 Dear Friends,
I have six things for you:
1. I'm sorry that we ran out of stones and car magnets this past Sunday; we're trying to get more in very soon. I'm grateful you appreciate them - as reminders of our call to follow Jesus and help change the world. This week you will receive a letter from Trinity with an enclosed "estimate of giving" card for 2015. Please fill it out and bring it this Sunday to our very special Commitment Sunday. If you prefer, you can go online.....Either way, I want you to have as an appreciation gift - my little devotional book on the Book of Ruth. They will be in the back of the Church for you. Chef Franny is also making some very special cupcakes for us to enjoy!
2. Men of Trinity - mark your calendars for Saturday morning, January 31. We're having a men's retreat, with a great line up of speakers and topics; more to come later.
3. The Laurel Oak in front of Trinity, adjacent to the Live Oak (Trinity Tree) was removed on Monday. It will look a little different there - until we begin building the new Welcome Center/Hub in early 2015. We're now at $191,600! toward our goal.
4. The new Sonlight Mission Statement and Position Description for a new Director are complete and are located at the end of today's Tues/Wed Word; it is also posted on our website. This position will require a very special person, so please (a) pray with us for this person and (b) feel free to post on your facebook page and seek out persons who you think might be interested or know who might be. We are receiving applications through Dec. 31.
5. We are excited to announce that after a nationwide search that brought in several applications, our Staff Parish Relations Committee has unanimously supported the nomination by the Missions Committee and Ted Grueser of Trinity's own Ward Simonton as Asst. Missions Director with specific responsibilities for the Faith Mission development.
6. This year's Advent Devotional theme is "Light". In keeping with this, we have preselected scriptures we hope will complement this year's focus. Please sign up for your verse here and submit your devotional to Jim Cook ASAP, but no later than 10 days before the date of your devotion.
God bless, Dan
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Worship This Week
Sunday: Dr. Dan Johnson
Wednesday: Rev. Esther Rodriguez
Friday: Rev. Cliff Patrick
| 3 - 18 | Thanksgiving Basket Food drop off days
12 | Wednesday Night Dinner (last one until Jan 14!)
14 | Parent's Night Out, 5:30 pm. Register by 11/12
14 | Deadline to order Apple/Pumpkin Pies to support Sonlight.
14 - 16 | The Mary Retreat - A Sabbath Retreat for Women (Life Enrichment Center, Fruitland Park)
19 | Rejoice! performance, Arkeology, 6:30 pm
19 - 25 | Tote a Turkey to Church
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 A Word from Rev. Esther
Thank you once more for those of you who helped out by providing socks for the homeless! The second set we collected was also taken to Grace Marketplace this past week. Going along with that, this week's topic at the 6:35 service in the chapel on Wednesday is a text I've heard my Mom tell me all my life and one that upon studying it lately has filled me with encouragement and also a sense of purpose. We'll be looking at Joshua 1:6-9, 'Serving Courageously' as we conclude our series on 'Change the World.' I know I've been made uncomfortable looking at this text and I hope you'll join us this Wednesday and become uncomfortable too. Also, this Thursday the Friendship Disability Group is meeting at 7 p.m. in Room 203/204 -- all are welcome to join this group which explores ways to better serve, empower, and bring awareness to folks with special needs. Blessed week to you!
A Word from Rev. Aaron
Rev. Aaron's blog Friends, please continue to pray for Steve Bingham, his wife Trudy, and all the family as he remains in ICU at Shands. We should never underestimate the power of prayer. Also, if you attend the 9:40 service, please come prepared to sing along with Sonlight as they will be bringing a familiar song to contribute to our CommitmentSunday. I am so looking forward to it! Finally, don't forget to order a delicious pumpkin or apple pie to add to your table this Thanksgiving and support Sonlight's 2015 tour fundraising at the same time. Grace and peace be with all of you.
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Missions
- This week's mission box supports the community Thanksgiving Basket program. This will be the 8th year TUMC coordinates the food donations and distribution of 1,200 Thanksgiving meals. This community program works when the whole community participates, so grab a flyer Sunday or print one out from the website. Put up a donation box at work, your community center, with your scouting or Rotary group, everywhere. Grocery gift cards and cash work great also! If you'd like to volunteer with sorting packing or distribution please go here to sign up. You may also make a donation by clicking here and select Thanksgiving Baskets from the drop down menu.
