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From the Co-Rectors 2

Whole Church Family Night 3

Welcome to the Vestry Milt! 3

Thrift Shop News 4

Easter Gym Set-Up/Break-down 4

LiftUp: Foster Teens Raffle 5

Events Calendar 6

Health Ministry News 8

United Thank Offering 8

Children + Youth 9

Parish Life 10

Birthdays & Anniversaries 11

We Want Your Email 12

Ins ide Th is Ed it ion Celebrate Easter at Holy Trinity

Saturday, March 31 6:30pm Easter Vigil (Church) followed by an ICE CREAM SOCIAL! ***Don’t forget to bring your bells!***

Sunday, April 1 7:00am Sunrise Service at Victoria Landing Assisted Living, 1279 Houston Street, Melbourne, 32901 7:30am Holy Eucharist - Rite I (Church) 9:00am Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Church) 9:00am Family & Children’s Eucharist (Gym) 10:30am Easter Egg Hunt (School Playground) 11:15am Holy Eucharist - Rite I (Church)

CALLING ALL KIDS!!Join us on Easter Sunday for

our special Family & Children's service in the Gym at 9:00am.

Following the service will be a super fantastic

EASTER EGG HUNT!

At Easter we will light the “new fire” and offer the Pascal Candle (the Easter Candle) on the Saturday evening Easter Vigil. The proclamation will be, “The Light of Christ!” and the response will be: “Thanks be to God.” Easter is a time to celebrate that the Light of Christ has come into the world. It is a time to invite that healing light of Christ to come into our lives.

Agnes Sanford wrote a wonderful little book on healing called The Healing Light. She was, quite possibly, the greatest teacher on Christian healing in the last hundred years. She lived from 1897 to 1982. She was the daughter of a Presbyterian missionary in China and the wife of an Episcopal priest. She told lots of stories of praying for soldiers during World War II.

This is one of her stories: One man named Sammy was a soldier she prayed for who was in traction for six months with a leg bone that would not heal. She wrote, “I explained to the suffering soldier boy that there was a healing energy in him that the doctors called ‘nature,’ that this same healing life was in the world outside of him too, and that he could receive more of it by asking for it.” ‘Who’ll I ask? Sammy wondered.’ – ‘Ask God. Because He is the one who made nature and He’s in nature and He is nature.’ – ‘But I don’t know anything about God.’ -- ‘You know there’s something outside yourself, don’t you? After all, you didn’t make this world. There’s some kind of life outside of you.’ – ‘Oh, sure. When you’re scared enough you feel like there must be something.’ – ‘Well then, ask that “Something” to come into you. Just say, ‘Whoever you are and whatever you are, come into me now and help nature in my body to mend this bone.’” Agnes went on to tell him to make a picture in his mind of the leg well and to imagine that he sees God’s healing light shining into it. So he prays that way, and the healing speeds up and before long he is able to walk again.

God’s power is real and active in this world as the “light of Christ.” Our job as Christians is simply to invite that light of Christ into our lives. It is, in the words of the prayer we say every Sunday at Holy Trinity “The Fire of God’s Love.” It is available to you, if you choose to accept it. It brings as much healing as you can receive for your body and mind, in whatever stage you are in your life on this earth. And God’s love has unlimited power to heal your spirit now and for all of eternity.

The Biblical understanding of this is that God knows who we are. God knows each of us personally, by name, from the time

before we were born until we go to heaven and meet Jesus face to face. And all the way through life, in the words of the Irish blessing, God holds us in the palm of his hand. At the same time that God knows us personally, we are only able to understand a limited amount of who God is and what God wills for our lives, but we can understand enough of God to receive the healing He has for us.

Mary Magdalene, who is the first witness of the Resurrection in the Gospel of John (John 20:1-18), certainly knew the healing power of Jesus. According to Luke 8 and Mark 16, Jesus had cast out 7 demons from Mary Magdalene. We do not know exactly what that means, but clearly her life was healed and transformed to the extent that she became a faithful disciple, even to the point of coming to the tomb that first Easter morning when it was still dark.

