The season of Lent (40 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter) is a time for deepening our faith. This year, we will let the Celts be our teachers in drawing closer to God's own heart. By exploring some core spiritual elements that define the Celtic tradition - finding God in the ordinary, seeking God in creation, silence and solitude, the Iorica (breastplate prayer), and the Celtic High Cross - perhaps you'll discover a new rhythm for daily living that helps you keep better time with God. Join us for this new message series on Sundays during Lent.

This week's message will be " It's All Good," by Rev. Steve Price.

Mission Box

This week's Mission Box is for our sister church in Cienfuegos, Cuba - Trinity's sister-church since 2002. The Mission Box will be used to help the growing ministries of the house churches that have grown out of this ministry and salary support, Pastors in Cuba receive only about $25 per month. (Text giving: text amount and "cuba" to 352-204-0163) 

Join us for food, fun & fellowship. The menu for March 20 is roast turkey, stuffing, glazed carrots, peas, cornbread, soup, salad, and dessert. Dairy and gluten free options are available. Adult meals are $ 7, children 6 and up are  $3, 0-5 eat free with a  $25  family cap.  

 

It takes a lot of hands to make this weekly fellowship successful. If you are able to assist the kitchen in any way please contact Chris Riggs.  

On Monday, March 25 at 7pm, the meeting of the Trinity Church Council will include a special Charge Conference to consider a motion certifying Meghan Williams as a candidate for ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church. Meghan currently serves as an intern with Trinity's Faith Mission. This is an exciting time for both Meghan and Trinity. Over the years, this church has helped nurture the call to ministry for many people who have gone on to serve God and the church in many and varied settings.

Anyone may attend the Charge Conference. The Church Council, per the Book of Discipline, is the voting body for the Conference. 

The Trustees of Trinity are pleased to announce that the specification documents for the roof replacement have been completed and we are currently accepting proposals from qualified bidders for the project. We anticipate commencement of the work later this spring. To date, $313,373 has been received toward the cost of the project. To make a contribution to the roof replacement fund, go   here. 

Dressing Pastor Steve for Easter

While in Rwanda last month, Pastor Steve had this shirt custom-made by one of several ZOE graduates who now own and operate a tailor shop. Now you get to decide if we will all see him wearing it for worship on Easter Sunday. You can vote FOR the shirt with your contribution to the "YES, he wears it!" fund or AGAINST the shirt with your contribution to the "NO, he doesn't!" fund. All contributions to both funds will go toward supporting our ZOE kids. The fund with the most contributions wins.

You can "vote" on Sunday morning,  online here , or text the amount and either "yes" or "no" to 352-204-0163.

Join us April 18 at 5:30pm in the Worship Center for The Last Supper: A Journey Through Passover, as we explore the ways in which Jesus fulfilled and expanded our understanding of this ancient meal of remembrance that illuminates God's eternal plan for our freedom from slavery to sin and death through the sacrifice of the Pascal Lamb, Jesus Christ.

Tickets for dinner: $10  adults / $ 5  children 5 - 9. (Ages 0-4 eat free with a reservation). Menu: spinach salad, matzo, herb roast chicken, golden potatoes, honey carrots, and dessert. To order and pay online with credit/debit, click here. If you would prefer to pay by cash or check,  contact   Alice Wallis  (352-416-3016).

Candy Collection: We are collecting individually wrapped candy for our Easter goody treat bags. Please take your candy donation to the Children's Ministries office, Rm 108 by April 9. A bin will be outside the door for collection. Thank you!

SUMMER CAMPS - Registration for SummerTime Fun, Fusion, CrossTrainers, and Dance Camp is now open! Sign up early, limited spaces fill up fast! Date and time details and registration links can all be found on our website.

Save the Date: June 3-7, 9am-12pm - Vacation Bible School's To Mars and Beyond where we will encounter the limitless power and love of God! VBS is for children going into Kindergarten through 6th grade. Registration begins April 8th. Is your child younger than PreK? Volunteer and your child can participate! Volunteers and their children can register today. 

The Healing Touch Cancer Support Group meets on March 21 at 5:30pm in the O. Dean Martin Prayer Room. Our guest speaker,  Betty Sampson, will help us explore our spiritual gifts! Everyone is welcome. If we can help you, call Marcey at 331-2960 or Margie at 386-462-9592.

 

Trinity invites anyone who has lost a loved one to GriefShare, the grief support group for people experiencing grief and loss. GriefShare is a 10 week video seminar series that features some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics and provides a warm, caring environment with others who are also experiencing loss. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented during the video. They meet on Wednesdays from 6:45 - 8:15pm in room 225. Call Lynn Cunningham at 352-372-1027 for more information.