Easter. at Trinity INSIDE THIS ISSUE: TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH April 5, 2016 Vol. 50 No. 13

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1 TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH April 5, 2016 Vol. 50 No. 13 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Oakmont Campus 3 Honors & Memorials 4 Kids Summer Fun 5 Next Steps 6 Calendar of Events 7 Easter at Trinity See inside for more Easter Sunday photos.

2 SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016 Easter Sunday at Trinity OXMOOR CAMPUS TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:45 & 11:00 AM - Sanctuary Rev. Nathan Carden CONTACT WORSHIP 8:45 & 11:00 AM - Wesley Hall Ross Furio SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR 10:00 AM Traditional worship OAKMONT CAMPUS 9:30 AM - Contemporary Service 11:00 AM - Traditional Service Rev. Jack Hinnen PROJECT SERVE 10:45 AM ON CALL LINE APRIL 3 - ATTENDANCE 726 Traditional services 476 Contact services 229 Oakmont services 105 Nursery total 473 Sunday School total RADIO - The 8:45 AM traditional worship service is broadcast via 15-minute delay from 9-10 AM Sundays on WAPI-1070 AM. Resurrection cross Contact worship WELCOME TO TRINITY Our mission is to Gather people to Christ, Grow people in Christ, Go to serve Christ in the world and Glorify Christ. PASTORAL STAFF: -Brian Erickson -Nathan Carden -Suzanne Pruitt -Jack Hinnen Senior Minister Minister of Contact Worship and Young Adults Minister of Christian Formation Minister of Oakmont Campus -Bobby Scales Minister of Pastoral Care -Reid Crotty Minister of Pastoral Care -David Thompson Minister of Family & Youth -Robert Sturdivant Minister of Students CONTACT US: Church Office: Fax: Care Line: Child Development Center: trinity@trinitybirmingham.com Website:

3 Easter morning mural at Trinity West Homewood 9:30 am Contemporary Worship 11:00 am Traditional Worship Project Serve - Follows the 9:30 AM service in the Fellowship Hall. Interested in becoming part of the Oakmont campus flower guild? If so, please contact Mayre Parr at mfparr@bellsouth.net or An Easter tradition at Trinity is to release butterflies. This fun and meaningful event for our children was included at Trinity West Homewood this Easter. Below are children at our Oakmont campus preparing to release butterflies between worship services. LIFE GROUP Signups going on now! Life groups are intentional small groups that meet at different times of the week but can follow a church-wide curriculum that will always coordinate with what the church is doing on Sundays. This isn t just Sunday school this is Sunday life in other times and other places than Sunday morning. If you are interested in joining a group, please visit: For more details, contact Jeremiah Toole at jtoole@trinitybirmingham.com. Butterfly release 3

