TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH July 31, 2012 Vol. 46 No. 31 Caught in Your Spiritual Life? Register for a fall small group study. The goal is not for us to get through Scripture. The goal is to get the Scriptures through us. - John Ortberg REGISTER BY: filling out a registration form found inside this issue filling out a registration form located in the office or main narthex logging on to the church website www.trinitybirmingham.com/ adults/ssgroups We encourage you not to be caught Adrift in your spiritual journey but to be intentional. Consider signing up for one of the many small group studies this fall. Questions? Contact Suzanne Pruitt See inside on pages 3-6 for a at 879-1737 or email complete listing. spruitt@trinitybirmingham.com. Register Now...Deadline is August 19. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Going for the Gold 2 Fall Studies 2012 3-6 Senior Adult Info 7 Calendar of Events 7 Fourth Annual Senior Ball The youth will once again be hosting their annual Senior Adult Ball for Trinity s Pacesetters! There will be a swing band, food, and lots of dancing so bring your dancing shoes! Thursday, August 9th New Sermon Series Going for the Gold 5 pm- 8 pm Fellowship Hall Being All We Can Be Dr. Andy Wolfe Sundays, 8:45 & 11:00 AM August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 Running Towards the Finish Line Teamwork Discipline The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Death See A Personal Word on page 2 for details. Semi-Formal Attire is Requested but not Required Contact Amy Lewis with any questions at 879-1737.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 8:45 & 11:00 AM Sanctuary Full Communion The 8:30 AM worship service is broadcast via 15-minute delay from 9-10 AM Sundays on WAPI-1070 AM and 100.5 FM. SERMON Dr. Andrew Wolfe Going for the Gold Sermon Series Running Towards the Finish Line MUSIC 8:45 AM Praise Alliance, Jodi Haskins, BJ Underwood, Anna Underwood 11:00 AM Sanctuary Choir, Jodi Haskins, BJ Underwood, Anna Underwood MINISTER ON CALL Nathan Carden, 863-0765 WESLEY HALL 11:15 AM Rev. Drew Holland A LOOK AT JULY 29 1,068 Worship Attendance 693 Sunday School Attendance Going for the Gold Sermon Series We joined a billion others on Friday night to watch the opening ceremonies for the London Olympics. I must confess, that I get caught up in Olympic fever every four years. I find myself watching sports that I never watch, some of which I have never heard of. I mean, who knew that walking was an Olympic Sport? What captivates me about the Olympics, whatever the sport, is the human story behind every athlete in every event. Each of these men and women have reached the highest level in their particular sport. Each of them has a story of the dedication, the drive, the hard work, and the sacrifice that has brought them to this event. Each of them are already winners. These athletes will be on stage for a brief moment in their quest to become Olympic champions, but years of preparation to maximize their potential have gone into that moment of competition. What does it take to arrive at that level of peak performance? How do we become the best we can be? What motivates and prepares these athletes? These are questions that can be asked not only of athletes but of all of us. How do we become the best we can be? Scripture often uses the metaphor of athletic training and competition to describe the Christian journey of becoming all that God intends for us to be. In I Corinthians 9:24-25 Paul writes: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. During the month of August, I will be preaching on the theme, Going for the Gold: Being All We Can Be. Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:45 & 11:00 AM. August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 A PERSONAL WORD Running Towards the Finish Line Teamwork Discipline The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Death information for guests & new members Welcome to Trinity United Methodist Church! Our mission is to Gather people to Christ, Grow people in Christ, Go to serve Christ in the world and Glorify Christ. Sunday Worship Opportunities: 8:45 & 11:00 AM Traditional services in the sanctuary, offering same sermon and a variety of music. 11:15 AM CONTACT a relaxed, informal, service in Wesley Hall featuring praise music from the CONTACT Band, children are encouraged to attend. 10:00 AM Sunday School Ages 2 years and up. Nursery is provided during all services. Interested in Membership? Please join us the first Sunday of every month in the large parlor for Coffee with the Pastor. This is a time to meet the pastoral staff, ask questions and learn more about the core values and mission of Trinity. We also encourage you to attend Membership 101, a basic orientation prior to joining Trinity. It is offered on the second Sunday of each month. Contact Rev. Drew Holland at dholland@trinitybirmingham.com or call 879-1737 with any questions. Andrew Wolfe Senior Minister Suzanne Pruitt Minister of Christian Formation Drew Holland Minister of Evangelism, Young Adults Nathan Carden Minister of Outreach, Contact David Thompson Minister of Students Mack Chapman Minister of Administration Bobby Scales Minister of Pastoral Care & Visitation Church Office: 205-879-1737 Fax: 868-9714 Care Line: 868-9709 Child Development Center: 879-1749
