The month of May is Christian Home Month. It is a time that is set aside by the United

Methodist Church to help families refocus their attention upon family. The theme for this year’s

Christian Home Month is “Families Called to Peace.” The United Methodist Church follows a four-year

cycle of “Families called to Love”, “Families called to Peace”, “Families called to Justice” and

“Families called to Hope.”

The General Board of Discipleship has a guide for you to celebrate “Christian Home Month”

with your family. It is a 7-page resource guide that you can find at https://gbod-

assets.s3.amazonaws.com/legacy/kintera-images/family-ministry/ChristianHomeMonth2018.pdf. There

are different suggestions for Family Devotional Times on page 3.

Some of these suggestions include a Family Game Night, Count Your Blessings (at least once a

week during dinner), Study Scripture today (suggestions: Isaiah 2:4-5; Isaiah 11:6-9; Psalm 34:14;

Zechariah 8:16,19; Jeremiah 29:7; Matthew 5:9; John 14:27; Romans 12:18; Romans 14:19; Hebrews

12:14; and/or Ephesians 4:3), Refrigerator Scripture Reminders, Make an Acrostic using the word

PEACE (ex. Pray-Everyone is God’s child-Act to help others-Consider the feelings of others-Exercise

patience/perseverance); and/or Table Talk (ex. for Table Talk discussion: “When Jesus said, ‘My peace I

give to you,’ what do you think He meant?” or “Name a kindness you would describe as an act of peace.

What other kindness could be described as an act of peace?”). These are just a few suggestions for you

and your family.

Single/Single-Again Meets Sunday, May 20th, 12:30 PM, at Sanuki Restaurant. Please sign up on the Welcome Center bulletin board.

Backpack Blessings There is a sheet to sign up to deliver bins to Trent Park Elementary School on every Wednesday. Please sign up on the Welcome Center bulletin board.

In Joshua 24, Joshua directed the people to make a choice. Commit. Commit either to God or

to the idols of the people God had already conquered. Joshua said, “As for me and my house, we will

serve the Lord.” Joshua publicly proclaimed whom he and his family would serve. Joshua was going to

commit to follow God.

We are given this same ultimatum. Will we trust, serve, and worship God or will we trust,

serve, and worship something else? Sometimes it is a daily question we must face. Serve God, serve

myself, or serve something else. In serving God, He will grant us peace that surpasses all

understanding, if we let Him.

In a world frenzied with violence, it is important to establish peace in our homes and church.

Whether we realize it or not, the decisions we make of accepting peace in our own lives, even when

there is chaos or destruction all around us, comes from the decision to accept the peace that surpasses all

understanding—the peace of God. Philippians 4:7 reads, “And the peace of God, which transcends all

understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

This is the peace that can guard your families and help you grow together to establish a

Christian Home. The end of the Litany for Families found in the above website is this: “For all families,

bless us in our lifelong quest to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.”

May that be our prayer during the month of May.

Bryan Huffman

Dear Trinity Family, Thank you so much for your cards, prayers, gifts and kind words since the death of my mother. It’s nice to be a part of a loving church, especially when your family is miles away.

In Christ,

Donna & Kevin Wright

please Remember In Prayer:

Out of Town Members: Faye Betz - The Gardens of Pamlico, 22 Magnolia Way, Grantsboro NC 28529 Jo Brown - Cypress Glen, 205 John Wesley Rd., Greenville NC 27858 Sarah Davis - Magnolia Cottage Care, 5643 Hwy. 70, Dover NC 28526 Dot Hardison - Carteret Landing, 221 Friendly Rd., Apt. A1, Morehead City NC 28557

