The Trinitarian Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, Newton, Kansas JUNE 2012

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1 The Trinitarian Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, Newton, Kansas JUNE 2012 Pastor Cheryl is at Kansas West Annual Conference in Hutchinson this week! Watch for information about Conference in next month s Trinitarian.

2 THE CHRISTIAN ED. CONNECTION Summer Sunday School There are still several slots available for teaching the Preschool/Kindergarten class and the 1 st -5 th grade class. If you can help out for a Sunday or two please sign up in the Narthex or get with Stephanie Anton. Thank you to those who have already signed up to teach. VBS The church will be transformed into an underwater world as we go Deep with God in our Operation Overboard VBS. Mark your calendars for July 22 nd -26 th from 6:00 8:00 pm. Any youth that would like to help with VBS needs to talk with Stephanie so she can get you on the schedule. Children s Sunday School The Rock Solid Unit for June is In the Beginning June 3 God Creates the World Genesis 1:1-25 June 10 God Creates People Genesis 1:26-31 June 17 Noah and the Great Flood Genesis 6:5-9:17 June 24 A Time for Everything Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Adult Sunday School Classes On Sundays, ANYONE IS WELCOME to join any of our six adult Sunday School classes. Bridge Builders (Room 103) lessons in June will be about justice. Our lessons will help us explore God s justice and how it is to be practiced. What is justice as God sees it will be the focus of one lesson. One outcome of the lessons will be to enhance our understanding of how our laws evolved over time. Several books of the Old Testament will provide the background for our study. Challengers (Room201) will be led by Karen Degrazio in June. They will be concluding their study called Just Choose Happiness. The Challengers social event for June will be a trip to the Eisenhower Center in Abilene and a chicken dinner at the Brookville Hotel. The class welcomes you to become part of their group. Dream Makers (Room 203) will spend the month of June discussing how scripture and faith relate to our lives. Many of the Dream Makers class are in their late 50 s and 60 s, and are still working. They welcome any age person. Faith Builders (Room 101) will be studying Antidotes for the Out-of-Control Life by Adam Hamilton in June. This four-session sermon series is designed to help you find antidotes for the out-of-control life. Faith Builders is a growing class of 30 and 40 year olds studying relevant topics related to society and the church. You are welcome to become a part! Life Group (the Cry Room) will spend June studying The Extreme Center: Living as United Methodists Today. Kansas Area Bishop Scott Jones looks at what it means to be a Christian and a United Methodist today. The six segments focus on United Methodism, the means of salvation, mission, social justice, evangelism and religion in post-modern American culture. This class is a collection of adults with college age children. Anyone is welcome to visit or join anytime! Wesley Workers (Room 204) follow an eclectic path of Christian nurture. The class will conclude their study Detective Stories from the Bible by J. Ellsworth Kalas on the first two Sundays in June. On June 17 th they will hear from a member of THUMC on how their life responds to God s call. The class will begin a new study I Hear Voices and That s a Good Thing! on June 24 th. Wesley Workers are primarily retirement age, and enjoy getting together for social events. Visitors are more than welcome!

