received. Our weekly budget needs are $3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, April 11, 2010:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Shelly Dunne, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Guild: Dorothy Herke, Arlene Leave.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, April 18, 2010:

• Ushers: Shelly Dunne, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Guild: Dorothy Herke, Arlene Leave.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, April 18, 2010:

• Acts 9:1-22.
• Revelation 5:1-14.
• John 21:1-19.
  

News and Notes for Sunday, January 10, 2010

Pastor Will Be Away Jan. 11 thru Jan 20 – vacation; Jan. 21-Jan. 23 Synod Meeting in Boston, and Jan. 24-26 vacation.

Road Trip! The Evangelism Committee is holding a meeting right after church on Sunday, January 31st. The purpose of the meeting is to see if anyone is interested in traveling to New Orleans to help with continued recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina. Any questions? See Kay, Betty, or Pastor.

We Thank the 114 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,765.70 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010. Christmas Eve attendance: 271 Dec. 27 attendance: 102

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Eleanor Cott, June Helmer and Edna Lehman. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Jan. 11 Dorothy Cornish, Marlene Rose, Gary Shaver; Jan. 13 Aidan Patrick; Jan. 14 Esther Childs; Jan. 15 Kayla Vossler.

Those Who Serve Today, January 10, 2010:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carol English.
• 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.

Assignments For Next Sunday, January 17, 2010:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Pinney.
• Altar Guild: Sally Dannheim, Jane White.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Peter Carlin.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, January 17, 2010:

• Isaiah 62:1-5.
• 1 Corinthians 12:1-11.
• John 2:1-11.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 1, 2009

Sauerkraut Supper Helpers Needed!

Election For The Thrivent Board Of Directors: Members should have received their national ballots by now. These have to be mailed back by the end of November. The local chapter elections will be held during a coffee hour in November. More information on the local elections to follow.

Many, Many Thanks to everyone who donated to, worked at, and came to the Hands and Harvest Craft Festival on Saturday, October 24th!! A great job was done by everyone involved and, as a result, $1,233.00 was raised for Sheba's children at the orphanage. There were many nice comments made related to the friendliness and efforts of our congregation by both the attendees and vendors. A wonderful Christian witness!! Thank you all!

Portals Of Prayer are available for anyone who would like to take one. A donation of $1.00 would be greatly appreciated to help cover the cost.

Lutheran Witness: The Church will no longer be receiving copies of the Lutheran Witness. However, if you would like to receive a copy, contact Deb Martin before November 15th and you can subscribe through the church and save a little. The cost is $9.25; please bring your payment to the church office if interested. Thanks.

UPC Labels are being collected from Campbell Soups, Pepperidge Farm, Franco-American, and Prego products. The daycare is spearheading this drive with assistance from some of the Dorcas ladies. The only part of the label needed is the little rectangular section marked with a barcode and titled “Labels for Education.” There is a box on the back table for leaving your labels. Currently we have 2010 points with labels, but are trying for more in order to redeem them for needed school items. 350 pts “buys” large crayons, a soft 12 ft balance beam is 5950 pts, a Lego set is 3,350 pts. Gym scooters are 750 pts. A new floor mat is 11,300 points. Please help by saving, cutting, and bringing in your labels.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Barry & Shelly Dunne. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Nov. 1 Shirley Mangels; Nov. 2 Sue Hand, Haylee Helmer, Helen Riley; Nov. 3 Carol English; Nov. 5 Carolyn Duttweiler, Diane Vossler; Nov. 7 Barry Gridley, Natalie Taylor.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Nov. 6 Ludwig & Barbara Delity.

We Thank the 115 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,593.75 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Charities of $25.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, November 1, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Peter Carlin.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 8, 2009:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 8, 2009:

• 1 Kings 17:8-16.
• Hebrews 9:24-28.
• Mark 12:38-44.

Mildred A."Millie" Potter - September 25, 1922 - April 19, 2009

Mildred "Millie" Potter of the Knights Creek Road passed away on Sunday April 19, 2009 at the Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 25, 1922 in Scio to Albert and Hilda {Dornow} Herke. On January 20, 1945 in Hastings, Nebraska she married John E. Potter who predeceased her on January 2, 2003.

