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TRINITY

TODAY

Vol. XXXVIIIFebruaryEdition

March 1, 2016

Follow Jesus. Make Disciples.Transform The World.

Newsletter of Trinity United Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

PARDON THE INTERRUPTION

On Wednesday, meteorologists in the region were cautiously sharing models forecasting up to 22inches of snow for the Triad with a conservative estimate of 9". School-aged children everywhere werebursting with delightful anticipation of what fun might come. When I measured out the possibility for mydaughter with a mark just below her thigh, her jaw dropping look was priceless. "Are you kidding me?",she seemed to say without using words.

By Friday evening, after a day full of ice, we had managed about two inches. Disappointment wasan understatement. But, we weren't the only ones. A number of our youth had plans to head for Resurrec-tion 2016 in Pigeon Forge this weekend but instead found themselves stuck at home for 4 days. Onlyabout half of the 10,000 registered for the youth retreat actually made it.

For some who started off a new year with the best of intentions, the reality of disappointment ordisillusionment begins to sink in after only a month. Resolutions are out the window and fruits of anintentional prayer vigil are now forgotten. Some disappointment runs deeper. Like a friend who just heardthey are no longer in remission.

The Bible has its share of scenes with diminished expectations. In anguish, Naaman laments,"I thought for sure that for me he would come out. "Mary pleads with frustrated grief at Jesus' feet, "Lord,if you had been here my brother would not have died." There seems to be no shortage of disappointmentin our lives. What is scarce is patience... and maybe an imaginative attitude.

In my own life, I can remember my growing frustration and concern with my son's vocabulary at 17months. By this age, his sister was uttering complete sentences while Naaman is still grunting andpointing. Of course, there is so much more to this. For example, studies suggest girls develop as muchas three years faster than boys. They have more synapses and tend to use both sides of their brain. Awoman's vocabulary averages 25,000 words a day compared to the male average of 12,000. As my wifewould quip with me, "If you want to be disappointed leave a man in charge."

Kidding aside, while some found disappointment this weekend, I learned more about patience. Foreverything there is a season. For whatever reason, Naaman began to surprise us with all new words thisweekend: nine, bubbles, uno, me, "maminable" - for abominable. If I had been in TN, I would have missedthe joy - and relief - of seeing his vocabulary grow overnight.

Even within the Church, we can find ourselves easily disappointed. There are likely times recentlyyou may have looked around or thought to yourself, "are we just moving backwards?" The reality in life iswe often do need to move in reverse before we can ever go forward. If you ever wonder why life seems tobe in reverse for you, it may be because you are growing. You may be experiencing transformation.

Theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, "We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interruptedby God." Journeying with Christ is always an adventure. Sometimes disappointment is a tool in ourtransformation. I hope together we'll find the patience through Lent to be interrupted by God.

NORM

Lent Worship Series: The WayLong before the name Christian was given, the designation given those who followed Jesus and his teachings was followers of,

"The Way." Lent is a season of preparation for celebrating Easter. Historically, Lent began as a period of fasting and preparation forbaptism by converts and later became a time for penance by all Christians. It's our journey towardbecoming a follower of The Way and a season of growing in discipleship.

One of the ancient images of the church for this journey is pilgrimage. Pilgrimage is an especially long journey made to asacred place as an act of religious devotion. For centuries after Christ's death, pilgrims would journey to the Holy Land to walk literallyand spiritually in the footsteps of Jesus. The Camino de Santiago, or The Way of St. James, ranks as another of the most popularpilgrimages in the Christian tradition. It is the name for one of the many routes that flow from France to the shrine of St. James in theCathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Northwest Spain. As early as the 9th Century, pilgrims have taken this journey as spiritual pathtoward wholeness, cleansing, and awakening.

Lent is a time for reflection, soul-searching and taking stock of our lives. For thousands of years, religious people have madejourneys of the heart as a way of gaining perspective and insight. We too will use the imagery and stories of pilgrimage and the Caminoto journey together during Lent. Inspired by passages in the scriptures that talk about the journeys, roads, and pathways of life, alongwith the modern film, "The Way", we will make our "way" together through this poignant season and inspire one another to live the lifewe"ve been given to the fullest.

