Putting all the sermons together and it gives you a statement of what we believe.

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1 Volume II No 7 January 14, 2017 View this in your browser TASTE OF TRINITY Taste of Trinity is all about introducing you to the heart of Trinity Church. It s a fun, low-key lunch that provides your family with an easy way to investigate Trinity Church and discover a place to meet people, embark on or grow in your spiritual journey and answer the call of your heart to serve your community. Taste of Trinity is for visitors and regular attenders whether you've come to one service or for years. It is designed for those in our community who are curious to know more about the ministry of Trinity. If you are wondering whether Trinity might be your church home, Taste of Trinity is the place to start. Our hope is that this first taste will whet your appetite to get connected at Trinity through our Intro to TPC Class. You can register by clicking here or see one of your helpful greeters at the Information Center who will help sign you up. Childcare will be provided, just list your children during registration. Our first Taste of Trinity will take place on Sunday, January 29 from 12:15 p.m.to 1:30 p.m.

2 Mike Rasmussen has begun a new sermon series for a new year, to address this question: What are we trying to build here at Trinity Presbyterian Church? The series is entitled "We Believe," because it describes what we believe God is calling us to try to build together as a church family. The series will focus on ten key features of church life in the Bible: WE BELIEVE IN... Missional Community Koinonia Shepherding Frontline Prayer Radical Inclusivity Mercy through Community Serving One-Another Making Disciples Church Planting Restorative Worship Putting all the sermons together and it gives you a statement of what we believe. "We believe in missional community, living in koinonia together, following our shepherds, exercising frontline prayer in order to walk in radical inclusivity, showing mercy through community while serving one another in order to make disciples and plant churches for the glory of God reflected in restorative worship."

3 COME JOIN TRINITY CHOIR AND JOYFUL NOISES You are invited to participate in one of these ministries of worship and service! TRINITY CHOIR, rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to anyone age high school and above. Trinity Choir is a great opportunity to regularly serve God s church! We have a lot of fun, sing a wide variety of choral music, and help lead God s people in worship weekly. Choir is also a great place to meet people in the church, as every week we share with each other our praises and concerns and pray for each other. Contact David Davies with questions at david.davies@trinityplano.org. JOYFUL NOISES, rehearses Wednesdays 6 to 6:45 p.m. and is open to children that are in grades K through 8 th. The kids have fun and learn a lot in the process! Students are engaged at their age level with older students assisting the directors as they learn singing and choral technique through songs and activities, and participate in church services 2-3 times a semester. Contact Ilana Lemke with questions at ilanalemke@gmail.com. ESL MINISTRY LUNCH & TEACHER TRAINING Will be held Sunday, January 22 from 12:00-2:00pm. We are excited to tell you

4 that Walter and Talia Turner, Campus Staff for InterVarsity at UT Arlington and UT Dallas will be leading this training. They will share their expertise on building relationships cross-culturally and dealing with differences to equip us to share the gospel through ESL. This is for all ESL teachers, workers, helpers, and supporters. If you know someone who might be interested in coming please invite them to join us. Lunch and childcare are provided. You may RSVP here or contact Lisa Eubanks at FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Begins Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm. This life-changing class taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video and coordinated by Scott Adams. FPU will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. To register click here. INTRO TO TPC CLASS

5 The next Intro to TPC class will be Saturday, February 25 (with a continental breakfast) from 8:30 a.m. Noon. This class is for anyone who is interested in joining the church or wants to find out more about what we believe and practice here at Trinity. You can register by clicking here or see one of your helpful greeters at the Information Center who will help sign you up. Childcare will be provided, just list your children during registration. Contact Michael Wichlan at or michael.wichlan@trinityplano.org with any questions. 1st QUARTER 2017 VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE Attached is the 1st Quarter Volunteer Schedule for 2017 that began January 1. Hard-copies will be made available at the Connect Desk (formerly the Information Center) for those who would like one. In addition, you will receive an electronic reminder through PlanningCenter on the week you are scheduled to serve. A very big thank you to all those who serve as nursery, ushers and in celebration chapel. If you are not a volunteer and would like to be, contact me at jeff.morrow@trinityplano.org. 1st Quarter Volunteer Schedule SERVICE SIGN-UP SUNDAY Are you wondering how to get plugged in and serve at Trinity? Join us after the

