Vol. 10 Trinity United Methodist Church, Sarasota, FL October, 2017

Whose job is it to grow Christ’s church? Is it the pastor’s? The staff? The leaders? God brings growth through the faithfulness of each believer doing their part. Paul reminds us in 1 Co-rinthians 3:6 “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” Someone else can’t plant your seed or water your crop. You have the gift and responsibility of Christian influence with those you know. Without your involvement, how will they come to Christ, how will His church grow? Imagine if each of us invited just one person. Imagine the excitement and power of new people com-ing to know the hope, healing, and peace of Jesus Christ for themselves. Look through the Acorn and pray for God to reveal the activity and person you will be inviting each week. – Lisa <><

Tips for Inviting People to Worship, a Small Group, or Another Church Activity By Doug Powe 1. The invitation should be about a genuine connection and not staged. It is best to invite in-dividuals to an event that has bearing on their life or appeals to their interests. It comes across as a genuine connection and not something staged that comes out of left field. I might say, for instance, “I have an extra ticket to hear that new group you like on Friday at 7. I would love for you to come with me.” The connection is authentic because they have an interest in the group. If we translate this to inviting someone to church, then we share with them how the new sermon series on addictions may be helpful as they deal with a child in rehabilitation. The point is the invitation comes across as thoughtful and something that connects with the other person. 2. Be specific. Often, when we do invite, our invitations are very general. If I say to someone, “come to dinner at my house on Sunday,” it leaves out important information, like the time of dinner and where I live. A better dinner invitation is “come over at 5 p.m. on Sunday and my address is 123 Main Street, which I will text you so you can Google directions.” The same principle applies to church. Simply saying, “Why don’t you come to my church on Sunday,” is not as specific as “I would love for you to come to Main Street Congregation at 10 a.m. Our address is 123 Main Street, and I will meet you in the parking lot.” Be specific! 3. Be honest about what we know and do not know. Another reason many of us do not invite is that we are afraid someone may ask us questions to which we do not know the answer, such as, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” It is okay if we do not have all the answers. In many cases others are relieved that we do not know everything. This communicates to others that you are not trying to sell them a bill of goods. We all have been in situations where a salesperson was willing to tell us anything to get us to buy the product. To exaggerate the point, imagine a salesperson say-ing you need this vacuum cleaner (that works well on shag carpet) when they know you only have hardwood floors in the house. This would leave a bad taste in your mouth. Honesty goes a long way and individuals respect those who are upfront with them. 4. It is important to invite with expectant hope. Do not invite with a defeatist attitude. There are times when we so underplay the invitation it comes across as if we really do not want the other person to come. For instance, a friend saying, “My family reunion is on Saturday. It probably won’t be fun, but you might want to come if you have absolutely nothing else to do.” This is not a compelling invite! But it’s equally important not to go to the opposite extreme and be overly effusive. The goal is an invitation that leaves space for others to say yes without painting an overly negative or rosy pic-ture. Inviting others to anything is a scary proposition. This is especially true for church because of the personal nature of faith. I believe it is helpful to make a genuine connection, be specific, be honest and avoid shading the picture too bleakly or too rosily. Ultimately, we are inviting others to experi-ence a transforming relationship with God.

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Sermon Series

New Sermon Series: The Seven Essentials The Pray for Me Prayer Guide is structured around what author Tony Souder identifies as The 7 Essentials. He believes these seven aspects of life must be noticed and nurtured for someone to flourish in faithful living. The 7 Essentials come directly from two passages of the Bible, but their importance saturates all of Scrip-ture. The first two come from Luke 2:52, “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor.” The other five Essentials are found in 1 Timothy 4:12, “Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” October 1 Holy Communion at both services The Seven Essentials: Wisdom Philippians 1:9-11; Ephesians 1:17-19; Jeremiah 9:23-24 October 8 The Seven Essentials: Love John 3:16-17; Romans 5:6-8; 1 John 4:9-11 October 15 The Seven Essentials: Faith Job 42:2; Isaiah 26:3-4; Matthew 8:1-13 October 22 Sunday to Turn in Pledge Cards The Seven Essentials: Purity Proverbs 4:23; Mark 7:20-23; Matthew 23:23-28 October 29 All Saints Day Remembrance at both services 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation The Seven Essentials: Speech Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Surviving the Holidays Help and hope as you navigate the Christmas season When you are grieving a loved one’s death or going through another major life transition, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants discover: • How to deal with emotions • What to do about traditions • Helpful tips for surviving social events • How to find hope for the future Please join us for this encouraging seminar.

