Faith @
Fifth and Juliana
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,
One of the best parts of what I do is that I get
to represent Trinity Church, which is to say I get to represent each
of you, at various community gatherings and events. This past week I
was fortunate to be at the Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Red
Cross for a "thank you" breakfast for the blood donor
program.
The Hebrews of long ago understood the precious
link between blood and life. In fact, blood was believed to possess
the very "substance" of life, whatever that was. We are more
sophisticated now, and we know that life is not contained
"in" the blood. Nonetheless, when blood is needed and cannot
be located, at the least life hangs in the balance, and is often times
lost. The link between blood and life is undeniable and still very
theological.
I bring this before you for two reasons, at the
breakfast I was again reminded of how precious a gift the gift of
blood is. For all of the advancements in medicine and medical
technology have not provided any substitute for whole blood, and for
more blood products. The tender words of our own Shirley Lawrence-Berrey
brought that home to me again. In short, last year Bob needed it
(blood) and it was there. There is much more to the story than that,
but since it is Shirley’s story, seek her out if you want to know
more.
The second reason for mentioning this is really
two-fold (so I guess there are three reasons). Thank you very much to
every person from Trinity who has taken the time over the past year to
give blood, or assist in the donor process. You are one of the angels
among us. IF YOU ARE ABLE to give blood — give it. There is no
substitute for it. You can catch no disease from it. The discomfort is
less than that of stubbing you toe on a chair leg (and we all get over
that!), and it takes less time than watching a television show (that
we won‘t remember next week anyway).
They are not kidding when they say that giving
blood is giving the gift of life. Don’t wait until you or a loved
one need it to realize this truth.
Please keep the ministry of Peterkin in your
prayers. The drought that grips us is even worse in the eastern
reaches of West Virginia. Currently 1200 gallons of water is being
brought by the Romney Volunteer Fire Department and put in the tank at
the camp. We have authorized the drilling of a new well. There have
been no campfires (an integral part of camp!) since Sr. High Camp.
Many people need the benefit of rain now — in West Virginia and
beyond. Please pray for seasonable rain (a prayer can be found on page
828 in the Prayer Book).
Faithfully,
Scott Hunter+
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Vestry highlights
 | Began with a Bible Study on Luke 9. |
| Heard and accepted the Treasurer’s Report and the
1998 Audit report. |
| Adopted Parish Spending Policy |
| Received a report from the Accessibility Committee
via Bob Brantner, chair. Hope to have working drawing to bid for
nave accessibility by next meeting. |
| Endorsed a plan for a new music series (The St.
Cecilia Series at Trinity Church), heard schedule of anticipated
participants for 1999-2000; and endorsed the establishment of the
St. Cecilia Society to provide additional support for the series.
(More in a separate mailing) |
| Hear report of the Habitat for Humanity (Wood
County Episcopal Churches) work and announced Joint Service in the
Park & Pig Roast to kick of fundraising on Sept. 5th. |
| Endorsed the Rector’s proposal for the
establishment of an Artist-In-Residence Ministry at Trinity. (More
in a later mailing/announcement) |
| Received and discussed a proposal from Bishop Smith
to participate in the Diocesan Priest Intern program beginning July
2000. A final determination must be made on this by the August 23rd
Vestry Meeting. |
 Pictorial
Directories: The new
pictorial directories are here, and if you haven’t picked one up they
will be available in the office until the end of the week at which time
those remaining will be mailed. If for some reason you don’t get one,
please contact the church office. Many thanks go out to everyone
who helped make this new directory possible especially Jim Full, Jennifer
Currey, Eric Lawson, Lee Fritch and the Olan Mills Studios.
Family Crisis Intervention Center
The Family Crisis Intervention Center has asked if
Trinity could help provide its shelter with some much needed items.
Trinity has offered to help collect items as part of our continuing
Outreach Program. The Center has indicated that the following items are
needed the most: Paper plates and cups (small), toilet tissue, paper
towels, kleenex, disposable diapers (size 3), laundry detergent, bleach,
toilet cleaner, shampoo, hair spray, baby wipes and light bulbs. Please
bring your items to the church and they will be delivered to the center.
Many thanks in advance for your continued generosity.
Traveling
this summer?
Why not plan to prepay your financial support to Trinity
Church. Even when you are gone our bill-bearing mail continues to find us.
Your consideration would be appreciated by all: ESPECIALLY THE TREASURER
!!!!!
Please hold these people, events and circumstances in your
daily prayers. Also, we encourage you to always say a prayer for those
unknown persons who have no one to pray for them. By-the-way,
please remember to renew prayer requests weekly.
