sentinel_jan2016 - [Central] Trinity UMC

Sentinel
Sentinel February
January 2016
2014
Central
Central Trinity
Trinity United
United Methodist
Methodist Church
Church
Dr. Steven
Dr. Steven
Fewell,
Fewell,
Lead Pastor
Pastor
Tom England,
62 South
Associate
SeventhPastor
Street
Zanesville,
62 South
Ohio
Seventh
43701-4399
Street
Zanesville, Ohio
(740)
43701-4399
453-1210
[email protected]
(740) 453-1210
[email protected]
www.centraltrinityumc.com
www.centraltrinityumc.com
Parade of Progress IV
We have wonderful news to share. Parade of Progress (POP) IV Phases 1 & 2 are now complete with a
total cost of $166,235.40. Thanks to persons that adopted specific portions of the project the total cost to
POP IV is approximately $163,000. Thanks to the trustees’ management efforts during the construction
this is within the amounts authorized by Administrative Council and well below the initial estimates for
the work. Surely the team is biased, but we think the Sanctuary looks wonderful. This is great news, but
there is more!
To date pledges were made that total $194,023. At this point we are less than 18 months into our three
pledges, and Holly reports that, as of December 6, POP IV contributions stand at $153,303.90. Your
generous giving in paying pledges early has enabled Phases 1 & 2 to be completed without the need for
any transfers from the investment account to cash flow the contractor payments. Hallelujah and praise the
Lord!! This may be an example where we did not have enough faith. Maybe we can take a lesson from
this that, when we trust in God and maintain our focus, there are no limits to what we can accomplish.
Big thank yous to all who made this happen!
As amazing as these two previous items are, there is more good news. Have you been doing the math?
With current pledges and costs there is more than $31,000 available for Phase 3, the parking lot repaving
and repairs. Phase 3 work was originally estimated at $85,000. Pledges available represent about 1/3 of
the Phase 3 work. Thanks again for your generous giving.
The next steps are for the trustees to update their assessment of the parking lot work to be done, and
solicit bids from contractors. Once these bids are evaluated, the team will make a presentation to
Stewardship and Finance Committee and Administrative Council about options for moving forward.
Yes, we will need more pledges to complete Phase 3. Our goal is in sight and very doable. The team will
keep you informed.
Parade of Progress IV Team
Cathy Dorman, Jim McLaughlin, Willard Wheeler, and Duane Deal
Sermon Topics
January 3
Message:
Scripture:
Music 10:15:
Holy Communion 8:00 at railing; 10:15 in pews
“Making New Friends of our Neighbors”
John 1:32-39
Chancel Choir
January 10
Message:
Scripture:
Music 10:15:
“Helping Friends Become Believers”
John 1:43-46
Chancel Choir
January 17
Message:
Scripture:
Music 10:15:
“Making New Disciples of Jesus Christ”
John 4:27-30, 39-41
Chancel Choir
January 24
Message:
Scripture:
Music 10:15:
“Come as Yourself”
John 8:2-11
Children's Choir & Carillon Bells Ensemble
January 31
Message:
Scripture:
Music:
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Ma ur r
Yo nda
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"Grow in Your Faith"
John 12:20-26
Chancel Choir
Wednesday, January 13, we will be having a Leadership Retreat at Central Trinity
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All committee chairs are encouraged to attend. Anyone
in the church who is interested in the planning of our spring/summer events is also
welcome.
Men’s Breakfast – January 9
Our Men’s Breakfast continues on the second Saturday morning of each month. We will meet at 7:30 at
the church for breakfast, a good time of conversation, fellowship and prayer.
Inclement Weather Policy - With the exception of Sunday Services, the church will be closed when
there is a Level 2 emergency issued in Muskingum County. If the Level 2 is downgraded by 12 noon, the
church will be open for any planned activities in the evening (unless a decision is made otherwise).
Please check WHIZ TV or Radio Station WHIZ 1240 AM/102.5 FM/92.7 FM for current weather
conditions. You may also check the website at www.whiznews.com.
