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August 2019

Trinity United Methodist Church

Trinity Tidings “Life in the Son”

IN THIS ISSUE

A Pastor’s Pondering 1

Music Ministry News

Treasurer’s Report

Praise Report

2

2

2

Congregational Care

PEP Club News

Golf Tournament

3

3

3

Amplified/Light keepers

UMW News

4

5

Missions

Honorariums

TUMM News

Ins and Outs

New Christian Life Center

Labor Day Celebration

Salkehatchie

6

6

7

7

8

9

9

Congregational Prayers

August Birthdays

August Anniversaries

10

10

10

Our Service Workers 11

Worship Services

Business Hours

Church Staff

Trinity Special Events

12

12

12

12

Items for

August: Peanut

Butter and Jelly

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. — Colossians 4:2

As I write this devotion, it is Tuesday night of Salkehatchie, and it has

been an eventful week. Watching these young people come together and work

at being the hands and feet of God is an incredible gift and opportunity. I enjoy

watching them work, but I most enjoy watching their faith in our living God

come alive. Just this morning, I saw their prayer lives come alive as we dealt

with the struggles that we had before us on our work site. And again, God

prevailed!

Most of us realize that prayer is important, but we often struggle to

make it a priority. Busy work schedules, the distractions of technology, and the

demands of daily life can make it difficult to set aside time for prayer. How

can we be more successful in devoting ourselves to prayer?

Some people find that praying at set times in the day is helpful. I read

about someone who set an alarm on her watch several times a day to remind

herself to pray. She was surprised to find that after doing this for a while she

no longer needed the alarm to remind her. What began as a regimented routine

soon became a cherished habit.

Many people find it helpful to read prayers that others have written.

Did you know that the book of Psalms is sometimes called “the prayer book of

God’s people”? For many of us, reading the Psalms or other prayers recorded

in the Bible has energized our devotional life.

Then there is the value of praying with others. Gathering with other

believers for prayer and fellowship is a great way to build one another up and

grow closer together in the Lord.

God is pleased with every effort we make to devote ourselves to prayer.

The creator of the universe wants to spend time with us, and he loves to hear

from us. That thought alone can inspire us to make prayer a greater prior-

ity!

So, Let’s Pray Together! Lord, help me to be devoted to prayer. Help me to connect with you in

whatever way I can. Use me to help others grow in prayer as well. In Jesus,

Amen.

I pray I see you in church on Sunday as we worship together.

Rev. Michael Ritter

A Pastor’s Ponderings

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TREASURER’S REPORT June 30, 2019)

Music Ministry News The music department is continuing to be on summer schedule. We have music every

Sunday, but we are not having Wednesday night practice. This will continue until after Labor

Day. The article next month will be more specific about dates. I hope that each of you are

having a nice summer so far. It is hot, and trying to stay cool is a challenge at times.

Believe it or not, Albert and I are looking at Christmas music. That might be a good way to at least

think cool. In order to have everything ready, you have to start early. I do love listening to and

comparing anthems and carols. Since I love Christmas so much, it is really fun. Some decisions are

made, and others are still up in the air. There are plenty of pieces to hear.

On a personal note, by Albert's birthday toward the end of the month, we should have a new baby

granddaughter. Sometimes it seems hard to believe that it will be three years since Hannah was born.

That was the day before his birthday. This one will be close to the same day. My son and daughter-in-

law along with Hannah and Callie and, of course, us, are very excited. We all appreciate your prayers

as the day grows closer.

Stay cool and think about joining the music program when rehearsals start. I can always use more

handbell players. Pray about it, and come and talk to me. Blessings to all.

