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ADULT CLASS ON REVELATION STARTS SUNDAY. Prophetic and apocalyptic literature is among the most misunderstood and most difficult kind of literature in the Bible. Some use the apocalyptic vision of prophets to sell newspapers. Others see current events as indicators of Biblical prophecies to predict the end of the world. This seven week course by Bill Stroop will look at the apocalyptic vision of John of Patmos to try to make sense of apocalyptic and prophetic literature, demystify the Book of Revelation, and make it apply to our world today.
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Children’s Sermons during Lent at the 10:30 am Service. Sunday, Fr. Bill will begin having “Children’s Time” at the
Inquirers (Confirmation) Classes at
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Ladies Lenten Study in the Library,
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Holy Eucharist & Breakfast at
EFM Monday, February 26 at
Finance Commission will meet Monday, February 26 at
Centering Prayer will meet Tuesday, February 27 at
Tuesday at Trinity Concert & Luncheon Tuesday, February 27 at
Staff Meeting, Wednesday, February 28 at
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Youth choir, Wednesday, February 28 at
Vestry will meet Wednesday, February 28 at
Soup Supper, Wednesday, February 28 at
Jr. & Sr. EYC will meet Wednesday February 28 at
Lenten Lessons for all ages on Wednesdays during Lent. Dr. Bennie Crockett will be offering a study on “Luke’s Passion Narrative” Feb. 28, March 7 & 28 from
Adult Choir, Wednesday, February 28 at
If you submitted a name for our prayer list of men and women serving our country, please call the church office with their mailing address. We have a parishioner who would like to correspond with them.
A prayer vigil has been organized for the members of the 2007 Honduras Medical Mission team going to the
There are 3 pianos that Trinity needs to dispose of. If you are interested, call Jane Butler.
Alms Counters Needed. In order to comply with Diocesan policies and procedures, we have to change the way we count alms received on Sunday morning. We need to recruit people who are willing and able to come to church on Mondays to count. Two counters unrelated by marriage or family ties are needed each Monday. Training will be provided. We are looking for 8 to ten people total so that a once-per-month schedule can be developed. This is a good ministry for retired persons. If you are interested, please contact the church office at 601-544-5551.
Camp Bratton-Green Summer Camp applications are available in the church office.
A Crawfish Boil is being planned. There will be a committee meeting on February 27 at
Sunshine and Fr. Bill will have their marriage blessed by Bishop Gray on Thursday, March 1 and
Happening at Trinity, March 1 - 4. Donations of snacks and sodas are needed. Please bring to the church office by Wednesday, February 28. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the church office, 601-544-5551.
John Maxwell will be presenting a one man show, “Judas” April 3 at
Easter Egg Hunt , Sunday April 8 between the morning services. We need donations of Easter egg stuffers for the plastic eggs. We have plenty of plastic eggs.
On Sunday, March 25, the
A MESSAGE FROM FR. BILL BARFIELD ABOUT HAPPENING
We have been asked to host Happening Reunion at Ascension on the weekend of March 2-4th. During the weekend, former Happening folks (usually college students) will spend a weekend together while a Happening weekend is taking place near by (this time, Trinity Hattiesburg). As well as 'revisiting' their spiritual journeys which may have begun at Happening, Reunioners support the Happening weekend with prayers, Caritas (Happening weekend surprises for participants), a video presentation, and assisting with a main Saturday night event. As "Hosts", we are asked to support the supporters! As the host church, we not only provide a space for the reunion to take place, we also provide food. Below is the schedule of meals for
Friday: Snacks (Sodas, Chips, Trail Mix, Cookies, etc)
Saturday: Breakfast (Egg & Sausage Casserole, Juices, Bagels, etc.)
Saturday: Snacks (Sodas, Chips, Trail Mix, Cookies, etc)
Saturday: Lunch (Lenny's Sandwich Tray, Chips, Cookies, etc)
Saturday: Dinner ( A 'Nice' meal! such as Baked Chicken, veggies, bread & dessert)
Sunday: Breakfast (pick up foods such as Bagels w/cream cheese, coffee cake and juice)
We usually have around 20 folks attend (spiritual director, sponsors & students); I will know more exact numbers the closer to the weekend.
Please let me know if you are willing to be responsible for one of the meals or snacks above. It is wonderful to work in pairs or groups...and if I have several of you sign up for one meal, I will see if you are willing to work together (if other meal are taken). Reunioners really do appreciate your help...they also like to meet the folks to support them, so I hope you will also plan to "hang out" a little bit during your meal.
You can let me know which meal either by email (william_barfield@usm.edu) or by phone (601-818-9227). Please let me know.
In Christ's Love and Peace,
Fr. Bill+
USM Chaplain
We will be collecting food for the Bread Basket pantry during Lent. Baskets will be in the Narthex of the Church and in the Church Office. Below is a list of preferred foods that make up a basket of food for a family of four for three days. Although a good mixture of items would be helpful, please bring any of these in whatever quantity you are able:
1 box of powdered milk or several cans of evaporated milk
1 jar powdered orange drink mix
1 box dry cereal or grits
1 box raisins or other dried fruit
2 boxes macaroni & cheese dinner
1 package of pasta
1 package of rice
6 cans of assorted vegetables
2 cans of pork and beans
1 can of tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 package of dried beans or 2 cans red beans, field peas, etc.
1 can tuna
1 can lunch meat
1 jar peanut butter
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cans of other soups
3 cans of fruit
1 2 lb bag of flour or corn meal
1 2 lb bag of sugar
1 1 lb can of shortening
Please take this list with you on your next shopping trip.
“Freely you have received, freely give.”