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From the Rector
Christians often confuse deliberation with mission. We are not "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people" so we can have meetings or sit around feeling special. St. Peter says Christians are given this identity "in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." We are not supposed to be defined by our meetings but by our message!
I've posted a few more thoughts about this at
and invite your comments.
I'll see you in church!
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It makes our hearts glad when. . .
· 19 of our children and their parents participate in Children's Sunday and when Katrina Griffith and Gina Thomas inspire us with the Jesus, the Good Shepherd Godly Play story.
· Dwight Nittsche makes beautiful bookmarks of the Good Shepherd window for the congregation.
Send news that makes our hearts glad to
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The Coming Week
12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer
5:00 p.m. Seekers
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Tuesday, April 22
8:15 a.m. TES Morining Prayer
9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
12:00 p.m. TES Board
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Wednesday, April 23
8:15 a.m. Building Committee
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
7:00 p.m. Institution of the Rev. Lillian W. Hyde, St. George's, Texas City
Thursday, April 24
8:15 a.m. TES Morning Prayer
10:00 a.m. Woman to Woman
2:00 p.m. E&E Comm.
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
5:45 p.m. Vestry
Friday, April 25
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Discovery Series
Saturday, April 26
Discovery Series
12:00 p.m.ECW Luncheon
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ECW Spring Luncheon
The ECW Spring Luncheon which will be held on April 26, 2008, in Eaton Hall at 11:30. In addition to the lunch, we will have two wonderful speakers from the Diocesan ECW Board, Anne Hart Rea and Ellen Cook. All women are invited to come for good food, fellowship and an exciting program. Please call Gloria Schlemmer, 409-740-8942, or Anne Browne, 409-457-9634, if you are attending. We want to have enough food for you!
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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.
Worship Leaders are needed to sustain our ministry of Evening Prayer every weekday at 5:30 p.m. in the church.
Wedding Guild Members are needed to assist with Trinity Weddings from time to time.
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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 Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 20, 2008
Collect
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Scripture
Click the passage to read online.
The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue will be the Celebrant and Preacher at the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services, assisted by The Reverend David C. Dearman. The Reverend David Poteet will be the Celebrant and Preacher at St. James the Fisherman, a mission of Trinity Church, now meeting at 8:30 a.m. Sundays in the West End offices of The House Company, Hwy. 3005 and 7 Mile Rd.
Music
Prelude: Prière - Joseph Jongen
Postlude: Postlude - Arnold Cooke
Hymns: 525 The Church's One Foundation, 487 Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life, 194 Jesus Lives! Thy Terrors Now
Offertory Anthem: Greater Love Hath No Man - John Ireland
Communion Anthem: Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray - Gilbert Martin |
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Prayers
Those who are sick or have requested our prayers: Glenda Willis, Christopher Willis, Dorothy Middleton, Doletta Blythe, Claudette Fickessen, Margaret Brown, Bill Morris, Paula Sayadoff, Sally Wallbace, Claire Barker, Velma Leavell, Jim Brown, Paul Grizzle, Debra Hickman, and Doris Henkhaus.
Those on the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer at Christ Church Cathedral and Lord of the Streets, Houston.
Those for whom our ongoing prayers are requested: Phillip Head, Trudy Lisenbe, Bill Leopold, Lynn Cantini, Betty Glendenning, Doris Janek, Jack Bushong, Mary Manger, Winona Gibson, Harriet Newding, Lil Guyette, Marianne Sefcik, Marjorie Sheffield, Betsy Stirling, Gloria Prescod, Dot Wolma, Bryan Davis, Betsy Kelso, and Margy Kelso Those who are in harm's way: 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.
Important note about the Prayer List
At the end of each month, the Prayer List will become "blank." With the assistance of the Daughters of the King, the Rector will establish a new list for ongoing prayers as well as a new current list. If you have a request for either of the new lists, please communicate it to the rrector at rpogue@trinitygalv.org or by phone by the end of each month.
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| Birthdays Susette Mahaffey, Jeannette Vasquez, Lib McBride, Steven Napier, Stuart Petty, Thomas Shehan, Gayle Monsour.
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April 25-27
The Discovery Series is an opportunity to explore your relationship with the Episcopal Church. For those who are considering being presented to Bishop Wimberly when he visits Trinity on June 8, this class will prepare you for that step.
We begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday with Evening Prayer in the church, followed by dinner. Then, we begin watching the video series and discussing each segment until we adjourn with the service of Compline at 8:30 p.m. We gather for Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m., followed by breakfast. The viewing of the video segments and discussion continues until 3:30 p.m. with a break for lunch. On Sunday, we discuss the final video segment at 9:15 a.m., worship together at the principal service, and conclude with brunch at noon.
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The Great Fifty Days of Easter
Disciplines That Define Us
as Easter People
Throughout the Great Fifty Days of Easter at Trinity Church, we will explore the theme Disciplines That Define Us as Easter People.
