TRURO FAMILY NEWS

Today is Stewardship Sunday. This is the day

we indicate how much of the fi nancial resources

over which God has made us stewards, we will

return to the Lord in acknowledgment of what

He has done for us all year!

You should all have a Pledge Card. They were

mailed to our homes in the last few days. Plus,

the cards are available in every pew. Let me

explain a few things about the card and the

Stewardship Campaign:

1) Hopefully, you have taken time to PRAY

this week about the amount you want to

pledge. There's still time to pray! Right now!

As you read this in your pew! God will give

you guidance!

2) We are asking every member to make a

pledge. The church uses this information to

set its budget.

3) We encourage you to pledge 10% of your

total income—this is what the Bible calls a

"tithe."

4) We have begun a number of exciting

ministries this year, and we are hoping many

of you will be able to increase your pledge

over last year by as much as 10%.

5) The Pledge Card doesn't have to be

signed—it's between you and God!

But please write your pledge amount on the

both the top and bottom of the card, keeping

the top perforated portion as your record. Notice

that on the bottom of the card (the part you give

to the church), you note your pledge amount as

annual, monthly, or weekly—please write in just

one of these spaces to avoid confusion.

At the end of Tory’s sermon today you will be

invited to present your pledge for 2012 to God

by joyfully dancing down the main aisle together

with many other parishioners!

Thank you so much for participating.

Jim Robb

Chairman, Stewardship Committee

OCTOBER 30–NOVEMBER 06, 2011

The Joy of Giving by Lawson SperapaniBecause God is the giver of good gifts, when

we give to others we refl ect His generous heart.

The Bible mentions many gifts that God has

given us—life; love, joy, and peace; and the

Holy Spirit—to name a few. I believe we are

most like our Father when we give our time,

talents, and money. Perhaps that is why Paul

tells Timothy command believers to “do good,

to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous

and willing to share (1 Tim. 6:18).”

My husband and I have tried to instill these

principles in our children, encouraging them

from an early age to help others and to give

10% of their allowance to the Lord’s work.

Sometimes they do this grudgingly; other

times they are cheerful givers. When we see

them share freely with others, we rejoice that

they have caught a bit of God’s benevolent

nature. What a joy to see our girls give to the

church’s fl ower fund or to ask if we can provide

a scholarship to a Christian camp in the former

Soviet Union.

I will never forget the thrill I felt when our

daughter asked if she could give her treasured

American Girl doll to two young girls from

a missionary family who were visiting us. “I

don’t play with her much any more,” she said,

“and they haven’t stopped playing with her

since they arrived.” That day our daughter not

only made two girls happy, she delighted her

heavenly Father as well.

Today Is Stewardship Sunday

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. —Matthew 6:19–21

RECEIPT FOR MY RECORDSThis note reminds me of the fi nancial commitment and pledge I made to Truro for 2012.

PLEDGE AMOUNT

TOTAL

T E A R A L O N G L I N E

TRURO CHURCH

IN SUPPORT OF OUR LIFE TOGETHER AND TO ASSIST OUR VESTRY IN FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR 2012.

In response to God’s great gifts I/wepledge the following (indicate one) for 2012: $_____________ weekly$_____________ monthly$_____________ annual$_____________ other (please specify period)_________________________________(name optional)

I/we commit to give according to biblical standards of tithing.I/we will give generously and take steps to reach the biblical standard of tithing.I/we will give as my/our personalcircumstances allow.

NOTE: Please take this portion of the Pledge Card, fold it in half and either place it in the collection plate on Sunday morning, or mail it into the church offi ce. —Thank you

2012 PledgeRadical Hospitality…toward Others

Profound Transformation…toward GodInspired Service…toward All

"The Truro Vestry commends

to itself and to the parish the

standard of tithing (giving

10 percent of) one's income

to support the mission of

Jesus Christ in the world and

commends to the parish a

season of earnest prayer to

discern whether God's love and

grace is drawing forth an even

greater joyful and generous

commitment."

Rector's Forum Sun(s): 10:00–11:00 am

Location: SanctuaryUpcoming Dates and Speakers:

October 30: Tory Baucum—"Three Things the Rector Wants You To Know About Truro"

November 06: Tory Baucum

wonderful opportunities and reminders

Lectors Needed—If you would like to volunteer to read scripture at one or more of the weekend services, please contact Bill Barto, the Lector Coordinator, at william.barto@us.army.mil or 703.278.8348. Preference is given to those who have attended Truro for at least one year and are at least 16 years old. There are openings for new or returning lectors in three of the four services.

