September CRAFT SALE FALL FEST TRUNK OR TREAT. Family Promise. FROM 9 a.m. 3 p.m. FROM 4 p.m. 7 p.m. BEGINS AT 7 p.m. OCTOBER 24

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1 TRINITY UMC Non Profit Organization 5613 WESTERN AVE. U.S. Postage PAID KNOXVILLE, TN Knoxville, TN (865) or 5764 (Church Office) Permit #203 Fax: (Church Office) (865) (Trinity Child Development Center) Webpage: RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED August 25, 2015 September Family Promise Liz Wright PASTA COOK-OFF WAS A SUCCESS! Thank you Trinity for your support through donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales. The total raised to benefit Family Promise is expected to be $50,000! A special thank you to Judie Black for creating a delicious BLT Pasta which placed 3rd in the Judges Choice category and Ann Tockstein for her irresistible cake! Also, thank you to all of our servers and Trinity members who came out to enjoy a beautiful day supporting families with children experiencing homelessness in our community. Liz Wright COMING SOON TO TRINITY OCTOBER 24 CRAFT SALE FROM 9 a.m. 3 p.m. AND FALL FEST FROM 4 p.m. 7 p.m. TRUNK OR TREAT BEGINS AT 7 p.m. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! 16

2 Rev. Don Thomas Who likes to be called "predictable?" I don't. The word suggests someone who is rather boring and colorless. I am often tempted to do the unpredictable just to show I am not "predictable." With that being said, I am seeing that many have become predictable in living out their membership vows to uphold the church by their "prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness." I have seen many times how 'predictable" means "uninvolved." Is your life following this predictable rut? Are you slipping more and more away from the ministry of your church? The good news is that this a wonderful time to get involved in fall ministries soon to begin. Watch for the monthly newsletter announcements, Sunday morning and updates, and word of mouth. You'll be blessed. Welcome Larry Northcutt who united with our congregation by transfer from another United Methodist Congregation! Don Continuing Prayers Aileen and Tom Fugate, Joanne Stansberry, Kenny Higgins, Linda Williams, Rowena Walker, Jean Neil, Billie Brooks, Norris Roberts, Joe and Jo Lentz, George Seal (father of Scarlet Walker), Prayers for those with recent surgeries and health needs: Bill Fraley, Tom Kinkead, Belle Simms, Larry Best, Maci Smith (granddaughter of Jeff and Cindy Tallent); Loraine France, Pat Bailey, Larry Wallace, David Eilart, Continuing Care Lola Corrier, Mary Dixon, Mary Heimbaugh, Nancy Wallace, Sue Woods. George Deaton (father of Julius Deaton.) In the Military Mathew Chesney, Tim George, Wayne Houser, James Raxter, Ryan Witzak, Bennie Satterfield. With Sympathy We hope you enjoy your new monthly Trinity Herald! The next newsletter will be printed on September 29! Please be aware that the deadline for newsletter submissions will be the 20th day of each month! Sympathy to Gail, Matt, Mike, Charity, and family, in the passing of Gail s brother, Allen Wallace on July 31 in Austin Texas. Sympathy to the DeLong, Strnad, Bell and Tacomas families in the passing of Cindy s mother Marcetta DeLong 2 15

