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Welcoming Conversations Presents

7 MILES FROM PRISON explores the journey of growing up gay in the rural south. Shane, the protagonist, intimately details his struggles: his racist family, his love of church and God, and his fear of being different. Chronicled through the eyes of a dozen characters, the story is universal. Everyone must find their own path to self-acceptance and love.

A short preview of the play is available on Youtube: http://youtu.be/bedUve7JViw. Visit www.davidlray.com for more information about David and his other works.

February 21, 20147:30pm at TUMC

A Note from Rich We have a good news stewardship story to tell. Stewardship has to do with how we care for creation. Stewardship has to do with each of us deciding what portion of our income we will contribute to God's work through the Church. Stewardship also has to do with being faithful in how we deal with our church's assets. Regarding that last category, our Board of Trustees has been charged with overseeing the home on the 1.5 acre lot just west of the church at 480 Los Osos Valley Rd. The Church has maintained this as a rental property. The decision was made to split the lot, increasing the acreage of the Church's parcel. In August of 2010 a Church Conference authorized the Trustees to sell the house on its remaining smaller lot. Over the 10+ years that the church owned the home, the rental income did not cover all the mortgage, maintenance and taxes, so the church made up the difference out of our current expense budget. When the sale was authorized, the Church Conference stipulated that after paying off the mortgage, remaining proceeds would be used to restore our designated Maintenance Fund to $100,000, put at least $60,000 in the General Fund to repay our budget expenditures over the years, renovate the parsonage (the other home we are currently renting on Pine just north of the church), and make the remaining funds available to the Trustees for capital improvement projects. The home was briefly put on the market, but the Trustees determined that 2010 was not a good time to sell the house. In 2013 things changed. After selling the house and paying off the mortgage, we put $42,000 back into maintenance fund, $67,000 into our General Fund, leaving $250,000 for our newly established Capital Improvement fund. So the end result of our faithful stewardship of this asset is that we have gained an acre of land, repaid all of the expenses related to the purchase of the 480 LOVR property, and now have $250,000 available for capital improvements. Our Long Range Planning Task Force met recently to review current needs. They recommend, and the Church Council concurs, that moving toward energy independence and upgrading our audio-visual technology in the sanctuary should be at the top of our list, and that the parsonage renovation project needs more careful consideration. The good news, however, is that we have the funds available to move forward on all of these projects at once. Thanks be to God for the ministry opportunities that are before us. Pastor Rich

P.S.Our General Fund ended 2013 with a negative balance of $-13,488. After adding the $67,024 from the proceeds of the 480 LOVR sale, our General Fund begins the year with a reserve of $53,138. The continued faithful stewardship of the congregation is needed in order to keep us from having a negative fund balance in the future.

TUMC Leadership Training Scheduled for February 8th

At The Trinity UMC leadership workshop on Saturday morning, February 8th, participants are exploring the Biblical mandate to reach out beyond our comfort zones, the demographics of our congregation and our community, and information and skills helpful for including persons across generations and cultural boundaries.

Sometimes the hardest bridge to gap is a generational one. It becomes even more difficult to maneuver when you are not only faced with different in ideas, perspectives and experience, but throw in the ever-changing world of technology to the mix and it can seem impossible. Fortunately it is possible, and not as daunting of a task as one might think.

First it requires understanding. Our perceived notion of any generation or people group will never change if we choose to live in ignorance. Sometimes we gain understanding from a simple conversation, other times it requires us to delve a little deeper. Either way, when we seek to move past stereotypes and into understanding, the task of bridging the generational gap looses some of it's difficulty.

Another thing to keep in mind is that so many times when confronted with anything outside of our own comfort zone we tend to focus immediately on the differences. Concentrating on only the things that are different creates a wider gap. Sometimes it can be work, but we need to shift our focus to the things we have in common. Common interests are the building blocks of good relationships.