October 25th 6:30 - 8:30 pm. $5 workbook fee. Reserve your spot by Sunday, October 22. We cannot guarantee a spot or materials after this date. Phone 941-924-7756 or email trinity@iTrinity.org Optional dinner before the event from 6-6:30pm. Reservations required. Cost is a donation. Free nursery provided. Please note the ages of your children when you register. This workshop will be repeated on Saturday, December 2 from 9 am - 11 am Contact Tammy Barnett with questions Tammy@iTrinity.org

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From LaTerry

YOUR CHRISTMAS TESTIMONY TO MUSIC

Last month, this writer and this article proposed something so radical, so revolutionary, and so

different it is actually Biblical… “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one

another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to

God.” Colossians 3:16

How that Scripture relates to Trinity UMC is where we will do something a bit different this year in

preparation for the Advent and Christmas Season.

We are seeking to have a minimum of 6, or 7 individuals or couples and/or family members who

would be willing to write a minimum ½ page (4 to 5 paragraphs) to a maximum 1 page (7 to 9 par-

agraphs) real life recollection story on the following topic:

“When, (at what point), and ‘How’ did the ‘Christ’ in Christmas become most real in your LIFE?”

In other words, these efforts will be short stories about the most spiritually significant Christmas in

your life and why!

They must be personally delivered or submitted by e-mail to: LaTerry@iTrinity.org by the end of the month of October, 2017 due to actual necessary preparation time limits. After receiving these stories, I will endeavor to locate the most suitable seasonal song(s) or musi-

cal selection(s) that would best match the theme of your writing, and then build a short musical

work around your particular story to be presented at a point throughout Advent! Your story in writ-

ing will be read and presented with music from beginning to end of your narrative. You would

have the option of choosing or not choosing to personally read your story for the actual presenta-

tion.

AND, if you join the choir, you may even get to have a say on what song you’d like to go along

with your story!!

Because this will be such a blessed witness to the congregation, members and friends, it would

be preferred that no anonymous entrees be made.

Several individuals have expressed their interest. One individual asked if submitting a story about

the last Christmas with a particular Loved One would be too personal? Not if God is part of it. If

God is part of your story, then it becomes your personal testimony!

So… Are you really ready to do something a bit different for this coming Christmas season, Trinity

UMC?

LaTerry Butler, B.A., CAGO

Choir director-organist

Pray for Me

The Pray for Me Campaign is a movement that creates life-giving intergenera-

tional relationships through prayer. The Pray For Me campaign makes connect-

ing the generations natural and doable.

On Page 11 is a list of our current prayer teams. It ’s not too late to sign-up

to be an adult prayer champion or to sign up a child/teen. Contact Russ at

Russ@iTrinity.org or see him on a Sunday morning or Wednesday evening.

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Photo Directory

To celebrate our church family and strengthen the bond within our congregation, we have made the commitment to produce a new fellowship pictorial directory.

A pictorial directory is our church family album. A new directory:

Preserves this special time in the life and ministry of our church

Becomes a lasting record of our current membership

Introduces our church to friends, the community and new members

Enhances fellowship by helping us visually connect faces with names

Becomes a communication tool for our congregation

We have selected Lifetouch Church Directories and Portraits to service our congregation. Lifetouch is providing the directory at no cost to our church. Plus, every family photographed receives a compli-mentary directory and an 8x10 portrait! You can sign up at the church on Sunday mornings beginning October 8th.

For your convenience, all photography and portrait viewing will take place at our church. You will have a variety of poses taken, and Lifetouch never charges a sitting fee! One pose will be selected for the directory. In addition to your complimentary 8xl0, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits at attractive prices on the day of your portrait session.

You also have the opportunity to invite your extended family and have portraits made with everyone together. Just schedule together and add additional time spots for each of your extended family units. Each family unit will be photographed and receive their own complimentary 8x10 portrait. Lifetouch will then photograph generational poses with everyone together, grandparents and grandkids, or any special poses you would like to have. The additional families count towards our program but will not necessarily be included in our directory.

In addition, think about the outreach opportunity if “every family brings a family”! Invite a family or friend in your neighborhood to come and receive their own complimentary 8x10 portrait. These addi-tional families will also count towards our program, but most important, think about the outreach op-portunity we will have to follow up with them. Perhaps this event will be the first contact we have in leading them to a relationship with Christ and a relationship with us as their church family!

