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The Mission of Trinity Episcopal Church: AUGUST 2021 We exist to love God and our neighbors! THE STAFF The Rev. Paul L. Hicks, Rector Jim Full, Dir. of Communications Marie Mallory, Dir. of Music Ministry Paul Miller, Treasurer Julie Rathbone, Administrator Justin Warren, Dir. of Religious Education THE VESTRY 2021 Barbara Full Larry Nutter Dennis Ramsay 2022 Linda Bennett Kevin Oliphant Paula Sellers 2023 Mark Edwards Bob Harris Mark Miller TRUSTEES 2021 Forbes Hiehle Larry Tucker 2022 Denny Prather 2023 J.T. Thomas
TIMES EDITOR Barbara Full Highlights from July Vestry meeting
A Word from Your Priest •The Diocesan-managed accounts gained over $14,000 in value in June, for a total increase of almost $148,000 for 2021. Some of the designated funds from the money market account were transferred to pay the balance due on the handicapped ramp, the down payment on the painting project, and the down As we keep an eye over our running for both payment on the bell controller. shoulder to make sure we are aware of S a t u r d a y n i g h t •Jr. Warden Mark Miller reported that Fr. Paul and he are currently meeting with four different companies the current Covid 19 circumstances, we 5:30 and Sunday for quotes on a new phone system. The Jr Warden has also received a quote on installing Lexan on the continue to see a little more normalcy 10:30 service in windows for Trinity Hall and the Memorial Library. He will be contacting Orkin Pest Control to look at the pigeon problem in the bell tower. A hardwired doorbell will be installed outside the conference room to to our church activities. We have the first part of Au- allow people using the handicapped ramp to notify the front office upon their arrival. added back Acolytes for the 10:30 ser- gust. He also has vice and will be adding Worship Assis- •The DRE Justin Warren has interviewed two nursery workers and they will undergo background checks a Church Picnic / tants real soon. Further, we are mak- and complete the diocesan training (Safeguarding God's Children: A Program of Sexual Misconduct Pre- Pool Party planned for Friday evening ing plans to have a coffee hour after the vention Training) mandated for all paid lay employees who work with children. He also talked about the 10:30 service in the near future. While August 6. Look for more details in church picnic and pool party which is scheduled for August 6 at 6:00 p.m. we realize the pandemic is not over the Times. Please plan to come and •Under old business, Paula Sellers, Cara Bowen, & Denny Prather have volunteered to serve on an audit and we still have to be cautious, we do bring a covered dish and family & committee to review the 2020 financial year. continue to move forward. friends. I understand there will be •Under new business, the purchase of a new router was approved. Something that is very exciting special music from our men’s quartet •The Priest’s report included discussion about the use of trays with individual Communion cups. St. and is helping us a great deal in our as well. We are very excited about Luke's in Marietta can give us two trays, so the Vestry decided to try using the individual cups until the forward movement, is the hiring of adding Justin to our staff. But he will Common Cup is allowed again. Fr. Paul also reviewed the Bishop's letter on racism dated May 19, 2021. Justin Warren as our part time Direc- need your help. Please prayerfully The letter lists "Seven Steps to Justice", and the Vestry will address one step each month before deciding tor of Religious Education (DRE). consider ways in which you can help on further action. Julie Rathbone, Registrar The DRE’s primary role is to help his important tasks. resurrect the Christian Education So, let’s prayerfully consider As many of you know already, we have had technical difficulties for a few here at Trinity and work with our what God is calling us to do to restore weeks trying to broadcast our Church service. Because of those difficulties youth and their families. As I men- our church. At the very least we want we were forced to stop the broadcast. If there is anyone interested in taking tioned above, Justin has already re- to make sure we have a church that over this ministry and helping find a solution, please contact Fr. Paul. instated the Acolytes and continues is alive and inviting to come back to. to look for those who have previously Because this is your Church. Be cre- Trinity Weekend Worship Attend.: Prayer Beads: 4, 6, 7, 6 served or are willing to serve to cre- ative and look for ways to be involved 5:30/8:00/10:30 in-person/FBlive Wed. Healing Service: 4,6,7,8 ate a current schedule until the next at what God is doing here at Trinity, by the June 5, 6: 25/14/25/16 (80) Comm. Res./ Thrive Partner- electronic schedule is produced start- and as always, include a friend. God June 12, 13: 26/16/23/6 (71) ship: 30 served, Util. assistance ing in September. He is also very bless you one and all. Numbers June 19, 20: 21/16/24/1 (62) — 8 families close to having nursery workers and June 26, 27: 20/21/25/0 (66) hopes to have the nursery up and Father Paul June Summer fun with the Trinity FISH kits
Evelyn and Clover had the best time doing the FISH kits. Thank you so very much for this blessing.
