Trinity Times FEBRUARY 2017

Volume 5 Issue 2

Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church Road

Newberry, SC 29108803-276-1245 (Office)

803-321-9779 (Parsonage)864-323-9721 (Cell)

krcarter@umcsc.org

Pastor: Ken Carter

Head Usher: Harry LongshoreChoir Director: Jane Pollard

Organist: Phyllis SandersVideo Board: Josh Pitts, Bryan

Waldrop, Caroline Senn

Sunday Worship:Adult Sunday School - 10:00AM

Worship Service - 11:00 AMChildren’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 DeskBeloved In Christ,

As we move into the season of Lent and Resurrection Living, we have ample opportunities to be aware of God’s Presence, right here with us. One of the ways we try to do that at Trinity is by being a community where all are welcomed. Westminster Presbyterian Church in Charleston SC, has a laminated card in the pews that reminds us to welcome families with children, even if the children get antsy inworship. Here’s what it says:

“TO THE PARENTS OF OUR YOUNG CHILDREN, MAY WE SUGGEST…

Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome! Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what’s going on. They are tired of seeing the backs of others’ heads. Quietly explain the parts of the Service and actions of the pastor, ushers, choir, etc. Sing the hymns, pray, and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you.If you have to leave the service with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me.’

Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the Church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in their house of worship.

TO THE MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH…The presence of children is a gift to the Church and they are a reminder that our congregation is growing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents.”

I especially like the reminder to “give a smile of encouragement to their parents.” We can do this, as we seek to be a place where all are welcomed. After church a few Sundays ago, an occasional visitor made a point of finding me and saying how welcomed he felt each time he came to worship. It meant a great deal to him. Thank you, Trinity, for being a place where all are welcome!

Blessings,

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The Concerns of Trinity

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.

ACOLYTE AND CROSS BEARER SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY

ACOLYTE CROSS BEARER

Feb. 5 Gavin Wilson Wyatt WilsonFeb. 12 Shelbie Johnson Will Johnson Feb. 19 Laura Mohler Caroline SennFeb. 26 Coye Cutshall Chesley Brehmer

Please let Joan Morris, Coordinator, 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.

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Our Known Hospitalized:Recent Hospitalizations and/or Surgeries: Nursing Home: Cornelia PittsContinued Prayers: Homer and Edna Garnett, Eva Waldrop, James and Jeanette Poag, Nell Martin, Jean Bundrick, Linda Rowe, Eddie Welborn, Ann Thomas, Cheryl Longshore, Martha Meadows, Wade and Frances Pitts, Jim Waldrop, John Pollard, Shirley Berry, Gary Holmes, Mary WaldropFamily and Friends of Trinity: Billy Dickert, Margaret Shealy, Harold Harris, Donnie Longshore, Peter Connor, Adam McCullough, Sarah Greene’s mother

There will be an acolyte training held immediately after the church service on Feb. 26 for all those who are currently serving as acolytes or cross bearers as well as for those who wish to serve as an acolyte or cross bearer. Lunch will be served. All parents are asked to attend this meeting and stay and have lunch. Parents, please call Joan Morris at 276-2700 or 924-3884 to let her know if you will or will not be attending. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING!

METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (MYF) - Foster Senn, Leader

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EPISTLE, GOSPEL READER AND GREETER SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY

EPISTLE READER GOSPEL READER GREETER

Feb. 5 Dixie Waldrop April Wilson Watkins MartinFeb. 12 Sarah Greene Lisha Senn Frieda KeslerFeb. 19 Joan Morris Foster Senn Linda LominackFeb. 26 Harry Longshore Betsy Black Harriet Stevenson

Please let Wilson Senn, Coordinator, 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! Please let Wilson know if you would like to be added to the list. We need more male greeters.

