A NOTE FROM OUR PASTORAL CARE TEAM

Greetings! During the month of May, Easter joy undergirds us in an in-between season. Trinity looks forward to welcoming the newly appointed pastor, the Rev. Dr. Todd Bardin, when he and his family arrive in early July. (You can find more about him later in this newsletter.) The retired clergy continue sharing the preaching and crisis care. The long-time office manager Lori Jones retires May 1, and hands the reins (and computer login) to our new office manager Mary Anne Rogers. Much of May's worship will focus on ministries with and of young people: On May 5, Caitlin White, director of Stetson Wesley House , will preach. On the 19th, Music Makers will present a musical drama "Soul on Fire." On the 26th, our high school and college graduating seniors will be honored, and Rev. John Campbell will preach. There is also a recently formed class for "younger" folks - those who range from young adults to the parents of younger families. Led by Alex and Vincetta Ford, they meet in the Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. I was raised in Trinity's Sunday School classes, children's and youth choirs, and United Methodist Youth Fellowship at Trinity, then nurtured at the Stetson Wesley House. Thus, it seems providentially appropriate to be celebrating today's versions of these ministries. I am grateful that Trinity continues its commitment to shaping and cultivating the faith of every generation. Rev Beth Fogle-Miller, Coordinating Pastor

WORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE MONTH

During this month of transition, we will have one guest speaker and three of Trinity's retired clergy will be conducting our worship services: May 5 - Caitlin White, Director of Stetson Wesley House and Director of Connection and Formation for Collective Church, will present the message titled "Figs and Millenials". Jeremiah 31:23-31 and Mark 11:12-23. Communion will be served. May 12 - Rev. Beth Fogle-Miller will present the message titled "Still Another Resurrection?" taken from Acts 9:32-43. May 19 - Music Makers will present a musical titled "Soul on Fire". Everyone will enjoy this production for all ages! You'll meet Chief Edwards, Lieutenant Bree, and Sparky the dalmatian who all work at a very different kind of fire station. They explain that they will not be fighting fires you can see with your eyes; rather, they learn to call on Jesus to ignite a holy fire in each of our souls. "Soul on Fire" is an upbeat, contemporary musical featuring popular worship songs. It will inspire us all to do our part in sharing the Gospel message with everyone we meet. May 26 - Rev. John Campbell will present the message on this day, celebrating Memorial Day and our graduates of both high school and college. The sermon is titled “…From These Honored Dead…” and is adapted from the Book of John 15:9-17.

ANNOUNCEMENT SUNDAY

Rev. Dr. J. Todd Bardin Trinity's Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. J. Todd Bardin to Trinity DeLand UMC, effective July 1. The Committee will be working with the Trustees and other teams to prepare and plan for a most loving welcome to Pastor Bardin, his wife Carmel, and their children. Here is some brief information about Todd and his family: Carmel (pronounced CAR'-mal) is a librarian and they have three children. Matthew, age 24, who is completing his master's degree in music composition at The Boston Conservatory. This fall he will begin a PhD program at Louisiana State University. Michael, 19, is a freshman at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in Melbourne where he is studying computer science. Melanie, 16, is their youngest child. She is currently a sophomore in high school. "Everyone in my family is musical! My undergrad is in church music. I sing, studied piano in my youth, played saxophone in college and for the past year I have been trying to learn the cello. Carmel is an alto. She played clarinet and we met in the college band. Melanie plays saxophone and Mike played clarinet. My composer son, Matt also plays clarinet." More information will be forthcoming over the next two months. Needless to say, we are very happy to make this announcement and look forward to welcoming the Bardin family this summer! Karen Robbins, SPRC Chair

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ANNIVERSARIES  20 Jeff & Michele Bishop 24 yrs 26 Michael & Gale Gately 35 yrs The church Calendar of Events is always available for viewing and can be accessed anytime - 24/7. Visit http://www.trinitydeland.org/events to view and print. To submit corrections, changes or new entries, send the information to Mary Anne in the church office. Trinity Today, our monthly newsletter, is distributed by email. Current and older issues can be viewed on the church website http://www.trinitydeland.org/newsletter. Printed copies are available for pickup in the Narthex. If you need to have a newsletter mailed to you, contact the church office. Want to receive our PhoneVites? It's a weekly phone call to let you know what is happening at Trinity. To sign up, call the Church Office. To call, write or send a member a card or email, contact the church office to request an updated "People Directory."

