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Let’s support Michael Hadaway, who will be
ordained in Huntington on June 10. A 47 seat bus has been reserved for that day in order for us
to go together to attend his ordination and reception. The cost, per person, would be approx.
$15 if there are 40 reservations, less if there are more, but more if less than 40 reservations.
We do need a count by Feb 1 to hold the bus. Call the church office as soon as possible
or sign-up in Trinity Hall this week.
The Annual Lasagna Dinner is fast approaching. The
Dinner is to be Wednesday, February 9th beginning at 6:00 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet on the
Bulletin Board in Trinity Hall. Please sign-up to bring lasagna, salad or dessert. Also, help is
needed to set-up for the dinner at 10:00 a.m. that morning and for clean-up following the
dinner. Make plans to attend a great evening and to sample lots of different lasagna recipes !!
This past Friday, Jan. 21st was the ECW Winter
Luncheon and despite inclement weather the ECW enjoyed a great turn-out at the Parkersburg
Country Club. Our guest speaker was Sister Barbara Jean of the Sisters of Holy Nativity and she
brought along Sister Christina and the Rev’d Mother Sister Maria as special guests. The
Sisters are now in residence at Sandscrest in Wheeling. Sister Barbara Jean will be joining us
again for the Lenten Quiet Morning. This
year’s Quiet Morning has been scheduled for Saturday, March 25th. |
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Faith @ Fifth
and Juliana
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,
This past Sunday several people from Trinity joined with delegates and other interested
people from the Ohio Valley Deanery as a part of the search for the next bishop of West Virginia. Trinity
participants included delegates Hamp Fitcher, Eric Lawson, and Carol Adams. Also present were Michael Carter,
Fr. Hunter, Betty Rodda (who serves on the Search Committee) and Doug Adams (who serves on the Standing
Committee).
The meeting was shepherded by the deanery representatives to the Search Committee (Betty
Rodda, Jerry Shaw and Fr. Jack Neilson). Following a Bible Study on the calling of the first deacons in Acts
6, the meeting was framed around the following five questions:
- What are the unique characteristics of the Diocese of WV?
- Strengths of the Diocese?
- Weaknesses of the Diocese?
- What are some of the characteristics we are looking for in a new Bishop?
- Where do we see the Diocese in 5 years and in 10 years.
As our responses were in writing, I cannot tell you if there was any consistency or if
there were recurrent themes. I can tell you that the questions were worthy of our thoughtful consideration and
response. Further, I believe that they are worthy of the consideration and prayers of the whole diocese. Why
do I think that if the responses have already been collected?
I believe that thinking and praying about these things can have an effect on our
discernment as a diocese. It can have an impact on discerning persons we may be called to raise up as
candidates for the next Bishop. It will have an impact in how we invest ourselves in making the diocese into
that which the Holy Spirit is calling us to be. You see, becoming what the Holy Spirit is calling us to be
will not happen just because we elect a new bishop no matter how skilled she or he is. It will happen because
each of us, in concert, offers fully ourselves our souls and bodies.
Please pray the questions above on a regular basis. Please pray the Holy Spirit so
inhabit our sanctuary that only the Spirit’s will could possibly be done when we gather there in May 2001.
And pray that each of us would willingly be the Spirit’s instrument.
Blessings,
Scott+ |
Vestry Highlights:
The Vestry Met Jan 17th. New members met before the Vestry meeting to receive orientation to the Vestry. The
meeting began with Bible Study led by Father Hunter.
A thank-you card was received from the Red Cross thanking Trinity for their participation in the Episcopal Blood
Drive. Of the 10 participants, 5 were from Trinity.
Carol Olson and Jennifer Currey were recognized and thanked for their hard work and contributions as Senior
Warden and Junior Warden respectively. Jennifer Currey was elected as the new Senior Warden and Jim Full was elected
as the new Junior Warden.
Committee reports and the Financial Report were presented. Hamp Fitcher reported that four openings will be
available for the Columbarium Committee. A committee was formed to find nominees for the position of Keyman which is
currently vacant.
Eric Lawson , chairman of the Evangelism Committee, gave a presentation about the upcoming Crusade 2000 and asked
that we all plan to be involved in any way possible and to begin to pray daily for the success of the Crusade.
Minutes of the meeting and copies of reports will be made available on the Trinity Hall Bulletin Board.
 Attention Choir!!
All Choir members will need to be at ALL rehearsals possible in order to learn the “Magnificat” by Dr. Richard
Wetzel, Trinity’s Composer in residence, and the other music chosen for the Jazz Vespers which is scheduled for St.
Cecilia’s next event on Sunday, February 13th at 5:00 P.M.
 Supper Club Supper Club
will be held this Friday, Jan. 28th at the home of LaVerne Marshall and will begin at 6:30 p.m. as usual. Beverages
are provided but if you have a favorite, feel free to bring it with you. Please call LaVerne at 485-6291 as soon as
possible to let her know you are coming and what type of dish you will be bringing.
Crusade 2000: The Billy Graham Organization will be sponsoring a Crusade in Parkersburg on April 6th—8th.
