NOVEMBER 2018

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From The Co-Rectors 2Holy Land Meeting 3LiftUp Young Lives News 3UTO Fall Ingathering 3Christmas Caroling 4Children & Youth News 4WCFN Continues 5Advent Word Study 5The Good Book Club 5Foyer Super Supper 5Events Calendar 6Gifts From the Heart Shop 8Yes to Jesus Revival 8Parish Life 9Health Ministry News 10Blue Christmas Service 10Birthdays & Anniversaries 11Thanksgiving Eve Service 12

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MEN! Mark your calendars now to attend the 2018 Men’s Retreat held on the grounds of Camp Wingmann Retreat and Conference Center in Avon Park, FL. “I’m Talking to You God” will be a retreat on prayer given by 7 priests. “The Lord used to speak to Moses face to face as one speaks to a friend.” (Ex. 33:11) This is the goal of prayer, to know God, “who is my friend and not a stranger.” (BCP p. 491) The disciples of Jesus wanted to know

how a man could have this kind of relationship, and so they asked Jesus, “Lord teach us to pray.” The response of Jesus is what we know as the Lord’s Prayer. This retreat will utilize the structure of the Lord’s Prayer along with many other Biblical prayers to help men go deeper into conversation with God in prayer. It is open to all men (and friends) in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.

Sign-up sheets and brochures are in the Narthex and church office. The deadline to register is Wednesday, November 7. Questions? See Fr. Steve. Register at www.campwingmann.org.

10th Annual Men’s Retreat:

at Camp WingmannNovember 16 - 18, 2018

I’m Talking to You God!

SEVEN PRIESTS TEACHING PRAYER

ALL SAINTS’ WEEKENDNovember 3 & 4

We will celebrate All Saints' Weekend following each service on Saturday &

Sunday, November 3 & 4.

Veterans DayWe will be recognizing our United Stated

Veterans at all services on November 10 & 11. We invite our veterans to wear a piece of their uniform.

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The first time I looked through a telescope I was about 4 years old. The sky was clear as we began looking through the telescope to find the moon and stars. From my perspective here on earth, the moon and stars looked very small, but that telescope magnified them so that I could see how great they really are.

Psalm 69:30 says this, “I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.”

This month, as we celebrate our annual feast of Thanksgiving, by all means enjoy the food (the turkey, sweet potatoes, apple pie, your own personal favorites) but also this year I propose that we use this as an opportunity to magnify God. Thanksgiving is like a telescope. By intentionally giving thanks for all our blessings we bring God’s presence in our lives into sharper focus. Giving thanks actually magnifies God so that we see how big and how powerful God really is.

One simple and fun way to do this is to make an alphabetical list of things that we are thankful for. Here’s my list this year: (I couldn’t narrow it down to just one in some cases.)

Both of my children’s names start with A – Andrew and Abby. Indeed I am very thankful for them both, for the laughter and joy they bring us and for all that we have learned from them.

B is for books and all the amazing things we learn by reading, for bananas that are tasty and good for us, for bread (especially the bread of life) and of course, the beach.

Coffee starts with C and my day always starts with a cup of coffee.

I give thanks for our Dog (Flash). And for Easter which starts with E, because without Easter none of us would be who we are today.

The letter F makes me thankful for Florida, such a great place to live. But also for FROGs that remind us to Fully Rely On God, and Fish (one of the earliest symbols for the Christian faith).

Moving on through the alphabet, I’m thankful for my Guitar, for Honey in my tea, for Ice cream (my favorite food), for Jesus (who makes it all possible), for my Kayak which takes me to interesting places, and for Limes (critical for my key lime pie).

The letter M reminds me of mountains so majestic and of

course the moon so mysterious.

N is for nurses, O is for oranges, and P is for pie.

I struggled with Q and asked my friends. They suggested quiet time and quality of life. Both of those go nicely with Rocking chairs.

S was an easy one. I’m immensely thankful for Steve my husband; 36 years of marriage with adventures that have certainly gone way beyond my expectations. And also Sam, our wonderful son-in-law, who makes our daughter very happy.

I’m thankful for Trees so green, for Turkey so tasty and for Telephones that help us stay in touch.

It is raining as I write this list, so I am thankful for my Umbrella.

Several times each day I give thanks for my amazing African Violet, sitting in the kitchen window and blooming non-stop for nearly 7 years.

