This prayer list is updated weekly. If you would like to add a name, please fill out one of the yellow request forms. Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks, and` may be removed sooner by request. After 4 weeks, you may fill out another slip to continue to keep a name on the list. This helps the prayer group to keep the list up to date and be more specific with prayer requests. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this important ministry.
Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop,
A. Robert Hirschfeld, Bishop, The Diocese of New Hampshire
The Anglican Communion, Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
The Anglican Diocese of Harare, Zimbabwe
The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, York, England, Martin Wharton, Bishop;
Francis White, Assistant Bishop
Meredith Center Free Will Baptist Church, Robert Lemieux, Pastor
THANKSGIVINGS
For the Resurrection of Jesus
For the ministry of New Beginnings
For the ministry of our Sunday School Helpers
FEAST DAYS this week
7 – Harriet Starr Cannon, Religious, 1896
8 – Dame Julian of Norwich, c. 1417
9 – Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, 389
10 – Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, Prophetic Witness, 1760
REST IN PEACE for those who have died
Stephen Davis
Donald Gammon
For those who are SICK or in need of prayer
Sara Jones Rondi Stevenson Ken Child
Norma Johnson John & Beth Joe LaFrance
Bill Heather Cindy Gartland
Jeff Bethany Jackie Kiesel
Charlie Chatterton Elfie Sue Schmidt
Bob Stephens Beth Kitty Lou
John McCauley Jan Noland Desiree
Joanne Harrington Bill Exner Carol Haskell
All affected by disasters throughout the world, especially those affected by the Boston Marathon violence; those in our military recovering from injury; Emmanuel and Eric Garcia, Jeremy Hough, Michael Roy, and all of those serving in the military overseas;
all who strive for peace.
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 5, 2013
Lessons for today – Acts 16: 9-15; Psalm 67
Hymns for Today
400 – Opening: All creatures of our God and King
193 – Gloria: That Easter day with joy was bright
188 – Gospel: Love’s redeeming work is done
705 - Offertory: As those of old their first fruits brought
405 – Closing: All things bright and beautiful
Assisting with Liturgy
Lector: John Thayer
Intercessors: Rondi Stevenson, Ron Kiesel
Chalice Bearers: Frank Greene, Bill Atkinson
Oblation Bearers: Sue Spicuzza, Fran Secord
Counter: Jane Flynn
Nursery: Leslie Lavallee
Youth Education: Betsy and Will Thayer
Building Close: Jane Flynn
Coffee hour: Lisa and André Garcia
Altar Guild: Helen Watkinson
Flowers: Ursula Allen
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God
Lessons next Sunday – Acts 16: 16-34; Psalm 97
(BCP pg. 726); Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20-21;
John 17:20-26
TODAY 9:30 Holy Eucharist/Sunday School
11:00 Choir rehearsal
6, Mon 3:00 Bylaws Committee
7, Tue 9:00 Lectionary study
1:30 Vision and Planning Team
7:00 Convocation – St. Mark’s, Ashland
7:30 Lakes Region Camera Club
8, Wed 3:00 Prayer Group
5:00 Wednesday School
6:00 Potluck Supper
7:00 Holy Eucharist/Unction – Ascension Eve
9, Thu 11:00 Golden View Holy Eucharist – Ascension Day
6:15 EfM
10, Fri 7:30 Narcotics Anonymous
12, Sun 8:45 Choir rehearsal
9:30 Holy Eucharist/Choir sings
Easter VII, UTO Ingathering
13, Mon 2:00 Meredith Bay Colony Club Holy Eucharist
3:30 Stewardship Ministry
14, Tue 9:00 Lectionary study
10-12 Robin’s office hours
3:30 Support Team
6:15 EfM
15, Wed 5:00 Wednesday School
6:00 Potluck Supper
7:00 Holy Eucharist/Unction
17, Fri Yard Sale set-up
7:30 Narcotics Anonymous
18, Sat Yard Sale
19, Sun 9:30 Holy Eucharist/SS
Pentecost
20, Mon 5:30 Vestry
21, Tue 9:00 Lectionary study
10-12 Robin’s office hours
6:15 EfM
7:30 Lakes Region Camera Club
22, Wed 3 p.m. World Café for attendees of Stewardship Institute
5:00 Wednesday activities – see above
7:00 Holy Eucharist/Unction
Announcements
This Week – On Tuesday, Lectionary Study will meet at 9:00 a.m., The Vision and Planning Team will meet at 1:30 p.m., the Lakes Region Convocation will meet at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s, Ashland, and the Lakes Region Camera Club will meet at Trinity at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, our Prayer Group will meet at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday School Education program convenes at 5 p.m., followed by a Pot Luck supper at 6 p.m. and celebration of Holy Eucharist with Unction at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at Golden View at 11:00 a.m., and Education for Ministry will meet at 6:15 p.m. On Friday, Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m.
Loons – Have you ever wanted to know more about the loons that grace our lakes? Come on Wednesday May 8 at 5 p.m. as we continue our education program on caring for God’s creation. Tiffany Grade, a Trinity member who works at the Loon Center and has a great deal of knowledge about loons, will be coming to share with us and answer questions. Plan to stay for pot luck supper at 6 and for an informal celebration of the Eucharist at 7 p.m.
Ascension Day - is always 40 days after Easter (and thus a Thursday). We will celebrate the feast of the Ascension on Wednesday evening at 7 pm and on Thursday at 11 at Golden View. Please join in sharing this joyful event.
United Thank Offering – The “little blue boxes” which allow us to give thanks to God by dropping in coins are a way of prayerfully remembering our many blessings. Each year the UTO makes grants for good works around the country and the world. On Sunday, May 12, we will have our annual UTO ingathering. Materials are available in the entry way.
Lectionary Study – Would you like a preview of the readings for Sunday, maybe get quoted in the sermon, and enjoy spending time talking about the Bible with others? Come join the discussion on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. when we read through the lessons for the upcoming week, and take time to ponder, question and delve deeper into Scripture. We end by 10.
Time & Talent – On Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate the gifts of the Spirit, we will invite you to share your gifts by filling out a Time & Talent form. The categories are listed in your most recent newsletter, so you can pray about where God is calling you to use your gifts for the year ahead.
Stewardship in Action – Do you know that some of our Easter flowers will be planted in the Memorial Garden and around the church?