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Week of Oct. 22, 2001 Search Last updated 10/06/05 08:59 AM Rector Search The Book Sale is Coming Our Annual Book Sale is just around the corner and there is still time for you to help. Don’t miss out on the fun of working together with our Church family. We need your help! There are several ways to help. Book marking continues next Tuesday, Wednesday and maybe Thursday, just come around 9:30. If you have never done this before someone will show you how, it is fun and you never know what you will discover On Thursday, Nov. 1 we need as many people as possible to do physical work (haul and set up tables) from 1—4 PM, no need to sign up—simply come and help. There is a lot to do and the more people we have the faster it goes. We still need help with Friday setup and there are all kind of ways you can help during the sale. If you are available to help with the sale and have questions call Carol Ralsten at 295-4392. She is making calls, but would rather have you call her first! There is a real need in the afternoons for help. There is a sign up sheet in Trinity Hall as well, you can fill it out on Sunday morning. Come and join in the fun! Christian Family Radio TUNE IN TODAY! Trinity's wallpaper

	Sunday Education Christian Education is one of the most important things a church does on a weekly basis. Regular attendance at Sunday School is important for people of all ages. It continues here each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. The teachers put a lot of work into the program and the students really miss out when they are not here. Please join us. Adult education is on the first floor, and youth and children on the second.
	The Rt. Rev. William Michie 'Mike' Klusmeyer in Parkersburg Thank you to all the people who came out to meet Bishop Klusmeyer last Monday night. There were more members of Trinity there than any other single church at both sittings. It gave us a chance to show our commitment to interfaith work to the rest of Wood County and to our new Bishop. Many of us got a chance to speak to the Bishop and to hear about some of his visions for our Diocesan future. Those who came were treated to excellent service. Neither Fr. Jack nor Fr. Mike spilled anything on anyone. This in and of itself can be see as an accomplishment! Bishop Klusmeyer along with his Lutheran, Roman Catholic and Methodist counterparts were in town to celebrate the work of Faithlink. All proceeds from the incomparably wonderful service (guess who is writing this!) go to support the important work of Faithlink. If you have any questions about how you can help Faithlink’s work talk to Fr. Jack. On the Episcopal front Bishop Klusmeyer will be back in Parkersburg for Confirmation in May of 2002 and December of 2002. Look for more information on this in coming Times issues. Below you will see a picture from the Consecration of our Bishop. On the bottom left side of the picture, next to the Altar Rail is the Rt. Rev. Ken Price laying hands on Bishop Klusmeyer and taking part in making Klusmeyer our new bishop! More photographs can be seen on our Diocesan Website: http://www.wvdiocese.org.
Father Hadaway to be Rector of Varina Church Our Curate, the Rev. Michael Hadaway, has been called to be the new Rector of Varina Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA. He will begin his duties during Advent. You should have received a letter from Father Hadaway about this call and his resignation from Trinity. Both Leigh and Michael are excited about this call. Their last Sunday with us will be November 18, 2001.
	Acolyte Practice Saturday, November 3 at 10 AM. It will last about one hour. If you are an acolyte or would like to be please come. It is important for all acolytes to keep up wit what is going on at Trinity. Questions ? Call Jeff Smith (295-0745).
Computers, computers... The latest in leading edge is now a part of our parish.  We are now running Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with MS Terminal Server 2000 clients.  This allows all licensed client systems to not only have the complete look and feel of a shiny new leading edge computer, but also offers Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Office Pro 2000, and Church Windows.  What's more, it allows work from home to anybody who has internet access, and a valid logon and a client access license.  Much like the popular PC Anywhere, Microsoft Terminal Server 2000 is a remote desktop program.  The technical term for this is "thin-net" computing. Even over a connection as slow as 48.8, the thing fly's compared to some of the old systems in the office.  Just ask Betty how fast the "New Server" is.