There are lots of W’s to be thankful for – Windows that let in glorious light, long Walks through beautiful places, and of course Water and Wine.

X is for X-rays and all the other medical tests that reveal hidden problems.

Y is for Yoga and things that are the color Yellow, like the sun, the walls of my kitchen, and the yummy middle of a deviled egg.

Last but not least is the letter Z. While I do like zebras and it is good to be thankful for zebras, today I’m especially thankful for Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. Zechariah’s faithfulness was the necessary behind-the-scenes forerunner of the one who prepared the way for Jesus the Messiah. And so in honor of Zechariah I’m thankful today for all who serve behind-the-scenes to make good things happen.

My hope for you, as you read this article, is really very simple – that you will also make your list of things for which you are giving thanks this month. Together may we magnify God with thanksgiving and be like telescopes in our words and actions to help others see God’s greatness and majesty.

Thanks be to God for you!

Rev. Pam

The ABCs of Thankfulness

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UTO Fall Ingathering: November 17/18“YOUR BLESSINGS BECOME BLESSINGS FOR OTHERS” LIVES ARE CHANGED IN VERY REAL WAYS! United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of The Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church. Through United Thank Offering, men, women, and children nurture the habit of giving daily thanks to God. You are never too young or too old to count your blessings and start a daily spiritual practice. These prayers of thanksgiving start when we recognize and name our many daily blessings. Give THANKS for the good things that happen every day, like sunshine for your family picnic. Give THANKS for the big things like recovery from serious illness. It’s suggested that every time you think of something you’re thankful for, you say a thankful prayer and drop money in your BLUE BOX. Checks may be made payable to Holy Trinity with a note on the check that it’s for “UTO.” See the UTO Display in the Narthex on November 10/11 or visit www.episcopalchurch.org/page/united-thank-offering for further information. If you have any questions, feel free to call Judy Henderson at 321-327-3175.

Holy Land Informational Meeting: November 4 at 10:30amHoly Land Trip Informational Meeting: November 4 at 10:30am in the Parish Hall: Fr. Steve & Rev. Pam invite you to join them on a trip to the Holy Land: June 3 - 12, 2019. A journey following the footsteps of Jesus will change the way we read the Bible. Our itinerary will include: Galilee, Cana, Nazareth, Jericho, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and more. Pricing starts at $3,796. If interested, please attend the informational meeting. If you’re unable to go to the meeting, speak with Rev. Pam or Fr. Steve, or pick up a brochure in the Narthex or church office, or visit our website.

The Ravenwood Masquerade was a hit with over 100 in attendance. Can you believe Becky Crews' character was the one who killed Mike Crews' character? Funny how that worked out! No one knew until the very end. This was a fun event that has raised over $2,000 to support the students we serve.

Next up! The first annual LiftUp Young Lives Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, November 10 at The Majors in Palm Bay. Put your foursome together now - $80 per person or $300 for your foursome (includes water, beer and snacks on the course, fun games, raffle prizes, and a lunch ceremony). You might be the lucky winner of the hole-in-one grand prize of $2,000. Register to play at www.holytrinitymelbourne.org. Who do you know that would be interested in golfing, being a sponsor, or offering a raffle prize? If so, contact us at liftupyounglives@gmail.com.

Holiday Shopping Spree: November 17 at 10am - 2pm in Lewis Hall. The holiday shopping season is fast approaching! Come by Holy Trinity in Lewis Hall to find some great items, from jewelry, food, homemade gummies and more to buy for the people on your shopping list! Each vendor will be donating 50-100% of the profits to LiftUp Young Lives. A great and fun way to support our students!

SAVE THE DATE! LiftUp graduation will be held at the 5pm service on Saturday, December 8. It would be great to have as many of our church family present as possible. A celebration will take place right after the service.

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Holy Trinity Youth Ministry!Join us for Bible Study and Fellowship:

• Sundays 10:30 am in Lewis Hall • Wednesdays 6:30 pm in Lewis Hall

Get plugged in to Youth Ministry News! To be added to our e-mail list, send an e-mail to kccrawley@holytrinitymelbourne.org. Also get connected through Facebook (Holy Trinity Student Ministry), Instagram (youthgroupht), and join us on GroupME (contact KC for details).

