2012 guide to ministry

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1 TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH January 17, 2012 Vol. 46 No guide to ministry Watch your mailbox this week for your copy of Connect! where will you serve in 2012? As you read through the various ministries at Trinity, you will find many ways to become involved in the life of the church. Additionally, you will see Connection Points which are ways that you can serve others as part of the body of Christ. Each Connection Point corresponds to a listing on the 2012 Time and Talent card located in the center of the magazine. If you already serve in one or more of these areas, we ask that you still submit a Time and Talent card so our record remains current. You may also submit your Time and Talent card online at INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Great Day of Service 3 Discovery Weekend 4 Small Group Studies 5 Wednesday Supper 6 Calendar of Events 7 connect sunday: On Sunday, February 5, you will have the opportunity to turn in your Time and Talent card during a special moment in our worship services. Children will also have an opportunity to participate. Cards for kids will be located in the pew racks. Make plans to join us in worship on Sunday, February 5! questions? Contact Karen Smith at or her at ksmith@trinitybirmingham.com. Spring 2012 Kickoff Event Thursday evening, February 9 at 6 PM Guest Speaker: Richard Simmons, III Trinity Men will hold their Spring Kickoff Event on Thursday evening, February 9 at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. All men are invited to join the men s ministry for a catered dinner and to hear guest speaker, Richard Simmons, III. Simmons is an author and founder of the Center for Executive Leadership, a nonprofit ministry focusing on evangelism and discipleship for men. His book, True Measure of a Man, is available in bookstores and online. For tickets and more info, please contact Rev. Drew Holland at or dholland@trinitybirmingham.com About Richard Simmons III... A native of Birmingham, he received his B.A. from the University of the South (Sewanee) in Economics in Soon after, he moved to Atlanta for a year of graduate school at Georgia State, where he studied Risk Management and Insurance. Simmons began his 25 year career back in Birmingham with Hilb, Rogal, and Hamilton, a property and casualty insurance business. The first 15 years of his new career were spent in sales and then he became the CEO for the next 10 years before retiring. Much of his time was spent volunteering for a youth organization called Young Life, a ministry for teenagers. Through this experience with Young Life, Simmons realized his gift of teaching and communicating his faith to men. He began several men s Bible studies and developed an Investigative Bible Study for men who were inquisitive about the Christian faith. In December of 2000 Simmons founded the Center for Executive Leadership, a nonprofit ministry focusing on evangelism and discipleship for men. When he s not spending time with his wife and three children, you will find Richard teaching, counseling, writing, or speaking to men s groups across the country.

2 A PERSONAL WORD SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 8:45 & 11:00 AM Sanctuary The 8:45 AM worship service is broadcast via 15-minute delay from 9-10 AM Sundays on WAPI-1070 AM and FM. SERMON Dr. Andrew Wolfe Sermon Series: Three Simple Questions Who Are We? MUSIC 8:45 AM - Sanctuary Choir, Seeds of Faith 11:00 AM - Praise Alliance, Seeds of Faith MINISTER ON CALL Bobby Scales, WESLEY HALL 11:15 AM Dr. Dave Barnhart A LOOK AT JANUARY 15 1,236 Worship Attendance 881 Sunday School Attendance Seven years ago, we decided that it was time to build at Trinity. There had been no new additions or renovations in more than 30 years. Our space for children s, youth and music ministry was inadequate. The building was looking very tried and worn. It was evident that the lack of adequate facilities was hampering our ministry in a significant way. In 2006, we moved into our new and renewed facilities, which included a new student ministry center, new space for preschool, renovated