HTLC News Blast – February 6, 2026
Hello Everyone!
This coming Sunday is February 8th, 2026 and is the 5th Sunday after Epiphany. It is also Scrip Sunday, so talk to Pamela about how. I recently signed up and it’s an easy way to up my giving without an extra cost to me! Worship and Livestreaming begins at 9:30 am followed by the Souper Bowl of Caring where we eat a simple meal and donate so that others can eat! There’s still time to bring soup, but there’s even more time to eat it together with your friends after church. Better yet, sit by someone you don’t know and make a new friend! Sunday School, Youth Group, and Bell Choir will not meet this Sunday. Tongan Worship is at 1:00 pm.
Souper Bowl of Caring
HTLC has participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring since 2005. In that time we have raised and donated $16,645 and also donated over2500 pounds of food. Donations have supported LUV Newark, Tri-City Volunteers, Irvington Free Breakfast and Centerville Free Dining. Born from a simple prayer in 1990, Tackle Hunger began with a single youth group inspired to turn Super Bowl weekend into a national time of giving. What started in one church in South Carolina has grown into a national nonprofit movement, empowering communities across the country to fight food insecurity by supporting local charities. Through grassroots action, youth leadership, and the iconic Souper Bowl of Caring campaign, Tackle Hunger has generated over $220 million in food and funds— helping to ensure no one goes without a bowl of soup to eat. Today you have the opportunity again to contribute to this great event and have some great soup!
Adult Forums
Our Trellis Committee is calling two Adult Forums on March 8th and April 19th after church at 10:45 am in the Activity Room. The purpose is to dream together about HTLC projects (come with ideas!) and to introduce the formal proposal process of applying for funds. The meetings are being led by the Trellis committee members. Ann Harren is the committee chair.
Sunday School/Youth Group Dates
· TODAY – No Sunday School/Youth because of Super Bowl of Caring
· Feb 15th – Regular Sunday School/ Youth will be back again
Congregation Meeting Feb 22!
Holy Trinity’s Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on February 22, 2026, following the 9:30 am worship service. Hospitality provides snacks!
Playground Exploration
If you are interested in being part of a group looking at our playground equipment needs, please see Carmen or Pastor.
Hymnal Fundraiser
Soon we’ll be seeking funds to purchase Hymnals for the pews. More info to come on how you can take part! That way, if we have a hymn sing, or you want to sing alto, or the office can’t get the bulletin out (horrors!), we are good to go!
HTLC Spring Cleaning – March 28
As is the custom for HTLC, the annual Spring Cleaning will happen on Saturday, March 28th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (the Sunday before Palm Sunday). We will have pizza available around noon. There is a signup sheet in the Narthex so we can get a count of how many folks will show up. It will list the many tasks needed to be done.
Voting Member
If you want to be a voting member , please contact Pastor Tim
Easter is Just Around the Corner!
· Feb 18th –Ash Wednesday Services
o At CTK – 3:30 pm
o Here at HTLC – 7:00 pm
· Wednesdays at 6:30 pm – Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
Zach’s Winter Relief put together 101 hygiene bags and 116 food bags. The folks at Abode were very grateful for the drop-off.
Zach would especially like to thank Marielle and her family for help getting things set up; Kathy-project treasurer; Kellie, Joe, & Carmen-Reverse Advent Calendar; Ann-organizing help; Alex H-listing it all; Wicke family-set up help; Aaron-Unloading at Abode; Youth – Taking inventory and packing bags; and, lastly, the congregation for donating so generously, and thanks for those he missed! Check the bulletin board for more pictures.
On Thursday Holy Redeemer lost long-time member, Joy Morgan who has joined the saints in heaven after a very long illness. Pray for her husband, Ross, and the family.
Death of a Pastor – Pastor Sylvia Mueller
Sierra Pacific Synod February 5th Newsletter
That’s all folks!
Blessings,
Pr. Barb
Pr. Barbara Caine
Parish Life Coordinator
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Fremont, California
(510) 793-6285