Upcoming Events
Youth Lock-InFri., Jan. 4 - Sat., Jan. 5 Comer CenterDaughters of the King9:30 a.m. Sat., Jan. 5 Gaylord RoomEpiphany Eve Dinner & Service of Lights6 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5 Tisdale Hall & Chapel
Youth Council12 p.m. Sun., Jan. 6 Comer CenterStaff Planning Day10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 Comer CenterCombined Choir Rehearsal with Kehillat Choir7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 Sue Hall Choir RoomPreschool Board Meeting7:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 Comer CenterFinance & Personnel Committee7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 9 Comer CenterBrownies3:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 Gathering RoomWorship Committee4 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 Tisdale HallSenior DYCFri., Jan. 11 - Sun., Jan. 13 Camp MikellInterfaith Shabbat Service7:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 11 Temple Kehillat Chaim, RoswellBaptism Workshop9 a.m. Sat., Jan. 12 Gaylord RoomAtlanta Young Singers Rehearsal10 a.m. Sat., Jan. 12 Comer CenterSeniors in Action Luncheon12:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12 Tisdale HallFaith & Life Class Dinner6 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12 Home of Glenn Carlile
VIew more events on the online parish calendar.
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Worship - Jan. 5
Epiphany Eve - Service of Lights
Readings
Isaiah 66:18-23
Psalm 98:1-6
Romans 15:7-13
Matthew 5:13-16
Jan. 6
Feast of the Epiphany
Readings
Epiphany 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
Eucharistic Ministers
8 a.m.
Acolytes
Brooke Budnik
Jordan Budnik
Lector/Chalice Bearer
Mabel Goehe
Intercessor
ShirleyGrace Madajewski
Eucharistic Visitors
Mabel Goehe
Sara Yurman
Ushers
Neil and Anthea Purves
Altar Guild Leader
Judy Skinner
Flower Guild Leader
Kimiko Miller
10:30 a.m.
Vergers
Pete Withers
Russ Gipson
Albert Nim-Dixon
Acolytes
Isabela Betances
Martha Carey
Leni Clark
Mary Martha Clark
Andy Howell
Kana Miller
Lector
Renee Huie
Epistoler
Albert Nim-Dixon
Intercessor
Lynn Pickens
Chalice Bearers
Pat Lowndes
Albert Nim-Dixon
Paul Salter
Barbara Thompson
Greeter
Tim Ball
Interpreter
Tomina Schwenke
Ushers
Barbara Beckham
Charlie Beckham
Jack Boyan
Carey Kidd
Altar Guild Leader
Judy Skinner
Flower Guild Leader
Kimiko Miller
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Weekly Events
WORSHIP
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8 a.m. Sundays
10 a.m. Wednesdays
Chapel
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 a.m. Sundays
Nave
Altar & Flower Guild Set-Up for Worship
9 a.m. Saturdays
ADULT FORMATION
Christian Formation
9:15 a.m. Sundays
Bible Study
11 a.m. Wednesdays
Gaylord Room
YOUTH FORMATION
Sunday School
9:15 a.m. Sundays
Comer Center
Faith Factory Rehearsal
6 p.m. Wednesdays
Comer Center
Preschool
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
MUSIC
Handbell Choir
5 p.m. Wednesdays
Sue Hall Choir Room
Adult Choir
7 p.m. Wednesdays
Sue Hall Choir Room
Pipe Band Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Thursdays
Tisdale Hall
SUPPORT GROUPS
Al-Anon
7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Conference Room
Al-Anon for Men
7:30 p.m. Thursdays
Conference Room
Nicotine Anonymous
12 p.m. Saturdays
Conference Room
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TOMRROW - Epiphany Eve Dinner & Service
Twelfth
Night is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as "the evening of
the fifth of January, preceding Twelfth Day (of Christmas), the eve of
the Epiphany... observed as a time of merrymaking." Come make merry
with your friends and family at Holy Trinity on Saturday, Jan. 5,
beginning at 6 p.m. with a pot-luck supper. At 6:30, we will move to
the chapel for a service of lights. Expect to be welcomed with the
music of strings and the light of many candles. Come and celebrate the
dawning of the Epiphany. There WILL be nursery care available for this service (from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.).
THIS SUNDAY - Epiphany
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany at both services (8:00 and 10:30). We will have a kings' cake in the narthex immediately following the 10:30 service. Christian Formation classes will resume this week, at 9:15 a.m. in the Comer Center.
NEXT FRIDAY - Interfaith Shabbat Service at Temple Kehillat Chaim
 Holy
Trinity has been invited by the rabbi, cantor, and congregation of
Temple Kehillat Chaim, a Reform Jewish congregation in Roswell (1145
Green Street), to join with them in an interfaith Shabbat service on
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at 7:30 pm. (Shabbat,
the Hebrew word for "sabbath," is the Jewish day of rest, observed from
Friday at sundown through Saturday at sundown.) Fr. Deneke will address
the congregation on the tenets of our Episcopal faith, and both adult
choirs will combine to sing several anthems and lead the singing during
the evening liturgy.
Holy Trinity has had a long association
with Temple Kehillat Chaim - our Director of Music & Organist Keith
Nash has served as their accompanist since 1986. There will be a
reception following the service in the social hall. A map with nearby
restaurants will be available at the front reception desk.
**CHOIR -- Please note -- we will have a combined rehearsal with the Kehillat choir on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room. There will be no choir rehearsal on Wednesday, Jan. 9.
For more on Shabbat:
Wikipedia
Judaism 101 (Note: This site is written from an Orthodox perspective. Orthodox Jews are generally more religiously conservative/strictly observant. The congregation we will be partnering with is a Reform congregation. Reform Jews have varying degrees to which they observe the Sabbath prohibitions against work. See the Wikipedia article for more on this. "Orthodox" and "Reform" are two different types of Judaism, much as we have different denominations (Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, etc) within Christianity.)
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WORSHIP & THE ARTS
Baptism Next Sunday, Jan. 13
The first available date in 2008 for Holy Baptism will be next Sunday, Jan. 13 (the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord). There will be a baptism workshop next Saturday, Jan. 12, for all those being baptized on Jan. 13 and their families, in the Gaylord Room. you are interested in participating, contact Fr. Allan Sandlin, sandlin@htparish.com.
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Stewardship
2008 - Pledge Update as of 1/4/08
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1
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$20,000
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above
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1
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$15,000
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$19,999
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8
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$10,000
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$14,999
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25
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$5,000
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$9,999
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42
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$3,000
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$4,999
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87
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$1,000
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$2,999
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40
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$500
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$999
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31
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$1
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$499
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235
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Total # of Pledges
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$612,504
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Total Amount Pledged
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PARISH LIFE
Offering Envelopes for 2008 Are Ready
Offering envelopes are available for you to pick up in the narthex. If you would like envelopes and don't find yours there, please contact Sarah Christian at 404-377-2622 or christian@htparish.com.
Next DOK Meeting TOMORROW
 The next meeting of the Daughters of the King will be held tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 5), at 9:30 a.m. in the Gaylord Room, with coffee time and light refreshments; the meeting will follow at 10 a.m. We will include prayer time, sharing time, and our monthly program: discussion of the book by Barbara Brown Taylor, Home by Another Way. Sarah Yurman will lead us in study/book discussion for this month's program. All women of the parish are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings and activities and see what Daughters of the King is about! Contact: Joan Kidd, DOK President, 404-294-7384, jjkidd@msn.com, or ShirleyGrace Madajewski, 404-378-4277, shirleygrace2@bellsouth.net.
Ministry Reports for Annual Report Due Monday!
If you head a committee or ministry, you need to turn in your reports for the annual report by Monday, Jan. 7. Send them via email to Hildreth Stafford at stafford@htparish.com, or you can drop off a hard copy in the communications mailbox. If you need to see your report from last year, or have any questions, please contact Hildreth at 404.370.0222.
Seniors in Action to Honor Those 84 and Older at Luncheon Jan. 12
This Monday, Jan. 7, is the deadline to respond to your special luncheon invitation. All seniors, 84 (or almost) and over and their spouses or guests, are invited to an appreciation luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 12:30, in Tisdale Hall. Don't be shy! We won't try to sell you anything!! Call the church to RSVP (404.377.2622) and please say if you need a ride to and from the church. It's your turn to be honored! Come, enjoy.