3 Scoop on Youth Group Summer is here! Wow! It s hard to believe that the school year is over. Wednesday night Youth Groups are over for the summer. The summer schedule is out and it begins June 1. There will be Youth Groups on the following Sunday nights: June 10 th and 24 th, July 22 nd, August 12 th and 26 th. Middle School, for those who have completed 5 th -8 th grades, will be 4:00-5:20. High School, for those who have completed 9 th -12 th grades, will be 4:40-6:00. The overlap time will be snacks and games together in Fellowship Hall. We will also try something new this summer - Hang-out at Norm s Coffee Bar. Some are in the evenings and some in the late mornings. Check the published calendar for dates and times. I will provide $5 per person who comes to hang out with me so you can get a latte, iced cappuccino, or whatever. If you want to spend more than that, you can bring a few extra bucks. Two mission trips are planned this summer. May 29- June 1 there will be five youth and two sponsors headed to Shiloh Ranch (north of Solomon, KS) to help them prepare for the summer season of working with children and youth. July 29-August 3 will have six youth and one (maybe two?) sponsor(s) going to Kansas City, KS to work in the inner-city through YouthWorks. We are still in need of about $1000 to fund this year s missions. Three fundraisers will be held. Saturday, June 9 th the youth will serve a dinner for the Health Ministries Clinic. Sunday, July 8 th at 6:30 p.m. we will have a Dinner and Auction in Fellowship Hall. A meal will be served, followed by a sharing time from the Shiloh missions team. Then we will hold a two-part auction Hands for Hire and Sweets for Sale. The sweets would be donated desserts that you can bid on and purchase. If you would like to donate a dessert, please let Jessica know. All donations are welcome. The youth will then be available for bidding, for a four-hour time block, to come work for you. The final fundraiser will be a Wendy s night on Monday, July 23 rd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. 20% of all revenue taken in during that time will be donated to the youth missions fund. Come on out and have dinner that evening. Thank you for your support of youth missions! Other special events are planned for this summer. Saturday, June 30 th we will join other Newton UMC youth groups for an outing to play paintball in Wichita. The cost is $25 per person. Sign up by June 10 th. Wednesday, July 18 th will be a late night movie. More details to come. Saturday, August 11 th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. will be a Back-to-School party, with swimming at the city pool and games in the park. Now is the time to start collecting items for next year s This n That Sale. You will be able to drop off donations to us starting in August. For people who have asked us for a donation form we now have one, with all the information you need for tax purposes. Pick up a donation form at the Respite Care bulletin board area in the north hallway, and fill it out as you fill up your donation box. - Volunteers to work a few hours each month, starting in August, to sort items at the church for the This n That Sale. Tell Cathy if you prefer a weekday afternoon, weekday evening, or Saturday. - People able to tote boxes, for an occasional trip to load and unload at our storage unit. Call Cathy at or respite-care@att.net if you can help. - Unused plastic storage bins, with lids. We prefer the gallon size. C.A.R.E. Committee The C.A.R.E. committee is now following up on guests and returning visitors. First-time guests receive a postcard. Returning guests receive a gift bag delivered to their home. Once folks come three times or more, they will get an invitation to an "Afternoon Chat" with the Pastor. The first one is being held on Sunday, June 10th at 4:00 p.m. All who are interested in more information about church ministries and membership are welcome to attend. More volunteers are needed for this vital ministry. If you would like to help with mailing postcards, delivering gift bags, or hosting Pastor's "Afternoon Chat" please call Jessica or Lurena. Small loaves of homemade bread (sweet or yeast) are needed for delivery to returning visitors. Please place individually in freezer bags and label with date and kind. For more information see Jessica or Lurena. Congratulations! Dr. Lori Adrian Magruder, daughter of Tom and Ann Adrian, was recognized at Newton High School graduation, May 19 th, with a Lifetime Achievement Award given to outstanding alumni of NHS who have distinguished themselves in their careers. She was inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame at NHS on Saturday morning. Lori is an aerospace engineer who is an Associate Professor of research at the University of Texas in Austin currently. Congratulations to Lori and her family.

