Children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to attend Godly Play Sunday School. Children will be returned to the parents in the Church at the Peace. Our nursery is staffed on Sundays from 8am-Noon for newborns to age 3. All children are welcome at Church, but please feel free to use the Nursery next to the Godly Play room should a private area be needed.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Year-to-date totals as of

Feb. 29, 2016

YTD Income $151,338

Transfers from reserves

YTD Investment Earnings Used in Operations

$14,005

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YTD Less Total Expenses

($118,112)

YTD Net Revenue
$47,232

SHARE THE NEWS

If you have any news you would like to have included in our bulletin,

we would love to share it.

Email news to:

info@trinitygalv.org

SERVICES AT
THE MERIDIAN

Reverend Susan Kennard conducts a Eucharistic service at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at The Meridian on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Families and friends of residents are welcome to join the group regardless of denomination.
In addition, Rev. Susan has been playing some of the residents' favorite songs on her guitar accompanied by Mr. Wyatt on an electric organ.

ADDRESS UPDATES

Please let Trinity know if you have a change of address or new email address. Simply put changes on a piece of paper in the collection plate or email changes to:

info@trinitygalv.org

eMessenger - Week of May 1, 2016

SUNDAY, MAY 1ST -

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR ST. VINCENT'S HOUSE

Each week, St. Vincent's House distributes 60-75 snack packs containing 1 each: meat, fruit, cracker, and sweets for the homeless in Galveston with items NOT provided by the Food Bank. Trinity has been asked to provide these items in our food collection.

Meat products in a zip bag or pop-top cans: Vienna sausage, potted meat and chicken. Tuna or chicken salad with crackers.
Peanut butter or cheese filled crackers.
Individual fruit and pudding cups.
Small individual sweetened cereal
Individual packs of cookies, raisins or hard candy.

THIS SUNDAY! MAY 1ST
Galveston Urban Ministries
Community Work Day

Wear your work clothes to the 10:30 a.m. service and join us in

painting, cutting grass, cleaning-up properties and various other chores

in the community. Community service hours apply for Trinity students.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

PARKING LOT USE

Trinity is privileged to be permitted use of the fenced parking lot across the street for weekly services and, with approval, for our special events. However, by owner's terms, someone must be on site to monitor usage and cars must leave the lot soon after church services, lunches, weddings and funerals or risk being locked in behind the fence. We certainly encourage use of the parking lot, but caution those planning lunch or other offsite activities to please park elsewhere after church sponsored events. Thank you for helping us be good neighbors with the new lot owner.

Welcome Newcomers

and Visitors!

We are blessed that you chose to attend a service at Trinity this week.

We have a gift for you, so before exiting the church, please meet Carolyn Speich in the narthex to receive your gift and complete a visitor's card.

For additional information, contact Carolyn Speich 713.320.8612 or invite.welcome.connect@trinitygalv.org or Rev. Susan at 979.248.7849 or susankennard@sbcglobal.net

TRINITY YOUTH MINISTRY

The Diocesan Youth Ministry exists to support our parishes in their mission to help our youth grow spiritually. There are many opportunities at the diocesan level for our youth to have a transforming encounter with Jesus Christ so that they can grow in their relationship with Him and share Jesus' love in their everyday lives.

EYC TO VISIT CARNES FUNERAL HOME - MAY 22, 2016

Often a young person or even adults experience death for the first time when they are grieving deeply. This tour is to encourage open discussion on death, spirituality, the different types of religious services and what Jesus's body may have gone through when he died. This tour is scheduled on the evening of May 22 at Carnes Funeral Home, 1201-23^rd Street and is for our youth, but adults are welcome to come along. Please visit our Facebook page: Trinity Episcopal Church EYC for the time.

MISSIONPALOOZA REGISTRATION DUE MAY 1ST!
(See information and registration link in article below)

YOUTH GROUP BROWNIE MIX SALE

IN CHURCH NARTHEX

Guaranteed to be the BEST!

Pick up a few bags ($6.00 each) to

support our Youth Group's summer

Missionpaloza trip to Wimberly.

July 17-22, 2016 - San Marcos/Wimberley

Who: All youth and their friends in 7-12th grade. Adult parents and volunteers are encouraged to attend. All Adults must take Safeguarding God's Children before the trip.

