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Rivers of the World
Saturday
October 9th at 7:00 P.M. Mark Thurman, a trustee of Rivers
of the World (ROW) will be at Trinity to share the mission,
ministry and outreach of this organization. What is ROW, you
ask? ROW is an international exploration and development
agency that works on very remote rivers. Their staff is
located in the Congo, Peru, Honduras and Belize. Their goal
is to explore and assist people with all manner of projects!
Rivers of the World loves to attempt the impossible IF it
will help someone else. They are not here to just look at
problems — they are here to provide help! Each year,
hundreds of volunteers travel to select ROW sites to assist
in projects that range from education to health, to
missions, to construction!
Mark will be bringing information and images gathered on
three trips to the Peruvian Amazon. Saturday, October 9th ,
at 7:00 p.m. in the church will be a special time open to
everyone. Mark will then join us again on Sunday morning,
October 10th, for a special adult education time.
Some of the other work that ROW has sponsored were two
expeditions to Belize via Land Rover. The first had 23
Rovers who carried school and medical supplies to northern
Belize. In two weeks, they traveled the length of Mexico and
back, delivered supplies, saw the country and drove through
miles of tough jungles!
During the summer of 1999, ROW Trustee Jamie Eisman led a
convoy back to Belize to assist in the construction of a
library named after a young teacher from Atlanta, Georgia.
20,000 books were delivered and will play a great part in
the education of young students in Belize!
Plan now to join us — and bring a friend !!!!!! |
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Faith @
Fifth and Juliana
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,
I want to begin with a thank you. You know, Jesus
always did that, especially at prayer. Before anything had happened
Jesus was always thanking God, his heavenly father. I want to thank
you for what you are going to do over the next several weeks. I know
that you are going to listen eagerly, and I know that you are going to
pray intently and intentionally. I know that you are going to consider
your role and your support in the daily and the continuing life and
ministry of Trinity Church in new and deeper ways.
You are already aware that we have three focal
ministries which are shaping our lives together: The Wood County
Episcopal Churches Habitat House Project (outreach), the Godly Play
ministry (youth focused) and our Priest Intern participation
(spiritual growth and development — his and ours). You already know
that this will challenge ALL our resources — time, talent and money.
You already know that we have embarked on these missions for only one
reason: We believe the Holy Spirit is calling us to these ministries.
With the grounding of these efforts in the guidance of the Holy Spirit
we, your vestry and I, are convinced that all that is needed and more
will be provided. We are not being cocky or cavalier about this, we
are simply being faithful.
So thank you for reading, engaging and praying
about what God is calling YOU to do, and what God is calling you to
be, and what God is calling you to give in the life and support of
Trinity Church. Together we shall all be amazed.
 | With this issue of the Times you will find the
Vision and Mission for Trinity Church. Your Vestry has worked hard
and prayed hard in all manner of things to bring the Vision (What
is God calling us to become) and the Mission (steps to the Vision)
to reality. It is something which will guide and focus our parish
life for the next few years. Please read it. Please ask us
questions about it. Please know that we are looking to each of you
to embrace it and work with it. |
 | One more thank you: to Beth West and Diane
Hensley, who found out late on Thursday that reception plans for
the first St. Cecilia evening had suddenly evaporated and truly
stepped into the void. It was a lovely evening with a delightful
reception made possible by their step-up work, and the work of
others. (see article to follow). Great job ladies! |
Faithfully,
Scott Hunter+
PS Next St.
Cecilia event is October 10 at 7:00 pm. |
Vestry Highlights
 | As a result of over seven months work the vestry has
adopted a vision and the mission steps toward making this vision a
reality. This document will be a guide and will help form our work for
the next three years. (A copy enclosed in the Times.) |
 | Heard the financial report from Treasurer Sandi
Lawson and a preliminary report about the 2000 Financial Stewardship
program. |
 | Heard report on the Accessibility project. |
 | Heard report from the Evangelism & Fellowship
Committee to develop a plan for full and complete new member
incorporation. |
 | Heard Worship Committee report with news about
continuing work to develop an alternative worship service. |
 | Heard Jr. Warden / Building & Ground report —
thanks for the work day
participation. Another one scheduled for
October 23. |
Remember full Vestry Minutes (when approved) are posted
in Trinity Hall. Also a complete financial statement.

ECW
Fall Luncheon:
The ECW Fall Luncheon will be held Monday Oct. 11th beginning at 11:30
a.m. Local artist and fellow Trinitarian Lee Fritch will be the speaker.
Everyone is asked to bring a sandwich. Salad, drinks and dessert will be
provided. Childcare will be provided. All women of the parish are invited
to attend.

Supper Club …..Coming Again Soon !!!!
Supper Club will be held again on Friday October 8th at 6:30 p.m. at the
home of Betty Rodda. All Trinity parishioners and friends ar cordially
invited to attend. A great time was had at the home of Fr. Scott and Tina
(and Mary Grahame) this past Friday night ! This is such a happy way to
meet new parishioners and old friends, and this past time was an
especially warm gathering. Please put the October date on your calendars
now and plan to attend.