First I Serve Him kits are Cece and Cali enjoyed stopping in filled with scripture-based last Saturday to pickup their kits and crafts, snacks, worksheets, wanted to make sure they thanked and activities that feature everyone for putting them together! a specific Bible lesson (for our Trinity kids, ages 4-10). D.R.E. REPORT I would like to start by thanking Father Paul and the vestry members for their vote of confidence in electing me as the Director of Religious Education. I also want to thank all those individuals, groups, and committees who have blessed us with their support for the upcoming pool party and church picnic. Trinity Men have agreed to run the grill. E.C.W. will be providing desserts. Monday Feeding has agreed to provide drinks as well as the supplies and utensils we will need to enjoy the meal. Dan Thomas and the attend- ing members of the Sunday morning quartet have agreed to bless us with some enter- tainment at the shelter, and Stephanie Yates has agreed to put together blessing bags for the children. Thank you all for your support! I look forward to seeing everyone (bring your friends) August 6, 2021, at 6:00 pm at City Park, Shelter #7. On another note, I have been able to interview two nursery workers for Saturday Friday, August 6, and Sunday services. There is, however, a snag with the diocesan training program that is required for employees who work with children, but the program is supposed to be City Park, Shelter #7 available by the end of July. If all goes according to plan, the nursery will be available, to those who wish to use it, by the middle of August. The ladies who will be supervising the Evening Prayer and food at Shelter #7 nursery-aged children are Sonja Sellers, a returning employee, and Susan Bell. As an ef- fort to better protect our children and the nursery workers, there will be some policy Entertainment and Fellowship to follow changes regarding the way certain issues in the nursery will be handled. Those changes will be announced closer to reopening. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel Pool and Splash Pad will be open from 6:30 free to contact me at the church Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:30pm or on my cell phone anytime at (740) 629-8769. pm to 8:30 pm I am the process of choosing and developing curriculum and activities for the chil- Fun for All Ages!! dren’s Sunday School classes that will be starting the beginning of September, Lord will- ing. I need teachers! If you or anyone you know would like to work with a lovely group of preschoolers, please let me know. I would like to have at least two, and preferably three, Please bring: teachers and assistants to help with this age group. If you are interested in working with Friends and Family the other age groups (six to eleven or twelve and up), contact me. Nursery will be provid- Swimsuits, towels, and sunscreen ed at this time, so if you have little ones and want someone to entertain them while you help in the classroom, that is an option. Chairs (there will be 8-9 picnic tables) I thank you all for this wonderful opportunity to explore my calling. Please keep this A covered dish (drinks, hotdogs, and dessert will be provided) ministry on your minds and in your prayers. I look forward to working with those of you who are willing, and I am open to any ideas or suggestions you might have. God bless Contact the church office for further details and to give an and keep you. Yours in Christ, Justin approximate number of guests. TRINITY EPISCOPAL AUGUST 2021 CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 PENTECOST 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8:00 am — Men of Trinity 10:00 am — Book sorting 10:00 am — Bible Study 6:00 pm — Pool Party 11:00 am — Jack 8:00 am — Eucharist, breakfast@Mary B’s Diner 11:30 am — Prayer Bead (Conference Rm & Zoom) Dowling interment 11:00 am — Feeding & Church Picnic, Rite I 10:00 am-12:00 pm — Ministry 11:00 am — Knitters (Tr. (Morgantown) Ministry Clergy Bible Study Pksbg. City Park 5:30 pm —Saturday 10:30 am — Eucharist, 12:15 pm — HE & Healing Hall) Evening Eucharist 6:00 pm — Blenn. Stamp Soc. Rite II 8:00 pm — AA
PENTECOST 11 8 9 10 8:00 am — Men of Trinity 1110:00 am — Book sorting 12 13 14 8:00 am — Eucharist, 11:00 am — Feeding breakfast@Mary B’s Diner 11:30 am — Prayer Bead 10:00 am — Bible Study 5:30 pm —Saturday Rite I Evening Eucharist Ministry 10:00 am-12:00 pm — Ministry (Conference Rm & Zoom) 10:30 am — Eucharist, Clergy Bible Study 12:15 pm — HE & Healing 8:00 pm — AA Rite II
