News and Notes for Sunday, July 14, 2013

Blood Pressure Clinic will be held today following worship for those who would like to have their blood pressure checked. 

Vacation Bible School theme this year is “Tell It on the Mountain” and runs from Aug. 12-16 from 5:30-8pm. Volunteers are needed, please help! 

VBS Organizational Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 21 following worship. All volunteers are asked to attend. 

Coffee Hour Hosts Are Needed For The Following Dates: Aug. 18; Sept. 1 & 15. 

Plans For This Year’S Hands And Harvest Craft Sale are underway. The date is Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-3pm. Please spread the word to any handcrafters you may know. Tables are available for $15 each. Please contact Karalee at 593-9032 for more info. Once again, we ask everyone to bring in any items that need “re-gifting” which can be used for our Chinese Auction. Also, any medium to large-sized baskets would be welcomed. Items/baskets can be placed under the tables along the office wall in the lounge.

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: July 14 Carol Wagoner; July 17 Eleanor Wesche; July 18 Reita Lynch; July 19 Brad Cornelius, Dan Graham, Zachary Merrick. 

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: July 18 Tom & Judy Brainard. 

We Thank the 99 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• June offerings received: $15,480.56.
• June offerings needed for budget: $16,711.50. 
• Year to date offerings received: $81,546.82.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $91,520.43.

Those Who Serve Today, July 14, 2013:

• Minister: Pastor Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick, Jada White.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 21, 2013:

• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Mary Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.

Scripture Readings Next Sunday, July 21, 2013: 

• Genesis 18:1-10A.
• Colossians 1:21-29.
• Luke 10:38-42.

News and Notes for Sunday, July 7, 2013

Fair Booth - Please consider “manning” the Allegany County Fair Booth during the week of July 15th- 20th. You will receive a free admission ticket to the Fair. Sign-up sheet in on the table in the lounge. Any questions speak to Betty Wood. Thank you! 

Vacation Bible School theme this year is “Tell It on the Mountain” and runs from Aug. 12-16 from 5:30-8pm. Volunteers are needed, please sign-up on the sheet in the lounge. Registration forms are also located on the table to sign up children from age 3 to Grade 6. Please return completed forms to the church office. Thank you! 

VBS Organizational Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 21 following worship. All volunteers are asked to attend. 

Coffee Hour Hosts Are Needed For The Following Dates: July 14; Aug. 18; Sept. 1 & 15. 

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Linda Leave in memory of her husband Van Spitzer.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Alice Stevens & Diane Vossler. Thank you for hosting! 

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: July 7 Andrea Warriner-Patrick; July 8 Nikki Helmer, Rich Shear; July 9 Steve Hand; July 10 Allison Culburson; July 13 Joanna Schmitt. 

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: July 9 Ben & Marilyn Cornelius, John & Janet Vargo; July 12 Duane & Dot Cornish. 

We Thank the 94 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• June offerings received: $15,480.56.
• June offerings needed for budget: $16,711.50. 
• Year to date offerings received: $81,546.82.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $91,520.43.

Those Who Serve Today, July 7, 2013:

• Minister: Pastor Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 14, 2013:

• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick, Jada White.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, July 14, 2013: 

• Leviticus 19:9-18.
• Colossians 1:1-14.
• Luke 10:25-37.

News and Notes for Sunday, June 30, 2013

Fair Booth Please consider “manning” the Allegany County Fair Booth during the week of July 15th- 20th. You will receive a free admission ticket to the Fair. Sign up sheet in on the table in the lounge. Any questions speak to Betty Wood. Thank you! 

Vacation Bible School theme this year is “Tell It on the Mountain” and runs from Aug. 12-16 from 5:30-8pm. Volunteers are needed . . . please sign-up on the sheet in the lounge. Registration forms are also located on the table to sign up children from age 3 to Grade 6. Please return completed forms to the church office. Thank you! 

Coffee Hour Hosts Are Needed For The Following Dates: July 14; Aug. 11 & 18; Sept. 1 & 15. Thanks to those who have already signed up! 

Bible Bbq Will Not Meet July 3. Bible BBQ will resume on July 10.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Paul & Deborah Vossler in celebration of their 42nd Wedding Anniversary. 

Today Is Our Potluck Coffee Hour! Thanks to those who brought something to share! 

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: June 30 Olivia Hanks; July 2 Linda Hurd; July 4 Jennifer Patrick; July 5 Pastor Morris; July 6 Shelly Dunne, Dena Helms.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: July 1 Dave & Jackie Sweet; July 3 Terry & Reita Lynch, Paul & Deb Vossler; July 4 Fred & Sally Dannheim; July 5 Richard & Gladys Murphy; July 6 Darren & Carol Fanton. 

We Thank the 102 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• May offerings received: $12,497.25.
• May offerings needed for budget: $14,249.32. 
• Year to date offerings received: $66,066.26.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $74,808.93.