Advent Craft DAY! Sunday, December 2nd

Calling all creative, crafty people! Mark your calendars for our Annual Advent Craft

Day on December 2, after the 9am worship service. Love kids, crafting or both? Plan an Advent/Christmas craft to share. Pinterest and the web are great resources for ideas! Sign up in the Narthex beginning November 11, or by emailing acain@holytrinitymelbourne.org

Annual Children’s Pageant Parts Picking Party!

Who: Children ages 3 and olderWhat: Read through the pageant and

select rolesWhen: Sunday, December 9 at 10:30amWhere: Pearson HallWhy: It’s always tons of fun and you

don’t want to miss out!

This year’s pageant is shaping up to be a funny, but meaningful original by Randy Jacobson! It will be presented at the 3:00pm service in the church on Christmas Eve. Additional rehearsals will be Sunday, December 16 & 23. There will also be an evening rehearsal the week before Christmas! We hope to see YOU there!

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Mark Your Calendars for Christmas Caroling! December 16 at 3:00pm Look for more information and sign ups in November!

SAVE THE DATE! Camp Wingmann Winter Camp for 6th - 12th graders: January 4-6, 2019. $125 per camper. Registration is open at campwingmann.org.

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NOVEMBER 11 at 6pm!NEW FOYER GROUPS FORMING!Foyer is a French word which means a hearth or a warm place of welcome. Foyer Groups are a fun and easy way for

Foyer

parishioners to gather together on a regular but informal basis for purely social reasons. There are no programs, no projects, and no assigned topic of conversation. Just to enjoy one another’s company, to strengthen bonds of community, to meet new members and simply get to know and love each other as part of our faith community here at Holy Trinity. Groups generally consist of 6 – 8 people who meet once a month for a meal and socializing as a small group. Each group is unique and decides the format that works best for them, which may include dinner at a restaurant, brunch after church, a picnic or a pork roast around the kitchen table. The kick-off starting our new season will be Sunday November 11 with the SUPER SUPPER. If you cannot attend the SUPER SUPPER – you may still sign up! Sign up in the Narthex or church office. Questions? Speak with Linda Edwards (208-670-3033).

CONTINUES! Check the Calendar (p. 6/7) for locations.5:30-6:00p Prayer Service 5:00-6:00p Trinity Ringers Bell Choir Rehearsal6:00-6:45p Buffet Dinner - Upcoming Menus:

• November 7: Eggplant rollatini, lasagna, salad & dessert• November 14: Paella, green beans w/chorizo, salad & dessert• November 21: NO WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT• November 28: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, salad & dessert

6:15-7:45p Frolic Nursery Care6:30-7:45p LiftUp Young Lives, Treasure Kids Club, Youth Group, Family Choir6:45-7:45p Adult Bible Study: Making Your Case for Christ (11/7 & 11/14), then Advent Word Study (see below) or Healing Miracles of Jesus

Advent Word StudyJoin Rev. Meghan or Rev. Pam in exploring four key Biblical themes that come to their fulfillment in the arrival of Jesus.... four Mondays at 11:00am beginning on November 26 and an intergenerational study on four Wednesdays at 6:45pm beginning November 28.

Peace – November 26 and 28Hope – December 3 and 5Joy – December 10 and 12Love – December 17 and 19

The Good Book Club is an invitation to all Episcopalians to join in reading Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans during Epiphany 2019. Episcopalians will start reading Romans on January 7, 2019 and read a section every day (except Sundays) through the Epiphany season. Watch for more details to come!

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Holy Trinity Events Calendar: November 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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9:30a - Staff Meeting

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Assistant Rector’s Day Off

3 ALL SAINTS’ WEEKEND

3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 4:30-6:30p - BP Screenings (Narthex) 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

4 ALL SAINTS’ WEEKEND DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 8:15a-12:45p - BP Screenings (Narthex) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II & Daughters of the King Corporate Communion (Church) 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Sunday School (LH) 10:30a - Holy Land Informational Meeting (PH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

5 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

8:45a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH) 6:15p - HTEC Foundation Board (LH Conference)

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Co-Rectors’ Day Off

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7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Church) 9:15a - Small Group Healing Prayer (Church) 10:00 - Linen Guild (LH) 10:30a - HE / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT (see weekly schedule above) 6:45p - Buildings & Grounds (LH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting 1:00p - Devotion & Bible Study (TTE) 5:30p - Finance (LH) 6:30p - Vestry Meeting (LH)

