Tidings – Sep 11, 2012 - Trinity United Methodist Church

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
September 11, 2012 • Vol. 46 No. 37
You are invited
UMW GENERAL MEETING
GUEST SPEAKER,
REV. CAROLYN MCKINSTRY
•
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Dinner at 6 PM,
PROGRAM AT 7 PM - FELLOWSHIP HALL
The Journey:
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Forgiveness, Restorative Justice
and Reconciliation
Wednesday Activities 3
Presented by guest speaker,
REV. CAROLYN MCKINSTRY
Join us for dinner at 6:00 PM or attend the
program which will begin at 7:00 PM.
Dinner reservations are required
by September 12,
please call Mimmi Stanton at 879-9827.
Contact Picnic
3
Mission & Outreach
4
New Church Update
4
Prayer Garden Info
6
Calendar of Events
7
About Carolyn McKinstry – A native of Birmingham,
and lifelong member of the Sixteenth Street Baptist
Church. McKinstry was present on September 15,
1963 when the church was bombed. She has since
shared her experiences with others on the Discover
and History Channels, The U.S. States Memorial Holocaust Museum, CNN, BBC, MSNBC, and The Oprah
Winfrey Show. She is noted throughout the country in
her quest for economic and social justice.
LEFT: Carolyn McKinstry stands near where a bomb exploded at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church on Sept. 15, 1963,
killing four girls who were her close friends minutes after
she had been speaking to them.
(The Birmingham News / Beverly Taylor)
Intro to Methodism Begins September 16
Sundays, September 16, 23 & 30 - Led by Senior Pastor, Dr. Andy Wolfe, this study is for anyone
interested in learning more about Methodism. You will learn more about Methodist history, theology, and
practice. Questions like ‘Who is John Wesley?’, ‘What do Methodists believe?’, and ‘How is Methodism different from other denominations?’ will be addressed. You may attend one or all classes. Sept. 16, 23 & 30 on
Sundays, 10 AM. Contact Karen Smith, [email protected] for more information.
A PERSONAL WORD
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
8:45 & 11:00 AM • Sanctuary
The 8:30 AM worship service is broadcast via
15-minute delay from 9-10 AM Sundays
on WAPI-1070 AM and 100.5 FM.
SERMON
Dr. Andy Wolfe
Christian Words Sermon Series: Salvation
•
8:45 AM - 3rd Grade Bible Presentation
•
MUSIC
8:45 AM
Sanctuary Choir
11:00 AM
Praise Alliance
•
MINISTER ON CALL
Bobby Scales, 746-4547
WESLEY HALL • 11:15 AM
Rev. Nathan Carden
A LOOK AT SEPTEMBER 9
1,263 • Worship Attendance
934 • Sunday School Attendance
Here is a story someone sent me...
In Washington, DC’s Metro Station, on a cold January morning, a man with a violin played six
Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that the time, approximately two thousand people
passed through the station, most of them on their way to work.
• After 3 minutes: A middle-aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his
pace and stopped for a few seconds before he then hurried off.
• 4 minutes later: The violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw the money into a hat
without stopping. A young man leaned against a wall to listen, then looked at his watch and
walked off.
• 10 minutes later: A three-year-old stopped, but his mother hurried him along. He stopped
again, but his mother pushed hard and the child continued to talk with his head turned back
the whole time. The action was repeated by several other children – but every parent forced
their child to keep moving.
• 45 minutes: The musician played continuously, only six people stopped to listen for a
short while. About 20 gave money and continued to walk. The man collected a total of $32.
• 1 Hour: He finished playing. No one noticed. No one applauded.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the
world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin valued at $3.5
million. Two days later, Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the price of tickets averaged
$100 per seat.
Point. In life, we are surrounded by so much beauty. Our lives are blessed in so many ways.
Do we take time to notice? Do we appreciate all that we have? Do we take time to listen,
look, and appreciate?
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the lands! Serve the LORD with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD is God!
