Adult Forum:    “Denominationalism in America:  Where Do We Fit In?”  by Bill Stroop

“Let’s Get Acquainted” Open House at Fr. Bill & Sunshine’s home for last names Garner-Jones, 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Spanish for Sprouts Summer Camp   9-11:45 a.m.

Pine Meadows Nursing Home Service,   9:30 a.m.

Spanish for Sprouts Summer Camp   9-11:45 a.m.

Centering Prayer   2 p.m.

“Teach Them to Fish” a Micro-Industry Mission Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Spanish for Sprouts Summer Camp   9-11:45 a.m.

Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 9:30 a.m.

Daughters of the King, 5:30 p.m.

Spanish for Sprouts Summer Camp   9-11:45 a.m.

Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp Night---7 p.m. at Camp Iti Kana. Church van will take 10. Call the church office to reserve your spot.

The University of Southern Mississippi DuBard School for Language Disorders is celebrating its 45^th year of service to children with severe language speech disorders or hearing impairments. To celebrate this special occasion, honor bricks are being sold to line the front walk and entrance into the school for $300.  The DuBard School held a special place in Abbie Rogers heart.  Trinity will purchase one of these bricks in her honor.  If you would like to contribute toward the purchase of this honor brick in Abbie’s name, place your contribution in one of the white envelopes in the pews with Abbie’s name and “honor brick” written on the front of the envelope.

Tidings news DEADLINE, 10 a.m.  E-mail to trinitynewsltr@megagate.com  or bring to office.

Adult Forum:   Marion Dickson, "My mission trip to Ecuador,"  9:15 a.m. in the chapel

Thank you to Barbara Parker & Sarah Wainwright for their contribution to the Bishop’s Barbecue Live & Silent Auction on August 11. Barbara donated a lovely matted embossed Celtic Cross and Sarah donated 2 beautiful hand made crouched baby blankets.

Marge West, a resident of Pine Meadows Alzheimer Special Care Center, 107 Fox Chase Drive, needs a ride to Trinity to attend the 10:30 am Sunday service.  Marge has been a member of Trinity for a very long time.  She uses a walker, but is quite mobile.  She would be very grateful if you would prayerfully consider taking on her transport as a personal ministry.  I would too!  Pine Meadows is on Fox Chase Drive just east of the Loyalton center.  Fox Chase is exactly 0.6 miles south of Forrest General on 28th.  If you live in that area of town and attend the 10:30 am service, please consider giving Marge a ride.  You can call her directly at 601-271-8480 to arrange things with her. Thanks for considering this ministry.   - Fr.Bill      

NEEDED: CASSEROLES, SOUPS, BREADS:   Help St. Anne’s keep its freezer stocked for delivery to our ill and convalescing, the bereaved and families with new babies. Whenever preparing for your family, make extra, label with directions as needed, bring to the church office. Breads can be banana nut, date nut etc.  Thanks!!!

Wanted:  Adult EYC Director We are seeking an adult 25 years or older to be the director of our EYC program beginning this fall (about September 1). The person we are looking for should be energetic, prayerful, enthusiastic about working with young adults (Jr. High through High School), and responsible. The person must be able to commit to be present at all EYC events, and to work with and supervise peer ministers who will also be present for all youth events. Additional time will be required to assist with program development and to also recruit other adults and coordinate them in the preparation of food for EYC events. The EYC director will report to the rector, but will also work with the Chair of the Education Commission, the Episcopal Chaplain to USM, and others in developing programming. The selected individual will undergo a mandatory background check and will be required to take or to have taken Safe Church training from the Diocese of Mississippi. This position will pay $400 per month during the academic year, and the selected individual will be hired for an initial 90 day period after which a performance review will be conducted to determine continuation of the individual in the position. Please send a resume and work history by August 1 to The Rev. Dr. Bill Stroop, Rector, Trinity Episcopal Church, 509 West Pine Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, Office Phone: (601) 554-5551, Cell Phone: (601) 329-3538. Resumes may be faxed to (601) 554-5558.

