STAFF · · ·

The Rev. Scottie

Burkhalter,

Pastor

Sue Morgan, Parish Nurse

Janet Thomas,

Administrative Assistant

Dr. Susan Waters,

Musician

The People of Holy Trinity,

Ministers

Church Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday

9am-3pm

Telephone-

423-247-9106

COUNCIL

Paul Castille

Diane Childress

Cal Churn

Curt Cleven

Jim Dickert

Nichole Huff

Abigail Jantzi

Dan Kleven

Amy Louthan

Jo Rita McMurray

Sue Morgan

John Pollak

Sue Rasmussen

Kathy Schick

Kristen Steach

Florence Weierbach

During this time of forced separation from our Holy Trinity Family and Friends, Pastor Scottie is creating videos on YouTube, and we are post-ing them to our church website. HolyTrinityKingsport.org You can go directly to our Worship Services by following this link:

https://holytrinitykingsport.org/worship_services

Adult Sunday Bible Study is meeting by zoom at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings. See page 11 for more information.

Tuesday mornings Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday Morning Connection with Pastor Scottie and Men’s Bible Study Wednesday mornings are all postponed until further notice.

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Rev. Scottie Burkhalter

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Thank you for the love you share with

God's people! Dear Church Family,

Thank you for the love you share with God's people! I am so happy to love God by serving others with you in Kingsport, TN and beyond. A passage near and dear to my heart holds true at Holy Trinity.

“For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a

ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 Over the last 9 months since I arrived in Kingsport, I have learned so much about your com-passionate care for the people of this community and beyond. Having joined with you in many of the ministries where you care for others, I see your love for God as you serve oth-ers. Those ministries include but are not limited to the following: Family Promise, The Salvation Army lunch program, Meals on Wheels, Backpack Program, “Sunday Undies,” and Food Bags for the hungry provided throughout our community. I could go on and on about the outpouring of love I witness at Holy Trinity. I was recently talking with Pastor Marvin Cameron of 1

st Baptist Church, Kingsport about the

Family Promise program. I told him that I was amazed at the outpouring of love from folks at Holy Trinity through Family Promise as well as our many Outreach programs. Pastor Cameron looked at me and smiled and said, Kingsport is a loving community that cares for many people. We both agree that there is a wonderful spirit of loving service to others here in Kingsport. You’ve heard a lot recently about our Bedrock Beliefs here at Holy Trinity. Loving God by serving others is an obvious testimony of God’s love witnessed through you here at HTLC. One program near and dear to our hearts that is suffering tremendously right now is Family Promise. I was mindful of the challenges we face with Family Promise while recently watching America’s Got Talent. On a recent program they had a group of the homeless from San Diego called Voices of the Homeless highlighting some of the facets of those who become homeless. This show was a very good witness to some of the reasons people become homeless. I believe the story of this Homeless Choir will take away some of the stereotypical thoughts and increase compassion for the homeless. Again, I could not help but be reminded of some of the challenges we face right now including this program which provides housing for homeless families. Where are these folks staying while churches are unable to provide housing? Please keep this ministry in your prayers. Because of COVID-19, the Family Promise minis-try is suffering tremendously. If you’re not keenly aware of this program, let me encourage you to visit their website to hear and see the story of Family Promise. You may click on the following link to go to the Family Promise website.

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(https://familypromise.org/our-story/). Bedrock Beliefs of Family Promise can be seen right on their website. In the words of Family Promise: We are Family Promise Transforming the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Because every child deserves a home. Our Story A simple act of compassion set in motion a national movement to end family homelessness. Why We Exist In the United States today, one child out of six lives in poverty. Families with children make up 35% of the people in this country who experience homeless-ness. Get Involved Help homeless and low-income families regain their independence. In 2019, Family Promise was featured on the Today Show. Two mothers interviewed in Columbia, SC are great examples of this program and the difference you make through your volunteer efforts. (https://youtu.be/cHHn7jatnmE) Let me encourage you to take a look at this Today Show link so you may hear of the difference the Family Promise ministry makes in the lives of God’s people. What are some advantages of the Family Promise program over a more tradi-tional shelter? • It is cost-effective because it utilizes existing community resources. • This program doesn’t institutionalize shelter as a solution to homelessness. • About 76 percent of the guest families find permanent housing, often with volunteers’ help.

