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Growing as Disciples of Jesus Christ Through Worship, Learning, Fellowship and Outreach The Messenger August 2015 OF TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH THE ALPHA COURSE Is God Calling You to Reach Forth Your Hands With An Invitation? This past Easter Season, we spent six weeks as a congregation exploring the theme of evangelism through the lens of Reaching Forth Our Hands In Love. We began by exploring the reason why we reach forth our hands, that God sent His Son, Jesus, to rescue a perishing world. We live surrounded by those who are seeking life and meaning in places they will never find it. We further suggested that we need to know God’s story of salvation, from Creation to Fall to Redemption to Restoration, and our own unique personality, how God has equipped to us to reach forth our hands in ways that resonate deeply with who we are. To that end, we explored six styles of evangelism: direct, intellectual, serving, interpersonal, invitational, and testimonial. As unique persons, one or more of these styles come naturally to us. The key, then, is to intention- ally use our “hands” to reach forth with the love of Christ. Early in the series, though, we also spoke of the role of community in evangelism. We suggested that the com- munity itself, as a loving family, is an attractive offering to a world in need, and we noted that it is as all the dif- ferent styles of hands are reaching forth that we are able, together as a team, to reach people for Jesus. As we concluded the series, we noted that sometimes the most effective thing you can do is invite someone to come experience the community of the Church, where the many different gifts working together can tell the story of God’s love in a powerful way. The Alpha Course is a wonderful way to do that! On an Alpha Course, we have lots of dif- ferent hands in action. We have serving hands that offer meals and hospitality. We have direct and intellectual hands delivering talks about the basic beliefs of Christianity. We have interpersonal hands building relationships in discussion groups after the talks. And we need testimonial and invitational hands reaching out to invite people into the Alpha Course community. I want to challenge you to pray now about who you know that could benefit from the opportunity to hear about Jesus at the Alpha Course. It could be someone who has never met Jesus. It could be someone raised in the Church but not currently active in their faith. It could be someone in the fellowship of the Church who is hungry for something more. Who do you know? Who is God putting on your heart? I want to further challenge you to reach forth an inviting hand to ask them to join you in coming to the Course. Alpha will meet on Tuesday nights starting at 6:00 p.m. for six weeks, beginning on September 1 and conclud- ing on October 6. For more information about Alpha or to register for the Alpha Course, visit our website (www.trinitybakersfield.com) or the Alpha website (www.alphausa.org). Yours in Christ, Fr. Karl+ reach forth an inviting hand to ask them to join you in coming to the Course
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Growing as Disciples of Jesus Christ Through
Worship, Learning, Fellowship and Outreach
The Messenger August 2015
OF TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH
THE ALPHA COURSE Is God Calling You to Reach Forth Your Hands With An Invitation?
This past Easter Season, we spent six weeks as a congregation exploring the theme of evangelism through the lens of Reaching Forth Our Hands In Love. We began by exploring the reason why we reach forth our hands, that God sent His Son, Jesus, to rescue a perishing world. We live surrounded by those who are seeking life and meaning in places they will never find it. We further suggested that we need to know God’s story of salvation, from Creation to Fall to Redemption to Restoration, and our own unique personality, how God has equipped to us to reach forth our hands in ways that resonate deeply with who we are. To that end, we explored six styles of evangelism: direct, intellectual, serving, interpersonal, invitational, and testimonial. As unique persons, one or more of these styles come naturally to us. The key, then, is to intention-ally use our “hands” to reach forth with the love of Christ. Early in the series, though, we also spoke of the role of community in evangelism. We suggested that the com-munity itself, as a loving family, is an attractive offering to a world in need, and we noted that it is as all the dif-ferent styles of hands are reaching forth that we are able, together as a team, to reach people for Jesus. As we concluded the series, we noted that sometimes the most effective thing you can do is invite someone to come experience the community of the Church, where the many different gifts working together can tell the story of God’s love in a powerful way.
