Thus says the Lord: "Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the LORD. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug."
I thought of the enormous granite quarry near Marble Falls, Texas when I read this passage from Isaiah. There is an epiphany in that quarry and one that helps us connect our rock-solid faith with our ancestors in faith. Read more ate-piphanies.com .
I invite your comments.
I'll see you in church!
Ron+
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Genesis 1:31 "God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good." Let's help God keep it that way!
Open, O Lord, the eyes of all people to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works, that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, they may honor thee with their substance, and be faithful stewards of thy bounty.
Parish Directory Online
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.
The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost August 24, 2008
Collect Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being
gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your
power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Click on the list of readings to read them online.
Clergy The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue 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:For those who are sick or have requested our prayers: Julia C. Vazquez, Merrell Goza, Steve Salch, Jessie Hinson, Betty Schroeder, Ross Griffey, Steve Walker.
For those on the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:St. Mary's, Cypress; St. Cuthbert's, Houston; St. Dunstan's, Houston. For those who are sick or for whom our prayers have been requested: Dave Barker, 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, in memory of John & Bess Adriance, Betsy C. Adriance, Jane Adriance Huff, James M. Huff, Betsy L. Huff, and in Celebration of the 34th wedding anniversary of Michael & Carol Malloy.
Celebrating Birthdays Duke Bryant, Ian Smith, Becca Ware, Dottie Hutton, Jennifer Kelso, Bill Peace, Linda Alley-Thomas, Velma Leavell, Etta Davidson, Edgar Moore, Ashley Perkins, Linda Macdonald, Robert Mendoza, Maya Gandy.
Come One, Come All To Rally Day September 7
Join us September 7th for breakfast from 8:45 - 10:15 am ($3 each). Thanks to Anne Bentley and her team. Learn about the variety of groups and opportunities that Trinity Church has to offer. Representatives from these groups will be present. Just look for their signs and ask them for information.
Enrollment for Godly Play (ages 3 years - 5th grade) will also take place at this time. Just follow the signs to the Godly Play room. Meet the Godly Play teachers and look over the newly revamped classroom. DRESS YOUR KIDS FOR FUN BECAUSE WE'LL HAVE A MOONWALK, GAMES, AND REFRESHMENTS. Kids who are in attendance will receive a goody bag with those who bring a friend receiving a special prize. We're also bringing back an old Trinity tradition of attendance necklaces for the kids.
Make sure to mark your calendars and attend this fun-filled day. It's the beginning of several activities such as Godly Play, new acolytes, and a new youth director. Start a commitment for attendance beginning on Rally Day. It's one day you won't want to miss!
Rally Day is brought to you by the E-team and Children's Ministries..
Now is the time to join the choir for the fall season!
Rehearsals for the Senior Choir began 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. Singers 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 parish office and leave your name and contact information or speak directly to the Director of Music or a member of the choir.
An Invitation from the ECW The Trinity ECW invites you to an evening of fun and fashion on Thursday, September 18, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at Gaido's Pelican Club. There will be a cash bar at 6:30. Jackets are required for gentlemen. The Atrium Boutique will present travel fashions based on a "One Suitcase Travel Wardrobe". Marchi Travel will provide vacation information and we will have a great meal at Gaido's. The tickets are $20.00 each and may be purchased before and after church from an ECW member or at the Atrium Boutique or Marchi Travel. There will be lots of door prizes. We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item for St. Vincent's House the evening of the event.
September Swing Supper Clubs invite everyone for an evening of fun, fellowship, and food
Supper Clubs #1 and #2 are
joining together for a Fabulous 40's Dinner and Dance on Friday, September 26th. It will be held in Eaton Hall at 6:00 p.m.
The dress is 40's or casual attire. A
delicious dinner including tea, coffee and soft drinks (otherwise, BYOB) and an
entertaining show will be provided. The
cost is $10.00 per person (cash only please).
