The Chimes

August

2019

Trinity United Methodist Church 75 East High Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338

The Summer is moving on and it is hard to believe how the time flies. The end of June and into July we made another trip out west and back. This time to bring Jordan back this way after

completing his second year of pharmacy residency. Some have asked, why did he wind up so far away? The answer is that in the process of assigning residencies the one seeking is linked with a residency that offers the educational experience the resident is looking for. His option turned out to be in Portland, Oregon working for Kaiser Permanente in their health system. Now Jordan wants to be back this way and closer to family. For the time being he is living with us. As it turns out, it was awesome to see the country again, this time our trip included Colorado and Kansas. Last year we went through Nebraska for that portion of our trip. I am so thankful for God’s watch and care over us as Christopher and I were in the U-Haul and Denise and Jordan were in his car. Seeing the countryside and seeing town after town and cities where other people live just causes me to pause and give thanks. It’s amazing where some people live. In Wyoming, eastern Colorado and western Kansas there was

a lot of nothing

except for fields and tiny

towns.

Wyoming was a lot of rock with some grassy fields and roaming cattle (sometimes hundreds of the – “free range”). The extend of the views in some of the states were breathtaking and many times that was because there were no trees. Ohio is definitely a good place to live and we are happy in Mount Gilead! Again, we are glad to be home! I like trees. God bless, Pastor Jeff

MidWest Distribution Center 2019 - highlights

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the prayers, travel mercies, the welcome home hugs and most of all, the funds for 25 Tornado Kits. You are an amazing Church Family. It is an amazing experience and we are all set to go back July 19 - 25, 2020 and July 25 - 31, 2021. ~The Midwest Team

The photo is of Barb, Joan, and Robin presenting the check for the Tornado kits to MMDC Director

Chantel. Joan also had a check to present for the repair of one of the Midwest trucks, money collected from the Quarter Tubes.

Joan and Riley

Carl Scissorhands

The Team

PRAYER CONCERNS Trinity members and friends

who have been in our prayers

the past month…..

New Prayer Concerns: Diana Scheafer, Glenn Lamareaux, Jane Brucker, Kennedy Rusnell, Matt Web, Randy Tolbert, The Rocks & Foster Program, Trooper Jason Phillips, Earthquake Victims

Ongoing Prayer: Barb Detwiler, Rev. Beth Mansperger, Bill Brucker, Carlotta Blair, Charlotte Geyer, Chip Irons, Deb Dupilka, Diane Geyer, Doug Stossel, Gale Fragan, Gerry Spear, Jeff Taylor, Jerry Hand, Julie Vargo, Marty Reuss, Neva Turner, Pat Irons, Pat Tolbert, Phyllis Bell, Ruth Ann George, Sarah Roberts, Shelly Hastings-Toms, Sherry Seckel, Sue Hershner, Tammy Ghent, Unspoken Request. Civilians serving overseas.

Military: Curt Belohlavek, Emily Garry, Eric Mann, Kelly Mann-Sorgenfrei, Jon Tschudi, Troy Hill, Tyler Hill, & all other military personnel around the world

Nursing Home Residents & Shut-Ins: Alice Foley, Aretha Richardson, Harry Riggs, Luanne Fuller, Nettie Lyon, Mary Dianne George, Rebecca Patterson

Missionaries: Gordon & Ardell Graner [Dominican Republic], Matthew Laferty [Austria]

Our Trinity Family wishes to extend prayers to the following families in the loss of a loved one this past month: Bill Maggs, Kim Maggs, Josh Bostic, Larry Richards, Marjorie Dudley, Marjorie West

TRINITY ATTENDANCE

DATE

SUNDAY

SCHOOL

8:30

AM

10:30

AM

TOTAL

07/07/2019 36 38 60 98

07/14/2019 31 54 52 106

07/21/2019 29 40 55 95

07/28/2019 OUTDOOR SER VICE

Simple symbiosis

Christians are like the several flowers in a garden, that have each of them the dew of heaven, which, being shaken with the wind, they let fall at each other’s roots, whereby they are jointly nourished, and become nourishers of each other. ~ John Bunyan

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY AT SAMES & COOK 3:00-4:00 pm

The Sames and Cook Bible Study will be s tudying Rich in Things that Count the Most.

