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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
This summer, your Stewardship Team has worked hard to prepare for a stewardship
cultivation campaign during the fall. In preparation for that campaign, we have decided to invite
the whole community to “House Meetings” during the month of September. I understand that
house meetings have been used successfully several times at Holy Trinity, notably during the
process that called me as your Rector.
The meetings this fall are intended to provide a way by which we might gather and share
thoughts, experiences, and hopes for Holy Trinity, in order to create a shared vision for where
God might be calling us. There will be no pledge cards nor an “ask” at these meetings, but rather
authentic dialogue, listening, and dreaming. I therefore invite your heartfelt presence, along with
an open heart, mind, and appetite for light refreshments and hospitality.
Your Stewardship Team has sent individualized postcards, inviting you to a specific house
(close to where you live) at a specific date and time. I understand a number of these postcards
were mangled in the mail. As such, we have included a list of names and houses in this edition
of the Good Newsletter. Please know that the whole household is invited to the gathering, not
just the name given. This list will also be posted in the Narthex.
Additionally, as most of you know, we have many new members at Holy Trinity from the past
few months. If you did not receive an invitation, please call the office and we will see that we get
you on a list for a meeting. Moreover, there will be a “catch all” house meeting at Holy Trinity on
Sunday, September 20th, from 4-6pm with childcare. Anyone (especially young families) are
invited to that gathering.
I do ask that you RSVP as soon as possible in order to allow those hosting these gatherings time to prepare. I sincerely thank each of the hosts for opening their homes for this great community, and for your Stewardship Team’s hard work. If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Faithfully, Jeff+
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Labyrinth Walk – September 3rd The next evening Labyrinth walk is Thursday, September 3rd between 7 and 9 pm. Please come promptly at 7 pm if you wish to view the optional orientation video; otherwise, please arrive no later than 8:15 pm if you just want to walk it. Candles and soft music accompany the walk. Joyce Loughlin
Mission Trip Meeting – Sunday, September 6th in the library after the 10:30 am service for
all those interested in a mission trip next summer. Anne Lee
CHILDREN’S CHURCH begins Sunday, September 13th. SUNDAY SCHOOL begins Sunday, September 20th. ADULT FORMATION Begins September 20 - Everyone is Invited Adult Formation is back in full swing. J.R. Hustwit will lead us in a short study in Romans, Just
Enough Romans to be Dangerous- September 20 and 27th. In the month of October, Fr. Jeff
will lead the discussion, What Does It Mean to be an Episcopalian. We hope to see in the
Johnston Wing at 9:30. Heidi Witty
TO NEWCOMERS (and seasoned veterans!) Anyone who considers themselves a Newcomer to Holy Trinity is invited to participate in Adult Formation during the month of October, and then be formally recognized as a member of Holy Trinity by prayer on All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2015. If you are interested in this Newcomer process, please email Jeff at [email protected]. Adult Formation, 9:30-10:15am, located in the Johnston Wing Sunday, October 4th: Episcopal 101: Part 1 Sunday, October 11th: Episcopal 101: Part 2 Sunday, October 18th: Holy Trinity 101: Part 1 Sunday, October 25th: Holy Trinity 101: Part 2 These classes will also be open to any “seasoned veterans” of Holy Trinity who are interested in the content of these classes, but are already members. All are welcome!
DEANERY CONVERSATIONS
Please join our Bishop and Diocesan leadership for a Deanery Conversation on Tuesday
October 6th, from 7:00pm-9:00pm at St. John’s in Fayetteville. Topics to be covered include an
“Overview of the General Convention Experience,” “A Preview of Our Diocese’s New Policy on
Marriage,” and “Next Steps in Renewing Deanery Life.”
