Her Sacrifice Was Her Salvation

We offer a welcoming and transforming experience: the love of Jesus Christ.

 

“We’re Here for Life” Sermon Series

April 27 #1, “Committed to the Common Good” Nehemiah 2:17-20 Launch Sunday

May 4 #2, “A Child with a Sack Lunch” Children’s Sunday John 6:1-14

May 11 #3, “Putting Your Two Cents In” Mark 12:41-44 Mother’s Day/Confirmation Sunday/Second Century Sunday

May 18 #4, “Nobody Washes a Rental Car!Consecration Sunday John 10:11-18 Presentation of WHFL Generosity Commitments

May 25 “Setting Our House in Order” Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

Features Inside this Issue … Adult Ministries ........................................ 4 Care Ministry ............................................ 6 Children’s Ministries .............................. 10 Contemplative Corner ............................ 15 Council Corner .......................................... 3 Family Ministries ...................................... 4 Memorials & Honorariums .................... 15 Music & Arts.............................................. 8 New Members ........................................... 5 Our Church Family .................................... 7 Trinity at Work ........................................ 12 UMW News .............................................. 13 We’re Here for Good Campaign .............. 2 Youth Ministries ....................................... 4

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VisionVisionVision The May 2014The May 2014

“The End of Excess” proclaimed the cover of a 2009 TIME magazine. The inside article noted that one of the benefits of the recession was the neces-

sity of re-examining our priorities in terms of money, values, and life. Individuals and families began asking, “Do we really need all of this stuff? What is really important in my life?”

Our We’re Here for Life generos-ity initiative calls us to explore our priorities. As we think about the opportunities to remodel, renew, and reshape the interior of our mission station church home, we ask: How can I make a significant, sacrificial gift over the next three years?

Some will give up or reduce vari-ous non-necessities: eating out, premium cable or satellite TV pack-ages, fancy coffee drinks (giving up a $5 drink a day for three years enables one to give $3,900 to the campaign). Some will delay a major purchase (automobile, home, furnishings, etc.) Some will give stock, jewelry, or other valu-able assets.

As you prayerfully consider how and how much to give over and above your tithes and offerings in the next 36 months, another ques-tion to ask is: Why should I make a sacrificial gift? Sacrifice is not a popular word in our culture, yet a value modeled in scripture. David

declared, “I will not offer as a sacrifice to the Lord that which costs me nothing.” (II Samuel 24:24)

David got it. He was saying, “I am not giving to God a sacrifice that is not a sacrifice. It is not the gift that blesses God, but what I put into it that God wants. That is the blessing that blesses God.”

Several years ago Patricia West was asked by her doctor if she would donate some of her blood. The doctor knew something that Patricia was only learning – that she had a very rare blood type. Her particular combination of blood type and antibodies were found in only one of every five thousand persons. Her doctor said, “Patricia, somebody’s life might depend on it.” She gave her blood.

Later, Patricia moved from Florida to Michigan. Not long after, she underwent surgery. Something went wrong. She began to hemor-rhage and needed blood. Since her blood type was so rare, they could not find any. In desperation, they called the National Rare Donor Registry, and some blood of her type was located in the Edison Blood Bank in Florida. They packed it in dry ice and flew it to Michigan. Today Patricia West lives because two years earlier she literally gave of herself.

Isn’t that something? Her sacri-fice was her salvation. What she gave to bless others blessed her. Her own sacrifice saved her. It is something that David would under-stand. I believe it is something many of us will come to under-

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stand as we move toward May 18, Commitment Sunday.

We are here for life. You and I live as we give up something good for something better. Our sacrificial gifts will bring life and blessings – to others, as well as ourselves. My children and grandchildren will not benefit from my gifts to this

campaign. But somebody’s children and grandchildren will come to know God’s love in the stories told, the songs sung, the lessons learned, and in the scriptures shared in the Plaza Building over the next thirty years. That is a sacrifice worth making. That is a salvation worth experiencing.

Generosity Initiative Climaxes in May Momentum is building as we march toward the culmination of our We’re Here for Life gener-

osity initiative! Campaign brochures and prayer materials have shared the scope and benefits of the Plaza Building renewal and the Mission Tithe. Early commitment opportunities have been provided. E-videos are being shared. What to do now?

Pray. Prepare to participate with a sacrificial commitment.

Plan to attend this month’s special Sundays. Here are the details of these significant days:

What a blessing it is to be able to turn to God in prayer any time we want. We ask for help, confess our sins, give thanks, share our joys, and sometimes even complain – and when we’re unable to adequately express ourselves, the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf. Prayer is a wonderful interactive experience with God, and as we open our hearts and minds, we hear God’s response.

