The mission box this week
supports Food4Kids (F4K). F4K is a 100% volunteer-run program that sends school children home with a backpack filled with food for the weekend. Teachers identify children in their school and families are screened through principals in conjunction with F4K. More than 1,200 children are fed each month out of 15 different schools! We are also collecting food in the blue bins that is donated directly to those children.
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Wednesday Night Dinner
They're back! We're kicking off this season on January 11 with FREE SPAGHETTI!
Gluten free/dairy free options are available.
The kitchen will be open from 5 - 6:30pm. Starting next week, adult meals are $7, children 6 and up are $3, 0-5 eat free with a $25 family cap.
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In our own Backyard
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Alachua County Coalition Against Human Trafficking (ACCAHT) is hosting a special event January 12 at 7pm in the Worship Center, followed by the first quarterly meeting in the Youth Building the following morning at 10am. Savannah Parvu will be the keynote speaker. More information is available here.
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Join a Mission Trip!
As you begin to ponder those New Year's resolutions, why don't you consider joining Trinity on one of our many Mission opportunities? WE NEED YOU! For more information on any of these trips please contact the
Missions Department.
- January 22-28: El Salvador with Living Water
- March 18-25: Spring Break Youth Medical Mission to Nicaragua with Missionary Ventures
- April 1-8: Jamaica with CSI Ministries
- April 22-May 6: Spring Appalachian Service Project
- June 17-24: Sonlight Mission Trip to Jamaica
- July 15-22: Guatemala with Porch de Salomon
- August 12-27: Malawi with Y-Malawi and World Vision
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A Disciple's Path
(Wednesdays, January 18 - February 22, 6:30 - 7:30pm in 203/204). This 6 week Disciple's Path course, led by Catherine and Steve, will help you grow in your understanding of what it means to be a disciple and learn more about how to get plugged into the life of the church. Persons who complete the course and are ready to make a commitment will have an opportunity to join on March 5.
All are welcome to participate in A Disciple's Path Membership Class. If you are already a Trinity Member who would like to participate in this study, class materials will be $15.
Register now!
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Adult Programs Starting
We are offering a number of classes, courses, and bible studies beginning in the next couple weeks! Click
here
to read more, or on each individual link to register.
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Yoots Announcement
Sunday Night UMYF will be a family BBQ and Bonfire night from
5:00-6:30pm
out at the youth building! The Middle School Kids and Yoot Staff will have just returned from their Mystery Retreat, so come hear all about it! Friends, parents, siblings, everyone is invited!
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Children's Programming
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| CHEERS resumes on January 11 for 3 year olds through 5th graders. Registration is open for Dawning Doves (children who turned 3 by September 1, 2016), Pre-K children, and children who did not attend in the fall. If your child was registered for the fall, there is no need to register again. |
Rejoice! with us as we share God's love through music and dance! We will meet on Wednesday afternoons beginning January 11 from 2 - 4pm in the Choir room (3rd floor Ed. Building), and will end with a performance on May 17, at 6:30pm in the Worship Center. Rejoice! is for children in grades K-5. We can't wait to Rejoice! with YOU! Register now! |
Would you like your child baptized? All parents are asked to participate in a Baptism Orientation prior to the baptism of their child. The next Baptism Orientation will be held January 29 at 12:10pm in room 125. Childcare will be provided. Please contact Elizabeth Jones (416-3045) for more information. |
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A Stephen Minister is Available
We all need a concerned, caring friend during difficult times in our lives. A Stephen Minister can listen and care for you or for someone you know who is going through a tough time. Contact Lenora Rousseau (416-3033) to request a Stephen Minister.
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We're Hiring!
Stepping Stones is hiring a music teacher from 8:30am - 12pm every other Thursday and Friday. If you are interested, please contact the school at 416-3025.
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New Craft Display
The Gaither/Brown family has graciously agreed to show their handcrafted works of art in the Trinity Art Display Case on the 2nd floor of the Education Building from January 11 - 30. The display includes walking sticks, quilling, carvings, and much more, don't miss it!
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New Book Study
Women Growing in Faith (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, rm 232) will begin a new study called Breathe: Making Room for the Sabbath by Priscilla Shirer on January 17. Study books are $10 and are available at the bookstore.
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Christian love and sympathy is extended to Rita Lipsius and family on the passing of her brother, Wayne "Satch" Gary, on December 29; Juanita Spears Miller and family on the passing of her husband, Lamar Miller, on January 1; and the family of Marjorie Ellen Stanley, who passed away on January 5.
This week's altar flowers are given in Loving memory of Dick Kilby, from his family.
If you would like to provide the altar flowers or need to make arrangements for assistance or special accommodations during Sunday services, please contact Shannon (416-3005) Monday - Thursday. If you would like to have your milestone birthday announced, please email Kelly.
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