What: God has called us to serve the hill country area devastated by floods in 2015. This life-changing mission trip is sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and will be led by adult volunteers of Trinity Church and Kathy Westmoreland, the youth minister at St. Mark's in Bay City. We have learned that lives are changed through volunteer service, both for the recipient and the volunteers.

Where: We will be staying at the San Marcos Baptist Academy located at 2801 Ranch Road 12 in San Marcos.

Cost: Though the participant cost is actually $300, we are only asking for a deposit of $100 thanks to fundraisers and money committed by our Trinity family. We need your deposit and registration today, May 1. Make all checks payable to Trinity Episcopal Church and note "Youth Mission Trip" and your child's name on the memo line.

Additional Money: Your child may want to bring a little additional money for snacks or a meal on the way there and on the way home.

We will discuss this further closer to the trip.

Travel:

We have reserved 12 passenger vans. It would help to cut the van rental if we had large vehicles we could borrow that week. Any ideas??

CLICK HERE to REGISTER BY MAY 1ST!

Questions: Larissa Botik 409-599-1457 or Jennifer Haglund 409-996-6418

MORE NEWS FOR STUDENTS!

CALLING OUR 2016 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!
(and College Graduates too!)

Each spring we honor our high school graduates with a monogrammed leather prayer book. Please send us the name of your graduate, their school and their plans after graduation. We want to hear about them!

We would also like to salute our college graduates and post-graduates so please call us about them, too. We are so proud of all our progeny and the great work they are achieving for their future!

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday May 22, 2016

* Honoring our graduating seniors

* Godly Play Awards

* Godly Play Teacher Recognition

* Send-off for the Pace Family

* Trinity Sunday Picnic (replaces 3rd Sunday lunch)

CALLING ALL VETERANS

(And everybody else who enjoys Freedom and Safety!)

Saturday, June 4th | 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Open courtyard and parish hall, Trinity Episcopal Church

What: Picnic, bouncy house, door prizes, games, fellowship

Why: To thank veterans and their families

Trinity is partnering with the UTMB Veterans Resource Group in this first event, and we hope to serve and thank these families many more times in the future. Be there or be square!

SACRED GROUNDS AND SUNDAY DELIGHTS

A New and Improved
Coffee Hour

Be sure to come by Eaton Hall on Sundays after the morning services to try Maggie' Dean's new tasty breakfast treats. We have added to the usual coffee and donuts with hot teas, muffins, breads and future idea include breakfast bars and frozen yogurt pops. If you have a request or recipe suggestion, email Maggie at maggiedean@live.com.

SUNDAY EVENINGS
Holy Eucharist Rite Two Service
5:30-6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Trinity now has a 5:30 p.m. Sunday "Come As You Are" service. Please join us if you are unexpectedly tied up on a Sunday morning or just prefer the 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. experience. Our stained glass windows are vibrant with color at this time of day!

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY GROUP

May 12, May 19 & June 9
at 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. in Eaton Hall

Our Young Women's Bible Study Group is excited to announce that we have selected the popular study book and video series, "James, Mercy Triumphs" by Beth Moore. This series is written to meet you at your participation level through videos, book, bible study and/or memorization.

We invite our young women to bring a friend and join us. The book can be purchased at any bible store or online bookseller.

If possible, please bring a snack to share. Childcare will be provided. Questions? Contact Amy Neblett at nebletta@hotmail.com or 409.682.0791 or Danielle Alvarado at dalvarado@trinitygalv.org or 409.939.5519

START THE COUNTDOWN,

SUMMER AT CAMP ALLEN IS COMING!

Do any of the following interest your children? Hurry and register NOW!

Blobbing Live Clue

Archery Disc Golf

Jumping Pillow Giant Swing

Horseback Riding The Chute

Lake Swim with Iceberg Adventure Summit

Canoeing/Kayaking/Paddle boarding Field Games

Campsite-wide Adventure Games Arts and Crafts

Get information on enrollment and scholarships at info@campallen.org.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS BEING PLANNED

August 1-5, 2016 * 9 am - Noon

Theme: Cave Quest: Following Jesus,
the Light of the World.

