News and Notes for Sunday, December 26, 2010

Bible Study resumes: “Becoming a Woman of Excellence” begins again on Sunday, January 2nd. at 7:00 pm. The group meets in the church library. Please join us, it’s not too late. It is never too late to study God’s Word.

Church Ornaments are finally paid for and all sold from now on will be going into our Julie Shaver fund. Please help by purchasing an ornament for yourself, a long lost friend or a faraway family member. We thank you in advance for your generous support

Thank You Everyone for the prayers, cards and words of comfort extended to me and my family after the recent passing of my dear mom. -Deb Martin

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Dec. 26 Ian Flurschutz; Dec. 27 John Vargo; Dec. 29 Jon Farwell, Debbie Kling, Gary Link, Virginia Scott; Dec. 31 Marilyn Palmer, Stephen Vossler.

Celebrating An Anniversary Today: Dec. 26 Kato & Carole Aldrich.

We Thank the 110 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,272.00 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Christmas Memorials of $480.00 and Charities of $100.00 were also received. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, December 26, 2010:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, January 2, 2011:

• Ushers: Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: To Be Announced.
• Altar Guild: Sally Dannheim, Jane White.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, January 2, 2011:

• 1 Kings 3:4-15.
• Ephesians 1:3-14.
• St. Luke 2:40-52.

News and Notes for Sunday, December 19, 2010

Christmas Day Dinners will be prepared for those in need who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves. Call the Wellsville Daily Reporter 593-5300 by December 23 to sign up for a meal. We will deliver only in the towns of Allentown, Andover, Belmont, Scio, Wellsville and Willing. We are still accepting donations of turkeys, questions? see Kato.

Church Ornaments are finally paid for and all sold from now on will be going into our Julie Shaver fund. Please help by purchasing an ornament for yourself, a long lost friend or a faraway family member. We thank you in advance for your generous support

Volunteer Respite Training: Office of the Aging is offering training to become a Respite Volunteer. If you would like more information about this please contact Betty Wood.

Our Newest Banner “Jesus – Our Star” was made by the daycare children. Wednesday church with the preschoolers has been focusing on the Christmas story and the star leading us to Jesus.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Kate & Mike Lamberson.

Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Dec. 19 Barry Dunne; Dec. 20 Luke Duttweiler, Howard White; Dec. 21 Pat Kaake, Morgan Lumpston; Dec. 22 Anita Cornell; Dec. 24 Heidi Mangels, Dec. 25 Robert Wade.

Celebrating An Anniversary Today: Dec. 19 Rich & Gwyn Shear.

WE THANK the 108 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $4,973.19 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Christmas Memorials of $190.00 and Charities of $20.00 were also received. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, December 19, 2010:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, December 26, 2010:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 26, 2010:

• Isaiah 63:7-14.
• Galatians 4:4-7.
• St. Matthew 2:13-23.

News and Notes for Sunday, December 12, 2010

Christmas Memorials Will Be Accepted Through Friday, December 17. This year’s memorials will benefit Youth for Christ, Wellsville Soup Kitchen and Helping Hands! Forms are on table in lounge area. Thanks!

Christmas Day Dinners will be prepared for those in need who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves. Call the Wellsville Daily Reporter 593-5300 by December 23 to sign up for a meal. We will deliver only in the towns of Allentown, Andover, Belmont, Scio, Wellsville and Willing. We are still accepting donations of turkeys, questions? see Kato.

Church Ornaments are still for sale for $10. See any Ladies Aid Member or stop by the church office to purchase one for a gift or keep for yourself!

Volunteer Respite Training: Office of the Aging is offering training to become a Respite Volunteer. If you would like more information about this please contact Betty Wood.

Our Newest Banner “Jesus – Our Star” was made by the daycare children. Wednesday church with the preschoolers has been focusing on the Christmas story and the star leading us to Jesus.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Karalee Morris & Betty Wood. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Dec. 14 Ben Cornelius, Sr., Ryan Gallmann; Dec. 15 Melissa Aldrich, D.J. Helmer; Linda White; Dec. 17 Amy Hurd.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Dec. 13 Bill & Michele Rech

We Thank the 108 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,206.25 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Christmas Memorials of $50.00 were also received. Our weekly budget needs are $3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, December 12, 2010:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Peter Carlin.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, December 19, 2010:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 19, 2010:

• Isaiah 7:10-17.
• Romans 1:1-7.
• St. Matthew 1:18-25.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 28, 2010

The Annual Meeting of First Trinity Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2010 immediately following the 10:30 AM Worship Service. There will be short reports presented, election of officers, budget approval and any other business.