We are looking forward to seeing you in our directory!

Sherrill Carr, Coordinator, and the United Methodist Women

P.S. This is a professional portrait session. What you wear has a major influence on how satisfied you will be with your portraits. Watch for your Portrait Sitting Guide with tips on how to prepare for your session. We also ask that you allow one hour during which time you will check-in, be photographed and select your portraits.

“Have you heard the latest?”

We have secured dates with Lifetouch for a new pictorial direc-tory! And we want everyone to participate…

Make your photography appointment beginning October 8th.

This is a fun, free, professional photo event where you will re-ceive a beautiful, complimentary 8x10 portrait plus a free copy of our directory! Invite other family members, friends; bring your pet and your meaningful items! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect our families…We need YOU to make our directory complete!

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Children and Youth Ministry

Sunday, October 1, 7:00-8:30pm

Laser Tag at Church

Meet in Haley Hall at 7:00pm

Cost: $2 per person

Children & Youth welcome!

Families welcome!

Sunday, October 22, 10:30-11:45am

Care Packages for our

College Students!

Meet in the Youth Room at 10:30am

Donations needed: hard candy,

popcorn, gift cards,

new notebooks and pens.

Sunday, November 5, 4:30-7:30 pm

Roller-skating Party

Meet in Haley Hall at 4:30 pm

(transportation provided)

Cost: $2 per person

Children & Families welcome!

Sunday, December 17, 6:00-8:30 pm

Family Movie Night

+Christmas Cookies

& Prayer Walk

Meet in Heritage Hall at 6:00 pm

Please bring 2 dozen homemade cookies

to pass out to our neighbors.

February 4 - March 25, 2018 Confirmation

Are you a young person in grades 5 through 8 and wanting to know more

about following Jesus or becoming a member at Trinity? Talk with Russ

about Confirmation in person on Sunday morning or Wednesday night.

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Easter Eggstravaganza

June 11-16, 2018

Warren Willis Summer Camp

June 26-30, 2018

Family Church Week

Psalm 91: God the Great Protector!

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Finance Team Report UMCOR

Mark your Calendars

Church Charge Conference

Sunday, November 12

3 pm at Grace UMC, Venice

TUMC DOLLARS AND CENTS (does not include designated funds)

Jan-Aug income $306,765 Jan-Aug income $287,549 (with prepaid pledges prorated) Jan-Aug spending $314,342 Negative cash flow -$26,793 prorated 65% of apportionments ($27,683) paid through August.

UMCOR Update

Trinity members and friends have collected $4,895 for Hurricane Relief through the Unit-ed Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)

UMCOR works both domestically and inter-nationally. If you would like to make a dona-tion, please make check payable to Trinity UMC and mark UMCOR domestic or interna-tional.

Hygiene Kits Update

With the items and cash donated, we have prepared 105 Hygiene Kits for distribution by UMCOR!

A note from Bishop Carter: Each of you has been in my prayers as we have jour-neyed through Hurricane Irma. Traveling around our state, I have seen with my own eyes the courage of our pastors and the vul-nerability of many of our impoverished com-munities who were hit hard by this storm. Thank you for what you have already done and for your willingness to continue to be a part of the short-term relief and long-term re-covery efforts. God will use these efforts to further extend our witness into our communi-ties. We encourage churches to continue to give to UMCOR. 100% of donations go to relief work.

Trinity Preschool Annual Fund Raiser

Sunday, November 5th, 3 pm - 5 pm

Disaster Ministry Training

D I S A S T E R 1 0 1 : B a s i c D i s a s t e r M i n i s t r y T r a i n i n g

S a t u r d a y – O c t o b e r 2 1 , 2 0 1 7

1 0 : 0 0 – 3 : 0 0

E n g l e w o o d U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t 7 0 0 E D e a r b o r n S t

E n g l e w o o d F L 3 4 2 2 3

This training provides an introduction to the unique and important role the faith community plays in disaster mitigation, preparation and response. You and your church will hear practi-cal ideas on how to effectively respond to dis-aster in your community in cooperation with other churches, emergency management offi-cials and the Disaster Recovery Ministry of the conference. You will understand the im-portance of communication and collaboration in meeting the needs of disaster survivors and the importance of being the church in the midst of crisis. There is no cost for this training; how-ever, registration is required for planning pur-poses. Check in begins at 9:45 and lunch is provided. Please visit http://www.flumc.org/disasterrecoveryministry and follow the links to the training schedule for more information or to register.

