Trinity Times JULY 2017

Volume 5 Issue 7

Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church Road

Newberry, SC 29108803-276-1245 (Office)

803-321-9779 (Parsonage)864-323-9721 (Cell)

krcarter@umcsc.org

Pastor: Ken Carter

Head Usher: Harry LongshoreChoir Director: Jane Pollard

Organist: Phyllis SandersVideo 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”

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017 HERO CENTRAL A GREAT SUCCESS

Hero Central VBS 2017 was a huge success and I think one of my personal favorites. Each night we were blessed beyond measure to have the food donated and served to feed our youth and get them fueled up for an adventurous evening. The children were excited to learn about David, Abigail, a young Jesus and The Beatitudes, and they did an amazing job in relating to and learning from these stories, told by Lesli Reeves. The music was fun filled and they enjoyed performing for everyone on Thursday at the Finale! A BIG THANKS to all those who came and enjoyed the show. Lesli is amazing and worked through Wisdom tooth surgery to teach our young ones these moves and songs. Jenny Senn is truly a Discovery teacher and each night she had the youth excited about what they would be doing next. They did some really amazing things and Jenny is an amazing teacher! Crafts were a huge hit this year, and thanks to Lynn Mohler for the patience it takes to create! The super hero capes looked spectacular on stage!!! Bridgette Bouknight had the job of Recreation Leader and had the youth laughing and playing the best games each night. I really enjoyed hearing all the laughter coming from her classes. To all the faithful volunteers that came in and helped decorate, feed, clean up, shuttle groups and just be wherever they were needed, I want to say THANK YOU! Clarissa Hendrix (my right hand EVERY year), Ashley Wilson, Nina Waldrop, Betty Bedenbaugh, Megan Bedenbaugh, Laura Mohler, Sarah Mohler, Taylor Bouknight, Lauryn Wilson, Caroline Senn, Alice Longshore, Melissa Spicer, Jane Woodard, Sharon Baughman, Gracie Eldridge, Catherine Eldridge, Brianna Kinard, Grady Senn, Trinity UMW, Trinity Men’s Club, Senn Trucking, Wilson Marine and anyone else I may have forgotten!!!! – April Wilson, CoordinatorLook for VBS pictures both in this newsletter and on our website, www.trinityumcnewberry.net.

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 Carter to add or remove names from the prayer list.

ACOLYTE AND CROSS BEARER SCHEDULE FOR JULY

ACOLYTE CROSS BEARER

July 2 Kella Battiste Cameron HawkinsJuly 9 Coye Cutshall Chelsey Brehmer July 16 Laura Mohler Noah MohlerJuly 23 Olivia Martin Coleman WaldropJuly 30 Gavin Wilson Wyatt Wilson

You are asked to be present and ready by 10:50 a.m. 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.

EPISTLE, GOSPEL READER AND GREETER SCHEDULE FOR JULY

EPISTLE READER GOSPEL READER GREETER

July 2 Lisha Senn Grady Senn Clarissa HendrixJuly 9 Frances Pitts Frieda Kesler June PittsJuly 16 Betsy Black Crystal Waldrop Dale LongshoreJuly 23 Myrtle Longshore Foster Senn Mary ForrestJuly 30 Josh Pitts Harriet Stevenson Watkins Martin

Our Known Hospitalized:Recent Hospitalizations and/or Surgeries: Nursing Home: Cornelia PittsContinued Prayers: Homer and Edna Garnett, Eva Waldrop, James and Jeanette Poag, Nell Martin, Jean Bundrick, Ann Thomas, Cheryl Longshore, Martha Meadows, Alice Longshore, Laura Spicer, Eddie Welborn, Mary Waldrop, Jim Waldrop, Joyce Suber, Phyllis SandersFamily and Friends of Trinity: Billy Dickert, Harold Harris, Donnie Longshore, Peter Connor, Dorothy Geeter, Doratha Schumpert, Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Bickley, Phillip Sanders, the family of Harold Pitts

THANK YOU to all the Worship Servants who help each Sunday! Please let Harriet know if you would like to be added to the list.

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The Larkspur is the birth month flower for July

ALTAR FLOWERS IN JULY July 2 – Josh Pitts and Erin Connor July 16 – Jeannette PoagJuly 9 – Charles and Ann Senn July 23 –

July 30 – Roger and Dale LongshoreThe 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 at least a week before you have the flowers. Please complete and return the form to the desk of Peggy Bogart, Church Secretary, or give to Pastor Carter. Thank you so much for helping to make the sanctuary so beautiful each Sunday.

JULY BIRTHDAYS 4-David Pitts 15-Katie Hare 7- Denise Pitts 18-Alex Eubanks 8- Taylor Bouknight 18-Homer Garnett

11- Richard Black 18- William Johnson 12- Austin Pollard 11-Marion Reeves Jr. 13- Kevin Rowe 29-Alice Longshore 14-Matthew Pollard 30-Beverly Pitts 14-Hagen Waldrop If you’re a member of Trinity, your name should be listed on the birthday chart located on the bulletin board opposite the Pastor's study. We are trying to update the Church Record Book. Please notify the church secretary, Peggy Bogart, if your name is not on the list or if the date we have listed is incorrect. You may do so by leaving a message on the church phone (276-1245) or put in writing and leave on her desk in the Church Office located down the hall from the nursery.

