Friends, so many of you have been asking, "Now that the mortgage has been paid off, what's next?" And you've indicated strongly, "Let's keep going." Our survey indicated three major areas where you are
most keen to direct your giving: Local Missions, "fix the sound system once and for all, and future building (welcome center/hub and playground). So, Church Council affirmed last night that we encourage you if you wish to continue part or more of your "Imagine" giving to (a) the general fund and let the Church Council allocate it to one or more of the above projects or (b) indicate on your check or envelope any of the above areas where you would like your extra giving to go. I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions just email me or call.
I'm excited to be preaching this Sunday, and continue the series on Biblical Characters that Aaron started. I'll be doing a "part 2" on Peter, the disciple like so many of us. I hope to see you in worship. Or if you're away, remember, you can see the sermon videos usually by
Monday afternoon following the Sunday service. And, this Fall we should be ready to begin Live Streaming of our services; we'll keep you posted.
An update on our Accessible Playground: Almost everything is in; we have the money to purchase a shade structure for the "littles" area, which is so necessary in this heat, and it will be ordered as soon as we narrow it down to the best deal. And then we have just one more
structure left, and we'll keep you posted on that as we know more. Hopefully we will have a big dedication ceremony where we can let the whole community know that this playground exists and that they and their loved ones who may have a disability are invited to come and
enjoy.
Sonlight got back from their tour yesterday. All reports are that it was an amazing time! Summer Time Fun and Cross trainers has begun with so many happy children playing and very happy parents dropping them off! Trinity is such a great place to be!
Love and prayers, Dan
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Sunday Service
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Rev. Dan Johnson
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Please Note: There will only be one service during the month of July at 9:40. Also, now that summer is here please feel free to come dressed casually.
Upcoming Events
Now - 8/1 Summer Time Fun & CrossTrainers
6/25 - Lunch Bunch & GPS, 12 pm, Moe's (youth)
6/25 - 6:35 Worship Service, Chapel with Rev. Aaron Rousseau preaching
6/27 - Friday Night Praise Service, Chapel, 7 pm
7/4 - Church closed in observance of Independence Day.
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 1 pm
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Please note that the church will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day
Associate Pastors
Rev. Esther Rodriguez
Rev. Aaron Rousseau
Rev. Esther is on a mission trip to Haiti. Please keep her and the team and those who they are serving in your prayers.
A word from Rev. Aaron: After Annual Conference and some time away with my family, it was good to be back in worship with you on Sunday! I am already looking forward to this coming Sunday when I will have the joy of leading the worship music at 9:40, with a few of my friends. Hope to see you there! This Wednesday at the 6:35 service in the chapel, I will begin a series of sermons inspired by a book called For the Sake of the Bride, written by my friend and mentor, Dr. Steve Harper. Hope to see you there, too! Grace and peace be with you all as you enter into the summer season.
Please click here to visit Rev. Esther's blog.
Please click here to visit Rev. Aaron's blog.
Missions
Ted Grueser
This week's Mission Box will support the FUMCH Madison Youth Ranch. The Ranch will become a place of love and safety for children who are desperately in need of both. The Ranch plans to be operational with the first group of children welcomed in just a few weeks, July 2014. The focus of these funds will go toward providing recreational equipment for these young people such as bicycles/helmets, a basketball court and etc... plus start up budget costs. Let's continue to show these children how much Trinity loves and cares for them.Eleven Homes to be built in Haiti! Several months ago, a group from Trinity went to Haiti to build a home for a family that had been living in a tent for the last four years. While the team was there, they dreamed about the possibility of the children of VBS raising funds to build a home for a family. In the process they felt that it would be great if the congregation got behind them and rallied to help make this a possibility. As the VBS children did chores to raise money, a life size replica of the home was built in our Worship Center. Our children worked very hard and in 1 week, raised 2,857.50-- the largest amount that has ever been raised in VBS! The following Sunday, Jack Brown and Jeff Tennant shared the children's accomplishments and challenged the congregation to match what our children raised. Yesterday, we received the total from the Mission Box: $10,790.36! This gives us a grand total of $13,647.86 which will fund seven homes to be built for needy families. We are continuously amazed by the work of our children and the generosity of the Trinity Family. We truly feel blessed to be a part of such an amazing congregation with a passion for Missions. In Service Together, Children's Ministry & Missions - Elizabeth Jones & Ted Grueser
We Need Your Help - We are looking for a family or someone that
might be interested in housing a father and daughter that are coming to Gainesville from Haiti. The family will be here approximately two months while the daughter (Daphney) has surgery. We can be creative with thin in splitting the time up or they can stay the whole time in one place. We just want to show our Trinity hospitality. If you are interested please contact Liza Case at 352-262-0167 or by email.Adult Ministry
David Leonard
Women Growing in Faith begins a new study TONIGHT at 6:30 pm in room 232. They will be reading Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions by Lysa TerKeurst. New participants are always welcome!
Are you a mother of school-age kids? Then MOMSnext is the place for YOU! As moms enter the school years, new challenges and issues arise, but the need for community and hope remains. MOMSnext is for any mom of school-age kids, in any life situation, who is looking to experience authentic community, personal growth, and practical help. Join us for coffee, snacks, and fellowship as we traverse the years of homework, internet safety and driving! MOMSnext meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays (end of August-April) from 9-11:30am. Registration for fall is taking place NOW! Click here to register or email us here for more information.
Youth Ministry
Julie Mishoe
Lunch Bunch and GSP - On Wednesday we'll meet at the Moe's by the
movie theater at 12 PM for Lunch Bunch, then come back to church and head out to GSP from there. This week we'll be helping with Gainesville Harvest. Pick-up is at 4 PM.This Sunday, June 27 we will have Sunday school in the Youth Building. Following Sunday school, get ready for WATER WARS!! Bring $5 (includes lunch) and get ready to cool off and have fun
with a ton of water games! Water Wars runs from 12-3 PM.Our summer calendar is online! Check it out here to see what we've got going on over the summer
Children's Ministries
Elizabeth Jones
PARENTS: Summer Sunday School is underway! Children will
remain in their 2013/2014 school year grade levels until August 17, Promotion Sunday. We will be combining our Kindergarteners through 5th graders at both hours. 9:40 and 11:00 hours: "Check-in": rooms 228/229; "Check-out": big playground. Preschool Classes: Little Lambs-Rm. 114; Dawning Doves and Loving Lions-Rm. 113. WE STILL NEED HELP! Please email Brian. Sit Together Sunday is July 6, 9:40. Elementary Children (K-5th grades) will be joining their family for worship in the Worship Center. We will offer childcare for our preschoolers (Pre-K and younger). Regular Children's Ministries programming will resume on July 13 at the 9:40 hour.
July Sunday School Information: Trinity will have one service at 9:40 in July. We will be offering Children's Sunday School during the 9:40 hour beginning on 7/13. 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!
Summer CrossTrainers is full, but to get on the waiting list, click here . General Announcements
Coffee, Please...Do you like coffee on Sunday mornings? If you answered "yes," we need a few good people to come forward to join the coffee team. It requires a three hour commitment every five to six weeks. Training is available. Rewards include getting to know lots of TUMC members and hearing "thank you for making coffee." If you are willing to be part of this important team, contact Linda Cook at or call 352-378-6665.
MyTrinity - Have you logged onto MyTrinity yet? If not, you're missing out on a big way to stay connected at Trinity! Please visit here to log in and for helpful tips and instructions.Are you a mother of school-age kids? Then MOMSnext is the place for YOU! As moms enter the school years, new challenges and issues arise, but the need for community and hope remains. MOMSnext is for any mom of school-age kids, in any life situation, who is looking to experience authentic community, personal growth, and practical help. Join us for coffee, snacks, and fellowship as we traverse the years of homework, internet safety and driving! MOMSnext meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays (end of August-April) from 9-11:30am. Registration for fall is taking place NOW! Click here to register or email us here for more information.
Trinity member, Reeves Byrd, 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, July 31st. 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."Let me care for you". Those words can bring a sigh of relief to people going through difficult times in life. A Stephen Minister is willing and able to care for you by listening and being there while you work through this tough time. If this is the kind of care for you, call Kay Walker at 336-2006 or Tom Sklens at 384-1807 for more information.
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!
•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.
Weekly Bible Studies
-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
-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
Special Birthday Greetings are extended to Hal Smith (80) 7/25, Charlotte Baldwin (80) 7/26 and Doug Burton (80) 7/30. 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 Mary Blackman
on the June 13 passing of her husband Donald C. Blackman and also to Kimberly & Kendylle Bishop and Family on the June 19 passing of Kimberly's husband and Kendylle's father Greg Bishop. A
Celebration of Life Service will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25 at 11:30 in the Trinity Worship Center. Also, Christian Love & Sympathy is extended to the family & friends of Janie Cox on her June 22 passing. Information on services to be announced at a later date.-------
Trinity United Methodist Church
4000 NW 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32653 United States
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