MinistryAnnouncementsfortheweekofOctober15-22,2017

Our Sunday Schedule 8:30 – Worship with Communion

9:30 – Fellowship & Learning Hour 10:30 – Worship with Communion 6:30 – Senior High Youth Current Ministry Opportunities Please see the related articles in the body of the newsletter for more information on the opportunities listed below.

v A – I/We will serve on the Nominating Committee. v B - I/We will attend day trip activities with our German Partner congregation. v C – I/We suggest the person named on the back of the card be nominated to serve on Church Council.

New This Week Reformation 500 Festival We will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation at a festival on Reformation Sunday, October 29. After an all-congregation breakfast at 9:00 am, we will worship together at 10:00 with brass and all choirs, including an anthem by guests of our German partner congregation whose Pastor Christian Heydenreich will be preaching for us that day! Red is the color of the day, so plan to wear your red as well, as together we give glory to God for the grace that has been reforming the church in its mission to Christ’s love for the world over the last 500 years. Seeking Additional Overnight Hosts for German Partner Guests As many Holy Trinity families have enjoyed first-hand in our pilgrimage travels to Lutherland, the hospitality that overnight hosts share with brothers and sisters in Christ from the other side of the world is a uniquely meaningful blessing within the wider Christian community. Having the opportunity for such blessing here in Ohio later this month, we are in need of a few more beds to accommodate our German partner guests whose group has expanded to 13 people, each with some English language skills.

Having divided their 8-day visit in half, would you be able to provide overnight accommodations for either of these 4-night segments?

• Front-endHostswhenweneed6bedsfromTuesdayevening,Oct.24toSaturdaymorning,Oct.28• Back-endHostswhenweneed3bedsfromSaturdayevening,Oct.28toWednesdaymorning,Nov.1

Overnight Hosts are asked to provide a bed, access to a bathroom/shower, and breakfast each morning (other than Sunday when the congregation is invited to eat together at church). While Host Families are certainly welcome to share in any additional activities throughout the visit (listed below), no further participation is necessary in order to provide overnight accommodations which are the primary need right now.

If you would like to host or learn more about the opportunity, please contact Pastor Steve (614-579-8128 or steve.wachtman@engagedbygrace.org.) Thank you for your consideration of this unique ministry opportunity!

Itinerary for German Partner Visit Here is the agenda of activities that our German Partner Hospitality Team is planning for our guests during their visit from Tuesday, October 24 through Wednesday, November 1. Please indicate on the All Good Gifts card Ministry Opportunity B or at the Ministry Sign-up Table for any activities you would like to share with the group:

Wednesday, October 25 Chapel worship service and visit to Trinity Lutheran Seminary and Capital University, followed by hiking in the Hocking Hills and dinner at Mill Creek BBQ.

Thursday, October 26 Youth attend class at school while adults visit the art museum and German Village, followed by potluck supper and pumpkin carving at church with choirs, Lutherland Pilgrimage alumni, and all others who want to participate.

Friday, October 27 Amish country visit with lunch at Malabar Farms.

Saturday, October 28 Tailgating and Skull Session at Ohio State followed by OSU v. Penn State Watch Party at church.

Sunday, October 29 Reformation festival breakfast and worship at church with afternoon hayride and organ concert followed by optional Youth Group Meeting or Reformation worship at Wittenberg in the evening.

Monday, October 30 Bicycling tour of OSU, Capitol Building, COSI, and lunch at Valters at the Maennerchor.

Tuesday, October 31 Visit the Columbus Zoo and shop at Polaris, followed by Trick-r-Treat activities with host families. Sunday Adult Forum: Faces of the Reformation The Reformation did not begin with a monk brooding and buried under a mountain of books; it began when Martin Luther saw people impacted by oppressive practices of a church with a shallow Gospel. Consider attending the Sunday Adult Forum at 9:30 am with Vicar Andrew as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. .

• Oct. 15 “Topography & Theology” For this session the class will watch Rick Steves’ DVD Luther and the Reformation to orient ourselves around the hamlets, hovels and countries that hosted the Reformation.

• Oct. 22 Topic TBA • Oct. 29 Reformation 500 Festival Activities • Nov. 5 “Peddlers or Pastors” • Nov. 12 “Tweeking Twitters” • Nov. 19 “What Does This Mean?” • Nov. 26 “Talking at the Table”

For more information, please see Vicar Andrew or check out the flyer posted on the Member Services kiosk. First English Breakfast Partnership Holy Trinity has increased participation in shared breakfast at First English on the fourth Sundays of the month, leaving church at 7:30 am and back by 11:00. Our next opportunity to serve is Sunday, October 22, however our November date has been changed to Sunday, November 12 freeing us up from serving on Thanksgiving weekend. There are two ways you can help:

• A minimum of 8 people high school age and older can help cook and serve as hosts at breakfast tables. • Thrivent insurance policy holders can acquire matching funds to help cover food costs.

