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Trinity Bell Volume 14, Issue 11 Newsletter of Trinity Episcopal Church April 2017

The vision of Trinity Church is to be relevant to the Lake Region Community serving and drawing others to the gospel of Jesus Christ as a growing Episcopal Church.

A Word from Father Kudos to Bishop Howard and the

Diocesan staff for a wonderful and

invigorating Diocesan Convention.

Our time with Bishop Chartres of

London was well spent!

On Friday of Diocesan Convention, the delegates, both

clergy and lay met at the beautiful fifty-six acre campus

of the Episcopal School of Jacksonville for a day of con-

versation with Bishop Chartres, Bishop Howard, and in

small groups with one another.

Located on the serenic shores of the St. John’s River,

the Episcopal School’s sprawling campus includes a

modern auditorium where we heard Bishop Chartres

and Bishop Howard speak, and a huge educational wing

where we met in classrooms to share and explore what

the Diocese might look like four years from now.

At last year’s Convention, Bishop Howard challenged

the Diocese to grow by 30% over the next five years.

This year’s Convention continued that theme, inviting

Bishop Chartres to share his experiences of the great

turnaround in the Diocese of London that has seen the

resurrection of once dying churches and the exponential

growth among young people. You and I have experi-

enced a taste of their success in Nicky Gumbel’s Alpha

Program.

Over the past year, John Baker and Fr. Rick Westbury

facilitated conversations with both clergy and laity to

discover ways we can develop a positive culture of

growth in this Diocese. Some of ideas they shared in-

cluded continuing our efforts to rejuvenate and expand

programs at Camp Weed, strengthen and support our

Campus Ministries, empower and rejuvenate local par-

ishes, and provide strong leadership in the Diocese.

There is a definite need to steer the Diocese from a cul-

ture of poverty to a culture of abundance, from thinking

we can’t, to knowing we can! with the help of Christ

who strengthens us.

Questions asked in my group included these: What ex-

cites you about your faith? What excites you about being

an Episcopalian? The answers included Cursillo, the litur-

gy, our music, Holy Eucharist, our capacity towards toler-

ance and acceptance of others and our service to others:

“being transformed by the renewal of your mind.”

And, “What does living a life of evangelism look like to

you?” Answers included being kind to the “working

class,” to those we meet at the market or the doctor’s

office or wherever we may do business; being a happy

example of God’s love to others; being out and about

just talking with others – petting their cats and dogs. Life

of evangelism means growing the church by attraction

rather than by promotion.

What does a New Day for Trinity, Melrose mean to you?

What excites you about being a part of this parish? What

does living a life of evangelism look like to you? How

does it feel to live in Christ’s abundance? Let’s begin that

conversation this Sunday at our Annual Meeting and con-

tinue over the next few weeks hearing your ideas and

sharing your experiences as we explore ways we can

build on our base, continuing our commitment to the wid-

er community, doing God’s work through Trinity.

Warmly, Tony+

THREE ONE SERVICE SUNDAYS IN APRIL

Sunday, April 2 , is the First Sunday One Service at 10:00am

Potluck Lunch will follow the service.

Sunday, April 9, is Palm Sunday

One Service at 10:00am

Sunday, April 16, is Easter Sunday

Refreshments and Easter Egg Hunt following

Head of the Church

Jesus Christ The Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard

Bishop of Florida

Members of the Vestry

Senior Warden

Wells Hood 2020

Brian McCrae, Jr. Warden 2019

Jeanne Homany 2018

Laurie Alsobrook 2018

Joyce Chesnut 2019

John Katterhenry 2020

Liz Outten 2020

Carol Pettie, Treasurer

Diane Sargent, Clerk

Clergy

Rev. Tony Powell, Rector

Music

Margaret Rice, Choir Director

Figg Poncher, Organist

Office

Figg Poncher,

Financial Administrator

Linda Wilcox,

Parish Administrator

and Editor of the “Trinity Bell”

Service Times

8:30 am and 11:00 am Sunday

Trinity Episcopal Church

204 SR 26

Post Office Box 361

Melrose, Florida 32666

Office Hours: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Monday thru Thursday

Office Phone: 352 475-2177

Fax: 352 475-6181

Email:

trinitymelrose@windstream.net

Website: trinitymelrosefl.org

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DEADLINE FOR THE

MAY IS APRIL 15th

BIRTHDAYS

O God, our times are in your hand; look with favor, we pray, on your

servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom

and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their

life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP p. 830

ANNIVERSARIES

Apr. 4 Bill and Joyce Chesnut

Apr. 17 Dave and Margaret Kidd

May 22 Jim and Ginny White

O God, bless our relationships, assist us with your grace, so that with true

fidelity and steadfast love we may honor and keep the promises and vows

we make to one another. Let us love one another as a sign of your love for

us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ECW TO VISIT THE MATHESON MUSEUM

This Tuesday, April 4th instead of the regular meeting, the

ECW will visit the Matheson Museum in Gainesville. Ladies

will meet in the parish hall at 10:00am to carpool. There will be

a guided tour and the group will go to lunch immediately after. All wom-

en of the church are welcome to join us. Please call Elaine Ashley if you

would like additional information.

