Day of Pentecost!

We get to read in the Book of Acts the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus talked about in the gospel readings for this Pentecostal Sunday! The Spirit of Truth! Jesus say "the world will not see me, but you will see me!" The Holy Spirit will reveal the truth that Jesus is in them and Jesus is in the Father! The awakaning and the anointing! The Day that their eyes are truly opened! The truth that will set them free! That great and mighty wind came as a force upon everyone as a holy fire! Peter in the Book of Acts 2 explaine that "God would pour out His Holy Spirit on all people!" The Book of Joel from the Old Testament, the second Chapter spoke of this occurrence.
Readings for this Pentecostal Sunday!
Psalm 104:25-35. 37b    or Genesis 11:1-9    Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21    John 14:8-17,(25-27).
Leading us this Pentecostal celebration; Father Clark, Readers; Jay Rosener, Catharine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Doris Mahn. Thanks for those who cleaned up Sunday!

Easter 7

Hopefully all have celebrated Rogation Days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) which led into Ascension Day celebration! We do look forward to Easter 7 in the reading of the Gospel of John 17:20-26 where Jesus made the point in His prayers that all may be one as He is with His Father! He gave us His glory and be as one as He and His Father are! Jesus wanted His Father to let us see His glory, as our Heavenly Father loved Jesus before the creation of the world! Jesus made our Heavenly Father known to the world and will continue to make our Heavenly Father known to men so that all may have His love in His own as the Father is in our Savior!
Father Clark will lead us to understand these scriptures more fully Easter 7 services! Also leading us are; Readers; Steve Rowe, Glenn Brod, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Jay Rosener, Hospitality; Marie Morris, Catherine Crawford. All the food for Eat-in was delicious, and thanks for all the KP volunteers!

Easter 6!

We are looking into John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9 according to the Foward Day by Day. Jesus spoke of the Holdy Spirit coming and will help and teach us and remind us Jesus loves us and warned the ruler of this world is coming and the Lord will leave and then return. In John 5:1-9, the scripture is speaking of the man Jesus healed at the pool after asking the man if he wanted to be healed and ordered the man to "take up his bed and walk," and he began to walk. These scriptures teach us very well that the Lord is in control of all things and knows all things, always faithful, always loving.
Readings for Sunday are; Psalm 67    Acts 16:9-15, Revelation 21:10, 22-11:5    John 14:23-29, John 5:1-9.
Those helping Sunday are; Father Clark, Jim Ber, Jay Rosener, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Alex Young, Hospitality; Linda Lay, Kim Crawford, all who will. Thanks for all the help this Sunday! 
We will also be celebrating Rogation Day after Services Sunday, bring in your plants to be blessed!  
Rogation Days
by  Don Palmer
Rogation  Days are an ancient custom which has been being observed since the 5th century.
Rogation—to ask, as in“interrogate”—we ask God’s blessing of the harvest, of the
earth and sea. We remind ourselves that we are the stewards of Creation, neither
the authors nor the owners of it. Originally an agricultural observance, it has
been broadened and made more inclusive—the crops, the catch of the sea, the
fruits of our labors in all their aspects.
An  ancient pagan custom was “beating the bounds”, with a procession walking out the
boundary lines of the village and marking the bounds with stakes. Sticks of
willow and birch were used to strike the stakes; hence, “beating the bounds”.
Subsequently the custom became incorporated into Rogation Days celebration,
particularly in England, in which the parishes are clearly defined, contiguous
with adjacent parishes. Rogation Day was celebrated by walking the boundaries of
the parish and acknowledging in this way our tangible
stewardship.
As the countries, including our own, became more industrialized and less agrarian,
we have seen a lessening of the celebration of Rogation—and we are the worse for
it. Our “new” Episcopal Book of Common Prayer of 1979 sneakily de-emphasized
Rogation Days and Rogation Sunday, as they were annotated in the 1928 BCP They
are privileged times to celebrate stewardship, to remind ourselves of our roles,
not as masters or owners, but as stewards.
Job had to be reminded of that, too. Remember the voice from the whirlwind? “Where
were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? When the morning stars sang
together and all the heavenly beings

Easter 5!

We are glad to see so many at services this Easter 4 and hope all of you will grace us with your presence again soon! We do thank Father Nowlin and Father Tudor for gracing us in the two services while Father Clark has been gone! We do look forward to our gospel reading for this coming Sunday also! We are looking into John 13:31-35 where Jesus explains about His glorification and He will be leaving His flock. A new commandment He issues, "Love one another, as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye love one to another.
We can get into the definition of love as many have done, but Jesus is specific in telling us to love one another as 'He' loved us. That means we will depend on Him guiding us each day and moment how He wants us to treat our brethren and fellow man or woman. Continually in touch with Him, seeking His guidance and stripping ourselves of our own thinking and letting Him be our guide. Thank you Lord for showing us the way!
Serving this Sunday; Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/ Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Beth Weissler, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Alex Young.
Great treats from last Sunday and we all look forward to next Sunday's treats! Thanks for help in the clean-up this Sunday!
Scripture readings for this coming Sunday: Psalm 148     Acts 11:1-18    Revelation 21:1-6    John 13:31-35. See you all next Sunday!

Easter 4!

We look forward again to the readings from John 10:22-30 The Jews surrounded Jesus at Solomon's Colonade asking if He were the Christ ( in John 6:65 "that no one came come to me unless the Father has enabled him", that it is the work of our Father that draws us to Christ, not men). As Christ speaks to them, he tells them they are not His because they do not understand Him. His sheep do hear His voice (I am His, and He is mine!). You cannot be taken from Him and you will not perish! His Father has given you to Jesus and our Heavenly Father is greater than all! Noone can snatch you out of our Heavenly Father's hand! Jesus proclaims, "I and the Father are one!" Praise be to God!
We will be lead by Father Nowlin with Readers; Jay Rosener, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Ed Weissler, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Doris Mahn. Thank you all for pitching in and doing different jobs this last Sunday!
The readings for next Sunday;     Psalm 23    Acts 9:36-43    Revelation 7:9-17    John 10:22-30.

3 Easter!

We are now delving into John 21:1-19 of Peter and his fellow fishermen were in their boat trying to catch their fish to no avail. Someone sitting on shore told them to put the nets out to the right side. They put their nets in and could not lift the nets, that they were that full. The total of fish was 153 and all were astonished at the amount caught. They all went to shore and ate with the stranger, but they knew it was Jesus, but they were afraid to ask. Later Jesus asked Peter to feed His sheep, for three times, then Peter was saddened by the Lord's since he denied Jesus three times before. Then Jesus prophesied what death Peter was to suffer in John 21.
Many have tried to understand why 153 fish, the most popular is the 153 stands for all the variety of fish, therefore all different types of people are to be brought into the Christian fold. Some say 153 nations, which some say were the amount of nations at that time, and all the disciples were to spread the gospel to all the nations. The Lord did want Peter to take care and minister the word to Jesus's followers. We do appreciate the readings on the fish, since a whole net was caught through our Lord and Savior. It tells us that we need the Lord in all our situations to have a full and prosperous outcome. We do thank our Lord for those blessings!
Sunday's readings are; John 21:1-19   Revelation 5:11-14    Acts 9:1-6(7-20)  Psalm 30.
Leading us Sunday are; Father Nowlin; Readers; Steve Rowe, Glenn Brod, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Alex Young, Hospitality; Linda Lay, Beth Weissler. Thanks to all who helped clean up after eat-in dinner with those delicious potluck prizes!

Monday to Sunday in Easter Week!

There is celebration in ourt midst for our risen Lord all week. Readings for Monday thru Saturday. You can read them on the website http://www.satucket.com/lectionary. In our Second Sunday of Easter we do look forward to our Lectionary C readings of Psalm 111 or Psalm 118:19-24   Acts 5:12a, 17-22, 25-29  or Job 42:1-6 or Revelation 1:(1-8)9-19   John 20:19-31.We read in our passage from John that Jesus visited His followers giving a blessing of peace to all and breathing on them the Holy Spirit. We also read of Thomas and his desire to actually see the nail prints in Jesus's hand! As Jesus says after showing Thomas His hands that "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe!" This is truly a gift from our Heavenly Father! Thanks be to God!
Leading us in unfolding the Word of God is Father Clark; Readers; Jim Berger, Jay Rosener, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Shawn Williams, Hospitality; Michelle Berger, Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn. We thank all of you that helped put out the Easter Eggs and cleaned up after Easter Services! Thank you for all who served Easter Sunday!

Maundy Thursday, Good Friday; Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday!

