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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

This summer, your Stewardship Team has worked hard to prepare for a stewardship

cultivation campaign during the fall. In preparation for that campaign, we have decided to invite

the whole community to “House Meetings” during the month of September. I understand that

house meetings have been used successfully several times at Holy Trinity, notably during the

process that called me as your Rector.

The meetings this fall are intended to provide a way by which we might gather and share

thoughts, experiences, and hopes for Holy Trinity, in order to create a shared vision for where

God might be calling us. There will be no pledge cards nor an “ask” at these meetings, but rather

authentic dialogue, listening, and dreaming. I therefore invite your heartfelt presence, along with

an open heart, mind, and appetite for light refreshments and hospitality.

Your Stewardship Team has sent individualized postcards, inviting you to a specific house

(close to where you live) at a specific date and time. I understand a number of these postcards

were mangled in the mail. As such, we have included a list of names and houses in this edition

of the Good Newsletter. Please know that the whole household is invited to the gathering, not

just the name given. This list will also be posted in the Narthex.

Additionally, as most of you know, we have many new members at Holy Trinity from the past

few months. If you did not receive an invitation, please call the office and we will see that we get

you on a list for a meeting. Moreover, there will be a “catch all” house meeting at Holy Trinity on

Sunday, September 20th, from 4-6pm with childcare. Anyone (especially young families) are

invited to that gathering.

I do ask that you RSVP as soon as possible in order to allow those hosting these gatherings time to prepare. I sincerely thank each of the hosts for opening their homes for this great community, and for your Stewardship Team’s hard work. If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Faithfully, Jeff+

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Labyrinth Walk – September 3rd The next evening Labyrinth walk is Thursday, September 3rd between 7 and 9 pm. Please come promptly at 7 pm if you wish to view the optional orientation video; otherwise, please arrive no later than 8:15 pm if you just want to walk it. Candles and soft music accompany the walk. Joyce Loughlin

Mission Trip Meeting – Sunday, September 6th in the library after the 10:30 am service for

all those interested in a mission trip next summer. Anne Lee

CHILDREN’S CHURCH begins Sunday, September 13th. SUNDAY SCHOOL begins Sunday, September 20th. ADULT FORMATION Begins September 20 - Everyone is Invited Adult Formation is back in full swing. J.R. Hustwit will lead us in a short study in Romans, Just

Enough Romans to be Dangerous- September 20 and 27th. In the month of October, Fr. Jeff

will lead the discussion, What Does It Mean to be an Episcopalian. We hope to see in the

Johnston Wing at 9:30. Heidi Witty

TO NEWCOMERS (and seasoned veterans!) Anyone who considers themselves a Newcomer to Holy Trinity is invited to participate in Adult Formation during the month of October, and then be formally recognized as a member of Holy Trinity by prayer on All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2015. If you are interested in this Newcomer process, please email Jeff at rector@holytrinityfay.org. Adult Formation, 9:30-10:15am, located in the Johnston Wing Sunday, October 4th: Episcopal 101: Part 1 Sunday, October 11th: Episcopal 101: Part 2 Sunday, October 18th: Holy Trinity 101: Part 1 Sunday, October 25th: Holy Trinity 101: Part 2 These classes will also be open to any “seasoned veterans” of Holy Trinity who are interested in the content of these classes, but are already members. All are welcome!

DEANERY CONVERSATIONS

Please join our Bishop and Diocesan leadership for a Deanery Conversation on Tuesday

October 6th, from 7:00pm-9:00pm at St. John’s in Fayetteville. Topics to be covered include an

“Overview of the General Convention Experience,” “A Preview of Our Diocese’s New Policy on

Marriage,” and “Next Steps in Renewing Deanery Life.”