And finally remember that bridging the gap is about creating connection, and connection is a two way street. Part of creating a healthy link is offering a piece of ourselves. Who we are is important. We always have to remember that including persons from across generational boundaries does not mean we deny the things that have defined us. It simply means that we are recognizing that although my perspective is important, it is not the only one.

Jeff ManildiDirector of Discipleship

THANKS FOR THE FOOD!!!During 2013, the TUMC Food Bank Emergency Food Pantry served:

435 Families with 1,019 PeopleThe Hunger Walk Funds provided 5,815 pounds of food from the Food Bank of SLOThanks to the Morro Bay Ladies Golf Club and Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church for

large donations of food items just when we needed them.SPECIAL THANKS TO YOU FOR WALKING, SUPPORTING THE WALKERS

AND BRINGING FOOD TO FEED THE HUNGRY OF LOS OSOS!!!

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Trinity UMC Is Now a Reconciling Congregation

The Church Council, at its January 11th, 2014 meeting, adopted the following statement by consensus: "In keeping with the previous action of the Church

Council to place a statement of inclusion in the weekly worship bulletin, and the action of the 2012 Church Conference to adopt a Vision Statement with a similar statement of inclusion, Trinity UMC chooses to affiliate with the Reconciling Ministries Network and to be listed as a Reconciling Congregation."

Our vision is to be "a community of faith seeking to follow Jesus, welcoming to the Lord’s table all who would journey with us regardless of race, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation or differing abilities." [Vision Statement, adopted 2012]

For more information in the Reconciling Ministries Network, go to our website: www.trinitylososos.org

United Methodist WomenNewcomers are always welcome!

Knitting, Etc. - Wednesday’s at 2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall - Not just for knitters! Whatever your craft or project, join us for an hour of fellowship, sharing and inspiration. Beginners welcome.

Thursday, February 6th at Noon: 55+ Luncheon - This month's 55 Plus Lunch's speaker will be Gari Cave, the California Senior Legislator from our area. Her program will give information about the Senior Legislature, its work, its accomplishments and recommendations for the future. For reservations, please call either the office or Alta Hall at 528-2021. There will be a sign up sheet after church on the preceding Sunday. Hope to see you there.

Monday, February 10th at 1:00pm: UMW Board Meeting in the Fellowship Hall.

Thursday, February 13th at 2:00pm: Women of the Bible Circle. Hosted by Dorothie Hogan at her home, 1744 5th Street.

Book Club, February 20th at 2:00pm - The Book Club meets in the Opal Room at TUMC. Share your latest book, but don’t tell us how it ends!

Trinity’s 2013 Income/Expense Report December Year to DateIncome ｠｠ $27,525 $266,411Expense ｠ $23,231 $275,888Net ｠｠｠｠｠ $ 4,294 $ -9,476

Women’s Retreat! February 22nd, 8:45am to 5:00pm

The Women's retreat team presents "A Day of Reflection" at La Perla del Mar Chapel (the old United Methodist Church in Shell Beach), 205 Windward Ave, Shell Beach.

Our leader will be Suzanne Barron who will be guiding us through Living Mindfully and Living Prayerfully. Suzanne is a trained spiritual director and has led 'days apart' and retreats for several years.

Come and participate in music, listening, sharing, small groups, worship and communion.

The cost is $25.00 and includes refreshments, supplies, and a simple luncheon. Bring your bible, journal, coffee cup, water bottle, share and receive the love of your sisters.

Registration brochures are in the Narthex, feel free to pick one up.

Scholarships are available and if you need a ride we will arrange car pools. See Susan McMickell for more information - 528-2152. We do have a limit of 40 persons so register early.

Winter Lay Servant SchoolFeb 22nd & Mar 1st, 9am-3pm

Arroyo Grande UMCThree courses are being offered on two Saturday mornings:

1)Lay Servant Basic Course2)Leading Small Groups (Advanced Course)3)The Art of Storytelling (Advanced Course)

The course fee is $30, which includes a book, all sessions, and 2 lunches.

The final registration deadline is Friday, February 14, 2014.

