Join us on Palm Sunday, April 1

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH March 27, 2012 Vol. 46 No. 13 Join us on Palm Sunday, April 1 Palm Cross Workshop Saturday, March 31 Join us on Saturday, March 31, at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring the family and help make Lenten Crosses that will be used in the Palm Sunday services. All ages are welcome to come and go from 9 AM - Noon. Questions? Contact Kim Snow at 879-8875. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Holy Week Services 3 Honors & Memorials 4 Kids Summer Events 5 Easter Lily Orders 6 Calendar of Events 7 Palm Sunday, April 1 8:45, 11:00 & 11:15 AM Morning Worship Children may participate in the Palm Procession by waving palm branches and placing them on the altar at the beginning of the morning worship services. 6:00 PM Evening Taize Service On Palm Sunday evening, a Prayers Around the Cross Taize Service will be held in the Sanctuary. Annual Spring Egg Hunt Sunday, April 8 SUNRISE SERVICE 6:30 AM at Homewood Park (Wesley Hall in case of rain) led by Trinity s youth. Sunday, April 1 at 4 PM Trinity s Egg Hunt for ages 2 through 2nd grade will be held on Palm Sunday, April 1 at 4 PM. (McCallum Park in Vestavia Hills) NO RAIN DATE Come join the celebration of finding eggs and enjoying friends! TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary led by Dr. Andrew Wolfe with Trinity Choirs and Orchestra. CONTACT WORSHIP 11:15 AM in Wesley Hall led by Dr. Dave Barnhart with the CONTACT Praise Band. NOTE: SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45-10:45 AM

A PERSONAL WORD SUNDAY, APRIL 1 PALM SUNDAY 8:45 & 11:00 AM Sanctuary Communion Following Services The 8:45 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 The Lord s Prayer Series: Deliver Us From Evil MUSIC 8:45 & 11:00 AM Children s Choirs (1st-5th grade) William A. Gardner Handbell Choir Sanctuary Choir & Trinity Orchestra MINISTER ON CALL Bobby Scales, 746-4547 Throughout my ministry, I have been made aware of the power of the Lord s Prayer to give voice to the deepest part of our human consciousness. Not only do we know these words by heart, they are in a sense written on our hearts. I recall years ago, going to the hospital to visit a church member who was in the ICU following a procedure which had left her in a coma. During this procedure she had suffered a stroke. She could not move, open her eyes, or speak. She was not expected to live long. When I entered her room, she lay lifeless on the bed. Her husband was with me. He told her how much he loved her. I shared with her that many people were praying for her and that God s love for her was eternal. We did not know if she heard us. There was no response. I then began to pray, and ended my prayer by reciting the words of The Lord s Prayer. As I said the words, a tear formed in her eye and rolled down her cheek, and her face took on a different countenance. It was obvious that these words had penetrated beneath the fog of her coma and she connected with something deep. I think these words brought her into God s presence in a way that nothing else could at that moment. She died within the hour. When we pray the phrase, Lead us not into temptation, at least one of the ways those words can be taken is to make us ready for those times of testing, for those crisis moments in our lives. As we enter Holy Week, the words of this petition take on urgency in Jesus own life. This was the week of crisis for Jesus. Before him was the cross. It is no wonder that we find him in prayer in the Garden. He prayed that This cup might pass from him. No one wants to die like that, but he went on to pray, Not my will but your will be done. Your will the words he taught us to pray. Jesus prayer was answered. He was not rescued, but he was made ready. WESLEY HALL 11:15 AM Dr. Dave Barnhart Deliver Us From Evil A LOOK AT MARCH 25 1,422 Worship Attendance 706 Sunday School Attendance This Sunday is Palm Sunday. We enter a week of testing out of which is born redemption. Lenten Offering Through Trinity s Lenten Offering, we have the opportunity to reflect God s love by making a sacrificial offering for others. This offering goes to support ministries beyond the walls of Trinity. These outreach ministries touch the lives of children, the poor, the elderly, the homeless and people in other countries or in disaster situations. Your Lentern Offering can be made at any time during Lent by using the Lenten envelopes found in the pews. 