Tempered glass in all interior classroom & office doors. To protect children, youth, adults, and staff against any form of harassment, we need to have glass panels installed in all office and classroom doors. If you would like to donate $85 in memory of a loved one, a plaque will be installed on the door stating, “Window given in loving memory of XXXX by YYYY.”

WANTED: VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THE STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION. Ben Carmichael has agreed to serve as chair of the Stewardship Commission for the Fall 2007 stewardship drive. He needs some volunteers to serve with him. If you are interested, please call the office and let us know.

Cursillo Ultreya Meeting Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Gathering of Church Treasurers, Saturday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gray Center.  This workshop is for church staff, clergy, treasurers, vestry members, or anyone who would like to learn about church financial matters. Cost is $30. Registration forms are available online at www.dioms.org /events/ events/15.

The AIDS Services Coalition’s third annual “An Evening at 206 Front for 1-2-1 Haven House” will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. til 9:00 p.m.  The annual fundraiser features dinner at 206 Front Street a silent art auction, and music performed by the local jazz artist Michelle Banks and October 12^th.    Tickets are $35.00 and can be obtained by calling the AIDS Services Coalition offices at 601-450-4286.

“This is a fun and exciting event – for everyone – that, in addition to raising funds for our transitional housing facility for homeless persons living with HIV/AIDS, raises awareness within the community”, said Kathy Garner, Executive Director for the AIDS Services Coalition.   Mari Swanson, ASC Board member and Chair for the event, is looking forward to this year’s artwork.  “We are blessed with very talented friends of the Coalition.  The South Mississippi Art Association and many others contribute to the success of our silent art auction each year, she said.”

Beginning in 2003, the mission of the AIDS Services Coalition (ASC) is to provide housing, case management, and HIV education/prevention to those persons living with HIV/AIDS and those affected by HIV/AIDS.  Other activities of the ASC include recognition of World AIDS Day in December of each year with memorials and services being held throughout the world.  ASC—in collaboration with other agencies—coordinates the annual event with speakers, memorials and a candle light vigil.  Participation is sought from community leaders, service organizations and elected officials from our service area.  ASC also sponsors the Annual AIDS Walk for Life with other resources from the community, the university, service organizations and volunteers.    HIV screening is available in a confidential setting.  The AIDS Services Coalition draws many groups together to increase awareness and provide an opportunity for the community to become better informed about HIV—truths and myths. For more information call Kathy Garner at 601-450-4286 

Bishop’s BBQ Saturday, August 11 at the Gray Center-. gates will open at 10 and food will be served at 11:30. Come enjoy live music, picnic area/tent contest, silent and live auctions with proceeds benefiting Gray Center, a Duncan Booth, children’s carnival, t-shirts & cups, and fellowship.  Advances tickets $10 adults, $5 for kids (3-12), plus a family discount - $30 for WHOLE family.  There will be a silent and a live auction, and donations for those auctions are being sought right now.  Also, we will be taking the church van, so if you want a seat, please call the office.

Adults Working With Youth Leadership Conference will take place August 17-19, 2007 from 1-5 p.m. at the Gray Center. All adults who work with EYC programs are required to attend this training once.

A Weekend of Spiritual Renewal at the Gray Center, Aug 24-26.  The Episcopal Diocese and The Committee on Ministry with Gay and Lesbian Persons are sponsoring a weekend retreat led by The Rev. Thomas Brown from St. Michael's, Brattleboro, VT from Friday evening August 24 through mid-day Sunday, August 26.  Information and forms are in the church office.

Episcopal Marriage Encounter Weekend at the Gray Center September 7-9, “Exploring Couple’s Spirituality”.. This conference is designed to help married couples learn to live their marriage as a sacramental relationship. For more information, please contact The Rev. Debo Dykes, debo@dioms.org, 601-948-5954 or visit www.dioms.org. This conference is limited to 30. Registration forms are available at www.dioms.org /events.