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From the Rector
Sunday's Gospel is John's account of the raising of Lazarus. It is easy to be so focused on the miracle that we miss something that happened afterwards.
When Lazarus died, his body was anointed with spices and wrapped in linen cloths, according to custom. I've been to the tomb that is considered to be that of Lazarus and I have to tell you that I have no idea how Lazarus was able to walk at all while still in his shroud, let alone walk out of THAT tomb! Nevertheless, when Jesus commanded him to come out of the tomb, Lazarus obeyed. He who had been stone cold dead now stood there alive for all to see. The witnesses to this miracle must have been dumbfounded, speechless, and paralyzed. Here's the part you don't want to miss: Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."
Today's followers of Jesus have so many opportunities to witness his works in the lives of people around us. When we do, it is our duty and our joy to unbind them and let them go. They have a story to tell, good news to share, and are living proof of the transforming power of God. When we encourage and empower them to do their Gospel work and live their new life to the fullest, we are continuing the ministry of unbinding and liberating that was begun by our predecessors who helped Lazarus.
I'll see you in church!
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It makes our hearts glad when. . .
* The Broadway beautification project is underway.
* Stabilization of walls in Eaton is in progress and should be completed by the end of the week.
* TES has a successful Grandparents day.
Send news that makes our hearts glad to
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The Coming Week
Monday, March 10
5:00 p.m. Seekers
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Tuesday, March 11
8:15 a.m. TES Morning Prayer
9:15 a.m. Staff Meeting
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Wednesday, March 12
8:15 a.m. Building Committee
4:00 a.m. Safeguarding God's Children Training
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday, March 13
8:15 a.m. TES Morning Prayer
10:00 a.m. Woman to Woman
10:00 a.m. Turner Chapel Eucharist
1:00 p.m. ECW Board
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
7:30 p.m. Choir Practice
Friday, March 14
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Saturday, March 15
9:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Rehearsal for Readers
10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Rehearsal for Acolytes
Remember to Recycle! | |
Mosaic in the Church of St. Lazarus in Bethany
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 9, 2008
Collect
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Scripture
Click on each of the passages to read the text online.
Ezekiel 37:1-14 , Psalm 130 , Romans 8:6-11 , John 11:1-45
Clergy
The Reverend David C. Dearman will be the Celebrant at the 8:00 a.m. service and the preacher at both 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.. The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue will be the Celebrant at the 10:30 a.m. service. The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue will be the Celebrant and Preacher at St. James the Fisherman, a mission of Trinity Church, now meeting at the West End offices of The House Company, Hwy. 3005 and 7 Mile Rd.
Music
Prelude: Blessed Ye Who Live In Faith Unswerving and My Heart Is Ever Yearning - Johannes Brahms
Postlude: My Soul Longeth To Depart In Peace - Jean Langlais
Hymns: 518 Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation, 455 O Love of God, 149 Eternal Lord of Love
Offertory Anthem: Psalm 130 - Paul Manz
Communion Anthem: Lord, We Beseech Thee - Adrian Batten |
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Prayers
Those who are sick or have requested our prayers: Paul Grizzle, Phillip Head, Debra Hickman, Margaret & Bill Brown, Doris Henkhouse, Samantha Kuhn, Beth Diestler, Carolyn Crawmer, Mary Rudenberg, Stan Hutton, Maxie Brooks, John Harp, Adam Coggin, Eddie Gilbert, Joe Allen, Owen Holtzheuser, Jennifer Fields, Richard Jacobson, and Kim Hines
Those in this diocese at St. Mary's, Bellville; St. Peter's, Brenham; St. Andrew's, Bryan.
Those for whom our ongoing prayers are requested: Trudy Lisenbe, Phillip Head, Bart Tuthill, Bill Leopold, Matthew Gilcrease, John Clyburn, Lynn Cantini, Betty Glendenning, Doris Janek, Jack Bushong, Mary Manger, Winona Gibson, Harriet Newding, Lil Guyette, Marianne Sefcik, Marjorie Sheffield, Betsy Stirling, Alice Stone, Gloria Prescod, Dot Wolma, Laura Matteson, Bryan Davis, Betsy Kelso, and Margy Kelso, and those in the military: The Rev. David Waweru, Michael Scott, Wayne Sanchez, Brandon Cronise, Charlie Havlik, Kyle Stahlecker, Chad Field, Paul Lett-Brown, Alexander Drum, Nicholas Toombs, Christopher Toombs, Bradford Davis, Eric Iverson, Emmanuel Michael Mackenzie, Josh Moerbe, Ricky Ybarra, Jesse Watson, Morgan Watson, and Kevin Laliberté. |
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Birthdays
Last Week: Alex Petty, Steven Anderson, Tom Leatherwood Jr., Brandon Reagan, Bill Ansell
This week: Emily Erdmann, Lauren Rice, Lillian Fant, Betty Schroeder, Isabella Alvarado. |
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Altar Flowers
Captain The flowers on the Altar on Sunday, March 2, are given to the glory of
God and in loving memory of Jimmie Kazaaleh.
