Vision Statement

Our vision is to be more than a refuge; it is to be a revitalizing community where all may be saved, healed,

strengthened, and equipped to go into the world on active mission for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Published by Trinity Baptist Church

Easter

By

Dr. Ryan Wilson

I can remember growing up and waking up on Easter morning. It was often cold and

dark. We would make our way to church for a sunrise service and we would all come bun-

dled up. In some ways, those memories help shape my understanding of Easter. Easter

comes while our eyes are still weary. It comes mysteriously, almost unexpectantly…often

from the cold and darkness of our lives. We aren’t always wearing our Sunday best, but ra-

ther we show up in life just trying to stay warmed by God’s light, and God breaks in and does

something miraculous. Resurrection happens! We, like the women at the tomb and the disci-

ples soon after, don’t understand at first. But then, God continues to come to us and we begin

to have clarity. Out of our darkness, God brings light. Out of the cold, God brings warmth.

Out of death, God brings life.

This year as you contemplate Easter and its meaning for us, remember that Easter isn’t

just a day, but rather we celebrate Easter as a season in the Christian calendar. We are enter-

ing a season of the Christian year called Eastertide (just as we did in Lent). Instead of focus-

ing on our sin and repentance (as we did during Lent), Easter helps us to focus on celebrating

how God’s love triumphs over all. So for 50 days, think of ways to celebrate and give thanks

to God! Look for ways that God’s love, life, and light have conquered evil, death, and dark-

ness in your own life or the lives of folks you know.

Just as God raised Jesus from the dead, God will ultimately make all things new!

Eastertide shows us a loving and triumphant side to our faith, and the resurrection proves that

life is stronger than death and that ultimately God will prevail.

Rebecca Sires Children’s Corner 903-1303/edisto5@att.net

Preston Cooley Youth News 723-4889

Happy Spring! My favorite season is upon us. The new flower blooms, the beautiful green tree buds, the chirping birds, and baseball season make me happy, happy, happy. It also is a great reminder of the new life we have in Jesus. Take a minute to remind your children of this. When we ask Jesus to come into our hearts, we have eternal new life. It is more beautiful than all the flowers on all the earth. Promise U practice is going strong. Please mark your calendars for our performance dates. You will not want to miss this amazing production. A look ahead… All children’s choirs, preschool through 5th grade, will be singing in worship on Easter Sunday, April 5. Promise University on Saturday, May 2, at 7pm and Sunday, May 3, during morning worship at 10:30. Sports Camp – June 8-12 (sign-up on the children’s bulletin board) VBS – June 14 – 18, 5:30-8 Camp Prism – July 14-17 (for completed 3rd-5th graders)

I want to take a minute and thank all of the volunteers that help with our children on Sundays and Wednesdays.

You mean so much to me ,and you are making a lifelong impression on the children of Trinity. How to Pray for my child… Pray that they will have a responsible attitude in all their relationships. Daniel 6:3 Pray that they will respect those in authority over them. Romans 13:1

Hello everyone! Let me start by saying Happy Easter to everyone! Christ is risen indeed! I also want to thank the youth for an amazing Youth Sunday. I am so proud of them for sharing their tal-ents and gifts in worship. The prayers and scriptures were well-said, the reflections were very in-sightful, and the music was phenomenal! Not forgetting the skit, I know the youth worked very hard to have it ready. It was a special day for Chelsea Huston, our only senior for the next two years. I appreciate her leadership and setting an example for the younger ones. This month we have a couple of things of note: - No Wednesday night activities April 1 - No Sunday night activities April 5 - Our church-wide Sunrise Service is April 5 at 6:45 a.m. - We have an upcoming Romania fundraiser April 18 (more details to come) - Please fill out a medical release form for your youth if you have not yet done so yet this year - I am planning a guys’ day out this month I will send out information as soon as that is locked down I am looking forward to seeing the results of the tiles our new youth members are painting, as well as continued growth in Bible Study. Peace and love, Preston

Easter Sunday Services April 5

6:45 a.m. Sunrise Service 10:30 Easter Service

Please remember to bring your fresh cut flowers to be placed on the Easter cross.

Mary Inabinet passed away

March 4, 2015.

Rosie Grant passed away March 9, 2015.

