Happening TODAY
Prayer List Yearly Renewal:
Today all names from the prayer list that were added before November 1, 2017 have been removed unless you contacted the office. If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact Deidre at 886-9132 or
communications@trinitystaunton.org
.
Giving Tree:
The giving tree is at the back of the church decorated with gift tags listing gift items requested for persons residing at Ritenour Rest Home.
When you take a gift tag please sign it out on the form posted next to the tree.
All gifts should be wrapped and dropped off in the church office copy room or under the tree by Sunday, Dec. 17. Please securely attach the tag to the gift.
Advent Lessons and Carols:
Begin the Season of Advent by attending Trinity’s beautiful candlelight Lessons and Carols service TODAY at 5 p.m. Organ voluntaries will begin at 4:45. All are welcome to attend the Reception following the service in McCracken Hall.
Just a reminder to bring your finger foods
to the Advent Lessons & Carols reception! It is the tradition that every Trinity parishioner brings a savory or sweet donation, and together we create a wonder-ful time for both our church family and for the members of our community who will attend. Thank you for your generosity and see you on Sunday! --Carrie Tucker
Offering envelopes
(for those that have chosen to "pledge")
will be available in the Church to pick up TODAY!
Happening this week
Praying at the Windows – Monday December 4 at 10:30
– Come take some quiet time in this Advent season to behold the beauty of the Lord at the Trinity windows. Deacon Anne Grizzle will offer guidance and quiet time in the sanctuary.
Spaghetti Supper and Taize Service Tuesday!
The spaghetti supper supports the youth mission trips to Honduras. The supper begins at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5. Suggested donation only $5. Any youth who can come to help out would be very much appreciated! Also join us for the Taize Service at 7:00 p.m. following the supper.
Tom's Terrific Toffee and Grandma Auld's Scottish Shortbread
are available by special order. Homemade by Tom Howell and Margaret Pearson, these exceptional goodies are being sold to raise funds for the Trinity secondary school project in San Rafael, Honduras. Each gift box contains either a full 8" pan of toffee pieces or a baker's dozen of shortbread ($12 each box). You may place your order in the Trinity office or email Margaret at
mephome@gmail.com
with your order details and contact information. We require payment with your order, which can be made at the church office. Orders are due by
Thursday, Dec. 7
and should be picked up at the Trinity office on Friday, Dec. 15.
Other
Upcoming Priest Schedule
December 10:
The Rev. Anne Grizzle preaching; The Rev. Roger Bowen presiding
December 17:
The Rev. Paul Nancarrow
A special thank you
to those that have contributed to Trinity through a gift of stock. I appreciate it when these types of transactions are made before December. And November is a perfect month to catch up with your pledge! – Laurie Clements
Thank you note received from SACRA:
"You have done it again! Trinity was the number one church in financial gifts to SACRA for our fiscal year ending September 30th. You gave $13,419.57. That is incredible!... You are truly a Church with a heart for the poor. May God continue to use you to his glory in all your ministries." - SACRA
Women's Bible Study begins Wednesday, January 10 at 11:00 in the Foster Room.
We will discuss the book "40 Days of Decrease" by Alicia Chole. I suggest reading the first 7 days for discussion on Jan. 10. If you have questions, please contact Carrie Tucker at 540.230.0787 or ctucker59@gmail.com
As you turn in your pledge form this year,
be reminded there are many ways to give your contributions. The easiest is to allow Trinity to deduct your contribution monthly from your banking institution. This does not cost you anything, and we do this on the 18th or 25th of the month, whichever date you prefer. Online through Realm or text giving is a very easy option for you. You do not pay any extra fees, as Trinity is happy to pay the fee of .35 per transaction plus the extra 3% of the value of your gift the bank charges us to do that online transaction. See Laurie in the office if you would be interested in getting more information. Offering envelopes
(for those that have chosen to "pledge")
will be available in the Church to pick up on December 3.
