The Trumpet

From the pen of Pastor Mark... Dear Brothers and Sisters of God’s One Family, As I reflect upon all we’ve been through this year, as well as the light of Christ that’s been with us each step of the way, I want to share with you something from the heart, something childlike for this Christmas newsletter and for us going into the New Year together. It’s a poem I crafted and recited for all young and old at our 2019 family-friendly afternoon Christmas Eve Service.

May we have great wisdom in how we manage ourselves and how we care for each other during this winter. And yet, at the same time may we also hold fast to that childlike faith and twinkle in our eye, for we know in our hearts the incredible Christmas Good News that no darkness can overcome! …And we know that light and new life is coming, soon and very soon!

In Christ’s Love,

Christmas Eve Poem By Pastor Mark

With inspiration from Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 2:1-20, the texts of the day

The Newsletter of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

January 2021

Darkness overshadowed a people distressed, Their faith in God put deeply to the test,

Yet the words of Isaiah create sweet perfume: They proclaim no gloom, no tomb, and even no room, For sorrow and mourning to continue and bloom.

Though shadows of night stretch forth and loom, yet all that very darkness, just one candle will consume.

The people in darkness have seen a great light, Those who lived in the shadows, now burning bright, Is salvation for the sinner; and for the blind, the gift of sight.

The time has come to shine, for God has given a sign, To multiply the nation, and bless the whole creation, To fill all hearts with joy, at the coming baby boy.

For unto us a child has been born, For rich and poor, for the joyous, and forlorn. Gift to the world, Counselor, Mighty God, May the Holy One, the Prince of Peace be given praise and laud.

The throne of David and the kingdom he will forever uphold, Where justice and righteousness are gifts never to be sold.

The King of Kings came to this world humbly, we are told, With Mary, with Joseph, in times of old, To a feeding trough, a manger, a stable of animals to hold. Why was royalty treated this way? This certainly never would happen today. Why did God from on high, come down so low, So humbly, so meekly, so weakly, do you know?

To reach you and me, and the worldwide we, For a world that fell short again and again, Filled with people like us who couldn’t escape our own sin.

He came down for us when we couldn’t reach up high, To live, to forgive, and even to die, So we could be together forever, And one day never again… need to cry.

He lives today in our joy and praise, He lives today in our darkest days, His light shines in the darkness, it will not overcome it, From our deepest valleys to our highest summit,

Emmanuel is With Us, every moment, every day, Jesus came to us on Christmas, and his light is here to stay.

He came for every little boy, for every man and lad, He came for every little girl and woman, so be glad, No matter your face, your place, your race, No matter your cast, and no matter your past,

Our Christmas gift is Christ the Lord, May he be praised and loved, worshiped and adored,

For he is our hope, our way, our peace, So may our love in return never cease.

May our lives be a gift right back to him, To the one who still today forgives every sin.

He is the reason for the lights and the cheer, He is why the angels said, have no fear, So in our gifts, in the wrappings, in every bow, Let’s make sure our stuff and things don’t steal the show.

In our hearts may the light of Christ burn ever so bright, For He is our Christmas gift, the one true light.

A gift that will never go out of style or get old, To the very end of time, and from the day it was foretold.

May Christ be the heart of every Christmas gift we share, And may our hearts join together in joy, love and care, May the light dispel the darkness, the pain, the despair, For Emmanuel, God with Us, is with us everywhere.

So Merry Christmas to all gathered far and gathered here, Receive the gift of forgiveness and love, and be of great cheer. For to us this day a child is given, light of the world is he. May he enter our hearts and shine his true light, for the whole wide world to see.

A Message from our Church Council President: Dear Friends in Christ: I hope this finds you and your loved ones safe and well! Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is beginning to arrive, I am starting to look forward to writing this monthly letter without having to lead with public health concerns – that’s going to be a great day!

Of course, as the CDC reminds us, we are going to need to continue taking precautions for a while yet even as people are getting vaccinated. We’re getting close enough to the shore to see the palm trees, but don’t get impatient and jump out of the boat while the water is still over our heads – we are going to make it!