	(From the National Church) Disinvestment from companies that operate in the Sudan A resolution adopted by the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church October 17, 2001 Resolved, That the Executive Council meeting in Jacksonville, Florida, October 15-18, 2001, hereby adopts a policy of disinvestment from any company with direct operations in Sudan until such time that there is peace and justice in that country and directs the Treasurer to divest from any such company currently held in DFMS portfolios; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to any company from which this Church disinvests in accordance with this policy; and be it further Resolved, That other church investors, including the Church Pension Fund, parishes, and dioceses, are urged to adopt a similar policy to the extent permissible under laws governing fiduciaries. Explanation The civil war in Sudan has laid waste to the country's economy, with little economic production or western corporate involvement in any sector except for oil. Oil revenues, which earn Sudan between $450-500 million per year, allow the Sudanese army to purchase weapons and prosecute the war (Multinational Monitor, October 2000). In February 2001, the Executive Council noted that investments in the Sudanese oil industry "fuels the government's military efforts and systematic violence against the Sudanese people." The involvement of western oil companies--including Talisman Energy (a Canadian company)--pose serious ethical issues for shareholders in such companies. A May 2000 report by Amnesty International entitled "Sudan: The Human Price of Oil" concluded that "massive human rights violations by Sudanese security forces, various government-allied militias, and armed opposition groups are clearly linked to foreign companies' oil operations." Further, it is clear that not only do oil revenues allow the Sudanese army to purchase armaments and continue to pay its armed forces, but that the generation of such revenues directly leads to human rights violations. In 1999, the United Nations' Special Rapporteur to Sudan, Leonardo Franco, stated that "long-term efforts by the various governments of the Sudan to protect oil production have  included a policy of forcible population displacement in order to clear oil-producing areas and transportation of southern civilians" (cited in the Multinational Monitor, October 2000). This Church has witnessed to its belief that economic development and activity must first and foremost serve human needs, and it is clear that that current oil exploration and extraction activities do not serve human needs in Sudan, but rather enable continued war and genocide. The entire population of Sudan has suffered during a civil war that has ranged for 34 of the last 45 years. We affirm our opposition to the religious persecution of Sudanese Christians, the abduction and enslavement of human beings, and attacks on civilian targets--all of which are ongoing in the Sudan. Peace and security for all of Sudan's citizens is not possible while the civil war continues. The amount of money that Sudan earns every year from oil revenue is almost identical to the amount it spends on the war. Just as this Church disinvested from South Africa and Namibia in 1985--not just to protest against apartheid but also to make a statement that it would not profit from apartheid, this Church undertakes a similar policy with regard to Sudan. This policy is consistent with this Church' witness on issues related to the Sudan. The General Conventions of 1994 and 2000 affirmed the Episcopal Church of the United States of America's continuing solidarity, through prayer and witness, with the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Further, the Executive Council, at its February 2001 meeting, called upon church investors to review their financial holdings and to consider divestment, shareholder resolutions and other appropriate strategies to deter investment by companies materially engaged in the Sudanese oil industry. This Church adopts this policy with sorrow and is hopeful that it can be reversed when there is lasting peace and justice for all of the people of Sudan. At present the only companies currently held in Episcopal Church portfolios with direct involvement and investment in Sudan are BP Amoco and Talisman Energy. BP Amoco invested $578 million in PetroChina's initial public offering; PetroChina owns 40 percent of the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company, which is the main entity extracting oil in Sudan. Talisman Energy owns 25 percent of the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company.
	Trinity's Search The search for a new rector is moving right along.  Last night (10/18/01), the Diocesan Deployment Officer gave us a list of names.  The committee is reviewing the list, and in the weeks to come will begin the discernment process. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to drop an email to search@trinitytimes.com.   Search Committee: Bill Bailey (co-chair) Barb Allman (co-chair) Susie Fitcher Paul Miller James Wright Mary Anne Kersting (consultant) Jim Full Carol Snyder Julie Rathbone Bob Brantner Jeff Smith Craig Curry The Rev. Cheryl Winter, Deployment Officer
From the Director of Religious Education: There are six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to him; haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood; a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, the false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.” - Proverbs 6:16-19 I don’t like practical jokes. They cost too much. For a laugh, some people will hurt another’s feelings, humiliate a person, disgrace someone, even injure them physically. All for a chuckle, or perhaps attention to themselves. We have an extremely threatening atmosphere in our country these days. Many people are on the edge of panic, unable to control the fear the terrorists have sown. Add to that the news reports, and the continuing threat of more attacks... Now we have an anthrax scare that has been verified in some cases - and in other cases, a practical joke has been played out! Whose mind works that way? Who thinks that it will be fun to put that envelope, altered with baby powder, on the boss’ desk? God doesn’t think it’s funny. He hates a person whose “heart plots wicked schemes”, whose “feet run swiftly to evil”, who “sows discord”. God knows what it feels like to be in the other guy’s shoes, and it isn’t funny. Fortunately, He also loves us enough to give us opportunities to learn in this life. If we are discerning enough, we can gain wisdom from a terrorist’s action that was meant to harm us. Lord, let all of us who believe in You, heed the lessons You hold out for us today. Julie     Our Parish Prayers 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 monthly Gene Smith, Julia Davis, Walter Kafka, Justine Eby, Woody and Gloria Thacker, David and Jane Couch, Bob Lawrence-Berrey, Roy Uppwall, Tom O’Shea, Celia Smith, Philip and Emily Roper, Danny and all others in need of prayer

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