Rally Sunday, September 13, 2015
ATTENTION YOUTH GROUPS SAVE THESE DATES
Sunday, September 13th – Rally Sunday Party Saturday, September 19th – Diocesan yOUThREACH, Hosted by Holy Trinity Sunday, October 4th – Paintball Outing Saturday, October 24th – Youth Lock-In Sunday, November 22nd - Rite 13 Ceremony with rehearsal dinner on November 21st Sunday, December 13th – J2A/Rite 13 Christmas Party with Ugly Sweater Contest and Yankee Swap
Auditions for Behold the Lamb of God
Do you play Guitar? Bass? Drums? Fiddle or Violin? Have you impressed yourself singing in the shower?
We're hosting Behold the Lamb of God, a folk cantata exploring advent and the Christmas season, December 10 & 11. Artists from Sweet Tea Shakespeare and the surrounding community will join with Holy Trinity artists for this moving, funny, and sacred performance featuring folk music, spoken word, and hot cocoa. To set up an audition, please contact Jeremy Fiebig at [email protected]
Murder at the Banquet
A meeting will be held Wednesday evening, September 16 at 6:30 in the sanctuary for all those who are interested in being part of a production of “Murder at the Banquet”, a one act mystery. The play calls for four women and four men. In addition to the eight actors, technical staff members are needed also. The “People You Know Players” is being resurrected. Please join us for the “roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd”. Production is tentatively scheduled for January/February performances. For more information call Mary Mac Shields, 484-5135.
Women’s Connection: Share: Relate: Grow: A holy village for moms of every kind @ Holy Trinity Episcopal Church If interested, contact Annie Thornberg [email protected]
An Invitation to Shared Ministry from Katherine Whaley
Well, there it is! My last church vestment on the table. I had plans for a couple more---A cope for Christmas, and some extra greens, (the season “after Pentecost” covers half the year, and well, ho hum).We were going to have those, and—and—and. But my body says NO! so they will remain dreams. Or will they? Hey look, can you sew even moderately well? Are you looking for a new way to serve the church? I never said I couldn’t do it at all. Only that I can’t do it alone. You could learn with me and we could work together, and have that Christmas cope and whatever else would add to the beauty of our altar. I learned from pulling apart old vestments because a God Son said “Katherine, make my ordination vestment”! And he laid a yardage of silk linen and yards of blue and gold trim on the table, and I said “Carr, I can’t! I mend jeans and sew shirts. Not this stuff.” And he said, “But Katherine, I want your love in it.” Love. Oh yes, Love. It nearly killed me, but God held my hands, and it got done, and it was full of Love—God’s and mine. And then others came, and it has come to be for me a very special form of love. Now I offer it to you. Could we share it? I’d love that. That’s right—Love! Contact Katherine Whaley 910-484-1389 or [email protected]
THANK YOU from Patti Dill, The Church Periodical Club Coordinator …..
Dear Holy Trinity, Thank you very much for the generous donation to the CPC! The Church Periodical Club supplies books, magazines, e-books and computer programs free to those who cannot obtain them, it is the gift that speaks volumes. Sincerely, Patti Dill/CPC Coordinator, Diocese of East Carolina Note: Holy Trinity donated $455.00 to the CPC in 2015.
Reports and Updates
Holy Trinity Outreach Support Come in to worship; Go out to serve.
