Trinity Tidings GENEROSITY

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1 Trinity Tidings Page Trinity Tidings TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH October, 2017 GENEROSITY We will start our worship emphasis on Biblical Generosity on Sunday, October 8 th. For five weeks, concluding with our Consecration Sunday on November 5 th, we will hear about the life that is really life. We will learn what it means to Follow Jesus, when he says: strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness. We will Face The Truth of Paul s statement: I have learned to be content with whatever I have. We will study how to Act Together is a calling from God. We will learn to Share Enough. 500 years ago, Martin Luther observed: "There are three conversions necessary the conversion of the heart, of the mind, and of the purse." Pray that God will convert our hearts, minds and purses.

2 Page 2 Trinity Tidings On September 17 th, our youth program began a monthly series focusing on spiritual disciplines. Our first night included lasagna, shaving cream and cheese puffs (hope you saw the pictures on Facebook), a lesson on worship, and breakout groups that discussed how to apply the lesson to daily living. It was a fun-filled night. We ll continue this pattern over the next four months, focusing on prayer, simplicity, Scripture memorization, and fasting. There are many ways to be involved in our youth program, so please contact me if you believe God has equipped you to minister to youth. During worship on the 17 th, the Youth Committee provided an overview of their ministry and the different ways to be involved. Four youth spoke, along with Robin Akerman and myself. You heard from the youth about how the ministry has positively impacted their lives; Robin and I laid our vision and gave our appeal for how Trinity members can take part in the ministry. There are always things to do, but as we get into our youth programs and events, I m asking for ALL of you to pray for our youth, their mentors, and my teaching. Here are four ways you can pray for our us: 1) That we develop a culture that is marked by love, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). 2) That our adult mentors would have knowledge about the world our youth inhabit (1 Chronicles 12:32) 3) That our youth would know the life that Jesus has called them to (Ephesians 1:17-19). 4) That I would teach what is consistent with sound doctrine (Titus 1:9; 2:1). Our youth face an immensely challenging world, but it also is a time that presents a great opportunity to witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. Let us pray that in all we do, our youth will come shine like stars in the world (Philippians 2:15). In His Service, Brian

3 Page 3 Trinity Tidings Composing a Legacy: What does your will or estate plan say about your faith? As Presbyterians, we celebrate our faith in many ways: through worship, mission and sharing. Sharing our wealth, both spiritual and material, is one of the cornerstone principles of our Presbyterian heritage. As we embrace our material blessings, we must also accept the responsibility of God s gifts to us. That responsibility calls on us to be stewards of our faith and use all of God s gifts wisely. In response, many Presbyterians choose to make gifts of their accumulated resources to their church. There are many ways to make a legacy gift to the Church ranging from outright gifts to simple bequests, permanent funds, and life income plans. On Sunday, October 15, 2017, beginning at 8:45 am in the Gym, Trinity will host a minute program about how you can leave your faith legacy through your will and other planned gifts. Robert Hay, Jr, Ministry Relations Officer with the Presbyterian Foundation, will be making the presentation and will be available to meet with individuals or couples one-on-one following the presentation. I appointed you to go out and bear fruit that is lasting John 15:16. Lasting fruits are what we pass down to the next generation: our values, our ethics, and our faith. Including the church in our estate plan is lasting fruit, a witness to our Christian faith to the generations to come. Come and join us for our 2017 Senior Aging Educational Programs Trinity Presbyterian Church 3400 Bayou Blvd Pensacola FL (850) October 10 th 6 pm Room D End of Life Wishes-What my family and Pastor need to know (presenter Hugh Hamilton-Senior Minister at Trinity) November 14 th 6 pm Room D Coping With The Holidays-Bereavement Tools (Presenter Bob Weatherly-social worker Covenant Care) December 12 th 6 pm Room D Film- Alive Inside -Music s capacity to reawaken memories (Facilitator-Sharon Oakes/Assisted Living Locators) RSVP to Sharon Oakes at or Marte Picker at

