THE MESSENGER. July, VBS Shake It Up. Montana Mission Fundraiser. New Address. Disaster Relief Team. Thank You. Scriptures for July

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1 THE MESSENGER T R I N I T Y U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H INSIDE THIS ISSUE: VBS Shake It Up Montana Mission Fundraiser New Address Disaster Relief Team Thank You Scriptures for July Calendar, Birthdays & Anniversaries FROM THE PASTOR S DESK. Annual Conference has come and gone for another year. Susan and I are blessed to be back at Trinity. During the last year I believe God has brought us together as a congregation and we are seeking to fulfill the mission God has for us at this time in this place. I thank each of you for your commitment to Jesus and to your dependence on the Holy Spirit to lead Trinity into the next year. Although Curtis Buchanan, our Annual Conference Delegate, will give his report on this year s Conference in the future, I wanted to share some of my thoughts about Annual Conference. I believe there were some important decisions made this year that will be beneficial to the future growth and financial stability of the church in our Western North Carolina Conference. After some debate, Annual Conference approved reducing the number of districts (areas in which local congregations are organized) from the present 15 down to 8. This transition will be completely in place by For some this reorganization may seem a step backward. Making districts larger it may first appear that local congregations would lose some of their identity, becoming little more than a number. However, after considering all the debate, I believe reducing the number of districts will streamline the structure of the conference and allow us to discard the institutional model that the church has used over the years and return to the movement that John Wesley (the founder of Methodism) and Jesus intended for believers. There are signification differences between institutions and movements. Institutions are resistant to change and reward the status quo. They value holding the party line, not making waves, lack the ability to try new approaches because of the complicated approval processes. Institutions do what they ve always done the way they have always done it without regard to effectiveness. Often institutions are surprised that the same approaches to situations don t yield different results. Institutions lack a way to evaluate their efforts. Their goals are either unclear or are not measurable. They retreat inward when threatened or challenged and resist new technology. In institutions, the power and control comes from the top down. Movements, on the other hand have the ability to adapt to changing situations. They are willing to evolve and re-structure to become more effective. Every idea and direction is worth consideration in a movement. Movements constantly evaluate methods and their progress. Movements aren t afraid to utilize new approaches or technology. In fact, movements may be the first to understand the advantages of technology. They set clear goals that are measurable. Movements take on a life of their own. They seem almost alive. Movements gain momentum like a snowball rolling down hill. A movement s influence and effectiveness goes from the bottom up. One example of the differences between an institution and a movement was the recent uprising in Egypt. The institution, the Egyptian government, had power and control. The government had great resources, both financial and human. A well filled treasury and a strong army seemed to insure that the institution would survive. However, the movement that opposed the institution won the day. Why? It seems to me that the movement was people oriented. The Egyptian people united around a common cause and a common goal. There wasn t a clear chain of command. Each group banned together for a common good. The movement used new technology (the internet, facebook, twitter, and youtube) to proclaim their cause and let the world know of their struggle. In the end, the institution couldn t react fast enough to quell the movement s enthusiasm. Our Annual Conference s mission is: Follow Jesus, Make Disciples, and Transform the World. I believe coming a movement AGAIN will enable us as the church of Jesus to fulfill our conference s mission and the mission passed on to us by Jesus.to be His witness in the world. Let s become a movement for Jesus.

2 THE MESSENGER 4th OF JULY LUNCHEON Sunday, July 3, :00pm The Emmett Wilson Bible Class invites you to a BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls, and Desserts lunch immediately following the 11:00am Worship Service. JESUS ON THE 4th OF JULY By: Marilyn Ferguson We gather round to celebrate on Independence Day, pay homage to our country as the children run and play. With barbecues and picnics and fireworks in the air, the flag we own is proudly flown to show how much we care. The stars and stripes spell freedom she waves upon the breeze, while bursts of colors can be seen above the towering trees. This is all quite wonderful we revel in delight, but God above in divine love has brought this day to light. With just a stroke of liberty, a touch of His great hand, He gave democracy to us and helped this country stand. The stripes upon our stately flag were touched by His sweet grace, each star of white that shines so bright reflects His loving face. So as you turn to face the flag for battles that were fought, be filled with pride for those who died and freedoms that were bought. But don t forget to thank the One that gives the bright display the reason why we paint the sky on INDEPENDENCE DAY! SPAGHETTI LUNCH This coming Sunday, June 26th the Montana Mission Team will host a Spaghetti Lunch immediately following the 11:00am Worship Service. Make plans now to stay after church or come in to get a carry out plate. GET YOUR AUTOBELL CARWASH TICKETS TODAY! $15.00 each... The Montana Mission Team will leave on Saturday, August 6th headed to Heart Butte, Montana to teach Bible School and help make repairs to homes on the reservation. Please be in prayer for this group. Thank you to all who helped with or came and supported the car wash/grilled chicken dinner this past Saturday. We love all you Trinity folks. We have some wonderful adults and youth who are very excited about being the hands and feet of Christ in Heart Butte Montana and we thank everyone for their prayers and support. LOAF Sunday (Love Often And Freely) July 17th. Please bring a loaf of sandwich bread to church if you are able. On Monday, July 18th we will make 500 sandwiches with them and take them down to Urban Ministries. We have run about 20 loaves short the past two months. The Trinity Church Family expresses its prayers and sympathy to the family of Mr. Lawrence H. Duke who passed away on Wednesday, June 15th. Mr. Dukes funeral service was held here at Trinity on Sunday, June 19th. Please continue to remember his family during the time. HOT DOG PROGRAM Don t forget to drop in on Wednesdays between 10am and 2 pm and enjoy a hot dog, hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, chicken salad, fries, chips, homemade dessert and some good friends. You can t get this at any ole fast food joint. They can always use extra help in the kitchen, especially about clean up time! And if you want to donate a homemade goodie they appreciate that as well.

