Friends, I want to invite you to join Jan and me for a 6-week introductory course on "Mindfulness Meditation." Jan and I have been doing some meditation time on our own, but recently I met a new person at Trinity who is trained in this field. His name is Randy Sherwood.
Here is a little bit about Randy: He is a husband and father, licensed psychologist, certified mindfulness teacher, professional trainer, and adjunct faculty at Santa Fe College.
This will begin soon: Next Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 (feel free to come to Wednesday night dinners preceeding at 5:30) in room 204 in the Education Building. If you plan to join us, would you RSVP to Tammy ? I hope several of you will. I think this can be quite helpful.
Defined as "present moment awareness, with acceptance," mindfulness is a scientifically researched approach to cultivating an improved capacity for paying attention to, and seeing clearly whatever is happening in our lives. Mindfulness will not remove the hassles and pressures of life, but it can help us respond in ways that can benefit our heart, mind, body, and relationships.
Mortgage Burning Update: We are right now at $300,000 - and counting. June 1 is the big day for our celebration. One worship service at 10:00, lunch provided; great time of fellowship and praise.
Blessings, Dan
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Sunday Service
Worship Center 8:15, 9:40 & 11:00 Rev. Aaron RousseauYouth Building Modern Worship Service 11:00 Rev. Dan Johnson
Upcoming Events
3/26 - UMW Mission Study, Worship B, 9 am Registration, Program 9:30
3/26 - No Cheers or Rejoice (Spring Break)
3/26 - Wednesday Night Dinner, 5:30 Worship B
3/26 - 6:35 Worship, Chapel with Rev. Aaron Rousseau
3/26 - Alpha, 6:30, Atrium
3/26 - "Life Changing Gathering" Bible Study, 6:30, rm.222
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 12 pm
Associate Pastors
Rev. Esther Rodriguez
Rev. Aaron Rousseau
A word from Rev. Esther:
I'm really enjoying my first experience with Alpha, and getting to meet people from within our church and outside of our church family. If you've never done Alpha and want to explore faith questions deeper in a casual environment or know someone who has questions about faith and God, I encourage you to come check it out or invite them. There's still time to join in. For more details check out the Alpha on our website. A blessed week to you!
A word from Rev. Aaron:
"Join us on Wednesdays at 6:35 in the Chapel from March 12 through April 16 for a six-week series called "The Way of the Cross". This will be a special time for worship, including singing, prayer, Word, and Holy Communion... all aimed to prepare our hearts and minds for experiencing the joy of Easter in its fullness by first making the journey from the garden of Gethsemane down the Via Dolorosa to the cross on Calvary's hill."Please click here to visit Rev. Esther's blog.
Please click here to visit Rev. Aaron's blog.
Join us on Wednesday Nights for Food, Fun & Fellowship
Wednesday Night Meal
Wednesday, March 26 Menu:
Wednesday, March 26
French Onion Soup
Cheese Toast
Field Green Salad
Steak Sliders
Dessert
Meal Costs: Adult - $5; Child - $3 (ages 0-5 eat free); $15 family cap
Dinner is served from 5:30 - 6:30; dining open until 7:00.
Please pay by cash, check or charge at the door.
Following dinner is the 6:35 Service with Rev. Aaron (6:35 pm in Chapel)
Join Rev. Aaron each Wednesday evening at 6:35 pm in the Chapel through April 16 for a six-week series called "The Way of the Cross". This will be a special time for worship, including singing, prayer, Word, and Holy Communion... all aimed to prepare our hearts and minds for experiencing the joy of Easter in its fullness by first making the journey from the garden of Gethsemane down the Via Dolorosa to the cross on Calvary's hill.