4 Page 4 Trinity Tidings Dear Pastor Hugh, Last weekend (8/25-27) will stand in our memory banks as one of the best we can remember. Thank you and our Father in heaven for making this happen. It all started with you and your church accepting Brian as your associate. We are confident this will be an unbroken circle. The love and joy everyone at Trinity shared with all of us was such a comfort and blessing. The Service of Ordination was beautiful. We are thankful for the DVD. It was so good to share that with Grandpa Rob and Uncle Tom. All in all there are not enough words to express our gratitude. Please convey our thanks to Sandy for her part in this. We will keep Trinity Presbyterian in our prayers for all of God s richest blessings. Shalom, Sue Cain (Brian s Grandma) Dear Trinity Church Family, We were so thankful to have spent last Sunday (August 27) with you. The services were joyous for our family. All of you made us feel so welcome. It was so much fun getting to meet so many of you. We are so happy that Brian is part of this family of believers. We look forward to visiting again soon. Again, many thanks and blessings to you. Steve & Polly Yount Happy October Birthdays Sue Flanders 1 Ginger Caro 2 Roman Duffield 2 Joyce Pate 3 Carol Hemmye 3 Kathryn Hendrix 3 Ann Vick 4 Tom Buck 4 Mary Catherine Hinton 6 Ann Dees 6 Aaron Stevens 8 Justin Dunkerley 9 Sarah Pat Queen 10 Boyce White 10 Greg Landsgaard 13 Abby Harris 14 Mallory Sherrill 14 Robin Akerman 15 Betty Nickinson 18 Dinah Tuten 18 Brooks McFarren 18 Audrey Taylor 19 Phil Ehr 19 Connie McFarren 22 Doc Bailey 23 Jay White 23 Jane Sherrill 23 Linda Meyer 24 Bill Brogdon 24 Loryn Wooten 26 Marge Shimmin 26 Sharon Day 26 Nikki Bucco 26 Dona Usry 27 Shari Trujillo 27 Shepard Beck 27 Gerry Smith 29

5 SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION PROJECT Page 5 Trinity Tidings We began Collecting August 6 th and Pack on November 5 th SEVERAL WAYS TO HELP YOU CAN Pack a shoe box Bring items to contribute, (suggestions listed below) Help pay shipping costs, ($7 per box) Pray for those giving, pray for those receiving, pray for this ministry Help pack boxes on November 5 th, in the Gym at 8:45 October 1 st : Soccer Ball, Pump & Needles October 8 th : Soccer Ball, Pump & Needles October 15 th : Soccer Ball, Pump & Needles October 22 th : Small Toy like YoYo or Slinky October 29 th : Small Music Instrument November 5 th : PACKING DAY Specialty boxes are appreciated. Boxes with supplies for handiwork are great for older children. This specialty boxes could include tools, sewing, drawing or beading supplies For more information on this project, go to OCTOBER FELLOWSHIP: This month we have an opportunity for congregational fellowship by joining the fun of Trunk or Treat. Come and visit with members of our church family, enjoy the children in costume and extend the hand of fellowship to our neighbors and visitors. Rummage Sale Storage is available! Call for directions to the warehouse, and come sign out the key! YOUTH BREAKFASTS: Please consider providing a light breakfast for our youth on Sunday mornings. You can even share this fun with a friend! Please go to to sign up. Last Name: Trinity Youth Password: Trinity Any food leftover will be shared with the younger children and then taken to the parlor for snacks. Thanks! CHILDREN S ART from 4 year olds through Senior High will be on display in the Library from 9/3 through 11/5. Art from your grandchildren is welcome, including non-members. If you have art to display, contact a Library Board member: Annette McArthur, Mary Black, Kathy Webb, Ellis Moody, Dottie Schwatka, Sharon Day, Betty Nickinson, Sue & Richard Peden or Rita & Steve Takeuchi. CHILDREN S CHURCH: What a joy it is to teach our children about the love of God! You can too! Sign up is now online! Go to and search kathrynhendrix@yahoo.com to select a few weeks to teach! You can also contact Kathryn Hendrix at (850) Thank you!!

