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Calendar of Events

April 2014

The Rector’s Voice The Very Rev. John H. Bonner, III

Easter is THE Major Feast Day in our Christian Year. It is the day when God does what only God can do, Save Us! It

is the day when the final obstacle is defeated, death. It is the moment in history when everything changes for the better. It is for us to believe that God loves us, and all the world, so much that He GAVE life and light to us FOREVER. This great Feast Day comes with a cost for each of us who believe.

My work in life is to be helpful to you on this path of Resurrection. My work is to make your Baptismal Promises come to life and have life’s deepest meaning for you. Every Lenten season you should spend time reviewing and reaffirming these promises. When I speak to parents and sponsors (godparents) of those who are Baptized these are the focus of their responsibilities.

“Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in the prayers?” This promise is the centerpiece of my faith and the true marks of the Church. As events are planned here it is from these words that we make sure we are on track. When I report to the Vestry and to the Parish it is from this early promise that I find the truest meaning for my personal life and for the life of the parish.

“Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?” Too often we think of “evil” as some major shortcoming in our lives. In fact it is idolatry of self. When life becomes all about “me” and “what I want” then “evil” is lurking close by. To avoid this trap Jesus teaches us about “come unto me all you who travail and are heavy laden” and therein lies God’s answer to the great temptations of life.

“Will you proclaim by word and example the Good &ews of God in Christ?” Your life is a “proclamation” of either God’s way or another way. Many think of “proclaiming” as handing out religious tracts or preaching but it is your very life which is God’s “Proclamation”. Going to Church is a “proclamation”. Serving your Lord in countless ways is a “proclamation”. “As you did these things unto the least of these you did it unto me” Jesus says and thus is to be our “Proclamation of the Good News” that Easter shouts out!

“Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?” It is Jesus who taught/teaches us about who is our “neighbor”. As I attended the Anti-Racism Seminar recently I was again reminded of the little ways that I ignore and demean those who are my neighbors. Empowered by Jesus’ example we are to go where others fear to tread and make sure our all embracing slogan “All Are Welcome” has a deep and abiding meaning for us daily.

“Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?” We are each created “in the Image of God”. To live this out is to practice “dignity” in every life we meet. Our world needs more “justice and peace” and Christians are especially given to understand this as the One we worship and adore is the “Prince of Peace”. This is a daily walk we signed on for.

Easter opened up this life for us. There are no shortcuts. Character, Endurance and Hope are the constants that Jesus gives to us. Embrace and ever hold fast to this gift from God, His Son. You have nothing to fear for victory is yours forever.

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The Church of the Holy Trinity 207 South Church Street P.O. Box 125 Hertford, NC 27944 † 252-426-5542 www.holytrinityhertford.ecdio.org

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TRINITY’S TRUMPET The Newsletter from the Church of the Holy Trinity

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Choir Notes Joan Ernst, Director

During April we move through the emotionally intense season of Passiontide into Easter and the celebration

of Christ’s Resurrection. There is a plethora of music for this time of year and the challenge of choosing our offerings for the various services is one I welcome each year. While researching I discovered the following carol by Tchaikovsky, with a stunning and unique text by Pleshcheev, a contemporary of Tchaikovsky:

THE CROW& OF ROSES ♪♫ When Jesus Christ was yet a child, he had a garden small and wild,

Wherein he cherished roses fair, and wove them into garlands there. &ow once, as summertime drew nigh, there came a troop of children by, And seeing roses on the tree, with shouts they plucked them merrily. “Do you bind roses in your hair?” they cried, in scorn, to Jesus there. The boy said humbly: “Take, I pray, all but the naked thorns away.”