The Alpha Course is a wonderful way to do that! On an Alpha Course, we have lots of dif-ferent hands in action. We have serving hands that offer meals and hospitality. We have direct and intellectual hands delivering talks about the basic beliefs of Christianity. We have interpersonal hands building relationships in discussion groups after the talks. And we need testimonial and invitational hands reaching out to invite people into the Alpha Course community.
I want to challenge you to pray now about who you know that could benefit from the opportunity to hear about Jesus at the Alpha Course. It could be someone who has never met Jesus. It could be someone raised in the Church but not currently active in their faith. It could be someone in the fellowship of the Church who is hungry for something more. Who do you know? Who is God putting on your heart? I want to further challenge you to reach forth an inviting hand to ask them to join you in coming to the Course.
Alpha will meet on Tuesday nights starting at 6:00 p.m. for six weeks, beginning on September 1 and conclud-ing on October 6. For more information about Alpha or to register for the Alpha Course, visit our website
(www.trinitybakersfield.com) or the Alpha website (www.alphausa.org).
Yours in Christ, Fr. Karl+
reach forth an inviting hand to ask them to join you in coming to
the Course
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Trinity Family Ministry
Growing Together in Christ
Sunday School is on the
Campus of St. John’s
Pre-K - 8th Grades will meet in the Sanctuary
and then process to class at the Gloria hymn
Youth Group - TBA
Ephesians
Living in God’s New Society
A Sermon & Study Series for our Small Groups
Eight Weeks beginning in September
Not in a Small Group? Contact Garrett—
ANGLICAN WAY Tools for Growing into the
Image of Christ
Saturday, August 15th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. —Register on the website—
trinitybakersfield.com Or contact Fr. Karl or Fr. Joe TOP SIX REASONS TO BE A
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
Our launch day for Sunday School (September 13th) is just around the corner, and as always we are look-ing for more people to step into the important role of Sunday School teacher. Many, however, hesitate to do so for a variety of reasons. I will offer a few of the top reasons to be a Sunday School teacher. You don’t have to be an expert or experienced teach-er to make a big impact. You just have to care and love the kids. That makes the biggest difference. You don’t have to be a theologian with all the an-swers. All you have to do is stick to the lessons that lay out everything you need to know. What if the kids ask questions that you can’t answer? Point them to Fr. Karl!! You don’t have to devote a bunch of time to be a Sun-day school teacher who makes a difference in kids’ lives. You could teach every third Sunday. And your prep work should take no more than 30 minutes. You don’t have to go it alone. You will be part of a team. Tracey and Kevin Ray (our superintendents) provide great support. And you will always have an-other teacher partnering with you in the classroom. We have a great group of young disciples at Trinity. Our children are truly wonderful. They will bless you as much as you bless them. You can help lay a biblical foundation that lasts a lifetime. Blessings, Fr. Joe +
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Men’s
Camping Trip
August 28th-30th
Moderate hiking; good fishing; great fellowship
No gear? No problem.
Cost: $40
Interested? Contact Fr. Karl or Fr. Joe by July 31st
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE
Practical Help for Reading Scripture
For more info call Fr. Karl or Fr. Joe @ 861-6020
Back to the basics Tools for Reading
Let the Bible come alive
Sundays 9:30-10:15 a.m. starting Sept.13 Thursdays 11:15-noon starting Sept. 17
TRINITY MINISTRY FAIR We will be having a Ministry Fair on Sunday, Sep-tember 13th, right after the 10:30 service. All are invited to attend and see what opportunities we have for you to get involved in our church. If you are interested in a small study group or a church activity, you will have the chance to sign up.