Feb 14 – The Wandering Way (Luke 4:1-13)

Feb 21 – The Way Around ( Luke 13:31-35)

Feb 28 – The Way Back ( Luke 13:1-9)

Mar 6 – The Way Home ( Luke 15:11-32)

Mar 13 – The Other Way ( Luke 19:28-40 & Isaiah 43:16-19)

Trinity Today March 1, 2016

Passages in the scripturesinspire journeys, roads, andpathways of life.

La Cruz de Farro (the iron cross)is a popular stop along the Caminode Santiago. Pilgrims leave a sym-bol or object from home of some-thing they need to leave behindbefore completing their journey.

Journey with us thru Lent! ("The Way")

Holy WeekMar 20 – Palm/Passion Sunday ( Luke 22:14 – 23:49)Mar 23 – Journey to Jerusalem 6:30pmMar 25 – Good Friday SF Cross Walk – 11am

( Meet @ SF Community Park and process to TUMC with the cross. You are encouraged to dress in black.)

Mar 27 – Easter Sunday Resurrection Services

Ash WednesdaySometimes things happen in our lives that cause us to be awakened to a new perspective and we begin to

reassess the life road we are following and directions we are going. Ash Wednesday is a time in the church where wetalk of “repentance” which literally means to turn around and head in a new direction. This night, we began ourLenten journey with a movie viewing of "The Way" (2010) followed by the opportunity to receive ashes in the sign ofa cross on our foreheads.


March Birthdays1 - Jessie Jenkins

Barbara LashJanine Pierce

2- Andy FuertesAlan Greer

3 - Donovan AllenFrankie JonesLeigh Toft

4 - Deborah ColeyLena Waddell

8 - Sandy ErwinHil lary Shepherd

10 - Jo Ann Overby11 - Matthew Harding

Julian Hill13 - David Harding14 - Lauren Greer

Baxter SlaughterStephanie S tiers

16 - Darby AllenAnn B. HauserZachary Kiger

17 - Rete Lawson20 - Zeb Gibson

Mark RaulersonSteve Tredwell

21 - Ed Blizard22 - Maryan E. Hill, IV

Vivian ComerJessica Kiger

23 - Wilma Neubach25 - Katie Drane

Susan BurtonMarge Maher

26 - Lucille Tucker27 - Isabel Jones

Mary Lou Ritter28 - Johnnie Johnson

David Tyler, Jr.29 - Rick Taylor30 - Betty Sluder

Earl Williams31 - Harley Affeldt

Lift a prayer ...For those Grieving the Loss of a Loved One:Dunn Family, Swanson FamilyFor those Receiving treatment or recovering:Sue Pettit, Terry Walker, Jean Seger, Alzada Wilson,Mary Catherine Bones, Nancy Marshall, WilmaNeubach, Sandy Taylor, Dottie Andrews, Frank Lucas,Susan Lawson, Bob Craft, Lenora Yates, Bill/JennieWilson, Jeannette Shegog.For those in Assisted Living or Nursing Homes:Doris Braithwaite (Arbor Acres Health Care)Violet Fincannon (Brighton Gardens)Glenda Hauser (Springwood Care)Scott/Elva Lyles (Trinity Elms)Jean Ouellette (South Fork AL)Georgia Royall (South Fork AL)Ed/Emily Reams (Brookdale AL)Al Reams (Trinity Elms)Lucille Thomas (Arbor Acres)Sue Benson (Virginia)Grace Brewer (Pennsylvania)Military Rememberances:Nathan Alexander (USAF) Kenneth Raynor (USMC)

Zachary Lancaster (Marines) Joshua Wilson (US Army)Tyler Kiger (US Air Force) Jim Swanson (US Army)John Shaw (Army 961st Eng. Co.)

To Submit Prayer Requests:Whenever you have sickness or a personal need, God'speople at Trinity stand ready to join you in prayer.Names may be withheld. Requests may be given toCarol Baynes (765-2119) or any member of the PrayerChain listed in your church directory.

