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Blessed Yes, I am! I’ve been thinking more about blessings lately as I travel down life’s road. Oprah keeps a Gratitude Journal and suggests that we record just five things we’re grateful for or are blessed by each day. Cindy Olive speaks well for UTO asking us to drop coins in a box for each of our blessings. There are many ways to acknowledge our blessings. What do you do? I encourage you to be creative in your counting! I’m taking David Letterman’s approach with My Top Ten Blessings for Today! #10—I’m blessed by Fr. Mark’s "blessings" on the phone. #9—I’m blessed by Pat Thames who when asked, "How are you," answers, "I’m blessed." #8—I’m blessed by the little country church I attended as a child and sang "Count your blessings, name them one by one. . ." #7—I’m blessed by the benediction of Numbers 6:24-26—"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. #6—I’m blessed by people I see and don’t see. #5—I’m blessed by working at Holy Trinity with a wonderful staff and great church family. #4—I’m blessed by a husband, son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. #3—I’m blessed with abundance. #2—I’m blessed with life. And, the #1 Top Blessing for Today #1—I’m blessed with the ability to find corny jokes.
Joyce Petrich, Administrator of Finances & Facilities
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, May 6 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Adult Education 10:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 11:00am First Sunday of the Month Potluck, Parish Hall 5:15pm Holy Eucharist 6:00pm EYC Monday, May 7 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:15pm Yoga, Musikgarten Room 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Parish Hall Tuesday, May 8 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 9:00am CDO, St. Francis 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 10:00am CDO Chapel, Nave 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 12noon Allison Cancer Center Dialog & Support, Parish Hall 7:00pm Cub Scouts, St. Francis Hall Wednesday, May 9 7:00am HE and Men’s Breakfast 8:00am Bible Study Fellowship, Nave & Ed. Wing 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 12noon Women's Bible Study, Parish Hall 4:15pm Study Time for Kids, Game Room 5:00pm Junior Choristers, Choir Room 5:30pm Supper, Parish Hall 6:00pm Bethel Bible Study, Room 1 6:00pm Kingdom Kids, Room 17 6:00pm Kids Plus, Game Room 6:00pm Girls of Grace, Room 9 6:00pm Boys’ Bible Study, Room 7 6:00pm EYC, Youth House 6:00pm Study of Hebrews, Room 2 6:00pm Scrapbooking, Parish Hall 7:30pm Adult Choristers, Choir Room Thursday, May 10 9:00am CDO, St. Francis 9:00am CDO Muffins with Moms, ParishHall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 9:45am Rector's Bible Study, Room 1 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 11:00am Holy Eucharist and Healing Friday, May 11 9:00am Hospital Auxiliary Mtg, Parish Hall
Wednesday Night Supper 5:30pm in the Parish Hall Wednesday, May 9 Authentic Italian Spaghetti Salad and Rolls
Feast Days for the week of May 6-12
Tuesday, May 8: Dame Julian of Norwich, c. 1417. Hebrews 10:19-24, Psalm 27:5-11, John 4:23-26.Wednesday, May 9: Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, 389. Wisdom 7:7-14, Psalm 19:7-11, John 8:25-32.
Prayer List For Those in Trouble, Sorrow, Need, Sickness or Any Other Adversity: James, Herb, Becky, Jennifer, Jack, Rick, Jo, Therese, Betty, Bob, Tommy, Davion, Christopher, Erin, Connie, Liz, Jimmy and Fan, Donny, Jere, Nickie, Gay, Richie, Lior, Meg, Livi, Britt, Kay, Susan, and Ramsey. (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!
Birthdays and Anniversaries May 6-12 Those having a birthday: John Brenner, Emily Klemme, Kieffer Scarborough, Hudson Cobb, Catherine Graham, Mary Harvard. Those having an anniversary: Diane and Dan McLellan.
Lay Eucharistic Ministry May 6, 2007
Acts 13:44-52 Psalm 145:1-9 Revelation 19:1,4-9 John 1:31-35 8:00am Holy Eucharist Vina Rahlfs Mike Peek 10:00am Holy Eucharist Jack Bilbo Mark Wheeler 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Caroline Holmes Altar Guild Team IV will serve May 5-11. Elizabeth Wheeler, Captain. Gretchen Bakke, Barbara Robken, Ann Wambaugh, Kim Jones, Marilyn Hanson.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Deborah Cheseter will serve breakfast on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Men’s Club Tony Sam, Mike Senich, Bob Klemme will serve breakfast on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Sunday Morning Adult Education 9:00am Adult Bible Study: led by Jim May in Room 1. Crossways Bible Study : led by Fr. Allen Whitman in the Parish Hall.