6 SUPPER CLUB SIGN - UP! Back by popular demand Supper Clubs are forming now to meet for the following year starting in October. Page 6 Trinity Tidings Supper Clubs are small groups meeting for food, fun and fellowship. Anyone can join couples, singles, young or old. The dinner groups will have 6-8 people assigned whenever possible to allow the host-hostess for the month to invite additional people (perhaps new church members, prospective members or anyone who would enjoy the fun). This is a great way to broaden our friendships and connect with others in our church family! For those of you who participated in years past, the names will sound familiar: DINING IN are in-home Groups where the host/hostess rotate monthly and usually provide the main course and beverage. Others attending bring side dishes and dessert. DUTCH TREAT Groups rotate host/hostess choosing his/her favorite restaurant for the month. Each person is responsible for his/her own check. OUT-TO-LUNCH BUNCH Groups operate like the Dutch Treat Groups, rotating between host s favorite lunch eateries. You may join one or all of these Groups! Once Supper Clubs are formed, each individual Group picks their own most convenient week and day to meet each month. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please check your preference~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I/We would like to join a DINING IN Group. I/We would like to join a DUTCH TREAT evening dining-out Group. I/We would like to join an OUT-TO-LUNCH BUNCH Group. I/We would like to be on the substitute list for the following group: I/We would prefer to be placed with (please circle): marital status: singles married divorced variety age range: young middle senior mixed ages NAME (S) ADDRESS CITY ZIP HOME PHONE ALTERNATE PHONE (work, cell) COMMENTS: RETURN THIS LOWER PORTION TO CHURCH OFFICE or drop in offering plate by If you have questions, please contact Pat Drlicka at or Elizabeth Massengill at Wednesday Schedule 5:30pm-6pm Supper 6pm-7pm Classes, Youth Choir, Small groups 7:15-8:30 Adult Choir Pastor s Class: Hugh Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth Richard Foster 13 weeks Oct 4 The Inward Disciplines 4. Study 11 The Outward Disciplines 5. Simplicity 18 The Outward Disciplines 6. Solitude 25 Trunk or Treat Nov 1 The Outward Disciplines 7. Submission 8 The Outward Disciplines 8. Service 15 The Corporate Disciplines 9. Confession 22 No WNS Thanksgiving 29 The Corporate Disciplines 10. Worship Dec 6 The Corporate Disciplines 11. Guidance 13 The Corporate Disciplines 12. Celebration 20 NO WNS