We are looking at Holy Week and looking forward for Maundy Thursday and the rest of Easter Week! We are reading out of the Book of Commong Prayer for the services to Easter Sunday! The Scripture readings are for Maundy Thursday; Revised Common Lectionary C Psalm 116:1, 10-17  Exodus 12:1-4(5-10),11-14  1 Corinthians 11:23-26    John 13:1-17, 31b-35.
Good Friday Psalm 22    Isaiah 52:13-53:12  Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9  John 18:1-19:42
Holy Saturday Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16  Job 14:1-14    or Lamentations 3:1-9,19-24  1Peter 4:1-8  Matthew 27:57-66        or John 19:38-42
Easter Sunday readings are; Principal Service Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24  Acts 10:34-43  or Isaiah 65-17-25
1 Corinthians 15:19-26  or Acts 10:34-43  John 20:1-18  or Luke 24:1-12
Serving on Easter Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Doris Mahn Crucifer/Server; Michelle Berger Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Beth Weissler, Usher/Greeter; Alex Young, Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Joyce Koch. Come and join us for our rejoicing in our Savior's rising from the dead!

Palm Sunday!

We are now looking to Palm Sunday and our readings will be from the "Passion" and we have volunteers to help. We will read Luke 22:14-23:56 for the "Passion" other readings are; Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 and Phillipians 2:5-11.
Our leaders will be: Father Clark, Readers; Glenn Brod and Steve Rowe, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Doris Mahn and Jay Rosener. Thanks to all for treats and cleaning up!
Readings for Maundy Thursday are; Psalm 116:1, 10-17, Exodus 12:1-4(5-10) 11-14   1 Corinthians 11:23-26  John 13:1-17, 31b-35.
Good Friday Readings are; Psalm 22   Isaiah 52:13-53:12   Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9 and John 18:1-19:42
Easter Vigil or Holy Saturday readings are; Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16   Job 14:1-14 or Lamentations 3:1-19, 19-24, 
1 Peter 4:1-8, Matthew 27:57-66  or John 19:38-42.

5th Lent

We honor Our Lord this coming Sunday by really understanding we have the gift of knowing what lies ahead in the few weeks we have to the Lord's ultimate of goal of His Cross. We look in John 12:1-8 at Mary's gift of anointing Jesus's feet with spikenard, generally used for washing the body for burial. A representation of overwhelming love and compassion of someone forgiven as Mary and as we all have been forgiven! Jesus was ready for His journey for our salvation! Although Mary was ridiculed for her lavishness on Jesus by Judas Iscariot, she did not waver in her total attention upon the Lord! This understanding hopefully will grace us all in our walk with the Lord!
Leading us next Sunday are; Father Clark; Readers; Jay Rosner, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Maria Morris, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Maria Morris. Thanks to all who served last Sunday!

4th Lent!

We look at Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 where Pharisees and teachers of the law criticized the gathering of "sinners" that were with Jesus. The parable used here was the lost sheep that the shepherd was found and also the Parable of the Lost Son, that wasted his inheritance and wanted to go back home to his father. As it turns out, the father has a party for the returning son and rejoices in his return. The older son was taken aback and resented his brother being received with such fanfare. The older son protested to his father by not going to the party and the Father went to see what was wrong. As the older son told his father his feelings, the loving Father graciously pointed out that all was to be his and that his brother was dead and now is alive. This last part shows that Jesus was talking of the Pharisees and their resentment and bitterness that Jesus could see in their hearts. Nothing can be hidden from God or His Son! Those "Sinners" that the Pharisees talked about had already "hit bottom" and were totally focused on Jesus because they saw His compassion.
More on these passages through Father Clark this coming Sunday! Serving with him will be; Readers: Steve Rowe, Glenn Brod, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Maria Morris, Hospitality; Linda Lay, Danielle Lay. Look forward to all of you this coming Sunday!

3rd Lent!

We see that our readings for this coming Sunday are Exodus 3:1-15    Psalm 63:1-8    1Corinthians 10:1-13    Luke 13:1-9. The Gospel of Luke 13:1-9 speaks of a fig tree that did not bear fruit and the owner wanted it to be torn out and burned, the gardener asked to fertilize it and see if it would bear fruit in the coming year. As the lord is our gardener, He is able to nurture us and have us bear fruit, since our salvation is a gift and He leads us along giving us understanding and more strength to go through harder trials, we will bear more fruit in the following harvest! Mark Sluss, told of our need to bear fruit, and to reach out, as that tree, and soak in God's warmth and then spread it to others we come in contact. The Lord will give us that ability, then we will bear more fruit, an ongoing cycle of growth and miraculous changes!
Leading the congregation next Sunday; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Jay Rosner, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glenn Brod, Hospitality; Beth Weissler, Stephanie Rowe, all others. Thanks to all who filled in to do kp last Sunday! Thanks to all who showed with such bad weather in our midst!

2nd Lent is upon us!

Seems like we are marching through Lent at a fast pace! This last Sunday we barely escaped an asteroid and a meteor crashed into a neighboring part of our world! We may assume that we should be watching and waiting for our Lord's return! We do want to focus on our scriptures for next week in the gospel of Luke 13:31-15. We see Pharisees coming up and warning Jesus of Herod wanting to kill Him (quite different from the ending), but the Lord did not turn from His destiny! Our Lord grieved over Jerusalem, saying that Jerusalem had slain their prophets and also those sent to them! We will hope in our Lord, for He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins!
Those helping Sunday are; Father Clark, and guest The Venerable Mark Sluss, Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Alex DeClue, Hospitality; Jay Rosner, Joyce Koch. Thanks for all the treats last Sunday!
Readings for Sunday;
Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18    Psalm 27    Philippians 3:17-4:1    Luke 13:31-35 Courtesy of Forward Day by Day!

1st Lent!

Luke 4:1-14 speaks to us that Jesus was tested or tempted at the onset of His dedication to His call on His way to Calvary! Satan tempted Jesus, but did not sway Jesus from His final destination!
We do look forward to Father Clark giving more to us on Sunday!
Leaders for Sunday; Readers; Jay Rosner, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Grteeter; Ed Weissler, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Alex Young. Thanks for the volunteers and fellowship after church last Sunday! Thanks for all who were there for Ash Wednesday's services!
Readings for Sunday!
From Forward Day by Day
Deuteronomy 26: 1-11    Psalm 91:1-2,9-16    Romans 10:8b-13    Luke 4:1-13

Ash Wednesday!

We will have Ash Wednesday services at 7:30 PM at Trinity. We will read from our Book of Common Prayer with the bible readings on page 264. Listed for the Old Testament, Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12     Psalm 102 or 103:8-14
Epistle is; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10    Gospel is; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. The Lord desires a humble heart from those who follow Him in this reading, making sure we understand that we don't boast in piety by praying in front of others but in our own homes, where noone sees us. The Lord's prayer is quoted in verse 9-15 which really very compact and powerful. We also must not look like we are fasting in front of others, another act of piety that the Lord disdains. We do not put on airs to please others. This really makes it easy for us by not carrying the baggage of being perfect, for He is the perfect one, our great example for all times.
Volunteers will be needed for Wednesday night and all are welcome for Ash Wednesday services! See you there!

Last Sunday after Epiphany

We are looking into Ash Wednesday next week! We will start off our Lend deliberation and meditation! We look forward to all our Lent readings and meditations! We will look into our Sunday service, Luke 9:28-36(37-43). Jesus takes Peter, John, and James to a mountain to pray. He was transfigured in front of them and spoke to Moses and Elijah about His departure. Peter spoke to Jesus about building tabernacles, but no response from the Lord. They all went down and jesus healed a little boy (removing a demon from her). Then Jesus said, "The Son of Man is to be betrayed into the hands of men." These words were not understood because they were hidden from the disciples.
We can see the power and authority the Lord possesses, but then shows He is willing to give all for us by losing all in this world of ours. Our disciples did not grasp what Jesus says here, because the Lord's Supper had not taken place yet, by which our gift of the Lord's Supper would be given to us! We look at this blessing for all time, and can share this gift to all who will hear it and be blessed! Thank You Lord!
Leading us Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Glenn Brod, Steve Rowe, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Maria Morris, Hospitality; Linda Lay, Maria Morris.
Readings for February 10, 2013!
Exodus 34:29-35    Psalm 99    2 Corinthians 3:12- 4:2    Luke 9:28-36(37-43). See you this coming Sunday and Lent Services Wednesday!

Epiphany IV coming up!

