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While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing h

Luke 24:15-16

Have you ever found yourself caught up in a personal crisis? A time in which everything that seemsbe going on around you has increasingly become but a blur. You may have found that either yousomeone you love has been affected so adversely by a physical, mental or emotional need thatindeed difficult to believe that the world just seems to grind to a stop. Something similar occurs wthe disciples in the wake of Christs crucifixion upon the cross. Their hope perished at the point of physical death.

The Gospels give us varying glimpses of the resurrected Jesus. While most of these accounts of trisen Lord portray the disciples as being in hiding or withdrawn from society, Luke gives us account where two of his disciples are out in the public eye and traveling. Cleopas is identified as oof the two and it is said that he had a home in Emmaus. Luke does not tell us who the other was.

Picture with me the long, winding, dusty road, over uneven ground. The two are walking along. Thare discussing the events of the previous days. No doubt, there is concern and conflict in their voicand conversation as they travel; more likely concerned with the question of what next than any othsubject. Somewhere in the middle of their deep conversation a stranger joins them in their travSuddenly, the conversation dynamic changes as they begin to convey to the one who has jointhem the things that are troubling them.

Just as they conclude relaying the events of the previous days, we find them at Cleopas homeEmmaus. The day has been long and he invites the stranger to stay the night. The man welcomes tinvitation. As they receive their supper the man offers to break the bread. In the moment that broke the bread, their eyes were opened to whom the stranger was. They see for the first time tChrist had been accompanying them along their journey. It is in this revelation that they believed the had been raised from the dead.

So it is for us. While we find it hard to bear the burden of troubles, trials and difficulties that the wobrings against us, we are reminded of the imperishable hope that was experienced by the disciplesthey walked along a difficult road with a stranger. We can know that our God is greater than anyth

that we could possibly face in this life. Jesus came into the world not to destroy it, but to save itwas this act of grace by God to provide for those who have believed in the Risen Christ the meansredemption. It is from this act of Love for us that we can know in our hearts and minds that when walk the long, winding, dusty road, over uneven ground, that we too can know for ourselves that do not walk alone.

See you at church!Pastor John

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Older Adult Ministry Sunday and Dedication of

Sanctuary Quiet Room

On Sunday, May 4th, Trinity Presbyterian Churchalong with the denomination will celebrate Older

Adult Ministry in our worshipping community. Wewill celebrate the gifts that are brought to Christsministry by older adults.

We will also dedicate the new Sanctuary Quiet

Roomfor the use of children and their families inthe memory of Nolan Robert Cotton, Jr. TheChancel Choir will sing His Prayer and HannahCotton will sing Wind BeneathMy Wings inmemory of her dad. Communion will beobserved.

Church DinnerMay 4

Following worship, we will have our MayFellowship Dinner Our dinner hosts this monthare Martha Brallier and Gail Bean.

Trinity Session - Summary of Actions

Session met April 6, 2014 at 8:45 AM.

Martha Brallier was recognized as temporary clerk tofill in for Donna Tiser for the meeting.

Quorum was determined to be present and motionmade to accept agenda. Previous meeting minuteswere reviewed and approved.

1. Motion made and approved by Session vote formemorial dedication of Sanctuary Quiet Room inmemory of Nolan Robert Cotton, Jr. and approvedto set the date for such dedication when the familymembers could be present in worship.

2. Motion made and approved by the Session vote toschedule the request made by Susie Swayze toutilize the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 19

thfor

a Baby Shower in Honor of Eric and Katie Little.3. Approved One Great Hour of Sharing Offering4. Motion to open the Order of The Day

- Confirmation Students welcomed to SessionMeeting

- Examination of Confirmation StudentsGregory Owen Scottbaptized as childPaul Lashly Parishrequesting Baptism

- Motion made and seconded to close the exam5. Motion made and approved by Session vote to

receive examined confirmands on profession oftheir faith into the Church of Jesus Christ asmembers their-in.

6. Motion made and approved by Session vote toorder the Sacrament of Baptism be conferred uponPaul Lashly Parish on his Profession of faith andbeing found ready by Session examination.

Next Session Meeting: May 4that 8:45 AM.

Next General Presbytery Meeting: May 17that 9 AM.Good Hope Presbyterian Church in Frierson, LA.

Choir News

The Chancel Choir will meet on the first third Wednesday evenings in MayMay 7thMay 21stat 5:30 PM. - Dot L.

Lunch Bunch Bible Study

We continue our special Lenten Sout of the Revised Common Lectio

on Thursdays at noon. Bring your and a bite to eat, and we will seethere!

Mens Fellowship Breakfast

Wake up men and join us Tuesday, May 17 AM. The hot food and fellowship will be reto help you start your day right.

Presbyterian WomenPresbyterian Women will meet on Tuesday, Mayat 11:30 AM at El Nopal Mexican Restaurant forannual spring luncheon. This will be the final me

until September 2014.

Presbyterian Women met onTuesday, April 15th, at thechurch. Present were MarthaBrallier, Margaret Hill, JudySanson, Catherine Jones, and DotLazarus. The Prayer for the LeastCoin was led by MarthaBrallier. Martha Brallier led thediscussion of Session 6 in the circle book, Learto Wait on our Big God. We learned what it me

to wait on God. If we learn to wait, God willbigger, and our faith will grow stronger. This wasfinal lesson in this circle book. A new circle bwas chosen for the fall.

During the business meeting, the minutes of the meeting and the treasurers report were given by Lazarus. It was decided that Presbyterian Womwill have lunch at the Mexican restaurant, El Noon Tuesday, May 20 th, in lieu of a regular meeThe meeting was adjourned with the recitation ofMizpah. Dot Lazarus reporting

May irthdays4Betsy Daggett 17 Lake Edwards

17Marla Edwards 17Jorie Wade

24Dianne Nicholson 22Ryan King

26Hannah Cotton 28Martha Brallier


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2014 Lenten and Holy Week Activities Conclude

Lenten Soup Suppers in April

We thank all who helped to prepareand provide the meals at ourWednesday and Maundy Thursdaynight Soup Supper gatherings. Wealso would like to thank our guestspeakers who visited this monthsharing in the work that they do:

April 2 Living Waters for the World; John GuiceApril 9 Wounded Warrior Project; Joe Bondurant

PalmPassion Sunday, April 13

On Palm Sunday during worship, the children led theProcessional with the chancel choir into the Sanctuarywith palms as we sang. Hosanna, Loud Hosannatogether.

Maundy Thursday Worship, April 17

Thank you to the Chancel Choir for a sharing with us aspecial midweek anthem prior to communion.

Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 18

Thank you to those who attended the Tennebraeservice coordinated by First Presbyterian Church inFerriday. The regional service was led by leaders fromthree Presbyterian Churches in our area and includedPastor John and Donna Tiser as readers.

Easter Sunrise ServiceThe Jonesville Area Ministerial Alliance (JAMA) heldthe annual community Easter Sunrise Service atTrinity Regional Park. Over 80 people from our areaattended this service. Pastor John led the groupgathered in singing hymns accapello. Rev. GeorgeRickey Barnes from Pure Light Baptist Church gave

the sermon. Following worship, First Baptist Churchsponsored the annual community breakfast.

Easter Morning Worship at Trinity

On Easter morning, our Chancel Choir brought us aspecial anthem of Resurrection Alleluias. Also duringworship our confirmation candidates Gregory Scottand Paul Parish were received into the church onprofession of their faith in Jesus Christ. Paul Parishreceived the Sacrament of Baptism. Communion wascelebrated after Trinitys newest members werereceived by the congregation.

Hannah Cottons Project with Al PilsonAs reported last month, Hannah Cotton and MPilson have been working on adocumentary project together inassociation with her studies atZachary. Recently she presentedMr. Al a DVD copy of their worktogether. We hope to be able toschedule a time in the future when

we can share the project at Trinity.Health and MedicalConcerns:Eula Aswell; William Atkins; Nell Blevins; Houston B

Henry Bordelon; Connie Collins; Madeline Denny; B

Farmer; Alton Griffin; Susan Hammett; Ja

Higginbotham; Donna Hill;

Bobby & Ruth King; Willie

Lazarus; Skylar Lucas; Melvin

& Georgia Marx; Mary Mason;

Jim Matthews; Robbie

McMillin; Robert Murray; Nancy Pierce; Robin Po

Nathan Rowland; Myrtle Rushing; Debra Scott; Ma

Smart; Mary Davis Smith; Eula Smith; Emma Ta

Buddy Tyler; Kristen Upchu

Jimmy Wade; Kyle Watson

Family;Nikki Wiley; Payton Willia

Rodney Williams; Lucy Wilson;

Womack;Nan Wood;& Betty Yarborough.

Prayers for the families of Marie Hudson, TCloessner, Sherrie Hardie Thompson and Johnny

OSteen.We pray for these families and all whose loved passed from this life during the past month.

Missionary:

Joe Mitchell and his mission ministries.

Seminarian:

Humberto Gonzales and his family.