ALTAR FLOWERS IN 2017February 5 –David and Clarissa Hendrix Feb. 12 – Ronald and Donna DavenportFebruary 19 – Watkins Martin February 26 – Open

The flower chart is located on the bulletin board opposite the pastor’s study. Please sign up now for the 2017 year so that you can get the date that you want. When it is your turn to have flowers, you will need to fill out an Altar Flower Sheet located on the bulletin board next to the Flower

Chart. Please complete and give to Harriet Stevenson so she will know the correct wording for the bulletin. Thank you so much for helping to make the sanctuary so beautiful each Sunday.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

3- Caroline Senn 11-Sarah Mohler4- Boyd Longshore, Jr. 13-Angela Alvarez5- Cindy Lindler 15-Luke Brehmer6- Kella Battiste 23-Clarissa Hendrix

7- Kim Eubanks 23- Hugh Bickley 9- Lisha Senn 24-Frankie Alvarez

26-Danielle Jeffcoat 28- April Wilson

Be sure your name is listed on the birthday chart on the bulletin board opposite the Pastor's study. Notify the church secretary, Peggy Bogart, if you wish to add or delete a name.

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METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (MYF) - Foster Senn, Leader

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The Trinity youth performed a skit at January Journey at Zion on Youth Night and did the benediction.  All partici-pants (Sarah Mohler, Corban Cutshall, Meagan Bedenbaugh, Taylor Bouknight, Shelbie Johnson, Brady Ruff and Ches-ley Brehmer) did very well, and the other Trinity youth supported in good numbers.    High school senior Jonathan Richardson of Zion had an excellent sermon.

The youth will be accepting donations on February 5 after the church service for The Souper Bowl of Caring with all of this year’s donations going to the Boy’s Farm of Newberry. Other activities will take place in February.

This year’s District Retreat to Asbury Hills is on March 17.

Meaghan Bedenbaugh, President .

UnitedMethodistWomen(Circle)

1st Monday

2017 Officers: President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Myrtle Longshore; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer – Susan Longshore. The UMW met on January 2. Barbara Rogers presented the program. Hostesses were Lisha Senn and Linda Lominack. The UMW will visit nursing homes this month. We will also be having a Hearty Soup Sunday after church on Feb. 19 for the congregation. We will be recognizing Heart Month/Wear Red Sunday on that day. Don’t forget a canned good or paper product for the Manna House and also remember to save those drink can tabs as well as cancelled stamps for our missions projects.Next Meeting: Monday, February 6 - Program: Jeanette Poag - Hostesses – Mary Forrest and Christine Hendrix

SilverAndGold

2ndWednesday

The next meeting of Silver and Gold is Wednesday, February 8. We will travel to Dempsey’s Pizza in Clinton. Cars will be leaving from Trinity at 11:00 a.m. sharp if you need a ride. All seniors, male or female, are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. You may INVITE A SENIOR FRIEND to join you.

Joan Morris, President; Rebecca Bundrick, Treasurer, Phyllis Sanders, Devotional leader

TheMen’sClub

1st

Wednesday

President-Johnnie Pitts; Vice President-Ashley Wilson; Sec/Treas-Wilson Senn; Program Coordinator-Foster Senn.

The Men’s Club invites all men, regardless of membership at Trinity, to attend their meetings. The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 1. Cooks will be Ronnie Davenport, Josh Pitts, David Hendrix, Sonny Longshore, and Foster Senn.

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FEBRUARY 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Men’s Club7:30 p.m.

5 6 7 8 9 10 11Birthday and Anniversary Recognitions

Souper Bowl SundayYouth collects donations for Boys Farm after the

service

United Methodist Women6:30 p.m.

Silver and GoldDempsey’s

Pizza in ClintonDepart from

church at 11:00 am SHARP!

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Gideon Sunday

A Gideon speaker will present the message.