February 3 coming up soon and we are looking into Luke 4:21-30. We see Jesus in the temple of Nazareth where He said, "No prophet is accepted in his hometown." Some queried that, "isn't this the son of Joseph?" This dialog could tell us that God reveals to us, as with Peter, that jesus is the Son of God! Even the most learned may not 'get it' that Jesus is the Christ bringing to all the dispensation of grace. You might say, ties had to be severed from the old covenant with Israel so the new covenant with Jesus would be distributed to all peoples. As many of the leaders ran upon Jesus to throw Jesus out of town (and down a cliff) bringing to light the covenant they made with Joshua 24:27 that covenant would be a witness against them if they were not true to their God. All had to come to pass to allow salvation to all people, as the representation of Naaman being healed of leprosy, who was not an Israelite. The new covenant was being ushered in through Christ. We thank our Lord and Savior for His sacrifice for all mankind and His graciousness.
Father Clark will lead us next Sunday (Lord willing the weather is good)! We are grateful though, for the weather, where we need our precipitation!
Readings for this coming Sunday:
Jeremiah: 1:4-10    Psalm 71:1-6     I Corinthians 13:1-13    Luke 4:21-30.
See you all Sunday!

Epiphany 3 approaching January 20, 2013!

We are now looking into Luke 4:14-21when Jesus went to Galilee in the power of the Holy Spirit, taught in their synagogues and everyone praised Him! Then Jesus went to Nazareth and spoke in the synagogue there reading the scriptures from Isaiah 61:1-2 and saying, "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.Not afraid to speak, power emanating from His words, noone could turn from Him in the synagogue. Our precious Lamb (knowing the future) proclaimed in the synagogue to preach good news to the poor, freedom for prisoners (we can say there is a variety of or types of prisoners, expecially sin) and sight for the blind (may be for lost souls who don't know God). We thank Him for His testimony, so that we now can rejoice in His love and commitment to all of us!
Father Clark will speak on these scriptures next Sunday and others leading us; Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Shawn, Joyce Koch. We thank all for their help this last week, and the donuts were great!
Readings for next Sunday; Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10    Psalm 19     1Corinthians 12:12-31    Luke 4:14-21
See you all next Sunday!

Now this is 2 Epiphany

We now look into 2nd Epiphany and see Jesus's miracles! Changing the water into wine at a wedding feast! The readings are from John 2:1-11 speaking of Mary's request for Jesus that they have no more wine. Speaking that His time had not yet come would mean something to all of us! Is it the Cross, or is it the Ressurection, or the Ascention of our Lord? We turn to Father Clark for him to show us.
Readings for next Sunday:
Isaiah 62:1-5    Psalm 36:5-10    1 Corinthians 12:1-11    John 2:1-11
Leading us next Sunday are;    Father Clark, Readers; Jay Rosener, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Grteeter; Ed Weissler, Hospitality; Steve Rowe, Glenn Brod. Thanks for all who brought treats last week!

Baptism of our Lord!

We are now looking forward to our Lord's Baptism! Anyone wanting to read more, many articles on the internet are waiting for you, or ask your priest for information, or even have a class on the Baptism and see where the teachings take you!
The readings from the gospel for next Sunday are from Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 where people were saying John the Baptist was the messiah. He told them, "I baptise you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." Jesus will also glean the fields of the good harvest and burn the bad harvest. Jesus was baptised by John and the dove came down on Jesus, which was and is the Holy Spirit!
Father Clark will tell us more on the gospel for this coming Sunday! Other leaders for next Sunday are; Readers; Glenn Brod, Steve Rowe, Crucifer/Server; Alan De Clue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch,Altar Guild; Michelle Berger,Usher/Greeter; Maria Morris, Hospitality; Linda Lay, Kim Crawford. Thanks to the great food this last Sunday!
Scripture readings for next Sunday:
Psalm 29    Isaiah 43:1-7    Acts 8:14-17    Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Epiphany!

Epiphany is celebrating the Wise Men arriving at Jesus birthplace. The star led them to the manger, a child wrapped in swaddling clothes, nestled in a catle trough (manger) with the brightest light in the heavens and with angels singing, Hosanna and praising God!
These readings are;
Psalm 2, Psalm 110::1-5(6-7)  Joshua 1:1-9  Hebrews 11:32-12:2  John 15:1-16
Leading us next Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glenn Brod, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Maria, all who will.Thanks for all the treats this last Sunday! Please all can join in our fellowship and food, especially at the Lord's table.

Christmas 1

We had our Christmas 1 with many attending services after a big turnout for Christmas Eve services. We made sure that many candles were lit to represent "Jesus, the light of the world for mankind." Christmas songs were sung and all celebrated our Lord's birthday!

December 24th and 25th

We are looking forward to our services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The readings are I II III
Christmas I for Lectionary C is Psalm 96 Isaiah 9:2-7 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:11-14 Luke 2:11-14(15-20)
Christmas II Psalm 97 Isaiah 62:6-12  Titus 3:4-7  Luke 2:(1-7) 8-20
Christmas III Psalm 98 Isaiah 52:7-10  Hebrews 1:1-4(5-12) John 1: 1-14
We look forward to all of you joining us Monday or Tuesday for services.
Leading us will be Father Clark, bring your treats for Monday night's after service party!

December 23, 2012

We are presenting the fourth Advent for all to come and celebrate! We are delving into Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) Mary visited Elizabeth. The life withing Elizabeth's womb leapted for joy and she was filled with the Holy Spirit! Blessings flowed from Elizabeth's lips in praise of Mary and the child she was carrying. Mary continued with praising God with the blessing she was carrying in her womb! She extolled God's authority and power with mercy toward Israel! Other readings for December 23, 2012; Canticle 3 or 15 (Luke 1:46-55) or Psalm 80:1-7; Micah 5:2-5A, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45(46-55).
Servicing; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server Kim or Alan, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality;Maria Morris, Glenn Brod.

December 16, Avent III!

We are looking forward to the gospel reading from Luke 3:7-18, John the Baptist speaks to the crowds to bear good fruit, since that which does not produce will be cut down. He extolled to those who asked, wisdom of just and true kindredship with their townsfolk. One person would have two coats should share, as with extra food, another would be a tax collector needing advice and what was given was not to take more than what is asked, or with the soldiers in not taking money from the peasants and be happy with their wages. He talked of Jesus as the one who will baptize with fire and the Holy Spirit! Chaff will be burned and wheat gathered into the barn!
Leading services for Sunday are: Father Clark, Readers; Jay Rosener, Catharine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Steve Rowe, Michelle Berger. Thanks for those who helped clean up last weel!
Readings for Sunday are;
Canticle 9(Isaiah 12:2-6) Zephaniah 3:14-20 Phillipians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18.

ADVENT!

Our first Advent for 2012! Now we will look forward to our lessons and the countdown to Christmas! Next Sunday our lessons will be coming from Luke 3:1-6 from John the Baptist (son of Zechariah) who was proclaiming baptism of repentance and forgiveness of sins. The prophet of Isaiah spoke of John, one "crying in the wilderness for making way of the Lord. Things would change and valleys will be filled and mountains made low." Proclaiming miraculous intervention from a great and mighty force. A force that noon can ignore.
Leading us December 9, 2012 will be Father Clark; readers; Glenn Brod, Jay Rosener, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Mari Morris, Hospitality; Linda and Alex.
Readings for December 9, 2012
Canticle 4 or 16 (Luke 1:68-79) Baruch 5:1-9  or Malachi 3:1-4 Phil 1:3-11   Luke 3:1-6.
Thanks again for the great food  and kp troops!

Beginning Advent!

We are now looking into Advent and its resources for spiritual contemplation and meditation. We will light a candle on the Advent wreath for one week with Advent prayers and a compliant heart for God's word! A quiet time for the Lord to speak to us, either in comfort, discernment, whatever He wants to reveal to us.
The gospel we will read this week is Luke 21: 25-36 where Jesus talks of signs of His return. He told us our redemption is drawing near! We should be alert and looking for Him at any time, praying and seeking Him and not this word!
The leaders for this next Sunday; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Catherine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild;  Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Glenn Brod, Hospitality; Kim Doris and all who will pitch in. Great food and great fellowship last week! See you Sunday!
Readings for next Sunday;
Psalm 25: 1-9 Jeremiah 33:14-16 1Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21: 25-36

Last Sunday after Pentecost

The readings we will have this Sunday will be from John 18:33-37 where Jesus is with Pilate and Pilate is questioning Jesus if He is the King of the Jews. The chilling reality that the chief priests deliberately handed Jesus over to be killed or crucified. The good news is Jesus is not earthbound but heavenbound for us. Pilate told the Chief Priests that he could not find any wrong in Jesus and wondered if they wanted Jesus released. A bandit named Barabbas was released instead of Jesus. We are all Barabbas! We have been set free because of Jesus sacrifice for us!
Leading us on the 25th are; Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Jim Berger, Crucifer/Server, Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Glenn Brod. We do appreciate all the delicious treats from the 11th!
Readings for the 25th of November
Psalm 132:1-13(14-19) and 2 Samuel 23:1-7 or Psalm 93 and Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18:33-37.

