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GOD'S BLESSINGS FOR 2008 The New Year makes us think in all kinds of ways but maybe two are the most prevalent: we think to look back and, yes, we think to look forward. Our looking back is often filled with regret. At the very least we ponder those things that didn’t go well or we hope not to experience again. When we look forward, attached is our looking back because we "resolve" to make a new start and not repeat the past. If the old year was simply not as much as we hoped for, our resolutions are maybe more gentle in nature. If we have lived in a way or been forced to experience life in ways we did not want, our resolutions are, perhaps, more full bodied. In any case, most of us, openly or secretly, make our claim for new resolve in the New Year. Though we don’t hear it often because Rite II in the Book of Common Prayer does not include it in the Eucharistic Rite, the "comfortable words" that we remember from the 1928 BCP and still remain in Rite I of the ’79 BCP are a great comfort and aid in our New Year resolves. "Come unto me, all ye that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you." (Matthew 11:28) I cannot tell you the number of times that one gift of words from the Word himself, Jesus, has given me just that: refreshment. Into a new year, when looking back can be painful, knowing that this invitation from the Son of God, whose birth we celebrated recently and whose Epiphany to the three Kings we celebrate next, is available to me every day, then I have the only resolution I need for my new year. Come to Jesus and receive the refreshment that makes it possible to go on, renewed and hopeful, even when things happen, by choice or not. And things do happen. One of the prayers of the season says this: "As your Son, in putting on our flesh, chose to become our partner in weakness, so may we, through the water of rebirth and renewed by the Holy Spirit, become partners with your Son in the new life announced this day, the Gospel we ponder in our hearts." I hope you will hold on to this very core message in God’s word and in prayer. We have everything going for us because he who came to meet us knows! And holding his hand is to hold the hand of refreshment. God’s blessings and refreshment in 2008! Fr. Mark+
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, January 6 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am The Beatitudes, Room 1 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 11:00am First Sunday Potluck 5:15pm Holy Eucharist 6:15pm Epiphany Service & Burning of Greens Monday, January 7 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 11:00am Musikgarten Toddler II, Musikgarten Room 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:15pm Yoga, Musikgarten Room 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Parish Hall Tuesday, January 8 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 12noon Allison Cancer Center Support Group, Parish Hall Wednesday, January 9 7:00am HE 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, Parish Hall 6:00pm Bethel Bible Study, Room 1 6:00pm Study of the Sunday Propers, Room 2 7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday, January 10 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:45am Rector's Bible Study, Room 1 11:00am HE and Healing Friday, January 11 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 5:30pm Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, January 12 11:00am Wedding
The Feast of the Epiphany Sunday, January 6 6:15pm Meet at the Ohio street parking lot for Burning of the Greens (bring a few branches from your Christmas tree) Followed by the Epiphany Service in the Nave Stay for dinner and the King's Cake in the Parish Hall
FIRST SUNDAY POTLUCK Mark your calendar to join your Holy Trinity Family! Bring a dish to share and feast together on Sunday, January 6, following the 10 AM Holy Eucharist! Our meal in the Parish Hall is a continuation of our sacred fellowship and is always a blessing! We won't be complete without YOU! Bring a friend! If you have any questions, just call Doris Cannaday at 685-7002! SEE YOU THERE!
Lay Eucharistic Ministry January 6, 2008 Isaiah 60:1-6, 9 Psalm 72:1-2, 10-17 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 8:00am Holy Eucharist Bill Schammel Mike Peek 10:00am Holy Eucharist Mary Lou Cassidy Laura Scott 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Caroline Holmes
Altar Guild Team IV will serve January 5-11. Elizabeth Wheeler, Captain. Gretchen Bakke, Barbara Robken, Marilyn Hanson, Kim Jones.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Ann Curtis will served breakfast on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Men’s Club Breakfast will be served on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Wednesday Night Supper 5:30pm January 9, 2008 Please call Angela Stephens at 685-4135, to offer your help in providing a nourishing meal for our diners on Wednesday evenings.
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!
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: Justine, Darlene, Brent, Patsy Welmaker, 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, Kay and Pat.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. Please call the Parish Office to place a name on the Prayer List. Deadline is Friday at 2:30pm.
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!