Rally Sunday, September 13, 2015

ATTENTION YOUTH GROUPS SAVE THESE DATES

Sunday, September 13th – Rally Sunday Party Saturday, September 19th – Diocesan yOUThREACH, Hosted by Holy Trinity Sunday, October 4th – Paintball Outing Saturday, October 24th – Youth Lock-In Sunday, November 22nd - Rite 13 Ceremony with rehearsal dinner on November 21st Sunday, December 13th – J2A/Rite 13 Christmas Party with Ugly Sweater Contest and Yankee Swap

Auditions for Behold the Lamb of God

Do you play Guitar? Bass? Drums? Fiddle or Violin? Have you impressed yourself singing in the shower?

We're hosting Behold the Lamb of God, a folk cantata exploring advent and the Christmas season, December 10 & 11. Artists from Sweet Tea Shakespeare and the surrounding community will join with Holy Trinity artists for this moving, funny, and sacred performance featuring folk music, spoken word, and hot cocoa. To set up an audition, please contact Jeremy Fiebig at artistic@sweetteashakespeare.com

Murder at the Banquet

A meeting will be held Wednesday evening, September 16 at 6:30 in the sanctuary for all those who are interested in being part of a production of “Murder at the Banquet”, a one act mystery. The play calls for four women and four men. In addition to the eight actors, technical staff members are needed also. The “People You Know Players” is being resurrected. Please join us for the “roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd”. Production is tentatively scheduled for January/February performances. For more information call Mary Mac Shields, 484-5135.

Women’s Connection: Share: Relate: Grow: A holy village for moms of every kind @ Holy Trinity Episcopal Church If interested, contact Annie Thornberg annethornberg@gmail.com

An Invitation to Shared Ministry from Katherine Whaley

Well, there it is! My last church vestment on the table. I had plans for a couple more---A cope for Christmas, and some extra greens, (the season “after Pentecost” covers half the year, and well, ho hum).We were going to have those, and—and—and. But my body says NO! so they will remain dreams. Or will they? Hey look, can you sew even moderately well? Are you looking for a new way to serve the church? I never said I couldn’t do it at all. Only that I can’t do it alone. You could learn with me and we could work together, and have that Christmas cope and whatever else would add to the beauty of our altar. I learned from pulling apart old vestments because a God Son said “Katherine, make my ordination vestment”! And he laid a yardage of silk linen and yards of blue and gold trim on the table, and I said “Carr, I can’t! I mend jeans and sew shirts. Not this stuff.” And he said, “But Katherine, I want your love in it.” Love. Oh yes, Love. It nearly killed me, but God held my hands, and it got done, and it was full of Love—God’s and mine. And then others came, and it has come to be for me a very special form of love. Now I offer it to you. Could we share it? I’d love that. That’s right—Love! Contact Katherine Whaley 910-484-1389 or storytre@infionline.net

THANK YOU from Patti Dill, The Church Periodical Club Coordinator …..

Dear Holy Trinity, Thank you very much for the generous donation to the CPC! The Church Periodical Club supplies books, magazines, e-books and computer programs free to those who cannot obtain them, it is the gift that speaks volumes. Sincerely, Patti Dill/CPC Coordinator, Diocese of East Carolina Note: Holy Trinity donated $455.00 to the CPC in 2015.

Reports and Updates

Holy Trinity Outreach Support Come in to worship; Go out to serve.

Holy Trinity’s members have long been actively engaged with many parish as well as local non-profit and agency efforts to support those in need in our community, the Diocese and throughout the world. The Vestry, on behalf of the congregation, have provided funding for many of these outreach efforts. Most of the funds sent to outreach projects were the “profits” from Mayfair with some funds coming from the Endowment. This year’s Vestry has implemented a new process to learn about and review proposals for supporting programs where our parishioners are personally involved. At its August meeting the Vestry reviewed proposals and voted financial support for the following: Center for Economic Empowerment and Development (CEED); Child Advocacy Center; Episcopal Farmworkers’ Ministry; Episcopal Relief and Development; Fayetteville Urban Ministry; Holy Trinity Food Pantry; Margaret Willis Elementary School; and Special Olympics of Cumberland County. Some money was retained for needs that may arise for the remainder of the year. If anyone wants to review the Vestry’s criteria for funding outreach programs and get an application to apply for outreach financial support, please contact the church office. Vestry Outreach Liaisons Mary Mac Shields, Tom Holt, Howard Loughlin

