March 2015 Trinity News Trinity Church of Spring Valley, California News of Events on the Hill Words from Pastor First I would like to thank Trinity Christian School for buying our new refrigerator! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Our old one that was 35 years old gave up the ghost and the new one cost $3,900.00. The Sessions letter sharing our intent to leave the Presbyterian Church USA was presented to the Presbytery of San Diego on Saturday Feb. 21 st. They are forming a response team to present the Presbyteries position. Please pray for our response team David Wallace, David Torres, Shirley Woodson, and Rebecca DeBreau. They will need your prayers for wisdom and love as we seek God s peaceful separation. I can t believe that March is already here. Palm Sunday is the last Sunday in March the 29 th and we will begin Holy Week. This is our time to prepare our hearts and lives for the greatest event in human history. The death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus. Oh, one more thing, don t forget March 8 th, it s the time change back to Daylight Savings time. This has to be my favorite time of the year! I hope to see most of you at Warren Huyser s memorial service Saturday March 7 th at 11a.m. here at Trinity. Pastor Randy Yenter randey@trinitypres.org (619) 465-3011 x105 Words from our Financial Administrator Dear Trinity Family- I find that since I injured my hand on the morning of the congregational meeting, February 8th, my family needs and obligations have overshadowed my work here at Trinity Church temporarily. I continue to get the important day to day items done, but I am sorry, this months financial report is not available at this time. I will catch up, and double up on my entry next month for your review. I will remain faithful and committed to serving my Lord and Savior as well as my Trinity family during this time of trial. I hope you all had a chance to get your copies of the Annual Report, and Financial Reports for 2014, if not, they are available in the church office. Thank you for your understanding, love, patience, and faithfulness to continue God's great work here on His hill in Spring Valley. May His blessings abound to you and your family. Financial Administrator Rebecca Casey rebecca@trinitypres.org (619) 465-3011 x108
Words from our Young Adult Ministries Director As another month comes to a close it has been a fun time in ministry. We had over 20 people come out to our family dinner night at Devine Pastabilities. It was a joy to laugh and talk even if we were all over the restaurant. The restaurant staff was very interested and asked alot of questions about our church as well. The next family dinner night out will be Sunday, March 22nd at Rocking Baja Lobster in Old Town at 6p.m. dinner time. Thank you to all who donated to the college program at our pancake breakfast. We are getting ready for a weekend retreat March 13-15... We have a date and talk series for the weekend but please pray we lock down a location. We are still up in the air on finding a place but as always we trust in God and he does what he does. We have two more fundraisers coming up. A Coffee Shop on Friday March 6th featuring the musical styling of the world famous John Barry. We also have another pancake breakfast on March 8th during church Jon Yenter Young Adult Ministries jon@trinitypres.org (619) 519-1578 Words from our Youth Director Inside Out Youth Ministry started the month with six of us attending Winter Camp at Alpine Conference Center. Thank you to all of those who donated money, prayed for this trip, and supported us in other ways. Although a few kids got sick and were not able to attend as planned, the six of us had a really amazing time. Each day we were able to bond with each other and have special time with Jesus as well. The students had such a great time that I ask for you to pray more aggressively for them because as soon as there is connection with Jesus, our enemy Satan begins to attack, and for some, it feels like he has been. Our young ladies need your prayers more than they are willing to admit, so I'm asking for them. I appreciate each of you praying for discipleship opportunities, for service, and for a deeper connection with Jesus and our Creator. We are continuing to work out projects dealing with self esteem, including spiritual gifts and looking deeper into what God says about each of his children. We are building an "Uplift Wall", which is the accumulation of several weeks of small projects. It will be nearly complete this week and you are welcome to come and check it out! Our event this month was "Fruit of the Spirit" night. We had several games and competitions all involving various kinds of fruit, ending with a really fun and messy game of Fruit Football, which is like ultimate Frisbee, but with fruits instead of Frisbees. Looking ahead, we are going to be starting a series on Growing a Faith that lasts. Again, I appreciate all of your prayers for these students. I'd also like to extend thanks to Rebecca DeBreau and Bryan Browne for dedicating their time to being with the studentsrunning games, setting up music, helping with activities. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. For the Love Thy Neighbor Project: Our monthly visits downtown, have been put on hold, as mentioned before. I am currently in contact with Brighton Place, which is a nursing home in Spring Valley to coordinate volunteers to visit with residents, help with activities, and also help with facilities maintenance. The woman I spoke with is very excited about this opportunity to partner with us, as am I! This will be another volunteer avenue for our church and my prayer is that more people will be willing to step out of their comfort zones to partner with me. I'm really looking forward to this. Our downtown visits will continue when we have Servolution the Saturday before Easter. Every one of all ages are welcome to join me to see our downtown neighbors, as well as our potential new partners in service, Brighton Place. Also, thank you to those who continue to donate items. There will be updated lists of things we need in both display cases near Pastor's Office, as well as near the donation container. Thank you, church family, for supporting our outreach efforts. Erica Yenter Interim Youth Director erica@trinitypres.org (619) 465-3011
Children s Ministries Director Souper Bowl of Caring Update: Trinity Church and School did a great job bringing in canned goods and money for the San Diego Rescue Mission. Together we collected over 1,500 pounds of nonperishable goods and over $200.00! Thank you so much to those who participated in making this collection a success. Easter Candy or Small Toys Needed: Once again children s ministry will have our Annual Easter Egg hunt on April 5 th. If you are interested in donation wrapped non-chocolate candy or small toys/stickers please bring them to the church office or give them to Debbie White by Sunday, March 29 th. Vacation Bible School Update: I am in the beginning planning stages for this summer s vacation bible school. I will need artist to help with decorations, teachers to teach bible time, art, games, snack time and missionary time, registration help, kitchen help, etc. If you are interested in helping with this please let me know. Date to be announced soon! Kids Kingdom Update: Last month we enjoyed dinner with our teachers, celebrated Valentine s Day, dressed like our favorite bible hero, and earned Nerds if we had memorized God s Word! This month s themes are Noah s Ark, Pizza at the park, Store night and Parent dinner. I am blessed to have wonderful volunteers who help with this on Wednesdays but we are always looking for more volunteers. Let me know if you would be interested in joining our team! Blessings, Debbie White debbie@trinitypres.org Children s Ministry Director (619) 465-3011 x107 Words from our Trinity Christian School Principals Please let people know about Trinity Christian School. There is information in the kiosk in Williams Hall and in the office. The website is trinitycs.org. Open registration has begun. We want to remind you that church members are afforded a 20% discount on their tuition Family Dinner Night Out for March 9 th will be held at Panera in La Mesa from 4:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. Everyone is welcome! You will find flyers in the bulletin that should be turned in with your check in order for the school to get a percentage of the profit for that evening. It s always a joy to share an evening and a meal with family and friends. The month of March hosts several events that are open for those who wish to attend. Chapel is held every Friday at 8:45p.m. in Williams Hall (PS-5 th ) and middle school is in the Youth Room at the same time. -Fourth grade missions will be displayed in Williams Hall between 10:00a.m. and 12:00p.m. on the third. -The school Speech Meet will be held in Williams Hall all day on the fifth. -The drama class will present their spring play on the thirteenth 6:30 p.m. -The annual Book Fair will run from the 23 rd to the 29 th. -Grandparent Chapel will be held on the 27th at 11:00 in Williams Hall. -Easter Break will be March 20th-April 10 th. Save the date Heaven s Heart will be on April 25, 2015! 5:p.m. ~ Check In Games, Silent Auction and Fellowship 6:00p.m. ~ Dinner and Dessert 7:30p.m. Live Auction We would welcome any donations of items or services for this event! If you would like to help, or know someone who would like to sponsor this event or to advertize in the program, please let the school office know. May God bless you for your continued support of Trinity s backyard mission. Trinity Christian School Principals principal@trinitycs.org (619) 462-6440