Feminist Theological Reflection Group Meets Jan. 14
FTRG will meet Monday, Jan. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in Tisdale Hall. Please bring a dish. We will discuss Chapters 5 and 6 of God's Troublemakers: How Women of Faith Are Changing the World by Katherine R. Henderson. Contact Mayo Moses 404.633.0012 if you have any questions. All women of the parish are welcomed.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Mardi Gras Ball!
 For 6th graders -- adult. Four of the Top Ten reasons for joining your parish family at the Mardi Gras Ball on Jan. 19 in Tisdale Hall: #10 -- You haven't been to a dance in at least four months; #9 - You wonder what kind of music will play at a Ball for 6th graders through "ageless;" #8 - You have a boa, a feathered mask, or some other cool item of apparel you want to wear; #7 - All the coolest parishioners will be there. For more Top Ten reasons to attend the Ball, watch for your e-newsletters and bulletins! And plan to join us on Jan. 19. Questions? Suggestions? Contact Scott Miller at scott@kirkmillerandassoc.com or 404-294-6463.
Call for music preferences for All-Ages Mardi Gras Ball.
 Our DJ has music for parishioners of 50ish age, but she needs music for younger and older parishioners as well! Please give lists of the songs and recording artists you like to Desree Ambris (lovingsvg@comcast.net, 404.513.8220). She'll make sure the DJ gets them. Don't be shy! Half the fun of the ball will be enjoying the music of several generations! And if Jan. 19 isn't on your calendar yet, be sure to mark it now.
Volunteers Needed for English Tea in February
 Volunteers are needed to help with the annual February tea. Anyone who can help with providing food or serving, contact Joan Kidd at 404-294-7384 or jjkidd@msn.com or Nancy Boone at 770-938-2682, berkeleyboone@aol.com. If you have never helped with the English tea, you will enjoy the contact with the guests and get to know your fellow parishioners better. There are assignments for men and women. Seatings will be at 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 10.; cost is $15.00 per person. For tickets (which go on sale this Sunday - Jan. 6), contact Tish Wallace or the church office (404.377.2622).
Daughters of the King Diocesan Assembly Feb. 16
The annual Daughters of the King Diocesan Assembly will be held on Feb. 16 at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Interested members can carpool to the assembly from the church. There is a Feb. 1 deadline for sign up. Contact Joan Kidd, DOK President, 404-294-7384, jjkidd@msn.com, more information.
Travel to Norway With Trinity Travelers!
On
the road again - to Norway, June 19-29, 2008 (ten-day trip). See the
sights - Oslo, Bergen, mountains, fjords and more. There are 20 spaces
reserved for us with Collette Tours. Brochures with the itinerary and
other information are on display in the library. Contact: Mary Van Valkenburgh,
770.387.9533.
Please Get Donations for Children's Window in Soon!
We
would like to have the permanent gift plaque for the children's window
in Tisdale Hall in place by the first of the year. If you have been
intending to make a thanksgiving or memorial gift for a child or
children, please do so very soon. Forms for this purpose are in the
library. Thank you. Contact: Mary Van Valkenburgh, 770.387.9533
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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Wed. Morning Bible Class Studying Samuel
The Wednesday morning Bible class will begin a study of the Books of Samuel during Advent. Originally in the Hebrew Bible there was only one Book of Samuel. Two books were created with its translation into Greek. The books begin with the conception of Samuel and continue through the reign of David. The class meets each Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Gaylord room. All are welcome.
Sunday Morning Class Offerings
Class offerings are posted on the bulletin board on the second floor as well as in the Adult Christian Formation section of the HTP website. A new Newcomer's Class will begin Jan. 27. Current classes are:
· The Bible: Echoes and Mirrors, Comer Center Commons
· Life In Christ, Comer Center Room 257
The Rev. Claiborne Jones to Visit HTP for Winter Rector's Forum.
 The Rev. Claiborne Jones, director and vicar of Emmaus House, will be our guest for the winter rector's forum. On Sunday, Jan. 20, all adult formation classes will meet in the chapel at 9:15 a.m. for a lecture and discussion with Claiborne. She will also preach at both services. Emmaus House (www.emmaushouse.org) is an Episcopal community center that serves primarily the Peoplestown and Summerhill neighborhoods of Atlanta.
