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VBS 2007 Hooray for Holy-Wood June 11-15 Every year around 200 children descend on the Holy Trinity campus for Vacation Bible School. We sing, make great crafts, play outside, and, of course, hear Bible stories, but one of the most amazing accomplishments of the week is always our mission project. This year will be no different and actually bigger than other years in its scope and impact. Angela Stephens and Jane Swartz recently met a young woman who lives and works in the streets of Uganda’s Kampala city, a city of five million people. Kampala’s children have very little clothing to speak of, and most of the street children in Kampala eat only one meal a day that consists of a small portion of millet, if they get anything at all. The shining stars that attend our VBS can give a glimmer of hope to our African neighbors when we send much-needed every-day items that most of us take for granted. The children are being asked to bring throughout the week — bar soap, vitamins, toothbrushes, toothpaste, gently worn t-shirts, new underwear, and new or gently worn shoes that have been cleaned. By choosing some of their own gently worn t-shirts, our fortunate little ones will be providing a basic human need as well as giving someone dignity. Vitamins we send could boost their immune system, even if it’s only for a short time. Sarah Mugoya, the young woman who works in Uganda, will pass out all of the items we collect during VBS. Age-appropriate lessons will be taught to VBS children about the experiences faced by thousands of African children their own ages. We will be sending information home each day about the lessons taught, so please ask the children to tell you what they learned! When our children are given the chance to participate in helping others they will be given the true gift and will become the "stars" in this Holywood show! You can be a shining star too, by helping us collect as many items as possible. Starting June 4, there will be a collection box in the "red" room of the Parish Hall for any Holy Trinity parishioners who would like to take part in this very special VBS mission project.
Blessings, Dedee Boring, Director of Children’s Ministries
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, June 3 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Education, Adult Bible Study, Room 1 9:00am The Bible in 90 Days, Parish Hall 10:00am Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, Visitation from Bishop Ohl 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Monday, June 4 9:00am VBS Prep. Work Day 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Parish Hall Tuesday, June 5 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 9:00am VBS Prep. Work Day 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open Wednesday, June 6 7:00am HE and Men’s Breakfast 9:00am VBS Prep. Work Day 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 6:00pm Study of Hebrews, Room 2 6:00pm The Bible in 90 Days, Room 1 5:45pm EYC, Youth House Thursday, June 7 7:30am 1928 Morning Prayer, Nave 9:00am VBS Prep. Work Day 9:45am Rector's Bible Study, Room 1 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 11:00am Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:30pm Vestry Agenda Mtg, Fr. Mark's Office Friday, June 8 9:00am VBS Prep. Work Day
From Your Vestry — In an effort to further communication between the Vestry of Holy Trinity and the parishioners, we are soliciting your questions to be addressed in the Weekly Newsletter. Please email your questions to lucia.gray@gmail.com (Lucia Gray), juliahharvey@gmail.com (Julie Harvey), billg@compassoperating.com (Bill Granberry) or to any other vestry member. Question: Why has Holy Trinity remained a part of The Episcopal Church (formerly ECUSA) when so many of our parishioners disagree with the direction The Episcopal Church (TEC) is taking? Answer: The vestry has chosen to remain faithful to the Anglican Communion by waiting until the September 30 deadline posed by the Anglican Primates to TEC as specified in the Tanzania Communiqué. Depending on the outcome, Holy Trinity’s vestry will have to determine "what next?"
Confirmation is June 3 at the 10am service Please come show your support of the kids who have spent every Sunday morning in Confirmation class! The reception following will be our First Sunday of the Month Pot-luck Please bring food to share. Join us for this event! Questions? Call Emily 664-2972
First Sunday of the Month Potluck Sunday, June 3, is the First Sunday of the Month Potluck Lunch as well as the Confirmation Celebration. Please bring a substantial dish to share and join us in the Parish Hall following the 10:00am Eucharist. Call Doris Cannaday at 685-7002 if you have any questions.
Feast Days for the week of June 3-9 Sunday, June 3: The Martyrs of Uganda, 1886. Hebrews 10:32-39, Psalm 138, Matthew 24:9-14. Tuesday, June 5: Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, Missionary to Germany, and Martyr, 754. Acts 20:17-28, Psalm 115:1-8, Luke 24:44-53. Saturday, June 9: Columba, Abbot of Iona, 597. 1 Corinthians 3;11-23, Psalm 97:1-2,7-12, Luke 10:1-20.
Wednesday Night Supper The dinner bell is ringing again on — Wednesday, June 6 .5:30pm in the Parish Hall. If you would like to help, call Angela Stephens at 685-4135.
Lay Eucharistic Ministry June 3, 2007 Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29 Revelation 4:1-11 John 16:5-15 8:00am Holy Eucharist Bill Granberry Charles Simmons 10:00am Holy Eucharist Mark Wheeler Mary Lou Cassidy 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Laura Scott
Altar Guild Team III will serve June 2-8. Kay Arrell, Captain. Deborah Chester, Carla Holeva, Julie Harvey, Barbara Schatz.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Elizabeth Greaves will serve breakfast on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Men’s Club Will Green, Robbie Shepard, Jack Herbig will serve breakfast on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Birthdays and Anniversaries June 3-9 Those having a birthday: Beverly Lawson, Bill Blakemore, Taylor West, Marianne Yeager, Janet Whitman, Mott Williamson, Sydney Stephens, Bob Stiles, Logan Whitten, Will Henderson, Anne Masterson, Craig Clark, Ford Smith. Those having an anniversary: Marianne and Will Green, Alison and Brett Smith, Marilyn and Bill Mathis, Jane and Jim George, Tricia and Joe Cobb, Shelley and Chip Smith, Meg and Mike Vick, Carol and David Overton, Cindy and Don Olive.
Prayer List For Those in Trouble, Sorrow, Need, Sickness or Any Other Adversity: Sandra, Polly, Jim, Brent, Kathy, Lucy, Meredith, James, Herb, Becky, Jennifer, Jack, Rick, Jo, Therese, Betty, Bob, Tommy, Connie, Liz, Donny, Nickie, Gay, Richie, Lior, Meg, Livi, Britt, Kay, Susan. (Please call Cindy in the Parish Office to place a name on the Prayer List. Deadline is Friday at 2:30pm.) For Those in the Military: Bo, Eli, Nick, James, Kimberly, Chris, Mike, Rosemary, Justin, Lisa, Craig, Jody, Andrew, David, Steven, Jordan, Sean, Michael, 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.
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!
Education Schedule for the Summer First Wednesday - June 6 First Sunday - June 3 Last Wednesday Activity - August 22 Last Sunday - August 25 Fall Start Up Wednesday, September 12 Sunday, September 16
ADULT EDUCATION The Bible in 90 Days Join us for a journey through the Bible in this enriching and interactive study. The Bible in 90 Days will be held in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 9:45am, and also on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Room 1. Hope to see you there! The first Sunday class will meet June 3 and the first Wednesday class will meet June 6.
Sunday Morning Adult Education 9:00am Resumes Sunday, June 3 Adult Bible Study: led by Jim May in Room 1.
Wednesday Adult Education Women's Bible Study: led by Paula Howbert in the Parish Hall. 12noon. Brown bag lunch. This class is on hiatus until after VBS.
Wednesday Evenings 6:00PM Classes will resume Wednesday, June 6. The Bible in 90 Days: The Wednesday class is June 6 at 6:00pm in Room 1. The Study of Hebrews: This class led by Fr. Andy Powell resumes Wednesday, June 6 at 6:00pm in Room 2.
Thursday Adult Education Rector's Bible Study: Thursdays at 9:45am in Room 1. The topic of study is the Gospel of John.
YOUTH NEWS Calendar of Events Sunday, June 3: NO EYC! Wednesday, June 6: 5:45pm Summer EYC start up. Don't miss the FUN! Wednesday, June 13: 5:45pm at the Youth House — Alka Seltzer Tag. Wednesday, June 20: 7:00pm, Rockhounds Baseball Game. More details later. Wednesday, June, 27: 5:45pm at the Youth House. The Amazing Race - Holy Trinity Style. (Don't be late.)
The Youth House will be open Sunday mornings from 9-10am for fellowship, beginning Sunday June 10. See calendar for specific dates. Come on over and visit!
VBS 2007 Hooray for Holy-Wood June 11-15 9:00am - 12noon All Children K/3 - 6th grade are invited! Grade levels 7 - 12 are invited to help with VBS Come meet the stars of the Bible and our favorite leading man, Jesus, this summer at Vacation Bible School! We will walk the red carpet in music, make crafts in the prop room, have snacks at Planet Hollywood and make movies in Storytelling. It will be a star studded event you won’t want to miss! Every year VBS at Holy Trinity is huge and we would love to have you be a part of it! Please go to www.holytrinity.org and the Children's Ministries section to register. VBS is free at Holy Trinity and every child receives a t-shirt.
Children's Chapel June 3-Children's Sermon June 10-Dedee Boring June 17-Kasey Chester
Scripture in God's Plan of Revelation After speaking in many and varied ways through the prophets, "now at last in these days God has spoken to us in his Son" (Heb. 1:1-2). For he sent his Son, the eternal Word, who enlightens all men, so that he might dwell among men and tell them of the innermost being of God (Jn. 1:1-18).
HOLY TRINITY BOOKSTORE & GIFTS Hours of Operation Tuesday: 10am - 4pm Wednesday: 10am - 4pm 5pm - 6pm Thursday: 10am - 4pm 682-6132
Mission & Outreach Corner The church is sponsoring a blood drive on Sunday, June 24, 2007, from 8:30 to 12:00. It has been a few years since the last drive and this is a good opportunity to give to the community from a personal and physical point (pun intended) of view. Look for the sign up sheet in the parish hall. At this point, I am not sure of the logistics (blood mobile or in St. Francis Hall), but I will let you know. Thanks for your support. Patrick Collier, 695-0811
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!
NANCY'S PLACE CLAY STUDIO "Open Studio Nights" for June beginning on Thursday, June 14 6:00 - 9:00 pm The studio will be open on Tuesday & Thursday evenings Studio use fee = $5 per day Bring $15 to cover cost of 50 lbs. of clay Questions? Call David Overton 699-5371.
The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Northwest Texas Cordially invites you to a Celebration of the Tenth Anniversary Of the Consecration of The Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl, Jr. June 28, 2007 St. Paul's on-the-Plains Episcopal Church 1510 Avenue X Lubbock, Texas Holy Eucharist at 11:00am Reception and light lunch following. Please R.S.V.P. to 806.762.2893
Hospice MidlandCare from the Heart Hospice Midland invites you to join us for: LIVING AGAINA six-week grief support group geared toward but not limited to young widows and widowers. June 5- July 17 (no class on July 4) Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm Hospice Midland 911 W. Texas Please call for more information or to register— Lacey Arrick or Cindy Manley at 682-2855, or Debbie Vogel, 686-5300.
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