CELEBRATE THE SEASON!

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1 Trinity Presbyterian Church 4601 S. Surprise Way, Boise ID EVERYTHING GLORI By Kerry Calverley As the Christmas Season is quickly approaching, please make room in your schedule to attend a very special musical presentation by the Trinity Presbyterian musical department! Come see Everything Glorious on Sunday, December 13th at 3:00 p.m.. As mid December hits, it gets hectic rushing around, trying to get everything done before the 25th. Slow down for awhile. Come and hear an amazing message conveyed through music, as we again learn how this newborn baby touches our lives and that we always have a place to come home to through Jesus. Featured is our Praise Band, our Christmas Season Sanctuary Choir, Tom Rasmussen on Saxophone, Voice For Life Children s choir, and perhaps a couple of other surprises! There will be a reception following with some wonderful Christmas cookies and fellowship to make the afternoon complete. Please join us in celebrating the true colors of the season with Christ s birth with Everything Glorious! CELEBRATE THE SEASON! Christmas Season Services December 6th 20th 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Christmas Concert & Luncheon December 2nd 12:00 noon Mission Holiday Tea December 5th 2:00 p.m. Boise Philharmonic Brass Ensemble December 6th 2:00 p.m. Holiday Musical Celebration Everything Glorious December 13th 3:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services December 24th 5:00 p.m. Children s Service 8:00 p.m. New Community Worship with Communion 10:00 p.m. New Traditional Worship Combined Worship Service December 28th 10 a.m.

2 Musings... By Pastor Joe I had a conversion experience. There once was a time when I was not following Jesus and then I did, and thankfully I think I still am. For me it was a night and day, dramatic and traumatic turning. The trauma though welcomed came because like most people change from one lifestyle to another is not always easy, and sometimes a little more than uncomfortable. I have also met a large number of people who decision to follow Jesus was not as dramatic or traumatic, but it was a conversion none the less. Scot McKnight talks about conversion as a process of identity formation in which a person comes to see him or herself in accordance with Gospel of Jesus. Someone else has added that conversion is the process of reorienting and reshaping your life around God s story and the lordship of Jesus. I like that one. Reorientation, redirection, reshaping, denotes shifting our identity from all sorts of self interest, achievement, income, titles, family and a whole host of other things to become who we were created to become from the beginning. It is the prodigal son returning home, and his older brother deciding not to pout and to come in and join the party. Christmas is about conversion and coming home. BOOK REVIEW By Pastor Joe The word Emergent or Emergence has become worn out in some religious circles, while in others it still evokes blank stares. Some talk about Christianity being in crisis, particularly in the European and North American expressions of the faith. The crisis or changes in the faith are not along the classic liberal or conservative, traditional or contemporary lines. According to Phyllis Tickle in her book, The Great Emergence, there is more going on. Phyllis quotes the Right Reverand Mark Dyer, an Anglican Bishop who observed that about every five hundred years the Church feels compelled to hold a giant rummage sale, and he goes on to say that we are in one of those periods now. I have read a large number of emergent materials and I confess to finding excitement and encouragement in some of its expressions. Phyllis has done a wonderful job of exploring the rummage sales the faith has gone through over the past two thousand plus years, and summarizing what it is going through now, and where it is heading. I believe this book is helpful in contextualizing ministry discussions as well as experiencing what seems to be the fresh wind of the Spirit among the people of God. It is worth the read to more than the curious ADVENT SERMON SERIES: November 29th Come Home To God s Embrace John 4:1 18 December 6th Come Home To God s Light John 1:1 10; 9:5 Isaiah 9:2; 42:6 December 13th Come Home To God s Supply John 6:26 33; 35; 41; 48 Isaiah 55:2 December 20th Come Home To God s Kingdom Matthew 22:2 14 December 24th Come Home To God s Salvation Luke 2:1 24 Page 2