I am deeply looking forward to Christmas services this year for several reasons: first of course because it’s a celebration of when our savior came into the world to be with us. But also, in a season when so many of us can’t safely travel to be with family and friends that we may only see this time of year, it’s a reminder that we can celebrate Christmas with our Holy Trinity family. I have spoken with many members of the congregation since March who have told me that their Holy Trinity community connection was a Godsend through all these months of isolation.

And as the year ends and we approach the beginning of the end of the pandemic, I have been thinking back over the previous many months and how everyone in our community, from the congregation to the office staff to our pastors to the music ministry, have worked so hard to help us all stay connected and feeling less alone during this extraordinary time. It’s way too soon to rest on our laurels, but it’s still a source of comfort and dedication to see how well we have responded to the pandemic as a close community bonded by our shared faith.

With all our best holiday wishes from my family to yours, please have a warm and meaningful holiday season in celebration of the birth of Christ and our love for each other as Christians.

Yours in Christ,

Mark Ritter

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: MONTHLY UPDATE

Stewardship Committee:

Welcome to 2021! It is truly a new day and a New Year! We are all looking forward to putting the struggles of 2020 behind us along with the pandemic as the vaccine begins its distribution throughout the country and the world. We again thank you sincerely for your financial intents and commitments to Holy Trinity for our Ministries & Programs which are beginning anew now. Our Fall Stewardship Appeal of "Continuing to Build a Culture of Generosity" was a great success thanks to you and your Holy Trinity Family. Even through the pandemic we exceeded our goals in both number of Intent Cards received and the amount of giving pledged. We look forward throughout this coming year to continuing to share stories of generosity and what giving to God has meant to people and their lives. We look forward to continuing to build on your generosity. During the past year we have each had opportunities to help other people through this pandemic in many ways. By caring, showing love or doing something to assist a family member, friend or even a stranger through this tough time. We wanted to share some appropriate words from Pastor Rick

Warren, author of the famous book "The Purpose Driven Life" discussing that God will remember the help you gave to others during this time:

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“God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people. And he will remember that you are still helping them” (Hebrews 6:10 NCV).

"Our reward in heaven is going to be based on what we did here on earth. One day, we’re all going to stand before God, and he’s going to say, “What did you do with what you were given?” Do you want to say, “Well, I made a lot of money, retired, and died”?

You were put on earth for more than that! Instead, live unselfishly and give yourself away for others and the Kingdom of God. Then you will be able to say to God, “I gave it all, Lord. I’m laid bare. Everything I have and am, I gave it away for the Gospel.”

One of the most significant things you can do with your life is to give it away—to be generous with what you’ve been given, including your money, resources, time, and talent. God says clearly that when there is no service or generosity, there will be no reward in heaven. Is that how you want your time on earth to end? Make your time on earth count for eternity. Help people come to know Christ, discover their purpose for life, grow in their maturity, find their ministry, and serve in their mission in the world." Thank you for giving of yourself to God's growth in ministry and mission here at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, to our community and to the world!

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, It has been nearly a year that I have been serving with you at Holy Trinity. What a year it has been! There have been many challenges we have all had with the pandemic. We have learned how to be the church in these strange times. God has been so good to us and has empowered us to overcome the challenges and grow in ways that we had not planned on. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

I have witnessed the love and kindness of Christ through you all as you serve this church, the community and the world. We witnessed this love and kindness personally as our family went through this past year. Shortly after we moved here, my Mom who lived with us had a heart attack and a major stroke. She died in November from COVID-19. Please know that your cards, messages, expressions of love have meant so much to us! We are deeply touched and so very grateful! Looking forward to serving with you and navigating whatever challenges and joys are coming next!

