THE TRINITY NEWSLETTER
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853 Main Street, Sussex, N.B.
September 2013
Website: trinityanglicanchurchsussex.org
E-Mail :Trinityanglicanchurch@nb.aibn.com
Festival of the Arts on the Lawn
The bright sunny morning of July 13 brought about a scurry of activity as the Art Festival
Committee, with help from the Men’s Brotherhood, lugged tables and barricades prior to the
arrival of the twenty plus vendors who were setting displays
for viewing, demonstrating and selling of their handcrafted
articles on the front lawn.
St. Mark’s Church, Sussex
Corner, arrived with a
barbecue and loads of
goodies for our eating
enjoyment. A stage arrived
for the musicians and the
Fine handwork
church was readied for a
tour and organ and piano recital. From paintings, wood
Fred Harrison at work
crafts, felted work, rug hooking, knitting, sculptures, glass
works, perfume, and jewellery; all was displayed. The
proceeds from the canteen were donated to the
Safe Harbour project for teens in Saint John. One
young
vendor
donated all her
proceeds to this
worthwhile
project. Vendors,
visitors
and
Happy Go Lucky Fiddlers
committee
members were all impressed with this first time effort. Let’s see
The Cooks
how this project will take shape in 2014.
A Warm Welcome
Trinity Anglican Church, Sussex, and St. John’s Church, Highfield, welcomes Rev. Wandlyn
Snelgrove to our midst. She will begin her duties September 1. We will welcome her officially
Sunday, September 15. That is also registration Sunday for Sunday School and we will have a
congregational cold potluck (sandwiches and sweets). Rev. Snelgrove grew up in the ministry as
her father was an Anglican priest and she is married to an Anglican priest. Lots of background in
the Anglican traditions and an enthusiasm to try ideas as well. Welcome Rev. Snelgrove!
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Church Services beginning September 8, 2013, will be at 8AM and 11AM
Vestry
First meeting of the Vestry will be Monday, September 9, 2013.
Unfortunately, due to the age of our church, we had 3 plumbing leaks this summer, but thanks to
the quick attention of Bev Bartlett, they were taken care of with minor damage and fixed
immediately.
Erma Macaulay, chairperson, and the Visioning Committee deserve a Big Thank You for all the
work they did to have a very successful Lawn Art Festival.
ACW Annual Meeting
The Kingston-Kennebecasis ACW Deanery hosted the Diocesan ACW Annual Meeting in
Sussex in early May. The theme “Believe” was inspired by Scripture from Mark 9.23 – All
things are possible to him that believeth. The Most Reverend Claude Miller presided at the
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Tuesday and remarked that ACW members understand
what it means to be missional, locally and further afield, radiating God’s hope and seeking His
will. The Reverend Allen Tapley, Regional Dean of Kingston and the Kennebecasis, presided at
the Holy Communion Service on Wednesday and continued with the theme of believe but went
on to say there is more, that total trust and total leaning on God to sustain us will avoid the
yearning for daily physical and spiritual cares. We were also inspired by speakers Archdeacon
David Edwards, Diocesan Parish Development Officer, who spoke on the parable of the sower
and how does your garden grow relating it to ACW members becoming deliberate in discussing
how to grow the church or ACW, and a well-spoken youth from Portage Atlantic told his story
straight from his heart, of his struggles at home, in and out of troubling situations, and now how
his life is changing by “us addicts helping each other” through the guidance at Portage Atlantic.
The usual business of reports and information of an annual meeting took place as well as the
election of officers. The Diocesan ACW executive was installed by Rev, Allen Tapley.
President: Gleena Geer, 1st Vice-President: Rosemary Kingston, 2nd vice-President: Linda
Levitt, Treasurer: Karen Patterson, Secretary: Diane Todd.
The banquet was catered by the United Church Women at St. Paul’s Church. The tables were
decorated with flower- filled cup and saucers and the head table with flower-filled teapots. Each
lady received a handcrafted jewellery pouch which some ladies thought were hats and the
gentlemen’s a handcrafted bookmark with the word “Believe” in needlepoint. The ACW
National President, Terri Parrill spoke of her journey from her ACW group in Newfoundland to
her travels across and to the north of our great nation.. The evening concluded with wonderful
musical entertainment provided by St. Mark’s Church Choir, Sussex Corner, and Matthew
Chamberlain, pianist, Trinity Church, Sussex. Rev. Allen Tapley fulfilled the duties of the MC
for the evening.
