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Trinity Times
May 2016
Volume 5 Issue 5
Trinity United Methodist Church
1160 Trinity Church RoadNewberry, SC 29108803-276-1245 (Office)
803-321-9779 (Parsonage)864-323-9721 (Cell)
Pastor:Ken Carter
Head Usher: Harry LongshoreChoir Director: Jane PollardOrganist: Phyllis Sanders
Sunday Worship:Adult Sunday School - 10:00AM
Worship Service - 11:00 AMChildren’s Church - 11:00 AM
We are a nurturing and open church to all who enter into our
Sanctuary. We base our ministry on the Word of God
and a caring spirit. Jesus invites us to share our ministry
to all that come into our church.
“To make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of
the World”
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
,Beloved in Christ,
Have you recently had a desire to meet God? Now rest easy! I’m not referring to our time, “When the roll is called up yonder”. I am referring to our search for God as we go about living our daily lives wherever that may be. We never can be sure how and when God may reveal himself to u s.
I hope you enjoy this story about a little boy who wanted to meet God.
Twinkies and Root BeerThere once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer, and he started on his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park, staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase.
He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her a Twinkie. She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Once again, she smiled at him. The boy was delighted. They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, yet they never said a word.
As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave. Before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman and gave her a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own home a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do to-day that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her neighbor was stunned by the look of peace on her face, and she asked, "What did you do today that made you so happy?" She replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." But before her neighbor responded, she added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected."
Will someone see God in your smile or kind deeds? Maybe they're not even look-ing for God, but may see Him in the kindness you show. Isn't that what we're here for? It might be a stranger, someone you work with, a family member or friend. Let them see God in you. Show His love in all you do today." Author Unknown
Blessings,
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ALTAR FLOWERS IN MAY
May 1 -Gloria Brehmer May 8 – Joyce SuberMay15 – Erin Connor and Josh Pitts May 22 - May 29 – Frances Pitts
PRAYER REQUESTSWe are a caring church and want to share our concerns for each other and our community. Let us know if you or someone you know would like to be added to our prayer list. We will pray for you and our Covenant Prayer group will pray for you as well. Also, please let us know when a name can be removed from the prayer request list. Special Prayers Nursing Home -Mrs. Shirley Berry -Mrs. Cornelia Pitts -Mrs. Jean Bundrick
-Mr. Billy Dickert -Mr. and Mrs. Homer and Edna Garnett
-Mrs. Heather Armstrong -Ms. Cheryl Longshore -Mrs. Mary Nell Martin Home Bound -Mr. Wayne Martin* -Mr. James Poag -Miss Caroline Morris -Mr. Eddie Welborn -Mrs. Jeanette Poag -Mrs. Linda Rowe -Mrs. Margaret Shealy -Mrs. Rachel Martin Smith -Miss Laura Spicer
-Mrs. Ann Thomas -Mr. Buddy Waldrop -Mrs. Eva Waldrop *Wayne Martin is now at a Greenwood Rehab Facility
ACOLYTE AND CROSS BEARER SCHEDULE FOR MAY
ACOLYTE CROSS BEARER
May 1 Gavin Wilson Cameron HawkinsMay 8 Isabel Martin Caroline SennMay 15 Chesley Brehmer Coleman WaldropMay 22 Shelbie Johnson William Johnson May 29 Gavin Wilson Wyatt Wilson
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EPISTLE & GOSPEL READERS AND GREETERS SCHEDULE FOR MAY
EPISTLE READER GOSPEL READER GREETER
May 1 Sharon Baughman Betsy Black Wilson SennMay 8 Foster Senn Grady Senn Watkins MartinMay 15 Eli Martin Harriet Stevenson Martha MeadowsMay 22 Frieda Kesler Myrtle Longshore Linda Lominack
May 29 Lisha Senn Ashley Wilson Myrtle Longshore
DID YOU KNOW???????* The Voices of Trinity have new robes which Pastor Carter acquired from Lowell Street UMC in Laurens. They
purchased new choir robes and wanted to give their older robes to a church who could use them. Thanks, Pastor Carter, for staying up-to-date on what’s happening in our District and for getting the choir robes at no cost. They even had them dry cleaned for us so they’re like brand new.
* Harry Longshore was the only lay servant from Trinity to attend the Lay Servants Ministries School on April 3 and April 10 at Zion UMC in Prosperity. Harry successfully completed a course on Polity. Congratulations, Harry!