January 24 after 10:15 service
Sponsor: Family Life Ministries
Taco Bar
Sponsors are needed for February, March, April
See bulletin board for sign-up sheet
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This is your reminder page for January
January 3
Acolytes:
Greeters: North 8:00 Marjorie Simms
North 10:15 Stu & Candice Hoover
South 10:15 Phyllis Bradshaw
Hospitality: Clarence & Sandy Holbein
Children will stay in the worship service for Family Sunday
January 10
Acolytes:
Greeters: North 8:00 Kay Walker
North 10:15 Tim & Cathy Duff
South 10:15 Sue Wright
Hospitality: Jeremy & Lori Wyatt
Kids Own Worship Leaders: Lynn Shook & Becky Wiseman
January 17
Acolytes:
Greeters: North 8:00 Katlyn Thomas
North 10:15 Mack & Delores Smith
South 10:15 Doug & Darylin Best
Hospitality: Paul & Margaret Baker
Kids Own Worship Leaders: Cathy Dorman & Nancy Miller
Greeters:
Pick up your name tags
at the Welcome Center.
If you are unable to
greet on your dedicated
Sunday, please make
sure you find a
replacement and notify
the office of who will be
taking your place.
January 24
Acolytes:
Greeters: North 8:00 Sandra Robe
North 10:15 Roger & Carol Fitz
South 10:15 Tom & Judy England
Hospitality: Andy & Holly Ruetz
Kids Own Worship Leaders: Kathy Seiler & Emily Rollins
January 31
Acolytes:
Greeters: North 8:00 C.T. Youth
North 10:15 C.T. Youth
South 10:15 C.T. Youth
Hospitality: Tim & Cathy Duff
Kids Own Worship Leaders: Holly & Andy Ruetz
Ushers: Bob Potts, David Beitzel, Tim Duff, Darren Founds, Karen Herron, Ronald Hicks, Brett
McCutcheon, John Miller
Childcare provided each Sunday from 7:50 – 11:30
by our Nursery Attendant, Eva Stanton.
Greeters - Would you like to get to know more people at Central Trinity? Greeting is a
fun way to meet new people as well as saying “Hi” to familiar faces. Greeters can choose
8:00 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. service. If you are interested in greeting on a Sunday morning,
contact Jim McLaughlin, 740-452-3241, or the church office, 453-1210.
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Special Thanks
A heartfelt thank you to Darylin Best, Phyllis Bradshaw, Dennis Dunlap, Ginny Harding,
Marcie Hunter, Jim & Mary Longshore, Leslie Miller, and Sandra Robe for helping the
office this past month.
Office Staff
Dear Friends, We are So Blessed by your gift of "Thanksgiving" to the shelter. We give thanks every
day for the miracles here at First. The needs are great and because others care - people are served.
Thanks for your prayers and gifts. May you receive many blessings for your generosity.
First Church Family, Marilyn Moody
A big thank you to the Music Ministry, staff and volunteers of Central Trinity for making this holiday
season so meaningful. Making music and sharing in all the best this season has to offer is what Christmas
is about! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to each of you and I pray that 2016 has the best in store
for all of us!
Tyler Driggs
A big Thank You to Sandy & Clarence Holbein, Judy Scanlon, Dorothy Brandfass (my elves) for all you
did for the cookie walk. The Christmas season is seen in each of you. Seasons Greetings.
Love, Your Sister in Christ,
Mary Hoover
The offering taken at the annual Messiah Concert was $2,470.00. This will be given to Lifebridge Ohio
in the "Spirit of Handel". What a joy to have such a response for this music concert. There is a matching
grant opportunity also with this gift.
You did it - Due to the Central Trinity bakers, the 2015 Cookie Walk was a success. Due to the
generosity and your favorite cookies we had an awesome cookie walk this year. We made $650. which
will be used by the church. As the Bible says, "With God all things are possible". Have a blessed
Christmas season.
Your Sister thru Christ, Mary Hoover
Bakers & Elves, Place your right hand on your left shoulder, place your left hand on your right shoulder,
squeeze! That is a hug from me and God.
Your Sister in Christ, Mary Hoover
It's been almost 3 years since I started working at Central Trinity as secretary. I won't say I took Lori
Wyatt's place, because no one could take her place. She is priceless! I cannot express how blessed I am to
have gotten to know the people here, and so many of you have become such good friends. I want to take
this opportunity to thank all of you for your kindness, generosity, and helpfulness. I hope the new year
brings you much joy and many blessings!
Love, Barb Colvin
DVD/VHS/Audio tapes - DVD & VHS tapes of Sunday Morning services are available for purchase by
request for $3.00. A VHS tape can be borrowed for free by signing your name to the sheet in the office.
Tabs for Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House pays their electric bill with money raised through the recycling of pull tabs
from aluminum cans. Please save your tabs and bring them into church or give to Sandy Holbein.