“TRINITY BELL”

If you have news of plans for the coming months, announcements, or

reports, or would just like to write an article for the “Bell”, the deadline

is the 15th of the prior month. Communication is what helps us work and

play together and we’re always delighted to see new things each month.

If you have something you’d like to see on our pages or ideas for new

columns, please get in touch with Linda or Father Tony.

Apr. 4 Paul Stegall

Apr. 8 Peggy Alseth

Apr. 9 Huey Long

Apr. 11 Carol Pettie

Apr. 12 Anne Lowry,

Linda Wilcox

Apr. 15 Tony Powell

Apr. 18 Jean Marshall

Apr. 19 Phill Thompson

Apr. 24 Tara Rhodes

Apr. 25 Karen Wacha

Caleb Currie

Apr. 27 Jean Giesel

Apr. 29 Marie Long

Apr. 30 Ginny White

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A MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN

Wells Hood Our Vestry, along with many of the leaders of our Church organizations, met recently to take a

look at our vision for the future of Trinity. There were lots of terrific ideas discussed, some for

immediate action and some for the long term.

For immediate action, the Men’s Club brought up having a “Grill and Chill”, a night for men to

have a good meal and sit around and talk with one another in more depth than simply for 10 or 15 minutes on a

Sunday morning. There was a great turn out with 14 men and a few more who were able to join us after choir

practice. Everyone enjoyed the evening and agreed to make it an every month event.

One of the most significant things was the idea of providing transportation to those who cannot come to church

otherwise, and the ways in which we might help. We already have several teams who are offering rides to those

who are not able to get here. We would like to explore the possibilities and expand on that idea so that anyone

who would like to attend church will have a ride to and from home.

We also discussed improving our advertising and communications to the wider community. We want everyone

to know that Trinity is an active and busy church with opportunities for everyone, and that all are welcome.

Brian McCrea, our junior warden, and I are seeking out what the cost of roof repair will be for all of our build-

ings and report back to the Vestry. Some of these areas need immediate work.

The meeting was full of enthusiasm and ideas. Be sure to watch Colossians and the Trinity Bell for more news

on new things happening at Trinity in the coming months.

The presence of the Lord is surely in this place.

Wells

JR. WARDEN’S REPORT

Brian McCrea

In the upcoming year, Trinity is going to need work on our roof, to replace our frail locks,

to find a safe way to clear our gutters, and to find a way to keep the Parish Hall floor

clean. (Only now do I realize just how big that room is.) In consultation with the Senior

Warden and the Vestry, I will be prioritizing these tasks. Please note (as I did not know),

we cannot hire anyone "offbook" to do these jobs, so we, perhaps regrettably, may not be able to use the handy-

man (or woman) who helps around your place. After consulting with Linda, I am changing my Thursday hours

from 9:00 to 11:00. Let's all keep an eye on the bathrooms, so we can be sure we have hand and toilet paper in

good supply.

SCHEDULE OF HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Apr. 9 Palm Sunday

One Service at 10:00am

Apr. 10 Evensong 6pm

Apr. 11 Taize 6pm

Apr. 12 Tenenbrae and Soup Supper Trinity

Apr. 13 Maundy Thursday Apr. 14 Good Friday

Apr. 16 EASTER SUNDAY

One Service at 10:00am

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Trinity Bell Report for the month of February & YTD, 2017

Feb Actual Feb Budget Over/Under Y-T-D Act Y-T-D Bud Over/Under

Total Revenue $ 14,487 $ 12,409 $2,078 $28,082 $31,389 ($3,307)

Total Expense 17,011 18,393 1,382 34,994 36,334 1,340

Surplus / (Deficit) (2,524) (5,984) 3,460 (6,912) (4,945) (1,967)

Collections February February Over/Under Jan-Feb Jan-Feb Over/Under

Actual Budget Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget Budget

Pledged Offer-ings $12,136 10,304 $1,832 21,882 27,179 (5,297)

Non-Pledged Of-ferings 1,600 830 770 4,065 1,660 2,405

Other Offerings 316 575 (259) 635 1,150 (515)

Priest Fund 345 - 345 750 - 750

Net Income $14,397 $11,709 $2,688 $27,332 $29,989 ($2,657)

GIGGLESOME

Young Ernie and his family were invited to have Easter Sunday lunch at his grandmother’s

house in the next city. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served.