4 Harvey County Homeless Shelter For several years Trinity Heights UMC has partnered with three other churches in the outreach ministry of the Harvey County Homeless Shelter (HCHS). HCHS is staffed by volunteers and supported by individuals and fellowships in the community and surrounding area. For one week each quarter, our church, along with Hesston Mennonite Brethren, Church of the Brethren and 1 st Presbyterian Church, Newton, work together to provide time, talents, and materials for the HCHS. In order to continue this ministry, we need help. Please prayerfully consider the following options and let us know if you are willing to help support this valuable ministry. Here is how you can help: Volunteer to man the shelter for one shift (5 pm to 11pm or 11 pm to 8 am) Provide an evening meal Do construction/handy-man duties Organize a cleaning group to come in and do a deep cleaning Provide transportation for residents to local appointments Contribute financially If you would be willing to do any of the above mentioned tasks, please contact the church office. Also, if you have questions or need further information, you can contact Karen Farrell or Gerald or Phyllis Greene. The contact numbers and addresses are listed below. Nancy: trinityheights@att.net Karen Farrell: farrellk@cox.net Gerald Greene: ggreene@cox.net Movers & Shakers Fitness Classes Have you been on the sidelines? Wish you were more active? Come give us a try at Movers and Shakers Fitness Classes. Our goal is to maintain and increase our stamina and strength and stretching. All adults are welcome because Tracie Strain, A.C.E., our instructor, works with all levels of abilities. Tracy is our Wellness Director at Newton Recreation Center. Tracy brings equipment, music, and fitness routines to our classes, Mondays (11 a.m.) and Wednesdays (4 p.m.). Your first visit is free; come learn about moderate group rates. Susie Wickiser and Barb McCall Looking for a way to make a real and lasting difference in our community? Check out Circles of Hope! Exploration: What is Circles? What is Bridges Out of Poverty? What does it mean to be an Ally? Saturday, June 16, 8:15 am 4:00 pm (lunch included) at the First United Methodist Church 801 N. Main, Newton. This meets the basic requirement to become a Circles Ally. To register, contact us at Relay for Life 2012: Encourage, Cope, Envision the Hope! Bethel College Football Stadium/Track Saturday, June 23 rd at 6:00pm You are invited to the track to enjoy BBQ by Le J s from 4:30-6:00pm. Profits goes to Relay for Life. Please come! Survivor Lap at 7:00pm, Luminary Ceremony at 10:00pm. Thank you Trinity Heights for supporting Team THUMC and Relay for Life!!! Last year you helped us reach our goal and we look forward to another successful year. Team THUMC has set our 2012 goal at $7500. Together, we can do this! Here are your opportunities to donate this year: Look for the Relay table each Sunday to purchase luminaries and make donations. If you are willing to place a donation bucket at your place of business, please contact Sara Crumrine to get started! June 3 rd there will be a special collection during church to defray the cost of concessions for our Softball Tournament. Come watch the tournament and buy concessions. The tournament starts at 10:00am, Saturday, June 16 th at the ball fields in Hesston. Watch the bulletin for If you know the rules of Softball and would like to volunteer your time as a scorekeeper or umpire, please contact Sara Crumrine at sara@aelabonline.com or For more details and to track out team s progress, visit Or check us out on Face book and pass it on to your friends!

5 CPR Update Review CPR and learn what s new. The free update class is Wednesday, June 13 th, from 5:00-5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. MISSION COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES also given in the name of THUMC. The kits were delivered by a district pastor that was going to UMCOR. Lastly, but not least, the committee has served two WOW meals since the first of January. One of our members saw a need and said, Let s sign up for two meals. More updates next month! Do you know how the Missions Committee at Trinity Heights is working in the name of the Church? Over the next few issues of the Trinitarian we hope to bring you up to date on the activities of the committee. First, we work with the food collection each month. Paper Products was the focus for the May collection and the June collection focus will be cereal or any non perishable food item you wish to contribute. Your donations are very much appreciated as they all go to a very worthwhile cause. Your donations may be placed in the grocery cart in the main hallway or on the collection table in the North Hall near Fellowship Hall. The monthly collections and deliveries alternate between Salvation Army and Agape. If you are interested in delivering a month s collection, please give us a call, all help is appreciated. Deliveries are made at the end of the month. Gerald and Phyllis Greene, Second, we partner with a church in Zimbabwe along with other churches in our district. We had visitors from Zimbabwe recently. They were in the United States for the General