Jesus compared the Holy Spirit to the wind, which blows freely and beyond human control. There is plenty of wind in Texas! Giant windmills convert wind power into electricity. There is an epiphany in windmills. Read more ate-piphanies.com .
I invite your comments.
I'll see you in church!
Ron+
The faithful around the Anglican Communion have a unique opportunity for Bible study with their bishops during the upcoming 2008 Lambeth Conference of Bishops.
"Signs on the Way" -- focusing on St. John's Gospel and
complementing the Bible studies in which the bishops and their spouses
will take part during the Lambeth Conference -- is now available on the
web.
ERD Continues to support relief efforts in flooded areas of the Midwest as well as in earthquake damaged areas of China and Myanmar. For details, go to Episcopal Relief & Development. Contributions designated for ERD and any of their specific projects may be made through Trinity Church.
Supper Clubs Trinity has two Supper Clubs that meet monthly. Newcomers are always welcome to participate.
Supper Club #2: will be joining Carroll and John Pfeiffer/Cobb and Z Krewe on August 9th at the Hilton Hotel at 7:30pm for cocktails and dinner. Cost $20.00 and all are invited. Call Brenda Gutierrez 409 908-9707 for more information.
The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Collect Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Clergy The Reverend David C. Dearman is Celebrant and Preacher at the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. The Reverend Jim Scott is Celebrant and Preacher at St. James the Fisherman, a mission of Trinity Church currently worshipping Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in the west end offices of The House Company, Hwy. 3005 at 7 Mile Rd.
Let us pray
For those who are sick or have requested our prayers:Jessie Hinson, Betty Schroeder, Ross Griffey, and Steve Walker.
For those on the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Holy Spirit, Waco; St. Alban's, Waco; St. Paul's, Waco.
For those for whom our ongoing prayers are requested:
John Harp, Rose Farmer, Gloria Prescod, 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, Dot Wolma, Bryan Davis, Betsy Kelso, and Margy Kelso.
For those who are in harm's way: August Dannenmaier, The Rev. David Waweru, Michael Scott, Wayne Sanchez, Brandon Cronise, 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.
For those who perished and those who suffer as a result of natural disasters, especially in the flooding in the Midwest and in earthquakes in China and Myanmar.
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 rector at rpogue@trinitygalv.org or by phone by the end of each month.
Altar Flowers This Sunday are given to the Glory of God and in gratitude for all our Office Angels who give so generously of their time.
Celebrating Birthdays Erin Hughes, Fred Schlemmer, Alison Barker, Dan Ricketts, Dottie Webster, Sissy Howell, Bill Haymes.
Now is the time to join the choir for the fall season!
Rehearsals for the Senior Choir begin on Thursday August 21 at 7:30 with an alternate rehearsal on Sunday August 24 at 9 A.M. The choir will sing their first service on the 24th. Volunteers are needed in all sections-you need only to be able to match pitches and learn rhythms, etc.; it is not necessary to be a sight-reader to sing in the choir. Please contact the church office and leave your name and contact information or speak directly to the Director of Music or a member of the choir.
A Call to Service
Are you called to serve on the Vestry or as a Delegate to Diocesan Council? Do you know someone who may be open to such a call to service? In either case, please contact Senior Warden Susan Duif (suduif@sbcglobal.net or (409) 741-2218) before August 31 to express your interest or recommendation. She will share the information with the Vestry Nominating Committee.
Pick the Flowers The E-Team (yes that "E" stands for Evangelism) is trying to help us identify our guests as they enter the church for Sunday services by giving them a flower tied up with a ribbon. If you see a person with a flower, please introduce yourself and welcome them to our community of faith. And if you are that person holding the flower, please gather with us after the service and help us get to know you.
Choir on Vacation The
Choir is on its Summer Vacation. Take a moment to let our choristers
know how much their ministry means to us and wish them a safe and
restful vacation. They will return in September.