Family Promise can be a vital outreach ministry within the walls of the members’ own church or faith building.

Pastor Marvin Cameron and I as well as other Kingsport area churches involved in Family Promise are thankful for this program and for your involvement with Family Promise. Kingsport churches play an important part of the program and make a dif-ference. The Family Promise ministry is just one more way we love God by serving others. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church continues to be a vital link to Family Promise of Kingsport.

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P. 3 of 4 I'm thankful for both the Peters family and the Chandler family for making a difference in the lives of others through Family Promise while serving in lead roles for many years. Did you know…

Jon Peters, who you’ve heard passionately witness to this program, is on the board of directors for Family Promise.

Jon and Carolyn Peters have both served many times as a host family for the homeless who are selected for the Family Promise program when they stay at Holy Trinity.

James and Carolyn Chandler have been Family Promise Coordinators for many

years. James and Carolyn Chandler have spent many nights at HTLC when our church

hosts Family Promise families.

James and Carolyn Chandler have recently saw fit to step aside as Coordinators. We thank you Chandler family for your many years as Coordinators of the Family Promise ministry. Your example of many years of service is a tremendous witness of what it means to love God by serving others. As your pastor, I ask everyone at HTLC to prayerfully consider whether God may be calling you to be the new Coordinator for Family Promise at Holy Trinity. We are hopeful that we may continue to be God’s hands and feet as we serve homeless fami-lies through Family Promise. If you are interested in becoming the Coordinator for Family Promise, you may call me at the church office at 423-247-9106 or call my cell 864-561-5700. Please prayerfully consider if God may be calling you to serve as Coordinator of the Family Promise ministry of God’s love for families in need. I am grateful to God for all of you who have answered God's call to love God by serv-ing others through Family Promise at HTLC. I continue to be grateful for all who sign up as host families throughout the Family Promise history at Holy Trinity. The question now is, “Where do we go from here”? This transformation ministry of the church is a tremendous witness to our motto at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Helping Transform Lives in Christ (HTLC). I pray we will continue being involved with Family Promise. Any of us could end up homeless. I can only imagine what it is like to be homeless. Many times, you may hear those who are blessed to be cared for through Family Promise say these words; I never thought I’d end up homeless. Some will actually tell you how embarrassing it is for them to be homeless. Can you stop for a moment and imagine the emotional pain of these homeless families? Your compassionate care of others in need is a great opportunity for us all. If you are interested in glorifying God by serving others through Family Promise, the opportunity to begin is now.

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P. 4 of 4 The words GO-BE-DO have great impact on how we respond to the love God has for shown us. According to God's Word we serve as we… GO and make disciples of all nations BE the light of Christ that shines in the world DO the will of your Father in heaven Jesus says to his disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 "For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:50 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church family, thank you for all of the ways you love God by Helping Transform Lives in Christ. Together, we continue to pray... Yours in Christ, Pastor Scottie

Salvation Army (update)

The Salvation Army are continuing to serve bag lunches out their back door rather than

serving a hot lunch in their dining hall.

Our HTLC members sign up to serve the first Saturday of each month and that should con-

tinue to be put on hold.

Whenever we find out from the Salvation Army that they are resuming normal hot lunches,

we can resume with our volunteers.

Thank you!

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SUMMARY OF COUNCIL MINUTES

May 11, 2020

Meeting held by Zoom was opened at 7:08 PM with devotions and prayer. Sue Morgan provided a safety

moment discussing the importance of face masks and the correct procedure for removing the mask to

minimize transfer of germs/virus to face and eyes.

Minutes of April 13 meeting and all financial reports were reviewed and approved as presented. Even

though we have been out of worship, our financials are holding up pretty well thanks to our

congregation’s diligence and dedication to Holy Trinity. Discussion was held on offering direct bank to

bank transfer giving. Treasurer has looked into this before and there usually is a charge involved so we

have not pursued. However he will connect with one of our banker members to explore in more detail.

Packets of information regarding the ballot to reduce council size (from 12 members plus pastor to 8

members plus pastor) and the ballot to elect new council members are ready to send and will go out this

week. Voting by electronic methods was evaluated and determined that by mail in this case was a way

to be sure to reach the most people.

Vice President Churn has been working on two policies – some revisions to our building use policy and a

new policy on safety and security. A date was set for final inputs to the policies and they will be voted on

at our June meeting.

