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Weekly Trinity Times
March 4, 2010

Tonight, March 4, at 7 pm: In the Light of Reverence - originally broadcast on PBS, this documentary will be shown tonight at 7:00 p.m.. It takes a look at three places considered sacred by Native Americans and poses interesting questions about how people understand the land and religion. Join us in the north parish hall for the film and discussion. More information here.

Book Jacket
Book Discussion March 18 & 25 at 7 pm: The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne has a foreword by Jim Wallis:
“Shane has been experimenting with the gospel in the streets of Philadelphia and Calcutta, in the intensity of Christian community, and even in the war zones of Iraq. In this book, he takes us on pilgrimage with him – sharing his passions while admitting his uncertainties, critiquing his society and the church while admitting his own human frailties and contradictions.”


There’s still time to read the book! You will have an opinion! Click here for more information regarding Shane Claiborne from PBS and “Speaking of Faith”. Click here for more information regarding Shane Claiborne from PBS and "Speaking of Faith."


Organ PipesThe second concert in this season of concerts to celebrate our new Quimby organ will take place this Sunday, March 7, at 4:00 p.m. Guest organist will be Joseph Nielsen who is one of the builders of our organ and a fine performer in his own right. The concert is free and open to the public. Please plan to attend and bring your friends.

Film ReelFilm and Fellowship: Is it possible that Charles Darwin did not write The Origin of the Species just to irritate people for 100 years? The film "Creation" looks at Darwin's struggle to write this earth-changing book. Join us to discuss this film on March 9 at 6:30 in the North Parish Hall. We will also discuss "The White Ribbon," a startling, haunting film about Germany before The Great War. Please bring finger foods for our buffet. Lou Gerteis and Jan Parker will lead the discussion.

Next Children's Service is March 14th at 9:15 a.m.

Stations of the CrossStations of the Cross continue each Wednesday in Lent at 5:30 p.m. through March 31.


Hunger Advocacy Day:
Catholic Archbishop Dom Camara said: "When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a Communist." If you want to ask your elected representatives why the poor have no food, consider attending the Hunger Advocacy Day on Wednesday, March 31. This lobbying event organized by the Missouri Association for Social Welfare will be held in Jefferson City. Their legislative priority is Senate Bill 613, which will reverse the lifetime ban on receiving food stamps for anyone convicted of a drug offense. No other crime (not even murder or treason) is treated this way. Already 36 states have reversed their drug-related food stamp bans, making them eligible for federal food stamp funds. Missouri would receive an estimated $18 million in food stamps if they passed Senate Bill 613. For more information on the legislation or Hunger Advocacy Day, visit www.masw.org. Trinity has long given food to the poor. If you're ready to start asking questions, attend Hunger Advocacy Day.

The terms of the Lilly Foundation mean that we cannot put the grant online, but a copy is available in the library for those who would like to see it.

Missouri State Sacred Harp Singing Convention: St. John's United Church of Christ, Pinckney Township MO (Marthasville) Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14th. Dinner on the grounds at noon. Contact John and Barbara Uhlemann (726-5838) for more information.


We keep in our prayers
those who are ill or in need

Michael Randolph, hospitalized with pneumonia
Michael Bentz, recovery from surgery
Charlene Wright, pneumonia
Judy Ann Todd, recovering from spinal surgery
Bill Roth, recovering from knee surgery
Dee Scott
Mimi Will
Joan Edmonds
Jeannette Lehrmann
Jane Edwards, recovery from knee replacement
Stephen Nichols, weakness and pain
Patsy Degener, recovery from cancer and shingles
Nancy Cadenhead, recovery from cancer
...and those with ongoing challenges: Martha Ficklen, Kayte Foxworth, Margaret Kane, Joan Dunbar, Dick Weber, Jackie Judd, Sallie Fuhri

Serving in the Military: Mittency Pastard, Chuck Clement, Jeremy Wall, Chad Clement, Patricia Roddy Jones, Jim Hall, Martin Burkart, Keith Burkart, Craig Hickerson, John Worland, Tony Elkin, and Jeff Holzbauer