Children's Christian Formation
During July and August, we will have Veggie Tales Hour at the usual Sunday School time, 10:15 a.m.. Enjoy popcorn, goldfish and juice spending time with Larry the Cucumber, Junior the Asparagus and Bob the Tomato. We will need one or two parents each Sunday to sit with the children during the movie. Diocesan policy requires us to have two-deep leadership in activities with children. You must have taken the Safeguarding God's Children training. If you will help, contact Karen Peterson.
Children's Ministry Team
Communications - Karen Peterson
Scheduling - Amy Neblett
Preparation and Training - Karen Peterson and Danielle Alvarado
Materials - Greg Whitaker
Recruiting - Gina Thomas
Group Activity Coordinator - Pamela Petty
Nursery - Danielle Alvarado
Contact any of them to offer your assistance!
The Adult Sunday School Class
The Adult Sunday School Class, meeting in Rosenberg Parlor on Sundays at 9:15 a.m., is studying the Sunday scriptures throughout the summer months. Class leadership will be shared by members.
F · O · Y · E · R · S A PLACE OF WELCOME
The French word, foyer, means a hearth or fireside, suggesting a small group, relaxed, open, and accepting to one another. We had four wonderful Foyers Groups during the past year. They all came together on June 1 for hors d'oerves and an outing in Galveston Harbor on Seagull II. New Foyers Groups will start up again at Trinity in September and you'll want to be involved.
These casual groups of six to ten randomly-selected people (couples and singles) will meet once a month or so for an informal dinner and conversation from October until June. They typically meet in people's homes; however, other arrangements can be made. Foyers groups are a fine way to join a small group of other church members that you would not otherwise have the opportunity to know and enjoy an occasional evening or afternoon of fellowship. Typically these are "potluck" suppers, but the emphasis is on the friendship, rather than on the food.
Further information will appear in the church bulletins and The Parish Messenger in August. The goal is to sign you up in August. We will have a coordination meeting in early September and begin meeting soon thereafter. Trinity people have so much to offer, and Foyers Groups provide a great opportunity to find out just how much as we build relationships. Jon and Suzette Schultz have graciously agreed to serve as coordinators for Foyers again in the coming year.
Keep us in the Loop
If your contact information has changed within the past six months, or if it changes in the future, be sure to email or call in your new information.
Parish Secretary Melissa McWilliams is busy making preparations to launch a new online parish directory. Members will be able to access it in a password protected section of www.trinitygalv.org in the next few weeks. Each member's record will contain basic contact information, including email address that can be clicked to send a message, a map to help you find the person's residence, and a photograph. If you have a favorite photo you would like to be used on your record, please email it to Melissa McWilliamsor bring a copy to the parish office for her to scan. Or, look for one of our photographers after worship on Sunday morning. We want photos of individuals as well as group photos. Also, if you have reason to believe your contact information is out of date, let Melissa know so she can update it before launching this new resource. This new resource will further the Vestry's goal of improving our ability to recognize and communicate with one another in building community at Trinity.
Confirmation Class for Youth The Rector is in the process of planning a Confirmation Class for youth who are in the sixth grade or higher. The class will meet on Sunday mornings from mid-September until late February. The class will be taught by Fr. Pogue and a team of great adult parishioners. More information will be provided in the coming weeks. If you or a member of your household are called to consider Confirmation, please contact the parish office and leave a message for Fr. Pogue, who respond when he returns from vacation.
Rally Day is September 7 Our annual Rally Day, always the first Sunday after Labor Day, will be on September 7 this year. It is a time for everyone to come back to worship and Sunday School after the summer vacation season is over. It is also a great time to invite people who have moved into our community during the summer to experience our parish family. A special feature of our Rally Day observance is the investiture and reaffirmation of Acolytes. All our present Acolytes will be vested and participate in the service. Newly trained Acolytes will be commissioned by the Rector and given their vestments. Watch for additional details of our 2008 Rally Day. In the meantime, mark your calendars and start contacting those friends you are going to invite.
Help Wanted Trinity Episcopal School Beginning School Director Arden Cragar is looking for teachers/parents interested in helping out with Extended Day after school. It is a lot of fun and a great way to make some extra money. Please call Arden at 409-599-5292 or e-mail cragar2@gmail.com, if you are interested.
