TRINITY GRAND LEDGER. Excerpts From The Diocese of Western Michigan A History TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRINITY GRAND LEDGER VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2013 100TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Excerpts From The Diocese of Western Michigan A History Franklin Campbell Smith, March 1948.

1 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRINITY GRAND LEDGER VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 JANUARY TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Excerpts From The Diocese of Western Michigan A History Franklin Campbell Smith, March Beginning with the window near the font, The Annunciation, which was presented by Mr. and Mrs. George N. Berry in memory of Mr. Berry s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zara Berry, the next, The Holy Family, was given by Mrs. Higham for her mother and sister. Christ Blessing Little Children given by Mrs. George Berry in memory of her parents, George and Emeline Bishop, is followed by The Rich Young Ruler the gift of Mrs. Alexander s class of young girls. The Evangelists was presented by Edward A. Trumbull in memory of his mother, Jeanie T. Trumbull. Holman Hunt s Light of the World was the gift of David H. Brown for his parents, George and Catherine Brown. The Good Shepard was given by L. W. Campbell and sister Mattie O Connor in memory of their parents George and Sophia Campbell. The Woman at the Well was given by Mrs. Packard of Charlotte in memory of her grandfather, the Rev. Luman Foote. The Empty Tomb was presented by Mrs. J. C. Holmes and her sister Estelle Capwell in memory of their parents Esther and William Capwell. The rose window over the altar, Easter Morn was the gift of Cassius Alexander for his parents Sidney and Mary Alexander. In the south end of the vestibule is a plain window given by Ella Coryell for her parents Abram D. Hixson and Clarissa Bixby; another vestibule window was given by Elmer Edwards in memory of his mother, Angeline Edwards, and a son, Russell Edwards. In the center front of the vestibule is The Guardian Angel given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chappell for an infant son, Walter James. Opposite the front door is The Crucifixion given by Rev. Lincoln R. Vercoe in memory of his father, the Rev. John Vercoe. Trinity Mission asked admission as a parish of the convention of 1912 but failed to submit its papers. A resolution was passed by convention to the effect that it be admitted when Bishop and Chancellor were satisfied that all canonical requirements had been satisfied. Evidently this was complied with, for Trinity, Grand Ledge, appears on the list of parishes in the journal of The vestry made a Christmas gift to the parish in 1914 in the extinguishment of the floating debt of fourteen hundred dollars contacted in finishing the church. Mr. Vercoe resigned Oct. 31, 1915, and was succeeded by the Rev. W. H. Jordan Apr. 30, Ninety-five communicants were

2 PAGE 2 TRINITY GRAND LEDGER Reported in 1916, a substantial increase over thirty-one in Property valuation was $1,600; church, $1,200, other property, $4,000, entirely free from debt. 7 The years saw much organizational activity, both in organizations purely diocesan and General Church organizations operating in the diocese. The diocesan Men s Club had a dinner meeting May 1, 1917, and was addressed by Bishop Griswold of Salina. The Bishop s League was organized in 1916 with branches in the larger parishes. Its object was to interest every guild, society and member of the Church in the work of the diocese. The first year of its organization it contributed $416 to diocesan missions. Its contributions paid the traveling expenses of the clergy to various meetings, those supplying vacant parishes, the rent and other expenses of the Bishop s office until taken over by the diocese, and they made appropriations for special needs in various parishes, particularly Grand Ledge. In 1923 it raised $800 for diocesan purposes. 8 7 Chapter XIII, Expanding Life, pp Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Starting in January 2013 the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) group will be meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. Marian Stolz has agreed to become the new ECW president. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the Log Jam, 12:30 p.m. Donations for Christmas Flowers Came from: Lori Hudson in memory of loved ones. Jackie Johnson in memory of Jack & Betty Edgar, Dough & Harry Johnson, and Dortress Smozel. Jim & Bev Seling in memory of loved ones. Kal & Marsha Smith in joyous celebration of Christmas. Tom & Sallee Anderson donated the Christmas trees. Ellen & John Bunday donated the greens for the candelabras.