Trinity'sCommunityFood Pantry

Place Items inPurple Bins

(near elevator)Cereal (1)Grits/Oatmeal (1)Canned Fruit (3)Soup (1)Canned Vegs (5)Pasta (1)Mac & Cheese (1)Pasta Sauce (1)Canned Meat (1)Peanut Butter

UMM Fundraisers

Pine NeedlesUMM is partnering with NewPhiladelphia Moravian. You may pickup bales at New Philly for $4.50/bale orhave them delivered for $5/bale. The 1sttruck arrives March 12th.Order ASAP via sign-up list in the FH.Contact John Nelson (287-2256), HenryMarvin, Baxter Slaughter or JerryLawson.

Boston ButtsDelicious 8-10 lb BostonPork Butts prepared to per-fection are available in timefor Easter or can be frozenfor later. Cost is $30/butt or $25 per buttfor multiple. Order ASAP for pick-up atTUMC on March 12th.Sign-up in the FH or call Baxter Slaughter(813-5462) to place your order.

Proceeds support the mission & projects of UMM. Thanks for your support in advance!

Be a 2016 Volunteer atTrinity Prayer Garden

~ Planting, Watering, Raking, Cleaning~ Pruning, Trimming, Dead-heading~ Harvesting Seeds (i.e. Mexican Sunflowers)~ Picking Up Twigs~ General Maintenance & Seasonal Chores~ Preparing for Easter~ Donating Altar Flowers to be Planted Afterward~ Writing Newsletter Articles~ Designing/Structuring/Organizing~ Taking Photos for Newsletter, Website, &

Displays~ Joining Ministry Team

As you can see, there are many opportunities to serveand some do not require physical activity. If you enjoy theoutdoors and nature, we invite you to give of your time andvolunteer at the Trinity Prayer Garden.

If you are interested or need more details, call thechurch office at 765-0150 and leave your name andtelephone number. A Prayer Garden Ministry Teammember will contact you.

Cynthia Blair

Bless This Bunch!Office Volunteers:John Nelson, Thelma Schoolfield, Cynthia Blair, Richard& Marie Harding, Norm Jones, Mary Hege, NormaReese, Bill Davis, Sandra Walker, Nancy Gibson, TerriTyler, Cynthia Blair, Van Gurganus, Baxter Slaughter,Deb Ham, Henry Marvin, Dorothy Murphy.Worship Leadership:Communion Helpers - Mary Catherine Bones, Pat

Slaughter & Patti Beachey, Chancel ChoirKitchen:Coffee Fellowship Hosts, H.O.P.E. Lunch Makers

for needy children each SaturdayAround the Church:Henry Marvin, John Nelson, Richard & Marie

Harding, Thelma Schoolfield, Cynthia Blair, NormaReese, Sandra Walker.

Our apologies if anyone was missed. Thanks to allwho lend a hand in the name of Christ!

EASTER LILIESOrder lilies for the sanctuary on Easter Sunday, March27th. These may be given in honor or memory of lovedones and to celebrate the Resurrection. Cost is $12 perplant which comes wrapped with a bow. The deadline toorder is Monday, March 14th. Contact Thelma Schoolfieldwith any questions at 760-2417 (Home) or 817-8348 (Cell).

2016 Flower CalendarPosted outside the pastor's office is the 2016 FlowerCalendar. Choose a Sunday to donate flowers for thesanctuary. Thelma Schoolfield, 760-2417, will orderflowers according to your requests.

Stephen Ministry NewsPlease note that in 2015 Stephen Ministry had 1 male and7 females serving 8 care receivers. One is being servedby a Minister from Clemmons UMC.

Many thanks to all who have supported the ministry dur-ing the past year-and-a-half. Continue to pray for ourcare receivers and their Ministers.

Supervision meetings continue to be held twice monthlywith continuing education monthly.

Dorothy Murphy and Pat Slaughter (Leaders), recentlyattended a meeting for those who serve older adults.It was facilitated by Rev. Maurice Briggs, Chaplain atBrookridge Retirement Community. His presentationwas entitled, "Different Formats for Exploring CreativeAging in Your Setting".

