Trinity Times AUGUST 2018

Volume 6 Issue 8

Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church Road

Newberry, SC 29108803-276-1245 (Office)

803-321-9779 (Parsonage)803-205-4623 (Cell)

clwilbanks@bellsouth.net

Pastor: Charles Wilbanks

Head Usher: Harry LongshoreChoir Director: Jane Pollard

Organist: Phyllis SandersSubstitute Organist: Eddie Welborn

Video Board: Josh Pitts, Bryan Waldrop, Caroline Senn

Sunday Worship:Adult Sunday School - 10:00AM

Worship Service - 11:00 AMChildren’s Church - 11:00 AM

We are a nurturing and open church to all who enter into our Sanctuary.

We base our ministry on the Word of God and a caring spirit. Jesus

invites us to share our ministry to all that come into our church.

“To make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the

Transformation of the World”

Pastor Charles Wilbanks

From the Pastor’s Desk

What Are We Waiting For?

I have just returned from a month of classes at Duke Divinity School’s Course of Study. It was challenging, but I’ve been doing it for several years now, and I’ve gotten into a routine. Whenever I go there I have the same daily schedule, the same favorite place to study, the same few places I know I can have a good meal, and I have the company of the same good friends I have grown accustomed to seeing.

After a month of being away, coming back and starting a new routine again isn’t always easy. Changing routine is a challenge sometimes. It usually takes me a while to shift gears. I think that’s just part of the human condition. I sometimes wonder what am I waiting for? It’s the same with the church. Sometimes, changing the way we do things or changing what we do to accomplish the church’s mission is hard. Sometimes it’s a struggle to make changes in our ministry and mission. But the church is always called to adapt to changing challenges. All of us must be willing to adapt to a changing world and do what we must to make new disciples. What are we waiting for?

Blessings,Charles

The Concerns of Trinity

We are a caring church and want to share your concerns. Let us know if you or someone you know would like to share a prayer request. We will be happy to pray for you. Contact Harriet Stevenson or Pastor Wilbanks to add or remove names from the prayer list.

ACOLYTES AND CROSS BEARERS FOR AUGUST

ACOLYTE CROSS BEARER

August 5 Kella Battiste Kruz BouknightAugust 12 Olivia Martin Isabel MartinAugust 19 Laura Mohler C J GriffenAugust 26 Coye Cutshall Chesley Brehmer

You are asked to be present and ready by 10:50 a.m. Also, all acolytes and cross bearers are reminded to hang up their robes before they leave. Please let Joan Morris, Coordinator, know if you will not be able to serve on your Sunday. Mrs. Joan can be reached at 276-2700 or 924-3884.

SCRIPTURE READERS AND GREETERS FOR AUGUST

OLD TESTAMENT EPISTLE GREETER

August 5 Sharon Baughman Frieda Kesler Frieda KeslerAugust 12 Eli Martin Dixie Waldrop Linda LominackAugust 19 Harry Longshore Lisha Sen Harriet StevensonAugust 26 Betsy Black Joan Morris Myrtle Longshore

THANK YOU to all the Worship Servants who help each Sunday! Please let Peggy know if you are unable to serve on your designated Sunday. Please let Harriet know if you would like to be added or deleted from the list.

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Known Hospitalizations: Lavone CoatesRecent Hospitalizations and/or Surgeries: Nursing Home: Continued Prayers: Homer and Edna Garnett, James and Jeanette Poag,, Nell Martin, Jean Bundrick, Cheryl Longshore, Martha Meadows, Laura Spicer, Eddie Welborn, Joyce Suber, Frances and Wade Pitts, Alice Longshore, Mary Waldrop, Jim WaldropFamily and Friends of Trinity: Donnie Longshore, Peter Connor, Dorothy Geeter, Phillip Sanders, Judy Wicker, Freddy Bundrick, David Amick, The Bickleys, The Carters

ALTAR FLOWERS IN AUGUST Gladiolas are the birth month flower for AugustAugust 5 – Nancy and Tony Pitts and represent integrity, August 12 -April and Ashley Wilson calm, and remembrance.August 19 – Clarissa and David Hendrix Sometimes called sword lily,August 26 – Ann and Charles Sen it indicates the heart is

being pierced with love”. The flower chart is located on the bulletin board opposite the pastor’s study. Record your name on the Sunday you wish to place altar flowers in the church. You will need to fill out an Altar Flower Sheet located on the bulletin board next to the Flower Chart or in the Communications Room located off the Narthex at least a week before you have the flowers. Please complete and return the form to the desk of Peggy Bogart, Church Secretary. Thank you so much for helping to make the sanctuary so beautiful each Sunday.

