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Let’s Play
I had a vision a few months back to provide a Sunday school program that would be fun yet educational for our children. It would be such a fabulous program that the children would be excited to come to church and see what was in store for them on Sunday. It would be full of curiosity and wonderment, fun and laughter, but also structure while instilling manners. Sounds impossible, huh? Through Mary Collier’s parallel vision, Godly Play has come to Holy Trinity. What a fabulous program indeed! It has everything one could hope for and more. The children are excited about Sunday school and curious about Jesus (Yeah God!). They love the stories living in our boxes not to mention all the fun recreating them in our Dramatic Play room and through arts and crafts. We had numerous costumes that were only used for Christmas that have been dusted off for continuous use. There are felt sceneries for our stage backdrops, hats, canes, puppets, chalk, blocks and even a wonderful wardrobe that Mary donated full of the most spectacular costumes – We have fish heads!! The other requirement I had for this program was to involve every member of our congregation, from teenagers to grandparents. This would give all of us an opportunity to uphold our commitment we made when these children were baptized to "do all in our power to support these persons in their life of Christ". Godly Play has just that. Through storytellers and facilitators, every member has an opportunity to know our youth, to share the love of Jesus Christ with our youth, and to allow the children to know you. Please join us for our next training this coming Wednesday, February 13, from 6-7pm. We will meet in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome! Even if you are unsure about how you can help but are just curious – come. If you have already attended training and want a refresher – come. If you are usually bored on Wednesdays and just want something to do – come. And…if you are hungry, come early (5:30) for supper. Sharing the Laughter and Love, Karen Parnell Christian Education Director
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, February 10 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am LEV Mtg, Parlor 9:00am Children's Sunday School, Rms. 6 & 11 9:00am Youth Sunday School, Youth House 10:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Baby Church, Nursery 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Monday, February 11 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 11:00am Musikgarten Toddler II, Musikgarten Rm. 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:15pm Yoga, Musikgarten Room 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Parish Hall Tuesday, February 12 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 12noon Alison Cancer Center Support Group, PH 7:00pm Cub Scouts, St. Francis Hall Wednesday, February 13 7:00am Holy Eucharist and Men's Breakfast 8:00am BSF, Nave and Ed. Wing 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:00am Musikgarten/Babies, Musikgarten Rm. 9:45am Musikgarten/Toddler I, Musikgarten Rm. 10:30am Musikgarten/Toddler I, Musikgarten Rm. 11:15am Musikgarten/Toddler II, Musikgarten Rm. 12noon Women's Bible Study, Parish Hall 5:00pm Junior Choristers, Choir Room 5:30pm Supper 6:00pm Bethel Bible Study, Room 1 7:00pm Adult Choristers Thursday, February 14 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:45am Rector's Bible Study, Room 1 11:00am HE and Healing Friday, February 15 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall
Wednesday Night Supper5:30pm Jenness and Jody Gilles are cooking Chicken and Dumpling soup Irish Soda Bread Romaine Salad Chocolate Chip/Oatmeal Cookies
Lay Eucharistic Ministry February 10, 2008 Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17, 25—3:7 Psalm 51:1-13 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 8:00am Holy Eucharist Mike Peek David Overton 10:00am Holy Eucharist Jack Bilbo Laura Scott 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Caroline Holmes
Altar Guild Team I will serve February 9-15. Ann Curtis, Captain. Harriet Barnes, Sidney Scarborough, Diana Petrosky, Julie Crosby, Cathy Graham.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Doris Cannaday will serve breakfast on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.Men’s Club Neal Allen and Fred Newman will serve breakfast on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
HOSPITAL VISITS Please call the Parish Office at 683-4207, and let us know when someone from Holy Trinity is in the hospital or rehab center. We don't want to miss anyone. Thanks!
Prayer List Please note that this is an extended list. This list is not read at the services on Sunday or during the week. For Those in Trouble, Sorrow, Need, Sickness or Any Other Adversity: Michael, Johnny, Jim, Justine, Darlene, Brent, Patsy, Josie Mae, Doris, Pat, Sydney, Diane, Connie, Richie, Gay, Britt, Clayton, Margot, Pauline, Heather, Camden, Beth, Marci, Carol, Jim, Jessica, Susie, Mike, Wanda, Denise, Christopher, Kylie, Liz, Eric, Allison, Kathy, Julie, Kathleen, Debbie, Bill, Bettie, Jan, Becky, Jennifer, Ann, James Jr., Meg, Livi, and Kay.For Those in the Military: Chris, Randy, David, John, Miller, Michael, Drew, Bo, Eli, Nick, James, Kimberly, Rosemary, Justin, Lisa, Craig, Jody, Andrew, David, Steven, Jordan, Sean, Patrick, Etienne, Annie, Casey, Nick and his platoon, the 293rd; and Victor. If you know of anyone in the Armed Forces, please feel free to call the Parish Office and place his or her name on the Prayer List. Deadline is Friday at 2:30pm.
HOLY TRINITY BOOKSTORE & GIFTS The Bookstore is closed temporarily. If you would like to make a purchase, please call the Parish Office, 683-4207 to make an appointment. Thank you for your patience.