Then of the thorns they made a crown, and with rough fingers pressed it down, Till on his forehead fair and young red drops of blood like roses sprung,

Like roses sprung. ♫♪ Trinity Bells will be joining us for Palm Sunday service. On Monday of Holy Week we will be singing at the

noontime community service in the Baptist church. We’ll also be singing for our 5:30pm Maundy Thursday service. On Easter morning our offertory will be the beloved “Hallelujah” chorus from Handel’s Messiah. We invite any

parishioner with choral experience who has sung this to join us. If you are interested in joining us for the Hallelujah chorus, please see me or email me at [email protected]. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Event Reminders The Very Rev. John H. Bonner, III

Bible Study

The schedule for Bible Study has some variations due to scheduling so please read this carefully. We will meet

as usual at 1:00pm on April 1st and 8th. We will NOT meet on the 15th and the 22nd. We will RESUME on April 29th and move the time back to 2:30pm til 4:00pm since Dr. Phil’s Class will have been completed.

Thanks! Thanks to Phil McMullan for teaching his class “Roanoke Voyages” here at Holy Trinity this Winter/Spring. It

has been very enjoyable and educational. I hope we will have other opportunities for COA to use our facility for topics of interest.

Holy Week Schedule This year Hertford Baptist Church will host our Holy Week Luncheons at 12:00noon, April 14th - 17th. Fr. Bonner

and the Holy Trinity Choir are scheduled for Monday, April 14th. Larry Bowden, Gene Boyce and Greg Clark will lead the worship on the following days with music provided by their choirs. We will have our Maundy Thursday Liturgy at 5:30pm on April 17th and Good Friday Liturgy at 12:00noon on April 18th.

Easter Sunday On Easter Day we will have a Community Sunrise Service at 6:30am at Missing Mill Park followed by breakfast

at Hertford Baptist Church. Our Easter Service will be at 10:00am.

Renewal of Ordination Vows All the Bishops, Priests and Deacons in our Diocese will Renew their Ordination vows on April 15th at Christ

Church, New Bern. This is an Annual event of great importance. Please have the Clergy of our Diocese in your Prayers on this day.

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Bishop Search

www.eastcarolinabishopsearch.com April 29th at Christ Church, Elizabeth City at 7:00pm is the Question and Answer session with the four Nominees

for our next Bishop. Please pray for this important meeting. Go to this Website and learn more about your opportunities to be involved. Let your delegates to the Electing Convention (Lorraine, Kent, Charlie, Fr. Bonner) know your thoughts about the Nominees.

Good Friday Offering Our Good Friday Offering will go to The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem. This is an Episcopal tradition to help

this struggling Church. There will be a basket on the table by the Ushers for your consideration. Thanks.

AA Meeting We have, as you have been informed, a Friday Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting at 7:00pm each week. This is an

important community event so keep this in mind if you know someone who would benefit from this program.

Vacation The Bonners will be out of town from April 22nd through April 28th. Wes Brown will have the Service of Morning

Prayer on Sunday, April 27th. Please contact Charlie Blankenship or any Vestry Member in case of a pastoral emergency.

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Albemarle Chapter of the International Order of St. Luke

Kathie Columbus Martha Borders

The Order of St. Luke will not meet on April 16th as previously announced. April 16th, as you all know

is in the middle of Holy Week. Father John will be very busy that week and some people will be preparing for visitors or leaving to be with family. It has been decided to change our plans to the month of May. May 21st will be the next meeting of The Order of St. Luke at 10:30am in the Parish House with the Holy Eucharist and Healing Service. So have a Blessed Easter and enjoy Spring. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

St. Catherine's Guild Pat Smith, President

Again I am hoping March gave us enough rain so April will bless us with sunshine.

April’s meeting (April 7th) will be a labor of love. We will be tending the children’s graves. The plan is to work from 9:00am-12:00noon. Our business meeting will be at 12:00noon during our light lunch. Please come to our lunch and business meeting even if you are unable to work in the cemetery. The business meeting and fellowship are important.

