Trinity Presbyterian Church, PC(USA) Jonesville, LA

May 2014

T r in it y N ew s
Tradition in the Four Rivers Region since 1856
While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.

Luke 24:15-16

Have you ever found yourself caught up in a personal crisis? A time in which everything that seems to be going on around you has increasingly become but a blur. You may have found that either you or someone you love has been affected so adversely by a physical, mental or emotional need that is indeed difficult to believe that the world just seems to grind to a stop. Something similar occurs with the disciples in the wake of Christs crucifixion upon the cross. Their hope perished at the point of his physical death. The Gospels give us varying glimpses of the resurrected Jesus. While most of these accounts of the risen Lord portray the disciples as being in hiding or withdrawn from society, Luke gives us an account where two of his disciples are out in the public eye and traveling. Cleopas is identified as one of 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. They are discussing the events of the previous days. No doubt, there is concern and conflict in their voices and conversation as they travel; more likely concerned with the question of what next than any other subject. Somewhere in the middle of their deep conversation a stranger joins them in their travel. Suddenly, the conversation dynamic changes as they begin to convey to the one who has joined them the things that are troubling them. Just as they conclude relaying the events of the previous days, we find them at Cleopas home in Emmaus. The day has been long and he invites the stranger to stay the night. The man welcomes the invitation. As they receive their supper the man offers to break the bread. In the moment that he broke the bread, their eyes were opened to whom the stranger was. They see for the first time that Christ had been accompanying them along their journey. It is in this revelation that they believed that he 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 world brings against us, we are reminded of the imperishable hope that was experienced by the disciples as they walked along a difficult road with a stranger. We can know that our God is greater than anything that we could possibly face in this life. Jesus came into the world not to destroy it, but to save it. It was this act of grace by God to provide for those who have believed in the Risen Christ the means of redemption. It is from this act of Love for us that we can know in our hearts and minds that when we walk the long, winding, dusty road, over uneven ground, that we too can know for ourselves that we 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 Church along with the denomination will celebrate Older Adult Ministry in our worshipping community. We will celebrate the gifts that are brought to Christs ministry by older adults. We will also dedicate the new Sanctuary Quiet Room for the use of children and their families in the memory of Nolan Robert Cotton, Jr. The Chancel Choir will sing His Prayer and Hannah Cotton will sing Wind Beneath My Wings in memory of her dad. Communion will be observed. Church Dinner May 4 Following worship, we will have our May Fellowship Dinner Our dinner hosts this month are 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 to fill in for Donna Tiser for the meeting. Quorum was determined to be present and motion made to accept agenda. Previous meeting minutes were reviewed and approved.
1. Motion made and approved by Session vote for memorial dedication of Sanctuary Quiet Room in memory of Nolan Robert Cotton, Jr. and approved to set the date for such dedication when the family members could be present in worship. 2. Motion made and approved by the Session vote to schedule the request made by Susie Swayze to utilize the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 19th for a Baby Shower in Honor of Eric and Katie Little. 3. Approved One Great Hour of Sharing Offering 4. Motion to open the Order of The Day - Confirmation Students welcomed to Session Meeting - Examination of Confirmation Students Gregory Owen Scott baptized as child Paul Lashly Parish requesting Baptism - Motion made and seconded to close the exam 5. Motion made and approved by Session vote to receive examined confirmands on profession of their faith into the Church of Jesus Christ as members their-in. 6. Motion made and approved by Session vote to order the Sacrament of Baptism be conferred upon Paul Lashly Parish on his Profession of faith and being found ready by Session examination.