You may sign up to help at the Collection & Signup Corner or online at www.engagedbygrace.org. Contact Becky Warnement (bwarnement124@gmail.com) or Pastor Steve (steve.wachtman@engagedbygrace.org) with questions or suggestions. And thanks for your help! “Reformation and Remembrance” Symposium at Ohio State The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Ohio State is hosting “Reformation and Remembrance”, a two-day symposium to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 theses. The symposium brings together a group of world-class scholars to consider the important roles of memory and remembrance in Reformation religious culture, and it coincides with the University’s Rare Books & Manuscripts Library’s exhibition, “Publish or Perish”, highlighting the important role the technology of print played during the Reformation. The event takes place from October 20 – 21 at Thompson Library on Ohio State’s campus and is free and open to the public. More information can be found at https://cmrs.osu.edu/reformation-and-remembrance.

Join us for Jazz On Sunday, October 22, special musical guest Vaughn Wiester will join us for worship adding his jazz flair to the music of the day. After studying music at the Ohio State University, Wiester worked as a freelance trombonist for several years, notably with Woody Herman in the mid-1970s. Wiester taught jazz studies at Capital University for 17 years and has worked with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Kenley Players, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, the Rick Brunetto Big Band, Ernie Krivda’s Fat Tuesday Big Band, and many others including his own big band, the Famous Jazz Orchestra, that plays every Monday night at the Clintonville Women’s Club. Consider inviting a friend to join us for a lively and music-filled worship service next Sunday, October 22. See you then! Stewardship Corner The Apostle Paul prayed, “I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His spirit in your inner being” (Ephesians 3:16). God’s glorious riches includes God’s gifts of Word and Sacrament through which God’s spirit works to nurture us in faith so that we might be strengthened with God’s power to do the tasks that God has called us to do: to serve others and share with them our resources, both of ourselves and our finances. For more information on stewardship, contact Max Buban at 614-771-8594 or maxmbuban@sbcglobal.net.

News of Invite Ministries New Prayer Concerns: Elli Wachtman, recovering from surgery this week Rick Karas, friend of Ron Benedick, recovering from a stroke John Wiggins, brother-in-law of Kris & Karen Eicher, nearing the end of his life

Prayers for Our Members: Shirley Doolittle Alice Larrimer Miriam Ringquist Melea Wachtman Jenny Peters Marilyn Raidt Julius Nemeth Floradelle Pfahl Diane Whalen Clara Banas, 1-year-old daughter of Jennifer Middleton & David Banas Carol Stewart Judy McKitrick Peg Timm Claire Christman, 2-year-old daughter of Heidi & Mike Christman

Prayers for Our Families and Friends: John Borman, brother of Joanne Duncan Denise Hoyt, friend of Bev Farrell Keomoni Riley, sister-in-law of Vicar Andrew & Rachel Potsko Susan Boin, daughter of Dave & Marge Markowich Faun Brand, cousin of Shirley Boyd Janet Attanasio, friend of Herb and Janet Maxwell Jay Moore, friend of Jack & Norma Rauch Gary Wright, son of Hazel Wright Rosemary Pierce, sister of Ann Hunter Emileigh Dunn, new granddaughter of Herb & Janet Maxwell Blanche Mowery, grandmother of Shawn Stock Von Kindr, mother-in-law of LIC student Stephanie Engel-Brooks John Lenhart, father of Sydney Barrett’s friend Joe Hammerschmidt, stepfather of Jennifer Houser Tripp Hobbs, friend of John Quarles Katie Nicolli, friend of Debbie Cochran Dianne Goslee, sister-in-law of Janette MacConnell Ross Gutow, son of Barbara Keller Steve Maxwell, brother of Charlene Maxwell Pastor Wayne Harrison