May God continue to bless the ministry of the Anglican Church Women in the Diocese of
Fredericton.
If a task is once begun, never leave it till it’s done; be the labour great or small,
Do it well or not at all.
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ACW
The first ACW get together will be a pot luck lunch on September 16, 2013, at noon. Everyone is
welcome and anyone interested in joining the ACW feel free to come and check it out. The
regular meeting will begin at 1:30pm. President, Eleanor, is looking forward to seeing you.
The ACW ‘s Quiet Day is at Camp Medley on September 4, 2013.
The Annual Deanery Meeting will be held at the Church of the Ascension, Apohaqui, on
September 19, 2013, beginning at 9am. Ladies please remember to bring sandwiches or sweets
to share.
The Art Show, hosted by the ACW, will be held in the church on October 25 - 26, 2013. On
Friday night it is open from 7-9 PM, and on Saturday from 10-4 PM. The tables for nonmembers are $25.00 for a 6’ and $30.00 for an 8’; and $20.00 and $25.00 for members. Anyone
is welcome to procure a table. The funds will go to an Outreach Program of the Church’s choice.
The ACW supplies refreshments and music.
Trinity ACW has been asked to be the nominating committee. The request from Joyce McElman
was made earlier in the summer. Eleanor has contacted some of the branches. Needed this year
are the following:
1. 2nd vice president - this person realizes that she will go on to become president in 4 years.
2. Secretary/Treasurer - it is hoped that this person will have internet access and knowledge .
3. Memorial Book Holder - this job entails receiving from the branches the names of the
departed and conducting a service at the Deanery Annual Meeting.
If you are interested in running for one of these positions please give Eleanor a call at 434-3932
or email at elkenellis@live.ca.
Mothers’ Union
The purpose of Mothers' Union is "Christian care for families" and focuses on promoting strong
marriages and healthy families. Everyone can be part of helping to care for families within our
congregation or in our community so you don't have to be a mother to be a member; you don't
even have to be married. In fact, there are even several male members in the branches now.
We meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Upper Lounge, with the fall
start-up date being September 23rd. September's program will be an interesting and interactive
discussion on the Mothers' Union objectives as they apply to our lives in 2013.
We invite you to join us.
Men’s Brotherhood
The men held two barbecues this summer with the last one being Friday, August 30, 2013, at
Sobeys. They erected the new sign in front of the church and paid for it. Thank you.
The last Brotherhood supper for this year will be Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Hope to see
everyone there. In November there will be a breakfast.
Be Soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate.
Do not let the bitterness steal your softness. Take pride that even though the rest of the World
may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.
Kurt Vonnegat
Bible Studies
Just a Reminder to check with your Bible Study leaders on the start of your fall studies.
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Sunday School
The opening of Sunday School will be September 15, 2013, followed by a cold pot luck lunch
(sandwiches and sweets). This will be a welcome for our new minister Rev. Wandlyn Snelgrove.
Rev. Snelgrove will also have a blessing of all the children’s book bags, back packs, etc. during
children’s time.
The Sunday School is in desperate need of two more teachers and an assistant. That would
enable Sunday School to be every Sunday. The Sunday School is looking forward to another
good year but it would be better to have it every week.
Church Services of the Future ?
Pastor: “Praise the Lord!”
Congregation: “Hallelujah!”
Pastor: “Will everyone please turn on their Tablet, PC, iPad, Smart Phone and Kindle Bibles to 1
Corinthians 13:13, and please switch on your. Bluetooth to download the sermon.”
P-a-u-s-e….
“Now, let us pray, committing this week into God’s hands. Open your Apps, BBM, Twitter and
Facebook, and chat with God.”
S-i-l-e-n-c-e….
“As we take our Sunday tithes and offerings, please have your credit cards and debit cards ready.