Noel & Henrietta Proudfoot - Cypress Glen, 301 Francis Asbury Ln., Greenville NC 27858 Maxine Tyndall - Sunrise at North Hills, 615 Spring Forest Rd., #183A, Raleigh NC 27609 Bill & Janice Underseth - Snug Harbor, PO Box 150, Sea Level NC 28577 Church Family Illness/Injury: Don Chesner, Jerry Cox, Nell Cox, George & Amy Dudley, Jean Estes, Debbie Fredricks, Frances Gardner, Mary Lou Guptill, Jane Hinckley, Ruth Long, Dave McGuire, Wanda McLaurin, Beryl Nulph, Mike & Shanda Prince, Carol Roberts, Florida Smith, Carolyn Sutton, Laura Sutton, Maxine Tyndall, Bill & Janice Underseth, Billy Vestal, Barbara Warren, Jack Wygand Friends and Loved Ones Illness/Injury: Roane Aldt (L Pope), Reginald Cook (Nash’s Son-In-Law), Rodney Deshane, Bill Fiske, Mikki Freeze (B. Mayo’s Daughter), Robert Gale (K. Parker), Joyce Griffin, James Harper (J. Albertson’s Dad), Breck & Frances Jarman, Mary Ann Jones, Anne Kosco (D. & S. Kosco’s daughter-in-law), Anne Lightner (F. Norris’ Sister), Gabriella Lundberg (C. Goes), Caria Mellies (G. & K. Parker’s Daughter-In-Law), Susan Oliver, Agnes Phillips (L. Griffin’s Mom), David Rouse (Al’s Brother), Roger & Kay Scheeler (J. Norris’ Sister & Brother-in-Law), Trent Scott, Timothy Wallace (S. Bailey’s Dad), Paula & Marie Wetherington, Chris Williams, Troy Woolard (Cleve’s Brother) Emotional Support: Brad, Jeanette, and Brian McPherson, Natural Disaster Victims, Our Nation, The Unemployed

God’s Blessing A Caring Mother

May is a very special month, Flowers are starting to bloom. Grass will be growing, people will be mowing,

Warm weather will be here soon.

We also celebrate Mother’s Day, Children are a gift from God. We praise good mothers everywhere,

They deserve a hug and a nod. Thank you Lord for good mothers,

They are the salt of this earth. Their unending love for their children,

Starts when they give birth. It isn't easy to raise a child,

It has its ups and its downs. But with love, understanding, and patience,

There’s nothing like it around. We want our children to grow happy and strong,

Be knowledgeable, self-sufficient, and know all along, that we are there for them and love them unconditionally.

Happy Mother’s Day! Love to ALL

Diane Harper

(May 2018)

Stamp Out Hunger Saturday, May 12th

To donate, just place a box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail. The car r ier will do the rest. The food is sor ted, and delivered to a local food bank or pantry, where it is available for needy families.

Music Appreciation Sunday

May 20th 10:00 AM (one service only)

Meal to follow in the Fellowship Hall

United Methodist Women

Circle Meetings Joyful Hearts

Mon., May 14th, 10:30 AM.

Ellie Stockton Tues., May 15th, 6:00 PM.

Helping Hands

Tues., May 29th, 10:30 AM.

United Methodist Men News Tues., May 15th, 6:30 PM. All men of the church are invited for food and fellowship.

Volunteers Needed! We are looking for people to assist with sound/visual help during Sunday services at both 8:30 and 11:00 AM. Please see Tony Lafond if you are interested in helping or have questions.

Share the Love

Please bring your small devotionals such as Guidepost, Upper Room, and Our Daily Bread and place them in the magazine bin in the Choir Room hallway. They will be used as we work at the homeless shelter. See Bee Mayo if you have any questions.

Church Office Closed

The church office will be closed on Monday, May 28th, due to Memorial Day.

Rainbow Covenant Trinity was one of nine churches in our district to receive a Rainbow Covenant award. Thank you so much for your generosity!

