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Trinity Herald
March, 2005
Youth, Youth,
Oh, Beautiful Youth!As Trinity celebrated Sunday three (2/20) of Black History Month, the spotlight shown on our Church School and our international youth group. Ingrid & Vanessa Ayivi of Togo sang a Togoan song; Chris, whose Dad’s from Poland, led off presentation on Black Heroes and why they inspired. Nydia & Xavier (Barbados), Nicole (Ivory Coast), and Mameni Gbarbea (Liberia), spoke on Ruby Bridges, Nelson Mandela, and Bill Cosby.
Learnings on faith and moral values from the Excel weekend in Saratoga were shared, as we bid God’s speed to those attending the Albany District UN Seminar this weekend in NYC! What a SUPER group!Trinity Open House!
Trinity’s offices and apartment will be open and welcoming this Sunday, as Black History Month week four is celebrated. Our appreciation to Constance Ford, office manager, and Edna Bacchus, mailing volunteer.
Inside this Herald:
- Holy Week Schedule p.2
- Baptisms & New Members p.3
- FOCUS Coming of Age p.3
- Task Force Report p.420 Days Toward Purpose!
Closing on Palm SundayAt mid-point in our Lenten study we’ve affirmed that God created our lives for a reason; and discerned how the seeds of faith are planted in family and cultivated in community.
This week we look within to see the Christ spirit residing there. And, we prepare for a focus on service & God’s ‘Made-4-U Mission’ as Palm Sunday approaches!
Please see Calendar flipside.Trinity Welcomes
Rev. Deb Jameson
As our Lenten Study turns to mission and service, Trinity welcomes our main community outreach staff person, Rev. Deb Jameson, FOCUS Community Minister. Communion Celebrant March 6th, Deb will also bring us up to date on current FOCUS programs and service opportunities, as well as great changes in the structure of our ecumenical association and the evolution of our ministries.
Please see FOCUS article p.3.Monday, March 7th(6PM) ZIPS host the Winter Dinner Meeting Call Phil Harris to reserve.
Worshiping God At Trinity
Feb. 27: “Family Formed,
Community Cultivated” Rev.Drown
Scripture:Exodus17:1-7; Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11; & John 4:5-42.March 6th: Lenten Communion
Rev. Deb Jameson, Celebrant
One Great Hour of Sharing
Scripture: I Sam.16:1-13; Psalm 23;
Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41.March 12th: Interfaith Family Service 4:15 PM in the Chapel.
March 13th: Lent V
“God’s Made-4-U Mission”
Rev. Drown
Scripture:Ezekiel37:1-14;Psalm 130
Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45.March 20th: Festival of the Palms
“Carrying Christ”-Rev. Drown
Scripture; Matthew 21; Psalm 118;
Phil.2:5-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a.March 24th: Maundy Thursday
“Last Supper Reenactment”
6:30 PM in the Parlor
Scripture: Matthew 26: 17-30.March 27th: Easter
6:30AM-FOCUS Sunrise
9 AM Blessings of Children
10 AM Resurrection Celebration
& Church School
March 6th:
Holiest Week of the Year
March 20th: Palm Sunday
Worship Returns to the Sanctuary
Festival of the Palms
“Carrying Christ”-Rev. DrownMarch 24th: Maundy Thursday
“Last Supper Re-enactment”
6:30 PM in the Parlor
Parlor Meal & CommunionMarch 25th: Good Friday
12m-3PM worship with the
Capital Area Council of Churches
At:March 27th: Easter
6:30AM-FOCUS Sunrise
at Capital Park
9 AM Blessings of Children
in the Parlor
10 AM Resurrection Celebration
in the Sanctuary
Church School in ClassroomsGather Family and Friends
In Holy Places
For God’s Renewing Power
Our Ministry of Flowers
The flowers on the Altar for
Feb.27: Given by Dr. Fran Allee in loving memory of her husband John G. Allee Jr.
March 6: are given by Robert Sharp in loving memory of his wife Jeanette on the occasion of her birthday.
March 13: are given by Evelyn Nolan in loving memory of her husband Seth Hendrick.
Palm Sunday: are given by Constance Ford in loving memory of her father Clifton Ford Jr.Easter Memorials
The Cross of Lilies before Trinity’s altar on Easter Sunday provides sacred memorials for loved ones. If you wish to remember a loved one this Easter, please call 463-1293 (the church office) or fill out a form provided in service.FOCUS Comes of Age!
Monday, February 21, FOCUS Executive Council considered a plan of expansion of membership and ministries. Congregations supporting FOCUS ministries will have opportunity to be affiliate members, and/or apply for full membership in FOCUS.
Also, significant expansion of FOCUS programs and ministries is being explored and proposed.
Call 463-1293 for copy of proposals & FOCUS Annual Report.
Circle of Concern
Larry Kalisz, Ellis Hosp.
Cecile Aka, Bronx
Lois Roberts, Ann Lee Home
Evelyn Nolan, White House Renss.
DellaWebster,at home/daughter
Isaac Aka, Ivory Coast
The Brady’s Albany Cunty Nsng. Hm.
Bill Motisher, at homeBaptismal Plans
A Baptismal Service will be held on April 10th. Interested parties should contact the church office at 463-1293.Trinity Welcomes Jeff Bentley
Sunday, February 13, Trinity welcomed receive Mr. Jeffrey Bentley, on transfer from our sister congregation, Wall’s Temple AME Zion Church. Jeff is a graduate of Payne Institute satellite program at Trinity. Hitting the ground running, he is already serving as a guide for our Lenten study.Confirmation&Membership
Registration is now open for Trinity’s class of 2005. After service March 13th, interested youth and adults will meet in the Reading Room/Library to set a regular meeting time and review the plan of preparation. A service of confirmation and reception is planned for Pentecost, May 15th.
FOCUS Food Pantry Items
February is Toothpaste
Items may be left at the Ushers Table.
Thank You!
Contact Trinity:
Telephone (518) 463-1293
Fax (518) 465-2790
e-mail: trinumc@crisny.org
office e-mail: trinumc@juno.com
