Important dates in December :

Annual Meeting: December 6 @ 9:00

in the sanctuary. Please plan to be in

attendance. Christmas Open House:

December 20th in Fellowship Hall after

the 10:30 service.

2015 – A Year in Retrospect - As we look over this last

year there are a number of important moments to re-

member.

March: During Lent we engaged in an important series

of conversations which moved from celebrating our past

to envisioning our future. These conversations help out-

line the gifts necessary in an associate pastor and laid the

foundation for documents the search team would prepare

for each of the three judicatories. Eight new member

joined Trinity in our spring class.

May: I received my Doctorate at Luther Seminary in St.

Paul, MN. I am extremely grateful for the warm recep-

tion I received from the congregation and the support I

received along the way. On Pentecost, ten young

women and men made a statement of faith ending their

confirmation journey.

June: The search process began in earnest. In five

months the search team has reviewed paperwork from

approximately 150 candidates. Seven of these are in

some continuing form of engagement with us. As part

of our Vacation Bible School, over 10,000 meals were

packed through Stop Hunger Now.

July and August: Significant for my family were

camping trips to Washington DC, Harper’s Ferry and a

trip to SC to visit with our families!

September: A record number of people walked and a

record number of funds were raised for the Jim Cameron

Memorial Walk. Thank you for your generosity!

October: We had a wonderful Trinity Treasures despite

the torrential downpour and 464 children came through

at Trunk or Treat.

November: Trinity experienced fifteen deaths among

its membership this year, many of whom were regular

active participants in our life and ministry. All Saint’s

Day provided us an opportunity to collectively remem-

ber our loss. 22 new members joined us for our fall

class! Another dozen have expressed interest to join in

the spring.

December: The second floor and office renovation will

be completed this month thanks to your generosity!

Ongoing: Gleaning has become a regular part of our

ministry. This year over ten tons of food that would

have otherwise been wasted was gathered and distrib-

uted to agencies that feed hungry persons in our commu-

nity. We are particularly thankful for our new partner-

ship with Beckner’s Produce in Burnt Chimney and for

all who gather produce regularly for distribution.

There are so many congregations that would love to

celebrate this amount of activity and success in ministry.

When so many churches are in decline we are growing,

our ministries are expanding and we continue to increase

our giving to benevolence. With all of these achieve-

ments, our greatest accomplishment is still yet before us.

We have a significant gap between our giving and our

financial needs. We will be hiring a new associate next

year and we simply must be in the best possible financial

health possible. Please prayerfully consider your ability

to help us close that gap. Thank you all for your com-

mitment to a vibrant ministry that seeks to serve beyond

the doors of the church. You are making a difference for

Christ in the world around us!

News from Pastor Philip Bouknight

Volume 36, Issue 84, December 2015

40 Lakemount Drive Submit articles by the third Monday of Moneta, Virginia of the month to 540-721-4330 EcumeniNews@SMLTEP.org

An ecumenical parish of Episcopalians, Lutherans, and Presbyterians

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Upcoming Health Events

Multiple Sclerosis Support

Group- (General Discussion

and Christmas Pot Luck) on

Wednesday, December 2nd at

12pm at Resurrection. Bring a

dish.

Men’s Cancer Support Group

(spouses are welcome).

(General Discussion and Christ-

mas Pot Luck) on Wednesday,

December 2nd at 5:00pm at

Trinity. Bring a dish. Please

let me know what you are

bringing.

Life for One (Holiday Christ-

mas party, soup and salad) on

Monday, December 7 at 11am

at Trinity Bring something to

put in the salad, already cut up/

desert. Please let me know what

you are bringing.

Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver

Support Group (General Dis-

cussion with Tea and scones for

the holiday) on Monday, De-

cember 7 at 2:00pm at Trinity.

Breast Cancer Support Group

meeting- on Monday, December

14th, at 6:30pm at the Discov-

ery Shop. Bring a gag gift!

