Morning Prayer will be led by Barbara Parker at both services today.  Bill will be out of town this weekend, but can be reached at 601-329-3538.

 

NO ADULT FORUM THIS SUNDAY.  We’ll resume our discussion on the origins of denominationalism on August 12.  

 

 

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

 

 

NO Centering Prayer

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

Bishop’s BBQ 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.

 

 

ADULT FORUM TOPIC:  Denominationalism continued.

 

Ingathering for Mary Bethune school supplies

 

Bill and Sunshine to Host Third “Let’s Get Acquainted” Open House for people with last names Jordan – Morrison, 5 p.m. at their home.

 

 

USM Chaplain Needs Your Help.  Student Move-in Day at USM is Saturday August 18th.  The Episcopal Group will be working with the Wesley Methodist Group to help the students.  One of the ways we will assist is by handing out water as well as assisting with actual moving.  Because Move-in Day lasts all day, feel free to come to the Quad area on campus when you can and lend a hand.  Secondly, the Episcopal Campus ministry will begin Sunday Night Supper Club at The Episcopal Church of the Ascension at 5:30 pm on September 2nd.  If you have a musical talent such as (but not limited to) guitar or piano that you are willing to share, please get in touch with Fr. Bill Barfield at 601-818-9227.

 

I want to ask for your help. 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.  -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!!!

 

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.

 

Adults Working With Youth Leadership Conference 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.

 

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.

 

Breadbasket Coordinator Needed. Are you interested in coordinating Trinity’s Breadbasket program?  This is an easy and highly rewarding position. Please call the church office for more information.

 

Bill and Sunshine to Host Third “Let’s Get Acquainted” Open House.  We really want to get to know every member of Trinity parish, and we want you to get to know us better too.  To help do that we will host a series of intimate “Getting to Know You” open houses at our home from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. one Sunday afternoon each month through November.  Light refreshments and beverages will be provided.  Children are especially welcome. Our intention is to provide time and space where we can begin to become more acquainted with each other in a relaxed, cordial atmosphere.  Children are especially welcome.  We have gotten permission from Sacred Heart Church for you to park in their parking lot, which is immediately opposite our house, on the corner of Southern and Walnut.  There is no need to RSVP, as we will be ready for you.  Just come on by and enjoy some music, conversation, food and refreshment.

- Bill & Sunshine

The Stroop’s Address:	If your last name is between:	Come between 5 and 6:30 p.m. on this Sunday:
401 Walnut Street Hattiesburg, MS   39401   (601) 329-3538	Jordan – Morrison Mueller – Sackler Saenz – Walker Walters - Zaninelli	August 12 September 16 October 21 November 11

 

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I hope you find this weekly announcement bulletin from Trinity Parish, Hattiesburg helpful and informative.  It is intended to provide you with news of the parish and upcoming activities for the weekend and next week in our community.  

 

See you in church on Sunday!

 

Bill

 

The Rev. Dr. Bill Stroop
Rector, Trinity Episcopal Church
509 West Pine Street
Hattiesburg, Mississippi   39401
Office Phone:  (601) 544-5551

Office Fax:  (601) 544-5558
Personal Cell Phone:  (601) 329-3538
General Church E-mail:  trinityhburg-sectary@megagate.com
Personal E-mail:  wgstroop@EarthLink.net
Church Web site:  http://www.trinity.org
Personal Web Site: http://www.williamgstroop.com