THE HIGHLIGHTER. From the Pastor's Pen... Highlights from Trinity United Methodist Church JANUARY 2018 VOLUME 40, ISSUE 1

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1 Highlights from Trinity United Methodist Church From the Pastor's Pen... Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? (Isaiah 43: 19ab) God occasionally gives us gifts of new things. But they can only be new if we will receive them as such. If we carry the same old attitudes, approaches, fears and hatreds, we can refuse to perceive the new things God wants to do for us and through us. As we approach 2018, let s perceive (look for) the new thing(s) God is doing among us and pray God s richest blessing on the ministry of Trinity UM Church in this NEW Year! Happy New Year, Pastor Jim Inside this issue: JANUARY 2018 TUMC Mission Statement: To ignite such a passion, for Jesus Christ and His teachings, that it sets our world on fire. Blessings, Thanks & Prayers 2-3 Heart of Gold Dinner 4 Youth Ministry and Fellowship 5-7 Inclement Weather Policy 8 Extraordinary Giving Opportunity 9 Scholarship Info 10 TUMC Blood Drive 11 Listen to the Words January Events Calendar 13

2 Page 2 Blessings, Thanks & Prayers Trinity United Methodist Church Prayers for Those Who Have Been Hospitalized Recently Jessie Jo Bowen, Evelyn Gott and Eddie Wood. Our Sympathy to Jim and Daisy Hardenstine and family as they grieve the death of his father. The family of Audrey Bowen Evans, as they grieve her death. 90 Church Street P.O. Box 2142 Prince Frederick, Maryland Office Hours M-F 8am-4pm web: Lead Pastor Dr. James E. Swecker pastorjim@ trinityumchurch.org Washington-East District Supt. Dr. Rebecca Iannicelli Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling Visitation List.. Doris Benesh Scenic Way, St. Leonard, MD Dorothy L. Bowen Sandy Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD Mildred Bowen Dan Bowen Road, Prince Frederick, MD Barbara Brown Charing Court, Chesapeake Beach, MD Glenn Conner Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD Arlene Downs Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD Mabel Herring German Chapel Road, Prince Frederick, MD Carol Jean Hutchins Old Adelina Road, Prince Frederick, MD Donald & Madelyn Hutchins Henry Hutchins Rd., Pr. Frederick, MD Don & Marilyn Russell Cassell Blvd., Prince Frederick, MD Eddie & Charlotte Wood Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick, MD Asbury Solomons Fred Davenport Asbury Circle, #421, Solomons, MD Dot DeHaven Asbury Circle, Room #228-HC, Solomons, MD Charlotte Hall Asbury Circle, Apt. #1404, Solomons, MD Bill and Mary Hawxhurst Asbury Circle, #324, Solomons, MD Margaret Hayes Asbury Circle, Apt. #1308, Solomons, MD Jane Schmidt Asbury Circle, Apt. #1420, Solomons, MD George Wells Asbury Circle, Room #225-HC, Solomons, MD Wanda Wells Asbury Circle, Room #219-HC, Solomons, MD Calvert County Nursing Center Annabelle Morrison - 85 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, MD Caribbean Breeze Assisted Living Evelyn Gott Skinner s Turn Road, Owings, MD The Hermitage at Solomons Louise McCumber Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688

3 Page 3 Dear Pastor Jim, Thank you for your support during my recent adventure. Your visits, texts, and calls were appreciated by both Kristen and me. Please also pass along my thanks to our congregation as well. The many cards, well wishes, and the pretty blanket were all very kind and helped me in my recovery. Jeff Walker New Adult Sunday School Class PARENTING This is a 9-week class (starting January 21 through March 18) led by Carol Bush. It will focus on how the Bible helps us to be Christian parents in a challenging world. We will be learning from God, who is the expert parent. Calendar for Bible Study Groups Sunday: Contemporary Issues in the Christian Faith Adult Sunday School Class 9:15 AM Room 313 Jim Van Duzer ( ) Faith Foundations Adult Sunday School Class 9:15 AM Room 102 Bob Finlayson ( ) New Covenant Adult Sunday School Class 9:15 AM Parlor Rick Cox ( ) Monday: Healthy Living Bible Study 11 AM Room #311 Alice Thomas Tuesday: Ladies of Grace Women s Bible Study 10-11:30 AM Church Library Mona Monsma ( ) Sue Clark ( ) Wednesday: Open Bible Study 10 AM and 6:30 PM Fellowship Hall Pastor Jim Youth Bible Study 6:30 8 PM Youth Room Thursday: Men s Bible Studies 5:30 AM At the homes of: John Godfrey ( ) Fred Haller ( ) Morris Hawkins ( )

4 Page 4 It s not luck, it s God s Blessing... Save the Date: Heart of Gold Dinner Saturday, March 17, :00 p.m. Fellowship Hall More details to follow.

