This week's mission box supports Mommy Reads, a ministry of the United Methodist Women. Every child likes to hear their mother read them a bedtime story, Mommy Reads allows mothers who are incarcerated to still do that. 4 times a year, the Mommy Reads group travels to the Lowell Correctional Institution for Women where they bring books, recorders, and MP3 players. During their visit 30 mothers/inmates read and record books which are then shipped to their children. Each visit costs at least $900. In addition to cash donations, gifts of new paperback books are always welcome. Lives are changed on both sides of the prison walls on each of these visits as these mothers are beyond grateful for this chance to connect with the children they miss. To be involved, or to find out more information, please contact Beth Haines (352-373-9469).
(text 2 give keyword: mommy)
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Wednesday Night Dinner
Join us for food, fun & fellowship! The menu for May 10 is chef's choice! Gluten free/dairy free options are available. The kitchen will be open from 5 - 6:30pm. Adult meals are $7, children 6 and up are $3, 0-5 eat free with a $25 family cap.
Please join us for the last Dinner on May 17 as we celebrate Jim & Marilyn Clugston's years of service to Family Promise. We will dine family style, thank the Clugstons, and learn about Family Promise. It will be a great opportunity to have a nice dinner and show appreciation to these two for all their hard work over the years supporting this wonderful program that fights for homeless children and their families.
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Trinity Yoots
No UMYF: Please stay home and show your mom (or anyone who is like a mother to you) some love for Mother's Day. Sunday School (11am in the Youth Bldg) and other events will remain as scheduled.
HS/MS Mission Trip Meetings: Get your forms and deposits in for ASP and Youth Works. There will be meetings for both trips on May 21 at 7:30pm in the Youth Bldg.
New Small Group (beginning May 10, 7:30pm, Youth Bldg): This small group is based on the insanely popular and very controversial show 13 Reasons Why; and will discuss the topics presented in the show in a safe environment while offering a Christ-centered lens to the series. Due to the nature of the show and the topics discussed, a waiver is required for anyone under the age of 18 to participate. There will be an alternate small group at the same time for those not participating in the 13RW group.
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Trinity Community Conversations
The Trinity Church Council is hosting a series of "town hall" style events to provide ongoing and open dialogue between the general congregation and lay/staff leadership of the church. The next Trinity Community Conversation will be held May 15 at 6:30pm in the Worship Center with a focus on Faith Mission, other local Trinity missions, and Catherine and Steve will be sharing some thoughts regarding the United Methodist Church and what lies ahead for our denomination. All members of the Trinity community are welcome and encouraged to attend. To prepare accordingly, we ask that you
RSVP if you are planning on attending the Conversation. If you would like to submit a question ahead of time, there is an opportunity to do so on the registration form.
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Caring & Support
You are invited to the Order of St. Luke's Healing Service on May 14 at 9:40am in the Chapel for a Mother's Blessing and prayers for all mothers, those who want to be a mother but are not, and those who grew up without a mother. Come to pray for those you know who are ill or to pray for yourself. God is the Great Physician.
Healing Touch Cancer Support Group welcomes Dr. Sandi Jones this month as we look at our personal responses and emotional experiences with cancer. We meet at
5:30
on
May 18
in the O. Dean Martin Prayer Room.
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Adults
Women Growing in Faith (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, E232) will begin a new study: All Things New: A Study on 2 Corinthians on May 30. Class materials are $15 and available at the Bookstore.
Registration is now open for the next course of A Disciple's Path. This course 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 Trinity upon completion. If you are already a Trinity member and would like to participate, class materials will be $15. (Sundays, May 7 - June 18, 3pm, E222). Register now, or contact Kim (416-3074) for more information.
Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends is a 10-week secular study and discussion style class to help people adjust to the ending of a love relationship, as in divorce or death, or in the loss of an engagement or other significant love relationship.
Rebuilding meets on Sundays from May 21 - August 6 from 3-5:30 pm. Course fee is
$25
(scholarship support available) and required book,
Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends (Fisher & Alberti 4th ed.) is
$15
and available in the bookstore. Free childcare is available for children age 1 year - 5th grade with a reservation. You may call 352-371-4092 to register by phone or online
here.
Spiritual Prayer Journaling: (May 10 - May 24, 2017; 6:30 - 7:45 pm, E203, led by Susan Jones). Deepen your relationship with God by enhancing your communication with Him through new avenues. You don't have to be a writer, an artist, or even like journaling. Just be willing to spend 3 weeks on an adventure in trying something different and rewarding. We will put our personal prayers and reflections on paper using guided writings and color our thoughts while listening to calming background music. Bring your Bible, a journal, or paper and your favorite pen. For more information email
Susan or register here
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Don't miss out - all of our summer programs are still accepting registrations, but we are filling up fast!
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Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones Preschool has celebrated their 40th anniversary "on the move" this year as we explored the wonderful world of transportation. We "fueled up" with the love of Jesus as we traveled from here to there. For our service project, we sponsored the Meals on Wheels program and held our first Trike-A-Thon, where we pedaled to raise over $1,000 to help those in need. We experienced every type of transportation imaginable from trains, to horses, to dump trucks. Our end of year celebration was an awesome night of fun and fellowship complete with a hot air balloon, helicopter, and a children's drive in theatre. We think both children and parents experienced the reality of God's movement right here at Stepping Stones.
As we conclude another wonderful school year, we praise God for the blessings He has bestowed upon us as educators and as a school. We pray Christ will continue to use our Christian preschool as a dwelling place for His Holy Spirit, and a facility for His love. We thank the congregation of TUMC for their support of this vibrant ministry!
During the summer, the school office will be open Tuesday - Thursday from 9am-1pm. Although we are at full capacity for next year, we would be happy to place you on the waiting list and answer any questions you may have. We are already anticipating a new school theme for next year...God's Wild Kingdom; where "every creature will praise the Lord." (both four legged and TWO!) We're wild for the Lord!
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Christian love and sympathy is extended to
Grace Duffey and family on the passing of her husband, Paul Duffey on April 28.
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This week's altar flowers are given to the glory of God.
If you would like to provide the altar flowers, please contact Bree
(416-3017). If you 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 in the Tuesday Word, please email Kelly.
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