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Do you see what I see? Perspective … a way of regarding situations or topics. Life experience often determines our perspective on situations around us. I’ve had a huge lesson in perspective lately from a couple different areas of my life. Do you see what I see? The Strategic Planning Committee met April 5, there were about 20 of us … there’s roughly 800 on HT’s membership list. Do you hear what I hear? It was perceived the Teams from that meeting didn’t understand the next move in order to make progress on our plan. Do you feel what I feel? In whose time is this plan supposed to be accomplished, ours or His? I’m feeling pushed. The most difficult thing to do in any stressful situation is to be patient. It is so tempting to have a situation arise and want to fix it immediately, whether it’s possible or not. We think if we keep ourselves completely occupied with resolving the situation it will be done in no time. John 15:1-17, gives the analogy of the Vine and the Branches. We are shown God is the vine, the root of the plant, strong and mighty. We are the branches, the couriers of the nutrients, through which the fruit is fed. T he grapes are the fruits we produce by carrying the nutrients from the root through us and feeding them. WOW!! I’ve been told it takes seven years for a new grape vine to bear fruit … seven years of the root constantly feeding the branches to create a steady flow of nutrients to produce the eventual fruit. Seven years.In that time, the root gives the nutrients to the branches, who in turn gives it to the buds that eventually turn into the fruit of the vine. The key words are give … give. Are we giving? Are we thankful for having two wonderful priests that were willing to step in and feed us with the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, or are we upset that they can’t perform all the Eucharistic services we want? Are we willing to give, through compromise with each other, to make it easier on those priests? Do we see what we have and thank our God, or do we see what we are missing and criticize each other … or worse yet, abandon this ship for another? We have a Strategic Plan for our church that is designed to last three to five years … we are in our third 90-Day Implementation of that Strategic Plan … it has been 182 days since we started this process. I see, hear and feel the apprehension around HT and the question of: what are we going to do? Are we really ready to bear fruit? We can’t fix overnight what took years to break. We can’t control what is beyond our reach. And we can’t make things better without EVERYONES involvement. Each member of Holy Trinity is a branch on God’s grape vine. It takes all of us to produce an abundant and healthy crop of fruit … and it takes time for these branches to bear that fruit. The good news is there are 1,643 days left in our Strategic Plan for YOU to get involved!! When I say we NEED you, I’m not exaggerating. If our vine is going to live a life worthy of our Lord to call us His fruit, we are going to have to get involved in the caring and nurturing of it within the vineyard. It cannot be left up to a few to carry the load. Your opportunity is here … join us May 20, 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall to hear updates on this 90-Day Implementation to rebuild the Council System at HT. There is a place for YOU to be involved in YOUR church. Deborah Chester
Weekly Calendar Sunday, May 4 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Education 10:00am Holy Eucharist 11:00am First Sunday Potluck 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Monday, May 5 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 6 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room Wednesday, May 7 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 6:00pm God in Entertainment, Rm. 14 6:00pm Adult Bible Study, Parish Hall 7:00pm Adult Choristers Thursday, May 8 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 8:30am CDO's Muffins with Moms, Parish Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room Friday, May 9 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall
First Sunday Potluck May 4, 2008
To honor our graduating Seniors, "The Guys" will host our regular First Sunday Pot Luck with a fabulous cookout. "The Guys" are: Jim Newman, Russ Robken, Robbie Shepard. Everyone is invited to attend. Please R.S.V.P. to the Parish Office, 683-4207.
Lay Eucharistic Ministry May 4, 2008
Acts 1:1-14 Psalm 47 1 Peter 4:12-19 John 17:1-11 8:00am Morning Prayer Bill Schammel David Overton 10:00am Holy Eucharist Jim Newman Don Olive Jody Gilles 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Terry Jolliffe The LEM Schedule is also online at www.holytrinity.org
Altar Guild Team I will serve May 3-9. Ann Curtis, Captain. Harriet Barnes, Diana Petrosky, Sidney Scarborough, Cathy Graham.
Men’s Club Mike Murphy, Curtis Erwin, Bob Dyer will serve breakfast on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, following 7:00am Morning Prayer.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Hospital Visitors Monday: Ann CurtisTuesday: Martha Bean Wednesday: Fred Westmoreland Thursday: Orman Hubbard Friday: Carol Armstrong
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.
CHILDREN'S EXPRESS
SUNDAYS Godly Play 9am Children’s Chapel Every Sunday at 10am for children Preschool to 2nd grade
WEDNESDAYS Children’s Choir 5pm – Music Room
Dinner 5:30 – 6:00
Children’s Bible Study 6:00 – 7:00 Game Room
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
UTO Spring Ingathering
Sunday, May 4 United Thank Offering At all services. Bring your little blue boxes this Sunday. Envelopes will be available in the pews. Please look at the displays (Parish Hall and Narthex) explaining what UTO is all about and why it is important.
Confirmation " 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… May 14, 20085:30 pm: Dinner – Parish Hall 6:30 pm: Confirmation Service Senior SundayMay 1110:00 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!!
Be watching in the mail for a new monthly news magazine from Holy Trinity called — Good News from Holy Trinity
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.
BISHOP NOMINATION UPDATE April 17, 2008 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Yesterday, at our April meeting of the Standing Committee, we received a report from the Nominating Committee stating that they had been unsuccessful in securing the requisite minimum of three (3) nominees as required by the Canons of the diocese of Northwest Texas and the charge of the Standing Committee. In response, the Standing Committee reaffirmed its confidence in the Nominating Committee and renewed its charge to that committee. In practical terms, that means that the Nominating Committee will have to request additional names from the Church while hopefully retaining the names of the two Nominees who have agreed to be presented. That process involves a number of steps. It is likely that we will be able to elect a bishop sometime in late summer or early Autumn, but it’s impossible to say more than that. This diocese faces some important challenges in the area of redefining our Mission, stabilizing our finances and reconciling our people to each other. I am confident that God will raise up the Bishop we need and empower that bishop with the clear eye of the Holy Spirit and the strong back of the Apostle to lead us where God would have us go. Clifton Mann Standing Committee President
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
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