HTLC News Blast – Friday, August 28th, 2026
Hello Everyone!
This Sunday, August 30th, we will be celebrating Pentecost 14, where Jesus takes Peter to task for trying to talk Jesus out of his mission! It’s also Stewardship Sunday. Worship and Live Stream begin at 9:30 am. followed by Youth Group at 10:45, and Tongan Worship at 1:00 pm.
What’s Happening:
- Thank you to our Camp Speakers! – Thank you, Karen, Aaron, and Marta for sharing last week about the rich tradition and variety of summer camps so many of us have experienced throughout the years!
- Thank you, Dean! – Thank you so much, Dean, for sharing a word with us this coming Sunday while Pastor is away on vacation. What a blessing!
- Free Outdoor Concert! – On Saturday, September 12th HTLC will be hosting the East Bay Symphonic Band on the patio at 2 p.m. Join EBSB & a cast of fascinating characters from history & animation for a thrilling end-of-summer concert! Invite a friend! There are flyers in the narthex.
- Rally Day- Rally Day will be on Sunday, September 13th. This is the day we celebrate the return of our fall schedule of Christian education. During Children’s Time, there will be a Blessing of Backpacks and Briefcases, Presentation of Bibles, and the Installation of Christian Educators. After worship, the Youth will lead the children in playing games.
- Tuesday morning Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, September 15th at 10:00 am with the book, “What Is the Bible?” by Rob Bell, a really fabulous writer! Pastor Tim is our equally fabulous facilitator!
- Global Refuge Speaker – Will Preach & Teach here on September 27th. Come see and hear The Rev. Eric C. Shafer
- TIME TO CELEBRATE ART’S 90th BIRTHDAY – Sat, Oct 17 Holland Hall, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Please join us to celebrate Art’s 90th birthday with food, family, friends and fun. No presents, please!!! Since they will be traveling during most of September and part of October, an RSVP by Sept 1 would be appreciated. RSVP by Oct 5 at the latest, please. Thanks!! RSVP to Cheryl 510-502-0890 cherkuhl@sbcglobal.net
- Adult Forum – On Sunday morning, Sept. 27th, at 10:45 am, Pastor Eric Shafer will preach and lead an adult forum about Global Refuge, its current and future work with refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers through welcome, resettlement, and long-term integration.
- Sierra Pacific Synod August 27th Newsletter
- Info on Lutheran Disaster Relief Effort in Nepal
See you on Sunday!Blessings,Pr. Barb
Pr. Barbara Caine
Parish Life Coordinator
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Fremont, California