Padre's Ponderings http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Spring Clean-up Around the Parish and Rectory Grounds http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=935 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=935#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:31 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=935 Our church grounds are beautiful because you, the good folks of Ascension & Holy Trinity make them beautiful through your weeding and overall care of God’s creation entrusted to us.  Gail Bason does marvelous work making the outside of our buildings a site to behold.  Please join us this Saturday May 19th at 9:00 am to do some spring gardening, and please remember to bring some of the tools you find helpful at your own homes.  

]]> http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=935 0 Lay Weeding Opportunity and Ascension & Holy Trinity Shirts http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=931 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=931#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 18:46:37 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=931 Save the date!  This Saturday, May 19th we are going to blitz the landscape around the church and rectory with much needed weeding and trimming. All hands welcome. Please bring your own tools and gloves.  9:00 is kick off time with juice and doughnuts provided.  Actual rain cancels. Gail Bason ************************************ ************************************ ************************************ NEW TEAM A&HT T-SHIRT FOR SALE Attached is a copy of the flyer presented in Church on May 13 as a fundraiser for Relay for Life.  We will offer 3 colors as shown with the Episcopal shield on the front and the sketch of A&HT on the back with the words "TEAM A&HT". See attached.  This is a GENERIC TEAM A&HT SHIRT and can be used for any A&HT event in the future. There is NO logo for American Cancer Society on the shirt, or any mention of the Relay for Life. $5.00 from the sale of each shirt will go to Relay for Life. Help support Relay for Life and get a great TEAM A&HT shirt We need 25 shirts for the minimum order and we will hopefully have a lot more than that! Make checks out to A&HT and get the order form and money to Terry Kessler before May 21st as that is the cut-off for ordering.  Team Members who are walking will get a free shirt - I just need to know your color choice and size. Terry Kessler A&HT Team Captain - Relay for Life ]]> http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=931 0 VBS Decorating http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=929 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=929#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 22:17:09 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=929 I’m thrilled we are teaming up with the Presbyterians and Baptists again this summer for Vacation Bible School. In addition, Family Methodists are joining in the fun!

We need your help. This Wednesday May 9th the Presbyterians are hosting a VBS decorating party. The decorating extravaganza is from 4:00 to 7:30, and we’ll have pizza if enough folks are able to make it out. There will be a few more decorating evenings, but the work goes much better and is so much more enjoyable when many help. Many hands make light work!

Have a great evening, and I hope to see you at Wyoming Presbyterian Church this Wednesday supporting our 2012 VBS program!

God’s Grace,
Padre+

]]> http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=929 0 Steppin’ Up! http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=925 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=925#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 18:54:44 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=925 What do steps say about a place?  Well, I believe that our church steps reveal how much ministry takes place at Ascension & Holy Trinity.  The above picture is not our set of steps off the Worthington Ave. entrance, but our steps aren’t much prettier.  As with all things in life, it’s worth it to put our best image of ourselves out front, and I don’t think the reality of our church life is one of crumbling steps, metaphorically anyway.

Ascension & Holy Trinity is on an upswing.  We are gaining new members.  Newcomers worship with us every Sunday.  Our children’s Sunday School is thriving.  Our relatively new preschool is growing.  New ministries have developed in the last few years and are continuing to develop.  Our church family is making a difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us because of our experience of God in this sacred space we call our spiritual home.

Our Episcopal Church Women have been looking for a project to dig into.  A few ideas were shared with little accompanying excitement.  One of the women asked about the stairs leading to the office, and all of their eyes lit up with excitement and support.

Will you support our ECW’s Steppin’ up project?  You’ve already supported if you purchased anything at our rummage sale last weekend.  All the proceeds of said rummage sale were directed to this worthwhile project to completely replace our steps.  This Sunday you’ll have another opportunity to assist with the Steppin’ Up project.

I’m thankful we have so many wonderful ministries that our steps are crumbling before us, but we owe it to all who come into our spiritual home to have a safe passage into our abode.  Please consider Steppin’ up that we may put our best foot forward and help others to see Ascension & Holy Trinity to be the life-giving church it is.

In God’s Grace,

Eric+

]]> http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=925 0 Common Ministry Through Serving Our Youth http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=919 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=919#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 15:43:30 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=919 A few months ago we listened to Mrs. Kimberly Hauser of Wyoming Youth Services speak on how we might serve the youth in our area.  Kimberly had a few marvelous ideas, and I’m working with the Vestry on implementation.

I found it rather serendipitous, though, that Kimberly just sent this advertisement to the Wyoming blog.  Ascension & Holy Trinity has many wonderful leaders who would be excellent to serve on Wyoming Youth Services Board.  I encourage you to talk with one another about this opportunity to serve our youth and for our fine parish to get involved within the life of the community even more than we already are.

