Tuesday Word for Tuesday, 3 February 2015
Dear Friends,
I imagine you've already decided which Super Bowl ads were your favorite; there were lots of good ones, but my favorite ones were the ones that celebrated Dads. I know, the real goal was to sell a product, and perhaps tidy up a tarnished image of the NFL; whatever. But I really liked them - for these reasons:1. Just coming off a great Trinity Men's Retreat, with some really neat Dads, probably I had a heightened sensitivity, and I got to present one of the talks with my son, Darin, and that was even more special than I had imagined; he's such a neat guy, and a great Dad.
2. The data is very compelling: the difference when Dads are present in the lives of their kids and when they're not is, well, frightening; often it's devastating. There's often anger and rage and lack of self control - not always, I know, but it's real, and it's really sad.
One of the roles of the Church is "to be Dads/parents for kids when theirs are missing - Youth leader, Sunday School teacher, Scout leader, Upward Coach, etc. It takes all of us, especially in our day and time when extended families live hundreds of miles away.
3. Being a Dad is one of the greatest joys and responsibilities anyone can have. If you are one, celebrate it, embrace it, tell your family you love them and be there for them.
We are thrilled that the Day of Dedication for our new Accessible Playground has nearly arrived - this coming Sunday it will be our focus in worship and afterward as we celebrate Accessibility Sunday on Sunday morning, provide ribbons for each worshiper to then take to the playground and tie on to the fence with a prayer for all who come, and a formal dedication at 12:15.
And then, Sunday night we will have the talent/no talent show and pie auction. I understand they have recruited lots of amazing talent for this show, more than ever before, so you will want to attend and support this special ministry of Trinity.
Also this Friday, the 6th of February at 7pm in chapel, in honor of Black History Month, Rev. Cliff Patrick has assembled a great lineup of folks to participate in the Friday Night Praise service: Bartley Temple UMC male ensemble will sing and Karen Kirkman, Curator at Haile Plantation museum will do a presentation with photos about the slave history there. When I asked Cliff this past Sunday if he had seen the Movie, "Selma," he quietly said, "I lived Selma, I don't need to see it." Cliff brings enormous credibility to all that he does. I hope many of you will join him this Friday night.
Someone found a $100 bill on the ground between the worship center and the education building. If it is yours, please contact the church office.
Several of you have asked for the link to the video we showed on Sunday, you can find it here, or in the Sermon Archives for that day.
Finally, please note that our website will be down starting next Monday (the 9th) for a face-lift. It should only be down for a day or two, but the new Trinity app will still be operational for information.
Love and Prayers, Dan
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Worship This Week
Wednesday: Rev. Esther Rodríguez
Friday: Rev. Cliff Patrick
Sunday: Rev. Esther Rodríguez 6 | ALERT - Bible Study (10:30), Lunch (11:45)
6 | Order of St. Luke Healing Service, 9:40, Chapel
8 | Disability Awareness Sunday
8 | Playground Dedication, 12:15
8 | Talent/No Talent Show, Silent Auction, Pie Auction, 6pm
9 | John Wesley Movie, 2 - 4pm, 232
10 | The Marriage Course Valentine's Dinner, 6 - 8:30 pm, Worship Center
11 | Disability Mission Study (part III), 6:30 pm, 232
13 | PNO (register by 2/11), 5 - 8:30 pm
15 | John Wesley Movie, 6 - 8pm, 232
A Word from Rev. Esther
Rev. Esther's Blog
I'm back from Cuba and processing the week I spent there. I'm thankful to have internet again and not feel disconnected from the world -- and I'm thankful for the opportunity to minister to and be ministered by some amazing people. Keep Cuba and the Methodist Church there in your prayers. This Wednesday I'm back preaching at the 6:35 service in the chapel where we'll be exploring/remembering our identity in God. Don't forget the Mission Study on Disabilities will also resume this Wednesday night. This will lead us into this special Sunday where we will dedicate our accessible playground and in the evening will have a Talent Show to benefit the Friendship Disability Group. I may or may not be singing a famous pop song at said talent show, so you better come and see! Blessings to you this week.