25 Pentecost November 18, 2012

We are looking into the word of God where Jesus told His followers that the stones will be torn down. The disciples asked Him privately when this will happen. Jesus told them to watch out for false Messiahs then there will be wars and rumors of wars. Jesus implored them that this must take place and they will be flogged but the Holy Spirit will give them the words to speak. Betrayal will also happen, brother to brother, father and his child, children against parents. But, the one who endures in the end will be salved.
Leading us next Sunday; Father Clark, Readers; Jay Rosener, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn.
Readings for next Sunday
1Samuel 2:1-10 and 1 Samuel 1:4-20 or Psalm 16 and Daniel 12:1-3  Hebrews 10:11-14(15-18)19-25  Mark 13:1-8
See you all next Sunday to meditate on His words.

Proper 27 November 11, 2012

This Sunday we will delve into Mark 12:38-44 where Jesus talked of the scribes looking for recognition by long prayers and special treatment but they devour other's money and possessions. Jesus also expressed condemnation to those who gave money to the treasury that were rich but praised a poor woman who gave all she had, totally dependant on God's blessings.
Leading Proper 27 will be Father Clark with Readers; Glenn Brod, Jay Rosener, Crucifer/Server; Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Maria Hospitality; Linda Lay, Maria. Thanks to all who helped at the eat-in this last Sunday. See you all this Coming Sunday!
Readings are;
Psalm 127 Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13 or  Psalm 146:4-9 I Kings 17:8-16  Hebrews 9:24-28  Mark 12:38-44.

November 4, 2012 All Saint's Day Lectionary or regular service!

It will be great to have two services to choose from this coming Sunday! We can have All Saint's Day or 26 Pentecost. The gospel readings for All Saint's Day will be John 11:32-44 which is Lazarus being raised from the dead, the other reading, if chosen, is Mark 12:28-34 where a scribe asks Jesus what were the greatest commandment , Jesus said "Hear, O Israel the Lord our God, The Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all you soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandent greater than these." Whichevere one we have, will help us in our walk with the Lord.
Helping next Sunday will be; Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Dannielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glenn Brod, Hospitality; Joyce Koch, Steve Rowe. Thanks for all the help in the kitchen last Sunday!
Readings for this coming Sunday;
All Saint's Day Psalm 24  Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 or Isaiah 25:6-9    Revelation 21:1-6a  John 11:32-44.
26 Pentecost Ruth 1:1-8 Psalm 146 or Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Psalm 119:1-8  Hebrew  9:11-14  Mark 12:28-34.We will see you all next Sunday!

October 28, 2012 Pentecost 22 or Proper 24

We will look into Mark 10:46-52 to understand the healing of Bartimaeus, a blind man. Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was there in their midst and started crying out for mercy, then he got louder and asked for mercy despite people trying to keep him quiet. Jesus told them to call him Jesus asked him what he wanted him to do when he stood by Him. Bartimaeus asked to be able to see. Jesus responded, "Go, your faith has healed you." Jesus told this man he was healed and immediately he received his sight. This Bartimaeus had insight, though he was blind, he saw Jesus as a healer and a redeemer.
Father Clark is on vacation and we will have a leader that will speak on Mark 10:46-52 for us. Others to help next week are; Readers; Steve Rowe, Jay Rosener, Crucifer/Server; Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild, Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Jay Rosener, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Maria.
Readings for next Sunday;
PSalm 34:1-8,(19-22) and Job 42:1-6, 10-17  or  Psalm 126 and Jeremiah 31:7-9
Hebrews 7:23-28  Mark 10:46-52

October 21, 2012 Pentecost 21 or Proper 24

This coming Sunday we will go into Mark 10:35-45. The Sons of Zebedee asked Jesus to let them sit on the right and left in Jesus' glory in heaven. Many of the other disciples were angry at their request, but Jesus said, "whoever wishes to  become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many."
Father Clark will give us insight on these words of Jesus this coming Sunday. Also leading us next Sunday are; Readers; Jay Rosener, Linda Lay, Crucifer/ Server; Dannielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Neta Graybael. Thanks for all the goodies this last Sunday! Good job on clean-up crew!
Readings for next Sunday
Psalm 104: 1-9,23,37c and Job 38:1-7,(34-41)-or-Psalm 91-9-16 and Isaiah 53:4-12;
Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45.

October 14, 2012 Pentecost 20 or Proper 23

In about another month, we will usher in another advent and preparations for Christmas will be upon us soon! Hopefully, we will digest the scripture in the next few weeks with much thought and meditation! We do look forward to the upcoming Sunday revelation of Mark 10:17-31. The rich man was disappointed in knowing he would give up his wealth to have treasure in heaven, but he loved his money more. The Lord tells us we will be overly blessed in following Him.
Leading us Sunday in understanding of Mark 10: 17-31is Father Clark, other leaders are; Readers; Glenn Brod, Kim Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Maria, Hospitality; Alex, Shawnn. Thanks for all who cleaned up for the Eat-in Sunday!
Scripture Readings are (From Forward Day by Day)
Psalm 22:1-15 and Job 23:1-9, 16-17    or    Psalm 90:12-17 and Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
Hebrews 4:12-16    Mark 10:17-31.
Receive a blessing in fellowshiping with us in the Eucharist and with refreshments in the hall. Have a blessed week! 

19 Pentecost Proper 22

We do thank all who were here last Sunday and look forward to the following Sunday in fellowship with you all. We will be reading out of Mark 10:2-16 where the Pharisees tried to test Jesus on the law of marriage in divorce. Jesus explained that the only the reasons those laws were made was because of the hardness of our hearts.Also the understanding was made that we must become as a child to enter into the kingdom of heaven and also to receive the kingdom of heaven as a child!
Readings for next Sunday
Psalm 26    Genesis 2:18-24    Job 1:1; 2:1-10 or Psalm 8    Genesis 2:18-24    
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12    Mark 10:2-16
Thanks to all who helped on the kp patrol!

18 Pentecost Proper 21

We learned this week to open up our hearts to others and to Jesus, which opens the door to our everliving God. This coming Sunday will delve into others who used Jesus' name to cast out demons plus the temptations of sin , which means casting off anything that will hinder our walk with Jesus. In Mark 9:50 Jesus talks of the salt losing its saltiness so how can you season anything? Also, "we must have salt in ourselves and be at peace with one another."
Father Clark will show us the way of understanding next week on these precepts.  Leading us next Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Jay Rosener, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Dannielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Joyce Koch, Glenn Brod. We appreciated the cookies and treats and great fellowship this last Sunday! Thanks to all who pitched in to clean up since we needed those to fill in. Thanks again!
If you want to have the readings for next Sunday;
Sunday September 30, 2012
Psalm 19:7-14    Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29   or  Psalm 124 and Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
James 5:13-20    Mark 9:38-50.

17 Pentecost Proper 20

We will dig into Mark 9:30-37 where Jesus told His disciples that He would be betrayed and then be killed, but rise  again in three days. The disciples did not understand what He was saying. The disciples were arguing on the triip and Jesus later asked them what they were arguing about. Argument over who was the greatest caused Jesus to bring the 12 together and teach them that "whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all." Jesus took a child in His arms and said, "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me." We will listen to Father Clark's message to understand the depth of the Lord's words next Sunday!
Serving next Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Joyce Koch, Hospitality; Doris Mahn, Linda Lay. We look forward to our tasty treats for next Sunday and appreciate those that served this last Sunday!
Come an share the Eucharist with us and rejoice in the words of our Savior next Sunday!

16 Pentecost, Proper 19

We celebrated our Eucharist this last Sunday and look forward to this momentous blessing this coming Sundayon September 16, 2012! We will be getting into Mark 8:27-38 where Jesus explained that He would be rejected by the elders, the chief priest, and the scribes and be killed and raised after three days, be raised. Jesus told Peter to put your mind on divine things, not on human things. Jesus called to others to take up their cross and follow Him. Jesus did continue and told them as to what profit to them if they gained the whole world but lose their own life? Will we be ashamed of Him, if we are, He will be ashamed of us! The question," are we able to drink I drink of and with the baptism that I am baptized with?"
Leading us next Sunday is Father Clark, Readers; Jay Rosener, Catherine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Mildred Sloan. Thanks to all who pitched in this last Sunday!
Readings for Next Sunday;
Psalm 19 or Wisdom of Solomon 7:26-8:1, and Proverbs 1:20-33 Or Psalm 116:1-8 and Isaiah 50:4-9
James 3:1-12    Mark 8:27-38. 