While we may or may not be wealthy when it comes to material things, James W. Moore says, every one of us can be rich in the things that count the most. True happiness, fulfillment, and wealth come from knowing that God is with us, and from being grateful for all of the blessings God has given us. Through Scripture and compelling stories of faith, the author invites us in this book to explore the real riches in our lives, those things that will last and endure, that won’t rust or corrode or become boring or go out of style.”

Aug 6: No Bible Study

Aug 13: Rich in Christian Freedom (Mark 10:17-22)

Aug 20: Rich in Gratitude (Luke 19:1-10)

Aug 27: Rich in Generosity (Luke 21:1-4)

Church Phone Directory Updates

We will be updating the church phone directory in August. If you know of any address, email or phone number changes, please contact the church office regarding those changes or email the church office at trinityumc@redbird.net. If you would like to add a birthday to the birthday list, please let the church office know. Thank you for your help!

Mission Trip to Red Bird – August 11-17

Rev. John Partridge from Christ UMC Alliance is leading a United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) journey to The Joy Center in Big Creek, KY, part of the Red Bird Missionary Conference. You are invited to join the team that will travel to August 11-17. The projects on which the team will work are tailored to the skills of the team members. Regardless of your skills, there is a place for you on the team. E-mail John Partridge, at pastorpartridge@gmail.com, to learn more about the trip.

August Youth Schedule

Sunday, 8/4 7:00 p.m. – Youth Group at church Sunday, 8/11 7:00 p.m. – Youth Group at church

Sunday, 8/18 7:00 p.m. – Youth Group at church

Sunday, 8/25 7:00 p.m. - Youth Group at church

2019 Youth Camp out at the Williamson’s

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS

Hello Ladies of Trinity!

I hope you all are having a great and blessed summer. Our annual picnic is scheduled for Monday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. This year it is going to be held at the Mount Gilead State Park, Shelter House #1. Please invite the men and any new members and attendees that we can get to know better. This gathering is for the purpose of gaining support for UMW activities and missions as well as our group’s socialization. Please bring a covered dish to share. Beverages and place settings will be provided. Optional games will also be planned. Come and enjoy our beautiful State Park and enjoy the weather.

God Bless, Marilyn Turner 419-560-3293

Rummage Sale

Remember the Rummage Sale as you get ready for fall and the new school year! We’d love to have your stuff! Start a box or a bag now. The Rummage Sale drop-off begins September 26th.

Thank you! Sandy Snyder

Active Shooter Training

The Trustees have determined that they will sponsor a “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events” training program presented by Sgt. Lance Plough and an associate from the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office is offering this as a free program. Plans are to hold this 2-hour presentation at a yet to be determined date in September at our church. If you have questions or would like to participate in this informative training, contact Gary Begeman at (419) 947-1414.

Rummage

Sale

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Because of our Child Protection Policy, we need a 2nd person in the nursery with Diana Kemp during the Sunday school hour

and during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Please contact

the church office if you are able to help during either of these times at trinityumc@redbird.net or 419-947-6040. There are also sign-up sheets in the nursery. Thanks to all those who volunteered in the nursery: Gary Begeman, Kristi Bulkowski, Tom Cotton, Alberta Stojkovic, Pat & Dick Miller, Joyce Overmoyer, Vince Brown, Kimberly Neal and Sue Williamson.

LOW IMPACT/STEP AEROBICS CLASS

Exercise to Energize - Classes will

start again after Labor Day on

Mondays & Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

We exercise with music and mix in

light weights and floor exercises. We

would love to have you join us! If you

have any questions, ask Allen or Alberta Stojkovic

419-946-4982.

