September 2007 Edition

Brief Notes - This and That

Praise Be To God For Our Vacation Bible School Staff. I cannot even begin to say how faithful, dedicated, and hard working this year's VBS Staff was. They did all in their power to share the Gospel. Without these individuals using their time and talents for the Lord, we could not have had a VBS. I extend my sincere thanks to all of them and I praise God for them. Please be sure to do the same.

My Monthly Plea For Sunday Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to host our Coffee Hours for selected Sundays in the months of September through December. Our Coffee Hours have been very influential in helping us grow as brothers and sisters in Christ. Hosting is not difficult. The coffee, tea, juice, and milk are already set-up. The host's task is to clean-up afterwards. You may bring snacks if you wish. Please consider being a host, especially if you never hosted one in the past. Any individual, groups of individuals, or organization can be a host. The sign-up sheet is on the church lounge table.

Concerning Telco Mailing

The Post Office has changed its method and delivery of Bulk Mail such as the TELCO. Before the changes we could mail the TELCO two days before the end of the month and most received it by the first of the next month. With the changes, the TELCO will have to be mailed at least 7 days before the end of the month so that everyone can receive it by the first of the next month. Thus we are asking that all TELCO articles be submitted to the church secretary by the 20th of each month so that it can be mailed by the 23rd in order that everyone will have it by the first of the next month.

Something To Make You Smile

Children And Bible Stories

A Sunday School teacher was teaching her class Jesus' Parable of the Good Samaritan. In vivid detail she described to the students how the man laying on the road was brutally beaten, robbed and left for dead so that they might understand how bad his situation was. She then asked her students, "If you saw this man lying on the roadside, what would you do? A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence by saying, "I think I'd throw up!"

Altar Guild Meeting: There will be an Altar Guild Meeting on Thursday, September 27 at 7:00 pm.

Brief News From Executive And Council Meetings
(May - July 2007)

• Monetary gift was given to Cheryl Young to help with her cancer treatments.
• Monetary help is being given to daycare to help with expenses.
• Approval was given to extend the warranty on the office computer system.

• Youth helped with the ice cream social games and also helped with VBS. They held a carwash in July. Youth fund raiser proceeds go to charities and events. Youth will be purchasing gifts for Accord again this December. The next youth meeting will be Sunday, Sept. 2 to discuss plans for youth room.

• VBS went wonderful! Attendance was highest on Monday night with 45 children, the average attendance was 40 students. Some children attended Sunday worship to perform two songs learned during the week. While there, several new students signed up for Sunday School. Thanks to everyone who helped make VBS a success. Special thanks to: Julie Shaver for searching and preparing the crafts; Pam Duttweiler for organizing and planning this year's VBS; and Pastor Morris and Betty Wood for always dedicating their time and talents wherever needed.

• Rally Day will tentatively be held September 9. Sunday School will begin on September 16th. Bible Breakfast will start again September 25.

Financial and Treasurer's reports and complete minutes are available for viewing in the church office.

SENIOR CITIZENS

The September meeting of Senior Citizens will be held at noon on Sept. 6, 2007 in the Dorcas room with a committee of June Helmer, Dorothy Herke and Edna Lehman. New members are welcome to join us.    

43RD YEAR FOR DORCAS

Back to work in September for Dorcas as they begin their 43rd year! Betty Havens is the only original member of the group.

September work sessions will be held September 10th and September 24th - 9:30 - noon.      This year we are considering making up Health Kits for World Relief. Please come and lend a hand.

Note: - Semi Annual Altar Guild meeting will be Thursday, September 27th at 7PM. Help is also welcome for Altar Guild.

 

Mark your calendar for the MUSIC IN THE PAVILION (Playground equipment benefit for Trinity Christian Daycare). This event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20^th from 5:30pm till 8:00 pm. There will be hotdogs, chips, popcorn, soda and 50/50 drawings.  Come and support Trinity Christian Daycare.

 

BBQ BENEFIT TICKETS (for Cheryl Young) ARE AVAILABLE NOW AT THE CHURCH OFFICE, FISHER'S PHARMACY HAMILTON'S SHOE STORE RICHARDSON & STOUT INSURANCE CO. JT'S GENERAL STORE. Tickets are $7.00 each or $25 for a family of 4. Take out only Saturday, Sept. 29 from Noon - 4PM @ Trinity Lutheran Church. A Chinese auction will also be held. Supplemental Funding from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

 

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Rev. Robert Morris, Pastor | Deb Martin, Editor | Church Office: 585.593.3311 | E-mail: telco@trinitywellsville.org