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TRINITY
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
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Trinity Tidings May
2017 Volume 31 No. 5
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Welcome to our new online version of Trinity Tidings.
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Upcoming Events at Trinity
May 7
Communion Sunday
One Worship with Congregational
Meeting and Lunch
May 10
Wednesday Night Live Finale Cookout
May 14
Mother’s Day
Confirmation Sunday
May 21
Graduate Recognition Sunday
June 26-29
VBS
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One Worship Sunday
May 7th, 2017
Please plan to join us for this special
combined worship service at 10:00am!
The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated!
Special Musical Guests:
Anderson University Praise Team
Called Congregational Meeting
immediately following worship
for the purpose of electing the
2017 Officer Nominating Committee:
Diaconate Nominee - Jim Showalter
Session Nominees - Latain Bireley and Stan Coleman
Congregational Nominees (4)
Congregational Luncheon will follow!
Anderson University Praise Team
will provide music during lunch
Menu:
Terry Thrasher BBQ with
traditional sides from Shortfields
(cole slaw, beans, etc.)
Freewill offering!
Please RSVP to the church office, 834-9897
by noon on Friday, May 5th
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Dear Friends,
At a recent meeting of our Worship and Music Committee of the Session, we approved the creation of a “Lay Liturgist” program for the 11:00 traditional service of worship. Lay liturgists have a long and important history in worship leadership in Presbyterian congregations. In fact, the role of lay leaders assisting in worship leadership can be traced back hundreds of years. With both ordained clergy and a lay liturgist leading worship, a congregation tangibly reflects our biblical belief in the “priesthood of all believers” wherein there is no hierarchical distinction among believers in the body of Christ (1 Peter Chapter 2). So, also, as the Apostle Paul so eloquently described in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12, each of us may indeed possess distinct spiritual gifts, but we need each other equally! In the context of our corporate life together through worship, we may serve the church in distinct roles, but everyone is the same before Christ – in need of His grace!
So, what, then, does a “lay liturgist” do in worship? Here are several examples. The liturgist could help lead the unison prayer of confession and read one or more of the scripture lessons for the day. He or she, might also lead the congregation in our affirmation of faith for the day (the Apostles’ Creed or Nicene Creed). The lay liturgist might also introduce the offering and/or offer the prayer of thanksgiving following the offering. These worship leadership tasks could expand or contract based on the comfort level of each particular liturgist. The lay liturgist is not expected to help plan worship items, or to pray extemporaneously, but rather to lead the congregation in worship using prepared texts and prayers
already
selected for the day.
There are two necessary qualifications for a lay liturgist. (1) The desire to serve the congregation through service in corporate worship. (2) A willingness to prepare and practice speaking publicly.
As with all public speaking, one key element of leading public worship is to be sufficiently familiar with your material in order that the congregation can focus on the act of worship, not the person leading worship.
I have had the pleasure of working with lay liturgists in two of the churches I have previously served. Serving in this way can be richly rewarding for those who are willing to serve. I look forward to this opportunity here at Trinity. Once we have identified who would like to participate in this “Lay Liturgist Cadre”, we will create a schedule for assisting in worship leadership. It may be that the same person may serve through an entire month, or it may be that we will schedule folks by the week.
If
YOU
would like to serve as a lay liturgist, please speak with me, and/or send me an email at
mvmason@trinitytr.org
. If you would like to learn more about what is involved before volunteering, please contact me and we can discuss the particulars.
Blessings,
Marc
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Trinity Softball Schedule
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May 5, 7:15pm - Trinity VS. Living Sanctuary A at Monaghan
May 12, 6:15pm - Trinity VS. Upcountry at Renfrew
May 19, 6:15pm - Trinity VS Renfrew A at Renfrew
May 26, 7:15pm - Trinity VS. Jones Avenue at Berea First
June 2, 7:15pm - Trinity VS. Forestville at Berea First
June 9, 6:15pm - Trinity VS. Monaghan at Monaghan
June 17, Trinity VS. BYE
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Graduate Recognition Sunday
May 21st, 11:00am Service
On Sunday, May 21st in the 11:00am Worship Service, we will recognize our high school graduates.
Graduates and their families will be receiving a letter with instructions on what information is needed and how to submit it to the church office. If you have a graduate in your family who has not received a letter, please call the church office at 834-9897 so that we can get the needed information to include your graduate in the Graduate Recognition service.
Youth Summer Schedule
YWE small groups for WNL, Sunday mornings & Sunday evenings are moving forward! Please note the schedule below:
Sunday, May 7th at 10:00. No YWE small group. ONE WORSHIP SUNDAY at 10:00!
Sunday, May 7th Greenville Drive game. Gather at church at 3:00pm. Tickets have been purchased.
Wednesday, May 10th Church Picnic at Paris Mountain State Park. End of WNL season until September!
Sunday, May 14th at 10:00. Adult leader TBA
Sunday, May 14th NO YWE- family time!