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Wish Our “80 Plus Club Members” Happy Birthday
Happy
Birthday
Mary Helen Williams January 5, 3110 South River Rd.
Dick Robison, January 25, 1180 Country Club Dr.
If we have missed anyone or do not have the date right, please call the church office.
Sharing our Christian Hope and Sympathy
With this family who lost a loved one in December
Lori Talbot & family in the passing of her mother, Lucinda (Cindy) Koons, December 12.
Family Life Ministries
Church Camp Fundraising - January Jingle!
During the month of January, you have the opportunity to help raise funds to send our childen and youth
to church camp this summer. In the last few years our congregation has been very generous and
provided $110.00 plus to each camper. Combined with the support from UMW of $100.00 per camper,
these amounts allow many children to attend that may not have without our support. The January
Jingle Noisy Coin Offering will be collected as a second offering during each Sunday worship
service. There will be 6-8 kids ushering right behind the adults. They will be using large coffee cans to
collect any spare change (or green stuff!) that you happen to have on you that day.
Taco Juan Sunday
On the fourth Sunday of the month - January 24th - Family Life Ministries will be hosting
a taco bar and dessert dinner after the second worship service. Your donations will help
bring a rock band and speaker to Central Trinity in March during the 150th
Celebration for our youth and the community to experience the love of Christ through
word and music.
Winter Jam: Saturday, January 9th, leave the church at 1pm - Winter Jam is a contemporary Christian
Concert featuring For King and Country, Matthew West and Crowder, RED, Newsong, etc...
The show starts at the Schottenstein Center at 5:45pm! Please RSVP by Wednesday January 6th so we
can plan for enough transportation. Youth will need to fill out a permission slip and elementary-aged
children are welcome to join us with a parent or guardian. Tickets are $10 at the door. Please also bring
enough money to pay for a meal and any other concessions and/or merch. you plan to purchase.
For more info. contact Deacon Jessica or go to the event website at http://2016.jamtour.com/artists
Creation 2016
June 29th - July 2nd
Please contact Deacon Jessica to RSVP for Creation by January 31st so we can order tickets and begin
fundraising! http://www.creationfest.com/comingsoon/#close
Attendance at Sunday School and Worship
Average YTD attendance: Sunday School 58 Morning Worship 192
Average attendance the first 2 Sundays in December at morning worship was 220.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT November 2016
Year-To-Date Budget
$ 344292.
Year-To-Date Income
$ 353720.
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Year-To-Date Expenditures
$ 362680.
United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women, Climate Justice, and the Reading Program
United Methodist Women (UMW) has co-signed a letter from the General Agencies of The United
Methodist Church to the Paris conference participants. The letter expresses support for a global climate
treaty, grounded in the belief that we are called to care for one another and for all of creation. Our work
has shown us that our brothers and sisters are gravely affected by climate change, resulting in their
relocation, disease, hunger, and more. UMW urges the leaders of the world to support a binding
agreement to limit global warning and to provide financial and other support to nations where needed.
We hope for a planet that will continue to sustain all of life.
Climate justice is a UMW mission priority area. Each year the UMW recommends a diverse range of
books with the intention of broadening exposure to a variety of concepts for readers about current issues.
Below are a few titles from the Reading Program about climate justice.
*Claiming Earth As Common Ground: The Ecological Crisis Through the Lens of Faith, Andrea
Cohen-Kiener
†
Bottlemania, Elizabeth Royte
‡
Green Church: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rejoice!, Rebekah Simon-Peter
†
Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands, Cathryn Berger Kaye
and Philppe Cousteau
*Everyday Justice: The Global Impact of Our Daily Choices, Julie Clawson
†
Finding Higher Ground: Adaptation in the Age of Warming, Amy Seidl
Ecoliterate: How Educators Are Cultivating Emotional, Social and Ecological Intelligence, Daniel
Goleman, Lisa Bennett and Zenobia Barlow
‡
Rewilding Our Hearts: Building Pathways of Compassion and Coexistence, Marc Bekoff
‡
Nature Girl: A Guide to Caring for God’s Creation, Karen Whiting and Rebecca White
Every Last Drop: Bringing Clean Water Home, Michelle Mulder
*Available at Central Trinity Library
†
Available at Muskingum County Public Library
‡
E-reader version available
Angel Wings Prayer Shawl Ministry resumes Thursday, January 7, 5:00
welcome for stitching, praying, and fellowship.