+ with much love and appreciation

Pastor Bonnie and family

SERVING HOLY TRINITY AND THE COMMUNITY

The deadline for the February Trumpet is Monday, Jan. 18th. Email your articles to: bgarrett@holytrinitymarietta.org Page 3

JANUARY GOSPEL READINGS

Jan 3 John 1:1-18

Jan 10 Mark 1:4-11

Jan 17 John 1:43-51

Jan 24 Mark 1:14-20

Jan 31 Mark 1:21-28

Social Ministry News

There are many ways you can give to Holy Trinity. You can mail or drop off a check (there is a box in the sanctuary for drop off), you can have your bank send automatic drafts, you can give through Vanco or PayPal online (visit our website-look for the “Ways to give at Holy Trinity” box on the lower right side of blue boxes on the home page), and you can have your IRA manager mail a check directly from your account.

HT Finances Nov 2020

MTD Income $65,450

MTD Expenses $90,670

MTD Net - $25,250

YTD Income $875,728

YTD Expenses $905,021

YTD Net - $29,293

Thank you Steve, Joe, Teresa & Lily! Our Blessings in a Backpack program became a partner with Atlanta Community Food Bank recently, which means that we can occasionally receive food from them at minimal cost. We had our first order of 1,060 pounds of food to pick up from ACFB location this month, and BOT Men's Group came to the rescue as always and at such short notice!

Steve Dotseth and Joe Paonessa picked up two large pallets of food, protected them from rain, dropped them off at our church and helped unload over 200 cases of food. I can't thank you enough! Also, Teresa and Lily were able to turnaround a needed check at lightning speed - you are amazing! Special thanks to Pastors and the office staff for making this partnership possible to begin with. I am always so impressed with our church family and everyone's willingness to help out. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Glad to be a part of our HT family, Mirna Lee

Thank you Holy Trinity for you support for the Christmas Angel Tree. We started with 135 ornaments on the tree, but with your generosity we delivered over 140 items and gift cards. We also appreciate the extra support from the Monday School sisters, the TLC Women's Circle, and Thrivent to make it possible to achieve our goal. This will make a great difference for the Cobb Foster Children to celebrate Christmas. DFCS told me they were able to help some Foster Families in other counties as well this year for the first time. Patti and I were able to work a few hours over two days in the warehouse helping to organize all the gifts received. Your support is greatly appreciated! Sandy Radke, Patti Dotseth, David Fricke and your Social Ministry Committee

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MONDAY SCHOOL “REZOOMS” MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH

Our new book for the spring is written by one of our favorite authors, Max Lucado. We will be reading and studying his newest book: YOU

ARE NEVER ALONE, which was written during the pandemic. Max asks if you have these thoughts: "When life feels depleted, does God

care? I'm facing an onslaught of challenges, will God help? When life grows dark and stormy,

does God notice? I'm facing the fear of death, will God help me?" Again, Max says "you and I long for someone who will meet us in the midst of life's messes. We long to believe in a living, loving, miracle-working God who won't think twice about stepping into the thorny thickets of

our world and lifting us out". Sound assuring and comforting? Then please join us on Monday, January 11th, at 10AM as we learn, share, and grow together in our belief and trust in our God.

If interested, contact either Marcia Heinzer or Patti Ritter for zooming information. Also, the book is available on Amazon, Christian Books.com and at Walmart, which is a super first. We hope we get to see you on the "Zoom Gallery Screen". Blessings until then.

SERVING HOLY TRINITY AND THE COMMUNITY

Memorials and Gifts to Holy Trinity

Gifts in memory of Bonnie Baechtel to Holy Trinity was received from: Diane Rancourt, Richard & Jean Brewer, Cullene Harper, Malcolm & Lori Stennes and John Parker.

Gifts in memory of Sue Hammock and Shirley Gorley to the Angel Tree were received from the Monday School Sisters.

A gift in memory of David Lovich to the Sunday Worship and Music ministry was received from the Monday School Sisters.

A gift in memory of Ron Apple to the Columbarium was received from the Monday School Sisters.

As you are probably aware, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church participates in The Daffodil Project—a mission to create a worldwide living memorial by planting daffodils to honor each of the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust. To share in fulfilling the dream, the Go Green Team at Holy Trinity has planted a total of 2,100 daffodils throughout the church campus.

