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Faith @ Fifth and Juliana
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,
“So Father Hunter,” someone asked, “what are you up to in the New Year?” It’s
a good question and I thought I might share with you a few things about what is up in the New Year with
respect to Trinity.
To quote a friend of mine who is soon to be consecrated bishop when he was asked about
his priorities for the diocese, “There are about twelve first priorities.” Okay, so he is going to a
diocese, and I am in a single parish. Maybe there are not twelve, but not just one either, and each must fit
within our mission and vision.
Of equal importance are four things:
 | Improve how we meet, greet and incorporate the stranger and newcomer into the
worship and life of the parish. |
| Identify the un-churched, and marginally churched people of this area and develop
avenues to invite them into this community of faith. |
| Work together with wardens and other leaders of the parish to shape the organization
of our ministries so they function well, empower and employ the vast creative gifts of Trinitarians in
ministry, and communicate effectively with one another and the parish. |
| Create opportunities for fellowship and hands-on ministry within the youth community
of this parish, and grow the same. |
Additionally, here is a list of some of the opportunities to serve in the coming year.
The list reflects the ministries in which we are currently involved and to which we are committed.
| Parish participation in the Parkersburg Ecumenical Crusade 2000 led by the Rev’d
Dr. Ralph Bell |
| Development of Ministry with our soon-to-be Curate, the Rev’d Michael Hadaway |
| Parish participation in the Wood County Episcopal Church Habitat House Project |
| Parish participation in the Peterkin Capital Funds Campaign |
| Planning and executing a Youth Work Trip to Parkersburg this summer by North Holland
Church (to include our own and area youth). |
| A youth mission trip to southern West Virginia |
| Building the Artist-In-Residence & St. Cecilia ministries |
| Developing a multi-faceted Wednesday evening ministry with multi-generational focus |
| Continuing to build the team and plan for the hosting of Convention 2001 and
electing the next Bishop of our diocese. |
These are by no means exhaustive. I believe, though, that you will find something that
excites and empowers you. It will be a good year, I know. How do I know. Because I know God is calling you
to share in these wonderful opportunities, and I have faith that your response will be “here I am, send
me.”
Faithfully yours,
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Daily Prayers and Staff Meetings:
Everyone is reminded that they are welcome to join the staff for daily prayers in Adams Chapel. They will be
each weekday at 9:30 am beginning on Monday, January 10. Also staff meetings will be held every Monday at 9:30 am
following Daily Prayers beginning Monday Jan 10th. The phone will not be answered during this time. Leave a message
and we’ll get back to you quickly, or if we could find a Monday morning volunteer (or volunteers) to take messages
that would be great !!!
Installation of Officers and Vestry: Sunday
Jan. 23rd Father Hunter will install the new officers for St. Anne’s Guild, the ECW and the new Vestry members.
Installation will take place at the 10:30 a.m. service.
 Congratulations
to the Church’s newest member:
Congratulations go out to the McCoy family on the Baptism of Devann Leigh at the 10:30 service on Sunday the 9th.
Proud parents are Terri and Bill McCoy of Sistersville. Devann is also the granddaughter of Kerry and Cara Bowen.
Welcome Devann to your new family in Christ.
 Martin
Luther King Events:
As part of its purpose to perpetuate the dreams and works of Dr. King, the Mid Ohio Valley King Holiday Committee
has created the Wood County MLK Scholarship Fund through which they hope to grant a scholarship to a high school
senior each year. To raise additional money for this fund they are having a Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, January
15th at Stout United Methodist Church, 34th and Broad Streets, from 5-7:30 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $10 for
adults, of which over half will be designated for the scholarship fund, and $5 for children. If you have any
questions, would like to make a reservation, or would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, please call
Carol Brooks, 295-4972, or Angie Wainright 863-6170.
Supper Club moved to 28th:
The date for this month’s Supper Club has been changed from the 14th to Friday the 28th of January. Supper Club
will be held at the home of LaVerne Marshall and will begin at 6:30 p.m. as usual. Mark your calendars now and plan
to attend a fun evening with fellow Trinitarians !!
 ECW
Winter Luncheon:
This
year’s ECW Winter Luncheon will be held on Friday, January 21st at the Parkersburg Country Club. The luncheon will
begin at 11:30 a.m. Our guest speaker for this year’s luncheon will be Sister Barbara Jean of the Sisterhood of
the Holy Nativity. All women of Trinity are invited to attend !!
Building and Grounds: Building
and Grounds Committee Chairperson Jennifer Currey, along with Jackie Nicholson are coordinating a structural
assessment of our building and grounds. If anyone knows of anything specific around the church and grounds that
needs fixed or needs some attention, please contact Jennifer or Jackie to let them know. There are many items on
their list, but they would like to make sure they haven’t missed anything. They will be having professionals
coming in to take a look around and giving estimates for repair work sometime in the very near future.