The Plan

• Work 9:00am-12:00noon • Business meeting will be at 12:00noon • Bring your own lunch • Dessert and beverage will be provided • We have the dirt - Bring your own tools

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Meet the Bishop Nominees

The Reverend The Reverend Canon The Reverend The Reverend Mary Cecilia (Mimi) Lacy David Pfaff Robert Skirving Stephen Smith

Ctrl+click on the link below and then select the word Profile under the name. http://www.eastcarolinabishopsearch.com/

Loving God, we pray for all who have been called as nominees to become our next

bishop. Bless them and their households. May they be upheld and guided, finding this time of

discernment to be a time of spiritual richness and renewal, filled with your presence. We pray

also for the chosen members of our Transition Committee. Bless them in their listening, their

conversation, and their decisions. May they be always alert for your guidance and ready to do

your will. We pray for our diocese, that your Holy Spirit might be abroad among us. Stir our

hearts, deepen our faith, and lead us forward to the future you have in store. We ask these

things trusting in the living presence of Christ and the guidance of your Spirit. Amen. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

April 29th at 7:00pm a Q & A Session with the �ominees at Christ Church, Elizabeth City, 200 S. McMorrine St.

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Treasurer's Report Annette Young, Treasurer

The Pledges/Regular Giving Contributions were

lower than budgeted in February, but the Plate Offerings continued to exceed the expected budgeted contributions. The utilities for both the Rectory and the Church were high in February, but the Total Expenses stayed within the budgeted amount.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact me via my email [email protected] or by phone (426-5994).

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2014 Operating Budget Summary February YTD View

YTD Actual

YTD Budget

YTD Per Cent

Pledges/Regular Giving

$ 22,941 $ 28,157 81.0%

Other Contributions 113 334 34.0%

Total Contributions $ 23,307 $ 28,691 87.0%

Total Expenses $ 30,848 $ 30,900 100.0%

Plate Offering 253 200 127.0%

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Outreach Dan Westra, Chairman

During this season of Lent our loose plate offering is being directed to the Episcopal

Farmworker Ministry. God teaches us that we are called to respond for the dignity and justice for all human beings and Episcopal Farmworker Ministry (EFwM) is working with such principles to ensure a better future for farmworkers and their families. Through education, the protection of their human rights, and the care of their bodies and souls, EFwM works to change the world and the system that keeps farmworkers in poverty and subhuman conditions.

In our diocese, Newton Grove is the focal point for providing comfort, care, education and support to the large farmworker community based near there. Please be generous in supporting this outreach opportunity of our Parish. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Stewardship Dick Mohler, &on-Chairman

You have heard that we are a congregation with older members than most other churches.

Most of our membership has served on committees, vestries, church councils, choirs, and groups as member of churches of various denominations, all around this country, for many, many, many years. Not always Episcopal, maybe never Episcopalian, before you came to Hertford. Your participation in these groups was essential to keep a congregation functioning; and it still is.

In the past January Trumpet we reported on the following; "Our Journey To Christian Giving" for 2014 continues. Our committee wants to thank the 71%

of the congregation donors who submitted pledge cards for 2014 and the 72% of our individual members who volunteered their time and talents to work on at least one of the 35 different opportunities made available. It is your support that enables Holy Trinity to function and to be a supporting force of those in need in our community."

So what has happened since January? We have had many of our members who were willing to support the work of our committees are still willing, but not as head of the committee. Been there, done that. It's time for the younger folks to take over. Well my friends, WE are the younger folks. WE are the ones who are needed to continue the work of Church.

Stewardship, always a toughie, and Evangelism committees need to be functional. Maybe we can do what the Men's Group has decided. No leader, all followers. Meet to discuss what has to be done, set goals and then work together to accomplish those goals. Pat Smith and I have decided that we will be on the Stewardship Committee without a chairperson, not co-chairs. Will this work? Of course it will, maybe better, less stress. This organizational chart allows room for additional members who will also not be chair persons.

We need some members to do the same with Evangelism. Our Evangelism Committee spreads the Good News of Holy Trinity and brings in new members to our fold. You can be a non-chair member and enjoy the fruits of working with our own membership. When you are asked to participate as a member, it will be a given, you will not be chairperson (unless you really want to be).