There is much to do to prepare for the upcoming Crusade, but the main thing we have all been asked to do starting
immediately is to pray for the Crusade. The Graham Organization has given a list of six specific items concerning
the Crusade that we should pray for: 1. For friends and relatives who need Jesus Christ; 2. For spiritual renewal in
our community; 3. For the evangelist-Ralph Bell-and the other team members involved in the crusade; 4. For the
Crusade Executive Committee as they make decisions; 5. For the financial needs of the crusade; 6. For God’s
direction concerning your own involvement in this outreach opportunity !
Also if you are interested in being a part of a prayer group for the Crusade, or starting one of your own, please
contact Eric Lawson at 485-5050.
Be a Good Samaritan
There is a sign up sheet in Trinity Hall for those interested in helping with our ongoing ministry to the doctors
and nurses who serve the Good Samaritan Clinic. This is an opportunity to provide a very simple meal for those
volunteers who come to the clinic directly from their work in offices and hospitals. Dates needed for volunteers are
February 10th, March 7th, April 13th, May 11 June 8th and July 13th. If you can help out please sign-up on the
Trinity Hall Bulletin Board.
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Connie’s Corner
This week's story is the parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32). Craig Curry will be the
storyteller. This is one of my favorite stories, and sure to be for the kids as well.
This past Sunday Father Hunter told of Jesus in the wilderness. Godly play was well attended considering
the weather! The report given to me was that the story inspired many pictures of camels, and subjects wearing
sunglasses!
The new arrangement seems to be working well so far. We ALWAYS have room for more volunteers. And as
always, the rooms are open for observation if anyone is inclined to find out what's going on.
See you on Sunday,
Connie |
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.
Nellie Taylor, Alex Northrup, Bill Mildren, Sr., Donna Tyo, Mazie & Gene Smith, Maggie Crofton, Gladys
Fitcher, Julia Batten, Julia & Shirley Davis, Dick Smith, Sarah Jane Yates, Selden Stone, Gene & Periene
Oeland, Ann Johnson, Corinne Aymar, Don Northrup, Marjo Hiehle, Walter Kafka, Lexi Grant-Snider, Justine Eby, Noah
& Levi Larimer, Harriett DeHoff, Fred, Gloria Thacker, Edward Aymar, George Cleary, Red & Evelyn Wood, David
& Jane Couch, William Christian, Mark Brown, Jane Gibbons, Dixie Law, Mike Davis, Betsy Smith, Sandy McKinley,
Charles Pearcy, Walter Sowers, Roger Sellers Leon Valentine, Mary Glen Rice, Tom Patrick, and Sherry Evans.
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Ministers for Sunday, January 30, 2000
| Chalice
Bearers: |
Carol Olson, Kim Couch, LaVerne Marshall, Paul
Miller (I) |
| Lectors: |
Carol Olson, Susie Fitcher, Lee Fritch |
| Ushers: |
Judson Currey, Forbes Hiehle, Charlie Culbertson |
| Acolytes: |
No schedule available |
| Coffee Hour: |
Diane and Michael Hensley |
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Proper for Epiphany IV
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Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8:1b-13, Mark 1:21-28 |
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Altar Guild for January 28-30
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Sat. Jan 29: Charlotte and Bill Bee, Sunday: Between, Helen Roberts, Clean-up:
Charlotte Muse, Becky Alkire |
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Outreach Items of the Month
 | Peanut butter |
| Canned Vegetables |
Please place in basket at the
back of the church |
Daily Prayers and Staff
Meetings:
Daily Prayers continue each week day at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Staff Meetings are being
held each Monday morning following Daily Prayers. The phones are not answered at this time so leave a message
and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Trinity Note Cards: Thank
you for your continued support of the "Trinity Under a Rainbow" Christmas Card and Note Card sale.
We now have both on sale for $10.00 package (10 to a package). If you would like a package (or
two of three.....) call Betty at the church or Barbara Allman at home (295-7328) and we can get them to you. |
Hospitality
Committee :
The ECW Hospitality Committee will be holding a short meeting following the 10:30 service next Sunday, Jan.
30th. Anyone who is a member of the committee or would like to be a member of the committee is asked to
attend.
Adult Forum:
Adult Forum continues on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am. We
are now studying Luke Chapter 14. Bring a friend and join us !!
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. |
| Souper Bowl of Caring:
The Souper Bowl of Caring is a grassroots movement that encourages
churches and synagogues to invite parishioners to give $1 each as they leave worship on Super Bowl Sunday
(Jan. 30). Proceeds are then sent to a local food bank or soup kitchen of the church’s choosing. Our young
people will be collecting donations in soup pots this Sunday. Please remember to donate to help fight hunger
in our local community
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I am me.
There will not ever be anyone like me.
I am special because I am unique.
I am stardust and dreams.
I am light.
I am love and hope.
I am hugs and sometimes tears.
I am the words “I love you.”
I am swirls of blue, green, red, yellow, purple, orange, and colors no one can name.
I am the sky, the sea, the earth.
I trust, yet I fear.
 I hide, yet I don’t hold
anything back.
I am free.
I am a child becoming an adult.
I am me, and me is just right.
Beth Schaffer, age 15 as printed in Chicken Soup for the Kids
Soul
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