September Living for Jesus. Sermon: It Takes Courage Following Christ Together. Faith Family Celebration of Holy Communion

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1 September 2017 Trinity United Methodist Church Merchantville, NJ Pennsauken United Methodist Church Labor Day Weekend Sermon: It Takes Courage Following Christ Together Faith Family Celebration of Holy Communion Summer Summary Sermon: Loving Our Neighbors Celebration of Summer Missions with slides and stories Following the Cairns Sermon: Finding Our Way Photos from Pastor Walt & Kathy s Trip to Acadia National Park, Maine Living for Jesus Sermon: In a Manner Worthy of the Gospel Opportunities Abound for Holy Living

Grandparents - invite your grandchildren to bring their backpacks! Begins again at Trinity September 10th.

Join Us for Adult Sunday School Classes at Trinity UMC All adults are invited to attend Sunday School classes led by Doc Maddison beginning on Sunday, September 10th at 9:30am.

2 The Lighthouse/Tidings Newsletter September 2017 September 10 th Kick off the school year right! On Sunday, September 10th we are inviting students of all ages to bring their backpacks to church! We will invite the students to come forward during services at both Pennsauken & Trinity UMC with their backpacks so that we can bless the them and their backpacks for the upcoming school year. Grandparents - invite your grandchildren to bring their backpacks! Begins again at Trinity September 10th. All children K-6 are invited to join Doc Maddison for a Bible lesson and activities following the children s message each Sunday during worship service at Trinity UMC. Join Us for Adult Sunday School Classes at Trinity UMC All adults are invited to attend Sunday School classes led by Doc Maddison beginning on Sunday, September 10th at 9:30am. We will be studying the Book of Jonah. No pre-registration is required. Hello Trinity Once again, the summer certainly did fly by! I hadn't checked my for a few days but luckily I got a text from Doc about the choir schedule for September in which he mentioned the newsletter deadline. It feels like maybe we should be midway through July but here we are, very close to Labor Day. Hard to believe. As always, I would like to thank those who willingly accepted the roles of Greeter, Worship Leader, and Fellowship Hosts over the summer. Your contribution is always appreciated. Thanks also to Pat Shockley for your help as a communion steward. Brenda Hamilton and Karen Hoffman are always there to lend a hand setting up snacks for fellowship and Eva Vayo and friends always help with clean up. Thank you for all you do! Also, a special thank you goes out to Skip Harris, Joe Thompson, and other volunteers who serve as ushers on Sunday morning. Peter and Pat Johnston got a break from running the slides for a couple of Sundays but now that we're livestreaming our services on Facebook, I'm not sure how much of a break they really got. Many thanks for stepping up and willingly recording each service. We ve also been enjoying special music every Sunday. Thank you to Doc and Helen for leading the music and for the volunteers who shared a favorite hymn or special song with us. We enjoyed the special music. We are always blessed with beautiful music during the service. As I close, I ask you to keep our church family in your prayers. We ask for healing and comfort for those who are hurting. Please also remember our church and the world around us in your prayers. This was a difficult summer for a few families. Sue Smiley-Greene and Geoffrey Lapp crossed over to glory and we keep their families close in our hearts. Growing up in Trinity, I remember Jerry Williams was always ready to greet everyone with a smile and a handshake. He was also very active with the Boy Scouts. We think of his family and also say a prayer for them as they grieve his loss. Again I ask, may God bless us, everyone! Debbie Curcio Worship Committee Chairperson

1860s. Trinity s archival collection also includes hymnals and bibles that belonged to David Stetson (1819-1879) and his wife, Martha Stetson (1824-1899), who were instrumental in founding the church.

3 The Lighthouse/Tidings Newsletter September 2017 Can You Solve Martha Stetson s Puzzle? Karen Hoffman and Cece Torok spent time this summer sorting through and reorganizing the church archives, which includes ledgers, registers, minute books, letters and other records dating back to the 1860s. Trinity s archival collection also includes hymnals and bibles that belonged to David Stetson ( ) and his wife, Martha Stetson ( ), who were instrumental in founding the church. The large stain glass window at the back of the sanctuary commemorates David Stetson. The following puzzle was found slipped between the pages of a book of devotional readings that belonged to Martha Stetson. Can you find the answer to the puzzle? If so, let us know and we ll make sure to include your name, along with the correct answer, in an upcoming issue of the Tidings. Karen and Cece did not try to solve the puzzle, but the women s bible study group, which has taken a hiatus over the summer, is thinking of tackling it when they resume their monthly meetings in October. Here is Martha Stetson s puzzle: What is the Answer? To the number of books of the Bible, add the number of disciples Christ had. Subtract the number of books of the New Testament. Add the age of Joash when he became king. Add the number of spies sent into Canaan. Divide by the number of Egyptian plagues. Multiply by the number of loaves used in feeding the five thousand. Add the number of times the Israelites marched around Jericho on the last day of the siege. Add the number of sons Jacob had. Divide by the number of men cast into the fiery furnace. Add the number of days Christ was on earth after his resurrection. Add the number of years Solomon was King. Add the number of pieces of silver Joseph s brethren received when they sold him into Egypt. Add the age of Moses when he died. Subtract the number of years God s People were in exile in Babylon. Add the number of foxes Samson sent into the fields of the Philistines. Divide by the number of sons Noah had when he went into the ark. Add the age of Methuselah when he died. Subtract the number of books in the old Testament. Subtract the age of Noah when he died. Add the number of fishes used in feeding the five thousand. Add the age of Jesus when his parents took him up to the temple as a son of the law. Subtract the number of pieces of silver Judas received when he betrayed our Lord. Divide by the number of days in which God made the heavens and the earth. Multiply by the number of stones selected by David for his sling when he went out to kill Goliath. W.S.T. (Women Serving Together) invites all women to join their morning bible study group which meets on the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 am in Trinity s library. Please note: Due to an extended summer hiatus our next bible study will take place on Thursday, October 5th.