New Beginnings

on Wednesday, December 16, at

12:00noon, at Liberty Station

(Restaurant)

Chronic Pain Support Group on

Thursday, December 17th at

12:30pm at Trinity.

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is an

inflammation of a

diverticulum, or

some diverticula.

“Diverticula are

small, bulging

pouches that can

form in the lining of your digestive

system” (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Di-

verticulitis can occur if the intesti-

nal wall weakened, which causes

the diverticula to protrude. Other

causes include a low fiber diet, con-

stipation causing increased pressure

on the digestive tract, narcotics, or

some diuretics (Medicinet, 2014). A

tear in the diverticula can cause in-

flammation or an infection. This

causes one to experience: “Pain,

which may be constant and persist

for several days. Pain is usually felt

in the lower left side of the abdo-

men, but may occur on the right,

especially in people of Asian de-

scent. Nausea and vomiting, fever,

abdominal tenderness, constipation

or, less commonly, diarrhea” (Mayo

Clinic, 2014). “Abdominal bloating,

cramping, swelling and rectal

pain” (Medicinet, 2014) may occur.

More severe complications can oc-

cur, such as: an abscess can form,

or a diverticula can rupture which

causes peritonitis (a severe infec-

tion, and potential fatal infection of

the lining of the stomach

(peritoneum). The colon can be-

come obstructed, or bleeding can

occur. The rectal bleeding is due to

the infected diverticula eroding

through the blood vessel

(Medicinet, 2014). So, as one can

see, this is nothing to take lightly or

dismiss. One is more at risk after

the age of 40.

Mild cases can be treated at home

with rest, antibiotics, clear liquid

diet (liquids you can see through-

bullion, jello, juice) for a couple of

days and then slowly progress,to a

solid diet. According to Mayo

Clinic over the counter pain medi-

cation, such as Tylenol (Mayo

Clinic, 2014) can be used for milder

pain. If pain is more severe, one

may need to be admitted to the hos-

pital and receive IV antibiotics. IV

fluids may also be needed, along

with nothing to eat and drink. In

some cases a nasogastric tube, may

be inserted. (WebMD, 2014). Sur-

gery can be indicated, if an abscess

develops, or a perforation occurs, or

due to repeated episodes of diver-

ticulitis. Also indicative of the need

for surgery would be an unresolved

bowel obstruction or if a fistula de-

velops. Surgery involves a bowel

resection, where they take the dis-

eased portion of the bowel out and

reconnect it, or if there is inflamma-

tion and infection present, a bowel

resection and a temporary colos-

tomy may be needed. (Mayo Clinic,

2014).

Prevention includes getting plenty

of exercise, if your doctor allows

eating a diet high in fiber, and

“drink plenty of fluids” (Mayo

Clinic, 2014).

Tami Akin, Parish Nurse

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Committees and Groups

Trinity Treasures

October 01, 2016 It’s not too early

to mark next year’s calendar or start

saving items for the 2016 sale.

Needed – drivers, trucks, trailers

and strong backs for picking up do-

nations. Our crew has already been

busy and more volunteers make the

task easier. If you are able to help,

please call Stan and Susan Sowers.

Our shed is available seven days a

week – 24 hours a day. Donations

of empty boxes are always appreci-

ated.

We gratefully accept: boats, cars,

trailers and jet skis at any time and

are happy to store them for you.

Sadly we are unable to accept the

following items either because they

don’t sell, the Salvation Army will

not accept them or the *federal gov-

ernment mandates they may not be

resold.

Exercise equipment

Construction Materials

Clothes

Upright Pianos or Organs

Soiled or damaged furniture

blinds or shades

*Mattresses

Non-working appliances

Stained Tupperware

Stained Disposable Plastic

Containers

Phones

Curtain Rods

Encyclopedias

Textbooks

National Geographic Magazines-

Cassette Tapes, Vinyl Records or

VHS Tapes

Stereo Consoles/Cabinets

Old Computer Equipment or Print-

ers

Snow skis or Snowboards

*Infant/Children’s Car Seats (over 4

yrs old)

*Baby Cribs w/sliding sides

*Baby crib bumper pads

FYI: Best Buy and Habitat for Hu-

manity will accept old Televisions.

