Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

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1 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As many of you know, we are striving to begin music ministry programs for our children and/or youth at Holy Trinity. Being that this opportunity has not been available for some time, it will take some effort before we know what we have the interest and capability to sustain. To that end, I write to inform you of three options for children s/youth music ministry at Holy Trinity. Older Children s Choir (2 nd 5 th graders): Growing in Grace curriculum by Choristers Guild Rehearsal dates: Wednesdays January 6 May 4 4:30-5:30 pm Worship participation dates: February 14 March 20 (Palm Sunday) May 8 (Mother s Day) Young Children s Choir Seminars (Age 4 to 1 st graders): Seminar I Rehearsal dates: Wednesdays February 24 and March 2, 9, 16 from 4:15-4:45 pm Worship Participation: March 20 (Palm Sunday) Seminar II Rehearsal dates: Wednesdays April 13, 20, 27 and May 4 from 4:15-4:45 pm Worship Participation: May 8 (Mother s Day) Youth Choir Festival Experience (6 th 12 th graders): Segue Youth Choir Festival at Campbell University - Mass youth choir experience DATE: Saturday, February 27 FEES: Registration fee $25 DEADLINE: Registration deadline: December 30Registration fee $25 Kick-off retreat and preparation rehearsals will be set based upon participants schedules If you are interested in any of these opportunities for your youth/child, please contact me (rector@holytrinityfay.org) or Donna (threesajoy@aol.com) and/or fill out the registration form in this Newsletter as soon as possible. Please share this information with others. A personal invitation is the most effective way to reach out! Faithfully, Jeff+

2 The Bishop is coming Sunday, February 7, 2016 Would you like to be Confirmed, Received or Reaffirmed? The sacrament of confirmation is the opportunity for individuals already baptized (in an Episcopal Church or in another Christian denomination) to make a mature, public affirmation of their baptismal vows and receive the laying on of hands by our bishop. Any members of Holy Trinity who have not yet been confirmed, and who will turn 16 years of age by the end of 2016 will be eligible for this sacrament. Reception will be offered for any individuals who have been confirmed in another Christian denomination, but who would like to reaffirm their baptism vows and be received into the Episcopal Church by the laying on of hands by our bishop. I have spoken to several members of Holy Trinity, new and seasoned, for which this option might apply. This is the manner in which one would officially become Episcopalian. Reaffirmation is open to anyone who has previously been confirmed (or received) as an Episcopalian, yet desires to publically reaffirm their baptismal vows and receive the laying on of hands by our bishop. The opportunity for reaffirmation is open to anyone, and I have personally experienced how helpful it can be for one s journey of faith. Therefore, if your journey of faith at present is such that you desire this experience, I invite you to be reaffirmed on Sunday, February 7 th. The preparation for Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation will essentially be the same. I will be offering four classes leading up to the bishop s visit: Tuesdays, January 12 th, 19 th, 26 th and February 2 nd from 6-8pm at the Church in the library or sanctuary. These classes will delve more deeply into what it means to be an Episcopalian in preparation for Bishop Rob s visit on February 7 th. In addition to participants in the class, I would like to find others who might pray with and offer hospitality for the individuals in this class. Whatever your current spiritual practice and theological foundation, I invite you to prayerfully consider participating in one of these three opportunities. If you are interested in being a part of these classes, I ask that you me (rector@holytrinityfay.org) before January 5, MARK YOUR CALENDARS Labyrinth Walk January 7 at 7:00 pm. The January evening labyrinth walk will take place on Thursday, January 7, 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 January February 9 February 21 March 3 ATTENTION YOUTH GROUPS - SAVE THESE DATES Ski Trip Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Rite 13 Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser Youth Group Labyrinth Walk