For anyone in need of a Minister, please contactPastor Norm at 765-0150, Pat Slaughter at 765-207 orDorothy Murphy at 760-4893.



Congratulationsto theClass

of2014

Music Director Search:

Trinity UMC continues the search for a Director of MusicMinistry. Several interviews with strong candidates havetaken place over the last few months as your MusicSearch Team strives to find the music director who fitsour current music program well and has the capability tolead us down new and exciting paths.A complete job posting may be viewed on our website inthe employment heading under the “who we are” tab.For the time being, Carolyn Roe will continue to providehigh quality leadership for the Trinity music program.

Dave Tyler,Staff-Parish Chair

JOIN A CIRCLE:

Morning Glories CircleMeets in the Fellowship Hall every second Monday ofthe month at 10 a.m., September-June.

The circle sponsors the Do-Good Tree by collectingvarious items for different service organizations andsupports the Morning Glory Singers.

Sonshine CircleMeets in the Fellowship Hall every first Saturday of themonth from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

This circle ministers to shut-ins in private and area nurs-ing homes. Supports the Prayer Shawl andDress A Girl Around the World Ministries. Pillowcasedresses are made for the Dress A Girl project.

Women's CircleMeet to make stuffed items for heart patients at ForsythMedical Center. Meetings are every 5th Sunday.

All circles are open to new members. Please contactMargie Blakely with questions or interest at 413-8360.

Trinity UMW 2016 OfficersPresident - Margie BlakelyVice President - Betty Sluder Nominations:Secretary - Not Named 2016 Peggy ReavisTreasurer - Wilma Neubach 2017 Tina Capell

Mission Coordinators: Callers:Spiritual Growth - Norma A-D: Thelma SchoolfieldReese E-L: Virginia AffeldtMembership, Nurture & Out- M-P: Jo Ann Overbyreach - R-Z: Peggy ReavisJoAnn OverbySocial Action - Narda Marvin Program Resources -Education & Interpretation - Brenda JonesBetty Gardner

NEW HOURS

Beginning March 1st, TUMC has new office hours!

Church Office: Monday – Thursday: 9am-3pm Pastor’s Hours: Wednesday: 9am-12pm Food Pantry: 2nd & 4th Fridays 10am-12pm

Notes: Please know hours/days may varydepending upon events and holidays.Considerations for the bulletin must be received by3pm Wednesday.

Lake Junaluska Church Retreat (Scheduled April 1-3, 2016)

CANCELLED

Due to lack of registrants

Trinity TodayPublished monthly by Trinity UMC

Norm Jones, Jr., Pastor765-0150 (offc) 893-7029 (home)

828-980-4139 (cell)Email: [email protected]

Terri Angell, Office Administrator765-0150 (offc)

Email: [email protected]: trinityumcws.org

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mailto:[email protected]

General Conference Prayer Initiative

January 1 will lead off 131 days of continual prayer for the General Conference of The United MethodistChurch, which meets May 10-20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. The Western North Carolina Conferencedesignated date is scheduled for Sunday, April 3rd. There will also be special emphases on the firstSundays of February, March, April and May. The emphasis for February is on the Council of Bishops.

PRAYERO God, the Great Sender, you sent Jesus to the world to take us out of darkness into light, to take us outof death into life. By raising him from his death on the cross, you have given Jesus all authority in heavenand on earth. ‘ Therefore,’ he said to his disciples on the mountain in Galilee, ‘ Go.’ He sends us. Go. Hesends his disciples, then and now, to go out into the world to make more disciples for the world’ stransformation into your kingdom. Go. We hear and we accept his command with gladness. Go. We will.Prepare our leaders well, Lord, for General Conference. Envelop them with your Spirit and fill them withhumility and love. Guide them, particularly the Council of Bishops, as they discern your will for your Churchand as they lead us toward a future that you have prepared for us. Put it in the forefront of their minds andhearts, so that nothing but your will may be done before, during, and after the great gathering of yourpeople. May the General Conference 2016 be the faithful witness to your reign on earth. In Jesus’ namewe pray. Amen.

The Church in MissionWe seek to help our neighbors in our community, in ourcountry, and around the world through our gifts.