Mary kept the faith, even in the dark. Peter came and saw the tomb and then left. But Mary stayed, even though she could not yet see the light. So often our faith in Jesus must be like that. We believe in the power of the resurrection, even when we can’t yet see it in our lives. Our vision of life and healing is so very limited. But God honors our persistent belief in the dark, and very often God honors very persistent belief by making very personal connections with us.

In John chapter 10, Jesus as the Good Shepherd had said, “I know my own and my own know me.” And then in the Easter story in John’s Gospel we see that the resurrected Jesus knew and spoke Mary’s name at just the right moment, so that gradually she could know him for who he was and is, and ever more shall be, Jesus Christ, Risen from the dead to bring hope and healing to all who believe in him, to all who receive Him.

The point is that Jesus knows you by name and desires that his light and healing come to you. That is really the whole point of Easter. Crucifixion and death and hatred and suffering tried to snuff out the light of God’s love, but the light shined in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it!

Easter demonstrates that Jesus has the power to heal us. By the power of his cross and resurrection, he can burn up our sin and bring light to the darkness of our sadness and fear. But this can only happen if we connect ourselves with the power of His cross and resurrection in our personal lives. Romans 6:5-6 puts it simply, “If we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.”

Jesus died so that, like Mary Magdalene, we might be free from the demons in our lives that threaten to enslave us,

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Milt Miller - Welcome to the Vestry!

5:30-6:00p Prayer Service 5:00-6:00p Trinity Ringers Bell Choir Rehearsal 5:45-6:45p Buffet Dinner - Upcoming Menus (one soup each week will be vegetarian):

• April 4: NO WCFN• April 11: BRUNCH FOR DINNER! Quiches,

bacon, sausage, fruit, salad and dessert• April 18: Burgers and Brats, salad and dessert• April 25: Pizza in the Cub Cafe!

6:15-7:45p Frolic Nursery Care 6:30-7:45p Treasure Kids Club, Youth Group, Family Choir 6:45-7:45p Adult Bible Study: Jonah: The Whale Is Not the Thing

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WEDNESDAYS!

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(Circle one) In memory of: In thanksgiving for: In celebration of:

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If you wish to place memorial flowers on the altar, please fill out this form and return it with your donation to the church office, or you can place it in the offering plate. Suggested donation: $25. Questions? Contact Bonnie Register at 725-4711.

Altar Flowers

Milt Miller was appointed by the Rectors and confirmed by the Vestry to fill the seat left open by the resignation of Joe Libasci. Milt was then elected to be the Jr. Warden. A special thank you to Milt and to Joe for his service.

things like addictions, sadness, fear and anger. But for that to work you have to go to the cross with your troubles and believe, believe in the power of the resurrection, even in the dark. God showed that death and sadness and hatred and destruction do not have to be our destiny. In Christ our destiny can be forgiveness, healing, wholeness, abundant life and eternal life in Christ Jesus. Mary said that first Easter morning, “I have seen the Lord!” My prayer is that you might be able to do the same.

Alleluia, Christ is Risen! The Lord has Risen Indeed!

Fr. Steve

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. . . to know Christ and to make Him known.

VOLUNTEER LUNCHEONOur Thrift Shop volunteer appreciation luncheon was

great! The decorations were fantastic, and the theme was perfect thanks to Margo - she did it all! The food

was marvelous -- great job Daniel! From what I’ve been hearing, everyone had a ball. Can’t wait to do it again

next year. Thank you volunteers, you are loved!

Easter Gym Set Up & Breakdown: Friday, March 30 & Sunday, April 1

Can you spare 30 minutes? An hour? If you have any time to give to help transform the gym into an Easter worship space, your help would be greatly appreciated! We will meet to decorate the gym on Friday, March 30 at 10:00am. Brevard County students will be in school on this day, so any parents or other adults that can spare some time to help with set up will be appreciated!

After the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning we will need to breakdown our Easter setup so any help is again appreciated! This usually goes very quickly, and as the saying goes, many hands make light work!

Thrift Shop News

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYWe’re looking for a part-time driver to pick up donated items and deliver merchandise to customers. If interested, please ask for an application at the Thrift Shop, Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 4:00pm, 726 E. New Haven Avenue, Melbourne. Job requires a clean driving record, background check, and the ability

to lift and move furniture. A kind heart and respect for our clients is a major requirement. If you have 2-3 days a week to serve your community and earn some extra money, come join our team! Applicants may also call the shop (321-727-2797) for an interview - ask for shop manager, Kathy Walker.

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We have several events coming up at Holy Trinity and NOW would be a great time for you to mark your calendars. If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office at 723-5272.

Mark Your Calendar! Upcoming Events

DATE EVENT LOCATION

March 31: 6:30p Easter Vigil & Ice Cream Social Church/Parish HallApril 1: 7:30, 9, 11:15a Easter Sunday Services Church/GymApril 4 NO WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT April 7 Parents’ Night Out April 7/8 Blood Pressure Weekend NarthexApril 8: 10:30a LiftUp Raffle Drawing Parish HallApril 11 Whole Church Family NightApril 11, 4pm Chair Yoga Begins Lewis HallApril 17 Trip to the Holy Land DepartsApril 18 Whole Church Family NightApril 21/22 Youth Weekend ChurchApril 25 Whole Church Family NightApril 28/29 United Thank OfferingMay 5/6 Blood Pressure Weekend Narthex

WIN A SUNDAY BRUNCH at EAU GALLIE YACHT CLUB!

LiftUp Foster Teens is raffling tickets for a Sunday Brunch for 4 at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club. You’ll be able to choose any Sunday in 2018 to make your reservation, except for those Sundays that fall on a holiday. Dress codes apply - no shorts, jeans, etc. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5, and are ON SALE NOW! See Jay or Ro Olsson, Mike or Becky Crews, Rich or Pat Franck, Susan Mann, Lisa Soloway or Stacey Westphal for tickets. Help support this exciting new ministry helping teens aging out of foster care. Drawing will be held on Sunday, April 8 at coffee hour.

LiftUp: Foster Teens!!!

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Holy Trinity Events Calendar - APRIL 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 EASTER SUNDAY

7:00a - Sunrise Service (Victoria Landing) 7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church) 9:00a - Children & Family Service (Gym) 10:30a - Easter Egg Hunt (Playground) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

2 Church Office Closed 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

3 Co-Rectors’ Day Off 9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

4 NO WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT

7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Chapel) 9:15a - Small Group Healing (Church) 10:00a - Linen Guild (LH) 10:30a - Holy Eucharist / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting 11:30a - Buildings & Grounds (LH)

6 Assistant Rector’s Day Off

7 11:00am - Youth Beach Day 3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 4:30–6:30p - BP Screenings 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church) 6:00p - Parents’ Night Out

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7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:15a-12:45p - BP Screenings (Narthex) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Group (LH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I

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9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

10 Co-Rectors’ Day Off 10:00a - St. Catherine’s Guild (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

11 WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT

7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Chapel) 10:30a - Holy Eucharist / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

4:00p - Chair Yoga (LH) 5:00p - Trinity Ringers (LWR) 5:30p - Prayer Service (Church) 5:45p - Buffet Dinner (PH) 6:30p - Choir Practice (LWR), Treasure Kids Club (Pearson), Youth Group (LH) 6:45p - Bible Study (PH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting 5:30p - Finance Meeting (LH) 6:30p - Vestry (LH)

13 Assistant Rector’s Day Off

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3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

15 7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:00a - Holy Eucharist (Buena Vida) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 10:30a - Youth Group (LH) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I

16 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

17 Co-Rectors’ Day Off

TRIP to the HOLY LAND 10:00a - Daughters of the King (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

18 WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT

7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Chapel) 10:30a - Holy Eucharist / Healing (Church)

