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The Columbus Marathon, a showcase for the city, can sometimes be an obstacle for people trying to get to Holy Trinity that day.  Because the racecourse encircles the church soon after 9:00 in the morning, it is easier to get in and out by attending the 8:30 worship before the roads close down.  If 10:30 worship is the best fit for your schedule, however, you should try to build in a little extra time to get here and anticipate speaking with one of the police officers who are stationed along the route to direct and allow traffic to pass. For more information about the marathon and a map of the course, please go to http://www.columbusmarathon.com/course-map or pick up a map at the Holy Trinity Information Center.  You may also want to consider attending the Bonfire Worship at Indian Village on Sunday evening, October 20 at 5:00 p.m.  Details are available in a separate article.

Please join us Sunday, October 20 for this year’s Bonfire Worship and Potluck at Indian Village Recreation Center (3200 Indian Village Road, Columbus, 43221).  The evening begins at 5:00 pm with food and fellowship for all ages and will wrap by 8:00.  Please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4aacae2da7fb6-2019 to volunteer to bring something for the potluck or signup at the Collection & Signup Corner in the Gathering Place.  Hope to see you on the 20^th!

Several time in his letters, the Apostle Paul talks about the Body of Christ and the gifts that God has given His stewards who “are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).  As we serve together with fellow members of the Body, let us give thanks to the Giver of the gifts, as well as the gifts.  God gives and the believers employ them for God’s glory and the building of the Kingdom.  For more information about stewardship, please contact Max Buban.

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Why were the disciples so dismayed when Jesus knelt before them to wash their feet?  We don’t expect our leaders to humble themselves in such a way, do we?  Yet Jesus said, Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…(Matthew 20:26-28).  The purpose of our lives is to serve others – to be God’s instruments on earth.  For more information about stewardship,please contact Max Buban.

Sunday Scripture Discussion will not meet for the next three weeks so that everyone interested in attending Vicar Sara’s class about “How to Have More Authenticity in Your Relationship with God” may do so.  Others wishing to discuss Sunday’s scriptures are welcome to conduct their own free-form roundtable conversation in the library. Please contact Carl Peterson for more information.

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Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous.
 Praise befits the upright.
 Praise the LORD with the lyre;
 make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.
 Sing to him a new song;
 play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
 For the word of the LORD is upright,
 and all his work is done in faithfulness.
 He loves righteousness and justice;
 the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD.  Psalm 33:1-5

It’s an exciting time to be involved with music at Holy Trinity!  The choirs are getting ready for their first concert in the concert series, and the children’s choir will start rehearsing the Christmas Pageant soon.  The Psalms tell us to praise the Lord with all types of instruments and voice.  Besides the wonderful things that already are happening, I would like to start two more musical groups at Holy Trinity.

First, I would like to start a band.  Do you play or did you ever play an instrument? Would you like to try to learn a new instrument?  Would you just like to play tambourine or cowbell?  Let me know!

Second, I would like to start a string group that would play about twice a year.  Did you play the violin in middle school and haven’t touched it in a while?  Is your child learning a stringed instrument in school and would like to play with a group that has a diverse skill level? Let me know!

Everyone is able to make a joyful noise to God. Please know that everyone at every skill level is more than welcome to participate in the music programs at Holy Trinity.  Please find me after church or send me an email if you would like to make an addition to the Holy noise we make at Holy Trinity.

-Josh Brodbeck, Minister of Music
joshua.brodbeck@engagedbygrace.org

An Introduction to Holy Trinity seminar will be conducted during the Sunday School hour in the month of October.  This seminar is designed to help interested people learn more about the ministry of our congregation and the encounters with God’s grace that we share here.  Even if you can’t attend all the sessions, we’d love for you to participate.  To indicate your interest, please contact the church office or sign up at the Collection  & Signup Corner in the Gathering Place.  Contact Pastor Steve or Laura Hudson for more information.