In Memory Of

Jerry Lafond (T. Lafond’s Dad)

Bob & Linda Hansen, Jack & Dianne Lewis (Youth Fund), Ann Moore, Frances Moore

Miriam Peterson (D. Wright’s Mom)

Lib Daly, Fran Sanders

Michael Richard (S. Richard’s Husband)

Jay & Annis Barrington

Pat Vestal

Fran Sanders

First Chance for White Pants

Benefiting Methodist Home for Children Thursday, May 31st

Hilton, Greenville NC, 6 - 10 PM A Dance Party with music by

Liquid Pleasure hors d’oeuvres and drinks

Silent and live auction

Visit firstchance.mhfc.org to order tickets

Questions - contact Cindy Tripp at 252-717-6505 or ctripp@mhfc.org

Special Needs Baseball

Saturday May 26th

8 to 2 Creekside Park

Need volunteers to Serve meal, assist in the games,

cheer for the games, announce players

Sign up sheet will on the bulleting board beginning Sunday

Ushers

Jerry Eichman

Neal Frazier Greg Thornburg Scott Thornburg

Project Agape What is Project Agape Shoe Box Ministry? It is a ministry par tnership between Armenia Apostolic Christians and the Western and North Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church. Shoe boxes are packed with items and given at Christmas. Suggestions include: clothing articles, school supplies, and toys. Why should I support? Armenia is the oldest Chr istian region in the wor ld. As fellow Christians we need to share our resources and love. NC United Methodists are the ONLY humanitarian aid relief for an area “rocked by earthquakes, genocide, economic collapse and extreme poverty.” Who receives the boxes? Children from bir th to 18 years of age can receive a Christmas box. Where are the boxes sent? Boxes are sent to the Armenia region. How can I support? Pick up a packing list from the table under the bulletin board in the Welcome Center. Decide what age child, girl or boy, you wish to send a box. You MUST use a plastic shoe box. They can be found at the dollar stores. There is a suggested list of items to include. However, you may buy other items not listed. Always put check marks by the items purchased or check “other” and write a specific description of the items. Include $5.00 per box to cover transportation costs. Cash or a check made out to NC Conference with “Agape Christmas Boxes” written in the memo line. Pray for the child who will receive your Christmas shoe box. When are the boxes due? Please have your boxes back to the church by the end of May. Armenia celebrates Christmas in January. Our goal this year is 60. Contact Joyce Albertson with any questions.

Congratulations to Nolan & Jodi Tomboulian on the birth of a new grandson, Miguel Anderes Arvizu. He was born on April 19th and he weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. Proud parents are Tony & Myra Arvizu and he was welcomed by big brothers Bryan & Luis and big sister Erin.

Liturgist Schedule 6th

8:30 AM - Linda Griffin

11:00AM - Tony Lafond

13th (Mother’s Day)

8:30 AM - Donna Wright

11:00 AM - Jerry Egolf

20th

8:30 AM - Danielle Oakley

11:00 AM - Ross Hardeman

27th

8:30 AM - Kevin Wright

11:00 AM - Lynn Gaskins

Multi-Media Assistants 6th 8:30 Zachary Oakley 11:00 Tony Lafond 13th (Mother’s Day) 8:30 John Griffin 11:00 Madison Gaskins 20th 8:30 Zachary Oakley 11:00 Molly Thornburg 27th 8:30 John Griffin 11:00 Tony Lafond

Altar Arrangements

13th - J. Reynolds

20th - S. Thornburg

27th - B. Shields

Coffee Preparation

We want to thank the Mary Gaskins

Class for preparing coffee in the

Welcome Center for the month of May.

Coffee should be prepared by 9:30 AM.

