TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH June 12, 2012 Vol. 46 No. 24 COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 17 12 NOON to 4 PM Fellowship Hall This community blood drive event is sponsored by the ASCEND Sunday School Class to benefit and honor Lauren Green, daughter of Trinity members David and May Green. To reserve a time to donate blood, or for questions, please contact Laura Eanes at 243-8162 or email littlerenovations@yahoo.com. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Children s Activities 3 Youth Calendar 4 Mission & Outreach 5 Safe Driving Course 6 Calendar of Events 7 From the Greens: Our daughter, Lauren, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia on April 9th. That day and weeks following she received blood transfusions and platelets necessary to her survival and the beginning of her treatments. Because of your prayers and the doctors at Children s Hospital, she is doing well. During the next couple of years there will be times she will need additional blood. We pray that you will come out on Sunday, June 17, Father s Day, and give the gift of life for not only Lauren but for all those in need. We are so very grateful for Ascend Sunday School class and the entire Trinity family for all the love and support you have shown our family. - May and David Green Welcome Rev. Nathan Carden and family This Sunday, June 17, we welcome our new associate pastor, Nathan Carden. He will be recognized at the 8:45 AM service and will preach at the 11:15 AM Contact service. Nathan and his wife Kam have two children, a son, Henry, who is four years old and a daughter, Amelia Mae, who is six months old. Nathan is a native of Georgia and is the son of a pastor. He received his under graduate degree from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, from which he also received a Master s of Theology. Nathan worked as Minister of Children, Youth and Christian Education at the First United Methodist Church is Gainesville, Florida and decided to return to Seminary at Vanderbilt Divinity School, where he earned his Master of Divinity Degree. Nathan joined the staff at Pell City United Methodist Church in 2010, where he led their contemporary service. Nathan s wife, Kameron, is also a native of Georgia, and has a masters degree in speech and hearing studies from the University of Florida. She is currently employed at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind.
A PERSONAL WORD SUNDAY, JUNE 17 FATHER S DAY 8:45 & 11:00 AM Sanctuary 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 Rev. Drew Holland MUSIC 8:45 & 11:00 AM Sanctuary Choir & Trinity Quartet MINISTER ON CALL Bobby Scales, 746-4547 WESLEY HALL 11:15 AM Rev. Nathan Carden A LOOK AT JUNE 10 1,172 Worship Attendance 682 Sunday School Attendance What a great day this Sunday was as our Youth Choir presented their Homecoming Concert at the 8:45 AM service and in Contact. 36 of these students spent the week ministering through music in Tennessee and Washington D.C. singing in churches and nursing homes. We are proud of the way these students represent Christ and Trinity with their commitment, their talents, and their enthusiasm. This really kicks off a busy summer of ministry here at Trinity. This week our 3rd-5th Graders are involved in Day Camp a great week of outdoor learning and fellowship. Trinity s Children s Ministry is sponsoring Music Camps, Art Camps and Basketball Camps throughout the summer. Vacation Bible School the big event will be July 16-19. More than 50 Mid High Students and adults will leave on their summer mission project with Alabama Rural Ministries next week. 121 High School Students will participate in SOS, a mission project in Memphis the week of July 8-14. In addition, this Saturday, a team of students and adults leave for an international mission experience in Panama where we have worked for years with our missionary Rhett Thompson. Our students are leading the way in giving us an example