Trinity Times April 2018

Volume 6 Issue 4

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 SandersSubstitute Organist: Eddie Welborn

Technicians: 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”

“AHA: The God Moment That Changes Everything”

We’ve all had them. Those moments when a light bulb seems to turn on in our minds as our eyes are opened to a sudden revela-tion. An AHA moment. A great awakening. Well, that’s what the book AHA by Kyle Idleman is all about. In his book, he utilizes the parables of Jesus and a wide variety of examples and real-life tes-timonies to exhibit what a true AHA moment might look like. Then he points out that, in order for these AHA moments to be benefi-cial, one must pay heed to them, fess up to them, and respond–a process that Idleman puts into this acronym:

Awakening. The instant when that light bulb flickers on. Honesty. The acknowledgment that something needs to be

done. Action. The step to initiate change

AHA moments are one of God’s many ways of speaking to us. Idleman’s top example of a great AHA moment uses the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). The prodigal son’s AHA moment came to him after he had spent his inheritance and was forced to work amid the pigs in their slop. It donned upon him that the pigs enjoyed a far better lifestyle than he currently did–that he had traded both the luxury and bountifulness of living in his father’s house for what eventually lead to this. But, rather than continue in his ways and be bitter and miserable, he chose to face the reality of his unwise decisions, then proceeded to take action by returning to his father and asking for a position as a lowly servant (which would be a HUGE step up from hanging out with pigs).

Through his luring, easy-to-understand, yet straightforward writing style, Idleman illustrates that the AHA moments that God brings into our lives are done so with great mercy and love. They are our chances to evade future mistakes before we make them, before they hurt us and/or our loved ones. They are our chances to choose what is right for ourselves, the ones we love, and for serving God. They are our moments to use in order to shine a little light in the dark world.

. Reprinted with permission from Ruth Schenk, Book Reviewer. First printed in The Southeast Outlook.

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 APRIL

ACOLYTE CROSS BEARER

April 1 Gavin Wilson Wyatt WilsonApril 8 Kella Battiste Cameron Hawkins April 15 Isabel Martin Coleman WaldropApril 22 Coye Cutshall Dalton MorrisApril 29 Kella Battiste Chesley Brehmer

You are asked to be present and ready at 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. Mrs. Barbara Carter will assist you in preparation.

EPISTLE, GOSPEL READER AND GREETER SCHEDULE FOR APRIL

EPISTLE READER GOSPEL READER GREETER

April 1 Lisha Senn Grady Senn Clarissa HendrixApril 8 Joan Morris Kelly Morris June PittsApril 15 Betsy Black Crystal Waldrop Dale LongshoreApril 22 Myrtle Longshore Foster Senn Mary ForrestApril 29 Josh Pitts Harriet Stevenson Watkins Martin

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. We need more male greeters.

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The Daisy is the

Our Known Hospitalized:Recent Hospitalizations and/or Surgeries: Nursing Home: Cornelia PittsContinued Prayers: Homer and Edna Garnett, James and Jeanette Poag, Nell Martin, Jean Bundrick, Cheryl Longshore, Martha Meadows, Laura Spicer, Eddie Welborn, Joyce Suber, Colton Poag, Denise Pitts, Jim Waldrop, Alice Longshore, Clarissa Hendrix, Lavone Coats, Frieda Kesler, Barbara Rogers, Mary Waldrop, Joan MorrisFamily and Friends of Trinity: Donnie Longshore, Peter Connor, Dorothy Geeter, Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Bickley, Phillip Sanders, Judy Wicker, Freddy Bundrick

birth month flower for AprilALTAR FLOWERS IN APRIL

April 1 – Shirley Berry April 8 – Myrtle LongshoreApril 15 -April Wilson April 22 - Open

April 29 – Open

The flower chart is located on the bulletin board opposite the pastor’s study. When it is your turn to have flowers, you will need to fill out an Altar Flower Sheet located on the bulletin board next to the Flower Chart. Please complete and return to the desk of Peggy Bogart, Church Secretary. Thank you so much for helping to make the sanctuary so beautiful each Sunday.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS 2-Steve Morris 17- Suzana Pruitt7-Foster Senn 19-Lauryn Wilson8-Terry Woodard 22- James Poag10-Henry Senn 22- Melissa Spicer

11-Sylvia Holmes 28- Nancy Pitts 11-Diane Waldrop 30- Lee James 13- Charlie Rogers 30- Derek Senn 14-Bill Lominack 15-Bridget Bouknight Wilson Senn’s birthday was printed incorrectly in the March newsletter. The correct date is March 26. Be sure your name is listed on the birthday chart on the bulletin board opposite the Pastor's study. Notify the church secretary, Peggy Bogart, if you wish to add or delete a name.

AHA: The God Moment That Changes Everything By Kyle Idleman

Looking for a good book to read? Who knows, you may even have an AHA moment while you’re reading.

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Turn in your Acts of Kindness sheets to Harriet or just let her know if you participated and how many acts of kindness you performed. Can’t wait to see the number of ways in which Trinity made a difference in someone’s life. If you want to list your acts of kindness you can, but it is not necessary. God thanks you for participating!

UnitedMethodistWomen(Circle)

1st Monday

2018 Officers: President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Myrtle Longshore; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer – Susan Longshore. The UMW met on March 5. Linda Lominack presented the program. Hostesses were Harriet Stevenson and Joan Morris. Don’t forget to bring a canned good or paper product for the Manna House and also remember to save those drink can tabs as well as cancelled stamps for our missions projects.