Music
Alice Wallis
The Accidentals and Company youth hand bell ensemble from Chelsea First United Methodist Church in Chelsea, Michigan, are delighted to present a concert at Trinity on Sunday, April 6, at 7:30, as part of their 2014 tour "We Shall Go Out With Joy". The ensemble is made up of youth in grades 6-12 that have been preparing for this journey since September. All of the music will have a recurring theme of "JOY" either in the title of the song, the text, or overall mood of the music. Some selections presented will be "I've Got the Joy," "We Adore Thee," and "Joyful and Triumphant." The concert will also feature solo performances on flute, cello and trombone.This year, Sonlight is headed to the BIG APPLE and we need your help! Sonlight will be sharing their message in churches up and down the east coast with a stop in New York City. While there, Sonlight will give a concert for a congregation in NYC, see a Broadway show, and participate in an amazing interactive seminar where they will study social issues from a perspective of faith. If you would like to be a part of helping Sonlight go on tour, here are several opportunities to help:
Sponsor a student: $250.00
Sponsor a Metro Card: $30.00 per card
Broadway Show: $75.00 per student
Seminar Program: $24.00 per student
We are getting closer to achieving our goal to fund our lodging in Manhattan. Please pick up a "Bucks for Beds" envelope in the worship center on Sunday, which are printed with a dollar amount from $1-$200. When each envelope is returned with the amount stated, we will have raised the entire amount needed for our lodging in Manhattan! You may donate by cash or check, or give online by clicking here (please choose "Sonlight Tour" from the drop down menu). Mark your calendar for the Sonlight Send-off Concert on FRIDAY, JUNE 13 at 7:00pm in the Worship Center!
Missions
Ted Grueser
This week's mission box supports the Florida United Methodist Children's Home new Madison Youth Ranch. We are so proud to have been named the Church of the Year by FUMCH in part for our commitment to raising awareness for the Madison Youth Ranch. The Ranch will be a sanctuary for children in need of love and support; be it two days or twenty years.We're so excited to announce the dedication on Thursday April 3, of the Director's Home at the FUMCH Madison Youth Ranch. By a leap of faith and a generous congregation, TUMC sponsored the house build. We'll leave Trinity at 8:30am, share lunch on site and then be back at TUMC by 3:30pm. Contact Tammy Karafa to reserve your spot on the bus to Madison.
This week please remember to keep in your prayers Trinity's Spring Break Youth Medical Mission team as they are serving in Nicaragua: Kelsey Anhalt, Robert Anhalt, Michael Anhalt, Alexandra Ciullo, Jalia Smart, Kayley Gerard, Adam Anhalt, Jennifer Anhalt, Diane Beverley, Laurel Bangstad, Brad Bangstad, Charlie Brown, Sadie Curry, Paul Davenport, Ted Grueser, Frank Lozano, Bruce MacFadden, Alex Rohlwing, Cindy Rohlwing, Harvey Rohlwing and Molly Nicole Young.
Are you looking for a Mission Opportunity to be a part of? Check out our new Mission's Magazine? It provides information about our mission trips in 2014 and highlights some local mission opportunities. Get your copy at the Welcome Center or any of the kiosks in the Education building or contact Ted Grueser to signup.
Membership
Carmen Nelson
Are you interested in joining Trinity UMC? If you are looking for a church home and want to learn more about the vision, mission and ministries of Trinity United Methodist Church, we invite you to attend one of our upcoming Coffee with the Pastors. It is a casual gathering in which you'll learn more about the United Methodist Church, who we are at Trinity and what is expected of members. The class is designed for visitors and gives you the opportunity to meet our ministers and learn about the many ways to become involved in our church family.
The next Coffee with the Pastors is Sunday, April 6, from 12:15 to 1:45 pm in the Room 222. To register for Coffee with the Pastors click on this link or e-mail Carmen Nelson to receive the form via e-mail. We would love to meet you and to welcome you into the membership of our church!
Bookstore
Kim Lewerenz
The Trinity Bookstore will have flexible hours next week (March 24 - March 28). If you would like to visit our Bookstore during that week, please contact Kim to schedule a specific day and time. For more information on the Trinity Bookstore click HERE.
Adult Ministries
David Leonard
Parents of Youth Sunday School class (11:00 am; rm E204) - Please note March and April's class schedule:
March 30 (Spring Break)- class is canceled
April 6 & 13 - class will meet
April 20 (Easter) & April 27 (Confirmation Ceremony) - class is canceled.