Birthdays: Anna Layher, Claire Corliss, Al Adams

Family Members:
Christy Glenn, Marjorie Hoeltzel's granddaughter
Craig McGee, Jeff Wunrow's brother-in-law, rotator cuff surgery
Eddyth Smith, Marc Smith's mother
Danny Clement, Alexah Strongheart's cousin, malignant metastatic melanoma
Adele Holloman, Mary Ellen Anderson's sister, Alzheimer's
Margaret Haggans
Dorothea Forsythe
Dee Farris, Jeff Farris' mother, cancer
Margorie-Faith Holler, Joan Dunbar's cousin, COPD
Michael (Tony) Reece, Jackie Judd's son, back surgery
William Edwards, bi-polar, Jane Edwards' grand-nephew
Christopher Edwards and Beth Edwards, Jane Edward's nephew
Warren Frank Moseley, Cynthia Fox's son

Friends:
John Herman, heart problems
Eric Rathbone, friend of Jim Pfaff, stomach cancer
Mary O'Neal, friend of Joan Dunbar, diabetes and amputation
Judith Todd, friend of Joan Dunbar, recovering from surgeries
The Korte Family, friends of Jeff Wunrow
Joyce Huber, friend of Jim Andris, ovarian cancer
Anna Mason, infirmities of age
Rosemary Whitrock, friend of Hazel Kirk, mourning the death of her daughter Gina.
Liz Brown (Charlotte Pfaff), ex-wife of Jim Pfaff
Arianna Dougan, friend of Karin Layher
Charlotte Reynolds, friend of Charlene and Denver Wright, brain tumor
Ron Irwin Moeller, friend of Barbara Bradshaw and Jane Edwards, cancer
The Rev. Hugh Edsall, friend of Joan Dunbar
Dee, breast cancer
Jeanne Gordon, friend of Martha Baker, dealing with a variety of ailments
Melody Nelson and family, friends of Jackie Judd

Mourning: Chuck McManis, Bob Emert and Family, Dorothy Fisher, Jackie Judd, Dorothy Porcello, Kitty Drescher, Vince Llacer

Serving this Sunday
March 7, 2010
8:00 a.m.
Chalice: Darrell Berg
Usher: Barbara Ritchey
Breakfast: The Friesens


10:30 a.m.
Chalice 1: Barbara Uhlemann
Chalice 2: The Rev. Bill Baker
Crucifer: Jan Parker
Thurifer: Brian Alms
Torches: Fritzi Baker, Linda Small
Reader 1: Joan Dunbar
Reader 2: Janet Dunlap
Intercessor: Tom Weber
Ushers: Ellie Chapman, Jim O'Bannon
Greeter: Rip Van Winkle
Healing: Mary Ellen Anderson, Hazel Kirk
Eucharistic Visitors: Brian Alms, Harry Leip
Sacristans: Anne Hennig, Carolyn Munch
Offering Counters: Carol Cradock, Bill Mayhan
Bread Pick-up: Anne Watts, Harry Leip

Altar personnel unable to serve between March 28 and May 7 are asked to contact  Stephen Nichols.





Readings for this Sunday

March 7, 2010
The Third Sunday in Lent

Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 63:1-8
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9

Click here for texts





Rector
The Rev. Anne H. Kelsey

Associates
The Rev. Bill Baker
The Very Rev. Ronald Clingenpeel
The Rev. Michael Randolp
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Vestry
Dave Hilditch, Senior Warden
Michael Haggans, Junior Warden
Carol Cradock
Jeff Farris
Steven Forsyth
Duncan McArthur
Ted Taylor
Ron Tompkins
Barbara Uhlemann
Rip Van Winkle
Pat Way
Dick Woodhouse






Upcoming Noon Forums

March 21: Kate Haggans will lead a forum with an abbreviated version of "Traces of the Trade." Please plan to join us.
March 28: Stressed? Depressed? Come hear Dale Anderson present some of the cutting edge strategies to combat stress and depression in daily life that he has compiled in his new DVD, "How to Be Your Own Best Friend: Mental Self Defense."





Episcopal Diocese of Missouri Leadership Conference:
Saturday, March 6, from 9 am to 3 p.m. at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 15764 Clayton Rd. The Rev. Devon Anderson, Executive Director for Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation, and trainer in the art of Public Narrative will be guest speaker and trainer. This conference is devoted to lay leadership ministries within the congregation. The workshops are especially meaningful for elected leaders, but all congregational leaders will benefit from the presentations. Cost: $15 per person (includes lunch). Email  rweisenborn@diocesemo.org for more information.





A Pilgrimage to Egypt
, May 31-June 14, 2010. Click here for more information.





Haiti Benefit Concert
March 7, 2-5 pm, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9 S. Bompart - Along with the music of the House of Bishops Band, there will be basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing and lots of great fun!  All proceeds will go to programs and services in Haiti through Episcopal Relief and Development. Cost: $10.



 

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