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New This Week
Leadership Summit
May 12. Everyone is invited to our Leadership Summit “TRINITY SET FREE – Critical Missions Needs in Our Community” at 5:30 p.m. in the Gym for a wonderful dinner and dynamic discussion. We’ll explore how Trinity can make an immediate difference, and create a vision for sustainable programs that will bring about change in the areas of Poverty, Creation Care, and Reconciliation & Inclusiveness in our community. Call Mollianne Massey in the church office at 883-3200
ext 230 for more information.
Wonderful Wednesdays In May
Dinner With Chef Phil
Every Wednesday Evening, all year long. Enjoy a delicious meal and great conversation with Trinity family and friends in Wesley Hall at 5:30 p.m.
“They Like Jesus But Not The Church”
Led by Rev. Sherill Clontz & Rev. Joe Estes. Ask someone today if he or she likes Jesus, and the answer is usually yes. But ask if that person likes the church, and chances are you will get a far less favorable
response. Join us as we explore some common perceptions and misperceptions of the church and how we can reach out to people who are interested in knowing more about Jesus despite their fear of church. We’ll be drawing on the insights from Dan Kimball’s recent book, They Like Jesus But Not The Church. If you have a heart for the young and unchurched, please join us Wednesday Nights in May at 6:30 p.m., Room
264.
Gardening With Steve Mitchell
Led by Steve Mitchell. Trinity’s own Steve Mitchell is a master
gardener and a wonderful photographer that will share his tips and photos to show you how to design a flower bed garden, plant selection, soil conditioning and more. For a firsthand look at Steve’s work, visit the beautiful Prayer Garden by Trinity Place and The New Room. Don’t miss this wonderful session Wednesday night,
May 21 at 6:30 p.m., Room 265.
Beth Moore Bible Study
Originating from a concept introduced in Isaiah 43:10, the Beth Moore Bible Study
"Believing God" examines what it means to believe God rather than only believe in Him. We will look at the lives of Abraham and others in Hebrews 11 as examples of those who believed God. This 10-week study will begin
on Sunday, June 1 and ends on Aug 3. We will meet from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Room 270. Please contact
Mary Beth Buchanan
or call 883-3200 ext 207.
Elise Moss Scholarship Applications
Over the past three years, funds have been donated in loving memory of Elise Moss, our pastor from 1999 – 2005, and a scholarship fund has been established in her name for a Birmingham-Southern College student. The amount of the scholarship will be $250 for the Fall 2008 semester, and applications will be available beginning
May 1 from the church Business Office. Contact Jill Gardner
or call 883-3200 ext 209 for more information. The application deadline is
June 1.
Treat Mom To Something Extra Special
Susanna Wesley Circle is once again sponsoring its Mother’s Day Bake Sale on
May 11 in the Narthex and New Room Lobby. It’s a wonderful opportunity to pick up something sweet for Mom and help support Trinity’s Children’s Ministry. We will be selling a variety of goodies including items that make perfect teacher gifts. Be sure and look for those smiling gentlemen wearing aprons!
Trinity Administrative Position Available
The Ministries Department Support position is now open. For more information, contact
Amy McBroom
or call 883-3200 ext 226.
Upcoming
Starting Point
Are you a new member of Trinity? Do you want to become a member of Trinity? Then this class is for you! Join Trinity clergy and staff to learn about all aspects of Trinity, meet new friends and enjoy supper together. Next class is
May 18 in Room 269 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and includes a light supper. Registration for child care is due by May
4, and class registration should be completed by May 13. To
register, contact Judy
Culpepper or call 883-3200 ext 220.
Senior Recognition Sunday
Senior Recognition Sunday is May 18. Each year we recognize our seniors in the worship service and also provide a brunch to honor them and their families. We don’t want to miss anyone, so if you have a son or daughter, or grandson or granddaughter, that you would like to receive information about our recognition, please contact
Lindsey
Agee or call 883-3200 ext 208.
Taizé Service
Join us Sunday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for our monthly Taizé Service. Taizé, a village in France, began a unique style of worship music that reflects the meditative nature of the community. Taizé music emphasizes simple phrases, usually lines from Psalms or other pieces of Scripture, repeated and sometimes also sung in canons. The repetition is intended to aid meditation and prayer. Many Christians make a pilgrimage to Taizé to experience this worship. But you can have the same experience right here!
Huntsville Emmaus Cluster Gathering
Thursday, May 22, 6:30 PM. To welcome new Pilgrims, enjoy fellowship with other Emmaus family members, share in Holy Communion. Bring a snack to share! Childcare available by calling
883-3200 ext. 275.