A Word from Rev. Aaron
Rev. Aaron's blog
Rev. Esther's Blog
I'm back from Cuba and processing the week I spent there. I'm thankful to have internet again and not feel disconnected from the world -- and I'm thankful for the opportunity to minister to and be ministered by some amazing people. Keep Cuba and the Methodist Church there in your prayers. This Wednesday I'm back preaching at the 6:35 service in the chapel where we'll be exploring/remembering our identity in God. Don't forget the Mission Study on Disabilities will also resume this Wednesday night. This will lead us into this special Sunday where we will dedicate our accessible playground and in the evening will have a Talent Show to benefit the Friendship Disability Group. I may or may not be singing a famous pop song at said talent show, so you better come and see! Blessings to you this week.
A Word from Rev. Aaron
Rev. Aaron's blog
Grateful. That is the word that came to mind as I sat down to write this. On a personal note, I'm grateful that today Lenora and I celebrated 13 years of marriage. As one of Trinity's pastors, I'm grateful for you - the Church. From the awesome Men's Retreat on Saturday morning, to my time with this year's confirmands at the Confirmation Retreat later that afternoon, to yesterday's worship services, to the Sonlight rehearsal, to hospital visits, to a full day of meetings today, I am grateful to be with you at Trinity and that as the body of Christ we aren't "one part but many." Just wanted you to know. Thank you for all that you do to participate in God's work in the world.
Missions
Ted Grueser
This week's mission box supports our Inclusive Playground. For a couple years Trinity has been working on a playground for children of all abilities. We've received support from many folks and this has allowed us to, thiscoming Sunday, dedicate and present to the community this space and opportunity for all children to come together. There are still things that we would like to add to the playground that would help make it a more hospitable space, however. So we'd appreciate your continued help and support as we seek to serve those in our congregation as well as to be known as a congregation that welcome persons of all abilities. You'll hear more about this Sunday!
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in someone's life? We are putting together a team to travel to Port Au Prince, Haiti April 18-25. The team will be working with "Servants In Fellowship" and building homes for families still living in tents from the earthquake. The goal is to build as many of the nine homes that were funded by Trinity's Vacation Bible School this past summer. If you are interested in being part of this AMAZING POWER BUILD please contact the Missions office to find out more information or contact Ted to sign up. There is something for everyone to do.
Don't forget this Saturday you are invited at 7:00 p.m. to learn more about WATS - West Africa Theological Seminary. There will be a gathering at the home of Frank and Nancy Moses and you will have a chance to meet William Udatong the Provost of the Seminary. For more information please contact Frank Moses at 352-316-4197 or Nancy Moses at 352-316-4470. This is one of our missions that specifically targets evangelism. I pray that we may all find ways to share Jesus Christ with the world.
Mark The Day - Mission Yard Sale is April 11
Faith Mission
Ward Simonton
Faith Mission, at 3701 NE 15th Street, is a collaboration of Trinity, Mt. Pleasant UMC, and the surrounding neighborhood. This neighborhood is within the 32609 zip code, one of the zip codes in our community identified with wide-ranging socioeconomic-related challenges. Often impacted by families living in or near poverty, challenges can include areas such as low educational achievement, health disparities, drug addiction, and underemployment.
Using education as an example, Rawlings Elementary is across the street from Faith Mission. Based on 2014 standardized test scores for Rawlings 4th grade students, only 18% of children were on grade level in reading and only 29% were on grade level in math. While there are very valid concerns about current standardized tests, these scores are alarmingly low. Nationwide, a 4th grader not at grade level has only a 1 in 7 chance of catching up in later grades and a dropout rate four times higher than average. Lack of early success in school has a huge impact on a child's future.
Good questions about Faith Mission are being asked right now. What are the priorities? What are the programs and activities that are planned? Three things may be helpful to share:
1. A process is underway to determine priorities, and patience will be key. The priorities were purposely not set within the Covenant that established this new mission site. It's the work of the Leadership Team and Mission Director in close collaboration with the neighborhood to prayerfully, thoughtfully, and patiently determine how Faith Mission can have the greatest impact over time.
