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• Morning Bible Study… continues every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Family Center, just before the 10 a.m. Communion Service. Sunday School for all ages is available at that time as well.
  
   

• Sunday, October 4th is LWML Sunday… As Lutheran Women in Mission, we joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions and the family of our Seminarian Student Zachary Tews with prayer and monetary gifts, and equip women to honor God by serving others. All women are invited to join us for our first meeting of the church year immediately following the 10 a.m. Communion Service in the Family Center.
  
   

• Our next Midweek Communion Service… will be observed on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. This Service, as well as all Holy Trinity Worship Services, are live streamed on our Facebook page: facebook.com/HolyTLAlbion and uploaded to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@holytrinitylutheranchurch9176 . Service bulletins are posted on our website: holytrinitylutheranalbion.org/documents . Please join us in person when you are able. 
  
   

• Women’s Bible Study... has resumed every Thursday @ 9:30 a.m. in the church office led by Dcn. Carolyn Lindenmuth. We are in chapter 3 of the Old Testament book of Genesis in the Lifelight series. We have a book available for you, so please join us! 
   
   

• Our sister church St. Paul's Lutheran, 30 Clinton St., North East, PA will celebrate its German heritage with an Oktoberfest!... on Saturday, October 10th from 12 Noon to 6:00 pm. German food, vendors including Erie Brewing Company (and possibly Heavenly Fries next year!!?!), live 
  music by Polka Relations. See posters on the bulletin board in the narthex for more information. 
  This fundraiser raises money for their sanctuary roof. Let’s support them in any way we can!
   
   

• Portals of Prayer – Fall Quarter… Take a moment each day to spend time in God’s Word and prayer. The new Portals of Prayer devotionals for the fall quarter are now available on the table in the narthex. Please stop by and pick up a copy for yourself—and perhaps one for a friend or family member. Let God’s Word be a daily portal to His promises, grace, and peace in Christ!
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• Pastor Taylor… will be out of the office from Monday, October 12th to Saturday, October 17th for continuing education.
  
   

• Bible Study Classes returning this fall… include Tuesday Evening Bible Study with Pastor Taylor starting on October 20th @ 6:00 p.m. in the Family Center. Sunday Morning Bible Study for adults and Sunday School for children continues at 9:00 a.m. each week in the Family Center, just before the 10 a.m. Communion service. Senior Morning Bible Study resumes on Tuesday October 20th @ 10:45 a.m. at the Northwestern Senior Center, 9 Academy Street in Albion. Lunch is served immediately after the Bible Study for a suggested donation of $2.00. Please join us.
  
   

• Heavenly Fries at the Albion Fair… is grateful to report that we cleared $19,005.73 this year (due to after fair potato sales and a propane refund) this year. We want to thank everyone who took part in any way with a Celebration Dinner at Valenza’s Restaurant on Reformation Sunday, October 25th. This will include our Pastor’s Appreciation Celebration. There is a sign up sheet on the table in the narthex if you are planning to attend the dinner. Details to follow. We have used peanut oil available for a donation. We are donating 10% of our profit to the NW Food Pantry here in Albion along with 4 boxes of potatoes that did not sell. Taste and see, God is good! 
  
   

• October is Pastor’s Appreciation Month… “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.”(1 Timothy 5:17) We will gather for a Pastor’s Appreciation Dinner at Valenza’s Restaurant on Reformation Sunday, October 25th at 12 Noon (as part of our Heavenly Fries celebration). Let’s come together as a church family to celebrate the gift God has given us in Pastor and Susan Taylor. A thanksgiving basket will be available if you’d like to bring a card or a small gift to share your gratitude. We’ll enjoy food, laughter, and heartfelt words of encouragement as we give thanks for their faithful service among us.
  
   

• Volunteers Needed for Nominating Committee… The committee will identify and encourage members to serve in elected and appointed positions within our congregation. If you are willing to help, please speak with Pastor or a member of the Church Council. Thank you for prayerfully considering this important service!
  
   

• Reformation Sunday… on Sunday, October 25th, we will gather to remember and rejoice in God’s work through the Reformation and His ongoing gift of the Gospel. Join us for a special Reformation service at 10:00 a.m., as we lift our voices in thanksgiving for Christ’s free and saving grace. Come celebrate our heritage of faith, sing the great hymns of the Reformation, and be strengthened in the Word that endures forever.
  
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• 🌟Calling All Volunteers! 🌟 Get Involved in our Church… We are looking for caring, dedicated volunteers to serve in various roles in support of our church. Your time and talents make a meaningful difference in our worship experience and church community!
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• Altar Guild – Help prepare the sanctuary and sacred elements for worship.

• Ushers – Welcome and assist worshippers during services.

• Readers – Share Scripture readings during worship.

• Kitchen Administrators – Help organize refreshments or meals for fellowship.

• Greeters – Be a warm, friendly face at the door as people arrive.

• Money Counters – Assist with the accurate and confidential counting of offerings.

• Board Members – Preschool, Community Garden, & Financial.

• Trustees – Repair and maintain our church building and grounds.

• Outreach – Help plan and execute Heavenly Fries during Dan Rice Day and the Albion Fair
  
  Whether you can serve weekly, monthly, or occasionally, your help is deeply appreciated. Please speak to Pastor Taylor or Deaconess Carolyn if you are interested in serving.
  
   

• REVELATION BIBLE STUDY… The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon will begin a study this week on the Book of Revelation. You can listen on-demand at thewordendures.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn and a podcast provider.