This Week @ Trinity

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I- Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Choir Rehearsal / Adult Education 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist  Rite II- Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour   Monday – 11:00 am: Feeding Program  / Clothes Closet   Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 5:00 pm:  Book Sorting  Wednesday 10:00 am: Book Sorting 11:00 am:  Food Closet 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 7:00 pm:  Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am: Food Closet 6:00 pm:  Blennerhassett Stamp Society Friday  Saturday 8:30 am: DOK Book Study at Panera 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:00 am:  Confirmation Class 9:15 am:  Sunday School /  Choir Rehearsal / Adult Education 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour 1:30 pm:  Blessing of the Animals (Trinity Parking Lot) *********************************************************************************** ECW MEETING – There will be a meeting of the Trinity Episcopal Church Women on Tuesday, October 3 at 12:30 p.m. at the church. This is our “brown bag” luncheon meeting, so come and enjoy this casual gathering as we prepare for the activities coming so quickly our way. AUTUMN AT PETERKIN – You’re invited to experience Autumn at Peterkin  at Peterkin Camp and Conference Center in Romney, October 20-22.  This is the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend away from the stress of everyday life while surrounded by gorgeous autumn scenery. Register online https://wvdiocese.formstack.com/forms/autumnatpeterkin2017. SUPPER CLUB – The signup sheet for Supper Club is on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. Several months are available, including October. You may host a dinner in your home, in a restaurant, or at the church. CONFIRMATION CLASS – All are invited to attend. If you are studying for confirmation you are required to attend. UPCOMING EVENTS October 9-15 – Fr. Paul on vacation October 14 – Men’s Breakfast (Trinity Hall) October 15 – Movie Night October 16 – Finance and Vestry October 20 – Times Deadline October 27-29: Diocesan Convention October 31 – November 4 – Book Sale setup November 5 – Daylight Savings Time Ends November 6-11 – Book Sale December 7&8: Frank Runyeon Christian drama (3½ Stories of Christmas) Smoot Theater.

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I- Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Choir Rehearsal / Adult Education 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist  Rite II- Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour 5:00 pm:  Youth 5:45 pm:  Movie Night (Facing the Giants) Monday – 11:00 am: Feeding Program  / Clothes Closet 5:45 pm:  Finance Committee 6:30 pm: Vestry Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 5:00 pm:  Book Sorting  Wednesday 10:00 am: Book Sorting 11:00 am:  Food Closet 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am: Food Closet Friday  6:30 pm:  Supper Club (Trinity Hal) Saturday 9:00 am:  MOT Breakfast (Trinity Hall) 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School /  Choir Rehearsal / Adult Education 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour *********************************************************************************** DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY – Today is Discretionary Sunday. The loose offering in the collection plates fund expenses related to the exercise of ministry not otherwise provided in the church’s budget, such as outreach activities that do not fit one of our outreach funds; food, gas, bus tickets, prescriptions, etc.  AUTUMN AT PETERKIN – You’re invited to experience Autumn at Peterkin at Peterkin Camp and Conference Center in Romney, October 20-22.  This is the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend away from the stress of everyday life while surrounded by gorgeous autumn scenery. Register online https://wvdiocese.formstack.com/forms/autumnatpeterkin2017. ANNE’S  St. Anne’s will meet 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 19th at the home of Katharine Brown; 904 Juliana St. Allan Zipf will be playing the keyboard as part of the program. This is the beginning meeting for the year and it is important for all to attend as we will be making plans for the year. UPCOMING EVENTS September 20 – Trinity Times Deadline September 30 – DOK Book Study at Panera October 1: Blessing of the Animals (Trinity parking lot) October 9-15 – Fr. Paul on vacation October 1 – Confirmation classes begin October 16 – Finance and Vestry October 27-29: Diocesan Convention October 31 – November 4 – Book Sale setup November 6-11 – Book Sale December 7&8: Frank Runyeon Christian drama (3½ Stories of Christmas) Smoot Theater.

