News from Pastor Philip Bouknight

An ecumenical parish of Episcopalians, Lutherans, and Presbyterians News from Pastor Philip Bouknight Important dates in December : Annual Meeting: December 6 @ 9:00 in the sanctuary. Please plan to be in attendance. Christmas Open House: December 20 th in Fellowship Hall after the 10:30 service. 2015 A Year in Retrospect - As we look over this last year there are a number of important moments to remember. March: During Lent we engaged in an important series of conversations which moved from celebrating our past to envisioning our future. These conversations help outline the gifts necessary in an associate pastor and laid the foundation for documents the search team would prepare for each of the three judicatories. Eight new member joined Trinity in our spring class. May: I received my Doctorate at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. I am extremely grateful for the warm reception I received from the congregation and the support I received along the way. On Pentecost, ten young women and men made a statement of faith ending their confirmation journey. June: The search process began in earnest. In five months the search team has reviewed paperwork from approximately 150 candidates. Seven of these are in some continuing form of engagement with us. As part of our Vacation Bible School, over 10,000 meals were packed through Stop Hunger Now. July and August: Significant for my family were camping trips to Washington DC, Harper s Ferry and a trip to SC to visit with our families! September: A record number of people walked and a record number of funds were raised for the Jim Cameron Memorial Walk. Thank you for your generosity! October: We had a wonderful Trinity Treasures despite the torrential downpour and 464 children came through at Trunk or Treat. November: Trinity experienced fifteen deaths among its membership this year, many of whom were regular active participants in our life and ministry. All Saint s Day provided us an opportunity to collectively remember our loss. 22 new members joined us for our fall class! Another dozen have expressed interest to join in the spring. December: The second floor and office renovation will be completed this month thanks to your generosity! Ongoing: Gleaning has become a regular part of our ministry. This year over ten tons of food that would have otherwise been wasted was gathered and distributed to agencies that feed hungry persons in our community. We are particularly thankful for our new partnership with Beckner s Produce in Burnt Chimney and for all who gather produce regularly for distribution. There are so many congregations that would love to celebrate this amount of activity and success in ministry. When so many churches are in decline we are growing, our ministries are expanding and we continue to increase our giving to benevolence. With all of these achievements, our greatest accomplishment is still yet before us. We have a significant gap between our giving and our financial needs. We will be hiring a new associate next year and we simply must be in the best possible financial health possible. Please prayerfully consider your ability to help us close that gap. Thank you all for your commitment to a vibrant ministry that seeks to serve beyond the doors of the church. You are making a difference for Christ in the world around us! Volume 36, Issue 84, December 2015 40 Lakemount Drive Submit articles by the third Monday of Moneta, Virginia of the month to 540-721-4330 EcumeniNews@SMLTEP.org

Upcoming Health Events Multiple Sclerosis Support Group- (General Discussion and Christmas Pot Luck) on Wednesday, December 2nd at 12pm at Resurrection. Bring a dish. Men s Cancer Support Group (spouses are welcome). (General Discussion and Christmas Pot Luck) on Wednesday, December 2nd at 5:00pm at Trinity. Bring a dish. Please let me know what you are bringing. Life for One (Holiday Christmas party, soup and salad) on Monday, December 7 at 11am at Trinity Bring something to put in the salad, already cut up/ desert. Please let me know what you are bringing. Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Support Group (General Discussion with Tea and scones for the holiday) on Monday, December 7 at 2:00pm at Trinity. Breast Cancer Support Group meeting- on Monday, December 14th, at 6:30pm at the Discovery Shop. Bring a gag gift! New Beginnings on Wednesday, December 16, at 12:00noon, at Liberty Station (Restaurant) Chronic Pain Support Group on Thursday, December 17 th at 12:30pm at Trinity. Tami Akin, Parish Nurse Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is an inflammation of a diverticulum, or some diverticula. Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Diverticulitis can occur if the intestinal wall weakened, which causes the diverticula to protrude. Other causes include a low fiber diet, constipation causing increased pressure on the digestive tract, narcotics, or some diuretics (Medicinet, 2014). A tear in the diverticula can cause inflammation or an infection. This causes one to experience: Pain, which may be constant and persist for several days. Pain is usually felt in the lower left side of the abdomen, but may occur on the right, especially in people of Asian descent. Nausea and vomiting, fever, abdominal tenderness, constipation or, less commonly, diarrhea (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Abdominal bloating, cramping, swelling and rectal pain (Medicinet, 2014) may occur. More severe complications can occur, such as: an abscess can form, or a diverticula can rupture which causes peritonitis (a severe infection, and potential fatal infection of the lining of the stomach (peritoneum). The colon can become obstructed, or bleeding can occur. The rectal bleeding is due to the infected diverticula eroding through the blood vessel (Medicinet, 2014). So, as one can see, this is nothing to take lightly or dismiss. One is more at risk after the age of 40. Mild cases can be treated at home with rest, antibiotics, clear liquid diet (liquids you can see throughbullion, jello, juice) for a couple of days and then slowly progress,to a solid diet. According to Mayo Clinic over the counter pain medication, such as Tylenol (Mayo Clinic, 2014) can be used for milder pain. If pain is more severe, one may need to be admitted to the hospital and receive IV antibiotics. IV fluids may also be needed, along with nothing to eat and drink. In some cases a nasogastric tube, may be inserted. (WebMD, 2014). Surgery can be indicated, if an abscess develops, or a perforation occurs, or due to repeated episodes of diverticulitis. Also indicative of the need for surgery would be an unresolved bowel obstruction or if a fistula develops. Surgery involves a bowel resection, where they take the diseased portion of the bowel out and reconnect it, or if there is inflammation and infection present, a bowel resection and a temporary colostomy may be needed. (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Prevention includes getting plenty of exercise, if your doctor allows eating a diet high in fiber, and drink plenty of fluids (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Ecumeni News Page 2