Choir News The Chancel Choir will meet on the first and third Wednesday evenings in May May 7th and May 21st at 5:30 PM. - Dot L. Lunch Bunch Bible Study We continue our special Lenten Study out of the Revised Common Lectionary on Thursdays at noon. Bring your Bible and a bite to eat, and we will see you there! Mens Fellowship Breakfast Wake up men and join us Tuesday, May 13 at 7 AM. The hot food and fellowship will be ready to help you start your day right. Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women will meet on Tuesday, May 20th, at 11:30 AM at El Nopal Mexican Restaurant for their annual spring luncheon. This will be the final meeting until September 2014. Presbyterian Women met on Tuesday, April 15th, at the church. Present were Martha Brallier, Margaret Hill, Judy Sanson, Catherine Jones, and Dot Lazarus. The Prayer for the Least Coin was led by Martha Brallier. Martha Brallier led the discussion of Session 6 in the circle book, Learning to Wait on our Big God. We learned what it means to wait on God. If we learn to wait, God will get bigger, and our faith will grow stronger. This was the final lesson in this circle book. A new circle book was chosen for the fall. During the business meeting, the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurers report were given by Dot Lazarus. It was decided that Presbyterian Women will have lunch at the Mexican restaurant, El Nopal, on Tuesday, May 20th, in lieu of a regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned with the recitation of the Mizpah. Dot Lazarus reporting

Next Session Meeting: May 4th at 8:45 AM. Next General Presbytery Meeting: May 17 th at 9 AM. Good Hope Presbyterian Church in Frierson, LA. 2|Page

May Birthdays 4 Betsy Daggett 17 Lake Edwards 17 Marla Edwards 17 Jorie Wade 24 Dianne Nicholson 22 Ryan King 26 Hannah Cotton 28 Martha Brallier

2014 Lenten and Holy Week Activities Conclude

Lenten Soup Suppers in April We thank all who helped to prepare and provide the meals at our Wednesday and Maundy Thursday night Soup Supper gatherings. We also would like to thank our guest speakers who visited this month sharing in the work that they do: April 2 Living Waters for the World; John Guice April 9 Wounded Warrior Project; Joe Bondurant

Hannah Cottons Project with Al Pilson As reported last month, Hannah Cotton and Mr. Al Pilson have been working on a documentary project together in association with her studies at Zachary. Recently she presented Mr. Al a DVD copy of their work together. We hope to be able to schedule a time in the future when we can share the project at Trinity.

Palm Passion Sunday, April 13 On Palm Sunday during worship, the children led the Processional with the chancel choir into the Sanctuary with palms as we sang. Hosanna, Loud Hosanna together. Maundy Thursday Worship, April 17 Thank you to the Chancel Choir for a sharing with us a special midweek anthem prior to communion. Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 18 Thank you to those who attended the Tennebrae service coordinated by First Presbyterian Church in Ferriday. The regional service was led by leaders from three Presbyterian Churches in our area and included Pastor John and Donna Tiser as readers. Easter Sunrise Service The Jonesville Area Ministerial Alliance (JAMA) held the annual community Easter Sunrise Service at Trinity Regional Park. Over 80 people from our area attended this service. Pastor John led the group gathered in singing hymns accapello. Rev. George Rickey Barnes from Pure Light Baptist Church gave the sermon. Following worship, First Baptist Church sponsored the annual community breakfast. Easter Morning Worship at Trinity On Easter morning, our Chancel Choir brought us a special anthem of Resurrection Alleluias. Also during worship our confirmation candidates Gregory Scott and Paul Parish were received into the church on profession of their faith in Jesus Christ. Paul Parish received the Sacrament of Baptism. Communion was celebrated after Trinitys newest members were received by the congregation.

Health and Concerns:

Medical

Eula Aswell; William Atkins; Nell Blevins; Houston Book; Henry Bordelon; Connie Collins; Madeline Denny; Betty Farmer; Alton Griffin; Susan Hammett; Jacob Higginbotham; Donna Hill; Bobby & Ruth King; Willie Lazarus; Skylar Lucas; Melvin & Georgia Marx; Mary Mason; Jim Matthews; Robbie McMillin; Robert Murray; Nancy Pierce; Robin Poole; Nathan Rowland; Myrtle Rushing; Debra Scott; Maxine Smart; Mary Davis Smith; Eula Smith; Emma Tarver; Buddy Tyler; Kristen Upchurch; Jimmy Wade; Kyle Watson and Family; Nikki Wiley; Payton Williams; Rodney Williams; Lucy Wilson; Ann Womack; Nan Wood; & Betty Yarborough.

