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Rev. Dan Johnson |
Upcoming Events
10/29 - Rejoice! 2pm, Cheers 4pm
10/29 - Wednesday Night Dinner, 5:30, Worship B 10/29- 6:35 Contemporary Worship Service, Chapel, Rev. Esther Rodriguez 10/29 - Coffee Talkimmediately following the6:35 Worship Service, Chapel 10/29- Bereavement Support Group, 6:30, rm.226 10/29 - "Preparing for the Future, for Your Loved Ones and For You; Navigating the World of Advanced Directives and other Important Issues...",6:30 pm, rm. 232 10/31 - Friday Night Praise Service, 7 pm, Chapel 11/7-8 -Trinity Family Camp Out 11/14 - Parent's Night Out,5:30 pm 11/19 - Fall Rejoice! Performance, 6:30 pm, Worship Center |
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Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
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Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Dear Friends,
A brief word and then two important updates:
This Sunday is All Saints Sunday, one of my favorite of the entire year, as affirm one of the great truths of the Apostles' Creed: "The Communion of the Saints," and we remember and celebrate the lives and memories of those who have joined the "church triumphant." I'm sure you have a loved one or someone you know who has "passed over" to life eternal this past year or many years ago, and you will want to join us at the various stations around the church to light a candle for them and breathe their name. They are the ones who have helped change your world, and it's good to remember.
Exciting Updates:
1. We have been quietly receiving donations and year long pledges for our new Hub/Welcome Center, and the really good news is this: we're at $180,000 toward our goal of $229,000! We're getting close, with more donations coming in and opportunities for you to donate to this latest gem on Trinity's campus.
2. The next time you come to Trinity check out the new shade structures going up on the new, fully handicap accessible playground by the Education Building. We still have one additional big climbing piece to install, hopefully next week. It's almost complete, and will be a welcoming place, accessible for all.
The amazing thing to me is that you're doing all of this, while also "changing the world" through outreach, mission and witnessing here in Alachua county and around the world. We have had a special token created for us to commemorate our Fall Stewardship Focus, and I believe they will be in this Sunday; you'll definitely want to have one.
God bless, Dan
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Associate Pastors
A Word from Rev. Esther: I'm not going to lie, I'm really excited about this Wednesday. We will begin our three week series titled 'Change the World' at the6:35 service in the chapel. We will start by looking at one of my favorite passages - Luke 4:16-21 - Hearing Christ's Call. In addition to hearing about this important topic and call to action, we'll celebrate through the opportunity to serve the homeless in our community. Please bring in at least one pair of new socks to donate to some of our local organizations as part of #Socktober. Following the service Coffee Talk for young adults will meet in the chapel and start our first 'Change the World' project as well. Feel free to join us if you're interested in helping! May your week be filled with blessings and opportunities to bless others.
A Word from Rev. Aaron: In case you haven't noticed, fall is in full swing here at Trinity and I have been busy behind the scenes with our staff and your dedicated finance committee helping to prepare our 2015 budget, as well as our fall stewardship campaign. I hope you will prayerfully consider partnering with us to help make happen the great things God has in store for our church next year. I also wanted to share how grateful I am for the work that many people who love Sonlight have been doing to help us in the transition and to plan for its continued success in the future. It really does take all of us doing our part. One thing I would invite you to do...help Sonlight kick off their tour fundraising by clicking here and ordering an apple or pumpkin pie for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday! Grace and peace be with you, friends!
Please click here to visit Rev. Esther's blog.
Please click here to visit Rev. Aaron's blog.
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Join us this Wednesday evening for Food Fun and Fellowship
5:30 - 6:30 pm dinner is served and dining open until 7 pm
"Preparing for the future for your loved ones and for you; Navigating the world of Advanced Directives and other important issues we often are hesitant to talk about".