3 BOISE PHILHARMONIC AT TRINITY By Jill Gable Come get into the holiday spirit by attending the Boise Philharmonic Brass Ensemble concert on Sunday, December 6th at 2 p.m. right here in our own beautiful Trinity Sanctuary! We ve been given 19 tickets to this event for people in our congregation to attend. Donations will be accepted for these tickets with all monies benefiting our music programs here at Trinity. They have also sent us more tickets to sell for them at $10 Student & $15 Adult each. Please contact Jill in the church office at MOPS By Michelle Bissey MOPS The next Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group meeting will be Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 5 7 PM. We invite all moms of children from birth through kindergarten to join us for a fun evening of companionship, food and creative activities. We will be focusing on discussion time and crafts this month. We will be making cookies in a jar and will be able to choose between making little girl hair bows or decorating a tote bag. If possible, please bring $5 to cover the cost of the cookie and craft supplies. Nursery care is available. More information is available at Please contact Sheila Giffen at with any questions. AFTER CHURCH BRUNCHES! By Erma Hultman Here at Trinity, we are committed to create a culture of invitation within Trinity. We continue to implement this strategy to build bridges to the community by creating opportunities to invite a friend, neighbor or relative to participate. A fun new fellowship idea for those of you would like to get to know each other better or to just spend some more time with other Trinity folks is an Advent After church brunch(es) following both services. This is a very informal group, all you need to do is to gather in the commons area near the church office about 10 minutes following the end of the service (s). When there is a group, just decide where you d all like to go and eat! There is no host and sometimes the groups may be big and sometimes small but the friendships formed will be lasting! Questions? Contact Fellowship Elder, Erma Hultman at POINSETTIAS DOROCIAK HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE You are invited to Pastor Joe s & Nancy Dorociak s annual open house on Sunday, December 20th at their home located at 2155 Ridgepoint Way in Warm Springs Mesa (maps available in church office) anytime between 5:00 8:00 p.m.. Come wish one another Merry Christmas and bring a dozen cookies to share. All extra cookies will be given to the Boise Rescue Mission. It s our annual sale of poinsettia plants to decorate our Sanctuary. They are available to purchase through December 6th. We will use live plants to decorate the Church on Sunday, December 13th and plants will be available for pick up after the music program in the afternoon. You can also mark your order form as Deacons choice and the Deacons will deliver them to area hospitals, nursing homes, or other people in their district who need a little Christmas cheer! Watch for the order forms in your bulletin. Call LeAnn South at or e mail her at LeAnnSouth@cableone.net with any questions. Page 3

4 MISSION MOMENTS By Barbara Campbell Here is all the news about upcoming Mission projects and events taking place at Trinity in the month of December! Angel Tree: The Christmas Angel Tree, to benefit Chrysallis House, returns to the Church lobby beginning Sunday, November 29th the first Sunday in Advent. Please choose an angel, purchase and wrap the gift listed, and return the gift with the tag attached by December 19th. The gifts will be delivered to the women of Chrysallis House in time for Christmas. Thank you for helping to make Christmas a special time for these women and children who are trying to start new lives. Clothing Donations for Homeless Veterans: We have received a request from the VA hospital in Boise for donations of blankets and / our used warm winter clothing for the homeless Veteran population. Donations may be left in the basket under the table outside of the Church office. Donations will be delivered to the VA hospital in December. Holiday Food Drive: The Holiday Food drive for the Idaho Food bank continues. Thank you for your generous response so far. Several of the barrels are almost filled, once they are full, the Food bank will pick them up and bring us new ones to fill! Please continue bringing in your donations through December 13th! You can also make a monetary donation to the Food bank by writing a check out to Trinity and noting Idaho Food Bank in the notation line. The Mission Committee appreciates the generous response to our request for food for Boise s needy population. The 2009 Christmas Joy Offering: The approach of the Christmas Season is the time for the Annual Christmas Joy Offering sponsored by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. This offering has been a Presbyterian tradition for almost 70 years. Donations received are divided equally between the Board of Pensions for retired clergy and to racial, ethnic, and women s education through the Presbyterian Church. Donation envelopes for the Christmas Joy Offering can be found in the pews during the month of December. Thank you for your generosity during these challenging financial times. Mission Tea Reminder: The annual Mission Tea will be held on Saturday, December 5th from 2 4 p.m.. The cost is $15.00 and fund received will be split between the Boise Rescue Mission and Trinity s International Mission Project in Peru. Contact Kathy Nielsen for more information at Page 4