Tom Patrick, Nellie Taylor, Terri Hindman,
Alex Northrup, Mary Carolyn & Bill Mildren, Sr., Donna Tyo, Ruth Greer,
Mazie Smith, Mary Glen Rice, Maggie Crofton, Esber Tweel (priest) and Rocky
Rachell (priest), Gladys Fitcher, Lu Reindle, Julia Batten, Julia Davis,
Shirley Davis, Bill Pollock, Mary Bee, Elsie Reed, Butch Shaver, Jamie Hill,
Virginia Nicely, Dick Smith, Sarah Jane Yates, Faye Watson, Gene Oeland,
Lillian Smith, Seldon Stone, Mary Martin, Ben Coleman, Anne Gasior and Clint
Carney.
| Connie’s
Corner
Hope you all enjoy this, I sure did!!
Bob and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The
Lord's team was playing Satan's team. The Lord's team was at bat, the score
was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two
outs. They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate whose name
was Love. Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because Love never
fails. The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith
works with Love. The next batter up was named Godly wisdom. Satan wound up
and threw the first pitch. Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball
one. Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked, because Godly wisdom never
swings at what Satan throws. The bases were loaded. The Lord then turned to
Bob and told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the
plate stepped Grace.
Bob said "He sure doesn't look like much!"
Satan's whole team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the
game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone,
Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen. But Satan was not
worried; his center fielder let very few get by. He went up for the ball,
but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him
crashing on the ground; then it continued over the fence for a home run! The
Lord's team won. The Lord then asked Bob if he knew why Love, Faith, and
Godly Wisdom could get on base but could not win the game. Bob answered that
he did not know why. The Lord explained, "If your love, faith and
wisdom had won the game you would think you had done it by yourself. Love,
faith and wisdom will get you on base, but only My Grace can get you home.
My Grace is the one thing Satan cannot steal.- Anonymous
Peace+ Connie
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Ministers for Sunday,
Aug 1st
and Aug 8th
Chalice Bearers: Aug
1Lectors: Aug
1: Carol Olson, Reed Belasco, Kelly Miller, Aug 8:
Bill Douglas, Lee Fritch and Dianne Johnson
Ushers: Lee
Fritch, Paula Sellers, Roger Sellers, Claudia Smith
Acolytes: Aug
1: Paul Miller, captain, Nathaniel Miller, Carter Currey, Gavin
Blankenship,
Aug. 8: Dianne Johnson, captain, Blake Johnson, Sarah Johnson
Coffee Hour : Aug
1: Emily & Jack Dowling, Aug
8: TBA
Proper for Aug 1st
and for Aug 8th, 1999
Aug 1st: Neh. 9:16-20, Psalm
78:14-20, 23-25, Romans 8:35-39, Matthew 14:13-21
Aug 8th: Jonah 2:1-9, Psalm 29, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 12:22-33
Altar Guild for the
week of July 26th – August 1st
Tues. Carma Guertin, Wed.
Pat Fritch, Sat. Paula Sellers, Michael Carter, Sunday,
Between: Jennifer Currey, Clean-up: Betty Nicholson,
Sandi Lawson,
Altar Guild for the
week of Aug 2nd – August 8th
Tues. Paul Miller, Wed.
Emily Dowling, Friday, Setup: Scott and Tina Hunter,
Clean-up, Susie Fitcher, Sat. Susie Fitcher, Julie
Rathbone, Sunday, Between: Jennifer Currey, Clean-up:
Betty Nicholson and Lynette Neilson |
Outreach Items of the Month
| 2 oz jars instant coffee |
| 1 lb boxes of sugar |
Please place in basket at the
back of the church
 Adult Forum:
Adult Forum will continue again this coming
Sunday, Aug. 1st beginning at 9:15 A.M. All are welcome. We will be
looking at the last part of Luke 10 & on to Luke 11.Sunday will
be ————–
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Episcopal
and Proud:
Connie Waterman is collecting orders
for sweatshirts and T-shirts with the Episcopal symbol on the front
and the "top 10 reason for being and Episcopalian" on the
back. Reason No. 1--No snake handling! Sizes from small to xxlarge are
available, price is $12.00 for each. More info on the Bulletin Board
in Trinity Hall.
Book marking continues every
Tues. and Wed. mornings at 10 a.m. |
The next issue of
the Times will be published the week of August 9th . Please
have any articles or other information to the editor by August 8th.
ECW Board Meeting
The next ECW Board Meeting has been scheduled for
Aug 25th at 10:00 a.m. at the church
Parkersburg Area "Christian
Radio" Station
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