Administrative Council Meeting

7:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day

19Hearty Soup SundayLunch after service sponsored by UMW

Wear Red Sunday in recognition of National

Heart Month

20President’s

Day

21 22 Washington’s

Birthday

23 24 25

26 27

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Transfiguration Sunday

Meeting and lunch after church service for

acolytes , cross bearers and their parents

Meeting of Sunshine Visitation Committee after church service

Shrove TuesdayPancake Supper

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE ALL INFORMATION FOR THE TRINITY TIMES NEWSLETTER IS DUE BY THE 23RD OF EACH MONTH. Please

give in writing to Harriet or to Pastor Carter or email it to hbstevenson@netscape.net.NEXT DEADLINE: March 23

5UMW Mission Project for Trinity

The United Methodist Women are sponsoring an ongoing mission project for our church. We saw this being done at another church and thought it was a great idea. Beginning in February, we will collect items for the Operation Christmas

Child Samaritan Purse Shoeboxes. There will be a container in the hallway outside of the nursery where you can put your items. We will be collecting different items throughout the year. Our first s will be personal care items. We will collect them in February and March. Items needed include the following:

Combs Hairbrushes Toothbrushes Washcloths Stick deodorant Bar soap (packaged and/or in a container) Adhesive bandages including colorful ones for children Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (these can be used by

them for not only eating but other purposes such as digging, etc. Non-liquid lip balm Flashlights (solar-powered or hand-crank, if battery operated, be sure to include extra batteries of the

type needed Nail clippers and files

Remember, we will be filling boxes for both male and female children, ages 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14.

We will collect other items in the coming months. In November, we will have a packing party in the Fellowship Hall which will include adults and children. We will enjoy lunch together. We will then gather all the items which have been collected and begin filling the shoeboxes. By doing it this way, we will be able to provide more children with shoeboxes and it will be easier to collect the items throughout the year.

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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER – Feb, 28

The Men’s Club is sponsoring a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 28. This will be a drop-in from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and will be donations only. Pancakes are particularly associated with ‘Pancake Day’ or ‘Shrove Tuesday’; the day before the start of Lent in the Christian calendar. Originally, pancakes were eaten to use up milk and eggs, which were NOT eaten during the period of Lent.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!!!

Trinity is celebrating American Heart Month and Wear Red Sunday on Feb.19 to bring awareness to heart disease, especially among women. Heart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women, yet it's 80% preventable by education and lifestyle change. We will be providing materials that Sunday to help everyone learn how to help prevent heart disease. Please wear RED to church on Feb. 19th in supportof this cause.

The UMW will have a hearty soup luncheon in the Fellowship Hall after the worship service on Feb. 19. The meal will include a variety of soups, cornbread, a sandwich, tea and a slice of pound cake. We invite everyone to join us after church for food and fellowship.

VISIT OUR CHURCH WEBSISTE:www.trinityumcnewberry.net

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PLEASE NOTE:

The Sunshine Visitation Committee will meet for a few minutes immediately after the church service on February 26. If you can’t attend this meeting, please contact Foster Senn, Chairman.

The Adult Sunday School class led by Sharon Baughman which meets downstairs will be starting a new discussion based on R. T. Kendall’s book, Total Forgiveness. The book states that “When everything in you wants to hold a grudge, point a finger, and remember the pain - God wants you to lay it all aside”. One of the core messages in the gospel is that of total forgiveness. Jesus forgives totally, and He expects no less from us. Make the choice today and step into a new dimension of freedom and inner peace. We would love to have you join us this any Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Sharon Baughman, Grady Senn, Harriet Stevenson, and Gary Holmes are members of this class.

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Souper Bowl Offering – February 5

The youth will take up an offering after the church service on Feb. 5. The Souper Bowl of Caring consists of youth across the nation working to fight hunger in their own communities around the time of the Super Bowl football game. Our youth will take up a collection (using soup pots) and ask for at least $1 per person to be given for people in need. 100% of your donations this year will go directly to the Boy’s Farm. Trinity has contributed $1,855.00 to the Souper Bowl of Caring since 2009. Charities have included The Manna House, Samaritan’s Purse, Feeding Children Everywhere, and The Boy’s Farm. "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat" - Brad Smith, Founder of Souper Bowl of Caring.

Thank you to all who attended the January Journey services. We were well represented each Sunday with the largest group in attendance, not counting the host church. Trinity can always be

counted on. The MYF did a great job with their skit on Jan. 22 at Zion UMC. Thank you, MYF.

Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church RoadNewberry, SC 29145