It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him, bless his name!
For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures for ever,
and his faithfulness to all generations. – Psalm 100
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.
•11:15 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 [email protected] or call
879-1737 with any questions.
Andrew Wolfe – Senior Minister
Suzanne Pruitt – Minister of Christian Formation
Drew Holland – Minister of Evangelism, Young Adults
Nathan Carden – Minister of Outreach, Contact
David Thompson – Minister of Students
Bobby Scales – Minister of Pastoral Care & Visitation
•Church Office: 205-879-1737
•Fax: 868-9714
•Care Line: 868-9709
•Child Development Center: 879-1749
YOU ARE INVITED!
This Saturday, September 15th
from 11:00am – 11:00pm.
Support Lauren Green and National LeukemiaAwareness month!
The Vestavia Little Rebel Cheerleaders invite you to participate in a wonderful
cause this season. Lauren Green is a Trinity United Methodist Church member
and a second grade cheerleader. She was diagnosed with leukemia in April.
Her brave battle has inspired us to want to help her and so many other children with leukemia in their fight for a cure.
September is National Leukemia Awareness month and in honor of that and
Lauren we would like to invite you to a fundraiser at Yogurt Lab on Saturday,
September 15th from 11:00am – 11:00pm.
Yogurt Lab is located in Vestavia Hills at
633 Montgomery Highway 35216.
•• Yogurt Lab and Little Rebels Cheerleading will donate 20% of all purchases
that day to Camp Smile-a-Mile, a non-profit camp for Alabama children fighting cancer. Camp Smile-A-Mile’s mission is to provide year round challenging,
unforgettable recreational and educational experiences for young cancer patients, their families, as well as young adult survivors from Alabama at no cost.
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• CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
6:00 - 6:45 PM
• YOUTH EVENTS
6:00 PM
• ADULT STUDIES
6:00 PM
• KIDZONE
6:45-7:45 PM
(For children whose parents are in
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mission & outreach
Church of the Reconciler Service Opportunity
Looking for an opportunity to make an meaningful impact in
someone’s life? We have an Outreach opportunity for your
Sunday School class, small group, or circle of friends on the
5th Thursdays of this year, August 31 and November 30,
serving breakfast at Church of the Reconciler to our homeless neighbors. The responsibilities include purchasing the
food (the church covers the cost), preparing the food on-site,
and serving it. For more information, contact David Miller at
[email protected]. Please prayerfully consider if God
might be calling your group to join God’s work at Church of
the Reconciler.
NEW CHURCH UPDATE: From Dave Barnhart
September, 2012
We have now been at this church planting business for three months, and I’m
pleased with how things are shaping up.
Our seed group that began meeting in our
living room has outgrown our space, so
we are going to be meeting the next few
months at the home of Bill and Dayna Orr
in Homewood. While these early worship and planning meetings are low-key,
invitation-only affairs, I’m excited that we
have our first public preview service on
our calendar: January 13. Although it’s
nearly four months away, it will be here
before we know it! There’s a lot of work
to do between now and then. I’ll post updates when we have a location and more
information.
We also now have a website: saintjunia.
org. We also have a church phone number: 202-0680. Chris Winslett and Brooke
and Cleve Smith are working on developing our website and our publicity materials. It’s great to have so many creative
people who are willing to share their gifts
and talents!
My main task over the next several months
is meeting and talking with people. If you
know of someone who may be interested
in the kind of community we are creating,
Baby Love Sewing Ministry
Baby Love has joined with Threads of Love to donate
items for preemies at 10 hospitals. Threads of Love has
some wonderful new ideas for Trinity members to either
knit or sew. All supplies will be furnished by using mission funds. If you are interested in joining this ministry,
contact Donna Himes at [email protected] or
902-4840.
Have a question about Trinity’s Mission & Outreach?
Please contact Rev. Nathan Carden at 879-1737 or
[email protected].