* Brett and Reid Lindler, grandsons of Johnny and Alice Longshore and Dawson Hare, grandson of Wayne and Betsy Black, recently advanced from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. They are members of Troop 76 in Pomaria, along with Dawson’s older brother, Derek Senn, who is a Senior Patrol Leader.
* Derek Senn won the 400 meter hurdle competition at a Track Meet held at Ninety Six High School. Derek represented Mid-Carolina High Sch ool where he is a member of the track team.
* Della Senn, granddaughter of Wayne and Betsy Black, and a student at Newberry College, serves as a Student Ambassador for prospective students.* Frieda Kesler, Lisha Senn, June Pitts and Sarah Greene attended the Lake Junaluska Spiritual Growth
Retreat on April 29 & 30 at the Lake Junaluska Conference Center in North Carolina.* A National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 5, at noon and 5:30 at the Newberry Memorial
Park. All are invited and encouraged to attend.* Roger Longshore is the new Chairman of the Trustees, replacing Robert Pollard. Harry Longshore is
thenew Sunday School Superintendent, replacing Sharon Senn. Thank you Robert and Sharon for your service.
* Meaghan Bedenbaugh was selected as a delegate to Palmetto Girls State to be held at Presbyterian College on June 5 – 11. Congratulations, Meaghan!
MAY BIRTHDAYS
1-Anna Grace Waldrop 20-Donetta Morris3-Danielle Stuck 21-Sharon Baughman5-Sheryl Burgess 22-McCallum Senn14-Sarah Greene 28-Frances Pitts16-Charles Senn 28-Carol Johnson16-Erin Connor 29-Della Senn16-Josh Pitts 30-Tyler Poag17-Jeremy Senn 30-Ashley Wilson19=Shirley Berry 31-Edna Garnett20-Laura Longshore
METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (MYF) - Foster Senn, Leader
The MYF co-hosted the Sub-District on April 24 at Dave and Debbie Waldrop's. Perfect weather and fun activ-ities made for a very nice day and a very good turnout. Thank you, Dave and Debbie!
Coming up in June, the youth will hold their annual car wash and plan a trip to Carowinds. The youth will also participate in the church service on Youth Sunday which will be on Sunday, June 12. A couple of youth are
going to Asbury Hills Camp in June. All youth and parents can get more information about Asbury Hills at their website, www.asburyhills.org.
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Meaghan Bedenbaugh, President
UnitedMethodistWomen(Circle)
1st Monday
President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Myrtle Longshore; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer – Susan Longshore.
The UMW met on April 4. Sarah Greene presented the program on the 150 th Anniversary of the UMW and on the heritage of how the deaconesses and home missioners are creating abundant life for the people they come in contact with. Linda Lominack served delicious pizza. The next UMW meeting will take place on May 2. Harriet Stevenson will present the program and June Pitts and Barbara Rogers will serve as hostesses. There will also be a report from those attending the Spiritual Growth Retreat at Lake Junaluska on April 29-30. All members are asked to bring two non-perishable food items for The Manna House.
SilverAndGold
2ndWednesday
Silver and Gold met on April 5 in the Fellowship Hall. A delicious baked potato/salad bar was enjoyed by all. Members who helped prepare the meal were: Harriet Stevenson, Myrtle Longshore, Alice Longshore, Phyllis Sanders, Joan Morris and Rebecca Bundrick. Jane Pollard provided the bingo prizes. Phyllis Sanders had devotions. A few games of bingo were played. All seniors, male or female, are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. Each member is asked to INVITE A FRIEND to join them. On Wednesday, May 11, the group has been invited to lunch at the home of Jim and Dixie Waldrop. Please be there at 11:30 a.m. You do not need to bring anything but please let Joan know if you will be attending by Monday, May 9.
Joan Morris, President
TheMen’sClub
1st
Wednesday
President-Johnnie Pitts; Vice President-Ashley Wilson; Sec/Treas-Wilson Senn; Program Coordinator-Foster Senn.
The Men’s Club invites all men, regardless of membership at Trinity, to attend their meetings. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Cooks will be Dave Waldrop, Jim Waldrop, Craig Kesler, Barry Kesler and Ashley Wilson. The sale of boston butts was very successful. Thanks to all who helped prepare, cook and cleanup and especially to all those who purchased tickets.
