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The Message . . . August 2015 Pastor’s Letter Dear (New) Friends in Christ, Thank you so much for all you have been and continue to do to welcome me into the family of Holy Trinity Church. Thank you for your kind messages, meals, flowers, kind remarks and many offers to help me adjust to life in a new city and as the pastor of this wonderful congregation. Even though I am still unpacking (do a little bit every day!) I am enjoying the many joys of living in a new faith community. One of them will be the opportunity to get to know you all better. What I already know is that individually and collectively, Holy T is blessed with many gifts and talents. You, the People of God, have good hearts. You are seeking new and innovative ways to share your gifts in the building of the Kingdom of Heaven. A pastor couldn't ask for a better opportunity than to serve with such a congregation! I am so excited about the ministry that lies ahead for us. In the coming months, I look forward to helping you lay the groundwork for new ways to reach out to others with God's message of unconditional love. We live in a world where there are aspects of life that can grind away at our hearts and souls. I pray that Holy Trinity Church continues to grow as a safe and holy place- a sanctuary, where all can come and know the love of Christ, safety, and their worthiness as Children of God. I pray that the Holy Spirit then equips us to reach out to the greater community as we share these gifts. God be with us all in this Journey of Faith! Grace and Peace +Pastor Lynda Ernst
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The Message . . . August 2015
Pastor’s Letter
Dear (New) Friends in Christ, Thank you so much for all you have been and continue to do to welcome me into the family of Holy Trinity Church. Thank you for your kind messages, meals, flowers, kind remarks and many offers to help me adjust to life in a new city and as the pastor of this wonderful congregation. Even though I am still unpacking (do a little bit every day!) I am enjoying the many joys of living in a new faith community. One of them will be the opportunity to get to know you all better. What I already know is that individually and collectively, Holy T is blessed with many gifts and talents. You, the People of God, have good hearts. You are seeking new and innovative ways to share your gifts in the building of the Kingdom of Heaven. A pastor couldn't ask for a better opportunity than to serve with such a congregation! I am so excited about the ministry that lies ahead for us. In the coming months, I look forward to helping you lay the groundwork for new ways to reach out to others with God's message of unconditional love. We live in a world where there are aspects of life that can grind away at our hearts and souls. I pray that Holy Trinity Church continues to grow as a safe and holy place- a sanctuary, where all can come and know the love of Christ, safety, and their worthiness as Children of God. I pray that the Holy Spirit then equips us to reach out to the greater community as we share these gifts. God be with us all in this Journey of Faith! Grace and Peace +Pastor Lynda Ernst
CHURCH CALENDAR
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Sunday August 2 9:30 am Worship
10:45 am Fellowship
Wednesday August 5 6:30 pm Oktoberfest Meeting at City Limits Cafe
Sunday August 9 8:00 am Council Meeting
9:30 am Worship-BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
10:45 am Fellowship
Thursday August 13 6:00 pm HTM Orientation
Sunday August 16 9:30 am Worship
10:45 am Fellowship
Monday August 17 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL—HOLY TRINITY MONTESSORI
Sunday August 23 9:30 am Worship
10:45 am Fellowship
Thursday August 27 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE MESSAGE
Sunday August 30 9:30 am Worship
10:45 am Fellowship
“Keep It Simple” (Alcoholics Anonymous) meets every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.
(closed meeting) and every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (open meeting) in the
Dahlinger Fellowship Hall.
Please tell others about this hope-giving resource.
Holy Trinity Office Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-12:00 noon.
Please submit announcements by 9:00am Tuesday morning for the
upcoming bulletin.
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Worship Assistants We are in strong need of people to volunteer
for: Fellowship, Lay Reader and Greeter
Contact Gail White at 615-943-4445 or
[email protected] for more information or to volunteer!
Worship Assistants
August 9, 2015
Greeter: Steve LaMontagne
Acolyte: Gracie Helou
Assisting Minister: Nancy Collins
Lay Reader: John Anderson
Communion Set-up: Suzi Sittel
Communion Assistant: Kris Helou
Ushers: Dennis Christian and Julie Foss
Tellers: Mike Cottingham & Russ Anderson
Fellowship: Linn Folger and Jean Pfotenhauer
Nursery Attendant: Michelle Janovitz
August 16, 2015
Greeter: Lee Perry
Acolyte: Shannon Fauth
Assisting Minister: Gail White
Lay Reader: Taylor Dahl
Communion Set-up: Bill & Virginia Gable
Communion Assistant: Julie Foss
Ushers: ST White, Dennis Christian
Tellers: Charlene Cullen and Mike Franklin
Fellowship: Elaine Franklin and Ann Bishop
Nursery Attendant: Kris Helou
August 23, 2015
Greeter: Suzi Sittel
Acolyte: Taylor Dahl
Assisting Minister: Stephen Shook
Lay Reader: Addie Fauth
Communion Set Up: Linn Folger
Communion Assistant: Suzi Sittel
Ushers: ST White, Dennis Christian
Tellers: Dennis Christian and Dick Sittel
Fellowship: Julie Foss and Patty Anderson
Nursery: Les Dahl
August 2, 2015
Greeter: Susan Dronberger
Acolyte: Logan Phillips
Assisting Minister: Barbara Hansen
Lay Reader: Jacob Reitz
Communion Set-up: Barbara Hansen
Communion Assistant: Gail White
Ushers: ST White and Julie Foss
Tellers: Tom Cullen and Ron Hansen
Fellowship: Les Dahl and Lee Perry
Nursery Attendant: Joette Phillips
August 30, 2015
Greeter: Steve LaMontagne
Acolyte: Caleb Fauth
Assisting Minister: William Gable
Lay Reader: Matthew Helou
Communion Set-up: Julie Foss
Communion Assistant: Gail White
Ushers: ST White and Dennis Christian
Tellers: Lindsay Bishop and Bob Poole
Fellowship: Gail White and Nancy Collins
Nursery Attendant: Les Dahl
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Oktoberfest 2015
Save the Date! Oktoberfest is September 26 from 12:00 - 4:00pm. Come and join us for food, fellowship, games, music, and fun!
