Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Who Else Likes to Save Money?
8/20/2006
By: Howard Young
With the sudden surge in our expenses it’s often difficult on fixed budgets to keep our commitments to Christ’s ministry. Sadly, we sometimes have to resort to cutting back our tithes just to make ends meet.
Synod Assembly Includes Strong Presence by Holy Trinity
7/9/2005
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
As repeat Voting Members for Holy Trinity at the Southwest California Synod assembly (and veterans of many more in the Pacific Northwest), Anita and I were interested in the daily Bible study but didn’t have high expectations. And we certainly didn’t expect what we got— a stand-up comedian. What a treat, as the Rev. Dr […]
Council Elects new Executive Officers at Annual Retreat
6/6/2005
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
Every year, the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Council spends a day in retreat to elect new Executive Officers, assign Committee Liaisons, to refocus on upcoming Congregational goals, and to grow spiritually together as the body of Christ.
For 2005, the Council elected Gary Bague President, Sheri Groenveld Vice President, Steven Kammerer Treasurer, Howard Young Secretary and […]
2005 Church Council Retreat
5/20/2005
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Council is scheduled for an offsite retreat at California Lutheran University on Saturday, June 4. The Council members and Pastors will spend the morning in prayer and fellowship to reflect upon the upcoming year.
The Council will elect a new Executive Board, which currently consists of Gary Bague, President; Sheri […]
May Peace Prevail on Earth
4/7/2005
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
Just over a year ago we planted our Peace Pole with blessings and ardent prayers for peace in our community and in our world! Every other month we are including petitions in our prayers as a community for the five local faith and cultural groups that joined with us in this prayer for Peace.
Now it […]
Message from the Church Council President
2/8/2005
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
The Season of Lent is of course a time for introspection, for self-examination, and repentance, in preparation for Easter and the Resurrection of our Lord. The forty days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday (excluding the Sundays in between, as we must) are said to reflect the traditional number of days used to depict discipline, […]
Thanks! Your Loose Change is Changing Lives
12/27/2004
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 […]
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 […]
Prayers for the People
11/28/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
Let us pray for the church, that as the Advent candles glow more brightly, our hearts may be awakened to see the unity we share with Christians of every land and tongue whom proclaim Emmanuel, God with us. O giver of hope, hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the work of the entire ELCA Division […]
LWR Study Visit to Tanzania
11/1/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
It is exciting! It is daunting! The journey begins soon. November 3 -18, Stacey Wise and I will be traveling to and experiencing Eastern Africa — not so much from the point of view of tourists, but as students — of the people, the economic systems and students of the ongoing work of God in […]
Thank You Nursery Staff
10/1/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
Over the last several months, Karin Hanson has served in the nursery and we want to say a hearty “Thank You†to Karin on behalf of the little ones and their families who received the good gifts of her care. Karin has completed her education for her Teaching Credential and has been offered a full-time […]
Helping Through Loose Change Update
8/27/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
Our HTLC Jar in the Narthex bears good witness to where your hearts lie: in ministering to those whom Christ has admonished us to care for. As of this writing, August 10th, you have filled it with cows, seeds, trees, chickens, lambs, and food for children!
To date, the total is just above $1,200. Thank you […]
Childrens Christian Education Committee
8/26/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
This committee helps to coordinate many different ministries here at HTLC including Village Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Milestone Ministries, Nursery care, 4th, 5th and 6th grade fellowship activities and the Aisle Cruisers children’s choir. This committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in our wonderfully redesigned resource room.
Each ministry […]
Long Range Planning
7/26/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
LONG RANGE PLAN FOR HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Table of Contents
OVERVIEW
PROGRAMMING AND MINISTRY
Introduction
Communication
Worship Service
Niche Group Ministries
Youth Ministries
Social Ministry
Corporate Giving
Endowment Fund
Honey Tree
STAFFING
Youth Director
Custodian
Parish Nurse
Christian Education
Visitation Pastor
Director of Music
FACILITIES
Establish Master Use Plan
Multi-Purpose Facility
Landscaping Plan
CALL TO ACTION
Holy Trinity’s mission statement reads as follows, “Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is committed to touching in love the lives of more people […]
The Easter Season Continues
5/1/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran
The Easter season will continue to be a part of our worship together through the rest of this month. The Resurrection is the hope-filled message to our world that we must proclaim, and do with boldness. As the Easter season ends we find ourselves in the season of the church. The birth […]
Proudly Bear the Name of the Lord
We try to worship with my Mother as much as possible at her church, Faith Lutheran, in Carpinteria CA. This month we attended Faith Lutheran’s 45th anniversary worship service and celebration. Like Faith Lutheran, we will celebrate Holy Trinity’s 45th anniversary next spring.
Over the past forty-five years, the ministry of Holy Trinity has seen wonderful […]
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