TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH February 25, 2014 Vol. 48 No.8 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Honorariums/Memorials 3 Kids Camps 4 Wednesday Menu 5 Senior Adult Events 6 Calendar of Events 7 Discovery Weekend 2013: How you can help! Our prayer is that the church will come along side our student ministry in reaching students for Jesus Christ during Discovery Weekend. We realize the only way we can achieve this goal is to partner with folks like you. Below are a few detailed ways that you or your Sunday School class can help serve. Sponsor a meal/partially sponsor a meal: Cost $300 - $1400 We will serve close to 600 folks during Discovery Weekend. Would you be willing to sponsor all or a part of a meal? Serve a meal: Cost FREE It is vital to the success of our weekend to have adult servers/helpers during each meal. Would you be willing to pass out food during the weekend? Scholarship a student: Cost $85 Our goal with Discovery is to make sure EVERY student can participate regardless of cost. Would you be willing to scholarship a student? Clean up/set up: Cost Free If you have any free time on Friday night or Saturday or Sunday morning, we could use some strong backs to move tables and clean up trash. Would you be willing to give a few hours helping clean up/set up? Thank you! I thank you in advance for your willingness to fulfill the baptismal covenant that so many of you made when these students were babies. The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday evening, March 2. What better way to prepare than to join us for Contact Worship this Sunday morning at 8:45am & 11am as we conclude our series, The REEL Truth: Taking Your Bible to the Movies Please contact David Thompson dthompson@trinitybirmingham.com (or call the church office) for more details on how to get involved to serve during the weekend.
PERSONAL WORD SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2014 8:45 & 11:00 AM Sanctuary The 8:45 AM worship service is broadcast via 15-minute delay from 9-10 AM Sundays on WAPI-1070 AM. SERMON Rev. Drew Holland MUSIC 8:45 AM Sanctuary Choir Scott Brooks & Anna Underwood 11:00 AM Cross & Flame Youth Choir MINISTER ON CALL Nathan Carden, 863-0765 8:45 & 11:00 AM WESLEY HALL Rev. Nathan Carden FEBRUARY 23 - ATTENDANCE 1383 Total Worship Attendance 915 Traditional 468 Contact 737 Sunday School I believe that it is a basic human need to feel known and loved by others. On March 7-9 our student ministry at Trinity will host over 400 youth who are desperately seeking to feel known and loved by someone. Our mission and prayer during this year s Discovery Weekend is that each and every student and adult that enters our space will experience the feeling of being known and loved by their Creator and by the church that is hosting them. This year our theme is Known: Celebrate Life. Students will examine their uniqueness and why everything about them is matchless and special to God. We will learn about missions and have the opportunity to prepare 20,000 meals for those without food through a ministry called Stop Hunger Now, and finally we will challenge the students to take their uniqueness and find a way to give it back to God. I truly believe that Discovery Weekend is one of the best things we do at Trinity, because it not only reaches our church family, but extends well beyond our church walls. We realize that over half of the students that will participate during Discovery are not Trinity members and is okay. We take serious Jesus final charge to the church in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20), challenging us to reach beyond those closest to us to bring Him glory. So we ask you, as a church family to join us in praying for this Discovery weekend. We invite you to pray specifically that each student will enter with an open heart, that God will speak to each student is a special new way, for energy and strength for our adult leaders and for nice weather! We know that God is going to show up and do some incredible things and we invite you to join us for this amazing journey. If you would like to find more ways to get involved with the weekend we are always looking for food servers, clean up/set up, or even scholarship a student for just $85. For more information on how you can get involved email me dthompson@ trinitybirmingham.com David Thompson 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. 