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ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

Dear Trinity Family, Judy Ross and I are so very happy that our friend Mary Anne Rogers (to whom Judy delivered the job application) has accepted the position of Trinity’s Office Manager . Mary Anne is one of the most delightful and hard-working people we know. To give you a little background on Mary Anne, during her younger years, she grew up in Jacksonville Beach eight blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. She attended Duval County Public Schools - 1st through 12th grades – one to four blocks from her house. Her dad was the Minister of Music at Beach (United) Methodist from 1957 through 1961, and then part-time into the ‘60s. (This church, currently called Beach Church , just happens to be where my grown children and grandchildren go now.) Mary Anne graduated from Florida State University and married Gary Rogers in 1979. In Jacksonville, for four years, Gary hosted his own children’s TV show, “TV POWWW” while Mary Anne was the PR Director for Jacksonville University. They then moved with their 15-month-old son, Brendan, out to Los Angeles. Gary worked for several years in the film industry and on shows including “Hill Street Blues”, “Dragnet” and in Hawaii as assistant director on “Magnum PI”, starring Tom Selleck. (In addition to working on these big name shows, just ask Gary about the rug in their TV room from the set of the movie Psycho .) Mary Anne and Gary moved to DeLand in 1990, along with Brendan and second son Ryan. They live in the historic district and joined Trinity in 1991. While Judy remembers seeing Mary Anne’s sons out on the little league field with her son Joel, I remember Gary and his sons hosting the best haunted house in the neighborhood for Halloween. Brendan has since started his own production company, And You Films , based here in DeLand. Ryan, who is married to Daniela and is the father of two-year-old Holden, recently moved from Apple to a new position at LinkedIn in the San Francisco Bay area. Mary Anne has held various positions throughout her career, including one period as a very diligent Jazzercize instructor. I was grateful to hand over my position as Stetson’s Special Events Manager to her in 1994, so I could take on a 9-to-5 job across campus. She handled the job with such flare that President Doug Lee made her his Executive Assistant, designating several special assignments to her. From there Mary Anne went on to direct Stetson’s Office of Public Relations . With Gary now working at Lake Sumter State College, and Mary Anne taking time to be with family and pursue other projects, we are tickled that her path has brought her to run this extremely important office at Trinity. We hope you will say hello when you see this lovely lady at church or stop by the office to welcome her and introduce yourself. Your friend in Christ, Ann Jenkins