4 Summer Fun at Trinity child care center The children at Trinity s Childcare Center enjoyed many awesome activities this summer. Pictured are just of few of them. Water Day - the children beat the heat by playing water games including the water race pictured in the upper left. Just for Fun - most children enjoy dressing up. The picture on the right was taken on Sunglasses Day. Dress-up days in the past included Pirate & Princess Tea Party, Crazy Hat Day and more. Superhero Day - Staff members pose for a photo with students and a dad as they get ready to celebrate Superhero Day in honor of their fathers. Trinity Child Care Center offers quality care for children 2 1/2-6 years at affordable rates. We accept WorkFirst New Jersey (WFNJ) & New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) vouchers. For more information or to arrange a visit call (856) Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:30pm Juanita Wilson, Child Care Director Children s Day Celebration 2017 June 11th, 2017 marked the 151st anniversary of Children s Day at Trinity. Rev. Robert S. Harris is credited as being the founder of this day here at Trinity in the year Parishioners from both Trinity and Pennsauken UMC joined together for a special music-filled outdoor worship service followed by hamburgers, hotdogs and a covered dish picnic on Trinity s lawn.

Youth Night at Pennsauken UMC All youth are invited to join us for two evenings of fun and a light dinner on Saturday, September 9th and 23rd from 4pm - 7pm.

Please fill out an order form and return with payment to Cyndi Holshue 856-287-8279 by Sunday, September 10th.

It has been estimated that by the end of the program on August 31st, 1088 meals will have been served.

5 Youth Night at Pennsauken UMC All youth are invited to join us for two evenings of fun and a light dinner on Saturday, September 9th and 23rd from 4pm - 7pm. Hoagie Hoagies are $6 and will be available for pick up on Saturday, September 16th, from 11am - 1pm. Proceeds from the sale of the hoagies will benefit youth programs at PUMC. Please fill out an order form and return with payment to Cyndi Holshue by Sunday, September 10th. Thank you to all who helped make the Kids Eat Free summer program at Pennsauken UMC a success! Healthy lunches and snacks were provided to local children throughout the summer months. It has been estimated that by the end of the program on August 31st, 1088 meals will have been served. Special thanks to Cyndi Holshue, Edie Kline, Lourdes Zenon, Kim Moulton, Pat Petzold, Vanessa Rollins, Jamie Greenfield, Angie Cutler & Dale Taylor who gave their time and effort to make this program possible at PUMC. IGNITE is more than a conference. IGNITE is a movement with. a purpose to IGNITE the faith of the next generation of followers of Jesus Christ through life-changing worship, relevant teachings and authentic community. For pricing information grades 6-12 visit: registration/ IGNITE For Young Adult s will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, in Wildwood, NJ Young Adults ages are invited to take part in the first ever IGNITE experience customized specifically for them. A Young Adults workshop, time of fellowship and connecting, and a dinner will be served in addition to a concert performance by Christian hip-hop artist Tedashii and singer, songwriter Meredith Andrews. Come meet, fellowship, connect and network with other young adults in GNJ! Visit the website below to register: Sisters of Joy & Community September 12th & 26th 11am - 12:30pm Join us for a time of discussion, support, guidance and fellowship. All women of the churches are invited to attend! W.S.T. (Women Serving Together) Women Serving Together (WST) morning study group will meet Thursday, Oct. 5 th at 9:30am. We meet in the Church Library. All are welcome. The monthly business/breakfast meeting of WST will resume on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 8:30am at Pennsauken Country Club. During the past several months Women Serving Together has donated the following: Camden Neighborhood Center ($350.00); Pennsauken UMC Vacation Bible School ($200.00); and Trinity s door refurbishing ($500.00). We also gave a graduation gift to one of our college graduates and gave honorariums to our Good Friday speaker and pianist. Thank you so much for your generous support. We couldn t have helped so many without you. We made $ from your participation in the California Pizza Kitchen fundraiser. Our current fundraiser is Boscov s 25% off coupons. They are good for shopping on one day, Tuesday, October 17, The cost is $5.00, which goes directly to us to distribute to causes we feel are important. You can use the coupon at Boscov s to receive a discount on all items purchased that day. Even sale items! And you can enter to win other prizes, too. This is a good opportunity to stock up on birthday and Christmas gifts at reduced prices and help WST. See Pat or Karen. We are also selling our cookbooks for $10.00 each. They make a good gift for a friend, shower, or birthday. See Pat Nelson or Karen Hoffman at Church or call Cindy in Trinity s office (856) to make a purchase. Music Ministry at Trinity Choir will begin preparing for leading the congregation in worship. We would love to add your voice to ours as well praise God together. Join us on Tuesday, September 12th at 7:30pm for our first rehearsal of the season. If singing is not for you, bell choir begins the First Thursday in October. A heart to serve is more important than music talent! Doc Maddison, Director of Music

