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Vision I have a desire to teach children about God and the love of Jesus Christ. I don’t know if I’m cool enough or hip enough. (According to my own children – I’m neither). Some days, I don’t even know if I’m smart enough. What I do know is that I just love children and all their curiosity and wonder about the world around them. By the grace of God, I have been blessed with the joy of teaching children and watching them grow here at Holy Trinity and Holy Trinity Children’s Day Out. We have fun! We play, we share, we explore, we learn and we truly love every day. Do you have doubts about being around young children or teaching children? You don’t know if you’re cool enough or young enough for the kids to relate to you? Maybe you think you don’t have what it takes to keep the children entertained. Kids don’t need another cool friend. They need someone that cares, someone that knows their name, someone they can count on, and someone to encourage them and make them feel important. We have such a fabulous church with wonderful people willing to "share the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ with all people" – young and old. We have many rooms to fill and I see them full.I have a vision of many children playing on the playground, singing in the choir and joining the adults in fellowship. I have a vision of all the classrooms full for Sunday school of curious children – all ages - engulfed in the stories of Jesus Christ. Help me to make this vision a reality. It doesn’t matter if you’re 22 or 102; kids are not hung up on age. We can all make this happen. No man is an island, and neither am I. Meet me on Monday, November 12 in the Parish Hall at 12 noon for our VISION SESSION. I'll bring the lunch if you'll bring the ideas. With God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26b)Karen Parnell Children’s Ministries Director
Ingathering Sunday Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10Sunday, November 18 8:00am, 10:00am and 5:15pm Please bring your Pledge Cards to place at the Altar. Following the 10:00am Eucharist, we will have a celebration in the Parish Hall.
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, November 11 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Children's Sunday School, Rms. 6 & 11 9:00am Youth Sunday School, Youth House 10:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Baby Church, Nursery 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Monday, November 12 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 11:00am Musikgarten Toddler II, Musikgarten Room 12noon Children's Program Planning Mtg, Parish Hall 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:15pm Yoga, Musikgarten Room 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Parish Hall 7:00pm Beginning Wheel Work, Nancy's Place Tuesday, November 13 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 11:30am Allison Cancer Center Support Group, PH 11:30am Core Team Mtg, Room 1 Wednesday, November 14 7:00am HE 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, Parish Hall 6:00pm Handbells, Handbell Room 6:00pm Bethel Bible Study, Room 1 6:00pm Study of the Propers, Room 2 6:00pm Get Real, Youth House 7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday, November 15 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 9:45am Rector's Bible Study, Room 1 10:00am CDO Thanksgiving Feast, Parish Hall 11:00am Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:30pm Vestry Mtg, Room 1 Friday, November 16 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:00am Hospital Auxiliary, Parish Hall Saturday, November 17 10:00am Salvation Sandwiches, Kitchen
Looking Ahead at Holy Trinity November 22: Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist at 9:00am. December 1, Saturday: Quiet Morning: 9:00am in the Parish Hall. December 2: First Sunday of Advent December 16, Sunday: Advent Lessons and Carols at 5:30pm. No Holy Eucharist. December 24, Monday: Christmas Eve: 5:30pm - Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist Rite II. 10:30pm - Holy Eucharist, Rite I, with Incense. December 30: First Sunday after Christmas—Kings College Cambridge Lessons and Carols at 10:00am. No Holy Eucharist.
Wednesday Night Supper November 14 at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall If you would like to cook or help, call Angela Stephens at 685-4135 Please check Angela's calendar to find an opportunity to be the Chef for the Wednesday evening of your choice. Consider joining with a friend to cook.