Registration forms are in the narthex. For more information contact Paula Hulet, Lay Servant School Coordinator at [email protected] or (805) 772-7644.

Music NotesA couple of words about handbell ringing: It's really fun! Our Trinity Ringers, led by Everett Whitbeck, practice on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 P.M., and play in worship about every four to six weeks. Nearly all of our ringers were learning a new skill when they joined. If you've ever thought about trying bells, see or call Everett or Barbara; we'll be happy to answer questions, demonstrate bell technique, and welcome you into Trinity's music "family."

Barbara

Thank you to everyone who responded to the service on January 19th. Your generosity and support was overwhelming. I am sifting through everyone’s response and I’m looking forward to sharing the next step for the youth program.

We will have more specific information regarding the direction of the youth ministry coming soon.

Thanks again and God Bless!

Jeff Manildi,Director of Discipleship

DATE USHERS GREETER LITURGIST SCRIPTURE FLOWERS

2/2

Susan McMickellJeanne HarrSandy Green

Mike & Donna

McSpaddenBob Mott

Beth Crizer

Bob & Debbie Wacker

2/9

Dorothie Hogan

Dick KaneLiz Curren

Bob & Maryl Traver Joe Asire

Kelley Weir TBD

2/16Mollie Devine

Bill FairbanksLinda Burris Bob Mott

Nancy Flanders

Tom & Polly Tatton

2/23

Scott Danielson

Mike & Donna McSpadden

Dot BrandtDonna

McSpaddenElizabeth

Clover

Jim Wagner & Richard

Glodo

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March 14th - UMCOR Projects Day, 9am to 2pm - Come when you can or spend the day with friends from TUMC. Help create school bags and layette garments to support UMCOR missions. We need people to sew, knit, crochet, cut, iron and organize. Projects may also be taken home – contact Sandy Simpson at 534-1018. Thanks to all those who have participated so far, 80 items have been completed.

April 21-25 - Mission Team to UMCOR West Depot - Trinity United Methodist Church is recruiting and preparing a team to go to the UMCOR West Depot in Salt Lake City. Team members will assemble, verify and pack disaster relief kits to be shipped within the United States or internationally in response to devastation and to support UMCOR educational programs. We are eager to count you among the many who have made a difference in the lives of thousands of hurting people around the world.ALL are invited and you may bring friends. Requirements are a willing heart and a desire to serve with a big smile. For more information, contact Sandy Simpson 534-1018.

Please contact the church office before planning your next event. This will help avoid scheduling mishaps and possible double booking of rooms. Thank you!

Personal Assistant Services - Carol LaRiviere is a professional Personal Assistant for those who find they don’t have time for routine tasks or who just want a helping hand. Services include help with monthly bills, banking, insurance/medical liaison, doctor appointments, errands for groceries and prescriptions, etc. Contact Carol at 805-528-0185 or 805-704-1453 for more information.

February 3rd-8th - Electronic Recycle at TUMC - A truck will be in the parking lot to collect electronic waste weeknights from 4pm-7pm and Saturday, Feb 8th, 9am-12pm.

February 5th - Hymn Singing at Casa de Flores & Bayside Manor at 9:30am. Come share in faith and fellowship and sing with us as we visit both senior living homes in Morro Bay and share the faith through hymns and friendship.

February 6th - 55+ Luncheon, 12 Noon - Please join us in the Fellowship Hall at 12 Noon on Thursday, February 5th for lunch followed by a presentation from Gari Cave, the Senior Legislator from our area. For reservations, contact Alta Hall, 528-2021 or the church office. There will be a sign up sheet after church on the preceding Sunday. Hope to see you there.

February 13th - Women of the Bible Circle - 2:00pm - We will enjoy fellowship and learn a bit more about United Methodist Women. Our meeting this month is hosted by Dorothie Hogan at her home in Los Osos (1744 5th Street). We invite all women of the church to attend. Hope to see you there.

