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God’s peace to you in this New Year

12/27/2004
By: Pastor Janet

The New Year … a line in the sands of time drawn with invitation to take stock, to renew, to anticipate, to reflect. As God’s people, we do this corporately, together. We are invited to pause our lives and to come together to look forward — together, as a community of faith. So we each [...]

Message from the Church Council President


By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

Awhile back, some friends of ours circulated a little prayer that had the ring of a New Year’s Resolution to it:
A PRAYER
So far today, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy or grumpy, been nasty selfish or overindulgent. I’m very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, [...]

Honey Tree Early Childhood Center


By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

Honey Tree children had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas. They made gifts and decorations and sang many songs. They enjoyed watching the changes that happened in the sanctuary to get it ready for Christmas. Our Christmas programs were great and very well attended and enjoyed by all. We were happy to host the Happy Timers [...]

Epiphany: How Far Does Your Little Light Shine?


By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

“And God said ‘Let there be light.”’ Genesis 1:3. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” John 8:12 and 9:5. He also admonished us to let our own light shine so that God might be glorified: Matthew 5:16. Paul says we should live as “children of light,” Eph. 5:8 for Christ, our true [...]

Thanks! Your Loose Change is Changing Lives


By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

Will we make the goal of sending $1,500 to the ELCA for an extra dose of love and ministry through our Stand with Africa: Helping Through Loose Change jar? We hope so; we are very close. As of this writing, on December 8th, we have $1,458.50 counted, rolled, and turned in, and loose coins amounting [...]

Altar Flowers

12/12/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

The altar flowers program has been such a beautiful and successful addition to the Sunday worship services. I want to thank everyone who signed up to provide flowers this year and invite more of you to sign up for a Sunday next year. The 2005 chart will be available for sign ups soon.
For those unfamiliar [...]

Youth and Family Resource Center

12/11/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

The Youth and Family Resource Center is available on the patio after services most Sundays. The books, compiled by the Youth and Family Institute in Minneapolis, MN are chosen for their high quality from various publishers. The books are for children, youth and adults on various topics from a Christian perspective. This Center is a [...]

Prepare for your coming gracious God

12/5/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.
Prepare the church for your coming, gracious God. Inspire the whole church, in all of its marvelous diversity, to remain united in our common mission of proclaiming the love of Christ. O giver of [...]

The Season of Advent

12/1/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

December is upon us. Time seems to go by very quickly. The season of Advent is about time and the fullness of it. Advent is about reminding us that Christ has come, is present in our midst and will come again. It is about the past, present and future of the Kingdom. But, it does [...]

Message from the New Church Council President


By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

To all of you who have offered your congratulations, and condolences, over the past few months following the Council’s election of a President Pro Tern, my heartfelt thanks.
Since our family began attending this church, I was always aware that Sherrie Smith, and Margaret Dove before her, as past Presidents of the Church Council, were [...]

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