- The Kitchen Ministry is hosting their Inaugural Turkey Fundraiser! Join us for a very special free Wednesday Night Dinner TONIGHT as we kick off the Thanksgiving Basket collection season. Bring in a 10-12 pound frozen turkey or a supermarket gift card and dinner is on us! Delicious food, fellowship and a chance to provide a holiday dinner to a family in need. Monetary donations are also appreciated. The kitchen is clearing out the freezer to make room for turkey donations by proving a Chef's Variety Dinner.
- TOTE A TURKEY to CHURCH days are NOV. 19 - 25. Use your new Trinity cloth tote bag to help fill the freezer truck by the worship center parking with enough turkeys for all 1,100 Thanksgiving Baskets! Don't have a bag yet? Stop by reception or the back of the Worship Center and pick one up.
- Do you sponsor a child with World Vision in Malawi? Mark Your Calendars! Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m.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 food and fellowship.
- Living Water Mission Trip to El Salvador: A community needs your help! January 18-24, 2015 Trinity 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. We have limited spots available so act fast. We will have a short information meeting this Sunday, November 16th following the 11:00 service in the Missions office.
- We need your help! Mission is collecting toiletries for the homeless. We need soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, razors and shaving cream and warm socks. Just drop them off to the blue bins in the narthex or reception area.
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Youth
- Mark your calendars for the upcoming Thanksgiving Potluck! The potluck will be this Sunday, November 16th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. We will provide the ham and turkey, please bring $3 or a side to share at this fun annual dinner. We will also be having a pie eating contest, so get ready!
- High school boys' group is in full swing on Wednesday nights! Come out to the Youth Building at 7:30 PM for fun and fellowship.
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Children's Ministry
Elizabeth JonesOur Family Advent Festival is on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd from 5:30-7:15. Reserve your dinner tickets online by Nov. 30th.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events and find more information on the Children's Ministry webpage:
- November 12: Last day of CHEERS
- November 14: 5:30-8:30 Parent's Night Out for ages 1 and walking through 5th Grade. Registration deadline is today.
- November 16:
- Children's Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Brunch, room 108
- 9:40 Preschoolers sing in Worship
- Sign up begins for Live Nativity, room 108
- November 19: 6:30 Rejoice! Performance, Arkeology
- December 1: All Guardian ad Litem gifts due
- December 3: Family Advent Festival, 5:30-7:15
- December 14: Baptism Orientation, 11:00, rm. 108
- December 17: Live Nativity, 5:30-7:00
- Dec. 24: Children's Christmas Eve Service, 5:00 pm
- December 28: One Family Friendly Service (No Sunday School nor Childcare), 9:40 am
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Sports
- This is the LAST WEEK to order your Christmas trees! You can order them online. The deadline is this Monday, November 17, and 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.
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Caring & Support
- Healing Touch Cancer Support group: November 20, 5:30 pm (Chapel) Cancer patients, survivors, friends and family are all welcome for prayer time and anointing with Rev. Dan Johnson . For info, call Marcey at 331-2960 or Margie at386-462-9592
- Caregiver Support Group: Meet every Monday from 7 pm-8:30pm (E225). Contact: Mary Steinwandt or call 214-662-4869.
- Friendship Disability Group is meeting November 13th at 7 p.m. in Room 203/204
- 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 (336-2006) or Tom Sklens (384-1807). Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
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General Announcements
- Rabbi Mark L. Winer PhD, DD, MBE an American/British international interfaith activist and scholar will be speaking at B'nai Israel on November 18th at 7:00 pm. His topic will be "The Future of Relations among the Children of Abraham: Jews, Christians and Muslims."
- The Archer United Methodist Women are holding a Bazaar on November 15th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at Church Fellowship Hall (17121 SW 137th Ln, Archer) with fall and Christmas decorations, handmade items, baked goods and more. The proceeds raised will be used for their missions.
