Engaged by Grace Weekly August 20 – 27, 2017
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Interested in Learning More About Holy Trinity?
An Intro to Holy Trinity seminar will be conducted during the Sunday School hour on Sunday mornings in October. This event is designed to help interested people learn more about the ministry of our congregation and the encounters with God’s grace that we share here. You may indicate your interest in the class by contacting the church office or signing at the Collection & Signup Corner in the Gathering Place. Please see Pastor Steve or Laura Hudson for more information.
Confirmation Orientation
All 6th – 8th grade students and their parents are invited to attend a meeting on Sunday, August 27 at 9:30 am to discuss this year’s confirmation program. Watch for an email with more information coming next week!
High School Youth Group News
Holy Trinity’s High School Youth Group will resume this Sunday, August 20 from 6:30-7:30 pm. We will meet Sunday evenings in the Gathering space. We welcome all 9th-12th graders. Hope to see everyone on Sunday!
ELCA National Youth Gathering Q & A
- Date of Gathering – June 27 – July 1, 2018
- Location – Houston, TX
- Who is the Gathering For? 8th-12th graders (at the time of registration)
- Volunteers – must be at least 21 years of age
- Deposit – Due September 10, 2017
If you’re interested in attending, please contact Jeremiah and Kelli Webb.
Make a Joyful Noise!
The Sanctuary Choir and Bell Choir are gearing up to sing and ring their praises. Rehearsals begin Thursday, August 31 at 6:30 pm for bells and 7:30 pm for voices. Everyone from high school age and up is invited to take part. Children’s Choir rehearsals will begin on Thursday, September 7. Watch for more information on that coming soon.
LOMO Fall Colors Journey
Come explore the scenery of Door County and experience the beautiful downtown Chicago city life. Enjoy the wonderful company of fellow travelers as we share time together around meals, sight seeing, and visiting a new part of the country. To find out more, click https://www.lomocamps.org/fallcolorsjourney.
Saturday Night Adult Fellowship – SNAF
All adults are invited to attend Saturday Night Adult Fellowship at the home of Patti & Bob Kammeyer on Saturday, September 9 at 6:00 pm. Table service, drinks, and meat will be provided. Please bring an appetizer, salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Sign up at the Collection & Signup Corner in the Gathering Place.
Stewardship Corner – August 20, 2017
Money by itself is neutral; our money is what we make it. Money can be our end or means to an end. Money can own us or be owned by us. Money can be our servant or our master. The Bible tells us that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter God’s kingdom (Matthew 19:24). It is not money, but our attitude toward money that can separate us from a relationship with Jesus. For more information on stewardship, please contact Max Buban.
Altar Ministry Team Meeting
Holy Trinity’s Altar Ministry teams will hold a meeting on Saturday, August 19 at 9:30 am in Conference Room 101. New booklets will be available and the schedule for the coming year will be reviewed. Snacks and coffee will be provided.
About this blog
Welcome to my running online dialog on matters of our life together in faith community at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church—where the grace of Christ Jesus our Lord engages each of us and, in turn, sends us out to engage others with that grace as well. I look forward to learning and growing together.
- Pastor Steve Wachtman
