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Together: For the Sake of the World
You may be familiar with the hymn refrain "I am the church. You are the church. We are the church together. All who follow Jesus, all around the world, yes, we're the church together." It's a reminder that the church is not the property or the building, but the people. And a particular people that exist for the sake of the world. Don't miss worship this summer as we dig deeper into the letter to the Ephesians. It's a powerful little book in the New Testament that calls the church to unity, identifies the gifts given to members, and challenges us to live as new people who bless, encourage, and minister to others.
This Sunday's sermon is "More Than a Knock-Off," by Rev. Catherine Fluck Price.
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Generosity Report
As we enter the second half of the 2018 fiscal year, Trinity would like to thank everyone who financially supports the ministries of the church. Your generosity is helping the church fulfill its mission of making disciples for the transformation of the world. At the end of June, the year-to-date income for the church is $1,359,296 and expenses are $1,413,889, representing a deficit of $54,593. While this is not unusual at this time of the summer, additional gifts between now and the end of August are welcomed and helpful in meeting ministry needs and obligations.
One of the ways your gifts are making a difference is in Trinity's ministries with 6th-12th grade youth. With the recent arrival of both Rebekah Saveland, Director of Youth Ministries, and Keven Braswell, Director of Sonlight, these are exciting and promising times. Check out this video from Rebekah and Keven sharing their enthusiasm for these ministries.
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Mission Box
This weeks Mission Box is for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community's ability to recover on its own. Through UMCOR, United Methodists extend loving care to people within the United States, as well as internationally. These beneficiaries are seen as partners, not victims, and UMCOR works to empower them. Wherever possible, UMCOR cooperates with other aid organizations to extend its reach.
(text 2 give keyword: umcor)
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Church Directory
As we are finalizing the church directory, we wanted to share that all families who were photographed will be receiving their books early this fall. We will also make additional copies available for purchase for those who were not photographed but would like a copy of the directory.
*Please note, if you are a member and did not have your photograph taken and would prefer not to have your contact information listed in the directory, please opt out by letting
Jordyn know (376-6615).
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Summer Sunday Lunches
What could be better than lunch and fellowship after worship on Sundays? In coordination with our
Month of Missions
, Summer Sunday lunches will be served from 12 - 1pm through August 5. No reservations are necessary, just come and enjoy the food and fellowship. And be sure to invite a friend, neighbor or co-worker to worship with you and join you for lunch. We'll have our own kind of BOGO...first time guests of Trinity eat free!
$7
for adults,
$3
for kids age 6 and up, and a family cap of $
25.
Every Sunday through August 5, we are inviting you to participate in Month of Missions -
a chance for us to support local and global organizations both with financial donations as well as physical donations - all while enjoying lunch together! Please place your physical donations in the blue bins either in the Worship Center (on Sundays) or by the reception desk in the Education Building (Monday - Friday).
This Sunday's donation for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) are hygiene kits (
download the packing list here or pick up a copy at the Reception Desk). The Summer Sunday lunch menu is
spaghetti with meatballs, garlic knots, broccoli, caprese salad & tiramisu.
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Children's Ministry
Upward Soccer Registration is open! Evaluations will be held at the Trinity Sports fields on July 22 (2pm-3:30pm) and July 23 (5:30pm-7:00pm). Practice begins the week of August 13th and the first game is on August 30th. Register now!
Wear your favorite PJ's to "Pajama Time" at the next Parent's Night Out on
August 10
from 5:30-8:30pm. The kids will enjoy pizza, crafts and a fun movie for ages 1 and walking through 5th grade.
$12 per child with a $30 cap per family.
Please register and pay on-line
here
by August 8.
Promotion Sunday is August 12.
All Sunday School children will move to their new classroom by the grade they are entering. If you are retaining your child, please let Amy
know so that we can update our records.
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Youth Ministries
All activities this summer are for rising 7th graders & up, unless otherwise specified
UMYF Bigger/Better Scavenger Hunt: On July 22 from 5:30-8pm at UMYF, Youth Ministries will be hosting a Bigger/Better Scavenger Hunt. Each team of youth & adult drivers will be given a dime & the challenge to travel around Gainesville trading it with people into something bigger and/or better. The winning team will win the honor of signing their names to a special, golden Bigger/Better trophy which will be displayed in the youth building for all to see. All youth are invited to join the fun!
Band Camp: On Thursdays from 4-6pm, Keven and Andrew are offering vocal, instrumental, and general music lessons for anyone interested. ALL youth of any skill level are welcome! You don't have to be a member of Trinity to participate. If you have an interest in learning piano, drums, guitar, or if you want some vocal coaching on a song you love, this is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the wealth of talent that we have at Trinity.
Saint Augustine Day Trip: On July 18 from 8am-6pm, the youth will be going on a day trip to Saint Augustine. Bring $25 (which covers lunch, beach time, & a fun treasure hunt around Saint Augustine). Please fill out
this survey if you are interested in going.
Youth Communications: To receive text messages about upcoming youth activities, join the new Trinity | Youth Remind Group. To subscribe to messages text the message @yeah2018 to the number 81010.
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Family Promise Volunteers
Our families will be with us again the week of August 5-12. Please check your calendars for your availability and click on the
link to our Signup Genius to sign up!! Any and all efforts are greatly appreciated. Setup and cleanup always needs help! For questions or more information, contact
Beth Haines (352-283-5026).
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Caring & Support
The Healing Prayer Room will be open July 19 from 6:30-9pm in room 207. Come and receive individual, confidential healing prayer for yourself or someone else. This prayer session is sponsored by Trinity's chapter of The Order of St. Luke and friends.
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This week's altar flowers are given
in celebration of the marriage of our son, Ross Cawthon, to Kristina Manning, on July 21, 2018. Love, George and Jeannine Cawthon.
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 or birth of a new child announced in the Tuesday Word, please email Kelly.
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