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THE BEACON
February 4, 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.
February 6
February 13
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Prayer-filled Disciples
They Were Astonished
WORLD HUNGER APPEAL
All are encouraged to make a contribution to the Lutheran World Hunger Appeal. A special Hunger Appeal envelope is included
in our envelope packets for that purpose. Envelopes may be placed in the offering plate. 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. To date, over $1,400
has been contributed through the envelopes and the Souper Bowl luncheon.
PARISH NURSE EDUCATION SERIES
Sunday, February 8, from 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.
ORGAN RECITAL
Sunday, February 8
4:00 p.m.
Organist-Choirmaster J. William Greene
playing music by Bruhns, Corrette, Bach,
Mozart, Ryder, and Liszt
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.
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.
SERMON DISCUSSION GROUP
Our next sermon discussion group will meet Thursday, February 12, at 11:00 a.m., in the Parlor. We will discuss previous Sunday
sermons, copies of which will be provided in advance. Afterwards, those who desire will go out and enjoy lunch together at Kings
Island. Please make reservations in the narthex by February 8 to ensure that the reading material can be distributed in advance.
See Pastor Roberts for additional information.
February 8, 2015
8:30 A.M. - SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION and HOME 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
Spouse Abuse / “Honor” Killings /
Genital Cutting / Child Marriage and Dowry
Deaths / Politics, Pay, and Maternal Health
Caesarea Maritima - Harbor and Showcase City
(Parlor)
(Community Room)
Leader: Pastor Roberts
Leader: Jürgen Pest
10:30 A.M. - SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION and HOME COMMUNION
The Lessons: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
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., Les Beebe, Wilma Beebe, Jim Catel, David Massie, Ida Proco; 10:30 a.m., Kim Hall, David Barney, Steve Ebling, Eddie
Grubbs, Bob Howell, Karl Koenig, Mike Rooney. Altar Guild: Margie Lippard & Carolyn Wiley. Acolytes: 8:30 a.m., Billy Royer; 10:30 a.m.,
Catherine Fedeler. Crucifers: 8:30 a.m., Billy Royer; 10:30 a.m., Natalie Serio. Lectors: 8:30 a.m., Ted Garman; 10:30 a.m., Harvey Huiner
& Sally Schneider. Assisting Ministers: 8:30 a.m., Walter Loy; 10:30 a.m., Margie Lippard. Greeters: 8:30 a.m., Esther Keene & Janet
Romanzak; 10:30 a.m., Jim Rodman & Dana Koenig. Communion Assistants: 8:30 a.m., Steve Euhus; 10:30 a.m., Ann Mitchell. Coffee
Hour: 8:30 a.m., Steve Royer; 10:30 a.m., Paula Davis & Moira Rafferty. Beacon Assistants (February 11): Brenda Van Fossen, Anna-Liisa
Rosner, Diane Kizer, Carol Barclay. Bulletin Folders (February 13): Mary McCarthy & Susan Ebling.
2:30 P.M. - PARISH NURSE EDUCATION SERIES
4:00 P.M. - ORGAN RECITAL - J. William Greene
4:00 P.M. - JUNIOR YOUTH (grades six - eight)
5:30 P.M. - CONFIRMATION CLASS (grades six - eight)
7:00 P.M. - SENIOR YOUTH (grades nine - twelve)
THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8 - 14
MONDAY,
TUESDAY,
WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY
FRIDAY,
10:30 A.M.
12:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M.
5:40 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
9:30 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
LUNCHEON FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
BIBLE STUDY - The God Within: Becoming a Whole Person of Faith
COMPLINE (Prayer at the Close of the Day)
BIBLE STUDY - Ephesians
HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL
CHURCH COUNCIL
WOMEN’S SEWING GROUP
SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL
PARISH NURSE AVAILABLE (until 10:00 a.m.)
SERMON DISCUSSION GROUP
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 Virginia Baptist is Jean Berns. Hospitalized and released is Barry Lobb.
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.
CHILDREN’S and YOUTH MINISTRIES THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8 - 14
Sunday, February 8
9:30 a.m. -
Sunday Church School (age three - grade twelve)
4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. -
Junior Youth (grades six - eight)
Confirmation Class (grades six - eight)
Senior Youth (grades nine - twelve)
“Personal Safety”
Come to learn important information on how to keep yourself safe.