The majority of the council time was spent getting ideas and opinions about going back to an in-church

worship option. Some members feel safe returning to worship stating that businesses are getting ready

to open, yet some are reluctant at this time heeding the warnings that as more things open up, the

likelihood increases that there may be a spike in virus spread. We do have a large group of “vulnerable”

members. So far the decision has been made to continue on line services in May. In the past two

decisions, the Pastor and council president reviewed recommendations from health officials, including

doctors in our congregation, state and local government guidelines, church governing body guidelines

and decisions by other churches. They then made a recommendation to council and a vote was taken.

One thing that obviously needs to be considered is the readiness from a health standpoint of our

worship procedure. Fortunately, Worship and Music ministry has already started developing ways to do

worship based on synod and health official guidelines. It was also thought that we should continue to

provide a digital message for those who are not able or choose not to start back right away. Our AV

ministry team was contacted and will develop procedures to video actual service. It was suggested that

we consider some type of task force to coordinate all of this. Meanwhile, during May we will continue to

monitor virus activity in our area, stay connected with the appropriate agencies and with synod, and

work to be sure we are ready when we feel it is safe to re-open our sanctuary for Sunday morning

worship. This will be major focus of our June meeting.

In a subsequent called Zoom meeting on May 18, David Reames presented a draft of a proposed revision

to our vision statement as well as our mission statement. This is in preparation for our work the second

half of this year on Vision 2020- what is the pathway that Holy Trinity is being called by God to take in

the future. Feedback and suggestions were made and David will work to include those ideas and present

a modified version. This will be voted on in our June meeting.

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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT:

The past two and a half months have been trying times for our country, our community, and for our church. Making decisions to not have “in-church” services or other group gatherings in our facilities was very difficult. We have been guided by medical experts, government edicts, ELCA guidelines and much prayer. In all cases, we have put the protection of our parishioners as top priority. During this time we have adapted and learned many new things to keep our ministry going. We have learned how to video a service and send it out so our members and others can see and hear the Word proclaimed. We have learned how to have on line meetings of church council, Sunday school, and ministry teams utilizing Zoom technology. We have re-vitalized our telephone tree to stay in touch with our members. As businesses and professional groups began to reopen due to the impact of shut downs on our economy, we also knew that we needed to plan for the time we felt comfortable starting back to in-church worship. We also recognize that many in our congregation are in the “vulnerable” category of being senior citizens and/or having underlying health issues. So when we do come back to our church to worship we also want to continue making that service available on line for those who have health issues or choose not to attend for various reasons. Much work has been done by our Worship and Music team to develop a Sunday morning service that meets the guidelines put forth to make the service as safe as possible. Our Audio Visual team has spent many hours and have acquired new equipment to make these services available on line. A group of nurses coordinated by our Parish Nurse are looking into the best most practical way to clean our nave before and after every service. We have remained closed during the month of May. We are getting questions about what is going to happen in June. Many health experts are predicting a rise in the number of cases as businesses re-open and people go back to life as in the past. At the June 8 meeting of Church Council, this subject will be addressed with the best available data and recommendations as guides. We are hopeful that we will not see an upward spike in our region. Now that we have our procedures for worship in place, we hope to be able to suggest a start back date in the near future. We will communicate with you our plan immediately following that meeting. Please pray for us that we may be guided by the Holy Spirit to make the best decision for all our members.

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The corona virus has not gone away.

Proverbs 4 : 6 “ Do not forsake wisdom, and she will

protect you; love her and she will watch

over you ”

The Cambridge English Dictionary defines the meaning of wisdom as “ the ability to use your

knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments”.

Within the last few weeks we have all been affected in some way by the virus. Our lives have changed.

We have received from numerous sources an abundance of information about this virus that is infecting

and killing. Ultimately, it is up to each of us to utilize the information we have received about this

virus. It is up to each of us to make wise decisions, exhibit safe behaviors, and use good judgment in all

our actions for this virus has not gone away.

Thank You for your blood donations.

It is greatly appreciated.

Sue Rasmussen

Patti Wilder

Jerry Wright

In His service and yours,

Sue

Congratulations…

Mr. & Mrs. Skinner Ms. Joyce Watson and Mr. Wendell Skinner

were joined in Holy Matrimony at the

First Baptist Church, Kingsport, TN

They were wed in a private service on

May 29, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Officiated by Sr. Pastor Marvin Cameron of First Baptist Church

and Pastor Scottie Burkhalter of HTLC.

