Friends,
One of the greatest things about Trinity is our youth and Sonlight ministry. With over 60 youth in Sonlight, the impact is amazing. That large number plus chaperones means that they will need to take two buses on their Sonlight Tour to New York City. Our congregation has always been and continues to be a strong supporter of Sonlight. And they really need your help this year, more than ever. This Sunday is Sonlight Sunday. Members will help lead worship in all our services, they will be serving a Soup Lunch as a Fundraiser, and there will be envelopes from 1 - 100 (as in $) for you to take. Thanking you in advance for helping shape the lives of our amazing youth.
As I type this, two huge mounds of mulch are sitting outside/beneath my office window. It's to cover the new, Accessible Playground, at about 12 inches of depth. Then the Wheelchair swing will go in, the Spinner Bowl, the Oodle Swing, the Bench Swing and other swings. We still need help ($) with the Crooked Chapel and a few other things, but please be sure to stop by the playground and notice the changes as it comes into being. It's very exciting, and will be a great gift to our church family and the community.
Rev. Aaron has created a powerful series for the Wednesday nights of Lent in the Chapel called Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) - each Wednesday night of Lent at 6:35.
Is there someone you want to invite to Alpha? I hope you will. Alpha is for 3 groups of people: (1) those exploring our Christian Faith, (2) those wanting to get connected with other people here at Trinity in a safe, wonderful small group setting, and (3) those who want to go deeper in their faith. Check it out, this Wednesday, 6 pm in the Atrium.
Also, please help us get word out to our friends and neighbors from the Philippines about the new Bible Study at Trinity: Life Changing Gathering, led by the Rev. Marvin Celso, a UM Pastor from the Philippines. Wednesday, March 12, Education Bldg. Rm 222 - begins at 6:30.
Finally, I'm sure I'm not alone in loving the music of Pete Seeger, so, with you, I'm grateful Anna Moo is pulling together local musicians for a wonderful Tribute Concert here at Trinity: Friday, March 21 at 7:30. Tell your friends.
God bless, Dan
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Worship Center 8:15, 9:40 & 11:00 Rev. Dan Johnson
Youth Building Modern Worship Service 11:00
Rev. Esther Rodriguez
Upcoming Events
3/12 - Cheers 2pm, Rejoice 4pm3/12 - Wednesday Night Dinner, 5:30 Worship B
3/12 - Alpha Preview, 6 pm Atrium
3/12 - 6:35 Worship, Chapel with Rev. Aaron Rousseau Lenten Series "Via Crucis" (The Way of the Cross)
3/13 - AARP Driver's Class, 9 am rm. E222
3/13 - Friendship Disability Group, 7 pm, rm. E204
3/14 - Parent's Night Out, 5:30
3/16 - Sonlight Sunday - Soup Luncheon Fundraiser after Worship
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 12 pm
Associate Pastors
Rev. Esther Rodriguez
Rev. Aaron Rousseau
A word from Rev. Esther: Alpha: Searching For More?
Try Alpha: Good Food + Alpha Talk + Lively Discussion! You are invited to the Alpha Preview tomorrow, March 12--a way to try it out without a commitment. Alpha runs 3/19 - 5/28. Includes Dinner - suggested Adult Donation $6 (Kid's free). Child Care available Infants - 5th Grade. Come to Trinity's Atrium, 6 - 8:30 PM.
Please email here or call the McDows at 371-4092. For more information click here or view an online video here.
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.
Wednesday Night Supper
Join us on Wednesday Nights for Food, Fun & Fellowship
Wednesday, March 12 Menu:
Tomato Basil Tortellini
Caesar Salad
Garlic Knots
Provolone and Ham Panini
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 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.
Other Wednesday night opportunities for March 12:
Alpha: Searching for More? We will offer an Alpha Preview TOMORROW night, a way to try it out without a commitment. Meet in the Atrium 6:00 - 8:30 pm.
Missions
Ted Grueser
This week's mission box supports the PACE Center for Girls. PACE provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy. PACE Center for Girls, Inc. is a nationally recognized and research based model that features a balanced emphasis on academics and social services with a focus on the future for middle and high-school aged girls and young women.Join us Saturday, March 15 for the Children's Home Day on Campus in Enterprise, FL. We'll tour the campus, meet some of the children and share lunch. You'll be able to see the dream of what is to come for the Madison Youth Ranch. Contact Susan Horne for more information.
Have you seen the 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.
If you are looking for a way to serve locally join Called to Action every second and fourth Sunday afternoon at First UMC downtown. They prepare and serve dinner to the homeless and can use your help. Go here to sign up.
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!
Adult Ministries
David Leonard
Are you looking to get connected in a Sunday School Class or Small Group? For more information, contact Kim or click HERE.