2. Information gathering will be very helpful. The kind of information above on education combined with information gathered on other challenges families face in the neighborhood will help guide the priorities and programs.
3. Relationship-building is really important. Perhaps more important than information gathering are the relationships being built to draw upon the strengths that already exist within the neighborhood and to learn how working together as a community of faith we may most enhance the vitality and well-being of families in the area.
All that said, there is much activity going on! This week at Faith Mission -
* Renovations continue, and we thank Sue Tennant for her wonderful work on the huge job of painting the interior of the main building (35' ceilings and all!). What a job - and it looks great. Many thanks Sue. And thanks also to Jenn Garrett for the color scheme.
* The Kids Count after school program for K-3rd graders is in operation Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:45 - 5:45p, and Fridays,1:30 - 4:30p. Volunteers are very welcome to help in this whole-child oriented program. Please email Ward if you are interested!
* Final preparations are underway for the Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) program, an evidence-based, early intervention program for elementary age children and their parents. SNAP is led by Melanie Kretzman and Shannon Petit and will soon begin weekly on Tuesday evenings.
* Discussions with area leaders are underway about outreach and how Faith Mission volunteers can support or enhance programs and activities in the neighborhood.
Youth Ministry
Julie Mishoe
This Sunday is our Talent/No Talent Show! Come out to the Youth Building at 5:30 where we will have pizza and then walk over to the Show in the Worship Center to our awesome, talented (and not-so-talented) acts, get a delicious pie at the pie auction, and support your friends. Pick up is at the Worship Center at 8 pm.
We are still in need of pies for the pie auction! If you would like to donate a pie (or two, or ten) please let the youth staff know.
Children's Ministry
Elizabeth Jones
Would you like your child baptized? Baptism is one of the two sacraments in the United Methodist Church. All parents are asked to participate in a Baptism Orientation prior to the baptism of their child. The next Baptism Orientation will be held Sunday, February 8th, at 11:00am in the Children's Ministries Office (E108).
Come "Be my Valentine" at our next Parent's Night Out on Friday, February 13th, from 5:30-8:30! Our "themed" Parent's Night Out will be a fabulous night of dinner and Valentines activities for all ages, 12 months through 5th grade! Cost is $12 per child with a $30 cap per family. Please register and pay on-line by Wednesday, February 5th.
Mark Your Calendars:
February 8th, 11:00 - Baptism Orientation
February 8th, 12:00-Playground Dedication & Ribbon Cutting: this brief ceremony will include a time of thanks, celebration, and dedication beginning at 12:15 pm. Please come join us to celebrate this wonderful outdoor adventure for children of all abilities, that exists thanks to your caring, efforts, love and generosity.
February 9th - Stepping Stones Enrollment for Fall 2015 opens for Trinity members
February 22nd, 9:40 - 4th Grade Scavenger Hunt
February 27th, Trinity Camp Out, Trinity grounds; Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for kids and includes dinnerFriday night and breakfast on Saturday morning
March 1st, Summer Time Fun and Cross Trainers registration opens for Trinity members and Stepping Stones families!
March 8th, 11:00-Baptism Orientation
March 13th, 6:00-7:30-Daddy Daughter Dance
Save the Date for Vacation Bible School: June 8-12 from 9-12:00 for those who have completed Pre-K through 5th grade. Registration begins on April 5th.
Stepping Stones Preschool
Jan Banks
2015/2016 ENROLLMENT: February 9th - 13th has been reserved for Trinity Members, MOPS, Alumni siblings and Wait List families for the next school year, we would like to offer your family FIRST PRIORITY! We are looking forward to providing continued quality education for your children. Enrollment for the community begins February 17th, so please do not hesitate to reserve a place for your child in the finest preschool in Gainesville!
Sports
Ben Haines
Join us for a Family Camp-out on Trinity grounds, February 27th/28th. Stargazing, s'mores, music, and awesome fellowship on our beautiful church campus - what more could you want? Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for kids and includes dinner Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning. See you there!