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 Dave Barnhart Minister of Outreach Drew Holland Minister of Evangelism, Young Adults 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

Holy Week Noon Services and Lunch NOON SERVICES Monday-Wednesday These half hour lunchtime services at Noon on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday provide a convenient worship opportunity. A guest speaker is featured each day, and a nursery is provided. Lunch is served following each service at 12:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall ($4 per person). HOLY WEEK GUEST SPEAKERS: Monday, April 2 Keith Thompson First United Methodist Church, Birmingham, AL Tuesday, April 3 Charles Gattis Trinity United Methodist Church, Huntsville, AL Wednesday, April 4 Julie Holly Discovery United Methodist Church, Hoover, AL Maundy Thursday April 5 SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION 7:00 PM - Sanctuary Good Friday April 6 2:00 PM - HOMEWOOD COMMUNITY WAY OF THE CROSS PROCESSION Meet at the amphitheater at Homewood Park by 2 PM on Good Friday or join the procession anywhere along the way. 7:00 PM - A SERVICE OF DARKNESS In the Sanctuary with scripture, prayers, liturgy and music by the Sanctuary Choir & Trinity Orchestra. (Free Valet Parking Service Available) 3

gifts to glorify god & to remember those we love HONORARIUMS (February 27 - March 25, 2012) JOHN & NOELLE CADDEN Michele Alfano FIRST TUESDAY LUNCH BUNCH Rebecca Robertson BETTY GUNN & EMILY KITCHENS Rebecca Robertson ELIZABETH MYERS Michele Alfano SUSAN ROHRER Thursday Morning Beth Moore Bible Study STEPHANIE SIMS Michele Alfano JANE SMITH John 3:16 Bible Study Group LILLIAN MARGARET SMITH Becky & Bill Hutto CHEROKEE WOOLEY Michele Alfano MEMORIALS (February 27 - March 25, 2012) JAMES CALLAWAY Myrnie & Bill Driskill Betty B. Johnson Margaret & Lewis Williams Ann & Ken Damsgard ED COLEMAN Trinity UMC The Trinity Singers Eleanor and James Marshall Friendship Sunday School Class Sam Darden Claire & Louie Love Lynn & Paul Shebs Beth & Sam Troutman Jane & John Coleman Bettie Jackson HANNAH DAVIS Trinity UMC Circle 6 Bettie Jackson HANNAH & KEN DAVIS Friendship Sunday School Class RON DENSON Donna & Tom Himes Elizabeth & Rich Myers WINTER WINT FONTAINE GILMORE Trinity UMC Becky & Bill Hutto Laura & Michael Eanes Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Marshall, Jr. Ann & Ken Damsgard Frances & Jim Sawyer DR. JAMES DAVID JONES II Carol & Jack Reamey NANCY McCARY The Trinity Singers Ann Morris Smith Myrnie & Bill Driskill DR. & MRS. E. L. McFEE Allison & Eric Haynie CONNIE MILLSAP Trinity UMC Friendship Sunday School Class Suzy & Don Banks Phella & Guy Patterson Irene Hobbs Beth & Steve Morris Ann & Ken Damsgard MARY VIRGINIA MUDD Myrnie & Bill Driskill Betty B. Johnson JOANNE OKURA Becky & Bill Hutto VIRGINIA REED Donna & Ted Roose Myrnie & Bill Driskill MR. & MRS. CLYDE WESTBROOK Rebecca & Jim Robertson RELAY FOR LIFE April 27 Join the Trinity Team Trinity is joining the fight against cancer. Won t you join our team? Trinity has a Relay for Life Team for the big event that will take place at Homewood Central Park on Friday, April 27 from 4 PM thru the entire night. It will be a lot of fun, with tents, food, games, walking and more fun for the whole family. We will light the night with a luminaria ceremony to honor those with cancer. We all have been affected by cancer in some way, and the American Cancer Society is constantly looking for a cure, so please support Trinity either by joining our team and walking, purchasing a luminaria in memory of a loved one, or donating