2019 Altar Flowers

The Altar flower sign-up sheet is located in the hall next to the workroom. Make sure you write who is purchasing the flowers and

who they are “In Memory of” or “In Honor of”. The cost of the flowers is $30. Please mark “Altar Flowers” in memo line of your check made out to Trinity UMC. The church office orders flowers for anyone who has signed up the week before the Sunday they are for. If you decide to get them yourself at another florist, please let the church office know in advance. Thank you!

SPECIAL EVENTS AND USE OF FACILITIES

We are fortunate to have a facility that is busy through the year. If you plan to hold a special event, work session or other function in the church, please make sure to check availability of date and time with the church office as far in advance as possible. A Building Use form may need to be completed and returned for approval and signature by the Trustee Committee. The forms are available in the church office or may be emailed by the office at your request. Your cooperation in this process helps everyone coordinate use of the facility. Thank you!

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM

Trinity is part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Just by using your Kroger plus card when you shop at Kroger, they will make a donation to our church. Our most recent check was $232.55. To sign up go online at www.kroger.com/community and register your Kroger Plus Card. Kroger recently updated its Community Rewards system. Trinity has been assigned a new number. You will need to enter Trinity’s number #RH570 and your email address. Thank you for supporting this program and Trinity UMC!

REIMBURSEMENT VOUCHERS

If you make any authorized purchases for the church, please return the original

receipt and a completed Voucher to the church office within one month of the purchase. This will insure that you receive your reimbursement on time and it also helps the church keep its accounts up to date and accurate. Blank Vouchers are available in the church office.

GOD’S SERVANTS – August 2019

August 2019

8:30 am Greeters

8:30 am Call to Worship Readers

8:30 am Scripture Readers

4 Bill & Loretta Curts Loretta Curts Loretta Curts

11 Mike & Marlene Lancaster Marlene Lancaster Rod Clinger

18 Cal & Donna Shirk Donna Shirk Pat Tolbert

25 Don & Marilyn Rhodebeck Rod Clinger Alan Torppa

August 2019 10:30 am Greeters

10:30 am Call to Worship Readers

10:30 am Scripture Readers

4 Allen & Alberta Stojkovic Suzy Piercy Donna Jackson

11 Juanita Piercy & Suzy Piercy Nancy Reed Della Mosier

18 Jim & Joyce Overmoyer Dennis Richardson Joan Myers

25 Ruth Logan & Evelyn Shoults Jill Richardson Barb Brewer

August 2019

10:30 am Music

10:30 am Children’s Church

Altar Flowers ($30.00)

4 Cheryl Young Allen & Alberta Stojkovic

11 Kristi Bulkowski Mary Kay Myers

18 Kelly Hand Dennis & Jill Richardson

25 Jim Burcker Denise Canankamp

August 2019

9:30 am Nursery Volunteers

10:30 am Nursery Volunteers

10:30 am Acolytes

4 Gary Begeman Gary Begeman The Rocks Family

11 Pat Miller Pat Miller The Hand Family

18 Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed The Bulkowski Family

25 Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed The Rocks Family

10:30 am Ushers: Olen Jackson, Merrill Brucker, Floyd Sterritt, Glenn Hayes

Trinity United Methodist Church: Office Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm [Lunch 12:00-12:30 pm]

Phone: 419-947-6040 Fax: 419-947-6050 Website: www.mgtrinity.com Email Address: trinityumc@redbird.net

Pastor Jeff’s Email Address: jcanankamp82@gmail.com

The Chimes is a monthly publication of Trinity United Methodist Church. Copy deadline is the third Wednesday of each month by 4 pm.

Trinity United Methodist Church Staff: Rev. Jeff Canankamp, Pastor - Parsonage Phone: 419-751-7572

Sabina Anderson, Music Director Susan James, Pianist Tina Schaeufele, Treasurer

Denise Canankamp, Secretary Sara Ness, Custodian Barb Brewer, Kitchen Coordinator Diana Kemp, Nursery Care Giver