Youth Ministry
Julie Mishoe
Spring Break is upon us! We still have some spaces for trips to the beach. Head here for more information or email if you want to go.Since it is Spring Break, there will be no UMYF this Sunday, March 30. Instead, we will have Moe's and a Movie in the afternoon. We will meet at the Royal Park Moe's for lunch after church, and then head over to an early afternoon movie. Watch for more details in this week's Shout Out on Thursday when we know show times.
Children's Ministries
Elizabeth Jones
Reminder: The Children's Ministries Office and Stepping Stones are closed THIS week of March 24 (Alachua County's Spring Break). There will be NO CHEERS or REJOICE on Wednesday, March 26. CHEERS & REJOICE will resume on Wednesday, April 2.Join us as we "SPRING" into our next Parent's Night Out on Friday, April 11, from 5:30-8:30! Our "themed" Parent's Night Out will be a fabulous night of dinner, Easter crafts and activities for all ages, 12 months through 5th grade! Cost is $12 per child with a $30 cap per family. Please register at here by Wednesday, April 9.
VBS: Workshop of Wonders, June 9-13, 9-12:00: Use your heart, mind, and imagination to participate in the creative life of God, the one who works wonders! VBS Planning is underway and we need VOLUNTEERS! Sign up on the bulletin board outside the CMT Office (rm. 108) or email Christina if you are interested in volunteering during the week. Volunteers can sign up their children now. Registration opens April 20 for all!
Mark your calendar for our Easter Celebration on Easter Sunday, April 20, at 9:40 and 12:00! Join us at 9:40 for our wonderful children's Sunday School program, followed by refreshments, singing under the oaks and our family egg hunt. For our 11:00 attenders, children will join their parents in worship for a Family Easter Service followed by an egg hunt by the big playground. Don't forget your Easter basket!
SAVE the date: May 4 is Children's Sunday! Our Trinity children will be leading the 9:40 worship service so we need all of our children's beautiful voices! Parents, please plan to be in town on May 4.
Register your child for Summer Time Fun and/or CrossTrainers TODAY! Registration for the public opens on April 7! For registration and details, visit here.
Trinity Dance Camp 2014: Registration will begin on Monday, April 7. Dance Camp is for girls who are currently in 1st - 5th grade. The camp will be held July 28 - August 1st this year from 9am - 1pm. For more information or to register please email Susan Kovi,or call 352-416-3017.
Sports Ministry
Ben Haines
Next Level Soccer Clinic: for boys & girls age 9-13. May 7 - June 13 (Wednesdays and Fridays) from 4 - 7pm. Click here for more information and to register.Senior Slow Pitch Softball 55+ every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 AM on the softball fields. The 65+ group meets on Mondays at 9 AM. Both groups are open to males and females. Females can attend either group regardless of age. Come and join us if you're interested!
CrossTrainers registration is now open for Trinity members and regular attenders, Stepping Stones, and MOPS families. Registration is open to the community on April 7. For more details, click here.
General Announcements
Faithful Friends - many of us have a desire to be in ministry in some way but don't know exactly what that might mean. We know we have been given much and would like to give back in some way, but we're not sure just how. Faithful Friends ...might be the way. This is your opportunity to be in ministry in a way that takes advantage of exactly who you are a a member of Trinity. It is saying:
"I'd like to share with another the things I know about Trinity."
"I can share with someone new some things that might be helpful."
" I'd be willing to commit to being a friend to someone new to the Trinity family."
Sometimes simple, seemingly small things can have great meaning. Just by having been here at Trinity for a time you can make things easier for someone else and make a new friend at the same time. This is for everyone...families, singles, students, adults, seniors...all you have to be is willing. If you would like to be a part of this new ministry of caring, contact Jim Cook or call 352-416-3036.
