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Sharing
in Christ's Sufferings Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in so far as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, a criminal, or even as a mischief-maker. Yet if any of you suffers as a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace, but glorify God because you bear this name. For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God; if it begins with us, what will be the end for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And ‘If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinners?’ Therefore, let those suffering in accordance with God’s will entrust themselves to a faithful Creator, while continuing to do good. 1 Peter 4:12-19 NRSV We find peace in our epistle reading this week that
as Christians we not only are to endure suffering, but are even to rejoice,
provided that we continue to do good, to focus on the work God has set for us.
In doing so, we bring glory to God.
He does not create suffering, but allows it with a purpose, in order to
strengthen us. Paul, in his letter to the Romans (8:28), reminds us that
“We know all things work together for good for those who love God, and are
called according to His purpose”. While
it is often difficult in the midst of our sufferings to see God’s purpose for
us, we can rest assured that there is good in knowing that we will grow
stronger, and that He is perfecting us through our difficult times. Jim
Newman
WEEKLY
CALENDAR Sunday,
May 11 8:00am
Morning Prayer 9:00am
Education 10:00am
Holy Eucharist 10:00am
SENIOR SUNDAY 5:15pm
Evening Prayer Monday,
May 12 8:30am
CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am
Yoga, Musikgarten Room 11:00am
Musikgarten, Musikgarten Room 5:15pm
Holy Eucharist and Healing Service Tuesday,
May 13 8:30am
CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am
Yoga, Musikgarten Room 11:30am
Allison Cancer Center Support Group,
Parish Hall Wednesday,
May 14 7:00am
Morning Prayer & 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 6:30pm
CONFIRMATION & Holy Eucharist Thursday,
May 1 8:30am
CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am
Yoga, Musikgarten Room Friday,
May 16 8:30am
CDO, St. Francis Hall Lay Eucharistic
Ministry May 11, 2008 Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 33:12-15,
18-22 1 Corinthians
12:4-13 John 20:19-23 8:00am
Morning
Prayer Mike Peek Robert Stewart 10:00am
Holy Eucharist Mary Lou Cassidy Mark Wheeler Terry Jolliffe 5:15pm Evening Prayer Deborah Chester The LEM Schedule is also online at
www.holytrinity.org Altar Guild Team II will
serve May 10-16. Barbara Leeton, Captain. Nancy
Stewart, Janet Sam, Bonnie Hubbard, Kay Sirgo, Terry Staub. Men’s Club Jody Gilles,
Steve Montgomery, Todd Westmoreland will serve breakfast on Wednesday,
May 14, 2008, following 7:00am
Morning Prayer. Wednesday
Night
Supper 5:30pm 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! HOLY TRINITY
BOOKSTORE and 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.
Prayer List Deadline
is Friday at 2:30pm.
For Those in Trouble, Sorrow, Need, Sickness or Any Other Adversity: Tommy, Pat and Al, Louise and John, Bettie, Wanda,
Robert, Herb, Tatiana, Jennifer Pittman, Pete Gilles, Chuck, George, Gavin,
Gary, Kay Bancroft, Ann, Mary Jane, Mike, Johnny, Holly, Jim, Michael, Livi,
Liz, Darlene, Justine, Doris Feemster, Clayton, Josie Mae, Britt, Richie, Gay,
Danny, Diane, John, Mandy, Marci, Becky, Eric, Beth.
For Those in
the Military:
Ryan Lowe, Adam Weathers, Chris Eberhard, Robert Poge, Randy, Anthony, David,
John, Miller, Michael 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.
Children's Express SUNDAYS
Godly Play
9am
Children’s Chapel
Every
Sunday at 10am Preschool
to 2nd Grade
WEDNESDAYS
Children’s
Choir
5pm – Music Room
Dinner
5:30 – 6:00pm
Children’s Bible Study
6:00 – 7:00
Game Room
The Puppets are in the Swamp!
PLEASE NOTE!:
May 14 the
Children will go to the church to celebrate Youth Confirmation at 6:30pm.
Holy Trinity Children’s Day Out
BUGS BUGS BUGS!
Eight fun-filled weeks
June 24th – August 14th
Tuesday and Thursdays
9am-3pm
Bugs Bugs and More Bugs!
Wednesday Evening
Puppet Ministry
June 25th – August 6th
Holy
Trinity VBS 2008 Planning
schedule is as follows: Friday,
May 2: 12-1pm Wednesday,
May 7: 6-7pm June
9 – 13: Work Week Come
share in the fun this summer!!
Adult Education WEDNESDAY ·
Women's
Bible Study:
Brown-bag lunch and Bible study in the Parish Hall from 12noon - 1:00pm. · Adult Bible Study: 6:00pm in the Parish Hall. Led by Paula Howbert.
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.
“Will you who
witness these vows do all in your
power to support these persons
in their life in Christ?”
