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The Language of Love September 30th is the Feast Day of St. Jerome. St. Jerome was the man who first translated the Bible from its original languages, Greek and Hebrew, into Latin. Back in those days, Latin was the language of the common man, so it was known as the "vulgar" tongue. As a result, St. Jerome’s translation of the Bible into Latin became known as the "Vulgate." St. Jerome’s work was important as it made the Bible accessible to more people than ever before. Today, we don’t use Latin Bibles, but English ones. Every English Bible we use is a translation from the Greek and Hebrew. It is the product of a considerable amount of work on the part of translators. What is important to remember is not just the work that was involved, but also the heart behind the work. It was love that that caused St. Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin, and it was love that motivated scholars to give us our English Bible. There were two kinds of love—a love of God’s Word, and a love for people. They wanted others to be able to hear God’s Word in a language they could understand. It’s a well-known fact that if you want someone to know that you love them, you will try to speak their language. I’ve heard from many travelers that when we as Americans try to speak the language of whatever country we visit, the people there feel loved and respected. Speaking in a language that another person understands tells them that they matter to you, and that communicating with them is very important. Language doesn’t simply communicate information, but also builds relationship. It’s important for us as Christians to share the truth of Jesus Christ with others. But to do that effectively, we need to learn the language of those with whom we want to share. When we learn how to communicate with others in the way that they can understand, we are telling them that they matter to us, and that our relationship with them matters. Once that happens, they are ready to listen to what we have to say to them. Let’s be thankful for the work of St. Jerome and all those who have translated the Scriptures into the language of the people. This has made it possible for more people to hear and respond to God’s Good News of salvation. Let’s do our part by learning the "language" of the people we know, that we might share the love of Jesus Christ with them in the way they can understand and respond to. Affectionately, Fr. Andy+
Sunday, September 9 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am The Bible in 90 Days, Parish Hall 9:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 10:00am Holy Eucharist 11:00am All Parish Fall Picnic 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Monday, September 10 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:15pm Yoga, Musikgarten Room 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Parish Hall Tuesday, September 11 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 11:30am Alison Cancer Center Support Grp., Parish Hall Wednesday, September 12 7:00am HE and Men’s Breakfast 8:00am BSF, Nave and Ed. Wing 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 12noon Women's Bible Study, Parish Hall 5:30pm Supper, Parish Hall 6:00pm Guest Speaker, Rev. Chuck Collins, Nave Thursday, September 13 7:30am 1928 Morning Prayer, Nave 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten 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, September 14 8:30am CDO, St. Francis Hall
ALL PARISH PICNIC Sunday, September 9 Following the 10:00am Holy Eucharist. Johnny's Bar-b-cue will be catering Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a great meal and one another. For more information, or to help, call Katy Brunner at 683-9335 or email at csbrunner6@suddenlink.net
Wednesday Night Supper September 12 at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall
Lay Eucharistic Ministry September 9, 2007 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 1 Philemon 1-20 Luke 14:25-33 8:00am Holy Eucharist Robert Stewart David Overton 10:00am Holy Eucharist Neal Allen Marilyn Allen 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Jack Bilbo
Altar Guild Team II will serve September 8-14. Barbara Leeton, Captain. Nancy Stewart, Janet Sam, Bonnie Hubbard, Kay Sirgo, Cindy Carpenter, Terry Staub.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Carol Armstrong will serve breakfast on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Men’s Club Tony Sam, Mike Senich, Bob Klemme will serve breakfast on Wednesday, September 12, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Birthdays and Anniversaries September 9-15 Those having a birthday: Kenny Jastrow, Reagan Niemann, Penni Watters, Jordin Newman, Betty Tull, Susan Bilbo, Shelby Stephens, Marilyn Mathis, Mike Vick, Holly Crook, Flake Tompkins, Jack Jowell, Pat O'Bryan, Tony Sam, Elizabeth Morrow, Talia Mills. Those having an anniversary: None.
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 September 9-15Sunday, September 9: Constance, Nun, and her Companions, commonly called "The Martyrs of Memphis," 1878. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Psalm 116:1-8, John 12:24-28.Monday, September 10: Alexander Crummel, Priest, Missionary, and Educator, 1898. Sirach 39:6-11, Psalm 19:7-11, Mark 4:1-10, 13-20. Wednesday, September 12: John Henry Hobart, Bishop of New York, 1830. Jude 20-21, 24-25, Psalm 78:3-7, John 17:11b-19. Thursday, September 13: Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr of Carthage, 258. 1 Peter 5:1-4, 10-11, Psalm 23, John 10:11-16. Friday, September 14: Holy Cross Day. Isaiah 455:1-25, Psalm 98, Galatians 6:14-18, John 12:31-36a.
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: Yettie, Rachel, Jeanie, Debbie, Bill, Doris, Donna, Bettie, Mike, Katherine, Allen, Jan, Clayton, Pat & Al, Louise & John, Lisa, Dorothy, Becky, Jennifer, Barbara, Brenda, Ann, Weldon & Jan, James Jr., Ann, Traylor, Jo, Therese, Bob, Liz, Betty, Gay, Richie, Meg, Livi, Britt, Kay, Susan, Shannon, Pam 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: 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.
ADULT EDUCATION Sunday Morning 9:00am The Bible in 90 Days: 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
Thursday Adult Education Rector's Bible Study: Thursdays at 9:45am in Room 1.