space for elementary children, a new choir suite, a new parlor, new restrooms off the sanctuary, renovated fellowship hall and an overall facelift for the entire building. The results were dramatic. Our Weekday Children s Program increased by 40% in the first year. Our children s enrollment for Sunday School has increased by 68% in the past five years. Our student ministry has grown from about 50 active students to almost 400 now. Our music ministry now includes more than 450 people. This simply would not have happened had we not undertaken this expansion when we did. Our theme for this expansion was Touching Tomorrow Today. That has truly happened at Trinity. The total cost of this program was almost $10 million. As of the end of last year, we have paid off all but $900,000 of this amount, a remarkable accomplishment in itself! Now it is time to finish what we started to Say Amen to this debt. The Finance Committee has set a goal of retiring this remaining debt in 2012, by asking each of us to make a one time gift and/or a one year commitment for this purpose. This will free us for future ministry opportunities and insure that our growth can continue. The word amen comes from a Hebrew word which means to strengthen or confirm. When we say amen, it is a way of affirming, joining our voices to a word or action. I invite you to join in affirming the future by completing what we began six years ago. February 12 is the date we have set as SAY AMEN SUNDAY. On that Sunday, we will have an opportunity to make gifts and/or commitments to Say Amen to our debt. information for guests & new members Welcome to Trinity United Methodist Church! Our mission is to Gather people to Christ, Grow people in Christ, Go to serve Christ in the world and Glorify Christ. Sunday Worship Opportunities: 8:45 & 11:00 AM Traditional services in the sanctuary, offering same sermon and a variety of music. 11:15 AM CONTACT a relaxed, informal, service in Wesley Hall featuring praise music from the CONTACT Band, children are encouraged to attend. 10:00 AM Sunday School Ages 2 years and up. Nursery is provided during all services. Interested in Membership? Please join us the first Sunday of every month in the large parlor for Coffee with the Pastor. This is a time to meet the pastoral staff, ask questions and learn more about the core values and mission of Trinity. We also encourage you to attend Membership 101, a basic orientation prior to joining Trinity. It is offered on the second Sunday of each month. Contact Rev. Drew Holland at dholland@trinitybirmingham.com or call with any questions. Andrew Wolfe Senior Minister Suzanne Pruitt Minister of Christian Formation Dave Barnhart Minister of Outreach Drew Holland Minister of Evangelism, Young Adults David Thompson Minister of Students Mack Chapman Minister of Administration Bobby Scales Minister of Pastoral Care & Visitation Church Office: Fax: Care Line: Child Development Center:

3 Trinity s Great Day of Service On Saturday morning, January 14, Trinity members gathered to provide hands-on help for the community programs we support. Trinity folks of all ages worked both inside and outside of the church walls to make this a special day of serving others. SORTINIG COATS AND SWEATERS from our recent Coat Drive BUILDING BUNK BEDS at the Urban Rush Center RAKING & CLEANING at the West End Community Garden MAKING HEALTH KITS for local shelters and services OTHER PROJECTS included making cards for shut-ins, cutting and sewing bibs, scarves and hats for shut-ins, framing walls for a Habitat House, and painting at the Firehouse Shelter. THANK YOU to those who organized projects and to those who served! SANDWICH MAKING for the homeless and needy 3