FINANCE TEAM UPDATE

UNDERSTANDING APPORTIONMENTS Each year, the Florida Conference establishes the amount each church contributes toward apportionments. The factors considered are compensation and operating expenses and supplies used for programs. From year to year, there is little fluctuation with Trinity’s share coming in around $45,000. The apportionments are composed of 12 ministries approved at the annual conference, to be held this year from June 5 through June 8 in Lakeland. This month, let’s take a look at the first six: Clergy Support provides funding for the expenses borne by the Florida Conference to sustain, support, hold accountable, and nurture our clergy. World Service is “the first benevolent responsibility of the Church” (2012 United Methodist Book of Discipline, ¶812). This apportionment provides the basic financial resources for the core ministries of our denomination. It underwrites Christian mission around the world, empowers our evangelism efforts, stimulates church growth, expands Bible studies, supports local church programs, enriches spiritual commitment and provides the means to equip and nurture our lay leaders through education and professional support. Giving to World Service helps God’s children everywhere and enables the proclamation of our Christian faith. The World Service dollar is one of the hardest-working dollars in the United Methodist Church. Conference Connectional Ministries provides funding for the Conference Connectional Ministries which include camps, missions, Hispanic ministries, young adult and youth ministries, the conference website, disaster preparation and relief, learning for spiritual leaders, conference lay ministry. Higher education and campus ministries also receive contributions from this fund. Conference Services and Administration funds the general operations and administration of the Florida Conference. The coordination, oversight, and other administrative services provided by the Conference are a vital part of all that we do together. Our buildings and facilities in Lakeland, Leesburg and other places serve to nurture, strengthen, and broaden our ministry and mission. General Administration finances the administrative function of the denomination’s general activities, including the cost of General Conference, legal and financial administration, and history and statistics. Episcopal Fund pays for the expenses of active bishops and for the support of retired bishops and spouses. It pays for expenses related to Florida’s Bishop Ken Carter. Bishops have always had a very special role in our church; they are elected and consecrated to speak to the church and from the church. Whether presiding over annual conference sessions, surveying disaster damage, meeting with district leaders or planting a tree, bishops accept what the apostle Paul called "a noble task" (1 Timothy 3:1). It is practical as well since our bishops are responsible for the oversight and promotion of both the temporal and spiritual interests of the church. More detail can be found on the conference website. The wording of this article is taken directly from the conference’s A Guide to Apportionments. Trinity is proud to have always paid 100% of its apportionments. Each of these funds is an integral piece to sharing the Word of God with everyone in our communities and beyond. Mark Moor, Finance Team Chair

NURTURE

Christian nurture, the edification of believers, helps people understand, know and love God more. Teaching, guiding ministries must be a priority to help fulfill our church's purpose. If you are interested in serving on one or more of our nurturing ministries, contact Donna Beaty.

MUSIC AND WORSHIP MINISTRY

Mother’s Day is May 12th! Join us in worship as we celebrate and honor the impact that women have upon their families, their communities and the world. Music Makers is selling $5 tickets to the annual Belk Charity Sale which will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Each ticket enables the bearer to take $5 off on their first purchase. The first 100 customers will each receive a gift card valued between $5 to $1500, so plan to arrive early! Contact me, if you want to purchase. Trinity Music Makers will present the musical "Soul On Fire” at both worship services on May 19th. The children have been rehearsing for weeks in anticipation of getting us all fired up for Jesus ! Please invite your family, friends, and neighbors to attend, especially those with children. Save the dates for Music Makers' Summer Day Camp (open to rising second grade through fifth grade students) to be held Monday, July 22nd through Friday, July 26th. The children will be learning the musical "God of This City" to be performed on Sunday, July 28 at both services. Through this musical, the children will be challenged, inspired and encouraged by the decisions made by the characters Meg, Tim, Lily, Matt and Zach, as they attempt to save a homeless shelter slated to be shut down by the city. With God's help, and through their desperate quest to keep the shelter open, these children realize they can make a difference - right where they live. Check our Music Makers webpage soon for camp registration information! Conya Hartman, Music Director & Worship Leader

CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Graduate Recognition Sunday will be held on May 26th during the 8:30 a.m. service. We will have a number of high school and college graduates to recognize this year, so plan to arrive early to get a good seat! Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held at the church, June 24-28th. The curriculum to be used is titled "ROAR!" by Group Publishing. VBS is for elementary school-age children and they do not have to be members to attend. "Church Camp" at Warren Willis - always a hit with our youth - will run from June 17th-22nd. The cost is $420 per child and scholarships are available. Any rising 4th grader to high school senior who is interested in attending needs to contact me as soon as possible. And, finally, our youth will be combining with youth from Community United Methodist Church in DeBary to go on a Summer Mission Trip to Clarkesville, GA from July 14-20th. We will hold a variety of fundraising activities from now until then. Contributions are welcomed (and greatly needed!). Simply write "Warren Willis" or "Youth Mission Trip" in the memo line of your check and place it in the offering plate. Thank you! Lori Hansard, Children & Family Ministry Director