We welcome the following people who joined our Trinity Baptist Church family. Edna Breazeale joined March 15 by letter from a sister church. She resides at 251 Stadium Dr., Westminster, SC 29693, and her phone number is 864-903-2621. Jeff & Susan Hulsey joined March 1 by letter from a sister church. They reside at 207 Barker Ct., Salem, SC 29676, and their home phone number is 864-944-9962. Wallace & Joyce Peebles joined March 8 by letter from a sister church. They reside at 411 E. Crescent Dr., Seneca, SC 29678, and their home phone number is 864-882-3895.

Dear Trinity Church Family, My family and I would like to thank you for all the food, cards, phone calls, thoughts and prayers during our time of grief in the passing of my wife, Pat.

Charlie Thompson Dear Trinity Church, I have received so many expressions of sympathy in the passing of my wife, Rosie. Thank you for the prayers, cards, phone calls, food, and visits. You are truly a caring church family.

Howard Grant

by Susan Brock, Preschool Director

February and March have been very busy for the Trinity Preschool. The children loved the snow that we received in February. Lots of fun was had as they went sledding and built snowmen. They enjoyed their days off from school but I think everyone was glad to get back into our routines. Our 2015-2016 Preschool Registration has been underway since February. We are already full in our two-year-old program and three-year-old program for next school year. We have 3 spots available in our fours’ class and a few spots left in our kindergarten class. Pass the word if you know of anyone looking for a Preschool for next year. March brought lots of fun activities. The four-year-old classes have been working on their art for our Annual Art Show. The show will be up from April 8 - April 10. Please stop by the gathering area and see the great work the children will have on display. Thanks to Mrs. Kiser, Mrs. Rebecca, and Mrs. Catrina for all their hard work. We also had our "Ugly Bug Ball" on March 13. We had some very creative bugs this year. The bugs will also be on display during the Art Show. Our last week of March was filled with lots of activities. March 24 the four-year-olds and kindergarten traveled to the Goat Farm. On March 25 we had our Easter Chapel Ser-vice. All our parents were invited to "walk" to church with us. The children always enjoy walking around the church and placing flowers on our cross. A big thank you to Janet Dowis (Ruby and Adley's grandmother) for playing the organ for us as we came into the sanctuary. Also, thanks to Ryan for always doing such a great job when he leads our chapel service. The last activity before our Spring Break was our Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Picnic. This is always a fun time as we hunt eggs, have pictures made with the Easter Bunny, and have a picnic outside. The Preschool staff wishes all of you a Blessed Easter and a Happy Spring.

Staff Birthday

Debbie Toop—April 19

Missing! Large slate blue tablecloth that was on the tables in the Joy Sunday School Classroom. Please return it to the Joy Sunday School Classroom or to the church office. Thank you!

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VOL. 30 April, 2015 No. 4

Mrs. Susan Brock, Preschool Director Mr. Harold Rice, Food Service Director Mr. Preston Cooley, Youth Minister Mrs. Rebecca Sires, Children’s Minister Mrs. Linda Hobbs, Organist Mrs. Debbie Toop, Administrative Secretary Mr. John Moore, Custodian Rev. Tony Vincent, Associate Minister (cell no. 864-888-7535) Mr. Kelvin Moore, Custodian Dr. Ryan Wilson, Pastor (cell no. 864-723-0865) Church website: trinitybaptistsc.org Church phone no: 864-882-9396

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS DEACONS

5-Jeff Nix 12-Tony Williams 19-Tommy Shaver 26-Josh Barker

USHERS 5-Barry Duvall, Jim Foster, Scott Foster, Tim Hydrick, Chuck Middleton, Jim Miller, Gregg Nimmons, Tony Williams 12-Junior Bearden, Josh Barker, Jason Crawford, Debby Howard, Wallace Peebles, Kevin Pope, Charles Thompson, John Thompson 19-Gregg Davis, John Fassino, Jim Foster, Felicia LeRoy, Gene Meason, Bill Sandifer, David Skyles, Anthony Smith 26-Pat Cromer, Drew Merck, Kent Norman, Buddy Poole, Joe Rob-inson, Stephen Scruggs, Tommy Shaver, John Vaught

