God keeps blessing us at Trinity with amazing "Divine Moments." First there was Holy Week and Easter with huge crowds and Resurrection power, then this past Sunday 65 young people were Confirmed into our
Christian Faith, and this coming Sunday is Children's Sunday! These great Sundays just keep coming; soon we will be burning the mortgage (June 1, we're right now at $207,540) and Sonlight will be having their Send Off Concert! Oh my!
If your high schooler somehow missed confirmation during the regular cycle, let Julie know, as we are considering an online confirmation class for those who missed out earlier.
I want to encourage you to attend a very special, upcoming concert at Santa Fe College, Fine Arts Hall: Barbara Padilla, finalist for "America's Got Talent," cancer survivor and amazing singer. Saturday, May 10 at 7:30. The concert will benefit the Pediatric Oncology
programs at UF Health, and is in cooperation with Climb for Cancer. Please plan to attend. It is going to be an awesome evening. You can purchase tickets through Santa Fe College.
Jan and I and 10 other folks from Trinity leave tomorrow for a week in Cuba, visiting our sister Church in Cienfuegos. I will not be checking email, but Tammy will be checking mine, and Aaron and Esther
will be here if any special need should arise.
Love and prayers, Dan
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Week-end Worship
Sunday Service
Worship Center 8:15, 9:40 & 11:00 Rev. Aaron Rousseau
Youth Building Modern Worship 11:00 Rev. Esther Rodriguez
Upcoming Events
4/29 - Bible Study with Rev. Cliff Patrick, Gospel of John, 7 pm, rm. 207
4/30 - Rejoice 2pm
Cheers 4pm
4/30 - Alpha, 6 pm, Atrium
4/30 - 6;35 Worship, Chapel,
4/30 - "Mindfulness Meditation" 6:30, rm. 203 & 204
5/2 - ALERT Luncheon
5/9 - Parent's Night Out, 5:30
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: Christ is risen indeed! I'm still trying to take in the game-changing, wondrous reality of the Resurrection. Thanks be to God for that generous redemption! I'm looking forward to continuing to celebrate Easter this Sunday with our Confirmation class. There will be NO Modern Worship at 11 am in the Youth Building, but the MW band will join in on the celebration at 9:40 am in the Worship Center. Hope to see you there! The grave is overwhelmed- let's continue our celebration as Easter people throughout this week and beyond!A word from Rev. Aaron: What a glorious week! I am still processing all I experienced throughout my first Holy Week at Trinity. More than ever (if that were even possible), I am profoundly grateful to be one of your pastors. I am looking forward to hearing Ted Nelson preach tomorrow at the 6:35 service in the Chapel and am also very excited for Confirmation Sunday which is this Sunday - during the 9:40 service 14 youth will be baptized and more than 60 will be confirmed in the faith. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Please click here to visit Rev. Esther's blog.
Please click here to visit Rev. Aaron's blog.
Wednesday, April 30 Menu:
Smoked Sausage Scalloped Potatoes
Sautéed Broccoli
Spinach salad
Biscuits
Banana pudding
Kids Meal: BBQ Chicken stuffed crescent roll
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)
Missions
Ted Grueser
This week's Mission Box is for Vacation Bible School:
"Workshop of Wonders". We provide our participants with a backpack, t-shirt, music CD, cool crafts, exciting science experiments, and yummy snacks! This mission box helps keep the registration costs at a minimum as well as helps our VBS missions; house for a Haitian family; the backpack food program and provides school supplies to children in need.opportunity today is for VBS. I want to say a huge thanks to everyone that participated in the Annual Spring Yard Sale. We had an incredible day with beautiful weather, 25 vendors and a great outreach to our community. Thanks again for all your hard work!
Malawi Mission Trip - Are you interested in learning more about the opportunity to go to Malawi and see how Trinity is impacting the community of Nkhoma? We will have an information meeting on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 pm in the Bride's Room located in the Worship Center.
Mark your Calendar - A Meal Packing Event - Wednesday, May 21 we will be working with Called To Action on a hosting a meal packing event here at Trinity to send to Honduras.
Calling all Doctors, Nurses and Eye Doctors! We are in need of a couple of you that would be interested in going with us on a mission trip to Guatemala this June 28-July 5 for a mobile medical clinic that we will be hosting. If you know anyone that is interested in using your gifts in this way and impacting the lives of many in Guatemala, please contact Ted Grueser.
Living Waters Mission Trip to Haiti - September 20-27, 2014. We will be going northern Haiti with Living Water International Drilling a fresh water well and teaching good water practices to the local community. The trip cost is $2,000 including airfare, meals and accommodations. Trip is limited to 12 people age 14 and older. If you are interested in participating in this trip please email Ted Grueser for more information.