Mission Offerings for the First Quarter of 2016 go toHaywood Street Congregation. Trinity's goal is $300for this mission. Envelopes for gifts are in pew racks.

Good Neighbor Fund: Your gifts are used for thosein the church and community who need temporaryfinancial assistance.

The Do-Good TreeMar: Trinity Food PantryItems Requested:Hearty Hot Items such as Stew, Chunky Soup, etc.Cereal, Grits, OatmealCanned Fruit/VegetablesBoxed Mac & CheeseCanned Meat & SoupsSaltines/Cookies/CrackersPasta & SauceTree upstairs across from elevator.

Review:Jan: Forsyth Jail/Prison Ministry: 185+ Items

and $337 Cash CollectedFeb: Second Harvest Food Bank: 1,500+ Items

Collected for the "Keep Pounding Challenge"

St. Timothy's EpiscopalChurch Overflow Shelter

St. Timothy's Overflow Women's Shelterfor the Homeless is in dire need ofOVERNIGHT VOLUNTEERS in March.

Overnight volunteers arrive at 7 p.m. for abrief tour and training. Help is needed withcheck-in, dinner, and sleeping shifts.

Each night there should be 2 volunteers.They are expected to stay until 6:30 a.m. tohelp the guests check-out.

During the night, 1 volunteer will stayawake with the monitor on duty and thevolunteers can alternate shifts, utilizing asafe and seperate room to get rest.

There will be a Wi-Fi on site for work orleisure. Couches are available. Pleasebring your own bedding. Coffee is availableall night.

You must be 18 years old to sign up.Please contact the Church Office with yourdate(s) desired.

Thanks to everyone for all they do in ourmissions and community service projects.

Believe,Norma ReeseOutreach Chair


Love Was In The Air...At the Trinity Valentine Banquet this year. The celebration of love for God and each other overflowed in theTrinity Fellowship Hall on the evening of Saturday, February 13th.

Dinner rivaled any gourmet menu you'll find in Winston. Tables were decorated in lovely fashion.Entertainment was dreamy and romantic. The Pullens (married 66 years) even performed a song to inspireother couples who are still on their journey to many more years of wedded bliss.

Stephen and Florence Webb were recognized as the couple at Trinity that has been married the longest...seventy-four... yes, count them... seventy-four (74) years... and going STRONG! If you're looking for proofthat love lasts, there are a number of couples here at Trinity to inspire you:

Rev Clay & Betty Manning - 69 years Chuck & Vivienne Burkleo - 60 yearsScott & Elva Lyles - 68 years Julian & Ruth Hill - 60 yearsEd & Emily Reams - 67 years Henry & Narda Marvin - 60 yearsTom & Karolyn Pullen - 66 years Don & Mary Lou Ritter - 59 yearsHarley & Virginia Affeldt - 64 years Bill & Jennie Wilson - 57 yearsLee & Tina Cappell - 62 years Joe & Mary Hege - 57 yearsHal & Margie Blakely - 61 years Ken & Judy Cook - 54 yearsJim & Brenda Jones - 52 years

Recognition was also expressed to the widows of those who have passed on to Glory recently.

Thanks go out to John Nelson (UMM President) and Baxter Slaughter (UMM VP) along with those whohelped make the event a lovely way to celebrate.

Congratulations to all!


Dear Friends,

Here I go again searching forwords to say, "Thank you", forall the many ways you carriedme through another crisis!During my 52 years atTrinity, my church family hasfound so many ways to provethat 'LOVE' is indeed a verb...It's what you do best!

You have proved this these pastfew weeks with phone calls,visits, food, cards, andcertainly your prayers duringthis sickness. I think you'prayed me well'. I thank youand love you back!

In His Love,Doris

NOTES FROM OUR MEMBERS:

The Sonshine Circle met on Saturday, January 9thanddecorated 17 snowman bags with snowflakes.They were filled with fruit and goodies then taken byeach Sonshine member to shut-ins. Some of thewomen stayed afterward to help make sandwichesfor H.O.P.E.

Bags weredone again this month for Valentinedeliveries.