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Assistant Rector’s Day Off

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7:30a - Lift-Up Golf Tournament (The Majors Golf Club) 3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

11 VETERANS DAY

7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church) 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Sunday School (LH) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

6:00pm - Foyer Super Supper (PH)

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8:45a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

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Co-Rectors’ Day Off 9:30a - St. Catherine’s Guild (LH)

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7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Church) 10:30a - HE / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT (see weekly schedule above)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting (LH) 11:00a - St. Margaret’s Guild (LH) 6:00p - Health Ministry Team (LH)

16 NEWSLETTER FOLDING

Assistant Rector’s Day Off MEN’S RETREAT (Camp Wingmann, through 11/18)

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10:00a - Holiday Shopping Spree (LH) (benefit for LiftUp) 3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice UTO FALL INGATHERING 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

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7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church) 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:00a - Holy Eucharist (Buena Vida) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Sunday School (LH) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

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8:45a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

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Co-Rectors’ Day Off 10:00a - Daughters of the King (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH) 12:30p - Friends at Lunch (TBD)

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7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Church) 10:30a - HE / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

NO WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT 6:30p - Thanksgiving Eve Service (Church) 7:30p - Reception (Parish Hall)

22 THANKSGIVING DAY

Church Office Closed 23

Church Office Closed 24

3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

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7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church) 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Sunday School (LH) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

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8:45a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

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Co-Rectors’ Day Off 10:00a - Prayer Shawl Ministry (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

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7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Church) 10:30a - HE / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT (see weekly schedule above)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting

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Assistant Rector’s Day Off

WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT (Wednesday evenings) 5:00p - Trinity Ringers (LWR) 5:30p - Prayer Service (Church) 6:00p - Buffet Dinner (PH) 6:30p - Choir Practice (LWR), Treasure Kids Club (Church), Youth Group (LH); LiftUp Young Lives (LH) 6:45p - Adult Bible Study (PH), Healing Miracles of Jesus (PR)

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Holy Trinity Events Calendar: November 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

9:30a - Staff Meeting

2

Assistant Rector’s Day Off

3 ALL SAINTS’ WEEKEND

3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 4:30-6:30p - BP Screenings (Narthex) 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

4 ALL SAINTS’ WEEKEND DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 8:15a-12:45p - BP Screenings (Narthex) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II & Daughters of the King Corporate Communion (Church) 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Sunday School (LH) 10:30a - Holy Land Informational Meeting (PH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

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8:45a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH) 6:15p - HTEC Foundation Board (LH Conference)

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Co-Rectors’ Day Off

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7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Church) 9:15a - Small Group Healing Prayer (Church) 10:00 - Linen Guild (LH) 10:30a - HE / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT (see weekly schedule above) 6:45p - Buildings & Grounds (LH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting 1:00p - Devotion & Bible Study (TTE) 5:30p - Finance (LH) 6:30p - Vestry Meeting (LH)

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Assistant Rector’s Day Off

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7:30a - Lift-Up Golf Tournament (The Majors Golf Club) 3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

11 VETERANS DAY

7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church) 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Sunday School (LH) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

6:00pm - Foyer Super Supper (PH)

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8:45a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

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Co-Rectors’ Day Off 9:30a - St. Catherine’s Guild (LH)

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7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Church) 10:30a - HE / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT (see weekly schedule above)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting (LH) 11:00a - St. Margaret’s Guild (LH) 6:00p - Health Ministry Team (LH)

16 NEWSLETTER FOLDING

Assistant Rector’s Day Off MEN’S RETREAT (Camp Wingmann, through 11/18)

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10:00a - Holiday Shopping Spree (LH) (benefit for LiftUp) 3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice UTO FALL INGATHERING 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

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7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church) 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:00a - Holy Eucharist (Buena Vida) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Sunday School (LH) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

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8:45a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

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Co-Rectors’ Day Off 10:00a - Daughters of the King (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH) 12:30p - Friends at Lunch (TBD)

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7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Church) 10:30a - HE / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

NO WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT 6:30p - Thanksgiving Eve Service (Church) 7:30p - Reception (Parish Hall)

22 THANKSGIVING DAY

Church Office Closed 23

Church Office Closed 24

3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

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7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church) 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Sunday School (LH) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