5 Page 5 Youth Ministry & Fellowship January 2018 Happy New Year!! I hope that 2018 is as exciting for you as 2017 was for our youth. We hosted our 3rd Christmas Morning Breakfast and Clothing and Toy Distribution. We would like to thank all of you for your donations. Because of your generosity, we were able to make Christmas a little brighter for some families in our community. As we ended 2017, our youth were extremely busy and piling up many awards and special recognitions. It is time to TIP OUR HATS to these fine young men and women who make our church and our community so much better. Here s to: Jacob Bush - who competed in indoor track for Calvert High School and ran the 1600 meter race. He is already running faster than his goal for the season. Jacob was also selected to participate in the All County Chorus. Joshua Bush - Joshua was selected to play in the Towson Honors Band and he recently received the Star Rank and 2nd Eagle Scout Merit Badge in Scouting. Nicole Curran - was the recent recipient of the Captain s Choice Award for her efforts with the Calvert High School indoor track team. Nicole and her sister, Amanda, participated in the shot put event for the Track Team. (Continued on page 6)

6 Page 6 (Continued from page 5) Peyton Kimmel - At the end of the Varsity Football Season at Calvert High School, Peyton was recognized in several ways. He was named to the first team all conference team for the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference. He also received the offensive linemen of the year award and student athlete of the year for his GPA of 4.67!! Our youth have some very impressive things to put on their resumes. We are very proud of all they are able to participate in and excel in at school, at church and in the community. On December 14th, Pastor Jim and I were privileged to attend the Winter Chorus Concert at Calvert High School. What an impressive program and boy did our Youth shine!! The following students participated in the Concert: Jacob Bush, Jack Green, Will Green, David Big Red Johnson, Andrew Mason, Michael Mason and Kelly Shannon. They made Trinity proud. Soloists for the evening were: Jacob Bush, Jack Green, David Big Red Johnson, Andrew Mason and Michael Mason. Andrew and Michael Mason also sang a duet. Along with participating in the Concert, several of the members were recognized for their abilities. Jacob Bush, Jack Green and Andrew Mason qualified for All County Chorus. Jack Green and Andrew Mason also qualified for the Tri - County Chorus. Although he has not been part of our youth group, I would like to recognize John Levin for his participation in the chorus concert. John even had a solo during the performance. (Continued on page 7)

7 Page 7 (Continued from page 6) Now, add 14 more youth to this group and you have a Christmas Caroling group that sound awesome together!! We took them on tour to the Calvert Pines Senior Center to sing at their two buildings and were very well received. In fact, they were asked to come back next year!! Then, we went to pay a surprise visit to Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Fowler. We really enjoyed surprising them and we were very warmly welcomed. I am always looking forward to watching how God works in these young lives and very proud to have them at Trinity, in youth group and in my life. Keep watching for more of their accomplishments!! In Christ, Janet Swecker firstladyjanet@gmail.com

8 Page 8 Inclement Weather Policy Sunday Mornings: If it snows on a Sunday morning, the lead pastor will make the decision by 6 a.m. whether or not to hold worship. The congregation will be notified by and through the church's telephone answering machine. During the Week: If Calvert County Public Schools closes, outside groups will not be permitted to meet in the building. Trinity scheduled activities will go on as scheduled. If the Calvert County Government closes, all Trinity activities will be cancelled and the building will be locked. Trinity United Methodist Church Staff Rayelle Finlayson... Coordinator of Christian Ed Sharon Godfrey... Financial Secretary William Jenifer... Sexton Becki Nelson... Bookkeeper Kathy Pinkowski... Administrative Assistant Rebecca Adams... Nursery Attendant Emelyn Riggleman... Nursery Attendant Mary Stortzum... Lead Nursery Attendant Janet Swecker... Coordinator of Youth Ministry Leah Woods... Director of Music Ministries ~ ~ ~ Jim Swecker... Lead Pastor