Flowers on the Altar given to the glory of God and in memory or in honor of someone special bring extra beauty to our worship services. A minimum contribution of $50 is suggested. Your request and contribution for Altar Flowers should be directed to the Parish Office to the attention of Martha Cuenod, our Tuesday Office Angel. |
| Parking Information
The construction fence is now moved so that the walkway alongside the north side of the church is no longer obstructed. You may now park in the lot on 23rd Street and use this sidewalk to get to the main entrance of the church. |
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 Easter Eggs Needed
Please bring 2 dozen plastic eggs (with candy inside) to the church between March 12th and the 19th. |
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Children's Christian Formation
Godly Play Schedule
March 9 Easter 7/Crosses
March 16 Palm Sunday; Children carry Palms; no Godly Play
March 23 Easter; no Godly Play; Easter Egg Hunt & Flowering of the Cross
March 30* Easter Eggs
April 6 Parable of the Sower; Plant garden
April 13 Parable of the Leaven
April 20 Parable of the Mustard Seed
April 27* Parable of the Deep Wells
May 4 The Good Shepherd & World Communion
May 11 Synagogue & Upper Room
May 18 Circle of the Holy Eucharist
May 25* Symbols of the Holy Eucharist
* Children bring canned goods for St. Vincent's House and present them at the Offertory. |
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Trinity Youth Info
Movie
Paper Clips: Changing the World - One Classroom at a Time Sunday, March 9
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR YOUTH COMMUNITY
Dear Friends,
PAPER CLIPS: Changing the World - One classroom at
a time. Something amazing happened in the town of
Whitwell, Tennessee, just down the mountain from
Sewanee, a town where the population peaks at about 2,000
in the rustic Smoky Mountains. The citizens of this rural
Tennessee community are almost exclusively white and
Christian; the town was not accustomed to cultural
diversity. But in 1998 that all changed with a classroom
project at Whitwell Middle School. The "Paper Clips"
project sparked one of the most inspirational and profound
lessons in tolerance, in one of the most least likely places.
We saw the film on this project and met Linda Hooper, the
school's principal, who created the project out of her desire
to help students open their eyes to the diversity of the world
beyond their insulated valley. What ultimately happened
changed the lives of the students, their teachers, their
families and the entire town forever, and by the end, they
had a new goal: to open the eyes and hearts of people
around the world. We then made a trip to Whitwell and we
want to share our experiences and this inspirational film
with you. On March 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm we will serve
as your hosts, along with Gina Thomas, while we view the
film "PAPER CLIPS" and then have a round table
discussion led by Rabbi Jimmy Kessler from B'nai Israel.
The film was named one of the top films of 2004
(documentary) by the National Board of Review of Motion
Pictures, has been acclaimed by critics as "Oscar caliber."
See you on March 9th at 5:30 pm for the film, food, and an
interesting evening.
Michael Jacobs
Overnight Youth Retreat
at Gordon Ranch
Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27
WHO: All 6th - 12th graders
WHAT: Overnight retreat at Gordon Ranch, a 110 acre facility, off old Westheimer Road (between Fulshear and Richmond)
THEME FOR RETREAT: Dealing with the Blowouts in Life; small group discussion led by older youth
ACTIVITIES: Softball, volleyball, basketball, fishing, miniature golf, obstacle course, miniature golf, canoeing, horseshoes; hayride and bonfire in the evening
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 2 bunk houses- one for guys and one for girls each with 2 bathrooms; next door is a cottage with a kitchen and deck for eating and hanging out
COST: $50 - registration deadline March 28 |
| Adult Christian Formation
The Adult Class meets on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in Eaton Hall. They will be discussing the Signs of Lent worship inserts during Lent and have postponed their study of Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline, until the Great Fifty Days of Easter. |
Help Wanted!
We have openings in the following positions:
Tour Guides are needed for Sundays and for tour groups by appointment during the week. We want to be able to provide tours every Sunday and to respond positively to the increasing number of requests from groups. The more people out there helping us spread Trinity's story, the better!
Photographers are needed to take photos of new members and at events around the parish. All you need is a digital camera and the memory to bring it with you.
Name Badge Helpers are needed during the month of March to staff a table to renew the use of name badges among our members.
Worship Leaders are needed to sustain our ministry of Evening Prayer every weekday at 5:30 p.m. in the church.
If you are able to assist in any of these ways, please let us know by sending a message to info@trinitygalv.org. |
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Name Badges
During the next month, we will be making an effort to provide a name badge for every member of the parish. If we have a name badge for you already, it will be set out on a table for you to pick up and keep. If you do not have one, there will be request forms on the table for you to fill out and turn in so it will be ready for you to pick up the following Sunday. When the process is complete, each member will bring your name badge with you whenever you are coming to worship or a function at Trinity. Since many of us will forget to bring our name badge from time to time, we will always have a supply of peel and stick name badges and marker pens on hand at a table near the entrance to the church or Eaton Hall. The Outreach Council hopes the use of name badges will increase our fellowship and help build relationships. |
Advance the Mission & Balance the Budget - 2008 Easter Offering
On March 2, the Vestry will make a special presentation at both morning services regarding the need to advance the mission of the parish and balance the operating budget. The Easter Offering will be one aspect of their appeal. Watch for additional details and special offering envelopes soon. |
Watch the Vestry Video!
The Vestry made an appeal to the congregation last Sunday morning to balance the budget. A video of the presentation may be viewed by clicking on this link:
Vestry Balance the Budget Video |
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Trash & Treasure Sale
Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women
Saturday, April 5
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Isn't it time to redecorate your house? Clean out your garage / your attic /storage unit?
Now is the time. We want your leftovers!!!
Items to donate
Household Goods, Media, Lawn & Garden, China
Small items will be accepted in Eaton Hall from noon to 5 pm on Thursday April 3rd and from 10 to 4 pm on Friday, April 4th. Pick-up of large items on Thursday and Friday mornings can be arranged. Please contact one of the following people to arrange for a pick-up and to let us know what you will be contributing so we can schedule accordingly.
Anne Bentley 409-354-1984, Gloria Schlemmer409-744-8942, Anne Browne409-457-9634
Our purpose is to help preserve and build our church community. Proceeds will go towards carrying on the traditions and outreach of Trinity Episcopal Church. | |
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