Provided by Disaster Recovery Ministry Florida Conference of The United Methodist

Church 450 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.

Lakeland, FL 33815 Questions? Contact Pam Garrison

(800) 282-8011 Ext. 148 or pgarrison@flumc.org

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Phillippi Shores The Phillippi Shores 7K, is sponsored by the Ma-nasota Track Club and for the sole benefit of the Phillippi Shores In-ternational Baccalaure-ate World School and its students. The race is part of the Manasota

Track Club/New Balance Racing Series. On Saturday, October 7, the 1 Mile Fun Run is a great family event that invites all athletic levels to join in on the fun. Whether you sprint or enjoy a leisurely walk on the 1-mile course, you are sure to enjoy the experience that will earn you a ribbon! The Family Fun Zone comes alive after the 7K run and remains open until 11:00 AM. Runners, walkers, and spectators will enjoy games, face painting, and jump houses to continue the fun. You can register online: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Sarasota/PhillippiShores7k1milefunrun

Italy Tour led by Bishop Carter

Florida Conference Italy Tour Led by Bishop Ken Carter April 3-12, 2018 Please contact Pastor Lisa if you have any interest or questions. Deadline November 1st Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Christian faith as you visit Venice, Assisi, Siena, Florence, and Rome. In each setting we will be inspired by great art, architecture, and the stories of the faithful. Join the Bishop and friends from across Florida for this post Easter pilgrimage. Pastor Lisa is ready to lead pilgrims from Trinity, our sister churches in Sarasota, and anyone else who is interested. Discounts for registering early. All Inclusive Pricing: Round trip airfare Breakfast and Dinner Daily Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches First Class Hotels Guided Tours Gratuities Only 200 spots for the entire Florida Conference. All payments due before the end of the year.

The Kick-Off Date this year is October 22.

Again, our Trinity United Methodist Women have provided plastic boxes for us. 200 in fact! You may pick up one or two or (how many you wish to fill) from a display table in Haley Hall on or after October 22. There will be information available explaining some dos and don'ts of things to in-clude in your box/boxes. If this is your first time filling a shoe box, there will be someone there to help you get started, such as the age of the child you wish to buy for, whether it is a boy or a girl (your choice), etc.

We ask that these boxes be returned to the church on the following Sundays through November 5, or no later than Wednesday, November 9.

Please support this special Christmas Mission as not only the receiving child will be happy, but you as the giver will experience happiness, too! If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Hunt at (941) 921-3919 or at barbdonhunt@aol.com.

Shoe Boxes!

Tutoring

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm

Are you interested in helping students with

their homework? Do you have certain God-

given gifts that you can offer to help young

people in our community? Reading, math, sci-

ence, and more - your time and prayers are

appreciated! Call Russ at (941) 924-7756 ext.

158 to learn more.

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Trinity is Moving Forward with Christ

Soon you will receive your 2018 Faith Pledge Card. Your pledge makes it possible for us to create a thoughtful, faithful budget to fund the operating budget of our church home. These donations fund staff salaries, building mainte-nance, utilities, our denominational mission work through apportionment giving, and some of our local programming and mission expenses, including Day of Hope. Please pray, fill out your card, and return it to us as soon as possible. We need all pledges in no later than Sunday, October 22 to finish our 2018 budget work before the holidays. Your Faith Pledge is not a contract, but an estimate of your intentions. We understand you’re mak-ing your best guess on what you hope you can do. Your faith pledge may be changed at any time by simply notifying the church financial secretary at 941-924-7756. Additional Offerings Throughout the year, we offer additional giving opportunities above your faith pledge giving. These special offerings include giving to the Trinity Preschool, Trinity Scholarships, sending students to Summer Camp, our covenant missionary Connie DiLeo, The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, and others. Your faith pledge does not include these additional offerings. Electronic Giving Many persons find it easier to set up an automatic withdrawal for their regular offerings. This allows you the convenience and ease of making your contributions electronically, even if you are out of town. You can set this up in a couple of ways. 1. Set up an automatic withdrawal from one of your bank accounts. Go to the online bill paying page of your bank account. Fill in the information to name Trinity Sara-sota as a recipient, the frequency of your donation, and the amount of your donation. Your bank will send us a check on your behalf as you designate. 2. Set up an electronic gift through our website. (www.iTrinity.org) By logging on to our portal, you will be able to make a one-time gift to the operating budget or a spe-cial project from your check/savings account or your credit/debit card. (We are charged some fees if you use your credit card). You will also be able to set up a reoccurring contribution. 3. Set up an electronic gift from your smartphone with the Joyfully2UMC App Same idea as using our website, just the added convenience of using your phone. We have “giving coaches” available to help you set up your web or smartphone giving should you need assistance. Call the church office to schedule. If you’re setting up an electronic reoccurring gift as your faith pledge to the operating budget, please let us know on your faith pledge card.

