Dear Friends,
Holy Week - a week that changed the world; yours and mine. In all the "noise" of our culture, the deep and sacred meaning of this week can get lost. Please don't let that happen for you and yours. Trinity is providing many opportunities to help you give this week its true importance, starting with the Worship Service tomorrow night at 6:35 (not in the chapel as per usual, but in the Worship Center), then the remarkable and powerful "experiential" Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00, Good Friday services: at noon in the chapel, and at 7:00, a special musical service in the worship center.
On Saturday at noon, as the Church has done for centuries, we will receive persons into the membership of the church and administer the Sacrament of Baptism, in the Chapel, and then the 5 Easter Services (bring a lawn chair to the Sunrise service), with Easter Egg hunts after the 9:40 and 11:00 services.
This is a time when people's hearts are often turned toward God more than usual; it's a good time to invite people to Trinity. Tomorrow, you will receive a special social media invitation to "Holy Week at Trinity" that can be forwarded and/or posted on your FaceBook page. Please do that and help us get the word out. Thanks and God bless.
P.S. An update on our Mortgage: We have come a LONG way, but still have a ways to go; from owing $3.7 million to now right at $$257,000! So, we need a miracle between now and June 1, so, please pray, and if you can give an additional or first time gift to this, that would be awesome.
Love and prayers, Dan
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Sunday ServiceEaster Sunrise Service Memorial Garden 7:00 Julie Mishoe
Worship Center 8:15, 9:40 & 11:00 Rev. Dan Johnson
Youth Building Modern Worship Service 11:00 Rev. Esther Rodriguez
Upcoming Events
4/15 - Bible Study with Rev. Cliff Patrick, Gospel of John, 7 pm, rm. 2074/16 - Rejoice 2pm
Cheers 4pm
4/16 - Alpha, 6 pm, Atrium
4/16 - Lenten Worship Service, 6:35 Worship Center, Rev. Aaron Rousseau
4/16 - "Mindfulness Meditation" 6:30, rm. 203 & 204
4/17 - Healing Touch Cancer Support Group, 5:30, O. Dean Martin Prayer Rm.
4/22 - UMW "A Call to Prayer and Self Denial", 10am, Chapel
4/24 - AARP class, 9 am,
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: It's Holy/Passion week! I'm excited to experience this time of year at Trinity for the first time. It's as good a time as any to invite folks to church, and we have lots of services going on Easter morning, from a sunrise service to a more relaxed contemporary service in the Youth Building and everywhere in between. In prayer for us all as we prepare our hearts, minds, and lives for the reality of Christ's sacrifice, and the redemption through transforming grace.A word from Rev. Aaron: It's Holy Week! As I sit here this morning and look at all that this week has in store, I am profoundly grateful...for my calling as a pastor, this amazing church, and most importantly the unfathomable love of a God who never stops reaching for us. I look forward to worshiping with you throughout the week; and if you've been participating in The Way of the Cross throughout Lent, remember we will be meeting in the Worship Center this week for the 6:35 service and the series conclusion. May the grace and peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, be with you all.
Please click here to visit Rev. Esther's blog.
Please click here to visit Rev. Aaron's blog.
Holy Week at Trinity
April 16 - Wednesday, 6:35 Worship Service, Worship Center "The Way of the Cross"April 17 - MAUNDY THURSDAY, Experiential Worship Service 7:00 pm, Worship Center
Maundy Thursday experiential worship service will be at 7:00 in the worship center. This year we have added an optional recorded narration for the stations in this service. If you would like to participate using the recorded narration, please bring your smartphone and a pair of headphones. Directions for accessing the narration on line will be provided at the service. The narration will also be printed in your program booklet for the evening, so the use of a smart phone is not required to participate!
The combined choirs will present "The Weeping Tree" by Joseph Martin as our Good Friday worship service at 7:00pm on Friday in the worship center.
April 18 - GOOD FRIDAY
Noon Service, Chapel
The Weeping Tree 7:00 pm, Worship Center, Choir Presentation
April 19 - HOLY SATURDAY Easter Vigil / Member Joining Service, Noon, Chapel
April 20 - EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunrise Service - 7:00 am, Memorial Gardens, please bring a folding chair with you
Regular Services 8:15, 9:40, 11:00 am, Worship Center, 11:00 am, Youth Building
Easter Children's Celebration 9:40 am & 11:00 am, Church Grounds
Join us on Wednesday Nights for Food, Fun & Fellowship
There will be NO Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner this week.
Join us next Wednesday, April 23 for Food Fun and Fellowship at 5:30 pm.
Dinner prices: Adult - $7, Child - $3 (ages 0 - 5 eat free), $25 family cap
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!
Missions
Ted Grueser
This week's Mission Box is the Moscow Methodist Seminary. I cannot adequately express just how vitally important I believe the Moscow Methodist Seminary is to the UM Churches in Eurasia, and even more so in this climate of authoritarian rule in Russia. The UM Church is almost alone in its democratic approach, and is alone in ordaining women, and its strong belief in the Love of God as the guiding principle is so life giving to a culture that is just coming out of the oppression of atheistic communism, and now is threatened by an autocratic hand.Having taught in the seminary twice, I know firsthand of the dynamic spirit of these first generation Christians who are in love with the Church and are seeking to make a difference. I met the pastor of a church in former Czechoslovakia, who saw his father/pastor removed by the Soviets, sent to Siberia and then one day he, the son, served that same Church; now his wife is serving as its pastor! Also, I am including the link to the "faith journey" story of Olga, who was one of my students, who is now, in part at my suggestion, the Academic Dean of the Seminary, and whom we support. I hope you will take the time to read her story. And I hope you will give generously to this Sunday's Mission Box - Rev. Dan
The Spring Yard Sale is next Saturday, April 26. Spaces in the Worship Center parking area are $20 with money being collected at the sale. Set up 7am, clean up by 12pm.
Don't Forget the Guatemala Family Mission Trip Information Meeting is this Wednesday, April 16. We will meet at 6:30 in room E224 following the Wednesday Night Supper. This trip is a combined Medical and Construction trip so there is something for everyone. This is a trip you don't want to miss out on. See you Wednesday!
Deadline for the Family Mission Trip to St. Simons Island is May 1. We will be working with a mission organization called Mtn2Sea Ministries. This Mission Trip is a great first time experience for families with children and those looking at getting their toes wet in Missions. What a great way to teach your children about Missions first hand as you work together on a project in Southeast Georgia. For more information contact Ted Grueser.
Trinity Bookstore
Kim Lewerenz
Women Growing in Faith (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm; E232) will begin a new study on April 29 called Son of God - The Life of Jesus in You by Rick Warren. Member books are available at the Trinity Bookstore for $8. For more information contact Marsha Koval.The Trinity Bookstore will be closing at 11:00 am on Easter Sunday (4/20) and will be closed all morning on Confirmation Sunday (4/27). If you would like to visit the Bookstore on another day and time, please contact Kim.
Membership
Carmen Nelson
Trinity has a wonderful tradition to welcome new members into the church. This service is called the Easter Vigil and is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 12:00 pm. The service is devoted to those being baptized and/or joining Trinity. A brief orientation will be in the Chapel at 11:30. You are welcome to invite family members or friends to be a part of this very special experience. Please contact Carmen Nelson or call 352-416-3004 .
Adult Ministries
David Leonard
Women Growing in Faith (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm; E232) will begin a new study on April 29 called Son of God - The Life of Jesus in You by Rick Warren. Member books are available at the Trinity Bookstore for $8. For more information contact Marsha Koval.
Youth Ministry
Julie Mishoe
Can you believe this week is Easter already? If you would like to help with the youth-led Easter Sunrise Service this Sunday at 7 am on please email us ASAP.There will be NO UMYF this Sunday. Enjoy Easter with your family!
Next Sunday, April 27, we will have a Parent Meeting at 4:30 in the Youth Building
Children's Ministries
Elizabeth Jones
The Children's Easter Celebration is THIS Sunday, April 20! Join us at 9:40 for our wonderful children's Sunday School program (this will be our only hour of Sunday School), 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!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!
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!
May 4 is Children's Sunday! We're thrilled that our Trinity children will be leading the 9:40 worship!
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.
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
URGENT NEED...GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES has an urgent need for food donations. You may bring your donations tomorrow to Wednesday Night Supper/Activities or on Sunday and place them in the blue bin. Food donations will also be accepted at the Front Desk in the Education Building.Please Help...Mertin Stewart Collins Jr. is an Alachua County employee who works for the Clerk of Court, he has been employed with the county for less than two years. Mertin has been diagnosed with a Stage 3 brain tumor. Duke University Hospital and North Florida Regional are working together on treatment. He is running out of sick time and participates in the Donated Sick Leave program. If anyone who is an Alachua County employee has sick time and would like to donate some of it to Mertin, he and his family would be very grateful. Please call Tammy for more information 416-3005.
Looking for Rental Houses Close to Campus and Furniture: Gator Wesley has three interns looking for housing next year. If you own a house that you're currently not renting or if you have a lead on a house, please contact Rev. Narcie Jeter . Gator Wesley was assigned a mission intern through the United Methodist Church mid-March and he will be moving into a house that currently has no furniture in May. Any twin beds, dressers, desks, or night stands you have available would be excellent! We'll be glad to pick it up. For furniture donations contact Rev. Narcie Jeter . Thank you as always for your tremendous support of Gator Wesley!
Coffee mugs are needed for the floral arrangements made from our altar flowers each week for hospital patients and home-bound members. The mugs may be left at the front desk in the Education Building. We already have plenty of Christmas mugs, so we do not need those at this time. Thank you.
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.
On Thursday, April 17 at 5:30, join us in the O. Dean Martin Prayer Room off the Atrium as Healing Touch Cancer Support Group welcomes Nancy Lasseter, ED.S, LMHC as she shares "Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction". All cancer patients, survivors, family and friends are invited each month.For more information, call Marcey at 331-2960 or Margie at 386-462-9592.
A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial 2014, UMW General Meeting, Tuesday, April 22, at 10 am in the Chapel -A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial is an annual observance encouraging United Methodist Women to grow and reach out in mission. Members reflect on the gospel of Christ, have a quiet meditative time of prayer and learn of projects that respond to needs of women, children and youth around the world. GCM Donations--Oatmeal, Grits and Canned Fruit. Everyone is invited.
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
•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, 7:00 am, E232
- Life Changing Gathering Bible Study with Rev. Marvin Celso, Wednesdays 6:30, E222
-Wednesday Morning Pastor's Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:15, Chapel
- 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
Birthday Greetings are extended to Suzie Hundley (80) 4/17 and Earl Ference (80) 4/21.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.
Christian Love & Sympathy is extended to Ken & Sonja Reeves on the April 7 passing of Ken's mother Barbara Reeves Menzies and also to David Payne & Family on the April 8 passing of David's father Leonard Payne.
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