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CFT FSR CONF SANC FHALL highlighted events this week Sunday - August 5 8:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 10:00 AM Coffee With the Pastors - LP 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 11:15 AM CONTACT Worship - WHALL 5:00 PM Sr. Adult Bible Study - SP 6:00 PM Element 6:15 PM Adult Handbells - Rm. 225 Monday - August 6 6:30 AM Men s Bible Study B fast - FHALL 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 6:30 PM SPRC Meeting - CONF Tuesday - August 7 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 10:00 AM Mama and Me - Nursery 11:00 AM Soup & Salad - FHALL 5:30 PM Trustees Meeting - CONF Craft Room 143 Fireside Room 145 Conference Room 220 Sanctuary Fellowship Hall LIB NAT LP SP HAVEN Library 218 Not at Trinity Large Parlor Small Parlor 105 Youth Auditorium pacesetters news Wednesday - August 8 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 6:00 PM Men s Studies - Rm. 300 & 310 6:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice - MS Thursday - August 9 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 9:15 AM Adult Studies - various 5:00 PM Sr. Adult Ball - FHALL Friday - August 10 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM CHAPEL MS WHALL SDR FLC Mouat Chapel Music Suite 132 Wesley Hall Small Dining Room Family Life Center THUR., AUGUST 9 4th ANNUAL SENIOR BALL The annual Senior Ball hosted by our Trinity Youth will be held August 9 from 5-8 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Come enjoy swing band music, good food and fellowship. All are invited. WED., AUGUST 8 LUNCH BUNCH, ART MUSEUM Join us for Lunch Bunch to the Birmingham Museum of Art for a tour and lunch at the museum. We will leave Trinity at 9:30 AM. WED., AUGUST 22 HYUNDAI TOUR The Hyundai Trip on August 22nd is full. See more about the trip in upcoming Tidings. For reservations or more information on any event listed above, contact: Amy Lewis at 879-1737 or email alewis@trinitybirmingham.com. in the hospital BROOKWOOD: SOUTH HEALTH & REHAB: Julianna Mills Jo Ann Rainey in memoriam Dot Collins July 26 We extend our love and sympathy: to the family of Dot Collins, who died on July 26. congratulations to Amy and John Paul Strong on the birth of their daughter, Lillian Grace Strong, on July 19. Proud grandparents are Debbie and Bruce Limbaugh. Proud aunt and uncle are Matt and Noelle Limbaugh. to Justin and Melinda Wilson on the baptism of their son, James Bradley Wilson, on July 29. to Steve and Karen Smith on the baptism of their daughter, Lillian Margaret Smith, on July 29. to Ryan David Click and Emily Marie Giuliani on their wedding on July 16. treasurer s report As of July 29, 2012 GENERAL BUDGET: 2012 Given Month to Date: $230,948 Avg. Needs to Date: $257,277 Balance/shortage: $(26,328) SAY AMEN Gifts this Month: $50,683 SAY AMEN Gifts to Date: $294,019 Note from Treasurer: Questions about church finances, income or expense? If you wonder how funds are received or expensed, the financial books of Trinity are open to any member, contact Ann Neptune at 879-1737 or aneptune@trinitybirmingham.com. Want to be part of a Children s Sunday School Team? Children s Sunday School teams for the upcoming school year are now forming. There are several opportunities to join a team in preschool or elementary classes. It s a great opportunity to learn and grow spiritually right along with the kids! You will be blessed and have fun sharing in their excitement and energy. The teams ideally consist of three or four individuals or couples so there s flexibility in scheduling. Don t wait! Call today, Linda Whatley or Jeanne Baswell at 879-1737. You may also email: lwhatley@trinitybirmingham.com (or) jbaswell@trinitybirmingham.com 7
Tidings Trinity United Methodist Church (USPS 0641-120) is published weekly, except Christmas week, by Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham (Homewood), AL 35209-3998. Periodicals postage paid at Birmingham, AL. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tidings, Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 19069, Birmingham, AL 35219-9069. SUNDAYS at Trinity: Worship 8:45, 11:00 & 11:15 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Youth Activities 6:00 PM Serving Greater Birmingham from Homewood Our Mission: To Gather To Grow To Go To Glorify 1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209 205.879.1737 Careline: 205.868.9709 www.trinitybirmingham.com WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Neill Jones 121 Riverhaven Place, Birmingham, AL 35244 Neill joined Trinity by transfer from another United Methodist Church. He is an engineer at ICS. Interested in Membership? Please join us the first Sunday of every month in the large parlor for Coffee with the Pastor. This is a time to meet the pastoral staff, ask questions and learn more about the core values and mission of Trinity. We also encourage you to attend Membership 101, a basic orientation prior to joining Trinity. It is offered on the second Sunday of each month. Contact Drew Holland at 879-1737 or email Drew at dholland@trinitybirmingham.com with any questions. Coffee with the Pastors Sunday, August 5 10 AM LARGE PARLOR This is a casual time for guests to meet the pastoral staff. During this hour, you will learn about the mission statement of the church as well as Trinity s core values. This is also an excellent time to ask general questions and learn more about the church family. CWP is held the first Sunday of the month at 10 AM in the Parlor. Welcome Bishop Wallace-Padgett In September, Bishop Willimon will retire and return to Duke University. At that time, our North Alabama Conference will be receiving it s new Bishop, Rev. Dr. Debra Wallace-Padgett. At the time of her election, Dr. Wallace-Padgett was serving as the Senior Pastor of St. Luke s United Methodist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. Her previous experience includes six years as a District Superintendent in the Kentucky Conference and work with numerous church committees and agencies. She is a graduate of Berea College and the Lexington Theological Seminary. Bishop Wallace-Padgett has provided strong collegial leadership wherever she has been. Her strengths in leadership include facilitating a sense of team work, enabling systemic change, and being open to the work of God s grace. She is a widely respected leader not only in her own Conference, but at the national levels of our church. Bishop Wallace-Padgett s husband, Lee, is a Deacon in the church, serving as the head of a church camping program. They have a 20 year old daughter and a 17 year old son. We look forward to welcoming Bishop Wallace-Padgett to our Conference and to Trinity.