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Trinity Times
October 2016
Volume 5 Issue 10
Trinity United Methodist Church 1160 Trinity Church Road
Newberry, SC 29108 803-276-1245 (Office)
803-321-9779 (Parsonage) 864-323-9721 (Cell) krcarter@umcsc.org
Pastor: Ken Carter
Head Usher: Harry Longshore Choir Director: Jane Pollard Organist: Phyllis Sanders Video Communications:
Josh Pitts and Bryan Waldrop
Sunday Worship: Adult Sunday School – 10:00 AM
Worship Service - 11:00 AM Children’s Church - 11:00 AM
We are a nurturing and open
church to all who enter into our Sanctuary. We base our ministry on the Word of God and a caring spirit. Jesus invites us to share our ministry to all that come into
our church.
“To make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the
World”
From the Pastor's Desk
Beloved in Christ,
While the origin of the story is unknown below is a
version that once circulated many years ago concerning
unconditional love or the lack there of. I don’t know
whether the story is true or not yet it certainly causes us
to reflect on the subject of unconditional love.
“A story is told about a soldier who was finally coming home after having
fought in Vietnam. He called his parents from San Francisco.
“Mom and Dad, I’m coming home, but I’ve a favor to ask. I have a friend
I’d like to bring home with me.” “Sure,” they replied, “we’d love to meet
him.”
“There’s something you should know,” the son continued, “he was hurt
pretty badly in the fighting. He stepped on a land mind and lost an arm and a
leg. He has nowhere else to go, and I want him to come live with us.”
“I’m sorry to hear that, son. Maybe we can help him find somewhere to
live.” “No, Mom and Dad, I want him to live with us.” “Son,” said the father,
“you don’t know what you’re asking. Someone with such a handicap would be
a terrible burden on us. We have our own lives to live, and we can’t let some-
thing like this interfere with our lives. I think you should just come home and
forget about this guy. He’ll find a way to live on his own.”
At that point, the son hung up the phone. The parents heard nothing more
from him. A few days later, however, they received a call from the San Fran-
cisco police. Their son had died after falling from a building, they were told.
The police believed it was suicide. The grief-stricken parents flew to San Fran-
cisco and were taken to the city morgue to identify the body of their son. They
recognized him, but to their horror they also discovered something they didn’t
know, their son had only one arm and one leg.
The parents in this story are like many of us. We find it easy to love those
who are good-looking or fun to have around, but we don’t like people who in-
convenience us or make us feel uncomfortable. We would rather stay away
from people who aren’t as healthy, beautiful, or smart as we are.
Thankfully, there’s someone who won’t treat us that way. Someone who
loves us with an unconditional love that welcomes us into the forever family,
regardless of how messed up we are. The person we are talking about is of
course our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and he is inviting all of us into his
family.”
Blessings,
Ken
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ALTAR FLOWERS IN OCTOBER
Oct. 2 – Henry and Lisha Senn
Oct. 9 – Craig and Frieda Kesler
Oct. 16 – Ashley and April Wilson
Oct. 23 – Rebecca Bundrick
Marigolds are often given as a sign of warm or fierce Oct. 30 - Open
undying love or as a way of saying that you are content to
be with the recipient. There are about 50 species of
marigolds that range in height from six inches to five feet tall.
PRAYER REQUESTS We are a caring church and want to share your concerns. Let us know if you or someone you know would like to share a prayer
request. We will be happy to pray for you. Our Wesleyan Covenant Prayer group will also pray for you. Contact Harriet
Stevenson or Pastor Carter to add or remove names from the prayer list.