August 2015Vestry Highlights

The Vestry meeting was held at Holy Trinity on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm. The Vestry had a full agenda after a brief summer hiatus! The theme of this year’s stewardship campaign is “Tending Our Garden”. This theme segues nicely from our summer bible school theme based upon the Garden of Eden. Also fast approaching is Rally Sunday to be held on the Sunday following Labor Day weekend, September thirteenth. Father Jeff also announced that Holy Trinity will host a deanery youth event in October. Details will be announced soon! The Vestry approved the first disbursement of Mayfair proceeds under the newly adopted Holy Trinity Outreach Funding Process. After careful consideration by the Outreach committee, the following organizations were recommended and approved to receive outreach funds: CEED (Center for Economic Empowerment and Development), Child Advocacy Center, Episcopal Relief and Development, Fayetteville Family Life Center, Fayetteville Urban Ministry, Margaret Willis Elementary School, and the Episcopal Farmworkers Ministry. Congratulations to the recipients and to the dedicated volunteers who devote their time and talent to Mayfair! By the time of publication of this newsletter, our parish administrator Janice will have returned from her vacation abroad. Please give your thanks to Stephanie who so capably “held the fort down” in Janice’s absence as you welcome back Janice. We are blessed to have such dedicated office assistants! Kasmin Davis, Clerk

GOING OUT TO SERVE ....PARTNERING WITH MARGARET WILLIS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The MWES Social Worker, Megan Hatem, keeps a ‘clothing closet’ as a resource for children whose families cannot afford to buy school clothes. At this time she needs to re-stock her supply of shoes and belts. Margaret Willis has a uniform dress code and each child is expected to comply as follows:

Shoes must be solid black, white or brown tennis shoe/lace up type. No logos. They can be for girls or boys in any size appropriate to kindergarten age through adult size 8.

Belts must be black and will be worn through belt loops. The “clothing closet” needs child/adult size M and larger.

You can help by donating gently used or new shoes and belts. Bring your items to the Margaret Willis display table in the Narthex. Or, you can choose to help by donating money towards clothing closet/student needs. Make your check payable to Holy Trinity and designate MWES on the Memo line.. Thank you, Barbara Brooks

September Birthdays: 1 Hampton Horrocks, Tamara Feraca, John Lancaster, Sr.,

Brad Loase* 2 Kim Johnson* 3 Brad Matera, June Pearce* 4 Rachel Hooper, Jeff Jones *6 Molly-

Mae Pinson, Cynthia Sabatinos* 7 Brodrick Carpenter, Kirk Johnson* 9 Thomas Holt IV, Jose

Nevarez, Cydnee Scott* 10 Madeline Binkley, Terry Levitt* 11 AJ Grein* 12 Susan Stephany*

14 Brielle Lancaster* 15 Willa Demmon, Yolanda Scott-Chisolm, Kristin Smith* 18 Lenny

Salzberg, Wendy Hustwit, Adrian Perez* 19 Ed Burkett, John Franklin, Mary Mac Shields, John

Ashford* 20 Kathie Dees* 22 Jimmy Teachey* 23 David Booth* 24 Dave Harsant, Drew

Lawrence, Ann Morketter* 25 Vivian Hollinshed, Phoebe Holliday* 26 Melissa Yoakum* 27

Betty Chiles* 28 Katherine Arocena, Devon Chisolm, George Franks, George Harrison, Greg

Whitley* 29 Elliot Fiebig, Hailey Fowler, Dudley Buck* 30 Jacob Baker, Emma Driscoll*

News from the Food Pantry

It is now August and the Food Pantry is back to its traditional schedule.

We would like again to thank John and Matthew Whiteman and Eric

Fleming for the great job that they did this summer.