Men’s
Retreat at Peterkin: Bill Eason, Paul Nicholson,
Eric Lawson, and Craig Curry represented Trinity this past weekend at the
ECM retreat at Peterkin. ■The key speaker was Terry Anderson, whose
witness about being captured and held hostage for 7 1/2 years in Iran was
quite moving, and thought provoking. He received a spontaneous standing
ovation upon departure. ■Bishop Smith gave a cheerful message
about the past, present and future of our Diocese, and answered many
questions. It seems our Bishop will have a busier schedule after
retirement than he has now. ■Bob Wyatt, Evangelism Missioner for the
Diocese of MD, gave a 3 session seminar. He planted seeds of thought in
the minds of all of us. The men left with a true belief that evangelism
not only belongs in our church, but has been alive in it for a very long
time. The weather was wonderful, and so was the food. It was a great
retreat enjoyed by all that attended !!!!

St
Cecilia Event !! The first St. Cecilia
Event was held this past Sunday evening at Trinity. This event featured
Rebecca Rischin, clarinet, and Richard Syracuse, pianist. It was a great
evening of music. Many thanks go to Arlene and to Richard Wetzel for their
work in making this series a reality. HUGE thanks to Beth West, Diane
Hensley and Laura Hathaway for providing the reception following the
event. The next St. Cecilia Event is coming soon: October 10th at 7:00
P.M. It will feature the Keyboard faculty from Ohio University. Make plans
now to attend and support the efforts of so many who have worked to
provide us with these evenings of great music !!!

Wonderful Wednesday’s:
Wonderful Wednesday’s will resume this month on Wednesday October 27th
at 6:00 P.M. The book we will be discussing is The Early Church
By: Henry Chadwick. The books can be found in your local bookstore, the
diocesan bookstore or the internet. The evening will begin with a light
dinner at 6 (which is provided) and will follow with discussion of the
book. The evening will end by 7:45 !


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, Gladys Fitcher, Julia Batten,
Julia Davis, Shirley Davis, Elsie Reed, Jamie Hill, , Dick Smith, Sarah Jane
Yates, Faye Watson, Gene and Periene Oeland, Seldon Stone, Betty Stout,
Michelle Turner, Ann Johnson, Tony and Louann Cottrell, Amanda and Brian
Schwarzel, Tom O’Shea, Sam Dils, Chris Frye, Charlie Cope, Corrine Aymar,
and Andrew Hunt.
Also, please pray for our community and all church
communities, and especially for healing from the recent tragic shooting in
Texas.
Ministers for Sunday,
Oct 3rd, 1999
| Chalice
Bearers: |
Jennifer
Currey, Charlotte Bee, Eric Lawson, Kim Couch (I) |
| Lectors: |
Charlotte
Bee, Dianne Johnson, Lanae Dailey |
| Ushers: |
Jennifer
Currey, Carma Guertin, Forbes Hiehle, Don Northrup |
| Acolytes: |
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| Coffee
Hour: |
Forbes
Hiehle |
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Proper for Oct 3rd
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Isaih
5:1-7, Psalm 80, Philippians 3:14-21, Matthew 22:33-43 |
Altar Guild for the week of Sept
29-Oct 28
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| Wed:
Clean-up: Betsy Smith, Saturday, Setup: Paula Seller, Lynn Randall
Sunday, Between: Jennifer Currey Clean-up: Betsy Curry, and Becky
Alkire
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Outreach Items of the Month
 | Cereal |
 | Dishwashing detergent |
Please place in basket at the
back of the church

Classes in Christianity
in the
Episcopal
Tradition concludes this week with an Instructed Eucharist at 4:30pm

Adult Forum The
Adult Forum sessions have resumed on Sunday mornings at 9:15. The
Gospel of Luke is being studied. This week: chapters 12 & 13.
Bring a friend and join us ! |
Book
marking c
continues every Tues. and Wed. mornings at 10 a.m.
Books are still needed for
the book sale.
Godly Play: Aunts
and Uncles needed this coming Sunday Oct. 3rd for Godly Play and also
on Oct 24th. Two people per Sunday are needed as well as story
tellers. Please call Connie Waterman at 422-3381 or leave a message
for her at the church if you are able to help.

Parkersburg Area "Christian
Radio" Station

TUNE IN TODAY!
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Any
information for the Times needs to
be to the editor by noon on Sundays. Notes may be left in the mailbox
at the church or sent by email to
BCurry@trinitytimes.com.
Connie’s
Corner will return next week. Connie is busy rehearsing
with the WV Symphony this week , which will be accompanying world
renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in concert this Wed. Sept. 29th !!!
Congratulations Connie.
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 ONE
DAY IN PEACE, JANUARY 1st, 2000
This is a 24 hour concept where no guns are fired anywhere on earth,
including on television.
What if: for 24 hours,
whosoever was at war in December 1999, agrees that for one
whole day, no guns would be fired. The silence would be golden.
What if: the television
programmers of the world agreed NOT to air any
programming with a violent content?
At present, this ONE DAY IN PEACE
concept is beginning to get further circulation. Can you spread
this concept so that a possibility might become a reality?
This is a 'thought-wave campaign' - that is to say, the more people
who grasp this thought, the more it comes into reality.
ONE DAY
IN PEACE,
JANUARY lst, 2000
Pass it on!
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