Psalm 145:18 – The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.

On Easter Sunday we celebrated the miracle of Christ’s Resurrection and the promise of eternal life. We’re filled with joy and gratitude for God’s great love for each of us. Although we cannot possibly repay God for this immeasur-able gift, we can open our lives and hearts to His will and share His unconditional love with others. You see the words of Trinity’s promise, “We offer a welcoming and transforming experience: the love of Jesus Christ,” written in the Sunday bulletin, the Vision, in various church pamphlets, on Trinity’s website, and many other

places. Words, of course, are nothing more than that without action.

God is giving us the opportunity to be His witnesses now and to future generations through the “We’re Here for Life Initiative” by ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for the thousands who come to Trinity to worship, study, serve, seek help, meet, and pray. In conjunction with the improvements to the Plaza Building, two important missions – Hunger Relief Center of Denver Metro CareRing (see page 14) and the Rocky Mountain Conference Imagine No Malaria Campaign – will each receive 5% from the funding for this endeavor.

Please use your gift of prayer to ask for God’s guidance in determining your contribution to this project, and to offer thanks for this opportunity to serve as a witness to God’s love and mercy.

Marti Robards and the Prayer Focus Committee “We’re Here for Life Initiative”

The Gift of Prayer

May 4 Children’s Sunday We’re Here for Life Witness Message, “A Child with a Sack Lunch” Children’s Choir, Bell Choir, and Drama (11:00) May 11 Mother’s Day Services/Recognition Reception of 2014 Confirmation Class Announcement of Leadership Commitments Message, “Putting Your Two Cents In”

May 18 WHFL Campaign Celebration Sunday Presentation of WHFL Commitment Cards Message, “Nobody Washes a Rental Car!” All-Church Burrito Lunch Celebration June 1 First Fruits Sunday – WHFL Giving begins Announcement of WHFL Commitments Youth Summer Missionary Commissioning Message, “Then the people rejoiced…”

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By Lorraine Knitt Trinity Council

Chairperson

Council Corner

This past weekend I had the pleasure of watching our Youth Choir help Bernadette Hunter record the song “This Little Light of Mine” for her upcoming CD. The kids showed up ready to work and record the back-up vocals to Bernadette’s great voice. We didn’t get to hear the final version, but what we heard sounded fantastic! During the session I couldn’t help but think of this simple song by Harry Dixon Loes and how it exemplified Trinity’s mission …To spread the love of Jesus Christ. Please see Trinity’s mission statement below:

Trinity United Methodist Church offers a welcoming and transforming experience: the love of Jesus Christ.

This mission is further articulated through three goals:

1. Inviting our congregation and others throughout the community to Come Worship God.

2. Helping our congregation to Grow in Spirit.

3. Preparing our congregation to Go Serve Christ.

Each month members of Trinity Council, staff, and countless volunteers work tirelessly on behalf of Trinity to bring light into the lives of numerous people through-out Denver and the world. Our contributions come in the form of time, talent, or treasures. Each of these gifts helps Trinity’s light shine and brings hope, security, and renewed faith to those on the receiving end. I would like to thank each and every volunteer and staff member for their efforts. Every person who contributes to the many missions at Trinity helps Trinity’s light shine and show the love of Jesus Christ – not only in Denver, but around the world. So let it shine, Trinity!

Lunch and fellowship in Trinity Café following the 11 a.m. worship service. We’ll have a box lunch of tasty, custom-made Perogies ($10), plus, a special presentation to address the topic of “What are my options for senior living communities? How do I decide?” R.S.V.P. to Rev. Linda Marshall by May 1: lmarshall@trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 x15.

Next Primetimers Is Sunday, May 4!!

PRIMETIMERS IN

JUNE

RESERVATIONS

DUE BY

MAY 15!

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HOMEBUILDERS Through the month of May, Family Ministry’s HOME-

BUILDERS class (Sunday mornings, rooms 1-8 and 1-11) will be continuing a series taught by Wayne Brown. Drawing from a variety of spiritual and psychological themes he addressed in his two books, Living the Re-newed Life (published in 2000; winner of the 2000 Colo-rado Book Award) and Water From Stone (published in 2004), Wayne will be exploring the convergence of the spiritual, psychological, and parenting worlds. The class will also continue with its traditional monthly potluck.

The W.E.B. Also, please join the parents of kids who are in the

music programs on Wednesdays for W.E.B. (Wednesdays Evenings at the Beach). We gather between 6:45 to 7:00 p.m. in the South Parlor for a very casual, conversa-tional time of parental “support.”