6 worship service on Sunday, February 26 for Service Sign-up Sunday. We will have sandwiches, chips and water bottles available for you as you peruse the tables in the foyer and talk to ministry representatives about opportunities for you to sign- up and serve at Trinity. 1st QUARTER 2017 VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE Attached is the 1st Quarter Volunteer Schedule for 2017 that begins January 1. Hardcopies will be made available at the Connect Desk (formerly the Information Center) for those who would like one. In addition, you will receive an electronic reminder through PlanningCenter on the week you are scheduled to serve. A very big thank you to all those who serve as nursery, ushers and in celebration chapel. If you are not a volunteer and would like to be, contact me at jeff.morrow@trinityplano.org. 1st Quarter Volunteer Schedule LOST & FOUND Just a reminder that Trinity has a lost and found container with a number of items in it. If you or your children have misplaced something during one of your visits you may find it in the office copy room under the mailboxes. EXTENDING THE GOSPEL TO THE WORLD Missionary Update Walter and Talia Turner, Intervarsity Christian UTD and UT Arlington

7 A Sneak Peek Into Our Life, What is life like with 5 jobs, 2 kids, and a partridge and a pear tree? We share with you all each month a story or snippet from our work on campus, but don t often get to fill you in on our family life. So here you go: a sneak peek into the Turner family. Life is a bit chaotic! Walter works with InterVarsity at UT Arlington which is a solid 45 minute commute from our home, if there is no traffic. On top of that he is also helping grow an area initiative to reach more black college students across North Texas and works at Home Goods in the mornings to bring in some extra income. Talia can t work at Home Goods because she would spend more money than she saves! Talia has transitioned to working with InterVarsity UT Dallas, which, thankfully, is close to our apartment, does administrative work for InterVarsity Red River Region and started substitute teaching in elementary schools primary working with special ed. She loves being a mom and helping kids learn, so special needs elementary students are a good fit for her. We ve also been house hunting (Dallas is a sellers market right now, so it s been an emotional rollercoaster.) and looking to replace our aging sedan. Neither of us have ever purchased our own car before and making these grown-up decisions is challenging! Even though we both turned 30 this year, we often feel too young and immature to know what the wise choice is.

8 Saija is now 2.5 years old and loves exploring, learning, and playing. Very age appropriate, huh? Talia tries to do one special outing with her each week. Usually it is a trip to the library for the weekly toddler program or perhaps a trip or even bike ride to the play ground. These outings are often mixed into play dates to give Talia a chance to catch up with friends too. Saija loves pretending to be a doctor, building or fixing things like Daddy, cleaning like Nanna, watching Peppa Pig or Hey Duggee, coloring, painting, playing with play dough and anything to do with trains or dinosaurs. Her dream is to go on holiday with a suitcase like Peppa. Janna is almost 6 months old, has nearly 2 teeth, and is eager to be able to sit up on her own. Janna is a chubby, social lite ready for any eye contact or cuddling she can get. Sound like the perfect baby? She has one baby flaw: sleeping at night. Lately she has been worse than when she was a newborn. Lord help us! If you d like to catch up, have a deep or encouraging conversations, pray, or give us some wisdom? Let s set up a coffee date, even if it is Google hangout! CHURCH & EXTENDED FAMILY CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR Jessica DeMotte's mother, Janis. She is working full time again but needs prayer for her energy levels which is related to her digestive issues. Ilana Lemke's mother, Claire who has leukemia. Pray for wisdom for the doctors, clarity of treatment and healing. Mary Enright's son, David, to be saved.

