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Monday, July 29, 2014
Dear Friends,
It seems like a long time since we've been together. Jan and I have
been back and forth between R & R in Fancy Gap, VA and helping
our Virginia Tech family move - into an apt on campus where Eric will
be Faculty in Residence as part of VT's residential learning program.
Their family will be surrounded by about 300 students. Shevon always
liked the idea of a big family! A Friday afternoon Tea each week is
their main obligation, but we imagine a lot of "ministry"
will be taking place in their new home. We've been praying to that
end as we
unpacked scores of boxes and helped settle them in.
Jan and I have also found time to hike in the mountains, read some
books, gaze at amazing sunsets and connect more deeply with God, for
which we are grateful.
We return home tomorrow but will be out of town again this Sunday,
which gives me the entree to express my great appreciation to Revs.
Esther, David and Aaron and all your/our amazing staff as they have
continued ministry so effectively this summer.
I'll look forward to being with you on August 10, and remember, we go
back to our regular Sunday morning worship schedule this Sunday:
8:15, 9:40 & 11:00.
God bless. Dan
Remember: we return to our 3 regular Sunday services this Sunday,
August 3 at 8:15, 9:40, 11:00
Sermons may be accessed by clicking here.
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Week-end Worship
Sunday Service
Worship Center
8:15, 9:40, 11:00
Rev. Esther Rodriguez
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Upcoming
Events
7/28 - 8/1 Trinity
Dance Camp
Now - 8/1
Summer Time Fun & CrossTrainers
7/30 -
6:35Worship, Rev. Aaron Rousseau, The
Way Forward (Ephesians 4:1-6, MSG)
7/25 -
Friday Night Praise Service, 7 pm, Chapel
7/31 - AARP
Class, 9 am, rm. 222
8/1 - Trinity
Dance Camp Performance, 12 pm, Worship Center
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Associate
Pastors
A Word from Rev. Aaron: Many thanks to
all who have expressed an interest in the photography small group...be on
the lookout for information regarding our first meeting. It should be a
lot of fun and it will never be to late to join if you are interested.
Also, I have received a few responses about preferences for a weekday or
Sunday afternoon Christian Believer class but would love to hear from
more...so far it seems the majority would prefer Sunday. E-mail me if you are interested. Finally, I am looking
forward to concluding our series on Unity in the chapel on Wednesday at
6:35 with a sermon titled The
Way Forward (Ephesians 4:1-6, MSG). Hope to see you there!
Have a great week everybody!
A Word from Rev.
Esther: I had a blast preaching on Esther this past
Sunday- thank you for letting me be queen for a day! This week I'll
be preaching once more (I hope you don't get too tired of me!) and I'm
looking forward to exploring God's abundance and hospitality as we look
toward our future. Praying for you this week- blessings!
Please click here to visit
Rev. Esther's blog.
Please click here to visit
Rev. Aaron's blog.
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Membership
 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 this
Sunday, August 3, at 12:15 in rm 222. To register for Coffee with the
Pastors and Childcare 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!
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Missions
 This week's Mission Box
is Rebuilding Together North Central Florida (RTNCF). Rebuilding
Together is a home repair organization dedicated to addressing the
substandard housing needs in North Central Florida. They strive to
increase safety, security, and well-being for residents in need by
providing a tangible place for the community members to get involved in
rebuilding efforts. Repairs are completed through coordination
efforts, community contributions, and sub-contracted services.
Volunteers of all skill levels are trained to help meet significant
housing requirements in the communities, giving them a firm foundation
for a successful life. Let's see if Trinity can help rebuild north
central Florida together.
We are looking for volunteers for the big event at the
Madison Youth Ranch on September 23. We will need help with set up; clean up,
serving, and parking. If you are interested please contact the Missions office .
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Youth Ministry
 Next week is YOUTH
WEEK!! Starting on Sunday, August 3 and going through Friday August
8, we will be having an event every day to celebrate our awesome
youth. All of the information about Youth Week can be found at the Yoots
website here. Please
make sure you have an up to date and notarized medical release form
available here on
file with us so you can take part in all the fun.
Rising
6th graders should know that they are all welcome to Youth Week, and we
encourage parents of rising 6th graders to attend the Parents' Meeting
on Sunday, August 3rd. Can't wait to see y'all there!
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General Announcements
 Now is the time to make
sure that you are on the Fall Calendar. Please make sure that
you renew your ongoing classes or events. Please submit a room
request online. More more information please email.
 Does spending a good
part of August in Scotland sound like the way to beat the heat here
in Gainesville? Trinity Travelers will be going to Scotland in 2015
from August 8-22. The trip includes Edinburgh, St. Andrews, The Hebrides,
Isle of Skye, Iona, Glasgow and, best of all, tickets to the Military
tattoo at the Edinburgh Festival. For further information contact Jim
Cook or call 352-416-3036.
 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 31. 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.
 Lay Servant Ministries
will be having our annual training in mid-August. Come
join us in helping to
"Equip the Saints" and spend a great
weekend with Lay Servant Ministries! Our guest speaker on Friday night,
August 15, will be Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. Classes on Saturday and
Sunday morning will be held in four areas: preaching, discipleship,
missions, as well as fasting and prayer. Instructors include Rev.
Geraldine McClellan, Rev. Harold Lewis, Rev. Jeanine Clontz, and Mrs. Dee
Allen. For more information and to register, please click here.
"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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Family Matters
 Special Birthday
Greetings are extended to Ed
Kissam 7/12 (89), Doug
Burton 7/30 (80), Joan
Ricks 8/2 (80).
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 Quenta
Vettel & Family on the July 7 passing of Quenta's
mother Doris Payton,
and also to Tracy
Burger & Family on the July 21 passing of Tracy's
mother Mary Anderson.
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