Gainesville, Florida, United States - Trinity United Methodist Church "Tuesday Word" for Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Gainesville, Florida, United States - Trinity United Methodist Church "Tuesday Word" for Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Dear Friends,
Friends, as awesome and wonderful as this past Sunday's worship experiences were (there is nothing quite like Easter, and the nearly 3,000 people who gathered at Trinity to celebrate the reality that "He
is Risen!), but this coming Sunday's worship will be uniquely special in its own way, as we will celebrate the CONFIRMATION of nearly 70 of our youth!  This will take place in the 9:40 service, but their photos will be shown in the 8:15 service, and they will be introduced at the beginning of the 11:00 service.
The Confirmation reception will follow at 11:15 in the youth building, so there will be no Modern Worship service this Sunday, but we are excited that the Modern Worship Praise Team will provide the music at the 9:40
service.
So, please be in prayer for our wonderful youth, giving thanks for our great youth ministry team, for the families who have made Confirmation the high priority it deserves and for a church which prioritizes and
celebrates its youth!  I hope to see you Sunday.
I also hope to see many of you this Wednesday as we once again are having our Free Spaghetti Dinner, Wednesday, April 23, starting at 5:30 to kick off
our final session of Wednesday night events. Thanks, Franny!
Finally, we are counting down to the Mortgage Burning and our one big service, June 1. Currently we stand at $243,000 I just know we're going to make it!  We'll keep you posted.  And THANKS to ALL who have
given, are giving and are going to give!  
Blessings, Dan
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Week-end Worship

Sunday Service

Worship Center 8:15, 9:40 & 11:00 Rev.  Dan Johnson     

Upcoming Events

4/22 - Bible Study with Rev. Cliff Patrick, Gospel of John, 7 pm, rm. 207 
4/23 - Rejoice 2pm 
         Cheers   4pm  
4/23 - Alpha, 6 pm, Atrium 
4/23 - 6;35 Worship, Chapel, Ted Nelson 
4/23 - "Mindfulness Meditation" 6:30, rm. 203 & 204 
4/24 - AARP class, 9 am,  
rm 222
4/27 - Youth Parent Meeting, 4:30 Youth Building
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.

Join us on Wednesday Nights  at 5:30 for Food, Fun & Fellowship
Please join us for a free Spaghetti Dinner, this Wednesday at 5:30 in Worship B

Missions

Ted Grueser

This week's Mission Box supports COCINA. 
Coalition of Children in Need Association (COCINA) is a US, Christian based organization formed in 1990.  COCINA's focus for eradicating poverty in Haiti is to provide quality education, healthcare and economic development.  The Christian school has grown to educate over 2400 students with a number attending college. The clinic provides 24/7 healthcare to over 15,000 patients per year. In addition, the economic program is now creating jobs for the graduating students in healthcare, business and trades so they can break the cycle of poverty by being able to make a decent living.
This is your last chance to clean out all those closets and garage!  The Spring Yard 
Sale is this Saturday, April 26th.  Spaces in the Worship Center parking area are $20 with money being collected at the sale.  Set up 7am, clean up by 12pm.  Come check out all the plant for sale, and the many other great things you can't live without. 

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!

Trinity Bookstore 

Kim Lewerenz

The Trinity Bookstore will be closed THIS Sunday.  If you would like to visit the Bookstore on another day and time, please contact Kim.  

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.  Contact Carmen Nelson or Rev. Esther Rodriquez for more information.

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 

We will have a Parent Meeting this Sunday, April 27, at 4:30pm.  We'll have information about what we're doing for the rest of the school year, and we'll start getting ready for summer!
This Sunday is a Salt'n'Light Night from 5:30-7:30, we hope you can join us!
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

Our Easter Celebration was truly a 
Celebration!  He IS risen!  A special thanks to all who made the celebration possible:  Our Sunday School teachers and helpers, greeters, egg sorters and counters, egg stuffers, egg hiders, goodie bakers, car parkers, pond guarders and sound tech!
May 4 is Children's 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 on Wednesday, April 30 from 4:00-5:30.  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 - Noon: Registration is now open! Click here to register. 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. 
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

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.
Alpha:  In Atrium, Wednesday, 6-8:30 pm. 
Dinner + Talk: "How Does God Guide Us?" + Discussion.
RSVP:  alpha@trinitygnv.org or call 371-4092  
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.  
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.
The North Central District will celebrate their first Mission Fair and Service Day at New Covenant United Methodist Church in the Villages (3470 Woodridge Dr. The Villages, FL 32612), on Saturday, April 26, starting at 3 pm.  We will gather to pack food for the Stop Hunger Now campaign, and join together for a special worship service at 
5 pm celebrating our call to serve Jesus Christ and the ministries we are privileged to share. 
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, Wednesdays 6:30, E222 
-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

Birthday Greetings are extended to Rubye King (96) 4/27. 
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 The 
Shaver Family on the March 10 passing of Carol Shaver, to Carol Lewis and Family on the April 5 passing of Carol's mother Jimmie Etoile Slawson Lewis, to Christine Baxley and Family on the April 9 passing of Christine's  mother Harriet Murray and the April 10 passing of her father Marshall Murray.  Christian Love & Sympathy is also extended to Doris Gurney on the April 10 passing of her husband Clifford W. "Bill" Gurney.
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Trinity United Methodist Church
4000 NW 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32653 United States
(352)376-6615
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