Lake Christian Ministries is

no longer picking up large items

from donors in Bedford but will

refer those folks to TEP or Resur-

rection for their sales. They will,

however, continue to pick up dona-

tions in Franklin County.

Trinity Preschool Tidbits

What a nice surprise for the Pre-K

and Threes classes, and their teach-

ers, when Jerry Hale stopped by

with his banjo! It is much more fun

for the children to have accompani-

ment as they sing their favorite

songs. That’s why they appreciate

the monthly visits from Clif

Collins, who plays piano as the

children sing. We welcome Jerry

back any time, as we do any of you

who would like to share your musi-

cal talents with the preschool!

In the Thanksgiving spirit of shar-

ing, the preschool is again running

its “Little Engine that Could”,

painted by the children and being

filled by the families with canned

goods. The train’s load will then be

donated to Lake Christian Minis-

tries.

The preschool gives thanks to the

Lions Club, who, in November,

offered vision screening to all the

children. In December, the Roanoke

Valley Speech-Language and Hear-

ing Center will come to Trinity to

screen those children three and

older. As a Virginia Quality Pre-

school, the assessment will cost

only $10 each.

We encourage everyone to please

link Trinity Preschool to the Kroger

Community Rewards program. Go

to www.kroger.com, click on

“Community” at the bottom of the

page. Find Community Rewards

and click to enroll. Have your

Kroger Plus card number available

and create a password. Repeat the

steps to then find Trinity Preschool.

You must re-up each year, so please

do so if you have not already. Trin-

ity Preschool greatly appreciates the

funds you help it earn each time

you use your Kroger card.

Debbie Carbaugh, the assistant

teacher in the Toddler Class, has

had to resign for personal reasons.

However, we are extremely fortu-

nate to have Doreen Campbell tak-

ing that position, in addition to her

assisting in the Threes Class.

Thank you to the anonymous do-

nors who have contributed to the

permanent shelter for the sandbox

area on the playground. The perma-

nent cover, which is necessary for

the children’s comfort in the hot

weather, will replace the tarp,

which needs to be removed during

the winter and replaced in the

spring, and will be more aestheti-

cally pleasing. Those wonderful

mules will erect the structure.

The preschool is extremely grate-

ful to all the members of TEP who

back the school in so many ways.

Congregants serve on the Leader-

ship Team, fill in as substitutes,

provide music, science, and story

reading, volunteers contribute box

tops for education and count them,

decorate our halls, direct the school

to grant opportunities, sign up for

Kroger rewards, donate money, and

so on and so on. Thank you to all!!

Please realize the school is aware of

your support and appreciates it so

much. Stop by to visit any time!!

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Happy

Birthday,

Jesus

Committees and Groups

Acolyte News Can you believe it? We are almost

at the end of 2015! Acolytes for

December are filled, including both

Christmas Eve services. However,

remember that we don’t have

an 8:00 service on Sunday, Decem-

ber 27 as is our custom.

Remember, also, that the 2016

acolyte sheets are already in place

near the history wall. So - you all

may sign up for January 2016 to

make it easier for me and I will not

have to call you. There are 5 Sun-

days in January, so the 8:00 aco-

lytes can sign up for two Sundays if

they wish.

At this time we’d like to thank all

of our acolytes for their devoted

service to the Lord and His church

in this place. You are starting

your lives in the best way possible

and learning what we hope is a

life-long commitment to the Lord.

A blessed Christmas and coming

new year to all of you as you cele-

brate the birth of our Lord and Sav-

ior with your family and friends. I

(Mrs. Dot) will be supervising the

acolytes in both services beginning

on November 29 throughout Advent

and in both Christmas Eve services.