4 GIFTS TO GLORIFY GOD & TO REMEMBER THOSE WE LOVE HONORARIUMS February 19 - March 24, 2016 BOB BOYCE Carolyn Johnson JO ANN BRAZELTON ABIGAIL ELIZABETH CARTER Lynn Yawn MACK & ANN CHAPMAN CHRISTIAN COOPER Jennifer DeShazo CONNIE DORAN EMMA KATHERINE ELLIOTT BRUCE GILLILAND Cel Bailey CRAIG & JODI HASKINS BILL & BECKY HUTTO Bruce, Kelly & Laura Lee Gilliland AMY LEWIS CAROLE McINTYRE DALE MILLER Cel Bailey ERNIE & JULIANA MILLS LYNDSEY MOONEY Cel Bailey FIONA COLLEEN PARKER SCOTT ROBERTSON Janie Mashburn WAYNE & CATHERINE TUCKER Ann Morris Smith MELISSA VINSON BILLY & MARTHA ANN WARE JOHN DAVID WERNER JACK HENRY WURTELE SARAH WESSELL Cel Bailey SUSAN WILBORN MEMORIALS February 19 - March 24, 2016 RANDY ARMISTEAD Trinity UMC LETA BURGESS NANCY CARR JIM & MILDRED CAWTHON Catherine E. Cawthon MAGDALENE CLEMENTS Duane & Terrie Shroyer Jim & Gwen Williams Tim & Jean Hayes Joe & Lynell Bolen Billy & Lori Higginbotham MR. & MRS. RICHARD CLEMENTS Becky Young JIMMY DAVIS Duane & Terrie Shroyer Jim & Gwen Williams Billy & Lori Higginbotham John Wesley Bible Class Lynn Yawn MARGIE DRIVER FLOYD HAIR MARY HARRIS TAMARA DELL LEWIS VESTER MARTIN Jim & Gwen Williams JOANNE MCLAUGHLIN JOHN McWILLIAMS Aldersgate Class MARION MURPHY Mary P. Williamson JERRY PENNINGTON ALAN PERLIS DOROTHY JANE REAMEY Philip & Susan Norton Jim & Gwen Williams Lynn Yawn Joe & Lynell Bolen ALLYN ROOSE RICHARD SCHOLL John Wesley Bible Class CHRISTINE SELF HUBERT SNOW Trinity UMC Inez Honeycutt Friendship Class Ted & Donna Roose Lewis, Margaret & Susan Williams Betty Shamburger David & Dale Miller Janie Mashburn Sarah Baker Brooks & Merry Lynne Johnston Richard D. Linn Don & Norma Echols BESS STEVENS Jim & Martha Martin Lillian Rogers Margie McIntosh Vernajean Babcock Les Juenes Meres Club Ronald & Roberta Nelson Delores Akin Warren & Taska Oliver Lewis & Margaret Williams Janie Mashburn Don & Norma Echols Edward & Helene Brown Bob & Martha Eskew Chris & Eleanor Girodo Mr. & Mrs. Jack Walker David & Dale Miller Herman Thrash Windell & Carolyn Stevens Jeff & Shelley Schneider John & Shannon Stevens PEARL THRASH Jim & Mary Farlow MARY LENA CROOK TRUETT TILA VAUGHAN PEGGY WILLIAMS Terry Williams, Rebecca Sinn & Rachel Williams Agape Sunday School Class The Reynolds Family The Prince Family The Bowden Family 4

5 KATHERYNE WORD Trinity UMC VIOLET WASHINGTON MALCOLM YOUNGBLOOD Trinity UMC Larry & Jennie Sherrer Betty Shamburger Jim & Martha Shaw Al & Pat Berst Birmingham Apothecary, Inc. Larry & Jane Weygand Robert & Dotty Bouchillon Jack & Carol Reamey Billy & Lori Higginbotham Louise Westbrook Duane & Terrie Shroyer Retha Dorough Connie Barnett Joe & Lynell Bolen Mary Jo Smith Woodrow W. Goodson, Jr. Emris & Sharon Graham Ruth M. Bauer Norma Aldridge Dr. & Mrs. Charles W. Prince Dean & Donna Burgess David & Dale Miller Lisa Nichols Rick & Diane Choron Michael & Lynn Connor Michael & Judy Napp Guy & Phella Patterson Children s Health System Ken & Jean Deal Mike & Cammie Quinn Frank & Laura Jones Mike & Judy Stanley David & Judi Morris Peggy Goodwin John & Gail Perdue Larry & Suzy Johnson Elbert & Marilyn Mullis Carolyn Johnson Don & Susan Hatcher Marshall & Joan Mezzell David & Kim Stearns Robert & Janet Daniel Patrice Luckett Rick & Jan Allen Bruce, Kathryn & Kate Bellingar Nathan Smith Continued... Becky Young Christopher Old, Karen & Leslie Alva Caine & Polly Milford Stacy & Jacken Stubblefield Rich & Elizabeth Myers Marsha Alexander KIDS SUMMER CAMPS, VBS & ACTIVITIES Register Today! kids/summer-programs Log on for a list of summer camps, dates and registration forms. Questions? Contact Eleanor Christiansen at echristiansen@trinitybirmingham.com TCDC Assistant Director - Position Open Trinity is seeking an Assistant Director for its Child Development Center. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced person with the ability to maintain our excellent early childhood educational program while demonstrating passion for children, families, and staff. Our program consists of children with staff of Qualified applicants must possess a Bachelor or Associate degree in a related field. Applicants must also have proven knowledge of booking, administration, and supervision. The salary range will be commensurate with education and experience. Please for full job description and employment requirements. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Ann Browning, 1400 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL abrowning@trinitybirmingham.com