PLEASE MAKE NOTE: Farewell Reception for Rev. and Mrs. Friday will be June 12 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Tranquil UMC located at 1702 McCormick Highway in Greenwood. Everyone is invited to drop by and visit with the Fridays. 4
2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Birthday and AnniversaryRecognition
John Wesley Covenant Prayer
Group/Bible Study5:30 p.m.
United Methodist Women
6:30 p.m.
Men’s Club Meeting7:30 pm
World Day of PrayerNoon and 5:30
p.m.Memorial Park
Newberry
BBQ ChickenSale
New ChapelSee PastorCarter fortickets
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Mother’s Day
Recognition of Mothers
EpworthMother’s Day
Offering
Administrative Council Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Silver and Goldat the
home of Jim and Dixie
Waldrop11:30 a.m.
Let Joan know if you’re
attending
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Recognition of Golden Agers
Graduate Recognition
Covered DishAfter Church
Service
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Women in The
Pulpit Day
NACOM
55+ DinnerCentral UMC
6:00 p.m.
Let Joan Morris knowBy May 22 if you’re going
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New Robes for the Choir
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Laura Mohler and Caroline Senn wearing the new Altar
Server Robes donated to Trinity and given in loving memory of Elizabeth Burgess by her family.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016
JUNE 12 – 16, 2016
Surf Shack:Catch the Wave of God's Amazing Love
April Wilson, Coordinator 803-924-5400
INFO NEEDEDWe are updating our Birthday List and want to be sure you are included. Please check the list located on the wall opposite the Pastor’s Study and be sure your name and birthday are listed and are correct. If not, please add or correct it on the list or you may leave the information for Peggy Bogart on the desk in the Church Office and she will correct it. We are also working on the Directory. If you have changes, corrections or additions, please let Peggy know as well. You may reach her at the church on Tuesday or Thursday mornings at 276-1245. Thank you.Thank you.
GOLDEN AGE SUNDAY – MAY 15
WHO IS THIS PRETTY LITTLE GIRL?
BIBLE TRIVIA - PLACES
1. Where was Jesus born? A. Jerusalem B. Rome C. Nazareth D. Bethlehem
2. Saul was struck blind outside this city when he heard Jesus speak to him:A. Myra B. Damascus C. Tyre D. Athens
3. 1 Corinthians was written by Paul to fellow Christians in Corinth. Where was the city of Corinth?A. France B. On the Nile River C. On a small island near Rhodes D. Greece
4. Jesus brought a dead man back to life near the gates of a city called Nain.A. True B. False
5. Nebuchadnezzar was king of this city.A. Sparta B. Athens C. Babylon D. Assyria
6. Lazarus died and was brought back to life by Jesus in this town.A. Golgotha B. Bethabara C. Bethany D. Bethel
7. Jericho’s defensive wall fell down after Joshua sent seven priests to sing before its gate.A. True B. False
8. Jesus performed his first miracle in this town.A. Capernaum B. Canaan C. Calneh D. Cana
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HELP US MAKE THIS YEAR’S GOLDEN AGE SUNDAY SPECIAL
All Golden Agers (70+) are asked to bring a favorite photo of you in your younger days (any age and with your name on the back) and give to Clarissa Hendrix, Pastor Carter, or leave in the photo box located in the Communications Center off the Narthex. Please bring them by Sunday, May 8. We are planning a special presentation. Questions, contact Clarissa Hendrix. Any size photo, the larger the better.
GOLDEN AGE SUNDAY – MAY 15 We will recognize our seniors who are 70 and
older (as of May 31). You will receive a ribbon to wear as you enter the church and you are all asked to sit together in the pews which will be reserved for you. A group photo will be taken during the service. A luncheon will be held after the service in your honor. Golden Agers will be first in line and do not have to bring a covered dish. We are working on some entertainment also. EVERYONE WHO IS UNDER 70 IS ASKED TO BRING A COVERED DISH. THE MEAT WILL BE PURCHASED BY THE CHURCH. DO NOT BRING A DESSERT AS THAT WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF.
GRADUATE RECOGNITIONON MAY 15, WE WILL ALSO HONOR
OUR GRADUATE, BRITTANY HAWKINS, DAUGHTER OF MIKE & ALLISON
HAWKINS AND GRANDDAUGHTER OF ROGER & DALE LONGSHORE.
Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church RoadNewberry, South Carolina 29108