Nursery 6th - Trudy Casey 13th (Mother’s Day) - Mary Mooring 20th - Marianne Parker 27th - Lynn Gaskins

Acolytes 6th - Lafond Family 13th (Mother’s Day) - Gail Young 20th - Charlene Goes 27th - Albertson Family

May Birthdays

1 - Marty Gilgo, Barry Nash, Myra Thomas, Maxine Tyndall; 7 - Ivey Daly, Kay

Gay, William White; 9 - Vern Davis, Fred Gay, Ted Harper, Jr.; 10 - Jo Anne

Norris, Matt Sanders; 14 - Jaiden McDougald; 15 - Ilse Wangerin; 16 - Tony

Lafond; 18 - Betty Blythe; 22 - Jo Brown; 24 - Rob Fiolek; 25 - Ryan Kosco,

Deb Swan; 26 - Jolie Huffman; 27 - Norma Wygand; 30 - Patsy Woolard

Tupperware Love

I come from a time, When repair was still in style,

Trash cans were small, Recycling bins didn’t exist,

And work wasn't a four-letter word.

Hand-me-downs and tradition were gifts, New was rare, broken-in-cherished.

Shoes were resoled, clothing patched. And a symbol of love,

Was as simple, yet intricate, As a teddy bear with worn-off eyes.

Durable, not disposable.

Repairable, not replaceable. Bonded, not broken.

Dedicated, not deceived.

I come from a time, Where friends lasted a lifetime,

And disagreeing didn’t mean disintegrating. Where you held on; far more often than you let go.

I come from a time,

Where love was requited, And as durable as your Grandmother’s Tupperware,

And as trustworthy too; Steady, reliable, enduring.

Passed down, and expected back, And filled with goodness too.

I come from a time,

Some may believe is long gone. And yet, here I am, Waiting patiently,

For that love, to come back into style.

Connie Chesner

Church & Ministry Leadership At-a-Glance

Lay Leader: Tony Lafond 636-5157 Council Chair: Dennis Albertson 637-7396 Trustee Chair: Chuck Gilgo 633-1526 Pastor/Parish: Vern Davis 638-2735 Finance: Linda Griffin 633-4409 Treasurer: Janis McDaniel 633-5404 Financial Secretary: Bertie Joyner-Tyndall 638-4351 Congregational Care Co-Chairs: Sandra Egolf 571-7220 Carol Winters 636-1116 Missions: Jerry Egolf 571-7220 Youth Ministries: Lynn Gaskins 637-9257 Fellowship Ministries Contact: Worship Chair: Rick Kosco 637-1833 Ushers: Kevin Wright 635-6377/Jerry Creech 633-1813 Acolytes: Amy Dudley 633-9280 Communion: Mary Wetherington 637-5598 Multi-Media Ministry: Recording: Byron Creech 638-6069 Sound System: Johnny Mattox 637-5973 Children’s Worship: Worship & Wonder: Jo Lafond 636-5157 Toddler/Nursery: Mary Mooring 636-5524 Choir: Sanctuary: Kathy Mattox 637-5973

Evangelism / Outreach Communications: Valerie Nasser 638-9506 Bulletin Boards: Carolyn Sutton 637-3963 Web-master: Art Thinguldstad 649-0978/Ralph Melton 349-0835 Member Care: Visitation: Home Communion: Joyce Reynolds 571-5781 Bereavement Team: Dot Mallard 638-2923 Prayer Chain: Kristi Gilgo 633-1526/Lynn Gaskins 637-9257 UMWomen: Joyce Albertson 637-7396 UMMen: Rick Kosco 637-1833 Administration Assistance: Adm. Assistant: Michelle Freeman 626-8357 Membership Records: Avis Nash 514-0676 Church History/Archives: Dianne Lewis 637-2268

Regular Sunday Schedule: 8:30 & 11:00 AM Worship 9:45 AM Adult Assembly 10:00 AM Sunday School

Church Office Hours:

Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Contact Information:

Church Office: 252-637-2660 E-mail: tumc09@gmail.com

Physical Address: 2311 Elizabeth Av., New Bern NC 28562 Mailing Address: PO Box 12867, New Bern NC 28561-2867

Saturday, May 19 6:00 p.m. Menu: St. Louis BBQ pork steak, hash brown casserole,

m,baked beans, cornbread, cobbler with musical entertainment by the band

Cost: $12 adults, $5 kids under 10 Proceeds support camperships and other projects