- The poinsettias that will be adorning the chancel areas in the Worship Center and Chapel are available for purchase and dedication. Please click here if you would prefer to order online and pay with Visa or MC debit/credit. If you would prefer to pay with cash or check, please use the envelopes located at Trinity. All dedications are due byDecember 17th.
- Art Show: Don't forget to wander down the second floor of the Education Building and see the current Trinity's Photo Journey art display. We have dozens of present and past photos of Trinity people, places and events. Unique and beautiful scenes that will inspire you to walk the grounds and find your own favorite spot at Trinity.
- Charge Conference will be held this Sunday, November 16, 6:00 pm at First UMC (419 NE 1st Street). Trinity will join several other churches in our district for this meeting. Please join us.
- The MOMMY READS group is always in need of new paperback books, and especially Christmas ones to take on ourDecember 6 trip, but we are also now collecting gently used clothing in all women's' sizes for the inmates at Lowell who have nothing to wear home when they are released. Please place the clothing in ziploc bags with the sizes written on the bag. Both donations can be left at the front desk for MOMMY READS. For more information, feel free to contactBeth Haines at 373-9469.
- 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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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
- Life Changing Gathering with Rev. Marvin Celso, Sundays, 3:30 - 5:00 pm, E225
- Dan Johnson's Daily Scripture Email is available upon request
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Family Matters
- Happy 96th Birthday to Edith Gatsche on November 14
If you are celebrating your 80th, 90th or 90+ birthday and would like it announced in the Tuesday Word and/or the bulletin, contact Kelly Ping. |
Sonlight Youth Choir Director
Sonlight's Mission Statement: To meet young people where they are, using music and community as a bridge to a meaningful connection with God.
This is accomplished through unconditional love and acceptance, student driven leadership with guidance from the Director and the Trinity community, performance of secular and sacred music, creating intentional focus themes, and leading the 9:40worship service.
Position Description
Classification: Full time Program Staff (40 hours/week)
Supervisor: Senior Minister
Principal Characteristics:
A person who has a deep love for youth, accepts them where they are, without judgment, with great respect and appreciation, who loves Jesus and wants to build a bridge to a deep connection with Him by engaging the music youth listen to, discerning a sacred message in secular songs to bring meaning and understanding to the life experiences young people live.
This person will build on past successes of the Sonlight Choir, with the goal of continuing and growing the youth choir that will lead worship at the 9:40 worship service at Trinity. This will require a keen knowledge of many aspects of music, and perhaps the ability to engage additional persons in helping to provide musical expertise to prepare the choir and band for excellence in their presentation on Sunday mornings.
The primary musical medium will be secular songs through which the students and director together find a sacred, connecting meaning and share that with conviction and passion. Music is contemporary and can range from U2 to Rascal Flatts, Brandon Heath, Cold Play, Phish and other artists heard on most radio stations.
Qualifications:
- Desire to connect with youth
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with sound equipment
- Instrumental and/or choral experience
- Prior conducting experience strongly preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Primary Responsibilities:
- Direct the Sonlight choir as it leads in weekly worship.
- Arrange music as necessary to display choir talents.
- Develop an overall theme, and, with the choir members, select relevant songs to be sung
- Work closely with support teams (Sonlight leadership council, parent advisory group, parent fundraising group) to provide for the needs of Sonlight, including an annual tour.
- Be an integral part of the staff of Trinity.
- Work closely with the Youth Ministry Team of Trinity.
- Work closely with the Director of Music and Worship Arts to plan worship services, intergenerational experiences, and other opportunities in Trinity and the community.
- Work closely with the students in Sonlight to enable Sonlight to be a truly "student led choir," which means their involvement in selecting the theme, the music, tour destination, leadership structure within the choir (officers, section leaders, greeters).
- Work with support teams to choose solo and focus parts.
- Work closely with the Sonlight Band director.
- Help choir plan and execute events to connect with the local community.
Salary is commensurate with the responsibilities of leading this large choir.
Application deadline is December 31, 2014. Send resume and other application materials to: jobs@trinitygnv.org or Sonlight Director, Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32653.. |
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Trinity United Methodist Church
4000 NW 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32653 United States
(352)376-6615
TrinityGNV.org
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | Friday, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
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