Prayers for the families of Marie Hudson, Tessie Cloessner, Sherrie Hardie Thompson and Johnny Ray OSteen. We pray for these families and all whose loved ones 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, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Afghanistan, North Korea, and Libya. Pray for our men & women in harms way. Pray for the economic recovery of our country. Pray for Trinity Presbyterian Church and all churches.

IN THE SERVICE
Matthew Bean, Rusty Bean, Scott Bean, Matt Begnaud, Kacie King Dunn, Joe Hamilton, Jim Kelly, Justin Lacroix, Eric Little, Nicholas Parish, Ray Santillano, Crystal Smith.

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Extra News at Trinity

The Ginny Daggett saga continues! The Natchez headline read: Daggett leading No. 1 LSU-E. Her coach at LSU-Eunice calls her a 5-tool player; she can hit for average, hit for power, run, has a great arm, and has great defense. He called her his fastest player and an unbelievable athlete. With Ginny playing in the infield, she has contributed to a record of 411 for the Lady Bengal squad. Ginny is studying to be a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Katlyn Cotton has applied and been accepted into a 6weeks project at Mount Vernon and University of Maryland Field School in Historic Preservation from May th rd 27 through July 3 . At George Washingtons Mount Vernon home, in Fairfax County, Virginia, the participants will investigate the archeological, architectural, and interpretive histories of the first presidents families. The course will instruct students in historic preservation and theory through readings, discussions, and field trips, as well as conducting fieldwork (excavations), at George Washingtons original Mansion House Farm. Katlyn will earn 6 hours of credit from the University of Maryland which can be transferred to Louisiana State University. 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 Monterey Lady Wolves softball team, of which Natalee Duncan is a team member, beat the Evans Lady Eagles 15-0 in the bidistrict round of the LHSAA Class B playoffs. Monterey, the No. 6 seed and Distict 6-B champions, will now host Choudrant in a regional round game. Trinity Presbyterian Church was involved with the Earth Day Clean-Up Day of the town of Jonesville the week of April 22nd through the 26th. Several Trinity church members cleaned the Black River Bridge area and the area from 3rd Street to Mound Street. Teams from all over Jonesville helped clean up the town. Trinity church members are also involved in another community project Pinwheels for Prevention spearheaded locally by the Jonesville Womans Club the planting of 200 blue pinwheels at the foot of the Black River Bridge to promote the prevention of child abuse. Pinwheels are on sale at bank branches here in town for $1.00 to aid this cause. 200 more pinwheels will be planted as people donate to the project. Hooray! Seminarian Humberto Gonzales received word that his family finally got their visas! They will probably st travel around July 1 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. Joe Mitchell says that he sends greetings to all of us and thanks us for our prayers.

Memorial Gifts Easter Flowers

On Easter Sunday, the church was abloom with an colorful array of lovely Easter lilies, Asiatic lilies, tulips, and hyacinths Those who gave these flowers in memory of or in honor of family members or friends were:
To the glory of God and in loving memory of: Eula and Julius Pullen, and Charlie Sanson, given by Judy Sanson Ruby & Walter Enete, and Archie & Frances Pullen, given by Judy Sanson Dr. James A. Jones, given by Catherine Jones D.E. Brown, Jr, given by Mickie, Zane, and Brittain Brown Arvel & Elizabeth Barnes, Mary Katherine Hill, and Tommy Hill, given by Margaret & Ronnie Hill Dean Doyle, given by Betty Doyle To the glory of God and in honor of: Verda Mophett, and Otis Hill, given by Margaret & Ronnie Hill ------------------------------------------------------------------------Spring Festival and Church Dinner Following worship on Sunday, April 13th we held our Spring Festival and church fellowship dinner. We had many activities for the children including an egg hunt. Here are a few of the pics of the day:

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Trinity Presbyterian Church, PC(USA) Jonesville, LA

May 2014

T r in it y N ew s
Tradition in the Four Rivers Region since 1856

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: dulazarus@bellsouth.net Pastor John Scott 318-403-9512 Email: jascott303@gmail.com

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

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

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