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Dick Mohler Nancy Dougherty Barbara Kehayes Charlie Blankenship Jerry Gehrig Anne Lankford Proctor Baker Clerk Sr. Warden Jr. Warden � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Through the Glass Lightly, Part Three Raymond A. Winslow, Jr., Historian

In 1857 Holy Trinity Parish had approximately one hundred twenty parishioners, most of them living in the countryside. Although many of them had landed wealth, there was not much cash available in an agricultural community. Faced with the necessity of replacing four windows in the church building, the parish might have decided to make the least expensive repairs or to reproduce what was lost as nearly as possible. Instead, the parish chose to approach one of the foremost ecclesiastical artists in the United States and to install the best new windows it could procure.

Rector William E. Snowden left us the only known account of the matter in his parochial report to the Convention of the Diocese of North Carolina in May 1858:

"Four windows of this Church having been destroyed by a violent wind last Fall, their places have been filled with stained glass; i.e. the triplet in the Chancel contains emblems significant of the great Christian verities, and the other window in the West end is beautifully ornamented, having a rich border filled with a ground-work of fleur de lis. The effect of these four windows is very excellent. They are quiet but ceaseless teachers: they ‘rain a religious influence’ in the holy place, and sober and soften and elevate the feelings of those who come to worship there."

"I cannot omit to express my satisfaction, I might say my gratitude, to the manufacturer of this work, Owen Doremus, Esq. of New Jersey, who, for the small sum of one hundred dollars, has done so much for us."

How the parish managed to hire one of the leading stained glass artists in the nation is unknown. The rector (a native of New Jersey) had siblings in New York and the diocese had connections with church architects and designers of ornaments, almost all of which were in the north, so it was probably inevitable that Doremus would be known but more fortuitous that he would be approached and hired for the work.

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This is Our Vestry

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Birthdays and Anniversaries Birthdays

Martha Borders ................... 04/06 Bill Horton..................................04/16

Bobby Dougherty................ 04/09 Dan Westra .................................04/18

Ed Muzzulin ........................ 04/10 Barbara Pivinski .........................04/20

John Sabo ............................ 04/11 Anne McMullan .........................04/23

Billy Rowell ........................ 04/12

Anniversaries

Tony & Barbara Pivinski.... 04/22 Ed & Annette Mueller............... 04/27

Robert Earl & Chris Lane... 04/26

The deadline for the May 2014 newsletter is April 20, 2014

Remember in your prayers Pray for Healing and Comfort:

Carolina McDonald, Marion Delar, Joe & Dillie Streuli, Elizabeth Fields, Tara Murano, Paula B., Guerin V. Muzzulin, Sr., Millie Henry, Zack Kelly, Susie Montague, Paula Reichard, Sallie Tarkington, Anne Mucho, Yvonne Illar, Elizabeth Rushing, Skyler Burden, Skip Walker, Natalie Lirio, Jody Mowrer, Mary Lou Soper, Ed Griffin, Nancy Stout, Don MacLeod, Grace Mohler, Irene Caswell, Gray Jackson, Steven Schultz, Sheila Gross, Allie Evans, Emmily Gehrig, Blanche Campen, Lucy Meade Edmundson, Hillary Jackson, Eldon Winslow, Charlie Murray, Don Pennington, Warren & Janice Walter, Don Keith.

Pray for our Armed Forces: The Rev. Ralph Clark, Casey Bouch, Jay Johnson, Greg

Carroll, Christopher Boyer, Rich Souza, Leanne Bridges, Chris Heughan, John Titus, Glenn Whelan, Cristi Whelan, Casey Carroll, Ethan Westbrook, Will Ross, Seth Spannier, DeAndre Privott, Justin Harding, Joshua Streuli, Alex Baker.

Pray for the Departed:

Joe McDowell, the Rev. Caroline Holmes, David Joseph Ferraro.

Lay Ministers

April Acolyte Eucharistic Minister Lector

Prayer Leader Usher

Offering Counters

Coffee

Host/Hostess

Altar

Flowers

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Mueller Kathie

Columbus John Skinner

Lisa Gregor

Harry & Jane McCoy

Proctor & Nancy Baker

Coffee only Lent

13 Palm Sunday

Ed Muzzulin

David Smith

David Smith

Carol Gullotta

John & Nancy Gruner

Wes & Barbara Brown

Coffee only Lent

17 Maundy Thursday

Billy Rowell

Debbie Bonner

Barbara Ward

Beth Harrington

Erie Haste Russell Gregor

Coffee only Lent

18 Good Friday

Robert Earl Lane

Betty Lane Winslow

Erie Haste

Bill & Jerre Horton

Dick & Carole Medford

Coffee only Lent

20 Easter Sunday

Will Skinner

Wes Brown

Debbie Bonner

Bill Horton

Ron & Susan Wingerter

Carlton Davenport Carl Jonson

Cam Rivard Virginia Miller

Easter Lilies

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Mueller Vince Gullotta

Wes Brown

Joe Easterwood

Courtney Ritzmann Charlie Blankenship

John Sabo Billy Rowell

Susan Romney

Easter Lilies

The Albemarle Chorale and

College of The Albemarle Present

The MassThe MassThe MassThe Mass From Cathedral to Concert Hall

Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 4:00pm Edenton United Methodist Church

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Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 4:00pm First United Methodist Church Elizabeth City

There are eleven members of our choir who sing in The Albemarle Chorale.

Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 Team 6 Team 7

Mettha Davenport Cherry Powell Sandra Sperry

Barbara Brown Susie Romney Nancy Young

Deborah Manley Carole Medford Peggy West

Mary Alice Brinn Nancy Dougherty Anne Lankford

Nancy Gruner Trish Ludwig

Courtney Ritzmann

Norma McMullan Pat Smith

Barbara Ward

Jean Batson Kathie Columbus

Pat Sabo

2014 Altar Guild Teams (See Calendar on next page for assignment)

April 2014 This Month’s Schedule of Events

CHT = Church of the Holy Trinity d PH = Parish House

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

OFFICE HOURS

8:30a—12:00n Mon–Thu, & Sat

24 hours a day, 7 days a week by appointment

1 7:00a, Rotary Club

1:00p, PH Bible Study

3:00-5:00p, PH Roanoke Voyages

2 12:00p, CHT Holy Eucharist

4:30p, CHT Adult Choir Practice

3 4 Fr. Bonner’s Day Off

10:00a, PH Trinity Bells Practice

7:00p, PH AA

5 9:30a, CHT Adult Choir Practice 10:00a, CHT Altar Guild Team # 7

3:00p, PH Helping Hands

6 9:00a, CHT Adult Choir Practice

9:10a, PH Sunday School

10:00a, CHT Holy Eucharist

7 9:00a, PH St. Catherine's Guild




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12:00p, CHT Holy Eucharist


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11 Fr. Bonner’s Day Off


7:00p, PH AA

12 10:00a, CHT Altar Guild Team # 1


13 Palm Sunday 9:00a, CHT Adult Choir Practice



14 12:00n, Hertford Bpt The Very Rev. John H. Bonner III


12:00n, Hertford Bpt The Rev. Larry Bowden

NO Bible Study


16 12:00n, Hertford Bpt The Rev. Gene Boyce

17 Maundy Thursday

12:00n, Hertford Bpt The Rev. Greg Clark

5:30p, CHT Maundy Thursday Liturgy

18 Good Friday 10:00a, PH Trinity Bells Practice

12:00n, CHT Good Friday Liturgy

700p, PH AA

19 10:00a, CHT Altar Guild Team # 2


20 Easter Sunday 6:30a, Missing Mill Park

Community Service 9:00a, CHT Adult Choir Practice



21 2:30p, PH Vestry Meeting


NO Bible Study

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12:00p, CHT Holy Eucharist


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Fr. Bonner’s Day Off


7:00p, PH AA

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10:00a, CHT Altar Guild Team # 3


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9:00a, CHT Adult Choir Practice


10:00a, CHT Morning Prayer

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7:00p, Christ Church Elizabeth City Meet the Bishop Nominees

30 12:00p, CHT Holy Eucharist


Rector:

426-3914 Home 426-5542 Church 495-5174 Cell Do not hesitate to call Fr. Bonner at home when need arises!

Please check the Master Calendar on the Office wall in the Parish House for any changes.

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