News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - February 22, 2009

What Is It? Guelda Carberry has brought in an interesting tin full of unusual things. You will find them in the showcase in the lounge. Take a minute to see if you know what they might have been used for.

Smile! As part of our 150th Anniversary Celebration, Olan Mills will be here at church to take pictures on Thursday, March 5th, Friday, March 6th and Saturday, March 7th. Sign up sheets are here, please be sure to note your preferred time on a reminder brochure.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today Andy & Kristen Crawford. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Feb. 22 Carlton Bledsoe; Feb. 23 Lauren Moll; Feb. 24 Alexis White; Feb. 26 Scott Vossler.

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

150 Years! As we begin this year long celebration of God’s blessings upon this congregation, we hope to have many opportunities to look back as well as look to the future. Perhaps you have already noticed the large bulletin board in the hallway down by the storeroom. We would like to share other memories on this bulletin board. If you have an idea and would like to work on putting together a “new” board, please contact Betty Wood as soon as possible. It would be nice to change the board about every 3 to 4 weeks. There will also be a sign up sheet on the table in the lounge.

Needed - Apartment For Rent: If you know of a small, reasonable, apartment in Wellsville that will allow pets, please contact Betty Wood. Thank you.

Those Who Serve Today, February 22, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Saturday Evening Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
• Organist: Carol English.
• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Rollie Duttweiler, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Barb Delity.
• Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Dorothy Herke.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice DiStrola.
• Lay Reader: Larry Vossler.
• Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, March 1, 2009:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, D.J. Helmer, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Ed Flurschutz.
• Altar Guild: Shelly Dunne, Karalee Morris.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice DiStrola.
• Lay Reader: Randy Moll.
• Counters: Betty Wood, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, March 1, 2009:

• Gen. 22:1-18.
• James 1:12-18.
• Mark 1:9-15.

Our Website Has Gone Mobile!

With so many folks now using mobile devices to access the web and get information I thought it good to have a church based mobile home page where you can get the Wellsville weather, the latest news and of course check our online news blog for the latest bulletin posts, church ministry assignments and church news. To check this page out just point your mobile browser to www.trinitywellsville.org/m.

Be sure to let me know if you would like any links added. Blessings.

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - February 15, 2009

Smile! As Part Of Our 150Th Anniversary Celebration, Olan Mills Will Be Here At Church To Take Pictures On Thursday, March 57h, Friday, March 6th And Saturday, March 7th. Sign Up Sheets Are Here, Be Sure To Take A Reminder Brochure Noted With Your Preferred Sign Up Time.

What Is It? Guelda Carberry Has Brought In An Interesting Tin Full Of Unusual Things. You Will Find Them In The Showcase In The Lounge. Take A Minute To See If You Know What They Might Have Been Used For.

Needed-Apartment For Rent: If You Know Of A Small, Reasonable, Apartment In Wellsville That Will Allow Pets, Please Contact Betty Wood. Thank You.

Valentine Dinner Today! No Coffee Hour.

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Feb. 15 Pete Carlin, Deb Martin, John Nydegger; Feb. 17 Andy Crawford, Jon Ebeling, Beth Klein; Feb. 19 Jacob Cornelius, Arnold Hurd, Zack Martin; Feb. 20 Lou Distrola; Feb. 21 Dan English.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Feb. 20 Jim & Dena Helms.

Greeters Needed For Sunday Mornings. Contact Janet Carlin (593-3186) Or Betty Wood (593-2405) Bettywood@Trinitywellsville.Com If Interested. Let’S Keep A Good Thing Going!

150 Years! As We Begin This Year Long Celebration Of God’S Blessings Upon This Congregation, We Hope To Have Many Opportunities To Look Back As Well As Look To The Future. Perhaps You Have Already Noticed The Large Bulletin Board In The Hallway Down By The Storeroom. We Would Like To Share Other Memories On This Bulletin Board. If You Have An Idea And Would Like To Work On Putting Together A “New” Board, Please Contact Betty Wood As Soon As Possible. It Would Be Nice To Change The Board About Every 3 To 4 Weeks. There Will Also Be A Sign Up Sheet On The Table In The Lounge.