Susanna Circle Last month, we were informed about the Neighborhood Center as Waylon Niece talked with us.  The Bridge, a new building (and program) being built at the center, will eventually be the spot where the homeless and needy will be served all their meals, instead of going to First United Methodist and St.Peter. This month, Susanna Circle members will be feeding the homeless at Interfaith Kitchen on May 21 at 5 pm. We would appreciate any volunteers who would like to help us at First United Methodist. Lana Saxon, Chairman

HIS-Story On February 20, 1895, 19 years after the city of DeLand was founded, First Methodist Episcopal Church, South, with the approval of, and under the jurisdiction of, the Florida Conference and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was chartered. The Reverend Joseph F. Bell, who had ministered to the DeLand congregation as a circuit rider in the Volusia circuit from 1892 to 1894, continued his ministry to the new congregation. In 1896, the Reverend A.E. Harrison was assigned to the DeLand church as the full-time pastor. Formerly, the mission congregation had worshipped in the old DeLand City Hall, but now as an officially-recognized Methodist Church, they obtained the use of the old school house until such time as they could secure a permanent location for their own. As we prepare to celebrate 125 years as a congregation, please pray for your anniversary team as we plan meaningful events to Remember our rich history,  Rejoice in our service to our community, and Renew our commitment to Christ, as we move forward in service to the Father. If you have a story you would like to share, please email me at history@trinitydeland.org. Steve Jones, Historian

Library Your Library Team has been cleaning, sorting, moving, and packing materials. Items that will not be kept in the library collection may be put out for sale by donation. Initially, we have formats that are no longer used (audio cassettes & DVDs). If you are interested in any of these, look for the bookcase in the fellowship hall. The library email is library@trinitydeland.org. Debbie Jones, Team Leader

Greetings All,  A trip to The Holy Land is a pilgrimage that will change your life forever, and Educational Opportunities (EO) books some of the finest trips and accommodations in Israel, and the guides with whom they work are fantastic. I have been to the Holy Land before in 2010, and I look forward to returning to share this wonderful experience with my wife, Alesia, and perhaps some of you in 2020. Use the link ( in red) below to review and download a trip brochure that contains information about our itinerary, pricing, and booking. You can also find information on the conference website. I am happy to answer any questions you might have about this trip. Grace and Peace, David Averill, EO Host #55748 - HOLY LAND 2020 Rev. David Averill, Senior Pastor St. John's United Methodist Church 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd Winter Haven FL 33884 Cell: 706-414-9002 Office: 863-324-6347 ext. 221 Email: david.averill@gmail.com

Festival of Wisdom and Grace August 5-8 The Festival of Wisdom and Grace is a UMC-SEJ (United Methodist Church-Southeast Jurisdiction) retreat held annually at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina . This is a conference geared toward older adults (55+) in finding purpose and renewal in the second half of life. This year's conference will be an exciting one. The theme is Growing Deeper Roots , and featured speakers will be the Rev. Dr. Frank Allen and Dr. Richard Gentzler. There will be a host of workshops on a variety of enlightening subjects, plus festival organizers have added optional activities such as field trips and a mission project. The event is a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy the cool air and scenic views of the Great Smoky Mountains in western North Carolina, while being spiritually enriched by great speakers and workshops that are offered. Plus, it is an opportunity to meet others in the Southeast Jurisdiction who are passionate about spiritual growth and about older adult ministry Visit Festival of Wisdom and Grace 2019 for more information, or contact the Campbells.