15 Pentecost Proper 18

This week will celebrate Shawn's baptism and of remembering our own baptismal vows. We look forward for next Sunday as we delve into miracles Jesus performed for a Syrophoenician woman's daughter and a deaf man. Leaders for us for next Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Glenn Brod, Kim Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Maria, Hospitality; Neta Graybael, Catharine Crawford. Thanks for the delicious food on eat-in Sunday and clean-up crew!
Passages for next Sunday;
Psalm 125 and Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 or Psalm 146 and Isaiah 35:4-7a,
James 2:1-10(11-13)14-17, Mark 7:24-37

14 Pentecost Proper 17 (Ordinary Time)

We look forward to this coming Sunday for the Baptism of Shawn Williams into our family here at Trinity, and beyond our parameters! Great fellowship in the service as well as the eat-in dinner after services.
We are delving into Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 where Jesus demonstrates that the heart has to be cleansed, not the hands. The Pharisees and scribes washed outside the temple as a tradition, which Jesus denies the cleansing as any spiritual value. Father Clark will tell us more this coming Sunday on our gospel. Other leaders for Sunday; Readers; Steve Jim Berger, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Dannielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Joyce Koch, Steve Rowe. Thanks for the fudge and apple pie our KP workers brought in this last Sunday! Good job on clean=up!
Readings for 14 Pentecost
Psams 45:1-2, 7-10 and Song of Solomon 2:8-13 or Psalm 15 and Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23    James  1:17-27

13 Pentecost, Proper 16!

We are still looking into John 6 and the scripture tells us how important the eucharist is to the church. We celebrate the Eucharist every Sunday and are blessed with the bread and wine as Jesus presented His body and blood the night He was betrayed. These gifts pass all understanding for us all and we marvel at His sacrifice for us with also gratitude!
Leading us next Sunday will be; Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Doris Mahn, Linday Lay. Thanks to all who helped last week and appreciate the support in kp duties.
Readings for next Sunday; Psalm 111 and 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 or  Psalm 34:9-14 and Proverbs 9:1-6
Ephesians 5:15-20    John 6:51-58

12 Pentecost, Proper 15!

We look into John 6:51-58 where Jesus speaks of the Eucharist. The fellowship with Him and abiding in Him as well as He in us! We relish the revelations in this powerfully packed passages!
To lead us next Sunday; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Catherine Crawford,Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Joyce Koch, Kim Crawford. Thanks again for all the Kitchen help and cleanup!

11 Pentecost Proper 14 coming up!

Father Clark will lead us next Sunday from John 6:35, 41-51 where Jesus says He is "The Bread of Life", and the Jews complained about His bold statements, which Jesus countered saying "Noone can come to me unless drawn by the Father  who sent me and I will raise that person up on the last day". Wow! We will explore Jesus' words this coming Sunday!
Leading us next Sunday will be; Father Clark; Readers; Glen Brod, Kim Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Alan Declue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Catharine Crawford, Neta Graybael. Dishwashers and clean-up crew were great last week! Thank you for your help!
Readings for next Sunday are;
Psalm 130 and 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 or Psalm 34:1-8 and 1 Kings 19:4-8
Ephesians 4:25-5:2    John 6:35-41-51

10th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13!

This coming Sunday Jesus speaks of the "bread of life" and noone ever going hungry. He then explains that He is that "bread of life" Father Clark will tell us more on Jesus as the "bread of life."
Helping next Sunday are; Father Clark; Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Dannielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Steve Rowe. Thanks again for the delicious treats last Sunday! Great clean-up crew!
Readings for Next Sunday!
2 Samuel 11:26-12:13    Psalm 51:1-13    or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15     Psalm 78:23-29
Ephesians 4:1-16        John 6:24-35

9 Pentecost or Proper 12!

We will look into the miracle of the Five Loaves and two fish!
We will look into this passage with Father Clark leading us. Others leading the service; Readers; Jim Berger, Catharine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Kim Crawford, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glen Brod, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Joyce Koch; Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Doris Mahn. Thanks again for the treats last Sunday, and the clean-up crew!
Readings for next Sunday!
2 Samuel 11:1-15    Psalm 14    or 2 Kings 4:42-44    Psalm 145: 10-19
Ephesians 3:14-21    John 6:1-21

8 Pentecost or Proper 11 coming up!

We look forward to this coming lesson on the five loaves and two fish that fed 5,000 people. Leading us on this miraculous journey will be Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Kim Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Michelle Berger, Lay Eucharistic minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Michelle Berger, Joyce Koch. We do thank all who served last Sunday!
Readings for next Sunday
2 Samuel 7:1-14a    Psalm 24 or     Jeremiah 23: 1-6    Psalm 23    Ephesians 2:11-22     Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 

7 Pentecost or Proper 10 For this coming Sunday!

In Mark 6:14-29 John the Baptist is beheaded by King Herod because of his promise to his daughter for her dancing. The daughter asked her mother what she wanted from the king and immediately the mother asked for John the Baptist's head on a platter. What should we glean from this story from the bible? Father Clark will lead us in understanding this passage! Other leaders for next Sunday; Readers; Jim Berger, Catharine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glen Brod, Altar Guild,; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Glen Brod. Thanks to all who served last Sunday!
Readings for this  coming Sunday!
Psalm 24    2 Sanuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 or Psalm 85:8-13     Amos 7:7-15
Ephesians 1:3-14    Mark 6:14-29
We will be glad to see you next Sunday!

Proper 9 for next Sunday! (Pentecost 6)

Father Clark will again lead us on Mark 6:1-6 Jesus marvelled at His own hometown's unbelief. Leaders for next  Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Glen Brod, Kim Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Catharine Crawford, Neta Graybael. Thanks to all who helped last week!
Readings for Next Sunday;
Ezekiel 2: 1-7    Psalm 112          2 Corinthians 12:2-10        Mark 6:1-6
These readings according to the Book of Common Prayer!

Proper 8

Leading us for this Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Dannielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Steve Rowe.
Lectionary B  Readings for Sunday Proper 8:
2 Samuel 1:1, 7-27              Psalm 130       or Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 3:23-24   Lamentations 3:21-23 or Psalms 30
2 Corinthians  8:7-15            Mark 5:21-43

Proper 7 4th Sunday after Pentecost

We are looking to the 4th Sunday after Pentecost and the readings in Lectionary B
 are;
1Samuel 17: (1a,4-11,19-23), 32-39  Psalms 9:9-20    or
1 Samuel 17:57-18:5,10-16 Psalm 135 or
Job 38:1-11 Psam 107: 1-3, 23-32
2 Corinthians 5:6-10       Mark 4:26-34
Leading us in worship service are; Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Kim Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Michelle Berger, Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Linda Lay, Usher/Greeter; Dannielle Lay, Hospitality; Michelle Berger, Joyce Koch.Come, worship with us this coming Sunday!

Proper 6 Next Sunday June 17, 2012

What is listed in the Book of Common Prayer are a lot of readings to study for Sunday!
They are;   Psalm 92   Ezekiel 31:1-6, 10-14    2 Corinthians 4:13-18, Mark 4:26-34Father Clark will lead us next Sunday and other leaders of Service are; Readers; Jim Ber,Catharine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, lay Eucharistic Minister; Glen Brod, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Glen Brod. Thanks for the Barbecu last eat -in and all the treats were delicious!

Looking forward to Proper 5
Really good fellowship with the Barbecue today!

 To look at Sunday June 3rd and the barbecue, there was fun had by all! We had pork steaks, brats, hot dogs, corn on the cob and watermelon and many delicious desserts! Thanks to all who helped in cleaning up! We now look forward to Proper 5, 2nd Pentecost and the readings for that is;
Psalm 130             Genesis 3: (1-7) 88-21        2 Corinthians5: 1-10              Mark 3:20-35
this is all in Lectionary B
Morning Prayer readings are in the Daily Office Year II in the week of June 3, 2012,
Proper 4 Psalm 41, 52     Ecclesiastes 2:1-15    Galations 1:1-17    Matthew 13:44-52
Those assisting for June 10, 2012 are; Father Clark, Readers; Glen Brod, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Catharine Crawford, Linday Lay. Come fellowship with us!

Trinity Sunday coming up and Barbecue!

We are looking forward to our Sunday services for Trinity Sunday! As stated in the Historical Documents in the Book of Common Prayer, The Creed of Saint Athanasius expresses the Catholic Faith  "that we worship one God in Trinity and Trinity in Unity neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing the Substance." P 864 BCP.
Readings for Sunday are:
Psalm 29 or Canticle 2 or 13 
Lessons: Isaiah 6: 1-8                Romans 6:12-17                        John 3: 1-7
Leading us in services are;
Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Doris Mahn. Thanks for all the help last Sunday and looking forward to our church eatin-in barbecue!         

Day of Pentecost, then Trinity Sunday!

Celebrations of the Early or Vigil Service scriptures are:
Psalm 33:12-22 Canticle 2 or 13Genesis 111-9 or Exodus 19:1-9a, 16-20a, 20:16-20 or
 Psalm 130 Canticle 9 Psalm 104:25-32Ezekiel 37:1-14 or Joel 2:28-32
Acts 2:1-11 or Romans 8:14-17, 22-27,                    John 7:37-39
Principal service; Psalm 104: 25-35, 37    Acts 2:1-21      or Ezekiel 37:1-14  Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21
                                                        John 15: 26-27, 164b-15
Trinity Sunday readings are
Psalm 29 or Canticle 2 or 23        Isaiah 6:1-8  Romans 8: 12-17
                                            John 3: 1-17
Hope some of you make the Pentecost celebration somewhere close by or follow the readings. Those leading us for Trinity Sunday Services are; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Catharine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Michelle Berger, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Dannielle Lay, Hospitality; Michelle Berger, Joyce Koch.