I would also like to personally thank June Pearce for her years of

dedicated service to the Food Pantry. I believe that she and Alexa

Haar have taken it to the size it is now. We have a great group of

volunteers that work hard to keep the Food Pantry moving forward. I

would like to thank Sid Garner and Pat Stang for being so understanding and kind as I have

grown into this new role. Much thanks to all that come in to pack bags, distribute bags and do

the shopping. You are all so very awesome!!

Thanks to Mary Mac Shields, I have the numbers for July of 2015. We gave out 160 bags and

served 261 people. With thanks to the preschool, we were also able to give some children

books.

The Campbell Soup Company in Maxton also gave us soup and some canned drinks so we

have been able to provide a little “extra” in the food bags and to offer canned liquids to older

adults. Sid Gardner and Carlon Mercer drove to Maxton to pick up the donation.

My sister, Karen Robertson, and I were very fortunate

this month to go with Sid Gardner and Jim Thomas to

Second Harvest to pick up one of Sid’s orders. It’s an

amazing place and I believe that our involvement with

the program is working out well.

Left to right: Sid Gardner, Jim Thomas and

Karen Robertson with a load from Second

Harvest. Thank you! Sharon Robertson

A MESSAGE FROM HOLY TRINITY PRESCHOOL Preschool resumes September 8th. Lots of 2-, 3-, and 4-year-

old activity. Openings remain in 2- and 3-year-old classes. Call 484-0250 for more

information. Also Special thank yous to the preschool council for sprucing up the

playground! Ruth Gillis

Military Prayer List Update

We want to keep our Military Prayer List current and are asking for your assistance. Please let us know by 15 September which of our military should be kept on the list. Send the complete name to either Janice Luce, at admin@holytrinityfay.org or Alice Bull at alicebull51@gmail.com. If we don't receive a request to retain a name, we will delete it from the list. Note that we are only publishing first names of our military personnel for security reasons. The Intercessory Prayer Group will maintain a list with the complete names.

PRAYER LIST

Frank Allison III, Ted Autry, Baby Louisa, The Dick Bickford Family, Claudine Brown, Sharon Buck, Jean Canham*, The Honorable Jimmy Carter, The Family of Debbie Chase, Steve Chiles, Pebo Collier, Gwen Gilfus, Irene Hathcock and Family, Jake Holt, Jerry Holt, John David Holt, Shonda Johnson, Susanne Kohrman, John Lancaster, Sr., John Lancaster,

Jr., Richard Lefrancois, Cathy Lovato, Marty, Janice McFadden, Anne Mizelle*, Susan Ashley Moss, Sydney Alexandra Moss, Tara Moss, Ginger Pack, Marie Parker*, Margaret Peterson*, David Pless, Jeanne Pless, Paul Reichle Jr.*, The Family of Lee Robertson,

Isolene Robertson, Fr. Joseph Running, Joseph Running Sr.*, Maureen Running, Alicia Russell, Mikayla Scott, Phil Smith, Stephanie Stang, Mary and Harold Syms*, Jimmy Teachy, Della Terrell*, Martha Thorne, William Verdun, Louise Walters*, Wesley, Frank and Katherine Whaley, Francis Winter, Our Friends at St. Joseph’s *Visitation and

Prayers

MILITARY PRAYER LIST David, Jacob, Tom, Bill, Aaron, Ken, Christopher, Daryl, Kyle, Michael,

Geoff, John, Leroy, Lychelle, John, Scott, Andrew, Jonathan, Brian,

Oliver, Brent, Zach, Hampton, Samuel, Ivey, Tony, Juan, Tim, Daniel,

Brad, Alex, Cedric, Kyle, and Thomas.

Holy Trinity is a great place to serve. It’s because of parishioners like you that makes this

such a great place. Below please see the places that these meetings will be hosted and

find your names respectively. PLEASE RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you can’t

make your assigned meeting date or you need child care, please RSVP to come to the

one hosted by the Church.