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1 Chronicles 29:11-13

Yours, O Lord, are the greatness, the

power, the glory, the victory, and the

majesty; for all that is in the heavens and

on the earth is yours

Yours is the kingdom, O Lord,

and you are exalted as head above all.

Riches and honor come from you,

and you rule over all.

In your hand are power and might;

and it is in your hand to make great

and to give strength to all.

And now, our God, we give thanks to

you and praise your glorious name.

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Thank you notes...

From Canal Point UMC

Dear Hank & helpers:

We are thankful and grateful for your many

hours of dedicated service to many people and

places, including our little community of Canal

Point. As you continue to serve, may you find

joy and peace in knowing that Jesus is Lord!

- Pastor Gordon Pike

I want to thank my church family and friends for

the cards, calls, prayers, love, and concern dur-

ing the time of loss of John Willette.

Thank you so much,

Carol Willette

Dear Trinity Family,

Thank you so much for all your support. I will

miss you all very much. I hope we can find a

church family here with as much support and

love of Jesus.

In Christ’s love, Diane Lewis

Dear LaTerry, Pastor Lisa & Staff,

Just a quick note to thank you for your gener-

ous and warm welcome. You have a lovely

congregation and I hope we have the opportuni-

ty to work together in the near future.

In song, Amy Connours

Jane Cook, Tammy Barnett, Susan Hicks,

Audrey Pritchett, Jerry Marshall, Barbara

Jackson, Sherrill Carr and Melissa Stalo -

thank you for the much-needed prepared

foods. Tom sends very special thoughts of

gratefulness for his epicurean delights.

Thank you ladies for my Prayer Shaw. Pastor Lisa delivered it to the hospital. It brings about an opportunity to tell others about its mean-ing. I do have a special feeling that yours and God's arms are around me, even more tightly, when I am wrapped up and "in the pink" shaw.

All of your individual and collective prayers are so appreciated and still definitely needed.

I have enjoyed and appreciated every card.

A special thank you to my daughter, Danielle, and to Pam Raider for their unending assis-tance. Pam, you are an angel with hidden wings. Your Christian works are immeasurable and they are all done with that beautiful smile.

Please continue your prayers, especially for my Tom.

Thank you, my love and God's continued bless-ings to everyone in the Trinity family.

- Ginger Evans

Trinity Preschool

Trinity Preschool Fundraiser

Panera Bread Flyer Dinner Tuesday Oct. 3, 2017 from 4-8 pm

5864 Bee Ridge Road

Please see Pam Rader for the necessary flyer to present when ordering.

Panera will donate a portion of proceeds to Trinity Preschool.

This is a fundraiser for our scholarship fund.

Pam Rader psrader@verizon.net

Margot Stanton reports that we have donated

390 used cell phones to date to

cellphonesforsoldiers.com

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Pray for Me Teams

Jaylin Arellano Katie Gerhardt Janet & David Wyatt Lizbeth Arellano Kelsey Anthofer Susan Kral Patty Leathers Bo Brooks Pamela Pierce Barb Hohl Colt Brooks Gayle Ramirez Royce Miller Jack Christiansen Sam Cipoletti Becky Carlin Evan Demes John Lopez Jim Schindler Barb Hunt Harper Demes Danielle Schwied BichMai Saunders Pru Beishline Kristi Eggers Deb Martin Char Craver Josalyn Eggers Linda Lopez Mary Raymond Melody Fitzsimmons Carly Ellsworth Janene Young Beverly Post Alan Hamm Bev Quesnel Sam Caudle Myles Hamm Betsy Bundy Anne Riviere Elizabeth Lawson Jan Potter Vickie Meyers