9 Pray for those at Trinity who are unemployed and under-employed at this time. Pray for those unable to attend worship: Al & Barbara Gibson and Dolly James. LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHURCH Pray for the ministry of our sister PCA churches in the North Texas Presbytery and area churches in our community; specifically for Sherwood Shores Chapel, Gordonville, TX as they seek a new pastor to replace David Frierson. Providence Church, in Frisco. MILITARY Pray for our men in the armed services or military academy and their families: SSgt Micah Smith, son-in-law of Tim and Kay Bokmeyer; Air Force, Okinawa, Japan LCPL Dillon Baker, nephew of Kellie Parmar; deployed to Kuwait as part of a quick response team on anti-tank Benjamin Rasmussen, son of Mike & Renatta Rasmussen; Air Force, Clovis, NM CWO Ken Wichlan, brother of Michael Wichlan; U.S. Navy in Norfolk, VA Austin Fix, son of Mitchell and Ruth Fix; U.S. Navy in Norfolk, VA Private First Class Brandan Kendrick, grandson of Tom & Cheryl Kendrick; Army, being deployed to Kuwait. MINISTRIES For Trinity s Local International Outreach Ministry: Pray that we will be sensitive to God's work and follow his guidance with humility and wisdom throughout the year. Pray continuously for God's provision to sustain this ministry. Pray for Realizing True Hope Ministries (RTHM), ministering to survivors of abuse and their loved ones:

10 Pray for Real Options for Women PRAISE: Thank you for praying for Allie. She is a teenager and thought she had to abort because she didn't want to tell her parents that she was pregnant. We are thrilled to report that Allie has now chosen life and is getting parental care. PRAISE: Thank you for praying for Pihu. Unfortunately she decided to abort. Pray this tragedy would bring Pihu to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Pray for Chau. She is is a married Buddhist woman and both her and her husband want to abort. The sonogram showed a healthy 7-week-old baby. We were able to share the Gospel with Chau during her appointment, so pray the Holy Spirit would intervene quickly. PRAISE: 180 Degrees has been approved for all the high schools in Mesquite ISD. This is a major undertaking but such a rich mission field to spread the message of purity. Continue to pray as Rich and Kayla have a meeting with Plano ISD in February. MISSIONS Tim and Jenny Martin, TEAM, Japan - Pray for continued fruitful Bible study in Azumino Family Chapel s women s ministry and for their local contacts: Mrs. Kato, Nakashima family, and Mr. Shibano. Dan and Carol Iverson, MTW Japan - Pray for a principal for Covenant Community School International and for the six worshipping congregations of Oyumino Christ Church. Glenn and Mary Ellen Rowan, MTW/RUFI, Georgia Tech University - Pray for Fred and Cindy who have offered to host and support a Bible study with Chinese students. Pray others will join this group. Third Millennium Ministries - Pray for international partners who are establishing training centers around the world. Specifically, pray for our Latin and South America partners: Los Pinos Nuevos Seminary in Cuba; San Pablo Theological Seminary in Merida, Mexico; Corporación Instituto para la

11 Educación Pastoral in Columbia; and Gospel through Colombia. TPC MINISTRY SCHEDULE January 15: Nursery Coordinator Krista Kruckeberg: Nursery Sunday School Julie Lantiere, Erin Vanzant, Maddie Craven, Taniya Issac, Mayra Gil; Nursery Worship Service Cathy Gorman, Alex McNeill, Chris Kern, Elizabeth Kern, Taniya Issac, Mayra Gil; Celebration Chapel Eric Wallace, Clarks; Ushers Bill Keenen, Jack Lenhart, Paul Moffett, Tom Lindsey, Steve Parks, Andrew Parks, Matthew Parks and Will Parks. January 22: Nursery Coordinator Kristin Chism; Nursery Sunday School Beverly Girouard, Amy Sonju, Scott Sonju, Taniya Issac, Mayra Gil; Nursery Worship Service Gina Kern, Anna DeMotte, Jan Geist, Aaron Geist, Taniya Issac, Mayra Gil; Celebration Chapel Dan Gardner, Devra Dato-on; Ushers Steve Berenbrock, Krista Kruckeberg, Trey Kirkpatrick, Brandon Stelter.

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