Marie Thompson, work associate of Carl & Janice Peterson Amy Lavoie, cousin of Becky Warnement Vera Oreshina, mother-in-law of Joshua Brodbeck Meg McDonald, friend of Jenny Peters’ son and daughter-in-law Elza Lucia Henry, child of Pat Gladman’s niece and nephew Patty & Gene Uhrig, friends of Herb & Janet Maxwell Carol Saufley, sister of Miriam Ringquist Terry Madden, friend of Herb and Janet Maxwell Mary Boyer, friend of the Schuelers Pamela and Ryan Adams, daughter and son-in-law of Barbara Keller Lynda Krieger, aunt of Leah Forts Rebecca Reynolds, niece of Janet Maxwell Kirk Goslee, family member of Janette MacConnell Sharon DeVrou, friend of Bill Eubanks Larry Behum, Setterlins’ neighbor Those affected by natural disasters. The Armed forces, and the innocent victims of war & terror around the world. Children’s Pages and Activity Bags People of all ages are invited to worship at Holy Trinity. Children’s activity pages for readers and pre-readers are located at the Reception Window across from the entrance to the sanctuary. Activity bags for the youngest among us are located in the same vicinity. Feel free to utilize the materials during worship and return the bags following the service. Worship Nursery A nursery is open and available for young children on Sunday mornings during worship. It is located off the hallway to the left as you leave the sanctuary. Follow the signs or ask one of the ushers if you need help finding it. Concerts at Holy Trinity On Sunday, October 29 at 4:00 pm, the Holy Trinity Concert Series will present a Reformation celebration featuring a four-hands/four-feet recital with Martin Kasparek and Joshua Brodbeck. The concert will include pieces based on hymns by reformers of the church. Please join us and bring your friends!

News of Embrace Ministries Nominating Committee Short-Term Ministry Opportunity Church Council is looking for two Holy Trinity members to serve as at-large members of the Nominating Committee along with retiring Council members and the pastor to develop a slate of candidates nominated to serve 3-year terms on Church Council. Please mark Ministry Opportunity A on the All Good Gifts card if you’d like to serve in this way on the Nominating Committee. Council Seeking Nominations Nominations are being accepted for a slate of candidates to serve 3-year terms on Church council. All confirmed members of Holy Trinity are eligible. Church members are welcome to suggest candidates (including themselves) to Council President Dan Perry or writing the person’s name on the back of the All Good Gifts card. WELCA Bible Study Please join us in the church library at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31 as we tackle the second article of the Apostles’ Creed, “I Believe in Jesus Christ…” The study is all about Jesus and this “article is to clarify what we believe about Jesus.” You do not need to be a member of a WELCA Circle Group to attend. Please join us! “Publish or Perish: The Impact of Printing on the Protestant Reformation” When Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg in October 1517, he was merely doing what any other professor with a set of statements for debate might do. He drew up his points, had them printed, and posted them to inspire debate. Luther could hardly have known that by the end of the 16th century this simple act of publication would be just the first of nearly 5,000 separate editions of his works printed in Germany alone.

The first three years of the Reformation (1518-1520) saw book production in Germany quadruple, with a further doubling of production by 1524. As the years rolled on and more writers entered the fray, the publishing industry expanded to keep up with the increasing demand for books. For the evangelical reformers and the Catholics who

opposed them, it truly was a situation of “publish or perish.” Print your ideas, disseminate them as widely and quickly as possible, or else face defeat—and possible torture and death—in the struggle for hearts, minds, and souls.

Curated by Dr. Eric J. Johnson, Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts at The Ohio State University, this exhibition features original manuscript and printed materials selected from OSU’s substantial Reformation-era collections in its Rare Books & Manuscripts Library. The exhibition runs through January 28, 2018. For more information, go to http://go.osu.edu/publishorperish Sunday Scripture Discussion The Sunday Scripture group is on hiatus through November 26 in order to attend the Reformation classes on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in the conference room. The Sunday Scripture Discussion class will resume meeting in the church library in December. Everyone interested in exploring Sunday’s scripture readings is invited to attend the Preacher’s Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 in the church library. Please contact Carl Peterson for more information.

News of Empower Ministries Thanks from Beacons and Lutheran World Relief Across the United States, Lutherans reach out to those in need through Lutheran World Relief’s Quilt & Kit Ministry. The quilts and kits dedicated during last week’s worship service make a difference in the lives of people all around the world. On Wednesday, October 4, the Beacons of Holy Trinity packed 114 health kits, 45 school kits, 21 quilts, 1 fleece blanket, and 316 bars of soap given by members of our church for a total of 28 boxes. Thank you one and all! Thanks, too, to everyone who contributed pennies and loose change throughout the year to help offset the cost of shipping the items to the LWR headquarters in Baltimore and overseas. If you’d like to find out more about the Beacons ministry, please join them the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am in the conference room.