Wednesday Adult Education Women's Bible Study: led by Paula Howbert in the Parish Hall. 12noon. Brown bag lunch.
Wednesday Evenings 6:00PM Bethel Bible Study: facilitated by Fred Newman and Karen Mason in Room 1. Study of Hebrews: led by Fr. Andy in Room 2. Scrapbooking : facilitated by Vangie Peek in the Parish Hall.
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, May 6: Acid River—come find out what it is. Wednesday, May 9: TBA Sunday, May 13: Paint Ball or Kick Ball. Wednesday, May 16: Gross Games II. (last EYC until June 6 - don't miss it). Sunday, May 20: Last Sunday School. NO EYC. Wednesday, May 23: NO EYC! Sunday, May 27: NO EYC! Wednesday, May 30: NO EYC! Sunday, June 3: NO EYC! Wednesday, June 6: EYC Resumes!!!!
GRADUATION Friday, May 18 - Trinity School Graduation at 10:00am at Trinity School. Saturday, May 26 - Midland Highschool Graduation, 7:00pm at Chaparral Center.
KIDS SCOOP VBS 2007 Welcome to Holy-Wood June 11-15!
This is a community event, not just a Holy Trinity Event, with over 200 children who come to hear about Jesus! It is an amazing week that will leave you exhausted and exhilarated. We need you this summer. You can work every day or just one day, but please sign up to help this summer with VBS. Register online for VBS: www.holytrinity.org, follow the link to Children's Ministry and VBS.
Children's Chapel May 6-Children’s Sermon May 13-Kasey Chester May 20-Kendall Clark May 27- Dedee Boring.
Last Sunday School is May 20.
HOLY TRINITY BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP Hours of Operation Tuesday: 10am – 4pm Wednesday: 10am – 4pm 5pm – 6pm Thursday: 10am – 4pm Sunday: after the 10am service Bibles, Study Bibles, Prayer Books, Children’s Books, Devotional Books, Self Help Books, Baby Gifts & More Special orders available
WANTED: ART SUPPLIES and OTHER COOL STUFFfor Nancy's Place Clean out your closets and bring us your good stuff. The list is still the same: paint brushes , sponges , watercolors , acrylic paints , fabric scraps (small), yarn, embroidery thread , beads , wire , buttons , old costume jewelry , safety pins , bottle caps , keys , rubber stamps , broken or chipped china or tile (for mosaics), corks , old hardware , flatware. etc.We are in the process of stocking supplies and materials for Nancy's Place so we can start all of our FUN classes!!! Bring your "treasures" to the Parish Office (collection box is in the Xerox room) or call 686-9545 for pickup service. Collection will be during the month of May...what are you waiting for? Start cleaning! Thanks! Love, Cindy Olive
Mission & Outreach Corner The next date is May 19. Remember, it is on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM. Meetings for Mission and Outreach are the 3rd Monday of the month in the Parish Hall at 5:30pm. Come if you wish to be on the council and wish to offer suggestions for more effective outreach. Patrick Collier, 685-0811
UTO: Spring IngatheringMay 6 Two things remain constant in our ever changing and unsure world... PEOPLE STILL NEED OUR HELP and WE HAVE MANY BLESSINGS FOR WHICH WE SHOULD BE THANKFUL Please actively participate in our Spring Ingathering on May 6. Thank You! Love, Cindy Olive
The Johnson Music Studio Presents Summer in the Arts Camp May 28-June 1 MUSIC, DRAMA, DANCE, ARTS, AND SPORTS IT'S ALL HERE! Holy Trinity Church 1412 West Illinois 9:00am - 2:00pm Grade levels K/4 - 9th This week offers kids the perfect introduction to:
Call Tyree Johnson at 288-7166 for more details or email: tyreejohnsonmusic@yahoo.com.
HOLY TRINITY CHILDREN’S DAY OUT ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Kick-off and Silent Auction Sunday, May 6, 2007 During our First Sunday of the Month Potluck Lunch
First Sunday of the Month Potluck Sunday, May 6, is the First Sunday of the Month Potluck Lunch. 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.
GREAT DATES! Saturday, May 5 6:00pm Parlor Babysitting provided. Call Fr. Andy, 683-4207 or go to www.holytrinity.org to register.
Cultural Diversity Training Session Presented by Midland Association of Churches and Casa de Amigos
Friday, May 4 9 a.m. - 3p.m.
"Being Aware of Cultural Differences" Who: Midland Association of Churches and Casa de AmigosWhat: Cultural Diversity TrainingWhen: Friday, May 4, 2007, 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.Where: First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Main, Midland, TX
The cost of training is $10 ( includes sandwich lunch).To register contact Fran Billingsley, Casa de Amigos at (432) 682-9701 or email: dirpr@marshill.com
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!
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