This year while planting bulbs, we experienced a Godwink. A passing car full of five inquisitive young men stopped and asked to participate in the planting event. Although outfitted in dress shirts and ties they were eager to roll-up their sleeves to assist, especially when they learned more about the living memorial project. We wish these young men continued success in their Mormon mission calling.

When serving God, there are no coincidences. All are welcome.

A Godwink at Holy Trinity

For additional information, visit:

www.daffodilproject.net

Children, Adult and Family Ministry Update

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We are gearing up and so excited to get to have our great activities together

again! The classrooms for our elementary kids are being redesigned and all

classrooms in the building will be sanitized before our start date. Below you will

get a peek at the progression of a classroom. Each room is going to be unique and

geared to the age group that meets there.

Thank you Linda Vogt, Monique Richardson,

Troop 14404, Janet Stratton, Stephanie

Landry and friends. They have spent many

hours beautifying and “cute-ifying” the

classrooms for our children. We are looking

forward to seeing the children’s faces when they view their

“new” rooms.

We have missed seeing all your lovely faces!

We look forward to seeing you again soon

in the new year.

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Pay it BACK … Pay it DOWN… Pay it FORWARD

Total dollars pledged over three years: $645,080 Actual dollars received to date: $404,655

FINALLY…. Its 2021, and HT remains so blessed! Contributions to the Capital Campaign now exceed $400,000, thanks to the giving members of HT, and their dedication to this campaign.

While there are many projects planned for these funds, the pandemic obviously has made it difficult and problematic to move forward on most of them. Please be assured that the dollars contributed reside in an interest bearing account. Once the opportunity presents itself, the highest priority projects (door replacement, parking lot resealing, caulking/painting, wood trim replacement, etc) contracts will be let, and the work will begin on those projects.

Please remember, all funds contributed have been and will continue to be used in support of the following programs, when it is possible to do so:

Pay it BACK: This segment focuses on the upgrade and repair of our Church home.

Pay it DOWN: This segment goes directly to reduce the principal of Holy Trinity’s mortgage by individuals who

designate their contributions to do so, and also once a year from the Capital Campaign as a whole.

Pay it FORWARD: This segment, currently a tithe (10%) of the total contributed dollars each year, is support of our

outreach to three important programs: 1) Lutheranch, 2) The Southeastern Synod & 3) Guyana Mission.

If you are a new member at Holy Trinity, or if your individual circumstances have changed, please consider supporting HT’s Capital Campaign. Should you have any questions, my email address is jimrw2016@gmail.com.

I trust that your Holidays Season was a joyful one, and may the New Year provide renewed blessings of health and happiness for you, and your family.

Prayerfully Submitted, Jim Wood, Capital Campaign Committee

Update Update

We served 53 hungry members of our community at MUST in December. Even though the number was a lot smaller, we contributed the leftover casseroles for dinners to come. MUST is always so thankful because

they don’t have as many churches or organizations helping during this hard time!

If you are interested in helping us with this ministry, here’s how:

Send in a check made out to Holy Trinity for $25.00 marked “for MUST Lunch”

Buy a large can of sliced peaches Purchase a large can of green beans Purchase cookies

Please also continue to pray for this ministry and for the hungry in our community!

Please contact Laurie Johnson at 706-325-6466 or laurasiebertjohnson@gmail.com with any questions you may have and/or to sign up to help.

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The Envelope of the Month for January is:

Lutheran World Relief

LWR is a social services outreach ministry of the ELCA, giving support world-wide and responding to human needs following a disaster.

This envelope is dated January 2/3 but can be used anytime during the month of January.

Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2922 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066 Streaming Worship Times on Facebook: Saturday 5:30 PM & Sunday 10:00 AM

JOIN US AS WE LEARN,

SERVE, AND GROW

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THE KINGS RINGERS AND TRINITY TREBLER CHIMES will resume rehearsal the week

of January 11th.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED in our Christmas Lessons and Carols Service

on December 27th. We are grateful for all of our musicians who are part of Holy Trinity.