Sunday, May 21st at 10:00. Adult leader TBA
Sunday, May 21st at 5:00-8:00. Outing for all YWE participants at the home of Dee & Ken Klug. More information forthcoming! End of season for Sunday evening YWE!
We will offer Sunday morning small group time at 10:00am every Sunday through the summer! We are working on a summer schedule for both Middle School YWE and High School YWE events. Stay tuned - announcements SOON! During this period without a dedicated staff leader for youth, parent support and participation is critical for our ministry to continue. If you would like to help, please speak with Pastor Marc Mason – there is a place for you!
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Search Committee for
Interim Youth Director
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Meet Your New Interim Youth Director Search Committee!
Thomas Barksdale
Jean Cannon
Katherine Christie
Allen Clark
Paula Marsh
Alan Waldrep
Elizabeth Wingard
Please remember to pray for each committee member by name as they proceed with this important work!
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Friday, May 5, 2017
- Race at 6:30pm
- Block Party @ Gateway Park 7 – 8:30pm
Race details can be found at
www.ghs.org/swamprabbit5k
Anyone interested donating snacks or helping during the 5K, should contact Justin Mullis, 864-384-5175.
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Join us for the
Wednesday Night Live
Finale Cookout!
Wednesday, May 10th
at Paris Mountain State Park
Come celebrate the year’s end with
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Games,
a Bonfire, and FUN!
Bring a lawn chair
and enjoy an evening of good fellowship!
Dinner will be served at 6pm,
but you are welcome to use our reserved facilities ALL day.
Shelters S-005 and S-006
in the Mountainside Shelter area.
(follow the signs when in the park)
Please sign up in the Narthex to bring a side item, dessert, or drinks
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Contact Justin Mullis,
864-384-5175, with questions.
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As is our custom, we will be receiving our annual offering to benefit the S.C. Presbyterian Communities on Sunday, May 14th, Mother’s Day. There will be information and envelopes available in the bulletin about this offering. Our gifts help this network of retirement and nursing communities across South Carolina continue to provide first class care for the many individuals who reside there. Our own Presbytery’s Community– Foothills– is located in Easley. Please remember to support these wonderful ministries of the Presbyterian Church in South Carolina.
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All Church Fellowship Hour
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Join us in McKinney Hall on Sunday, May 28th at 10:00am
for a Sunday/Small Group Fellowship Hour for all ages!
Light refreshments will be served
and the nursery/toddler rooms will be available.
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Girls Summer Basketball Camp
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Girls’ summer basketball camp returns in 2017:
Want to have some basketball fun while improving on your basketball skills during the summer? Great, as Girls’ summer basketball camp returns in 2017.
If you’re a girl, ages 5 thru 14, plan to join us on these Tuesday evenings during the summer of 2017:
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 11, 25
August 1
Each camp session will work on improving your basketball skills along with interactive games and some fun scrimmage games. There is no cost to participate, however a RSVP email to
tbmcorkle@aol.com
would be appreciated so that we will know how many girls to expect at the session.
More details will be provided before the first session on June 6; we plan to have the first hour for the younger ages 5, 6, 7 and 8 and the second hour for the older ages 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Starting time on each Tuesday evening is planned for 5:45 PM.
For now, just update your calendar for these summer Tuesday evening dates and expect to receive an information flier in mid-May.
If you have any questions, please email Tom McCorkle or call Tom’s cell 864-787-2707.
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Save the Date!
Vacation Bible School
June 26-29
9:00am to 12:00pm
Volunteers Needed!
Please contact
Laurie Staples at (386)479-6721 or
Julie Rogers at (828)388-0096 or jhrogers@hcpsnc.org
if you are interested.
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Session Minutes from April Meeting
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Members Present
: Mary Pace, Sherry Ogletree, Bob Lewis, Annette Taylor, Jeff Burton, Justin Mullis, Latain Bireley, Dennis Tavernetti and Lawrence Garabedian.
Excused
: Olin Blanton, Thomas Barksdale and Stan Coleman
Opening Prayer and Devotional
: Marc Mason opened the meeting with prayer and a devotional from 1 Samuel 15.
Declaration of Quorum
: A quorum was present.
Pastor’s Report and Housekeeping Details
: Marc Mason gave an update on members who are sick, in the hospital, and recovering.
The Interim Youth Director Search Committee is now meeting. The Session will meet with the Confirmation Class on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 8:30am. Dennis Tavernetti made the motion to nominate Latain Bireley and Stan Coleman as Session members to be on the Officer Nominating Committee. Bob Lewis gave the second and the motion passed.
Monthly Budget Report
: Mary Pace reported that the receipts versus expenses in the Operations Account provided a monthly surplus of $1,411 and the Building Fund had a monthly surplus of $6,281. Jeff Burton made the motion to accept the report as submitted and Lawrence Garabedian gave the second. The motion passed.
