Friday, October 15, 2010

News and Notes for Sunday, October 17, 2010

Homemade Pies Needed For Sauerkraut Supper! Sign up sheet on lounge table. Thank you!

Clarification on Thrivent Choice Dollars and who can vote: In order to be eligible to direct funds to a church or organization that has been registered with Thrivent, an individual has to have paid $800 or more in annual premiums; have a policy with a cash value of $20,000 or more or a settlement option. Mutual funds are not included. If you are eligible, you will receive a letter and it will tell you how much money you have to direct. Voting continues until March of 2011. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Wood.

Altar Guild help is needed. Altar Guild is a ministry of God’s people whereby we take care of the Communion ware, Paraments, and Sanctuary on a weekly basis. It is a service to help maintain the beauty of our church in order to awaken the response of God’s people in all forms of beauty, care, and reverence. I Cor. 14:40 reminds us by saying, “Let all things be done decently and in order.” Please consider be part of this service. It usually means serving 4 Sundays’ a year and 2 meetings per year. If you are interested, please talk with Betty Wood or June Helmer.

Ornaments depicting the church which are being sold by The Ladies Aid are now reduced to $10.00 each. See any Ladies Aid member or stop by the church office during office hours (Mon-Fri 8am-Noon) to buy one. Thanks for your support!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Oct. 17 Anne Ball, Tracy Schmitt; Oct 18 Bernadette Schmitt; Oct. 19 Rachel Fahs, Linda Gridley; Oct. 20 Taylor Mae Hurd; Oct. 22 Brenda Kruger; Oct. 23 Arlene Leave, Jane Pinney.

We Thank the 133 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,513.51 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, October 17, 2010:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carol English.
  • Ushers: Youth.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Reita Lynch, Gladys Murphy.
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, October 24, 2010:

  • Ushers: Youth.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Reita Lynch, Gladys Murphy.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Carol English.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, October 24, 2010:

  • Genesis 4:1-15.
  • 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18.
  • St. Luke 18:9-17.

Friday, October 8, 2010

News and Notes for Sunday, October 10, 2010

The Flowers Today are given to The Glory of God by Barry & Shelly Dunne on the occasion of their 18th Wedding Anniversary.

Hearts & Hands: The congregation is asked for “gently used”, “new” or “regiftable” items for the Chinese Auction baskets. We will put baskets together at 1pm on Oct. 11. Everyone welcome to help!

Help Support Your Congregation and Daycare through THRIVENT CHOICE. If you own a Thrivent product (life insurance, annuity, etc). you should have received a letter from Thrivent informing you of the amount you can give to benefit the congregation or Daycare. Please take time to read it over, then vote. Thrivent Choice replaces “Care in the Congregation” and in order for us to have money to benefit our congregation or Daycare, we need your vote. Any questions, see Betty Wood or Marge Vossler.

Ornaments depicting the church which are being sold by The Ladies Aid are now reduced to $10.00 each. See any Ladies Aid member or stop by the church office during office hours (Mon-Fri 8am-Noon) to buy one. Thanks for your support!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Oct. 12 Jessica Helms; Oct. 16 Tyler Bennett.

Celebrating Anniversaries Today And This Coming Week: Oct. 10 Barry & Shelly Dunne, Brett & Chris Gallmann; Oct. 12 Mike & Kay Mcculloch; Oct. 13 Alpheus & Senta Streeter.

We Thank the 107 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,750.50 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, Oct. 10, 2010:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Reita Lynch, Gladys Murphy.
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010:

  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Reita Lynch, Gladys Murphy.
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010:

  • Genesis 32:22-30.
  • 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5.
  • St. Luke 18:1-8.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

News and Notes for Sunday, October 3, 2010

Help is needed! I need to find someone to take Sheba to Williamsport (Lycoming Mall) on Monday, October 11. She needs to be there by 9:30 am. Please contact Betty Wood as soon as possible. Thank you!

Hearts & Hands The congregation is asked for “gently used”, “new” or “regiftable” items for the Chinese Auction baskets. We will put baskets together at 1pm on Oct. 11. Everyone welcome to help!

Help Support Your Congregation and Daycare through THRIVENT CHOICE. If you own a Thrivent product (life insurance, annuity, etc). you should have received a letter from Thrivent informing you of the amount you can give to benefit the congregation or Daycare. Please take time to read it over, then vote. Thrivent Choice replaces “Care in the Congregation” and in order for us to have money to benefit our congregation or Daycare, we need your vote. Any questions, see Betty Wood or Marge Vossler.

Ornaments depicting the church which are being sold by The Ladies Aid are now reduced to $10.00 each. See any Ladies Aid member or stop by the church office during office hours (Mon-Fri 8am-Noon) to buy one. Thanks for your support!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Oct. 3 Jackie Sweet; Oct. 6 Justin Cornelius, Kay Mcculloch, Chris Wiedemann; Oct. 8 Gwyn Shear; Oct. 9 Dan Flurschutz.

We Thank the 105 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,642.00 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Charities of $70.00 were also received. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, October 3, 2010:

  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Reita Lynch, Gladys Murphy.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Jane White.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, October 10, 2010:

  • Ushers: To Be Announced.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Reita Lynch, Gladys Murphy.
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Barb Delity.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, October 10, 2010:

  • Ruth 1:1-19A.
  • 2 Timothy 2:1-13.
  • St. Luke 17:11-19.

Monday, September 27, 2010

News and Notes for Sunday, September 26, 2010

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Kato & Carole Aldrich. Thank you for hosting!