Calling our wonderful volunteers for the entire week, a day or to handle a specific area like snacks or crafts.
Please contact Danielle Alvarado at

dalvarado@trinitygalv.org

REGISTRATION IN THE CHURCH OFFICE - $10 per child

WILLIAM TEMPLE CENTER (WILLIE T'S)
An Episcopal Ministry to College and UTMB Students

Larissa Botik, Executive Director

(409) 599.1457 or wtecgalveston@gmail.com

Providing prayers, fellowship and hot meals on Wednesdays nights to over 70 college and medical school students.

While we are called to minister to the students of this great medical community, we are frequently challenged and blessed by the ever changing landscape as students rotate in and out of our doors. This time of year is especially fun as we try to decipher how many students we will be feeding on Wednesday nights. All our physical therapy students take a vacation for two weeks and some start summer mission work or rotations. The 2016 PA class wraps up at the end of May and a whole new group will come in. Our 1^st year medical students take a summer hiatus just as the 2^nd year students are buckling down and studying for the STEP test. Sometimes we find it a little bittersweet because just as we've come to love and minister to students, it's time for them to move on. We are reminded and thankful for the words of our beloved Bible that tells us that "Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever."-Hebrews 13:8.

Prayer Needs: for all of our students as they study and transition. Pray for continued healing for Ollive Shepherd who provides our desserts.

Tangible Needs: Seeking two rolling black or gray office chairs. Thanksgiving: Thank you to our Jr. Warden or whoever was the good Samaratin who fixed the bathroom lights in Willie T's! Yea!

EATON HALL RESTORATION AND

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OFF TO A GREAT START!

Restoration of Eaton Hall is well underway! Please take a peek at the top of the stairs in Eaton Hall to see the progress being made. Just as important is the progress made on the Capital Campaign. Pledges received to date total more than $260,000! Thank you!

While this is a great start to the campaign, we have a long way to go! (Just like the construction left to do on Eaton Chapel).

The total goal of the Capital Campaign over the next three years is $500,000 to include sanctuary lighting enhancements and the growth of restricted funds.

It's easy to participate - here are some suggestions:

Fill out and return the Capital Campaign form sent to you in the mail. (More are available in the office if misplaced).

Send us a written note regarding the amount you wish to give over the next three years - yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly or a one-time gift.
Drop your check off at the parish office or put it in the offering plate designating on the memo line the amount given for the Capital Campaign.
Pay by credit card - go to www.trinitygalv.org, click on "Donate Today" at the top of the page. Be sure to designate Capital Campaign or contact Camille Haglund in the church office to help you set up online credit payments.

If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Susan Kennard at 979.248.7849 or Camille Haglund in the Church office.

CALENDAR
Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Thursday and/or 9am Sunday
in Choir Room

05/01 - 5:30 p.m.

05/03 - 10:00 a.m.

05/03 - 6:30 p.m.
05/12 - 1:00 p.m.
05/12 - 5:30 p.m.

Rite II Holy Eucharist - Come as you are!
Capital Campaign Meeting - Kelso LibraryLife Story Class - Last Class this session- Kelso Library
ECW Board Meeting - Kelso Library
Women's Bible Study - Eaton Hall

Children, ages 4 through 5^th grade, are invited to attend Godly Play Sunday School and will be returned to their parents in the Church at the Peace.

Our nursery is staffed on Sundays from
8 am - noon for newborns through age 3. All children are welcome at church, but please feel free to use the Nursery next to the Godly Play Room.

PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR

Ginger Stein Goodgame, Ollive Shepherd, Joyce Fields, Marvin Johnson, Mike Wisner and Carl Bentley.

OUR ONGOING PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR

Ellen Parkey, Keith Slayton, Mary Lenahan, Larry Herzog, Will Blackshear, Sam Speich, Marianne Sefcik, Mary Lou Fisher, Sissy Howell, George Griffith, Richard Wagstaff, Peggy McMullen, David Edwards, Jack Wallace, Joe Vance, Brad Thomas, Dan Vaughn, Karen Rudenberg, Matt Carroll, Betty Schroeder, Meghann Nash, Frances Gillman, Jessie Dunn, Mindy Bollinger, Margaret Lee, Phillip Head and Billy Garrison.

PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE,

John R. Kelley, Teal Griffeth, Jarrod Johnson, John Wilkinson, Bo Lollar, John Kelso, Jr., David Middleton, Nick Toombs and Barry Toombs.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS

05/03 - Jon Schultz

05/04 - Leta Higgins
05/04 - Jerry Jackson
05/04 - Rev. Susan Kennard

05/05 - Russell Moody, III
05/06 - Richard Rice, II
05/06 - Elizabeth Schadt

The flowers on the altar today are given to the

Glory of God and in celebration of the Saturday wedding of

Catherine Rogers and Ken Woodin.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

May 1, 2016

LEADERS IN TODAY'S LITURGY

8:00 a.m. - Rite I

Lector

Worship Leader

Eucharistic Minister

Sermon

Celebrant

Altar Guild

Ushers

Claudia Stein

Nita Caskey

The Reverend Susan Kennard

Susan Duif and Emily Erdmann

Claudia Stein and John Speich

9:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School

10:15 a.m. - Student Sunday School / Godly Play

10:30 a.m. - Rite II (Music and Choir)

Music Director

Current Choir

Prelude

Hymns

1^st Lesson

Psalm

2^nd Lesson

Gospel

Sermon

Offertory Anthem

Celebrant

Eucharistic Ministers

Communion Anthem

Postlude

Usher Team I

Altar Guild

Acolytes (A schedule is not available at this time-All acolytes available please serve)

Godly Play

Youth Group

E-Messenger

Newcomers/Visitors

Ministry

William Temple Ministry

Sunday Baking

Ronald Wyatt

Bailey Glover

Gretchen Lindquist

Gayle Monsour

Edgar Moore

Bill Noble

Joanna Thompson

Mary Townsend

Patty Wood

Second Benedictus,

Alec Rowley

537, 345, 512

Acts 16:9-15

Lee Jaworski

Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5

Alison Barker

John 5:1-9

The Reverend Susan Kennard

Peace I Leave With You,

Jonathan Battishill

The Reverend Susan Kennard

Bill and Linda Macdonald

Verily I Say Unto You,

Thomas Tallis

Trumpet Tune in D,

David N. Johnson

Trish Clason, Team Leader

Camille Haglund

Eugenia McDonald

Ed Muncey

Dixie Posert

Jon Schultz

Tom Wimbrow

Weekday

Carol Malloy and Margie Frantz

Sunday

Bill Leopold

Gladys Stansberry

Christopher Perkins, Sr. Acolyte

Nathan Andrews

Gabbi Beebe

Peyton Botik

Preston Botik

Jane Charpentier

Camryn Davis

Nathan Fiegel

Kaylee Fortune

Tyler Garcia

Heidi Haglund

Hunter Haglund

Walker Janek

Lee Jaworski

Sasha Jaworski

Will McQuitty

Caroline Neblett

Elizabeth Pennington

Spencer Petty

Mary Katherine Piel

Ava Rawlins

Ashley Stanger

Gia Viggiano

Danielle Alvarado

Kay Perkins

Lola Thompson

Larissa Botik

Jennifer Haglund

Shanna Pennington

Kathy VanDewalli

Susan Duif

Carolyn Speich

Larissa Botik

Maggie Dean

JOIN THE CHOIR!

A familiar Biblical quotation states,

"Serve the Lord with gladness; and come before his presence with a song."

Music is a very meaningful addition to worship and Trinity's accomplished choir performs a variety of favorite hymns, solos and duets.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR CHOIR

including high school students

10th grade and above.

Please Contact our Music Director,

Ron Wyatt or ask one of the current choir members how to join.

Rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays

and/or 9:00 a.m. Sunday mornings.

IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR
ST. VINCENT'S HOUSE

Meat products in a zip bag or pop-top cans:Vienna sausage, potted meat, tuna, and chicken.
Tuna or chicken salad with crackers
Peanut butter or cheese filled crackers
Individual fruit and pudding cups
Small individual sweetened cereal
Individual packs of cookies, raisins or hard candy.

2016 Vestry Members

Left to Right: Jerry Jackson, Susan Duif, Vestry Clerk Kathy VanDewalli, Jim Byrom, Carolyn Clyburn (front), Dan Freeman (back), Reverend Susan Kennard, Walter Meyer, Senior Warden Nancy Polk, Junior Warden Robert Ebert and John Ferguson.
(Not pictured, Bob Hern)

TRINITY CHURCH

Founded in 1841 and still making history!

Photo courtesy of Bill Schaefer