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1 Trinity United Methodist Church 75 East High Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio The Chimes September 2017

PASTOR S PAGE Where did the summer go! I don t know about you but in the middle of winter I look forward to the warmer weather of spring and summer. Then spring and summer comes and goes so quickly.

2 PASTOR S PAGE Where did the summer go! I don t know about you but in the middle of winter I look forward to the warmer weather of spring and summer. Then spring and summer comes and goes so quickly. Yes, the seasons come and go. And the longer I live (and we all know this from experience) the faster time flies. Actually as we move into fall, I have to say that it s my favorite season of the year. I like the somewhat cooler temperatures, the clear blue skies, the lower humidity and the color of the leaves changing. Speaking of the seasons makes me think of the seasons of life. I just turned 58 in August. Am I middle aged or am I old? Now for those who are older, please forgive me for calling myself old. I like to think that I m still young. I m still able to get out and walk and jog, but the hips and knees are starting to feel the wear. I think one of the things I am the most thankful for as I progress in the seasons of life, is that I can look back and see the hand of God at work in different ways. For example, I can look back to each church I have pastored and each community my family has lived in and see the hand of God at work in my life. The Lord has certainly helped me grow in so many ways. My relationship with God has matured in the sense that I don t know what I would do without the Lord. Thank God that He is there! In July I preached on the theme: The God Who Is There. (Remember the story of the woman who was in the World Trade Center tower when it collapsed on 9/11 and her testimony about God s miraculous intervention?) God is always present. In the sermon I talked about experiencing God s presence in my life at different times in tangible ways. But I have to say that these days God s presence is just an ongoing sense of peace and joy. This sense of peace and joy comes from knowing Jesus as Savior but especially as the God who causes, as Paul says in Romans 8:28, everything to work together for the good. It s easy to see the good in things that are such blessings, the mountain top experiences. But the valleys are good too. It s not always easy to see what God was and is doing in the valley. But like Jacob who in later years leaned on his cane and blessed his children, I have to say, Thank you God for it all. In other words, I realize I am who I am especially because of the struggles and the challenges I have been through. But my whole point is just to say, the God who is present with us is so good! His goodness flows through all things in life as we practice His presence by reading God s word, spending time in prayer, worship and serving others. To God be all the glory and to Him goes all the praise! God Bless, Pastor Jeff

Lee Speer, Makaylee Elkin, Pat Rhinehart, Ransom Linnabary, Steve Dabney, Wilma Hayes Ongoing Prayer: Belisa Sherman, Ben Thimmes, Bob Van Horn, Carleen Roseberry, Cassidy Briggs, Cathy Maxwell,

3 PRAYER CONCERNS Trinity members and friends who have been in our prayers the past two months.. Alva & Evelyn Taylor, Bonnie Nyerges, Collette Harper, Dennis Hill, Dick McStay, Donna Beechum, Floyd Sterritt, Janelle Arnold-Rudolph, Jim Christian, Jim Hendershott, Jordan Trout, Kevin Black, Lee Speer, Makaylee Elkin, Pat Rhinehart, Ransom Linnabary, Steve Dabney, Wilma Hayes Ongoing Prayer: Belisa Sherman, Ben Thimmes, Bob Van Horn, Carleen Roseberry, Cassidy Briggs, Cathy Maxwell, Cheryl Doyle, Cindy Borgman, Craig Mullins, Dale Lyman, Dale Steiner, Dotty Goff, Gary Burke, June Jolif, Kalvari Kershner, Kathy Hart, Lon Irons, Marcia Todd, Marilee George, Michelle Shepard, Pam Besseck, Phyllis Bell, Ron Carsner, Sherry Meyers, Sherry Seckel, Stephanie Jones, Steve Dabney, Susan Keightley, Tammy Ghent, Terry Lavender, Trent Kincaid, Willard Fissel, Will Mullins, Bruce Scohy & all other civilians serving overseas. Military: Curt Belohlavek, Emily Garry, Eric Mann, Kelly Mann, John & Ashley Haney, Jon Tschudi & all military personnel around the world Nursing Home Residents: Bennington Glen: Marjorie West Signature Healthcare: Nettie Lyon Woodside: Bud Plumley Magnolia Terrace: Lois Jockish Homebound: Mary Dianne George, Doyle Shoewalter, Alice Foley, Clair Bardo Missionaries: Gordon & Ardell Graner Family [Dominican Republic] Our Trinity Family wishes to extend prayers to the following families in the loss of a loved one this past month: Amy Hamsher-Hinkle Family, Dayley Family, Harold Hal Clinger Family, Joe Sopher Family, Lois Hawk Family, Mary Vail Family, Tracy Family, THANK YOU for all the cards and prayers for our family during and after the passing of Joe. We were very touched and comforted by your love and support. Mike and Marlene Lancaster TRINITY ATTENDANCE SUNDAY ATTENDANCE DATE SCHOOL 8:30 AM 10:30 AM TOTAL 7/02/ /09/2017? /16/ /23/ /30/ Outdoor Community Service 8/06/ /13/ /20/ /27/2017

