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EASTER III
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April 18, 2010 |
FROM THE RECTOR
Alleluia, Christ is Risen!
Well friends, Spring has indeed "sprung." The other day Kathy and I were driving on the Parkway and I commented to her how odd it was to see leaves on the trees. Of course I knew better, having struggled these past ten days with allergies that Spring is "in the air". I like Spring. Come to think of it, I've never met anyone who doesn't enjoy the springtime, even with allergies.
Spring is all about new birth and new life - what was old is new again, what was leafless is now in full bloom. For the Christan, Jesus' Resurrection on Easter is at very heart of what it means to be born again. By faith in Christ we are freed from the death that is common to all mandkind and instead offered the free gift of eternal life.
With this in mind it is good for us to consider from time to time, areas in our own life where perhaps we need to be "reborn" or where perhaps we need to live out our faith more deliberately. There are many ways to be more deliberate in our walk with God here at Trinity Church. On April 25th at 3 pm we will welcome our Bishop for Confirmation and Reception where I will present eleven people to him. Please be deliberate and join us for that event. You'll see many more events in the weeks to come, the Love Dare, the ACT Lock in, Dinner at Sal's this Friday evening. All of these things are opportunities for you to be deliberate in your walk with the Lord. Real faith requires work, it requires intent. And a healthy and vibrant community of Christians requires people who will be deliberate in their walk with God and each other. Let me encourage you this Spring to try something new, to step out in faith and to deliberately engage one of the many opportunities for ministry in the life of this parish.
Yours in Christ,
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HEADLINES
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PARISH WEBSITE - Wondering if you are scheduled to lay read, or chalice bear on Sunday? Not sure if the kids are scheduled to serve at the altar? Not to fear, you'll find the Second Quarter Master Schedule for acolytes, lay readers etc as well as online sermons, the "official" Trinity Calendar and this newsletter at our website, www.TrinityRedBank.org The website is your one-stop-shop for news and events in the life of this parish. Check back frequently!
QUARTERLY PARISH MEETING – Our quarterly meeting will be held on Sunday, May 2nd at 11:30 am in the Parish Hall. Please plan on attending.
BISHOP COUNCELL - will visit us on Sunday April 25th at 3 pm to administer the sacrament of Confirmation and Reception. This will be a full Episcopal visitation and Sunday Mass. We will have our normal service times of 8 am and 10:15 am on the 25th but all are encouraged to attend at 3 pm to support our Confirmands and our Bishop. The 3 pm Eucharist will constitute regular Sunday worship. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Sunday School on April 25th in order to accommodate people to be able to present at the Confirmation service at 3 pm to support or Confirmands and greet the Bishop.
RECTOR’S FORUM - We will study the Scripture lessons for the day as a group, led by the Rector. All are welcome to join. If you’ve never been to a Bible study before, this is a good chance to get started. Bring a Bible, grab some coffee and be prepared to unpack and discuss the Scripture readings for the day.
COFFEE HOUR: Please join us for a time of fellowship and light refreshments following our services. Trinity thanks Fr. Chris and Kathy Rodriguez for hosting the 10:15 Coffee Hour. Volunteers are needed to supply the “goodies” for our Coffee Hours. (Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are supplied). Please sign up to host a Coffee Hour; the sign up sheet is on the easel in the Parish Hall. Two or more families are welcome to share a Sunday. The following slots are taken: 4/18/10 8 am _______________,10:15 am The Rodriguez Family;4/25/10 8 am Tammy Young, 10:15 am Joan Gardner; 5/2/10 8 am Haviland/Bogues, 10:15 am The McKibben Family; 5/9/10 8 am ____________,10:15 am _____________.
ACT OVERNIGHT LOCK IN - The ACT group will be hosting an overnight lock in on Friday May 14th 2010. Don and Ruthellen Patterson have so graciously offered to be the overnight chaperones. This is open to all Trinity teen's grades 7th-12th and their friends. If you are interested please sign up in the parish hall. There will be a brief parents meeting to all those who will be participating to go over the evenings events and rules of the night. If you are interested in volunteering to assist Don and Ruthellen for the event please see Rachel McKibben or email her at
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CHILDREN'S SONG/CRAFT April 11th 2010. This week's Craft/Song theme is: Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so! Okay, Crafter's, get ready! Because this Sunday we will be designing a really SPECIAL and UNIQUE piece of art....YOU!!!!!!!!!! That's right! YOU, one of God's most beautiful and beloved creations!!!! Using wooden, one dimensional dolls and a wide array of materials/fabrics to accessorize with, please join us as we show the world (and ourselves) just how wonderful it is to be God's Child!! - Miss Tammy
PRAYER REQUESTS - If you would like to have someone remembered on our Parish Prayer List, please fill out a "Request for Prayers" card found in the pews or call the parish office 732-741-4581 to have the name(s) placed on list.
JENNIFER CHECK - We all enjoy inspiring and worshipful music at Trinity. One of our pleasures is Jennifer Check. There are two golden opportunities to hear her perform. The afternoon of 3/20 she is generously supporting a fund raiser by NJ Chamber Singers at Bayhead Gold Club. On Sunday, May 2nd, at 3:00 PM she is performing with NJ Symphony Orchestra “The Four Last Songs of Strauss”. We are trying to put together a group booking to support her. Please contact David Parkes at 732-450-0569 if you have an interest. They will also be fund raisers for Trinity. Thank you. - David Parkes
DINNER AT SAL's! - Come join us on Friday April 16th at 6pm at Sal's La Famiglia Ristorante, Shrewsbury, for a night filled with fellowship, fun and tasty food. The cost will be $30 per person which is all inclusive (alcoholic beverages excluded). Sal's has created a delicious 5 course family style Italian meal for us. Reservations a must! We have 6 spaces left. Please call or email Rachel McKibben at
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FIREPROOF YOUR MARRIAGE! - This Spring we will host an eight-week marriage marathon called the Love Dare. Based on the acclaimed movie Fireproof, we will watch the movie and then spend the next eight weeks in a Bible study and discussion of lessons learned from the movie. The event will culminate with an service of "renewal of vows" where married couples will be given the chance to renew their marriage vows. We will watch the movie on Friday, May 7th 6 - 8:30 pm, nursery care will be provided. The "Love Dare" Bible study begins the following Thursday, May 13th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm and will continue every Thursday through June 24th. Nursery care will be provided. Mark the dates, sign up at Coffee Hours or see Fr. Chris or Rachel McKibben for more information. Everyone is invited to join us for the viewing of the movie and a potluck dinner on Friday, May 7th at 6 p.m.
PARISH PICNIC JUNE 5th - The annual parish picnic at the Rectory is schedule for the afternoon of Saturday, June 5th. Rain date is June 12th Please mark your calendars and start to think about who you might invite to join us. More details to follow. - Fr Rodriguez
COME JOIN US ON THE RANCH! VBS this year will be Saddle Ridge Ranch. We will run the program the week of 8/16 and need your help to make this a grand success. Calling all volunteers, we need group leaders, teen leaders, snack help, registration, craft assistants, music assistants, and outside assistants. We also could use a team to help with the final show and reception. If you are interested in helping out with this program and can lend a hand in any way please see me. Thanks! - Rachel McKibben
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