The Adult Class, which meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in Eaton Hall, will be reading and discussing Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.
Adult Class Celebration of Discipline Topics
March 30 - The Second Sunday of Easter
Introduction to The Spiritual Disciplines
April 6 - The Third Sunday of Easter
The Inward Disciplines of Meditation & Prayer
April 13 - The Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Inward Disciplines of Fasting & Study
April 20 - The Fifth Sunday of Easter
The Outward Disciplines of Simplicity & Solitude
April 27 - The Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Outward Disciplines of Submission & Service
May 4 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter
The Corporate Disciplines of Confession & Worship
May 11 - Pentecost
The Corporate Disciplines of Guidance & Celebration
The Sunday sermons will emphasize the disciplines found in the Baptismal Covenant.
Sermon Topics for Disciplines That Define Us as Easter People
March 30 - The Second Sunday of Easter - Faith
The Apostles' Creed
April 6 - The Third Sunday of Easter - Worship
Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
April 13 - The Fourth Sunday of Easter - Repentance
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
April 20 - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - Proclamation
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
April 27 - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - Servanthood
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
May 4 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter - Reconciliation
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
May 11 - Pentecost - Obedience
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Children's Christian Formation
Children's Sunday at Trinity was awesome! Nineteen of our Godly Play children processed in together and heard the Godly Play story of the Jesus, the Good Shepherd told by Katrina Griffith. The children were invited to the communion table by Father Pogue to watch the preparation of the oblations and receive a special communion together with their parents. Catherine Thomas, Lee Jaworski and Libbie Lee Ansell carried the cross and banners; Sean Peterson and Joanie Kelso carried the oblations.
Special thanks to all who helped and especially Gina Thomas, Karen Peterson, Amy Neblett, Danielle Alvarado, Martha Cuenod, Trish Clason, Suzette Schultz. Many thanks to an anonymous friend who created a special gift from the children, beautiful bookmarks of the Good Shepherd window. If you missed this Sunday in church, you can pick up the bookmark in the church office or in the narthex on Sundays.
April 19 - Seventh Annual Gospel by the Sea Concert at Moody Gardens - 6 pm; benefiting St Vincent's House; Joan McLeod is organizing and sponsoring the children and parents to attend the benefit.
Summer Plans for the Children
The last Sunday of Godly Play will be June 8 when the Bishop is here. There will be a brief vacation period and then beginning July 6 - August 24, Karen and Mike Peterson have volunteered to show Veggie Tale movies at the usual Godly Play time. Children will return during the Peace. We need volunteers who have been trained in Safeguarding God's children to be the second adult in the room. Please help us keep this Children's Ministry going strong this summer!
Spring Godly Play Schedule
Godly Play meets every week at 10:15 am. Children return to the sanctuary during the Peace.
April 20 Parable of the Mustard Seed
April 27* Parable of the Deep Wells
May 4 - Jesus and the 12 (The 12 Disciples)
May 11 - The Mystery of Pentecost (The People of God Meet God in a New Way)
May 18 - The Synagogue and the Upper Room (The Holy Word and the Holy Table)
May 25* - Circle of the Holy Eucharist (What Happens in Church Each Sunday)
*Bring canned goods for St Vincent's House; children will carry baskets to Chancel
steps
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Trinity Youth Info
Overnight Youth Retreat at Gordon Ranch
Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27
There are still a few spots left; sign up today! Call Carol Lee at 409-741-9636 or email carol-lee@sbcglobal.net.
WHO: All 6th - 12th graders
WHAT: Overnight retreat at Gordon Ranch, a 110 acre facility, off old Westheimer Road (between Fulshear and Richmond)
WHEN: Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27; meet at church at 11:30 am; leave at noon Saturday*, return at 4 pm Sunday; *there will be a late car if you have schedule conflicts
WHAT TO BRING: sleeping bag, pillow, towel, toiletries, Bible, sporting and fishing equipment, flashlight
THEME FOR RETREAT: Dealing with the Blowouts in Life; small group discussion led by older youth
ACTIVITIES: Softball, volleyball, basketball, fishing, canoeing, miniature golf, swimming, obstacle course, horseshoes, hayride and bonfire
ACCOMMODATIONS: 2 bunk houses- one for guys and one for girls each with 2 bathrooms; cottage with a kitchen and deck for eating and hanging out
COST: $50; youth must have registration form on file with church
WHAT ELSE: If your last name begins with A-M, bring a 6 pack of your favorite soft drink; if it begins with N-Z, bring a snack item for the group.
Coming Soon. . .
May 4 - Scavenger Hunt and Lunch on the Strand; noon; the youth will attend the 10:15 am service together and then walk to Fuddrucker's for lunch and the Scavenger Hunt on the Strand. Sponsor: Pamela Petty
May 25 - Senior Sunday - Our graduating seniors will be honored at a special service this Sunday.
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April 19, 6:00 p.m.
Moody Gardens Convention Center
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