8:45 & 11:00 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 Welcoming Ministries and Young Adults Nathan Carden Minister of Outreach, Contact David Thompson Minister of Students Bobby Scales Minister of Pastoral Care & Visitation Church Office: 879-1737, Fax 868-9714 Care Line: 868-9709 Child Development Center: 879-1749
gifts to glorify god & to remember those we love HONORARIUMS January 27, 2014 - February 17, 2014 OUR TRINITY FAMILY Becky & Bill Hutto SUZANNE PRUITT Circle 8 UMW JOHN & FRANCIS PETERSON Joe & Amy Lewis SCOTT ROBERTSON Joe & Amy Lewis CHRISTY HEATH Haley Smith BEN PEAKE Drew & Haley Smith DAYNA KING ORR Beverly McFee Jones Jennifer McKenzie NEAL FLUM Mike & Nancy Portera MEMORIALS January 27, 2014 - February 17, 2014 DWALAH STEELE Becky & Bill Hutto Bert, Susan, Robert & James Gaddis Suzanne Pruitt Ann Neptune Rich & Elizabeth Myers Jim & Debbie Fly Mike & Nancy Portera MILDRED McDONALD Friendship Class - Trinity UMC GERALDINE DINELLA Bert, Susan, Robert & James Gaddis FRANCIS NIX Tim & Cel Bailey JACKIE THOMPSON Tim & Cel Bailey DR. JOHN HARRIS Tim & Cel Bailey ROBERT CLICK, JR. Tim & Cel Bailey WILLIAM CARY Margaret & Lewis Williams Circle 6 UMW Marsha Yeilding Lillian Brunson JIM HONEYCUTT Jeff & Melinda Underwood Betty Johnson Janie Mashburn Joe & Amy Lewis Margaret & Lewis Williams Brooks & Merry Lynne Johnston Friendship Sunday School Class Boni Elewski Janet K. Coleman Jack & Bess Stevens LOUISE CHANDLER Terrie & Duane Shroyer Betty B. Johnson Deborah & James Fly Ann Neptune Lynn D. Yawn Melinda & Jeff Underwood Suzy & Larry Johnson Patricia & Albert Berst John L. Sims Anne W. Summers Gail & Malcolm Youngblood Guy & Phella Patterson Susan & Mark Rohrer Steven, Daphne & Family Ginger Trawick Mrs. Norman Johnson Joe & Amy Lewis Rich & Elizabeth Myers Circle 6 UMW Floyd M. Hendrix Susie H. Elliott Jim & Norma Rice Jean Burnett Lillian Brunson Ann & Hank Battle Carole C. Cudd Mary Farlow PHYLLIS HOLMES Floyd M. Hendrix Albert & Patricia Berst Becky & Bill Hutto Meg M. Jamison Larry & Alys Wilson Polly M. Prickett E.L. & MABEL McFEE (McFee Scholarship Memorials) Beverly & Thermon Jones Mike, Jennifer & Emma McKenzie Christopher Jones Amy Jones Rebecca & Jim Robertson Allan, Jennifer & Caro Robertson Eric, Allison & Ryn Haynie Carol Mae & Bryan McFee 3
WEEKLY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY - Every Thursday morning, different individuals and groups at Trinity cook breakfast at Church of the Reconciler for approximately 125 men in homelessness. There is currently a need for an individual or group to cook and serve on 5th Thursdays. The commitment is for approximately 1.25 hours to set up and serve the meal. The cost of the food and supplies are covered by Trinity. If you or your small group would be willing to take on this commitment for 2014, contact Nathan Carden at ncarden@trinitybirmingham.com or David Miller at dmiller5@bham.rr.com. Summer 2014 Kids Camps & Activities REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, MARCH 11! Questions about camps or summer dates, please contact the Children s Ministry department, 879-1737 or jbaswell@trinitybirmingham.com Sumatanga Day Camp June 9-13 (completed 5k-2nd) 7:30am-4pm [ $125 ] Music Camp June 9-13 (completed 5k-5th) 9am-12pm [ $95 ] Trinity Day Camp June 16-19 (completed 3rd-5th) 8:30am-3:30pm [ $95 ] Trinity Mission Camp June 23-25 (completed 3rd-5th) 9am-3pm [ $50 ] Sumatanga Sleepover June 21-22 & July 12-13 (completed 5k-2nd) [ $85 ] VBS July 21-24 (completed 3k-2nd) 9am-12pm [ *no fee ] Daddy Day Camp July 19 (completed 5k-3rd) [ $35 ] Art Camps (completed 5k-7th grade) 9am-12pm [ $165 ] June 9-13 July 14-18 June 16-20 July 28-Aug 1 July 7-11 Aug 4-8 Basketball Camps (ages 6-13) half day $95, 9am-12pm - OR - full day $165, 9am-4pm June 23-27 July 28-Aug 1 Venture August 4-6 (completed 3rd-5th) 6pm-8:30pm [ $10 ] For more, visit: www.trinitybirmingham.com 4