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 1-Linda Lominack 16-Ken Carter 1-Tony Pitts 16-Mary Forrest

2-Linda Rowe 17-Brian Pruitt 4-Harry Longshore 20-Sharon Sen 7-Johnnie Pitts 24-Shelbie Johnson 11-Kelly Morris 15-Ray Spicer

UMW WILL BE COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES DURING JULY/AUGUST TO FILL OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES.

Include: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Buy for ages 5-9 or 10-14, male and/or female. Place in the box outside of the nursery.

Over 100 young adults, leaders and volunteers of Salkehatchie Newberry joined with Trinity on Sunday, June 15 to worship be-fore beginning their week of ser-vice to others. It was an inspir-ing service and a joy to see so many willing to give of their time and energy to help others. Thank you to our MYF for pro-viding them water and a snack after the service. Also, Our UMW provided a delicious hot-dog meal for them on Saturday evening at Central UMC. Thank you Lisha Sen, Frieda Kesler, Joan Morris, June Pitts, Myrtle

Longshore and Phyllis Sanders for preparing and serving the meal.

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UnitedMethodistWomen(Circle)

1st Monday

2018 Officers: President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Myrtle Longshore; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer – Susan Longshore. After a month off, the UMW will meet on August 6. Hostess will be Lisha Senn. Susan Longshore will present the program . Remember to bring a canned good or paper product for the Manna House.

Service Project for August: Visit our Shut-ins

Next Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 4 (change in date due to Labor Day) - Program: Frieda Kesler - Hostesses – Frieda Kesler and Barbara Rogers

SilverAndGold

2ndWednesday

Joan Morris, President; Rebecca Bundrick, Treasurer; Phyllis Sanders, Devotional Leader

After a month off, the Silver and Gold will meet on Wednesday, August 8 in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish and/or dessert.. We will play a few games of Bingo after lunch. Prizes will be provided by Joan Morris and Myrtle Longshore. All seniors, male or female, are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. You may INVITE A SENIOR FRIEND to join you.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 12. Place TBA.

TheMen’sClub

1st

Wednesday

Officers: President-2018 Johnnie Pitts; Vice President-Ashley Wilson; Sec/Treas-Wilson Senn; Program Coordinator-Foster Senn.

The Men’s Club will meet on August 1. Cooks will be Johnnie Pitts, Michael Bouknight, William Johnson Sr, William (Boo Boo) Johnson, Jr. and Steve Morris.

The Men’s Club will cook Boston Butts and sell them for $30.00 each on Saturday, Sept. 1 Pickup will be between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the church. See Frieda Kesler f or tickets. We hope to sell 200 Boston Butts so pick up some tickets and spread the word!

Next Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Cooks will be Ronny Davenport, David Hendrix, Sammy Martin and Foster Senn.

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Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) – Josh and Erin Pitts, Leaders

The MYF met on July 7 and painted their MYF room. Stop by and take a look at what they accomplished. The MYF also provided bottled water and a snack for Salkehatchie Newberry when they worshipped with us on Sunday, July 15. August meetings TBA. Taylor Bouknight, President

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Men’s Club

7:30 p.m.

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Birthdays and Anniversary Recognitions

HolyCommunion

UMW

6:30 p.m.

Silver and Gold11:30 a.m.Fellowship Hall

Covered Dish and Bingo

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Back to School Pizza and Ice

CreamFellowship Hall5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

AdministrativeCouncil

7:30 p.m.

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PASTOR CHARLES HAS RETURNED FROM DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL. WELCOME BACK!!! We look forward to getting to know you and Shin better in the days and weeks ahead!

5National Night

Out Against Crime Tuesday, August 7,  2018

Mollohon Park 211 Player Street, Newberry

August 7 in Newberry, SC from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

A night of family fun, food, games and music! National Night Out Against Crime is a great night to get out, meet your neighbors, local law enforcement and other officials and work towards building a stronger, safer neighborhood. Save the date! August 7 from 6pm to 8pm in Mol-lohon Park: 211 Player Street, Newberry, SC

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Join us for our Back to School Pizza and Ice Cream SocialSunday, August 12th

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Trinity UMC Fellowship Hall

Pizza and Homemade Ice CreamIce Cream Toppings Bar

School Giveaways to all Children in Attendance!Sign Up Sheet in Narthex - Sign up by August 5th

Hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church

All are Welcome to Attend!

Visit our Church Website: www.trinityumcnewberry.net

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BACK TO SCHOOL BLESSING SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

DURING 11:00 A.M. CHURCH SERVICE

All students, teachers, faculty, administrators, and any others involved in the

education of our children are invited to attend the 11:00 a.m. service and receive a blessing for a successful 2018-2019 school year. Students are requested to bring

their back packs for the blessing.