TRINITY TREBLERS THEORY ASSIGNMENTS are due to Dr. Won-Hee on January 15th

(music workbook pages 26-33). Check the schedule for the assignments and email them to

Dr. Won-Hee at wonhee.an@gmail.com.

TRINITY TREBLERS is the new name for our Children’s Music Ministry, and we would like to have

every child at Holy Trinity joining with us during this unusual time of COVID-19. While we are not able

to sing in choir, we are still doing some fun activities. Dr. Won-Hee An, our associate minister of music

is heading up this part of our music ministry.

What happens during Trinity Treblers, you may ask? Right now we are working on music reading and

theory using a book that we provide called “Music for Little Mozarts.” Assignments are attached via a

syllabus in the book. The participating child simply needs to finish the assignments by the date listed,

take a picture of the assignment pages (or scan the pages), then email them to Dr. Won-Hee at

wonhee.an@gmail.com. If your child scores 90 to 100% on the assignment, they will receive a musical

gift. This will not be a cheap plastic toy, but rather something fun and useful. And latecomers will be

allowed to catch up. Just contact Dr. Won-Hee for details.

Our Children’s Music Ministry is much different than it has been in the past. We are committed to being

child and family focused, with an emphasis on the following: 1) Teaching the children about God through

music, 2) Being inclusive of every child, 3) Focusing on the needs of the child and their families, and 4)

Making what we do fun. We want every child to take part. Join us!

Dear Church Family,

On behalf of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer’s Soup Kitchen Team, I want to convey deep gratitude for your gifts of new socks for the homeless men who weekly visit their community outreach program. Those clean socks are a favorite gift to those in great need. When Howdy delivered the two large bags of socks, the community guests were in line for their meals, and the Redeemer staff expressed their amazement at the quantity of socks and their thanks to all of you.

Out of an abundance of caution, the staff there has put us local church volunteers on hold. Our Holy Trinity team members are ready when we are given the OK to return.

Judy Hays

HT Men’s Ministry—Bible on Tap The men generally meet twice each month, on the 2nd Sat. at noon and the 4th Tue. at 6 PM. At this time, in-person meetings are following church guidelines,

so please join their email list (see below) for all updates regarding meetings and volunteer opportunities.

SUBSCRIBE to: BOT.HolyTrinityMarietta@gmail.com

For additional information about this ministry, please email the above address or call: Dave Tester 678-410-9224 or Chris Winkler 770-565-6635.

Women, Wine and Word

Be sure to join our mailing list to find out when and how we are meeting next. Send an email to Sabra at swimmomblack@yahoo.com.

Hope to see you soon. Sabra Black and Leigh Lyjak

Social Ministry Outreach Food

Collection for January Breakfast bars, fruit cups & fruit snacks

Please place your donations in the marked bin in the Fellowship Hall.

The Wired Word is meeting each Sunday at 11:15 AM on Zoom. It is lead by Guy Gebhardt & Bill Hetherington. Please contact Guy at GuyGebhardt1@gmail.com if you would like to join.

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Buy your gift/shopping cards online!

Buy your gift cards online from the church while doing the social distancing! This is a fundraiser for Social Ministry and the modern worship service.

You get the full value of the card and the company (through our fundraising partner) gives back a part of the proceeds to HTLC.

For example: You order and receive a $25 Olive Garden gift card. Olive Garden sends $2 (8%) through our fundraising partner to HTLC.