If you would like to help with this fun outreach event, please contact: Marketing Rundi Ream Food Lee Perry Entertainment Les Dahl Craft Booths Michelle Janovitz Set Up & Games Russ Anderson
Next meeting is August 5th at 6:30pm at City Limits Cafe.
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Faith Formation
It is almost that time of year again. Summer is winding down. We had a wonderful VBS and now it is time to start planning for our Sunday School year. Look forward to learning more about the stories in the Bible and how those stories can still be used to help guide you every day.
Spark Spirits will start to use skills they are so good at in giving time and talents to both their church and community. There are some fun times are waiting for you as you learn about Jesus and His life!
Rally Day will be on September 20th!
As our church has grown, so has our young children population!! Even though they are always welcome in worship, we want to provide the parents with an opportunity to also have their time of worship. We are looking for adult volunteers! You can volunteer once a month or
every 3 months! It's up to you! If interested, please contact Les Dahl: (615) 927-4514 or [email protected]
THANK YOU to Leslie Dahl and Michelle Janovitz, VBS co-chairs, for
coordinating a fun and faith- filled weekend at "Camp Discovery!"
Also, a big thanks to all of our
volunteers who shared their time and talents during Vacation Bible School.
We couldn’t have done it without YOU!
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Holy T Kid’s Choir
The Kid’s Choir will practice each Sunday immediately following the worship service. They will be providing special music during worship the last Sunday of each month.
If you have any questions, please contact Les Dahl at (615) 927-4514 or [email protected]
16 Sunday School Year ) is Sept 20th. Both Kathy and I are out of town late Aug and early Sept
(kick-off to the 2015-16 Sunday School Year)
Blessing of the Backpacks
We will hold our annual Blessing of the Backpacks on
Sunday, August 9th. Please bring your backpacks or work
bags to church! We will pray for students and teachers as
they embark upon another school year!
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Financial Report
Submissions for the September issues of The Message are due to Kris
Helou by Thursday, August 27th!
HTLC Financial Summary
Six Months Ended
June
Actual Plan Actual
2015 2015 2014
Revenues $79,266 $0 $95,259
Expenses 79,779 9,113 105,228
Loss / Income ($514) ($9,113) ($9,969)
Available Cash
Beginning $67,672
Ending 67,158
Decrease ($514)
Capital Campaign
Contributions/Transfers
Calendar year 2013 $19,410
Calendar year 2014 $22,262
Calendar year 2015 5,225
Total 46,897
Expenditures 4,330
Balance $42,567
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August Birthdays
Prayer Needs
For healing, God’s presence and comfort –
August Anniversaries
Is your special day missing from this list? Please let
Michelle know in the Holy Trinity office!
8/7 Bassam Helou 8/8 Bob Poole 8/8 Sarah and Gabrielle DePalo 8/10 Eric Dahl 8/12 Malcolm Pfotenhauer 8/13 Jordan Phillips 8/19 Suzi Sittel 8/21 Bobby Poole 8/22 Claire Robert 8/26 Gail White 8/27 David Thoreson
8/5 Bob & Kathy Poole 8/14 Dan and Joette Phillips 8/19 Gary Thomas and James Myers 8/31 Barbara & Philip Crooke
Members: Ron Hansen, shoulder surgery; Tsegaye Arku for safety as he continues to serve in Kuwait Friends: Doris Howard (sister of Virginia Gable); Holly and Jason Jensen, pregnancy; Johnny (fr iend of Gary Thomas and J im Myers), hear t health; Family of Milton Finster (uncle of Cathy Crimi), on his passing; Renee Wright; Art Wheeler, Nancy Wells, and Thom Storey (fr iends of Julie Foss), facing new diagnoses of cancer ; Family of Marianne Ogren (fr iend of the Helou family), on her passing; Terry Burns, battling cancer ; Betty Nelson, battling cancer
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The halls and classrooms will be soon
be filled with children! Kate Riley
and the staff at HTM are busy
preparing their curriculum and
classrooms for the upcoming school
year!
HTM Orientation will be held August
13th at 6 pm and the fir st day of
school is August 17th.
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
-Maria Montessori
Holy Trinity Staff Rev. Lynda Ernst Pastor
(cell) 901-605-5275 email: [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Delmer Chilton Pastor Emeritus
David Dorn Director of Music
Michelle Janovitz Administrative Assistant
Bill Gable Organist Emeritus
Church Phone #: 615.673.6289
Church Fax #: 615.673.6292
Church Email: [email protected]
Webpage: www.holytrinitynashville.com
525 Sneed Road Nashv i l l e , TN 37221
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church Mission
Statement
Disciples of Jesus Christ called to
proclaim God's grace and serve the
community