Conference of the UMC held in Tampa, Florida and came to our district following the conference. We helped plan and carry out a gathering at First UMC on the evening of May 6, at which time we were able to meet and visit our Zimbabwe guests. We want to thank those that attended the gathering and for the wonderful array of salads that were brought to share. Thank You very much! Eli & Maxine Bontrager hosted one guest, Vienna Mutezo for the evening. Thank You! Third, the conference has a Kansas hunger program we were asked to participate in One Field One Round. The committee pledged $150 to this conference project last year and has done so again this year. Fourth, a therapeutic sand box table was made and presented to Youthville last fall. This table is used to help establish communication skills with the children. Since the local unit of Youthville is closed except for one group the table is being used at another location. Fifth, we made health kits for UMCOR last year. A total of 20 kits were delivered to UMCOR and 11 sewing kits provided by the THUMC Piecemakers were Power Up for Summer Fun: Community Sponsored FREE Breakfast & Lunch Program for KIDS Please tell your friends and neighbors about an excellent opportunity for area children and youth ages This is the seventh year Peace Connections has partnered with USD 373, local businesses and volunteers in cooperation with USDA to offer two meals a day during the summer. This year's program will run from June 4-July 20, Monday through Friday, at Sunset Elementary, Boyd & Broadway. Breakfast is from 8:00-9:00 am and lunch from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. No registration or eligibility information is required. A limited number of slots are also available for free morning activity sessions (Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:30 am) for children Registration is required for activities. This program is made possible by USDA Power Up, Kids FUNd, Book Reviews, Midland National Bank, First Presbyterian Church/Newton, First Bank, Citizen's State Bank and individual contributions of money and volunteer time. Call for more information. No Prayer Shawl Group until September! The Prayer Shawl Group will give their knitting needles and crochet hooks a rest over the summer. The group will begin meeting again together the first Wednesday in September at 4:00 pm. Those who knit or crochet are encouraged to join in this ministry. Does your grocer give 5% of your purchases to Trinity Heights UMC? When you buy your groceries, prescriptions, gas, flowers, or greeting cards at Dillons, use the re-loadable Dillons Gift Card. Five percent of your purchases comes back to us every month. Please talk to Bill Kepley about the details. Dillons Card Crew

6 JUNE BIRTHDAYS JUNE ANNIVERSARIES Dick Alumbaugh 6/01 Jacob Peyton 6/01 Helen Murray 6/02 Gene Hawkey 6/03 Dana Kreie 6/03 Mallory Seirer 6/04 Elysa Buss 6/06 Sue Meisel 6/06 Bob Brenneman 6/08 T. J. Graber 6/09 Rod Kreie 6/09 Douglas Thurston 6/12 Mike Farrell 6/13 Trek Wedel 6/13 Mary Ann Biggerstaff 6/14 Marilyn Lowrey 6/14 Todd Davis 6/18 Matthew Hensiek 6/18 Aslynn Kealy 6/18 Aidon Meyer 6/18 Sierra Thiessen 6/18 Sue Walker 6/19 Linda Hwa Davis 6/20 Karen Farrell 6/20 Chandler Williams 6/22 Mary Kessler 6/24 Larry Morgan 6/26 Eveanna Mosier 6/26 Melanie Graber 6/29 Thanks for the many prayers, cards and calls during my recent illness. The visits of Pastor Cheryl, Lurena and others were very uplifting, and the gift of the Prayer Shawl has been and still is so comforting. Thank you. Edith Heisz Thanks to my Church family for the many cards, prayers, calls and visits. What would we do without them? Thank you again. Juell Hartman Addresses! Clarification: New address: Hilda Graber s street address Gene Hofen 3056 Ivy Ct. Apt N. Broadmoore North Newton, Wichita, KS Chuck & Sue Engel 6/01 Jaap & Deb van der Weg 6/01 Byron & Marge Warta 6/02 James & Judy Brown 6/03 Gerald & Phyllis Greene 6/05 Les & Edith Heisz 6/05 Burt & Gerry Sanders 6/05 Dan & Dana Barnard 6/06 Brian & Kay Dalke ` 6/07 Allen & Pam Wedel 6/08 William & Donna Mourey 6/09 Evelyn Adams 06/13 Elvin & Betty Melcher 6/13 David & Jessica Swisher 6/13 Rex & Mary Kaufman 6/15 Ralph & Carole Malin 6/18 Richard & Colleen McCullough 6/19 Derwin & Lura Zacharisen 6/21 Steve& Pam McCullough 6/24 Matthew & Sarah Hensiek 6/26 Scott & Jackie Seirer 6/26 Don & Mary Ann Biggerstaff 6/28 Steve & Cheryl Williams 6/28 A Baby Girl! Payton Michael Artaz was born April 10, 2012 to Jason and Lauren Artaz. Payton weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19.5 inches in length. Jason and Lauren attend the Café B-12 services. MEMORIAL for Dale Anderson Son of Florence Anderson Saturday, June 9 th - 10 am Santa Fe Depot Museum 504 Market Street Osage City, KS (entrance in back) Rapp Cemetery outside Osage City for a short service. Lunch at Marilyn s Place in Osage City Contact Charlotte at or Roeshow34@frontiernet.net JULY TRINITARIAN DEADLINE MONDAY, June18 Wheel Chair pushers at Asbury Park Sunday, July 1