Saint Junia
please refer them to me! I’ve had some of
the most interesting, rewarding conversations in the last several weeks that have
come out of the blue. Some people really
resonate with our vision statement: “We
are becoming a diverse community of sinners, saints, and skeptics who join God in
the renewal of all things.”
I’m also excited about our city-wide
mission event, Magic City Miracle, on
September 30. We are partnering with
Liberty Crossing, Highlands, Discovery,
and Avondale United Methodist Churches
for a Sunday afternoon of serving our
city. I think this is a great opportunity for
us to invite folks who might not come to
worship, but who might join us in service.
If you would like to join up with other
Methodists across the city and invite your
friends as well, visit magiccitymiracle.org.
One of the best ways we can witness to
people is just by doing good! “Let your
light shine before others so that they may
see your good works and give glory to your
Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
Please continue to keep us in your prayers!
Peace,
Dave Barnhart
Night inBethlehem
Night in Bethlehem returns to
Trinity this year!
Mark your calendars - Sunday,
December 9. Many, many
volunteers are needed for this
special event. If you are interested in being a part of the Night in
Bethlehem team, contact Karen
at 879-1737 or email her at
[email protected].
Trinity Child Development Center Announces Fall Fundraiser
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TCDC is currently selling Innisbrook Wraps, including wrapping paper, chocolates, magazines and gifts. Please
consider purchasing from this sale to support our pre-school and day care programs. Information is available outside of the ARK. You can also purchase online at www.innisbrook.com (Enter School Number: 104498)
The deadline for orders is September 28. Questions? Contact Todd Jackson at [email protected].
Mid-Week YOUNG ADULT
Opportunities!
YOUNG ADULTS, MARRIED, 20’S & 30’S • Trinity’s Tuesday night small
group for young couples without children continues on August 28th. We will
meet at the home of Dan and Carrie Carter, 121 Dixon Ave. in Homewood.
Be there at 6:45 as we begin our study of Adam Hamilton’s “Making Love
Last a Lifetime”. Also, join us for dinner out at the conclusion of the study!
For questions, directions, or more information, please contact Drew Holland
at [email protected].
YOUNG ADULTS, SINGLE & MARRIED, 30’S • On Tuesday, September
18th, Trinity will kick off a new small group for young adults in their 30s
(single and married). Join us in Trinity’s small dining room (first floor near
the fellowship hall) at 6:30 as we begin our study of Proverbs. We will offer
a free meal, followed by the study. If you have children and would like to
utilize the nursery, please let us know. For that and other questions, please
contact Eric Rogers at [email protected].
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, 20’S • This group meets most Tuesday nights
at the home of Mark and Lisa Elliott for those in their 20’s who are out of
college and not married. Free home cooked dinner served at 6:30 PM. Various weekly studies/mission projects begin at 7:10 PM. For more info, email
Lisa Elliott at [email protected].
WESLEY HALL • 11:15 AM
REV. NATHAN CARDEN
New Children’s Hospital Study & Prayer Group
for Trinity Members
If you are a Trinity member employed at Children’s, you are invited to join a new small group study/prayer group. The plan is
to meet for coffee weekly. The focus would be a support group
for those with a common faith regarding difficult situations in
caring for children’s illness. We may use
a book about this topic but will decide at
our initial meeting. If you are interested in
participating, please contact Reed Dimmitt
by email, [email protected] or cell phone,
205.478.4106.
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Join this group in Room 114 in the
nursery...bring your little ones.
Questions? Email Kelley at
[email protected].
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pacesetters news
NEW! WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY DINNER SPECIAL
FOR SENIORS Early Bird Special: 4:00 - 4:30 PM.
Seniors eat for $5! Join us in the Small Dining Room for
Quiet Dinning. Come early and save.
DATE CORRECTION: Second trip to Hyundai Plant will
be on OCTOBER 24. The trip is already full, but Amy
will take names for the waiting list.