Winter Concert - February 15th, 4-6pm - A fundraiser for the Adult School’s Scholarship Program featuring Katherine Arthur, soprano, Louise King, piano and Caroline Tobin on clarinet at TUMC. Katherine, Louise and Caroline invite you for an afternoon concert of Song. The concert will be followed by a reception. Proceeds benefit the Adult School scholarship fund, helping seniors afford classes that promote sharp minds and adults returning to class to obtain a GED or diploma. Advanced ticket price is $15 or $20 at the door. Register online or call the Adult School, 549-1222, if you would like to purchase more than one ticket.

February 20th - Book Club - 2:00pm - Open up a new chapter with Trinity’s Book Club! What are you reading these Days? The UMW invite you to grab a book and join Trinity’s Book Club in the Opal Room on Thursday, February 20th at 2:00p.m. Select a book you are reading and report on it to the group. We discuss what you liked, the characters and message, but just don’t give away the ending. Call Donna Asire at 528-0342.

February 21st - Welcoming Conversations presents ‘7 Miles from Prison’ - 7:30pm at TUMC - Save the date to attend this one act play written and performed by David L. Ray.

Women’s Retreat! February 22nd, 8:45am to 5:00pm - The Women's retreat team presents "A Day of Reflection" at La Perla del Mar Chapel (the old United Methodist Church in Shell Beach), 205 Windward Ave, Shell Beach.Winter Lay Servant School - Feb 22nd & Mar 1st, 9am-3pm at Arroyo Grande UMC - Three courses are being offered on two Saturday mornings. The final registration deadline is Friday, February 14, 2014. Registration forms are in the narthex. For more information contact Paula Hulet, Lay Servant School Coordinator at [email protected] or (805) 772-7644.What’s Cooking in the People’s Kitchen? - February 27th - 12 Noon - The People’s Kitchen is dishing out another fabulous free lunch to those in need at Noon in SLO on Thursday, February 27th . If you can’t join us to help serve, please consider making a dish to donate towards the luncheon. Please contact Marcia Munson at 528-0685 or Carole Harden at (661)619-4539 with ?‘s.

March 6th - 55+ Luncheon, 12 Noon - Please join us in the Fellowship Hall at 12 Noon on March 6th for our monthly ‘donations only’ lunch. Guest speaker to be announced. For more information or questions, please contact Alta Hall 528-2021.

SAVE THE DATE

Your assistance please….TUMC Food Box/ Food Pantry: Please help by donating a couple of items every Sunday at worship by placing them in the Food Pantry donation box. For your convenience, there is a Food Pantry Shopping list in the church narthex to take along with you when you shop!Flowers in the Altar: Help us beautify our Sunday worship service by becoming a flower sponsor. We have a new year quickly approaching, so help show your support to the congregation and sign-up for 2014 in the Fellowship Hall.Sunday School Volunteers: There is room for more adult leaders to work with children in our Sunday School program. We are looking for persons who are willing to commit to teach, assist or substitute one Sunday a month. Resources and training are available. For more information contact Dawn Tyra at 305-7134, or Jeff in the church office.Become an Usher: Help show TUMC’s welcoming spirit by being an usher for Sunday Worship this Fall, all volunteers are welcome so please sign up by calling Susan McMickell at 528-2152 or email at [email protected]: The Worship Committee is looking for several individuals to sign up to ensure our guests are greeted after church and to personally invite them to the Fellowship Hour, perhaps introducing them to others as well. If you find this appealing, contact Debbie Wacker at 528-4401 or([email protected]).