March Mission Project was Don

ate Life. April Mission Project is a local Food Bank.As part of Trinity’s 40 Acts of Kindness, the UMW donated canned goods to the Super Bowl of Caring food collection as well as collecting and delivering items to be used for bingo prizes to local nursing homes.Next Meeting: Monday, April 2 - Program: Myrtle Longshore Hostesses – Linda Lominack and Frieda Kesler

SilverAndGold

2ndWednesday

The April meeting of Silver and Gold will be Wednesday, April 11. We will travel to BJ’s Southern Buffet in Greenwood for lunch. Those who would like to carpool are asked to meet at Trinity at 10:45. All seniors, male or female, are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. You may INVITE A SENIOR FRIEND to join you. Please let Joan Morris know if you will be attending and if you will be carpooling from the church. (276-2700).

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

TheMen’sClub

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Wednesday

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

The Men’s Club will not meet in April. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 9, when the Men’s Club will take Pastor Carter and Barbara out to lunch at the Blue Ocean. The Men’s Club invites all men, regardless of membership at Trinity, to attend their meetings.

The men will also be preparing the Easter Sunrise breakfast on April 1. Thank you, Men’s Club, for providing this breakfast every year after our Sunrise Service.

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April 2018Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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

If any youth are interested in attending Asbury Hills this summer, see Erin Pitts for more information.

The MYF enjoyed a movie, Heaven is for Real, as part of their meeting on March 25. The youth meet on the second and fourth Sunday of each month during the school year.

Look for information on attending an Asbury Hills Summer Camp and/or Salkehatchie Summer Service (July 14-21, 2018) in the near future. Sub-District meeting will be announced in the near future.

Taylor Bouknight, President

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Easter Sunday

Sunrise Service 7amBreakfast 7:40am Regular Service 11amEaster CantataBirthdays andAnniversaries

UnitedMethodist Women6:30 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

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Meeting

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MYF meets Administrative Council Meeting

7:00 p.m.

Silver and GoldBJ’s SouthernBuffet – G’woodMeet at church at 10:45 am

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MYF meets

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Golden Agers Recognition and

Covered Dish Dinner after church service

DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION FOR MAY NEWSLETTER: APRIL 23

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Mission Project for Trinity Sponsored by UMW

The United Methodist Women are collecting items for Operation Christmas Child’s Samaritan Purse Shoeboxes. There is a container in the hallway outside of the nursery where you can put your items. We will be collecting different items throughout the year to pack in November. Thanks to all who contributed Hygiene Items in February and March.

Remember, we will be filling boxes for both male and female children, ages 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14.

APRIL AND MAYTOYS and STUFFED ANIMALS

Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with ex-tra batteries), etc. Remember they must fit in a shoebox.

************************************************************************************** HONORING OUR GOLDEN AGERS – APRIL 29

We will honor and recognize our GOLDEN AGERS who are 70 and older (as of April 30). You will receive

a special ribbon to wear as you enter the church. Pews will be reserved for you up front which will

make it easier for the group photo to be taken. A luncheon will be held after the service in your honor. Golden Agers will be first in line and do not need to bring a covered dish. EVERYONE WHO IS UNDER 70 IS ASKED TO BRING A COVERED DISH. THE MEAT WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CHURCH. PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH, SALAD OR DESSERT.

DID YOU KNOW?

Lauryn Wilson was named 2nd runner-up in the Miss Newberry Academy pageant. Lauryn is the daughter of April and Ashley Wilson. Congratulations, Lauryn!

VBS 2018 is June 10 – 14. More information in the May Trinity Times. The theme this year is Rolling River Rampage. Come and Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God.

Grady Senn, Harry Longshore, and Lisha Senn completed an Advanced Lay Servant course on Prayer and Harriet Stevenson completed an Advanced Lay Servant course on Spiritual Gifts. The 10-hour courses were held at Leesville UMC on March 18 and March 25.

Harriet Stevenson also completed a webinar entitled “Spiritual Leadership Practices: Living in God’s Vision” presented by UMC Discipleship.

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Rev. Carter will be retiring in June. His last Sunday will be June 24 and Moving Day is June 27. We will miss Ken and Barbara and wish them many years of health and happiness in Myrtle Beach. We will be honoring their service to Trinity in June. Look for more info later.

VISIT OUR CHURCH WEBSISTE: www.trinityumcnewberry.net

VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:Trinity UMC Newberry

Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church RoadNewberry, SC 29145

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QUARTS OF HASH FOR SALE

We had quite a few quarts of hash left over from our Hash Fundraiser. These quarts are frozen. If you are interested in purchasing some hash, see Frieda Kesler and she will arrange for your purchase and pick up.

To all those who helped with the Hash Fundraiser. Special thanks to those who cut the meat, cooked the hash, dipped the hash, sold tickets or were in any way associated with this fundraiser. It was a great success for Trinity.

Silver and Gold – April 1111:30 a.m.

BJ’s Southern Buffet726 Montague Street

Greenwood, SCWednesday Menu

BBQ Ribs Smoked Boston Butt

Fried Chicken Baked ChickenVegetables Fried Green

TomatoesDesserts

Over 60 - $8.20 includes tax, drink, dessert and all you can eat buffet.