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YOUTH & CHILDREN'S FORMATION
Youth Lock-In THIS WEEKEND
 All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to our annual lock-in tonight (Fri. Jan 4) - Sat. Jan 5. Our group will stay in the Comer Center; please arrive by 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening. Bring your sleeping bag and a snack or drink to share. Please eat dinner before you arrive as we will serve only snacks that evening. Come and enjoy games and a scavenger hunt in Decatur followed by a movie back at the church! The lock-in will end with breakfast on Saturday morning. Each participant should bring $5 to offset breakfast costs. Pick up time is 9:00 a.m. Contact Chris Bray to sign up: bray@htparish.com. Next Thank God it's Sunday! Event THIS SUNDAY
The next TGIS youth event will take place this Sunday, Jan. 6, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in the Comer Center. Come and enjoy games, good food, and a short program. No RSVP necessary - just come and bring a friend. Please bring $3 per person for dinner. Contact Chris Bray with questions. Senior Diocesan Youth Council at Camp Mikell Jan. 11-13
The Senior DYC (Diocesan Youth Council) retreat is a weekend event at Camp Mikell for youth in grades 10-12 and their youth leader/adult chaperone. This year's retreat will be held Jan. 11-13 and the theme is "Led to Lead." Weekend activities consist of small group discussions, singing, worshipping, and playing together. The cost is $100 per person. Make checks payable to Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Contact Chris Bray at the parish office or visit www.episcopalatlantayouth.org for registration forms and more information - or click here to download the application directly.
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OUTREACH
New Orleans Volunteer Opportunities
The next HTP mission trip to New Orleans will take place Feb. 14-17, 2008. All those interested in participating should contact Dot Moye by the first of the year: davismoye@bellsouth.net. To facilitate our planning, please be prepared to make a commitment by Jan. 25 if you wish to go.
In addition, our HTP chapter of the "St. Anna's Remote Krewe" will host a dinner in January for all who are interested in helping St. Anna's and New Orleans. Look for details soon. For more information about ongoing Katrina relief opportunities in New Orleans, please visit the web site of the Diocese of Louisiana, www.edola.org.
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By the Way...
TOMORROW - Christmas Tree and Electronics Recycling in DeKalb County!
Start your new year with recycling! This year Keep DeKalb Beautiful (KDB) is offering DeKalb residents the opportunity to "GO GREEN by RECYCLING" at the end of the holiday season. KDB is partnering with Home Depot and Atlanta Recycling Solutions to offer recycling at local Home Depot sites. On Saturday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., citizens are encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees during our 18th annual "Bring One for the Chipper" event. They will also be able to bring their old electronic items to the Home Depot site for recycling. KDB hopes citizens will "green-up" this winter and begin 2008 with a spirit of environmental stewardship!
Christmas Trees and electronics can be dropped off on Saturday, January 5, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
Lawrenceville Home Depot
2295 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, Georgia 30030
The recycled trees will be chipped into mulch or used as wildlife habitat. Mulch is used for public beautification projects and is free to DeKalb County residents. While supplies last, all who participate in the recycling effort will receive a free dogwood seedling. Residents who are currently serviced by DeKalb County Sanitation Division may also leave their trees for curbside pick-up.
Additionally the following electronics will be accepted: Computer Monitors, Stereos, Microwave Ovens, Computer CPUs, Copiers, Telephones, Laptops, Video Machines, CB Radios, Printers, VCRs, CD Players, Disk Drives, Camcorders, Portable Radios, Floppy Drives, Cameras, Cell Phones, Test & Networking Equipment, Record Players, Keyboards, Modems, Speakers, Scanners, Circuit Boards, Typewriters, Cables, Electrical Panels, Fax Machines, UPS/Battery Back up, Projectors, CD ROMs, Computer Mouse, Televisions (*$10.00 Charge).
Vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, freezers, De-
humidifiers or humidifiers, and gas-powered equipment will not be accepted.
For more information about this event, please call Keep DeKalb Beautiful at 404-371-2654.
**Thanks to Steve Bishop for bringing this event to our attention here at HTP!
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