Jared Anthofer Jimmy Hilliard Trent Rader James Tay Miguel Arellano Turner Means Steve & Rhonda Puhaly Emily Christiansen Amanda Dumas Diane Nash Victor Garcin Martha Mackey George & Ruby Cook Paulina Gonzalez Ashley Rader Lisa Degrenia Pauline Everett Rebecca Hicks Pam Anthofer Diane Freestone & Tom Surprise Ryan Hicks Troy & Colleen Logan Wendall Pritchett Philip Jorgensen Ron Schwied Bill Smith Omer Quesnel Gabe King Ian Bland Glenn & Sally Wood Kayla Parr Elizabeth Hicks Susi Hooglander Emily Beck Chloe Parris Sherrill Carr Pat & Ken Birt Jeffrey Patton Vinnie Nash Jan & John Boardman

Mathias Liller Allie Demes Deb Peterson Octavia Cross Jake Logan Russ Towery Joyce Sprenger Kathryn Logan Jennifer Means Phyllis Pritchett Emma Patton Karen Remfrey Janet Headley Christian Pierce Tammy & LaTerry Butler Rebecca Burke Forrest Rice Becki Creighton Evelyn Miller Iyona Rice Julie Odenweller Carol Harris Ethel Paki Cash Schwied Barney Demes Cris Peterson George Hoskins Lou Towery Cathy Tjaden Terry Cale Maddox Towery Curt Eskew Carol Swart Greydon Wilhelm Paula Neumeier JoAnn Rall Vander Wilhelm Susan Hilliard Fritz Sprenger Lexie, Malinda, Siddie, Opal, & Charley Cipoletti Revella & Henry Lee Ruby & Jerry Ralston

Karra Paulsch Linda Cipoletti Karen & Bud Duffey Brandon Ramirez Kristen Rall Gail Hoffman Val Ramirez Emma Kral Melissa Stalo Judy Christiansen Jessiah Rivera Mitch Mitchell Rick Ramirez Ken Beck Fiona Ryan Amanda Wagler Susan Hicks Solita Tay Addisyn Schwied Kayla Wagler Tammy Barnett Maren Schwied Taylor Rader Amy Towery Evan Smith Chris Dutton Cindy Jorgensen Kay Anthofer Connor Thomas Brenda Moore Tom Thayer

Joey Tippen Pam Rader Victor McGough Johnathan Watson Debbie McWhinnie Nancy Smith Erika, Trey, & Peyton Neumeier Nancy & Dave Masterson Tee & George Ormiston

CHILDREN YOUTH

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UMWomen October Birthdays

October Anniversaries

UMW news: Board meeting is Thursday October 5th at 9:30 am in Haley Hall. Board members please note change of day. Oct 10th is a fall gathering of UMW daytime circles. It will be hosted by Ruth Circle on Tuesday Oct. 10th at 1 pm in Haley Hall. We will have a beautiful memorial service for UMW members who have passed this year. We also will have a speaker from Family Promise. **** This is an open meeting and we invite all women to join us for dessert, fellowship and an informative afternoon! Please RSVP to Joy Voyles at jmv2439@verizon.net 926-2517 if you are attending so Ruth Circle can plan accordingly. Special thank you to the UMW team of ladies who baked and hosted our UMW Sunday on Sept. 17. As always, delicious coffee hour treats were enjoyed and the information table was an opportunity to share and invite wom-en to join us in mission. UMW District Annual Meeting will be Oct. 21st in Ft Myers. If interested in attending please see or contact President, Sherrill Carr at 941-376-0720 or srcmusic@verizon.net.

Chase Taylor 10/1

Denise Zeman 10/1

Sandy Robbins 10/3

Vickie Meyers 10/5

Marie Piraino 10/5

Jane Cook 10/7

Yvonne Hale 10/7

Enos Allen 10/8

Karen Duffey 10/8

Ryan Hicks 10/8

Joyce Sprenger 10/11

Dave Masterson 10/12

Laura Gehman 10/13

Pam Rader 10/14

Margie Aukland 10/15

Jean Caudle 10/16

John Williams 10/16

Keri Kuhn 10/18

Ann Teter 10/19

Bruce Landis 10/20

Jim Schindler 10/20

Barbara Hohl 10/21

Brenna Ryan 10/24

Janet Headley 10/27

Emma Kral 10/27

Glen Tranbarger 10/27

Lee Moyer 10/28

Kenneth Beck 10/29

David and Janet Wyatt 10/3

Ken and Nancy Smith 10/13

Hal and Margot Stanton 10/16

Wendall and Phyllis Pritchett 10/19

Jerry and Ruby Ralston 10/21

Brian and Keri Kuhn 10/29

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TGIWednesday Make the Connection! Children Tweens & Teens Adults

Before Dinner

Kid’z Chorus 5:15pm Mary Hill Room

Youth Group 5pm Upstairs Rooms

Bible Buddies 4:45pm Wesley Room

Dinner Dinner 6pm Haley Hall

Dinner 6pm Haley Hall

Dinner 6pm Haley Hall

After Dinner

Tutoring 6:30pm-7:30pm Upstairs Rooms

Tutoring Mentors 6:30pm-7:30pm Upstairs Rooms

Wascally Wesleyans 7pm Wesley Room What is Your Story? 7 pm Mary Hill Rm

TGIWednesday Dinner, 6 pm, Haley Hall

Cost is only your donation but we need to know if you are coming.