Seventh Sunday of Easter!

Readings for Seventh Sunday:
Acts 1:15-26            or Exodus 28:1-4, 9-10, 29-30            IJohn 5:9-15 or Acts 1:15-26
                                                    John 17: 11b-19
Collect: O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. AMEN
Leaders for our service are; Father Clark; Readers; Steve Rowe, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Alan DeClue, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glen Brod, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Mildred Sloan. Thanks for everyone's help on the Sixth Sunday!

Ascension Day!

We are looking forward for these exciting times we are visiting in the bible! We are able to experience with our brothers in Christ what happened many years ago! We thank the Lord to be able to look into the future with great expectations!
The readings for Ascension Day
Acts 1:1-11    or Ezekiel 1:3-5a, 15-22, 26-28            Ephesians 1:15-23 or Acts 1:1-11
                                                        Luke 24: 49-53 or Mark 16:9-15, 19-20
Collect for Ascension Day Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. AMEN
or
Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into heaven, so we may also in heart and mind there ascend, and with him continually dwell, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN

Looking Forward to Easter 6!

These Easter services have taught us a lot about how much the Lord loves us and gave himself for us! We will look into this more through the scriptures for Easter 6! John 15:9-17 tells of Jesus' love for us and we must abide in Him and love one another as He loves us!
Readings for next Sunday are:             Psalm 98
Acts 10:44-48                                I John 5:1-6                                            John 15: 9-17
Those leading us this coming Sunday is; Father Clark, Readers; Glen Brod, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michele Berger,Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Alan, Hospitality; Catharine Crawford, Steve Rowe.

Easter 5!

We look forward to Father Clark leading us this Easter 5! Others assisting in the service are;
Readers; Jim Berger, Catherine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Doris Mahn, Linda Lay.
Readings for this coming Sunday;
Psalm 22: 24-30                        Acts 8:26-40                                I John 4:7-21
                                                John 15: 1-8

Easter 4!

Father Clark led us in service for Easter 3 on "Peace be with You" food for thought also on the resurrection power of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are now looking forward to Easter 4!
The readings for Easter 4 are:
Acts 4: (23-31)32-37   or Ezekiel 34: 1-10        I John 1:18    or        Acts 4:(23-31) 32-37
                                                    John 10:11-16
Leading Sunday Services will be; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Steve Rowe, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glen Brod, Usher/Greeter; Michelle Berger, Hospitality; Michelle Berger, Mildred Sloan. Thanks to all who helped on this Easter 3!

Easter 3 coming!

Readings for 3rd Easter are:
Psalm 4                                            Actts 3:12-19                                                1John 3:1-7
                                                Luke 24: 36-48
To lead us next Sunday wil be; Father Clard, Readers; Glen Brod, Kim Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Michelle Berger, Lay Eucharist Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild;Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Glen Brod. Thanks for those who helped this Sunday for Easter 2!

Great Easter service for the 140th Easter celebration! Looking for Easter Sunday 2!

We celebrated this last Sunday our risen Lord and appreciated all the faces we saw in service! We look forward to Easter Sunday 2 and all are welcome to celebrate with us also!
Readings for Second Sunday are: Psalm 111 or 118: 19-24
Psalm Acts 3:12a, 13-15,17-26 or Isaiah 26:2-9,19            I John 5:1-6 or Acts 3:12a, 13-15, 17-26
                                                      John 20: 19-31
Leading us this coming Sunday; Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Alan, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Glen Brod, Linda Lay. Again readings all week from the Lectionary as well as the Daily Office. See you all Sunday and Thanks to all who made Easter Sunday possible! All glory goes to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
                                                         

Easter is coming!

We had a beautiful service for Palm Sunday and looking forward to the beautiful weather probably awaiting us this coming Sunday! We are glad for those who showed this Sunday and waiting for your return for Easter! We do have services for Maundy Thursday (7:00 PM) and Good Friday (10:00 AM). Mostly volunteers for those services and hoping that some will volunteer for those services! Father Clark will lead us in those times with Easter Sunday workers as; Readers; Jim Berger, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Doris Mahn, Steve Rowe.
Readings for Maundy Thursday: Psalm 116: 1, 10-17        Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14          
                                              1 Corinthians 11:23-26             John 13: 1-17, 31b-35
                    Good Friday:  Psalm 27                                Isaiah 52:13--53:12
                                         Hebrews 10:10-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16, 5-7,9      John 18:1--19:42
                    Easter Day:    Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9        Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
                                            1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43       John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8     

Palm Sunday!

Hopefully we will be able to march into the church singing this coming sunday! With all this beautiful weather we have had lately!
Leading our services this coming Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Lois Wynn.
Readings for Palm Sunday:
Liturgy of the Palms
Psalm 118:19-29                                    Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:2-16
Liturgy of the Word
Psalm 31:9-16                                    Isaiah 50:4-9a                                    Phillippians 2:5-11
                                Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39 (40-47)

March 25th, 2012 5th Sunday in Lent

This shows that this will usher in Palm Sunday after the 25th and then Holy Week. Many activities in the following weeks.
For next Sunday, March 25th Father Clark will lead us in our services. Others serving are: Readers; Jim Berger, Kim Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glen Brod, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Michelle Berger, Joyce Koch. Thanks for all helping this last Sunday!.
Readings for the 25th:
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Psalm 51:1-13 or 119:9-16                        Jeremiah 31:31-34                                Hebrews 5:5-10
                                                                John 12: 20-33

March 18th 2012 coming up!

We are looking forward to this Sunday's worship, Father Clark and Jesus being lifted up on the cross as the snake was lifte up with Moses. Leading us next Sunday; Father Clark, Readers: Glen Brod, Linda Lay, Crucifer/ Server; Michelle Berger, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Glen Brod, Linda Lay. Thanks to those who helped this last Sunday!
Readings for next Sunday;
Numbers 21: 4-9                                Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22                             Ephesians 2:1-10
                                                        John 3: 14-21
Looking forward to seeing you all at church!

March 11, 2012

Holy Week is not far off, so we are relishing the Lent services since time is just flying by us!
Leading the services for the 11th are Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Doris Mahn, Linda Lay.
Readings for the 11th:
Psalm 19                                            Exodus 20:1-17                                  1 Corinthians 1:18-15
                                                            John 2:13-22
Jesus goes the temple where they are selling merchandise there and turns over the tables and drives out the merchants and warns those that God's house is not for a den of thieves. Father Clark will expound on these scriptures.

March 4th 2012!

The second Sunday of Lent will be upon us! Looking forward to Father Clark leading us in this service! We had Rite ! on February 26 and on March 4th will be doing Eucharistic Rite II! It helps to learn Rite I, you never know someone may request ot for a special event!
Leading us this coming Sunday are; Father Clark; Readers; Blen Brod, Steve Rowe, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Lois Wynn, Mildred Sloan.
Readings for this coming Sunday:
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16                                            Psalm 22: 22-30                                Romans 4:13-25
                                                                            Mark 8:31-38

February 22 and February 26, 2012!

Looking forward to Ask Wednesday services and Sunday services as well.
Readings for Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:1-2 or Isaiah 58:1-12               Psalms 103 or 103:8-14                                        2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
                                                            Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
We look forward to all of you who join us this coming evening!
First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 9:8-17                                            Psalm 25:1-9                                    1Peter 3:18-22
                                                                Mark 1:9-15
Leading Services Sunday and Ash Wednesday are; Father Clark
For Sunday; Readers; Glen Brod, Linda Lay Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Michelle Berger, Steve Rowe. Wednesday is voluntary. Thanks for all who helped this Sunday!

February 19, 2012

Father Clark will be back with ;us and looking forward for all of you to be with us also! We will delve into the passage of the transfiguration of Christ. In the Forward Day by Day many people have experienced the power of the Holy Spirit. Leading our services; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Steve Rowe, Crucifer/Server; Michelle Berger, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glen Brod, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch or Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Glen Brod, Mildred Sloan.
Readings for this coming week:
The Collect:
O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love., the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is acounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever, AMEN
2Kings 2:1-12                                                    Psalm 50                                            2 Cor. 4:3-6
                                                                        Mark 9:2-9

February 12, 2012!