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Trustees Meeting: Tuesday, September 5 at 7:00 pm Staff Parish Meeting: Monday, September 11 at 7:00 pm Finance Meeting: Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm Ad Council Meeting:

begun our study in the books of 1, 2 and 3 John. Please feel free to join us as we dig into the Word!

NEW PHONE DIRECTORY New Church Phone Directories for 2017 are now available. You can pick up a copy in the narthex of the church or in the Church office.

United Methodist Women News Here we are. We re ready to be Jesus hands and feet again. Our whole group will meet on Monday, September 11 th at 7:00 p.m. in The Upper Room to hear from Marilyn Turner about offering community to all.

4 COMMITTEE MEETINGS Trustees Meeting: Tuesday, September 5 at 7:00 pm Staff Parish Meeting: Monday, September 11 at 7:00 pm Finance Meeting: Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm Ad Council Meeting: Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 pm Staff Parish with DS: Monday, September 25 at 6:00 pm Education Meeting: Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 pm TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY AT SAMES & COOK 3:00-4:00 pm We have begun our study in the books of 1, 2 and 3 John. Please feel free to join us as we dig into the Word! Sept 05: Walking in the Light: Keeping His Commandments Sept 12: Walking in the Light: Rejecting Worldliness Sept 19: Walking in the Light: Rejecting Anti-christs Sept 26: Living as Children of God NEW PHONE DIRECTORY New Church Phone Directories for 2017 are now available. You can pick up a copy in the narthex of the church or in the Church office. NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Beginning Tuesday, September 5 th the Church office hours will be: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. The office will be closed from 12:00 till 12:30 for lunch. United Methodist Women News Here we are. We re ready to be Jesus hands and feet again. Our whole group will meet on Monday, September 11 th at 7:00 p.m. in The Upper Room to hear from Marilyn Turner about offering community to all. Then we look forward to October and the whole group making apple dumplings to sell so we can meet our pledge to mission for the year. It s not only fun working together, but we produce a delicious product. Stay tuned for announcement of days and times. Poquer Club meets Wednesdays, August 30 th, September 27 th, and October 25 th at 8:30 for breakfast at the Edison Depot. This is sponsored by the women but many men come along with us and enjoy not only breakfast, but devotions and some quality fellowship. Joan will meet us for Workdays on Wednesdays, September 13 th and October 11 th. She suggests we bring our own scissors. The District is sponsoring a Women s Retreat on Saturday, September 16 th from 10 until 12 at Light and Life Camp near Mansfield. The theme is A Call to Community and we are to bring our Bible, pad and pen. Are there three who would like to go with me? Again, not every woman will want to participate in every activity; we understand this. But if you want to know what is going on, please give me your address and I will let you in on what s happening two or three times a month. Many blessings, Anne Cotton

FALL RUMMAGE SALE October 5 th, 6 th, & 7 th Have you started a pile or box of treasures you no

Drop off your donations beginning Thursday, September 28 th!