Melody

Total Income YTD $ 333,352.80

Total Income YTD Budgeted $ 326,736.47

Income Over Budgeted Amount $ 6,616.33

Total Expenses YTD $ 318,009.94

Total Expenses YTD Budget $ 326,647.07

Expenses Under Budget YTD $ 8,637.13

Apportionments Budgeted YTD $ 31,891.04

Apportionments Actually Paid YTD $ 31,891.04

Weekly Needs’ Average Budgeted 2019 $ 12,566.79

Weekly Actual Average Giving 2019 $ 12,821.26

Building Fund Balance $ 95,039.19

The Administrative Council will meet

on Tuesday, August 27th at 6:00 pm in

the AG Greene. All committee

chairmen are requested to attend, and

all other members of the church are

welcome.

If members have items they would like

to have added to the agenda, please

contact the church office.

Thank you and may God continue to bless our wonderful Trinity Church Family and

friends for your prayers, cards, visits and calls as Jack continues his healing process

and Ruth adjusts to the caregivers’ extra burdens.

Blessing to all Jack and Ruth Boward

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August brings the Pep Club’s kickoff

luncheon at the Surf Golf & Beach Club to

make plans for the upcoming year.

Lunch will be Dutch treat on August 15th at

12 noon.

The Reservation form will be in the bulletin

August 4 & 11th.

Bring your ideas and suggestions to make next year our

very best.

We’re a very friendly group; everyone is welcome, so

we would love to have you join us and see what we are

all about.

News from the PEP Club (People Enjoying People)

Wednesday Night Fellowship

6:00 pm Let’s eat!!! Please come out and enjoy

good food. In August, we will

have our family fellowship meal on the

first Wednesday of the month.

Come out and enjoy the fun!

Please RSVP on Monday by 12 noon

so that we can prepare. August Fellowship Date is August 7th.

Congregational Care

Contact the following team leaders to help serve

Trinity United Methodist Church:

Jeanie Reeder - Card Ministry for members in

need of prayer.

Joey Simmons - Card Ministry for birthday

recognition, encouragement, etc. for homebound

members.

Debbie Snow - Transportation needs for

appointments.

Marianne Vandawalker - Phone calls, visitation

& birthday recognition for homebound members.

Please check the church directory or church

office for contact numbers of team leaders.

Trinity United Methodist Men's

Fellowship Seventh Annual

Golf Tournament

November 9th, 2019

8:30 am

Beachwood Golf Club

North Myrtle Beach

If you want to play,

see one of the Methodist Men

or call the church office.

Birthday and Anniversary Wishes

Please consider a birthday or anniversary

honorarium for you or someone special.

May we suggest a donation of $1.00 per birth or

anniversary year to the New Building Fund.

Please note “New Building Fund” and

“Who is being recognized”

on your check and/or envelope.

On Sunday, August 18th, at our

11:00 am service in the Sanctuary, we

are having a Blessing of the

Backpacks and a Blessing for our

Educators.

Children of all ages are invited to bring their

bookbags and participate in a special

Blessing of the Backpacks.

Educators, there will be a

special blessing as you head

back to school this year. Educators

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We are gearing up for a new school year!

We are incredibly excited about this upcoming fall for both our Light

keepers and Amplified Youth! If you are new, our Sunday night programs begin September 8th. We meet at 5 pm with a free meal for

youth and children followed by music and worship, games, crafts and Biblical lessons with age appropriate application. If your child has not come before, we would love for them to join us! (We do have nursery

care in case your family has a younger sibling!)

NEW RELEASE FORMS

It is that time of year again to fill out release

forms for the 2019-2020 school year. If you

have a child under 18 who participates in our

Sunday night program or any of our special

events throughout the year, please stop by

the office and fill out a release form. This

will cover their involvement through next

summer.

Thank You to EVERYONE who

made To Mars And Beyond such

a wonderful success!! Your

prayers and support for our

children mean more than you

will ever know. Thank you!

THANK YOU, UMM

We would like to thank our great

UMM for their generous support

of VBS by completely covering

the cost of shirts for our children

and helpers! This was such a

blessing!

Don’t forget to bring your backpack

to our 11 am traditional service for

our Blessing of the Backpacks. If

you aren’t able to make this

particular service but would still

like our pastors to pray for your

child’s backpack, you can drop it off

in the sanctuary at the kneeling

rail, and Charles will ensure you

get it back sometime later.