4:00p - Chair Yoga (LH) 5:00p - Trinity Ringers (LWR) 5:30p - Prayer Service (Church) 5:45p - Buffet Dinner (PH) 6:30p - Choir Practice (LWR), Treasure Kids Club (Pearson), Youth Group (LH) 6:45p - Bible Study (PH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting 11:00a - St. Margaret’s Guild (PH) 6:00p - Health Ministry Team (LH)

20 Assistant Rector’s Day Off

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3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice

YOUTH WEEKEND 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

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7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I

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9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

24 Co-Rectors’ Day Off 10:00a - Prayer Shawl Ministry (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

25 WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT

7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Chapel) 10:30a - Holy Eucharist / Healing (Church)

4:00p - Chair Yoga (LH) 5:00p - Trinity Ringers (LWR) 5:30p - Prayer Service (Church) 5:45p - Pizza Dinner (Cub Cafe) 6:30p - Choir Practice (LWR), Treasure Kids Club (Pearson), Youth Group (LH) 6:45p - Bible Study (LH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting

27 NEWSLETTER FOLDING Assistant Rector’s Day Off 9:00a - Newsletter Group (LH)

28 3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice UNITED THANK OFFERING 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

29 UNITED THANK OFFERING

7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Group (LH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I

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9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH)

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Holy Trinity Events Calendar - APRIL 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 EASTER SUNDAY

7:00a - Sunrise Service (Victoria Landing) 7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church) 9:00a - Children & Family Service (Gym) 10:30a - Easter Egg Hunt (Playground) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I (Church)

2 Church Office Closed 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

3 Co-Rectors’ Day Off 9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

4 NO WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT

7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Chapel) 9:15a - Small Group Healing (Church) 10:00a - Linen Guild (LH) 10:30a - Holy Eucharist / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting 11:30a - Buildings & Grounds (LH)

6 Assistant Rector’s Day Off

7 11:00am - Youth Beach Day 3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 4:30–6:30p - BP Screenings 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church) 6:00p - Parents’ Night Out

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7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:15a-12:45p - BP Screenings (Narthex) 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Group (LH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I

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9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

10 Co-Rectors’ Day Off 10:00a - St. Catherine’s Guild (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

11 WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT

7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Chapel) 10:30a - Holy Eucharist / Healing (Church) 11:30a - Bible Study (LH)

4:00p - Chair Yoga (LH) 5:00p - Trinity Ringers (LWR) 5:30p - Prayer Service (Church) 5:45p - Buffet Dinner (PH) 6:30p - Choir Practice (LWR), Treasure Kids Club (Pearson), Youth Group (LH) 6:45p - Bible Study (PH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting 5:30p - Finance Meeting (LH) 6:30p - Vestry (LH)

13 Assistant Rector’s Day Off

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3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

15 7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:00a - Holy Eucharist (Buena Vida) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 10:30a - Youth Group (LH) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I

16 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 11:00a - Bible Study (LH) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

17 Co-Rectors’ Day Off

TRIP to the HOLY LAND 10:00a - Daughters of the King (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

18 WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT

7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Chapel) 10:30a - Holy Eucharist / Healing (Church)

4:00p - Chair Yoga (LH) 5:00p - Trinity Ringers (LWR) 5:30p - Prayer Service (Church) 5:45p - Buffet Dinner (PH) 6:30p - Choir Practice (LWR), Treasure Kids Club (Pearson), Youth Group (LH) 6:45p - Bible Study (PH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting 11:00a - St. Margaret’s Guild (PH) 6:00p - Health Ministry Team (LH)

20 Assistant Rector’s Day Off

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3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice

YOUTH WEEKEND 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

22 YOUTH WEEKEND

7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I

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9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH) 6:00p - Yoga for Health (LH)

24 Co-Rectors’ Day Off 10:00a - Prayer Shawl Ministry (LH) 11:00a - Coloring the Scriptures (LH)

25 WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT

7:00a - Holy Eucharist (Chapel) 10:30a - Holy Eucharist / Healing (Church)