Late registration is still open for Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading. The late evaluation will be Sunday, February 15th between 2 and 4 PM on the Trinity Fields.
Interested in coaching or refereeing for Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading? Contact Ben if you're looking to make a difference!
Adult Ministry
David Leonard
Wednesday Night Dinners - come join us for FOOD, FUN, and FELLOWSHIP! Dinner is served 5:30 - 6:30; dining is open until 7 pm. Adult $7; Child $3 (0-5 eat free); $25 Family Cap. February 4 menu: Tacos, Mexican Rice, Black Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Soup and Dessert.
To conclude our sermon series on John Wesley, a movie about his life will be shown in room 232 on Monday, February 9th at 2:00 pm and Sunday, February 15th at 6:00 pm.
The UMW study on disabilities continues Wednesday at 6:30 pm in room 232.
Family Business (Sundays at 11am, rm. E203) will begin reading the book Roaring Lambs: A Gentle Plan to Radically Change the World by Robert Briner on February 15. Books are available at the Trinity Bookstore for $12. New participants are always welcome!
It's not too late to join one of these courses/events:
Mindfulness Meditation: an 8 week course on Tuesdays, January 20 - March 10, 6:30 - 8pm, E225. The skills and practices you learn in this class can assist you in increasing your ability to manage stressful experiences, being more present and attentive in relationships - with God and others, reducing stress and managing anxiety and depression, helping with attention difficulties and increasing focus and concentration. There is a suggested $10 donation per class.
A Special Valentine's Dinner for ALL Couples on Tuesday, February 10th, 6-8:30 PM in the Trinity Banquet Hall. Enjoy a Sweetheart Dinner by Chef Frannie & an overview of The Marriage Course. And if you like this "Date Night", stay on for 7 more Tuesdays, February 17th - April 7th (Skips 3/24). Fees: $20 per Couple for Special Valentine's Dinner Only or $150 per Couple for all 8 Weeks (includes Dinners & Workbooks). Pay online or by check to TUMC. Free Child Care & Meals provided for Children (Age 1 Yr. - 5th Grade) by RSVP. Register online, by email or by phone (371-4092) before Thursday, February 5th..
The Marriage Course Volunteers: Part Time or Full Time to help with set-up & décor, assist in kitchen, serve meals/dessert, clean-up, loan card tables, provide romantic music 2/10, or assist Child Care Staff (3/3). We need fresh flowers for 2/10--especially White, Pink, or Red Camellias. Contact Sharon & Earl McDow at Worship this Sunday or call 371-4092.
Financial Peace University (FPU), Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm, March 23 - May 18. Dave Ramsey's FPU is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You will be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace. Each of the nine lessons in FPU deals with a different topic that will change the way you think about personal finance. Dave teaches about how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving. The cost for this 9-week course is $110 per household. To register, sign up online or contact David Leonard (416.3001) or Richard Ritari (372.5148).
Caring & Support
Jim Cook
The next Order of St. Luke Healing Service is the 2nd Sunday of February, February 8th, at 9:40 in the Chapel. Michael Gracy will be giving his testimony on his incredible healing after a serious motorcycle accident and the complications that followed. You will not want to miss his message. There will also be a musical offering from members of Chalice.
If you know someone--perhaps a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative--who is going through a difficult time, there's a wonderful way you can help them receive the care and support they need. Tell them about Stephen Ministry! Our Stephen Ministers have received 50 hours of training to provide high-quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to hurting people. It's free, and it's a powerful way you can help a hurting friend. To learn how to connect someone you know with a Stephen Minister, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders: Kay Walker-336-2006 or Fred Korzec-219-5652. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
Caregiver Support Group: Meet every Monday from 7 pm-8:30pm (E225). Contact: Mary Steinwandt or call 214-662-4869.
General Announcements
This Sunday is our Talent/No Talent Show! Come join us in the Worship Center at 6pm for the awesome, talented (and not-so-talented) acts, get a delicious pie at the pie auction, and support your church family. If you can donate a pie for the auction, please let Josh know.