Menu:
Chicken Parmesan
Additional Wednesday programming is at 6:30; rm 232 Penne Pasta Roasted Vegetables Pizza Bagels Caesar Salad Garlic knots Soup and Dessert Dinner prices: Adult - $7; Child - $3 (0-5 eat free); $25 family capDonate socks for Socktober and receive a $2 discount on one adult dinner Following dinner is the 6:35 Contemporary Service in the Chapel led by Rev. Esther Rodriguez. |
ADULT MINISTRIES
David Leonard
 Trinity Singles Sunday School class will begin a new study calledFearless by Max Lucado, THIS Sunday, November 2 at 11 am in room 227 of the Education Building. Participant guides are available at the Trinity Bookstore for $5. The last session of an important 3-part series called: "Preparing for the Future, for Your Loved Ones and For You; Navigating the world of Advanced Directives and other important issues we often are hesitant to talk about." Even if you missed the previous sessions, the information provided at this Wednesday's, October 29meeting at 6:30 pm in room 232 of the Education Building could prove very helpful to you. Tuesday Morning Moms will begin a new study, November 4 (9:30 - 11:30 am in room 203 of the Education Building) called Who is this Man? The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus by John Ortberg. Study guides are available at the Trinity Bookstore for $10. Childcare is available.  Disciple Fast Track November 9 - May 5, Sundays, 4- 5:15 pmDisciple Fast Track is a 24-week program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. Weekly classes are an hour and 15 minutes. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. The study uses the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible. An informational session will be held Sunday, November 2, 4 PM (E222). Please contact David Leonard for further details or call 416-3001. You may register by clicking here. |
Membership
 The next coffee is Sunday, November 16 at 12:15 pm in room 210. To register for Coffee with the Pastors click on this link or e-mail Carmen Nelson to receive the form via e-mail. In this short, one hour course we'll cover topics such as what church membership means, some Methodist history, and ways you can become connected at Trinity. You will have the opportunity to discover answers to these topics and more in a friendly and fun environment while also meeting some great people. We would love to meet you and to welcome you into the membership of our church! |
Missions
This week's Mission Box is the Rural Women's Health Project. This ministry has been working in Alachua County for over 20 years. They serve rural communities and especially Spanish-speaking Latinos with health information to increase health literacy and bridging programs to improve healthcare access through outreach initiatives, Spanish-language resource guides and the training of lay health workers.
 It's that time of year again. Time to start thinking about Thanksgiving Baskets. This year we need your support to make sure no family in need goes without a Thanksgiving Meal! You can get involved by organizing a food drive or making a donation! Food drop off days will be November 3 - November 19, 10 am - 4 pm at Trinity UMC. Together we can give families in need something to be thankful for. Do you sponsor a child with World Vision in Malawi? Mark Your Calendars! Wednesday, December 10 we will have a Malawi Family Reunion. This will be an evening to learn and see what is taking place in Nhkoma, Malawi. We would love to have everyone that is supporting a child or is interested in supporting a child come and enjoy this great evening of fellowship.  A community needs your help! January 18-24, 2015Trinity will be taking a mission team to El Salvador to drill a well with Living Water. If you are interested in being a part of this great opportunity please contact Ted Grueser in the Missions Department or email missions. We have limited spots available so act fast. |
Youth Ministries
This is the last week of our Pumpkin Patch! We just got a new shipment last week, so the patch is full of beautiful pumpkins waiting to be carved by YOU! Don't miss our BOGO Sale Wednesday, October 29 & Thursday, October 30. Thursday will be our last day. Come get 'em while you can and support our youth missions!
We still need drivers for November 2. If you're interested, please contact the youth department. Thank you! |
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Children's Ministries
 Thanks to all of our families who donated candy for the Great Pumpkin Harvest! It was a huge success and there was plenty of candy to share with all of our friends who sponsored trunks!!Don't miss the following "Sign-ups" happening THIS SUNDAY, November 3! * Trinity is sponsoring 130 Guardian ad Litem children for the holidays. There are over 500 children in the court system in this circuit that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. There are countless others in our community who are at risk. Many of these children will not receive gifts without help from community businesses, churches, organizations and individuals who are willing to sponsor them. If your family would like to provide 3 gifts for a child in need, please stop by the Narthex or the Children's Ministries Office (Room 108) to choose a child. Gifts will need to be purchased, wrapped and returned to Trinity by Monday, December 1 . * Our Family Advent Festival is on Wednesday, December 3 from 5:30-7:15. Join us for a special evening of dinner, crafts, caroling, Chrismons and cookies! Reserve your dinner tickets online for the family friendly dinner of Brown-sugar baked ham, Macaroni and cheese, Sauteed Green Beans, Cinnamon Apples, Garden Salad, Dinner Rolls, and sugar cookies. Costs: 0-5-Free; Children: $3; Adults: $5; Family Cap: $16. MANY VOLUNTEERS are needed. Please contact Elizabeth at 416-3045.  