NEW! SINGLE MOMS GROUP STARTING Family Ministries is excited to begin a new group

composed of single Moms who simply want to enjoy the company and fellowship of each other. Please contact the church or email Wayne at wbrownstone1@gmail.com for details.

Family Ministries

Wesleyan Breakfast Club Friday, May 2 – 9:00 a.m. Hot Cakes Restaurant,

1400 E. 18th Avenue, Denver Speaker: Tim Mueller

The Wesleyan Breakfast Club will meet on Friday, May 2 at 9 a.m. with speaker Tim Mueller. Tim is a longtime member of Trinity and a member of the Board of Trustees. He will speak about the proposed renovations in the Plaza Building. Breakfast is at Hot Cakes Restaurant, 18th Avenue and Humboldt Street in Denver. Contact Wayne Fleischauer for more information at 303-428-5534.

Adults of all ages will have some intriguing opportu-nities for Summer Sunday School this year.

Forums:

Co-facilitated by Jasper Peters, Director of Young Adult Ministries; and Wayne Brown, Director of Adults & Family Formation, the weekly forums will include conversations about the following:

Superheroes! in the movies, in the comic strips, in the Bible, and in society;

Images of God; and

“What’s Your Vision?”

Care for the Caregiver: Facilitated by Marti Robards, this series is designed for persons who have primary care responsibilities for a loved one.

Pastor’s Bible Study led by Rev. Mike Dent and Julia Williams.

Spiritual growth through book study of John Philip Newell’s new release The Rebirthing of God.

Action groups including Habitat for Humanity and Reading/’Riting/’Rithmetic.

Check the June Vision for details about each of these creative opportunities for spiritual growth and service.

Summer Sundays for Adults

Happy

May 11

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Welcome, New Members Tom and Carolyn May are retired educators. Carolyn was a music teacher in Adams County and Tom was a principal for the Department of Corrections for the State of Colorado. They are transferring their membership from Arvada United Methodist. They are involved at Trinity in TLC, the Military Ministry, and music. Carolyn is in the choir. They have been in Denver for 50 years.

Summer and David Bryan moved to Denver from Atlanta. Summer is a pharma-cist for King Soopers, and David is an Enter-prise Account Executive with McKesson. Summer

joins by letter of transfer from Church of the Good Shepherd, Augusta; and David, from the First UMC of Rome, Georgia.

Gordie Weightman began attending Trinity when he lived in

this neighborhood. He is an investment consultant for Callan

Associates. Gordie is married, and he and his wife, Alexis, have an

eight-month-old daughter, Ainslee. Gordie has been a member at large of the United Methodist Church and

now has moved his membership to Trinity.

Matthew Hebert and Cait Goddard learned about Trinity from our website after driving by. Cait is in nursing school at Regis. Cait and Matt were both baptized in Stiles Chapel before joining Trinity by profession of faith.

Elizabeth Pageau is a recruiter with DIRECT TV. She learned of

Trinity when planning her wedding to Mike Pageau, and they now have a three-month-

old son, Maximus. She has been in Denver 14 years after

moving from Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She is transferring her

membership from University Park UMC.

Karla Morrow is retired from

Jeffco Schools. She has been in Denver 33 years

and learned of Trinity when she

attended a concert here.

Don Connors is a truck driver with H & E Equipment in Henderson. He

has been in Denver six months from Daytona Beach, Florida. He

learned of Trinity from Bonnie Solin, and they attend church

together. He is joining by profession of faith.

Before Denver she lived in Middletown, Ohio. She is trans-ferring her membership from St. James Presbyterian Church.

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Caregivers often find they’re so busy taking care of a loved one, in addition to handling all the daily responsibili-ties of their own life, that they don’t realize the toll it’s taking on their health and well-being. Dealing with a high level of stress is common among caregivers, and unfortu-nately it can cause serious physical and emotional harm if not recognized and addressed. Don’t let this happen to you – you’re not alone! If you are currently in a caregiving role or even anticipate that you will be in the near future, please consider joining this seven-week session for support, encouragement, and helpful suggestions.

WHEN: Sundays

WHERE: Trinity’s Conference Room, Level 2 (office area)

TIME: 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. (between services)

DATES: June 1 – July 13, 2014

FACILITATOR: Marti Robards (Trinity member and former RN with 35 years of personal care-giving experience.)

TOPICS: Burden or Blessing – Gaining Perspective Recognizing Signs of Stress – Ways to Alleviate Stress Developing a Care Plan – Record Keeping, Medications, Contacts Managing Guilt, Second Guessing, and Negativity

Coping with Difficult or Uncooperative Behavior

Maintaining a Safe Environment Preparing for the Future

REGISTRATION: Contact Lee Anderson, Care Coordinator, at landerson@trinityumc.org. or call 303-839-1493 x11 to register. All information is confidential. For specific questions, contact Marti Robards at mrobards@aol.com.