If you aren't in a Circle or could come on Saturdaymornings once a month, we would love to have youjoin us.

Hope to see you at our next meeting, March 5th at9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Wilma Neubach

Needed: Teddy BearsFor: Forsyth Co. Sherriff'sCare Bear Give AwayTo Benefit: Special Needs ChildrenContact: Larry @ (336) 414-6053for more information.

Wanted: Bicycles & HelmetsFor Needy ChildrenContact: Larry @ (336) 414-6053

Trinity Food Pantry 2016

Trinity Food Pantry is open again in2016. Our team leader will be ShirleyGentry with Norma Reese as back-up.

We are open the 2nd and 4th Fridaysof each month from 10am-12pm in theFellowship Hall.

Purple donation boxes are locatedoutside the elevator doors on bothfloors. We are again fortunate tohavebread and pastry donations fromCarolyn Hamby. Our clients havemuch enjoyed these additions.

We again need volunteers to man thepantry. Sign-up sheets are on the dooroutside the pantry/freezer room.

Any emergency needs can be called into the Church Office. The requestswill be referred to Shirley or Norma.

MARCH MADNESS will be heldagain this year - YEA !!! Megan Linkis team leader along with our youthgroup this year. Please let them knowwhat favorite teams you'd like to seeparticipate. Let's get going for ourfavorite teams, there will be a surprisepenalty for the losing team.

Community Service


The staff at South Fork Elementarysends a note of 'Thanks' for all wedo to support their needs.

GOING DIGITAL ….

Like what you see each month in the TrinityNewsletter? Enjoy staying informed w/ news each monththrough our newsletter? Then don’t miss out. In order tobe better stewards of the environment and ourresoureces, TUMC’s newsletter will be going digital in May2016! In addition to saving trees and postage, by goingdigital you get to enjoy a full-color version.

This means after May, we will no longer be mailing outhard copies of the newsletter. It will be delivered directlyto your email or can be accessed on our website. Forthose without internet access, hard copies will beavailable to pick up at church and shut-ins will receive acopy with their monthly treats.

TUMC Newsletter

Rap w/ the Rev. (2 Sundays After Worship)

Join Rev. Norm for snacks and conversation in the Fellowship Hall

following 11am worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This is a great

opportunity for anyone to dialogue more about the worship series or the

scripture that month, share about what’s on your mind, ask deep

questions,

learn more about each other, conspire together in mission, welcome

guests,

or just enjoy each other’s company.

Join Pastor Norm on March 13th at 12:15pm.


Trinity UMC – Church Council Meeting MinutesJan. 12, 2016

The meeting was called to order by Larry Ham at 6:35 PM. Fourteen (14) members were present.Devotions were led by Norm and taken from 1 Cor 12:12-27 and the Rules of Improv:Listen Focus on the task at hand Keep an open mindHave a yes attitude Make bold choices and don’t worry about failure

Viewed clip about running together - The council has that same power if we are together.

The council read the Relational Covenant together and was encouraged to study the covenant and make notes as to changes forenhancements.

What We Celebrate:We celebrate that Doris is home, Wayne Greer is better, notes received from persons that received our help from Trinity and familiestouched at SF Elementary, candlelight service, we are here together, winter is here, Baxter’s lay preaching request, Rev. Crottspresentation at retreat, being a part of the council, Megan’s caregiving for Doris.

What Do We Need To Do Next?No update on A/V for sanctuary, Reedy heat & air comes next week to move ducts from front to ceiling. Plumbers coming thisweek to install plumbing in Ed. Building to be in use this weekend possibly. Other updates are coming as time and weather permit.Updating office facilities to be completed next week.

1. Elevator needs some repair. Bill will call company. We are in conversation with Stratford Advisors about sharing parking agreement.2. Moravian star out front will be taken down soon. It is run by a switch. Think about ideas for Star or Cross to be put out front.3. Have had some concerns about the custodial care.4. Council entered into a period of discussion on various SPRC matters led by Dave Tyler.

What Stands In Our Way?We are tabling discussion of the Good Things to God Things Visioning process for our congregation due to time.

Making decisions stands in our way to accomplish our goals.