We Thank The 126 Members And Friends Who Attended Services Last Weekend And Shared $2,770.40 Towards The Budget Needs Of First Trinity. Our Budget Needs Are $3,798.00 Each Sunday During 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, February 15, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Saturday Evening Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
• Organist: Carol English.
• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Rollie Duttweiler, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Barb Delity.
• Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Dorothy Herke.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice Distrola.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, February 22, 2009:

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Rollie Duttweiler, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Barb Delity.
• Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Dorothy Herke.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice Distrola.
• Lay Reader: Larry Vossler.
• Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, February 22, 2009:

• 2 Kings 2:1-12 Or Ex. 34:29-35.
• 2 Cor. 3:12-18; 4:1-6.
• Mark 9:2-9.

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - February 8, 2009

What Is It? Guelda Carberry has brought in an interesting tin full of unusual things. You will find them in the showcase in the lounge. Take a minute to see if you know what they might have been used for.

Smile! As part of our 150th Anniversary Celebration, Olan Mills will be here at church to take pictures on Friday, March 6th and Saturday, March 7th. Watch the bulletin, newsletter, and bulletin boards for more information.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Carol Barnes and Karalee Morris. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Feb. 9 Don Kaake; Feb. 10 Randy Moll; Feb. 11 Peter Moll, Nicole Wesche; Feb. 12 Debra Moll; Feb. 13 Richard Kling, Robert Mangels, Chuck White; Feb. 14 Kato Aldrich.

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

150 Years! As we begin this year long celebration of God’s blessings upon this congregation, we hope to have many opportunities to look back as well as look to the future. Perhaps you have already noticed the large bulletin board in the hallway down by the storeroom. We would like to share other memories on this bulletin board. If you have an idea and would like to work on putting together a “new” board, please contact Betty Wood as soon as possible. It would be nice to change the board about every 3 to 4 weeks. There will also be a sign up sheet on the table in the lounge.

Needed-Apartment For Rent: If you know of a small, reasonable, apartment in Wellsville that will allow pets, please contact Betty Wood. Thank you.

We Thank the 83 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $1,916.75 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, February 8, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Saturday Evening Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
• Organist: Carol English.
• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Rollie Duttweiler, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Barb Delity.
• Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Dorothy Herke.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice DiStrola.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
• Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, February 15, 2009:

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Rollie Duttweiler, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Barb Delity.
• Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Dorothy Herke.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice DiStrola.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, February 15, 2009:

• 2 Kings 5:1-14.
• 1 Corinthians 10 (19-20) 31-11:1.
• Mark 9:2-9.

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - February 1, 2009

150 YEARS! As we begin this year long celebration of God’s blessings upon this congregation, we hope to have many opportunities to look back as well as look to the future. Perhaps you have already noticed the large bulletin board in the hallway down by the storeroom. We would like to share other memories on this bulletin board. If you have an idea and would like to work on putting together a “new” board, please contact Betty Wood as soon as possible. It would be nice to change the board about every 3 to 4 weeks. There will also be a sign up sheet on the table in the lounge.

Senior Citizens’ next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 5 at noon in the Dorcas Room. New members are welcome to join us. Committee members will be Arlene Leave, Dorothy Herke and June Helmer. Hope to see you there!

Ladies Aid & Dorcas Guild will be offering the first fellowship dinner of The Brothers and Sisters In Christ Sesquicentennial celebration at Trinity Lutheran on February 15 directly following the morning worship service. Reservations will be required, please sign up on the sheet in the lounge. The meal cost will be $7 each or $20 per family. These fellowship events will be sponsored by the various organizations within the church and will feature a short presentation on t heir history and function, but mostly we will be enjoying the long Lutheran tradition of good food and good friends. Hope to see you there!

Today’s Coffee Hour Hostesses are Kay McCulloch and Lois Flurschutz. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Feb. 1 Randy (Rocket) Roeske; Feb. 3 Marlene Bledsoe, Gary Graham, Vickie Hand; Feb. 4 Travis Dice, Terrence Monroe, Doreen Taylor; Feb. 5 Roger (RC) Klein; Justin Vossler; Feb. 7 Julie Eldridge.

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

Needed-Apartment For Rent: If you know of a small, reasonable, apartment in Wellsville that will allow pets, please contact Betty Wood. Thank you.

We Thank the 102 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,302.26 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. funds of $2,735.42 and charities of $30.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, February 1, 2009:

• Worship Leader: Betty Wood.
• Saturday Evening Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
• Organist: Carol English.
• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Rollie Duttweiler, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Barb Delity.
• Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Dorothy Herke.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice DiStrola.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
• Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, February 8, 2009:

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Rollie Duttweiler, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Barb Delity.
• Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Dorothy Herke.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice DiStrola.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
• Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, February 8, 2009:

• Isaiah 40:21-31.
• 1 Corinthians 9:16-27.
• Mark 1:29-39.
  

