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THE BEACON
January 28, 2015
BREAKFAST LECTURE SERIES
The Sermon on the Mount is the theme of our Winter Breakfast Lecture Series that meets on Friday mornings in the
Fellowship Hall. A light breakfast is served each week at 7:00 a.m., followed by the program from 7:15 - 7:45 a.m.
January 30
February 6
February 13
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A Different Way
Prayer-filled Disciples
They Were Astonished
NEW BOOK DISCUSSION TO BEGIN
The Friday Morning Book Discussion Group will begin its discussion of Honest Prayer by John Shelby Spong on January 30.
The class meets at 10:30 a.m., in the Parlor. Books are available for purchase in the church office for $12.00.
WORLD HUNGER APPEAL
All are encouraged to make a contribution to the Lutheran World Hunger Appeal this weekend. A special Hunger Appeal envelope
is included in our envelope packets for that purpose. Envelopes may be placed in the offering plate or contributed at the Souper
Bowl luncheon following the 10:30 a.m. service. The Lutheran World Hunger Appeal responds to poverty in the United States and
around the world by addressing root causes through relief, development work, education, and advocacy. Approximately 75% of
funds are distributed internationally and 25% domestically.
SOUPER BOWL LUNCHEON
Sunday, February 1
11:30 a.m.
Our Holy Trinity Youth are sponsoring a luncheon featuring homemade soups and chili.
Contributions will be received for the Lutheran World Hunger Appeal on this Super Bowl
Sunday as our youth participate in the nationwide Souper Bowl hunger service project held
each year. Please make reservations in the narthex or Fellowship Hall or call the church
office. A special Lutheran World Hunger Appeal offering envelope is included in our
envelope packets.
The Super Bowl game begins in the evening but the REAL ACTION will be at Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church that morning! Our youth are sponsoring a contest for donations. There will be a contribution container for
the Seattle Seahawks and one for the New England Patriots. Which team will you support?
HOLY TRINITY BLOODMOBILE
Tuesday, February 3
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
(Please note you must arrive by 5:00 p.m. to begin the donor process.)
DID YOU KNOW. . .
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Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
More than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day.
More than 1.6 million people were diagnosed with cancer last year.
Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.
A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.
Please make donor reservations in the narthex, or online by going to www.RedCrossBlood.org. Enter the Sponsor Code
HTLC. Once the site is accessed, set up a brief profile (username, password, etc.). Once registered, you will receive
a confirmation e-mail as well as a reminder e-mail two or three days before the blood drive.
The need is constant. The gratification is instant.
Give blood.
NEW BIBLE STUDY COURSE
The Tuesday Morning Bible Study Group will begin a four-session study of Ephesians on Tuesday, February 10. The class
meets at 1:00 p.m., in the Parlor. Books are available for purchase in the church office for $6.00.
February 1, 2015
8:30 A.M. - SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
9:30 A.M. - SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL for all ages
ADULT EDUCATION
BOOK DISCUSSION
FAITH AND BIBLICAL WITNESS
A Call To Action
Women, Religion, Violence, and Power
The Holy Land Revealed
The Genocide of Girls / Rape /
Slavery and Prostitution
Herod as Builder – Jerusalem’s Temple Mount
(Parlor)
(Community Room)
Leader: Pastor Roberts
Leader: Jürgen Pest
10:30 A.M. - SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
The Lessons: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
The liturgical color for ordinary Sundays after the Epiphany is green.
A nursery is provided from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ushers: 8:30 a.m., Rod Camden, Lee Cobb, Maria Roberts, Janet Romanzak, Ross Romanzak, Bruce Royer, Tom Schuler; 10:30 a.m., Lacy
Moyers, Gerald Burk, Ken Leamon, David Mickley, Kitty Page, Dick Park, Karen Pollok. Altar Guild: Margie Lippard & Carolyn Wiley. Acolytes:
8:30 a.m., Hannah Royer; 10:30 a.m., Kelly Serio. Crucifers: 8:30 a.m., Hannah Royer; 10:30 a.m., Sarah Royer. Lectors: 8:30 a.m., Jim
Rodman; 10:30 a.m., Tripper Witt & Ken Hawkins. Assisting Ministers: 8:30 a.m., Ida Proco; 10:30 a.m., Ann Mitchell. Greeters: 8:30 a.m.,
Mary Lightle & Cathy McAden; 10:30 a.m., Janet & Walter Loy. Communion Assistants: 8:30 a.m., Marjorie Huiner; 10:30 a.m., Nancy
Beasley. Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m., Debra & Tom Schwab; 10:30 a.m., Sheila Krull & Carolyn Wiley. Beacon Assistants (February 4): Tyra
Greenway, Betty Jo Marling, Janet Loy, Walter Loy. Bulletin Folders (February 6): Anne Royer & Julie Taylor.
