Notes from 

Holy Trinity Lutheran 

Church

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September 15, 2024

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Serving Today (9/15)

 

Lector: Ellen Crane   Video:  Don Gulliksen    Usher:  George Leaonard

Communion Assistant:  Al Buechler and Barbara Samuelsen

CPIC: Ron Mathewson    Counters: Carol Schutz & Joan Cosgrove

Offering:  JT Scherwa         Altar Guild:  Ellen Lodato & Kim Dwyer

 

 

Serving Next Week (9/22)

 

Lector: Shawn Mathewson   Video:  Don Gulliksen    Usher:  George Leaonard

Communion Assistant:  Joan Cosgrove and Ron Mathewson

CPIC: Ron Mathewson    Counters: Carol Schutz & Joan Cosgrove

Offering:  Ron Mathewson &b Karen Ferris       

  Altar Guild:  Ellen Lodato & Kim Dwyer

 

 

Special thanks to Al Buechler and to Ignacio Alvarez for substituting last week when Pastor was away.  You were a blessing to us all!

 

Today is Rally Day! (The first week of the Sunday School year).  Special thanks to Miss Erin (Superintendent) and her dedicated volunteer staff!  It is not too late to register your child for the new Sunday School year… please contact Miss Erin at eosterhout@optonline.net.

 

Please don’t run away after worship this Sunday!  A Special Rally Day celebration will be offered for all ages including refreshments and mini golf (in our basement location).  Join the fun!

 

Why not consider having your next children’s birthday party at church?  There are plenty of rooms available for a modest donation... with mini-golf, too!  If interested see Pastor Jack for details.

 

Thank you to the praise band for accompanying “You Shall Go Out with Joy”

 

You’re invited to a picnic involving four local Lutheran congregations!  See enclosed flyer.  September 29. Cost is $18 and includes all food and non-alcoholic beverages.

 

Lunch and Learn Adult Bible Study has resumed for the Fall season. The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at noon in the choir room.  For more information contact Pastor Jack… no prior Bible knowledge is needed for this informative class with lively discussions!

 

 “Back to School Night” for Parents of our Sunday School Children! Join us on Monday September 23 from 7:00 – 8:00pm.  For additional information contact Ms. Erin (Sunday School Superintendent) at Erin at:  eosterhout@optonline.net 

 

RISE UP, an interfaith not-for-profit corporation serving the needs of the impoverished, is always in need of volunteers.  Join us on Thursday, September 19 at 7:000pm for our community meeting.  For more information contact Pastor Jack.

 

We are now collecting warm socks for locals in need this winter.. The collection box for the ”Sox-in-A-Box Campaign” is located in our vestibule.  The effort is sponsored by RISE UP!  For more information contact Pastor Jack or Ellen Crane.

 

Holy Trinity will offer a Blessing of the Animals service this Fall in honor of the Festival of St. Francis! Bring dogs, cats, and other pets for blessings… goody bags for pets and humans!  Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 12 at 11:00am.

 

Want to give electronically?  40% of our offerings now come in via electronic giving sources.  To learn more, simply go to our web page at www.rockawaylutheran.org and click on the “donate” button. . . then follow the simple instructions.  Regular offerings (with date and frequency of your choice) as well as one-time gifts can be established electronically.  All transactions are confidential.

 

Sunday after service refreshments are needed for all to enjoy. Some suggestions:  cookies, cakes pies, donuts or your favorite dessert. These can be store bought or homemade. Please leave the goodies in the kitchen only on Sundays. Your volunteering is appreciated.

 

Want to have your announcement appear in this bulletin?  Please email your blurb to the church office no later than Tuesday at 10:00am for the upcoming Sunday announcement.  Email is:  htl.church@gmail.com

 

How to order flowers to be placed on the church altar. Let Donna in the church office know no later than the Monday before you want the flowers in church and let her know what you would like printed in the bulletin. Donna orders the flowers and they deliver them and bill the church at $30.00 per arrangement. The cost to you is $30.00. Contact information for Donna in the church office:
Phone number 973-625-0110.

 

RISE UP is collecting toiletries to aid our locals.  Did you know that food stamps do not cover basic toiletry items like soap and shampoo?  Please donate items in the special bin located in our church vestibule. For more information, contact Angela Bloshuk at 973-476-0101 or email her at: riseupangela@gmail.com