Cookbooks and Brooms Available!!
Food For Thought Cookbooks are still available. These books were put together several years ago and contain
recipes contributed by Trinitarians. Cookbooks are $8.00 each. Also St. Anne’s Guild has brooms for sale. Although
they don’t work by themselves, they come highly recommended. Each broom is $7.00. Please contact Betty Rodda if
interested in either one.
 Diocesan
Committee on Racism:
The Diocesan Committee on Racism is sponsoring an ecumenical conference on racism February 28-29, 2000. The
keynote speaker is the Rev. Canon Edward Rodman from the Diocese of Massachusetts. The conference will be held at
the Days Inn and Conference Center, Flatwoods, WV.
Everyone is invited to attend ! Registration materials will be made available very soon, but if you need more
information contact Debbie Short at Diocesan House, 304-344-3597.
Coloring
page for the kiddies.
Click this link for a printable image
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Connie’s Corner
Godly Play:
This upcoming Sunday we will be talking about the baptism of Jesus. Although it is actually after the fact,
I think it will be beneficial because most of the children were able to attend the baptism in church on Jan.
9th. We will be incorporating the changes we discussed in our meeting last Sunday. Also, I will now include in
my article each week the topic of our story in Godly Play for the upcoming week. This will keep everyone
informed, and allow the aunts and uncles to brush up on the subject so they will be prepared to answer
questions. I hope to see everyone there on Sunday.
Peace,
Connie
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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, Alex Northrup, Bill Mildren, Sr., Donna Tyo, Mazie & Gene Smith, Maggie Crofton,
Gladys Fitcher, Julia Batten, Mary Glen Rice, Julia & Shirley Davis, Dick Smith, Sarah Jane Yates, Selden Stone,
Faye Watson, Gene & Periene Oeland, Betty Stout, Ann Johnson, Charlie Cope, Corinne Aymar, Andrew Hunt, Don
Northrup, Mimi Seaman, Marjo Hiehle, Richard Tucker, Lexi Grant-Snider, Justine Eby, Noah & Levi Larimer, Alice
Hensley, Sherry Evans, Harriett DeHoff, Gloria Thacker, Edward Aymar, Fred, Leon Valentine, George Cleary, Red &
Evelyn Wood, David & Jane Couch, William Christian, David Carpenter, Beatrice Fritch, Walter Kafka, Dixie Law,
Jim Ramsey.
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Ministers for Sunday, January 16, 2000
| Chalice
Bearers: |
Bill Douglas, Eric Lawson, Paul Miller, LaVerne
Marshall(I) |
| Lectors: |
Bill Douglas, Charlotte Dauphin, Dianne Johnson |
| Ushers: |
Judson Currey, Forbes Hiehle, Charlie Culbertson |
| Acolytes: |
No schedule available |
| Coffee Hour: |
Tom & Julie Gyongyosi |
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Proper for Epiphany II
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1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20), Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Corinthians 6:11b-20, John 1:43-51 |
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Altar Guild for January 15-20
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Sat. Jan 15: Charlotte and Bill Bee, Sunday: Between, Helen Roberts, Clean-up:
Charlotte Muse, Cara Bowen, Tues. Jan. 18: Lynette Neilson, Wed: Susie Fitcher |
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Outreach Items of the Month
| Peanut butter |
Please place in basket at the
back of the church |
St. Anne’s:
The next meeting of the St. Anne’s Guild is scheduled for January 18th at 1 p.m. It will be held at the
home of Betty Rodda. |
Vestry Meeting
The next meeting of the Vestry will be held Monday Jan. 17th at 7 p.m. |
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On the Mend:
Alice Hensley was seen out and about last week and without crutches !!! We continue to pray for your
continued healing Alice !
Gene Smith is now at HealthSouth, and celebrated his birthday this past Sunday (86 big ones!). A card would
be a great boost.
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When is the right
time to PRAY?
ALWAYS
When is the right time to PLAY?
SOMETIMES
When is the right time to DISOBEY GOD?
NEVER
When is the right time to READ GOD’S WORD?
ALWAYS
When is the right time to HELP OUR PARENTS?
WHEN THEY NEED YOU
When is the right time to MAKE THEM SAD?
NEVER
 When is the right time to
LOVE OTHERS?
ALWAYS
When is the right time to LOVE OUR PARENTS?
ALWAYS
When is the right time to LOVE GOD?
ALWAYS
Those who are tardy
May miss the party.
The "right time" is now.
as printed in God's Little Devotional Book for Kids
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