Mark your calendars for our upcoming events. Visit the bulletin board outside of the Children's Ministries Office (room 108) for more details:Wednesday, November 5, 4:30-5:30: Parents of 3 year olds (by Sept. 1, 2014) and Pre-K children: Join your "cherub" and get a glimpse of our Wednesday afternoon CHEERS Cherubs Program! Children and parents will participate in a bible story, music, craft, outside fun and a delicious snack! Please sign up here. Friday-Saturday, November 7-8: Trinity Church Wide Family Camp-out. Click here or contact Ben at 416-3072 for more information. Sunday, November 9, 8:15 & 9:40: CHEERS 3rd-5th grade dancers in Worship 11:00-CHEERS 1st-2nd grade dancers in Worship Wednesday, November 12: Last day of CHEERS Friday, November 14: 5:30-8:30 Parent's Night Out for ages 1 and walking through 5th Grade. Click here to register. Sunday, November 16: Children's Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Brunch in room 108, 9:40 Preschoolers sing in Worship Wednesday, November 19: 6:30 Rejoice Performance |
WELL WISHES Stepping Stones Service Project November 3-December 20
In the true spirit of Christmas, we would like to emphasize to the children the importance of giving to those less fortunate. Stepping Stones Preschool will be raising money for Living Water International in hopes of providing clean water to children in El Salvador. Our goal is to earn $5000, (Wowser!) the amount of money needed for one water well. We can do it! "Come, all who are thirsty, come to the water." (Isaiah 55:1)
Gift Giving Alternative: Perhaps you would like to use this service project as an "alternate gift giving" idea this year for Christmas. We would be happy to send a Christmas card to the recipient acknowledging your tax deductible gift.
Contact Rachel in the Stepping Stones' office at preschool@trinitygnv.org or call 416-3025. Thank you and God Bless!
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Sports Ministry
Ben Haines  The Fall Trinity Family Camp-Out is quickly approaching!Join us on Friday, November 7 as we camp out on Trinity's beautiful campus. There will be dinner, hayrides, stargazing, s'mores, and a catered breakfast the next morning. You can sign up online here . Cost is $14 for adults, $7 for kids under 12.
It's that time of year - time to order Christmas trees! The deadline is November 14, and the trees will be delivered fresh and available for pick-up on November 28. You can also pay an extra $10 to have it delivered right to your door! You can place your order online here.
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| General Announcements
Healing Touch Cancer Support group will meet in the Chapel this month for our prayer time and anointing with Rev. Dan Johnson. This is a special time when Dan prays with each of us who come with concerns on our hearts. It is a quiet and healing time of prayer. Cancer patients, survivors, friends and family are all welcome in the chapel on Thursday, November 20 at 5:30. For contact, call Marcey at 331-2960 or Margie at 386-462-9592
 Trinity is sponsoring 130 Guardian ad Litem children for the holidays. There are over 500 children in the court system in this circuit that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. There are countless others in our community who are at risk. Many of these children will not receive gifts without help from community businesses, churches, organizations and individuals who are willing to sponsor them. If your family would like to provide 3 gifts for a child in need, please stop by the Narthex or the Children's Ministries Office (Room 108) to choose a child. Gifts will need to be purchased, wrapped and returned to Trinity byMonday, December 1 .
Caregiver Support Group will meet weekly on Mondays in Rm E225, 7 pm-8:30pm. Contact: Mary Steinwandt or call 214-662-4869.
 If you are sad or struggling inside, don't suffer alone. Ask for help. We've got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. (It's confidential too!) Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with one of our Stephen Leaders: Kay Walker at 336-2006 or Tom Sklens at 384-1807. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care! 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 Monday, November 3. 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, contactSusan Kovi. Susan can help you help Trinity!
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Weekly Bible Studies
-Women Growing in Faith, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30, E232
-Tuesday Morning Moms, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30, E203
-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
-Exploring Jesus' Teachings, Thursdays, 10:30, E226
-Dan Johnson's Daily Scripture Email is available upon request.
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Trinity Members in the News We would love for you to share any news involving our Trinity family. Please contactTammy or call 416-3005.
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Family Matters 
Birthday Greetings are extended to Helen Lewison (89) 10/29,
Virginia Peart (92) 11/2.
If you are celebrating your 80th, 90th, 90th plus birthday and would like it announced in the TuesdayWord and/or the bulletin, contact Tammy Karafa.
 Christian Love & Sympathy is extended to the Dolores Mauk & Family on the October 18 passing of William Clifford 'Cliff' Edwards. |
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