Around $6,500 was raised at the Project SwaziPlay benefit dinner and silent auction on Saturday, April 27. Trinity acolyte Faith Bruton will be putting these funds to work this summer to build a playground at St. Joseph’s School in Swaziland. She will keep us updated on construction progress!
“You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in baptism, and marked as Christ’s own forever.” BCP p. 308 Do not sell yourself cheap! I spend much of my time looking at ways to increase the importance of a deep spiritual life among Christians. We seem to have a naturally low estimation of our value in God’s world, and an even lower expectation of what we can accomplish in the world. And yet, we are so valuable to God. So valuable that Christ lived on the earth as one of us, faced and conquered death, ensuring that nothing separates us from God’s love. That heroic action, celebrated on Easter and every Sunday, tells the story of just how important we are to God. So valuable that Christ came for us, so valuable the Holy Spirit is sent to us, so valuable that God works unceasingly to be in relationship with us. Why, I wonder, do we as cherished members of God’s creation live into far less than what God has in store for us? It is as if we have learned to cast ourselves outside of God’s goodness, mercy, abundance, healing and restoration. Even so, God—always the steadfast one—works constantly to stir up our spirits so that we see as God sees. This month Trinity Episcopal Church invites you to participate as God stirs up our spirits. Join us as we learn about and explore God’s role in our finances and the ways that we handle money. Attend a gathering of one of the many ministry groups and take an active role in serving our church, our community, and our world. Hold our youth in prayer as they prepare to go on their mission trip in July. Support adult and youth parishioners making their declaration of faith during confirmation on May 19. With all of these actions and the many more available to you this month, we claim the importance of our spiritual lives. You, beloved one, are a cherished member of God’s household. Go and live like it! Grace and peace,
Rector: The Rev. Carlye J. Hughes chughes@fortworthtrinity.org Operations Manager: Christopher Thomas cthomas@fortworthtrinity.org Business Manager: Jackie Robinson businessmanager@fortworthtrinity.org Communications Manager: Sarah Martinez communications@fortworthtrinity.org Parish Administrator: Paula Gartman trinity@fortworthtrinity.org
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Looking back. Looking ahead.
Representatives from Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford will address your questions and hear suggestions for the master plan that is being developed. Four sessions will be offered throughout the day: 8:30 a.m. (Library), 10:40 a.m. (Parish Hall), 1 p.m. (Parish Hall) and 4 p.m. (Parish Hall).
Mary Volcansek & Barbara McColm—co-leaders of Trinity’s Stewardship Ministry Group will present “Passion & Priorities.” A light dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., and childcare will be available for children up to age 5.
their home, 2906 Rivercove Court, Fort Worth, from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage. Coffee and tea will be provided. The 19th will be a Sunday filled with thanksgiving and celebration. Bishop Rayford High will be visiting. Baptisms and confirmations will take place. Our “Senior Sending” ceremony will recognize graduates in the class of 2013.
Debora Clark, financial advisor & Christopher Thomas, Trinity’s Church Operations Manager, will present “ Finding God in Personal Finance: Part II.” A light dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., and childcare will be available for children up to age 5.
Join us for the beautiful Ascension Day Service in the Garden. Join us for festive worship services celebrating our Name Day. Opening act: Rhett Butler; Headline act: 2-Bit Palomino. Tickets can be purchased online ($15, www.fortworthtrinity.org) or at the door ($18). Learn how the Trinity Foundation is working to ensure a solid and stable future for our parish at this informative session. Representatives from Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford will address your questions and hear suggestions for the master plan that is being developed. Join us at 10:40 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Mark your calendars and plan to bring a dish to share at the monthly potluck meal held after the service.
Photography sessions for the 2013 pictorial directory will be held May 14-18. Visit www.fortworthtrinity.org to schedule a date/time for your photo shoot.
Debora Clark, financial advisor & Christopher Thomas, Trinity’s Church Operations Manager, will present “ Finding God in Personal Finance: Part I.” A light dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., and childcare will be available for children up to age 5.
Jerry & Susan Nanna will host this month’s Saturday Supper at
Sandy Liser, attorney, Naman Howell Smith & Lee, will present “What will you leave behind? Estate Planning, Wills & the Kingdom of God.” A light dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., and childcare will be available for children up to age 5.
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Caring for God’s Resources , 6 p.m., Parish Hall
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Photography Sessions: 2013 Pictorial Directory
Photography Sessions: 2013 Pictorial Directory
Photography Sessions: 2013 Pictorial Directory
Photography Sessions: 2013 Pictorial Directory
Photography Sessions: 2013 Pictorial Directory
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Trinity Forum: Architect Listening Session, 10:40 a.m., Parish Hall
Caring for God’s Resources , 6 p.m., Parish Hall
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Caring for God’s Resources , 6 p.m., Parish Hall
Trinity Forum: Trinity Foundation
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Saturday Supper, 7 p.m., 2906 Rivercove Court, Fort Worth
Caring for God’s Resources , 6 p.m., Parish Hall
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Trinity Coffee House, 7 p.m., Parish Hall
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