of servant ministry in the name of Christ. Almost a hundred adults signed up for summer small group study offerings. Amy Lewis has a busy summer of ministry planned with our Senior Adults. On Sunday, June 24, I will begin a summer sermon series on Favorite Bible Verses. This Sunday, June 17, we welcome our new associate pastor, Nathan Carden. He will be recognized at the 8:45 AM service and will preach at the Contact service for the first time. Nathan and his wife Kam, have two children a son, Henry and a daughter, Amelia. We welcome this very talented and dedicated family to Trinity. Finally, let me say a word of thanks for your giving. All of the ministries listed above are made possible by our faithful stewardship. Simply put, your giving = ministry. None of these life changing ministries could happen without your support. Thank you for sharing in the work of Christ through Trinity. 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
Children s Summer activities June 18-22 July 7-8 Next Week! Orff Music Camp 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-5th grade) Sumatanga Sleepover (completed 5k-2nd grade) July 23-27 Aug 6-10 Art Camp 4 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-7th grade) Art Camp 6 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-7th grade) June 25-29 Basketball Camp I 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 II 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 6 pm-8:30 pm (completed 3rd-5th grade) Dive in and discover God s amazing underwater universe... Vacation Bible School July 16-19 From 9 am - 12 pm (For completed 3k-2nd grade) Register for VBS online now! www.trinitybirmingham.com Questions? Contact Linda Whatley or Jeanne Baswell at 879-1737. To download registration forms for the camps/activities, please visit www.trinitybirmingham.com/kids/summer_programs To complete registration, fees must accompany the registration form. Dive In! Help Needed for VBS! A record number of children are expected... a record number of volunteers are needed! Parents or adult volunteers, as well as youth volunteers are needed to make this week a big success! To sign up to help, please email Melissa Vinson at mvinson9752@gmail.com. 3
Youth calendar Who? Completed 3rd - 5th grade students What? Three awesome nights designed especially for older elementary students to venture into God s word with fun music, Bible stories, service activities and recreation. When? July 30 - August 1 from 6:00-8:30 pm (Dinner will be served) Register your child now! Cost: $10 Forms available online at www.trinitybirmingham.com/kids/summer_programs For questions or to volunteer to help, contact Jeanne Baswell at 879-1737 or jbaswell@trinitybirmingham.com. Element Summer Camp Register your middle school child now! June 19 June 20-24 June 24 June 26 July 1 July 3 July 4 July 8-14 July 15 July 17 July 22 July 24 July 26-29 July 31 August 5 August 7 August 12 August 14 August 17-19 ARM Trip, Middle School SOS Team Time 4:30-5:30pm Element at the Park 6-8pm Where s Casey Patton? 6-8pm 4th of July SOS, Memphis Slip n Slide Night 6-8pm Watermelon Olympics 6-8pm Element Summer Camp Pool Party @ Homewood Pool SOS Reunion 6-7pm Grow Sunday 10am SNL- Everyone 6-8pm Prayer Breakfast 6:30am Element Cafe 3-5:30pm HS Discovery Weekend Register your child for Element Summer Camp. ESC is heading our way...july 25-29 and will again be held at a Methodist Retreat Center in St. Simon s, GA, known as Epworth By The Sea. ESC is a camp designed for your student to encounter God right where he or she is and to experience God s love and grace in new ways. For more info and to register, visit: www.trinitybirmingham.com/youth/summer_camp_2012 For info about any youth event listed above, contact: David Thompson dthompson@trinitybirmingham.com Robert Sturdivant rsturdivant@trinitybirmingham.com Caroline Hare chare@trinitybirmingham.com 4 Questions? Contact Robert Sturdivant at 879-1737 or email rsturdivant@trinitybirmingham.com.
