Descanso Parade
Saturday 11 July 2009, we participated in the annual Descanso Parade. Attending were:
In the M601:
• Ben Lizak, Driver
• Greg Chase, Co-Driver
• Holly Lizak
• Alice Acker
• Tim Macauley
• Jan Macauley
• Traci Huber
• Warren Huber, Tootsie Roll tail gunner
In the GTB with the Free Teen Guitar
• Hap Arnold, Driver
• Dru Arnold, Co-Driver
• Father Ironhand, Free Teen Guitar Leader
• Ryan Howell, Free Teen Guitar Class
• Jack Arnold, Free Teen Guitar Class
The parade, which starts at 1000L, was again an unqualified success! The gathering area was different this year, as the normal area is under construction. They have been building a multi-million dollar bridge across a gulch that has never flooded. But, in the even Noah starts building his second ark, it could. So the multi-million dollar construction projected diverted the parade. There were less people than last year, but Fran and Walt Dexter were in their normal spot at the turn up Old Viejas Grade. Walt was cheering us on!
We got put with some other military vehicles, so we were leading a big convoy!
The guitar gear functioned perfectly this time. Father Acker, Ryan Howell and Jack Arnold sounded great. This time, it was mostly sing along music and the crowd really loved it. Lots of people, young and old, rocking and clapping to the music! Once we cleared the parade, they started jamming with some pretty wild stuff. All good, some really great!
After the parade, we parked the vehicles back at Rathaus and settled down for a Wiener Dog or two. The beer tapper got lighter, the wiener dog storage area got lighter. Dru Arnold made beer brauts, which Tim cooked to perfection. Ben and Holly brought cole slaw and Alice Acker brought potato salad. Jan made wonderful cookies. All was well. At least Warren thought so.
We had a great time. If you were there, you know. If you were not, come to the Pine Valley Parade with us in two weeks and stay for a braut! Or, two. Or, three.
Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Today was the Fifth Sunday after Trinity Sunday. Sunrise temperature on Mount Olympus was 58°F under bright blue skies. By the time church ended, once again we were at 92°F. Even though there were a number of people on travel, we managed to end up with 17 people present for the service.
Gathering Songs
Today Father Ironhand and Jack Arnold played the usual gathering or welcome songs for the service.
• Abide with me
• Humbly I adore thee
• Hymn 243 – I sing a song of the saints of God
We do the gathering songs for a number of reasons. It allows people a chance to “drift in” without being late. It gives us a bit of variety in our music. We can have more contemporary music before the service and still have organ music in the service, thus having something for everyone. It also a hit with our guitarists who love to play!
The gathering songs worked better than last. When they started playing we numbered 8, by the time the service started, we had 17.
Father Acker’s Pre-Service Class - Around the Bible in 370 days by popular demand
Today continued the fifty-three week tour of the Bible, 10 minutes of teaching each Sunday, beginning at 8:30am.
As is customary, the class started with one of the Collects for the Day, applicable to the subject at hand, in this case the Second Sunday in Advent:
BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Second Sunday of Advent BCPp92
We have made our way through the Bible to the two letters of Saint Peter. Like the letter of Saint James, these are general epistles, written to all, not just one church. They talk of encouragement in persecution and of the true knowledge of God. Peter was a fisherman, not a systematic theologian. He provided useful, practical instruction for a real world. Writing from the Babylon of Rome, he talks of the value of suffering and the testing the genuineness of one’s faith. He talks of the hope that exists not only in, but only in, Jesus.
Each Sunday there are Propers: special prayers and readings from the Bible. There is a Collect for the Day; that is a single thought prayer, most written either before the re-founding of the Church of England in the 1540s or written by Bishop Thomas Cranmer, the first Archbishop of Canterbury after the re-founding. The Collect for the Day is to be read on Sunday and during Morning and Evening Prayer until the next Sunday. If you have a hard time remembering do I read the Collect from last Sunday or next Sunday during the week, remember Sunday is the first day of the week. There are also two Bible readings, the Epistle, normally a reading from one of the various Epistles or letters in the New Testament, and the Gospel, a reading from one of the Holy Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The Collect is said by the priest as a prayer, the Epistle can be read by either a designated reader (as we do in our church or by one of the priests) and the Holy Gospel, which during the service is read by an ordained priest.