7 PRAYER CONCERNS Page 7 Trinity Tidings TRINITY MEMBERS John and Anne Baehr and Family Betty Burrows Eileen Crabtree Dilver Fellers Jeanne Franz Kenny Heffner Barbara Landsgaard Lucy Maver Carl Meyer Betty Nickinson Ray Palmer Joyce Pate Melba Powell Beverly Prewitt Al Pulford Dave Sanders Marge Shimmin Jim & Marty Yarling Pat Young TRINITY FRIENDS & FAMILY Mr. and Mrs. Bob Adamson (friend of M. R. Dobie) Rose Baber (mother of Barb Martensen) Gretchen Barron (daughter of Jon & Karen Nagel) Chad Baxter (request of John & Mary Green) Mary Becham (request of Mary Black) Claire Benson (request of Jan Beck) Rod & Judy Benton (request of Dan Prettyman) Teresa Bradley (request of M. & S. Ridlehoover/Rita Hawthorne) Cara Brierton (request of Brian Yount) Bill Briggs (request of Joe & Mary Black) Suzanne Boyington (niece of Dale Zorn) Danny & Peggy Cain (request of Dan Prettyman) John Carrell (friend of Ruth White) Bambi Carter (request of Martha Hauck) Irene & Chris Christian (request of Freddie Prettyman) John Connell (friend of Rita Hawthorne) Grant Davids (request of Jim Patteson) Joey Davidson (son of Patty & Gary Davidson) Extended Family of Jim Dobie (brother of MR Dobie) Jerri Elder (sister in law of Martha Hauck) Carl Enck (brother in law of Jim & Nancy Lemke) Pete Franklin (regular attender) Marianne Fortuna (request of Jonathan Fortuna) Carol Fuller (friend of Carol & Charlie Gilroy) Olivia Goodman (friend of the Lawrence Family) Marianne Grant (request of Sandra Holman) Bill & Sue Hamer (request of Colette Obray) Jan Hervieux (request of Judy Olson) Greg Hess (son of Joan Bost) Barbara Isiminger (request of Mary Green) Linda Jewett (request of Sara Akerman) Chris and Linda Jones (nephew of Sandy White) Lee Jones (father of Jason Jones) Steve Landsgaard (son of Barbara Landsgaard) Ron Lansley (request of Ed Kidd) Charlie Chip Lea (request of Jan Beck) Jerry Lolli (father of Ginnette Lolli) Dr. Ron Maddux (brother of Karen Nagel) Mari Marcanio (request of Annette Wells) Sherri Mims (request of Leslie Reeves) Carolyn Mueller (request of Sandra Holman) Leonard Mueller (request of Jim & Nancy Lemke) The Family of Norma Murray (friend of Dona Usry) Bonnie Nock (friend of Kelly Slorahn) Brett Norman (son of Jean Norman) Lyn Nutt (request of Freddie Prettyman) Catp. Jeff Philbin deployed (request of Meg Clark) Joyce Quick (sister of Martha Hauck) Dr. Fred Renfroe (request of Lucy Trawick) Robin Ritchie (request of Hugh Hamilton) David & Cheryl Robatzen (request of Jean Norman) Marilyn Rogers (friend of Freddie Prettyman) Addison Roselli (niece of Sheree & Christian Garman) Roger Satterfield (request of Carl Williams) Laura Sherard (request of Hugh Hamilton) Angelia Smith (request of Dan Prettyman) Barbara & Gerald Spriggins (request of Marge Shimmin) Susan Stokes (request of Dale & Sally Zorn) Logan Tan (request of Rita Hawthorne) David Tanner (request of Cheryll Mullin) Mary Lou Thayer (former Trinity employee) Charles Voss (friend of Martha Hauck) Diane Urquhart (request of Walter Urquhart) Melissa Vekasy (niece of Karen Nagel) Dr. Riley Walker (friend of Dan Prettyman) Mary Nell Wells (cousin of Gerry Smith) Miriam Westberry (granddaughter of Cindy & John Westberry) Branson White (grandson of Ruth White) Paul Whitfield (request of Marge Shimmin) Katie Willenborg (request of Melanie & Peter Haupt) Billy Williams (son of Jean Calvert) Elizabeth Williamson (request of Peggy Watson) Tracy Yepello (re\quest of Sue Coleman) Paul Young (father of Marilyn Shugart) When you make a prayer request, please include an address of the individual being prayed for and your name, too. Thank you, Prayer Group. Please stop by to say a prayer and sign cards in the Prayer Room from Monday 3:00 pm to Thursday 9:00 am. ARE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW TOUCHED BY CANCER? Join us for Cancer Support Group the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in the Prayer Room. FLU SHOT CLINIC For your convenience, Alana Stamper, a pharmacist with CVS, will be in Room E from 8:30 am to noon on Sunday, October 15, She will be offering flu shots to those 18 years and older. Just bring your insurance card. You will need to stay for 10 minutes after your vaccination to make sure there are no adverse reactions. If you have any questions, you may contact Steve Takeuchi at or by at srtake@bellsouth.net.

8 Trinity Presbyterian Church 3400 Bayou Boulevard Pensacola, FL (850) FAX (850) Page 8 Trinity Tidings October, 2017 Please visit us at Senior Pastor The Rev. Dr. Hugh Hamilton hughhamilton@trinitypcola.org Associate Pastor for Discipleship The Rev. Brian Yount brianyount@trinitypcola.org Music Director Wayne Millet waynemillet@trinitypcola.org Organist Margie Sanders margielovesnotes@gmail.com Administrator/Controller Sharon Robbins sharonrobbins@trinitypcola.org Trinity Learning Center (850) Anna Kay Shirah, Director anna@trinitypcola.org Administrative Assistant Wendy Davies wendydavies@trinitypcola.org United Way Day of Caring- Join the Trinity Service Team for this year s project partnering with Pathways for Change. We will be doing landscaping projects at the Clinton Cox Residence for Women Veterans and installing a patio area and moving raised planting beds. Adults and Youth welcome (wear sunscreen!). Come join us and help to create a beautiful environment for the women who have served our country so well!! Breakfast and lunch snacks will be available. Date: Saturday October 21, 2017 Address: 1551 West Moreno Street Pensacola, FL (street in front of Baptist Hospital) Time: 8 AM to about 2 PM