CHAPLAIN’S NOTES

Rita Demoustiez Sadly, Rita died last Sunday afternoon following her battle with cancer. One of the great characters of Holy Trinity, we shall all miss her very much. Her funeral will be on Tuesday 9 November at noon. No flowers please but donations to Fédération Belge contre le Cancer, account CCP 000–0000089–89, A la mémoire de Rita Demoustiez.

Rita moved to Brussels in 1951 following her marriage to Willy. She initially went to the Church of the Resurrection (still open at that time) but subsequently moved to Christ Church (as Holy Trinity then was) and has remained a faithful and loyal member since that time. Her faithfulness down the years in manning the second hand bookstall was legendary. Her last appearance at Holy Trinity was the dedication of the renovated buildings last June.

We send our love and condolences to Astrid and her family and to Philippe.

Worship48 Prayer and Worship weekend for Europe (19-21 November). We welcome Ian and Pauline Cole of World Prayer together with European Prayer Link and guests from across Europe for 48 hours of worship and prayer here in the heart of Europe at Holy Trinity. The programme starts Friday 13.00-22.00, Saturday 08.00-10.00. Quiet meditative prayer and worship is planned throughout both Friday and Saturday nights. Everyone is welcome to part or all of the event. They will join with us in worship at 10.30 on that Sunday.

All Saints’ Jubilee Weekend (1979-2004) Please see the noticeboard for details of the All Saints’ Jubilee Weekend. Members of Holy Trinity are warmly invited.

The next Prayer meeting will take place on Monday 15 November at 20.00 in the Charles Le Jeune Centre.                                                              Nigel Walker

 

EVENTS

Holy Trinity and Christian Solidarity Worldwide are delighted to welcome two speakers, Astrid Soto (Columbia) and Peter Xu (China). They will be updating us on the current situation in two very different parts of the world where Christians and the church are under persecution. When? 20.00 on Tuesday 9 November. More details on the church noticeboard. Please tell your friends and come yourself!

Some of you may remember Worth Campbell, the American Chaplain at HTB during the 80s. 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 at 11.00. Please remember his family in your prayers, and especially Dorothy who is suffering from Alzheimer's and is very frail.

The International Christian Women’s Club of Brussels invites you to a country fair with live and silent auctions. Speaker is Maggie Vaughan. Tickets €10. When? 9.45 – 12.00 on Tuesday 16 November. Where? La Chevalerie, ave Brassine 28, 1640 Rhode-St Genèse More info and reservations: Kathy Hansen t: 02/652 45 38 e: hlk700@aol.com

 

INFORMATION

As you know Nigel's last weekend will be 27 – 28 November. We are arranging a pot-luck supper with entertainment, for the Saturday evening in the Walker Hall. Food: Could you please let us know what you are planning to bring beforehand, as we will need savouries and desserts. Please contact Carol Jones t: 02/757 90 90 or Esther Lougheed t: 02/725 22 36  before Sunday 21 November with this information. Also to allow you to show your appreciation to Nigel and Mary we have opened a bank account in their name: ING 375-4297466-57 entitled “Nigel's farewell”.

Volunteers are still required for cleaning on Saturdays (or even during the week). If you would like to volunteer please contact Dora 02/218 51 21 or 0473 52 7977. Please inform Dora by Friday evening if you plan to come on the Saturday. Work begins at 08.30 – but come when you can.

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.

 

ADMIN. NEWS

To all future key holders – you have NOT been forgotten! The spares have had to be produced specially in France and it’s starting to look as though they’ve been sent home to Brussels on foot. Please keep grinning while you’re bearing it! Thank you,

Vicki

 

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