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NewsletterTHE Trinity United Church e-mail: trinity@trinity-umc.com Prayer e-mail: trinityprayer@trinity-umc.com Pastor’s e-mail: trinityrev@trinity-umc.com Music Director’s e-mail: mspat@trinity-umc.com We answer God’s call to impact lives for eternity through ministry, mission and worship. Volume: 2010 Issue: September 12th - Promotion Sunday This is the Sunday when our children and youth go up to their next class level! We will have people ready to help you find your new class if you are not sure where it is. We also resume our fall schedule: Sunday, September 12th Treble Clefs (Children’s Choir, grades 1st – 5th) Monday, September 13th Wednesday, September 15th Trinity Angels (1st – 3rd grade music program) Friday, September 17th 6:30 pm Children’s Fellowship (1st – 5th grades) Wednesday, September 22nd PASTOR’S CORNER As you might expect, this pastor's corner will contain reflections on my trip to the Passion Play in The whole experience was wonderful. I'm going to list many of my thoughts, but they are in no particular order. First was the people. We had a very congenial and convivial group of 23. They were from Second was the scenery. Third was the towns themselves. Fourth was the museums. There were many, many options, like the Fifth was the Cathedrals. We visited many, all of which were magnificent. I was glad to see that people still worship there and that they were not just "tourist attractions". We were in the primary cathedral where Bach composed many of his works. We visited other cathedrals which were architectural marvels, including one in Sixth was the Passion Play itself. I've seen it three times now (1980, 2000, and 2010) and am awed each time. The townspeople go all out to present a wonderful re-enactment of the events of Holy Week. I still am amazed how they are able to do it. Not only is the Play itself a marvel, but the music is just beautiful! The play began as a vow in the town in 1633 as a prayer and a promise to God if He would spare them from the Black Plague. There were no more deaths from plague in And there were so many more things - street musicians, performers on stilts, beautiful gardens, marvelous statues, cruises on the Each person in the group will bring back their own set of special memories. Each one of us will never be the same. You might check with Barbara Smith and Lana Lefferts to see what their special memories are. For me, it was another trip of a lifetime, a time to see how God has touched lives for centuries, to see that God is still touching lives today. God is touching your life today. Please always remember that. Peace, Cynthia SHERBOURNE COMMUNITY FEEDING
We will be meeting at Sherbourne on September 11th at Prayer Shawl Ministry Even if you cannot knit or crochet, there are other opportunities to help with the prayer shawl ministry, like fleece lap blankets which are tied, no sewing. Or perhaps you still want to learn to knit or crochet, there is that opportunity too. Or just come and talk and laugh and pray and eat of course! We are progressing nicely but will need continued support. So far the shawls are beautiful, the talent we have in our church! We will be dedicating the ministry sometime in fall but not sure of the date yet. Watch the weekly bulletin. We can then begin distributing the shawls. If you have any questions please email Pam Soto at pumice@comcast.net or call Diane Springfield. Thanks to all of you who have been so involved. We usually meet on Tuesdays, our next meetings are September 14th and 28th from Apple Butter Time! Saturday, October 9th will be the day for the Fellowship Class Annual Apple Butter Stirring. Plan to join us for a turn at stirring the copper kettles with the large wooden paddles - - all ages welcomed. The cost will be $5.00 a pint, and it should be ready by NEW MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Beginning on September 8th at MUSIC NOTES Did you know that studies by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, at TRINITY CHIMES All children in 2nd-5th grade are invited to participate in our chime program. Pat Shrader does a great job with teaching these children how to read music by ringing chimes. We need at least 8 children to have a chime choir. This is a cost free opportunity for your child to learn how to read music! Please consider our chime program when scheduling your children’s activities. We rehearse from TINTINNABULATIONS All Jr. and Sr. High Students who have rung bells or would like to try ringing bells are asked to meet at TRINITY BELLES We will begin rehearsals on Monday, September 13th, at TRINITY CHANCEL CHOIR All who enjoy singing are welcome to join this great group of people. This includes high school and college students as well. We work hard at learning a variety of styles of music and will soon begin our Advent and Christmas music. Please join this group of dedicated people who meet