3 Happy Birthday! Rev. Brenda Dowell 9/1 Ann Tockstein 9/6 Cindy Bell 9/7 Tiffany Thornton 9/9 Teresa Gross 9/10 Katie Helms 9/10 Heather Jennings 9/11 Sherry Hobbs 9/13 Liana Woods 9/14 Ed Coppock 9/15 Jerry Lang 9/16 Sammy Proietto 9/16 Sandy Jelf 9/16 Maxine Ryan 9/16 Bob Seaman 9/16 Matthew Raymond 9/19 Joe Mischlich 9/26 Janell Snodgrass 9/26 Sylvia Sergent 9/28 Tommy Keesling 9/28 Marty McNeil 9/30 Bill Compton 9/30 Drew Burkley I Will Remember All Of You passion that comes from her. Rowan Williams implies that when you see a great performer, a singer or instrumentalist at work realizing a piece of music, you are looking at one human being at the limit of their skill and concentration. All their strength, their freedom, and you could say their love is focused on bringing to life the work and vision of another person. Think about Jacqueline du Pré legendary playing of Elgar s Cello Concerto memorably captured on film. How beautiful the music and I have wrestled with the decision for some time to go live with my daughter and her husband in Macon, Georgia. They are retiring soon to Florida. I will be leaving soon to do so. Trinity and it s members have meant so very much to me. I love and will remember all of you. Viola Frazier My new address: Viola Frazier 1335 Conestoga Road Macon, GA Honorariums In Honor of Ann Inabinet Given to the Food Ministry by Sadie Kinnamon Now, could we imagine what it might be like for a whole lifetime to be given up to a performance in that way? Jesus is performing God s love, God s purpose, without a break. We see the intensity of the struggle and the strength of the joy that goes with it. How beautifully Jesus performs the love and care of God. Aren t we impressed with the ability of Christ and the wondrous melodious moment of the Spirit of God that dwells within each of us. What melody does the Spirit sing within you? I hope it is one of passion and joy, a performance of a lifetime. Blessings, Rev. Brenda Dowell 14 3

4 Sheryl s Notes Chancel Choir Schedule Sunday, August 30 8:45 Only Sunday, September 6: Off Sunday, September 13 Both Services Sunday, September 20 8:45 Only Sunday, September 27 Both services Music in Motion is our children s choir, and we are getting ready to begin again. We will start with a kick-off party on Sunday, September 20. We have a new time this year. We will rehearse from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. This group is offered to children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Join the Choir Now is a great time to join the choir. We will be starting to learn Christmas music. Try us out for a season! We rehearse every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 4 13

5 Calling our Crossfire Youth: This Wednesday, August 26, the youth will meet in their Sunday School classroom in the gym due to Family Promise being in the gym. We will meet at 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Christmas in July Frances Cunningham Thank you for the school supplies, the socks, and underwear. And special thanks to the Trinity Crafters for their donation to help supply even more! Frances Cunningham Chili Cook-Off Bob Witzak The Youth of Trinity will start a new visitation program this fall to help bring more youth into the church. Come to youth group on Wednesday nights to find out more about this new outreach program. Calling all Crossfire Youth: We will go to the Max Air Trampoline Place Friday August 28. We will leave the church at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $ Scholarships are available. If we go to the Jump Park, there are waivers that need to be filled out. They will be sent to you. Join us for all the fun. Don t miss it. 12 The Chili Cook-Off is September 13 after the 11:00 a.m. worship. Let s make this Chili Cook-Off special! We need as many participants to make chili so we can have a great contest to see who is the #1 chili maker! Thank you for your support! P.S. Advance notice is needed. Sign up sheets in office for chili makers. Bob Witzak Trustee United Methodist Men s Breakfast Saturday, September 19, :00 a.m. Speaker: Robert Booker Mr. Booker writes a weekly column for the Knoxville-News-Sentinel. He writes about the history of Knoxville. Plan to attend. Women invited. Reservations needed. Please contact Bob Witzak or Bob Brown for reservations. Cost is $6.00 Money will be donated to the church budget. 5

6 Children s Sunday is coming up in October. Parents please talk with your children concerning this important Sunday when they will be leading the service. We will, also honor all our church school teachers. WELCOME BACK TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES On September 9, we will kick off our weekly Salt & Light Wednesday Night Suppers and Programs. No reservations are needed; donations are appreciated for dinner. Each week, a delicious dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 pm. After dinner, programs for all ages are available from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 pm. We hope you will join us on Wednesday evenings as we feed our bodies and our souls Food Fellowship Fun Children s Bell Choir will begin on September 23. If your child would like to be part of this Bell Choir, please join us on Wednesday nights from 6:15 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Calling our Crossfire Youth: The Youth will have a Lunch Mystery Destination on Sunday, September 27, right after the Bridge Worship service. The cost is $ Scholarships are available if needed. We will put names of places into a hat and pull out where we will eat. Come join us for this time of eating and hanging out. Calling our Crossfire Youth: Wednesday, September 19, the youth will begin Art & Reflection Classes. These are powerful spiritual formation classes where the youth listen to music and reflect on scripture passages that relate to the song that was played. Then, there is an element of art to express themselves. The classes begin after dinner. Dinner is from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 6 11