The 5th Annual St. Simons Island Storytelling Festival February 14 - 16, 2020 at Epworth By The Sea All storytelling sessions, your room, and meals are in this one location...the strikingly beautiful campus of Epworth By The Sea! Captivating tours and historic sites, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, golfing, walking and biking trails, and (of course!) the ocean, are all conveniently located right here. Come early or stay late and explore the unspoiled natural beauty that is the Golden Isles of Georgia. DATE: Friday, February 14 - Sunday, February 16, 2020 LOCATION: Epworth By The Sea, Saint Simons Island, GA Featured Storytellers: Shelia Arnold, Andy Offutt Irwin, Anne Rutherford, Donald Davis and Bil Lepp as Emcee For details, visit epworthbythesea.org. Also, join the St. Simons Island Storytelling Festival Facebook Page located at https://www.facebook.com/ssistorytellingfestival/ For more information, contact Dan and Cherrie Casselberry or the Campbells.

OUTREACH

OUTREACH MINISTRIES To spread the love of Christ and connect our congregation with opportunities to serve our community, both locally and globally. If you are interested in serving on one of our outreach ministry teams, contact me. We are engaging in some fantastic community and mission-led activities and would love to get you involved. Dee Miller

Wesley House at Stetson May 3-7 is Finals Week at Stetson and Wesley House could use study snacks for the students. If you would like to participate, please go to https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/RAFA3325 to sign up or contact Debbie Jones at (386) 490-0374. Items can be dropped off at Wesley House any time during finals week.

Night for Freedom Banquet/Auction On Saturday, April 6, 150 people attended the Night for Freedom Banquet/Auction at Stetson. After a delicious meal, we progressed to our speakers. Linda Leonard-Woods, a labor advocate, spoke of how she had worked with so many immigrant men and women who had been labor trafficked, many of those from Immokalee, FL. One of those was Angela Choque from Peru. Angela saw an ad, answered it, and came to the U.S. She was promised $500 for cleaning 6 houses a day; they gave her $150 the first week, the second week, and so on. She would argue with them,but they held the upper hand. That is, until she met Linda, who fought for her and helped her get her money. Many were in tears as they heard the abuse she suffered in the United States. The Stetson Room was filled with silent auction items, on which many bid. Then came the Live Auction. Very nice items and gift certificates erupted in bidding wars. The H.O.P.E. Team's goal was to make money so we could help women survivors of Human Trafficking to get into a "safe house" and follow this with therapy. Our secondary goal was to inform those attending about the trafficking world and how it affects the lives of so many. Florida is 3rd in the nation for trafficked men and women, with California and Texas ahead of us. Many Trinity members made contributions and some attended the Banquet. Thank you so very much for your support for this worthy cause. Trinity was a $500 sponsor, due to the actions of our Outreach Team with monies from our Fall Festival. Our proceeds were $14,000. As you stay informed with the news, you will see that Volusia County is included in trafficked cases; it's not just overseas. YOUR children and grandchildren are vulnerable too--BE AWARE! Could you support us next year in April as we try to bring awareness about this horrific scourge on our society? Lana Saxon, H.O.P.E. member

Sneakers for Kids "Thank you, thank you, thank you," was said on many cards given to Trinity members by the recipients of new sneakers and socks at Citrus Grove Elementary during the week of April 8. One girl said she had had the same shoe the "last time;" her teacher found out and told her mom and she "got in trouble." She wrote a very nice letter of apology to me and her teacher, and the next time I saw her, she came up to me with a hug. Her sneakers didn't fit anyway, so I got her a different pair when I went back (only twice this time). 18 kids received sneakers. Toes were pushing out the front of their old shoes, many were very worn, and one boy was wearing "smelly" sneakers, causing a problem in class. Trinity, your generosity continues to show in your support of this project. The kids' smiles make it all worthwhile to me. I'm sure their parents are appreciative too. A special thanks to Judy Ross for her help as we bought the sneakers and to Ms. Dewberry at Citrus Grove, who oversees the project there. Lana Saxon, Coordinator

Trinity's Antiques & Collectibles Ministry is fast-preparing for its Annual Indoor Yard Sale to take place on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Proceeds will go to outreach and mission activities. Tell your friends and neighbors that there will be bargains galore, and to make plans to be there when the door opens (for we all know its "the early bird" that gets the worm!) Harriet Bolin, Leader

WITNESS

The Witness Team coordinates, plans, carries out, and evaluates the congregation’s witness ministries, helping all to know and respond to the love of God in Christ. This includes planning for evangelistic outreach and setting goals for congregational growth, visitation, and hospitality. If you are interested in being a part of this new team, contact Rob Miller at church, by email, or by leaving him a note in the church's Witness Team mail box outside the pastor's office.