Father Gary Nolan will be leading services for February 12, 2012 since Father Clark is on vacation.
The leaders for February 12, 2012 are; Readers; Jim Berger, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/ Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Doris Mahn, Kim Crawford.
Our readings for February 12, 2012 are;
2 Kings 5:1-14                                                Psalm 30                                        1 Corinthians 9:24-27
                                                            Mark 1:40-45
The Collect:
O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you; Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN

February already! February 5, 2012!

Seems like the weather has held out pretty well for St. Louis up until now. Regrets in saying so when the "Big One" hits the town! Everyone just keep an eye out for some storms brewing in the future. Speaking of something brewing, we may start a Bible Study Group in the future! Father Clark can expound on the Word of God for us more!
This coming Sunday in February 5 he will expound on Mark 1:29-39 Jesus healed many and cast out demons!
Leading our services next Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Steve and Stephanie Rowe, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Lois Wynn, Joyce Koch, Linda Lay. Thanks for all who helped last week!
Our Bible verses for February 5, 2012 are:
Isaiah 40:21-31                                                Psalm 147: 1-12, 21c                                 1Corinthians 9: 16-23
                                                                        Mark 1:29-39
The Collect:
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN
Remember The Presentation this week on February 2, 2012.
Hope to see you all here Sunday!

January 29, 2012

We are going to be welcoming February very soon. Sunday will be ushering in our new month more or less and Spring will be scampering around the corner! Do hope all of you will join us before Lent season begins. Sweet fellowship following services on Sunday, maybe a bible study before church as well!
Leading services next Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Stephanie Rowe, Crucifer/Server; Michelle Berger, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Jim Berger, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Glen Brod.
Readings for January 29, 2012
The Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
Deuteronomy 18:15-20                                        Psalm 111                                         1 Corinthians 8:1-13
                                                                         Mark 1:21-28
See you Sunday!

3rd Week after Epiphany coming up!

Seems like yesterday we took down our Christmas decorations and just now felt the taste of winter. Seems as Father time has running shoes and knows how to sprint!  Lent is going to be around the corner! Looking forward to the readings we have now, until Lent season. During Lent, it is a special time to reflect and dedicate one's self to understanding where we are spiritually.
Leading us in worship next Sunday will be; Father Clark, Readers; Glen Brod, Danielle Lay, Crucifer/Server, Joyce Koch, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Linda Lay, Hospitality; Doris Mahn, Joyce Koch. Thanks to all who helped last Sunday! Especially our set-up crew, Doris Mahn.
Readings for next Sunday:
The Collect
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
Year B
Jonah 3:1-5, 10                                                        Psalm 62:6-14                                          I Corinthians 7:29-31
                                                                                Mark 1: 14-20

January 15, 2012!

Two weeks into January already! Soon Easter will be upon us, really time seems to go so fast! Time for what we are called to do here is really fleeting! The message for January 15th  says Jesus already knows us and what we can do.
 The readings are: Year B 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)                                Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17                        1 Corinthians 6:12-20
                                                                    John 1: 43-51
The Collect:
Almight God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. AMEN
Those helping on January 15, 2012 are; Father Clark, Readers; Jim Berger, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glen Brod, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Michelle Berger, Linda Lay.

January 8th 2012 coming up!

We are celebrating The Epiphany on January 8,2012 and hope all will attend.
Those to lead our flock this coming Sunday is; Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Jim Berger, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Doris Mahn. Thanks to all for helping llast Sybday!
The Epiphany
The Collect
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth.: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN
Years A, B, C.
Isaiah 60:1-6                                                Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14                                        Ephesians 3: 1-12
                                                                         Matthew 2:1-12

Celebration!

We appreciated all of you that celebrated Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services at Trinity! Joyous celebration in the making! Please join us in January as we usher in a New Year!
Those serving January 1, 2012 will be; Father Clark; Readers; Doris Mahn, Jim Berger, Crucifer.Server; Michelle Berger, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Lois Wynn, Steve Rowe, Mildred Sloan.
Readings for January 1, 2012
Second Sunday after Christmas:
The Collect:
Oh God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
Years A, B, C
Jertemiah 31:7-14                                            Psalm 84:1-8 (9-                            Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19   
                                 MATTHEW 2:13-15, 19-23   LUKE 2:41-52        MATTHEW 2:1-12  
Holy Name (January 1, 2012)
Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who live and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. AMEN
Numbers 6:22-27                                    Psalm 8                            Galatians 4:4-7 or Phillippians 2:5-11
                                                    Luke 2:15-21
This does not happen very often that Holy Name and Second Sunday after Christmas occur on the same Sunday. This is a joyous occcasion!

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services!

Looking for all of you to be at our services at 8:00 PM Saturday the 24th, lighting of candles and celebration of Christ's birth! Sunday morning we will also celebrate our Lord's birth at 10:00 AM. Serving on Saturday will be volunteers with either Glen Brod or Joyce Koch being Lay Eucharistic Ministers. Sunday servers are; Readers; Glen Brod, Danielle Lay, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glen Brod or Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; volunteer, Usher/Greeter; Linda Lay, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Linda Lay.
Readings for Saturday and Sunday are from Proper II Year A, B, C  Christmas Eve and Day:
Collect:
O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN
or this
Oh God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. AMEN
or this
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born (this day) of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. AMEN
Isaiah 62:1-12                                                     Psalm 97                                                    Titus 3:4-7
                                                                        Luke 2: 1-20
Readings are in the Book of Common Prayer

ADVENT IV! RITE I!

We are all looking forward to doing Advent IV in Rite I, traditional language. The language speaks well of the passion of the Eucharist. We will be honored at this holy event.
Leading us this December 18, 2011, is Father Clark; Readers; Jim Berger, Catharine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Michelle Berger, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Blen Brod, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Michelle Berger.
Readings for Sunday December 18, 2011:
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16                                    Psalm 89: 1-4, 19-26 or Canticle or 15                Roman 16: 25-27
                                                                              Luke 1:26-38
Fourth Sunday of Advent Collect
We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son our Lord cometh he may find us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN
   or this
O God, you have caused this holy night                                 

ADVENT III!

December 13, 2011 will be flying around the corner on us and family get-togethers are on-going and blossoming at this time of year! Focusing on family at this time makes this season so very special. Celebrating the gift of life in all of us from one tiny infant.
We look forward in this coming service for this Sunday from the Gospel of John, who is speaking of John the Baptist. The other readings are: (Year B)
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11                               Psalm 26 or Canticle 3 0r 15                        1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
                                                            Gospel of John 1:6-8, 19-28 
Third Sunday of Advent Collect
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us,and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let ;your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. AMEN
Leading our Service, Father Clark, Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Catherane Crawford, Neta Graybael. Thanks to all for your help last Sunday!

ADVENT II!

We are now looking forward to the second Sunday of Advent Season! Anyone needing to understand the Season of Advent, there are articles on the internet. Lighting the candle on the Advent wreath everyday is a tradition in the Episcopal Advent Season. Usually the traditional or contemporary collects in the BCP will have prayers related to the Advent Season. You can contact the Episcopal Diocese or a church member for further information if needed.
Father Clark will lead us in the study of Mark 1:1-8 of John the Baptist declaring to "Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight," May that fire in John about the Lord become a fire in us as well! This is in the readings of Year B other readings are: 
Isaiah 40: 1-11                                                    Psalm 85: 1-2. 8-13                                2 Peter 3: 8-15a
                                                                        Mark 1: 1- 8 
The collect is on page 211 of the BCP
Second Sunday of Advent
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to
preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation:
Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins,
that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our
Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN
Those helping this Sunday are; Readers; Jim Berger, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharist Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glen Brod, Hospitality; Lois Wynn, Glen Brod.
Thanks to all who helped the First Advent Sunday!

ADVENT!

We are now starting afresh, anew, in the Episcopal CBP and Lectionary. Advent is a wonderful season of reflection and celebration! We all look forward to all of you celebrating with us many upcoming events in this season of worship!
Father Clark will teach us from the Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44, when Jesus will return and take one and leave one and that we must be ready for that, " unexpected hour".
Those leading us Sunday are; Father Clark, Readers; Glenn Brod, Danielle Lay, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Linda Lay, Hospitality; Kim Crawford, Steve Rowe. Thanks to all who helped last week.
Readings for this coming Sunday November 27 2011
Collect:
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN
Isaiah 2:1-5                                                Psalm 122                                                        Romans 13:11-14
                                                        Matthew 24:36-44

November 20, 2011

All are looking forward to our next services with Father Clark! We enjoyed our visit with Bishop Smith and will see him again soon!
The leaders for our service will be Readers; Jim Berger, Catharine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glenn Brod, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Linday Lay, Joyce Koch.
The readings are
Ezekial 34: 11-16, 20-24                                        Psalm 100                                        Ephesians 1:15-23
                                                                                       or
                                                                              Psalm 95: 1-7a
                                                                                  Gospel
                                                                            Matthew 25:31-46
Look forward to all of you being there this Sunday!

