Monday, November 28, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday November 27, 2011

Reminder: Annual Congregational Voter’s Meeting next Sunday, Dec. 4 following worship. (Budget & elections)

Poinsettia Christmas Memorials – If you would like to make a donation in memory of a friend of loved one. Please use today’s bulletin insert before Dec. 16. Thank you.

Turkeys Needed for the annual Christmas Dinner that is prepared here on Christmas Day. Any questions, speak to Kato.

Boxes Needed: The daycare is doing a themed activity with boxes. Boxes of all shapes and sizes are needed. Please a box or two. Leave them on the back table by the back entry. Thank you!

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Thrivent.

Today’s Coffee Hour is our Potluck. Thanks to all who brought something to share!

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

We Thank the members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.
  • October offerings totaled $14,467.00.
  • October offerings needed: $15,984.90.
  • January thru October Budget Needs: $140,667.12.
  • January thru October offerings received:$119,274.23.
  • Year to date shortfall: $21,392.89.
Those Who Serve Today, November 27, 2011:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Marge Knowles.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, December 4, 2011:
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
  • Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Ruth Meacham.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 4, 2011:
  • Isaiah 40:1-11.
  • 2 Peter 3:8-14.
  • St. Mark 1:1-8.

Monday, November 21, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday November 20, 2011

Poinsettia Christmas Memorials – If you would like to make a donation in memory of a friend of loved one. Please use today’s bulletin insert before Dec. 16. Thank you.

Turkeys Needed for the annual Christmas Dinner that is prepared here on Christmas Day. Any questions, speak to Kato.

Community Thanksgiving Service is at 7pm tonight here at Trinity.

Thrivent Members: Today after the coffee hour, we will be holding a short business meeting as well as voting on officers for our Chautauqua Chapter.

We Would Like To Collect the names and addresses of all the servicemen and women connected to Trinity. We want to be sure they receive a Christmas card from us and then several other cards throughout the year so they know we are thinking of them and praying for them. Anyone with a relative or close friend in the military, please put their name and address in the collection plate or leave it in the church office for Kay.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Ken Bellows in memory of Mary and in honor of Ken & Bhava’s birthdays.

Thanks To Thrivent for hosting today’s coffee hour.

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 97 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.
  • October offerings totaled $14,467.00.
  • October offerings needed: $15,984.90.
  • January thru October Budget Needs: $140,667.12.
  • January thru October offerings received:$119,274.23.
  • Year to date shortfall: $21,392.89. .
Those Who Serve Today, November 20, 2011:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Marge Knowles.
  • Acolytes: Carolyn Duttweiler, Mary Alice Monroe.
  • Lay Reader: Jane White.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, November 27, 2011:
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Marge Knowles.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 27, 2011:
  • Isaiah 64:1-9.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:3-9.
  • St. Mark 13:24-37.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday November 13, 2011

Altar Guild Members: There will be a work session on Monday, Nov. 14th at 1:00 pm. We will be cleaning the communion ware and restocking pews. Also we will put together next year’s schedule. If you would like to request a certain month to serve, please let me know if you cannot attend the meeting.
Thank you, Betty Wood, Chair

We Would Like To Collect the names and addresses of all the servicemen and women connected to Trinity. We want to be sure they receive a Christmas card from us and then several other cards throughout the year so they know we are thinking of them and praying for them. Anyone with a relative or close friend in the military, please put their name and address in the collection plate or leave it in the church office for Kay.

Thrivent Members: On Sunday, Nov. 20 after the coffee hour, we will be holding a short business meeting as well as voting on officers for our Chautauqua Chapter.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Kay McCulloch on the occasion of Ed & Lois Flurschutz’ 65th Wedding Anniversary!

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Shelly Dunne and Karalee Morris. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 17 Brad White; Nov. 19 Fred Dannheim, Meri Madison, Marge Vossler.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Nov. 15 Ed & Lois Flurschutz.