NOTIFICATION OF DIOCESAN CONVENTION
In accordance with Article V, Sections 3 of the Constitution of the Diocese of San Joaquin, notice is hereby given that the Fifty-Sixth Annual Con-vention of the Diocese of San Joaquin will convene at St. James’ Cathedral, Fresno, California October 23-24, 2015. Proposed Canonical Changes must be submitted not later than August 24, 2015 to
The Canons and Constitution review Task Force 4159 E. Dakota Ave., Fresno, CA 93726
Resolutions must be submitted not later than August 24, 2015 to
Committee on Resolutions The Rev. Michael sclafani
6175 E. Kings Canyon rd., Fresno, CA 93727 [email protected]
Nominations must be submitted not later than September 8, 2015 to
Committee on Nominations Mr. John Pryor
304 Bravado Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93312 [email protected]
To be elected at the Diocesan Convention Click here for Nomination Form
Standing Committee Class of 2019:
1 clergy & 1 layperson
ECCO Commission Class of 2018: 1 clergy or layperson
Diocesan Education Trust
San Joaquin Anglican Foundation
Ecclesiastical Court Class of 2019:
1 clergy
Ecclesiastical Court Class of 2018: 1 layperson
Provincial Council Class of 2020:
1 clergy
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Louise Henderson Sherrill Lindstrom Bryan Williams Dan Gray Karen Cartmell Steven Faulk Kevin Ray Andrew Lawrence Jeffrey Fredriksz Maddy Fredriksz Dick Weringer Jenn Young Denise Irvin
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS In The Parish Family R.J. Chaffee Sue Norton Emily Chaffee Dean Mason Ron Christolear Angelo Haddad Nancy Randall Haley Longbottom Linda Schuler Diane Steward Scott Parker Paul Kelsay Val Lewis Samantha Chaffee
In Sympathy …
to the Gillum and Wickersham families on the death of Janet Gillum, sister of Gordon Wicker-sham, on July 8th. Janet's life will be remembered with two memorial services. The first will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Saddle-back Chapel, 220 E. Main Street, Tustin, Califor-nia. The second will be held August 11, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at Bakersfield Community House, 2020 R. Street, Bakersfield.
To Dreda Pitchford and her family on the death of Ken, on Saturday, July 25th.
Thank you ...
to all the ladies of our ACW for making the reception after Jim’s service so beautiful. Everything was just lovely. Thank you to both Fr. Karl and Fr. Joe for the visits and phone calls in our time of need. I love all the many meaningful cards and kind calls. Most of all, I am so grateful for all of the prayers. I truly appreciate and love my church family very much!
JoEllen Holt
If we have omitted your birthday, please call the office (861-6020),
and give Tara the date.
TRINITY STATS
Attendance
July 5th 171 July 19th 176 July 12th 154 July 26th 148
Giving
Year-to-Date June Actual Budget Actual Budget Income $33,006 $47,491 $289,074 $284,946 Expense $52,643 $46,783 $274,672 $280,698
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USHER NEEDED We are in need of an usher at our 8 a.m. Sunday ser-vice. You only need to serve one Sunday a month and someone will gladly train you. Please call Tara in the church office if you are interested.
RESUMING IN SEPTEMBER Many of our groups have been taking a break for the summer. Here is what will be starting up again:
Men’s Study Group September 2nd
Thursday Bible Study September 3rd
Choir Rehearsal September 10th
Sunday School September 13th
Youth Group September 13th
St. Anne’s Guild September 21st
Total Pledged: $2,694,606
Total Collected (6/30/15): $974,639.33
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OUR CLERGY
The Rev. Karl E. Dietze, Rector
The Rev. Joseph Lawrence, Assistant
The Rev. John M. Wilcox, Retired
The Rev. John LaMar, Deacon
OUR STAFF
Tara Michaels, Office Manager
Sue Wagner, Director of Music
Kendi Miller, Bookkeeper
5100 California Avenue #108
Bakersfield CA 93309
661-861-6020 Office
661-861-6026 Fax
www.trinitybakersfield.com
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Trinity Anglican Church 5100 California Avenue
Suite 108 Bakersfield CA 93309
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WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday Morning
at St. John’s Lutheran Church
8 a.m. Holy Communion (1928 Prayer Book)
10:30 a.m. Holy Communion (Rite II)
Thursday Morning
10 a.m. Healing Service
5100 California Avenue
Suite 108
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Young Sr. Warden
Kevin Ray Jr. Warden
Ed Taylor Treasurer Anne Giles Clerk
Marilyn Brown
Ron Christolear
Lynne Hall
Guy Lingo
Steve McCalley
Jeff Mendoza
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