See you in church! - Dot DeVed

and Lee Holcomb, Acolyte Coordi-

nators

Hunger/Poverty Action Group

Through their efforts, TEP mem-

bers have gleaned over 16,000 lbs.

of fruits and vegetables this grow-

ing season. Though the growing

season has passed, there will be op-

portunities for this ministry next

year. There is now a Gleaning tab

under the Serving title on the TEP

website (www.smltep.org). Please

look for it the next time you visit

the church’s website.

February 7, 2016, draws ever

nearer. Why? you ask. Well, that

is the date of the next Souper Bowl

of Caring (with follow-up on Febru-

ary 14). The Youth are again ex-

pecting to be involved with this

worthwhile ministry.

Chuck Koyanagi is attempting to

coordinate a visit of the Youth to

the Roanoke Rescue Mission.

The Hunger/Poverty Action Group

wants to thank David Fox for his

efforts in assisting the group in its

varied endeavors and ministries

over the years. Pax tecum.

— Geroge Berndt

Christmas Party! The Bedford East and

West neighborhood groups will

have their annual Christmas party

on Sunday, December 13 beginning

at 4 pm at the home of Dan and Nan

Jones (1693 Happy Acres Dr.,

Moneta). Please contact Sandee

Burt 297-1884 or Nan Jones 297-

4354 if you can attend the party and

let them know what dish you will

bring. We will be doing our Sneaky

Santa gift exchange. There is a $10

limit for a gift.

Directions to the Jones'

home: From Diamond Hill Rd, turn

on Halesford Rd (near the Diamond

Hill Grocery). Follow the road for

2 miles and turn right on Forest

Lawn Dr (Beechwood West

Neighborhood). Take the first left

on Happy Acres Drive. Continue to

stay to the right for 1 mile and the

house is on the right. Parking is

available on the lower level by turn-

ing in at #1701 Happy Acres Drive.

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Committees and Groups

Stewards of the Earth

Recycle, Recycle, Recycle !

There now are many ways you can

recycle used materials and items.

All Trinity members are encouraged

to use the church recycle containers.

Here are some of your choices in-

cluding what Bedford & Franklin

county offer:

Recycling at Trinity

SOE white cabinet between the

double entrance doors into the Fel-

lowship Hall:

CAN TABS- in the top drawer,

which are then donated to the

Ronald McDonald House or

schools.

PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES

(used) – Two lower drawers, SOE

mails to vendor & we earns over

$300 /year.

CELL PHONES (used) – One

lower drawer, SOE recycles for re-

use or through Bedford Co. for ma-

terials.

EYEGLASSES/HEARING AIDS –

box on cabinet, Moneta Lions Club

recycle for shipment to needy coun-

tries.

REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS –

box on cabinet, free trade for use to

replace disposable bags.

Other Fellowship areas:

SOUP LABELS – round tin on the

credenza in Fellowship Hall, they

are donated to local schools.

CHURCH OPERATION ITEMS –

used paper & kitchen plastic con-

tainers are recycled to facilities.

Containers in the lower parking lot

by the Mule Shed:

ALUMINUM CANS (2 large green

containers) – SOE recycles alumi-

num in Roanoke & earns about

$200/year.

HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES (gray

plastic box container) – SOE recy-

cles to the Bedford County Solid

Waste Department.

***Don’t forget to donate any

resalable items to Trinity Treasures.

Recycling through Bedford County

Convenience Centers in Moneta

(Rt. 122 & Radford Church Rd.) -

accept Newspaper, glass containers,

mixed paper & cardboard, steel &

aluminum cans, plastic container

(#1 & #2) and textiles in separate

containers.

Landfill Site (Rt. 43) - accepts elec-

tronic items for recycling,

“anything with a cord” and hazard-

ous, paints & oil products.