Ongoing Prayers Those in Nursing Home
-Mr. Billy Dickert -Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Jeanette Poag -Mrs. Cornelia Pitts
-Mrs. Eva Waldrop -Mrs. Nell Martin
-Miss Caroline Morris -Mrs. Jean Bundrick
- Mrs. Margaret Shealy -Mr. Eddie Welborn Recent Prayer Requests
- Miss Laura Spicer -Mrs. Ann Thomas -Mrs. Harriet Stevenson
- Mr. Wayne Martin -Mr. Buddy Waldrop -Mrs. Alice Longshore
- Miss Cheryl Longshore -Mrs. Linda Rowe -Mr. Wilson Senn
-Mrs. Shirley Berry -Mrs. Dorothy Jackson & Family
-Mr. Donnie Longshore -Mr. and Mrs. Homer and Edna Garnett
-Mr. and Mrs. Phillip and Phyllis Sanders -Mr. Todd Sanders
-Mr. Harold Harris (Watkins Martin’s cousin) -Mr. Eddie Welborn
ACOLYTES AND CROSS BEARERS FOR OCTOBER
Acolytes Cross Bearers
Oct. 2 Isabel Martin Chesley Brehmer
Oct. 9 Gavin Wilson Wyatt Wilson
Oct. 16 Coye Cutshall Noah Waldrop
Oct. 23 Coleman Waldrop Caroline Senn
Oct. 30 Laura Mohler William Johnson
Joan Morris is now coordinating the acolytes and crucifers. Please let Mrs. Joan know if you will not be able to
serve on your Sunday and help her by trying to find your replacement . Mrs. Joan can be reached at 276-2700 or
924-3884. THANK YOU, Acolytes and Cross Bearers for your service to Trinity!
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EPISTLE, GOSPEL READERS AND GREETERS FOR OCTOBER
EPISTLE READER GOSPEL READER GREETER
Oct. 2 Dixie Waldrop Betsy Black Mary Forrest
Oct. 9 Frieda Kesler April Wilson Harry Longshore
Oct. 16 Harry Longshore Crystal Waldrop Watkins Martin
Oct. 23 Foster Senn Sarah Greene Frieda Kesler
Oct. 30 Sharon Baughman Harriet Stevenson Linda Lominack
Wilson Senn is coordinating the Epistle and Gospel Readers as well as the Greeters. Please let Wilson know
if you will not be able to serve on your given Sunday. Please help him by trying to find your replacement. Wilson
can be reached at 276-4852 or 944-1876. THANK YOU to all the Worship Servants who help each Sunday.
You make our service BETTER!
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
1 – Dawson Hare 15 – Gregg Hare
4 – Robert Pollard 21 – John Longshore
9 – Laura Spicer 22 – Barbara Carter
12 – Ernie James 25 – Rebecca Bundrick
12 – Rhett & Reid Lindler 26 – Bryan Waldrop
14 – Marie Somers 30 – Frieda Kesler
14 - Chad Hendrix 30 – Johnnie Pitts Jr.
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METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (MYF) - Foster Senn, Leader
The MYF had a good turnout for The Day at the Lake District Youth Rally. Photos can be found on Page 6
For their lesson at upcoming meetings, the MYF will be using videos from “The Skit Guys” who are Christian
comedians and have entertaining and meaningful skits.
Coming up this fall, the MYF is planning a trip to Hi-Wire in Irmo. Also, mark your calendars for an overnight retreat
to Asbury Hills on March 17-18 where the Greenwood District will be holding their youth rally with a mixture of
adventure and praise services. A deposit of $31.00 per youth will be due by Nov. 30. More details will be given out at
a future MYF meeting.
Meagan Bedenbaugh, President
.
United
Methodist
Women
(Circle)
1st
Monday
President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Myrtle Longshore; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer –
Susan Longshore.
The UMW met on August 29 in the Fellowship Hall. Phyllis Sanders served delicious refreshments.
Frieda Kesler presented the program. All members are asked to collect the tabs on soda cans as well as
cancelled stamps on envelopes. They will be donated toward a mission project. All ladies are also asked
to bring two canned goods or paper products for the Manna House. Also, check out the new UMW
bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. The mission project for OCTOBER is the Back Pack Program..
NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 3, 2016
HOSTESSES: Susan Longshore and Sarah Greene
PROGRAM: Joan Morris
Silver
And
Gold
2nd
Wednesday
Twelve members of the Silver and Gold enjoyed a delicious meal at Steamer’s in Clinton on Sept. 14.
All seniors, male or female, are invited and encouraged to participate in the Silver and Gold. You do
not have to be a member of Trinity to attend.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 – Fellowship Hall
BRING A COVERED DISH OR DESSERT. Tea will be furnished. A demonstration of arm knitting will be
given.
Joan Morris, President; Rebecca Bundrick, Secretary-Treasurer; Phyllis Sanders, Program Chairman
The
Men’s
Club
1st Wednesday
President-Johnnie Pitts; Vice President-Ashley Wilson; Sec/Treas-Wilson Senn; Program Coordinator-
Foster Senn.
The Men’s Club will meet on Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Cooks will be Barry Kesler, Craig Kesler, Ashley
Wilson, Jim Waldrop and Dave Waldrop.
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2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Birthday and Anniversary
Recognitions
World Communion
Sunday
Covenant Prayer Group/Bible Study-5:30 p.m. UMW meets At 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Men’s Club meets at 7:30
p.m.
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Silver and Gold
Bring Covered
Dish or Dessert
11:30 p.m.
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Laity Sunday
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Lay Servant Training at St.
Paul UMC
30 Lay Servant
Training at St. Paul UMC
31
Halloween
The 2016 Lay Servant Ministry School is scheduled for Sunday, October 23, and Sunday, October 30,
at St. Paul UMC in Ninety Six. All current lay servants as well as any who wish to become a lay
servant are encouraged to attend. See Pastor Carter to sign up if you are interested.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! OUR 2016 CHARGE CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 6TH AT
NEW CHAPEL. 5
AT TRINITY?
MYF’ers prepare for worship at Lake Thurmond The MYF enjoyed the Greenwood District Youth Rally
The MYF travelled to Lake Thurmond on September 11 for the 3rd annual Greenwood District youth rally. Seven youth
participated in the praise service which was held at the beautiful lakeside park of Grace UMC of North Augusta. They
also enjoyed a cookout, swimming, games and corn hole.
We are currently in the process of renovating the upstairs nursery
after many years of not being used. We have cleaned the room
out and our next step is to clean and paint the walls and
baseboard. The dirty carpet will be pulled up and hopefully, the
hardwood floors underneath will only need cleaning and
polishing. We are going to paint and/or refinish a children’s table
and 6 chairs and a bookshelf. We have a changing table. We are in
need of a few things: a rocking chair, a crib, a few new baby toys,
new curtains¸ etc. Anyone interested in volunteering their time, a
needed item, or a montary donation, please do so by contacting Betsy Black or Barbara Carter. This is just
another project to make Trinity a better place to worship and fellowship.
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AT TRINITY?
Silver and Gold Meeting
Oct. 12 – 11:30 a.m.
Bring your favorite dish to Silver and Gold on
Wednesday, Oct. 12. We will also have a
demonstration by our Church Secretary,
Peggy Bogart, of how to arm knit.
. LAITY SUNDAY – OCT. 16 Lay Servants are to serve the local church or charge in any way in which their witness or leadership and service inspires the laity to deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship. This includes the interpretation of scriptures, doctrine, organization,
and ministries of the church. The ministry of the laity is the work of mission or ministry to which each believer is called. As Christians we are all called to this ministry or priesthood – not just clergy. Each of us has a responsibility to proclaim the Good News and reach out to others in love. On October 16th, some of the laity of Trinity will participate in the service. Grady Senn will deliver the message. If you would like to participate, please let Pastor Ken know.
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TRINITY MEN’S CLUB
Adopt a Highway - The Trinity Men’s Club picks up
trash on Trinity Church Road on a regular basis.
What a great community service project. Thank
you , Trinity Men’s Club, for all you do for our
community.
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