Ministry Calendar at Holy Trinity for October 15 - 22, 2017

Sunday, October 15, 2017 – Columbus Marathon 8:30 am – Worship with Communion 9:30 am – Learning & Fellowship Hour/Intro to Holy Trinity 10:30 am – Worship with Communion 6:30 pm – Sr. High Youth

Monday 6:00 pm – BSA Troop 555

Tuesday 7:00 pm – Habitat for Humanity 7:00 pm – Beloved Group

Wednesday 10:15 am – Preacher’s Bible Study 12:30 pm – WELCA Mary Martha Circle I 7:00 pm – Church Council 8:00 pm – Veritas Women’s Bible Study

Thursday 1:00 pm – Card Ministry 5:30 pm – Thursday Supper at Church

6:00 pm – Children’s Choir 6:30 pm – Bell Choir 7:00 pm – Thursday Night Bible Study

7:30 pm – Chancel Choir

Friday No Events Scheduled

Saturday 9:30 am – Yoga

Sunday, October 22, 2017 7:30 am –First English Breakfast Ministry 8:30 am – Worship with Communion 9:30 am – Learning & Fellowship Hour/Intro to Holy Trinity 10:30 am – Worship with Communion 6:30 pm – Sr. High Youth

Holy Trinity Schedule of Worship Servers – October & November 2017

Date Time Welcome Center

Assisting Ministers

Acolytes Nursery Attendants

Lay Reader Ushers Communion Assistants

Bread Bakers Communion Ministry Team

Oct. 15

8:30 Ron Benedick Gwyn Jones

Caroline Favret

Alan Gaulke Matt Sharp, Jeff Warnement

Hannah Meyer & Cate Warnement Cochran

Duncan & Michael

10:30 Dan & Pam Perry

Sue Eubanks Andrew Sass Sam Favret

Drew & Amanda Richards

Elli Cucksey Phil Favret, JoAnn Curry, John Quarles, Adam Wagenbach

Peter Ward & Deb Bickford

Oct. 22

8:30 Tim Hudson Addison Darding

Caroline Favret

Laura Hudson

John Gray, Alan Gaulke, Keith Darding

AC & Ryan Cochran VanFossen

VanFossen & Hunter

10:30 Dan & Pam Perry

Elli Cucksey Justin Roberts Sydney Barrett

Allyson & David Wessells

Beth Myser Skip Duncan, Peter Ward, Brian Barrett

Peg Steele & Joanne Curry

Oct. 29

10:00 Dan & Pam Pery

Max Buban Sam Cucksey & Anne Cucksey

Allison & Mark Abell

Keith Townsend

Paul Kruse, Dale Svendsen, Dan Perry

Jannette MacConnell & Susan Setterlin Warnement

Perry & Warnement

Nov. 5

8:30 Ron Benedick Logan Shelley

Adrienne Wachtman

Becky Warnement

AC Cochran, Dave Fenner

AC & Ryan Cochran Setterlin Nichols & Riley

10:30 Jack & Norma Rauch

Elli Cucksey Maria Favret & Sam Favret

Drew & Amanda Richards

Elli Cucksey Carroll Neff, Benson Ross, Doug Myser

Carl & Janice Peterson

Financials through August 2017 – Detailed information is available at the Member Services kiosk. Contributions: Receipts Expenses Contributions: Receipts Expenses Aug. Actual: $ 35,211 $ 41,333 YTD Actual: $328,766 $367,698 Budget: $ 45,425 $ 46,658 Budget: $360,130 $385,254

Attendance: Sunday, October 8: 8:30 am– 81; 10:30 – 120; 5:00 - 57 Sunday, October 15 Worship Text: Isaiah 25:1-9; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 Sunday, October 22 Worship Text: Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22

The Holy Trinity Staff & Office Hours: Pastor: Steve Wachtman (steve.wachtman@engagedbygrace.org ) Vicar: Andrew Potsko (andrew.potsko@engagedbygrace.org ) Preschool: Nancy VanFossen (nancy.vanfossen@engagedbygrace.org ) Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm Administrator: Laura Hudson (laura.hudson@engagedbygrace.org ) Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm Minister of Music: Joshua Brodbeck (joshua.brodbeck@engagedbygrace.org) Bonfire Worship & Potluck – October 8, 2017 @ Indian Village

Rain doesn’t stop people from roasting marshmallows Pastor Steve leads worship at the indoor bonfire For more pictures from last week’s Bonfire Worship, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HolyTrinityLutheran/

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