COUNTING COMMITTEE 5-Josh Barker, Buddy Poole, Kent Norman 12-Martin Hemphill, Greg Towe 19-Pat Cromer, John Harbin, Jack Dodd 26-Anthony Smith, Joe Robinson

CHILDREN’S CHURCH LEADERS 5-Cherry Bell 12-Brittany Towe 19-Julian & Stephanie Davis 26-Michelle Duvall

SUNDAY AM FELLOWSHIP 5-Joe Robinson 12-Tony Williams 19-Kent Norman 26-Ron Gambrell

Sound Persons 5-Jason Crawford 12-Stephen Scruggs 19-Al LeRoy 26-Drew Merck

Nursery 5-Rich & Allison Blackwell, Shea Martin, Sherry McGuffin, Lynn Nichols 12-Pete & Aubrey Giacopelli, Felicia & Anne Hamilton LeRoy, Kristen Vincent 19-Julian & Stephanie Davis, Teri Elliott, Kathy Faires 26-Andy & Kris Frady, Jeff, Becky, & Sara Nix

FLOWERS 5-Easter Lilies 12-Mr. Larry Petty 19-Mr. & Mrs. Don Hobbs 26-Mr. & Mrs. John Thompson

Wednesday Supper Menus 1-No Supper & Activities 8-Hamburger steaks, baked potato, tossed salad; Kids-hamburgers 15-Pot roast, carrots & potatoes, steamed broccoli; Kids-corndogs 22-Country steak & gravy over rice, steamed cabbage, pineapple casserole; Kids-chicken nuggets 29-Hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw

Wednesday Supper Serving Crew 1-No Supper & Activities 8-Beth & Gary Duncan, Dot James, Barbara Morris 15-Cherry & Francis Bell, Robert Bryant, Glenda Condrey 22-Debby Howard, Mac & Karen McMillin, Jim Miller 29-Francis & Cherry Bell, Debby Howard, Judy Price

Wednesday Supper Clean-up Crew 1-No Supper & Activities 8-Jim Addis, Steve Carwile, Emily Derrick, Brenda Gaillard, Pat McKee, David Howle, Rocky Nation 15-Julian Davis, Michelle & Barry Duvall, Carla & Ron Gambrell, Judy Stancil, Joel Ward 22-David Jeffcoat, Pam Scruggs, John & Nan Thompson, Kay Wilson 29-Francis & Cherry Bell, Steve Carwile, Brenda Gaillard, Jim Miller, Sandra Sandifer, Kay Wilson, Barbara Yuda

Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 pm

Come hear these fantastic local

musicians, including some familiar

faces you’ll recognize from Trinity!

SENECA HIGH

MADRIGALS IN

CONCERT

To all the choirs, soloists,

ensembles, and musicians who

worked to make our experience of

Lent more meaningful, thank you

for your commitment!

As we move into the season of

Easter, join your voice with us as

we sing the hymns of

Resurrection! Sing with joy for He

is Risen!

WHAT A JOYFUL NOISE!

Missional Thank You Notes 1. Thanks for giving over $4500 toward “Stop

Hunger Now.” Combined with the giving from other churches, we were able to package 50,000 meals again this year!

2. Thanks for serving meals in March at the Sabbath Soup Kitchen. Each week a Sunday meal is provided to over 100 clients by one of 5 area churches, including Trinity!

3. Thanks for baking nearly 200 dozen cookies for the Kairos weekend at McCormick Prison. Thanks for your prayers and cards for the inmates. You were conduits of God’s great love!

Benefitting Trinity’s on-going partnership with Project Ruth in Bucharest, Romania, this wonderful meal

of spaghetti, salad, bread, and dessert is just the beginning! Bring your check books and a giving spirit in

order to bid in our silent auction on one or several remarkable gift baskets filled with all kinds of great

items! All the proceeds of this event will go to help send 15 from Trinity to Bucharest in July to help

with their on-going ministry at Project Ruth. Childcare is provided with dinner included for the little

ones! See one of the Romania team members to purchase a ticket

or call the church office at 882-9396. Seating is limited; you will not

want to miss this fun night! Some of the gift baskets will be displayed

the week before the event!

Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Auction Saturday, April 18, 6:00 pm, $10 tickets