First & Third gatherings continue to fill our building with dinner-table talk, laughter, sharing of highs and lows, planning, and projects. Since most of our youth are confirmation age, our devotions are currently focusing on Luther's small catechism.

Trick or Treat in Catty found several of our youth, as well as younger HT kids, serving up hot chocolate, candy, and hot dogs to our costumed neighbors. Riley, Dylan, Mady, Brielle, and Braeden - thanks for spending the evening being the face of Holy Trinity youth to our community.

November 9th found 3 of our youth at the Catty Food Bank to help shelve the Scouting for Food Collection, followed by a trip to Blondies on Front Street in Catty. Big thank you to Brianna Walker, Brielle Lower, and Riley Knecht for giving up a chunk of their Saturday to serve.  I heard lots of praise for their hard work from the adult volunteers at the food bank!

The seven youth who attended 1st and 3rd on November 17th responded willingly to an email I received from Mission BBQ.  They filled 33 Christmas cards with messages to send to heroes serving our country.  Mission BBQ will forward the cards to active duty service men and women in time for the holidays.  Thank you to the Morning Glories, who completed an additional 26 cards!

Upcoming events:

~ Wednesday, November 27 4-6pm    Help with the Chili and Wing Fest before the Catty Bonfire.

~ Sunday, December 1 5-7pm    1st and 3rd

~ Sunday, December 8     Participate in the neighborhood food drive and Tree Lighting.

~ Saturday, December 14    Serve and clean up at the 5 Loaves & 2 Fish Prime Rib Dinner. 

~ Sunday, December 15    1st and 3rd Christmas party and Secret Santa