PENTECOST 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 8:00 am — Men of Trinity 10:00 am — Book sorting 11:00 am — Feeding 10:00 am — Bible Study 8:00 am — Eucharist, breakfast@Mary B’s Diner 11:30 am — Prayer Bead 5:30 pm —Saturday Ministry (Conference Rm & Zoom) Rite I 10:00 am-12:00 pm — Ministry Evening Eucharist 5:45 pm — Trustees 6:00 pm — Blenn. Stamp Soc. 10:30 am — Eucharist, Clergy Bible Study 8:00 pm — AA 6:30 pm — Vestry 12:15 pm — HE & Healing Rite II Discretionary Sunday Trinity Times Deadline PENTECOST 13 22 23 24 8:00 am — Men of Trinity 25 26 27 28 breakfast@Mary B’s Diner 5:30 pm —Saturday 8:00 am — Eucharist, 10:00 am — Book sorting 10:00 am — Bible Study Rite I 11:00 am — Feeding 10:00 am-12:00 pm — (Conference Rm & Zoom) Evening Eucharist 10:30 am — Eucharist, Ministry Clergy Bible Study 8:00 pm — AA Rite II < ------Fr. Paul Vacation 8/23 Through 9/6 ------Diocesan Bishop Search Tours ------PENTECOST 14 BIRTHDAYS 13. Barbara Craft 25. Sean Curry ANNIVERSARIES 1. Andrew Bennett Carter Currey 27. Bill Bailey 1. Linda & Larry Tucker 29 30 31 8:00 am — Men of Trinity 14. Van Simpers 8. Charlotte & Bill Bee 3. Katherine L. Brown 28. Caroline Bullock 10. Mary & JT Thomas 8:00 am — Eucharist, breakfast@Mary B’s Diner Fletcher Parsons 15. Betty Earl Lynn VanFossen Rob Parrish 14. Becky & John Roberts Rite I 10:00 am-12:00 pm — Katie Perrine Connie Warren-Batten Michelle & Steve Turner 11:00 am — Feeding 8. Bill Bee 16. Mark Edwards 29. Michelle Turner 17. Elaine & Jim Dauphin 10:30 am — Eucharist, Clergy Bible Study Edith Newman Devon & Brent Francis Ministry 9. Ernie Thomas Kevin Oliphant, Sr. 31. Everett Orem 18. Jennifer & Judd Currey Rite II 12. Sarah Bennett 22. Michael McKibben Craig Curry 20. Becky & John Alkire Gwen Justice 23. Scott Ramsay Linda & Fr. Art Bennett ------Fr. Paul Vacation 8/23 Through 9/6 - - - - - 30. Marjorie & Dan Thomas THE EASY WAY TO ELECT A BISHOP The Consultant was now required to talk with the bishop of each of the remaining by Paul Miller candidates to see if there were any “red flags.” The rules of confidentiality will not allow me to elaborate but let me just say that some of the bishops were surprised. “Then they drew straws. Matthias won and was counted in with the eleven apostles.” Now the Interview sub-committee got to work and Zoom-interviewed the remain- Acts 1:26 (The Message) ing candidates. While only the sub-committee members participated in the inter- At the Diocesan Convention in October 2019, Bishop Klusmeyer announced his intention to retire and view, the rest of the Committee had to watch a recording of the questioning put on called for the election of a Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of West Virginia. This started a rather tortu- You Tube. Ten hours of watching recorded Zoom interviews or Hell? Let me ous chain of events which will culminate sometime in early 2022. think on that one. ? First a definition: A Bishop Coadjutor is like a vice-bishop with the right to succeed the diocesan bishop The whole committee then selected seven candidates who interested us enough when he or she retires or resigns. This is different from a Bishop Suffragan, an assistant bishop for the to want to continue our conversation. But first we needed to check out their refer- diocese, who has voting privileges in the House of Bishops, but does not take over the leadership of the ences to see what their closest friends and colleagues really thought of them. diocese when the bishop leaves (unless elected after going through the process outlined below). Since This was not as exciting as one might hope, but luckily, one of these candidates that is crystal clear . . . dropped out of the running at this point. This left six candidates who were invited to attend the Retreat held in Since the responsibility for the election of a new bishop is one of the more onerous tasks of the Standing Com- July at the St. John XXIII Pastoral Center in Charleston. mittee (which is similar to the vestry of the diocese), they promptly recruited the more gullible members of the The retreat was an opportunity for the Search Committee to get to know the candidates and their personalities, clergy and laity to form a Search Committee and charged them to come up with a slate of worthy candidates. to