| FOOD AND BOOK SALE
NOVEMBER 15
Food Sale November 15. The ECW and the Merry Marthas have been cooking food for a month, and Saturday is when they will sell it to raise money for Trinity Church. Come hungry, and come with lots of cash!!
Book Sale, November 15. At the same time as the Food Sale, the Daughters of the King will hold a book sale. Books will sell for $1 for hardback and 50 cents for paperback. Profits will benefit the Church Periodical Club which in turn supports seminarians in purchasing their textbooks.
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Sunday
November 16
- Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m.
- Coffee Hour, 9:15 a.m.
- FLU SHOTS - 9-10:30 AM
- Choir Rehearsal, 9:15 a.m.
- Rector's Forum, 9:15 a.m: "Michelangelo's Secret Messages in the Sistine Chapel" (Part 2)
- Christmas Pageant Practice, 9:15 a.m.
- Children's Choir, 9:45 a.m.
- Godly Play & Catechesis, 10:15 a.m.
- Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
- EYC, noon
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Monday
November 17
- EFM, 8:45 a.m.
- Pine Meadows Service, 9:30 a.m.
- St. Anne's Guild, 1:30 p.m.
- Finance Committee Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
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Tuesday
November 18
- Centering Prayer, 2:00 p.m.
- Bible Study, 5:15 p.m.
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Wednesday
November 19
- Holy Eucharist & Healing, 9:30 a.m.
- Fold Tidings, 10:00 a.m.
- Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.
- Staff Meeting, 4:00 p.m.
- Vestry Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
- Daughters of the King, 5:30 p.m. at Pam Napier's home
- Micro-Industry Mission Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
- Adult Choir, 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday
November 20
- Nothing Scheduled for this day
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Friday
November 21
- Mississippi Youth Event - Mission on the Bay for 7th to 12th graders
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Sunday
November 23
Fr. Galbraith, guest presider and preacher today. Fr. Bill will be out of town today. He can be reached by cell phone at 601-329-3539 if neededHoly Eucharist, 8:00 a.m.
- Coffee Hour, 9:15 a.m.
- Choir Rehearsal, 9:15 a.m.
- NO Rector's Forum
- Christmas Pageant Practice, 9:15 a.m.
- Children's Choir, 9:45 a.m.
- Godly Play & Catechesis, 10:15 a.m.
- Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
- Coffee Hour, 11:30 a.m.
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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, 5:00 p.m. at Grace Temple Church on Richburg Road.
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Lectionary Lessons for November 16
These are the readings for this coming Sunday
Judges 4:1-7
The Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, after Ehud died. So the LORD sold them into the hand of King Jabin of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor; the commander of his army was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-ha-goiim. Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD for help; for he had nine hundred chariots of iron, and had oppressed the Israelites cruelly twenty years. At that time Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel. She used to sit under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the Israelites came up to her for judgment. She sent and summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali, and said to him, "The LORD, the God of Israel, commands you, 'Go, take position at Mount Tabor, bringing ten thousand from the tribe of Naphtali and the tribe of Zebulun. I will draw out Sisera, the general of Jabin's army, to meet you by the Wadi Kishon with his chariots and his troops; and I will give him into your hand.'"
Psalm 123, Ad te levavi oculos meos
1 To you I lift up my eyes, *
to you enthroned in the heavens.
2 As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, *
and the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress,
3 So our eyes look to the LORD our God, *
until he show us his mercy.
4 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy, *
for we have had more than enough of contempt,
5 Too much of the scorn of the indolent rich, *
and of the derision of the proud.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
Matthew 25:14-30
Jesus said, "For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money. After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master replied, 'You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' "
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THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE AND FEAST
We will celebrate Holy Communion at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 27 in the Parish Hall. Like last year, we will have a Thanksgiving Potluck meal afterward. This is a great opportunity for those who do not have family in the area to get together with their church family and share fellowship and traditional foods. Fr. Bill will cook the turkeys, gravy, and stuffing (oyster stuffing and "regular" stuffing), and the church will provide the wine. Everyone is welcome. If you plan to come to the meal and wish to bring something, please call the church office at 601-544-5551 to volunteer to bring a dish in one of the following categories:
Potato, sweet potato, or yam side dish
Hot vegetable side dish
Hot casserole
Green salad
Fruit salad
Cranberry, pickle, olive, or other such side dish
Dessert
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HYMNS FOR NOVEMBER
November 16
598 Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to earth
632 O Christ, the Word incarnate
53 Once He came in blessing
655 O Jesus, I have promised
680 O God our help in ages past
November 23
573 Father eternal, Ruler of creation
460 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
382 King of glory, King of peace
433 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing
494 Crown him with many crowns
November 30
57 Lo! He comes with clouds descending
68 Rejoice! Rejoice, believers
73 The King shall come when morning dawns
454 Jesus came adored by angels
640 Watchman, tell us of the night
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| EYC, NURSERY, SUNDAY SCHOOL, AND YOUTH NEWS
- Christmas Pageant Update: If any church member can provide us with risers it would be very much appreciated. This year, the "Teach them to Fish" ministry is making a beautiful glass ornament to commemorate the Trinity Children's Pageant. We hope to continue this new tradition in subsequent years. Please call john DeLancey (601-543-7487) or Chris Tardy (601-582-9591) if you would like to order a Christmas Pageant ornament for you, your friends or your family. Lastly, we are hoping to light a Christmas tree in the courtyard after the pageant this year. If you would like to donate a tree, please call Betsy McIntire at 544-3376.
- "Thank you" to all who have volunteered to assist Sarah in the Nursery each Sunday. We need to always have two adults present with our children in their programs. We hope to get enough volunteers that you will only have to serve once every 2 to 3 months. If you are interested in helping, please call the church office (601-544-5551). We are also looking for a paid substitute for Sarah on Sunday morning when she needs to be off.