Open communications between us and the congregation.

We are asked to think and talk to others about some of the items discussed at this meeting.

Norm mentioned about the mailboxes for council officers across from the office. Also, use time between meetings to report updates tocouncil members by email to ensure stewardship of our time. Come ready with things to celebrate. Fill out servants in ministry teamsheets and turn in asap.

Megan Link closed the meeting with prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Lawson

Next meeting will pick up with discussing Good things to God things and the state of the church.

Trinity UMC – Church Council Meeting Minutes

Feb. 9, 2016

The Council of Trinity United Methodist Church met on Tuesday, February 09, 2016. Larry Ham, Chairperson, called the meeting toorder at 6:35. Norm explained what spiritual covenant groups were and council formed groups. The goal is to promote leadership togrow relationally and spiritually beyond council meetings.

We read our Relational Covenant together.

Things we celebrate:

We celebrate Terry’s successful surgery Richard’s Sunday School ClassMeeting W/ SF Elementary and new partnership Worship team (Peggy and Terri) lent, altaropportunities – Monday prayer with faculty Valentine Banquet and bandWNC won Keep pounding (Trinity over 1500 food items) Better relationship with siblingCherry Street Ensemble visit and testimonies GrandchildrenGod’s work w/ student – thru counselor and Megan. UMW lunch was a successGood response to clothing contributions Norma’s dog doing wellDaughter in town from Seattle Son’s success in changing jobsTUMC folk in news Lauren Greer’s swimming& Kirkland endowmentHeating and Air relocation in sanctuary under budget

What do we need to do next?:

Bingo returns in March – John & Baxter will coordinatePictorial Directory? – Norm will check on the progressNeed to remember to reflect and speak Christ in our discussionReviewed Plowpoint resources to help us with church visioning and alignment.Darren Crotts to be contacted. Leadership will begin the Longing to Belong process asap.Evangelism Team – Baxter offered to help Patti form a team from nominations floated last fall.Dave gave an SPRC report.Needs for worship enhancements, musicians, and blended service. Early worship continues for now.Request made to categorize GNF disbursementsNorm distributed EOY reports and briefly led a state of the church review using stats and observations from the last fewyears. Challenged us to further review and to name and inform our realities and needs.

The meeting was closed with prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Susan Lawson


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UshersVan Gurganus, Baxter & PatSlaughter, Wilma Neubach,

Nursery(Choose 8:30 or 11:00)3/6 Dana Raynor3/13 Betty Gardner3/20 Bill Davis3/27 Mallory Oates

GreetersSandra Walker,Arlene Gist

Hospital VisitorsWeek of:3/6 Lee Capell3/13 Norm Jones3/20 Richard Harding3/27 Pat Slaughter

DVD DeliveryWeek of:3/6 Carol Baynes3/13 Peggy Reavis3/20 Dorothy Murphy3/27 Sandra Walker

Coffee FellowshipHenry Marvin

Church Lock UpSandra Walker

March 2016

7p Choir

9:30aSonshineCircle (FH)

5p Church Staff Mtg5:45p MT Leaders Mtg12:15p Youth12:15p Evangelism

7-8:30pBINGO(FH)DAA (EdBldg) 8p

ChurchCouncil6:30p

Job Fair9a-3p (FH)

Choir 7p

Praise Team6:30p

Drive-ThruPrayer 4:30-6p

PineNeedles &Pork ButtsDelivered

SERVANTS IN MINISTRY...Don't Forget...

Sunday, March 13th

12:15p Rap w/ Rev

Daylight Saving Begins

10a MorningGlory Circle(FH)DAA (EdBldg) 8p

VOTE: NCPrimary (FH)

Praise Team6:30p

7p Choir

12:15p YouthPalm Sunday

NO 8:30aSERVICE

11a Inner RhythmDAA (EdBldg) 8p

6:30p Journeyto Jerusalem

7p Choir

4p Egg Hunt(SF Park)

11a SF ParkCrosswalk

7:30a Sunrise Svc8:15a Breakfast

Easter Sunday

7-8:30pBINGO(FH)DAA (EdBldg) 8p

7p Choir

6p KidsMovie Night

1p Loom &Arm Knit-ting(By RSVP -FH)

