Trinity Newsletter for June 6, 2024 (Copy)
From Pastor Chris
This past Sunday, as we began our June worship series on connection, we discussed how we might begin building deeper relationships by asking "Where are you from?" This question comes not from a desire to classify or label the other person, but rather from a deep desire to understand their unique journey in life. One great way to operate from this desire to understand the other is to ask more than surface level questions. Here are some others you might use this week:
How many places have you lived or visited?
What place(s) have you loved?
What place feels most like home?
Is there a story behind your given name or your surname?
If you have a nickname or a chosen name, how is this name meaningful to you?
What’s your favorite family tradition?
Or, what’s a tradition you want to start and pass along to those you love?
When we dive deeper into another person's story, it allows us to understand them better. It also allows us to love them more authentically. I hope you will find some time this week to get to know someone in your world a bit better.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Chris
Curbside Food Drive: Monday, June 10
Our monthly curbside food drive is coming up this Monday, June 10, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Thank you in advance for bringing your donations of non-perishable food, household necessities, and personal hygiene items. Simply pull up to the west doors at Trinity and one of our wonderful volunteers will help you unload your donations. Every gift helps support our local mission partners at Crosslines Food Pantry making a concrete impact on the lives of our neighbors.
Eden Village Community Dinner
This month, instead of a Fifth Wednesday Meal at Grace Methodist members of Trinity prepared a community meal for the residents of Eden Village I. We also celebrated Marie’s birthday. Marie has been the resident at Trinity House since we sponsored the home five years ago. It was a wonderful evening sharing dinner and fellowship with the residents.
If this is a mission opportunity you would like to learn more about please contact Kate Companik.
Shake It Up Cafe VBS
Trinity and Westminster kids and grandkids had a fantastic time at the Shake It Up Cafe VBS, May 28-31. We had 19 children attend and help from 43 volunteers over the course of 4 days.
Trinity volunteers included: Brenda Havens, Sydney English, Daphne Anderson, Brenda Williams, Jan Redfern, Howard Cavner, Mike & Jeanne Simpson, Paula Tindell, Robert & Sharon Reed, Chloe Wootton, Bob & Marilyn Bell, Melissa Hutton, Teresa Olsen, Martha Sparrow, Cindy Rodgers, Barbara Highley, Joann & Jerry Lucietta, Laura & David Fleetwood, Mary Erin Miller, Dave & Sarah Muegge and Reina Daleske as a “Friend of Trinity” from St Andrew Presbyterian, Kimberling City.
Thanks to the congregation for supporting our children.
Mark Your Calendars: Special Study Opportunity With Pastor Chris
During the month of June our worship focus will be on building deeper relationships and connections in our community as we engage in the series "I've Been Meaning to Ask..." (See the article above fore more details!) As part of our study, Pastor Chris will be hosting a mid-week discussion group to dive deeper into the topics we will explore in worship. No RSVP is needed, simply join the group each Wednesday in June at 10:30 a.m. in Room 17 at Trinity.
Mark Your Calendars: Special Study Opportunity With Pastor Chris
During the month of June our worship focus will be on building deeper relationships and connections in our community as we engage in the series "I've Been Meaning to Ask..." (See the article above fore more details!) As part of our study, Pastor Chris will be hosting a mid-week discussion group to dive deeper into the topics we will explore in worship. No RSVP is needed, simply join the group each Wednesday in June at 10:30 a.m. in Room 17 at Trinity.
Presbyterian Women Upcoming Events
PW in the PC(USA): Triennial CHURCHWIDE GATHERING
St. Louis, MO
“Do Everything in Love”
Thursday, August 8 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
Join women from all over the World!
(Visit presbyterianwomen.org/gathering for information and registration)
PW at Trinity: Summer Luncheon
Trinity Presbyterian, Springfield, MO
Saturday, July 13, 2024
11:30 a.m.
Join new and old friends as we gather to celebrate our past, present and future!
(More information to come)
We hope to see everyone at one, two, or all three exciting events!