Host: Nancy Broadwell Date/Time Invitees

Broadwell Home

5407 Summer Duck Road

Fayetteville, NC 28314

910-867-0911

nbroadwell@nc.rr.com

Sept. 16th at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Inez Elliott

Garvin & Sheila Ferguson Arthur Cavano, Jr.

Katie & Kevin Burne Sylvia Ray

Kenniston & Catrina Carpenter Brett Sutton

Phoebe & Hunter Holliday David Booth

Kathy & Mike Thaman Bill & Karen Goble

Kevin & Elizabeth Smith Sid & Ming Gardner Debbie Holfelder

Elyse Sprengle Greg & Qin Rich Donna Morse

Heather Savary & Rock Malcom

Kirk Johnson Joshua Garcia & Brandon Pajunen

Jim Thomas Leroy & Amadee Chisolm Justin Smith

Mark Waller John Lancaster Jim & Courtney Goodwin

Della Terrell S uzanne LaGrange Ray Brown

Ed Whiteman Brian & Lilly Timpac Glenn Allen

Host: Holy Trinity Date/Time Invitees

Holy Trinity

1601 Raeford Road

Fayetteville, NC 28305

910-484-2134

admin@holytrinityfay.org

Sept. 20th @ 4-6:00pm Michelle & Milton Turner

Cleve Davis Jim Sumners

Jimmy & Patricia Driscoll Susan Stephany

Leslie Craig Justin Schwamm, Jr.

Walter & Martha Clark Ron Saracen

Host: Holy Trinity Sept. 20th @ 4-6:00pm Invitees

Pat Stang Gail Childers Ron & Heather Quick

Jonathan Hecker David & Stacey Alecca Chris & Vivian Ragland

Alison & Peter Fleming Joshua Busman Derrick & Jennifer Nadalini

Gillian Merrill Heather & Connor Harding Jake Jacobs

Host: The Holts Date/Time Invitees

Holt Home

202 Hinsdale Avenue

Fayetteville, NC 28305

910-485-5740

Walknan202@gmail.com

Sept. 21st @ 7:8:30pm Harry & Jane Horrocks

John Lancaster, Sr. Thomas Baucom

David Norris Joanne Boliek

Daniel Robert Leslie Allison

Clara MacMillan Roddy Davis

Joy Van Hout Sed Olive Michael Adams

David Samuelson Tim & Amy Lancaster Ed Fields & Jim Teachy

Diehl Jones Carol G. Oates Beth Helsinger

Frank Moorman Libba Pate Carey Downing

William Sherman Jayme McNeill Martha Brown

Eric & Megan Long Hunter Olive Phil & Susie Harris, Jr.

Mary Lynn Jordan Katherine & Frank Whaley John Ashford

Stuart Jordan Bob Pinson Winnie Daws

Host: The Morketters Date/Time Invitees

Morketter Home

185 Ellerslie Drive

Fayetteville, NC 28303

910-485-7228

amorketter@nc.rr.com

Sept. 22nd @ 7:00 - 8:30pm Jose & Carmen Nevarez

Mary Anne Brooks Barbara Naugle

Dane Reid Sally Perry

Roger Watts Tom Morketter

Bob Shouse & Helen Carter James Mixon

Richard Karp Mimi Spears Don McFadyen

George and Virginia Franks Robert Richardson James & Elaine McKay

Al Alvarez June Pearce Dan Middleton

Antony Bishop Howard & Joyce Loughlin Denaya & Brad Matera

Host: The Morketters Sept. 22nd @ 7:00 - 8:30pm Invitees

Phil & Sally Caldwell Scott & Ellen Hancox Jim Heine

Betty Chiles R.G. Heckerman Charles Koonce

Carl & Amy Beene George & Jean Harrison Reg Lawrence

Greg Whitley Bobby Grantham Brian Hoffman & Jordan Capps

Ed Burkett Bill Barnwell Dave Harsant

Izola Francis Barbara Brooks Alexa Haar

Eileen Bratton Neil Bergman & Kasmin Davis Karen & Sharon Robertson

Ray St. Onge

Host: Beth Early/J. Salzberg Date/Time Invitees

Early Home

1709 Yonkers Court

Fayetteville, NC 28304

earlybergs@aol.com

Sept. 23rd @ 7-8:30pm Joseph Edwards , Jr.

