CHAPLAIN'S NOTES

Harvest Our sincere thanks to all who shared in the decoration of our church today. Harvest will be sent to The Protestant Social Centre as is our normal custom. Envelopes will be available in the pews for those who wish to give to TEAR FUND.

Petronella Collon was enormous fun, enthusiastic, with a sense of the ridiculous and the ability to laugh at herself. While being down to earth and practical, she was a woman filled with God's Spirit. She had a deep, abiding faith in Him and his love for us all. In countless acts of kindness she showed this love to others. Many will remember sitting round her fireplace, drinking tea, while she knitted her blanket squares and listened attentively before offering wisdom and insight. Her home and her heart were always open to those in need. A great encourager, she saw the best in others, praying for 'all that is best in them.Ó A powerful prayer, her daily prayers ranged from family, friends to situations and people across the world. Unshockable, unjudgemental, she spoke the truth in love, from a heart that was repentant and humble. A heart open to God, 'I want everything that is going, everything that God wants to give me.Ó She believed it was in doing his will we would find peace. We were privileged to have known her, a role model for many and a spiritual giant of our times. (Jennifer Le Jeune) – Petronella died on Friday 26 September 2003.

Memorial Service A Memorial Service for Liesbeth Knox-Peebles will take place in Holy Trinity on Thursday 16 October at 12.00. All are welcome.

Bible Reading Notes Notes are available for all who ordered them today at the back of the church.

Counselling for the Mission Counselling classes 7 & 21 October here at HTB at 19.45. Please contact the clergy for further details.

Visit of Martin Hallett to Brussels Martin will be with us for Sunday 12 October and will address an open forum on Monday 13 October at 20.00 in HTB. This is a very good opportunity for us all to develop a Christian mind concerning the issue of homosexuality.

Nigel Walker

 

OPPORTUNITIES

'Jour J^{'aime la Bible}' is organising a children's Bible celebration day on Saturday 25 October from 10.00 to 16.30 – for French speakers. If interested, please see the fliers at the back of the church or call Floriane Rossini on 02/427 92 77 for registration.

Holy Trinity's communications committee is looking for a volunteer, of any age, who is interested in journalism or public relations to help two upcoming projects. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about journalism and global communication, and only requires a few hours of time for one week in October and November. The volunteer will work under the guidance of a senior journalist, researching media outlets, contacting journalists, and sending out press releases. Knowledge of computers and Internet searches a plus. Contact noelle_knox@yahoo.com.

Contagious Christian Course Overcoming our fears of sharing our faith with friends by being ourselves and discovering and developing our own natural, authentic style of witnessing. Thursdays 20.00-22.00 until 30 October, at Jocelyn Cleak's, Avenue Milcamps 58, 1030 Brussels (Schuman area). Contact josscleak@hotmail.com or 02/734 08 45.

INFORMATION

Centenary Renovation Project Around 60 people visited the building site last Sunday to see works in progress. We plan to have another such visit before Christmas. Following comments on the visit, we are adding a second door to the new kitchen. Since last week, the external stair has been demolished and work has begun in the courtyard. The construction of the new entrance can now begin.

Brass cleaner wanted! Would anyone be willing to join the sacristan team as a brass cleaner with the task of polishing the church brasses every six weeks or so? If so, please phone Barbara Rundell on 02/762 11 43.

 

To give away - various items large and small of furniture/household effects. Still serviceable if not latest fashion. Contact Sue Merkle on 02/731 22 89 or s.merkle@pandora.be

Christian Impact Mission 8-16 November a prayer meeting has been arranged at Holy Trinity (Church House conference room) on 14 October. The evening will commence at 19.45 and finish at 22.00. All are welcome.

The new Prayer Diary is now available. Copies are at the back of church.

Some house keys have gone missing from the Choir Vestry. They may have been taken by mistake by someone thinking they were church keys. If you know anything about these please speak to David Iliff, Paul de Lusignan or one of the clergy.

MAINTENANCE NEWS

A new lock has been fitted on the front gate. For those of you who have a key, it now only needs 1/4-turn to open and cannot be double-locked or your key will break inside.

 

 

Items for the Newsletter Please send these, at the latest by 9.00 on Tuesdays, to the Church Office or by e-mail to David.Iliff@Pandora.be