Lay Eucharistic Ministry November 11, 2007 Job 19:23-27a Psalm 17 2 Thessalonians 2:13–3:5 Luke 20:27-38
8:00am Holy Eucharist David Overton Mike Peek 10:00am Holy Eucharist Mary Lou Cassidy Joe de Compiegne 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Caroline Holmes
Altar Guild Team I will serve November 10-16. Anne Herbig, Captain. Trina Albright, Cathy Graham, Katy Brunner.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Debbie Levander will serve breakfast on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Men’s Club Joe Cobb, Andrew Swartz will serve breakfast on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Birthdays and Anniversaries November 11-17 Those having a birthday: Jane Cooley, Stacy Pool, Scott Davis, Blake Weichert, Bob Mill, Jane Harmon, Will Green, Nanci Otts, Pat Blonkvist, Joseph Davis.Those having an anniversary: Sylvia and Robbie Shepard, Roberta and Robert Clarke. If your birthday or anniversary is not listed here, please call Cindy, 683-4207.
Prayer List For Those in Trouble, Sorrow, Need, Sickness or Any Other Adversity: Joe & Martha, Richie, Clayton, Margot, Pauline, Heather, Camden, Doris, Beth, Marci, Carol, Jim, Jessica, Susie, Mike, Wanda, Denise, Christopher, Kylie, Liz, Eric, Allison, Kathy, Phil, Julie, Kathleen, Debbie, Bill, Bettie, Jan, Becky, Jennifer, Ann, James Jr., Meg, Livi, Kay, and Judy B.For Those in the Military: John, Miller, Michael, Drew, Bo, Eli, Nick, James, Kimberly, Chris, 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. Please call the Parish Office to place a name on the Prayer List. Deadline is Friday at 2:30pm.
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 & GIFTS The Bookstore will be 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.
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!
Staff Email Addresses Fr. Mark : frmark@holytrinity.org Cindy Wimberly: c indy@holytrinity.orgKaren Parnell, Director of Children's Education: karen@holytrinity.org OR cdo@holytrinity.orgTyree Johnson: tyreejohnsonmusic@yahoo.comBeth Chester: bookstore@holytrinity.org
Adult Education SUNDAY · Study of Matthew 5:1-11. The Blessed Life - a Study of the Beatitudes. We will not meet November 11.
WEDNESDAY · Bethel Bible Study at 6:00pm in Room 1.· Women's Bible Study: 11:30am - Brown-bag lunch and fellowship in the Parish Hall followed by Bible study from 12noon - 1:00pm.· Study of the Propers: Room 14 at 6:00pm.
THURSDAY · Rector’s Bible Study, Thursdays at 9:45am in Room 1. Join us for a study of Luke’s Gospel.
YOUTH NEWS YOU(th) are a part of the Body of Christ We CAN and we WILL have an active and great YOUTH PROGRAM only if YOU support it! (God told me to say that!!!)
Get Real Real topics with Real youth for the Real world in a Real safe environment with Real great sponsors. WEDNESDAYS, 6:00-7:00pm at the Youth House. Come join us for a real good supper at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall before class (and it's a Real good idea to bring your whole family — the price is right! Real cheap!
Feed yourself - Body and SoulDonuts with Deborah and Juice with Jim 9:00am in the Youth House (if you are usually late- come at 8:55am) An enlightening and revealing discussion of the "Propers" (what are the Propers, anyway?) Come find out what you always wondered, but were afraid to ask!
Youth Confirmation Who is God? What is the Holy Spirit? Why should I go to church (besides the obvious…" my parents make me"!). Come explore with us what it means to be a part of the Body of Christ. Sundays at 9:00am in the Youth House Need more information? Call Paula Howbert at 697-6536.
Children's Express
We had a wonderful All Saints Eve Fall Festival! Thank you to all who Provided candy and cupcakes and the youth for manning the booths.
Sunday School 9am Preschool and Kindergarten Room 6 Grades 1-5 Room 11
Children’s Chapel 10am Share in the experience! Children from preschool to 2nd grade are welcome to be a part of our "little church". The children sit in the "big" church the first Sunday of each month for Children’s Sermon.
Baby Church 10am Nursery
Bible Blitz and Hands ON Bible Wednesdays 6-7pm Dinner at 5:30 in the Parish Hall All children to the playground after dinner (please bring your jacket)
Children's Choir Come lift up your voice!! Parents: Don’t forget Children’s Choir practices every Wednesday from 5:00 – 5:30pm in the Choir Room. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome. The children sing for the church the 1st Sunday of the month – it is wonderful!