6 September Birthdays At Trinity 1 Carol Moore 2 Harriet Blaetz 3 Sandy Lindley 5 Elaine Coward Stella Bollinger 6 Sharon Bird 9 Brenda Hamilton Leia Lindley 11 Alfie Muronda 16 Justin Brody 17 Robin Wells Chipo Murdona Jada Bollinger 19 Frances Buderman 20 Julie Musulin Noah Edwards 22 Ruth Schmid Martin Slater Jr. Benjamin Edwards 23 Diane Deeds Vincent Ezeiruaku 24 Paul Edwards John Thomas 25 Eva Vayo 27 Pat Shockley Billy Hamilton 28 Kofi Assan Joe Robinson Jr. 29 Karen Hoffman Charlotte Wurtenberg 30 Joan Wells September Anniversaries 3 George & Elaine Reinas 6 Earl & Dorothy Harris 12 Cindy & Christopher Lewandowski 13 Matthew & Amber Gordy 22 Richard & Terri Ingram 26 Frank & Mary Korhammer Kenneth & Jessica Froelich 29 Rebecca & Paul Kosherzenko Rise & Shine Breakfast Club The Rise & Shine Breakfast Club is continuing to meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 8:30am at the Penn Queen Diner in Pennsauken. Please contact Jessie Welty (609) if you would like to join them for delicious food and fellowship! Fellowship Café at PUMC Join in a time of fellowship and a delicious home cooked meal. Sundays, 10:30am (following service) in the Yellow Room Fellowship Time at Trinity Join us for fellowship and light refreshments in the chapel following Sunday worship services. Trinity UMC Food Pantry Canned meats and cereal are needed. Wednesday - September 13 10:00 am - 12:00 noon As always, all non-perishable food and monetary donations are accepted and appreciated. The purpose of this ministry is to reach a little further out into our surrounding community. All activities will be held in the our Yellow Room, except for the clothing which will be in Wesley Hall at Pennsauken United Methodist Church from 10am 1pm. Please plan to join in by participating and/or volunteering on Fridays! This Month: Hope Mobile Food Bank Ministry ~ 1st Friday, 9/1 Assistance with food for those who meet the qualifications as set forth the by the Food Bank of South Jersey. Bible Study ~ 2nd & 4th Fridays, 9/8 & 9/22 We will be journeying through different aspects of the bible and fellowship. Light snacks will be served. Clothing Ministry & Community Luncheon hosted by Haddonfield UMC ~ 3rd Friday, 9/15 We will serve lunch out of our kitchen to those in our community and provide our on-going Clothing Ministry where people from the community are able to shop our bins and racks of clothing. Faith Based Movie or Bible Study ~ 5th Friday, 9/29 This will be a time to offer a movie to help us continue our faith in God or a continuation of our Friday Bible Studies. If you or a loved one is in need of prayer and would like to be added to the prayer chain please contact: PUMC - Jean Plasket TUMC - Pat Nelson

Begins on September 10th 9:30am The Tidings/Lighthouse The Tidings is periodic publication of Trinity United Methodist Church Office Hours Tues., Wed. & Fri.

7 Begins on September 10th 9:30am The Tidings/Lighthouse The Tidings is periodic publication of Trinity United Methodist Church Office Hours Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (856) Fax: (856) Parsonage: (856) office@gotrinity.org Website: Visit us on Facebook Sunday Worship 10:45 am Begins again on September 10th for children K Trinity United Methodist Church 36 W. Maple Ave. Merchantville, NJ 08109

World Communion Sunday

2017 Trinity United Methodist Church Merchantville, NJ Pennsauken United Methodist Church World Communion Sunday World Communion Sunday Together, we enable national and international graduate students