The Collect for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity follows:
The Fifth Sunday after Trinity.
The Collect.
GRANT, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hap Arnold read the Epistle, which came from the Third Chapter of the First Epistle of Saint Peter beginning at the Eighth Verse. Peter tells to be of one mind, have compassion and pity for each other, to be courteous, to give good to all our brethren, to return good for evil, to seek peace, to do good, not just talk good. Peter tells us to not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. To put ourselves in others’ places, understand when they fall short and make good things happen.
BE ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts.
Today’s Gospel started in the Fifth Chapter of the Gospel according to Saint Luke beginning at the First Verse. This is one of the classic stories of Jesus in the Bible. Jesus had gone down to Lake Gennesaret to pray and then speak to the people. As they pressed in on him, he asked Simon Peter to use his boat as a speaking platform. Speaking from a small boat near the beach is almost like speaking in an amphitheatre. When he finished talking to the people, he told Simon Peter to go out and set his nets. Simon pointed out they had fished all night with no result, but at His word, he would set his net. The net gathered an incredible catch that Simon Peter and his friends could not board. At that point, it was clear to Simon Peter he was in the presence of one far greater than himself. He fell to his knees, saying, “Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” Then Jesus said, “Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.” From then on Simon Peter followed Jesus.
Do not misunderstand, every day Jesus speaks to you telling you what to do. It is your choice, you can listen like Simon Peter, or you can ignore Jesus. He has the pony for the lottery. He wants to give it to you, all you have to do is accept. While He is a bit more subtle than a Drill Instructor, the question is the same, “Can you hear me?”
There are none so deaf as those who will not hear.
IT came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, and saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: never-theless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: and so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.
Sermon – Spiritual Gifts – the S in SHAPE
We will come back to this, but SHAPE is the word of the next few weeks. Actually, not really a word, but an acronym :
Spiritual Gifts
Heart
Abilities
Personality
Experience
In his letter to the Romans, Paul talks of spiritual gifts:
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12.6-8
Prophecy Proclaim a revelation
Service Meeting needs of others
Teach Explaining God’s Word
Exhort/Encourage Other’s to feel God’s help
Giving With generosity & cheerfulness
Leading Point to and demonstrating the Way
Mercy Compassion for the suffering
In his first letter to the people of Corinth, Paul writes:
For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
1 Corinthians 12.8-10
Wisdom Insight into God’s plan
Knowledge Relevant information
Faith Great confidence in God’s will
Healing God’s means of cure & health
Miracles God’s extraordinary acts
Discernment Sensing godly or ungodly origin
Tongues Communicating in Godly language
Interpretation Translating God’s language
To turn ourselves outwards, to bless others as God, through His Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ has taught us, we must know what God has given us and develop those gifts. Spiritual gifts are part of our SHAPE.
New Nametags
We had no new nametags today.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
There were no reported birthdays anniversaries today.
After Church Hospitality
There were no after church snacks today, as we were at the Lizaks’ for the Annual Senior Warden’s Brunch.
After church goodies providers as currently signed up:
Date Name
12 July 2009 Sunday Brunch at the Lizaks’ house
19 July 2009 Alice Acker
26 July 2009 Jan Macauley (deviled eggs!)
2 August 2009 Diane Chase
9 August 2009 Holly Lizak (black olive egg salad sandwiches!)
16 August 2009 Jan Macauley (deviled eggs!)
23 August 2009 Dru Arnold
30 August 2009 Traci Huber
6 September 2009 Alice Acker
13 September 2009 Opportunity Available
People in our Prayers - http://www.blessedtrinityprayerteam.blogspot.com/
Prayer is an extremely important activity.
It is not that God knows not our needs, for He surely does. Yet, Jesus commanded us to ask God for those same needs. In addition to the obvious of asking God for help, offering thanksgiving and the like, prayer helps us focus our thoughts on how we might do God's work.
The Prayer Team of the Alpine Anglican Church of the Blessed Trinity was established to help our members and fellow Christians pray for those in need and to give thanks as well for the blessings we have been granted.
Who can be on the list?