Church Ornaments are still for sale for $10. See any Ladies Aid Member or stop by the church office to purchase one for a gift or keep for yourself!

Your Help Is Needed on Saturday, December 4 at 9:00 am to put up the Christmas tree. Decorating will continue immediately after church on Sunday, the 5th. Many hands will make it fun and quick work.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are The Patrick Family. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Nov. 28 Carole Aldrich, Ken Bellows, Bhava; Nov. 29 Kelly Monroe, Rosemary Vossler; Nov. 30 Lawrence Vossler.

We Thank the 122 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,523.61 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. fund of $1,929.01 are also received. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, November 28, 2010:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Peter Mangels.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, December 5, 2010:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Carol English.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 5, 2010:

• Isaiah 11:1-10.
• Romans 15:4-13.
• St. Matthew 3:1-12.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 21, 2010

The Annual Meeting of First Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2010 immediately following the 10:30 AM Worship Service. There will be short reports presented, election of officers, budget approval and any other business.

Thrivent Members: Please vote for our Chapter Officers TODAY immediately after church. Ballots will be available during the coffee hour. You will also need to sign the membership form at that time. Any questions please see Betty Wood or Marge Vossler.

Church Ornaments are still for sale for $10. See any Ladies Aid Member or stop by the church office to purchase one for a gift or keep for yourself!

Your Help Is Needed on Saturday, December 4 at 9:00 am to put up the Christmas tree. Decorating will continue immediately after church on Sunday, the 5th. Many hands will make it fun and quick work.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Floyd & Doris Mallory on the occasion of their 64th Wedding Anniversary.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today is Thrivent. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 23 James Leonard; Nov. 24 Barbara Raines; Nov. 26 Jean Rushmore.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Nov. 23 Floyd & Doris Mallory.

We Thank the 102 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,495.50 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, November 21, 2010:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Carol English.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 28, 2010:

• Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Peter Mangels.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 28, 2010:

• Isaiah 2:1-5.
• Romans 13:8-14.
• St. Matthew 21:1-11.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 14, 2010

Sacred Acts – Baptism: This morning Darnell Love Watson and Alexis Elaine Watson, children of Dean Watson and Carrie Flanagan Watson, will confess their faith in the one God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. At the same time, God declares Darnell as His son whom He loves and Elaine as His daughter whom He loves. Their Godparents are Dale and Tiersa Watson. We praise God for His love and grace He bestows through Baptism and pray that Darnell and Elaine will continue to grow in the Christian faith and life.

Thrivent Members: Please vote for our Chapter Officers on Sunday, November 21, 2010 immediately after church. Ballots will be available during the coffee hour. You will also need to sign the membership form at that time. Any questions please see Betty Wood or Marge Vossler.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God on the occasion of Ken & Mary Bellows’ anniversary and Ken & Bhava’s birthday.

Birthdays & Anniversaries from last week were inadvertently not printed. They are included in this week’s bulletin.

Celebrating Birthdays Last Week And This Coming Week: Nov. 7 Barry Gridley, Natalie Taylor; Nov. 8 Bernice DiStrola; Nov. 9 Matthew Gridley; Nov. 12 Sandra Vossler; Nov. 17 Brad White; Nov. 19 Fred Dannheim, Meri (Lynch) Madison; Marge Vossler.

Celebrating Anniversaries Last Week And This Coming Week: Nov. 10 Robert & Gladys Sweet; Nov. 15 Ed & Lois Flurschutz; Nov. 17 Ken & Mary Bellows.

We Thank the 107 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,376.55 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. funds of $1,545.00 were also received. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, November 14, 2010:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 21, 2010:

• Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Carol English.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 21, 2010:

• Malachi 3:13-18.
• Colossians 1:13-20.
• St. Luke 23:27-43.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 7, 2010

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. 1 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.

Church Ornaments are for sale from any Ladies Aid member or the church office. Price is $10 each. Thanks for your support!

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Lois Flurschutz and Barbara Raines. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 1 Shirley Mangels; Nov. 2 Sue Hand, Haylee Helmer; Nov. 3 Carol English; Nov. 5 Carolyn Duttweiler, Diane Vossler.

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

We Thank the 106 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,875.95 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Charities of $112.00 were also received. Our weekly budget needs are $ 3,396.89 each Sunday during 2010.

Those Who Serve Today, November 7, 2010:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 14, 2010:

• Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 14, 2010:

• Malachi 4:1-6.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13.
• St. Luke 21:5-36.