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News from the

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God, and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

Around the Circle(s)

It may be summer, but the circles have been busy!

All the circles are involved in the International Café dinners, and all will provide pillow treats for Salkahatchie campers.

Dot Jordan will provide cold snacks for the campers.

Love will be a sponsor for the Teen Angel Golf Tournament in August. Love has been collecting school supplies all summer for the NMB Middle School opening in August.

Susanna Wesley met in July to make cards for deployed military and their spouses.

August Events

August 23rd

10 am Executive Board AG Greene

August 30th 10 am General Meeting Fellowship Hall

(Susanna Wesley hosting)

God’s work and UMW fellowship continue throughout the year!

Regular Meetings Resume in September!

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Mission Ministry News August 2019 Vacation Bible School collected $379.00 in change (and bills) which was donated to ASAP. I would like to thank

Charles and all the children for this contribution which is used to feed veterans.

Mobile Meals Week of 8/12 to 8/16.

Meet at the BI-LO North Myrtle Beach Windy Hill. Behind the Harley Davidson on Route 17.

Please arrive at BI-LO NMB, Windy Hill, between 8:15 am and 8:30 am.

Monday: Dan Herman and Gary Clemmons

Tuesday: Linda Caldwell and Debbie Haught

Wednesday: Sandra Miller and Rob Herman

Thursday: Jerry Cameron and LeAnn Hanlon

Friday: Hank and Cynthia Whitley

Alternate Standby: Linda Jones (843-680-3994)

Please notify JOHN FLYNN (843-734-0427) or Linda Jones of any last minute conflicts.

Master’s Meal – We are in need of volunteers to prepare and serve the Wednesday Master’s Meal once a month.

This is lunch on Wednesday for anyone who needs it. Some come because they are hungry, some come for the

fellowship and some come for the spiritual uplifting. We are having a meeting in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday,

August 13th at 1:00 pm. If you are interested in helping with this mission, please come to the meeting. If you

cannot come, please contact Linda Jones (864-680-3994) or Cathey Grant (704-737-2161). Linda and Cathey are

the new co-chairs of Master’s Meal.

Back-to-School Shoes – I want to thank all those who donated money for this cause. We raised $740.00 the first

Sunday. That is the last figure I had before this was due to Leslie. I will report the total in next months’ newsletter.

Socks for Veterans and Homeless – Later this month we will begin collecting socks. These socks will go the

Eastern Carolina Homeless Organization (ECHO) for distribution to the homeless and to the Stand Down at Market

Commons for veterans. As you go to the store, please pick up socks for these people who need our help.

Peanut Butter & Jelly - ASAP needs peanut butter and jelly. Please pick some up when you go shopping.

International Café – The J1-Visa students are here. Contact Susan Douglas for information on volunteering to

help with this program. We are currently hosting 60-79 each week and could use some more help.

American Flags – If you have an old or tattered American flag that needs to be disposed of properly, you can drop

it off at the church. They will be taken to the VFW where they will be burned in a special ceremony.

Pop-Tops - We are still collecting aluminum pop-tops. We don’t get much for them, but what we do get is donated

to the Ronald McDonald House. If you want to help, start saving the pop-tops and every few months bring them to

the church and leave for Frank Autry.

Thanks for all you do to support the mission projects of this church.

If you have any questions or suggestions for your Mission Committee, please contact Frank Autry at 843-685-1190

or frank.autry@hotmail.com.

Memorials and Honorariums

Building Fund:

In honor and thanks to Neal and Jill

Krumme for taking care of Maggie

when Betty was sick. Frank Autry

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Trinity Reading Group The Trinity Book Club is taking the

summer off. We will let you know when

we will start to meeting again.

Have a great summer.

News from the United Methodist Men No meeting during the summer, next meeting will be September 15th in the Fellowship Hall at 9:35 am

between the church services. Please come and be a part of all the summer activities.