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS END OF THE YEAR DEADLINE: The last day to turn in any money to be attributed to your 2015 account is NOON on Monday, December 28, Labyrinth Walk opened during the week: The mid-week labyrinth walk will be closed for the Christmas holidays, December 23 rd through January 4th. The labyrinth mid-week walks will restart on Tuesday, January 5 th. Join your Holy Trinity family and friends for the lobster dinner fundraiser in support of Holy Trinity's preschool. Date: February 6th Time: 5 p.m. Place: Holy Trinity Parish Hall Just use the attached "Claws for a Cause" form to order your lobster. Be sure to indicate that you will be attending the dinner - your lobster will be waiting for you when you come! Please bring 2 dishes to share - side dish, salad, or dessert. Tea, coffee, and lemonade will be provided. Hot dogs are available for $1.00 each for non-lobster eaters. (Leftover lobsters will be sold starting at 5:30.) Note about birthdays: Our database was migrated to the cloud and only birthdays with the year you were born converted. If you don t see your name in the birthday list, please call the office and give us the year you were born. Thank you, Janice 2 Elaine McKay, Amanda Taheri* 3 Justin Schwamm, Jr. * 4. Sharon Paz* 6 Brenda Thomas, Lacy Kells* 11 Linda Barnwell* 12 Katherine Whaley, Sue Harris * 14 Walter Clark, Rita Udoh * 15 Duncan Goodwin* 18 Mariam Harris, Rob Richardson, Theodore Schwamm * 19 Sam Jordan, Sean Kelly, Mary Russell *20 Sid Gardner, Elizabeth Moorman, Litton Robert* 22 Will Grantham, Tom McCollum* 24 Adlai Wood* 25 Joshua Baker, Scott Harris* 29 Heidi Witty* 30 Chelsea Alecca* 31 Glenn Allen Rite 13 plays Christmas Bible trivia during Sunday formation.

4 Holy Trinity youth groups had their Christmas party on December 13 th. They played a rousing game of Christmas Jeopardy, tried a new game called Family and had a Yankee gift exchange. PRAYER LIST: Cheri Adams, Frank Allison, III, Baby Louisa, Diane Browne, Jean Canham*, The Honorable Jimmy Carter, Mary Elizabeth Council, The Presiding Bishop Curry, Eli Davis, Clifford Dillon, The Family of Dudley Buck, The Family of Tom and Nancy Holt, The Family of Robert Yoakum, The Family of Karen Saracen, Ed Fields, A.C. Greene, Jr., Louise Hall, Joe Harrison, Sandra Hawke, Floyd Jenkins, Gloria Kelly, Susanne Kohrman*, Doris Leggett, Shannon Lipe, The Mercer family, Anne Mizelle*, Gaye Moser, Marie Parker*, Margaret Peterson*, Ann Plemmons, The Family of David Pless, Paul Reichle Jr.*, Isolene Robertson, Angela Rowley, Joe Running Sr., Hilda Saleeby, Chuck Seidel, Pat Spears, Zachery Sine, Scott Surrett, Mary and Harold Syms*, Jimmy Teachey, Eddie Thomas, Jeanne Thompson, Wesley, Frank Whaley, Grace White and family, Melissa Yoakum, John and Carol Watkins, Our Friends at St. Joseph s *Visitation and Prayers MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Leroy, John, Cedric, Daven, Scott, Daniel, Mike, Jon, Stephanie, Sam, Trey, Ed, Amanda, Robert, Augustus, Roger, Kyle, Brian, Oliver, Alex, and Thomas. Calendar of Christmas Services Thursday, December 24 th, Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Christmas Pageant and the singing of Silent Night 10:30 p.m. Festive Prelude 11:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist with Chancel Choir, Handbells, incense and the singing of Silent Night Friday, December 25th, Christmas Day -10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist without music Sunday, December 27 th - 9:30 a.m. Combined service with Holy Eucharist with music Wednesday, December 30 th Noon Eucharist is canceled. 5:30pm Evening Prayer The Holy Trinity Office will be closed: Thursday, December 24 th at noon Friday, December 25 th through January 3 rd The office will reopen on January 4 th