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I- Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist  Rite II- Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour Monday 11:00 am: Feeding Program  11:00 am: Clothes Closet Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 5:00 pm:  Book Sorting  Wednesday 10:00 am: Book Sorting 11:00 am:  Food Closet 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 2:00 pm:  Actors Guild Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am: Food Closet 12:00 pm:  Social Media Meeting Friday  Saturday 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School /  Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour 5:00 pm:  Youth 5:45 pm:  Movie Night (Facing the Giants) *********************************************************************************** AUTUMN AT PETERKIN – You’re invited to  experience Autumn at Peterkin  at Peterkin Camp and Conference Center in Romney, October 20-22.  This is the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend away from the stress of everyday life while surrounded by gorgeous autumn scenery. Register online https://wvdiocese.formstack.com/forms/autumnatpeterkin2017. ST. ANNE’S – will meet 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 19th at the home of Katharine Brown; 904 Juliana St. Allan Zipf will be playing the keyboard as part of the program. This is the beginning meeting for the year and it is important for all to attend as we will be making plans for the year. CLOTHES CLOSET AND FOOD PANTRY – Steve and Bev are looking for volunteers to help with the Clothes Closet and the Food Pantry, especially while Bev recovers from knee surgery. If this is something with which you would like to help it would be greatly appreciated. UPCOMING EVENTS  September 14: Social Media Meeting (12:00 noon) September 30 – DOK Book Study at Panera October 1: Blessing of the Animals (Trinity parking lot) October 8-15 – Fr. Paul on vacation October 1 – Confirmation classes begin October 16 – Finance and Vestry October 27-29: Diocesan Convention October 31 – Movie: Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World. Grand Central Mall. November 6-11 – Book Sale December 7&8: Frank Runyeon Christian drama (3½ Stories of Christmas) Smoot Theater.

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY TWELFTH  SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I- Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist  Rite II- Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour Monday – OFFICE CLOSED 11:00 am: Feeding Program  6:00 pm: Clothes Closet Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 5:00 pm:  Book Sorting 6:00 pm: Blennerhassett Stamp Society  Wednesday 10:00 am: Book Sorting 11:00 am:  Food Closet 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 2:00 pm:  Calendar Meeting 7:00 pm:  Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am: Food Closet / Knitters Friday  Saturday 9:00 am:  MOT Breakfast (Trinity Hall) 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School /  Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour *********************************************************************************** NEW CHOIRMASTER – We are thrilled to welcome our new choirmaster, Devin Sudman. He will be directing his first choir rehearsal September 6th and the choir will be returning to enhance our services September 10th. Devin would love to have new members to join the choir, so if you feel called to this ministry, rehearsal is at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. We also want to thank Barbara Full, Dr. Raymond Lowther, Cathy Martin, and Dan Thomas for filling in as directors this past year.  WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – All women in the diocese are urged to save the dates of September 8-9, 2017 for this year’s Women’s Conference.   It will be held in South Charleston, the theme of the weekend is “Eucharisteo!” With The Rev. Helen Van Koevering as guest speaker.   Information and registration forms can be found on the sofa table in the Memorial Library.  AUTUMN AT PETERKIN  –  You’re invited to experience Autumn at Peterkin at Peterkin Camp and Conference Center in Romney, October 20-22.  This is the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend away from the stress of everyday life while surrounded by gorgeous autumn scenery. Register online https://wvdiocese.formstack.com/forms/autumnatpeterkin2017. ASSISTANT BISHOP’S VISIT  Bishop Mark Van Koevering will visit Trinity on December 3rd. This will give us an opportunity for confirmation and baptisms. If you are interested in joining Trinity and being confirmed (or baptized or both), please let Fr. Paul know right away. Confirmation preparation will take place on Sunday mornings during Adult Education starting October 1st. If you have any questions, please talk to Fr. Paul. UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 6: Ministry Chairs Team/Calendar Meeting (2:00 p.m.) September 9: Men of Trinity Breakfast (9:00 a.m.-in T.H.) September 14: Social Media Meeting (12:00 noon) September 17 – Movie Night (Facing the Giants) September 30 – DOK Book Study at Panera October 1: Blessing of the Animals (Trinity parking lot) October 27-29: Diocesan Convention October 31 – Movie: Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World. Grand Central Mall. December 7&8: Frank Runyeon Christian drama (3½ Stories of Christmas) Smoot Theater.  

Summer is almost gone andFall is right around the corner. We even had a full eclipse of the sun across the United States and we are all still here. Fall also means back to school and for many of us it means getting back to a routine that vacationsand summer trips have interrupted.  I know that also includes getting back to our worship and activitieshere at Trinity. At the writing of this article, we have just finished a very successful event that Tiffany coordinated with Faith Link and that wasthe Back to School Bash. Trinity helped serve over 700 people providingseveral backpacks, crosskey chains, bottles of water, and countless blessings of the backpacks and of the students for headingback to school. It was a greatevent and allowed Trinity to have a positive impact in our community. I thank Tiffany and all of the manyTrinity volunteers who helped to make this event a success. Next we will turn our attention to another event that will allow us to work with another of the Faith Link programs called “Paws to Help”. We are considering inviting them to participate with us as a part of our Blessing of the Animals service to be held in our new parking lot. The Paws to Help program is a volunteer program designed to help Seniors keep their pets. On another note, we continue to work with our choir in search of a new director. I very much continue to appreciate the hard work of those dedicated choir members and our organist to keep the fine music going that Trinity is known for. We have actually seen growth in our choir during the last year and hope all of you (and more) will return this fall. I want to strongly encourage our youth and parents to reengage with the Sunday School, youth activities, Acolytes, and other programs that are so important to the church. Trust me when I tell youthe leadership of the youth programs,the Rector, and the Vestryare all committed to making thesemeaningful and fun. All we need isthe committed participation from theyouth and parents. If you have some ideas, we just need you to show up and share them. You can see we have a lot of exciting things happening. Please,come and be a part of what God is doing here at Trinity, and as always, bring a friend. God bless you one and all, Father Paul+  

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY TWELFTH  SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I- Fr. Bennett 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist  Rite II- Fr. Bennett 11:45 am: Coffee Hour Monday 11:00 am: Feeding Program  11:00 am: Clothes Closet (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 5:00 pm:  Book Sorting  Wednesday 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 11:00 am:  Food Closet 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am: Food Closet Friday  Saturday 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School /  Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour *********************************************************************************** WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – All women in the diocese are urged to save the dates of September 8-9, 2017 for this year’s Women’s Conference.   It will be held in South Charleston, the theme of the weekend is “Eucharisteo!” With The Rev. Helen Van Koevering as guest speaker.   Information and registration forms can be found on the sofa table in the Memorial Library.  SUPPER CLUB – The first supper club of the fall will be held in Trinity Hall, September 15th at 6:30 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner catered by Chams Restaurant and hosted by Bob and Edie Newman. The price for the dinner is $20 per person. A signup sheet, along with a menu, is on the bulletin board. Please sign up by September 11th so an accurate count may be taken. ASSISTANT BISHOP’S VISIT – Bishop Mark Van Koevering will visit Trinity on December 3. This will give us an opportunity for confirmation and baptisms. If you are interested in joining Trinity and being confirmed (or baptized or both), please let Fr. Paul know right away. Confirmation preparation will take place on Sunday mornings during Adult Education starting October 1st. If you have any questions, please talk to Fr. Paul. ANNUAL MUM SALE  – The Parkersburg Day Nursery is once again selling mums to help support their program. The color options are red, yellow, white, purple, and bronze. 8 inch pots are 3 for $15 of 1 for $6. 12 inch pots are $15 each. Mums will be delivered Wednesday, September 13th. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. UPCOMING EVENTS August 18-27: Fr. Paul on Vacation 6: Ministry Chairs Team/Calendar Meeting (2:00 p.m.) September 9: Men of Trinity Breakfast (9:00 a.m.-in T.H.) September 14: Social Media Meeting (12:00 noon) September 17 – Movie Night (Facing the Giants) September 30 – DOK Book Study at Panera October 1: Blessing of the Animals (Trinity parking lot) October 27-29: Diocesan Convention December 7&8: Frank Runyeon Christian drama (3½ Stories of Christmas) Smoot Theater

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TODAY 8:00 am: Morning Prayer Rite I – Larry Tucker 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Morning Prayer Rite I – Larry Tucker 5:45 pm:  Movie Night (The Jungle Book) Monday 11:00 am: Feeding Program  11:00 am: Clothes Closet (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 5:00 pm:  Book Sorting  Wednesday 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 11:00 am:  Food Closet 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing (Fr. Sheppard) Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am: Food Closet  Friday  Saturday 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – TWELTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Bennett 9:15 am:  Sunday School /  Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Bennett 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour *********************************************************************************** DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY – Today is Discretionary Sunday. The loose offering in the plates is dedicated to the Rector’s discretionary fund.  WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – All women in the diocese are urged to save the dates of September 8-9, 2017 for this year’s Women’s Conference.   It will be held in South Charleston, the theme of the weekend is “Eucharisteo!”. with The Rev. Helen Van Koevering as guest speaker.   Information and registration forms can be found on the sofa table in the Memorial Library.  SUPPER CLUB – The first supper club of the fall will be held in Trinity Hall, September 15th at 6:30 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner catered by Cham’s Restaurant and hosted by Bob and Edie Newman. The price for the dinner is $20 per person. A signup sheet, along with a menu, is on the bulletin board. Please sign up by September 11th so an accurate count may be taken. ASSITANT BISHOP’S VISIT – Bishop Mark Van Koevering will visit Trinity on December 3. This will give us an opportunity for Confirmation and baptisms. If you are interested in joining Trinity and being confirmed (or baptized or both), please let Fr. Paul know right away. Confirmation preparation will take place on Sunday mornings during Adult Education starting October 1. If you have any questions, please talk to Fr. Paul. ANNUAL MUM SALE – The Parkersburg Day Nursery is once again selling mums to help support their program. The color options are red, yellow, white, purple, and bronze. 8 inch pots are 3 for $15 of 1 for $6. 12 inch pots are $15 each. Mums will be delivered Wednesday, September 13th. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. UPCOMING EVENTS August 18-27: Fr. Paul on Vacation August 20: Times Deadline August 21: Solar Eclipse 6: Ministry Chairs Team/Calendar Meeting (2:00 p.m.) September 9: Men of Trinity Breakfast (9:00 a.m.-in T.H.) September 14: Social Media Meeting (12:00 noon) October 1: Blessing of the animals (Trinity parking lot) October 27-29: Diocesan Convention December 7&8: Frank Runyeon Christian drama (3½ Stories of Christmas) Smoot Theater  

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I- Fr. Hicks 9:15 am: Sunday School / Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist  Rite II- Fr. Hick 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour Monday 11:00 am: Feeding Program  11:00 am: Clothes Closet (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) 5:45 pm:  Finance Committee 6:30 pm:   Vestry Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 5:00 pm:  Book Sorting  Wednesday 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 11:00 am:  Food Closet 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am: Food Closet 6:00 pm:  Blennerhassett Stamp Society  Friday  Saturday 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am: Morning Prayer – Larry Tucker 9:15 am:  Sunday School /  Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Morning Prayer – Larry Tucker 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour 5:45 pm:  Movie Night (The Jungle Book) *********************************************************************************** WONEN’S CONFERENCE – All women in the diocese are urged to save the dates of September 8-9, 2017 for this year’s Women’s Conference.   It will be held in the Charleston area and the Rev. Helen Van Koevering will be the guest speaker.   The hotel and theme for the weekend will be confirmed soon and we will send it to you, along with a registration form, on WV Mission later this month.  WEST VIRGINIA FLOOD RELIEF – As most of you know, many hundreds of homes, businesses, and at least two schools were affected in this weekend’s floods in the northern part of the state.  A state of emergency was declared in eight counties — Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Tucker, Taylor, Wetzel, Ohio, and Marshall. EPISCOPAL CHURCHES in the affected area needing assistance or support in helping yourselves or others in the community, contact Cathy Slemp, Diocesan Relief and Development Coordinator:  304-654-0026 or cathy.slemp@att.net. ASSITANT BISHOP’S VISIT  – Bishop Mark Van Koevering will visit Trinity on December 3rd. This will give us an opportunity for Confirmation and baptisms. If you are interested in joining Trinity and being confirmed (or baptized or both), please let Fr. Paul know right away. Confirmation preparation will take place on Sunday mornings during Adult Education starting October 1st.   If you have any questions, please talk to Fr. Paul. UPCOMING EVENTS August 15: Faithlink Back to School Blast (9:00 -12:00) August 18-20: Parkersburg Homecoming August 18-27: Fr. Paul on Vacation August 20: Morning Prayer (Both Services) August 20: Youth (5:00 p.m.) August 20: Movie Night – The Jungle Book (5:45 p.m.) August 20: Times Deadline August 21: Solar Eclipse August 27: Fr. Bennett will celebrate September 6: Ministry Chairs Team/Calendar Meeting (2:00 p.m.) September 9: Men of Trinity Breakfast (9:00 a.m.) October 1: Blessing of the animals (Trinity parking lot) October 27-29: Diocesan Convention

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I- Fr. Hicks 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist  Rite II- Fr. Hick / Church Picnic Monday 11:00 am: Feeding Program  11:00 am: Clothes Closet (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 12:00 pm:  Social Media Meeting 5:00 pm:  Book Sorting  Wednesday 10:00 am:  Book Sorting 11:00 am:  Food Closet 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 5:30 pm:  Actors Guild (Conference Room) Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am: Food Closet 1:00 pm:  Worship Committee  Friday  Saturday 9:00 am:  Men of Trinity Breakfast (Trinity Hall) 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School /  Adult Education (Trinity Hall) 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour *********************************************************************************** DIRECTORY PICTURES – We will be producing our in-house pictorial directory on September 1st but we still need several family pictures. If you have a picture you would like to use you may email it to Jim Full at news@trinity-church.org or you can drop off pictures to the office. We will also be taking pictures during coffee hour if that is more convenient. We want to get everyone’s picture so our directory will be complete.  WEST VIRGINIA FLOOD RELIEF – As most of you know, many hundreds of homes, businesses, and at least two schools were affected in this weekend’s floods in the northern part of the state.  A state of emergency was declared in eight counties — Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Tucker, Taylor, Wetzel, Ohio, and Marshall. EPISCOPAL CHURCHES in the affected area needing assistance or support in helping yourselves or others in the community, contact Cathy Slemp, Diocesan Relief and Development Coordinator:  304-654-0026 or cathy.slemp@att.net. ASSITANT BISHOP’S VISIT – Bishop Mark Van Koevering will visit Trinity on December 3. This will give us an opportunity for Confirmation and baptisms. If you are interested in joining Trinity and being confirmed (or baptized or both), please let Fr. Paul know right away. Confirmation preparation will take place on Sunday mornings during Adult Education starting October 1. If you have any question, please talk to Fr. Paul. UPCOMING EVENTS August 14: Finance Committee (5:45 p.m.) August 14: Vestry (6:30 p.m.) August 15: Faithlink Back to School Blast (9:00 -12:00) August 18-20: Parkersburg Homecoming August 18-27: Fr. Paul on Vacation August 20: Morning Prayer (Both Services) August 20: Youth (5:00 p.m.) August 20: Movie Night – The Jungle Book (5:45 p.m.) August 20: Times Deadline August 21: Solar Eclipse 6: Ministry Chairs Team/Calendar Meeting (2:00 p.m.) September 8-9: Diocesan Women’s Conference September 9: Men of Trinity Breakfast (9:00 a.m.) October 1: Blessing of the animals (Trinity parking lot)

Summer is Flying by.  Where has all the time gone? We have had so many exciting activities going on this summer and there is still more to come. At the time I am writing this article, Beverly and I have just returned from Peterkin (theWest Virginia Episcopal Diocese summer camp). I was asked to be the Chaplain for Family Camp and also to teach the adult formation class. This was Beverly and my first time to attend camp at Peterkin.  Meanwhile, Vacation BibleSchool continued from June 28 through July 26 with First LutheranChurch and our Sister Church,Good Shepherd. The children’s portion and the adult portion were big successes. Olivia Ramsay attendedthe Episcopal Youth Event in Oklahoma. Preparations for the Book Sale are well underway. The parking lot was paved. Several of our parishioners took a bus trip to seethe Ark replica. We had a visit from the Children’s Choir from Charlotte,N C . Our Family Movie Night continues. I am sure I missed a few events, but you can see how busy it has been this summer. As we prepare for back toschool and the return of the choir, Tiffany is working with Faith Link to try and coordinate a couple of activities.The first is to have Trinity and I provide blessings for the backpacks that Faith Link is giving out tothose that need them. The other event is to invite one of the FaithLink programs called “Paws to Help” to participate with us as apart of our Blessing of The Animals service hopefully to be advertised and held in our new parking lot.Paws to Help is a volunteer program designed to help Seniors keep their pets. Finally I want to introduce a new ministry here at Trinity. Over the last few months I have been working with John Brownfield who has been discerning a call to be a Lay Eucharistic Visitor. Many of you already know that John has a passion for visiting and encouraging our fellow parishioners when they are in the hospital or home sick. As we go through the process of getting John licensed as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor, John will also beable to take these individuals communion from the reserve sacrament as well. Most of the visits will be Sundays and Wednesdays. This I sbecause traditionally a Lay Eucharist Visitor leaves straight from the altar rail to visit the individual so that this ministry is an extension of the Eucharistic Service held at Trinity. We look forward to blessing this ministry and sending John off on his first visit upon obtaining his license from the Bishop.You can see we have a lot ofexciting things happening. Please,come and be a part of what God is doing here at Trinity, and as always, bring a friend. God bless you one and all, Father Paul+