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, 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 Sunday, February 15 at 12:15 pm in room 210. Register HERE for Coffee with the Pastors or e-mail Carmen Nelson. We would love to meet you and to welcome you into the membership of our church!
The Price of Poverty: Impacts on Women and Children. On February 3 at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora, Dr. Nancy Hardt will present a talk focused on poverty and its correlation to health, crime and domestic violence. She will also discuss the importance of working collaboratively to collect, examine, and share available data in order to make informed decisions concerning prevention and intervention efforts for children and families. Dr. Hardt serves as the director of Health Disparities and Service Learning Programs at UF. She has dedicated decades to teaching hundreds of patients, medical students, political leaders and the community about the causes of health care disparities for children and families.
Stop by the Trinity Bookstore to sponsor a dress for the Little Dresses for Africa project. Only $10 gives a little girl the Armor of God's Protection! All donations will help purchase the materials needed to make the dress as well as help with shipping them worldwide. Please contact Jeannine Cawthon at 352-375-2349 or Kim Lewerenz for more information.
The Church and People with Disabilities: Awareness, Accessibility, and Advocacy (January 14 & 21, February 4 & 11. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m, room 232). Do you worry about saying the wrong things when you meet someone with a disability? You or someone close to you may soon acquire a disability---is our church ready? The intent of this study is to promote awareness, inclusion, accessibility and advocacy for people with disabilities - including youth and children. Tools will be provided to address and remove barriers of discrimination, architecture, and communications that our church can be inclusive of people with all abilities. This mission study is facilitated by the United Methodist Women - Everyone is welcome!
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, February 5th. 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.
Moving Florida's Children Forward: David Lawrence and Vance Aloupis will discuss the history and progress of the Children's Movement of Florida on February 23 at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora. The Bob Graham Center's 2014 Citizen of the Year and Young Floridian award recipients will address the importance of improving Florida's VPK program, implementing skill building programs for parents, securing health insurance for all children, establishing high-quality mentoring programs and early screening for children with special needs. The Children's Movement is a non-partisan grassroots organization which advocates for the investment in Florida's children during the first five years of life.
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.
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
Weekly Prayer Group, Thursdays, 7pm, Chapel
Dan Johnson's Daily Scripture Email is available upon request
Family Matters
Christian Love & Sympathy is extended to Frances Baird & Family on the January 23 passing of Frances' aunt, Virginia Pyatt.
Christian Love & Sympathy is also extended to the Family & Friends of Dorothy Thomas who passed on January 30. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 21 at 10 am in the Trinity Chapel.
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.
Trinity United Methodist Church
4000 NW 53rd Avenue
Missions
Ted Grueser
This week's mission box supports our Inclusive Playground. For a couple years Trinity has been working on a playground for children of all abilities. We've received support from many folks and this has allowed us to, thiscoming Sunday, dedicate and present to the community this space and opportunity for all children to come together. There are still things that we would like to add to the playground that would help make it a more hospitable space, however. So we'd appreciate your continued help and support as we seek to serve those in our congregation as well as to be known as a congregation that welcome persons of all abilities. You'll hear more about this Sunday!
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in someone's life? We are putting together a team to travel to Port Au Prince, Haiti April 18-25. The team will be working with "Servants In Fellowship" and building homes for families still living in tents from the earthquake. The goal is to build as many of the nine homes that were funded by Trinity's Vacation Bible School this past summer. If you are interested in being part of this AMAZING POWER BUILD please contact the Missions office to find out more information or contact Ted to sign up. There is something for everyone to do.
Don't forget this Saturday you are invited at 7:00 p.m. to learn more about WATS - West Africa Theological Seminary. There will be a gathering at the home of Frank and Nancy Moses and you will have a chance to meet William Udatong the Provost of the Seminary. For more information please contact Frank Moses at 352-316-4197 or Nancy Moses at 352-316-4470. This is one of our missions that specifically targets evangelism. I pray that we may all find ways to share Jesus Christ with the world.