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8:45a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

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Co-Rectors’ Day Off 10:00a - Prayer Shawl Ministry (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

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7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Church) 10:30a - HE / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT (see weekly schedule above)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting

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Assistant Rector’s Day Off

WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT (Wednesday evenings) 5:00p - Trinity Ringers (LWR) 5:30p - Prayer Service (Church) 6:00p - Buffet Dinner (PH) 6:30p - Choir Practice (LWR), Treasure Kids Club (Church), Youth Group (LH); LiftUp Young Lives (LH) 6:45p - Adult Bible Study (PH), Healing Miracles of Jesus (PR)

(Pearson) = Pearson Hall(LH) = Lewis Hall (PH) = Parish Hall (FR) = Flower Room (PR) = Prayer Room(TTE) = Trinity Towers East(LWR) = Lou West Music Room

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This Christmas, give TWO gifts in ONE! Gifts from the Heart (GFTH) is back for a third season!Please consider helping a family in need this pre-Advent season by selecting a tag off the giving tree in the Narthex during the month of November! About GFTH: Gifts from the Heart Christmas Shop is a unique partnership between eight local non-profit organizations: Neighbor Up Brevard (parent organization of the DOCK program), Club Esteem, Love Inc., Family Promise of Brevard, Community of Hope, Brevard Rescue Mission, Eckerd

Connects, and Habitat for Humanity. Each organization serves families who live on the economic margins of our community. Through your generous support, parents and guardians of children served by these organizations are offered the opportunity to purchase and have wrapped Christmas gifts for their children at a greatly reduced cost at our Gifts from the Heart Christmas Shop. Each wrapped gift is, in essence, two gifts - a gift for the child and the gift of joy and an affirmation of dignity for the parent. Learn more at www.giftsfromtheheartshop.org. Purchase through the online registries (Target or Amazon) to have gifts shipped directly to the store or drop them off in the Narthex by November 27, 2018.

Questions? Contact Lizi Huy at 321-543-0288. Thank you!

Altar Flowers

Given by: ______________________________________ Phone:__________________ Sunday date requested: _____________

CIRCLE ONE: In memory of: In thanksgiving for: In celebration of:

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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If you wish to place memorial flowers on the altar in the month of November, please fill out this form and return it with your donation to the church office, or you can place it in the offering plate. (Suggested donation: $25) Questions? Contact Bonnie Register at 725-4711.

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SMALL GROUP HEALING PRAYER will meet on Wednesday, November 7 at 9:15am in the church. You are invited to come and join in praying for healing for yourself or someone you love.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet on Tuesday, November 27 at 10:00am in Lewis Hall. If you don’t know how to knit or crochet, we’ll be happy to show you how!

MOVEMENT CLASS continues to have fun while getting fit! Won’t you join us? Mondays at 2:00pm in Lewis Hall.

YOGA FOR HEALTH continues to meet on Mondays at 6:00-7:15pm in Lewis Hall. This is a traditional Hatha Yoga program to strengthen the body and mind for service to the Lord. Suggested donation: $5. For info and to sign up, call the office: 723-5272.

REV. PAM’S BIBLE STUDY is continuing the study, “The Minor Prophets” at 11:00am in Lewis Hall. They’ll cover Haggai (11/5), Zechariah (11/12), and will conclude the study with Malachi (11/19). They will begin a new 4-week Advent Word Study on November 26 (Peace). Questions? Ask Rev. Pam.

FR. STEVE’S BIBLE STUDY continues to meet on Wednesdays at 11:30am in Lewis Hall. In November they will start a new study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. All are invited to attend! Questions? Ask Fr. Steve.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING will have Corporate Communion at the 9:00am service on November 4. Their monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, November 20 at 10:00am in Lewis Hall. If interested, please contact Dinah Beverley at 321-724-2879.

COLORING THE SCRIPTURES continues with Esther on Tuesdays at 11:00am in Lewis Hall. All materials as well as a snack is provided, but you may bring your own coloring materials. Questions? Contact Rev. Meghan.

SEND ME, LORD: For help with meals or transportation from one of your brothers or sisters in Christ, call the church office: 723-5272. You can also call if you would like to volunteer for this ministry.

LINEN GUILD will meet on Wednesday, November 7 at 10:00am in Lewis Hall. Questions? Call Dorothy Forde (321-951-7469).