Sign up in Haley Hall or contact church office before noon on Tuesday

Wednesday SMALL GROUPS Small groups are the backbone of a vital congregation. They are the safe place where people can build deep relationships, ask questions, find support and infor-mation, grow through mutual care and accountability. In fact, small groups are so important that they are our focus for 2018. Bible Buddies Wednesdays, 4:45 pm, Wesley Room Join us for a study of Psalm 91 – God’s Shield of Protection and what this Psalm means for you and those you love. Wascally Wesleyans Wednesdays, 7 pm, Wesley Room beginning Wednesday September 6th. We will be studying "IN THE DUST OF THE RABBI" Learning to be a Disciple for Jesus Christ. A very important Study in your walk of Faith. Come, Join us. “What is your story?” Wednesdays, 7 pm, Mary Hill Room Leader: Ken Birt What stories of your family history would you like your children, grandchildren, and great grandchil-dren to know and pass on? How can you record your own spiritual journey? Have you just wanted to write a book, whether it be biographical, historic, or a mystery that has been forming in your mind for years? Ken Birt is the co-author of nine published books including history, memoir, and mystery novels. Learn how he and his wife, Pat, were introduced to this exciting hobby. Learn how to put your thoughts into words and self-publish them for friends, relatives and even generations to come.

TGIWednesday Dinners - We need one more cook willing to commit to one Wednesday a month. If you can’t cook for a crowd, following is a list of jobs from which to choose: Grocery shopping, Set up and Food Prep, Serving Line, Drinks and Desserts, Clean Up. Please respond with your availability and interest to church of-fice, or note on Connect Card

How about dessert? We also need a dessert coordinator - arrange for folks to bring something sweet each week at the end of the TGIW dinners.

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Serving in October

P r a y e r P r o m p t o r s

Please contact the Coordinator, Phyllis Pritchett with any special prayer request. Your request will be relayed through 60 prayer partners. Contact her by cell phone at 356-6943 or email phyllispritchett@hotmail.com

Please lift extra prayers for: Eddie Aguilera, Enos Allen, Ken Beck, Jane Becker, Pat Birt, Arlaine Bower, Bobbie Bruce, Helen Cihlar, Nancy Crase, Bud Duffey, Barbara Ellsworth, John Ellsworth, Roz Eskew, Ginger Evans, Tom Evans, Bert Hooglander, George Hoskins, Dorothy Kendig, Susan Keyser, Helen Krotec, Luis Laborde, Phyllis Pritchett, Maryalice McIntyre, Rob Purser, Stanley Scherer, Barbara Smith, Ken Smith, Debbie Utter, Joan Utter, Bill Watson, Glenn Wood, Sally Wood, Pat Woodyard

Also please pray for our military family: Justin Chivas, Ed Degrenia, Kevin Gifford, Tanner Holly, Gunnar Kral, Joshua Marsh, Dylan Mitchell, Eric Neumeier, May-Ree Neumeier, Brandon Oberkamp, Audrey Santana, Craig Scott, Greg Sutton, John Turley, Aaron Utter, Dylan Youngblood.

If you know someone you would like to be put on the Acorn prayer list, or if you wish to be removed, call the church office at 924-7756 or email phyllispritchett@hotmail.com

PRAYERS….