mission & outreach COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE JUNE 17 At Trinity on Sunday, June 17 from Noon - 4 PM in the Fellowship Hall to benefit and honor Lauren Green, daughter of Trinity members David and May Green. To reserve a time to donate blood contact Laura Eanes at 243-8162 or email littlerenovations@yahoo.com. CHURCH OF RECONCILER ANNUAL FUNDRAINSING BANQUET You are invited to attend this annual event benefitting a wonderful ministry for the homeless on THURSDAY, JUNE 28. The dinner and silent auction will be held at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, doors open at 5:30 PM and the event will begin at 6 PM. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 per table. You may register online at www.churchofthereconciler. com, or purchase tickets through David Miller. (dmiller5@bham.rr.com) AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED! Church of the Reconciler is looking for items or prizes to auction off on June 28. To donate items, contact Drew Holland at dholland@ trinitybirmingham.com. BHN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, AUCTION SAVE THE DATE! JULY 26 at 6 PM The Birmingham Hospitality Network Annual Fundraiser Reception and Silent Auction will be held this year at Ted s Garage on July 26. Contact Jamie Fitzwater 441-4062 to find out how you can help. Watch Tidings for more details. Join the Trinity Heart Walk Team Thousands of area residents will be walking to raise awareness for heart health at the Birmingham Heart Walk on Saturday, June 30 at Birmingham s Linn Park. Family-friendly festivities begin at 7:30 a.m., the walk begins at 9 a.m. For more information and to join the Trinity team, visit BirminghamHeartWalk.org or email dholland@trinitybirmingham.com. Balls! Exercycles! Computers! Today I was at Central Park Community Recreation Center discussing plans for art with their students this summer. I discovered that the center desperately needs balls. Tennis balls, basketballs, beach balls, and just big bouncy balls. The center serves over 30 children, and all they have are a few weathered and worn basketballs, ½ dozen old tennis balls and some old tennis rackets. Also, Seniors come to ride the one exercycle they have. There is also a need for computers. If you know of someone or a company that is upgrading and has some to donate, please contact me about any donations you might have. Email me at Janet Holloway, janetlholloway@yahoo.com. Any balls you d like to donate may be dropped off in the Children s Ministry Office at Trinity. Favorite Bible Verses Sermon Series Micah 6:8 Psalm 23 John 3:16 Matthew 6:5-34 Romans 8 Proverbs 3:5-6 Philippians 4:6-13 Jeremiah 29:11 Begins Sunday, June 24 Dr. Andy Wolfe Sundays 8:45 & 11 AM 5
Parents of rising 6th graders Note about CONFIRMATION 2012-13 An informational letter and calendar has been mailed out about the upcoming Confirmation class. If you have a youth interested in participating who did not receive a letter from the church, please contact Amy Mezzell, 879-1737 or amezzell@trinitybirmingham.com. We don t want to leave anyone out! Events will begin in August. 6 Are You a Safe Driver? The AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM will be offered Wednesday and Thursday, June 27-28 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM at Trinity. Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Floyd Hair will teach this valuable class on Safe Driving. The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation s first and largest classroom refresher for motorists age 50 and older. Learn how to avoid driving hazards Minimal course fee No tests! Auto insurance discounts in most states consult your insurance agent To register, conatct Amy Lewis or Amy Mezzell at 879-1737 or email alewis@trinitybirmingham.com or amezzell@trinitybirmingham.com. Men s Bible Study Monday Mornings All men from young adult to senior adult are invited to join our Monday morning men s Bible study. The next study began on June 4 at 6:30 AM in the Small Dining Room. For more information, contact Brad Hilsmier at bhilsmie@southernco.com. pacesetters news JUNE 26 PACESETTER LUNCH (NOON) Come and enjoy lunch and a great program on the history of radio. David Cisco and Dee Haynes of the Alabama Historical Radio Society will give an entertaining and informative program. Included will be clips of programs you will all remember. JUNE 27-28 AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM The AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM will be offered Wednesday and Thursday, June 27-28 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Trinity. Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Floyd Hair will teach this valuable class on Safe Driving. JULY 19 BARBER MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM TOUR Save the date for a fun day trip to Barbers Motorsports Museum, The Bass Pro Shop and more! This was announced earlier as a Mystery Trip on the 18th. We are now going on THURSDAY, the 19th. Mark your calendars and make your reservations soon. CALLING ALL BRIDGE PLAYERS! We have bridge groups that play every Tuesday and Thursday at Trinity. We are always looking for new players, or substitutes, especially for the Men s Bridge Group. Please call Amy if you are interested in playing bridge. ALSO! Mah-jong meets every Monday at 12:30 PM in the small parlor. New players are welcome. We will teach you. Any interest in board games, chess, dominos or other games? Call Amy. TEMPO EXERCISE For a little more strenuous activity, we have Tempo Exercise Class every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 AM 9 AM. This is a great class for tone and balance, and even includes some Zumba. Come join this fun group. You will feel better, and you will enjoy the music. TRINITY SINGERS Trinity Singers practice every Tuesday morning from 10-11 AM. We will be starting new music next week, then be off for a few weeks in July. So this is a good time to join, and we would love for you to sing with us. No auditions! We enjoy singing, and entertaining at retirement homes and other venues several times each year. Anne Wheeler is the director, and Lynn Miles accompanies on the piano, and Joe Lewis on the violin. For reservations or more information on any event listed above, contact: Amy Lewis at 879-1737 or email alewis@trinitybirmingham.com.