Reading Group will meet Wed. noon November 16 in Truro’s Common Ground. By not meeting in October, participants will have more time to access and to read David McCullough’s new book The Greater Journey. The wait list doesn’t take long if you reserve the book quickly. (For every 6 of the current 450 holds, the Fairfax County Public Libraries own one book.) Other recent McCullough books will also be discussed. Everyone is welcome. Diane Rafuse, 703.591.8617.

DOK Gathering—Sunday, Nov 6. The Daughters of the King (DOK) has invited Associate Rector Coleman Tyler to speak between the 8:30 and 11:15am services on All Saints Sunday, November 6, 2011 in the Common Grounds. All Daughters (and those interested) are warmly invited to join us.

End Of Daylight Saving TimeOn Saturday, November 5 do not forget to turn your clocks back one hour before bed. On November 6, 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time will end.

Newcomers SeriesIf you are new to Truro, or maybe you’ve

been around for awhile, and are interested in

learning more about the Truro family, we’ve

designed a special series of conversations

just for you! The Newcomers Series is open to

all; attendance is required for those who are

pursuing membership.

The next series is starting on Sunday,

November 6 2011, 10:00–11:00 am in the

Parish Reception Offi ce. The Reception Offi ce

is in the building to the left of the church as you

enter from the parking lot. Light refreshments

will be served. Classes are interchangeable.

If you miss a session, you can simply catch it

the next time around. Child care is available

for infants through grade 6.

The sessions will be informational, but include

plenty of time for interaction and questions and

are led by Truro leaders—both clergy and lay.

We look forward to these special times to get

to know each other better. Come with your

questions!

November 6

Kirsten Boyd: Our Worship & Liturgy

November 13

Tory Baucum: Vision and Values

November 20

Mary Ailes: Our History & Heritage

November 27

(Thanksgiving—no class)

December 4

Tim Mayfi eld: Finding YOUR Place at Truro

RSVP

www.trurochurch.org/thenewcomersseries

or to Marlene Jones at 703.273.1300,

mjones@trurochurch.org.

Theology through Literature: What Modern Christian Authors Have to Tell UsNov. 6–Dec. 11, 10 am

Rector's Offi ce,

(2nd Floor of Parish Offi ce Hall)

Taught by Truro member Mark

Filiatreau

We’ll study a few unapologetically Christian

writers that have met great acclaim outside

the Christian publishing “ghetto.” They write

about the deepest things in life, yet don’t

assume their readers have a Christian world

view. We’ll read before-hand and discuss

each week a short story, excerpt or poem from

Wendell Berry, Flannery O'Connor, Walker

Percy, Marilynne Robinson, or Larry Woiwode,

and. Along the way we’ll explore a healthy

“theology of literature,” but even better, a

healthy “theology through literature:” How are

Christian truths embodied in these authors’

works? Why did David write songs and Jesus

tell parables? What do stories and poems give

us that prose and nonfi ction cannot?

As Adjunct Professor of Literature with Patrick

Henry College, Mark Filiatreau teaches classic

texts of western culture, from Homer's Odyssey

through Beckett's Waiting for Godot, as well as

courses in fi ction and nonfi ction writing. He

holds master's degrees in English and Spiritual

Theology. He has been a member of Truro from

1985–91 and since 2008.

Jesus taught his followers to pray for one another with power and effectiveness. And his

intention was that all who followed him in years to come would be able to do the same.

Here at Truro our hope and desire is to see that EVERYONE, has the confi dence to pray for

someone to receive spiritual refreshment, or physical or emotional healing. This is a Beginners

101 class in Prayer Ministry and ALL are welcome to attend.

Program:

9:00 am Breakfast Served

9:30 am Worship

9:45 am “Prayer Ministry”—Nicky Gumbel (DVD!)

10:45 am Coffee Break

11:00 am Hearing God for Others—Tim Mayfi eld (Live!)

11:15 am Practice Time: Praying for one another

12:00 noon Finish

For catering purposes please RSVP to Georgene Assur, assurfamily3@verizon.net or Jackie

March, jjjmarch@earthlink.net. The training morning is free but we ask for a $3 contributions

towards breakfast.

Prayer Ministry Training Morning Saturday, November 19, 9:00 am, Upper Room

prayer events

Four Tuesdays in the Fall:7:30–9:00 pm, Truro UndercroftTuesday, September 20Tuesday, October 18Tuesday, November 15Tuesday, December 20

…pray for mission—pray for salvation—pray for healing—pray for our nation—pray for Alpha—pray for work—pray for families—pray for kids—pray for Fairfax—pray, pray, pray!