Holy Trinity’s members have long been actively engaged with many parish as well as local non-profit and agency efforts to support those in need in our community, the Diocese and throughout the world. The Vestry, on behalf of the congregation, have provided funding for many of these outreach efforts. Most of the funds sent to outreach projects were the “profits” from Mayfair with some funds coming from the Endowment. This year’s Vestry has implemented a new process to learn about and review proposals for supporting programs where our parishioners are personally involved. At its August meeting the Vestry reviewed proposals and voted financial support for the following: Center for Economic Empowerment and Development (CEED); Child Advocacy Center; Episcopal Farmworkers’ Ministry; Episcopal Relief and Development; Fayetteville Urban Ministry; Holy Trinity Food Pantry; Margaret Willis Elementary School; and Special Olympics of Cumberland County. Some money was retained for needs that may arise for the remainder of the year. If anyone wants to review the Vestry’s criteria for funding outreach programs and get an application to apply for outreach financial support, please contact the church office. Vestry Outreach Liaisons Mary Mac Shields, Tom Holt, Howard Loughlin
August 2015Vestry Highlights
The Vestry meeting was held at Holy Trinity on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm. The Vestry had a full agenda after a brief summer hiatus! The theme of this year’s stewardship campaign is “Tending Our Garden”. This theme segues nicely from our summer bible school theme based upon the Garden of Eden. Also fast approaching is Rally Sunday to be held on the Sunday following Labor Day weekend, September thirteenth. Father Jeff also announced that Holy Trinity will host a deanery youth event in October. Details will be announced soon! The Vestry approved the first disbursement of Mayfair proceeds under the newly adopted Holy Trinity Outreach Funding Process. After careful consideration by the Outreach committee, the following organizations were recommended and approved to receive outreach funds: CEED (Center for Economic Empowerment and Development), Child Advocacy Center, Episcopal Relief and Development, Fayetteville Family Life Center, Fayetteville Urban Ministry, Margaret Willis Elementary School, and the Episcopal Farmworkers Ministry. Congratulations to the recipients and to the dedicated volunteers who devote their time and talent to Mayfair! By the time of publication of this newsletter, our parish administrator Janice will have returned from her vacation abroad. Please give your thanks to Stephanie who so capably “held the fort down” in Janice’s absence as you welcome back Janice. We are blessed to have such dedicated office assistants! Kasmin Davis, Clerk
GOING OUT TO SERVE ....PARTNERING WITH MARGARET WILLIS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The MWES Social Worker, Megan Hatem, keeps a ‘clothing closet’ as a resource for children whose families cannot afford to buy school clothes. At this time she needs to re-stock her supply of shoes and belts. Margaret Willis has a uniform dress code and each child is expected to comply as follows:
Shoes must be solid black, white or brown tennis shoe/lace up type. No logos. They can be for girls or boys in any size appropriate to kindergarten age through adult size 8.
Belts must be black and will be worn through belt loops. The “clothing closet” needs child/adult size M and larger.
You can help by donating gently used or new shoes and belts. Bring your items to the Margaret Willis display table in the Narthex. Or, you can choose to help by donating money towards clothing closet/student needs. Make your check payable to Holy Trinity and designate MWES on the Memo line.. Thank you, Barbara Brooks
September Birthdays: 1 Hampton Horrocks, Tamara Feraca, John Lancaster, Sr.,
Brad Loase* 2 Kim Johnson* 3 Brad Matera, June Pearce* 4 Rachel Hooper, Jeff Jones *6 Molly-
Mae Pinson, Cynthia Sabatinos* 7 Brodrick Carpenter, Kirk Johnson* 9 Thomas Holt IV, Jose
Nevarez, Cydnee Scott* 10 Madeline Binkley, Terry Levitt* 11 AJ Grein* 12 Susan Stephany*
14 Brielle Lancaster* 15 Willa Demmon, Yolanda Scott-Chisolm, Kristin Smith* 18 Lenny
Salzberg, Wendy Hustwit, Adrian Perez* 19 Ed Burkett, John Franklin, Mary Mac Shields, John
Ashford* 20 Kathie Dees* 22 Jimmy Teachey* 23 David Booth* 24 Dave Harsant, Drew
Lawrence, Ann Morketter* 25 Vivian Hollinshed, Phoebe Holliday* 26 Melissa Yoakum* 27
Betty Chiles* 28 Katherine Arocena, Devon Chisolm, George Franks, George Harrison, Greg
Whitley* 29 Elliot Fiebig, Hailey Fowler, Dudley Buck* 30 Jacob Baker, Emma Driscoll*
News from the Food Pantry
It is now August and the Food Pantry is back to its traditional schedule.