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office

(Falling Creek Rd.) - accepts un-

used drugs in a red receptacle in the

entrance lobby (open 24 hours).

Recycling through Franklin County

Convenience Centers (Scruggs Rd,

Hardy Rd. & Burnt Chimney Rd.) –

accept Newspapers, aluminum &

steel cans, plastic bottle & clothing

in separate containers.

Landfill Site (Rt. 220 S) – accepts

cardboard as separated from trash.

The County recommends Goodwill

and other private sites. There is

trash pickup service available that

may include some recycling.

— Chuck Dideon

Children’s Christmas Pageant The Trinity Children will tell the

Christmas Story using readings and

carols on Christmas Eve

at 5pm. The actors will be from

Kindergarten through Grade 5, and

they will be portraying angels,

shepherds, Mary and Joseph. The

readers will read short parts of the

Story. There will be no parts to

memorize. Practices will be

on Sunday, 12/13, and Sunday,

12/20 between the services. there

will be no Children's Worship

on December 13 and December 27.

We also need parents and other

adults or youth to help with cos-

tumes and guiding the children.

Contact Chris or Clif Collins if you

are interested, or sign up in Fellow-

ship Hall. This pageant will be fun

and meaningful for the whole con-

gregation! — Nan Jones

What’s Going On Upstairs?

Construction is ongoing in

Trinity these days, as we expand

into a second floor and make

some changes in the office as

well. Here’s an update from

B&G:

construction in the office

area is being expedited.

Second Floor:

Framing has been installed

Electrical, phone, and

computers boxes installed

Plumbing will be installed

last week of November

All work is on schedule!

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Committees and Groups

Trinity to help celebrate

SML’s 50th Anniversary!

Next year SML will celebrate “50

Years of Making Memories at the

Jewel of the Blue Ridge,” since our

lake first reached “full pond” on

March 7, 1966. A host of activities

are planned

(visit www.visitsmithmountainlake.

com/SML50 for a complete list),

and Council feels that TEP can and

should lead the effort to add an ecu-

menical faith dimension to the year-

long celebration.

Our plan calls for working with

other area churches to plan and con-

duct a joint ecumenical service,

hopefully outdoors at a location that

overlooks the lake. Any Parishion-

ers who might like to help organize/

coordinate such a service should

contact Jerry Hale (721-7222) to be

included in a planning meeting to

be held on January 11 at 3:30 PM in

Adult A. If you are unavailable then

but still would like to help, let Jerry

know that as well. Those with

strong contacts with other area

churches will be especially effective

members of this team.

Additionally, we plan on offering

50th Anniversary artwork to be

used on church bulletin covers (or

as inside graphic elements) for

Earth Day. Anyone with an artistic

flair that would like to submit a

suggestion should let Jerry know or

your intent…and submit your sug-

gested art element by February

15th. You can obtain a digital copy

of the 50thAnniversary Logo from

the SML Chamber Partnership by

calling 721-1203. — Jerry Hale

"Gifts for Jesus" At our Epiphany party on January

6th, we will have the opportunity to

share our Gifts for Jesus as the

wisemen did so many years ago. If

you have unique and interesting

ways you give your time and talents

as Gifts for Jesus, we would like

you to share them.

Bring something that shows what

your gifts are and contact Lois Gar-

lough at 297-6679

or loisgarlough@yahoo.com to re-

serve time for your sharing demon-

stration. — Lois

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“...not my foot”.

Dear Church Family:

A year ago, September, I went to

the ER with an abdominal infection,

that nearly took my life. It was not

my foot this time. The hospice

nurse said, “you knocked on God’s

door three times”. I took that to

mean that He wasn’t ready for me

yet. I experienced hallucinations

while in a coma. When I woke up,

Pastor Philip and my son Chris

were there beside me. I couldn’t

have been happier to be back to re-

ality.