4:00p - Chair Yoga (LH) 5:00p - Trinity Ringers (LWR) 5:30p - Prayer Service (Church) 5:45p - Pizza Dinner (Cub Cafe) 6:30p - Choir Practice (LWR), Treasure Kids Club (Pearson), Youth Group (LH) 6:45p - Bible Study (LH)

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9:30a - Staff Meeting

27 NEWSLETTER FOLDING Assistant Rector’s Day Off 9:00a - Newsletter Group (LH)

28 3:30p - Accidental Grace Practice UNITED THANK OFFERING 5:00p - Holy Eucharist (Church)

29 UNITED THANK OFFERING

7:30a - Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00a - Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:15a - Children’s Chapel (Nursery) 10:30a - Adult Sunday School (PH) 10:30a - Sunday School (Pearson) 10:30a - Youth Group (LH) 11:15a - Holy Eucharist Rite I

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9:30a - Flower Arranging (FR) 2:00p - Exercise Class (LH)

(Church) = Main Church (Pearson) = Pearson Hall (PH) = Parish Hall (TTS) = Trinity Towers South(LH) = Lewis Hall (Chapel) = Historic Chapel (FR) = Flower Room (TTE) = Trinity Towers East(PR) = Prayer Room (Gallery) (LWR) = Lou West Music Room in Pearson Hall

GUIDE:

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Health Ministry NewsCHAIR YOGA RETURNS to HOLY TRINITY!!WEDNESDAYS @ 4:00pmBEGINNING APRIL 11Weekly Chair Yoga is returning to Holy Trinity with our new instructor, Talancia Pea! We had a trial class in March, and it was a great success! The only thing missing was YOU! Chair yoga is a great practice for everyone as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness. Chair yoga has helped people with symptoms of many health issues such a chronic pain, stiffness or arthritis, anxiety, chronic fatigue and osteopenia to name a few benefits. So join us on Wednesday starting April 11 at 4:00pm in Lewis Hall. The cost is $3/class, and each class will last about an hour. Questions? Call Susan Mann (253-347-6749) or talk with Carolyn Wilt, your Faith Community Nurse.

Blood Pressure Screenings - APRIL 7 & 8: Have your blood pressure screened in the Narthex behind a privacy screen. Everyone is welcome, both visitors and parishioners! The schedule is: Saturday, 4:30-6:30pm; Sunday, 8:15am-12:45pm.

CHILDREN & YOUTH

APRIL 28/29, 2018: Spring Ingathering for UNITED THANK OFFERING“Your Blessings Become Blessings for Others”United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of The Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church. Through United Thank Offering, men, women, and children nurture the habit of giving daily thanks to God. You are never too young or too old to count your blessings and start a daily spiritual practice. These prayers of thanksgiving start when we recognize and name our many daily

blessings. Those who participate in UTO discover that thankfulness leads to generosity. United Thank Offering is entrusted to promote thank offerings, to receive the offerings, and to distribute the UTO monies to support mission and ministry throughout The Episcopal Church and in Provinces of the Anglican Communion in the developing world. To learn more, see the 2017 Grants List on display in the Narthex, or log onto http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/united-thank-offering

What Am I Thankful For? Give THANKS for the good things that happen every day – for the little things like a good parking spot on a busy day, sunshine for your family picnic, or a birthday card from a friend. Give THANKS for the big things like recovery from serious illness, a new job, or forgiveness and reconciliation after a long dispute. It’s suggested that every time you think of something you’re thankful for, you say a thankful prayer and drop pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, or dollars in your BLUE BOX. These Blue Boxes are available in the Narthex to help you gather your contributions, but it’s suggested that you turn those coins into paper money or a check and place the donation in a UTO envelope (or a plain envelope, clearly marked “for UTO”) for the actual ingathering. This way, you can use your Blue Box for many years – and many thankful prayers. Checks may be made payable to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, with a notation that the check is for “UTO or United Thank Offering.” If you have any questions, feel free to call Judy Henderson at 321-327-3175.

Through daily prayer and tangible offerings, LIVES ARE CHANGED IN VERY REAL WAYS.