Holy Trinity Vestry Jody Gilles, Senior Warden; Don Olive, Junior Warden, Marilyn Allen, Carol Armstrong, Deborah Chester, Connie Godlevski, Orman Hubbard, Terry Jolliffe, Jim Newman, Russell Robken, Sam Stephens, Mark Wheeler. Vestry Meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in Room 1. The meetings are open to all parishioners.
ADULT EDUCATION SUNDAY Time with the Rector, Room 1 WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
YOUTH ALERT
Feed yourself - Body and Soul Donuts with Deborah and Juice with Jim 9:00am in the Youth House
Youth Confirmation Sundays at 9:00am in the Youth House. Need more information? Call Paula Howbert at 697-6536.
CHILDREN'S EXPRESS SUNDAYS Godly Play Sundays at 9am. Meet in the Storytelling Room. I wonder what's in the box this week?
Children’s Chapel Sundays 10am for those children Preschool to 2nd grade
WEDNESDAYS Children’s Choir 5:00pm – Music Room
Dinner 5:30 – 6:00pm
Hands On Bible Bible Blitz 6:00 – 7:00pm Game Room
Godly Play Training If you have yet to be trained in this fabulous program come join us! Wednesday, February 13, from 6-7pm, taught by Mary Collier. Please meet in the Parish Hall. We need Storytellers, Gatekeepers, Craft Room and Dramatic Play Room Facilitators. This is a fun Sunday School program for the children that everyone can play!!
Comunidad Alabare Every Wednesday, Bob Hilton comes to Holy Trinity to pick up food in the grocery cart in the Parish Hall to give to the poor who attend Comunidad Alabare. Please remember to bring food, especially canned or dry goods. Remember, need knows no season. Thank you!
POSITION OPEN Coordinator of First Sunday Potluck Very little work; benefits include continuing sacred Sunday fellowship, astounding food, great food (others bring it!) and just a little tidying up. To volunteer, call the Parish Office, 683-4207.
Newly Elected Delegates & Vestry
Delegates Anne Hover Sara O'Leary Fred Westmoreland George Hover
Alternates Jack Bilbo Stan Parnell Robbie Sheppard J.K. Wilson
Vestry Jody Gilles Orman Hubbard Terry Jolliffe Jim Newman
My Mountain Top Experience I wanted to share my retreat experience with my family parishioners, and encourage you this Lenten season to find your mountaintop. I recently returned from Laity Lodge with a much-needed retreat. I confess I only attended one workshop. The great thing about Laity Lodge is they give you permission to do whatever you need in order to experience God, even if it means not attending anything. I let go of the guilt of skipping and hiked, created in the art studio, and fellowshipped around the fire with my church family. It was just what I needed to hear God. Last Sunday’s lessons share similar mountain top experiences of Moses and Jesus and his disciples. It was a place to get away from the business, and hear God. Of course Peter was ready to jump in and build booths, instead of sit, listen, and worship. So what did God say to me? Why not take this retreat experience or sabbatical rest back to Holy Trinity. What if we at Holy Trinity had permission to do what we needed to find and listen to God? Could we give ourselves a sabbatical rest for a period of time? Having served on the Growing and Sharing team, we have been caught up in the doing. We have been trying to keep Holy Trinity going in the midst of a decline in members. How much of our doing is really what we need? How do we fill all the missing spaces in our ministries? Where is God directing us? A quote from the book Learning to Listen says, "Much of our world's noise and activity seem designed to silence the hungers and longings of our heart." Our team felt too the need to rest for awhile, in order to hear God’s direction. So what does that look like for you? Where is God calling you to rest and hear his voice? It may be worship, prayer, Bible Study, walking in nature, serving others, or creating at Nancy’s Place. If you don’t see a place where your need can be met, maybe you can provide that for yourself and for others seeking the same thing. Check out the sign ups in the hall off the Parish Hall for opportunities to serve or grow at Holy Trinity. Give yourself permission this Lenten season to Be instead of to Do. The point of mountain top experiences is not to stay there, but to take that with you into the world. It’s a time of preparation, empowerment and direction. Just what we all need! Yours in Christ, Paula Howbert
Annual Parish Meeting Minutes 2008 can be found online at the Holy Trinity website— www.holytrinity.org
Prayer for the Election of a New Bishop Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese and rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Shawl Ministry We are having a wonderful time knitting, crocheting and VISITING. Please join us! If you are a beginner, not to worry, we will teach you. The Shawl Ministry meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Nancy's Place, from 1:30 - 3:30pm. Our next gathering will be Wednesday, February 20. Mark your calendar. Questions? Call Kathy Wurster at 686-9482.
Holy Trinity Children's Day Out Summer 2008 Your children will buzz with excitement for two whole months learning about the fascinating world of bugs! Fly, jump, or wriggle your way into summer Children's Day Out with topics such as spiders, ladybugs and beetles, bees, ants, grasshoppers, and other tiny critters. Enjoy water activities, sports, movies, crafts and so much more. Watch your children weave their webs of knowledge, as they become bug experts! Dates: June 24 - August 14 Ages: 6months -entering 3rd grade Registration and supply fee: $45 for the first child and $60 for two or more children. First half of tuition due May 1. Second half due June 24. No one-day option available. Tuition will not be reimbursed. Please call Karen Parnell, 683-4200 or 413-0331 to register or for questions.
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