Church Email: [email protected]’s Email: [email protected]

Website: www.trinitylososos.org

COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

February 4 - Missions Committee - Pastor’s Office, 12:15pm February 9 - S.P.R.C. - Pastor’s Office, 11:30amFebruary 10 - UMW Board Meeting - Fellowship Hall - 1:00pm February 11 - Finance Committee - Pastor’s Office, 4:00pmFebruary 13 - Trustees - Opal Room, 7:00pmFebruary 16 - Church & Society Committee - Opal Room, 11:30am February 19 - VCC Advisory Committee - Fellowship Hall, 5:45pm February 20 - TRINITY VIEW DEADLINE for March 2014~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WEEKLY EVENTS: SUNDAY

Trinity Praise Band Practice, Sundays 8:45am, SanctuaryChancel Choir Practice Sundays at 9:15am Fellowship HallWorship Service Sunday Mornings at 10:00am, SanctuaryTrinity Jr. High Youth Group - 2nd & 4th Sundays at 6:00pm upstairs

MONDAYLiteracy Council Mondays at 6:30pm Classrooms

TUESDAYTuesday Work Crew Tuesdays at 8:30am Opal Room check inCub Scouts Tuesdays at 6:00pm Opal Room

WEDNESDAYSTAFF MEETING Wednesday mornings Pastor’s Office, 9:30amCaring Ministry Prayer Service - Wednesdays at 11:00am Fellowship HallKnitting, Etc. - Wednesdays at 2:00pm Fellowship HallTrinity Ringers - Bell Choir Practice - Wednesdays at 6:00pm Sanctuary Chancel Choir Practice Wednesdays at 7:30pm Sanctuary

THURSDAYLiteracy Council Mondays at 6:30pm Classrooms

FRIDAYAl-Anon Family Group Fridays at 7:00pm Opal Room~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SPECIAL EVENTS:February 1 - Canzona Retreat - All day, Sanctuary & Fellowship HallFebruary 3 - 8 - E-cycle - Parking areaFebruary 5 - Hymn Singing 9:30am, 1st Wednesday of the month

February 6 - 55+ Luncheon 12:00 noon, Fellowship HallFebruary 8 - Leadership Workshop - 9:00am, Fellowship Hall February 13 - Women of the Bible Circle - 2:00pm, Dorothie Hogan’s homeFebruary 15 - Adult School Concert 4:00pm, Sanctuary & Fellowship HallFebruary 20 - Book Club - 2:00pm, Opal Room February 20 - CCHE Potluck - 6:30pm, Fellowship HallFebruary 21 - 7 Miles from Prison 7:30pm - Sanctuary/Fellowship HallFebruary 22nd - Women’s Retreat - 8:45am-5:00pm - La Perla del Mar Chapel, Shell BeachFeb 22nd & Mar 3rd Winter Lay Servant School - 8:30am-3:00pm - Arroyo Grande UMCFebruary 27 - People’s Kitchen - 12:00pm, Prado Day Center, SLOOffice Closed:February 17th - President’s Day

T U M C EVENTS

Trinity U.M.C. Staff: Bishop:Rev. Minerva G. Carcaño District Superintendent: Dr. Cedric BridgeforthPastor: Rich Bolin Lay Leader: Don SimpsonDir. of Discipleship: Jeff ManildiPraise Band Director: Marian Kaser Music Director/Organist: Barbara HoffV.C.C. Director: Jody Eastman Trinity Ringers Director: Ev Whitbeck

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February 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

26VCC SundayCarol Shupp

8:45 AM Praise Band Prac‐9:15 AM Chancel Choir Re‐10:00 AM Worship Service11:30 AM Worship Commit‐11:30 AM Welcoming Con‐5:30 PM 12 Step Couples 5:30 PM Potluck and Annu‐al Celebration of Ministry

27Taylor Duracher

5:30 PM Soccer Pasta Feed6:30 PM Literacy Council

289:00 AM Tuesday Crew12:00 PM Music Matters

299:30 AM Staff Meeting11:00 AM Service of Morn‐ing Prayer12:00 PM Music Matters2:00 PM Knitting, Etc.6:00 PM Trinity Ringers Re‐hearsal7:00 PM Alcoholics Anony‐mous7:30 PM Chancel Choir Re‐hearsal