We would like again to thank John and Matthew Whiteman and Eric
Fleming for the great job that they did this summer.
I would also like to personally thank June Pearce for her years of
dedicated service to the Food Pantry. I believe that she and Alexa
Haar have taken it to the size it is now. We have a great group of
volunteers that work hard to keep the Food Pantry moving forward. I
would like to thank Sid Garner and Pat Stang for being so understanding and kind as I have
grown into this new role. Much thanks to all that come in to pack bags, distribute bags and do
the shopping. You are all so very awesome!!
Thanks to Mary Mac Shields, I have the numbers for July of 2015. We gave out 160 bags and
served 261 people. With thanks to the preschool, we were also able to give some children
books.
The Campbell Soup Company in Maxton also gave us soup and some canned drinks so we
have been able to provide a little “extra” in the food bags and to offer canned liquids to older
adults. Sid Gardner and Carlon Mercer drove to Maxton to pick up the donation.
My sister, Karen Robertson, and I were very fortunate
this month to go with Sid Gardner and Jim Thomas to
Second Harvest to pick up one of Sid’s orders. It’s an
amazing place and I believe that our involvement with
the program is working out well.
Left to right: Sid Gardner, Jim Thomas and
Karen Robertson with a load from Second
Harvest. Thank you! Sharon Robertson
A MESSAGE FROM HOLY TRINITY PRESCHOOL Preschool resumes September 8th. Lots of 2-, 3-, and 4-year-
old activity. Openings remain in 2- and 3-year-old classes. Call 484-0250 for more
information. Also Special thank yous to the preschool council for sprucing up the
playground! Ruth Gillis
Military Prayer List Update
We want to keep our Military Prayer List current and are asking for your assistance. Please let us know by 15 September which of our military should be kept on the list. Send the complete name to either Janice Luce, at [email protected] or Alice Bull at [email protected]. If we don't receive a request to retain a name, we will delete it from the list. Note that we are only publishing first names of our military personnel for security reasons. The Intercessory Prayer Group will maintain a list with the complete names.
PRAYER LIST
Frank Allison III, Ted Autry, Baby Louisa, The Dick Bickford Family, Claudine Brown, Sharon Buck, Jean Canham*, The Honorable Jimmy Carter, The Family of Debbie Chase, Steve Chiles, Pebo Collier, Gwen Gilfus, Irene Hathcock and Family, Jake Holt, Jerry Holt, John David Holt, Shonda Johnson, Susanne Kohrman, John Lancaster, Sr., John Lancaster,
Jr., Richard Lefrancois, Cathy Lovato, Marty, Janice McFadden, Anne Mizelle*, Susan Ashley Moss, Sydney Alexandra Moss, Tara Moss, Ginger Pack, Marie Parker*, Margaret Peterson*, David Pless, Jeanne Pless, Paul Reichle Jr.*, The Family of Lee Robertson,
Isolene Robertson, Fr. Joseph Running, Joseph Running Sr.*, Maureen Running, Alicia Russell, Mikayla Scott, Phil Smith, Stephanie Stang, Mary and Harold Syms*, Jimmy Teachy, Della Terrell*, Martha Thorne, William Verdun, Louise Walters*, Wesley, Frank and Katherine Whaley, Francis Winter, Our Friends at St. Joseph’s *Visitation and
Prayers
MILITARY PRAYER LIST David, Jacob, Tom, Bill, Aaron, Ken, Christopher, Daryl, Kyle, Michael,
Geoff, John, Leroy, Lychelle, John, Scott, Andrew, Jonathan, Brian,
Oliver, Brent, Zach, Hampton, Samuel, Ivey, Tony, Juan, Tim, Daniel,
Brad, Alex, Cedric, Kyle, and Thomas.