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Mission Statement:

Holy Trinity Lutheran church, called by Christ, and guided by the Holy Spirit, affirms God’s love for all His creation. In response, we commit ourselves and our gifts to God’s work and His praise through worshipping, celebrating the sacraments, proclaiming the Gospel, teaching God’s Word, and loving all people. Following Christ’s example, we promise to live our faith in word and deed by being a living sacrifice for others, forgiving and reconciling our differences, and ministering to those in need. All this we do in the sure and certain hope of our salvation.

Our Motto — Helping Transform Lives in Christ

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Adult Sunday Bible Study is meeting by Zoom at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

We are using a Bible Study that is based on current events.

Each week has a different topic such as: “People Adapt to Loss of Physical Contact During the Pandemic”. We start our sessions with a little visitation, a few minutes of “check-in” to see how everyone is doing. Then, our Bible study lasts about an hour. Please consider joining us on Sunday even if it’s only to say “hello” and to tell us how you are doing.

Just let us know if you have an interest or questions.

You can contact us at nitschke@chartertn.net or Loretta: 677-3907, or Charlie: 677-5836. Then, we can send you an email invitation to the meeting.

Yours in Christ, Loretta & Charlie Nitschke

June 2020 Worship Assistants If you perceive a conflict in your personal schedule, please exchange with someone else and remember to call the office with the change.

Area of Service

June 7 The Holy Trinity

June 14 Pentecost 2

June 21 Pentecost 3

June 28 Pentecost 4

10:00 Service

Acolyte Riley Hollowell Caleb Steach Reagan Hollowell Lily DeBraal

Assisting Minister Patti Wilder Dan Firth Bob Bergemann Jim Dickert

Greeters Jim & Brenda Mooneyhan Ken & Jan Fenelon Bill & Carolyn Cooper Terry & Jeanette Huret

Ushers

Jim Mooneyhan Brenda Mooneyhan

Amy Louthan Jon Peters

Kristi Grady Jeremy Steach Kristin Steach Gene Childress

Bill Cooper Carolyn Cooper

Jerry Wright Mike Booher

Terry Huret Jeanette Huret

Ken Perry Tim Perry

Nursery TBD TBD TBD TBD

Altar Guild Lynn Bulle Jeanette Huret Sarah Wright Kathy Schick

Sunday Meals

Cooks

Hrivnak Eric Waters Huret

JoRita McMurray Carolyn Peters

Leigh Bergemann Kathy Schick

Drivers – Blue: Red: Green: Gold:

Wallace Hollowell

Grady Wilder

Wright Reinhardt

Steach Perry

Castille Louthan Glauer Churn

Mic & Diane Childress Cleven Cooper Hrivnak

Thank you to all that serve our Lord in the above roles!

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Women’s Bible Study

Currently Postponed Tuesdays, 10 am.

A Bible study by Melissa Spoelstra on Numbers: Learning Contentment in a Culture of More.

We will meet in the Conference Room.

Sunday Adult Bible School 8:30 to 9:30 am.

Currently Postponed

THE EARLY CHURCH A Ray Vander Laan Course.

Real faith, real life. For Christians today, faith in God can some-times seem to be a cerebral choice. For the early church, it was the difference between life and death. Discover the passion and commitment early believers displayed as they claimed Jesus in the face of fierce consequences and powerful adversaries.

Altar Flowers

Altar flowers enhance the beauty of the worship service and are appreciated anytime to celebrate an event (e.g. birthday, anniversary) or honor a loved one. Please contact Janet in the office to reserve the date on the calendar and please inform her if acknowledg-ment in the bulletin is desired. All information is needed a week in advance of the service date.

Festival Sundays for 2020 are also great opportunities to provide altar flowers:

Reformation Sunday, October 25 All Saints Sunday, November 1 Christmas Eve, December 24

Quilting Dates

(also on the Church Calendar)

Tuesdays & Thursdays

June 2, 4, 9, 11,

16, 18, 23, 25 & 30

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Audio-Visual (No routine meetings) Congregational Life (No routine meetings) Finance Committee (No routine meetings)

Outreach Committee

1st Sunday of the Month at 8:30 am

Property Ministry 1st Monday of the month at 7 pm

Stewardship Committee 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm

WELCA Meeting

2nd Monday of the month at 1 pm

Church Council Meeting 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm

Mutual Ministry

Last Monday of the month at 7 pm

Evangelism Committee 3rd Tues of the month at 12 pm

Worship & Music Committee

1st Wednesday of the month at 4:30 pm

XYZ Breakfast Club 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9 am.

