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We have had too many funerals
this last month. It is not just the quantity of funerals that make it difficult but the number of years I have been at Trinity. In July, I will begin my 12the year as your pastor. These are people that I have known for many years and I have grown to love. It is becoming more difficult to keep my emotions under control.
But here is the good news. If you have to have a funeral or memorial service, there is no better place than Trinity United Methodist
Church. It starts with the music. Not only are Gayle and Jane McMillen the best, they are able to play whatever the family requests. If they cannot play we have outstanding options to take their place. We also have incredible soloists who are always willing to share their talents. Sometimes we even have the entire Chancel or Folk Choir.
The second reason is Keith Holmes and his technology team. They often have to put something together rather quickly and they always come through. Keith often goes the extra mile, working on his vacation to put together a slide show. I never worry about the quality of our technology in worship.
Finally, we have outstanding hospitality. The United Methodist Women provide whatever the family needs. That is not always easy because it is hard to estimate how many people will attend a funeral or a reception. Our women are a well-oiled machine and they always make sure the family is taken care of. Hospitality also includes the meals and cards provided to the family by other members of the church. Usually people are overwhelmed by the love that comes their way. Finally, we have many people who volunteer to usher or set up the sanctuary with tissues for the family and clean up afterward. It is amazing to watch.
I never look forward to leading a funeral, but I sure am grateful for Trinity every time we celebrate a person’s life. Thank you for everything you do !
Peace, Barry
By Barry Dundas
IN TOUCH A publication of Trinity United Methodist Church
Volume 57
June 29, 2018
901 E. Neal Ave.
ractical i v i n i t y
Does Barry have the “Magic Stadium” to help the Royals start winning? Only time will tell! Special Magic Stadium on loan and can be viewed in the front office. Stop by and give the Magic Stadium your blessing!
Lori’s Lines I have heard of Aurora, Colorado, but never had heard of Aurora, Nebraska! This past week I found Aurora, Nebraska and spent a week there for Licensing School. It was a great week!
Sixteen people from all over Kansas and Nebraska gathered to learn information about being a pastor. Subjects covered were preaching, pastoral care, missions/evangelism, and worship. I did learn some new valuable information. Also, all of the students were trained to be an Emergency Response Team member. I am now a certified ERT! For the missions class, the teacher taught us how to tarp a roof and sort thru debris from a disastrous storm.
(Lori preaching her sermon.) One of the most important things I walked away with was new friendships and connections with others in the field of ministry. In July, we get to meet again for another week of learning, but this time it will be held in Great Bend, Kansas. I do know where that is! ;) I am feeling blessed to receive continuing education, to be your associate pastor, and to be in ministry together!
Blessings, Pastor Lori Persigehl
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Check Out Summer Sunday School! 9:45 am each week. Something for everyone! During the summer we tend to see about 130 people each Sunday
for Sunday School. We would love for you to be part of this ministry. Five adult groups, two
youth and four children’s groups are available from 9:45 – 10:45am. A nursery is available
for children younger than 2 years old. Everyone is welcome!
Fall Ministries for Children & Youth We are so pleased to have 14 folks say yes to our fall Sunday School ministry. We are looking
for five more people to work with our preschool, children and youth during the 9:45 – 10:45am hour on Sundays.
Everyone will work with a partner or team. Everyone will have lesson material provided. Everyone will have
substitutes available when they need to be gone. If you love God and care about kids this may be a ministry for you.
We have openings in all age levels at this time. Some wonderful teachers are looking for someone to be in ministry
with them and share this experience of spreading the faith to the next generation. Details are available by talking
to the Education Team: Barb Bell, Carol Moddelmog, Jennifer Michel, Nancy Drake, Mandi Feil or Tammy Dees.
Rolling Rampage Wrap Up It truly is hard to believe that Vacation Bible School week has come and gone. As the Planning Team walked the
building to clear out any items left from the week we had a lot of smiles thinking about the kids and staff that were
here only a few days ago. Just a bit of business: 1. If your VBS student did not get home with a music CD from the
week or all of the Daily Treasure Paddles we have a few of each available. Stop by Tammy Dees’ office.
2. Staff members that did not have the opportunity to turn in their evaluation forms may do so in the Church office.
3. If you are missing a personal item from the week, we placed a few things in the lost and found tub at the
Northeast entrance. 4. Are you missing a blanket? At the time of this writing, a striped blanket was found in one of
the cubby holes in the Family Life Center and is still there.
Staff & Decorating Team Thank you Gift: Church office Were you a member of the Vacation Bible School Staff or a part of the decorating in any way? We have a thank you
gift for each volunteer. If you did not receive one, please, stop by the church office. We would love to thank you
personally and give you a small token for your ministry of time, energy and service. Please, don ’t be shy – we know
several folks have not received their gift and we want to catch up with you. VBS would never, never happen without
the many people that work behind the scenes! You are a blessing!