CFT FSR CONF SANC FHALL highlighted events this week Sunday - June 17 Father s Day 8:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 10:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Summer Study - LIB 11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 11:15 AM CONTACT Worship - WHALL 12-4:00 PM Blood Drive - FHALL 5:00 PM Sr. Adult Bible Study - SP 6:00 PM NO Element Monday - June 18 6:30 AM Men s Bible Study B fast - FHALL 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various Tuesday - June 19 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 11:00 AM Soup & Salad - FHALL 5:30 PM Finance Comm. Mtg. - SDR 6:15 PM Admin. Board Dinner - FHALL 7:00 PM Admin. Board Meeting - WHALL Craft Room 143 Fireside Room 145 Conference Room 220 Sanctuary Fellowship Hall LIB NAT LP SP HAVEN take note Wednesday - June 20 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 6:00 PM Men s Studies - Rm. 300 & 310 6:00 PM Summer Studies - various 6:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - MS Thursday - June 21 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 9:15 AM Adult Studies - various Friday - June 22 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM 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 Nursery Volunteers June 17 Dan & Carrie Carter, Jennifer Mummert Nursery volunteers are needed each Sunday. To volunteer, please contact Kim Skelton at 879-1737 or email nurseryvolunteers@trinitybirmingham.com. in the hospital BROOKWOOD: Julianna Mills congratulations to Jennifer McFee Jones McKenzie and Michael McKenzie on the birth of their daughter, Emma Madison McKenzie, on June 6. Proud grandparents are Beverly McFee Jones and Thermon Jones. Proud aunt and uncle are Amy Jones and Christopher Jones. (This baby would be the great-granddaughter of former Trinity minister, E. L. McFee.) to Brian and Amy Mezzell on the baptism of their daughter, Cora Ruth Mezzell, on June 10. to Reid and Jessica Jackson on the baptism of their daughter, Reese Lillian Jackson, on June 10. to Garrett and Joanna Goodman on the baptism of their son, Charles Burns Goodman, on June 10. to Alex and Carla Edgeworth on the baptism of their son, Edward Fisk Edgeworth, on June 10. to Taylor Stearns and Bethany Landis on their wedding on June 2. to Guy Handley IV and Katelyn Foster on their wedding on June 9. treasurer s report As of June 10, 2012 GENERAL BUDGET: 2012 Given Month to Date: $96,577 Avg. Needs to Date: $126,876 Balance/shortage: $(30,299) SAY AMEN Gifts this Month: $6,747 SAY AMEN Gifts to Date: $233,425 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. Tuesdays at 10:00 AM Join this group in Room 114 in the nursery...bring your little ones. Questions? Email Kelley at kelleywinslett@gmail.com. PLEASE NOTE: Tidings publishes each week on Tuesday (except for the week of Christmas). The deadline for submitting information to be included is on Thursday, the week prior to the publish date. Please submit info via email to Haley Smith at hsmith@ trinitybirmingham.com. Tidings is delivered to the printing company each Monday at Noon. It is printed and mailed on Tuesday afternoon. Should you not receive your copy in a timely manner, please contact your postal carrier. The online version of Tidings is available each week on Tuesday at: www.trinitybirmingham.com/news/tidings 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 Lauren Martin 1806 Windsor Blvd., Homewood, AL 35209 Laura joined Trinity by transfer from another United Methodist Church. She works as a sales rep for Thera-Connections. Bill Jones 2531 Park Lane Cir., Apt. H, Mountain Brook, AL 35223 Bill joined Trinity by associate membership. He works as a Regions banker. Mark Moran 1102 Summit Pace, Birmingham, AL 35243 Mark joined Trinity by vows from another Christian denomination. He is a teacher. 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.