10a-12pFoodPantry

10a-12pFoodPantry

5:30-8pStephenMinistry(Ed Bld)

5:30-8pStephenMinistry(Ed Bld)

Trinity Today February 21, 2016

Trinity UMC3819 Country Club Rd.Winston-Salem, NC 27104

Address Service Requested

This is the February-March Edition of Trinity TodayApril Newsletter Deadline is March 22th

Pg. 1 Note From NormPg. 2 Lent Worship SeriesPg. 3 Birthdays & PrayersPgs. 4-8 NewsPgs. 9-10 Council Mtg. Mins.Pg. 11 Calendar/Service ListPg. 12 Holy Week

Holy Week @ TUMCMar 20 – Palm/Passion Sunday (Luke 22:14 – 23:49).No 8:30am service. Celebrate Palm Sunday through themusical gifts of the Inner Rhythm Choir at 11am.We will laugh and cry together as this group of 25 individuals withphysical and mental special needs share their joy of music and leadus into the prescence of God. A love offering will be received.

Mar 23 – Journey to Jerusalem 6:30pmExperience the pilgrim journey to Jerusalem through Holy Week from the lens of 4th Century pilgrim Egeria.This meaningful walk will transport us through the heart of Holy Week to the power of the cross. Beginsfrom the new sanctuary covered entrance.

Mar 25 – Good Friday SF Cross Walk – 11am(Meet @ SF Community Park and process to TUMC with the cross. You are encouraged to dress in black.Pilgrims will have the opportunity to shoulder the cross for part of the journey and reflect on Christ’spassion).

Mar 27 – Easter Sunday Resurrection Services 7:30am & 11amSunrise Service begins at 7:30am in our prayer garden followed by a full breakfast in the FH by our SSE cookingteams at 8:15am.Easter worship at 11am with a sending forth from the sanctuary front steps.

(Remember to bring flowers to place on the Easter cross today!)

Trinity Today Page 10 February 1, 2013

2015 TUMC Budget Continued

PROGRAMS & PROPERTY (Continued)Utilities.............................................................................................. $18,850

Electrical Power......................................................... $ 6,700Natural Gas................................................................ $ 3,500Telephone & Internet.................................................. $ 4,400Waste Maintenance..................................................... $ 950Water & Sewer.......................................................... $ 3,300

PERSONNEL.............................................................................................................. $167,355Pastor................................................................................................. $ 89,891

Basic Compensation..................................................... $ 51,600Housing Allowance...................................................... $ 15,000Fringe Benefits............................................................ $ 18,141

Hospital Insurance...................................... $ 10,200Minister's Pension/Benefit............................ $ 7,941

Conference Expense.................................................... $ 200Travel Expense........................................................... $ 3,750Continuing Education................................................... $ 600Cell Phone Allowance.................................................. $ 600

Administrative Assistant.................................................................... $ 22,746Salary (based on 25 hrs./wk.) . ................................... $ 21,250Pension....................................................................... $ 911Workshop Expense...................................................... $ 135Travel Expense............................................................ $ 450

Director of Children's Ministry/Discipleship Salary........................... $ 14,500

Disbursing Treasurer Salary.............................................................. $ 6,515

Janitor............................................................................................... $ 3,000

Choir Director................................................................................... $ 6,131Salary......................................................................... $ 6,031Special Services........................................................... $ 100

Nursery Worker............................................................................... $ 3,600Salary......................................................................... $ 3,400Special Services........................................................... $ 100

Organist............................................................................................. $ 8,047Salary......................................................................... $ 7,947Special Services........................................................... $ 100

Sign Language Interpreter Salary..................................................... $ 2,100

Youth Pastor Intern Salary............................................................... $ 2,750

Miscellaneous.................................................................................... $ 7,424Musicians Workshop................................................... $ 100Staff Christmas........................................................... $ 400Taxes (FICA - Employer)............................................ $ 6,200

Supply................................................................................................ $ 1,375Guest Organist............................................................ $ 400Guest Pastor............................................................... $ 975

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