Go to the Scrip Fair Trade page on HTLC’s site. Review the cards and amounts available Complete the order from – complete online or

download. Send the order to scrip@holytrinitymarietta.org

Pay for the order via the online link for credit or debit cards or mail a check made out to Holy Trinity to Stella Blenner, 2905 Wendy Lane, Marietta, GA 30062-1442

We must have your payment before we can order the gift cards. Please print or type the information. If you have any questions, contact Stella Blenner via text, email or phone call: Stella Blenner Phone - 404-644-2905 Email - stella.blenner@yahoo.com

Fair Trade is Online! Holy Trinity has been supporting SERRV (Sustainable Employ-ment – Sustainable Rights – Sustainable Re-sources - Sustainable Vision of Hope) for over 10 years. With all the other challenges and changes this year, we have gone online. Use this link to order high quality and fairly traded gifts. This will support farmers and artisans throughout the world including some in the US. 20% of the sales will be returned to the church. This will support our Social Outreach and the Modern Worship

program. Go to: serrv.org?a=HTLCFairTrade. At the top of the page will be an orange banner indicating Holy Trinity will receive 20%.

If you have any issues call, text or email Stella Blenner at 404-644-2905 or Stella.blenner@yahoo.com.

Women of the ELCA Circles . . . Please be sure to check with your Circle Leaders and the E-News for any updates. Circle Leaders are listed below. Holy Trinity is only allowing small numbers of

people to meet inside and at the pavilion (masks required). All space must be reserved with Teresa.

RAINBOW QUILTERS will meet Tuesday, January 12th at 9:00 AM and Monday, January 25th at 7:00 PM in EB 7-8. Contact Joy Schill for more information at 770-977-5326. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet January 12th at 7:00 PM in EB 7-8. For general information, you may contact Pam Stack at 770-975-8675.

CIRCLE OF PEACE will meet January 11th at 12:30 PM in EB 7-8. Bring a sack lunch and drink. For more information, please call Joy Schill at 770-977-5326.

GOD’S GRACE CIRCLE For more information, please call Sherrill McGraw at 770-971-4929.

TENDER LOVING CARE CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, January 19th at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, please call Annette Rhadans at 770-424-1957.

WEDNESDAY AM BIBLE STUDY For more information, please call Marna Iverson at 770-917-0823.

Judy Blackwell, President (770-971-9079) or Penny Holloman, Vice-president (770-642-8962).

Contacts:

Women of the ELCA

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In-Kind Gifts for the Gathering Our Gathering 2021 theme, Just Love, helps us to see the needs

of our neighbors in a new way. In-kind gifts are more than

charity or a feel-good opportunity. These in-kind gifts are a way

to practice Just Love. There are many In-Kind projects that

will be completed on site. Anyone from Holy Trinity can help

donate the items for these projects. Start gathering the items as

you see sales, or find items in your home.

First featured Project-Quilt kits. Quilts will be made at the gathering and be distributed through Lutheran World Relief.

Fill a gallon-size sealable plastic bag with the following: • Twelve 21-inch squares of cotton fabric • One spool of Coats & Clark Dual Duty thread to match fabric • One piece of cotton fabric for backing: 2 ½ yards of 60” fabric

or 5 yards of 35” – 45” fabric. Please do not use fabric printed with religious symbols, U.S. flags, or military insignia.

Next Month’s Featured Project-Sew Powerful Purse kits.

W-ELCA hopes to host the Lenten Soup Supper this year, but this will depend on the status of

the vaccinated members who can host and members who will be able to attend. As things

progress and we get closer to Lent, we will update the congregation via the Trumpet

and E-News.