7 The Trinity Youth Group s Silent Basket Auction Fundraiser begins this Sunday, September 13 and runs through October 11. If you signed up to bring a basket, please place it on the marked tables in the gathering area. Thank you so much for your support of our youth. And everyone remember to bid, bid, and bid some more. All Children and Youth: We will have a Back to School Kickoff Bowling Party Wednesday, September 9. This event will take place right after dinner. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. Don t miss the fun as we journey across the street to see who is the best bowler. Cost $8.00 The Children of our church need your help. It would be absolutely wonderful if we had some more help in these areas of working with our children: Rotation Sunday School, Wednesday night assistants, and Extended Care volunteers. If you feel that you will be able to help in these areas, please inform Rev. Brenda, Gail Vandiver or Liana Woods. We need you! Outreach Jean Fraley FOOD MINISTRY: The deadline for donations for the September Food Ministry order is September 6. Thank you to everyone who helps with this Outreach of Trinity. TRINITY CRAFTERS SHEETS FOR KARMS PROJECT: To date we have completed more than 180 twin bed sheets and 30 pillowcases from the king size sheets donated to KARM. We still have a few more to go but this project is on hold for now until after our annual Craft Sale in October. We have had lots of help and appreciate the willingness of those who have helped with this project. The Scrappy Quilters, who meet at Trinity, helped one day with the project. We had six sewing machines and two sergers going for a day and really accomplished a lot. Thanks to the Quilters for being a part of helping others. MORE CRAFTER NEWS: Since last October, the Crafters have made contributions to various projects near and far in the total amount of $5, Family Promise, Food Ministry, KARM, Wesley House, mission to Cambodia, UMW Angel Tree, Trinity Youth Camp Scholarships, Jubilee Project in Sneedville, Young Life (Alex Ridenour), UMCOR, Backpacks for Liberia, Trinity Emergency Food Pantry, Trinity VBS, UMW Christmas in July, and stainless carts for St. James kitchen and other emergencies as they arise. Our funds are raised through the Craft Sale, Spring Splash, and three dinners each year for the Delta Kappa Gamma (teacher s sorority). 10 7

8 Septemb ber 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 10:00 am Scrappy Quilters 10:45 am Dorcas Circle Wedne esday 2 Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday 3 5:30 pm Holston Homes Friday Saturday :45 am Cornerstone 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Youth Formation 11:00 am Bridge Service 7 Labor Day 6:00 pm Band of Brothers 7:00 pm Cubs 7:30 pm Lydia Circle 8 6:30 pm Ruth Circle 7:00 pm Abigail Circle 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Programing Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 9 9:00 am Crafters 10:00 am Esther Circle :00 am Emmaus Team Meeting 4:30 pm Emmaus Gathering 13 8:45 am Cornerstone 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Youth Formation 11:00 am Bridge Service 12:00 pm UMM Chili Cook-Off 14 6:00 pm Band of Brothers 7:00 pm Cubs 7:00 pm Girl Scouts 15 9:00 am Geezers 10:00 am Scrappy Quilters 16 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Programing Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 17 10:45 am Young in Heart :00 am UMM Breakfast 20 Newsletter Submission Deadline 8:45 am Cornerstone 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Youth Formation 11:00 am Bridge Service 4:00 p.m. Music in Motion 21 6:00 pm Band of Brothers 7:00 pm Cubs :30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Programing Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 9:00 am Crafters :45 am Cornerstone 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Youth Formation 11:00 am Bridge Service 4:00 pm Music in Motion 4:00 pm Cubs Leader Meeting :00 pm Band of Brothers 7:00 pm Cubs 29 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Programing 30 Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 9