Do I have to be a member of the Blessed Trinity Church to be prayed for? No! The only qualification to be on the list is that you want our prayer team to pray for you. We are Christians and are happy to pray for you, no matter who you are. If you want help from God, you are our kind of people.
What is the commitment from the prayer team?
Each member of the team will pray for the desired outcome at least once per day.
How do I get myself or someone else on the prayer list?
You can email one of the prayer team leaders: Greg - gnchase@cox.net or Dru - dru@descansorodents.com, or call the church office at (619) 722-1772 or fill out a prayer card at church.
What should I ask for?
Depends on what you want. Some people merely want God to be asked to heal their ills and be mentioned by their first name, others want a specific outcome and / or have more of their personal information known to the team. Ask for what you want. It is your desire and need for prayer the team is attempting to meet. For typical examples, see the list below.
Updating the Team
If you are on our prayer list, or if you have submitted a person that you have asked us to pray for, please update one of the team members or Father Acker in person, by telephone or email. It helps to be able to pray specifically for these individuals including their specific needs; plus if they get better, it is nice to give thanks!
Please note on the yellow (maybe green or orange, if you get an old one) cards at church, you can ask that those to be prayed for have their names disseminated to the "prayer team". Those names will be said in church and appear here. Or, you can ask their names and purpose be kept confidential, then only Father Acker will pray for them.
Travel
Chris, Stephanie, Andrew and Alex are on travel this week.
Don, Sandy and Nick are on travel this week.
Repose of the Soul
Bay Bigbee passed away Thursday 2 July 2009 at 1620 as the result of liver failure due apparent cancer in the organ. This is accompanied by kidney failure and other internal organ damage and infection. Please pray for God’s grace for Bay, as well as comfort and guidance for his wife Michelle.
Lucrecia passed away due to cancer. Please pray for the repose of her soul and comfort for her family and friends who remain.
Ron L, age 59, a good friend of the Hinrichs, passed away this weekend after falling in the river. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for comfort and strength for his wife Jeri and son Mike. Pray also for his friends and family who remain behind.
Charlotte passed away from stomach cancer. Please pray for her soul and comfort for her friends and family who remain behind.
Healing
Salvador (cancer), Marge, Karl, Christian, Wanda, Lois, Jennette (Alzheimer’s), Ruth, Connie, Tom, Crystal, Thomas, Hadley, Diane, Norm, Gregory, Nancy, Bill (infection), Ernie, Ray, Hazel, Bruce (heart attack), Susanne, Paul (stroke), Ralph+ (prostate cancer), Allison (kidney), Bill (ETOH poisoning and gout), Kai, Jay, Tim, Diane, Amy (Thyroid cancer), Evelyn, Debbie, Joanna (stroke) [granddaughter of Father Holland a diocesan priest], June (cancer surgery), Susan, Jeff, David (leg injury), Judy, who suffers from mental illness, is undergoing tests for cancer, Jon, Sue (surgery recovery), Greg, June (cancer), David (leg sprain), Cheri, David, Keith (ruptured disk), Ben, Michael (heart valve replacement), Walter (skin cancer), Gabriella (surgery), Curtis, Doyle, Martha, Muriel, Richard, Ralph+, Jeffrey, Rod, Gary (sepsis; ICU), Dick (hip surgery), Mark, Jeffery, Charles (restricted artery to brain and broken arm), Amy (staph infection), Jennifer, Curtis, Steve (cancer), Paula
Maureen is out of the hospital. She thanks everyone for the prayers of healing. Her hemoglobin was up to “8” with no medical explanation by the doctors. Maureen asked for continued prayers for the next two weeks as she continues with blood tests, which will be more than usual with her exposure to “bad things” as a nurse. Thank God and thank you all for your prayers.
Vera Zimmers had surgery on Monday for early stage colon cancer. Please pray for peace of mind for Vera and her family; for guidance and perfection on the part of the surgical team and a good recovery.
Phil, Fran Dexter’s cousin, had a pacemaker installed Sunday 21 June 2009. Please pray for his rapid and complete recovery. Please pray also Phil, his wife Sandy and their family will put their trust in God and accept the peace God’s love will give them.
Eunice, Fran Dexter’s aunt, has a broken back which has not healed. She is going to undergo surgery on Wednesday 8 July 2009. Please pray for the surgical team performing the operation that they will do their very best. In addition pray for a successful outcome which will result a cessation of her pain and allow her to walk and enjoy a normal life. In particular pray for her to accept the help God will give her to lift her spirits. Pray also for her family that they also might accept God’s help, put their trust in God and accept the peace God’s love will give them.
Madelyn Calvert born Sunday 7 June 2009 to Sarah at 24 weeks and one pound seven ounces. She underwent surgery for a hole in her intestine. Madelyn had a bleed in her brain following surgery. The doctors tried to convince Sarah to let her die. Sarah said NO. The ultrasound Satu shows the bleed has stopped. The family just moved down from Washington state. Please pray for Madelyn’s survival and God’s love for her and her family on the roller coaster of ups and downs. Pray for them to reach out to those around them who would provide support with God’s help. Pray for the medical personnel taking care of Madelyn.
Mark Wilson underwent skin cancer surgery on his face 21 May 2009. They could not get all the cancer out and he will have to undergo four weeks of radiation and chemotherapy which should start this week. He is concerned about the effect this will have on his business. Please pray for his peace of mind and well as a successful outcome for the chemotherapy and remission of the cancer.
Hy cannot put much weight on her leg. She does not know why and so far the doctors have not been able to diagnose a problem. But, things are much better and she is getting around on using a cane. She asks you pray for her healing and guidance for those treating her.
Bashir Ahmed, father of Shamim Gray, father in law of Commander Obra Gray for whom we prayed while he was deployed to Iraq and on various carrier deployments, is gravely ill. He has not been doing well in the hospital, it seems there is little they can do for him. He is going to go home and be with his wife and family. Perhaps there he will be able to orient himself and he will feel like eating. Also, his wife will be able to get some rest so she does not deteriorate herself. Please pray Bashir will respond to being home and, if that not be God’s will, a departure in peace to His world for Bashir. Pray also for his family that they might open their hearts to accept all God’s love will bring them.
Michele has neck pain, on the 18 May 2009 she is having a myelogram.
Mary Garcia fell and broke her hip on 18 April 2009. She had successful surgery and made it home. She is having problems with diet and her diabetes. Please pray for Mary to accept God’s help with her various difficulties and also for Gil to have strength to care for her.
Lise, originally diagnosed with "peritoneal cancer", has undergone multiple surgeries and chemotherapy. Lise's doctors hope she is in remission, but are uncertain and do not know if she will be with us for more than a year. Her friend requests that you please pray for continued healing and full remission for Lise; and, and please pray that God might give wisdom and guidance to all of her medical providers. Lise appreciates your support and prayers.
Jan has just recovered from her fifth cancer surgery. The medical prognosis is good. Her friend asks you pray for Jan's continued healing and complete remission; and, please pray God might give wisdom and guidance to all of her medical providers.
Vince (12 yrs) has bone cancer (a teammate of Andrew B). Please pray for his healing and non-recurrence of the cancer, as well as that he and his family might put their trust in God and accept His comfort and encouragement in this difficult time.
Lauralee underwent a lumpectomy on Friday after Thanksgiving and into targeted radiation therapy for 10 days. Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer. Pray also Lauralee will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.
Tim, brother of Lauralee, had a stroke and extremely high blood pressure and is now recovering. Pray for a full recovery.
Mary Parker is home. Please give thanks for her great recovery and continued progress.
Evelyn Hunt has asked for prayers of dealing with the residual pain and other problems from her leg. She appreciates the phone calls. Most importantly, pray for her to keep a good attitude and maintain a trust in God, so she will not worry.
Miney Farrell is thankful for her recovery from pneumonia. She is enjoying having her son and daughter in law back from a month trip around the Pacific.
Lorraine Winkles is still dealing with shingles (now over 34 months). The level of discomfort varies but the condition is persisting. She is in amazing spirits and sends her love to all.
Lona Walsh is in significant discomfort, but it looks like it is not Lupus. She asks that you continue your prayers for healing.
Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) is still home and doing pretty well considering the bones in her neck and hands are degenerating as a side effect of her kidney failure. Mrs. Kay asks that everyone who is praying for her know how grateful she is for their prayers. As always, she retains her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.
Nicole Ethridge - age 28, mother of two - has a form of liver disease FSCS, which was causing her liver to shut down. The disease has apparently gone into semi-remission. She is doing very well and coming off medications. Please pray for her continued remission and her continued faith and good spirits, as well as strength to take care of her children.
Caroline (age 11, leukemia recurrence) is doing very well following her bone marrow transplant 17 July 2008. Please keep praying as Caroline has a 40% chance of recurrence of her leukemia.
Natalie (age 10, leukemia recurrence) is 24 months into treatment for the same type of leukemia as Caroline's and has relapsed. One month short of the year anniversary since transplant, she relapsed. She has been through so much. Her chances of survival are slim, yet they are only chances and have naught to do with her. Please pray for her and her family.
Guidance
Tom, Mary, Lloyd & Jennifer to be guided to a church
Breyana, Vie, Asha, Cory, Heather, Holly, Ken, Maruja, William, Joe, Alexander, Jonathan, Phil, Sandy, Larraine, Brad, Brian, Uni, Jennifer, Margie, Rick, Susan, Curtis, Donny, Chris, Eric (job), Andrew, Keith (job decision), Sara (God's grace and His patience), Mark, Alexandra, Perlita, Lewis, Sam, Susie, Dru, Jack, Tina, William, Christina, Tuck, Lorraine (death of husband), Jeff, Christiana (God’s grace), Tara (divorce), Patricia & her family, Errin, Elizabeth, Brandon, Steven, Nelson, Ashley, Ruth, Virginia, Betty who is considering moving into an assisted living home, Nick, Pat, Caroline, Stephen, Greg (vocation guidance and training for the diaconate), Stephanie
Pat is trying to heal a close friendship with a woman named Caroline. They have not spoken in months and she is surrounded by negative energy keeping away family and friends. They need divine intervention and healing.
Paul S suffers from severe schizophrenia remains stable with his medication, but needs God’s guidance. He gives thanks for improvement in his housing situation.
Hap asks you to pray that he might be able to trust God will help him make the right decisions at the right time and not to worry uselessly.
Guidance and Protection
Christina, Sarah
Economic Guidance and Assistance
Keith has been unable to find any full-time work since his custom home drafting business of 25 years really dropped off last year. He is working as a handyman, doing tile work, painting, home repairs, etc. Their family has a great deal of debt from Susanne’s medical needs. Pray also for God's peace to comfort them and for His leading and wisdom to be very evident to them.
Mark’s business is very very slow, he asks that God point him to new markets and give him guidance in following God’s will that his business might survive and his employees not lose their livelihood.
Please give thanks for Kevin in the UK who has found a job. Please continue to pray he will find a position that will maintain his family and where he can use his talents to make a positive impact on the world. Please pray also for his family, in particular his wife Beverley, that they might open their hearts and minds to God’s guidance.
Linda S. (job in jeopardy)
To Find Employment
Eric, Keith, Kevin and Eric each to find a job that will allow them to use their skill and talent to make their new employer more successful.
Shawna’s father lost his job in March 2009. After 33 years of working, he has been unable to find work. Please pray that he will find a job that will allow him to use his talents to make his new employer more successful. Pray also that he might put his trust in the Lord and look outward; that he might turn his heart away from depression and towards God. Pray also for his family in this very stressful time. Shawna ask that we pray for all those out of work that they might find gainful employment. There is little worse for a person than no work to turn to and no way to support their family.
Homebound/Aged and Infirm
Mary, Donna, Betty, Noko, Adelaide, Evelyn, Lorraine, Ellie
Armed Forces & Contractors
Tillman, Justin, Evan, RJ, Matt, Phillip, Julian, John Kelly (USN - USS Ronald Reagan), Evan (USMC-Afghanistan), Eric (USN-Afghanistan), Stuart (USMC-Afghanistan), Airman Donny Patton is attending Technical Training School in the electronics field in Biloxi, Mississippi, Eric (USN-Afghanistan through May 2010),
Thanksgiving
Linda’s leg infection, the result of an open cut sustained in a fall, has healed nicely. Please give thanks for the healing.