Romans 12:12 (ESV)12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

James 5:16 (NIV)16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

>>Prayer Central

Playground Trunk or TreatFresh Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Apple Cider

Monday, October 31st, 6:30–8:00 pm. Bring your car and decorate it to participate in the Trunk or Treat; donate candy to the “Great

Pumpkin” in the glass walkway; enjoy fresh popcorn and cider and win cupcakes in the Cupcake Walk! Questions? Want to bring your car?

Contact Anna or Alice in the Family Ministry Offi ce.

family offerings

Monday, October 31st | 6:30-8pm Truro Back Parking Lot

Cotton Candy! Popcorn! Cider!

Family Advent NightSunday, November 20th, 6:30-8pm

Food! Fellowship! Advent Wreath Making!

Bring soup, salad, or dessert for a family buffet dinner, followed by a family devotional and

Advent wreath making.

(Family Ministry will provide drinks and bread)

RSVP to Alice—ahunt@trurochurch.org, 703.273.1300 ext. 312

worship and arts

Talmud: The Art of Marc Chagall and Ben-ZionGallery Reception November 13, 2011 at 7:00pm

Please join us for a reception in the Truro Art Gallery on Sunday evening, November 13 at 7:00pm. This exhibit that brings together the

biblical work of two of the most important Jewish artists of the 20th century, Ben-Zion and Marc Chagall. The exhibit of full color lithographs

and etchings are commentaries on the text of Scripture in the best of the Talmudic tradition. In viewing the works of Chagall and Ben-Zion

side-by-side it is hoped that, together, viewers and artists will set in motion a joyous interchange of instruction and learning through this

exhibition of 44 etchings and lithographs.

Save the Date!VBS/Arts Camp: June 25–29, 2012

Summer Musical Auditions:

Mid-May

Summer Musical Rehearsals:

Monday–Thursday June 18–July 25, 2012

Summer Musical Performance:

July 26–29, 2012

The musical will not accept actors who are

unavailable for rehearsals.

More details to be revealed in January 2012!

New LEM'sNewly trained Lay Eucharistic Ministers

outreach

Operation Christmas Child…

WHO: Jr. Daughters of the King &

Daughters of the King

WHAT: Wrapping stuffed shoe boxes

WHEN: Sat, Nov 5th, 6:30–8:30pm

WHERE: Truro Undercroft

WHY: To bless poor children

around the world

HOW: To join in the fun or get more info,

contact Tara Frodigh at rfrodi@verizon.net

(OCC is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse.)

Divine Mercy Care Gala Dinner and Auction"Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours...." —St.

Theresa of Avila. With this theme the 8th Annual Divine Mercy Care Gala Dinner and Auction will

be held on November 12, 2011 at the Dulles Hilton Hotel, Herndon, VA. To purchase tickets and/

or tables and to preview the auction items, or for more information about the Gala, please visit

our website www.divinemercycare.org or call 703.934.5552. Proceeds help fund the charitable

healthcare operations of Tepeyac Family Center, LLC, a pro-life OB/GYN physicians' offi ce in

Fairfax, VA, founded by Dr. John Bruchalski.

Thanksgiving Bags Of Blessing!“Give thanks with a grateful heart!” So go the words of a familiar song and our hearts swell in

gratitude for our blessings family, friends, love, health, recovery, freedom, laughter, our church and

its leaders and servants, our Lord and God. We seek to act in Thanksgiving for this overwhelming

love and to serve those in need.

And so we do. Once again, Truro will be collecting bags to support Local Outreach Ministries.

This year our annual Thanksgiving Bag Ministry will benefi t the following seven local ministries

supported by Truro Outreach: The Lamb Center, Love the World Fellowship, Sanctity of Life,

Bethany House (Women’s Shelter Ministry),

Bethany Christian (Adoption) Services, The

Hope Clinic, and FISH (For Instant Sympathetic

Help).

Here’s how “Bags of Blessing” works. Bags

will be distributed on Sundays November

6th and 13th. Bags are individualized for the

specifi c ministry you want to support with lists

of suggested donation items. You fi ll the bags and return them on Sunday November 20th,

where they are collected by Truro Outreach’s Local Mission Partners in the parking lot. During the

following week (the three days just before Thanksgiving), bags are distributed to the designated

ministry. If you are away or forget your bag, you can go online to the Truro Website – Outreach

link to see what the ministries’ needs are.

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to share in the activity of giving—giving in thanks for

our abundant blessings. As we bless these various ministries, we are blessed tenfold. Questions?