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FOR YOUTH!!!• Youth Group will meet during Holy Week on Wednesday,

March 28 from 6:00-7:30pm in Lewis Hall. There will be no Whole Family Church Night dinner, so we’ll enjoy pizza before digging into our discussion. Please let KC know you will attend.

• Easter Egg Hunters! Youth are needed to hide Easter Eggs during the 9:00am gym service on Easter Morning. We’ll also need help collecting the eggs and handing out prizes. Stay to help clean up from the hunt and the gym service and earn double service hours!

• Youth Beach Day: Saturday, April 7! We’ll meet at the church at 10:45am and carpool to Paradise Beach Park until about 2:00pm. Bring a sandwich, hat, sunscreen, and a towel and let’s hit the beach together! It’ll be fun to swim, enjoy the sun and hang out together.

• Youth volunteers needed for Parents’ Night Out on April 7 from 6:00-10:00pm. See KC to sign up and reserve your pizza/volunteer slot!

• Youth Weekend is coming! April 21-22! HT Youth will lead the worship services during this weekend. To be a part of the weekend, contact KC Crawley, or sign up at Youth Group on Wednesdays and Sundays!

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Summer Camps at Camp WingmannMARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

June 10-15 Camp St. Mark (Senior High Campers - entering Grades 9-12)

June 17-22 Camp St. Barnabas (Middle School Campers - entering Grades 6-8)

June 24-29 Camp Trinity (Elementary Campers - entering Grades 3-5)

July 8-13 Camp St. Peter (Senior High Campers - entering Grades 9-12)

July 15-20 Camp St. Francis (Middle School Campers - entering Grades 6-8)

July 22-27 Camp St. Mary (Elementary Campers - entering Grades 3-5)

NOTE: JOSHUA (JJ) JOSEPH IS THE NEW SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR!

For more information, visit www.campwingmann.org. Registration has begun.

VBS 2018! June 18-22: “Hero Central”

Who’s a hero? With God’s help we all can be heroes for God! Come join us as we

explore ways to be a hero for God each and every day. We’ll explore the stories of 5

Bible heroes through a variety of creative outlets; enjoy snacks, games, music and more!

VBS is for children ages 3 yrs (by Jan. 2018) through completed 5th grade. Cost $15/child,

$40 family max. Online registration will open in May at holytrinitymelbourne.org.

Holy Week Services for Families with Young Children: Families are always welcome at ALL Holy Trinity services, however we want to note that there will be a special Children’s Chapel during the Maundy Thursday service on March 29 and also an abbreviated Good Friday service at 6:30pm. Also, be sure not to miss the Easter Vigil on Saturday, complete with Ice Cream Social following the service!

TKC will break during Holy Week and Spring Break! TKC will resume as part of Whole Church Family Night on April 11.

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Small Group Healing Prayer will meet on Wednesday, April 4 at 9:15am in the Historic Chapel. You are invited to come and join in praying for healing for yourself or someone you love. We gather. We share prayer concerns. Fr. Steve prays and the group prays for one another. If there is time after the prayer, then Fr. Steve presents a brief teaching on healing from the Bible.

Rev. Pam’s Bible Study will only meet twice in April -- on Mondays, April 9 and 16 at 11:00am in Lewis Hall. They will resume their study of 2 Kings, picking up with chapter 5. Questions? Just ask Rev. Pam.

Fr. Steve’s Bible Study will meet on Wednesdays, April 4 and 11, and will resume their study of the Gospel of Mark with chapter 3. They meet at 11:30am in Lewis Hall. Questions? Ask Fr. Steve.

Movement Class continues to have fun while getting fit! Won’t you join us? Mondays at 2:00pm in Lewis Hall.

Yoga for Health continues to meet on Mondays at 6:00-7:15pm in Lewis Hall. This is a traditional Hatha Yoga program to strengthen the body and mind for service to the Lord. Suggested donation: $5. For info and to sign up, call the office: 723-5272.

Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Tuesday, April 24 at 10:00am in Lewis Hall. If you don’t know how to knit or crochet, we’ll be happy to show you how! Please join us!

Parents’ Night Out: Join us for an Around the Town Scavenger Hunt, Saturday April 7 at 6:00pm! We’ll split into even groups, head out on our hunt and meet up at Sand on the Beach, Melbourne Beach at 7:30pm. Childcare including pizza, games, and a movie will be provided at the church from 6 - 10pm. For more information about PNO, or to RSVP contact KC Crawley.

Recent Newcomers: Holy Trinity would like to welcome our recent newcomers: Lisa Cooper & Steve Weber, Donalson, Viola Dunton, Jean Woelett, Benjamin Kubwimana, Margot Martin, Sarah Phelps, Emily St. Pierre, and Dennis & Patty Stitzel.

Linen Group will meet on Wednesday, April 4 at 10:00am in Lewis Hall. Call Janet Autio with questions: 321-266-0266.

Daughters of the King will meet on Tuesday, April 17 from 10:00am in Lewis Hall. Questions? Speak with Dinah Beverley at 321-724-2879.

Donate to and Shop at the Thrift Shop! There is something for everyone at the Thrift Shop - come check us out! The shop is located in historic downtown Melbourne at 726 E. New Haven Avenue and is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Call 727-2797 for FREE pick-up, or you can bring your items to the shop at 726 E. New Haven Avenue.

Keenagers have decided to suspend their monthly luncheons for the time being. Any questions, call Marilyn Fuqua, 723-2598.

St. Catherine’s Guild will meet Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00am in Lewis Hall. All women of the Church are invited. The program for April will be presented by the Crime Prevention Task Force and as always there are good snacks and friendly faces. Please join us for the information and fellowship! Contact Janet Autio (757-9989) with questions.

St. Margaret’s Guild: The ladies of St. Margaret’s Guild invite you to hop on over to our monthly potluck luncheon April 19 in Lewis Hall at 11:00am. The theme for this luncheon is Spring. So

bring your favorite dish/drink to share that reminds you of Spring. Don’t have any memories of Spring? Just bring a fun dish to share and we will surely gobble it up. Oh wait! That’s Thanksgiving not Spring! We will be finalizing our plans for our May field trip/luncheon. We are going to Captain Hiram’s in Sebastian on May 17 to take a 3 hour scenic cruise down (or up) the river. The price is $25 per person + tax. We will be have lunch there afterwards that is paid for individually. As we need a final number of attendees for this event, please call Barbara Dillery at 321-676-2062 by April 19 if you would like to go and have not had a chance to sign up. We will be car pooling. You do not need to be a member of St. Margaret’s Guild to attend, but you do need to sign up.

Coloring the Scriptures continues on Tuesdays at 11:00am in Lewis Hall. All materials as well as a snack is provided, but you may bring your own coloring materials. Questions? Contact Rev. Meghan.

Adult Sunday School continues their study of Matthew on Sundays after the 9:00am service in the Parish Hall. (They will not meet on Easter Sunday, April 1.) Questions? Call Jack Bottomley at 622-5649.

Newsletter Folders Needed! Our dedicated team of newsletter folders is in need of some extra helping hands. They will meet on Friday, April 27 at 9:00am in Lewis Hall. Breakfast goodies will be served! Questions? Call the office: 723-5272.

Send Me, Lord: For help with meals or transportation from one of your brothers or sisters in Christ, call the church office: 723-5272. You can also call if you would like to volunteer for this ministry.

Hospital Visits: If you or a loved one enters the hospital, please call the church office to let us know so we can place your name on our hospital visitation list.