Mark The Day - Mission Yard Sale is April 11
Faith Mission
Ward Simonton
Faith Mission, at 3701 NE 15th Street, is a collaboration of Trinity, Mt. Pleasant UMC, and the surrounding neighborhood. This neighborhood is within the 32609 zip code, one of the zip codes in our community identified with wide-ranging socioeconomic-related challenges. Often impacted by families living in or near poverty, challenges can include areas such as low educational achievement, health disparities, drug addiction, and underemployment.
Using education as an example, Rawlings Elementary is across the street from Faith Mission. Based on 2014 standardized test scores for Rawlings 4th grade students, only 18% of children were on grade level in reading and only 29% were on grade level in math. While there are very valid concerns about current standardized tests, these scores are alarmingly low. Nationwide, a 4th grader not at grade level has only a 1 in 7 chance of catching up in later grades and a dropout rate four times higher than average. Lack of early success in school has a huge impact on a child's future.
Good questions about Faith Mission are being asked right now. What are the priorities? What are the programs and activities that are planned? Three things may be helpful to share:
1. A process is underway to determine priorities, and patience will be key. The priorities were purposely not set within the Covenant that established this new mission site. It's the work of the Leadership Team and Mission Director in close collaboration with the neighborhood to prayerfully, thoughtfully, and patiently determine how Faith Mission can have the greatest impact over time.
2. Information gathering will be very helpful. The kind of information above on education combined with information gathered on other challenges families face in the neighborhood will help guide the priorities and programs.
3. Relationship-building is really important. Perhaps more important than information gathering are the relationships being built to draw upon the strengths that already exist within the neighborhood and to learn how working together as a community of faith we may most enhance the vitality and well-being of families in the area.
All that said, there is much activity going on! This week at Faith Mission -
* Renovations continue, and we thank Sue Tennant for her wonderful work on the huge job of painting the interior of the main building (35' ceilings and all!). What a job - and it looks great. Many thanks Sue. And thanks also to Jenn Garrett for the color scheme.
* The Kids Count after school program for K-3rd graders is in operation Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:45 - 5:45p, and Fridays,1:30 - 4:30p. Volunteers are very welcome to help in this whole-child oriented program. Please email Ward if you are interested!
* Final preparations are underway for the Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) program, an evidence-based, early intervention program for elementary age children and their parents. SNAP is led by Melanie Kretzman and Shannon Petit and will soon begin weekly on Tuesday evenings.
* Discussions with area leaders are underway about outreach and how Faith Mission volunteers can support or enhance programs and activities in the neighborhood.
Youth Ministry
Julie Mishoe
This Sunday is our Talent/No Talent Show! Come out to the Youth Building at 5:30 where we will have pizza and then walk over to the Show in the Worship Center to our awesome, talented (and not-so-talented) acts, get a delicious pie at the pie auction, and support your friends. Pick up is at the Worship Center at 8 pm.
We are still in need of pies for the pie auction! If you would like to donate a pie (or two, or ten) please let the youth staff know.
Children's Ministry
Elizabeth Jones
Would you like your child baptized? Baptism is one of the two sacraments in the United Methodist Church. All parents are asked to participate in a Baptism Orientation prior to the baptism of their child. The next Baptism Orientation will be held Sunday, February 8th, at 11:00am in the Children's Ministries Office (E108).
Come "Be my Valentine" at our next Parent's Night Out on Friday, February 13th, from 5:30-8:30! Our "themed" Parent's Night Out will be a fabulous night of dinner and Valentines activities for all ages, 12 months through 5th grade! Cost is $12 per child with a $30 cap per family. Please register and pay on-line by Wednesday, February 5th.
Mark Your Calendars:
February 8th, 11:00 - Baptism Orientation
February 8th, 12:00-Playground Dedication & Ribbon Cutting: this brief ceremony will include a time of thanks, celebration, and dedication beginning at 12:15 pm. Please come join us to celebrate this wonderful outdoor adventure for children of all abilities, that exists thanks to your caring, efforts, love and generosity.