Millie was a life long resident of Scio where she operated her own beauty salon for many years. She later went to work at Alfred State College and retired from there in 1980. Millie was a member of the First Trinity Lutheran Church and its Dorcas Guild. She received great enjoyment from her family and enjoyed quilting and camping. Along with her husband she delivered meals on wheels.

Survivors include: 2 sons, Donald [Jean] Potter of Canisteo and Gary [Shelia] Potter of Arcade; 2 daughters, Nancy Haberer of Wellsville and Shelia [Robert] Linnecke of Scio; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; a brother Ralph[Marilyn]Herke of Lima and a sister Maxine [Gene] Latham of Philips Creek; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Earl and Ralph Herke; 2 sisters, Marian Linza and Elenor Chapman.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday April 22 at the J.W.Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville from 12 noon to 2 pm at which time a funeral service will take place with Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Dick Helms presiding. Burial will take place in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont and memorials may be made to the First Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville.

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.

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

JOAN COLLINS - Memorial Service

Joan Collins went to be with her Lord and Savior Jan. 25, 2008.

Her daughters would like to invite family and friends to attend a service of joyful celebration, praise and thanks to God for her life. The service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main St., Wellsville. Her children would be honored by your presence.

ETHEL WILHELMINA BELLAMY SCHRADER (1911 - 2008)

WELLSVILLE - Ethel Wilhelmina Bellamy Schrader, age 96, passed away peacefully at The Manor Care Center in Wellsville on Saturday, April 5, 2008. She was born in Wellsville in 1911, the daughter of Charles and Edith Siedentop Bellamy. Her family lived on Niles Hill, and Ethel attended Petrolia Union School, graduating from Wellsville High School in 1929.

Ethel worked at Elmhurst Dairy from 1930 to 1940. On June 20, 1936 , she married her beloved husband of 63 years, Ervin J. Schrader, and they resided on Riverside Drive, in the house Ervin built, from 1938 to nearly the present time. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and a past member of the Trinity Senior Citizens and Ladies Aid groups. She was a wonderful homemaker, known for her love of birds and kitties, her enjoyment of word puzzles and pinochle, and her wit and wisdom. As the family baker, she delighted all with her pies, cookies, and special rolls.

Ethel Schrader was related to many of the first settlers in Allegany County. Her great, great grandfather, Silas Bellamy, was an early settler of Scio, where he bought nearly 100 acres of land, much of the present village of Scio. Silas married Betsy, the daughter of Joseph Knight, Scio’s first settler.

Ethel’s great grandfather, William Bellamy, cut a sledge road up Niles Hill, where he bought 200 acres and became a successful farmer. The original house still exists near the Bellamy Cemetery on Bellamy Road.

Her grandfather, Irwin Bellamy, served as clerk to the Doorkeeper in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington D.C. While exploring for oil in the Little Genesee area, Irwin met his wife, Clara A. Burdick, whom he married in 1885. Ethel’s Great Uncle William Handy Bellamy was the very popular Sheriff of Allegany County elected in 1903.

Ethel’s great grandparents in Little Genesee were Jabez B. Burdick and Mary Ann Jaques. Jabez arrived in Little Genesee in 1827, traveling from Rhode Island with his wife and five children in a wagon with all their possessions. The first year he had to work for other settlers to provide food for his family. Perhaps Ethel inherited her longevity and strength of character from her Great Grandmother Mary Ann, who lived to be 100 years old, and smoked a pipe and hived a swarm of bees on her hundredth birthday.

Ethel is predeceased by her husband Ervin and her sister Dorothy Bellamy Woodworth. Surviving are her two daughters, Carol (Daniel) English of Wellsville and Nancy (Dennis) Miller of Livonia, and three well-loved grandchildren, Richard (Lisa) English of Mount Pleasant, SC, David English of Buffalo, and Thomas Miller of Rochester. Also surviving are five nephews, Robert, Richard, David, Donald, and Alan Woodworth.

The family would like to extend much appreciation to the staff at the Wellsville Manor for their wonderful support and care of Ethel for the last three years.

A special service of remembrance and celebration of her 96 years was held at Trinity Lutheran Church Tuesday morning April 8. There will be an hour of visitation from 10 am to 11 am with a service at 11:00 a.m. with internment following at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. Memorials may be made to the David A. Howe Library or the Allegany County Historical Society.

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.

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.