5 YOUTH SPOTLIGHT: LEE BRININGER Lee is a junior at Timberline High School. He has attended Trinity for almost five years after moving to Boise from Mtn. Home. He is active in many of the youth activities, participating in the youth service days and two of the mission trips. Lee has always been willing to participate in activities that reach out to others from volunteering at a nursing home, to chairing a committee with his brother for relay for life. He is often called to help out neighbors and is always willing to help. Lee has acquired many skills having actively participated along side his family in much of the building of his house in Mayfield. Lee participates in many sports. He plays baseball, skis on his high school s ski team, water skis, wake boards, white water rafts, rides his dirt bike, and loves to travel. The family tries to go on at least one adventure per year! They spent some time this past summer scuba diving with sharks in the Bahamas! Lee loves to take on a challenge and has yet to find one he is not willing to try from Rock climbing, to climbing the highest tree his mother s heart can take. The next adventure he wants to take is hanggliding off Bald Mountain. That excitement in life carries over to his future carrier goals. He maintains a high GPA in school and has begun looking at Colleges this year, hoping to major in science and engineering so that he can work with NASA. He would also like to obtain his pilots license while in college. He plans to narrow down his choice of College this summer and spend his senior year with his friends and hopes to take a trip to Europe with his family and meet his goal of sleeping in a castle. By Nancie Brininger YOUTH By Pastor Joe For the past month we have been examining the topic God s Extreme Makeover. It is a look at the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians chapter five. Studying the scripture is part of our Jr. and Sr. High youth ministry philosophy of growing in our commitment to the person of Christ. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control, are Christ like qualities we are trying to build into our students, and adults leadership as well. Another emphasis of our Jr. and Sr. High youth Ministry is to grow in our commitment to the work of Christ in the world. That work involves evangelism as well as acts of compassion. This past Sunday our Youth, together with members of the Mission committee, put hands and feet to God s love by raking leaves and cleaning up some yards of our members who are not quite able to do it themselves. Jesus once said that true greatness is found in serving others. Our Jr. and Sr. Highers were great this week. YOUTH CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, December 6th, 5 6:30 pm Youth Group Meeting Christmas Party! Bring a gift under $5 (White elephant?!) for a gift exchange game! Sunday, December 13th, 5 6:30 pm Youth Group Meeting Topic: Fight Or Flight (facing fear) Sunday, December 20th, 5 8:00 p.m. Bring your family to the Dorociak Open House! Sunday, December 27th No Youth Group! Monday, December 28th, 10:00 a.m. Meet & Ski with Pastor Joe on the Hill at Bogus Basin! Meet at the upper level lodge Pioneer lodge. Page 5

6 by Susan Hartmann, Clerk of Session Session met on November 16th. Treasurer Elder: Elder, Terry Calnon, reported that the budget remains very tight and that the Elders are doing an excellent job at keeping expenses down. Personnel Elder: Barry Semple, reported that the youth position has been put on hold due to the budget crunch. Christian Education, Adult: Elder, Tom Rasmussen s motion to allow women s retreat to meet annually the 3rd weekend of September at the Pinewood Retreat Center in McCall, Idaho passed. The motion to hold a one day women s retreat at Trinity on March 6, 2010 passed. Tom reported that The Shack study groups went well and that John Hultman will begin a new study between services. Christian Education, Jr. High College: Elder, Adam Bramble, reported that the next Crosswise event will be the 2nd annual Wii night, Friday, Nov. 20th. Adam s motion for permission to move forward in providing transportation to BSU students and explore developing a college ministry, passed. Stewardship Elder: TyAnn Drake reported that 2010 pledges are coming in but at a slower rate than last year. N O V E M B E R S E S S I O N S U M M A RY Membership and Fellowship: Elder, Erma Hultman, reported that there will be a reception following the Christmas musical on December 13th, Erma has added a new fellowship opportunity during Advent. Folks can meet after either service to decide on a brunch location and have an opportunity to get to know one another over a meal. Missions Elder: Barbara Campbell, had added Jennie Ficks, Fairy Overton and Lloyd and Peggy Thompson to her mission team. Barbara reported that Trinity s youth group provided yard clean up and leaf raking services to several senior members of our congregation. Barbara s motion to allow the Mission Commitee to sponsor Christmas Angels for the women of Chrysallis House passed. Another motion, to allow Rachel Greenwood to hold a bake sale to raise funds for relief in the Philippines, passed Building and Grounds Elder: Jan Bissey, reported that the gym and choir room floors will be cleaned over the weekend of November 20th. INCOME STATEMENT October 31, 2009 Year to Date Annual Actual Budget Variance Budget Trinity Presbyterian Church Revenues: Pledges 182, ,451 (7,595) 225,000 Loose Plate 40, ,294 (20,619) 70,000 Other 39, , ,000 Total Revenue 263, ,914 (27,740) 342,000 Expenses: Missions 6, ,748 (3,248) 13,000 Stewardship (298) 800 Evangelism 3, , ,928 Christian Ed Adult ,500 (1,251) 1,800 Christian Ed Crib 6th 1, ,081 (732) 2,500 Christian Ed Youth 1, ,081 (975) 2,500 Membership 2, , ,900 Worship ,379 (674) 1,650 Admin/Finance 61, ,428 (2,891) 75,050 Maintenance 36, , ,990 Personnel 157, ,633 (6,309) 196,726 Total Expenses 272, ,471 (15,259) 343,844 Operating Income (9,038.60) 3,443 (12,481) (1,844) Trinity Treasures Revenue 482, ,685 (16,665) 597,060 Expenses Salaries 331, ,000 (795) 400,000 Other 143, ,160 (12,621) 185,400 Transfer to Reserves 15, ,400 10,597 5,700 Total Expenses 490, ,560 (2,819) 591,100 TT Operating Income (8,721.18) 5,125 (13,846) 5,960 Total Net Income (17,759.78) 8,568 (26,327) 4,116 Trinity Treasures: Elder, Annette Slaybaugh s motion, to approve Kathy Kilburg as a parent representative on the Trinity Treasures Advisory Board, passed. Annette asked the Elders to provide pumpkin pies for Trinity Treasure s Annual Thanksgiving meal on November 20th. Worship Elder: LeAnn South s motions passed. The first one was to change the times for the Christmas Eve Services and the second was to allow Communion to be served at the two late Christmas Eve services. Evangelism Elder: Greg Collier decided not to advertise Trinity s Christmas Eve Services in the Idaho Statesman due to the high cost of advertising. Christian Education, Nursery 6th grade: Phil Fry s motion to approve the Children s Theater Spring Musical for April 11th, 2010 passed. Phil s second motion, to allow Colleen Ward to use her advent curriculum in Sunday School during the 4 weeks of advent, passed. Page 6

