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Dear Holy Trinity Family, Last week when I was preparing the Pew Bulletin, my eye was caught by the second lesson, specifically 2 Thessalonians 3:4-5. And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will go on doing the things that we command. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. There is a core group of parishioners that desire to preserve and continue "the Body of Christ" here at Holy Trinity, to see their faith community alive and active. I admire their focus and vision despite the difficulties with the national church and it's seemingly opposite teachings of Christ. This group has put their faith in Christ Jesus and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I think this "core group" and many of you continue to do and will go on doing the things that have been commanded by Christ. What is it that Christ is truly asking us to do? Love one another as I have loved you. A simple statement, yet so complex, so difficult. How do we go about doing that? One way is "to share the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ with all people". Have we lost sight of that mission statement? Are we welcoming to everyone that walks through our doors? Have we gone out to all the world to spread the good news? Every church, every faith community faces these questions. It's not specific to Holy Trinity. Christ has asked all of us to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit those in prison. Holy Trinity has long had a reputation for outreach: Hospice of Midland, Hope House, Meals on Wheels, mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Christmas-in-Action, Habitat for Humanity, Midland Soup Kitchen — all these we have been involved in as a Christ-centered community with our time, talent, and treasure. Have we stopped looking outward to the needs of others? Let us rethink what we are about here at Holy Trinity. Let's think about why we are here. We are here to worship, adore and glorify our God. When we are faithful to worshipping God and steadfast in our faith we become radiant with the love of Christ. We cannot help but love as Christ loves. In this way we become the "light of Christ" which draws others to Christ as moths to a flame. Isn't this really what we are meant to do in this world, to spread the good news and bring all people to Christ? And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will go on doing the things that we command. Let's do the things that we have been commanded to do by our God, our Creator and Redeemer. Let's look out the window and see who we can reach out to today. To whom can we reveal our glorious God to. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
Your Sister in Christ, Cindy Wimberly
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, November 18 INGATHERING SUNDAY 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am The Beatitudes, Room 1 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 11:00am Ingathering Celebration, Parish Hall 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Monday, November 19 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 20 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 8:30am Bible Study Fellowship Workshop, Ed. Wing 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 12noon Allison Cancer Center Support Group, PH Wednesday, November 21 7:00am HE and Men’s Breakfast 8:00am BSF, Nave and Ed. Wing Thursday, November 22 9:00am Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Friday, November 23 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Lay Eucharistic Ministry November 18, 2007 Malachi 3:13—4:2a, 5-6 Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19 8:00am Holy Eucharist Robert Stewart Charles Simmons 10:00am Holy Eucharist Jody Gilles Mark Wheeler 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Caroline Holmes
Altar Guild Team II will serve November 17-23. Barbara Leeton, Captain. Nancy Stewart, Janet Sam, Bonnie Hubbard, Kay Sirgo, Terry Staub.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Carol Armstrong will serve breakfast on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Men’s Club Mark Philpy, Mott Williamson, Glen Thomason will serve breakfast on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Birthdays and Anniversaries November 18-24 Those having a birthday: Richard Catania, Madeline Bailey, Sharla Sirgo, Annette Wilkinson, Chris Newman, Conner Lea, Ross Jolliffe, Tracey Jolliffe, Peter Staub, Grant Sirgo, Weldon Boley, Mary Ann McRae-Meyers.Those having an anniversary: Kathy & Mike Grella, Eunice & James Barkes, Susan & Ron Britton, Leila & Bill Seal.
NO Wednesday Night Supper
Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday, Wednesday Night Supper will not be served until November 28. See you then!
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!
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!
Prayer List For Those in Trouble, Sorrow, Need, Sickness or Any Other Adversity: Connie, Joe & Martha, Richie, Gay, Britt, Clayton, Margot, Pauline, Heather, Camden, 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.For Those in the Military: David, 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.
Staff Email Addresses Fr. Mark : frmark@holytrinity.orgCindy 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.
WEDNESDAY · NO 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. · NO Study of the Propers: Room 14 at 6:00pm.
THURSDAY · NO Rector’s Bible Study, Thursdays at 9:45am in Room 1. Join us for a study of Luke’s Gospel.
YOUTH ALERT
YOU (th) are a part of theBody of Christ We CAN and we WILL have an active and great YOUTH PROGRAM only if YOU support it! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
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 Soul Donuts 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 25: 10:00am, Holy Eucharist, Rite I December 30: First Sunday after Christmas—Kings College Cambridge Lessons and Carols at 10:00am. No Holy Eucharist.
Holy Homework by Ann Onymous (study now….final exam time is coming…!!!) REQUIRED READING: 2 Thessalonians – Chapter 2. (EXTRA CREDIT: read chapters 1 and 3 as well!)MEMORY VERSE: 2 Thessalonians 2:14 and 15. "He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter." (NIV)FIND IT: The Beatitudes –How many are there? Name them. Where are they found? (clue – two places).TRICK QUESTION: Which one is the most important?HYMN OF THE WEEK: #362 Holy, Holy Holy (sing it baby!) Come on,…you know this one by heart,…besides we sang it two weeks ago in church,…remember???ADVANCED HYMN STUDENTS: There are several hymns made popular by artists in the last three or four decades. Can you name three of them? (and of course the artists)PRAYER OF THE WEEK: (from BCP page 822, number 24). Please say this prayer at least ONCE A DAY, (pray it with your family).Almighty God, to whom we must account for all powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
What is it? What is it? Answers to Last Week's Holy Homework Assignment
What is it? Think outside the box . FIND IT: Fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control - for such there is no law. Galatians 5:22. ~ The fruit of the spirit is the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us. The Spirit produces these character traits that are found in the nature of Christ. Life Application Study Bible, p. 215.
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. Please come and experience the "Reason for the Season".
Shawl Ministry 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 here for more details. Call Cindy Olive 686-9545.
ECW Meeting Sunday, November 18 9:00 am Nancy's Place
DID YOU KNOW? Holy Trinity members have delivered Meals on Wheels for over twenty years? We are responsible for five days a week, rain or shine, and have our own route. We need substitutes and if you can give an hour and half, between 10am and 12noon, call Barbara Schatz at 697-1741.
Advent Meditations Advent Meditation booklets for adults and children will be sent out the week after Thanksgiving. Be watching for it in the mail. Paper Advent Wreaths will be available in the Narthex as well.
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