Prayer Ministry

2nd Thursday of the month at 12 pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st Thursday of the month at 10:30 am

Christian Education Ministry

1st Thursday of the month at 11:30 am

On-going Standing Ministry Meeting Schedule

Please remember to check with the Committee Chairperson to see if your group will be meeting before you come.

2 Kirk Hrivnak

4 Sue Morgan

7 Helen Caroline Hoye

8 Patti Wilder

12 Whitney Nussman

17 Karen Landis

18 Jarred Nussman

19 Judy Harper

21 Carolyn Peters

23 Jeremy Steach

24 Avery Nussman

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Interested? See Loretta Nitschke or Laura Mitchell

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We need SOAP

for our TUB! Please donate BATH SIZE BAR SOAP

for our Disaster Relief Kits!

Put them in the ORANGE TUB by the

elevator. Thank you!

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“They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42

Health Issues Katie Maddox (Marty King’s sister) Victoria Burkhart (friend of Hrivnaks) Melinda Rogers (friend of Trumbos) Marty King Wayne Whipp Barbara Millsap (Jeff Bedford’s sister) Jean Winstead (Bruce Wilder’s sister) Alyse (Connie Steere’s Granddaughter) Sam Pratt Judy & Erin Millington (Cecilie Aderholdt’s friends) Kelly Bates (Kathy’s Schick’s D-I-L) Barbara Miles (Marty King’s sister) Kaleb McMurray (Jo McMurray’s nephew) Edith Hildebrand Shannon & Laurel Wilder (Wilder’s family) Bruce Wilder David Reames James Griffith (Carolyn Cooper’s Brother) Marilyn Rich Pam Churn Anita Dievert Charles McClure Talon Huff Bob Bedford (Jeff Bedford’s father) Carole Ferguson (Larry Landis’ sister) Laura Louthan (Jim Louthan’s sister) Ray Lindsey (Kyley Burse’s father) Kristi Grady Charlie & Huey Taylor (Laura Mitchell’s friend’s grandbabies) Father of Farrah Cooper’s co-worker Carl Buick (Bruce Wilder’s friend) Bill Cooper Amy Comier (Rachel Childress’ niece) Duane Calhoun (Diane Childress’ friend) Kathy Szymanski Farrah Cooper Roger Boggs Beth Gula (Marilyn Rich’s niece) Pamela Hayhurst (DeBraal’s family friend) Judy Dolen (Laura Mitchell’s neighbor) Mrs. Dan Kleven’s daughter, Renae W. Wayne Bailey (Janet Thomas’ father)

Military /First Responders MAJ Will Huerth- USA, Leigh Bergemann’s son Maj Sam Oswald- USAF, The Mortenson’s nephew LtCol John Thompson- USAF, The Mortenson’s nephew LTC James Hoffman- Jo Ella Carter’s son in law SrA Cory lee Steadman- USAF, Tim & Viorica’s son Lt Adam Patterson- USAF, The Patterson’s Grand-son (Randy’s son) Cpl Travis Churn, USMC - Cal and Pam Churn’s nephew Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Or Homebound Marilee Frye- home Dorothy Pamperl - Pam Churn’s mother - The Blake Marion Hansen- The Blake Bob McLellan- Wexford House Kyle Jenkins- home David and Edith Hildebrand – Asbury Place Dottie Newsome – Asbury Place Family/Personal Laynee and Aizlyn (Great granddaughters of Larry & Inez Glauer) Taylor Jennings (granddaughter of Larry & Inez Glauer) Tyler Davidson (Ken Perry’s grandson) Brian Hrivnak Kirk Hrivnak Loss & Grief Family and Friends of Fred Alphonse Carlson, Jr. Family and Friends of Karen Weierbach (Flo Weierbach’s SIL) Family and Friends of Diane Miller (Flo Weierbach’s cousin)

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Pastor - The Rev. Scottie Burkhalter Ministers - The People of Holy Trinity

Parish Nurse - Sue Morgan Administrative Assistant - Janet Thomas

Musician – Dr. Susan Waters