When Ernie received his plate he started eating right away. “Ernie, wait until we say grace”

said his father. “I don’t have to!” said the defiant little five year old. “Of course you do” his mother

insisted forcefully. “We always say a prayer before eating at our house.” “That’s at our house Ernie ex-

plained, but this is Grandmas’s house and she knows how to cook!”

DIOCESAN CONVENTION

The Theme of the Diocesan Convention this year was, “A New Day”, and focused on new and exciting

ways that our church can bring new ideas forward which will help to grow and invigorate the church.

Bishop Chartres, the Bishop of London, England was the keynote speaker .

Currently on the Diocesan website at : http://convention.diocesefl.org/ you can find videos of the open-

ing Eucharist, Bishop Chartres’ opening address to convention and Bishop Howard’s closing address.

Also available are the results of the elections, resolutions passed, year end financials and the common

ministry budget for the coming year.

Elaine Ashley, who was our convention delegate, and Father Tony both attended and will give a report

on the news and activities of the convention at our General Meeting on April 2nd, our first Sunday.

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HEALTH SHORTS

Jeanne Eaton

The term arthritis refers to a number of disease processes that cause damage to the joints and

commonly involve swelling, tenderness, stiffness and pain. There are more than 100 differ-

ent types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis.

WHAT IS RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the synovial

joints. For unknown reasons, the immune system attacks the linings (synovial membranes) of joints such as

hands, wrists, feet, and knees. The joints often become chronically inflamed, leading to above symptoms

plus changes in joint mobility and function. Fluid and inflammatory cells accumulate in the synovium to

produce pannus, an invasive tissue that covers the surface of the joints articular cartilage and erodes the car-

tilage and bone. Continuing inflammation of the synovium can eventually cause irreversible damage to the

bones of the joint. The inflammatory process is a function of the immune system, which defends the body

against trauma or infection or invasion by foreign substances.

In RA, the immune system attacks the tissues that cushion and surround the joints. An influx of inflammato-

ry cells into the synovial membrane in early RA causes thickening of the joint linings and subsequent soft

tissue swelling. Over time this destructive process leads to cartilage and soft tissue damage, pannus for-

mation, fibrosis, bone erosion and joint deformities.

Signs and symptoms of RA

Symptoms listed below may appear suddenly or develop over time.

Joint pain, warmth, swelling or tenderness

Joints affected in symmetrical pattern; e.g. both wrists, both shoulders

Joint stiffness, usually lasting longer than an hour after awakening or inactivity

A feeling of generalized stiffness

Fatigue and weakness

Low-grade fever

Anorexia and weight loss

Limited joint mobility

Subcutaneous nodules

Evidence of joint or bone erosion

Some risk factors for RA Women are 2-3 times more likely to develop RA than men

Family history of RA

Treatment of RA

Exercise daily, balanced with adequate periods of rest

Medication as well as nonmedical types of pain relief such as heat & massage

Surgery, ranging from tendon repair to complete joint replacement

3/15/2017 J Homany RN. Annals of Rheumatology

Trinity Episcopal Church

204 SR 26

Post Office Box 361

Melrose, Florida 32666

REGULAR EVENTS

Sunday : 8:30 & 11:00am Holy Eucharist

9:30am Breakfast

10:00am Children's Sunday School

Adult Christian Formation

Noon Lunch

1st Sunday of the Month

One Service only at 10:00am

In the Parish Hall

Lunch Following

Mon. & Wed. 9:00 Morning Prayer

Tuesdays: Noon Lectionary Study at Betty’s Pizza

Bible Study at 1:30 - Wicker Room

Wednesday: 6:00pm Eucharist

Thrift Shop

Open 10am to 4pm Thursday

2pm—5pm Friday

9am—Noon Saturday

Access Program

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am—2pm

NONPROFIT

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

MELROSE, FL.

PERMIT NO. 4

Return Service Requested

COMING EVENTS

Apr. 2 First Sunday

One Service at 10:00am

Election of Delegates and Report on Conven tion

Potluck Lunch

Apr. 4 ECW Field Trip to

The Matheson Museum

Apr. 5 Fr. Tony speaking at Fresh Start

Fellowship Lenten Lunch …………

.Soup Supper St. Mark’s

Apr. 9 Palm Sunday

One Service at 10:00am

Apr. 10 Evensong 6pm

Apr. 11 Taize 6pm

PH in use pm

Apr. 12 Soup Supper Trinity

Apr. 13 Maundy Thursday 6pm

Apr. 14 Good Friday Apr. 16 EASTER SUNDAY

One Service at 10:00am

Apr. 17-21 Office Closed

Apr. 21-23 ECW Diocesan Retreat at Camp Weed

Apr. 20 Men’s Grill and Chill

Apr. 28 Movie Night

April 2017

Happy Easter!