Opportunities to Get Involved, Wyoming Youth Services is Seeking Volunteers

 

Wyoming Youth Services is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors.  Wyoming Youth Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to making our community stronger by helping families and children through the provision of services that emphasize prevention, support, and volunteerism.  Wyoming Youth Services is partially funded by the City, School, and community.  If you have an interest in helping young people and are looking for an opportunity to volunteer in our community, please submit a letter of interest.  Individuals with backgrounds in finance/accounting, marketing and fundraising are strongly encouraged to apply. Send letters of interest to Kimberly Hauser, Executive Director, 800 Oak Avenue or by email toKimberly@wyomingyouthservices.com .  To learn more about Wyoming Youth Services, visit www.wyomingyouthservices.com.

 

 

]]> http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=919 0 Join us Saturday morning at 8:00! http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=917 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=917#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:29:59 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=917 VALLEY INTERFAITH FOOD & CLOTHING CENTER 5K RUN/WALK ~ GLENWOOD GARDENS SATURDAY APRIL 28 AT 9 AM An event for the whole family: strollers and dogs on leash are welcome Be a member of the Ascension & Holy Trinity Team for this event: **Meet at church on The Gathering Place at 8am **Donuts, bagels and OJ provided **Prayer and a send-off **Car pool to Glenwood Gardens **Wear clothing with an A&HT logo if you have it **Sign-up sheet in the church hallway Registration Fee is $20 per person or $50 for a family of 3 or more. Register on-line at www.vifcc.org or at the walk beginning at 8:30am HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED THROUGH VIFCC ]]> http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=917 0 Wyoming Youth Services http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=914 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=914#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:38:30 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=914 Did you know our April Loose Change Offering is going to Wyoming Youth Services?  Wyoming Youth Services was founded in 1981 as a partnership between the City of Wyoming and the Wyoming Schools to confront juvenile substance abuse and delinquent behavior.  WYS  is a non-profit community social services agency funded by various Wyoming entities, federal and state agencies, fundraising events (pancake breakfast, golf outing, howling pooch parade and more) and private donations.  FREE counseling, support services and prevention programs are offered on an on-going basis to Wyoming families.  Please visit www.wyomingyouthservices.com to learn more about how WYS strengthens our community.  Funds raised from our Loose Change Offering will help fund the WYS Summer Break Program.

So, you have a glove compartment full of change?  Why not share that spare change with Wyoming Youth Services and help the youth!

]]> http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=914 0 Choir and Art Camp at the Cathedral http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=912 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=912#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:11:23 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=912 Summer in the City Camps for Children

This year, Christ Church Cathedral is offering an art camp along with its successful choir camp. Know of a family with children who would appreciate these opportunities? Please forward this flyer. Have children in your life who love to draw or sing? Sign them up!
 

]]> http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=912 0 Episcopal Community Services Foundation and Chocolate! http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=908 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=908#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:51:11 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=908 

Vote for Cathy, Dennis and Sue!  Both Theobalds and Sue Mitchell of Christ Church, Glendale are putting their best chocolate recipes forward as contestants in  ECSF's Chocolate Fest next Saturday, April 21, 2-4 pm,  at Trinity, Newark. This is your chance to turn out and vote for them in the People's Choice contest, to win glory for our deanery, and for the love of God and your neighbor in need.  Order tickets - just $10 at www.ECSFsouthernohio.org or call 513-221-0547.  You can also do good by bidding in ECSF's online auction with many items fun and practical, from a romantic night at a Granville B & B to lots of great Cincinnati options, from Reds and Playhouse tickets to gift cards for the Bonbonerie, Graeter's, and Aglamesis. Online bidding closes April 19.  Go to www.BiddingForGood.com/ECSFsouthernohio  All proceeds go into ECSF's grants to community ministries throughout the diocese, including IHN, CAIN, and Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing in our part of the diocese.

Here's an example of the many blessings you make possible by your support of ECSF. This was sent recently by Barbara Tope of Trinity, London:
The small things we do can restore hope.  The volunteers at Madison County Food Pantry didn’t know how important a package of frozen liver could be.  A lady came in who lost her job several months ago.  Her husband has been in poor health for some time.  He spent December and January in OSU Hospital, where his wife seldom visited him because she didn’t have the money for gas.  He came home at the end of February.  The doctor told him to eat foods high in iron.  So in addition to the regular food box, this lady received a package of frozen liver, and the hope that her husband won’t have to go back to the hospital.
Barbara Tope
]]> http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=908 0 Men’s Prayer Breakfast with Terry Kessler and Relay for Life talk http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=904 http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=904#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:53:20 +0000 elmiller http://ascensionholytrinity.com/blog/?p=904 Men, don’t forget to join us this Friday the 13th at 7:30 at Frisch’s for our monthly prayer breakfast and a presentation by Terry Kessler about Ascension & Holy Trinity’s team for the American Cancer Relay for Life.  Bring a friend or two!

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