Youth Ministry
Julie Mishoe
Faith and Science Panel - Join us this Sunday for a special Salt'n'Light night as we welcome a group of Trinity members who work in various scientific fields. They will share with us how they reconcile their faith in the scientific community. If you have any questions you want them to answer, please email them. Meeting time: 5:30 - 7:30 Youth Building. Spring Break is just a few weeks away! We will be offering day trips to the beach, as well as the option to stay overnight. Download forms with more info here.
Summer Mission Trip forms are online! The first mission trip meeting for anyone interested in either high school ASP or middle school SIFAT is Sunday, April 13 at 7:30in the youth building.
Children's Ministries
Elizabeth Jones
Send your "Lucky Charms" to our next Parent's Night Out THIS Friday, March 14, from 5:30-8:30! Our "themed" Parent's Night Out will be a fabulous night of dinner and St. Patty's activities for all ages, 12 months through 5th grade! Cost is $12 per child with a $30 cap per family. Please click here to register by TOMORROW, March 12. Register your child for Summer Time Fun and/or CrossTrainers! For more registration and details, visit here .
March 23 is Sit Together Sunday at 9:40 and 11:00 for all elementary children.
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!
Our Easter eggs need stuffing! Please come by the Children's Ministries office (room 108) to pick up a bag of 50 eggs.
Calling all 2nd through 5th graders: Join our Acolyte Ministry Team! This is an important part of our Worship Service and we want to continue this wonderful ministry. Please email Miss Kelsey.
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.
Sports Ministry
Ben Haines
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!Trinity Co-Ed softball is back! Anybody 18 and over, games will be played on Friday evenings beginning at 5:30. First game is April 11, final game is May 16. Deadline to register is March 21. Cost is $30. Click here to register for Co-Ed softball. I hope that all of you will consider signing up. The more the merrier! :)
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
The Facility Management Department is looking for volunteers to help pressure wash our sidewalks. If you are available during the business day, weekend or evenings and enjoy this type of work, please contact Josh Fuller or 416-3039. We have all the equipment required.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 Minister who are available to help. Call Kay Walker at 336-2006 or Tom Sklens at 384-1807 for more information.
Art Show News for 2014! The Art Committee at Trinity is celebrating its TENTH year of providing art shows. The annual Gainesville Fine Arts Association Winter Show is on display now through March 25. On April 7 we will be welcoming all types of artwork for our annual Trinity Talents display, which will debut with a reception on Sunday, April 13. And then in the fall we will round out the year by celebrating Trinity's 15 year at our present site and 55 year as a congregation with a "Trinity's Photo Journey" showcasing our beautiful grounds and remembering our rich heritage. We encourage all of you to participate in both of these shows with your art work in April and your photographs in October. To showcase our grounds we are planning two "photo ops" in June and September, with guided tours of the property. More details will follow but start thinking of artwork and photos that you can share with your Trinity family. Any questions, please call Grace TeSelle at 352-372-8673.
Trinity member, Carter Nute, will teach the AARP Smart Driver Course in a one day session convenient for Trinity United Methodist Church members in the Education Building Room 222 on Thursday, March 13. 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.
COUNTY FAIR! Stepping Stones Spring Program! Thursday, March 20 5:30-7:00pm Hold onto your hats! You're in for a "rootin' tootin"' good time at the Stepping Stones County Fair! We begin the evening with a picnic dinner that you provide for your family under the shady trees in front of the Worship Center. We will have a few picnic tables set up but encourage our families to bring blankets to sit on. We are also offering box lunches (to be ordered and prepaid through the school office) as an option for your picnic dinner. Afterwards, the fair continues inside where parents view our blue ribbon exhibits with categories varying from recycled art, to gardening, to beekeeping. Local farmers are also invited and bringing spring produce and information about their farms. All age groups have been working hard to learn songs and dances to perform. We ask children to wear jeans and white shirts if possible. We have color coordinated bandanas for each age group to wear. More information to come home soon. Monies from the Special Events Fee were used to defray the cost of this event.
Healing Touch Cancer Support group will meet on Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 in the O.Dean Martin Prayer Room off the Atrium. All cancer patients and survivors, family and friends are welcome for prayer and encouragement as we lean on Christ to help us. Joanie Kniseley will be leading us in Affirmative Prayer for Everyday Health Care.
"Everyone knows at least one person that has cancer". Perhaps, even, it might be you or you could be a cancer survivor. It is a wicked disease. The most positive thing that we can do to support our friend, family member, or co-worker who has it is to lift them in prayer into God's healing light. Let the Order of St. Luke add our prayers to yours. Very powerful! Next Healing Service in the chapel is the second Sunday in April, the 13, Palm Sunday at 9:40. Come! We will pray with you."
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 Dr. Steve Roark & Family on the March 4 passing of Steve's mother Joyce Adele Faught and also to Linda & Jim Cook on the March 6 passing of Linda's mother Blanche Thompson Dearmin.Special Birthday Greetings are extended to Ruthe Reese (94) on 3/11 and to Judy Zimmerman (92) on 3/17.
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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