5 The Poinsettias in the church are given to the glory of God and In Memory of: Our parents, and Tim and Jerry Holt Sarah Timmons Morketter Mary Campbell Carmichael Joseph Hollinshed Alston Horrocks Georgianna Hancock Caroline Harsant Whitley Edward Reeder, Sr. Martha Claire Sutton Mary-Ellen Debbie Kevin Christmas Frank Allison, Jr. Maria R. Cunningham Judith Barratt Madge Jewett Edward Harrison, Sr. Benton and Leta Stuart Frank and Ellen Ballo Joe and Elizabeth Lowinger Arthur C. Stang, III Arthur and Frances Stang George and Elsie Novatka Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Stringer Charles Lipe Nick, Jean, Chris and Gloria Silverio Donor: Nancy and Tom Holt Michael and Ann Morketter Michael and Ann Morketter Jane and Harry Horrocks Jane and Harry Horrocks Glenn and Bill Pam and Dave Harsant Pam and Dave Harsant Mary Miller Griffin Jon, Mike, and Kyle Jon, Leah, Andy, Mike, Allison, Kyle, and Precious Kristin Smith Angie Allison Angie Allison Bethany Barratt Bethany Barratt George and Jean Harrison George and Jean Harrison Barbara and Terry Lowinger Barbara and Terry Lowinger Pat Stang Pat Stang Pat Stang Mike and Anna Marr Joyce Lipe

6 George and Marie Hall Rob and Evangeline Roberts Raymond Booth, Jr. My husband, Lacy Dickson McFadyen, Jr. My parents, Dr. Stanko and Eileen Guldescu Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Garner Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Koonce Bishop Sidney Sanders Don and Helen Ditzler James and Virginia Brown Ernest A. Suguitan Vicente and Felicisima Agustin Calixto and Ponciana Suguitan Dot and Bob King Mary DuBose Stewart Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Saint-Amand Sharon Buck Mary Yarborough Moorman Janice McFadyen Janice McFadyen Charles and Connie Koonce Charles and Connie Koonce Tommy Koonce Tommie and Toy Brown Tommie and Toy Brown Ernie and Eden Suguitan Ernie and Eden Suguitan Ernie and Eden Suguitan Mary Erwin and Hunter Olive Edith Olive Binkley Champ and Sylvia Saint-Amand Dudley Buck, Jr. Her Family In Thanksgiving For: Our children, their spouses and our grandchildren Emma and Thomas Driscoll The Rev Raju and Mrs. Latha George and Mrs. Loretta Walker Mr. Bill and Mrs. Lorraine Miller Mr. Oliver and Mrs. Georgia Thornton Our children and granddaughter Leah, Andy, Mike, Allison, Kyle and Precious Holy Trinity Supporters and Prayer Groups Donor: Nancy and Tom Holt Jimmy and Patricia Driscoll Leslie Allison and Deepu George Leslie Allison and Deepu George Leslie Allison and Deepu George Pam and Dave Harsant Jon Jon

7 Heather Christmas Quick Frank Allison, III Patsy Allison Feimster Alison, Jennifer and Caleb Our children and grandchildren Annie and Jeff Thornberg Our family Our children, Zachary and Zoe Our family All of God s Blessings, especially Jesus Christ and Rachel Our grandchildren, Carl, Annie and Lilly Robin and Tommy Koonce Lynne and Saro Kirec Wendy and Adam Huss Champion Davis Saint-Amand, Jr. Libba Pate Kristin Smith Angie Allison Angie Allison Brenda and Jim Thomas Pat and Cheryl Spears Pat and Cheryl Spears George and Jean Harrison Keith and Amy St. Peter Mike and Anna Marr Walter and Martha Clark Charles and Connie Koonce Ernie and Eden Suguitan Ernie and Eden Suguitan Champ and Sylvia Saint-Amand The Moormans In Honor of: Our parents Margaret Peterson Our parents, Robert and Wanda Williams Our brother, Nicholas Our Holy Trinity Family of Friends Dr. and Mrs. V. C. Andracchio Donor: Pam and Dave Harsant Kristin Smith Walter and Martha Clark Champ and Sylvia Saint-Amand *************************************** The Christmas tree is given by Norman and Julia Snellgroves to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for their families and their Holy Trinity family.