October 1: 9:00 am: Mark and Margie Aukland 10:30 am: Diane Freestone, Tom Surprise Welcome Center: Becky Carlin Crucifer: John Ellsworth

October 8: 9:00 am: Mark and Julie Calmes 10:30 am: Welcome Center: Barbara Hunt Crucifer: Marguerite Hankins

October 15: 9:00 am: George Hoskins, Patti Leathers 10:30 am: Diane Freestone, Tom Surprise Welcome Center: Steve and Jane Cook Crucifer: John Ellsworth

October 22: 9:00 am: Don and Ginny Lints 10:30 am: Welcome Center: Ethel Paki Crucifer: Owen Woodyard

October 29: 9:00 am: Mary Raymond, Deb Martin 10:30 am: Welcome Center: Marilyn Williams Crucifer: Marguerite Hankins

Communion Preparation:

9 am Service: Mary Raymond

10:30 am: Jim and Solita Tay

October Liturgist: Curt Eskew

Trinity 101

Thursday, October 19th 5:30 pm, in church office

The best place to start for questions about who Jesus is, what it means to follow Him and how we live that out here at Trinity Sarasota. Any question is a

good question.

Please register through the church office 924-7756 or trinity@iTrinity.org by Tues., October 17.

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

Every Sunday: 9:00 am & 10:30 am

Worship

9:00 am & 10:30 am Adult Small Groups

Nursery Hours 9 -11:30 a.m.

Promise Kids 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group 10:30 am

ESOL 9 am

Every Monday:

6:00 am

Breakfast Group

at Dennys

Every Tuesday

9 am TVB

Rehearsals

10:15 am

Program Staff

TGIWednesday: 8 am: 40 minutes of hymns, a

devotion and communion 8:45 am GlorYoga

11 am: Pastor’s Bible Study 4:45 pm Bible Buddies

5 pm Youth Group 5:15 pm Kidz Chorus 6 pm TGIW Dinner 6:30 pm Tutoring

7 pm X-Claim Rehearsal 7 pm Wascally Wesleyans 7 pm What is Your Story?

Every Thursday:

9:00 am

Sanctuary Team

10:00 am Al Anon,

Mary Hill Room

2pm Daniel Plan

6:30 pm Chancel

Choir Rehearsals

Every Friday:

8:00 am

Breakfast

Group at Tasty

Home Cookin’

11am Book

Study at

Der Dutchman

Sun Porch

Church Office

Closed

(Other weekly

small groups

available -

iTrinity.org

for more

information.)

1 Holy Communion 9:00 am XClaim!

Contemporary Worship

10:30 am

Traditional Worship

7 pm Youth Group

2 3 4-8 pm Preschool Fund Raiser at Panera Breach

4 TGIWednesday Schedule (see above)

5 9:30 am UMW Executive Board

6 7 Phillippi Shores 7K & 1 mile Fun Run

8 9:00 am XClaim!

Contemporary Worship

10:30 am

Traditional Worship

9 Columbus Day

10 1 pm Combined UMW Circles, Haley 6 pm Trustees 6:30 pm Persis Circle

11 TGIWednesday (see above)

12

13

14

15

9:00 am XClaim!

Contemporary Worship

10:30 am

Traditional Worship

16 11:30 Ladies Lunch Lift

17

13 TGIWednesday Schedule

19 5:30 pm

Trinity 101

20 10 am FISH, Wesley

21 10 am - 3 pm Disaster 101 Englewood UMC

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9:00 am XClaim!

Contemporary Worship

10:30 am

Traditional Worship

Operation Christmas Child

kick off

23 Noon Men’s Lunch Bunch

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25 Acorn Published TGIWednesday Schedule 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Surviving the Holidays Workshop, Heritage

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27 6 - 9 pm Lay Servant Training

28 8 am - 5 pm Lay Servant Training

29 9:00 am XClaim!

Contemporary Worship

10:30 am

Traditional Worship

30

31 9:30 am Arts & Crafts Group

October 2017

Pahokee Mission Trip

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Trinity

United Methodist Church

4150 S. Shade Avenue

Sarasota, FL 34231

Tel: 941-924-7756

Fax: 941-922-4986

Email: trinity@iTrinity.org

www.iTrinity.org

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed Friday

Pastor: Rev. Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia Traditional Worship Director: LaTerry Butler Director of X-Claim!: Jan Potter Director Congregational Care: Tammy Barnett Director of Children/Youth Ministry: Russell Towery Nursery Coordinator: Gennie Gyurica

Sound Board Operator: Sean Hamilton Preschool Director: Pam Rader Preschool Teachers: Glenna Schrock, Wanda Butler Business Administration: Jack Hundley Secretary: Karen Remfrey Custodial Staff: Dwayne Diggs

The Mission of Trinity United Methodist Church: Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

Stay Connected – Our Facebook page is the best place for reminders, updates and the latest pictures.

Check out the new Facebook page for Trinity Preschool, too.

Head to the church website, www.iTrinity.org, for recordings of the Sunday messages and other great info.