HTLC News Blast – Friday, September 11, 2026 – Pentecost 16
Hello Everyone! Tomorrow, September 12th we’ll have a Free Concert by the East Bay Symphonic Band at 2:00 pm, right on our patio, unless of course, the weather changes and we have to move into Holland Hall! And the next day, September 13th will be Rally Day! So bring your briefcases and backpacks to be blessed!
This coming Sunday, September 13, 2026, we will be celebrating Rally Sunday. It’s also Nacho Scrip Sunday because our Nacho makers waited until Rally Day to bring them out! Worship/Livestream begins at 9:30 am, followed by Rally Day Events at 10:45 am, a Council Meeting at noon, and Tongan Worship at 1:00 pm.
What else is happening?
What’s Happening:
- Rally Day – Sunday 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, and the Installation of Christian Educators. After worship, the Youth will lead the children in playing games.
- Tuesday morning Bible Study will resume this 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!
- Sunday School-Confirmation-Youth – Regular Sunday School, Confirmation, and Youth Group resume after Rally Day, starting September 20th at 10:45 am. Youth Bells at 9:15 am!
- TIME TO CELEBRATE ART’S 90th BIRTHDAY – Sat, Oct 17 Holland Hall from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Please join us to celebrate Art’s 90th birthday with food, family, friends and fun. No presents, please!!! Please 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. Check out our Cause of the Month!
- Do you have a project idea for Seeds of Faith? – Looking for someone to work on the idea with you? Submit your idea (such as “Playground for the Community”) to Pastor Barbara. Once a month, the ideas will be printed in the insert. If something is of interest, please let Pastor Barbara know and she will get you in contact with each other.
- Sierra Pacific Synod September 10th Newsletter
See you Sunday, if not before!
Blessings,
Pr. Barb
Pr. Barbara Caine
Parish Life Coordinator
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Fremont, California