We Thank the 116 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.
  • October offerings totaled $14,467.00.
  • September offerings needed: $15,984.90.
  • January thru October Budget Needs: $140,667.12.
  • January thru September offerings received: $140,667.12.
  • Year to date shortfall of $21,392.89. .
Those Who Serve Today, November 13, 2011:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Marge Knowles.
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Pete Carlin.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, November 20, 2011:
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Marge Knowles.
  • Acolytes: Carolyn Duttweiler, Mary Alice Monroe.
  • Lay Reader: Jane White.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 20, 2011:
  • Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14.
  • Revelation 1:4B-8.
  • St. John 18:33-37.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday November 6, 2011

We Would Like To Collect the names and addresses of all the servicemen and women connected to Trinity. We want to be sure they receive a Christmas card from us and then several other cards throughout the year so they know we are thinking of them and praying for them. Anyone with a relative or close friend in the military, please put their name and address in the collection plate or leave it in the church office for Kay.

The Final Weeks Of Collecting for Operation Christmas Child are upon us. Please bring any donation by November 13th. We will be packing boxes right after church that day. We would love some help-no wrapping, just packing. Thanks!

Altar Guild Meeting – Monday, November 14 at 1pm.

Attention Thrivent Members: There will be short business meeting Sunday, November 20th after the coffee hour. Thank you, Betty Wood, Congregational Advocate.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Ludwig & Barbara Delity on the occasion of their Anniversary.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Larry & Marge Vossler. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 7 Barry Gridley, Natalie Taylor; Nov. 8 Bernice Distrola; Nov. 9 Matthew Gridley; Nov. 12 Sandra Vossler.

Celebrating An Anniversary Today: Nov. 6 Ludwig & Barb Delity.

We Thank the 130 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.
  • October offerings totaled $14,467.00.
  • September offerings needed: $15,984.90.
  • January thru October Budget Needs: $140,667.12.
  • January thru September offerings received: $140,667.12.
  • Year to date shortfall: $21,392.89.
Those Who Serve Today, November 6, 2011:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Marge Knowles.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Ruth Meacham.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, November 13, 2011:
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Marge Knowles.
  • Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Pete Carlin.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 13, 2011:
  • Zephaniah 1:7-16.
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.
  • St. Matthew 25:14-30.

Monday, October 31, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday October 30, 2011

There Will Be A Short Congregational Meeting After Worship Today.
Agenda:
  1. Eleanor Cott Estate.
  2. Election of lay-delegate to Cattaraugus Circuit Forum.
  3. Election of lay-delegate to 2012 Eastern District Convention.
The Properties Committee will meet this Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6 pm instead of Nov. 8 because of the Sauerkraut Supper.

Daylight Savings Time Ends On Sunday, November 6th. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night.

Sauerkraut Supper Tickets - If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet now is the time to do so! One week left until the Sauerkraut Supper on Tuesday, Nov. 8. All ticket are $8.50 each.

Homemade Apple & Pumpkin Pies Needed for the Sauerkraut supper. Sign-up sheets for pies & workers are on the lounge table. Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who helped to make our Hands & Harvest Craft Festival and Chinese Auction a successful event! Thanks go out to all who worked, donated and/or attended. We are able to send $562 to each – The Wounded Warriors Project and Operation Christmas Child.

We Would Like To Collect the names and addresses of all the servicemen and women connected to Trinity. We want to be sure they receive a Christmas card from us and then several other cards throughout the year so they know we are thinking of them and praying for them. Anyone with a relative or close friend in the military, please put their name and address in the collection plate or leave it in the church office for Kay.

The Final Weeks Of Collecting for Operation Christmas Child are upon us. If you have any further donations, please bring them in by November 13th. We will be packing the shoe boxes for distribution right after church that day. We would love some help-no wrapping, just packing-please stay a few minutes to help out.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Anita Foote.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Lois Flurschutz & Kay McCulloch. 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.

We Thank the 103 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.
  • September offerings totaled $10,177.85.
  • September offerings needed: $12,787.92.
  • January thru September Budget Needs: $124,682.22.
  • January thru September offerings received: $104,807.23.
  • Year to date shortfall of $17,264.92.
Those Who Serve Today, October 30 2011:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Youth.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Gladys Murphy, Reita Lynch.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Linda Gridley.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, November 6, 2011:
  • Ushers: Barry Dunne, Dave & Jane Pinney.
  • Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
  • Altar Guild: Ruth Kling, Marge Knowles.
  • Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
  • Lay Reader: Ruth Meacham.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 6, 2011:
  • Revelation 7:2-17.
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.
  • St. Matthew 5:1-12.