listen to short homilies they presented, and to ask still more questions developed by still more sub-commit- The Search Committee consisted of four clergy, three candidates for ordina- tees on Leadership, Missions, and Pastoral Care. It was also a time for the candidates to get a feel for the tion, and eight ordinary people. In addition, the committee included a Stand- area, meet Bishop Klusmeyer, learn about the financial aspects of the diocese, and be grilled by the Chancellor ing Committee Liaison to make sure the committee was doing its job, a (the lawyer for the diocese) on everything that might have occurred in their past from parking tickets and unpaid Consultant from the Office of Transitional Ministry to make sure the Liaison credit cards to drug abuse and sexual misconduct. was doing her job, and a Chaplain to referee any fights. This team of 18 At the conclusion of the five-day retreat and after much prayerful discussion, the Search Committee selected a saints was scheduled to begin its work in early April 2020 with an organizing slate of three candidates which was presented to the Standing Committee for approval. Here endeth the Work retreat, but Covid-19 had other plans. of the Search Committee which received the undying gratitude of the Standing Committee, but nothing else, if When the pandemic did not abate in the next few months as expected, the Committee was forced to conduct you know what I mean. business on Zoom. This did not deter them, however, from doing what every committee does—form the first In late August, the remaining candidates will return to West Virginia for the Walk-abouts (aka the Dog and Pony three of an insufferable number of sub-committees: Information Gathering, Profile Writing, and Communication. Show)—four meetings held at strategic points throughout the state (Wheeling, Martinsburg, Charleston, and The sub-committee for Information hired a firm called Holy Cow to conduct a survey of the diocese in Beckley) designed to allow the people of the diocese to meet them and hear their answers on yet another Sept/Oct 2020, which was answered by over 600 people in the diocese. This was followed by small- round of questioning. These sessions will be made available online for those unable to attend in person. group sessions held throughout the state, although these were not very successful due to Covid again. The election of the new bishop will take place at the 2021 Diocesan Convention to be held in Morgantown at The information was distilled into the Profile by that committee and disseminated online at wvbish- the end of September. If a quorum of both clergy and churches represented by delegates is present, balloting opsearch.org by the Communication committee. (If you haven’t watched the video, you’re in for a treat) begins and continues until one candidate receives a majority from both the clergy and the lay delegates. With the successful completion of the Profile, the Search Committee went into its second phase by appointing But we wouldn’t want to make the process too easy, so even after one candidate comes out on top, he or she four new sub-committees: Communications; Interview; Reference Checks; and Retreat. Questions were devel- must be accepted by a majority of both the House of Bishops and the Standing Committees of the diocese in oped and added to the bishop applications, and the nomination process was opened. Seventeen priests from the Episcopal Church. It is hoped that, after this simple process is completed, the new Bishop Coadjutor for the all around the country (and one foreign country) returned (no joke) the 20-page application consisting of Office Diocese of West Virginia will be consecrated in March or April of 2022. of Transition Ministry profiles, resumés, references, and answers to the questions developed by the Committee. Of these applications, six did not appear to “meet our requirements at this time” and were eliminated. So there you have it—the easy way to elect a bishop in twenty steps. Monday Feeding Ministry The Lady Is Getting All Dolled Up — We can hardly believe it is August and the Isn’t She Lovely? days of summer are drawing to an end. The Feeding Ministry has been preparing for the beginning of indoor dining. We will begin the first or second week of August to welcome everyone in. In June we served 245 meals at a cost of $1.83 per meal. The feeding and baking ministries are true blessing to those we serve through our simple act of kindness. We touch so many in need and are so thankful to those who help support and lift us up in prayer. Simple words of “thank you” and “God bless you” as we pass out meals are meant for all those in our church family. We ask fo your continued prayers for our volunteers and ministry. We miss you Joan and pray for you to be back with us soon. Thank you all for your support and prayers. God’s blessings! Michelle and Steve Turner For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me! Matthew 25:35