7 Trinity Presbyterian Church 4601 S. Surprise Way Boise, ID Phone: Website: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6 9 a.m. Worship & Koffee Klatsch, Library 10:30 a.m. Worship & 2:00 p.m. Boise Philharmonic Brass Ensemble 5:00 p.m. Youth Group 5:00 p.m. MOPS room p.m. Worship Committee Meeting 1 7:30 p.m. Mountain biking contact Travis Peterson 8 7:30 p.m. Mountain biking contact Travis Peterson 2 9:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study 12:00 Young At Hearts / 2nd Wind holiday luncheon/concert 4:15 p.m. Children s choir & Theater 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 9 9:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study 4:15 p.m. Children s choir & Theater 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 3 7:15 a.m. Women s 9:30 a.m. Art & Crafts 10 7:15 a.m. Women s 9:30 a.m. Art & Crafts 4 7 a.m. Men s 11 7 a.m. Men s 5 2 p.m. Mission Holiday Tea a.m. Worship & Koffee Klatsch, Library 10:30 a.m. Worship & 3:00 p.m. Everything Glorious concert 5:00 p.m. Youth Group 14 7 p.m. Deacon Meeting 15 7:30 p.m. Mountain biking contact Travis Peterson 16 9:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study 4:15 p.m. Children s choir & Theater 9:30 a.m. Treasure Valley Applique Group 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir 17 7:15 a.m. Women s 9:30 a.m. Art & Crafts 187 a.m. Men s 12 noon 2nd Wind Luncheon 6 p.m. Youth WII Night 19 9:00 a.m. TPC Clean Up! 20 9 a.m. Worship & Koffee Klatsch, Library 10:30 a.m. Worship & 5L00 p.m. Dorociak Open House 21 7 p.m. Session Meeting 22 7:30 p.m Mountain biking contact Travis Peterson 23 9:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice 24 Christmas Eve 25 Merry Christmas! a.m. Worship & Koffee Klatsch, Library 10:30 a.m. Worship & 28 10:00 a.m. Youth! Meet Pastor Joe on the Bogus Basin Hill At the upper pioneer lodge New Year s Eve

8 In Touch Trinity Presbyterian Church 4601 S. Surprise Way Boise, ID Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 130 Boise, Idaho ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED December, 2009 Upcoming Events MISSION HOLIDAY TEA Saturday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m.. Come join us for a lovely holiday tea benefiting the Boise Rescue Mission and our Mission project in Peru. Cost is $15 pp. YOUNG AT HEARTS / 2ND WIND CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Wednesday, December 2nd at 12:00 noon all near retirees & already retired folks are invited to this holiday luncheon and Christmas concert. Cost is $3 pp. BOISE PHILHARMONIC HOLIDAY CONCERT AT TRINITY Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy some lovely Christmas music performed by the Boise Philharmonic Brass Ensemble. Tickets are available by calling the church office at EVERYTHING GLORIOUS Sunday, December 13th at 3:00 p.m. Plan to attend our Trinity Musical Department presentation of Everything Glorious. Immediately following will be cookies and light refreshments. DOROCIAK OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 20th, the Dorociak s are hosting their annual open house between 5 7 p.m.. Please bring a dozen cookies to share, extras will be given to the Boise Rescue Mission.