4 DISCOVERY WEEKEND for middle school students will be February Register your student now. Forms available in the Haven and online. Questions? Contact Robert Sturdivant at or 4 TRINITY HANDYMEN Handymen are available to provide assistance to Trinity members with minor repair needs, change light bulbs, yard work, etc. Please call the church office at if you need assistance, and describe your need. The office will pass along the information and a Handyman will contact you. Hannah s Friends Are you hurting because you want a baby or have lost one? Are you a friend or a loved one of someone who struggles with faith as she longs for a child? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, we invite you to join us. Hannah s Friends is a group of women who struggle with issues of infertility just as Hannah did in the Bible. Our small group shares fellowship, prayer and Bible study as we try to discern the unique path that God has for each of us. Join us on the 4th Monday evening of each month at 5:30 PM in the Small Parlor. For more info, please contact Amanda Hall at acollins24@hotmail.com. Let s continue to express our thanks! Bright yellow post-it notes remain available around the building for you to use in expressing your thanks...post your gratitude! THXB2GOD

5 Have you registered for a Winter/Spring 2012 Small Group Study? A list of studies are to the right. For more details and to register, log on to Hurry! Classes begin the week of January 22. Registration Deadline: January 18 Questions? Contact Suzanne Pruitt at or spruitt@trinitybirmingham.com. You may also contact Beth Ryan at bryan@trinitybirmingham.com. Winter/Spring 2012 Small Group Studies: Wesley for Armchair Theologians WEDNESDAY PM - 6-week study. The book by William J. Abraham is an engaging an challenging account of John Wesley s theology in a deceptively light-hearted style. The book covers Wesley s thoughts on creation, original sin, works, justification, regeneration and sanctification. Each session is 1 hour. Wednesdays 6 PM. Cost: $12. Begins Jan. 25. Mere Christianity WEDNESDAY PM & THURSDAY AM - Do you ever find yourself at a loss for words in making a basic defense of your faith? Lewis leads you in a way that causes you to be a thinking Christian. Each session is 1.5 hours. This class is a 12-week study. Wednesdays 6 PM, Thursdays 9:15 AM. Cost: $12. Begins Jan. 25 & 26. Staying In Love SUNDAY PM & WEDNESDAY PM - A 4-week course for couples about how falling in love is easy, but staying there - that is something else entirely. Is it possible for two people to fall in low and actually stay there? Stanley says it is absolutely possible if you treat love like a verb instead of a noun. Each session is 1 hour. Sundays 6 PM, Wednesdays 6 PM. Cost: $9. Begins Jan. 22 & 25. Participants of Marriage Built to Last small group study Fall a great way to feel connected Small groups have always been a part of my adult life, no matter what city I lived in or church I attended. The small groups at Trinity are no exception! Since moving here a few years ago, I joined the Thursday morning ladies Bible study class and have been warmly welcomed into the group. I have grown to love these ladies and they are a big part of my life. Being a part of a small group is important when you belong to a large church. It s a great way to feel connected and get to know people that you ordinarily would not come in contact with. Most importantly, it s a great way to explore and grow in your personal walk with God. I am thankful for being a part of the body of Christ through the small groups at Trinity. connie mccallum Flower Guild Workshop Join us on January 21 Now is a great time to join the flower guild. We will be having our annual arrangement workshop on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 9 AM - 12:30 PM. Anyone interested in arranging flowers for the altar, working on special holiday events, serving as helpers for arrangers or taking down arrangements is welcome to come to the workshop. Please make reservation by contacting Mayre Parr at mfparr@bellsouth.net or Max Lucado s John 3:16 SUNDAY AM, SUNDAY PM, WEDNESDAY PM & THURSDAY AM - In this 7-week class, you will be taking a word-by-word study of the passage Lucado calls the Hope Diamond of scripture (a twenty-six word parade of hope: beginning with God, ending with life, and urging us to do the same). The heart of the problem is the heart of the human, and God s treatment is prescribed in John 3:16. Each session is 1.5 hours. Sundays 10 AM, Sundays 6 PM, Wednesdays 6 PM, Thursdays 9:15 AM. Cost: $14. Begins Jan. 22, 25 & 26. Parenting Your Elementary and Middle School Child WEDNESDAY PM - This 