on Wednesday evenings at TRINITY MEN’S CHOIR + ONE (Ruth) We will begin our rehearsals at THE SPARROWS The Sparrows, our contemporary music team meets for practice on Tuesday evenings at ODYSSEY All Junior & Senior High students are invited to our first rehearsal on Sunday, September 12th at TREBLE CLEFS This children’s choir will meet at ANGEL CHOIR This choir works with the Treble Clef Choir, but gives parents the option to attend on Wednesday nights at CHERUBS Ms. Lori and Ms. Pat will be so glad to see all of our Cherubs from last year and hope we have some new ones this year. We invite all children around age 3- kindergarten to attend our first meeting on September 15th at NEW THIS YEAR! I am so excited to announce that with the help of the UMW, the church will be providing dinner for the Cherubs and the Angels on Wednesday nights. We are trying this through December. Thank you ladies! We offer a lot of musical programs here at Trinity. If you already attend one of these groups, invite your neighbor or their child to come with you. I hope to see old and new faces in September. See you then! Blessings, Pat
The UMW will meet on September 9th at September kicks off the “busy season” for Trinity’s UMW. We will be working the Pumpkin Patch along with the UMM through October 31st, and will be needing lots of volunteers from the church to help unload the pumpkins and man the tent during the month. On September 9th, the UMW will host a joint covered-dish dinner with the UMM at The bazaar will be held October 22nd -23rd, and we need your “nearly new” items. Any pretty collectibles or items you no longer need that are clean and in good condition would be greatly appreciated as well as crafts. We cannot accept anything electrical (nothing that plugs in) or any clothing. If something is frayed or has seen its best days, please save it for the yard sale. We are always glad to welcome new members and visitors, so if you want to be involved with a group of hardworking, mission-oriented, caring women, come give us a try. The Trinity United Methodist Men will meet on We have some very important events coming up. Please take note of the below dates: Thursday, September 9th at Saturday, September 11th at Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 am Set-up the Pumpkin Patch Wednesday, September 29th at Friday, October 15th at Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 am (time to cook the stew to be announced) Please mark your calendar. We need “ALL HANDS ON Thanks, Jeff CHILDREN’S FELLOW Our first meeting this school year will be: Friday, September 17th Children’s Fellowship is a time for all our first through fifth graders to get together for dinner, devotion, games, crafts and just to have fun. Please come on Friday, September 17th at
LET THE This message is for all MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH Come join us on September 12th as we kick off another exciting year of youth activities! At The Junior High Youth Group includes all youth in grades 6 - 8. Meetings are held in the Middle School Sunday School room (the last room on the left in the Education wing). Mari Hayes and Doug Smith are the leaders. If you will be new to the group, please contact Mari Hayes via email JLMinNaples@MSN.com or call 796-1885 for information. The Senior High Youth Group includes grades 9 – 12. Meetings are held in the Senior High Sunday School room (the last room on the right in the Education wing). Tim Ruxton, Cindy Shelton, and Turner Wilkes are the leaders. Please bring a friend and come join the fun and fellowship of these groups! HEARTS FOR Petersburg District Saturday, September 18 The Petersburg District has made great strides in mission in the last few years, and we want to celebrate it! This celebration will begin Saturday, September 18 at Carson Concert by the "Seeking Grace" Praise Team Worship with Rev. Winston Worrell Director of the World Methodist Evangelism Institute Dinner Rotisserie chicken, vegetables, dessert and drink (Reservations made to the Breakout emphasis Groups Pathways, Society of Participants will rotate among presentations from these emphasis areas On Sunday, September 19, each church will have a mission speaker who will address the transformative ways God is working in mission today. The celebration will culminate in the District Conference at Ocran Special guest speakers: the Rev. Istvan Csernak, District Superintendent of the Hungary District the Rev Glen Rowley, Virginia Conference director of Plan to be there and be part of the Petersburg District Celebration! Dear On If you would like to donate an item for the auction we are accepting the following: Antiques, Art, Collectibles, Jewelry, Autographs, Sports Memorabilia, and NEW clothing, electronics, office and household items. We have a jeweler who will provide an appraisal of your fine jewelry item(s) at no charge to you. Receipts are available for tax purposes. If you would like to attend the auction tickets are available for $50 each which includes a heavy hors d’oeuvres dinner and all beverages. Sponsorship opportunities and table rates (for groups of 8) are also available. For additional information, to purchase tickets, or to donate an item, please contact Sharon or Helen at CCHASM: 796-3715. Thank You! Authentic Outreach September 25th The mini course of 6 hours is part of regular Lay Speakers training. You are welcome to take any course without any obligation to go farther in the Lay Speaking Program. Additional programs:
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There is a sign-up sheet on the sign-up booth. The cost is as follows: Evangelism is $20 plus a $25 text. Certified Lay Speaker is $25 plus a $25 text. Authentic Outreach or Storytelling is $25 (no text). Basic Lay Speaker is $25 plus $11 text. About Our People * Trinity’s September Birthdays If you don’t see your birthday here, let us know! Our information is not complete, and we would like to have everyone’s birthday listed. If your birthday is in another month, call and make sure we have it! Happy Birthday to the following folks: Sept. 1 Lori Poythress Sept. 22 Odette Burley Sept. 5 Kaitlyn Leinberger Kari Collins Sept. 7 Todd Miller Hannah Donithan Ann Morgan Zachary Mills Anthony Napolitano Taylor O’Shea Sept. 8 Tristan Echols Hannah Palmer Sept. 9 Angela Bailey Judy Seely Laura Parrish 23 Abigail Pettigrew 10 Jane Lisagor 24 Bob Kayla Parrish 25 Brook Stephanie Potvin T. J. Kennedy 12 Adeline Krauchunas 26 Linda Lewis 13 Donna Short Jean Harvey 14 Morgan Lockhufe 27 Kathy Fox Kevin Sapp Keith Nowlin, Sr. 15 Sarah Bishop Norma Stanfield 18 Robert Linkous 28 David Cox 21 James Day, Sr. 29 Stephanie Arnold Ryan Sapp Michael Cash * We would like to say thank you to everyone who participated in the Tools for School supply drive. We were able to provide school supplies for 20 school children ranging from first grade through eleventh grade. Thanks to all who volunteered to help. * Thank you to my Trinity God bless each of you, Irene Cassada * We extend our Christian sympathy to Shelly Smith on the death of her grandmother, Margaret Anderson. PUMPKIN PATCH I know you can feel it, even through all this heat we have endured. That feeling in the air that fall is on its way. And that can mean only one thing……PUMPKIN TIME!!!!!!! Yes, that joyous time of year when we gather to pass the peace and the pumpkins. Our delivery date this year is The pumpkin patch is a great time to meet new people, reconnect with old friends and come together in fellowship. I would encourage everyone to prayerfully consider working the pumpkin patch this year. If I could get everybody to commit to working just one shift we would be fully staffed this year. This is a great time to raise money for our numerous mission projects and invite some new friends to join us on Sunday for worship. Let’s make this the best pumpkin patch ever! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me STEWARDSHIP NEWS Some of you, particularly my wife, were concerned when I shared that I had not put money in the offering plate at Trinity for more than a year. THANK YOU, you should be concerned! As my Christian brothers and sisters, part of your responsibility as one of God’s stewards, is to be concerned about my behavior and my faith decisions. Any time you feel I am not behaving like a Christian, please pray for me and talk with me. Our family has tithed for nearly twenty years, and we consider that decision to have been a privilege, a responsibility, and a blessing. We have recently been using a way to give that increases the funds available but does not provide for weekly contributions to the Sunday offering. Before you relax because of this new information, let me explain the need for your continued prayers. “On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made” (1 Corinthians 16:2). God makes it clear through Paul that our stewardship decisions and giving responsibilities should be weekly. Have you evaluated your personal giving responsibilities and obedience recently? Over the last four months in the newsletter, we have discussed stewardship from the perspectives of being a day-to-day activity and not just an annual fund raiser, of being a conscious and sacrificial responsibility, of being driven by a shared vision, and of our being accountable for our stewardship to the Highest Authority. Our 2010 Stewardship Campaign will run from September 12 through October 3. I pray that individually and collectively, the Trinity family will use this campaign to evaluate both our corporate and our personal commitments and abilities to manage the time, talent, truth, and treasure that God has entrusted to us. As we go through the 2010 TUMC Stewardship Campaign, may we all focus on making the support of the Trinity ministries a joyful part of our weekly worship.
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