6 UMW Update... 6 PACESETTERS APRIL 8 - SAMFORD MUSIC EVENT Wake Me Lord! Shake Me Lord! Tribute to Hovie Lister and The Statesmen Quartet at Samford s Wright Theater, 7 PM. TICKETS still available for $ APRIL 13 - LUNCH BUNCH Join us for Lunch Bunch to Jesse s Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Patton Chapel. Leave Trinity at 11:00 AM. APRIL 20 - ATLANTA DAY TRIP Day trip to Atlanta for a tour of the exotic and beautiful BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Hindu Temple). Lunch will be at the fascinating Dekalb County International Market. No cost for the tour. You pay for your lunch and transportation. Leave Trinity at 7:00 AM. Contact Amy Lewis for reservations or alewis@trinitybirmingham.com Trinity UMC Young Professionals Are you in your 20 s (ish)? Not married? Out of college? If so, we would love for you to join us on Tuesday nights beginning on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. At the home of Mark & Lisa Elliott 4168 Memorial Park Circle Hoover, AL Free home cooked dinner Food, fellowship, study, and door prizes! For more info, lelliott@trinitybirmingham.com. Trinity UMC Notecards The UMW Notecards are here and available for purchase on Sunday, April 10 before & after church service and during Wednesday Night Supper on April 6 and 13. Each package contains 8 notecards depicting 4 iconic Trinity UMC images. The notecard package will sell for $12 each with proceeds benefiting UMW supported agencies. Notecards are also for sale in the church office and correct change or checks made to Trinity UMW are appreciated. Canning Drive! The UMW is hosting a church-wide Canning Jar Drive to benefit the Upper Sand Mountain Parish during the month of April. Both new and used quart size or smaller mason type jars are needed as well as new caps & lids. If donating new jars, please keep in original packaging to aid with transport. Donation bins are located in the main narthex, 2nd floor common area and inside the 1st floor door on the Seminole Road side. Now is a great time to clean out those basements and cabinets to help those in need! BELK Charity Day Ticket Sale The Belk Charity Day Sale is Saturday, April 30 from 6am-10am. Five dollar tickets are available for purchase from any Trinity UMW member and in the church office. All ticket proceeds will benefit UMWsupported missions. You buy a $5 ticket and UMW receives the $5 for missions. Questions about UMW? Contact Cel Bailey at umwpresident@trinitybirmingham.com. Next Steps A new track for our guests and new members held every Sunday at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Join us! EVERY 1ST SUNDAY of the Month MEET Enjoy coffee in a casual setting with the pastoral & program staff. 10 AM, Fellowship Hall EVERY 2ND SUNDAY of the Month BELIEF Enjoy a discussion to remember your baptism, learn about infant baptism, or explore adult profession of faith. We will also discuss communion and the sacraments of our faith. 10 AM, Fellowship Hall EVERY 3RD SUNDAY of the Month HISTORY Learn about the history of Christianity and the roots and formation of the United Methodist Church. 10 AM, Fellowship Hall EVERY 4TH SUNDAY of the Month BELONG Hear from staff and lay ministers on the membership vows and how to find your very own place of ministry at Trinity. 10 AM, Fellowship Hall EVERY 5TH SUNDAY of the Month* TOUR Join a Trinity member and others for an informational tour around the church campus. 10 AM, Fellowship Hall * Only held during months when 5 Sundays occur. We would love for you to join us. if you have questions, please contact Shelley Brockwell at or sbrockwell@trinitybirmingham.com. Please Note: June Next Steps meets in Large Parlor December Next Steps does not meet