Acolytes Now that restrictions have lifted, we are reimplementing the Junior Warden’s Report acolyte program. All those who have previously been a part of this ministry are encouraged to contact Justin or Julie to • Received first quote for phone system and will receive two more let us know you still want to serve, so we can put you on the • Received quote for plexiglass for Trinity Hall and library schedule. Please let us know if you have never been an • Received approval to cap exterior wall of kitchen acolyte but are interested in learning. Watch for upcoming • Plan on installing video ring doorbell on handicap ramp announcements for training sessions. !ank you for your • Contacted Joe Johnson Construction about pigeon removal and screening bell tower • Attempting to get Canterbury Electric over to make sure wiring will handle new chime participation in this important and rewarding ministry. system Book Sale Deciding to Live and Love as Jesus Did BY THE RT REV JENNIFER BASKERVILLE BURROWS news E e i g bef e a g ea a Glad i e bake b ead f he all i la d f G ee T le Ca i he Baha a She bee d i g hi i da a eek f e ea The book sale is back on the agenda! Before you turn She ha e l a e i a all bake h e behi d he h e a d ake e gh c c b ead ci a ai i a d hi e a d ich l a e ell a he e ea he around it will be time for the next annual Trinity Used Book fe d ck While he l a e e d i g he i i g A Glad g e Sale. It will take place Wednesday through Saturday, Bible S d Whe he e he l a e a e e ed f he ec d i e a d all baked bagged a d e be ld A Glad ha November 3-6, 2021. We began sorting and storing he child e h gh ch l ed i i a eed a d he gl be books on Wednesday July 14. Be ready to work this a d ill ell i h i g ha he ha e e a ed f a hi g Whe I hi k f ac i cial l e a d ac i cial gi i g he g ha d wonderful sale in some capacity! A member of the Book k eadi g d f d gh bef e i e c e i d Sale Committee will be calling to schedule your time to The c i e e a k he e i Wha i he ela i hi be ee l e a d ac i ce help with the sale that week in November. Please con- I e i a ce e ha e he id ed a d l e able R h ac i ci g a ki d f ec i ha sider helping because this sale is valuable to the com- igh be e ai i g a g he e le i a i e f fa i e ch i g i ead e b ace a munity organizations, as well as our own programs at e fai h a d ake a e life b ca i g he l Trinity. i h he id ed a d l e able Na i I he G el f Ma k Je i e ed agai b he I want to thank you in advance for your willingness to c ibe ee if he ha he igh de a di g f he a d g ea e c a d e Je help, and for the tireless, endless work of the book sale c ec l e he i al a e ha i eck ed a e i a ha a b e i g a d ac i ce Hea O I ael hall l e he L d G d a d l ha e committee. l e eighb a e elf Je ake clea ha l e i g ea e ha he ac i ce e ed Also going on during the sale will be lunch being served i all i he e le b he a l e i ca a e ill al be e ed f he ec cilia i f Wednesday through Friday from 11:00-1:30 PM. The he ld Food for Thought and Christmas Gift table will also re- A ac i ce I called ake ee ale i c a i he e c i e T eak f turn. There is something for everyone to be a part of. ac i cial l e ac i cial gi i g a d elf e i g i e e he c lica ed ela i hi e ha e i h e a e ial e ce a d he e le A d e e a e called ha e he Wednesday through Friday the book sale times are c a d e l e G d i h all e ha e a d l e eighb a ch e ha 11:00AM-6:00PM, and Saturday 8:00-12:00. Please e l e el e i e i hea ha e i e li e bec e he e i g Gi i g a d li i g ac i ciall bec e le a ch ice ha a dail deci i li e a Je li ed a d l e a help us get the community reading! Je l ed Lynn Fury, Book Sale Chairman Jennife Ba ke ille B o i Bi hop of he Dioce e of Indianapoli Trinity Episcopal Church NON PROFIT ORG. 430 Juliana Street U.S. POSTAGE PAID Parkersburg, WV 26101 PARKERSBURG, WV PERMIT #70 Return Service Requested Dated Material Please Deliver Promptly