February 9th - Stepping Stones Enrollment for Fall 2015 opens for Trinity members
February 22nd, 9:40 - 4th Grade Scavenger Hunt
February 27th, Trinity Camp Out, Trinity grounds; Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for kids and includes dinnerFriday night and breakfast on Saturday morning
March 1st, Summer Time Fun and Cross Trainers registration opens for Trinity members and Stepping Stones families!
March 8th, 11:00-Baptism Orientation
March 13th, 6:00-7:30-Daddy Daughter Dance
Save the Date for Vacation Bible School: June 8-12 from 9-12:00 for those who have completed Pre-K through 5th grade. Registration begins on April 5th.
Stepping Stones Preschool
Jan Banks
2015/2016 ENROLLMENT: February 9th - 13th has been reserved for Trinity Members, MOPS, Alumni siblings and Wait List families for the next school year, we would like to offer your family FIRST PRIORITY! We are looking forward to providing continued quality education for your children. Enrollment for the community begins February 17th, so please do not hesitate to reserve a place for your child in the finest preschool in Gainesville!
Sports
Ben Haines
Join us for a Family Camp-out on Trinity grounds, February 27th/28th. Stargazing, s'mores, music, and awesome fellowship on our beautiful church campus - what more could you want? Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for kids and includes dinner Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning. See you there!
Late registration is still open for Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading. The late evaluation will be Sunday, February 15th between 2 and 4 PM on the Trinity Fields.
Interested in coaching or refereeing for Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading? Contact Ben if you're looking to make a difference!
David Leonard
Wednesday Night Dinners - come join us for FOOD, FUN, and FELLOWSHIP! Dinner is served 5:30 - 6:30; dining is open until 7 pm. Adult $7; Child $3 (0-5 eat free); $25 Family Cap. February 4 menu: Tacos, Mexican Rice, Black Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Soup and Dessert.
To conclude our sermon series on John Wesley, a movie about his life will be shown in room 232 on Monday, February 9th at 2:00 pm and Sunday, February 15th at 6:00 pm.
The UMW study on disabilities continues Wednesday at 6:30 pm in room 232.
Family Business (Sundays at 11am, rm. E203) will begin reading the book Roaring Lambs: A Gentle Plan to Radically Change the World by Robert Briner on February 15. Books are available at the Trinity Bookstore for $12. New participants are always welcome!
It's not too late to join one of these courses/events:
Mindfulness Meditation: an 8 week course on Tuesdays, January 20 - March 10, 6:30 - 8pm, E225. The skills and practices you learn in this class can assist you in increasing your ability to manage stressful experiences, being more present and attentive in relationships - with God and others, reducing stress and managing anxiety and depression, helping with attention difficulties and increasing focus and concentration. There is a suggested $10 donation per class.
A Special Valentine's Dinner for ALL Couples on Tuesday, February 10th, 6-8:30 PM in the Trinity Banquet Hall. Enjoy a Sweetheart Dinner by Chef Frannie & an overview of The Marriage Course. And if you like this "Date Night", stay on for 7 more Tuesdays, February 17th - April 7th (Skips 3/24). Fees: $20 per Couple for Special Valentine's Dinner Only or $150 per Couple for all 8 Weeks (includes Dinners & Workbooks). Pay online or by check to TUMC. Free Child Care & Meals provided for Children (Age 1 Yr. - 5th Grade) by RSVP. Register online, by email or by phone (371-4092) before Thursday, February 5th..
The Marriage Course Volunteers: Part Time or Full Time to help with set-up & décor, assist in kitchen, serve meals/dessert, clean-up, loan card tables, provide romantic music 2/10, or assist Child Care Staff (3/3). We need fresh flowers for 2/10--especially White, Pink, or Red Camellias. Contact Sharon & Earl McDow at Worship this Sunday or call 371-4092.