WED., SEPTEMBER 12 • PICKLE PATCH
Join us for a trip to the Pickle Patch Market, Giovanni’s
Restaurant and Blue Bell Creamery Tour. Cost $15.00 for
transportation and tour. Leave Trinity at 8:30 AM.
FRI., SEPTEMBER 14 • COFFEE CONCERT AT ASC
Join us for a Coffee Concert at Alys Stephens Center featuring Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9., “From the New World.
We will leave Trinity at 10:15 AM.
OCTOBER 15-20: OHIO AUTUMN, 6 Day Fall Trip:
There is still time to sign up for this trip! Join us for a
story-telling tour of Jonesborough, TN; travel though WV
to Ohio Amish Country; visit Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, home of Frank Seiberling of Goodyear Rubber;
board Cuyoga Valley Scenic Railroad; two fabulous days in
Cleveland, where we will visit IM Pei designed Rock and
Roll Hall of fame, beautiful old churches, University Circle,
Severance Hall and much more. Return trip will include
the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum tour.
Tour includes Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, 5-nights
lodging, 10 meals and much more. $986.00 - Double,
due Sept. 13th.
SUN., NOVEMBER 18 • DILL PICKERS EVENT
Join us on Sunday, November 18th, Holiday with The Dill
Pickers. Cost is $20.00. Leave Trinity at 2 PM
All checks for the above events should be made to Trinity
United Methodist.
For reservations or more information on any event listed
above, contact: Amy Lewis at 879-1737 or email
[email protected].
The Trinity Prayer Garden
and Columbarium
Trinity is in the process of beginning constuction on the new Prayer
Garden and Columbarium, which will be located in the empty
space between the East Narthex and Wesley Hall. Niches in the Columbarium are available for current and former members of Trinity and their families. We believe this service enhances our spiritual
lives, provides a sacred place for meditation and remembrance, in
addition to providing an internment option that is holy, respectful
and economical. The Trinity Prayer Garden and Columbarium is a
completely self-funding project through the sale of Columbarium
niches, memorials and contributions by interested persons. For
more information, contact Ann Neptune, Business Administrator at
879-1737 or [email protected].
MEMORIAL WALL
As a part of the design for the new Prayer Garden and Columbarium, a “Memorial Wall” will be included. This wall will provide
a place to honor and remember those faithful deceased members and loved ones who have served this church, but who are
interred elsewhere.
The Memorial Wall will be located inside the columbarium. The
material will be granite with the names etched into the stone. If
you are interested in placing a name on the wall, please contact
the church office for an application. The cost is $500 per name.
This in a beautiful fitting way to remember those who have faithfully served this Church through the years and who are now a
part of that great cloud of witnesses who surround and whose
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highlighted events this week
Sunday - September 16
8:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC
10:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Intro to Methodism - SDR
11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC
11:15 AM CONTACT Worship - WHALL
4:15 PM Youth Handbell Choir - Rm. 225
5:00 PM Senior High Youth Choir - MS
5:00 PM Confirmation - various
5:00 PM Middle School Element - Haven
6:15 PM Adult Handbell Choir - Rm. 225
6:30 PM Senior High Element - Haven
7:00 PM Middle School Youth Choir - MS
Monday - September 17
6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study B’fast - FHALL
8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various
8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer
5:00 PM UMW Executive Board Mtg. - FSR
6:00 PM UMW General Mtg. - FHALL
Tuesday - September 18
6:30 AM Youth Prayer B’fast - Haven
8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various
8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM
8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer
CFT
FSR
CONF
SANC
FHALL
Craft Room–143
Fireside Room–145
Conference Room–220
Sanctuary
Fellowship Hall
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HAVEN
10:00 AM Trinity Singers - MS
10:00 AM Mama and Me - Nursery
11:00 AM Soup & Salad - FHALL
3:30 PM Element Cafe - Haven
5:00 PM Permanent Endowment - CONF
5:30 PM Young Adults 30’s - SDR
6:30 PM Worship Commission - CONF9
Wednesday - September 19
8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various
8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer
4:45 PM Wednesday Supper - FHALL
5:15 PM Children’s Handbells - Rm. 225
6:00 PM Children’s Choirs - various
6:00 PM Adult Studies - various
6:00 PM Trinity Book Group - SP
6:45 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice - MS
Thursday - September 20
8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various
8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class
8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer
3:30 PM Element Cafe - Haven
Friday - September 21
8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM
8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer
Library–218
Not at Trinity
Large Parlor
Small Parlor–105
Youth Auditorium
CHAPEL
MS
WHALL
SDR
FLC
Mouat Chapel
Music Suite–132
Wesley Hall
Small Dining Room
Family Life Center
take note
Nursery Volunteers September 16
Rachel Holt, Kristen Doleys, Abbey Sheehan,
Blair & Phillips Crabtree
•••
Nursery volunteers are needed each Sunday. To volunteer,
please contact Kim Skelton at 879-1737 or email
[email protected].
