In Process...

Recently I came across a quote from someone who would not normally be on my "spiritual" radar - Charles Stanley, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta and founder of "In Touch Ministries." 

 "We are either in the process of resisting God's truth or in the process of being shaped and molded by [God's] truth."

We are all in process.  We are living, dying, growing, declining, opening, closing, giving, receiving - we are changing and in motion spiritually, emotionally, and physically.  Ultimately, however,  there are really only two options - we are either in the process of resisting the call and Word of God or in the process of being shaped and molded by it.  

In all that we do and say, as we grow and live each day, we must measure ourselves in relation to God's Word and our Lord Jesus Christ.  Our lives, and the decisions we make, either bring us closer to God and God's intention for us, or further from it.   

As we experience the Holy Spirit in these next few weeks, will we allow ourselves to be shaped and molded by the powerful and transformative truth of God's Word, or will we resist and turn from it? 

We are all in process.  How is up to us.

Peace and Blessings,

Paul+

  

Choir Benefit Recital

 

Second Bi-annual "Tool Time" 

Sunday, March 17th, 8:00 am to noon  

Back by popular demand and just in time for spring gardening. Bring your hand tools, clippers, spades, loppers and shovels to church.  While you worship, Trey Delaney and his "Tool Team" will sharpen your tools and after the service, you pick them up!  Unfortunately, tools with serrated blades can not be sharpened at this time.  Registration and drop off is at "the church circle".    Donations are appreciated.

  

20s/30s Sunday Brunch

Sunday, March 17th, 10:00 am 

Join the 20s/30s group, even if you are not in your 20s/30s, for a communal Sunday brunch in the George Thomas room  . For more information, or to be added to the 20s/30s group email list, please contact Joanne Golann atjwgolann@gmail.com. 

 

Compline

Sunday, March 17th, 7:00 pm  

As part of your Lenten journey, please join the Trinity Choir for monthly sung Compline.  The church is dark, lit by candles, and silent.   The choir enters, robes rustling, and takes its place in the north transept, where Trinity's high ceilings will capture and blend the choir's voices.  Let the beautiful harmonies and prayerful incantations focus your mind on Lent and how you can more fully embrace this solemn time of year.

 

Lent   2013

Create in me a clean heart, O God,

and renew a right sprit within me.

                                                                         - Psalm 51:11

You are invited to join us the Wednesday evenings in Lent for a time of worship, fellowship, and reflection. We are blessed this year to have three offerings for our adults, as well as opportunities for our younger members. Please review our Lenten Guide, and feel free to contact the church office if you have any questions.

You are also invited to read Lenten Meditations 2013 provided by Episcopal Relief and Development. They are available in the narthex and at the reception desk.

The rite of Reconciliation of the Penitent (Confession) is available by appointment with one of our clergy.

"Places of Cooperation, Conflict, and Reconciliation."

In our 21st century world we live global realities in very much local contexts.  How do we live in this time and place as modern day Children of Abraham?  Knowing our conflicted past, living the complexities of our present reality, how to we move forward together?

  

Easter Vigil Agape Meal Help Needed

Parish LIfe needs volunteers for the Agape meal following the Easter Vigil. We especially need people to help serve and to help clean up.  If you can help please contact Linda Twining at linda.twining@gmail.com."

 

For the TRINITY CHURCH EASTER EGG HUNT-Saturday, March 30 at 3 p.m.  The Egg Hunt is for children up to 3^rd grade.  Bring your own basket and arrive on time.

Please bring donations of plastic eggs and candy (leave in Nancy's office) by Sunday, March 24.  

 

If you did not previously request keys, you can request them at any time, however all key requests will require at least 2 weeks to have the keys made. Forms are available at the reception desk or from the Parish Administrator. 

 

One Table Cafe 

Seeking Committee Co-Chairs

to Coordinate Dinners

 

Please Help Provide A Joyful Easter For Those In Need On The Jersey Shore By Pitching In! Restore Our Shore Is Matching Contributions Dollar-For-Dollar 

To Reach our 

$1,785 Goal! 

 

Fuma Sacra Presents Bach on Thursdays 

 

Fuma Sacra, one of American's finest early music vocal ensembles, is proud to announce the fourth performance in its new Baroque cantata series, "Bach on Thursdays".  This special FREE lunch-time performances will take place at 12:30 pm on March 21st here at Trinity Epsicopal Church and will celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach's 327th birthday. The centerpiece of the program is Cantata 4, "Christ lag in Todes banden" ("Christ lay in death's bonds"), which is one of Bach's most celebrated and beloved cantatas.  It was also one of the earliest of the cantatas - some scholars have suggested it may have been Bach's first vocal work - although Bach thought enough of it to revive it later for use in Leipzig. Fuma Sacra will be conducted by Andrew Megill, who will be joined by many of the east coast's most admired baroque instrumentalists, playing on period instruments.  In addition to the featured cantata, each concert will feature these extraordinary musicians performing solo vocal and instrumental works from the Baroque period, as well as a chance for the audience to sing a hymn connected to the cantata of the day. 

 

Please note that staff parking is reserved at all times. Parking spaces will be repainted once the weather improves but even those spaces for staff who are no longer at Trinity are reserved.

As part of the St. Nick's auction in December, staff parking spaces for Easter services were auctioned off and are reserved for those who purchased them.  

 

20s/30s Study & Discussion Group 

Sunday, March 24th, 10:00 am  

 

The Drive to Spring Rummage is On

October's Early Bird Holiday Sale capped a record year for Trinity Rummage, but the hard work of volunteers didn't end there. The devastating impact of Superstorm Sandy was felt by everyone, especially communities down the shore. As part of efforts big and small, near and far, Trinity took action. Your tremendous response in 2012 allowed Outreach to give more to programs that have played an integral part in Sandy recovery efforts. In addition, Outreach and Rummage helped process an overwhelming amount of donations over the past two months, including warm clothing and new necessities, that went to those most in need nearby and in shore communities. For Rummage, that process only just finished over the holidays. Now that those affected by Sandy are on the road to recovery, Rummage is asking for your help.

Donations that are especially needed include:

-- housewares, from dishes, cups and glasses, to pots, pans and cutlery

-- furniture one person can carry, such as a side table, chair(s) or small desk

-- antique items, including pieces of silver, fine dinner plates and fine cut glass

These and many more items, from clothing to books to electronics, are needed so Rummage can get back on its feet after helping others get back on theirs.

Thank you from the Rummage Committee

 

Calling Spring Rummage Volunteers

April's Rummage Sale is just around the corner. From Sunday, April 21 to Sunday, April 28, Trinity needs you. If you have a few free hours after dropping the kids off at school; if you are available on your day off from work; or if you want to join a Trinity tradition, then please sign up your participation for this festive and friendly community event.

New this year, an easy online sign up is now available. Simply go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4CA4AE22A75-rummage and look over the days and times available. If you see a time(s) you like, check the box next to it and click Submit and Sign Up. On the next page, you can even let us know if there's a particular department you'd prefer to join.

If you have any questions or cannot sign up online, contact Nancy Metcalf (nebm1@comcast.net) or Mary Alden (mlaeas@comcast.net), or leave a message at 609-924-2277 ext 351.

 

Congratulations to Stephen Buzard 

 

Adult Bible Study Sundays at 10am Ongoing!   

The Sunday morning adult bible study, led by Jolyon Pruszinski, one ofour seminary interns, will be meeting in the Library at 10am through the end of April as we study the Gospel of John. We welcome anyone interested no matter your level of familiarity with the text or your perspective on it. Come join in the conversation as we examine the triumphal entry, the farewell discourse, the passion narrative, and the post resurrection appearances. For more information email jolyon.pruszinski@ptsem.edu. 

  

Zaquen Discussion Group

The Zaquen Discussion Group meets every Wednesday at 4:00 pm in the Library. Zaquen is the Hebrew word for 'Elders,' and this discussion group focuses on spirituality for the senior adults in our community. Currently we are discussing Richard Rohr's book Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jenny Replogle at reploglej@trinityprinceton.org or 609-924-2277 ext. 308.

 

El Salvador Mission Trip 

  

Hospital Visits

A knock on the door before quietly entering; an introduction; making a judgment call before starting a conversation. Although people everywhere are hurting, hospital patients especially require a compassionate sense of 'oneness', of spiritual natures communicating. Together with modern medical treatment, encouragement and calling forth God's grace brings the patient inner peace which aids in the healing process.

Patients request visits by clergy and hospital team members at the time of hospital registration by indicating their Trinity affiliation. If you or someone you know would like a visit, please contact us. Clergy receive updates after all visits.

Contact:  Bill Haynes:  williamfhaynes@gmail.com