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April Birthdays

April Anniversaries

1 Barbara McGee2 Lou DeLoria Sarah Dillery Karen Rodriguez Wendy Opio Fr. Steve Easterday Zach McKenzie Miroslav Pierce3 Jackson Waterman4 Stanley Finkenthal Cathy Harkins6 Karen Fontaine Polly Adams7 Lynnett Dixon Barbara Miller Mary Duedall Robin Collier Paula Lipgens Emerson Ochipa9 Lani Dorrell RoyStreatfield Sullivan Ochipa10 Barbara Brotherton John Fisher Pete Soloway11 Tammi Cummings12 Marion Sargent Frank Crawley Benjamin Churcher14 Phyllis Woodford Rick Beverley15 Bob Stauffer Brooke Kennedy16 Bob Fontaine

16 Tammie Conway17 Joye Jennings Franklin Diaz Nicholas Diaz Zachary Diaz18 Mitch Kreher Mac Williams Dianne Thornburgh19 Elsie Amos Audrey Spencer Sarah Edwards20 Ro Olsson21 Alan Smith Bill Fletcher Bill Armstrong Sloane Kennedy22 Gary Grant 23 Jeff Hart Chuck Conway Joshua McKenzie25 Betty Hendrix Tom Otten 26 Karen Hart27 Dinah Beverley Maggie Dana28 Carol Couse Bonnie Warren29 Judy Henderson Jason Ochipa30 Helen LaPointe Pat Thomas Vince Angleton Mike Crews Matthew Martin-Riddick

1 Douglas & Patty Dial Craig & Charise Mormile2 Gary & Mona Leverett4 Gary & Kerry Grant9 John & Madison Cahill10 Chuck & Tammie Conway15 Doug & Teresa Paauwe16 Gary & Shannon Krieger

19 Will & Allison Schutte21 Jay & Ro Olsson Jim & Nikki Donahue Felix & Katie Diaz22 Bob & Jennifer Kennedy23 Don & Beth Ringwald24 Milt & Judy Miller25 Paul & Stephanie Rubin

Recent DeathBob Harvey February 23, 2018

Holy Trinity Episcopal ChurchBible Verse for 2018:

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved,

for you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 17:14

Our Mission: To know Christ and to make Him known.

Our Vision: Every member in ministry.

CLERGY The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer Bishop The Rev. Stephen Easterday Co-RectorThe Rev. Pamela Easterday Co-Rector The Rev. Meghan Farr Assist. Rector for Pastoral Care The Rev. William G. Lewis Rector Emeritus The Rev. Stacey Westphal DeaconThe Rev. Vicky Collins Deacon Emeritus, Retired

STAFFBarbara Bayley 7:30am OrganistMadelyn Belt Financial Assistant Amy Cain Substitute SecretaryKeith Cain Financial Administrator Justin Clermont Accidental Grace DirectorKC Crawley Director of Children, Youth and Family MinistriesEloise Evans Family Choir DirectorDaniel Farr Kitchen ManagerSharon Lester, Cheryl Stephens Parish SecretariesPatti Loyd Connections CoordinatorMegan Paauwe Children’s Ministry AssistantDale Pierce Facilities Manager CW Sorrows 11:15am Worship LeaderDavid Vogeding 9:00 & 11:15am OrganistCarolyn Wilt, RN Faith Community Nurse

HOLY TRINITY VESTRYMike Crews ‘21: Sr. WardenMilt Miller ‘19: Jr. Warden

Kevin Bartczak ‘20: Treasurer Frank Dawson ‘19: Clerk

Gail Pearson: Assistant TreasurerJanet Gray ‘19: Worship, Stewardship, Healing Prayer MinistryJeanne Hakkila-Wills ‘19: Demographics & Strategic Planning

Jay Olsson ‘20: Health MinistryJohn Seybold ‘20: Stewardship

Roger Teurfs ‘20: Audit Committee Coordinator, HTEA Vestry Representative

Kevin Arter ‘21: HospitalityLinda Edwards ‘21: Newcomer Ministry

Ted Peters ‘21: Family Ministries

WORSHIP SCHEDULESunday: 7:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:15am Holy Eucharist Rite I

Wednesday: 7:00am Holy Eucharist 10:30am Holy Eucharist & Healing 5:30pm Prayer Service

Saturday: 5:00pm Holy Eucharist, Contemporary

Recent BaptismJacquelyn Anne Botto March 10, 2018

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