Faces of Children Prayer Ministry Wednesdays 11:30am First Presbyterian Church This ministry prays for children throughout the world—children at risk and in crisis. Please consider this weekly ecumenical ministry with the faith communities of Midland.
Adult Retreat at Laity Lodge featuring The Reverends Mary & Doug Earle18-20 January 2008 "Our Walk This Day with Christ" From Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany we receive a tradition of robust prayers and praise for invoking the presence of Christ in every aspect of human life. During our time together we will learn prayers from the tradition and from living hymn writers, and write prayers of our own. And then we will go forth, knowing that "the path I walk, Christ walks it." For more information call Jenness Gilles 684-7736 or email at divness@aol.com. Registration forms will be available in the church office during Advent or from Jenness via email. $50 deposit, $210 total per person.
WE NEED YOU!!! Holy Trinity has been supporting the MIDLAND SOUP KITCHEN for nine years! Our commitment to serve others in this outreach ministry is based on help from everyone in the Parish. Please consider giving some of your time to this worthwhile project. Even one or two hours a month will greatly help the others who so diligently give of their time. Remember, STEWARDSHIP includes more than just money...it's also your time and talents. Holy Trinity volunteers serve: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am to 1:00pm Call Bo Bohannon for more information, 694-8533.
UTO Fall Ingathering Sunday, November 18 Bring your "Blue Boxes" and envelopes to the Sunday services you attend or drop them by the Parish Office anytime. Please — 1. Recognize your blessings EVERYDAY! And 2. Say prayers of thanksgiving for ALL of them…big and small.
Salvation Sandwiches Saturday, November 17 10:00am in the Kitchen For more information, contact Pat Collier at 685-0811.
Holy Homework (by Ann Onymous) Introducing a new column for our newsletter…please participate, as we never know when "the final exam" will be ? ! ? ! READING ASSIGNMENT: Colossians Chapter 3 (this takes about 90 seconds to read… 3 minutes if you want time to think about it). MEMORY VERSE: Col 3:13 and 14 "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (NIV) FIND IT! How many Fruits of the Spirit are there? Name them? Where is it found in the Bible? HYMN OF THE WEEK: #488 Be thou my vision (sing it, baby!). How much can you sing from memory? Try it! Sing it in the car (when you’re ALL ALONE!!!). PRAYER: (from BCP, page 817, Number 11) Please say this prayer at least ONCE A DAY (suggestion pray it with your family). Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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MEETING REMINDER " Growing and Serving "CORE TEAM will meet with the Council Heads on Tuesday, November 13th 11:30 – 12:30, lunch provided, Room 1 (east of Parish Hall). Call Cindy Olive 686-9545 for more information.
Advent Quiet Morning Watching With Isaiah - "Do You See What I See?" Saturday, December 1 9:00am in the Parish Hall Guest Speaker: Pastor Mike Philliber Pastor Michael Philliber has been a pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church (PCA), Midland, since June 2002. Before that he was the pastor of Pickens Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Mississippi. Pastor Philliber spent 20 years in the United States Air Force (1979-1999). He did several jobs over that 20 year period, such as Security Police, Correctional Custody Manager, Air Frame Repair Technician, and others. Pastor Philliber moved all over the United States while in the Air Force. But the most exciting event in his Air Force career was being stationed at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. It was in that mostly Muslim country where he was converted and became a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Philliber has been married 28 years to Anna Marie. They have four children (two of whom are still at home) and two grandchildren. Pastor Philliber earned his Associate of Applied Sciences degree from the Community College of the Air Force (1989). He gained his Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management and Bible at what is now known as Grace University in Omaha Nebraska (1994). Then he acquired his Master of Divinity degree (2000) from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson Mississippi. Finally, he completed his Doctorate of Ministry from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry (2007) in Ambridge Pennsylvania.
Shawl Ministry Not needling you or trying to hook you (ha, ha)! Please consider joining us to share your talents or to learn how to knit or crochet. We’ll spin some yarns and spend time together making beautiful gifts from hand and heart. Watch the newsletter for more details. Call Cindy Olive 686-9545.
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