July Sunday School: Need a substitute? Tammy Dees will out of the office July 10 – 23. If you find you need a substitute during that time, please, contact
Sunday School Superintendents Kathy Olson or April Counts for assistance.
by Tammy Dees
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Acolyte Training for any 3rd – 6th grader coming in August The 8:30 and 11:00am worship services have a tradition of lighting candles at the beginning and extinguishing
them at the end of worship. Students are welcome to provide this part of the worship service as an acolyte. We will
have a training in August for students that would like to know more about how this ministry takes place. Watch for
information in future newsletter and bulletin articles.
“Why Christian” 2018 Video Series Coming in August When was the last time you heard a story that reminded you of why you are a Christian? Last March, Nikki Dank-
enbring and Susan Burchill attended the Why Christian Conference at Duke University. Hosts Nadia Bolz-Weber
and Rachel Held Evans introduced eight amazing practitioners - black, white, native, Asian, queer, trans,
straight - doubters, dreamers, artists, teachers, preachers, and activists - whose stories remind us why, in spite of all
its dysfunction, we remain a part of the sprawling and diverse family of God. Join Nikki and Susan as they share
the videos from this year’s conference. Come with an open mind, prepared to have your view of God’s love
challenged and expanded. Tuesday nights, 7:00pm-9:00pm August 7th through 28th.
Adult Small Groups for Fall Have you thought it would be great to have a small adult group centered on bible study or hands on mission or
fellowship or a book that intrigues you – or another faith purpose? Trinity’s adult ministries are passion driven. If
you would like to get something started for adults, contact Tammy Dees and she will assist you.
Vacation Bible School
2018
The Pursuit o
f
Happin
ess
A seven w
eek serm
on serie
s
on the search fo
r fulfillm
ent
Wednesday nights
Pizza and a movie
Beginning at 6:00
pm
It’s Beginning To
Look A Lot Like
Christmas Real Stories
in the Movies
Featuring @ TUMC
June—August 2018
WedNESDAY NIGHTS &
ONE THURS.
TH. JuLY 5
RUNNING
BRAVE
JuLY 11
SEABISCUIT
JuLY 18
REMEMBER
THE TITans
JuLY 25
INVICTUS
AUGUST 1
HOOSIERS
Welcome Center If you are visiting Trinity for the first time, we would invite you to stop by our Welcome Center. We would like to meet you, answer any questions you have, and give you a small gift.
VIDEO EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
to church members upon request. Contact Keith to set up a time to go over
“how to use the equipment “ or check out in the front office.
Email Keith: [email protected]
UPCOMING SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Wednesday Movie Nights:
For the summer the youth will be meeting in the
high school room on Wednesday evenings at
5:30pm. We will share a quick lesson and have
ice cream. Pizza and movie to follow.
Running Brave: Thursday, July 5th, 5:30pm
Seabiscuit: July 11th, 5:30pm
BUILDING BLOCKS PRESCHOOL 901 E. Neal Ave. Salina, KS 67401
785-825-5270
CONTACT INFORMATION: April Saskowski: Program Director
[email protected] 785-577-9376
PARENT MEETING AUGUST 15th
Short Term *Pat Billups
*Henry Cerda *April Counts *Zella Gwin
*Teresa Koehn *Kathy Lorenson *Brandon Pope *Vickey Porter *Elva Webster
Long Term Josh Adkins
Conner Anderson Jodi Dubois Bertram
Ruth Bigge
Louis Boley Laura Bowman
Chandelle Classen Amy Collins
Delamore Family Daniel David
Keith & Nancy Drake Ralph Duell Dee Duggan
Heather Gieber Helen Gregg
Derek Harmon Vicki Hogancamp
Mary Horton Carol Knott Marion Leh
Rochelle Culley Masterson
Hayden Murnahan Cel Muff
Betty Naylor Don Nofsinger
Kim Rea Cal Reinke
Brad Robidou Judy Schmidt Sue Shuman Ed Swisher
Ed Wehrmeister Suzanne Wilbur
ALTAR FLOWERS SIGN UP AVAILABLE ($25)
on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary (you may take flowers home after
11:00 am service)
OUR PRAYERS FOR * denotes new request
Please keep us updat-ed about anyone on
the prayer list.
We will leave names on this list for two
weeks unless we are notified.
All prayer concerns
are placed in the
prayer room as we
receive them. If we
do not have a last
name we are unable
to publish that name
in the newsletter and
bulletin.
Deepest Sympathy to the
Salmon Family
Bev Salmon 6-16-18
Deepest Sympathy to the
Theohary Family
Stu Theohary 6-15-2018
MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN LIBRARY Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia books and printed materials are available on a dedicated shelf in Trinity’s library for check-out. If questions, call Sandy Ward, 823-2081.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The 2018 Trustees are looking for several volunteers to maintain the landscaping around the church facility. We would like volunteers to trim trees, bushes, shrubs, spray and pull weeds and replenish mulch. With your time and talents, we can maintain a quality look to our facility. Once we have established a group of volunteers, we will then set time frames and tasks.