TRINITY BOOK GROUP Resumes September 19!
Do you like to read, share, discuss, even question? Join us on
Wednesday, September 19 to review Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,
written by Jamie Ford. Olivia Wells will lead this session. Read and meet
on Wednesday evening, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Small Parlor.
Dear Trinity Family,
Thank you for your responsiveness to the request for Wednesday evening
kitchen servers. Because of you we currently have a full group of volunteers.
If anyone else would like to participate, we can always make room for one more.
Contact Jade Carter at [email protected] or 919-1357 to serve.
in memoriam
We extend our love and sympathy:
• to Peggy and Terry Williams on the death of her
mother, Peggy G. Lowery, on September 5. She was
the grandmother of Rachel Williams and Rebecca
Williams.
congratulations
• to Stacy and Buck Huffman on the birth of their
daughter, Fiona Reese Huffman, on August 24.
Big sister is Sabrina Faire Huffman. Proud grandparents are Luci and Lem Stabler. Proud aunts
and uncle are Sarah and Justin Shaffield and
Bethany Stabler.
• to Mamie and Bryan McLean on the birth of
their daughter, Margaret Grace McLean, on August
28. Big sister is Caroline McLean.
• to Laura and Temp Millsap on the birth of their
daughter, Julia Hatcher Millsap, on September 1.
• to Nolan and Harmony Cesnick on the baptism
of their son, Evan James Cesnick, on September 9.
treasurer’s report
As of September 10, 2012
GENERAL BUDGET:
MONTH:
Given Month to Date:
Avg. Needs to Date:
Balance/shortage:
$80,260
$99,591 $(19,331)
Say Amen:
Gifts this Month: Gifts to Date:
YTD:
$1,745,434
$2,058,217
($312,373)
$6,297
$327,874
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 8791737 or [email protected].
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
Available for your use on
first floor and second floor
library area.
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SUNDAYS at Trinity: Worship 8:45, 11:00 & 11:15 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
Neil and Patti Eggers
303 Devon Drive, Homewood, AL 35209
The Eggers joined Trinity by transfer from
another United Methodist Church. Neil is an
investment manager for Merrill Lynch and
Patti directs outreach ministry for Vestavia
UMC. They have two daughters, Mary (12) and
Danielle (10).
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 Drew Holland at 879-1737 or email
[email protected] with any questions.
WELCOME NEW STAFF
Ginger Sims
Financial Secretary
Trinity welcomes Ginger Sims as financial
secretary. Ginger came to Trinity from Farmers
Insurance Company as a Customer Service
Rep. Ginger lives in Moody, AL and is married
to David Sims and has two children, Raechel
(13) and Nathan (11). She is an active member of Bethel Baptist Church.
PARKING NOTICE: Please do not block the dumpsters or areas
that are marked as NO Parking zones. Also, please note that the small
parking lot is reserved for Handicapped, elderly and families with small
children on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Thank you.