Committees and Groups Trinity Treasures October 01, 2016 It s not too early to mark next year s calendar or start saving items for the 2016 sale. Needed drivers, trucks, trailers and strong backs for picking up donations. Our crew has already been busy and more volunteers make the task easier. If you are able to help, please call Stan and Susan Sowers. Our shed is available seven days a week 24 hours a day. Donations of empty boxes are always appreciated. We gratefully accept: boats, cars, trailers and jet skis at any time and are happy to store them for you. Sadly we are unable to accept the following items either because they don t sell, the Salvation Army will not accept them or the *federal government mandates they may not be resold. Exercise equipment Construction Materials Clothes Upright Pianos or Organs Soiled or damaged furniture blinds or shades *Mattresses Non-working appliances Stained Tupperware Stained Disposable Plastic Containers Phones Curtain Rods Encyclopedias Textbooks National Geographic Magazines- Cassette Tapes, Vinyl Records or VHS Tapes Stereo Consoles/Cabinets Old Computer Equipment or Printers Snow skis or Snowboards *Infant/Children s Car Seats (over 4 yrs old) *Baby Cribs w/sliding sides *Baby crib bumper pads FYI: Best Buy and Habitat for Humanity will accept old Televisions. Lake Christian Ministries is no longer picking up large items from donors in Bedford but will refer those folks to TEP or Resurrection for their sales. They will, however, continue to pick up donations in Franklin County. Trinity Preschool Tidbits What a nice surprise for the Pre-K and Threes classes, and their teachers, when Jerry Hale stopped by with his banjo! It is much more fun for the children to have accompaniment as they sing their favorite songs. That s why they appreciate the monthly visits from Clif Collins, who plays piano as the children sing. We welcome Jerry back any time, as we do any of you who would like to share your musical talents with the preschool! In the Thanksgiving spirit of sharing, the preschool is again running its Little Engine that Could, painted by the children and being filled by the families with canned goods. The train s load will then be donated to Lake Christian Ministries. The preschool gives thanks to the Lions Club, who, in November, offered vision screening to all the children. In December, the Roanoke Valley Speech-Language and Hearing Center will come to Trinity to screen those children three and older. As a Virginia Quality Preschool, the assessment will cost only $10 each. We encourage everyone to please link Trinity Preschool to the Kroger Community Rewards program. Go to www.kroger.com, click on Community at the bottom of the page. Find Community Rewards and click to enroll. Have your Ecumeni News Page 3 Kroger Plus card number available and create a password. Repeat the steps to then find Trinity Preschool. You must re-up each year, so please do so if you have not already. Trinity Preschool greatly appreciates the funds you help it earn each time you use your Kroger card. Debbie Carbaugh, the assistant teacher in the Toddler Class, has had to resign for personal reasons. However, we are extremely fortunate to have Doreen Campbell taking that position, in addition to her assisting in the Threes Class. Thank you to the anonymous donors who have contributed to the permanent shelter for the sandbox area on the playground. The permanent cover, which is necessary for the children s comfort in the hot weather, will replace the tarp, which needs to be removed during the winter and replaced in the spring, and will be more aesthetically pleasing. Those wonderful mules will erect the structure. The preschool is extremely grateful to all the members of TEP who back the school in so many ways. Congregants serve on the Leadership Team, fill in as substitutes, provide music, science, and story reading, volunteers contribute box tops for education and count them, decorate our halls, direct the school to grant opportunities, sign up for Kroger rewards, donate money, and so on and so on. Thank you to all!! Please realize the school is aware of your support and appreciates it so much. Stop by to visit any time!!