student ministry weekly update www.elementstudentministry.com Here is what is happening at Element this week: DISCOVERY YARD SIGNS We are so excited to announce that not only have our Discovery signs from last year, but we now have new ARE YOU YETI Discovery signs. We are beginning to pass out our Discovery yard signs for 2014. We would LOVE to have a Discovery sign in your yard. If you would like to get a yard sign, please email me! rsturdivant@trinitybirmingham.com. We are HAPPY to deliver this signs straight to your house as well! Please be careful to place these yard signs at your residence or place of business only. Thanks for your help in spreading the word about this wonderful weekend. If you have a Discovery Yard sign from last year, we d like to encourage you to also go ahead and put it in your yard! SOS, HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP SOS Registration for all high school students (July 6-12) is ongoing! You can sign up online by going to www.elementstudentministry.com/sos. Sign up soon, these spots are filling up quickly! For any further questions, feel free to email Robert at rsturdivant@trinitybirmingham.com. Scholarships are available for students. ARM, MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP We are now full for all middle school spots this year! If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email Robert at rsturdivant@trinitybirmingham.com. We do however have 6 High School Leader Positions available! ELEMENT CAFE Element Cafe is every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3-5:30 PM. We will be selling hot chocolate along with other goodies to warm the students up after the cold walk down from the middle school. We hope that your student will be here!. As always, if there is anything that we can be doing to better support your student or family please let us know. In Christ, Robert Sturdivant rsturdivant@trinitybirmingham.com Middle School food & fellowship $20.00 Family Maximum (or) - $6.00 per adult - $3.00 per child (9 and under) - $5.00 per senior adult - $5.00 Salad Bar option Please let us know you are coming! Make a reservation online at www.trinitybirmingham.com. MENU - February 26: ADULTS: chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, cookie KIDS: chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, cookie, milk MENU - March 5: ADULTS: meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, orka, cookie KIDS: chicken tortilla, chips, fruit, cookie, milk DISCOVERY 2014 is coming March 7-9! Have you registered your student? Hurry! Go to elementdiscoveryweekend.com KNOWN 2014 Your youth will have an amazing weekend experiencing God s love and grace. Questions? Contact David at dthompson@trinitybirmingham.com. HELP NEEDED on Wednesday nights! For Wednesday Supper, we need someone to be in charge of washing trays, glasses and silverware from approx. 5-6:30 PM. No hand washing required. We also need someone to take up money from approx. 4:20-6:15 PM. We could also use 2 more people to commit to one Wednesday a month to serve dinner. We start serving at 4:30 and are finished serving by 6:15 PM. For more details and to volunteer, contact Sara Boehme at 305-8721 or sara8464@yahoo.com. 5