November 6, 2011 visit from the Bishop!

We are glad to have had the opportunity to visit with the Bishop with his busy schedule, with the confirmation we all witnessed! We appreciate all that came to services Sunday, and hopefully the eat-in dinner was a blessing as well. It sometimes takes a while to have him visit again, so we will relish this visit we had with him. We have blessings upon Kim Crawford in her walk in the Episcopal faith!
Father Clark will lead us next Sunday with the scriptures from Proper 28:
The Collect:
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN

                                                                        Year A
Judges 4:1-7                                                         or                                                                Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Psalm 123                                                                                                                            Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12
                                                    1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
                                                        Matthew 25:14-30
Those to help this coming Sunday; Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Cruicifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Eucharistic minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Catherine Crawford, Neta Graybael. Thanks to all for cleaning up last Sunday!

Bishop Wayne Smith, November 6, 2011

The Bishop for our Diocese will be here for Sunday, November 6, 2011. We are all excited to have our Bishop coming to visit. Preparations are being made to augment a decorative hello! All interested in helping are welcome to join in.
Those assisting Bishop Wayne Smith and Father Clark are; Readers; Jim Berger and Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Ben Lay, Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Glenn Brod, Hospitality; Lois Wynn, Michelle Berger, Doris Mahn. Thanks to all for serving last Sunday, and for Virginia Rolfe's memorial.

October 30, 2011
Day before All Saint's Eve (or Halloween to some of us)
All Saint's Eve and All Saint's Day has nothing to do with Halloween. All Saint's celebrations were established to dedicate a celebration to the martyrs mostly caused through Emporer Diocletion in 284-305. It was settled on May 13th for many years but changed by Pope Gregory III to Nov. 1.
Halloween was designated in the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland. A pagan celebration, to celebrate Sanhaim, Celtic Lord of Death. Many animals, people, etc. were burned by the priests whol let the fire run it's course and would see signs of the future in the bones of the people, etc. in the ashes of the fire. Other rituals were attched and folklore. Read more on wikipedia.
Father James Clark will lead us next Sunday, studying the scripture from Matthew 23:1-12 which has "All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted."
Leading this coming Sunday are; Readers; Linda Lay, Dannielle Lay; Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Glenn Brod, Hospitality; Glenn Brod, Mildred Sloan. Thanks to all who pitched in last week!

Upcoming worship time, October 23, 2011
Mathew 22:34-46 is a very rich in the teachings of Jesus," 'You shal Love the Lord thy God with all you heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it:'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the law and prophets." Much more in the verses speaks of "The son of David" , and much more will be revealed by Father Clark.
Leaders for Sunday will be Readers; Glenn Brod, Stephanie Rowe, Crucifer/ Server; Ben Lay, Lay Eucharist Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Kim Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Linda Lay, Hospitality; Michelle Berger, Steve Rowe. Thanks for the help!

More information on the painting later! If anyone knows the history of the painting, please send it to us in the blog!

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A Time of Fellowship for October 16, 2011

Just a few notes to tell all what will be for Sunday on the 16th. Father Clark will help us understand Matthew 22:15-22 which is whether to pay taxes to the Emperor or not. Using the coin as an example of those things that are the Emperors and the things that are God's. We have workers for Sunday; Readers; Jim Berger, Catherane Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glenn Brod, Altar Guild; Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Catherine Crawford, Neta Graybael. Thank you all for your work last Sunday!

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Giving Praise to God!
October 2, 2011 for Sunday-Sevices on October 9 2011

Thanks to all who came to services this last Sunday and the fellowship! Father Clark will be glad to lead us again next Sunday as we delve into the gospel of Matthew 22:1-14. The summation is: the weddings feast that noone wanted to attend with one uninvited guest thrown out into the outer darkness!
We will have Bishop's Committee next Sunday, and see all of you there!
Those to lead us in worship will be; Readers; Steve Rowe, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Catherine Crawford, Neta Graygael. Thank you all for doing a great job!

September 26, 2011
We are looking again to a special service on October 2, 2011. Father Clark will lead us in understanding the gospel for that Sunday, Matthew 21:33-46 where a landowner set up his vineyard and leased it to tenants, who reject his servants and finally kill his son. Father Ckarj will bring us to understand this parable Jesus taught.
Announcing our helpers for Sunday; Readers; Jim Berger and Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server, Ben Lay, Lay Eucharist Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild, Kim  Crawford, Usher/Greeter; Glenn Brod, Hospitality; Lois Wynn, Dris Mahn, Joyce Koch.

September 25, 2011
Father Clark will lead us and teach us, the scriptures being; Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 or Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32  Philippians 2:1-13 and Matthew 21:23-32. We hope all of you are reading your Forward Day by Day, I usually read off the internet.
Those that are helping in the service; Readers; Glenn Brod, Stephanie Rowe; Crucifer/Server; Ben Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Joyce Koch, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Usher/Greeter; Linda Lay, Hospitality; Steve Rowe, Michelle Berger. We made it easy on Lois with paper plates this time!

September 18, 2011
Father Clark will teach this coming Sunday on Matthew 18:21-25, a man who hired laborers at different times of the day, but all payed the same at the end of the day. We hope to unravel the parable this coming Sunday from Father Clark. Other readings will be Jonah 3:10-4:11 and Philippians 1:21-27.
Those helping next Sunday are: Readers; Jim Berger, Catherine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Lay, Lay Eucharist Minister; Glenn Brod, Altar Guild; Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Linda Lay, Joyce Koch. Thanks for all who helped this Sunday! Will have picture of Pastor Clark in soon!

September 11, 2011
We are looking forward to this coming Sunday with Father Clark and our celebration of the Eucharist!
Those in assistance for the services are: Readers; Steve Rowe and Doris Mahn, Crucifer/server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharist Minister; Linday Lay, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter, Steve Rowe, Hospitality; Catharine Crawford and Neta Graybael with the help of Lois Wynn. Thank you all for helping!
A note that Mildred Sloan posted on her little newsletter of: Need volunteers for the nursery on a rotation since Mildred is doing church school, with the older students.

September 4th 2011
We are looking forward to Father Clark's return this Sunday.
Those with leadership responsibilities are; Readers; Jim Berger, Danielle Ley, Crucifer/Server; Ben Ley, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce koch, Usher/Greeter; Glenn Brod, Hospitality; Lois Wynn, Glenn Brod, Mildred Sloan. Thanks to all of you ahead of time for your help!

August 28, 2011
This will be another exciting time for us since we restored our website and can tell anyone who visits here that we have not left the planet!
Father Goode will be here with us celebrating the eucharist and we appreciate his effort in being with us in fellowship of the Eucharist!
Seving for the congregation; Readers; Steve and Stephanie Rowe; Crucifer/Server; Ben Lay; Eucharistic Minister; Glenn Brod; Altar Guild; Michelle Berger; Usher/Greeter; Linda Lay; Hospitality; Steve Rowe and Doris Mahn. Thanks to all who will be serving!

August 14, 2011
We will be welcoming Father Morris to our morning service this Sunday. We appreciate Father Morris for seving for our church service.
We have serving on Sunday; Readers; Jim Berger, Doris Mahn, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Eucharistic Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Joyce Koch, Greeter; Glenn Brod, Hospitality; Catharine Crawford, Neta Graybael. Thank all of you for serving!

August 7, 2011
Time is flying by for the summer and we are looking forward to Father Clark to lead us in our services in these coming Sundays!
Others that are leading Sunday services will be added on a later date.

July 31, 2011
Reverend Morris will officiate for us and hope all of you will join us for Sunday services!
Serving this Sunday are:
Readers; Stephanie and Steve Rowe, Crucifer/Server; Danielle Ley, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Linda Ley, Altar Guild; Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Michelle Berger (will have substitution), Hospitality; Steve Rowe and Doris Mahn.
Thank you all for the desserts for our great celebration!

July 24th 2011
We will be celebrating our 140th anniversary with Father Jim Clark officiating. We will be looking forward  to all of you in our celebration, both of the Eucharist and Trinity Church's Birthday!
Serving Sunday are:
Readers; Jim Berger, Linda Lay, Crucifer/Server; Ben Lay, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Glenn Brod, Altar Guild; Michelle Berger, Usher/Greeter; Linda Lay, Hospitality; All. Thanks for all who have been helping in the clean-up in the coming week for the 140th anniversary.

July 17th 2011
Father Morris will be with us this  coming Sunday, and we will be looking forward to all of you.
Serving Sunday are; Readers; Blen Brod and Catharine Crawford, Crucifer/Server; Stephanie Rowe, Lay Eucharist Minister; Michelle Berger, Altar Guild; Neta Graybael, Usher/Greeter; Doris Mahn, Hospitality; Mildred Sloan, Glenn Brod.
Thanks for all who pitched in on clean-up last Sunday!