NEW SESSION OF “CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER” BEGINS JUNE 1

Care Ministry

And he brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. — Psalms 107:14

The Congregational Care team at Trinity recognizes that our personal well-being is dependent on physical, mental, economic, and social health as well as spiritual health. All are interconnected. For many of us, mental health and mental illness continue to remain a dark secret. Mental illness continues to carry a stigma in our society that most other illnesses or disabilities do not.

May has been designated as National Mental Health Month. The Care team believes that fears are best alleviated when brought from the darkness into the daylight. To this end, representatives of the Care Team will be in Trinity Café on Sunday, May 18, to discuss mental health issues. Bring your questions and concerns about mental health, learn about community resources, and suggest topics for future

programs for our congregation. This is our mission.

“People with mental problems are our neighbors. They are members of our congregations, members of our families; they are everywhere in this country. If we ignore their cries for help, we will be continuing to partic-ipate in the anguish from which those cries for help come. A problem of this magnitude will not go away. Because it will not go away, and because of our spiritual commitments, we are compelled to take action.” - Rosalynn Carter

Our Mission: Out of the Darkness, Into the Light

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We celebrate the birth of Kingsley Ebo Gyasi to Vicky and Ato Hammond on March 25. We remember in prayer Rebecca Opalinski and family in the death of her sister, and Jeff and Dian Petersen and family in the death of Jeff’s mother.

Our Family Serving Overseas Please update your church family on your loved ones! Have any of those listed below returned

home? How are you and your family faring? Please send any updates to Lee Anderson at the contact information listed below.

We keep in our prayers these brave men and women serving overseas in the Armed Forces, and their families:

Family of Trinity Members

Maj. Bradley Matthew May, U.S. Navy, son of Tom and Carolyn May Petty Officer 2nd Class Wes Cody, U.S. Navy, son-in-law of Clark and Ann Rheem PFC Krystal Wright, U.S. Army, niece of Darlene and John Medlin Lt. Daniel Ford, U.S. Navy, son of Michael and Joanne Ford 2Lt. Tristan Felchlin, grandson of Joan and Jack Leimkuhler Sgt. Preston Linger, U.S. Army, son of Kathy and Dan Linger

If you would like to have a family member placed on our prayer chain and listed in the monthly Vision, or if you have any updates on these loved ones listed here, please contact Lee Anderson at 303-839-1493 x11 or landerson@trinityumc.org.

Our Church Family

Living with Loss

In today’s busy world, where it is often difficult to talk about grief and loss, many wonder where to turn for support, or how to help a hurting friend when you just don’t know what to say. Living with Loss is a workshop for grievers and supporters alike. Participants will learn about the grieving process and gain tools to manage their own grief or to support others as they journey through their personal grief processes. Participants are invites, but not required, to share their personal experiences. Workshop leader Lee Anderson helps create a safe and supportive environment where participants can be part of a community of those traveling similar journeys.

There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested. Childcare is available upon request. Light lunch is provided.

When: Saturday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Trinity Conference Room (Level 2)

Contact: Lee Anderson at landerson@trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 x11; please register to ensure your space.

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For many months Trinity Chancel Choir soprano Bernadette Hunter has been working on a vocal CD of music selections to inspire and uplift, and she invited Trinity’s Youth Choir to collaborate on the recording of one of the pieces, “This Little Light of Mine.” Following Youth Choir director Kathy Ives’ arranging of the vocal parts for the group and several rehearsals, the choir met at Rocky Mountain Recorders on Saturday morning, April 19, to record the song to be added to the previously recorded vocals by Bernadette and instrumentation. It was a very exciting opportunity for the members of the Youth Choir to be in a professional recording studio and experience the recording process. All of the choir members were consummate professionals, and they worked diligently with the sound technician and their director to fine tune their performance and precision over several takes.

Bernadette is most grateful for the choir’s dedicated work, saying this about the experience and her CD project:

I’m so thankful to have the Trinity Youth Choir singing harmonies on “This Little Light of Mine!” This song has always been special to me ever since I sang it in Sunday School as a young girl. This song represents a central

message in my CD “Take My Breath Away” coming out this summer. “This Little Light of Mine” represents the Light, the gift of God in each one of us, and our sacred responsibility to let our Light shine to assist our world, our God, ourselves.

The entire CD represents a calling I’ve had for over 20 years as a vocalist, a person of faith, and as a profess-sional psychotherapist. Its purpose is to soothe, to vali-date, and to encourage people to appreciate and honor the full spectrum of human emotional experience: our grief, illness, joy, fear, suffering, ecstasy, and wonder-ment that is part of being human!