9 Page 9 Extraordinary Giving Recently, as a congregation, we just considered our giving for Consecration Sunday was held and commitments for this new year were provided. This is typically giving from regular income and something in which we can plan and forecast. What about the extraordinary times in our life? What about the times in which we can do something extraordinary? The church can be considered here, as well. Whether it is receiving an inheritance, selling an asset, tax planning and preparation, or planning for our estate, the church can be a beneficiary of an extraordinary gift. As Christians, we know that all of our earthly possessions are a gift from God. Therefore, we should make provisions to continue Christian stewardship in the ordinary and extraordinary times. Trinity has a means of assisting with this through its Foundation Committee. It is simply initiated by a call to the church office. If you want to make an extraordinary gift or remember the church in your will, you can trust that whatever you offer as a gift will be blessed many times over by the Lord in building His Kingdom. God Bless, TUMC Foundation Committee

10 Page 10 Baltimore- Washington Conference Baltimore-Washington Conference Scholarships for College Students SAVE THE DATE! BWC Scholarship application process opens January 3, 2018! Once again, the Baltimore-Washington Conference will be awarding scholarships for qualified students currently attending college, as well as high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall of The application process opens on January 3 and closes March 7, A variety of scholarships are offered to fit the diverse needs of our students. To be considered for a scholarship, students must complete the full online application, which includes uploading their current transcripts. In addition, the student must provide contact information for their pastor and one additional church reference. The pastor and reference will be contacted and asked to submit information on the student's participation in the local church. The entire process will be done online for ease of the student, pastor, and reference. For details about the individual scholarships or to apply for a scholarship, please visit If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly. Peace, Cheryl Cook Connectional Ministries

11 Page 11 Sunday, January 14, am - Noon TUMC Fellowship Hall TUMC Blood Drive Needs You Sign up to donate at Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday Schedule 8-9 a.m. ~ Worship Service 9:15-10:15 a.m. ~ Sunday School (for all ages) 10:30-11:30 a.m. ~ Worship Service Open Bible Study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. If you are unable to donate, please volunteer to take a shift welcoming our donors. Pray for those who give and for those who will receive this gift of life. For more information, contact Dawn Rice at cdr727@aol.com or

12 Page 12 Listen to the Words... Be Thou My Vision Verse 1 Be Thou my Vision O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me save that Thou art Thou my best thought by day or by night Waking or sleeping Thy presence my light Verse 2 Be Thou my Wisdom and Thou my true Word I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord Thou my great Father I Thy true son Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one We sing beautiful songs and hymns every Sunday. Do you ever really listen to the words click here (to sing along) Verse 3 High King of heaven my victory won May I reach heaven's joys bright heaven's Sun Heart of my own heart whatever befall Still be my Vision O Ruler of all Ending Be Thou my Vision CCLI Song # Eleanor Henrietta Hull Mary Elizabeth Byrne Russell Mauldin Words: Public Domain Music: 2010 Belden Street Music Publishing (Admin. by ClearBox Rights, LLC) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. CCLI License #

13 Page 13 Trinity United Methodist Church JANUARY 2018 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 7 Consecration of Church Officers and Leaders 14 Blood Drive 7 am - noon 1 New Year s Day (church office closed) 8 15 Trustees 7 pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (church office closed) Missions 6 pm Bible Study Covered Dish Dinner at 6:30 pm Church Council 7 pm New Member and Baptism Sunday Weekly Ministries Sunday 8:00 am Worship Service 9:15 am Sunday School (for all ages) 10:30 am Worship Service 5:30 pm Kid s Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm Youth Fellowship 6:30 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm AA Meeting Monday 11:00 am Healthy Living Bible Study 7:00 pm Calvert Dance Band Rehearsal Tuesday 10:00 am Women s Bible Study Wednesday 10:00 am Open Bible Study 6:30 pm Open Bible Study 6:30 pm Middle/High School Bible Study 7:00 pm Unclouded Day Rehearsal Thursday 5:30 am Men s Bible Study 6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal