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Does the Bible Really Say That?
"God has a plan for your life." "God doesn't give you more than you can handle." These are simple statements that may capture in part what the Bible has to say, but they also miss the point in some important ways. That's why it's important to understand what the Bible really says. Join us as we search for the truth of Scripture.
This Sunday's sermon is "God Doesn't Give Us More Than We Can Handle," by Rev. Catherine Fluck Price.
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Aaron's Naval Commissioning & Send-off
Join us on September 12 in the Worship Center for a special 6:35 service. Together, we will celebrate Rev. Aaron Rousseau's five years of pastoral ministry here at Trinity and his commissioning into the United States Navy as a Chaplain. There will be a dessert reception following the service at the Welcome Center.
You are also welcome to join us for Wednesday Night Dinner before the ceremony.
For those unable to attend in person, the service will be available for viewing live on our
website
and
YouTube channel
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Mission Box
This weeks Mission Box is for Grace Healthcare Services Corp. The purpose of Grace Healthcare Service is to establish a non-profit community pharmacy to provide free prescription medications to indigent and uninsured individuals in our community. They provide healthcare and related services to under-served populations and needy individuals. (text 2 give keyword: grace)
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Wednesday Night Dinners
Join us for food, fun & fellowship! This week's menu is baked salmon, roast potatoes, green beans, yeast rolls, soup, salad, and dessert. Dairy and gluten 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.
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The Cross and the Flame: Conversations with Bishop Carter
Bishop Carter will hold four regional gatherings in September of 2018. These events are open to all, and there will be an opportunity to submit questions for Bishop Carter prior to the gatherings. Each event will begin at 6:30 p.m., and a reception will follow. Register online here.
- Sunday, September 16 - Killearn UMC, Tallahassee
- Monday, September 17 - First UMC, Winter Park
- Tuesday, September 18 - First UMC, Boca Raton
- Wednesday, September 19 - Harvest UMC, Lakewood Ranch
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Thanksgiving Baskets
Thanksgiving is coming upon us quickly, which means our annual
Thanksgiving Basket outreach is just around the corner! Each Sunday between now and Thanksgiving we are asking you to bring in a different item to help us make Thanksgiving possible for 1,500 families.
This Sunday, the donation item is canned cranberry sauce.
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Fall Harvest
We are gearing up for the 2018 Fall Harvest and we need you!! This year's event will be October 28 from 3:30 - 6:30pm. As you know, this is our largest community-wide event and it is not possible without your help. Please help Trinity show extravagant hospitality to our Gainesville neighbors by donating candy at the reception desk and
signing up to volunteer
!
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Faith Leaders' Summit on Children
You're invited to attend the Faith Leaders' Summit on Children on September 20!
Trinity will be hosting this important event for our community that will include faith leaders from around Alachua County. There is great potential for this to be a robust discussion full of voices from many religions and backgrounds!
Many of the issues impacting children in our community today, including educational equity, early learning gaps, and poverty are ones that our faith communities can collectively have an impact in addressing. When we, as communities of faith, are aware of the issues facing our children, then we can best support them in this ever-changing world.
The Faith Leaders' Summit is designed to help inform you about the status of children in our area. The organizers have pulled together an outstanding panel of speakers that includes educational, mental health and children advocacy leaders. In addition to the data they will be presenting, you will also have the opportunity to hear about two local initiatives that will be considered by voters this November (the Children's Trust and School Facilities) to help support children's programming and school facilities on a countywide level. After you hear from the panel, there will be an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ask your own questions.
In order to register, please click here. For additional information, please feel free to contact
Dorothy Thomas .
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Teacher Notes
Please return your letter of appreciation/encouragement to the Talbot and Rawlings teachers and staff no later than September 12 to the receptionist desk or Children's Ministries office (E108). We will be delivering to the schools on Thursday and want to ensure all staff receive a letter. If you have mailed or delivered your letter, please contact
Amy Selph
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Adult Ministries
The Singles Connecting through Spiritual Growth group is inviting all singles in the 30-40 age group to a social outing on September 17 at 7pm at Northwest Grille (5115 NW 39th Ave). Come meet other singles from Trinity for a little dinner and socializing!
Are you equipped to love your teenager effectively? In this new class,
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers, you will have the opportunity to discover how the principles of the five love languages can really work in the lives of your teens and family (
Sundays, September 16 - September 30, 5:30 - 6:30pm, E203, led by Dr. Jennifer Thomas, $10). Register here.
Point of View is an immersive experience that makes space for engaging difficult conversations through the lenses of empathy, context, and mission. It is a space where you can bring your thoughts, questions, emotions, and heart without the fear of being judged or coerced. We are offering three different POV sessions, please register
online.
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Session I (one day): Saturday, September 15 from 9am - 3:30pm, Worship Center B. There is a break for lunch, we can provide a boxed lunch for you ($6) or you may bring your own.
If you will be purchasing a boxed lunch, you must register by September 12.
- Session II (3, 2-hour blocks): Sundays, October 7, 14 & 21, from 5:30-7:30pm
- Session III (3, 2-hour blocks): Wednesdays, October 24, 31 & November 7, from 6:30 - 8:30pm
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Caring & Support
Healing Touch Cancer Support Group will be meeting on September 20 at 5:30pm in the O. Dean Martin prayer room. Join us as we discuss "Easing the Burden of Stress." For information, call Marcey at 331-2960 or Margie at 386-462-9592.
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Estate Planning Seminar
It is considered an act of faithful wisdom to prepare for the final stages of our life. On September 21, the Trinity Foundation is sponsoring a program to assist you in making these decisions, as well as to learn about the current laws of Florida that can impact your estate plan. The program will start at 7pm and is designed for people of all ages. There will be materials available at no charge, RSVP to
Jordyn (376-6615).
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Children's Ministry
Our next Parent's Night Out is September 14 from 5:30-8:30pm. Kids will enjoy a pizza dinner, fall themed crafts, outdoor play and more! The cost is $12 per child or a $30 family cap. Register online by September 12.
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Trinity | Youth
Pick up a Fall Youth Calendar at UMYF or at the Education Building Reception Desk.
Sunday Nights @ UMYF this September 5:30-7:30pm (all 6th - 12th graders are invited):
- September 16 | Holy Mooning: Seeing God in the World Around Us. Lesson series where we are looking at occurrences in the Bible and in our lives where we can see God working. Each week after the lesson we will spend time sharing with our age & gender specific groups.
- September 23 | Illuminate: Special Night of Worship. We will have a special night of worship at UMYF where we'll have different stations set up to help students experience God in new & different ways.
- September 30 | UMYF Mystery Night
Youth Wednesday Night Small Groups this Fall (all 6th - 12th graders are invited):
- September 19 - October 10, 6:30-7:30pm in the Youth Building | F4: Females, Faith, Fun, & Fellowship. This girl's group will be like girl's night every week! We'll hang out, have fun, & talk about faith.
- September 19 - October 10, 6:30-7:30pm in the Youth Building | G3: Guys, Games, & God. This guy's small group will meet to have some fun together & talk about faith.
- October 17 - November 14 | Arts & Mission Small Group. We will get together to work on some mission projects and do some arts & crafts.
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Faith Mission
Can you be an "encourager" for an elementary student? SMILE is a Faith Mission-supported program at Rawlings where volunteers meet weekly with students for lunch. Our goal is 50 children in SMILE this year!
Information sessions for volunteers and those interested will be at Rawlings on September 13, 11am-12pm and September 20, 12-1pm. A luncheon and orientation will be September 26, 11:30am-1:15pm. For more info please email the SMILE program
or call Ward at 352-416-3050.
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Christian Love and Sympathy is Extended to
Jonathan Ambrose and family on the passing of his father, Robert Francis Ambrose, on August 25;
to Brenda Osteen, Lisse Jasperson, Becky Strom and families on the passing of their brother, Ernest Andrew Jasperson on September 4;
and to Dr. Arnie Heggestad and family on the passing of his wife, Bonnie Kay Heggestad, on September 5.
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Family Matters
Dax L. Colyer was born August 31 to Lisa and Dustin Colyer, grandson of Mary and David Buff.
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Alter Flowers
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 or birth of a new child announced in the Tuesday Word, please email Kelly.
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