7 CFT FSR CONF SANC FHALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS THIS WEEK Sunday - April 10 8:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 8:45 AM Contact Worship - WHALL 10:00 AM Sunday School - various 10:00 AM Next Steps - FHALL 11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 11:00 AM Contact Worship - WHALL 4:15 PM Youth Handbells - Rm :00 PM Youth Choir - MS 6:00 PM Adult Handbells - Rm :00 PM Invitation to John Study 6:00 PM Element - Haven 6:30 PM Yoga - Rm :00 PM Men s Pickup Basketball - GYM Monday - April 11 7:45 AM Yoga - Rm :00 PM Senior Adult Activities 5:30 PM Finance Committee - SDR 6:15 PM Admin. Board Dinner - FHALL 7:00 PM Admin. Board Mtg. - WHALL Tuesday - April 12 6:30 AM Youth Prayer B fast - Haven 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - various 10:00 AM Trinity Singers - MS 11:00 AM Senior Adult Lunch - SDR 3:00 P M Element Cafe - Haven & Gym Craft Room 143 Fireside Room 145 Conference Room 220 Sanctuary Fellowship Hall LIB NAT LP SP HAVEN 6:00 PM Young Adults (30 s) - SDR 6:30 PM Young Adults (20 s) - NAT Wednesday - April 13 9:00 AM Yoga - Rm :00 AM Senior Adult Activities - various 4:30 PM Wednesday Supper - FHALL 5:00 PM Children s Music - various 5:00 PM Trinity Studio - CFT 6:00 PM Small Group Studies - various 6:00 PM Yoga - Rm :45 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice - MS 7:00 PM Contact Music Practice - WHALL 7:15 PM Boy Scouts - Scout Room Maundy Thursday - April 14 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - various 9:00 AM Trinity Studio - CFT 9:15 AM Small Group Studies - various 11:00 AM Senior Adult Lunch - SDR 10:00 AM MOMentum - Rm :30 PM Element Cafe - Youth Area Friday - April 15 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - various 9:00 AM Trinity Studio - CFT Library 218 Not at Trinity Large Parlor Small Parlor 105 Youth Auditorium CHAPEL MS WHALL SDR FLC This small group for moms with kids of all ages meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month :30 AM, Room 111 Childcare provided in the nursery at no cost. Mouat Chapel Music Suite 132 Wesley Hall Small Dining Room Family Life Center Thursday, April 14: Dawn Wolfe will join us to discuss parenting. Thursday, April 28: Rev. Suzanne Pruitt will lead us in a discussion on how to pray for our children. BROOKWOOD BROOKWOOD ST. VINCENT S UAB UAB WEST IN MEMORIAM Randy Armistead March 21 Philip Norton March 29 We extend our love and sympathy: to the family and friends of Randy Armistead who died on March 21. to Susan and Chris Zuber on the death of her father, Bill Ingram, on March 21. He was also the grandfather of Reid Zuber and Ingram Zuber. to Dot Aycock and family on the recent death of her sister, Mae Persall. to Susan Norton on the death of her husband Philip Norton on March 29. He was also the brother-in-law to Sharon Jackson. CONGRATULATIONS to Nolan and Harmony Cesnick on the birth of their daughter, Ann Burgin Cesnick, on March 28. Proud big brothers are Jake and Evan Cesnick. to Kevin and Stephanie Lynch on the birth of their daughter, Berkeley Ann Lynch, on March 23. Proud siblings are Brooks, Ashton, Case and Banks Lynch. TREASURER S REPORT GENERAL BUDGET: IN THE HOSPITAL As of March 31, 2016 Juliana Mills Maurice Bird Bee Ross Juliana Mills Scott Robertson Dorothy Burse Brittany Gore Month to date revenue $361,199 Monthly needs to date $332,167 Balance/shortage $29,032 Capital Giving this month $7,766 Capital Giving year to date $25,346 Balance owed on Debt / Prayer Garden $276,000 LISTEN TO SERMONS ONLINE Weekly sermons from both traditional and Contact worship services are available on the church website at: Note from the Treasurer: Questions about church finances, income or expense? If you wonder how funds are received or expensed, the financial books of Trinity are open to any member. Contact Laura Ellis at , lellis@trinitybirmingham.com. 7

8 Tidings Trinity United Methodist Church (USPS ) is published weekly, except Christmas week, by Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham (Homewood), AL Periodicals postage paid at Birmingham, AL. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tidings, Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 19069, Birmingham, AL SUNDAYS at Trinity OXMOOR CAMPUS: Worship 8:45 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Youth Activities 6:00 PM OAKMONT CAMPUS: Worship 9:30 & 11:00 AM Project Serve 10:45 AM Oxmoor Campus: 1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood Oakmont Campus: 914 Oakgrove Road, Homewood :30-6:00 pm fellowship hall $20.00 Family Maximum (or) - $6.00 per adult - $3.00 per child (9 and under) - $5.00 per senior adult - $5.00 Salad Bar option Please join us for a delicious meal and Christian fellowship! Dinner will include a featured entrée (listed below), sides, bread and desert. April 6 Menu: Breakfast! Pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage April 13 Menu: Swedish Meatballs HOW CAN YOU SERVE THIS WEEK? Check out WEEKLY CONNECT for ways that you can plug in to ministry today simple sign-ups available now. Log on to: