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The Vineyard of Prayer O My child, the days are fraught with burdens that need to be borne upon the shoulders of faithful prayer warriors. Where are the ones who are willing to make themselves available to the Spirit for this ministry? Lo, I say, the Word sown shall dry up like carelessly strewn seed if it be not watered with tears of intercession. Ye cannot in yourself lay this ministry upon thy soul, but ye CAN make room in thy life for time apart with Me; and as ye place thyself at the disposal of the Holy Spirit, He shall use thee as a channel when the needs arise. Nothing is more needful at this present hour than prayer power in full operation, under the direction and in the unction of the Holy Spirit. I am calling My Spirit-filled believers to concerted and concentrated labor in this, the vineyard of prayer. Hidden from the eye of man, it is wide open to heaven; and the saints in heaven join with you in this operation of the love of God. Other ministries ye must carry on yourselves alone, but in this ye have a mutual fellowship, for those in heaven have also an intercessory ministry for their brethren yet on earth. Rejoice to be granted the privilege of so sacred a task. Count it most precious, and guard against the intrusion of distractions. Nothing is more important in My sight of all that ye can do for Me. Cherish it and cultivate it. Live in prayer, and ye shall know a full life of joy and the remuneration of My blessing! - Anonymous
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, October 14 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Children's Sunday School, Rms. 6 & 11 9:00am Youth Sunday School, Youth House 9:00am The Beatitudes, Room 1 10:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Baby Church, Nursery 11:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 11:00am DOK Meeting, Musikgarten Room 5:15pm Holy Eucharist 6:00pm EYC, Youth House Monday, October 15 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 11:00am Musikgarten Toddler II, Musikgarten Room 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:15pm Yoga, Musikgarten Room 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Parish Hall Tuesday, October 16 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 12noon Alison Cancer Center Support Grp. Room 1 12noon MAC meeting, Room 1 Wednesday, October 17 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. 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 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 Study of the Propers, Room 2 6:00pm Bible Blitz, Game Room 6:00pm Bethel Bible Study, Room 1 6:00pm Get Real, Youth House 7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday, October 18 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 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 5:30pm Vestry Mtg, Room 1 Friday, October 19 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall
Lay Eucharistic Ministry October 14, 2007 Ruth 1:1-19a Psalm 113 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 8:00am Holy Eucharist Mike Peek Robert Stewart 10:00am Holy Eucharist Jack Bilbo Mary Lou Cassidy 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Laura Scott
Altar Guild Team II will serve October 13-19. Barbara Leeton, Captain. Nancy Stewart, Janet Sam, Bonnie Hubbard, Kay Sirgo, Terry Staub.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Jane Cooley will serve breakfast on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist. Men’s Club Jim Newman, Eric Hanson will serve breakfast on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Birthdays and Anniversaries October 14-20 Those having a birthday: Ron King, Crawford Smith, Corinne Carleton, Diane McLellan, Don Olive, Debra Borgen, Taylor Parnell, Martha Dunham, Debra Levander Kathleen Westmoreland. Those having an anniversary: Paige & Mike Gates, Laura & Tom Scott, Ann & Bob Eubanks, Anne & Jim McLaughlin, Claudia & Brent Wilbourn.
Wednesday Night Supper October 17 at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall If you would like to cook or help, call Angela Stephens at 685-4135
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!
Feast Days for the week of October 14-20Sunday, October 14: Samuel Isaac Joseph Schereschewsky, Bishop of Shanghai, 1906. 2 Corinthians 4:11-18, Psalm 84:1-6, Luke 24:44-48. Monday, October 15: Teresa of Avila, Nun, Doctor of the Church, 1582. Romans 8:22-27, Psalm 42:1-7, Matthew 5:13-16. Tuesday, October 16: Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Bishops, 1555. Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1556. 1 Corinthians 3:9-14, Psalm 142, John 15:30-16:1. Wednesday, October 17: Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch and Martyr, c. 115. Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 116:1-8, John 12:23-26. Thursday, October 18: St. Luke the Evangelist. Ecclesiasticus 38:1-4, 6-10, 12-14, 2 Timothy 4:5-13, Psalm 147, Luke 4:14-21. Friday, October 19: Henry Martyn, Priest and Missionary to India and Persia, 1812. Isaiah 49:1-6, Psalm 98:1-4, John 4:22-26.
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: Kathy, Francis, Eric, Allison, Ann & Dick, Colleen, Phil, Karen, Julie, Pat, Kathleen, Rachel, Jeanie, Debbie, Bill, Doris, Bettie, Katherine, Jan, Becky, Jennifer, Ann, James Jr., Jo, Betty, Richie, Meg, Livi, Britt, Kay, Susan, and Judy B. 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: 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.
Departed Rebecca Henderson, sister of Clark Lea. May light perpetual shine upon them.
Staff Email Addresses Fr. Mark: frmark@holytrinity.org Cindy Wimberly: indy@holytrinity.org Karen Parnell, Director of Children's Education: karen@holytrinity.org OR cdo@holytrinity.org Emily Klemme: eyc@holytrinity.org Tyree Johnson: tyreejohnsonmusic@yahoo.com Beth Chester: bookstore@holytrinity.org
HOLY TRINITY BOOKSTORE Tuesday 10am – 4pm Wednesday 10am – 6pm Thursday 10am – 4pm Sunday after 10am service Special orders available
ADULT EDUCATION
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER The Rev. David Read Wednesday, October 24 6:00pm Fr. David Reed is coming to speak on Wednesday, October 24 in the nave at 6:00pm. His topic is "Building up the Church and the Kingdom of God". Fr. David is the rector at St. Helena’s in Boerne.
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THURSDAY Rector’s Bible Study, Thursdays at 9:45am in Room 1. Join us for a study of Luke’s Gospel.
YOUTH NEWS
Youth CONFIRMATION Sunday, at 9:00am in the Youth House. This class is for students in 9th and 10th grade. For more information, call Paula Howbert at 697-6536.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR YOUTH Sunday School teachers Deborah Chester, Jim Newman. Sunday School meets at 9:00am in the Youth House. Instead of traditional curriculum, teachers will lead discussion on the Propers for the week. Jr. High and Sr. High will meet together.
Come and have fun at 6:00pm in the Youth House. Dinner will be served. Call Emily at 664-2972 for more information.
WHAT'S NEXT? Sunday, October 14: EYC, 6:00pm, Youth House. Halloween Pictionary Sunday, October 21: EYC, 6:00pm, Youth House. Halloween Games. Monday, October 22: Pajama Game at Trinity School. Holy Trinity cast members: Lesa Wright, Wheatley Gates, Abby Morrow, Will Blakemore. Sunday, October 28: 1:00pm, meet at the Youth House. 2nd Annual Corn Maize trip to Lubbock. Bring money for rock climbing and the corn cannon.
CHILDREN'S EXPRESS
Children’s Chapel Every Sunday at 10:00am October 14: Karen Parnell October 21: Kasey Chester October 28: Kendall Clark November 4: Children's Sermon *** Children's Chapel needs volunteers! Our goal is to have a really fun place for our little ones to worship. Call Karen at 413-0331.
Sunday School 10:00am Preschool to Kindergarten, Room 6 Room 11: grades 1-5th
Baby Church Every Sunday at 10:00am in the Nursery Wednesdays 6-7 pm Bible Blitz Dinner at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall Preschool - Kindergarten: St. Francis Hall 1st - 6th Grades: Game Room
Parents: Once your children are released to the teacher's care after dinner, they then become the teacher's responsibility. We will not release your children until you come for them. This is for their safety - Thank You!
7th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili Cook-Off Friday, October 12 6:00pm and Saturday, October 13 11:00am - 3:00pm Chili Cook-Off No charge - just lots of fun! Silent Auction and Raffle We need judges for the chili contest. Join us at the VFW Hall on Airport Road across from Claydesta Post Office. All proceeds will go to Gifts of Hope - Hope House. For more information, call Mary Collier at 770-1911.
Jane Thomas Memorial Golf tournament benefiting Gifts of Hope - Hope House Ranchland Hills Country Club Friday, October 19 12noon - Barbecue lunch 1:00pm - Tee off time $85 per person Four-man Scramble For registration, call Terri Thomas at 685-1234. For more information, call Mary Collier, 770-1911.
Salvation Sandwiches 3rd Saturday of the month Saturday, October 20 10:00am Holy Trinity Kitchen. For more information, contact Pat Collier at 685-0811.
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.
All Saints' Eve FALL FESTIVAL Come join the Fun! Wednesday October 31 6:00 - 8:00pm St. Francis Hall Lots of games, activities and food Dress up in your favorite costume (but leave the scary costumes and fake blood at home) Bring a Friend!
FIRST COMMUNICANTS Erin Peek Isabella Spangher
Thank You to All Terry Staub, Melanie Crump and Patty Herd. Mary Hunter
graciously provided all of the coke and diet coke for the luncheon. Thank you all for your joy in serving.
The Holy Trinity Connection Some years ago when I came to Holy Trinity, I felt there was something lacking in my life. Oh, I belonged to a church, and I was very active there. But I just didn't feel "connected". A wise person suggested I try another church and I came to Holy Trinity. When I started to worship here I sensed a fellowship I had not known before. And as the weeks went by, and then the months, I began to feel that Holy Trinity was MY church. I felt CONNECTED. But I realized that I could not support MY church all by MYSELF. I needed others to help with that support. So it really wasn't MY church but it was OUR church. I knew others felt strongly about Holy Trinity and they could not support it alone. I soon realized that I needed a "financial connection." A very important part of my connection to Holy Trinity was worship. I loved the liturgy, I loved the scripture readings, I loved the sermons (most of them), and I loved the prayers. But most of all I loved the presence of those around me. We all came from different backgrounds different work, different ideas, but we had that common bond of worship and it was and still is glorious. When you are not there you are missing the opportunity of worship and I am missing your presence. I can worship alone, but I love having others around me. Now I know I needed a "physical connection." What a privilege it is to join with you in the Holy Eucharist. Kneeling at the altar with you is special. What each of us brings to the altar is quite different, but what we receive there is the same — the spirit of God within us and the joy and love of Christ that shines out of us. I have seen your acts of kindness, felt your love and sensed your commitment. I know that the most important is the "spiritual connection". It isn't the beautiful facility that keeps me at Holy Trinity, but the wonderful fellowship I have with the people. We are all so very different, we don't think alike, we don't look alike, we don't act alike. But we are all children of God and through the amazing grace of Jesus Christ we are saved from our transgressions. Let's don't focus on our differences but with the spirit of God within us and the love of Christ that shines out of us, let's focus on our "connections". — A Person in the Pew
DEANERY MEETING Saturday, October 20 8:30am Parish Hall Election of new officers. All are welcome!
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