WOMEN'S RETREAT September 28-30, 2007 Bishop Quarterman Conference Center, Amarillo, Texas The Reverend Susan Sims-Smith from the Diocese of Arkansas will join us to lead a weekend retreat for women. Her ministry is called Seedwork. SeedWork was created to enliven the faith of those within the church, to reach out to those who are unchurched, and to restore relationships with those who have felt hurt by the church. It is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas. Before becoming ordained as an Episcopal priest, The Rev. Sims-Smith worked for 25 years as a psychotherapist. She has taught extensively on dreams, committed relationships, and prayer and meditation. This workshop examines how dreams communicate the needs of the soul as participants prayerfully seek God's guidance to live their lives. The rich spiritual discipline of understanding dreams and seeking to live in harmony with the messages they bring can enrich lives with comfort, challenge, and practical solutions to problems of daily life. For more information about her work please go to: http://www.seedwork.org/index.html Registration information: Paula Howbert , 432-697-6536, pfhowbert@prodigy.net
Adult Sunday School is Coming!! Adult Sunday School will begin Sunday, September 16 at 9:00am in the Parish Hall. September 16 - Fr. Mark on church manuscripts.Sept. 23, 30, and Oct. 7 - Join us for a geography lesson mirroring the places we have been reading about in The Bible in 90 Days.
Fall Wednesday Night Adult Education September 12 at 6:00pm. We welcome Fr. Chuck Collins, author of "Cranmer’s Church" as guest speaker in the Nave. Wednesday, September 19, will be social time for all to have a leisurely dinner and visit with fellow HT’ers in the Parish Hall. Also, Bethel Bible Study will begin on September 19 in Room 1.
PROPERS BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAY NIGHTS September 26 Calling all Men!! Join us on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm to study the Bible together. This Bible Study will focus on the PROPERS for the upcoming Sunday service, discussing and understanding them and how they relate to our lives. Join us in Room 14 for this men’s class and fellowship.
Fr. Chuck Collins Wednesday, September 12 6:00pm in the NAVE Fr. Chuck Collins, author of "Cranmer’s Church" will be our guest speaker at Holy Trinity on Wednesday, September 12 at 6:00pm. We will be gathering in the Nave to listen to Fr. Chuck talk about his inspirational book, the Anglican Communion, and his experience at Christ Church San Antonio, where he is currently the Rector. If you would like to read Fr. Chuck’s book, be sure to stop by the Holy Trinity Book Store to purchase your copy!! Let’s fill the pews for this very inspirational speaker and welcome Fr Chuck to Holy Trinity.
YOUTH NEWS Sunday, September 9: Come kick off the new school year at the Youth House at 5:30pm. We'll eat dinner, hang out together, and learn about Ultimate Challenge.Sunday, September 16, 23, 30: Start of Sunday School at 9am at the Youth House. Junior and Senior meet together.
GET REAL! Wednesday, September 19 6:00-7:00pm Youth House It's back… a great opportunity for our Youth Community. All junior and senior High School age youth are encouraged to experience this wonderful time together. It's a chance to discuss topics that YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT (in a "safe place" with "safe people"). For more information, call Emily Klemme, 664-2972 or Cindy Olive, 425-6775 for more information.
Holy Trinity Children’s Day Out Are you interested in earning a little spending money? CDO needs substitute teachers. Our children range in age from 6mos – 5yrs. If interested please contact Karen at 413-0331 or 683-4200. Thank you!
CHILDREN'S EXPRESS September 9th – Sunday school Kick Off This is going to be a fabulous year! September 16th – 1st Day of Sunday school September 23rd – First Communion Class September 30th – Instructed Eucharist October 7th – First Communion
WE NEED TeachersFor children ages 9-12 Sunday Mornings Call Karen at 413-0331
Staff Email Addresses : frmark@holytrinity.org Fr. Andy: frandy@holytrinity.org Cindy Wimberly: cindy@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 – 4pm 5pm – 6pm Thursday 10am – 4pm Sunday after 10am service Special orders available
MUSIC MINISTRY Holy Trinity’s Music Department is looking forward to an exciting year of concerts, special clinics and renowned guest musicians. We invite EVERYONE to come and be a part of our youth or adult programs beginning September 19. Our curriculum will include youth choristers, young-adult choristers (new), adult choristers, adult handbells and youth ringers. You’re sure to find an evening of fun at one of these exciting classes. Come and be blessed and be a blessing to the music at OUR church!!! 5:30pm: Junior Choristers, Choir Room 7:00pm: Adult Choristers, Choir Room For more information, call Tyree Johnson at 288-7166 or email: tyreejohnsonmusic@yahoo.com
MUSIKGARTEN Classes begin Wednesday, September 12 at Holy Trinity Musikgarten Room 9:00am - 9:30am Babies (infants - 12 months) 9:45am - 10:15am Toddler I (1-2yrs. old) 10:30am - 11:00am Toddler II (2-3yrs. Old) To register, call Carol Evans at 262-5821.
Acolyte Team Meeting Sunday, September 23 11:00am meet in the NaveAll Acolytes need to attend this brief meeting, experienced and trainees. Please join us for lunch following the meeting. For more information, call Don Olive at 686-9545.
HOUSE CHURCH LEADER RELEASED FROM PRISON CHINA – On July 26, 2007, Beijing house church leader, Hua Huiqi was released from prison after serving six months. According to China Aid Association (CAA), Hua Huiqi and his 76-year-old mother, Shuang Shuying, were arrested in January after being attacked by seven police officers. "While they were walking near a 2008 Olympic hotel site in Beijing, they were kicked to the ground and later taken to the Olympic police station for questioning. Hua’s mother was later sentenced to two years in prison. She is being held in a medical center because her health has deteriorated," CAA said. Praise God for Hua Huiqi’s release. Please continue to pray for the release and healing of Shuang Shuying. Ask God to encourage Christians in China as they face escalating persecution ahead of the Olympics in 2008.
Women's Retreat 2007 October 12-14 Save the Date Watch the Weekly Newsletter for more information.
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