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER: Have you taken your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for 2018? If you are 70½ or older, and would like information about using an IRA distribution to fund your pledge, call Keith Cain at 321-723-5272 or e-mail kcain@holytrinitymelbourne.org.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL continues on Sundays at 10:30am in the Parish Hall. They will not meet on November 4. They are studying the Gospel of Matthew. Questions? Speak with Jack Bottomley at 321-622-5649.

ST. CATHERINE’S GUILD next meeting is Tuesday, November 13 at 9:30am in Lewis Hall. We’ll be collecting gifts for stocking stuffers for Genesis House. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy good food and company. Questions? Call Regina Crowe at 321-802-3456.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: Mark Your calendars now! The Annual Christmas Fundraising Parents’ Night Out will take place on Saturday, December 1. We will gather for a time of fellowship and feasting, collecting any donations you have to offer in support a local agency during the Christmas season. More details will follow in the weekly announcements and by e-mail. To be placed on our e-mail list, speak to KC Crawley or call the church office, 723-5272! Please send your non-profit agency suggestions by e-mail to kccrawley@holytrinitymelbourne.org by November 29.

HOSPITAL VISITS: If you or a loved one enters the hospital, please call the church office to let us know so we can place your name on our hospital visitation list.

THRIFT SHOP: It has come to my attention that in the past the Thrift Shop has provided the service of packing up items for people who wish to donate and either don’t have the time or ability to do it themselves. As part of our mission to provide for those in need I fully agree that this service should and will be available to people who wish to donate their possessions to our shop. In order to provide this service we need volunteers. There will always be a team of at least 2 people – no one will be asked to enter a home alone. We will provide the boxes and paper. All you need to do is pack and Bill, our truck driver, will pick up the boxes. Since we never know when we will get a request for this service, volunteers will be contacted as the need arises. I will call you to set up a date for you to work. Typically, we’ll need your help within 3 days of my call. Please consider joining our family of ‘worker bees’ at the shop. Thank you! Kathy Walker, Thrift Shop Manager, 727-2797 / 292-0353 / changes66@outlook.com.

ST. MARGARET’S GUILD: Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! That’s what the ladies of St. Margaret’s Guild will be doing on Thursday, November 15th at 11 am in Lewis Hall. Please bring a dish to share that you are thankful for. Thanksgiving dishes are more than welcome, of course! We are awesome cooks and this is the tastiest luncheon of the year! Come and join us. If you have any questions, call Barbara Dillery at 321-676-2062. We are a stress free group. No worries.

FRIENDS AT LUNCH meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm at various local restaurants. All are welcome to join us! Our next gathering will be November 20 at 12:30pm at Red Lobster. You must RSVP in the Narthex or to Nina Keck (321-723-7523) by November 18. Call Nina with questions.

RECENT NEWCOMERS: Holy Trinity would like to welcome our recent newcomers: Jim & Linda Asher, Betty Brown, David Cloughen, Elaine Eccleston and her son Logan, Judy Kalakikos, Cindy McDonald, Josephine Neal, Bud Smith, and Harry Westlake.

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TRIBUNEH o l y T r i n i t y E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h

From Your Health Ministry TeamBlue Christmas Service to Be Held December 2 Maybe you don’t look forward to Christmas because you are carrying pain. Perhaps you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Maybe you are overwhelmed by caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. It could be that you are away from your family. Whatever the reason, the Christmas season is often a sad, lonely time for you. To help you in your struggle at this time of year, Holy Trinity began the Blue Christmas Service, which is now in its third year.Come out and join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, Scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle--and that God’s Word comes to shine light into darkness. Everyone, regardless of their membership at Holy Trinity, is welcome. There will be Prayer Teams in the back of the church, as we do at all worship services.Blue Christmas is a gentle, contemplative service designed for those whose hearts are hurting. This year’s service will be Sunday, December 2 from 4-5 p.m. Rev. Meghan Farr will lead the service with prayers and readings that will, hopefully, ease the burden. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted,” (Matthew 5:4).