Thanks to Mike and his crew for cooking for the North Strand Salkehatchie. Thanks to all those helping with J-1.

Other activities still coming up are conducting the Church services August 11th, serving at the Festival of Tables and

our BBQ dinner in September. Being discussed is the UMM cooking a monthly meal as a fundraiser for the new

addition. If you have not signed up to help, PLEASE do so. The list is on the bulletin board in the hallway for the

UMM. If anyone is aware of a good deal to purchase a deep fryer, please let us know.

The Trinity United Methodist Men (TUMM) is an organization dedicated to support the ministries of the church and

to provide fellowship and religious companionship. We invite ALL MEN of the congregation to come be a part of

the fellowship and help serve our church. If you have any questions, please call one of our officers: Neal Krumme -

President, Kenneth McIver – Vice President, Mike Walters – Treasurer and Alan Faulkenberry – Secretary.

Ins and Outs

Golf anyone??? Join us for a fun round of golf

on Mondays during August. Check the weekly

bulletin for times and locations. Players of any

ability level are welcome.

Come join our Bridge Group. We are

always looking for more players. We meet

at 9:30 am on Wednesdays in AG Greene

for a great time, meeting new friends and

having fun! ALL skill levels are welcome.

Euchre

Easy to learn and fun to play. You can talk

and play at the same time. We meet in AG

Greene on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 pm

for fun and great fellowship.

Please call if you are interested!

Sandy Hahn: 843-390-0444

Rummikub

Rummikub is on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm in

AG Greene, and we’ll be here for the

Wednesday night dinner. We need some more

people to play Rummikub. Men also, it is not just a

ladies’ game. Very much like rummy with tiles. Call

the office at 843-272-5236 or Joyce Davis at

843-249-6778 for lessons or just show up.

Line Dancing Line Dancing will resume October 1st.

Walk on the Beach with Us

Walk your dog with your friends at

Trinity along the beach. Don’t have a dog;

that’s OK; come walk and join us in

fellowship.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 am to 8:30 am.

We start at 17th Ave. S.

MONDAY “Let’s Move” Walkers

We are going to take the hot August days off

and will re-visit our schedule in the cooler

days of September.

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Trinity’s Christian Life Center

We are so excited about

the plans for Trinity’s

New Christian Life

Center.

This building will be

attached to the back of the

church by a walkway on

both the first and second

floors.

Christian Life Center

The plans are hanging on the

wall in the back hallway.

Come take a look!

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2019

SALKEHATCHIE SUMMER SERVICE

We would like to thank the many people who helped make this year’s

Salkehatchie such a wonderful success.

Thank you to the cooks, the people who provided the treats,

the ones who attended the dinner on Monday night,

those who donated money and to all of you who prayed for us.

Labor Day Celebration

4th Annual First Responders’ Day

September 2nd

Labor Day

On Monday, September, the 2nd, we will celebrate our fourth annual day of recognizing the

people who protect and serve us day and night. This day is set aside to give thanks to our

military, police officers, firefighters, EMS and our educators. We will celebrate the contributions

made by all of them on the lawn in the garden area with a meal, music and a brief message. The

meal will begin at 4:30 pm, followed by great entertainment. As always, there will be a very

short uplifting message and great fellowship. Everything, including a full meal, is absolutely

FREE. Come and help us say thank you to some very special people.

For more information, please contact Rev. Ed or the church office.

Teachers - Principals - Administrators

DIRECTORIES ARE IN!!!

If you got your picture taken, you can pick up your picture directory on Sunday or in the church office.

If you did not get your picture taken, there are no extra copies,

so we have directories with no pictures that you can pick up in the church office.