Ornaments depicting the church which are being sold by The Ladies Aid are now reduced to $10.00 each. See any Ladies Aid member or stop by the church office during office hours (Mon-Fri 8am-Noon) to buy one. Thanks for your support!

Hearts & Hands The congregation is asked for “gently used”, “new” or “regiftable” items for the Chinese Auction baskets. We will put baskets together at 1pm on Oct. 11. Everyone welcome to help!

Are You A Caregiver or know someone who is? If so you may be interested in the 6- week series starting next Wednesday Sept. 29 at The Whitney Cafe in Belmont. The program, "Navigating Life Transitions” is free and dinner is provided. Reservations are necessary. See the bulletin board by Betty’s office.

Help Support Your Congregation and Daycare through Thrivent Choice. If you own a Thrivent product (life insurance, annuity, etc). you should have received a letter from Thrivent informing you of the amount you can give to benefit the congregation or Daycare. Please take time to read it over, then vote. Thrivent Choice replaces “Care in the Congregation” and in order for us to have money to benefit our congregation or Daycare, we need your vote. Any questions, see Betty Wood or Marge Vossler.

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Sept. 26 Phyllis Graves; Sept. 27 Jodi Austin; Sept. 29 Gary Havens Ii, Ann Weinhauer; Sept. 30 Julia Wesche; Oct. 1 Albert Vossler; Oct. 2 Tim Taylor.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Sept. 28 Howard & Linda White; Sept. 29 Bill & Ann Weinhauer; Oct. 2 Ben & Judy Cornelius.

We Thank the 120 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,811.18 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, September 26, 2010:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
  • Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
  • Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Eleanor Cott.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Jane White.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, October 3, 2010:

  • Ushers: To Be Announced.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Reita Lynch, Gladys Murphy.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, October 3, 2010:

  • Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4.
  • 2 Timothy 1:1-14.
  • Luke 17:1-10.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

News and Notes for Sunday, September 19, 2010

Hearts & Hands The congregation is asked to clean their cupboards & closets for “gently used”, “new” or “regiftable” items to be used to fill baskets for the Chinese Auction. Contact any Ladies Aid member. A workshop will be held on October 11 at 1 pm to put the baskets together. Anyone wishing to help is most welcome!

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Rocket & Dee Roeske. Thank you for hosting!

Ornaments depicting the church which are being sold by The Ladies Aid are now reduced to $10.00 each. See any Ladies Aid member or stop by the church office during office hours (Mon-Fri 8am-Noon) to buy one. Thanks for your support!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Sept. 19 Roger Mallory, Alice Stevens, Patricia Taylor; Sept. 21 Matthew Cornelius, Kate Lamberson; Sept. 23 Patrick Lynch, Marilyn Osgood; Sept. 25 Michele Rech.

We Thank the 106 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,202.77 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, September 19, 2010:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
  • Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
  • Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Eleanor Cott.
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Lay Reader: Peter Carlin.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, September 26, 2010:

  • Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
  • Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
  • Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Eleanor Cott.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Jane White.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, September 26, 2010:

  • Amos 6:1-7,
  • 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
  • Luke 16:19-31.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

News and Notes for Sunday, September 12, 2010

The Flowers Today are given to The Glory of God by Dave & Jane Pinney on the occasion of their 47th Wedding Anniversary.

Ornaments depicting the church which are being sold by The Ladies Aid are now reduced to $10.00 each. See any Ladies Aid member or stop by the church office during office hours (Mon-Fri 8am-Noon) to buy one. Thanks for your support!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Sept. 12 Judson Scutt; Sept. 13 Barbara Delity, Kelly Vossler; Sept. 16 Scott Patrick; Sept. 17 Aaron Helms, Adelaide Wightman.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Sept. 13 Mike & Kate Lamberson; Sept. 14 Dave & Jane Pinney; Sept. 16 Brad & Anne Ball; Randy & Deirdre Roeske; Sept. 18 Gary & Julie Shaver.

We Thank the 107 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,726.00 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, September 12, 2010:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
  • Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
  • Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Eleanor Cott.
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Larry Vossler.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, September 19, 2010:

  • Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
  • Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
  • Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Eleanor Cott.
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Lay Reader: Peter Carlin.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, September 19, 2010:

  • Amos 8:4-7.
  • 1 Timothy 2:1-5.
  • Luke 16:1-15.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

News and Notes for Sunday, September 5, 2010

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Barb & Ludwig Delity in memory of their parents.

Ornaments depicting the church which are being sold by The Ladies Aid are now reduced to $10.00 each. See any Ladies Aid member or stop by the church office during office hours (Mon-Fri 8am-Noon) to buy one. Thanks for your support!

The Fellowship Club will be meeting after church services Sunday, September 5th. People don't just get together and enjoy each other's company willy-nilly. These things must be done carefully. If you've got any ideas, we'd love to hear them. Nothing says holiday weekend like a committee meeting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Sept. 5 Bernie Gridley, Julianna Patrick; Sept. 6 Ruth Meacham; Sept. 10 Cathy Farwell, Jackie Harris; Sept. 11 Robert Broughton, Earl Wright

We Thank the 73 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $1,672.25 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Charities of $10.00 were also received. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, September 5, 2010:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
  • Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
  • Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Eleanor Cott.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Peter Mangels.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, September 12, 2010:

  • Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
  • Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
  • Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Eleanor Cott.
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Larry Vossler.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, September 12, 2010:

  • Ezekiel 34:11-24.
  • 1 Timothy 1:5-17.
  • Luke 15:1-10.