ADULT EDUCATION SUNDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
YOUTH ALERT
Feed yourself - Body and Soul Donuts with Deborah and Juice with Jim 9:00am in the Youth House (if you are usually late- come at 8:55am) An enlightening and revealing discussion of the "Propers" (what are the Propers, anyway?) Come find out what you always wondered, but were afraid to ask!
Youth Confirmation Sundays at 9:00am in the Youth House. Need more information? Call Paula Howbert at 697-6536.
CHILDREN'S EXPRESS Sunday School
Godly Play begins January 6, 2008 Godly Play Call Karen for more information, 413-0331
Children’s Chapel Resumes January 6 For children preschool to 2nd grade
Baby Church 10am Nursery Sundays from 9am – 11:30
Wednesday Night Activities Bible Blitz grade school) and Hands on Bible (preschool) 6-7 pm To resume January 9 5:30 Dinner in the Parish Hall
Faces of Children Prayer Ministry Wednesdays 11:30am First Presbyterian Church This ministry prays for children throughout the world—children at risk and in crisis. Please consider this weekly ecumenical ministry with the faith communities of Midland.
WE NEED YOU!!! Holy Trinity has been supporting the MIDLAND SOUP KITCHEN for nine years! Our commitment to serve others in this outreach ministry is based on help from everyone in the Parish. Please consider giving some of your time to this worthwhile project. Even one or two hours a month will greatly help the others who so diligently give of their time. Remember, STEWARDSHIP includes more than just money...it's also your time and talents. Holy Trinity volunteers serve: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am to 1:00pm
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.
Renovaré A Regional Conference on Spiritual Renewal Friday and Saturday, February 1-2, 2008 About the Conference: Richard Foster and Marti Ensign, both well known speakers, along with George Skramstad will lead this joyous, worship-packed conference as they teach us ways to strengthen our personal relationships with Jesus. Open to all people of faith, Renovaré will benefit those seeking a balanced approach to spirituality. This conference will give Christians and Christian organizations of all denominations a plan for revitalizing, deepening, and renewing their relationship with God. Registration: Registration is $25.00 (if registering by January 20), and includes Saturday lunch, conference materials, and a copy of A Spiritual Formation Workbook. Please register early as space is limited. Stop by the Parish Office for a registration form or go to www.renewmidland.com to download a registration form.
LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITOR TRAINING Wednesday, January 9 6:00pm Room 2 Please call Mary Collier for more details, 685-0811.
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!
Why aren't you in the P eople E very Sunday W orshipping Together
Baptism Elizabeth Austin Rice Sunday, December 23 Daughter of Deedra and Clayton Rice You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own forever.
January Birthdays 1 Smith, Sherry 2 Cooley, David Earl 2 Shepard, Sylvia 2 Kirwan, Caroline 4 Scarborough, Houston 5 Shumate, Carrie Anne 7 Gesell, Christie 7 Donnell, Tori 8 Chester, Scot 9 Barnes, Elaine 9 Brimer, Beth 9 Chester, Kasey 11 Griffith, Mary R. 11 Donnell, David 11 Sam, Juliette 12 Austin, Mike 15 Yeager, Wilbur A. Jr. 16 Watson, Doris N. 16 Kelly, Krista 17 Hale, Alexis 18 Staub, John 18 Olive, Victoria 19 Green, Marianne 19 Cannaday, Doris 23 Cole, Anita 23 Perez, Kristin 24 Hanson, Marilyn 24 Grace, Caroline 25 Smith, Elena S. 25 Metcalfe, Katie 25 Cunningham, Mike 25 Smith, Carter 27 larson, John L. 27 Smith, Alison Ware 27 Sirgo, Blake 27 Zachry, Andrew 30 Brown, James W. 31 Scott, Tom R. 31 Powell, Corbin 31 Donnell, Addie 31 Norwood, Matthew O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as we begin another year. Grant that we may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen our trust in your goodness all the days of our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Wedding Anniversaries January 8: Debra and Fred Westmoreland January 9: Betty and C.C. Tull January 14: Kim and Brad Jones January 19: Leslea and Frank McCabe
For the Garden of Your Daily Living PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE
NO GARDENS WITHOUT TURNIPS
TO FINISH OUR GARDEN, WE MUST HAVE THYME
WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow.
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