11:30 A.M. - SOUPER BOWL LUNCHEON
THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1 - 7
MONDAY,
TUESDAY,
WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY
FRIDAY,
10:30 A.M.
7:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M.
12:00 P.M.
5:40 P.M.
11:00 A.M.
12:10 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
9:00 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
7:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
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STRENGTH AND BALANCE EXERCISE CLASS
BIBLE STUDY - The God Within: Becoming a Whole Person of Faith
COMPLINE (Prayer at the Close of the Day)
RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE (until 5:00 p.m.)
HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL
ALTAR GUILD
SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL
PARISH NURSE AVAILABLE (until 10:00 a.m.)
DISCUSSION GROUP - The Challenge of Jesus
BREAKFAST LECTURE SERIES - The Sermon on The Mount
MATINS (Morning Prayer)
STRENGTH AND BALANCE EXERCISE CLASS
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - Honest Prayer
IN THE CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY
Hospitalized at Lynchburg General is Barry Lobb. Hospitalized and released are Don Marlin and Dietrich von Schmettow.
Hospitalized and released to Avanté Rehabilitation Center is Carol Selby (mother of Wilma Beebe).
PARISH NURSE SCHEDULE
Parish Nurse Gail Midkiff will not have office hours on Thursday, January 29.
She returns to her regular office schedule Thursday, February 5.
THANK YOU
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Thanks to Mike Connolly, Jan and Tom Hayes, and Louise Martin for assisting in the Food Pantry.
Thanks to Harvey Huiner, Marjorie Huiner, Jürgen Pest, Larson Wile, and Marguerite Wile for driving for Meals on
Wheels.
Thanks to Faye Hesson and Diane Kizer for assisting in the church office.
Thanks to Kathy Busch, Stacy Cravens, Peter Manion, and Susan Manion for making hygiene bags for the Food Pantry.
Thanks to Ann Mitchell for delivering outreach ministry items to local non-profit agencies.
Thanks to ALL who participated in the International Dinner last Sunday evening. The astounding array of delicious and
creative foods continues to grow from year to year.
Thanks to Myrna Blake, Ann Mitchell, and Anna-Liisa Rosner for preparing a special mailing.
CHILDREN’S and YOUTH MINISTRIES THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1 - 7
Sunday, February 1
9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. -
Sunday Church School (age three - grade twelve)
All Youth (grades three - twelve)
Souper Bowl Luncheon
Proceeds support the Lutheran World Hunger Appeal
2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Contribution statements for 2014 have been mailed. We are asked to please review the statements for accuracy, contact Parish
Administrator Carol Dee Robertson with any questions, and file the statements with other financial and tax records. Anyone
needing a corrected or replacement statement is asked to contact the church office before January 31.
OFFERING ENVELOPES
We are reminded that regular use of offering envelopes assists the financial secretaries with their record keeping. Those who give
electronically are reminded of the special offering envelopes throughout the year. All are encouraged to use the $5.00 initial
offering envelope to help defray the cost of the envelopes.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Committee and Task Group chairs are asked to submit their 2014 annual reports to the church office
by January 31 for inclusion in the 2015 yearbook.
PARISH NURSE EDUCATION SERIES
Sunday, February 8, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall
The Health Benefits of Forgiveness
Speaker: The Reverend Mark Beck, Licensed Professional Counselor
Mental Health Consultant, Emergency Department,
Centra Private Mental Health Practitioner
One of the findings of the Congregational Health Survey was that difficulty with forgiveness is an issue for many.
There has been formal research into the benefits of being able to deal in a health-giving way with past hurts and
wrongs. This program will explore what forgiveness is and what it is not, ways in which to come to forgiveness, and
the health and physical benefits of forgiveness. This is a return engagement for this very knowledgeable and
effective speaker.
Please make reservations in the narthex or Fellowship Hall.
NEW MEMBERS TO BE RECEIVED
We will welcome new members into Holy Trinity in the coming weeks.
Please speak with Pastor Roberts if you are interested in joining our church family.
ORGAN RECITAL
Sunday, February 8
4:00 p.m.
Organist-Choirmaster J. William Greene
playing music by Bruhns, Corrette, Bach,
Mozart, Ryder, and Liszt
2015 ALTAR FLOWERS
The 2015 Altar Flower Calendar is available in the narthex. Open dates in the coming weeks are February 22,
March 8, March 15, March 22, and March 29. The cost of altar flowers is $77 per week for two vases. Payment for
altar flowers should be made to Holy Trinity. There are no delivery fees or sales tax. Please contact Susan Barney
(907-1244 or [email protected]) with any altar flower questions you may have.
MARDI GRAS JAZZ BRUNCH
Sunday, February 15, at 11:30 a.m.