Lay Servant Ministries Training for Lay Servants and Lay Ministers
Where: Lady Lake UMCWhen: Saturday, April 5 and April 12 (9:00 - 4:00), Meals provided
Fee: Basic Course $35.00, Advance Course $40.00 (Leading Worship or Storytelling)
Register: Online on the Florida Conference Web Site
Trinity Member, Ann Scroggie will be teaching "Advanced Story Telling Class."
Annual Trinity Talents Art Show Opens Next Month! And we need your talents! Have you created paintings, fiber art, carvings, woodwork, stained glass, jewelry, photographs, sculpture, paper craft, or other artistic works that you would share with Trinity? Just pick up an application form at the Information Center in the Worship Center or from the literature racks in the Education Building and bring your items to the second floor of the Education Building on Monday, April 7 from 8:30 until 12:00 noon. We will even recognize and honor you at the opening reception on April 13. This is your chance to hang at Trinity. Any questions please call Grace TeSelle at 352-372-8673.
Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times. Every one of us experience challenges at some time in our lives - times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty. Trinity currently has Stephen Ministers who are available to help. Call Kay Walker at 336-2006 or Tom Sklens at 384-1807 for more information.
The next Order of St. Luke service will be on Palm Sunday, April 13, in the chapel at 9:40. If you need healing or someone you know and love does, please be intentional about being there. If you normally attend the 9:40 church service, and wish you could also be at the healing service, try attending the 11:00 church service afterwards. There's room for you. The Healing Service speaker will be Ann Abbott of Grace United Methodist Church. Afterwards, the Order of St. Luke will lift your prayers with theirs for the healing you are seeking for yourself and others. Come! See! Also, this Sunday, March 30, those who desire training and have applied for OSL membership will be studying two of Jesus's healing miracles from 8:00-9:30 in the chapel. Still interested? Call Pat Kilby, 376-2219
The AARP Smart Driver Course is being offered in a one day session convenient for Trinity United Methodist Church members in the Education Building Room 222 on Thursday, April 24. This classroom refresher for motorists age 50 and older is offered for a modest fee and you do not have to be an AARP member to register for the class. For course registration call Mrs. Lynda LeGrow at (352) 333-3036.
Sunday Morning Altar Flowers - If you wish to reserve the Worship Center altar flowers in honor or memory of someone or to the Glory of God, please contact Tammy.
Volunteer Opportunities
•We are in need of volunteers for the Front Reception Desk, please contact Susan Kovi for details. •If you want to volunteer but don't see anything that interests you, contact Susan Kovi. Susan can help you help Trinity!
•Hospitality volunteers needed one Sunday per month for the new Modern Worship service in the Youth Building. Please contact Franny or call her at 352-416-3027 if you would like to help.
•Communion Stewards are still needed for all three Sunday services - especially the 9:40 and 11:00 services. No experience is needed. Volunteers may help as they are available. No short or long term commitment. Please contact Pam Goad or Chuck Goad.
•Kitchen Volunteers Needed: The food service ministry needs your help. Please contact Franny.
•A call for volunteers! We need your help! If you have a desire to serve, we have many opportunities for you to use your gifts and graces in our Modern Worship service. Greeters, Communion Servers, Hospitality, set up/tear down, to name a few. Please contact Rev. Esther or check out our list at here .
Weekly Bible Studies
-Tuesday Morning Moms, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30, E203 -Women Growing in Faith, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30, E232
- Men's Prayer and Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7:00 am, E232
- Wednesday Morning Pastor's Bible Study, Wednesdays at
9:15 am, Chapel
- Exploring Jesus' Teachings Bible Study, Thursdays at 10:30am, E232
- Dan Johnson's Daily Scripture Email is available upon request.
Trinity Members in the News
We would love for you to share any news involving our Trinity family. Please contact Tammy or call 416-3005.
Family Matters
Christian Love & Sympathy is extended to Richard Weldon on the February 26 passing of his brother Paul "Alley" Weldon. Special Birthday Greetings are extended to Miriam White (93) on 3/27 and to Alice Wheeler (89) on 3/31.
If you are celebrating your 80th, 90th, 90th plus birthday and would like it announced in the Tuesday Word and/or the bulletin, contact Tammy Karafa.
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