Worship: Sundays @ 8:15, 9:40, 11:00 am | Wednesdays @ 6:35 pm
Glimpses of God
Jesus said to the disciples: "Allow the children to come to me....I assure you that whoever doesn't welcome God's kingdom like a child will never enter it."  As we begin a new school year, we'll take a lesson from our children and their childlike faith.  Sometimes our understanding of God is far too small and so, using some classic children's books, we'll look for glimpses of God in the stories we tell our children.  In this 4 week message series through September 3, we'll find that God is far bigger than we could ever imagine, while being challenged to have childlike faith.

This Sunday's sermon title is "Forgiving and Faithful," by Rev. Catherine Fluck Price, and based on the children's book, Mama, Do You Love Me? ( Psalm 103:1-14).
Mission Box 
This week's Mission Box is for Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida. Childhood illness is an immensely difficult time for a family. The ability for families to stay together and be near their sick children can mean the world during this stressful time. Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida provides an opportunity for thousands of families who travel to Gainesville each year to take advantage of the medical expertise at UF Health Shands Children' s Hospital.   (text 2 give keyword: mcdonald).
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Adult Ministry Fall Courses
Our extensive list of course offerings are open! Please check out all our different courses for this fall, there's something for everyone!
Children's Ministry
The 3rd Grade Bible Presentation is on September 10 during the 9:40am service. When we give the gift of a Bible to our children, we continue to experience and explore the beautiful faith we all share. Please register your 3rd grader by September 3. If you are in 4th or 5th grade and did not receive a bible, please email Amy.  
 
CHEERS and Rejoice! begin on August 23. Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to be a part of these fun, afternoon programs on Wednesdays. Register online for Rejoice! or CHEERS now! 
 
September 17 is our next Baptism Sunday. Baptism is a wonderful celebration of God's grace and is available to persons of all ages who have never experienced it previously. If you or a member of your family would like to be baptized on this day, please contact Shannon (416-3005). She will be happy to work with you in scheduling an appointment with one of the pastors as well as providing important additional information about this special day. 
Caring & Support
Healing Touch Cancer Support Group meets this month on August 17 at 5:30 pm in the O. Dean Martin Prayer Room. Margie Stark will be leading a discussion on giving and receiving help. All cancer patients, survivors, friends, and family are welcome.

Trinity will again offer GriefShare, a seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss. GriefShare is a 10 week video series that features some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics. The video seminars are combined with support group discussions of the materials presented during the video. GriefShare provides a warm and caring environment with others who are also experiencing loss. (Wednesdays, beginning August 23, 6:45-8:15pm, room 229). Call Lynn Cunningham at 352-372-1027 for more information.
Trinity Talents Art Show
Only a few more weeks!  The art show with over 100 exhibits ends September 12. Take a few minutes and stroll down the art exhibit hallway on the second floor of the Education Building and see how talented Trinity people are.  Don't miss the art display case or the quilts hanging in the Atrium.  A list of participants and contact information is available in the literature rack by the reception desk, some of the art pieces are for sale.  Any questions call Sue Tennant at 352-281-4205.
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Sew-a-thon
Every month, many girls around the world miss a week of school because of a lack of basic sanitary supplies. Days for Girls is an organization that makes kits of re-usable, washable supplies. We will be hosting a sew-a-thon on August 26 for the Days for Girls organization. Two sessions will be held in the Youth Building, 9am - 1:15pm or 12:45-5pm.  Pizza lunch will be available for $5.  Bring your sewing machine and scissors if you can, but sewing machines and all materials will be provided.  Whether or not you sew, come join us, there are lots of jobs to be done!  For information contact Jeannine Cawthon, Becky Glagola (352-335-7369), or Radha Selvester. 
Sunday Morning Volunteers
Ushers/Greeters, Communion Servers, and Golf Cart Drivers are needed to help during all three Sunday morning worship services. These positions are vitally important in setting the tone of hospitality to both the congregation and visitors. If you think this is a calling for you, please contact Bree. You can find more information here.
This week's altar flowers are given by Marjorie and Niel Opdyke in celebration
of their 59th wedding anniversary on August 23.

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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