Malawi Mission Trip - Are you interested in learning more about the opportunity to go to Malawi and see how Trinity is impacting the community of Nkhoma. We will have an information meeting on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 pm.
Music
Alice Wallis
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!
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, June 8, at 11 am in Room 226. 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
Attention all Youth Parents - looking for a group to join while your Youth is in Sunday School? Parents of Youth Sunday School class (11am; rm E204) will be continuing their study on the Gospel of Mark THIS Sunday. Class materials for this study are not necessary. For more information contact Kim.Joint Ventures is a group for engaged couples, recently married or married for years that meets on Sunday mornings (9:40 am; rm. E222). They are currently watching the DVD series Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage by Mark Gunger. For more information contact Jenn Garrett.
Looking to join one of Trinity's Adult Sunday School classes or Small Groups? New participants are always welcome! Let us help you get connected! Contact Kim for more information.
Youth Ministry
Julie Mishoe
Congratulations to our 64 new church members! So proud of all our Yoots that went through confirmation and joined the church on Sunday, what a great day of Celebration.Wednesday Night Mean Girls Party: Tomorrow night marks the 10 year anniversary of the release of the ever-popular movie "Mean Girls." There are a lot of great lessons to take out of this movie, and we will celebrate them at a showing in the youth building at 7 pm. **Note to parents that it is rated PG-13
Sunday Night is our BIG event night for May: Cinco De Star Wars, enjoy a Mexican themed dinner and Star Wars themed activities for "May The 4th Be with You." 5:30-8:30, Bring $8 and a friend.
Summer Mission Trip Forms are online! Download the forms for High School ASP here and Middle School SIFAT here. Get the forms in soon to reserve your spot!
Children's Ministries
Elizabeth Jones
Children's Sunday is THIS SUNDAY! We're thrilled that our Trinity children will be leading the 9:40 worship! K-5th Grade 
Parents: Mark your calendar for our dress rehearsal tomorrow Wednesday, April 30 from 4:00-5:30. Check-in/Check-out will be in the Worship Center. Click here for more details.Come "Enjoy the Outdoors" with us at our next Parent's Night Out on Friday, May 9, from 5:30-8:30! It will be a fabulous night of pizza, crafts, adventurous outdoor play, and a s'mores dessert! This is for ages 12 months - 5th grade! Cost is $12 per child with a $30 cap per family. Please register and pay on-line by clicking here by Wednesday, May 7. For questions contact McCall Griggs or call 416-3014.
VBS: Workshop of Wonders, June 9-13, 9-12:00: Grab a hammer, find a paintbrush, and put on your creative thinking cap! At Workshop of Wonders, kids will imagine and build with God! They'll discover how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God, and use their hearts, minds, and imaginations to participate in the creative life of God, the one who works wonders! Registration is now open! VBS Planning is underway and we still 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. Grab a tool from the CMT Garage! We need your help with VBS donations! Stop by the bulletin board outside of the Children's Ministries office (rm. 108) and sign up for an item that we need for our Workshop of Wonders-VBS 2014. Thanks for your help!
Register your child for Summer Time Fun and/or CrossTrainers TODAY! For registration and details, visit here .
Trinity Dance Camp 2014: Registration is now open. 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.Upcoming Events for May:
May 4, 9:40- Children's Sunday
May 7, 4:00- Last Day of CHEERS
May 9, 5:30-8:30 - Parent's Night Out
May 11, 11:00 Baptism Orientation
May 14, 6:30-REJOICE performs
May 18, 9:40- 5th Grade Celebration for 5th graders and Parents
May 25, 9:40 & 11:00-Sit Together Sunday for elementary children
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
If you are currently pregnant or you are a mother of a child who is preschool age or younger and looking for fellowship with other moms, then MOPS (Mother's of Preschoolers) is the place for YOU! MOPS is for any mom, in any situation in life, who wants to enjoy food, coffee and time away from kids! Whether you are expecting your first child, or you have several, you'll be among friends at MOPS. MOPS meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday (end of August-April) from 9-11:30am. Registration for fall is taking place NOW! Click here to contact us for more information.Alpha: In Atrium, Wednesday, 6-8:30 pm.
Dinner + Talk: "Does God Still Heal Today?" + Discussion.
RSVP: alpha@trinitygnv.org or call 371-4092
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."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, May 8. 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
•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
-Bible Study with Rev. Cliff Patrick, Tuesdays 7 pm, E207
- Men's Prayer and Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7 am, E232
- Life Changing Gathering Bible Study with Rev. Marvin Celso, Sundays 2:30, E225
-Wednesday Morning Pastor's Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:15, Chapel
- Thursday Morning Bible Study with Rev. David Leonard, 10:30, E211
- 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
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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4000 NW 53rd Avenue
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