Those Who Serve Today, June 30, 2013:

• Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Larry Gerdes.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 7, 2013:

• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Barry Dunne, Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, July 7, 2013: 

• Isaiah 66:10-14.
• Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18.
• Luke 10:1-20.

News and Notes for Sunday, June 23, 2013

Summer Has Arrived (at least I think it has) Please consider “manning” the Allegany County Fair Booth during the week of July 15th- 20th. Please write your name in the boxes to indicate when you would be available to be there. You can sign up for as much time as you would like. You will receive a free admission ticket to the Fair. Thank you representing our church and witnessing for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, please contact me – Betty Wood. 

Congratulation To Our Graduates!

• Wellsville High School: Linden Miles & Alexis White
• College Graduates: Kassandrea Heller (Cananadaqua Community College - granddaughter of Larry & Deb Gerdes); Kara Gallmann (Nazareth College – BS in Health Sciences); Zack Martin (Nazareth College – BA in History); Kayla Vossler (SUNY Fredonia – BA in Psychology). 

Today And Next Sunday Is Our Potluck Coffee Hour! Thanks to those who brought something to share! 

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: June 24 David Helmer, Sr.; June 26 June Helmer; June 28 Andrea Vossler; June 29 Haleigh Golish. 

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: June 27 Al & Ginny Vossler; June 28 Scott & Jennifer Patrick; June 29 Pete & Cathy Farwell. 

We Thank the 107 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• May offerings received: $12,497.25.
• May offerings needed for budget: $14,249.32. 
• Year to date offerings received: $66,066.26.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $74,808.93.

Those Who Serve Today, June 23, 2013:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Aidan Patrick, Natalie Taylor.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, June 30, 2013:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Larry Gerdes.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, June 30, 2013: 

• 1 Kgings 19:9B-21.
• Galatians 5:1, 13-25.
• Luke 9:51-62.

News and Notes for Sunday, June 16, 2013

Summer Has Arrived (at least I think it has) Please consider “manning” the Allegany County Fair Booth during the week of July 15th- 20th. Please write your name in the boxes to indicate when you would be available to be there. You can sign up for as much time as you would like. You will receive a free admission ticket to the Fair. Thank you representing our church and witnessing for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, please contact me – Betty Wood. 

You Are Cordially Invited To Attend The Ordination Fo The Rev. Christopher Vossler: Chris Vossler, Son of Pastor Richard and Lyn Vossler and grandson of Larry and Marge Vossler, graduated this past May from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. He has been called to serve as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, McFarland, KS. Chris will be ordained into the Office of the Holy Ministry of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod at a special worship service beginning at 3:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, Livingston, NJ on Sunday, June 23. The ordination will be conducted by the President of the New Jersey District, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn. Following the service there will be a reception for Chris and his wife Amy. Everyone here at Trinity is invited to sttend. (For those who do not know, Chris’ father Rick is a son of this congregation.) If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by Monday, June 17 by calling Grace Luthern at 973-992-0145 or by email at glcpastor@verizon.net. A congratulatory letter will be sent to Chris. (FYI – Chris will be installed as pastor of Trinity, McFarland on Sunday, August 4. 

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Alice Stevens & Diane Vossler.

Reminder: June 23 & June 30 Will Be Our Potluck Coffee Hour! Please bring something to share! 

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: June 16 Gladys Sweet; June 18 Carina Kling, Lauren Lynch; June 19 Tim Hand, Brooke Nicholas; June 22 Jada White.

Celebrating Anniversaries Today And This Coming Week: June 16 Claire & Merie Coyle; June 18 Barry & Linda Gridley; June 20 Mark & Chris Wiedemann. 

We Thank the 107 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• May offerings received: $12,497.25.
• May offerings needed for budget: $14,249.32. 
• Year to date offerings received: $66,066.26.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $74,808.93.

Those Who Serve Today, June 16, 2013:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carol English.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Mary Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Pete Carlin.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

 Assignments For Next Sunday, June 23, 2013:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Aidan Patrick, Natalie Taylor.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, June 23, 2013: 

• Isaiah 65:1-9.
• Galatians 3:23-4:7.
• Luke 8:26-39.

News and Notes for Sunday, June 9, 2013

Food For The Poor: Since the inception of Food for the Poor, it has grown to be the first-largest international relief organization in th eU.S. according to the Chronicle of Philanthrapy. Since it’s beginning it has provided over 8.3 billion dollars to help the destitute around the world. Along with feeding hundreds of thousands of individuals daily, FFP has drilled countless water wells so that people could have clean drinking water, provided life saving medical care, education to children that will enable them to break free from the cycle of poverty that has haunted their families for generations, built more than 78,000 homes so that families can finally have shelter from the elements, and even establish enterprises that are now profitable and the skills to work in those enterprises so that individuals and families will actually have the finances to live on their own. Pastor Gerald Kovac of St. Louis, MO will share the story of this Christian ministry this morning in his message entitled, “Letting the Son Shine Through”. He will also give us the opportunity to participate in this ministry through a special offering. We warmly welcome Pastor Kovac today.