You can log on to the church Wi-Fi using the password ‘Lord 909887’.” The ushers will
circulate mobile card swipe machines among the worshipers.”
Those who prefer to make electronic fund transfers are directed to computers and laptops at the
rear of the church. Those who prefer to use iPads can open them. Those who prefer telephone
banking, take out your cellphones to transfer your contributions to the Church account.
The Holy atmosphere of the Church becomes truly electrified as ALL the smartphones, iPads,
PC’s, and laptops beep and flicker!
Final Blessing and closing announcements:
This week’s ministry cell meeting will be held on the various Facebook group pages where the
usual group chatting takes place. Please log in and don’t miss out.
Thursday’s Bible study will be held live on Skype at 1900 hours GMT. Please don’t miss out.
You can follow your Pastor on Twitter this weekend for counselling and prayers.
God bless you and have a nice day.
Submitted by Marilyn Keating
Back to Church Sunday
Back to Church Sunday started in 2004 in Manchester, England, and is now one of the largest
invitational church initiatives in the world. The Archbishop of Fredericton has named September
29th Back to Church Sunday. It is based on the simplest and shortest step in evangelism - that we
should invite someone to something we love; invite someone to church; invite our friend to our
church. Back to Church Sunday takes some getting ready for, but the prayerful preparation and
invitations are worth the effort.
Information taken from E News August 6 2013
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Do You Know?
When were the rituals of our church services introduced in English?
Where did the first chaplain celebrate the Eucharist in Canada?
Answers on Page 8
The Phone Call
Hello, God. I called tonight to talk a little while. I need a friend who’ll listen to my anxiety and
trial. You see, I can’t quite make it through the day just on my own. I need your love to guide
me, so I’ll never feel alone. I want to ask you, please, keep my family safe and sound. Come and
fill their lives with confidence for whatever fate they’re bound. Give me faith, dear God, to face
each hour throughout the day; and not to worry over things I can’t change in any way.
I thank you, God, for being home and listening to my call. For giving me such good advice when
I stumble and fall.
Your number, God, is the only one that answers every time. I never get a busy signal; never had
to pay a dime. So, thank you, God, for listening to my troubles and my sorrow.
Good night, God. I love You too, and I’ll call again tomorrow.
TiM – What is it?
TiM is Together in Mission: for the love of the world It is a mission-focused fund-raising
initiative involving a partnership between the General Synod and dioceses of the Anglican
Church of Canada that are ready and willing to participate, involving all the parishes in a
participating diocese, and all parishioners will be asked to make a generous gift according to
their means. The Archdeaconry Commissions have identified a variety of initiatives both local
and beyond the borders of our communities necessary to support mission and ministry in the
Diocese of Fredericton. New financial resourcing will be needed to see a renewed vision in our
midst and assure an Anglican presence in the communities in and around New Brunswick. With
a commitment from us all, we will capture that vision and continue to grow towards that to
which God through the Holy Spirit calls us. As a first step, TiM invites Anglicans from across
the diocese to participate in a Planning and Feasibility study through either confidential face to
face interviews or Open Forum sessions. This study will determine our potential to raise $18
million, over 5 years. You are invited to share your views about the potential financial
development campaign being conducted by M & M International, a firm with extensive
experience in faith-based fundraising. You will not be asked to make a donation at these
gatherings. Instead, you will be invited to provide your own input into the feasibility study. Open
forums have been at 7:00pm and have been located at St. Mary-St. Bartholomew’s, Saint John,
August 28th; St. Philip’s , Moncton, August 29, among other locations. On the Diocese of
Fredericton website there is an excellent link to Frequently asked Questions that provides more
information.
Information obtained and quoted from the Diocese of Fredericton website
Parish Advisory Committee
The Parish Advisory Committee will continue its work as we move into the fall. At the meetings,
the committee discusses the needs of the Parish of Sussex as well as recommendations of the
Archdeaconry Commission Report. The Committee feels working proactively with our
neighbouring parishes, that a fit for a fulltime rector can better be achieved.
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LIBRARY
Take a few minutes to visit our Library and choose from our wide selections, a few of which are
listed below (Books shelved alphabetically by author’s name)
Fiction:
The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen – Believing herself guilty of a crime, Olivia flees her home.