Since that time, life has been one

of operations and recuperation. One

day, Tami brought me a shawl to

comfort me. I looked at each stitch

in the shawl as though it repre-

sented a prayer that someone I

knew, or didn’t know, had prayed

for me. Thank you! I am thankful

too that my feet have been at their

best throughout this experience, and

for my doctors in the trauma unit at

Carilion.

I’m happy to say that you can see

me working out now, and walk at

time without a cane. Thank You,

Lord. Faith, Hope, and Love to you

all this Thanksgiving Season.

Lou Pangburn

To All of Trinity,

I wish to thank you for cards and

hospital visits during the time spent

in rehabilitation and therapy. I am

slowly regaining mobility and have

moved to use of a cane.

Thank you for your support,

Howard Markus

Trinity Ecumenical Parish:

My name is Sean and I am 6 years

old. Thank you so much for the get

well card. God blesses me every

day, this card was another reminder

of His love. Thank You, Sean

Hachmann

From Sean’s parent:

Thank you very much for the card.

Sean has been fighting this disaster

for over 3 years, the fight is not

over and there are a lot of children

suffering from this disease. The

frustrating part is there is still no

know cause or cure. Thank you for

your thoughts and prayers. Positive

energy may be the greatest hope we

have. God bless all of you dor doing

this, it was not anticipated and was

very appreciated!!

Dear Friends,

Thank you: two small words for

such a big feeling!! I appreciated

the prayers, phone calls, and cards

during my recent hip replacement

surgery. My bed was the prettiest,

warmest on the hospital wing! All

the nurses loved the shawl as I was

snuggled up in it or had it down the

length of my body under the few

covers they give you! And, of

course, it came with Philip's visit

and hug!

Your thoughtfulness touched my

heart. The team of Pastor Philip,

Tami, and Margaret did not let a

week go by without contacting and

praying with me. I appreciated the

prayers, lovely prayer shawl, phone

calls, etc!! God bless you all and I

hope to see you soon. Love, Wendy

Shook

Births

Cecilia Mae Johnson –

granddaughter of Becky Johnson

Baptisms

Kinsley Rose Mattson – daughter of

Chrystal & Keith Mattson grand-

daughter of Elaine & Norm

Mattson

Deaths

Ed Bracebridge – cousin of Nancy

Cross

Jerry Smith – brother of Annette

Loschert

Charles & Linda Lunsford

115 26th Street SW

Roanoke VA 24014

Letters

Milestones

Moving Notices

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Financial & Stewardship Reports

October 31, 2015

Actual ~ 10/31/2015

Contributions came in under historically-based projections in 8 of the first 10 months, creating

deficits in both the operating and mortgage funds as reflected in this first table. These deficits

would be larger if operating expenses were not $67,000 under budget, as they temporarily are.

Income Expenses Surplus/Deficit

Mortgage

Repayment $ 136,499 $ 151,590 $ - 15,091

Fund

Operating $ 582,570 $ 582,962 $ - 392

Fund

Totals $ 719,069 $ 734,552 $ - 15,483

Projected ~ 12/31/2015

The next table shows income required to meet expected expenses in the last 2 months of 2015.

Total 2015 Nov & Dec 2015

Income to Date Projected Expenses Income Required

Mortgage

Repayment $ 136,499 $ 181,908 $ 45,409

Fund

Operating $ 582,570 $ 748,000 $ 165,430

Fund

Totals $ 719,069 $ 929,908 $ 210,839

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November & December Contributions

This last table shows income needed in the last two months of 2015, compared to what would be

expected based on the 4-year giving trend. Historically, contributions in November and

December average more than 20% of yearly giving. This year we will need even greater

generosity in the last two months to fully fund our 2015 ministry and mission.