- EYC COOKS NEEDED. Our EYC group has decided to schedule its weekly gathering on Sunday's right after the second service. Andrew Bird, our new EYC director, has placed sign up sheets in the narthex and in the parish hall for parishioners to volunteer to prepare simple lunches for them. If you are willing to prepare food for about 10 young adults, we will be very grateful. If you have any questions about this, or about the EYC program, please contact Andrew by email at ajrbird@gmail.com
- Trinity Cow Still Missing from the Barn. One of our cow costumes for the Christmas Pageant is missing. If you have any information about the cow costume, please moo the church office (601-544-5551). Thanks.
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NEW CONSTRUCTION FUND
The vestry created a "New Construction Fund" to receive donations that will be used for the construction of new facilities and structures on our Church campus. One project - a porte cochère (covered driveway) over the alley - is presently under consideration. Other projects are likely to be forthcoming as we engage in long-range planning. If you wish to donate funds for new construction projects on our campus, simply write a check to "Trinity Episcopal Church" and put "New Construction Fund" on the memo line.
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FUTURE EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rector's Discretionary Fund Needs Replentishment. The Rector's discretionary fund is low. This fund is used to provide assistance and support to those in need in our community. If you can, please consider making a donation to the fund; any amount is welcome. Please make your check out to "Trinity Episcopal Church," write "Rector Discretionary Fund" on the memo line, and put your check in one of the white envelopes in the pew racks. Check "Rector Discretionary Fund" on the face of the envelope. Thank you so much!
DOK Changes. The Daughters of the King Koinonia Chapter at Trinity will begin meeting once monthly starting in November. The organization previously met twice monthly. The Nov. 19 and future meetings will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Pam Napier's residence, 49 Overlook Point. Members and anyone interested in joining may contact Pam at 601-549-4941 for more information or for directions. Members who have email addresses will receive meeting information and a map and/or directions via email.
Altar Guild. We are in the process of setting up the schedule for 2009 Altar Guild. Several new members signed up at Rally Day, but we would like to extend an invitation to all members of Trinity to serve in this important ministry. Please call the church office as soon as possible at 601-544-5551 or Susan Smith at 601-297-9879 if you would be willing to serve in this capacity. Training will be scheduled for new members so that we can continue to ensure that everything is prepared for the celebration of the Eucharist for our church. YOUR HELP IN THIS MINISSTRY WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND REWARDING. Sincerely, Susan & Jessica Smith
USHERS AND GREETERS NEEDED. We are in need of ushers and greeters for the 8 am and for the 10:30 am services. Training will be provided. Please contact Gretchen Grimsley at gretchen@mchughfuller.com or 601-325-7671 immediately if you are willing to serve in these important ministries.
Chair needed for the Calling & Caring Commission. If you are interested, please call Fr. Bill at the Church Office (601-544-5551). The Calling & Caring Commission consists of about 12 Trinity members that coordinate ministry to our own membership, particularly the hospitalized, the bereaved, the sick, the elderly, the home-bound, and those in nursing home facilities. They are a very active and important part of Trinity. If you would like to be a part of this special ministry, please email Linda at Trinityhburg-sectary@megagate.com and she will add you on the Calling & Caring email list for updates on our hospitalized, bereaved, sick, elderly, homebound, and nursing home members. "Thank you" to all the members of Calling & Caring for your tireless work.
Diocesan Gift Giving Policies. The Diocese has adopted a policy to govern gift giving within the Diocese of Mississippi. This policy will cover all gifts of cash, securities, real estate, other properties, and planned gifts. The guidelines are published on line at http://s3.amazonaws.com/ dfc_attachments/public/documents/676/Gift_Acceptance_Policy_-_Diocese_of_Mississippi_-_Final.pdf
Ride Needed to Church. One of our parishioners lives at the Pine Meadows Center adjacent to Loyalton on Fox Chase, just off 28th about half way between the medical center and Lincoln Road. She wants to attend the 10:30 am Sunday service and needs a ride to and from church. If you can provide transportation for her, please call Fr. Bill at 601-329-3538.
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TEACH THEM TO FISH MINISTRY
Support the "Teach Them to Fish" Honduran Mission. About a year and a half ago John DeLancy and Chris Tardy started a microindustry mission to Omoa, Honduras. With the blessings of the Bishops of Honduras and Mississippi, they have met weekly to plan teaching stained glass methods to the ladies of Omoa. The main goal of the mission is to teach a skill that can provide an income for families that want to improve themselves and their communities. John has already made two mission trips to Omoa and needs to go back at periodic intervals to continue this ministry. They need your financial support to fund this missionary work. Please make your checks payable to Trinity Church, and appropriately mark the envelopes that are provided in the pews and put them in the collection basket or mail them to the church. Any and all amounts are welcome.
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Trinity Parish Emergency Relief Fund
The Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Emergency Relief Fund has been set up to help Mary Deane McInnis with her medical expenses. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please make checks payable to Trinity Emergency Relief Fund. Use the envelopes provided in the pews to designate that the contribution is for Mary Deane. She would like to acknowledge your gifts, so we will provide her with names and addresses but not amounts.
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Jody Burnett's Purse
If you are interested in helping Jody Burnett while he is in seminary, you can write a check to Trinity Church, appropriately mark the envelopes that are provided in the pews and put them the collection basket or mail them to the church. If you give cash, please indicate your name and address on the outside of the envelope. You do not have to put Jody's name on the memo line of your checkbecause contributions designated to a specific individual on your checks are not tax deductible. Jody would like to acknowledge your gifts, so we will provide him with names and addresses but not amounts. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the church office.
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Greetings!