30Marian Kaser

3:00 PM Girl Scouts6:30 PM CCHE Potluck6:30 PM Literacy Council

317:00 PM Al-Anon Family Group

1Canzona Retreat

2Hannah RichardsonJulia StanfillSonya BrackenJulie Gibson

9:15 AM Chancel Choir Re‐hearsal10:00 AM Worship Service11:30 AM Welcoming Con‐versations Study

3E-Cycle Truck

6:30 PM Literacy Council

4

Marie ShutzStephanie WackerDorothy Briley

9:00 AM Tuesday Crew12:00 PM Music Matters12:15 PM Missions Commit‐tee

5

9:30 AM Hymn Singing at Bayside & Casa de Flores9:30 AM Staff Meeting11:00 AM Service of Morn‐12:00 PM Music Matters2:00 PM Knitting, Etc.6:00 PM Trinity Ringers Re‐7:00 PM Alcoholics Anony‐7:30 PM Chancel Choir Re‐

6

Patti James12:00 PM 55+ Luncheon12:45 PM Music Matters6:30 PM Literacy Council

7

Stuart WittmanRichard Sandige

1:00 PM CCHE Steering Committee7:00 PM Al-Anon Family Group

8

9:00 AM Leadership Work‐shop1:00 PM K. Arthur Re‐hearsal

9Carole Harden

9:15 AM Chancel Choir Re‐hearsal10:00 AM Worship Service11:30 AM SPRC5:30 PM 12 Step Couples Group -6:00 PM Youth Group - Jr High

10Karen Christiansen

1:00 PM UMW Board Meet‐ing6:30 PM Literacy Council

119:00 AM Tuesday Crew12:00 PM Music Matters4:00 PM Finance Commit‐tee

129:30 AM Staff Meeting11:00 AM Service of Morn‐ing Prayer12:00 PM Music Matters1:00 PM K. Arthur Dress Re‐hearsal2:00 PM Knitting, Etc.5:30 PM 4-H6:00 PM Trinity Ringers Re‐7:00 PM Alcoholics Anony‐7:30 PM Chancel Choir Re‐

1312:45 PM Music Matters2:00 PM Women of the Bible Circle3:00 PM Girl Scouts6:30 PM Literacy Council7:00 PM Trustees


154:00 PM Adult School Con‐cert

168:45 AM Praise Band Prac‐tice9:15 AM Chancel Choir Re‐hearsal10:00 AM Worship Service11:30 AM Church & Society Committee11:30 AM Worship Commit‐tee

17President's D…Office Closed


18David Vrooman

9:00 AM Tuesday Crew12:00 PM Music Matters4:30 PM Cub Scouts Pack 214

199:30 AM Staff Meeting11:00 AM Service of Morn‐ing Prayer12:00 PM Music Matters2:00 PM Knitting, Etc.5:45 PM VCC Advisory Committee6:00 PM Trinity Ringers Re‐hearsal7:00 PM Alcoholics Anony‐7:30 PM Chancel Choir Re‐

20Bob CrizerJoe AsireTrinity View Deadline

12:45 PM Music Matters2:00 PM Book Club6:30 PM CCHE Potluck6:30 PM Literacy Council

217:00 PM Al-Anon Family Group7:30 PM "7 Miles from Prison" - a one-man play by David Ray

228:30 AM Lay Servant course8:45 AM Women's Retreat

23MaryAnn Jakes

8:45 AM Praise Band Prac‐tice9:15 AM Chancel Choir Re‐hearsal10:00 AM Worship Service5:30 PM 12 Step Couples Group -6:00 PM Youth Group - Jr High


25Shasta Clokey


26Lillian Wright

9:30 AM Staff Meeting11:00 AM Service of Morn‐ing Prayer12:00 PM Music Matters2:00 PM Knitting, Etc.6:00 PM Trinity Ringers Re‐hearsal7:00 PM Alcoholics Anony‐7:30 PM Chancel Choir Re‐

2712:00 PM People's Kitchen12:45 PM Music Matters3:00 PM Girl Scouts6:30 PM Literacy Council

28Tom Upton


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