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - January 25. 2009

Our Church Choir Needs Its Singers, old and new, as the choir is planning on singing every other Sunday through March 1. Carole A will return on March 8th, but the choir will be sounding forth and leading in song while she is having fun in the sun. Some new, easy-to-sing music is on the schedule. Rehearsals will continue 10:00-10:20 on Sunday mornings.

Ladies Aid and the Dorcas Guild will be offering the first fellowship dinner of The Brothers and Sisters In Christ Sesquicentennial celebration at Trinity Lutheran on Sunday, February 15th directly following the morning worship service. The cost is $7 each or $20 per family and reservations are required. There is a sign up on the sheet in the loung. These fellowship events will be sponsored by the various organizations within the church and will feature a short presentation on t heir history and function, but mostly we will be enjoying the long Lutheran tradition of good food and good friends. Hope to see you there!

Senior Citizens’ next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 5 at noon in the Dorcas Room. New members are welcome to join us. Committee members will be Arlene Leave, Dorothy Herke and June Helmer. Hope to see you there!

Celebrating A Birthday This Coming Week: Jan. 31 Dick Helms.

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

150 Years! As we begin this year long celebration of God’s blessings upon this congregation, we hope to have many opportunities to look back as well as look to the future. Perhaps you have already noticed the large bulletin board in the hallway down by the storeroom. We would like to share other memories on this bulletin board. If you have an idea and would like to work on putting together a “new” board, please contact Betty Wood as soon as possible. It would be nice to change the board about every 3 to 4 weeks. There will also be a sign up sheet on the table in the lounge.

Needed-Apartment For Rent: If you know of a small, reasonable, apartment in Wellsville that will allow pets, please contact Betty Wood. Thank you.

Today’s Coffee Hour Hosts are Marv & Betty Wood, Sandra Wright & Ernie Ramsey. Thank you for hosting!

We Thank the 100 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,491.36 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. funds of $1,300.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, Sunday, January 25, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Saturday Evening Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
• Organist: Carol English.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Larry Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Sally Dannheim, Jane White.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszcak, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Lou DiStrola.
• Counters: Rich Shear, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, February 1, 2009:

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Rollie Duttweiler, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Barb Delity.
• Altar Guild: Marlene Bledsoe, Barb Delity, Dorothy Herke.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice DiStrola.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
• Counters: Dan Vossler, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, February 1, 2009:

• Deuteronomy 18:15-20.
• 1 Corinthians 8:1-13.
• Mark 1:21-28.
  

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - January 18. 2009

India Mission Update: Update on the purchase of 4 acres for the Compassion Clement Mission in Hyderabad, India. I talked with Sheba last week, and we lack $18,000 of being able complete the land purchase. The owner of the land is getting very impatience for the rest of the money. Please continue to pray for Sheba, the children, the widows with Sheba and the owner of the land. God has richly blessed this project, and may we receive the rest according to His Divine Will.

Today’s Coffee Hour Hosts are Bruce & Vickie Hand and Carl & Arlene Leave. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Jan. 18 Floyd Mallory, Don Vossler; Jan. 19 Mary Bellows; Jan. 21 Linden Miles, Mark Wiedemann; Jan. 23 Lois Flurschutz, Jan. 24 Heather Cline, Tracy White.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Jan. 19 Lou & Bernice DiStrola; Jan. 22 Glen & Brenda Kruger, Mark & Diane Vossler.

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

“Inspired Cooking” Cookbooks and CD from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for sale. $20.00 donation. All proceeds go to benefit Sheba and the children. There are just a few cookbooks left, if interested, see Betty Wood.

F.Y.I. – Janice Vossler’s room number at Manor Hills is 306 for anyone wanting to visit or send mail.

We thank the 80 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $1,977.00 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. funds of $2,500.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, January 18, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Sat. Eve. Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
• Organist: Carol English.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Lou DiStrola.
• Altar Assistant: Marv Wood.
• Altar Guild: Sally Dannheim, Jane White.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszcak, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
• Counters: Rich Shear, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, January 25, 2009:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Lou DiStrola.
• Altar Assistant: Larry Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Sally Dannheim, Jane White.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Greeters: Anne & Henry Jedraszcak, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Lou DiStrola.
• Counters: Rich Shear, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, January 25, 2009:

• Jonah 3:1-5, 10.
• 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 (32-35).
• Mark 1:14-20.