Holy Trinity is a great place to serve. It’s because of parishioners like you that makes this
such a great place. Below please see the places that these meetings will be hosted and
find your names respectively. PLEASE RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you can’t
make your assigned meeting date or you need child care, please RSVP to come to the
one hosted by the Church.
Host: Nancy Broadwell Date/Time Invitees
Broadwell Home
5407 Summer Duck Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
910-867-0911
Sept. 16th at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Inez Elliott
Garvin & Sheila Ferguson Arthur Cavano, Jr.
Katie & Kevin Burne Sylvia Ray
Kenniston & Catrina Carpenter Brett Sutton
Phoebe & Hunter Holliday David Booth
Kathy & Mike Thaman Bill & Karen Goble
Kevin & Elizabeth Smith Sid & Ming Gardner Debbie Holfelder
Elyse Sprengle Greg & Qin Rich Donna Morse
Heather Savary & Rock Malcom
Kirk Johnson Joshua Garcia & Brandon Pajunen
Jim Thomas Leroy & Amadee Chisolm Justin Smith
Mark Waller John Lancaster Jim & Courtney Goodwin
Della Terrell S uzanne LaGrange Ray Brown
Ed Whiteman Brian & Lilly Timpac Glenn Allen
Host: Holy Trinity Date/Time Invitees
Holy Trinity
1601 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28305
910-484-2134
Sept. 20th @ 4-6:00pm Michelle & Milton Turner
Cleve Davis Jim Sumners
Jimmy & Patricia Driscoll Susan Stephany
Leslie Craig Justin Schwamm, Jr.
Walter & Martha Clark Ron Saracen
Host: Holy Trinity Sept. 20th @ 4-6:00pm Invitees
Pat Stang Gail Childers Ron & Heather Quick
Jonathan Hecker David & Stacey Alecca Chris & Vivian Ragland
Alison & Peter Fleming Joshua Busman Derrick & Jennifer Nadalini
Gillian Merrill Heather & Connor Harding Jake Jacobs
Host: The Holts Date/Time Invitees
Holt Home
202 Hinsdale Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28305
910-485-5740
Sept. 21st @ 7:8:30pm Harry & Jane Horrocks
John Lancaster, Sr. Thomas Baucom
David Norris Joanne Boliek
Daniel Robert Leslie Allison
Clara MacMillan Roddy Davis
Joy Van Hout Sed Olive Michael Adams
David Samuelson Tim & Amy Lancaster Ed Fields & Jim Teachy
Diehl Jones Carol G. Oates Beth Helsinger
Frank Moorman Libba Pate Carey Downing
William Sherman Jayme McNeill Martha Brown
Eric & Megan Long Hunter Olive Phil & Susie Harris, Jr.
Mary Lynn Jordan Katherine & Frank Whaley John Ashford
Stuart Jordan Bob Pinson Winnie Daws
Host: The Morketters Date/Time Invitees
Morketter Home
185 Ellerslie Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
910-485-7228
Sept. 22nd @ 7:00 - 8:30pm Jose & Carmen Nevarez
Mary Anne Brooks Barbara Naugle
Dane Reid Sally Perry
Roger Watts Tom Morketter
Bob Shouse & Helen Carter James Mixon
Richard Karp Mimi Spears Don McFadyen
George and Virginia Franks Robert Richardson James & Elaine McKay
Al Alvarez June Pearce Dan Middleton
Antony Bishop Howard & Joyce Loughlin Denaya & Brad Matera
Host: The Morketters Sept. 22nd @ 7:00 - 8:30pm Invitees
Phil & Sally Caldwell Scott & Ellen Hancox Jim Heine
Betty Chiles R.G. Heckerman Charles Koonce
Carl & Amy Beene George & Jean Harrison Reg Lawrence
Greg Whitley Bobby Grantham Brian Hoffman & Jordan Capps
Ed Burkett Bill Barnwell Dave Harsant
Izola Francis Barbara Brooks Alexa Haar
Eileen Bratton Neil Bergman & Kasmin Davis Karen & Sharon Robertson
Ray St. Onge
Host: Beth Early/J. Salzberg Date/Time Invitees
Early Home
1709 Yonkers Court
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Sept. 23rd @ 7-8:30pm Joseph Edwards , Jr.