Committees and Groups Acolyte News Can you believe it? We are almost at the end of 2015! Acolytes for December are filled, including both Christmas Eve services. However, remember that we don t have an 8:00 service on Sunday, December 27 as is our custom. Remember, also, that the 2016 acolyte sheets are already in place near the history wall. So - you all may sign up for January 2016 to make it easier for me and I will not have to call you. There are 5 Sundays in January, so the 8:00 acolytes can sign up for two Sundays if they wish. At this time we d like to thank all of our acolytes for their devoted service to the Lord and His church in this place. You are starting your lives in the best way possible and learning what we hope is a life-long commitment to the Lord. A blessed Christmas and coming new year to all of you as you celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior with your family and friends. I (Mrs. Dot) will be supervising the acolytes in both services beginning on November 29 throughout Advent and in both Christmas Eve services. See you in church! - Dot DeVed and Lee Holcomb, Acolyte Coordinators Hunger/Poverty Action Group Through their efforts, TEP members have gleaned over 16,000 lbs. of fruits and vegetables this growing season. Though the growing season has passed, there will be opportunities for this ministry next year. There is now a Gleaning tab under the Serving title on the TEP website (www.smltep.org). Please look for it the next time you visit the church s website. February 7, 2016, draws ever nearer. Why? you ask. Well, that is the date of the next Souper Bowl of Caring (with follow-up on February 14). The Youth are again expecting to be involved with this worthwhile ministry. Chuck Koyanagi is attempting to coordinate a visit of the Youth to the Roanoke Rescue Mission. The Hunger/Poverty Action Group wants to thank David Fox for his efforts in assisting the group in its varied endeavors and ministries over the years. Pax tecum. Geroge Berndt Christmas Party! The Bedford East and West neighborhood groups will have their annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 13 beginning at 4 pm at the home of Dan and Nan Jones (1693 Happy Acres Dr., Moneta). Please contact Sandee Burt 297-1884 or Nan Jones 297-4354 if you can attend the party and let them know what dish you will bring. We will be doing our Sneaky Santa gift exchange. There is a $10 limit for a gift. Directions to the Jones' home: From Diamond Hill Rd, turn on Halesford Rd (near the Diamond Hill Grocery). Follow the road for 2 miles and turn right on Forest Lawn Dr (Beechwood West Neighborhood). Take the first left on Happy Acres Drive. Continue to stay to the right for 1 mile and the house is on the right. Parking is available on the lower level by turning in at #1701 Happy Acres Drive. Happy Birthday, Jesus Ecumeni News Page 4