PRAY FOR: Pray for our country and our leaders. Pray for peace in the Ukraine, Indonesia,

Iraq, Iran, Israel, Afghanistan, North KoreaLibya.

Pray for our men & women in harms way. Pray for the economic recovery of our country

Pray for Trinity Presbyterian Church an

churches.

IN THE SERVICEMatthew Bean, Rusty Bean, Scott Bean, Matt BegKacie King Dunn, Joe Hamilton, Jim Kelly, Lacroix, Eric Little, Nicholas Parish, Ray Santillano, CSmith.


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Extra News at Trinity

The Ginny Daggett saga continues! TheNatchez headline read: Daggett leadingNo. 1 LSU-E. Her coach at LSU-Eunicecalls her a 5-tool player; she can hit foraverage, hit for power, run, has a greatarm, and has great defense. He called her

his fastest player and an unbelievable athlete. With Ginnyplaying in the infield, she has contributed to a record of 41-1 for the Lady Bengal squad. Ginny is studying to be a

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.Katlyn Cotton has applied and been accepted into a 6-weeks project at Mount Vernon and University of MarylandField School in Historic Preservation from May27ththrough July 3rd. At George Washingtons MountVernon home, in Fairfax County,Virginia, the participants willinvestigate the archeological,architectural, and interpretivehistories of the first presidentsfamilies. The course will instructstudents in historic preservationand theory through readings, discussions, and field trips,

as well as conducting fieldwork (excavations), at GeorgeWashingtons original Mansion House Farm. Katlyn willearn 6 hours of credit from the University of Marylandwhich can be transferred to Louisiana StateUniversity. She will live on the outskirts of Washington D.C. during the 6-weeks project. Katlyn is a junior at LSU,majoring in Art History and Historical Preservation.

Monterey Lady Wolves Cruise in Playoffs The MontereyLady Wolves softball team, of which Natalee Duncanis ateam member, beat the Evans Lady Eagles 15-0 in the bi-district round of the LHSAA Class B playoffs. Monterey,the No. 6 seed and Distict 6-B champions, will now hostChoudrant in a regional round game.

Trinity Presbyterian Churchwas involved with the EarthDay Clean-Up Dayof the town of Jonesville the week of

April 22nd through the 26th. Several Trinity churchmembers cleaned the Black River Bridge area and thearea from 3rdStreet to Mound Street. Teams from all overJonesville helped clean up the town.

Trinity church members are also involved in anothercommunity project Pinwheels for Preventionspearheaded locally by the Jonesville Womans Clubthe planting of 200 blue pinwheels at the foot of the BlackRiver Bridge to promote the preventionof child abuse. Pinwheels are on sale at

bank branches here in town for $1.00 toaid this cause. 200 more pinwheels willbe planted as people donate to theproject.

Hooray! SeminarianHumberto Gonzales received wordthat his family finally got their visas! They will probablytravel around July 1

st and will be living in southwest Iowa

where he has been named pastor of two small churches,one of them having a manse where they will live. JoeMitchell says that he sends greetings to all of us andthanks us for our prayers.

Memorial GiftsEaster FlowersOn Easter Sunday, the church was abloom withcolorful array of lovely Easter lilies, Asiatic lilies, tuand hyacinths Those who gave these flowermemory of or in honor of family members or friewere:

To the glory of God and in loving memory of:Eula and Julius Pullen, and Charlie Sanson, gby Judy SansonRuby & Walter Enete, and Archie & Frances

Pullen, given by Judy SansonDr. James A. Jones, given by Catherine JoneD.E. Brown, Jr, given by Mickie, Zane, and BrBrownArvel & Elizabeth Barnes, Mary Katherine HillTommy Hill, given by Margaret & Ronnie HillDean Doyle, given by Betty Doyle

To the glory of God and in honor of:

Verda Mophett, and Otis Hill, given by MargaRonnie Hill

------------------------------------------------------------------------Spring Festival and Church Dinner

Following worship on Sunday, April 13th we held our SFestival and church fellowship dinner. We had activities for the childrenincluding an egg hunt.

Here are a few of thepics of the day:


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Trinity Presbyterian Church, PC(USA)401 Third Street, Jonesville, LA 71343

Distribution: Dot Lazarus, Catherine JonesEditing: Adrian White, Dot Lazarus, Rev. John Scott

Tradition in the Four Rivers Region since 1856

For more information related to articles and submissions in the church newsletter please contact:Mrs. Dot Lazarus 318-339-9842 Email: [email protected] John Scott 318-403-9512 Email: [email protected]

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