Laurel Wachtler Chris & Amanda Christianson, Jr.
Carl Mitchell & Gay Trimmer Tommie Brown
Joshua Poindexter & AJ Grein Edie & Brennan Brinkley
Carlon Mercer Joyce Lipe Chick & Anne Chisolm
Mary Lynn Mercer Tom & Donna McCollum J.R. Hustwit
Richard & Louise Hall Terry Levitt Paula Davis
Rusty Long June Lancaster Betsey Gardner
Champ-Saint-Amand Scott & Concepcion Harris Norman Snellgroves
Ed Armstrong Raymond Clapper Greg & Janet Seawell
Anne Mizelle Vivian Hollinshed Margaret Peterson
John & Stephanie Franklin Tim Ripley Michael & Anna Marr
Coleman Smith, Jr.
Host: The Zimmerman’s Date/Time Invitees
Zimmerman Home
4006 Woods Court
Fayetteville, NC 28312
910-483-9090
Sept. 29th @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm Mike & Libby Demmon
Greg & Angela Francis Helmsly Dapuyen
Diane Haskell Christian Davis
Julia Odom-Rzonca Cynthia Sabatinos
Jane Squires Karen Harris
Host: The Zimmerman’s Sept. 29th @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm Invitees
Louise Walters Ray Vallery Courtney & Brad Rudy
Grey Welborn Lyn Whitehead Bill & Annette Dunlap
Dudley Buck Lee Zuravel David Sullivan & Linda Braswell
Teena Morris John Spiegelberg Jose Nevarez
Carmen Kelly Dean Swinford & Alison Van Nyhyuis
Robert Zimmerman
Todd Wilson Harold & Mary Syms, Jr. Brenda Dixon
Host Date/Time Invitees
Philbrook Home
6474 Summerchase Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
910-488-4070
Sept. 30th @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tamika Chisolm
Patricia Brewer Donna Fowler-Marchant
Valerie Connor Jessica & Sam Nelson
Dennis & Deborah Brewer Juan Perez
Kathie & Wilbur Dees David Witty
Judith Reynolds Katherine Arocena Rob & Mary Russell
Pat & Cheryl Spears Bryan Hooper Phil Smith
Roya Taheri Bob Gurney Joe & Maureen Running, Jr.
Richard & Alice Bull Jeff Jones Brad Loase and Keola Keanaaina
Heather & Mamon Albawarid Stephen & Carol Middleton Thomas Boyle
Bette and Larry Scott Janice McFadyen Susanne Kohrman
Jack & Cindy Slappey Gary McLaughlin Jeremy & Nan Fiebig
Gene Ramsey Marie Parker William Lee
Terry Lowinger
Return Service Requested
Church Staff Rector: The Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg
Parish Administrator: Janice Luce Communications Assistant: Stephanie Balaam
Financial Secretary: Bette Scott Interim Music Director: Sean Closz
Interim Organist: Donna Davenport Preschool Director: Ruth Folger Gillis
Sexton: Charles Stewart Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Office: 484-2134/Fax: 484-3198 Website: www.holytrinityfay.org Email: [email protected]
VESTRY
Senior Warden: Jane Horrocks Junior Warden: Mark Philbrook
Treasurer: Neil Bergman Clerk: Kasmin Davis
2015 Jane Horrocks J. R. Hustwit
Howard Loughlin Mary Mac Shields
2016 Kasmin Davis Alison Jones
Mark Philbrook Rob Richardson
2017 Conchita Harris
Tom Holt Keith St. Peter
Heidi Witty
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
1601 Raeford Road
Fayetteville NC 28305
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