Worship: Sundays @ 8:15, 9:40, 11:00 am | Wednesdays @ 6:35 pm
Once Upon a Holy Night
The thrill of hope...the weary world rejoices...a new and glorious morn. These lines from a beautiful old carol sound like they could have been scripted for our world today. Come worship with us this Advent season as we make room in our hearts for the good news of a babe born in a manger.  
 
The message on Christmas Eve (see details above) is "Fall on Your Knees," by Rev. Catherine Fluck Price. Sunday's message (December 30) is "Lessons and Carols" by Rev. Lenora Rousseau.
Wednesday Worship

There will be no 6:35 worship on December 26, but will resume on January 2.
Mission Box
Once again, 100% of our Christmas Eve offering will go to support a missional effort that extends far beyond Trinity. For many of us, Hurricane Michael may seem like a distant memory. For many persons living in the region where the storm did its greatest damage, though, life is still in shambles. This year, you have an opportunity to participate in a gift that will bring hope to these persons and families.  Every dollar received for the Christmas Eve offering will go toward helping these persons and families recover and rebuild. The Disaster Relief Team of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church has set up operations in the panhandle to steer this work of ministry. (text to give keyword: michael)

The Mission Box for Sunday is Trinity's very own missionary, Kathleen Coughlin, with Faithful Servant Missions. Faithful Servant Missions' goal is to improve the physical, educational, and spiritual health of those they serve in Costa Rica and Panama. Their overall vision is to help people develop a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. (text 2 give keyword: faithful) 
Trinity Holiday Office Hours
We will close at 12:30 pm on Christmas Eve and re-open on December 26. We will also close at 12:30pm on December 31 and re-open on January 2 so our staff may enjoy time with their families.
No Bull Bibles & Brew 
On the 1st Monday of each month (December 7) from 5:30 - 7pm, the 9:40 band will be playing Christian music followed by a time of fun and inspiring adult conversation about the Bible and the Christian faith led by Rev. Lenora Rousseau at Crafty Bastard's Restaurant and Pub.   If this is something that appeals to you, come! And, bring a friend for happy hour, all you can eat wings, as well as spirited music and conversation about God's great love and saving grace.
Missions
It is time to start the 2019 Interfaith house with Habitat for Humanity! The first volunteer day is going to be January 19 (this is a date change) from 8:30am - 2:30pm. The minimum age is 16 years old, you don't have to have any experience in construction. If you'd like to participate, please contact Kelly (416-3048).

Family Promise Volunteering: Trinity is hosting families from the Family Promise program January 13 - 20. Please check your calendars and consider volunteering to host in the evenings or overnight, or assist with initial setup or departure cleanup. Everything takes place at Trinity, and there are options to suit your availability and comfort level. Thanks in advance for helping your Trinity family host these local families in need! Sign up here.
Adult Ministries
We have a lot of new classes beginning in January, check them out here to find one that speaks to you!
  • A Disciple's Path
  • Twelve Women of the Bible
  • At the Crossroads
  • not a fan. Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus
  • Making Sense of the Old Testament
Children & Family Ministries  
CHEERS and CHEERS Cherubs will resume on January 16 for 3 year olds through 5th grade.  Dawning Doves (children who turned 3 by Sept. 1, 2018 and Pre-K children) can register for CHEERS Cherubs here! 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! The spring 2019 session of Rejoice! will meet on Wednesday afternoons beginning January 16 from 2 - 4pm in the Choir room (3rd floor Education Building), and will end with a fun-filled performance on Wednesday evening, May 15, at 6:30pm in the Worship Center. Rejoice! is for children in grades K-5. We can't wait to Rejoice! with YOU! Rejoice is $40 /child. Register now!
 
Join us as we celebrate the New Year at our next Parent's Night Out on January 11 from 5:30-8:30pm. Our themed Parent's Night Out will be a fabulous night of dinner and special activities for all ages, 12 months and walking through 5th grade!  Cost is $12 per child with a $30 cap per family.  Please register by January 9th.

Family Worship December 30:  Children in Kindergarten - 5th grade will be joining their families in worship in the Worship Center during the 9:40 and 11am services. NOTE:  There will be NO Sunday School classes at 9:40 and 11:00.  We will provide childcare for ages Pre-K and under.   
Youth & Family Ministries
There will be a UMYF Youth & Parent's Meeting on January 6 from 5:30-7:30pm. All youth & parents are invited to UMYF where we'll eat together then talk about plans for the semester and the vision for our youth ministry. We'll also have a special time of worship together. 
Art Show
The fall Trinity Art Show, "Families are Forever," is almost over.  Take a few minutes over the next three weeks to invite family and friends to stroll down the art exhibit hallway on the 2nd floor of the Education Building.  It is a beautiful show and will end on January 8th.
Caring & Support
Beginning in 2019, the Healing Prayer worship service held on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the Chapel will be changing their time to 9:40am. The next service will be January 13.
Altar Flowers
In honor in Doug and Peggy Zant on their 60th wedding anniversary; in celebration of the 55th wedding anniversary of Dick and Nancy Scheaffer; and to the glory of God.
 
If you would like to provide the altar flowers, please contact Alice (416-3016). 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 or birth of a new child announced in the Tuesday Word, please email Kelly. 
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