(BCP,
pg. 416, Confirmation) Let us join
with those who are committing themselves to Christ… Confirmation
May 14, 2008 5:30 pm Dinner –
Parish Hall 6:30 pm Confirmation
Service
Senior Sunday
May 11
10:00 am
Nave Senior Sunday has been changed to May 11. We will honor the graduating seniors of 2008 during the 10:00 am service, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Please join us in a great send off for these young people as they prepare for their next great adventure in life! Hope House
Needs Toilet
Paper Paper
Towels Laundry
Detergent Dryer
Sheets Furniture
Polish All
purpose cleaner Water
bottles Small
bottles of shampoo Toothbrushes Soups
(Chicken Noodle, Tomato, Vegetable) All of our 5 bedrooms are being utilized on a weekly
basis and the residents are so very appreciative of your generosity. Thank you
for caring for others especially these patients undergoing cancer treatment who
have traveled from another town. Please visit our website at hopehousetexas.org
for further information or call Mary Collier at 770-1911. Donated items may be delivered to Hope House or
please call Mary and I will make arrangements to pick up items or meet you at
Hope House when convenient for you. Peace
and blessings to all of you!!
Pastoral Care Council Leader:
Fred Westmoreland Hospital
Visitor’s – Ann Curtis Funeral
Receptions – Barbara Robken Shawl
Ministries – Kathy Wurster Lay
Eucharistic Visitors – Mary Collier DOK
– Jenness Gilles Homebound
Visitation – Carol Armstrong Christ
has no body now but yours St. Theresa of Avila Hospital
Visitors Monday:
Ann Curtis Tuesday: Martha Bean Wednesday: Fred Westmoreland Thursday: Orman Hubbard Friday:
Carol Armstrong Happy Camp
and Promise Camp Need
Your Support April means it is time once again to share your
blessing with the staff and children of Happy Camp and Promise Camps, both
important outreach ministries of the Diocese of Northwest Texas. Happy Camp is
for non-Episcopal children whose families are unable to afford the cost of a
camp and Promise Camps are for children whose lives are impacted by the
incarceration of a parent (or parents). These camps are funded by you, the
people of the diocese, through your generous donations. Please send your
donation to 1802 Broadway, Lubbock TX 79401. Women’s Retreat October 3 – 5th,
2008 SAVE THE DATE! Watch for more information in future newsletters. Congratulations
Seniors 2008 All seniors of Holy Trinity are invited to
participate in the 10:00 am service on May 11th. Following the
service, you will be honored with a reception in the Parish Hall. If you are a
senior and your name is not listed below, please contact the church office
immediately! Wheatley
Gates Kathleen
Westmoreland Jillian
Kordonowy Hudson
Cobb Korrine
Sam Lara Boley thank you The parish of Holy Trinity thanks
"The Guys", Jim Newman, Russ Robken and Robbie Shepherd for
cooking at the First Sunday Potluck this last Sunday, May 4.
It was fabulous, delicious, incredible, and really
good. A big thank you to all who helped behind the scenes as well.
MAY
BIRTHDAYS
3
McCabe, Frank
4
Manley, Cindy
5
Jowell, Susan
5
Godlevski, Connie
7
Scarborough, Kieffer
11
Graham, Cathy
13
Bakke, Jim
14
Erwin, Curtis Jr.
15
Schatz, Barbara
18
Grella, Kathy
20
Henderson, Kim
22
Sirgo, Victor
23
Williams, Jane
23
Montgomery, Ross
24
Zachry, Katanna
24
Sam, Janet
24
Overton, Betsy
25
Tull, C. C.
26
Cole, Bill G.
26
Collins, Ted
27
Wheeler, Mark
28
Gilles, Leanna
30
Pickett, Valerie
30
Mauzy, Michelle MAY ANNIVERSARIES May
9: Diane and Dan McLellan May
16: Eleonore and Alan Holmes May
22: Julia and Stephen Montgomery May
29: Trina and Oren Albright Combined
Services The Vestry of Holy Trinity has decided to temporarily
combine the Sunday 5:15pm service with the Monday 5:15pm service, effective June
2, 2008. The combined services will
be held on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 5:15pm. Between now and June 2, 2008, the Sunday 5:15pm
service will be Evening Prayer led by one of the Lay Readers. Hopefully, when we have either an interim priest or
permanent rector, the Sunday 5:15pm service will be re-instituted. Respectfully, Jody Gilles, Senior Warden April 28, 2008 Dear Friends: Subject: Bishop Election
- Diocese of Northwest Texas On April 25, 2007 The Rt.
Rev. Wallis Ohl, bishop of the Diocese of Northwest Texas, announced his
intention to retire effective November 2, 2008. As the diocese continues its search for the 5th Bishop of the
Diocese, we have chosen to reopen the nominating process. The Nominating/Transition
Committee will be receiving nominations until May 31, 2008.
On-site visits will be scheduled in July 2008.
The electing convention will convene in the fall of 2008 at a date yet to
be determined. A Diocesan Profile and
Nomination Form are available at the diocesan website, www.nwt.org.
A copy of the Nomination Form is also enclosed for your convenience. Nominations should be
mailed to Mr. Cliff Craig, 2801 Teckla Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106, or e-mailed to
ccraig@neely.com. We ask you to help us
spread the word throughout the Episcopal Church so our call will generate a deep
and rich pool of nominees with a variety of gifts, talents, and strengths. Your prayers are also
invited as our work continues. Yours in Christ, Cliff Craig Chairman,
Nominating/Transition Committee ccraig@neely.com Please note that the form can be found at the Diocese
of Northwest Texas website: www.nwt.org or call the Parish office, 683-4207, to pick up a form.
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