PM,
at the church. All are
Hope Circle does not meet in January.
Faith Circle meets Tuesday, January 19, 6:00
Global Migration: Signs of the Time.”
PM,
at the church. The program is “Climate Change and
Join us Friday, January 22, to help celebrate January birthdays at LifeWell, play Bingo with the kids,
and serve a meal and birthday cake.
Rummage Sale - When cleaning out your closets, garages, attics or other areas, don’t forget our annual
Rummage Sale. It is never too early to bring in your items. You can drop them off upstairs in the
Quilters room #216.
Recycle your eyeglasses, hearing aids & cell phones-This is an ongoing project for the Duncan Falls
Lion’s Club and a box has been placed in the Cen-Tri Library for your use.
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Prayer Ministry
Happy New Year!! Can you really believe it's a new year already? Time goes by so quickly not only
when you're young and working, but it seems to go faster when you're old and retired!!
I pray to God that our new year will be blessed with health, safety and joy!! From scripture we read: I
urge, then, first of all, that requests prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone, for
kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
This is good, and pleases God our Savior. 1 Timothy 2:1-3.
Going through some of my writings and poems I found this one, so I'm sharing it with you.
DIRECTIONS TO OUR FATHER'S HOUSE
Make a Right onto Believeth Blvd.
Keep straight and go through the Green Light, which is Jesus Christ.
There, you must turn onto the Bridge of Faith, which is over troubled water.
When you get off the bridge, make a Right turn and Keep Straight.
You are on the King's Highway - Heaven-bound.
Keep going for three miles. One for the Father, One for the Son, and One for the Holy Ghost.
Then exit off onto Grace Blvd.
From there, make a Right turn on Gospel Lane
Keep Straight and then make another Right on Prayer Road
As you go on your way, Yield Not to the traffic on Temptation Ave.
Also, avoid SIN STREET because it is a DEAD END.
Pass up Envy Drive and Hate Avenue
Also, pass Hypocrisy Street, Gossiping Lane, and Backbiting Blvd.
However, you have to go down Long-suffering Lane, Persecution Blvd, and Trials and
Tribulations Ave.
But that's all right, because VICTORY Street is straight ahead!
AMEN!!!!!
Your Prayer Ministry team is always looking for "prayer warriors". Please feel free to call on any of us
at anytime. Gene Kirkbride, 740-455-6390; Clarence & Sandy Holbein, 740-453-3782; Nancy Moose,
740-297-7729; Marcie Hunter, 740-455-2168; Sue Wright, 740-452-1859; Dr. Fewell, 740-297-4027; or
Deacon Jessica Stonecypher, 740-683-4321.
Military & College Students
The Compassionate Congregational Care committee would like to have updated addresses for all of our C.T.
college students and active duty military as we plan to mail Our Daily Bread booklet to each one. If you know
any student or military addresses, please contact Mary Hoover at 453-8790. If you are a college student who
still attends church, please pick up your free Our Daily Bread to help reduce our postage expenses.
Aluminum Cans Recycling
Help us make our world a little greener. The Missions Outreach Committee is
collecting all aluminum can. A collection receptacle is located in the back hall way
by the men’s restroom. All money collected from the aluminum can recycling will
go into the Emergency Fund which is available to aid church families who find
themselves in difficult financial situations. It could be used to buy medicine, pay a
utility bill, or assist in making a rent or mortgage payment.
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Central Trinity
United Methodist Church
62 South Seventh Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701-4399
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Zanesville, Ohio
Permit No. 256
Address Service Requested
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 3:00; Closed for Lunch 12:00 - 1:00
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
“May the Light of Christ be seen in our Journey of Faith”
OFFICE HOURS:
January ‘Sentinel’
SUPER BOWL SUB SUNDAY is February 7 this year, and the Verla Moore Service is again selling
subs. We are offering our famous regular subs plus turkey subs. The cost is $6.50 for each sub. Please
order by January 31, and pick up your subs following worship on Sunday, February 7. To order your
subs, please contact Nancy Miller, 740-453-6512, any service club member, or fill out the form below.
Baked goods will also be available by donation.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Order Form for Verla Moore Service Club Subs
Name_____________________________________________________
Telephone_________________________
Quantity:
(Feb. 7)
Pick up: Sunday 9:00 ________ Sunday 11:30 ________
_____ Italian
@ $6.50
$_________
_____ Turkey
@ $6.50
$_________
Total
$_________