Thank you! Karla Waters
JUNE BAPTISMS
SIMONE DUGAZON 6-17-2018
KAIN JARVIS 6-24-2018
NEXT
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
SUNDAY, JULY 15th
Fellowship Hall 9-11 am
Deepest Sympathy to the
Burchill Family
Robert Burchill 6-18-18
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! To all who so generously gave of their time-the prayers and love shown Kevin Jones’ family.. We want to thank all of you. My wonderful I-Hop bible friends, the Methodist ladies who provided refreshments after the the service, Pastor Barry, Gayle and Jane for the music and Barry for his patience in helping our grand daughter, Melissa and Kevin’s wife Sherry (planning from a long distance) and Keith for taking care of the pictures shown. Trinity always can be depended upon to make these emotional services move smoothly. We are grateful and God bless all of you.
Love and blessings....
Jacqueline Jones, Sherry Jones, Melissa Neff, Joshua Jones, Lee Jones, Kelly Jones and Rhys Miller
(and all other family members)
Zella Gwin smiling big for Nurse Kim.
Deepest Sympathy to the
Maddox Family
Jan Maddox 6-27-18
TUMC Appointment Only Blood Drive The next scheduled blood drive is
Monday, August 20th at Trinity.
The time is 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm call Eunice Gary to be scheduled 577-3746.
Newsletter deadline Monday, July 9th at midnight
Our Church Family
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PIECEMAKERS QUILTERS Meets Tuesday, July 13th 8:30 to 2:30 Fellowship Hall
Join us to learn and share
Contacts: Judy Coachman [email protected] Fran Swisher [email protected]
Next WOW Sunday, July 15th
After 11:00 AM service at Tucson’s Steakhouse
Next Prayer Shawl Knitting Group
Thursday, July 12th Library @ 9:00 AM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE TUMC PRAYER TEAM
“God so loved the world, He got involved.” Would you like to be involved? Join the TUMC Prayer team.
We can use your help! Contact Forrest Horton 785-823-5413
Safe Gatherings Are you looking forward to being in ministry with children, youth, vulnerable adults? If yes, please, take the Safe Gatherings training found online. Contact Tammy Dees or Lindsey Graber to get started. Trinity will pay the $35 fee for the training. Trinity has over 100 peo-ple trained in Safe Gatherings. Thank you to all those that have stepped up on behalf of the safety of our children and adults.
Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels needs people who will deliver meals to homebound people 2,3, or 5 days per week every 6 weeks. If only takes about an hour each day. Call Linda at 833-7555 if you can help, please.
Sandy Ward
Power of 10 Together we can change lives near and far.
Garage Sale: July 7, 2018 8:00 am—1:00 pm
Church of the Cross—1600 Rush
United Methodist Church of the Cross is hosting a garage sale to benefit the Chitakatira Sewing Club in Zimbabwe. The sewing club helps African
women earn wages to support their families.
We are asking for a donation of (10) non-clothing items worth at least $1.00 for our benefit garage sale.
Drop off your donations at Church of the Cross July 2nd—July 6th. Call Sara Gault at 785-342-6226 if you need your items picked up during that time.
Nedra at the Annual Church Conference enjoying a cup of coffee with Paul Wilke and his brother Steve behind them.
Salina Rescue Mission
July needs include disposable razors, shaving cream and toilet paper for the SRM. Please place these items in the Mission Closet for delivery.
Trinity Staff
Barry Dundas, Senior Pastor
Lori Persigehl, Associate Pastor
Tammy Dees
Director of Christian Education [email protected]
Lindsey Graber
Director of Youth Ministries
Cheryl Mitchell
Office Administrator
Marilla Colson
Church Secretary [email protected]
Keith Holmes
Director of Technology
Kim Bascom, Parish Nurse
Bill Sturges, Treasurer
Larry Homeier, Custodian
Jeff Waters, Custodian
Melanie Bergstrom
Nursery Director
April Saskowski
Preschool Director
Gayle & Jane McMillen
Music Directors
Darrel Dees
Chancel Choir Director
Joyce Stutterheim
Chancel Choir Director Emeritus
Trinity United Methodist Church 901 E. Neal
Salina, Kansas 67401
Phone: (785) 825-5270 ~ Fax: (785) 825-0676
Office email: [email protected]
Website: www.triumc.org
Trinity Vision Statement Trinity is not your ordinary church.
We live that out through three simple steps:
Loving God and neighbor through vibrant worship
Growing in faith through intentional small group study
Serving God’s Kingdom through passion based ministries
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