September 18, 2016
THANK YOUDolores and I want to thank the congregation and all who prepared the celebration of my 60th year in ministry. There were many kind remarks and beautiful cards that made us very happy and appreciated. May God continue to bless you richly. Also want to thank Pastor Besel for allowing me to continue to serve as Visitation Pastor. Finally, the meal was excellent. Sincerely, ~Pastor and Delores Bernthal~
LADIES BIBLE STUDY has completed the study “Breath” by Beth Moore . The new study beginning today is “Entrusted” a study of 2 Timothy. Please feel free to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am.
PASTOR BERNTHAL’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS is meeting each first and third Tuesdays of the month at 2:00 pm. Please feel free to join us for great Bible studies and fellowship.
MINISTRY FAIR/RALLY DAY/PASTOR BERNTHAL’S CEREMONY this past Sunday was a huge success!! Thank you to everyone that helped and had a part in putting these events together.
PRAYER SQUARE MINISTRYwas featured on the website of Celebrate Arkansas magazine! The ministry makes and donates many of these prayer squares to the Ronald McDonald Charities of Arkhoma. Squares are made with love to give those in need comfort as they hold it and pray.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM " Be Careful Who Sings Your Praises !” Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. God invites us to take all that He gives us and then put it to work for others.
(Luke 16:1-15)
Holy Trinity Bible Studies
Sunday (No classes today – Ministry Fair)
9:30-10:30am - Pastor Besel is leading a video series on “Facing Disaster Like a Man” in Classroom 1.
9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room – Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore: “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner
Monday
2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm–Rotating
Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer
Tuesday
1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00pm-Pastor
Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study Class
NEWS AND NOTES Reminder the deadline for News and Notes each week is Wednesday by noon. If you have articles, please send them to the office at office@holytrin.org.
THANK YOU’S
Thank you for your prayers, thoughts, cards, and support in the loss of my Mother. Your kindness is very appreciated . ~ Dan Martin Family~
Thank you so much for all the cards, prayers and calls during my recent illness. It was so appreciated by Omar and myself. ~Ione Kauffeld~
CONNECTION CLASSBegins on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am on October 9th and runs for eight weeks.This is class is for those who have recently joined the congregation. It is also for members who want to review the basics of our faith and to make connections with new members. It is also a chance to review Christian doctrine.
CHOIR AND PRAISE GROUP REHEARSALS have began. Choir rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. followed by Praise group rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. For more information please contact LeAnn Girshner.
HANDBELL CHOIR There has been an excellent response to opening training for handbells! Our first training class will be TODAY at 9:30am in the choir room. If you have talked to Christy Lehenbauer about joining, we will see you then. Even if you are just curious, we welcome you to join usand try it out. You can ring as little or as much as you have time for.
OFFICE WORKERS The elders this last week approved moving Kim McConnell from Office Assistant to Office Manager. They also approved hiring Krista Malone as the new Office Assistant. She started working on Friday. Each will be working about 20 hours per week and sharing the duties of office operations. If you haven’t met either one, feel free to stop by the office during our regular hours (9-4) and introduce yourself.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
These supplies mean so much to the children we send these gifts too. Pens, pencils, notebooks, crayons, and other school supplies are in desperate need in other countries. There are other needs besides school supplies. For a complete list of items please visit
www.holytrin.org/announcements/occ.
LIFE QUOTES“ Boys need to know how they, as the stewards and defenders of life, should regard women, most especially their someday wives. Girls need to know how they, as the co-stewards and nurturers of life, should regardmen, most especially their someday husbands. Parents go a long way in preparing sons and daughters for marriage by mentoring respect, patience, selflessness, and forgiveness.”
Linda Bartlett. Former President of Lutheran For Life- A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life*
www.lutheransforlife.org
HORSES FOR HEALING Is in
need of volunteers on any day and at any time. This is a wonderful ministry for those in need. Please call Debbie Studyvin @ 479-795-0570 if interested in helping out..
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS – Members please remember to direct your Choice Dollars. It is easy and a great benefit to the Church or a charity of your choice! Log in to Thrivent.com/thrivent choice or call 800-847-4836 and choose the “Thrivent Choice” prompt. Last year, over $6,000 was directed toward the Life Center building expenses. This year, the council voted the money would be applied to the general fund. Contact Steven Schmidt @ 479-631-8239 for more information.
The Joy in Receiving God’s Blessings
Today is the start of our stewardship emphasis Experiencing the Joy of Generosity. Our theme for today is “The Joy in Receiving God’s Blessings.” In the words of Billy Graham, “God has given us two hands, one to give with and the other to receive with.” Through the work of the Holy Spirit, we are able to appreciate how generously God gives to us. He provides for us physically and spiritually. God demonstrated his love for us by giving “His only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). First God loved, then he gave, and he keeps on giving. Forgiveness, salvation, and, in fact, all we are and everything we have or ever will have are gifts from God.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
September 18-25th, 2016
TODAY
Communion 8:00am
Bible/Sunday School Classes 9:15am
Handbell Choir (Choir Room) 9:30am
Communion 10:45am
MONDAY
Cameron’s Day Off
ESL (Classroom 2) 6:30pm
TUESDAY
Circuit Pastors Meeting @ 9:30am-2pm
Faith in Bentonville
Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class 2:00pm
WEDNESDAY
News & Notes due 12:00pm
Staff Meeting 12:00pm
Mission Crafts 3:00pm
ATG 4-7:00pm
Confirmation Class 4:30pm
Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm
ESL (Classroom 2) 6:30pm
Praise Group Rehearsal 7:30pm
FRIDAY
Pastor’s Day Off
Assemble Bulletin 1:00pm
SATURDAY
Private Party/Chapel 11am-4:00pm
SUNDAY
Worship 8:00am
Bible/Sunday School Classes 9:15am
Worship 10:45am
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church: Faith, Bentonville: Bless the new school year and a new year for our Church.
Church Ministry Team: Music Ministry Team:
Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force. Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.