to the cause. Please visit: http://main.acsevents.org/site/tr/relayfor LifeRFLFY12MS/1804308547?pg=team& fr_id=37845&team_id=1088077 You may also email Amy Green at cgreen79@att.net or Maxcie Sikora at maxciemarie@aol.com. Convergence 2012 Controlling the Chaos Young Adult + Single??? You re Invited to the Convergence Young Adult Weekend Retreat WHEN: May 4 May 6 WHERE: Camp Sumatanga WHAT: Speaker Rev. Monica Harbarger, LPC Focus on Controlling the chaos of our lives Food, Fun, Fellowship, Outdoors! COST: $70/person (scholarships available) Come join us & make new friends...remember to invite old friends too! To sign up or get more info, contact Drew Holland at dholland@trinitybirmingham. com or 879-1737. 4

2012 Kids Summer Fun at Trinity! To download registration forms for the camps/activities listed below, please visit www.trinitybirmingham.com/kids/summer_programs Register Now! To complete registration, fees must accompany the registration form. June 4-7 Mission Camp 9:00 am-3:00 pm (completed 3rd-5th grade) June 11-14 Day Camp 8:30 am-3:30 pm (completed 3rd-5th grade) June 18-22 Orff Music Camp 9:00 am-12:00 pm (completed 5k-5th grade) June 25-29 Sumatanga Day Camp 7:30 am-5:00 pm (completed 5k-2nd grade) SUMATANGA SLEEPOVERS: June 23-24 Sumatanga Sleepover I (completed 5k-2nd grade) July 7-8 Sumatanga Sleepover II (completed 5k-2nd grade) ART CAMPS: June 11-15 Art Camp 1 9:00 am-12:00 pm (completed 5k-7th grade) June 18-22 Art Camp 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm (completed 5k-7th grade) July 9-13 Art Camp 3 9:00 am-12:00 pm (completed 5k-7th grade) July 23-27 Art Camp 4 9:00 am-12:00 pm (completed 5k-7th grade) July 30-Aug 3 Art Camp 5 9:00 am-12:00 pm (completed 5k-7th grade) BASKETBALL CAMPS: June 25-29 Basketball Camp 1 9 am-4 pm Or 1/2 day 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm (completed 5k-7th grade) July 30-Aug 3 Basketball Camp 2 9 am-4 pm Or 1/2 day 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm (completed 5k-7th grade) July 16-19 Vacation Bible School 9 am-12 pm (completed 3k-2nd grade) July 24-26 Pre-school Playcation 9 am-12 pm (completed 4k-5k) July 30 - Aug 1 Venture (completed 3rd-5th grade) Contact Linda Whatley or Jeanne Baswell at 879-1737 with any questions. 2011 Day Camp Children s Lenten Project In the Lord s Prayer we ask God to Give us this day our daily bread. Want to help give daily bread? You can! Grace s Kitchen feeds people who do not always have daily bread. On Thursdays, Grace s Kitchen offers breakfast and a sack lunch at a park downtown. Hungry people come from all around to enjoy the food and know that someone cares for them. All the food is a gift from people like you who have plenty to eat and want to share with those who don t. Below is a list of items they need. Choose something you want to bring, talk to your parents about going shopping to buy it. Bring your food offering to Sunday School by Easter. You may even want to bring something every week! - Sturdy Paper plates - Paper towels - Pancake syrup - Plastic forks and knives - Regular roast Folger s coffee - Food safe plastic gloves - Pure vanilla flavoring - Gladware containers (13 cups) - Dried cranberries - Disposable 13x9 aluminum pans - Pecan halves or pieces To learn more about Grace s Kitchen, log on to http://graceskitchen.org/ Questions about this project, contact Jeanne Baswell at 879-1737 or email jbaswell@trinitybirmingham.com. 5

pacesetters news APRIL 3 5 NATCHEZ SPRING TRIP... Trinity Travelers APRIL 10 BIG OAK GIRLS RANCH Lunch will include speakers Reagan Croyle Phillips (John s daughter) and Kelli Croyle (Brodie s wife). John Croyle will also be there. The event includes a tour of the Ranch, a tour of one of the homes, lunch and an opportunity to meet some of the children and houseparents. The cost is $10, which includes transportation. We will leave Trinity at 9:00 AM. Contact Amy Lewis by March 31 for reservations. APRIL 20 LEBANESE FOOD & CULTURAL FESTIVAL We will take a van to Saint Elias Maronite Catholic Church where we will take a guided tour of the church followed by wonderful Lebanese meal. There is no charge for the church tour. You pay for your lunch. Make reservations for this cultural experience by March 31. APRIL 24 PACESETTERS LUNCH Our special speaker will be Rev. Drew Holland. Drew is just back from a trip to Israel and will share some of his experiences from his trip. This is a great opportunity to get to know our youngest minister. MAY 9 ANNISTON TRIP Save the date! Join us to tour the Anniston Museum of Natural History and the Berman Museum of World History. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at the elegant Classic on Noble. Leave Trinity at 8:30 AM. For reservations or more information contact: Amy Lewis 879-1737 or email alewis@trinitybirmingham.com. Mark your calendar for VBS 2012! July 16-19 Don t forget...it takes lots of adult volunteers to make this an unforgettable week for our kids! If you d like to help, contact Melissa Vinson at mvinson9752@gmail.com. A Fun Way to Serve Looking for a fun and different way to serve at Trinity? Our youth department needs your help at the sign in desk for ELEMENT CAFE. ELEMENT CAFE is an after school program for middle school students from 3-6 PM every Tuesday and Thursday. There is a need for people to work the sign in desk. If you have spare time from 3-6 PM on Tuesday and Thursday... come and join the after school fun. You may sign up for a weekly shift or help out just once or twice a semester. For more info or to volunteer, contact Robert Sturdivant at 879-1737 or email rsturdivant@trinitybirmingham.com. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Annual BBQ Event, April 28 Habitat for Humanity is holding it s 4th Annual BBQ for Building event on April 28 from 10:30-2:30 at the Habitat ReStore. Five-O will provide live music, those who attend will sample some great BBQ and all money raised will go directly to Habitat Birmingham! Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Call Laura McCain at 870-4550 for tickets and information. (Please cut out and return this completed form by Noon on April 2.) Give 2012 Easter Flowers to the Glory of God Order now through April 2. Members and friends may provide lilies to beautify our church on Easter morning in Honor of or in Memory of loved ones. These gifts will be acknowledged in the Easter Sunday worship bulletin. The cost is $15.00 each. Proceeds from the lily sales benefit United Community Centers, Inc.; a non-profit United Methodist agency. Please print information clearly; it is taken from this form for use in the bulletin. Please use a separate form for each lily order. Make checks payable to Trinity UMC. Place form(s) and payment in the offering plate, bring by the church office, or mail to Trinity UMC P.O. Box 19069, Birmingham, AL, 35219-9069. CIRCLE ONE: In Memory of (OR) In Honor of Order deadline: Noon, Monday, April 2. Name: 6 Questions? Please contact Mary Boyce in the church office at 879-1737 or email mboyce@trinitybirmingham.com. Easter Lilies Given By: Phone: # of lilies: x $15.00 ea. = $

highlighted events this week Palm Sunday - April 1 8:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 10:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Coffee with the Pastors - LP 11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 11:15 AM CONTACT Worship - WHALL 4:00 PM Sr. Adult Bible Study - SP 4:15 PM Youth Handbell Choir - Rm. 225 5:00 PM Cross & Flame Youth Choir - MS 6:00 PM Taize Service - SANC 6:00 PM Element - Haven 6:15 PM Adult Handbells - Rm. 225 8:00 PM Men s Pickup Basketball - GYM Monday - April 2 6:30 AM Men s Bible Study B fast - FHALL 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 12:00 PM Holy Week Service - SANC 12:30 PM Holy Week Lunch - FHALL 6:30 PM SPRC Meeting - CONF 7:00 PM Outreach Meeting - FSR Tuesday - April 3 6:30 AM Youth Prayer B fast - Haven 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 10:00 AM Trinity Singers - MS 11:00 AM Mama & Me - Nursery 12:00 PM Soup & Salad - SDR 12:00 PM Holy Week Service - SANC 12:30 PM Holy Week