The Mission Focus this month is A Rocha – a nature conservation organisation working to care for the environment, based on Christian values. All plate collections on 31 October will go to their work. Peter and Miranda Harris the International Directors of A Rocha will be speaking at HTB in the 10.30 and 19.00 services on Sunday 31 October. See more information inside.

CHAPLAIN’S NOTES

Chris and Ruth Byworth We are delighted to welcome Chris and Ruth to Holy Trinity this weekend. Chris and Ruth recently retired from parish work at St Helen’s (near Liverpool). Chris has been on the staff of three Anglican theological colleges which included following Archbishop George Carey as a lecturer in New Testament at Oak Hill in London. He was subsequently warden of Cranmer Hall (Durham) before returning to parish work in the Liverpool diocese. His wife Ruth is also ordained and served her pastoral ministry in the Liverpool diocese.

The clean-up Our thanks to all involved in the clean up over the past two weeks. It was a great achievement and we much appreciate all those who helped us with it, whether loading the skip or removing the paint tins last Sunday. Our sincere thanks to all.

Thanks to all of you who so kindly ask after Mary’s mother. Since coming out of hospital at the end of August (following a stroke) her progress has been patchy. She is mobile but her speech is quite badly affected and she is not able either to read or watch television. Mary is now living with her mother and caring for her. It may not be possible for her to come back to Brussels until our final weekend here at the end of November. Our thanks to all of you who remember them both in prayer and send good wishes.

Nigel Walker

 

 

Today is Bun Sunday Our baked goodies (cakes, biscuits, sausage rolls, quiches, etc.), marmalades and TEAR Craft tea and coffee will be on sale in the hall after the 10.30 service. Also cards for birthdays and other occasions. Please come and buy so we can support smaller charities not funded by the Church's Mission Giving.

EVENTS

Community Bible Study International, a non-denominational women's group,
continues its study of Acts. The Classes are available in English and French and there is a crèche and children's programme available. No previous bible study is necessary. When? Wednesdays 9.30 - 11.30. Where? International Baptist Church in Wezembeek-Oppem. More info Susan Srensgard t: 010/22 75 02 e: sstensgard@GEMission.com; Cheryl Ford t: 02/657 71 09; Sue Cox t: 02/767 29 11 e: cottoncox@hotmail.com

‘Presence – Songs of worship and songs of life’ with artist/worship leader, Sue Rinaldi. Organised by St Paul’s Church, Tervuren. When? Saturday 16 October at 20.00. Where? Cafeteria at British School, 3080 Tervuren. More info t: 02/767 34 35 e: Joanna.mckee@belgacom.net Free tickets at the door.

Also: Sue Rinaldi @ CYFA Open to any youth group ages 14-18. When? Sunday 17 October 19.15 – 21.30. Where? CC2, St Paul’s Church Centre, Hoornzeelstraat 24, 3080 Tervuren. More info: Paul Moynan - Youth Director t: 02/767 34 35 e: youth@stpaulstervuren.org  If you want to know more about Sue Rinaldi go to her website: www.soundhouse.uk.com

INFORMATION

Some of you may remember Worth Campbell, the American Chaplain at HTB during the 80's. He lived with his wife Dorothy and various pets in Church House. He became chaplain of All Saints' Church after its foundation. He was an inspiration to and loved by many. He passed away peacefully at the beginning of September after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held for him at All Saints' Church, Waterloo on Saturday 13 November (time to be notified later). Please remember his family in your prayers and especially Dorothy who is suffering from Alzheimer's and is very frail.

A Rocha, this month’s Mission Focus, is an international Christian conservation organisation working to show God’s love for all creation and respond to the biblical call to care for God’s earth (www.arocha.org). A Rocha continues to grow rapidly,
and now has national organisations registered in fifteen countries, with
new additions in 2004 being Peru and South Africa! A Rocha organisations
undertake community-based conservation projects, which often involve environmental education, practical conservation, and scientific research and monitoring of important species and habitats. We have particularly appreciated the
interest of Holy Trinity Brussels in A Rocha France which focuses its work
in the Vallée des Baux in Provence, an area designated by the EU for its
importance for wildlife. Final renovations are now taking place on the
French field study centre which will be fully operational from early next year
and visitors from HTB will be most welcome to visit once it re-opens! An
A Rocha project is also emerging in the Netherlands and we hope that there
will be an opportunity for members of HTB to take part in a joint Dutch/Belgian
A Rocha event in early 2005 - watch this space! For further information
on this or any other part of A Rocha’s work please contact Janice, working
for A Rocha in Brussels, at: janice.weatherley@arocha.org.

Helping hand needed with house move  Two additional volunteers are sought to help a needy lone parent, who sometimes comes to Holy Trinity, in moving house locally, about 35 km south of Brussels, on Saturday 30 October. If you can help and are ready to offer a definite commitment, or would like more information, please contact Church Office (02/511 71 83).

The visitors from the Parish of All Hallows, Allerton, Liverpool, who came with Ann Lewis last week, would like to send their greetings and thanks to all at Holy Trinity. They have left a book souvenir of their own parish with Nigel.

The Prayer Chain welcomes requests for prayer for any situation with complete
confidentiality. Please pass your request to Sue Cox 02/767 29 11 or cottoncox@hotmail.com or to Ann Milton 02/772 47 04.

Items for the Newsletter Please send these, at the latest by 9.00 on Tuesday, to David.Iliff@Pandora.be or to the Church Office at admin@htbrussels.com