LIVE MUSIC and DELICIOUS CATERED BRUNCH
Join us as we feast before the fast of Lent begins.
Enjoy the great food, fellowship, and live music.
The suggested contribution is $5 per adult and children are free.
Please make reservations in the narthex or Fellowship Hall.
SERVANT OUTREACH PROJECT
Our February outreach project is supplies – such as paper napkins, dish detergent, and laundry detergent – for the food ministry
to the homeless and poor at Daily Bread, located on Clay Street in downtown Lynchburg. Please place items in the narthex basket
any time during the month.
THIRD SUNDAY PROGRAM
February 15, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE:
Reflections on Faith in the Civil War Era
Guest Speaker: Christy S. Coleman
Co-CEO, The American Civil War Museum/Historic Tredegar, Richmond, Virginia
As war approached and raged, people rallied around their understanding of the Holy Scriptures
to defend their position around a central issue of the war—slavery.
A light supper will be served at 6:00 p.m., followed by the program at 6:30 p.m.
Please make reservations in the narthex or Fellowship Hall.
CAROLINE FURNACE SUMMER CAMP
Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp, a Virginia Synod ministry, will begin accepting reservations for the summer season on February
1. Campers are involved in prayer, Bible study, hiking, swimming, worship, recreation, crafts, singing, and campfires in the
beautiful surroundings of the Shenandoah Valley. Depending on the specific in-camp program, campers will be housed in cabins
or tent-like structures with solid floors called sukkahs. Those youth who choose an off-site experience will sleep in tents. Camping
programs are offered for youth in grades one through twelve. The youngest campers have a choice of partial or full-week options;
and, youth between the ages of sixteen and eighteen may apply to be a Counselor in Training. Check out the camp schedule and
register at www.carolinefurnace.org.
BRUNSWICK STEW AVAILABLE
Brunswick stew is still available for purchase. The cost is $10 per quart.
CANDLE TRIBUTES
All are reminded of the opportunity to dedicate the candles used in worship each week to the glory of God in memory or in honor
of loved ones or in celebration of special events (birthdays, baptismal anniversaries, wedding anniversaries, etc.). The tribute
dedication is printed in the Sunday worship bulletins along with the altar flower dedication. Included are the altar candles, the
sanctuary lamp, and candles for the Globusleuchter. The cost is $20 per week, with checks made payable to Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church. Please note “Candle Fund” on the memo line. The 2015 Candle Calendar is available in the narthex. Please contact the
church office with any questions.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
We are reminded of the following information in the event of inclement winter weather.
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Please call the church office for the latest schedule information. Any changes or cancellations will be available on the church
voice mail system and on the “Weekly Calendar” link at www.holytrinitylynchburg.org.
Weekday education activities at Holy Trinity are canceled any day that Lynchburg City Schools are closed because of the
weather. Music rehearsals may be held if road conditions improve later in the day. Participants in music groups will be notified
if a rehearsal will be held.
Sunday cancellations will be determined by 7:00 a.m. that morning. The information will be placed on the church voice mail
system, on the “Worship Schedule” link at www.holytrinitylynchburg.org, and communicated to Lynchburg/Roanoke television
stations. Please consult the “Closings” listings on the television station web sites for the quickest information.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
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Rebecca Blair
Tyler Miller
Paula Youra
Greg Farmer
Chuck Hybl
Richard Lilley
Bret Romanzak
Thomas R. Schwab
Lindsay Maddox
Jackson Miller
Sharon Johnsen
Jim Webb
Jeff Fleck
Steve Kepler
Kathy Moreland
Colin Adams
Hazel Francis
Jenifer Massie
(in-town members and students)
14 Leslie Gryder
15 Joan Ericson
Colby Jones
16 Jacob Elbrecht
Sally Schneider
Lauren Varah
17 Kris Strothman
18 Chris Kelly
Tom Schuler
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Bruce Cheatwood
Bob Howell
20 Maria Roberts
Hannah Royer
22 Wesley Hatin
Patricia Mickley
Steve Royer
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Gail Connolly
Elly Emsley
Michael Kenny
Synnove Johnson
Gloria Sanger
Tinnin Martin
Sherrie Wilson
Dawn Barber
Helene Hughes
Miranda Weidner
Robert Gryder
Tama Howell
Steena Johnson
Cassandra Maddox
Floyd Bice
Ministers: The People of Holy Trinity
Organist-Choirmaster: J. William Greene
Pastor: Dennis S. Roberts
Parish Nurse: Gail Midkiff
Pastor Emeritus: Stephen J. Schulz
Parish Administrator: Carol Dee Robertson
Church Office: 434-384-8441
Director of Youth and Campus Ministries: Susan H. Williams
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.holytrinitylynchburg.org