Susan will present the info and we’ll have some fun figuring things out!
RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Thanks to all who supported our 2015 Red Cross Bloodmobile so generously! Twenty-four donors presented. Our appreciation
to Sally Schneider for serving as coordinator. Thanks to the following members of the Holy Trinity family for donating blood and/or
assisting with the Bloodmobile: David Almond, Nancy Beasley, Wilma Beebe, Sherry Coker, Paula Davis, Susan Ebling,
Cheryl Gerlich, Joanne Greene, Don Hesson, Faye Hesson, Diane Hetzel, Tama Howell, Dawn Johnson, Esther Keene,
Karen Kenny, Mary Lightle, Susan Manion, Lacy Moyers, Bob Nunley, Kay Nunley, Howard Payne, Gisela Pest, Jürgen
Pest, Karen Pollok, Maria Roberts, Jeff Schneider, Tom Schwab, Margie Scott, Lucy Slagle, Susan Smith, Luther Weiland,
Susan Williams, and Carrie Wisman. Thank you for being such a giving congregation.
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.
THOMAS MASS
The next Thomas Mass will be held Sunday, February 15, at 5:00 p.m. This service of Holy Communion is in the context of a
meditative liturgy which has its roots in the Finnish Lutheran tradition. Included in this worship experience is the opportunity for
informal movement between various stations for meditation and prayer. Join us for this special worship experience, especially if
work, sports, or travel schedules prevent your participation on Sunday morning.
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.
7th DAY SYNOD YOUTH EVENT
Parents of youth in grades five and six are reminded that registration forms for the Virginia Synod’s 7th Day youth event are due
in the church office no later than Wednesday, February 18. The event will be held at Eagle Eyrie the weekend of March 7 - 8.
Please contact Susan Williams, Director of Youth and Campus Ministries, for additional information.
THANK YOU
! Thank you to the following families who made soup for the "Souper Bowl" soup luncheon: Barney, Bass, Elam, Farrar,
Fedeler, Greene, Hatin, Howell, Johnson, Kauppi, McCarthy/Wright, Schwab, and Serio families. Thanks, also, to Rachel
Shumaker for serving as a coordinator. What a wide variety of soups and chili! Our appreciation to those who cooked; those
who set-up, served, and cleaned afterwards; and, to ALL who came to enjoy the great food and fellowship. To date, over
$1,400 has been contributed for the Lutheran World Hunger Appeal. The Seattle Seahawks won the contribution contest at
the luncheon, with “I Don’t Care” coming in a close second.
! Thanks to Don Hesson, Karl Koenig, Jeff Schneider, and Judy Schulz for driving for Meals on Wheels.
! Thanks to Susan and Peter Manion for preparing hygiene bags for the Food Pantry.
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.
MIDWEEK HOLY COMMUNION
each Wednesday
12:10 - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a time of spiritual nourishment as we gather for
quiet reflection, prayer, the Word, and the Meal.
CAROLINE FURNACE SUMMER CAMP
Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp, a Virginia Synod ministry, is now accepting reservations for the summer season. Campers in
grades one through twelve 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.
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.
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 18
We begin the forty-day penitential season of Lent
with the centuries-old traditions of Ash Wednesday.
Three worship opportunities are available that day.
12:10 p.m.
Brief Spoken Service of Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes
5:30 p.m.
Brief Spoken Service of Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes
7:00 p.m.
Sung Service of Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes
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.
BRUNSWICK STEW AVAILABLE
Brunswick stew is still available for purchase. The cost is $10 per quart.
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.
CHURCH YEARBOOK DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Work is underway on our 2015 Church Yearbook Directory. Those who have dropped land-line telephone service or changed
telephone numbers in the past year are asked to notify the church office of your new number if you have not already done so. Also,
those who desire may have their e-mail address listed in the new yearbook. Please complete the form below – or e-mail the
information to the church office – by February 22.
----------C---------------------------------------------------------------C---------2015 CHURCH YEARBOOK DIRECTORY
Please include the following information in the new directory.
NAME(S):
___________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ________________________________
Telephone Number:
__________________________
Please return to the church office by February 22.
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