Did You Know??? Derek Senn has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He has also been initiated as Assistant Junior

Scout Master for Troop 76 in Pomaria. Derek is the grandson of Wayne and Betsy Black. Clyde Martin Carpenter recently graduated from The Lyceum Academy of New Hanover High

School in Wilmington, NC. The Lyceum Academy educates high school juniors and seniors in an accelerated college preparatory program. He is the grandson of Watkins Martin.

Laura Mohler and Caroline Senn attended Asbury Hills for the third straight year and had a wonderful time. Asbury Hills is a ministry of the S.C. United Methodist Conference and the Chris -tian Summer Camp is one of their many activities. Laura is the daughter of Burt and Lynn Mohler and Caroline is the daughter of Foster and Sharon Senn.

The United Methodist Women will provide dinner for Salkehatchie workers on Saturday, July 15, at Central UMC. Salkehatchie Summer Service is a servant ministry of the United Methodist Church. High school and college age youth, community leaders and persons of different cultures upgrade housing and motivate community cooperative efforts by helping persons to help them-selves. They will be working in Newberry July 15 – 22. Please be in prayer for this ministry.

Pastor Carter and Barbara were recognized on June 25 during the 11:00 service for their 3-year anniversary at Trinity. They have been a blessing and we are very happy that Pastor Carter was confirmed at the S. C. Conference to remain at Trinity/New Chapel for another year!!

Erin Connor recently graduated from South University with a B.A. in Business Management!

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UnitedMethodistWomen(Circle)

1st Monday

2017 Officers: President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Myrtle Longshore; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer – Susan Longshore. The UMW met on June 3. Hostesses were Myrtle Longshore and June Pitts. Lisha Senn presented the program. Remember to bring a canned good or paper product for the Manna House and also remember to save your drink can tabs as well as cancelled stamps for our mission projects.

The UMW made a donation to Beyond Abuse, a Greenwood organization that includes Newberry County. This organization empowers communities to help child abuse victims and sexual assault victims. Beyond Abuse was our community project for May. Our projects for June and July are Vacation Bible School and the Salkehatchie Summer Service project.

There will be no meeting in July. Next Meeting: Monday, August 6 - Program: Susan Longshore - Hostess – Lisha Senn

SilverAndGold

2ndWednesday

The Silver and Gold enjoyed lunch at The Palms on June 14. There were 15 members in attendance.. All seniors, male or female, are invited and

encouraged to attend our meetings. You may INVITE A SENIOR FRIEND to join you. There will be NO meeting in JULY.

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

TheMen’sClub

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

The Men’s Club invites all men, regardless of membership at Trinity, to attend their meetings.

There will be no meeting in July. Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m. Cooks will be Johnnie Pitts, William Johnson, Harry Longshore, Josh Pitts and Michael Bouknight.

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

Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) – Foster Senn, Leader

The youth will take the months of June and July off for the summer and return in August when school starts back. An election of new officers will take place at that time for the 2017-2018 year.

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 female. Place in box outside nursery. 4

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Birthday and Anniversary Recognitions

UMW NO MEETINGIN JULY

Independence Day

Men’s ClubNO MEETING

IN JULY

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NO MEETINGIN JULY

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AdministrativeCouncilNO MEETINGIN JULY

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Back to School Bash Ice Cream

Social5:30 p.m.

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The annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration sponsored by the Newberry County Law Enforcement Association will be held at Mike Ware Field, Newberry High School, 1331 Main Street on July 4. There will be activities, food, entertainment and more beginning at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dark with WKDK playing patriotic music during that time. The fireworks will be visible from anywhere on Main Street around the High School. People are asked to park in any location that will allow viewing. There will be limited parking at Newberry High School and on surrounding properties. 

BACK TO SCHOOL BASHHONORING STUDENTS

AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

What: Ice Cream Social BACK TO SCHOOL PRIZES!

When: Sunday, July 30 – 5:30 p.m.

Where: Church Fellowship Hall For more info, contact our Special Events Coordinator, Clarissa Hendrix at 924-2652.

Wayne Black is in charge of finding Ice Cream makers. If you are willing to make a churn, let Wayne know. We will also have an ice cream station for the kids with a variety of ice cream and toppings. Everyone is asked to bring a small plate of cake,

cookies, brownies, etc. Local law enforcement will be represented. All left over sweets will be given to our local law enforcement with a note of thanks for what they do and for risking their lives for us on a daily basis. This goes along with one of the resolutions passed at the S. C. United Methodist Conference this year, which was a Resolution Supporting, Recognizing and Honoring the Services of Law Enforcement Officers.

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2017 S. C. Annual Conference

This year’s Annual Conference was held at the TD Convention Center in Greenville SC, June 4-7. Approximately2,000 delegates convened, including Pastor Carter and Barbara who represented Trinity and New Chapel. Resident Bishop Jonathan Holston presided, assisted by the Rev. Ken Nelson, conference secretary, and the Rev. Dr. Tim McClendon, conference parliamentarian. If you would like more information about the proceedings at the conference, you may visit http://www.advocatesc.org.

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IMAGES FROM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017

Visit our Church Website: www.trinityumcnewberry.net for more photos.

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