You Are Cordially Invited To Attend The Ordination Fo The Rev. Christopher Vossler: Chris Vossler, Son of Pastor Richard and Lyn Vossler and grandson of Larry and Marge Vossler, graduated this past May from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. He has been called to serve as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, McFarland, KS. Chris will be ordained into the Office of the Holy Ministry of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod at a special worship service beginning at 3:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, Livingston, NJ on Sunday, June 23. The ordination will be conducted by the President of the New Jersey District, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn. Following the service there will be a reception for Chris and his wife Amy. Everyone here at Trinity is invited to sttend. (For those who do not know, Chris’ father Rick is a son of this congregation.) If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by Monday, June 17 by calling Grace Luthern at 973-992-0145 or by email at glcpastor@verizon.net. A congratulatory letter will be sent to Chris. (FYI – Chris will be installed as pastor of Trinity, McFarland on Sunday, August 4. 

Men’s Club Chicken Bbq Tickets – See any Men’s Club member to puchase your tickets ($8.50 - takeout only)for their June 16 Chicken BBQ fundraiser.

Ladies Who Received Recent Letter asking to consider joining us at our meetings. The next Ladies Aid Meeting is Monday, June 17 at 7pm. Thank you!

Piano Recital – Carole Aldrich’s piano students will be giving a recital today at 2pm. All are welcome to attend! 

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Larry & Debbie Gerdes in celebration of their 26th Wedding Anniversary. 

Coffee Hour Host Today is Dave Pinney. Thank you for hosting! 

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: June 10 Dave Pinney; June 11 Courtney Klein; June 14 Larry Browning; June 15 Janice Vossler. 

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: June 13 Scott & Kelly Vossler.

We Thank the 132 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• May offerings received: $12,497.25.
• May offerings needed for budget: $14,249.32.
• Year to date offerings received: $66,066.26.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $74,808.93.

Those Who Serve Today, June 9, 2013:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick, Jada White.
• Lay Reader: Ruth Meacham.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, June 16, 2013:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Mary Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Pete Carlin.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, June 16, 2013: 

• 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-14.
• Galatians 2:15-21; 3:10-14.
• Luke 7:36-8:3.

News and Notes for Sunday, June 2, 2013

The Rite Of Confirmation: This morning, in the Rite of Confirmation, four of our congregation’s youth will publically confess their faith in the Lord God – who He is, what He has done, what He continues to do now, and what He will do in the future – as He revealed to us through His Word, the Holy Scriptures. The four youth and their individual confirmation verses are:

• Bailey Dorothy Gallmann Bennett – St. Luke 11:28
• Mackenzie Leigh Gallmann Bennett – St. John 8:12
• Aidan Stewart Patrick – St. John 3:16
• Jada Nicole White – Joshua 1:9

We praise God that through their study of His Word, the Holy Spirit has increased their knowledge of the Christian faith and life. Above all, we praise Him that the Spirit has strengthened their faith that they have been saved from sin, death, and the devil for God’s Son Jesus Christ by His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave defeated sin, death, and the devil for all who believe. It is our sincere prayer that they will faithfully attend worship; hear, read, study, and digest His Word; and partake of the Lord’s Supper for then, by the Spirit’s power, they can fight the good fight of faith, remain faithful to Christ all the days of their lives, and obtain everlasting life in heaven.

Genesee Valley Chorus concert today at 3pm.

Ladies Who Received Recent Letter asking to consider joining us at our meetings. The next Ladies Aid Meeting is Monday, June 17 at 7pm. Thank you!

Piano Recital – Carole Aldrich’s piano students will be giving a recital next Sunday, June 9 at 2pm. All are welcome to attend! 

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Senta Streeter in memory of her husband Alpheus and also in honor of today’s Confirmands. 

The Coffee Hour Today is being hosted by the Men’s Club in honor of today’s Confirmands. Thank you for hosting! 

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: June 3 Carolanne Schmitt; June 4 Kristin Fahs; June 5 Alexis Merrick, Mary Monroe; June 7 Bob Willetts.

We Thank the 94 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• May offerings received: $12,497.25.
• May offerings needed for budget: $14,249.32.
• Year to date offerings received: $66,066.26.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $74,808.93.

Those Who Serve Today, June 2, 2013:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, June 9, 2013:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick, Jada White.
• Lay Reader: Ruth Meacham.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, June 9, 2013: 

• 1 Kings 17:17-24.
• Galatians 1:11-24.
• Luke 7:11-17.