Jr. High Camp
Jr. High 4 Camp will be July 13 - 18 (Sunday through
Friday) at Camp Sumatanga. This camp is for rising 7th and 8th graders.
Camp counselors will also be needed. For more information, or to
volunteer as a counselor, contact Matt
Reed or call 883-3200 ext 218.
Beth Moore Comes to Huntsville
Living Proof Live 2008 featuring Bible Teacher Beth Moore --- live via satellite
--- with Worship Leader Travis Cottrell. Friday and Saturday, August 1 &
2, First United Methodist Church. Cost: $25.00 includes Saturday lunch. Limited Space means that we need to get registrations in soon to reserve and purchase our blocks of tickets. Contact
Mary Beth Buchanan at 883-3200 ext 207 to register. Payment is due with each registration.
Wisdom and Grace Conference
“Sing Unto the Lord a New Song” Crafting a legacy for the Next Generations. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, Lambuth Inn,
August 10 - 15 at Lake Junaluska, N. C. Sponsored by the SEJ Association of Older Adults. For all who are interested in the dynamic and vital ministries with adults as they age. Join us for 6 engaging days in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina lodging in the Historic Lambuth Inn. Cost: $485.00 Double $585.00 Single. Includes lodging, most meals and conference registration fee. Travel with Ben and Joy Shackelford on the New Church Mini Van. We will be taking side trips to Cades Cove, The Smokey Mountains, The Blue Ridge Parkway and the Balsam Inn on Balsam Mountain. For information, call Joy Shackelford at 883-3200 ext 212. For
reservations contact Lindsey Agee
or call 883-3200 ext 208. Deposit of $150.00 due by July 10, with
the remainder due on July 21.
Ongoing
Minis for Many
Drop off your sample, travel, and trial sizes (excluding mouthwash) in the bins located throughout the church. These items are used to help the homeless in our community.
Summer Help Needed
Sunday School teachers for the June - August quarter for our children’s classes. Our teachers are in the classroom all year and take summer off, so please consider helping just for this
quarter. Also, Summer Adventure Leaders are needed now as we begin planning for this fun week at the beach,
July 21 - 25. Our program is so much better if we don’t wait until the last minute to put leaders in
place. Registration for children begins May 1. Contact Jan Hicks to help with either ministry
or call 883-3200 ext 275.
Summer Adventure “Decorators”
Needed
Summer Adventure will be July 21 - 25 and we need “decorators” to help with designing props and decorating our church for this special week at the
beach. We’ll also have a science lab in Wesley Hall, so if you have any ideas or skills that you would like to share with our decorating team or can loan us items to help make it more memorable for our children, please
contact Jan Hicks
or call 883-3200 ext 275.
Childcare Policy
Childcare is available by reservation form only for group meetings, classes and studies held at Trinity. Forms can be picked up in the front office, or email
Jan
Hicks to request one by mail or email. Individual requests for one time meetings held on site can be made by calling the childcare line at 883-3200
ext 233 at least 48 hours prior to your meeting.
Trinity Financial Tips
- Preparing a will means good stewardship. If you neglect writing a
will, the state will distribute your property at your death by a
"will" that is has created for you.
- With no will there is no way to protect your children's interests in their share of your estate if your spouse remarries.
- With no will, there is no way to guarantee the assets you have
accumulated throughout your life will be distributed faithfully.
- A memorial gift can be a satisfying way to salute those whose memories continue to enrich our lives. Memorials to Trinity's
ministries budget help our church carry out ministries locally, nationally
and internationally. Call 883-3200, ext. 206 for more information.
- An honorarium is a special gift given in honor of or thanksgiving for a special person. This is a wonderful way to honor a fellow church member, a pastor, or a family member. Honorariums to the Ministries Fund help support all of the many ministries of Trinity Church.
- Give appreciated securities. Many people consider this the equivalent of a double deduction. You get the gifting deduction and avoid paying capital gains tax on the stock sale because the sale is done in the church name.
- Your stockbroker or banker can easily transfer securities from your personal account to TUMC. If you’d like to give a securities gift, call Jill Gardner in the Church Office, 883-3200, ext. 209.
- The most common method of gifting is cash. But did you know stocks, bonds and mutual funds may be gifted to your church as well?
- As you update your estate plan, we encourage you to consider the tithe in your will or other trust document.
- For those who want their life insurance proceeds paid to their family, name a church or charity as the contingent beneficiary.
- Have you considered fulfilling your tithe by auto draft? Call Judy Holcomb in the church office at 883-3200, ext. 293.
- Please visit our "Faith in Finances" page for
more information.
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