Call or e-mail the Outreach Offi ce (ctyler@trurochurch.org / mlilley@trurochurch.org) or any of

our Local Outreach leaders.

Anglicans for Life at TruroAnglicans for Life at Truro will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 26, in the Conference

Room. Meanwhile, remember the 40 Days for Life; we're praying every Wednesday! For

information, please contact Kirsten Ball at duramater@verizon.net.

Turkeys Needed for TIPS Thanksgiving DinnerCooked turkeys (16-20 lb) are needed for

Nov. 19 International Thanksgiving Dinner.

If you are able to cook & deliver a turkey

to the Undercroft kitchen please e-mail

or call Theresa Powell nnckc@@aol.com

703.392.5800.

outreach

LOVE Conquers FEAR Oasis Conference November 3-5 at Cherrydale Baptist

Church. Sponsored by the Crescent Project,

a ministry to equip Christians to lovingly

present the hope of the Gospel with Muslim

friends, neighbors and co-workers.

Special speakers include: Josh McDowell, Carl

Medearis, Sophia Marsh-Oshner and Crescent

Project director, Fouad Masri, a Christian from

Lebanon.

To sign up, go to: www.crescentproject.org/

oasis or call 888.446.5457.

First TuesdayOUR “FIRST TUESDAY” GATHERING for November (Tuesday, Nov. 1st) will welcome Dr. Glen Petta, the National Director for SOMA—Sharing

of Ministries Abroad, a faithful mission training ministry supported by Truro. SOMA does an outstanding job of training clergy and lay leaders

for mission, and equipping leaders for ministry in overseas dioceses. SOMA is also committed to training intercessory prayer team members

and engaging the next generation for mission.

Dinner is served in the Undercroft at 7:00 pm, and our program runs from 7:45–8:45pm. Come and bring a friend for an inspiring time together!

(RSVP’s appreciated: ctyler@trurochurch.org or mlilley@trurochurch.org)

Coat Drive for Love The World FellowshipThe Wilkinson home group is sponsoring a coat drive for our brothers

and sisters in Love The World Fellowship. As you go through your closets

this fall, please consider donating your gently used coats, sweaters,

and sweatshirts to help keep our homeless friends warm. We especially

need larger sizes. Vans will be out front on Sunday, October 30th to

receive your donations. If you have any questions, please contact Jim

and Nancy Wilkinson at jimwilkinson@cox.net.

calendar information and needs & blessings

when you visitWelcome—Please fi ll out a welcome card located in the pew racks inside the Church and Chapel. After you

fi ll one out, please put it in the offering plate as it goes by, or give it to an usher on your way out.

what about children, teens, young adults, and families?Our KidZone Team wears green shirts and will help fi nd the right place for your child. Nursing/Cry Room: Nursery available on Sundays during 8:30 & 11:15 am worship for ages 3 and younger. –Childcare available on Sundays during 5:00 pm worship for ages 5 and under. –For nursing moms and upset infants/toddlers, a Nursing/Cry room is located in the “Fellowship Room”

off the Undercroft beneath the sanctuary.Pre-K to 6th grade: Sunday School is from 10–11am, in the education building. WEE/WOW are during the 8:30

and 11:15am services. For more information on Children’s events, visit www.TruroChurch.org/ChildrenSpecial Needs Sunday School: 10–11 am in “Special Forces” room off the Undercroft beneath the sanctuary.Teens (7th–12th grade): ReAwakenings, Sundays 10–11 am. Start your Sunday in the Upper Room with

friends, coffee, treats, and the Word of God. Finish the day with Youth Group, 6:15–8:30 pm in the Upper Room. For more information about Youth events, visit www.TruroChurch.org/Youth

Parents: Prayer Time, Sundays 6:15–8:30pm, Conference Room. Family Ministry Forum with Joey, 7:00–8:30pm, 2nd Sunday each month, Common Grounds.

Young Adults: Tuesdays, 6:45–9 pm, Gunnell House Parlor. Dinner, prayer, fellowship, and discussion. Anyone and everyone from late teens to mid-thirties is welcome! Contact Dave Lilley, dlilley@trurochurch.org, or see our facebook place page, Truro Young Adults.

needs and blessingsNeed: Love the World Fellowship member, attending school to become a medical assistant, is in need of

a laptop. If you are able to help, please call Bobbie Yates at 703.314.7805.Need: Immediate need for an inexpensive or free room or basement apt for 6 mons - 1 year in or near Fairfax

City for 1 man, a Truro member. Contact Richard: 703.969.6267, archangelnot@hotmail.com.Need: Victory Thru Jesus needs twin beds for the retreat house that is used for camps in the summer.

Contact Kathy Strother 703.321.9757 or KatStrother @aol.com.Opportunity: Availability to clean homes or provide childcare each Saturday. Please contact Rosa for more

details 703.244.4984.

opportunities to pray and to receive prayer at truroSunday Service: Prayer teams are available to pray with you on Sundays during Communion and

following each of the services.Healing Prayer Team: To receive individual prayer (over 2–3 sessions), please call Marlene Jones at

703.273.1300 ext 305.Prayer Chain: The Intercessory Prayer Team responds to all prayer-line phone calls, prays for parishioners

and visitors, and passes prayer needs along to the prayer chain. To leave prayer requests in a confi dential message box, call 703.273.1300, ext 450, 24 hours a day.

Upcoming Prayer Opportunities: Healing Prayer Service—4:00 pm–5:30 pm on Sunday, October 16, 2011 (Chapel) Silent Soaking Prayer—3:00 pm–5:00 pm on Sunday, November 13, 2011 (Chapel)

Quiet Days: Come away periodically for a day of quiet prayer and scripture meditation. The next Quiet Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, 2012. Watch for details in the Truro Family News as the date approaches.

truro family news submissions The Truro Family News is published weekly by Truro Church. Submissions are due two Mondays (10 business days)prior to the requested weekend to be featured. Submissions are subject to editorial review. Preference is given to Truromembers and not-for-profi t organizations affi liated with Truro. Truro Church does not necessarily screen, recommend, or endorse any advertisements. Please visit www.trurochurch.org/TFN for submission details. Questions? Pls. contactcommunications@trurochurch.org, ext. 127.

Truro Church 10520 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030Rector: Tory BaucumAssociate Rectors: Coleman Tyler, Tim Mayfi eld, Carlos Pellot Hispanic Pastor: Carlos PellotDeacons: Joey Fitzgerald, David CaseAdjunct Clergy: John Reishus, Allan Falconer, Tim Howe, Tom Herrick, Derek Rust

Parish Offi ce: 703.273.1300Clergy Emergency: ext. 370, or 571.529.0151Parish Fax: 703.591.0737Preschool: 703.691.1006TIPS: ext. 530E-mail: truro@trurochurch.orgVestry: vestry@trurochurch.orgWebsite: TruroChurch.org

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07:30 am, Worship08:30 am, Worship09:30 am, Worship (en español)10:00 am, Discipleship Hour10:00 am, Rector's Forum10:00 am, Alpha11:15 am, Worship01:00 pm, Love The World Fellowship05:00 pm, Contemporary Worship Service

(Undercroft)06:15 pm, Youth Group06:15 pm, Youth Parent Prayer Time06:30 pm, Jr. DOK

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06:30 pm, Trunk or Treat07:00 pm, AA Meeting07:00 pm, Divorce Care Group07:30 pm, Prison Aftercare Course

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09:00 am, Women's Bible Study09:30 am, Alpha11:40 am, Daily Prayer11:45 am, Military Prayer12:30 pm, Mom's Prayer Group04:30 pm, Dance Rehearsals06:45 pm, Young Adults07:00 pm, Personnel Committee07:00 pm, Vestry Relations Committee07:00 pm, First Tuesday Outreach07:30 pm, Boy Scouts

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06:30 am, Men’s Bible Study, (Truro)11:00 am, Holy Eucharist04:30 pm, Choir and Handbells04:30 pm, Church Music Class06:00 pm, Women's Bible Study06:30 pm, Kidzone Team Training

(Dinner at 6:00 pm)07:30 pm, Discipleship

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09:30 am, Women’s Bible Study10:00 am, DOK Bible Study11:40 am, Daily Prayer07:00 pm, Hispanic Prayer Service07:15 pm, Choir Rehearsal

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10:00 am, DOK Bible Study11:40 am, Daily Prayer12:00 pm, Seniors' Lunch and Fellowship04:30 pm, Men's Prayer Group

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07:30 am, Men's Fellowship09:30 am, The Parenting Course09:30 am, Alpha09:30 am, Prison Aftercare Meeting06:30 pm, Operation Christmas Child

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07:30 am, Worship08:30 am, Worship09:30 am, Worship (en español)10:00 am, Discipleship Hour10:00 am, Rector's Forum10:00 am, Alpha11:15 am, Worship01:00 pm, Love The World Fellowship05:00 pm, Contemporary Worship Service

(Undercroft)06:15 pm, Youth Group06:15 pm, Youth Parent Prayer Time

read aheadNovember 06

On To Spain: Paul’s Missionary Strategy Romans 15:22–33