Tieko received a kidney transplant and appears to be doing well. Please give thanks for the successful surgery and pray there will be no rejection.
Persecuted
Around the world, Christians are under attack, not only in the Muslim world, but from Hindus and others in India. Also, they are under continual attack in the western world as it becomes actively atheist or pro-devil buddy. Please pray for God’s guidance and protection for all persecuted Christians and those around them.
Free Teen Guitar Class
Please join us in praying that the Free Teen Guitar Class will be an opportunity for God to work in the lives of the kids and their families. Help us to let the love of our Lord shine through us into their lives, putting Him first, so that He might enter in to their hearts and lives.
Question that only you can ask
What would you like to know about our history, what we believe, what we do or how we operate? Father Acker is looking for material for the continuing education class and the Beadle is looking for Thought for the Day material. Help us help you. Please send your question to the Beadle so we all can get an answer. Just because you don’t know the answer to your question doesn’t mean you are the only one who doesn’t know. But, if you don’t ask, no one will know.
I’d like to get a different point across or announce something
If you have a different point of view, I would be happy to give you room to get your point across. While this publication is my perspective on events, I recognize not everyone may agree and that some people would like to express their own opinion. If you want to write something, please forward your item to the Beadle (with a note as to whether or not you would like editing help) to: thebeadle@mac.com.
Senior Warden’s Brunch
There was no traditional after church hospitality time today because the second Sunday in July is the Senior Warden’s Brunch. Ben Lizak and his lovely wife Holly put on an after church brunch each year. If you have come to one in the past, you are unlikely to ever miss one again. If you have never been, you are really missing a great time.
It is sad there are so few pictures, particularly of the food. It was beautiful, as well as tasty! The problem was your Beadle was having such a good time, he forgot to take pictures until the very last.
This year Holly had her traditional sausage strata, both “protein style” and turbo carb’d, Chicken Salad (of, not for) Caesar Salad, sliced cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, beautiful fresh fruit and brownies. Not to mention a lifetime supply of takeaway plums. Jan Macauley could not be there, but she sent wonderful deviled eggs.
Ben was handing out fresh mimosas, as well as the usual soft drinks, iced teas, beers, water and the like. Father Acker brought his low carb lemonade.
Everyone who was at church made it to the brunch. Sometimes we are reluctant to go to after or before church events at others’ houses. Why? Sometimes we don’t want to be beholding to them, other times we don’t feel like “imposing”, other times we fear others will think us piggy, still other times we fear we will be poisoned by just plain lousy food.
While he cannot speak for any other congregation, let the Beadle set you straight about this one:
• We love to share, food tastes better shared;
• We welcome company;
• No one will expect you to “reciprocate”, I think all our Sundays are already taken, anyway!
• There is plenty of food;
• The worst cooks in this congregation are truly great. The “disasters” our cooks speak of would be monthly specials at most restaurants.
The real bottom line – We have a great time and would love to share it with you.
Free Teen Guitar Class (FTGC – www.freeteenguitarclass.com)
There is a new Class Schedule in effect:
FTGC New Class Schedule:
Advanced 2:30-3:20pm
Continuing 3:20-4:00pm (Beginners shift to Intermediate having learned all 6 strings and get to move on to chords)
Beginning 4:00-4:50pm (A new class & those redoing the material; it’s okay to do both Intermediate and Beginner classes)
For anyone wanting to start again this is the time!
Epistle Readers
We post the list of Epistle Readers in the Beadle’s Report each week so you can either plan your attendance or your pre-reading as the spirit so moves you.
Date Reader
19 July 2009 Dru Arnold
26 July 2009 Jan Macauley
2 August 2009 Tim Macauley
9 August 2009 Greg Chase
16 August 2009 Ben Lizak
23 August 2009 Holly Lizak
30 August 2009 Alice Acker
The near future, as well as Next Sunday
Next Sunday
Next Sunday is the Sixth Sunday after Trinity. Wonder if Father Acker will remember where we are in the Bible for the class?
Blessed Trinity Calendar
25 July 2009 Saturday 0800 Pine Valley Parade
See you next week on Sunday!
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