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Pastor/Congregational Prayer Program The pastor and we as the congregation are always in prayer for others. Now we have the opportunity to pray

for other members of our congregation every week. Six names of families/members will be drawn at random,

and we will pray for these individuals and their families. Below are the names of the members selected for

August:

Week of August 4

Bobby Yates

Jayne Mason

Debbie and Doug Waitzman

Barbara and John Lyon

Margie and Bob Parks

Peggy and Frank Farrington

Week of August 11

Lee Ann and Ric Hanlon

Linda Caldwell

Chafer Honea

Carolyn Via

Marianne and Larry Vandawalker

Rev. Ed and Blondie Daniel

Week of August 18 Janet and Galen Mowery

Carolyn Hardwick

Cyndi and Mike Harrell

Kathy Peck and Charlie Samon

Shirley and Larkin Broughton

Lenora and Donald Flynn

Week of August 25

John McKeever

Sally Floyd

Carolyn and Jim Bailey

Sally Lyon

Rose and W. R. Massey

Dolan and Norma Dull

Rick & Tina Bromley 08/01

John & Barbara Lyon 08/02

Mike & Margaret Birgy 08/04

George & Kerrol Graham 08/04

Quinn & Jane Marinacci 08/06

John & Marcia Schultz 08/10

Martin & Samantha Slapnik 08/12

Paul & Linda Bowman 08/13

Carey & Catheryn Gillis 08/13

Tom & Linda Jones 08/14

Garner & Bonnie Weeks 08/14

Wes & Betsy Ward 08/18

Jeannie & Dennis DeAngelo 08/19

Roger & Judi Martino 08/19

John & Brenda Stewart 08/19

Dixon & Mahala Pearsall 08/22

Larry & Georgia Glover 08/23

William & Laura Schafer 08/28

Tom & Karen Stone 08/30

Tina Bromley 08/01

Bob Edwards 08/01

Michael Stiebel 08/01

Carmen Shaw 08/02

William Eagen 08/03

Mason Hughes 08/03

Suzanne Ellis 08/04

John Johnson 08/04

Michael Richardson 08/04

Anthony Brothers 08/06

Cathy R. Windell 08/06

James Bond 08/07

Wilds Coggeshall 08/07

Norma Walters 08/08

Michael Durham 08/09

William Gilmore 08/09

Jean Holmes 08/09

Peggy Farrington 08/11

Hannah McCord 08/11

Don Moore 08/11

Janice Pendleton 08/11

Nan Goodman 08/12

Miriam Powell 08/12

Mel Creighton 08/13

Bill Keim 08/13

Betty Wyles 08/13

Julia Cole 08/14

Lenora Flynn 08/14

Alice Brooks 08/15

Brad Davis 08/15

Jean Frye 08/15

Johnnie Moore 08/15

Wes Ward 08/15

Sam Conte 08/16

Brian Shirley 08/16

Catheryn Gillis 08/17

Richard Jones 08/17

Jo Lowder 08/17

Elizabeth Russell 08/17

Judy Guyer 08/18

John Holleran 08/18

Helen Swift 08/18

Sandra Miller 08/19

Jacob Slapnik 08/19

Rhonda Thompson 08/20

Ellen Black 08/21

Ruth Boward 08/21

Carolyn Flynn 08/22

Ryan Marrs 08/22

Barbara Mathis 08/22

Richard Anderson 08/23

Jerri Logan 08/23

Edwin Martin 08/24

Shirley Wiant 08/24

Jerry Wyles 08/24

Robert Goulet 08/25

Ann Zehr 08/25

Jay Beeson 08/26

Albert Evans 08/26

Sharon Porter 08/26

Earle Sittambalm 08/26

Quinn Marinacci 08/27

Marie Peacock 08/27

Ann Thompson 08/27

Linda Jones 08/28

Marty Slapnik 08/28

Meredith Smith 08/28

Vince Beltran 08/29

Jesse Dumas 08/29

Tim Hughes 08/31

AUGUST

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•Bulletin info is due at noon on Wednesday each week.

•September’s Newsletter information is due by August 20th!!!

•Upper Room devotional booklets are in the Narthex.