Monday, October 24, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday October 23, 2011

Thanks to everyone who helped to make our Hands & Harvest Craft Festival and Chinese Auction a successful event! Thanks go out to all who worked, donated and/or attended. We are able to send $562 to each – The Wounded Warriors Project and Operation Christmas Child.

There Will Be A Short Congregational Meeting After Worship On Sunday, October 30Th. Agenda:
  1. Eleanor Cott Estate.
  2. Election of lay-delegate to Cattaraugus Circuit Forum.
  3. Election of lay-delegate to 2012 Eastern District Convention.
Sauerkraut Supper Tickets Are Now On Sale – You can purchase tickets in the church office, Richardson & Stout, Hamilton’s Shoes, Fisher’s Pharmacy or after worship on Sundays! Servings: 5PM; 6:30PM and take outs at 5:30PM. Price of all tickets is $8.50.

Homemade Apple & Pumpkin Pies Needed for the Sauerkraut supper. Sign-up sheets for pies & workers are on the lounge table. Thanks!

Today Is The Potluck Coffee Hour. Thanks to all who brought something to share!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Oct. 23 Arlene Leave, Jane Pinney; Oct. 26 James Dunne; Oct. 28 Nancy Link.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Oct. 28 Jim & Debbie Kling.

We Thank the 91 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.
  • September offerings totaled $10,177.85.
  • September offerings needed: $12,787.92.
  • January thru September Budget Needs: $124,682.22.
  • January thru September offerings received: $104,807.23.
  • Year to date shortfall of $17,264.92 .
Those Who Serve Today, October 23 2011:
  • Minister: Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Youth.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Gladys Murphy, Reita Lynch.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Ruth Meacham.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, October 30, 2011:
  • Ushers: Youth.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Gladys Murphy, Reita Lynch.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Linda Gridley.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, October 30, 2011:
  • Jeremiah 31:31-34.
  • Romans 3:19-28.
  • St. John 8:31-36.

Monday, October 17, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday October 16 , 2011

There Will Be A Short Congregational Meeting After Worship On Sunday, October 30Th. Agenda:
  1. Eleanor Cott Estate.
  2. Election of lay-delegate to Cattaraugus Circuit Forum.
  3. Election of lay-delegate to 2012 Eastern District Convention.
Sauerkraut Supper Tickets Are Now On Sale – You can purchase tickets in the church office, Richardson & Stout, Hamilton’s Shoes, Fisher’s Pharmacy or after worship on Sundays! Servings: 5PM; 6:30PM and take outs at 5:30PM. Price of all tickets is $8.50.

Homemade Apple & Pumpkin Pies Needed for the Sauerkraut supper. Sign-up sheets for pies & workers are on the lounge table. Thanks!

Potluck Coffee Hour Is Next Sunday, Oct. 23. Everyone is welcome to bring something to share. Thank you.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Anita Foote.

Coffee Hour Hostesses this week are Gladys Sweet & Ruth Kling. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Oct. 16 Tyler Bennet; 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.

We Thank the 124 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.
  • September offerings totaled $10,177.85.
  • September offerings needed: $12,787.92.
  • January thru September Budget Needs: $124,682.22.
  • January thru September offerings received: $104,807.23.
  • Year to date shortfall of $17,264.92.
Those Who Serve Today, October 16, 2011:
  • Worship Leader: Betty Wood.
  • Organist: Carole Aldrich.
  • Ushers: Youth.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Gladys Murphy, Reita Lynch.
  • Acolytes: Carolyn Duttweiler, Mary Alice Monroe.
  • Lay Reader: Carol English.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, October 23, 2011:
  • Ushers: Youth.
  • Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
  • Altar Guild: Gladys Murphy, Reita Lynch.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Ruth Meacham.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, October 23, 2011:
  • Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18.
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13.
  • St. Matthew 22:34-46.