We are taking early reservations and payment on Rally Day, September 7th
or you may phone or e-mail your reply.
If you do not belong to a Supper Club and would like to attend, we would
love to have you! All are welcome!
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.
T.Y.I. (Trinity Youth Info) September 2008
Scripture: "But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15
As most of you know I have 8 wonderful grandchildren, so I have done a lot of coloring in recent years. Did you know that in 1903 the company of Binney and Smith produced the first of 8 Crayola crayons? These were the choices back then: Black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, violet, and yellow. Over the years many more colors were introduced. There are now 120 colors. Some of my favorite colors are Jazzberry Jam, Fuzzy Wuzzy Brown and Mango Tango. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Magic Mint, Teal Blue, Raw Umber, Mulberry. Don't worry though; each retired color ends up in the Crayola Hall of Fame in Easton, PA.
Over the years, Binney and Smith felt like they had to offer more and more choices to their customers. I am sure that some choices were good and some were bad. Way back in Joshua's time, the people had some choices to make. Joshua knew that there was only one choice to make. His words are great: "Choose who you will, but as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord." We will choose God!
As this school begins this year, there are a lot of choices that you will make as parents. There will be so many great things for your youth to participate in at Trinity Church- service projects, worship, Sunday night activities. Fr. Pogue has just hired a part time youth coordinator, Keaton Richter, who has some great ideas (see more about him below). I hope you will make Joshua's words, your words!
Carol Lee
Keaton Richter, Youth Coordinator Fr. Pogue has inivted Keaton Richter Keaton Richter to join the staff of Trinity Church as Youth Coordinator. Keaton is a member of the parish and will complete his coursework at Ball High School this fall. He is a graduate of Trinity Episcopal School, on the Ball High Tor Football Team, a candidate for Eagle Scout in Trinity's Troop 104, a senioir Acolyte, and is excited about his new role as Youth Coordinator. Keaton will assist with communications, help organize events, attend youth events in the community, and assist the adult youth leaders.
Sept 7 - Rally Day - 9:00 a.m. Hop on the Bus; Youth will be picked up at their homes 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Come and Meet the new Youth Coordinator, Keaton Richter 10:30 a.m. Youth attend worship together, Acolyte Investiture
Sept 14 - Beach Worship Service, Surfing Lessons, and Pizza - 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Sponsors: Thomas family, Griffith family; Invite your friends
Sept 28 - Swim Party and Sumo Wrestling at the Boat Club; 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Sponsors: Griffith family, LaRue family, Petty family
Confirmation Class - Youth in 6th - 12th grades who have not yet been confirmed are invited to participate in a Confirmation Class beginning in mid-September and continuing most Sunday mornings until mid-February. More details will be available in a few days. If you or someone you know is ready for this step in faith's journey, please let Fr. Pogue's office know.
Special thanks to all those who helped when the St. Alban's Youth Group from Austin painted a classroom at St Augustine of Hippo: Katrina and Scott Griffith, Kirsten Griffith, Ashley Worthington, Jennie and Tom LaRue, Gabi LaRue, Jared Jackson, Imani Jackson, Carol Malloy, Chris Malloy.
Children's Christian Formation
Godly Play, our Sunday school program for children ages 3-11, will start on September 7 with Rally Day activities. Godly Play starts at 10:15 a.m., allowing the parents and children to get settled before the 10:30 a.m. service starts. The children return to the sanctuary after the Peace and sit with their parents for the remainder of the service. Our teachers and doorkeepers (the assistants) have been trained in the Godly Play method of teaching and in Safeguarding God's Children. We are always looking for more teachers so if you are interested in teaching or helping with the Godly Play program, please 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!
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.
Please complete one of the blue sign-up forms, which you will find in your Sunday worship leaflet, or contact the Parish Office if you are interested in participating in this wonderful fellowship opportunity. We will have a meeting of all who have signed up following the principal service on September 14 to get started.
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.