pacesetters news FEBRUARY 25 - PACESETTERS LUNCHEON Karla Stamps returns to entertain us with her gift of storytelling. Karla is a gifted actress and knowledgeable on many subjects. She will be sharing interesting facts about Gone With The Wind and many things you may not know about the making of this epic movie, the author and the actors. Join us for lunch at 12 Noon and a very entertaining program. APRIL 9 - ANTIQUITY CENTER, SAVE THE DATE! Explorations in Antiquity Center, LaGrange, GA. We will explore the Scripture Garden Walk; enjoy the Biblical Meal Presentation; and visit the new Artifacts Gallery, which houses many treasures from the Holy Land. The NEW Biblical Life Artifacts Gallery is an amazing opportunity to peer back across the ages to see what daily life was like in ancient times. 250 artifacts from the National Treasures of Israel, on long-term loan from the Israel Antiquities Authority, are exhibited in life-like settings. Trip includes travel on deluxe motorcoach all tours and meal, $89.00. MAY 29 - JUNE 3 - WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP Trinity Travelers will travel to Washington D. C. for 6 days/5 nights (with 3 consecutive nights in D.C.), 8 meals, two full-day guided tours of Washington D.C. All the monuments and Memorials, the Smithsonian, and Arlington and much more are included in this tour at the very reasonable price of $475 per double (add $170 for single occupancy). For reservations or more information on any event listed above, contact Amy Lewis at 879-1737 or email alewis@trinitybirmingham.com. Upcoming Events at Epworth By The Sea St Simon s Island (The Methodist Center) MARCH 10-13 - Eugenia Price No Stranger to Savannah The charm, mystery and majesty of one of our nation s most beautiful cities are perfectly captured in Eugenia Price s Savannah Quartet. Whether your interest is romance, history, love or war, this opportunity is for you. We will have book discussions and daily meditations presented from the author s spiritual enrichment books. A day in Savannah, with fully guided tour, lunch at the Pirate s House and time to shop on River Street. MAY 5-8 - SPRINGTIME BY THE SEA An Event for Older Adults How Firm A Foundation, Part 2 A Tour of More Historic Churches in Coastal Georgia and Florida, Epworth By The Sea ~ St. Simons Island, Georgia A tour of the coastal Georgia and Florida towns of Darien, St. Simons Island, St. Marys and Fernandina Beach to historic churches. Bagpipes to Shrimp Nets the story of Darien, Ga. will be presented by Buddy Sullivan, historian and author. There will also be a Hymn Sing in Lovely Lane Chapel, and we will visit many beautiful historic churches in this beautiful coastal area. Contact Amy Lewis for more information on Epworth events: 879-1737 Position Opening In Membership Care With the retirement of Mary Boyce as Administrative Assistant in March, Lisa Elliott, our Membership Care person, will move into that position. The church is now currently accepting resumes for the Position of Membership Secretary and Care ( 32 hours per week). This position requires good computer and typing skills, good interpersonal skills, and a passion for being in ministry. You may send a resume to Ann Neptune, or contact her for more information at 879-1737. PARKING NOTICE: Trinity members and guests should NOT park in the All Saints lot near Oxmoor Rd. Also, please do not block the dumpsters or areas that are marked as NO PARKING zones. Note that the small parking lot is reserved for handicapped, elderly and families with small children on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Do not park in marked handicap spaces if you do not have an official handicap permit. Thank you. 6
CFT FSR CONF SANC FHALL highlighted events this week Sunday, March 2 8:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 8:45 AM Contact Worship - WHALL 10:00 AM Sunday School - various 11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC 11:00 AM Contact Worship - WHALL 4:00 PM Sr. Adult Bible Study - SP 4:00 PM Youth Handbells - Rm. 225 5:00 PM Adult Studies - various 5:00 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal - MS 6:00 PM Element - Haven 6:15 PM Adult Handbells - Rm. 225 8:00 PM Men s Pickup Basketball - GYM Monday - March 3 6:30 AM Trinity Men - SDR 8:00 AM Senior Exercise Class - FHALL 8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer Tuesday - March 4 6:00 AM Youth Prayer Breakfast - Haven 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - various 8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer 10:00 AM Mama & Me - Nursery Craft Room 143 Fireside Room 145 Conference Room 220 Sanctuary Fellowship Hall take note LIB NAT LP SP HAVEN 10:00 AM Trinity Singers - MS 11:00 AM Trinity Singers Lunch - SDR 3:00 PM Element Cafe - Haven & Gym 6:30 PM Young Adult Study (20 s) - NAT 6:30 PM Young Adult Study (30 s) - SDR Wednesday - March 5 8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer 9:00 AM Yoga - Rm. 315 4:45 PM Wednesday Supper - FHALL 5:00 PM Children s Music - various 6:00 PM Adult Studies - various 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - MS Thursday - March 6 8:00 AM Senior Exercise Class - FHALL 9:00 AM Adult Studies - various 3:00 PM Element Cafe - Haven & Gym Friday - March 7 8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer 10:00 AM Discovery Weekend - Various Saturday - March 8 7:00 AM Discovery Weekend - Various Library 218 Not at Trinity Large Parlor Small Parlor 105 Youth Auditorium CHAPEL MS WHALL SDR FLC Nursery Volunteers - March 2 Anne Corhern, Lori Cracraft & Suzanne Vickers Mouat Chapel Music Suite 132 Wesley Hall Small Dining Room Family Life Center To volunteer, please contact Barry Smith at 879-1737 or email nurseryvolunteers@trinitybirmingham.com. Ushers are needed Did you become a member of Trinity because it is a friendly church? If so, and you also have the gift of a welcoming smile, consider paying it forward and joining our usher team. Ushers are needed for both 8:45 and 11 traditional services. Contact Ted Hagler at 985-9608 or edwardthagler@bellsouth.net. Available for your use on first floor and second floor library area. UAB: CHILDREN S: HILLCREST: in the hospital Harold Fletcher Noah Vick Kathy Anglin in memoriam Nancy Harris Smith February 18 Frances Hollingsworth February 19 We extend our love and sympathy: to Nathan Smith on the death of his wife, Nancy Harris Smith, who died on February 18, 2014. Please also remember Miriam, Lydia and Charis on the death of their mother and Mary Harris on the death of her daughter. to friends and family of Frances Hollingsworth who died on February 19. congratulations to Jill and Sammy Seals on the birth of their granddaughter, Addison Grace Seals on February 18, 2014 in Alexandria, VA. Parents are Rob and Kim Seals. to Mitchell and Erin Greggs on the birth of their son, David Henry Greggs on Feb. 21. Proud big sister is Challis Greggs treasurer s report As of February 23, 2014 Regular reporting: GENERAL BUDGET: MONTH Month to Date Revenue-Feb. $ 256,499 Monthly Needs to Date $ 288,890 Balance/Shortage $ (32,391) Capital Debt Retirement gifts this month $ 4,276 Capital Debt Retirement gifts to date $10,714 Note from the 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. 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 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 Jeanette Malone 1613 29th Court S. #4, Homewood, AL 35209 Jeannette joined Trinity by transfer of vows from another Christian denomination. Jeanette works for National Cement. She is the mother of two children, Andrew and Katherine. Brad and Amy Bailey 117 Edgewood Blvd, Homewood, AL 35209 The Baileys joined Trinity by transfer from another United Methodist Church. Brad is in sales with ConMed. They have two daughters, Campbell and Sarah. Brent and Jessica Lane 1512 James Hill Way, Hoover, AL 35226 The Lanes joined Trinity by transfer from another United Methodist Church. Brent works in TV ad sales management with WVTM. They have two children, Scottie and Ivey. Interested in Membership? 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. Questions? Contact Drew Holland at 879-1737, dholland@trinitybirmingham.com. SCOUT SUNDAY Members of Boy Scout Troop 97 and Cub Scout Pack 397 who attended services for Boy Scout Sunday on February 9 at Trinity. Following the service, they attended a Court of Honor in the fellowship hall to recognize scouts who achieved rank advancements and merit badges. Trinity is proud of these young men and their leaders. Lil Lambs Spring Sale February 28 & March 1