Financial Peace University (FPU), Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm, March 23 - May 18. Dave Ramsey's FPU is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You will be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace. Each of the nine lessons in FPU deals with a different topic that will change the way you think about personal finance. Dave teaches about how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving. The cost for this 9-week course is $110 per household. To register, sign up online or contact David Leonard (416.3001) or Richard Ritari (372.5148).
Caring & Support
Jim Cook
The next Order of St. Luke Healing Service is the 2nd Sunday of February, February 8th, at 9:40 in the Chapel. Michael Gracy will be giving his testimony on his incredible healing after a serious motorcycle accident and the complications that followed. You will not want to miss his message. There will also be a musical offering from members of Chalice.
If you know someone--perhaps a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative--who is going through a difficult time, there's a wonderful way you can help them receive the care and support they need. Tell them about Stephen Ministry! Our Stephen Ministers have received 50 hours of training to provide high-quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to hurting people. It's free, and it's a powerful way you can help a hurting friend. To learn how to connect someone you know with a Stephen Minister, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders: Kay Walker-336-2006 or Fred Korzec-219-5652. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
Caregiver Support Group: Meet every Monday from 7 pm-8:30pm (E225). Contact: Mary Steinwandt or call 214-662-4869.
General Announcements
This Sunday is our Talent/No Talent Show! Come join us in the Worship Center at 6pm for the awesome, talented (and not-so-talented) acts, get a delicious pie at the pie auction, and support your church family. If you can donate a pie for the auction, please let Josh know.
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, 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 Sunday, February 15 at 12:15 pm in room 210. Register HERE for Coffee with the Pastors or e-mail Carmen Nelson. We would love to meet you and to welcome you into the membership of our church!
The Price of Poverty: Impacts on Women and Children. On February 3 at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora, Dr. Nancy Hardt will present a talk focused on poverty and its correlation to health, crime and domestic violence. She will also discuss the importance of working collaboratively to collect, examine, and share available data in order to make informed decisions concerning prevention and intervention efforts for children and families. Dr. Hardt serves as the director of Health Disparities and Service Learning Programs at UF. She has dedicated decades to teaching hundreds of patients, medical students, political leaders and the community about the causes of health care disparities for children and families.
Stop by the Trinity Bookstore to sponsor a dress for the Little Dresses for Africa project. Only $10 gives a little girl the Armor of God's Protection! All donations will help purchase the materials needed to make the dress as well as help with shipping them worldwide. Please contact Jeannine Cawthon at 352-375-2349 or Kim Lewerenz for more information.
The Church and People with Disabilities: Awareness, Accessibility, and Advocacy (January 14 & 21, February 4 & 11. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m, room 232). Do you worry about saying the wrong things when you meet someone with a disability? You or someone close to you may soon acquire a disability---is our church ready? The intent of this study is to promote awareness, inclusion, accessibility and advocacy for people with disabilities - including youth and children. Tools will be provided to address and remove barriers of discrimination, architecture, and communications that our church can be inclusive of people with all abilities. This mission study is facilitated by the United Methodist Women - Everyone is welcome!
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, February 5th. 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.
Moving Florida's Children Forward: David Lawrence and Vance Aloupis will discuss the history and progress of the Children's Movement of Florida on February 23 at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora. The Bob Graham Center's 2014 Citizen of the Year and Young Floridian award recipients will address the importance of improving Florida's VPK program, implementing skill building programs for parents, securing health insurance for all children, establishing high-quality mentoring programs and early screening for children with special needs. The Children's Movement is a non-partisan grassroots organization which advocates for the investment in Florida's children during the first five years of life.
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.
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
Weekly Prayer Group, Thursdays, 7pm, Chapel
Dan Johnson's Daily Scripture Email is available upon request
Family Matters
Christian Love & Sympathy is extended to Frances Baird & Family on the January 23 passing of Frances' aunt, Virginia Pyatt.
Christian Love & Sympathy is also extended to the Family & Friends of Dorothy Thomas who passed on January 30. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 21 at 10 am in the Trinity Chapel.
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.
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
Trinity United Methodist Church
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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4000 NW 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, Flotida 32653 United States
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