Committees and Groups Stewards of the Earth Recycle, Recycle, Recycle! There now are many ways you can recycle used materials and items. All Trinity members are encouraged to use the church recycle containers. Here are some of your choices including what Bedford & Franklin county offer: Recycling at Trinity SOE white cabinet between the double entrance doors into the Fellowship Hall: CAN TABS- in the top drawer, which are then donated to the Ronald McDonald House or schools. PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES (used) Two lower drawers, SOE mails to vendor & we earns over $300 /year. CELL PHONES (used) One lower drawer, SOE recycles for reuse or through Bedford Co. for materials. EYEGLASSES/HEARING AIDS box on cabinet, Moneta Lions Club recycle for shipment to needy countries. REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS box on cabinet, free trade for use to replace disposable bags. Other Fellowship areas: SOUP LABELS round tin on the credenza in Fellowship Hall, they are donated to local schools. CHURCH OPERATION ITEMS used paper & kitchen plastic containers are recycled to facilities. Containers in the lower parking lot by the Mule Shed: ALUMINUM CANS (2 large green containers) SOE recycles aluminum in Roanoke & earns about $200/year. HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES (gray plastic box container) SOE recycles to the Bedford County Solid Waste Department. ***Don t forget to donate any resalable items to Trinity Treasures. Recycling through Bedford County Convenience Centers in Moneta (Rt. 122 & Radford Church Rd.) - accept Newspaper, glass containers, mixed paper & cardboard, steel & aluminum cans, plastic container (#1 & #2) and textiles in separate containers. Landfill Site (Rt. 43) - accepts electronic items for recycling, anything with a cord and hazardous, paints & oil products. Bedford County Sheriff s Office (Falling Creek Rd.) - accepts unused drugs in a red receptacle in the entrance lobby (open 24 hours). Recycling through Franklin County Convenience Centers (Scruggs Rd, Hardy Rd. & Burnt Chimney Rd.) accept Newspapers, aluminum & steel cans, plastic bottle & clothing in separate containers. Landfill Site (Rt. 220 S) accepts cardboard as separated from trash. The County recommends Goodwill and other private sites. There is trash pickup service available that may include some recycling. Chuck Dideon Children s Christmas Pageant The Trinity Children will tell the Christmas Story using readings and carols on Christmas Eve at 5pm. The actors will be from Kindergarten through Grade 5, and they will be portraying angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph. The readers will read short parts of the Story. There will be no parts to memorize. Practices will be on Sunday, 12/13, and Sunday, 12/20 between the services. there will be no Children's Worship on December 13 and December 27. We also need parents and other adults or youth to help with costumes and guiding the children. Contact Chris or Clif Collins if you are interested, or sign up in Fellowship Hall. This pageant will be fun and meaningful for the whole congregation! Nan Jones What s Going On Upstairs? Construction is ongoing in Trinity these days, as we expand into a second floor and make some changes in the office as well. Here s an update from B&G: construction in the office area is being expedited. Second Floor: Framing has been installed Electrical, phone, and computers boxes installed Plumbing will be installed last week of November All work is on schedule! Ecumeni News Page 5

Committees and Groups Trinity to help celebrate SML s 50th Anniversary! Next year SML will celebrate 50 Years of Making Memories at the Jewel of the Blue Ridge, since our lake first reached full pond on March 7, 1966. A host of activities are planned (visit www.visitsmithmountainlake. com/sml50 for a complete list), and Council feels that TEP can and should lead the effort to add an ecumenical faith dimension to the yearlong celebration. Our plan calls for working with other area churches to plan and conduct a joint ecumenical service, hopefully outdoors at a location that overlooks the lake. Any Parishioners who might like to help organize/ coordinate such a service should contact Jerry Hale (721-7222) to be included in a planning meeting to be held on January 11 at 3:30 PM in Adult A. If you are unavailable then but still would like to help, let Jerry know that as well. Those with strong contacts with other area churches will be especially effective members of this team. Additionally, we plan on offering 50th Anniversary artwork to be used on church bulletin covers (or as inside graphic elements) for Earth Day. Anyone with an artistic flair that would like to submit a suggestion should let Jerry know or your intent and submit your suggested art element by February 15th. You can obtain a digital copy of the 50thAnniversary Logo from the SML Chamber Partnership by calling 721-1203. Jerry Hale "Gifts for Jesus" At our Epiphany party on January 6th, we will have the opportunity to share our Gifts for Jesus as the wisemen did so many years ago. If you have unique and interesting ways you give your time and talents as Gifts for Jesus, we would like you to share them. Bring something that shows what your gifts are and contact Lois Garlough at 297-6679 or loisgarlough@yahoo.com to reserve time for your sharing demonstration. Lois Ecumeni News Page 6