January Anniversaries

January 1

1991 - Evans & Pat Axsen

30 Years

2011 - Joshua & Lori Bates

10 Years

1983 - Steve & Patti Dotseth

January 5

1990 - Rick & Ann Nemeck

January 9

1982 - Joe & Gail Carone

January 14

1956 - John and Elaine Luthy

65 Years

January 20

1996 - Luther & Patti Fors

25 Years

January 24

1976 - Mark & Pattie Burwick

45 Years

January 29

1973 - Bill & Barbara Smyre

January Birthdays

January 15

Charles Bachman

David McGraw

January 16

John Manly

Dorothy Miley

Michael Poarch

January 18

Sandy Greening

Andrew Scott

Bob Stratton

January 19

Anne Churchill

Ursula Higgins

Julie Walls

Stan Wise

January 20

Donna Leidner

January 21

Lori Bates

Steve Dotseth

Dee Martin-Hughes

January 22

Steve Kaiser

January 23

Terris Hagan

Duane Whitesel

January 24

RaeAnne Forrest

Melissa Miller

January 27

Ryan Nottage

January 28

Kayla Hetherington

January 29

Michael Hendrix

John Muhlhausen

Ian Ritter

Keri Wheeler

January 31

John Plumley

HOLY TRINITY Member Milestones

January 1

Ben Lee

Dewey Staggs

January 2

Marge Boley

January 3

Patrick Hendrix

Angela Mendez

Elizabeth Vogt

January 5

Pat Nordin

Greg Roush

Nancy Stoep-

pelwerth

January 6

Alyssa Hetherington

January 7

Bonnie Garrett

Tara Welch

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January 8

Monica Fritsch

Libby Gordon

Elise Lodde

January 9

Matt DePeder

Amanda Hanie

January 10

Grant Benson

January 11

Idamae O’Grady

January 12

Crystal Eyrich

Marilyn Paulo

Sherry Wright

January 13

Bert Blenner

Matt Bomeisl

Barry Hall

An Advent Wreath in process from the Testers.

Happy Birthday Wishing you a Happy

Anniversary in the New Year

May Birthday

Wishes keep you warm.

Holy Trinity Staff

The Rev. Mark Beatty Senior Pastor

Vince Evans Director of Music Ministry/Organist

Dr. Won-Hee An Associate Director of Music Ministry

Teresa Hodges Church Administrator

Bill Hetherington Facilities Manager

Office: 770-971-4600 churchoffice@holytrinitymarietta.org

The Rev. Bonnie Lanyi Associate Pastor

Chas Childers Saturday Praise Service Leader

Gaye Markham Director, Children, Adult & Family Ministry

Open Youth Ministry Leader

Bonnie Garrett Office Manager

Lily Wang Financial Administrator

2021 Council Officers & Leaders

President: Mark Ritter Phone: 678-602-3624 E-mail: markritter4606@comcast.net

Vice President: Sabra Black Phone: 770-975-1173 E-mail: swimmomblack@yahoo.com

Council Secretary: TBD Phone: Email:

Financial Secretary: Doris Beatty Phone: 404-683-5529 E-mail: dmbeatty16@bellsouth.net

Treasurer: Mark Bessey Phone: 770-826-2518 E-mail: Besseys@mcbconsult.com

Council & Committee Leaders

Adult & Children’s Education Ministry Chair Steven Reece Phone: 404-668-4244 E-mail: stevenreece2000@yahoo.com Evangelism Committee Chair Paula Garcia Phone: 770-973-0605 E-mail: psgarcia@mail.com Hospitality Committee Chair Weegie Hoffman Phone: 770-855-1145 E-mail: weegie.hoffman@gmail.com Financial Management Committee Chair Amanda Masters Phone: 678-468-7755 E-mail: amandahmasters@gmail.com Personnel Committee Chair Vickie Crean Phone: 770-974-6873 E-mail: florallovervlc@gmail.com

Property Management Committee Chair Eric John Phone: 678-402-6574 E-mail: ejohnaz@aol.com

Social Outreach Ministry Chair Trina Hinkson Phone: 678-560-3109 E-mail: trinahinkson54@gmail.com

Saturday Worship Committee Chair Vickie Crean E-mail: florallovervlc@gmail.com

Stewardship Committee Chair: Bill Van Buskirk Email: billvanbuskirk10@aol.com Recorder Roy Lantz E-mail: roylantze5@gmail.com Sunday Worship Committee

Chair Sabra Black Phone: 770-975-1173 E-mail: swimmomblack@yahoo.com

Youth and Family Ministry Chair Karin Hetherington Phone: 678-524-4877 E-mail: specialkay3300@att.net

Youth Representative

Jamie Brown

Serving Communities Boldly, Loving All as Christ

Council Officers

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The Pastors signing the over 360 handmade Christmas cards for our members!