AND DON’T FORGET -
Send your contributions to Trinity’s PW today to continue our exciting work together!!
Mail to: Gail Tombleson
2717 W Trevor Trail
Ozark, MO 65721
Wiggle Room
Everyone is welcome in the sanctuary. If you have a fussy child and would like to step out while continuing to participate in worship, please feel free to make use of our new Wiggle Room in Room 14. The room is outfitted with comfortable chairs, a changing table, a small bathroom, and a new (to us) television mounted on the wall, showing the livestream. Please note that children in the Wiggle Room must be accompanied by a grownup who brought them. Children three-and-under can be dropped off in the Nursery in Room 12.
Do You Worship with Trinity Online?
Each week in the Sanctuary we pass our Fellowship Pads and Visitor Cards. We now have a digital Connection Card for all our friends who worship with us online! If you are a regular (or semi-regular) online worshiper, please consider using our mobile-friendly Connection Card the next time you join us for worship.
Simply follow this link to note your participation in worship, share a prayer request, and more: https://bit.ly/trinitysgfconnect
Thanks for helping us better connect with our Trinity family!
Trinity Sunday School Classes
Sunday School opportunities for all ages. Please consider joining us in exploring our faith and learning from one another in spaces of grace and love. All classes begin at 10:15 a.m.
Youth-Opportunities to Connect: In the planning stages for this year! Friends are welcome to join in activities and events as we connect with each other in and outside of Trinity.
Combined, Summer Adult Class
Faith like a River
Spend time with friends this summer learning and discussing together what contributes to our experience of faith. Many streams may contribute to the flow of faith, some similar for us all, and some that may vary. Sunday School for all adults this summer is designed as lesson topics that are related but also stand alone, so anyone can come to any session as you are able.
June: Springs of Origin – How does faith develop?
June 9 Learning from the Bible (Jane Huffstettler) How do we understand and “read” Scripture, what is its role in faith development, and how can it hinder faith if used in ways that are unhelpful?
June 16 Lifelong Faith Formation (Dave Muegge) APCE material based on work of Jon Roberto, author and teacher, using Roberto’s recent book, Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations.
June 23 Listening and Care (Bob Kick) How do we “show up” for others, and what has been our experience of others “showing up” for us? This quality in relationships (both among church members and between family and friends) can be a powerful means of helping faith grow as we show God’s love. Adapted from presentations at Presbytery event by Dr. Beth McGraw
June 30 Learning from Culture – TV and movies! (Sarah Muegge) Finding themes of grace in Frasier or All in the Family.
July: Tributaries – How does faith grow over time?
July 7 Individual practices for growing faith (Daphne, Cletus, Colleen H) What are some spiritual practices of real-life people? Come learn from those you know about the ways they have experienced faith in everyday life.
July 14 Engagement and Generosity as means of growing our faith (Carrie Arquitt and committee members)
July 21 Reaching out to others through Service (Martha Sparrow). How does our involvement with those who are experiencing need affect our own faith? (may also include a segment on Psalms)
July 28 Cultural influences for good and ill (Jon White) Broader cultural influences that have affected church life as well as our individual experiences of faith, and what are ways of being true to our faith even as we grapple with these changes?
August: Deserts, swamps, and floods: How do challenges affect our faith, and what are possible responses?
August 4 The once and future church (Malinda Spencer) The church cannot be the same over centuries and even over decades! How can the church adapt and stay healthy, even if it might look very different? Also, hear a brief update about actions of General Assembly.
August 11 What is the current challenge of politics and Christian Nationalism? (Jane H) As we have seen, in recent years many have tried to meld religion into public life in ways that challenge our faith. How can we engage in ways that foster dialog and understanding across differences?
August 18 Working with challenges (Barry Williams) Churches have periods of challenge and sometimes great conflict. What are ways we can learn from tension, acknowledge pain, work together through changes, and find energy for the future?
*August 25: Summary and potluck breakfast*
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