Letters...not my foot. Dear Church Family: A year ago, September, I went to the ER with an abdominal infection, that nearly took my life. It was not my foot this time. The hospice nurse said, you knocked on God s door three times. I took that to mean that He wasn t ready for me yet. I experienced hallucinations while in a coma. When I woke up, Pastor Philip and my son Chris were there beside me. I couldn t have been happier to be back to reality. Since that time, life has been one of operations and recuperation. One day, Tami brought me a shawl to comfort me. I looked at each stitch in the shawl as though it represented a prayer that someone I knew, or didn t know, had prayed for me. Thank you! I am thankful too that my feet have been at their best throughout this experience, and for my doctors in the trauma unit at Carilion. I m happy to say that you can see me working out now, and walk at time without a cane. Thank You, Lord. Faith, Hope, and Love to you all this Thanksgiving Season. Lou Pangburn To All of Trinity, I wish to thank you for cards and hospital visits during the time spent in rehabilitation and therapy. I am slowly regaining mobility and have moved to use of a cane. Thank you for your support, Howard Markus Trinity Ecumenical Parish: My name is Sean and I am 6 years old. Thank you so much for the get well card. God blesses me every day, this card was another reminder of His love. Thank You, Sean Hachmann From Sean s parent: Thank you very much for the card. Sean has been fighting this disaster for over 3 years, the fight is not over and there are a lot of children suffering from this disease. The frustrating part is there is still no know cause or cure. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Positive energy may be the greatest hope we have. God bless all of you dor doing this, it was not anticipated and was very appreciated!! Dear Friends, Thank you: two small words for such a big feeling!! I appreciated the prayers, phone calls, and cards during my recent hip replacement surgery. My bed was the prettiest, warmest on the hospital wing! All the nurses loved the shawl as I was snuggled up in it or had it down the length of my body under the few covers they give you! And, of course, it came with Philip's visit and hug! Your thoughtfulness touched my heart. The team of Pastor Philip, Tami, and Margaret did not let a week go by without contacting and praying with me. I appreciated the prayers, lovely prayer shawl, phone calls, etc!! God bless you all and I hope to see you soon. Love, Wendy Shook Milestones Births Cecilia Mae Johnson granddaughter of Becky Johnson Baptisms Kinsley Rose Mattson daughter of Chrystal & Keith Mattson granddaughter of Elaine & Norm Mattson Deaths Ed Bracebridge cousin of Nancy Cross Jerry Smith brother of Annette Loschert Moving Notices Charles & Linda Lunsford 115 26 th Street SW Roanoke VA 24014 Ecumeni News Page 7

Financial & Stewardship Reports October 31, 2015 Actual ~ 10/31/2015 Contributions came in under historically-based projections in 8 of the first 10 months, creating deficits in both the operating and mortgage funds as reflected in this first table. These deficits would be larger if operating expenses were not $67,000 under budget, as they temporarily are. Income Expenses Surplus/Deficit Mortgage Repayment $ 136,499 $ 151,590 $ - 15,091 Fund Operating $ 582,570 $ 582,962 $ - 392 Fund Totals $ 719,069 $ 734,552 $ - 15,483 Projected ~ 12/31/2015 The next table shows income required to meet expected expenses in the last 2 months of 2015. Total 2015 Nov & Dec 2015 Income to Date Projected Expenses Income Required Mortgage Repayment $ 136,499 $ 181,908 $ 45,409 Fund Operating $ 582,570 $ 748,000 $ 165,430 Fund Totals $ 719,069 $ 929,908 $ 210,839 Ecumeni News Page 8

November & December Contributions This last table shows income needed in the last two months of 2015, compared to what would be expected based on the 4-year giving trend. Historically, contributions in November and December average more than 20% of yearly giving. This year we will need even greater generosity in the last two months to fully fund our 2015 ministry and mission. 4-Year Trend Needed 2015 Difference Mortgage Repayment Fund $ 37,084 $ 45,409 $ 8,325 Operating fund $ 156,469 $ 165,430 $ 8,961 Totals $ 193,553 $ 210,839 $ 17,286 OBSERVATIONS: 2015 has been an exciting year as we focus on loving, serving, learning and growing together: We ve grown in so many positive ways welcoming 30 new members, finishing 3000+ square feet for youth ministry, renewing larger facilities for preschool, offering multiple new Bible studies, expanding our amazing music ministry, and making a real difference in the lives of the hungry. It s also been a year of transitions as we search for a new associate pastor and say goodbye to David Fox with gratitude for his 7 years of ministry at Trinity. In transition, it is critical that we remain financially strong, attracting the best-qualified candidates to a vibrant and well-resourced ministry. We also need to transfer the approximately $19,000 that will be left in the 2015 transition account into next year so we will have funds for pastor moving expenses and associated transition costs that are not included in the 2016 budget. Buildings & Grounds budgeted $20,000 in 2015 for parking lot repair & resurfacing (a 3- year project). This year s parking lot maintenance will be deferred to 2016 because of contractor scheduling. Therefore, the $20,000 will be moved into 2016. Ecumeni News Page 9