4-week study will be a dialogue led class where parents will have input on issues they want to discuss. Each week, there will be a general session followed by breakout sessions with one group focusing on issues parents and children in elementary school face and one for middle school. Each session is 1 hour. Wednesdays 6 PM, leaders Donna Johnson (6th grade teacher) and Theresa McKibben (elementary teacher). Begins February 29. Beth Moore s James Mercy Triumphs WEDNESDAY PM & THURSDAY AM - This 8-week study examines the man and the book and concepts such as joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for the rich and poor, wisdom, etc. The study introduces Moore s new five-tiered study approach with increasing levels of commitment from which participants can choose how deep they would like to go. Each session is 2 hours. Wednesdays 6 PM and Thursdays 9:15 AM. Cost: $15. Begins Jan. 25 & 26. Creating a Spending Plan & Eliminating Debt WEDNESDAY PM - This 4-week class will dedicate two weeks to each topic. In less than two hours, you ll be ready to start and continue a personalized plan for your finances, and in two hours, you will create a plan to attack your debt and be free from the cycle of debt dependence. Each session is 1 hour. Wednesdays 6 PM. Cost: $20 per person or couple. Begins Jan. 25. Bible Basics WEDNESDAY PM - This 6-week course is built around the book Get Acquainted with Your Bible by Ball-Kilbourne and will include two pastor-led talks. Each session is 1.5 hours. Wednesdays 6 PM. Cost: $8. Begins Jan. 25. STRENGTHSFINDER WEDNESDAY PM - Trinity uses Gallup s StrengthsFinder tool to help members identify their God-given strengths. Research shows that when people are allowed to do the things they do best, they are more engaged and fulfilled. The Strengths class helps you get to know your own strengths and identify the strengths of those around you. Whether you want to better understand your relationships at home or at the office, find fulfillment at work, or find the right ministry to Connect to at Trinity, you are sure to enjoy this course. This is a 6 week course, childcare available, book costs $14. Register online or contact Karen Smith at for more details. Begins Jan

6 Wednesday Supper Serving 4:45-6:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Leave the cooking to us! Come eat and fellowship with your church family. Let us know you are coming...make reservations and find weekly menus online: Menu January 18: ADULTS: Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, roll, cookie Salad bar/ 34 items & Soup bar/ 2 soups KIDS: Same as adults Menu January 25: ADULTS: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, cookie Salad bar/ 34 items & Soup bar/ 2 soups KIDS: Pizza, fruit, cookie, milk $6/person $3 /child (9 and under) $5 Salad Bar $20 Family Max. (immediate family only) pacesetters news JANUARY 24 Pacesetters Lunch, 12:00 NOON Program: Jerry Desmond, Director Birmingham Historical Center. This will be an entertaining and informative presentation on Birmingham history. FEBRUARY 28 Pacesetters Lunch, 12:00 NOON Program: Jerry Ryan of Three on A String. Save the date for this funfilled musical lunch event. MARCH 11 The Pablo Cruise Incident Kyle Bass will present The Pablo Cruise Incident at the Virginia Samford Theatre. Cast includes Marietta Lunceford and Kyle Bass (Trinity members) and Scott Stewart (a Dill Picker). Don t miss this laugh-aminute musical. Tickets are $20 for the 2:30 PM matinee. MARCH 14 Day Trip to the Antiquities Center We will take a deluxe motor coach to the Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange, GA. We will see exact, full-scale replicas of ancient life settings from Biblical times and enjoy a scripture meal. For more details, contact Amy Lewis at Meals on Wheels Volunteers are Needed If you are interested in serving the local Meals on Wheels program, help is needed delivering meals each fourth Thursday of the month. To volunteer or for more information, call Judy Keenum at Annual 6th Grade Lock-In! 6 Element Student Ministry s annual 6th grade lock-in was held this past weekend. Friends enjoyed a night of fun, games and fellowship at the church.