We broke Dave Knechtly s after using it for 12 years.

Midwest Mission Team Thank you Church Family for your love, prayers and support on this year s trip

Twenty-two members, seven from Trinity, seven first time members and eight churches represented were

If you read our daily blogs, we rolled garbage bags, banded pencils, unwrapped protractors, worked

Thank you for the items you donated throughout the year.

5 FALL RUMMAGE SALE October 5 th, 6 th, & 7 th Have you started a pile or box of treasures you no longer want or need? We d like to have them! Drop off your donations beginning Thursday, September 28 th! The Rummage sale is in need of a metal cash box. We broke Dave Knechtly s after using it for 12 years. If you have one to donate, please drop it off in the church office. Midwest Mission Team Thank you Church Family for your love, prayers and support on this year s trip to Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham, IL. Twenty-two members, seven from Trinity, seven first time members and eight churches represented were the hands and feet of God. If you read our daily blogs, we rolled garbage bags, banded pencils, unwrapped protractors, worked on school desks and even painted on the walls, all to help Midwest but these items that will touch lives of people we will never meet. We had a great time, great food and best of all, great fellowship. Thank you for the items you donated throughout the year. Whether it was purchasing cleaning buckets, donating supplies for the buckets, working on sewing days to make kimonos, hospital gowns and school bags or knitting sweaters, and praying during our travels, it is all very much appreciated. Next year s trip is scheduled for July15-21, We have room for you!! ~Midwest Mission Team MISSIONS COMMITTEE Thank you to Trinity United Methodist Church Missions Group for your generous donation to our company picnic. Lunch was delicious, the games were fun and we ended the day with a dance. Sincerely, The individuals and staff of Whetstone Industries.

COMMUNITY DINNER Wednesday, September 20 th 5:00-6:45 pm Chicken & Mashed

Dinners are $8.00 per person. Children 10 & under free. Carry out available.

7/22. They had a lot of fun and gave away lots of prizes!

s event being held at the Grace Polaris Church in Westerville on Sunday,

Speakers are: Melissa Spoelstra, Shannon Hoffpauir, and Mia Koehne.

If we can get a group of women interested in going, we can car pool and get a

6 COMMUNITY DINNER Wednesday, September 20 th 5:00-6:45 pm Chicken & Mashed Potatoes. Meals Include: vegetable, choice of salad, roll, dessert and drink. Dinners are $8.00 per person. Children 10 & under free. Carry out available. YOUTH HAPPENINGS Corn Festival The Youth had a booth at the Corn Festival 7/22. They had a lot of fun and gave away lots of prizes! Fun At Morrow County Farm Days ASPIRE WOMEN S EVENT There is an Aspire Women s event being held at the Grace Polaris Church in Westerville on Sunday, October 8 th from 4:30 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person (group rate is $20). Speakers are: Melissa Spoelstra, Shannon Hoffpauir, and Mia Koehne. If you have questions about the speakers you can speak with Alberta Stojkovic or Nancy Grossman. It will be 3 hours of laughter, stories, learning and music. If we can get a group of women interested in going, we can car pool and get a better ticket price. If you would like to attend this event, please contact Alberta Stojkovic (419) or Nancy Grossman (419) so we can know how many tickets to purchase.

COLLEGE STUDENT ADDRESSES Below is the list the church office has of current college students. Could you please help get this list up to date?

Are there any students we do not have on the list that should be there? Please notify the church office of any changes. Thank you!

Marion, OH Cindel Knipp* Marion Technical College 5637 US Highway 42 Mt.

Wilmington, OH 45177 Zachery Sturges Ohio State University 4740 County Rd. 101 Mt. Gilead, OH 43338 Brandon Young* Columbus State College 3965 Twp Rd 110 Mt.

Jacob Fellows* - University of Northern Ohio Benjamin Hayes* - Marietta College Jay Stratton* - Ohio University Freshmen Makaylee Elkin - Columbus State Community College

7 COLLEGE STUDENT ADDRESSES Below is the list the church office has of current college students. Could you please help get this list up to date? Are there any students on the list that are no longer affiliated with our church? Could you please help us get current college addresses? Are there any students we do not have on the list that should be there? Please notify the church office of any changes. Thank you! Seniors Tyler Hoffman Youngstown State Lyden House, 251 Madison Ave. Youngstown, OH Alexis Kemp (Will enroll at Marion OSU) 1465 Mt. Vernon Ave. Marion, OH Cindel Knipp* Marion Technical College 5637 US Highway 42 Mt. Gilead, OH Emilee Lamb-Hart* Oklahoma City University Kaitlyn Long* Capital University 1 College & Main Columbus, OH Genesis Rocks Wilmington College Pyle Box 704 Wilmington, OH Zachery Sturges Ohio State University 4740 County Rd. 101 Mt. Gilead, OH Brandon Young* Columbus State College 3965 Twp Rd 110 Mt. Gilead, OH Juniors Taylor Clark - Eckerd College Jared Gandelot OSU Tim Williamson* - Wright State University Sophomores Cameron Brown* - Bowling Green State University Jacob Fellows* - University of Northern Ohio Benjamin Hayes* - Marietta College Jay Stratton* - Ohio University Freshmen Makaylee Elkin - Columbus State Community College Rachel Harper - Ohio State University Colton Long* - Ohio State University Christina Seckel* - Ohio University AMERICAN RED CROSS A big Thank You for helping to make our blood drives a success! The results of our last blood drive were: 48 - Donors Registered 42 - Unites Collected 40 - Goal 126 Lives may be saved Don t forget the next Blood Drive will be held at the Church on Monday, September 11 th from noon till 6:00 p.m.

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Because of our Child Protection Policy we need 2 people to help in the nursery during the Sunday school hour and during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Thanks to all those who volunteered in the nursery this summer: Gary Begeman, Kristi Bulkowski, Tom Cotton, Alberta Stojkovic, Kelly Hand, and Sue Williamson.

Classes will meet on Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Sat. at 10 a.m. in the large Sunday school room in the lower East wing. We exercise with music and mix in light weights and floor exercises.

REIMBURSEMENT VOUCHERS If you make any authorized purchases for the church, please return the original receipt and a completed Voucher to the church office within one month of the purchase.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND USE OF FACILITIES We are fortunate to have a facility that is busy through the year.

A Building Use form may need to be completed and returned for approval and signature by the Trustee Committee.