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Birthdays for November

Anniversaries for November

2 Maryse Bien-Aime4 Carol Perers-Scott Jane Kilps Maxi Suchoski5 Molly Patterson Caitlyn Martin6 Valerie Harbidge Betsy Ashcroft Adalynn Jacobson7 JoAnn Bourne Dale Pierce Tim Brown Trinity Toler8 Bob Merrill Maggy Spadafora10 Dottie Mitterling11 Leila Seabold Connie Dow Leisa Todero Mason Hamilton Patrick McGill12 Joan Cummings Amy Paauwe13 Bruce Steger Sharon Lester Darrell Hill Cecelia Crawley14 Harry Westlake

3 Alan & Sharon Smith Roy&GillStreatfield4 Roy & Joyce Wilmot 5 Stu & Donna Coleman6 Jan & Donna Makowski7 Jim & Becky Biggin Ron & Lacey Robbins8 Al & Lois Dandrea9 Tom & Mary B Stallard

19 Marv Meyers Grace Peters20 Trevor Earle Nancy Morgan April Ardinger21 Margaret Warner Kerry Hanson22 Harold Drinkwater Nick DeSocio Peggy Braz Sharon Jones Nancy Kellermann Alice Gaffney Grace Ferguson23 Al Merritt Carleen Vogeding Sonja Waterman25 Betty Saxton Ranney McNally Sandy Blankenship26 Lisa Mitchell27 Joy Patterson28 Louise Owens Susan Jennings Rebecca Fletcher 29 Heather Goodwin Tom Baker30 Alvina Pitches Nathan Seybold

10 Carey & Lori O’Neil11 Rayssa Fragela Herva & Heber Castillo Frank & Stacey Westphal15 Tom & Marilyn Ottesen16 Darrell & Lisa Crum22 Bob & Jenifer Marx24 George & Maxine Thomas26 Cal & Irene Jones George & Paulette Libak

Recent DeathsJulie Derrick September 23, 2018Ada Cortner October 7, 2018Katherine Sommers October 18, 2018

Recent BaptismLogan Edward Eccleston October 27, 2018

Holy Trinity Episcopal ChurchBible Verse for 2018:

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 17:14

Our Mission: To know Christ and to make Him known.

Our Vision: Every member in ministry.

CLERGY The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer Bishop The Rev. Stephen Easterday Co-RectorThe Rev. Pamela Easterday Co-Rector The Rev. Meghan Farr Assist. Rector for Pastoral Care The Rev. William G. Lewis Rector Emeritus The Rev. Stacey Westphal Deacon

STAFFBarbara Bayley 7:30am OrganistMadelyn Belt Financial Assistant Aaron Cain Children’s Ministry AssistantAmy Cain Substitute SecretaryKeith Cain Financial Administrator Justin Clermont Worship Leader, Dir. of TKC ChoirKC Crawley Director of Children, Youth and Family MinistriesEloise Evans Family Choir DirectorDaniel Farr Kitchen ManagerBenjamin Kubwimana Youth Ministry AssistantSharon Lester, Cheryl Stephens Parish SecretariesPatti Loyd Connections CoordinatorDale Pierce Facilities Manager David Vogeding 9:00 & 11:15am OrganistCarolyn Wilt, RN Faith Community Nurse

HOLY TRINITY VESTRYMike Crews ‘21: Sr. WardenMilt Miller ‘19: Jr. Warden

Kevin Bartczak ‘20: Treasurer Frank Dawson ‘19: Clerk

Gail Pearson: Assistant TreasurerSarah Bragdon ‘19: Hospitality

Janet Gray ‘19: Worship, Stewardship, Healing Prayer MinistryJeanne Hakkila-Wills ‘19: Demographics & Strategic Planning

Jay Olsson ‘20: Health MinistryJohn Seybold ‘20: Stewardship

Kevin Arter ‘21: HospitalityLinda Edwards ‘21: Newcomer Ministry

Ted Peters ‘21: Family Ministries

WORSHIP SCHEDULESunday: 7:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:15am Holy Eucharist Rite I

Wednesday: 7:00am Holy Eucharist 10:30am Holy Eucharist & Healing 5:30pm Evening Prayer

Saturday: 5:00pm Holy Eucharist, Contemporary

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1830 South Babcock Street • Melbourne, Florida 32901 PHONE: (321) 723-5272 • FAX: (321) 723-6774www.holytrinitymelbourne.org

TRIBUNEHoly Trinity Episcopal Church

Thanksgiving Eve ServiceWednesday, November 21, 6:30pm

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him

and praise his name. (Psalm 100.4)

A reception will follow in the Parish Hall

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