“This Little Light of Mine” honors that spark of divinity in each of us. It encourages us to share our Light with the world, with our neighbor, with all who need to see our Light to increase their own.

Thank you, Trinity Youth Choir, for this delightful expe-rience working with you to create a joyous, brilliant song!! You were nothing short of TERRIFIC!!

Blessings and Gratitude, Bernadette Hunter

Music & Arts Trinity’s Youth Choir Participates in CD Recording Project

Front: Bernadette Hunter Back from left to right: Chloe Knitt, Mahlet Zegeye, Gretta Hambrook, Abbey Watkins, Claire Benson, Sarah Bergman, Connor Toedtli, Cameron Mueller, Nate Watkins, Caden Hirsch, Alex Weirich and Kathy Ives

Children’s Worship Service May 4 You will want to attend the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 4, as the children

of Trinity’s Joyful Voices Primary and Intermediate Choirs and Genesis Ringers lead us in worship. The children have been busy writing liturgy and rehearsing music and a skit that they will present during the service. Through word, music, and drama, the children will convey the message that each one of us has an important God-given gift to share to make big things happen in our world in God’s service, no matter how small we may be.

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Youth Sunday School Senior High Youth meet in Room 1-12

from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Confirmation (Middle High Sunday

School) meets in the Youth Room (Room 1-3) from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Summer Sunday School will begin May 25. All youth will meet in the Youth Room. Summer Calendar…

The youth summer calendar will be coming to a mailbox near you soon! You will want to check out all the awesome new adventures for the summer and make sure you are signed up. Imagine touring Coors Field, candy factories, the great outdoors, swim-ming, art, wild animals and your friends. Stay tuned for details.

Congratulations to our 2014 Confirmands:

Claire Marie Benson Clara Scott Coffey

Gretta Marie Hambrook Sarah Danielle Kinnison

Chloe Anna Knitt Henry Robert Mammel Cameron James Mueller Jack Stephen Stemsterfer

Kalysta Elise Talusan John Blake Toedtli

Nathaniel Maxwell Watkins John Alexander Weirich

Youth Ministries

If you have any questions about Youth Ministries at Trinity, please call Cami or Emma at 303-839-1493 x 32.

On Wednesday, April 23, clergy from Trinity, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Our Savior’s Lutheran, Central Presbyterian, and First Unitarian, all members of Capitol Hill United Ministries (CHUM), met with Councilwoman Jeanne Robb; Kevin Scott, Denver’s Citywide Event Administrator; and a representative from Mayor Hancock’s office to discuss the downtown events that impact Sunday worship. The conversation included the specific outcomes that many of our churches in the Capitol Hill area are experiencing while we are celebrating some wonderful Denver events in our community.

These effects include lower attendance and offerings on the Sundays events occur, frustration with the communi-cations regarding alternative routes, uninformed officers, inconsistent schedules for street closures, and timing of the events that occur during worship hours.

A number of helpful suggestions were proposed by CHUM members, as well as by Kevin Scott. The Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon has been rerouted, which promises to make access easier to the churches of Capitol Hill. Training is being provided for all officers who will be on duty. An interactive map is being developed which will help

communicate race routes and alternative approaches. A request was made that specific alternate approaches be outlined for each church.

With anticipated improvements in communication and race organization for the 2014 race season, a follow-up meeting is scheduled for the end of October to evaluate the changes. At that time we will discuss feedback received from our congregations.

Embrace the Race(s)?

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Trinity United Methodist Church invites all children four years old through having completed fifth grade to “gear up” at Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God Vacation Bible School. Children are invited to explore and experience how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God! The fun begins Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27, from 9:30 until 1:00 daily. In-service dates for those helping are Sunday, June 1, at 9:30 and Sunday, June 8, at 9:30.

Our adventure includes music that will “WOW” your ears, interactive Bible stories, super science, cool crafts, learning about Habitat for Humanity, delicious snacks, great games, and lunch. You can register on Trinity’s web site. Cost for the week is $40. Scholarships are always available by contacting Kathy Gibb at kgibb@trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 ext. 22.

Our mission emphasis and offering this year is Habitat for Humanity. On Tuesday each child will learn why Habitat is needed, Trinity’s connection to Habitat, and what even kids can do to help. Just ask Grace Rampacek, our very own fifth grader who won the Habitat for Humanity Soup Cook-Off for the most unusual ingredients.