ACOLYTES

8:30 am 11:00 am 8/4 Ellody Brock Jada Coates

Faith Goff - Crucifer Jordan Coates - Crucifer

8/11 Drew Prince Edwin Martin

Dillon Prince - Crucifer Dow Ritter - Crucifer

8/18 Mason Hughes Jayla Gore

Brayden Powers - Crucifer Katie Slapnik - Crucifer

8/25 Jordyn Wood Jacob Slapnik Brianna Wood - Crucifer Shane Mathis - Crucifer

USHERS

8:30 am 8/4 Rex White (Capt.), Tricia White, Smitty Gause, Millie Doud

8/11 Ross Knorr (Capt.), Baxter Barger, Bob Fountain, Dick Tinsley

8/18 Dick Tinsley (Captain), Mike Walters, Jeannie DeAngelo

8/25 Aubrey Apple (Capt.), Pam Apple, Alan Slaughter, Betsi Rudder

11:00 am 8/4 Deborah Rhyne (Capt.), Elaine Berard, Bob Miller, Scott Keziah, Laurie Nunnery, Bob Nunnery

8/11 Scott Keziah (Head Usher), Deborah Rhyne, Margaret Philemon, Jackie Stanley, Laurie Nunnery, Bob Nunnery

8/18 Ken Ledbetter (Capt.), Margaret Martin, Deborah Rhyne, Bob Parks, Laurie Nunnery, Bob Nunnery

8/25 Frank Autry (Head Usher), Ken Ledbetter , Bob Miller, Deborah Rhyne, Laurie Nunnery, Bob Nunnery

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS ON AUGUST 4TH AUGUST ALTAR GUILD

8:30 am 11:00 am Sharon Porter, Janet Osgood

TBA TBA

CHILDREN’S CHURCH LEADERS

8:30 am Leader 8:30 am Helper 11:00 am Leader 11:00 am Helper 8/4 No Children’s Church No Children’s Church

8/11 Jean Frye Sandra Roberts Sharon Porter

8/18 Val Davis Val Davis

8/25 Anna Gibbons Judy Phillips Linda Jones

W o r k e r s

JUST A REMINDER

Please take note of the Sundays you and your

family members are scheduled to serve.

If you are unable to serve,

please find a replacement and

notify the church office of the change.

Thank you for being a part of Sunday services.

We do appreciate your time and effort!

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Terrific Tuesday

August 6th & 13th

TUMM in the Pulpit

August 11th

Blessing of the Backpacks

August 18th

11:00 service in the Sanctuary

Amplified and Light keepers Kick-off Party

August 25th at 3:00 pm

Trinity United Methodist Church

706 Fourteenth Avenue South

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582

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North Myrtle Beach, SC 29707

If you are interested in becoming a member of

Trinity UMC, please contact the church office.

Life in the Son Loving, Inviting, Faithful Examples, Serving Our Neighbors

Or Current Resident

AUGUST 2019

NEWSLETTER

Trinity United Methodist Church

706 14th Avenue South

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582

Phone: 843-272-5236 Fax: 843-272-0926

E-mail: trinity@trinitynmb.com

Website: www.trinitynmb.com

Sunday Worship Services:

8:30 am 11:00 am Traditional (Sanctuary)

11:00 am Encounter Worship Service (Fellowship Hall)

(Sunday School Class at 9:45 am)

Business Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

TRINITY STAFF

Michael Ritter………. Pastor

Edmond Daniel……… Pastor

Dan Ramsey…………. Pastor (Volunteer)

Charles Pruett……….. Director of Christian Education

Matthew Daniel……… Youth Ministry Coordinator

Barbara Tyson ………. Financial Secretary

Melody Evans………... Director of Music

Dan Vigo…………….... Orchestra Director

Albert Evans………..... Director of Music

Melanie Welborn…….. Associate Organist

Leslie Volpe…..……..... Administrative Assistant

Edward Klein…….…... Building Supervisor

Lori Goulet, Melissa Hughes, Jan Mosley…...Nursery