Laurel Wachtler Chris & Amanda Christianson, Jr.

Carl Mitchell & Gay Trimmer Tommie Brown

Joshua Poindexter & AJ Grein Edie & Brennan Brinkley

Carlon Mercer Joyce Lipe Chick & Anne Chisolm

Mary Lynn Mercer Tom & Donna McCollum J.R. Hustwit

Richard & Louise Hall Terry Levitt Paula Davis

Rusty Long June Lancaster Betsey Gardner

Champ-Saint-Amand Scott & Concepcion Harris Norman Snellgroves

Ed Armstrong Raymond Clapper Greg & Janet Seawell

Anne Mizelle Vivian Hollinshed Margaret Peterson

John & Stephanie Franklin Tim Ripley Michael & Anna Marr

Coleman Smith, Jr.

Host: The Zimmerman’s Date/Time Invitees

Zimmerman Home

4006 Woods Court

Fayetteville, NC 28312

910-483-9090

daczimmerman@msn.com

Sept. 29th @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm Mike & Libby Demmon

Greg & Angela Francis Helmsly Dapuyen

Diane Haskell Christian Davis

Julia Odom-Rzonca Cynthia Sabatinos

Jane Squires Karen Harris

Host: The Zimmerman’s Sept. 29th @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm Invitees

Louise Walters Ray Vallery Courtney & Brad Rudy

Grey Welborn Lyn Whitehead Bill & Annette Dunlap

Dudley Buck Lee Zuravel David Sullivan & Linda Braswell

Teena Morris John Spiegelberg Jose Nevarez

Carmen Kelly Dean Swinford & Alison Van Nyhyuis

Robert Zimmerman

Todd Wilson Harold & Mary Syms, Jr. Brenda Dixon

Host Date/Time Invitees

Philbrook Home

6474 Summerchase Road

Fayetteville, NC 28311

910-488-4070

Judynp88@nc.rr.com

Sept. 30th @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tamika Chisolm

Patricia Brewer Donna Fowler-Marchant

Valerie Connor Jessica & Sam Nelson

Dennis & Deborah Brewer Juan Perez

Kathie & Wilbur Dees David Witty

Judith Reynolds Katherine Arocena Rob & Mary Russell

Pat & Cheryl Spears Bryan Hooper Phil Smith

Roya Taheri Bob Gurney Joe & Maureen Running, Jr.

Richard & Alice Bull Jeff Jones Brad Loase and Keola Keanaaina

Heather & Mamon Albawarid Stephen & Carol Middleton Thomas Boyle

Bette and Larry Scott Janice McFadyen Susanne Kohrman

Jack & Cindy Slappey Gary McLaughlin Jeremy & Nan Fiebig

Gene Ramsey Marie Parker William Lee

Terry Lowinger

Return Service Requested

Church Staff Rector: The Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg

Parish Administrator: Janice Luce Communications Assistant: Stephanie Balaam

Financial Secretary: Bette Scott Interim Music Director: Sean Closz

Interim Organist: Donna Davenport Preschool Director: Ruth Folger Gillis

Sexton: Charles Stewart Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Office: 484-2134/Fax: 484-3198 Website: www.holytrinityfay.org Email: admin@holytrinityfay.org

VESTRY

Senior Warden: Jane Horrocks Junior Warden: Mark Philbrook

Treasurer: Neil Bergman Clerk: Kasmin Davis

2015 Jane Horrocks J. R. Hustwit

Howard Loughlin Mary Mac Shields

2016 Kasmin Davis Alison Jones

Mark Philbrook Rob Richardson

2017 Conchita Harris

Tom Holt Keith St. Peter

Heidi Witty

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Fayetteville NC 28305

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