8 Children / Youth Music Registration Name: Address: Age: Grade: Birthday: Parent(s) Names: Phone #: Parent Cell # Youth Cell # Home # Address: Parent Youth Registration for: Older Children s Choir (2 nd 5 th grade) Young Children s Choir Seminars (Age 4 1 st grade) Youth Choir Festival Event *(6 th 12 th grade) *Please attach $25 registration fee Parent Support: Weekly choir assistant Assistant on rotation Accompanist Worship Participation Helper Youth Choir Festival Chaperone O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done wonderful things ~ Psalm 98:1 ~

9 Registration for School Year Registration forms for church members and families of children currently enrolled in Holy Trinity Preschool are available and will be accepted in the school office beginning Jan. 5th. Registration is on a "first come, first served" basis. Waiting lists will begin when a group is full. Registration will be open to the public starting January 25. Registration Fee: $100 for first child in family, $75 for each other child. For withdrawal before June 1 st, half the registration fee is refundable. No refunds after June 1. Classes Offered and Tuition Fees: Supply fee - $100 per child, due in August. (Children must have attained appropriate age by Aug. 31 st, 2016) Two-Year-Olds 2 groups (8 children per group, lead teacher and assistant) Mon. /Wed./Fri. 9:15 12:10 $1620 per year, payable at $180 per month Tues./Thurs. 9:15 12:10 $1350 per year, payable at $150 per month Three-Year-Olds 2 groups (12 children per group, lead teacher and assistant) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:15 12:10 $1620 per year, payable at $180 per month Mon. through Thurs. - 9:15 12:10 $2070 per year, payable at $230 per month Four-Year-Olds 1 group (2 teachers) Mon. through Thurs. 9:15 12:15 $2070 per year, payable at $230 per month Friday enrichment - $360 per year, payable at $40 per month Lunch Bunch: (optional) Extra hour available for 3s and 4s, Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs. $20 per month for 1 day per week, payable with monthly tuition $30 per month for 2 days per week, payable with monthly tuition $40 per month for 3 days per week, payable with monthly tuition $50 per month for 4 days per week, payable with monthly tuition Lunch Bunch will be offered for 2s beginning in January.

10 Holy Trinity Preschool s Annual Lobster Sale Claws for a Cause Support Holy Trinity Preschool while you enjoy fresh Maine lobster! Live (or steamed right here on the spot!) lobsters averaging 1.3 pounds each will be ready for you to pick up Feb. 14th at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1601 Raeford Rd., 3 to 5 p.m. All proceeds directly benefit the school. Order deadline: Feb. 1st Pick-up: Feb. 6th 3 to 5 p.m. Mail or bring your order to Holy Trinity Preschool at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1601 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville All orders must be paid in advance. Call if you have questions. Order them live to prepare yourself or let us cook them for you! Here s my order: # Live lobsters at $25 each = $ # Cooked lobsters at $25 each = $ Name Total = $ Phone Note that no refunds for lobster reservations can be given. Unclaimed lobster orders will be treated as donations to the Holy Trinity Preschool. Thank you. Check below if you will attend the church lobster potluck dinner in the Parish Hall at 5 p.m. Bring 2 dishes to share - side dish, salad or dessert - and join the fun. Hot dogs available for non-lobster eaters. (Must order cooked lobster.) I will attend the potluck dinner.

11 Number of hot $1.00 each. If lobster is not your thing, donations are always welcome!