Lunch - FHALL 3:00 PM Element Cafe - Haven 5:30 PM Trustees Meeting - CONF Wednesday - April 4 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 12:00 PM Holy Week Service - SANC 12:30 PM Holy Week Lunch - FHALL 4:45 PM Wednesday Supper - FHALL 5:15 PM Children s Handbells - Rm. 225 6:00 PM Adult Studies - Various 6:00 PM Children s Choirs - various 6:45 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice - MS Maundy Thursday - April 5 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 9:15 AM Adult Studies - various 3:00 PM Element Cafe - Haven 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service - SANC Good Friday - April 6 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 7:00 PM Good Friday Service - SANC in the hospital BROOKWOOD: ST. VINCENT S: MT. ROYAL REHAB: Milton Baker Jessica Savage Garnetta Stevning congratulations to Mark and Brett Schaeperklaus on the birth of their daughter, Paige Asher Schaeperklaus, on March 18. to Jay and Jessica Savage on the birth of their son, Albert Jameson Savage V, on March 23. Big sister is Julia Savage. to Kaylin Mathews and Matthew Wolfe on their marriage on March 24. treasurer s report As of March 25, 2012 GENERAL BUDGET: 2012 Given Month to Date: $189,876 Avg. Needs to Date: $257,277 Balance/shortage: $(67,401) SAY AMEN Gifts this Month: $48,604 SAY AMEN Gifts to Date: $175,814 CFT FSR CONF SANC FHALL Craft Room 143 LIB Fireside Room 145 NAT Conference Room 220 LP Sanctuary SP Fellowship Hall HAVEN take note Library 218 Not at Trinity Large Parlor Small Parlor 105 Youth Auditorium CHAPEL MS WHALL SDR FLC Mouat Chapel Music Suite 132 Wesley Hall Small Dining Room Family Life Center Lenten Offering to Date: $4,099 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. Nursery Volunteers April 1 Jenna Bailey, Ana More, Marianne Siegel, Kelley Winslett, Katy Willis, Melissa Summers EASTER SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please consider volunteering opposite the service you are planning to attend on Easter. There are no parent volunteers at this time. Contact Kim Skelton at 879-1737 or email nurseryvolunteers@trinitybirmingham.com. TRINITY SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED The Committee on Higher Education has met and Trustees have approved their recommendations for the following scholarships. Birmingham Southern Partnership Scholarship - Two new recipients: Ross Furio and Ben Hancock Current recipients: Wesley Johnson, Andrew Barnes, John David Cook and Davis Hall Edith Bowles Huffstutler Scholarship: Ross Furio and Ben Hancock Mabel Williams McFee Scholarship: Ross Furio Ministry Scholarship: David Thompson Wednesday Supper Serving 4:45-6:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall Leave the cooking to us! Come eat and fellowship with your church family. Let us know you are coming...make reservations and find weekly menus online: www.trinitybirmingham.com MENU March 28: ADULTS: Baked Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, small salad, cookie KIDS: Same as above $6/person $3 /child (9 and under) $5 Salad Bar $20 Family Max. (immediate family only) 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 Jason Baker 8660 Highlands Drive, Trussville, AL 35173 Jason joined Trinity by transfer from another United Methodist Church. He works as a principal. Amy Scruggs 222 Coales Branch Lane, Pelham, AL 35124 Amy joined Trinity by vows from another Christian denomination. She is a teacher in the Hoover City Schools and is engaged to Jason Baker. 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 dholland@ trinitybirmingham.com with any questions. Interested in joining Trinity? Join us... Coffee with the Pastors Sunday, April 1 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. Don t forget your name tag... on Sunday mornings or anytime you are attending or representing Trinity! This is a great way to provide hospitality to our guests, and to help us get to know one another better. If you don t have a name tag, contact Lisa at 879-1737 or lelliott@trinitybirmingham.com.