4-Year Trend Needed 2015 Difference

Mortgage Repayment Fund $ 37,084 $ 45,409 $ 8,325

Operating fund $ 156,469 $ 165,430 $ 8,961

Totals $ 193,553 $ 210,839 $ 17,286

OBSERVATIONS: 2015 has been an exciting year as we focus on loving, serving, learning

and growing together:

We’ve grown in so many positive ways—welcoming 30 new members, finishing 3000+

square feet for youth ministry, renewing larger facilities for preschool, offering multiple

new Bible studies, expanding our amazing music ministry, and making a real difference

in the lives of the hungry. It’s also been a year of transitions as we search for a new

associate pastor and say goodbye to David Fox with gratitude for his 7 years of ministry

at Trinity.

In transition, it is critical that we remain financially strong, attracting the best-qualified

candidates to a vibrant and well-resourced ministry. We also need to transfer the

approximately $19,000 that will be left in the 2015 transition account into next year so

we will have funds for pastor moving expenses and associated transition costs that are not

included in the 2016 budget.

Buildings & Grounds budgeted $20,000 in 2015 for parking lot repair & resurfacing (a 3-

year project). This year’s parking lot maintenance will be deferred to 2016 because of

contractor scheduling. Therefore, the $20,000 will be moved into 2016.

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Worship Schedule and Readings

December 6 – Isaiah of the Exile

Second Sunday of Advent

8:00 a.m. - Early Worship with Holy Communion

9:15 a.m. – Annual Congregation Meeting

10:30 a.m. – Episcopal Eucharist

Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11

Mark 1:1-4

December 13 – Rebuilding the Temple

Third Sunday of Advent

8:00 a.m. - Early Worship with Holy Communion

9:15 a.m. – Adult Christian Formation

10:30 a.m. – Episcopal Worship

Lessons: Ezra 1:1-4; 3:1-4, 10-13

Luke 2:25-27

December 20 – Zechariah’s Song

Fourth Sunday in Advent

8:00 a.m. - Early Worship with Holy Communion

9:15 a.m. – Adult Christian Formation

10:30 a.m. – Episcopal Worship

2:30 p.m. - Worship at SML Retirement Village

Lessons: Luke 1:5-13, 57=80

Psalm 113

December 24 – Birth of Jesus

Christmas Eve

5:00 p.m. – Family Service – Children’s Christmas Pag-

eant

9:00 p.m. – Candlelight Service

Lessons: Luke 2:1-14

Psalm 146:5-10

December 27 – Lessons & Carols

8:00am – No Service

10:30am – Lessons & Carols

Music Notes with Aaron Garber

12/13 - Christmas choruses and the

"Hallelujah" chorus from

Handel's Messiah with string quartet

and piano accompaniment

12/20 - Handbell Choir at 8:00 and

10:30am

Looking ahead, the Sanctuary Choir

will sing Mozart's Requiem with

orchestra and soloists Amy Cofield

Williamson, Tara Bouknight, Scott

Williamson, and Philip Bouknight

on Sunday, March 13th at 3:00 p.m.

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Trinity Ecumenical Parish

40 Lakemount Drive

Moneta VA 24121

Address Service Requested

Non Profit

Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Moneta VA 24121

Permit #60

540-721-4330 Office 540-721-3882 FAX

Church Website www.smltep.org

Church Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am—5pm

SUNDAY ACOLYTES READERS BANNER

December 6 8:00am Max Torres Charles Allen

10:30am Joshua Bouknight Bonnie Johnson Chuck Hays

Dick Kleckner

December 13 8:00am Max Torres Clif Collins

10:30am Maddy Cressell John Layton Paul Gascoyne

Al Fuze

December 20 8:00am Peter Ohlerich Lynn Philbin

10:30am Kylie DeBoy Judy Elliott Nancy & Bo King

December 24 5:00pm

Christmas Eve

Peter Ohlerich

Abby Stone

Children’s Pageant

9:00pm

Christmas Eve

Olivia Dow

Max Torres

TBD

December 27 8:00am NO SERVICE NO SERVICE

10:30am Matthew Morrison Lessons & Carols Linda Worman

Chuck Hitzemann