PRAYER CORNER It is with great excitement and anticipation that we await the arrival of our new pastor. Trinity's Prayer Team has been praying for this appointment, as have many of you. There may be some reading this column who need a little help getting started. I found this fun way to pray for your pastor on www.my-pastor.com several years ago. You may want to copy and stick on your refrigerator as a daily reminder! Pray for Your P-A-S-T-O-R P - Purity. Pray that your pastor will remain pure in the face of constant pressure in an immoral culture. A - Adversity. Pray for your pastor that he/she* will be able to confront adversity with faith and endurance. S - Strength. Most pastors work long hours and at least six days a week. Pray that he/she will have the strength to continue his/her ministry. T - Teaching. Pray for your pastor that his/her teaching and preaching will be effective, powerful, and clear. O - Organization. Your pastor has more to do than any one person can handle. Pray for your pastor that he/she will be able to prioritize correctly. R - Rest. Your pastor needs rest. Pray that your pastor will sleep well each night and that he/she will take enough time away from ministry so that he/she does not get worn out.   *personal addition Remember, Pastors are human beings, who carry a great responsibility on their shoulders and need daily prayer. Pray for their spouse and children, their support group at home and may each of us share our God-given gifts and talents to show support in furthering the cause of Jesus Christ. Thank you! This month please lift up these church family members, as we pray our way through the Directory: Ed & Valerie Hencinski, Jan Hevner, J.R. & B.K. Horton, Cindy Hunt, Jim & Brooke Huntoon. Carolyn Harner, Coordinator

WAYS TO SERVE

Like to take messages and talk with folks? Want to help in the Church Office? Contact Mary Anne Rogers. Willing to be an usher or greeter on Sundays? Contact Dave Shipman or Jennifer Griffis. Love cooking and want to serve on our Kitchen Team? Contact Betty Kobler. Want to serve the least of these through our monthly Breakfast at Trinity ministry? Contact Lana Saxon. Or Interfaith Kitchen? Contact Melissa Fuller. Excited about going to Cuba or taking other mission trips? Contact Dee Miller or Dan Vergara. Willing to call, write or visit homebound members? Contact Debra Wood or John Campbell. Want to help our TLC (Trinity Loving Care) team with funeral services, receptions and bereavement calls? Contact Debbie Bennett. Love kids and want to serve as a volunteer or mentor in local schools? Contact Leslie LaRue or Anita Campbell. Interested in serving on the Altar Guild? Contact Cherrie Cassleberry or Becky Kellogg. Want to help showcase our historical artifacts and write our history in preparation for our 125th Anniversary celebration? Contact Steve Jones. Willing to learn how to operate our sound board and video camera? See Conya Hartman. Interested in reading scripture and/or participating in worship services? See Rev. Beth Fogle-Miller or Conya Hartman. Find it easy to talk with people about your faith? Join the new Witness Team to study, pray and plan for ways to strenthen our ability to witness to others. If interested, see or contact Rob Miller. Are you an outgoing extrovert and love people? Willing to serve as an "ambassador" for Trinity at church and area events? Consider joining the Hospitality Team. See Judy Ross or Ann Jenkins. If you do not personally know some or all of these ministry team leaders but want to contact them about volunteering, call the Church Office (386) 734-4425 to request an updated "People Directory."

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NEWS FROM THE GLOBAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, THE FLORIDA CONFERENCE BISHOP KENNETH CARTER, AND THE EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICE

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