Worship Schedule and Readings December 6 Isaiah of the Exile Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. - Early Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Annual Congregation Meeting 10:30 a.m. Episcopal Eucharist Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11 Mark 1:1-4 December 24 Birth of Jesus Christmas Eve 5:00 p.m. Family Service Children s Christmas Pageant 9:00 p.m. Candlelight Service Lessons: Luke 2:1-14 Psalm 146:5-10 December 13 Rebuilding the Temple Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. - Early Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Adult Christian Formation 10:30 a.m. Episcopal Worship Lessons: Ezra 1:1-4; 3:1-4, 10-13 Luke 2:25-27 December 27 Lessons & Carols 8:00am No Service 10:30am Lessons & Carols December 20 Zechariah s Song Fourth Sunday in Advent 8:00 a.m. - Early Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Adult Christian Formation 10:30 a.m. Episcopal Worship 2:30 p.m. - Worship at SML Retirement Village Lessons: Luke 1:5-13, 57=80 Psalm 113 Music Notes with Aaron Garber 12/20 - Handbell Choir at 8:00 and 10:30am 12/13 - Christmas choruses and the "Hallelujah" chorus from Handel's Messiah with string quartet and piano accompaniment Looking ahead, the Sanctuary Choir will sing Mozart's Requiem with orchestra and soloists Amy Cofield Williamson, Tara Bouknight, Scott Williamson, and Philip Bouknight on Sunday, March 13th at 3:00 p.m. Ecumeni News Page 10

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6 8am Ecumenical Early Worship 9:15am Annual Meeting 10:30am Episcopal Holy Eucharist 13 8am Ecumenical Early Worship 9:15am Christian Ed 10:30am Episcopal Worship 20 8am Ecumenical Early Service 9:15am Christian Ed 10:30am Episcopal Worship CHRISTMAS BRUNCH 2:30pm Worship @ SML Retirement Village 27 10:30am Lessons & Carols 7 10:30am Jesus/Gospels 11am Life for One 2pm Alzheimer/Dementia Caregivers Support 14 ECUMENI NEWS DEADLINE 10:30am Jesus - Gospels 7pm Trinity Treasures 21 12:30pm Staff Meeting 1pm Stephen Ministry 7pm Parish Council 28 Parish Office Open 9am 1pm December 2015 1 9:30am Holy Rollers 1:30pm Handbells 2pm Mary & Martha 2pm Stephen Ministry 7pm Stewardship 7pm Lakeside Singers 8 11:30am LCM Luncheon 1:30pm Handbells 2pm Stephen Ministry 15 8am Men s Breakfast 9:30am B&G 1:30pm Executive Comm 1:30pm Handbells 2pm Mary & Martha 2pm Stephen Ministry 22 9am Ecumeni News Cres 1:30pm Handbells 29 Parish Office Open 9am 1pm 2 10am Book Club Too 12pm Men s Book Club 3pm Men s Cancer Support 6pm Youth 7pm Neighbors Helping Neighbors 9 10:30am Women s Retreat 2pm Search Team 6pm Youth 7pm Finance 7pm Neighbors Helping Neighbors 16 10am Small Group Team 6pm Youth 7pm Neighbors Helping Neighbors 23 7pm Neighbors Helping Neighbors 30 Parish Office Open 9am 1pm 3 10am Bible Study 10am Newcomers BC 1pm HPAG 5pm Neighbors Helping Neighbors 10 10am Bible Study 1pm Stephen Ministry 1pm Adult Ed Team 7pm Ministry of Service 17 10am Bible Study 24 Christmas Eve Parish Office Closed 5pm Family Christmas Eve Service Children s Pageant 9pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 31 New Year s Eve Parish Office Closed 4 11 7pm Wiley-Bouknight Christmas Concert 18 9:30am SMAC 25 Christmas Day Parish Office Closed 5 9am Altar Guild 12 19 26 Ecumeni News Page 11

Trinity Ecumenical Parish 40 Lakemount Drive Moneta VA 24121 Address Service Requested Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Moneta VA 24121 Permit #60 SUNDAY ACOLYTES READERS BANNER December 6 8:00am Max Torres Charles Allen 10:30am Joshua Bouknight Bonnie Johnson Chuck Hays Dick Kleckner December 13 8:00am Max Torres Clif Collins 10:30am Maddy Cressell John Layton Paul Gascoyne Al Fuze December 20 8:00am Peter Ohlerich Lynn Philbin 10:30am Kylie DeBoy Judy Elliott Nancy & Bo King December 24 Christmas Eve 5:00pm Peter Ohlerich Abby Stone Children s Pageant Christmas Eve 9:00pm Olivia Dow Max Torres TBD December 27 8:00am NO SERVICE NO SERVICE 10:30am Matthew Morrison Lessons & Carols Linda Worman Chuck Hitzemann 540-721-4330 Office 540-721-3882 FAX Church Website www.smltep.org Church Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am 5pm