8 NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Because of our Child Protection Policy we need 2 people to help in the nursery during the Sunday school hour and during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Please contact the church office if you are able to help during either of these times at trinityumc@redbird.net or There are also sign-up sheets in the nursery. Thanks to all those who volunteered in the nursery this summer: Gary Begeman, Kristi Bulkowski, Tom Cotton, Alberta Stojkovic, Kelly Hand, and Sue Williamson. LOW IMPACT/STEP AEROBICS CLASS Exercise to Energize - Monday, October 9th will be the first Step Aerobics Class for the season. The Class is taking a summer and September break. Classes will meet on Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Sat. at 10 a.m. in the large Sunday school room in the lower East wing. We exercise with music and mix in light weights and floor exercises. We would love to have you join us! If you have questions ask Allen or Alberta Stojkovic REIMBURSEMENT VOUCHERS If you make any authorized purchases for the church, please return the original receipt and a completed Voucher to the church office within one month of the purchase. This will insure that you receive your reimbursement on time and it also helps the church keep its accounts up to date and accurate. Blank Vouchers are available in the church office. SPECIAL EVENTS AND USE OF FACILITIES We are fortunate to have a facility that is busy through the year. If you plan to hold a special event, work session or other function in the church, please make sure to check availability of date and time with the church office as far in advance as possible. A Building Use form may need to be completed and returned for approval and signature by the Trustee Committee. The forms are available in the church office or may be ed by the office at your request. Your cooperation in this process helps everyone coordinate use of the facility. Thank you! 2017 Altar Flowers The Flower Chart for 2017 will be up this month to sign up for Altar Flowers. Make sure you write who is purchasing the flowers and who they are In Memory of or In Honor of. The cost of the flowers is $30. Please mark Altar Flowers in memo line of your check made out to Trinity UMC. The church office orders flowers for anyone who has signed up the week before the Sunday they are for. If you decide to get them yourself at another florist, please let the church office know in advance. Thanks! KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM Trinity is part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Just by using your Kroger plus card when you shop at Kroger, they will make a donation to our church. Our most recent check was $220. To sign up go online at and register your Kroger Plus Card, you will need to enter Trinity s # and your address. Thank you for supporting this program and Trinity UMC! KROGER S ROUND UP PROGRAM: Kroger s Round Up program has resulted in generous donations to the Mid Ohio Foodbank to help feed the hungry. These contributions have been passed on to local Food Pantries and Kitchens, including the one here at Trinity! Recently, our Food Pantry & End of Month Meal ministry received a total of $1,413.83! Your pennies really do make a difference! Thank you so much for rounding up at Krogers! ~Food Pantry & End of Month Meal Team

9 GOD S SERVANTS September 2017 September :30 am Greeters 8:30 am Call to Worship Readers 8:30 am Scripture Readers 3 Rod & Pam Clinger Rod Clinger Faye Willeke 10 Bill & Loretta Curts Loretta Curts Loretta Curts 17 Bob & Faye Willeke Faye Willeke Alan Torppa 24 Pat Tolbert Pat Tolbert Rod Clinger September :30 am Greeters 10:30 am Call to Worship Readers 10:30 am Scripture Readers 3 Allen & Alberta Stojkovic Dennis Hill Kristi Bulkowski 10 Jim & Joyce Overmoyer Jill Richardson Anne Cotton 17 Juanita Piercy & Suzy Piercy Nancy Reed Dennis Hill 24 Katie Young & Evelyn Shoults Evelyn Shoults Denise Canankamp September :30 am Music 10:30 am Children s Church Altar Flowers ($30.00) 3 Ken Barnett Kristi Bulkowski 10 Taylor Hendershott Mandy Rocks Ken & Marty Barnett 17 Anne Cotton Kelly Hand 24 Mandy Rocks Jim Brucker September :30 am Nursery Volunteers 10:30 am Nursery Volunteers 3 Dick & Pat Miller 10 Gary Begeman Gary Begeman 17 Amy Barr 24 Tom Cotton Tom Cotton 10:30 am Ushers: Olen Jackson, Merrill Brucker, Floyd Sterritt, Glenn Hayes Trinity United Methodist Church: Office Hours: 8:00 am 4:00 pm [Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm] Phone: Fax: Website: Address: trinityumc@redbird.net Pastor Jeff s Address: jcanankamp82@gmail.com The Chimes is a monthly publication of Trinity United Methodist Church. Copy deadline is the third Wednesday of each month by 4 pm. Trinity United Methodist Church Staff: Rev. Jeff Canankamp, Pastor - Parsonage Phone: Susan James, Pianist Taylor Hendershott, Organist Tina Schaeufele, Treasurer Denise Canankamp, Secretary Barb Brewer, Kitchen Coordinator Jacob Hayes, Custodian Diana Kemp, Nursery Care Giver

Trinity United Methodist Church 75 East High Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338

Trinity United Methodist Church 75 East High Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338 The Chimes July/August 2017 PASTOR S PAGE Annual Conference at Lakeside was, of course, my first experience of conference in