3 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF A DISASTER RELIEF TEAM??? Please see Preacher Wade or Doug Darnell if you would like to join a Trinity Team in the early fall to head to one of the states that was affected by the storms in April. The mission team is also selling tee shirts for $10.00 each. You can see Doug Darnell or Scott Hyatt to order yours today. NEW ADDRESS Don & Von Haverlah 3723 Blue Sky Drive Denver, NC (beginning 6/27/11) ATTENTION UNITED METHODIST WOMENS EXECUTIVE BOARD There will be a meeting of the UMW Executive Board on Monday, July 18th. Those members are: Shirley Hafey, Linda Swaringen, Phyllis Alexander, Cheryl Howard, Sherri Barth, Ginny Martin, Trish Darnell, Marie Ross, Dona Stroupe, Avis Summers/ Lewis, and Tommie Plummer. The meeting begins at 6:30pm in the Conference Room. CEMETERY FUND Contributions have been made to the Cemetery Fund in memory of Mr. Marvin Todd by the following: Neisler/Friendship Class Bain Sharar Kenneth & Phyllis Alexander Mildred Davis Perry & Jewell McConnell Hazel Dunn Grady & Mary Anne Pittman Helen Allen James & Margaret Poole Joe Bunn Mike & Andrea Griffin John & Sarah Burris Woodland Heights Elementary #390 Ken & Tommie Plummer Thad & Carolyn Reames Mr. & Mrs. F.C. Tuttle South Irdell Soccer Assoc. Don & Nancy Brown Butch & Peg Hough S.J. Anderson TITHES AND OFFERINGS Needed each week to make Budget $4, June 12 $4, June 19 $3, A contribution has been made to the Banner Fund in honor of The Butch Hough Family and Friends. It would be impossible to name all the joys of togetherness this Family and Friends have brought to Trinity Church, it s members and the Long Creek Community. The Helen Kidd Family THANK YOU Thank you just doesn t seem near enough for all of your expressions of love and grace that you have shown our family. Thanks for the cards, food, visits, and most of all your prayers. We are so blessed to be a part of such a loving and caring church family. Please continue to remember our family in prayer as God heals our hearts. May the Lord richly bless you for the love you have shown to our family. Margie Todd and Family To our beloved church family - There just are no words to express the feeling of Thanks in our hearts for your loving kindness extended to our whole family after the tragic loss of Mike Daughtery. The food, calls, cards and prayers have helped us cope during the almost unbearable days following. Thank you for helping us grieve, and thank you for showing us how to heal. God bless you. Cathy, Lilly, Joe & Brandon Daughtery Dan, Avis & Janna Lewis Beth Summers Harry Summers Feed My Sheep

4 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 770 Charlotte, NC T R I N I T Y U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H 6230 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, North Carolina CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED JULY WORSHIP HELPERS INFANT NURSERY July 3 Holly & Shea Hartsell 10 Tami McLemore Michael Thuemmel 17 Sherri & Danny Barth 24 Carolyn & Laura Miller 31 Jennifer & Bill McLemore TODDLER NURSERY July 3 Darlene Sarment & Delores LaPrade 10 Cheryl & Peter Putukian 17 Susan & Lee Owings 24 Brent & Stacy Bradford 31 Patty Wilson & Ginny Martin CELEBRATION SERVICE NURSERY July 3 Ronna Privette & Tommie Plummer 10 Donna Stroupe 17 Brenda Raynor 24 Ronna Privette & Tommie Plummer USHERS FOR JULY Malcolm Miller Carolyn Miller Carolyn McLemore John McLemore FINANCE STEWARDS Finance Committee & Malcolm Miller RETIREMENT RESIDENTS Shad s Landing - Lee Almond Olde Knox Commons at the Village Patsy Ward Bill Todd Churchill Assisted Living- O Neal Harpe Maple Leaf Healthcare Center Hilda Morris The Laurels James Rogers Aldersgate Francis Whisenant HOMEBOUND Betty Johnston Melvin Kerns SERMON SCRIPTURES FOR JULY These are for your use in preparing for the worship services on Sunday mornings. July 3 Matthew 11: July 10 Matthew 13: 1-9; July 17 Genesis 28: 10-19a July 24 Genesis 32: July 31 Matthew 14: PRAYER FOCUS FOR JULY Each month during 2011 the Prayer Committee will choose one area of the church to focus their prayers on that month. For the month of June you are asked to focus your prayers on PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Justin Buchanan, Leah Callender, Timmy Chavis, Jackie Darby,,Joe Fisher, Jan Freshwater, J.B. Heglar, Melvin Kerns, Heather Lambert, Hilda Morris, Don Mottern, Alma Ogle, Lois Puckett, Kaye Rogers, Virginia T. Smith, Betsy Southwood, Bill Todd, Vicki Tucker, Beverly & Hugh Wentz.

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THE MESSENGER. IS the Answer ~ No Matter What the? THE MESSENGER T R I N I T Y U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H FROM THE PASTORS DESK. IS the Answer ~ No Matter What the? INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Mystery Dinner Prayer Shawl Ministry I was in a seminar