7 CFT FSR CONF SANC FHALL highlighted events this week Sunday - January 22 8:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 11:15 AM CONTACT Worship - WHALL 4:00 PM Sr. Adult Bible Study - SP 4:15 PM Youth Handbells - Rm :00 PM Cross & Flame Youth Choir - MS 6:00 PM ELEMENT - Haven 6:15 PM Adult Handbells - Rm. 225 Monday - January 23 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 5:30 PM Hannah s Friends - SP Tuesday - January 24 6:30 AM Youth Prayer Breakfast - Haven 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 10:00 AM Trinity Singers - MS 11:00 AM Mama & Me - Nursery 11:00 AM Soup & Salad - SDR 12:00 PM Pacesetters Lunch - FHALL 3:00 PM Element Cafe - Haven Wednesday - January 25 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various Craft Room 143 Fireside Room 145 Conference Room 220 Sanctuary Fellowship Hall LIB NAT LP SP HAVEN take note 4:45 PM Wednesday Supper - FHALL 5:15 PM Children s Handbells - Rm :00 PM Children s Choirs - Various 6:00 PM Adult Studies - Various 6:45 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice - MS Thursday - January 26 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 9:15 AM Adult Studies - various 3:00 PM Element Cafe - Haven Friday - January 27 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM Library 218 Not at Trinity Large Parlor Small Parlor 105 Youth Auditorium CHAPEL MS WHALL SDR FLC Mouat Chapel Music Suite 132 Wesley Hall Small Dining Room Family Life Center Nursery Volunteers January 22 Laura Eanes, Lauren Latham, Mandy Olson Help is needed in the nursery on Sundays. If you can spare an hour to help care for our children, please contact Kim Skelton at or nurseryvolunteers@trinitybirmingham.com. TRINITY BOOK GROUP Wednesday, January 18 Do you like to read, share, discuss, even question? Ruth Truett will lead the group in discussing the novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Join us at 6 PM in the Small Parlor on January 18. in the hospital ST. VINCENT S: Ron Denson in memoriam We extend our love and sympathy: to Ashley and James Gustin on the death of his grandmother, Betty Jo Adcock Gustin, on January 7. She was also the great-grandmother of Edie Lane Gustin. to Kim Yarboro and family and Kyle Bass and family on the death of their aunt, Virginia Hill, on January 7. to Nell Moore and family on the death of her sister, Gloria Hodo, on January 4. congratulations to Billie and Doug Lindsey on the birth of their granddaughter, Charlotte Emmaline Lindsey, on January 2. Proud parents are Burk and Caroline Lindsey. to John David and Mallory Gardner on the birth of their daughter, Josie Jill Gardner, on January 9. Proud grandparents are Donna and Dick Gardner. Proud aunts and uncles are Will & Mary Gardner and Jamie and Lindsey Gardner. to Brian and Amy Mezzell on the birth of their daughter, Cora Ruth Mezzell, on January 11. Proud grandparents are Joan and Marshall Mezzell and proud aunt is Ann Mezzell. to James and Deana Callison on the baptism of their son, James Dennis Callison, on January 15. to Brooke Dover on the baptism of her son, Tyler Williams, on January 15. to Erin Edwards and Blake McGarrah on their wedding on January 14. treasurer s report As of January 15, 2012 GENERAL BUDGET: 2012 Given Month to Date: $127,564 Avg. Needs to Date: $152,200 Balance/shortage: $(24,636) Beyond Ourselves Gifts this Month: $3,920 Beyond Ourselves Gifts to Date: $5,293,814 Christmas Gift of Joy Given to date: $47,106 Note from 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 Ann Neptune at or aneptune@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: Worship 8:45, 11:00 & 11:15 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Youth Activities 6:00 PM Serving Greater Birmingham from Homewood Our Mission: To Gather To Grow To Go To Glorify 1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL Careline: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Chilton and Leigh Powell 1784 Shades View Lane, Birmingham, AL The Powells joined Trinity by transfer from another United Methodist Church and by vows from another Christian denomination. Chilton is an accountant for Alabama Power. Leigh is a RN for Cardiology P. C. Caroline Hare 1945 Mayfair Park Drive #201 Homewood, Caroline joined Trinity by transfer from another United Methodist Church. She is Trinity s new High School Youth Director. Drew and Katie Sarrels 315 Kingston Circle, Birmingham, AL The Sarrels joined Trinity by transfer from another United Methodist Church and by vows from another Christian denomination. Drew is an internal medicine resident at UAB. Interested in joining Trinity? Join us... Coffee with the Pastors Sunday, February 5 10 AM LARGE PARLOR This is a casual time for guests to meet the pastoral staff. During this hour, you will learn about the mission statement of the church as well as Trinity s core values. This is also an excellent time to ask general questions and learn more about the church family. CWP is held the first Sunday of the month at 10 AM in the Parlor. PARKING Please do not block the TUMC dumpsters or areas that are marked as NO Parking zones. Also, please note that the small parking lot is reserved for Handicapped, elderly and families with small children on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.