|
|
|
Every year at this time, I approach my wedding anniversary. I guess we all remember our wedding days in our own ways, but I remember mine in two ways. Unknown to me at the time, a woman who was to become one of my lifelong friends and heroes was celebrating her own first anniversary in a distant city as I said, "I do"—her first anniversary with AA. I don’t know much about what led her to this decision. I only know that she had decided that she couldn’t go on. So, she put her affairs in order, made sure her animals would survive, and got ready to do the deed. Except, she heard the voice of God. I know a lot of people who’ve heard the voice of God and, oddly enough, He seems to sound different to each person. Sometimes, He speaks in a silent voice, one we know for absolute certainty IS the voice of the Creator without sound or words. One of my friends insists He sounds like Bing Crosby. Others report another sound entirely. However He sounds, when God speaks to us, we know. The place where we’re standing becomes holy ground, and, if we pay attention, our lives will never be the same. So, God spoke, my friend ceased her preparations and made two phone calls: one to AA and the other to Suicide Hotline. And she lived through the night and for 29 years beyond that. I’d like to say that her story has a Hollywood ending with a perfect family, economic prosperity, roses and romance, and they all lived happily ever after. But, then, this is a church so I am compelled to tell the truth. Her life has progressed as all of ours have, with days of unspeakable joy and nights of withering disappointment. She has spent seasons of her life an integral part of the church, an active AA member and sponsor and she has walked thought the desert alone. But in all her seasons, she carried one thing that keeps her going, even in the desert; she has met her Maker and His words have sustained her through the adversities and celebrations of her life. Her apartment in a distant city became holy ground for her and on that holy ground she was transformed. Bless you, my friend, for your story blesses us all. And happy anniversary. Terry Jolliffe
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, March 30 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Education 10:00am Holy Eucharist 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Monday, March 31 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing Service Tuesday, April 1 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall Wednesday, April 2 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 Looking for God in Entertainment, Rm. 14 6:00pm New Adult Bible Study, Parish Hall 7:00pm Adult Choristers Thursday, April 3 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall Friday, April 4 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall Saturday, April 5 9:00am Strategic Planning Workshop, Parish Hall NEXT WEEK Sunday, April 6 11:00am First Sunday of the Month Potluck, Parish Hall
Lay Eucharistic Ministry March 30, 2008 8:00am Holy Eucharist Bill Schammel Charles Simmons 10:00am Holy Eucharist Neal Allen Mark Wheeler 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Mary Lou Cassidy
Altar Guild Team IV will serve March 29-April 4. Elizabeth Wheeler, Captain. Gretchen Bakke, Barbara Robken, Marilyn Hanson, Kim Jones.
Men’s Club Jim May and Mike McKinney will serve breakfast on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Wednesday Night Supper5:30pm Parish Hall
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 For Those in Trouble, Sorrow, Need, Sickness or Any Other Adversity: Mary Jane, Mike, Margaret, Johnny, Jim, Michael, Livi, Ann, Patsy Welmaker, Darlene, Justine, Doris Feemster, Clayton, Josie Mae, Britt, Richie, Gay, Danny, Diane, John, Mandy, Marci, Becky, Eric, Beth.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.
Departed Brent Blonkvist Jennifer Pearce May light perpetual shine upon them.
Holy Trinity Vestry Jody Gilles, Senior Warden; Don Olive, Junior Warden, Terry Jolliffe, Clerk; Marilyn Allen, Carol Armstrong, Deborah Chester, Connie Godlevski, Orman Hubbard, Jim Newman, Russell Robken, Sam Stephens, Mark Wheeler.
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.
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.
ADULT EDUCATION SUNDAY Our Town: 9:00am in Room 1.WEDNESDAY Women's Bible Study : 11:30am Brown-bag lunch and fellowship in the Parish Hall followed by Bible study from 12noon - 1:00pm.Looking for God in Entertainment: 6:00pm in Room 14. Adult Bible Study: 6:00pm in the Parish Hall. Led by Paula Howbert.
Looking for God in Entertainment 6:00pm in Room 14 We will have a variety of facilitators for this class that will explore ONE book, movie, or song at a time for messages from the Bible. Our first facilitator will be Anna Chester and she will walk us through the Audio Book of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. If you would like to lead a book, movie, or song. Call Deborah Chester 686-7494 or email: dchester@caprockenergy.com
CHRISTMAS-IN-ACTION APRIL 11 & 12 Each year Holy Trinity tries to participate in the Christmas-In-Action program here in Midland. We typically do roofing, painting, caulking, and general yard clean-up and mowing. Robbie Shepard is the Team Captain for this project (Yeah Robbie!!) and he has a wonderful group of workers from his roofing company that help us out with expertise – good thing too!! Please join us this year the weekend of April 11 & 12 once again to help out a deserving house and family that needs a little TLC – HT style! We can use not only workers, but folks willing to keep the workers fed and watered as well. For more information contact Robbie Shepard at 262-6583.
WEDNESDAY EVENING ADULT BIBLE STUDY 6:00PM PARISH HALL A new adult Bible study will begin Wednesday, March 26. Paula Howbert will be the facilitator for this new class. For more information, call Paula at 697-6536.
YOUTH ALERT Be a part of the fun with the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) !! Join us for our First-Sunday-of-the-Month Fellowship .We are Christ-centered and growing, and want you to join our fabulous group of kids!
COMING IN APRIL . . . Picnic and fun in the sand at the Monahans Sandhills State Park More details coming soon! Questions or concerns? Want to join our mailing list? Call us! Angela Stephens 685-4135 Cindy Olive 686-9545
CHILDREN'S EXPRESS Godly Play Sundays at 9am Meet in the Storytelling Room I wonder what’s in the box this week?
Children’s Chapel Every Sunday at 10am Preschool to 2nd Grade
Wednesdays Children’s Choir 5:00pm – Music Room
Dinner 5:30 – 6:00
Children’s Bible Study 6:00 – 7:00pm Game Room 1st Wednesday of the month is bring a friend night
Holy Trinity VBS 2008 Dust off your Poodle Skirts, find those old 45’s, we’re getting ready for VBS rockin’ with Jesus. VBS 2008 will be June 16 - 20 and we can use all the help you have to give. We need room facilitators, storytellers, decorators, arts and crafts facilitators, outside game people and more. Planning schedule is as follows: Friday, April 4: 12-1pm Friday, May 2: 12-1pm Wednesday, May 7: 6-7pm June 9 – 13: Work Week Come share in the fun this summer!!
Holy Trinity All Parish Retreat H.E. Butt Foundation – Linnet’s Wings, April 18-20, 2008 Name of persons attending: ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Your Address: Your Telephone Number: Cabin Bunking Preferences: (Mark in order of preference 1 – 3, with 1 being first choice) Male Cabin Female Cabin Family Cabin
Would you like to help with the retreat in any way? ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Cost: $35 Single $60 Couple (any two) $85 Family (three or more) Please enclose your payment for the weekend retreat with this registration form and return it to the Holy Trinity Office no later than April 11, 2007. We will be sending you a confirmation packet with lots of retreat information in it by April 11. Be sure to bring a friend with you as well … the more the merrier! We look forward to a wonderful retreat with all our Brothers and Sisters in Christ! Angela Stephens Jenness Gilles Deborah Chester 685-4135 hm 684-7736 hm 686-7494 hm 684-0349 wk casapiedra@suddenlink.net divness@aol.com DChester@caprockenergy.com Drop off form and payment to the Parish Office.
Sunday and Weekday Services Sunday 8:00am HE: Malcolm Slayter10:00am HE: Allen Whitman 5:15pm HE: Malcolm Slayter Monday 5:15pm HE & Healing: Allen WhitmanWednesday 7:00am HE: Malcolm Slayter
HELP WANTED Office Volunteers We are in need of office volunteers to answer the phones on Monday morning and Monday afternoon. The hours are: 9am - 12noon or 1:00 - 4:00pm. If you are interested, please call Cindy Wimberly at 683-4207.
First Sunday of the Month Potluck Mark your calendar to join your Holy Trinity Family! Bring a dish to share and feast together on Sunday, April 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! SEE YOU THERE!
Holy Trinity Children’s Day Out Annual Fundraiser Silent Auction Begins Sunday April 6 Ends Thursday April 10 Come bid on your favorite basket Help support our Children’s program!
Strategic Planning Committee Workshop April 5,2008 9:00 am Please come to the next meeting of the Strategic Planning Workshop. We will be developing each teams next 90-day plan-of-action after coming off our latest sabbatical of discernment and prayer during the Easter season. We are ready to roll again and invite ANY AND ALL to join us in developing these plans and helping to see them through. Breakfast items will be served, so come a bit early to fill your plate. We will begin PROMPTLY at 9am so we can end by 12noon. Questions? Email Deborah Chester at dchester@caprockenergy.com or call 559-7058.
|