3 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 PAGE 3 Call List If you do not have an account and you would like to be put on a call list, about events and happenings at the church. Please contact Jeannie Schroeder at and give her the number to reach you at. Annual Meeting/ Potluck This years annual meeting and potluck will take place on Sunday, January 20, There will be one combined service that morning at 10 am. The potluck will take place prior to the meeting. Bring a dish to pass, your table service and drinks. All are encouraged to attend. Annual Reports If you are a chair of a committee and you do an annual report, please have it to the church office by Thursday, January 17, Church Decorating A special thank you goes out to everyone who helped in the decorating and the removal of the Church decorations for Christmas. Trinity Calendars Our 100th Anniversary 2013, calendars are in. They are $3.00 a piece. The calendars can be found on the table in the undercroft. SIREN Items Thank you to everyone who contributed items for SIREN. This year we collected, children s large diapers, can openers and gas cards. A big thank you goes out to Denise and Jamey for coordinating this and then taking the donations to SIREN. Flower and Coffee Hour Sign-up Sheets It s a new year with new signup sheets. Calls are going out to help in the filling out of the flower sheet. So look on your calendar for the dates you would like. If you do not receive a call and have a date in mind, please contact the church office at and leave your information with the person who answers the phone or on the answering machine. Food Bank Trinity's first Centennial activity will appropriately be a big food drive to benefit the Grand Ledge Food Bank. The shelves are seriously depleted after the holidays and there are still hungry people to be fed. What better way to celebrate 100 years of Christian love than to recall Jesus' words"...when I was hungry you fed me."? Jeannie Schroeder will chair this outreach and the Food Bank already knows.. So instead of "pounding" the Food Bank, let's "ton" it. Remember!! Sunday, January 20 One combined service at 10 a.m. for the Annual meeting with potluck.

4 PAGE 2 TRINITY GRAND LEDGER Trinity Church Physical Plant Repairs/Improvements Currently Necessary January 2013 Church Office Men s Restroom Nursery Restroom Nursery Women s Restroom Trinity Room Class Room Priests Office Replace missing ceiling tile Panel behind commode to repair wall Sand rust and re-paint radiator Remove rust stain on urinal Mirror Touch up paint where tissue holder was replaced Remove Clutter Replace missing ceiling tile Panic bar on east exit door Touch up paint on woodwork Trim out window in corridor to undercroft & base boards Remove clutter Doors on cabinets Drywall repair over radiators Boiler Room Kitchen Kitchen cont. Undercroft Paint walls and floor/ general clean up Install rubber base shoe Touch up paint/paint pipes Re-calk counter top Fix joint on tall cabinet Patch holes in walls ( from old steam pipes) Install baseboards on west side to match existing Fix holes in ceiling Paint copper pipe at ceiling Maintain current events on bulletin boards or remove outdated stuff

5 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 PAGE 3 Rotary Entrance Narthex Replace exterior door Repair ceiling Clean up and paint Stairwell: replace bare light bulb with approved fixture Repair damaged plaster (expensive/needs exterior waterproofing) Replace burned out bulbs in fixtures Repair front door and install threshold Install oak rail for coat hooks suitable for period Transition piece between tile floor and oak floor at side door to Nave Nave Remove old sound system Hook up lights for apostle window Duplicate and install missing bracket under front arch right had side front wall Replace pew on Gospel side. Repair nasty scratches and gouges on chancel rail Repair plaster/paint Sanctuary Replace burned out bulbs over great arch Dust lattice work behind/above the altar Sacristy Re-finish/replace hardwood floor (nice quality 3/8 new floor suggested) Exterior paint all exterior metal doors Install screens on Trinity room windows Ramp from Fitzgerald property to west trinity room entrance Move playground equipment to Fitzgerald lot Refinish front doors Eliminate trip point on barrier free entrance sidewalk New brick work on sign This is the master list of items that need to be repaired or improved here at Trinity. The Vestry is asking everyone to have a look at this and see if there are any items that you would be able to repair or improve with either your time and talents or by a donation of money. Please put your name next to the item that you can do and then talk with John Bunday about it. Thank You!

6 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 201 E Jefferson Street PO Box 116 Grand Ledge, MI Phone: Fax: secretary@trinitypeople.org W E RE ON THE WEB! WWW. TRINITYPEOPLE. ORG TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Our Mission Statement Trinity Episcopal Church is an inclusive environment, open to everyone, actively promoting God s love in our community and the world through liturgical worship and outreach Rector Fr. Aaron Evans rector@trinitypeople.org Member Cliff Knaggs (1/2015) Member Jeannie Schroeder (1/2014) Member Lori Hudson (1/2015) Member Sandy Kallen (1/2014) Member Inger Lanese (1/2013) Member Connie Fast (1/2013) Member John Bunday (1/2013) Church Musician Tudy Soelberg Service Schedule Sunday: Holy Eucharist Sunday School 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.. Treasurer Sallee Anderson Parish Secretary & Newsletter Jill Knaggs jknaggs@wowway.com secretary@trinitypeople.org

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TRINITY GRAND LEDGER TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH VOLUME 4 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 2008 November began with a fun party on Saturday November 1 given by Alayna Young, our Music Director, for costumed children and adults. The celebrations