She stumbles upon a grand estate where an elaborate celebration is in progress, but all is not as joyous as
it seems.
The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan – It is an allegory of man’s religious journey in search of
salvation which follows the pilgrim as he travels an obstacle-filled road to the Celestial City.
Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke – Marty ventured west with the man she loved, but in one day her
whole world had crumbled around her. (Other Janette Oke novels on shelf)
Waiting for Morning by Karen Kingsbury – A drunk driver. A deadly accident. A dream destroyed.
Join Hannah in her journey to forgiveness. (Other books on shelf by author)
Happily Ever After by Susan May Warren – Mona Reynolds can’t think of a better storybook setting
for a happy ending than a bookstore in a Victorian house until someone starts to sabotage her plans.
Secrets by Kristen Heitzmann – Lance Michelli is on a quest to discover the secrets his grandmother
cannot tell. The old villa in Sonoma holds the answers. (This book is in Large Print. Other books on
shelf by author)
Cassidy by Lori Wick – Montana Territory 1880, Cassidy’s friend , Meg, is married to a rancher and
has a baby, something Cassidy wants for herself. But that would mean revealing the details of her life.
(Large Print selection, Other books on shelf by author)
The Preacher’s Daughter by Beverly Lewis – Annie Zook, the preacher’s eldest daughter, is expected
to join the Amish Church, but at 20, she is still deciding. (Other books on shelf by author)
A Light to my Path by Lynn Austin – Kitty, a house slave, always figured it was easiest to obey Missy
and follow orders. When word arrives that the Yankees are coming, Kitty is faced with a decision.
(Other books on shelf by author)
Driftwood Lane by Denise Hunter – Meredith has crafted a carefully ordered life to make up for the
chaos that plagued her childhood years. But one phone call upsets all that.
The Visitation by Frank Peretti – The burned-out former pastor has been trying to hide his past in
Antioch, a sleepy eastern Washington wheat town. (Other books on shelf by this author)
Cape Refuge by Terri Blackstock – Shady characters and a raft of suspects keep the plot twisting and
the suspense building as we learn who murdered Thelma and Wayne. (Other books on shelf by this
author)
Flabbergasted by Ray Blackston – Jay is new in town and not afraid to plop down in a pew to scope
out the females.
The Swan House by Elizabeth Musser - Mary Swan Middleton has always taken for granted the
advantages of her family’s wealth until a tragedy that touches all of Atlanta sends her reeling in grief.
(Other books on shelf by this author)
Waiting for Summer’s Return by Kim Vogel Sawyer – Summer Steadman is all alone on the Kansas
prairie. With her husband and children lost to illness, she has no desire to continue on farther west. She
seeks employment in a small Mennonite community in order to be near the graves of her family. (Other
books on shelf by this author)
Knit Two by Kate Jacobs – Georgie and her daughter, Dakota, run a Manhattan knitting store which is
the site of the Friday Night Knitting Club.
Non-fiction:
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom –Corrie and her family became leaders in the Dutch
Underground, hiding Jewish people in their home and aiding their escape from the Nazis. The Hiding
Place is their story. All but Corrie found death in a concentration camp.
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What’s So Amazing About Grace? By Philip Yancy – Exploring grace at street level. How are
Christians doing at lavishing grace on a world that knows far more cruelty than it does of mercy?
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis – Forceful and accessible doctrine of Christian beliefs. He finds a
common ground on which all those who have Christian faith can stand together.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren – This book will help you understand why you are alive and
reveal God’s amazing plan for you both here and now and for eternity.
Soul Detox by Craig Groeschel – As standards of conduct continue to erode in our shock-proof world,
we must fight the soul pollution threatening our health, our faith and our witness to others.
Prisoners of Hope by Dayna Currie – The story of captivity and freedom in Afghanistan. Dayna
Currie and Heather Mercer had come to Afghanistan to help bring a better life and a little hope to some of
the poorest and most oppressed people in the world.
Mother Teresa – A Simple Path – Known around the globe for her indefatigable work on behalf of the
poor, the sick and the dying, Mother Teresa has devoted her life to giving hope.
The Beloved Disciple by Beth Moore – Following John to the heart of Jesus.
Come Thirsty by Max Lucado – Dehydrated hearts send desperate messages. But you don’t have to
live with a dehydrated heart. God invites you to treat your thirsty soul.
The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale – Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of
faith in action.
The Magnificent Obsession by Anne Graham Lotz – What is missing from lives that seem full but are
actually hollow at the core?
Total Forgiveness: True Inner Peace Awaits You by R.T. Kendall – Anyone who wants to
experience all of God’s blessings must forgive others.
The God I Love by Joni Eareckson Tada - Joni offers an eternal perspective from a woman in a
wheelchair who affirms that the God she knows and loves is the center, the answer to her deepest
longings.
Where is God When It Hurts? By Philip Yancey – The author explores difficult questions about our
relationship with God. He speaks to everyone who wonders if God cares that they are suffering.
Unlikely Angel by Ashley Smith – The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero.
Simple Abundance by Sarah Breathnach – A daybook of comfort and joy.
Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life by Barbara Johnson – The author’s approach to life is
positive, uplifting, therapeutic and fun. Her entire ministry of joy and encouragement began in the “slimy
cesspool” of her own pain.
Your Parish Library has many more books in fiction, non-fiction, devotional, biographies, Bibles
from which to choose. Drop by Monday through Friday 9 am – 5 pm (check your Bulletins for
any changes in the Church office hours), and on Sundays before and after church services.
Be such a man and live such a life, that if every man were such as you, and every life a life such
as yours, this earth would be God’s Paradise.
Visioning Committee
The Visioning Committee worked hard during the summer. The Festival of the Arts in July was a
tremendous success and Trinity’s neighbours were invited to a barbecue in late August. People
enjoyed fellowship under the big trees on the back lawn. What their next venture will be...who
knows! Join the committee and share your ideas for sharing our faith and God’s love for all of us
with others.
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Diocese of Fredericton Website
There is a wealth of information on the Diocese of Fredericton website. Check out many things
such as what other parishes wrote in their Archdeaconry Reports, the companion diocese of Ho,
E News, upcoming events, etc.
Advertising
Church of the Ascension, Apohaqui
Musical evening with dessert on Saturday, October 5, 2013 with dessert starting at 6:00pm in
Medley Hall and music by Cornerstones starting at 7:00pm in the church. This is a fundraiser to
help pay for the new roof on the parish rectory. Advance Tickets only- $10.00 each, are now
available for sale, please contact Marylou Wiggins 433-5796; Barb Brown 433-2546 or Beverley
Floyd 433-4734. The event is sponsored by the Church of the Ascension ACW.
Corner Café
St. Mark’s Church has a free coffee hour each Thursday morning from 10:00- 11:00AM.
Always excellent food to go with the coffee besides the fun conversation with folks gathered
there. For those who wish to stay, a Bible discussion is held from 11:00-12:00PM. Try to join
them. Lots of fun.
Thursday Afternoon Social
Enjoy social interaction playing cards, cribbage, Phase 10, dominoes, etc? The social time will
resume Thursday, September 12, 1:30-4:00PM. Bring a friend, have some fun and a cup of tea.
Answers to Do You Know
Influenced by the Protestant Reformation, the new English church simplified rituals and
introduced the Book of Common Prayer (1549), which enabled services in English instead of
Latin.
Anglicanism travelled abroad with British colonial expansion. In 1578, near present-day Iqaluit,
NU, a chaplain celebrated the Eucharist as a member of Martin Frobisher’s Arctic expedition.
This was the first Anglican Eucharist in what is now Canada, but it wasn’t until the 18th and 19th
centuries that Anglicanism truly took hold, as military chaplains, Loyalists, and British
immigrants fanned out and settled across the growing colony. Missionaries arrived as well,
endeavouring to meet the spiritual needs of settlers and to evangelize Indigenous Peoples.
Taken from the Diocese of Fredericton website
Happy Moments, Praise God,
Difficult Moments, Seek God
Quiet Moments, Worship God
Painful Moments, Trust God
Every Moment, Thank God.
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