March 3rd March 10th, 10:30a.m. 11:00a.m. At 9:15a.m. we will be having our monthly Board Meeting in Ward Center. At 9:15a.m. PW Gathering in Williams Hall. Bible study will be led by Linda Hensley, Lesson 6, 1 John 3:11-18, 5:1-5; Free to Love Short Business Meeting Program: The Exotic Plant Society will meet on Tuesday, March 24 th at 7p.m. in the Conference Room. Visitors are always welcome whether they are experienced gardeners, or do not have any experience. For more information, please contact Julanna Loveberg at (619) 466-2907 12:00p.m. Lunch by Circle 3 Invite a friend and join us March 17th March 24th March 31 st. At 9:30a.m. Crafts in Ward Center Circle 3 at 6:30p.m.at Peggy Watkins Home. At 9:30a.m. Circle 1 in Ward Center At 9:30a.m. Circle 2 at Vee Smith s Home. At 9:30a.m. Crafts in Ward Center Please join us on March 21 st, in Williams Hall for our March program. Our speaker will be syndicated columnist and author Richard Lederer. He is the author of more than 40 books about language, history, and humor. Dr. Lederer s observations on language appear in magazines throughout the United States, and Lederer on Language appears each Saturday in the San Diego Union Tribune. You can send your articles via e-mail to: yasmin@trinitypres.org,or continue to put them on my desk. Whichever is easiest for you.thank You! Yasmin Hampton yasmin@trinitypres.org Trinity Church Office Administrator (619) 465-3011x103 We will meet at 5:45p.m. for a fantastic 6:00p.m. Potluck Dinner. GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Please contact Norma Mondeck or Julie Wolfe at (619) 466-2367 for further information.
Office Copier Use May 1, 2, & 3 Pine Valley Bible Conference Center Trinity Women s Retreat Sign-up on Sundays In Williams Hall between Service Early registration by March 22 will be $125.00 Includes Saturday meals and Sunday Breakfast pay $25.00 now to hold your early registration. March 23 rd through April 19 th Saturday Only $20.00 by April 19 th All money must be in by April 19 th. Partial Scholarships are available Speaker: Betty Barnett Finishing Well, Navigating Life s Transitions In Grief, Grace and Gratitude In a continuing effort to be responsible with your tithes and offerings. We need to track each ministries copier usage more carefully. The main copier code has been disconnected, and each ministry needs to use the code set up for their individual ministry. If you do not have a code, please see Yasmin or myself in the office. Thank you for your help as we try to serve you better. Rebecca Casey, Financial Administrator For more information, please contact Barbara Wells at (619) 460-0757
Monthly Mission Prayer Calendar 2015
Save the date TCS s Annual Heaven s Heart Event is scheduled for April 25, 2015! The theme this year is Ignite the Fire - Luau Check in time will be 5:00: games, silent auction and fellowship 6:00: Dinner and Dessert 7:30: Live Auction We would welcome any donations of items or services for this event at this time! If you would like to help sponsor this event or to advertize in the program, please let the school office know. Thank you for your continued support! Trinity Christian School
Trinity Church 3902 Kenwood Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977 Ph: 619.465.3011 www.trinitypres.org Label Trinity Church Staff Pastor: Randy Yenter randy@trinitypres.org Office Administrator.: Yasmin Hampton yasmin@trinitypres.org Financial Administrator: Rebecca Casey rebecca@trinitypres.org Young Adults: Jon Yenter jon@trinitypres.org Youth Director: erica@trinitypres.org Children s Min. Dir.: Debbie White debbie@trinitypres.org Facilities Maintenance: Bob Eichelberger Director of Music: Bill Coe billcoe1@cox.net Worship Leader: Leigh Taylor tleight@cox.net Organist: Shirley Woodson www.trinitypres.org Trinity Christian School Principals: Sharon Axe/Jimmie Drummond principal@trinitycs.org TRINITY S MISSION The mission of Trinity Church is to introduce people of East County To Jesus Christ and together experience the living presence of God.