Save the date for: Vaca on Bible School  June 23 – 27, 2014 

9:30 a.m.—1 p.m. daily 

For children four years old through  those presently in fi h grade 

Children’s Ministries

Burrito Breakfast

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The youth will serve their famous burritos in Trinity Café from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to help raise funds for the 2014 summer mission trips here in Denver; to Pine Ridge, South Dakota; and to rural Guatemala. Come have breakfast with your Trinity friends and help make youth missions possible. This is your last chance for a burrito with your Trinity friends until September. Thank you for your support this school year!

Thank you for your support!

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Come to the Little Chapel in the Hills and Meet the Wagleys!

If you are keeping a UMC “Bucket List,” be sure and include these two items:

1. Meet Rev. Larry Wagley and his wife Joyce. 2. Attend Sunday service at the Little Chapel in the

Hills in Buffalo Creek, Colorado. Larry is a retired Methodist pastor, member of a Confer-

ence in Illinois, and an affiliate member at Trinity. His gracious, soft-spoken wife Joyce joined Trinity when they moved to Colorado. She is a member of the Trinity Quilters but often does her quilting long distance from her Buffalo Creek home. Together, they are the driving force behind the Little Chapel in the Hills. And what a wonderful mission project it is!

The Wagleys grew up in Illinois. They met when both were attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He was a ministerial student, and Joyce was studying speech pathology. He went to Garrett Seminary and was ordained. Later Joyce earned her degrees from Southern Illinois Uni-versity. Larry served four different churches in Southern Illinois following his ordination.

In 1971 they moved to Kansas City, where Larry accepted a position as a professor at St. Paul School of Theology. Joyce was always able to find work as a speech therapist in a school system or a clinic.

When they retired in 1995, they moved to Colorado, along with three horses, to join their two children Christina and Stephen. Christina has two children, grandchildren for Joyce and Larry.

The Wagleys purchased land in the Buffalo Creek area, built a home, and became part of that community. The Little Chapel in the Hills soon became a special interest for both of them. The Chapel is non-denominational, truly open to all. Throughout the summer months, officiants of Sunday services are scheduled. Ministers are mostly Protestant but also include Quakers, Ecumenical Catho-lics, a Muslim Imam, and a Rabbi. Larry conducts a candle-lighting service in Advent and an Easter service, as well as officiates at memorial services, baptisms, and marriages as needed.

The original chapel building was erected in 1901, primarily by the lumberjacks who were working in the area. (The story goes that they had to work on the chapel

every day before they would be served beer in the local saloon. Whether that is true or not makes no difference. The truth is that the Little Chapel was constructed soundly and carefully.) The original log structure had no running water, only a “privy” outback, as was common in the early 1900s. Eventually water and an exten-sion to the building were added, turning the old “privy” into a storage shed. Good riddance! The building was never insu-lated and was heated by one fireplace. Electricity came in the 1930s, but water was not avail-able until 2003.

Around the Little Chapel is a graveyard which bears a Jefferson County Historic Landmark. The grave markers are in very good shape, giving testimony to the little town’s past.

Buffalo Creek was first a resort town for Denverites to flee the summer heat. Until 1937, a narrow gauge railway carried the women and children up the mountain, where the husbands joined them on the weekends. In winter, ice blocks were cut out of the nearby lakes and moved to Denver’s ice houses. The Pike National Forest now surrounds the area.

Forest fires have always been a threat to the Little Chapel. In 1996, the Buffalo Creek fire came so close that a metal roof was later added to replace the wood shingles. In 2000 the High Meadows Fire again threatened, and in 2002 the Hayman Fire devastated much of the area. Last year the Chapel was on a “Level 3” alert one week of the summer and the Sunday service had to be cancelled.

This coming summer, Rev. Diana Boulter is scheduled to preach on June 1, starting the season.

“Trinity and The Little Chapel are very different,” writes Joyce. “Consider the size, the programs, and the history. But both provide meaningful worship and opportunities for special fellowship.”

When you speak of “mission” in the Methodist Church, think of the Wagleys. They are spending their retirement years helping provide a place of worship for Buffalo Creek residents, hikers on the Colorado Trail, fisher folk who come up for the weekend, and families on summer camping trips.

A recent television ad tells you to “hug a hunter,” but maybe we should also be hugging Joyce and Larry. The Spirit shines in Joyce as she talks of the Little Chapel. We are honored to have them as Trinity members, and they invite all of us to drive up to Buffalo Creek and visit the Little Chapel in the Hills. — Carol Feickert

The Little Chapel in the Hills

Joyce and Larry in front of The Little

Chapel

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Trinity at Work in Denver & the World Estes Park Flood Relief

Efforts Continue Your donations of food during the month

of March totaled just under 600 pounds. The donation of 12 cases of Girl Scout Cookies by Grace and Cate Rampacek’s troop made a sweet impression on Cross-roads Food Pantry clients. Thanks to each person who contributed!

On Wednesday, May 7, a group of Trini-ty volunteers will travel to Estes Park to help set up the Flood Relief Rummage Sale at Crossroads Ministry. The group will leave Trinity at 7:00 a.m. and return by 4:30 p.m. No special skills are necessary. Call the church office or visit www.trinityumc.org, under Event Regis-tration, to sign up for this mission outreach opportunity.

Manuel De Leon (left) and Rod Rodri-guez assemble food donations for Estes

Park flood relief.

May 11 is Trinity Second Century Foundation Sunday to celebrate the Foundation’s 30 years of providing financial assistance to the many outreach ministries in Denver’s downtown. The Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Second Century Foundation takes its name from the “second century” of service to the community by Trinity. It was established in 1984 by Trinity members to raise funds from individuals and groups, so as to provide financial support to downtown outreach programs. Through Second Century, Trinity will be able to maintain its commitment to these programs even in times of economic uncertainty.

Due to the current economic climate, the need in our community has increased substantially. Tax-deductible

gifts to the Foundation may be placed in the offering re-ceived on May 11 or mailed to the Second Century Foun-dation, c/o Trinity. All donations are kept in a permanent endowment with only income and increases in value used for outreach. You may give a gift of cash or check, in a will, life insurance or retirement funds. Gifts may honor a friend or family mem-ber. All donations will be gratefully accepted and carefully used now and in the future.

Your gift to Second Century Foundation really does keep on giving!

Trinity Second Century Foundation Board Sharon Morneau; Christine Case; Melanie Haggerty,

Secretary; Jason Mitchel; Lara Davies, President; Rev. Miriam Slejko and Dave Licko, Treasurer.

Virgil Holtgrewe loads donated food to be donated to Crossroads Ministry Food Pantry in Estes Park

Second Century Foundation Sunday

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Trinity United Methodist Women

Trinity Quilters When Trinity Youth leave for their mission trip to Guate-

mala, they will be taking with them the three quilts, pic-tured below at left, that Trinity Quilters have finished. The quilts are so very colorful and should be well received by the families that are chosen to receive them. On Sunday, June 1, we will be tying prayers on all three of these quilts. We encourage your participation with this as your prayers will mean a great deal to each of these families and to the youth that will be presenting them.

We meet at the church at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, and will be finishing the two quilts shown below at right. The diamond shaped quilt will be made with Christmas fabric and will be available for purchase at our November sale. The log cabin quilt will be a prayer quilt to be given to someone who is experiencing a personal crisis or serious illness.

We welcome new and experienced quilters, so come join us for a morning of fun and fellowship!

Meetings Calendar

Trinity UMW Leadership Team will meet Monday, May 5, at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Any inter-ested member may attend this meeting during which most of the UMW business is done, so that the UMW meetings may concentrate on program.

Miriam Circle will meet Monday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. The program will be “Breathe In – Breathe Out” led by Peg Markham.

Book Circle will meet Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at the home of Marilyn Wimmer. This month’s book is Full Body Burden by Kristen Iversen.

Deborah Circle will meet Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the South Parlor. The program will be “Reading Program Book Reviews” by Marilyn Hull. Church Women United (CWU)

The Northwest Unit of Church Women United (includes Trinity) will join the South Suburban Unit for the annual May Friendship Day celebration Friday, May 2, 2014, at Grant UM Community Church, 216 South Grant Street.

Fellowship starts at 9:30 a.m. with the Celebration “We are in God’s hands and we are God’s hands” at 10:00 a.m. Following that will be a salad potluck lunch (bring a salad) and “white elephant sale” (bring baked goods or odds and ends for the sale).

Founded in 1941, Church Women United (CWU) is a national, volunteer, Christian ecumenical women’s movement initiated and carried out by women in the United States and Puerto Rico. It is a movement that brings together women of diverse races, cultures

and traditions in closer Christian fellowship, prayer, advocacy, and action for peace with justice in the world. CWU engages millions of women representing twenty-six supporting denominations and participating Christian women.

Thank you!

Thank you to Angie Vasquez (photo below at left) for preparing the UMW display for Mission Sunday.

Thank you to Laura Tate for donating two books to the Reading Program Library: One Simple Act by Debbie Macomber and Everyday Justice by Julie Clawson.

Thank you to everyone who donated, helped or purchased at the Bake Sale. Proceeds go to missions serving women, children and youth.

Thank you to Aneta McKay for 50 years of service in the kitchen. Aneta is retiring from her position as co-chair of Hospitality/Kitchen (kitchen coordinator). She will still be available as a consultant. (Photo below at right)

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Trinity women gathered at the Four Mile Historic Park for spiritual growth and fellowship last month. All women are invited to the Fall Women’s Retreat at Snow Mountain Ranch, October 17-19.

Metro CareRing gives thanks to its faithful supporters for joining in the shared vision of ending hunger locally. The organization will operate out of a nearby temporary location through early 2015 while the new Hunger Relief Center is built. Metro CareRing needs volunteers to help with the move on Saturday, May 17. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please contact Ellen Reath at HelpUsMove@MetroCareRing.org to sign-up!

For more information about the future Hunger Relief Center or how to receive nutritious food or self-sufficiency services during construction, visit www.MetroCareRing.org.

Take the Next Step with Metro CareRing!

Women’s Spring Retreat

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Memorials & Honorariums April 2013

In Memory of Sally Crabtree, designated for

Trinity’s Youth:

Carol Addington M. L. Coburn Lou Dafoe Barbara Ferguson Robert and Virginia Fuller Derek and Julie Johns Alaine Krueger Ron and Jeri Loser Muller Engineering Company

Janet B. Manning Joachim and Heather Poetzsch Thomas and Marcia Seawell Dianne Seccombe Roberta Townsend

In Memory of Phyllis Vaughn:

Anonymous

In Memory of Vivian Vernon, designated to Trinity’s United Methodist Women Mark and Christine Shulman

If you would like to make a memorial or designated gift, please contact

the Church Office at 303-839-1493.

Opportunities for Contemplative Worship

Each week on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel, we practice Centering Prayer, as well as other prayer practices such as Lectio Divina and contemplative journaling in a group setting. We are currently watching Richard Rohr on DVD, followed by reflection time.

On Sunday mornings from 9:30 to10:30 a.m. in the Chapel, we are learning from the Rule of Benedict and practicing the ancient prayer practice of Lectio Divina. This is a time of quiet prayer for those looking for peace and contemplation.

Contemplative Retreat May 16-17 at Mother Cabrini

We will stay at the guest house at Mother Cabrini just outside Denver. During the retreat you will have the opportunity to spend time together in quiet and prayer and learn about and practice contemplative prayer, including centering prayer and meditation, Lectio Divina, and the Examen. This a wonderful place to begin if you have been curious about contem-plative prayer or a time to deepen your current prac-tice. No matter where you are on the journey, you are welcome. Registration is $65 and is due by May 4.

Contact Cami Twilling, ctwilling@trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 x32.

Contemplative Corner Moving Towards a New Harmony

Trinity United Methodist’s Contemplative Spiritual-ity group accepted an invitation to participate in a book study of John Philip Newell’s book A New Harmony: The Spirit, The Earth, and The Human Soul. The group was sponsored by the Create Meaning Organization and facilitated by Kelly Dignan. This opportunity has provided a chance not only to share what each of us learned from reading the book, but also to share our own experiences that relate to the concepts found in the book, and to do so in a sacred listening environment.

John Philip suggests the practice of listening deep within ourselves and listening deeply with and to one another, as we have been doing during the book study sessions, and additionally listening to the Body of Earth, where we will discover the Beat of the Sacred Presence. He further explains in the video “Listening to the Heartbeat of God,” “The practice of intentionally listening is a key part of the journey forward. For in listening, we become aware of the deep life force for change that is within us and that we can offer one another and our world today.”

As the Contemplative Spirituality community, our Mission includes listening, both in solitude and in groups, to the Heartbeat of the Sacred Presence as we move toward new beginnings which help us to live into the New Harmony involving the Spirit, the Earth, and the Human Soul. — Joy Harvey

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Trinity United Methodist Church

Financial Report Year-to-date totals for 2014,

January through April

$ 400,000 $ 600,000

$ 450,812

$ 511,701

THE STAFF OF TRINITY UMC

Senior Pastor Dr. Michael D. Dent

Minister of Discipleship Rev. Miriam Slejko

Minister of Nurture Rev. Linda Marshall

Director of Music and Arts Judith Mitchell

Director of Adult and Family Formation

Wayne Brown

Care Coordinator Lee Anderson

Director of Youth Ministries and

Contemplative Spirituality Cami Twilling

Director of Children’s Ministries

Kathy Gibb

Church Administrator Angie Cummins

Director of Communications Erin Acheson

Discipleship Assistant and Front Office Administrator

Jill Rampacek

Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor Juli Van Hooser

Wedding Coordinator Laini Tompkins

Trinity Young Adults Jasper Peters

James E. Barnes Iliff Intern Dan Krause

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