Diaconate Report
: Marc Mason has received a written report from the Diaconate and the report shows that they have been busy.
Membership Update
: As of April 20, 2017, the church has 474 members, of which 459 are resident and 15 are non-resident.
Clerk Report
: Approval was asked for the minutes of the Stated Session meeting on March 9, 2017 and its called meetings on March 12, March 26, and April 2, 2017. Justin Mullis made the motion to approve the minutes and Bob Lewis gave the second. The motion passed.
Communications:
None
Old Business
: The Ad Hoc Financial Review Committee has been working, but no report was given.
New Business
: Justin Mullis made the motion that the Session not have stated meetings during June and July. Called meetings will take place as needed. Bob Lewis gave the second and the motion passed.
Committee Reports
Benevolence & Mission
: Dennis Tavernetti made the motion that a congregational offering be taken for the Water for Life program. The motion passed.
Discipleship
: Annette Taylor reported that the Youth Program is still active and parents have been invited to meet and help plan activities.
Finance & Stewardship
: Mary Pace made the motion to unite the Stewardship and the Capital Campaign and ask for a one-year commitment to the Building Fund. The motion passed.
Long-Range Planning
: Bob Lewis said they were working on having a Silent Auction later in the year to help raise money for the Building Fund.
Personnel & Administration
: Sherry Ogletree made the motion to make Myriam Vest a permanent employee and give her approval to sign checks. The motion passed. The Session expressed appreciation to Myriam Vest for the excellent job she is doing for the church. Marc Mason asked the committee for approval to be off work from May 22 – May 28 for continuing education. The motion passed.
Property & Grounds
: Lawrence Garabedian said the new LED lights will be installed as soon as the light bulbs are available.
Spiritual Development & Evangelism
: Justin Mullis reported that the church needs more volunteers to help with the May 5 Swamp Rabbit 5K race.
Worship
: Latain Bireley said the Worship Committee has raised one-half of the funds needed for upgrading the new sanctuary sound system. The committee recommends accepting and approving the use of software that will make it possible to project on the screen the words of the hymns during the 11:00 service. The projection software is donated by Dennis and Mae Tavernetti. The motion passed.
Motion to Adjourn with prayer
: Lawrence Garabedian made the motion to adjourn with prayer. Mary Pace gave the second and the motion passed. Marc Mason closed the meeting with prayer at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Fred Moehlenbrock, Clerk Marc Mason, Moderator
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Mothers’ Morning Out is designed to give mothers and caregivers a break two mornings per week while knowing their children are being cared for in a safe, Christian environment. Children will learn that church is a special place for them to come and belong, and will learn Bible stories, sing, do crafts and play.
Registration is now open for
September 2017—May 2018
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00AM-1:00PM
For information contact: Julie Ramsey at julieramzMMO@gmail.com
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Sermon Audio Files Now Available
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To access Sermon Audio on the website:
1) Go to
www.trinitytr.org
2) On the menu in the upper right hand corner between the options CALENDAR and CONTACT US you will see an option entitled MEDIA.
3) Roll your mouse over MEDIA and a menu should appear.
4) Click SERMON AUDIO.
5) It will take you to the iTunes website where you are now on the preview page for the Trinity Podcast.
6) Click the blue button that reads VIEW IN iTUNES under the green Trinity logo on the left side.
7) You will receive a prompt to open iTunes. Or if you don’t have it, you will be prompted to download iTunes.
8) For Windows/PC Users: if you already have iTunes on your computer and receive a prompt to download it again, click the gray button to the left of the blue download button indicating that you already have iTunes on your computer and you wish to sign in.
iTunes will then open to the Trinity Podcast Page.
To receive a copy of each new sermon to your iTunes every week:
When you reach the podcast page in iTunes, click SUBSCRIBE under the green Trinity logo on the left side.
To receive a copy of a particular sermon to your iTunes:
When you reach the podcast page in iTunes, scroll down the list of sermons and click “GET” on the right hand side of the sermon you’d like to have a copy of.
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1 Marc Mason
Homer Montgomery
4 Cruze Gainey
6 Caroline Campbell
8 Elliott Rogers
Dennis Tavernetti
9 Curtis Tharpe
12 Loretta Blakely
Al Tyson
13 Meagan Smythe
14 Roy Kemper
Claudia Burns
Sharron Voyles
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16 Mark Burnett
Martha Bates
17 Carl Harris
Carolyn Horner
20 Terry Campbell
21 Ronald Hughes
22 Jenna Hamberg
John Bennett
26 McCauley Frierson
Zach & Eli Verdin
Don Koza
27 Colin Sayer
31 Carol Browning
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Newsletter Deadline: The deadline for newsletter information is the 25th of each month. Please send all information to the church office (834-9897). If you are able, please E-mail info to Trinity@trinitytr.org
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Church Office Hours
9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. Monday through Friday
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