Trinity Newsletter for September 5, 2024
Living Waters for the World
“We believe all God’s children deserve clean water”
Join us Sunday, Sept. 8, when the John Calvin Living Waters Mission team members from Trinity will be leading the church service. Living Waters for the World is a faith- based mission that trains in-country volunteers to implement and operate sustainable water purification systems around the globe. Team members work side by side to provide instruction for installation and ongoing maintenance of the system in addition to sharing education for appropriately using this safe water. This model is based on the belief
that God empowers people of faith to be agents of change. Trinity members Mike and Jeanne Simpson and Martha Bledsoe joined 3 other individuals from Southwest Missouri for an install in an elementary school in Constanza, Dominican Republic last February. At the end of the 6 day trip, safe water was welcomed by the entire community. Stateside
support was provided by team members Carol Minton, Colleen Lightwine, and Sarah Muegge, in addition to many of you who supported the project through your generous donations.
Please come share in our experience. If you would like to get involved, contact any team member. We ask you to pray for our mission as we plan another installation for 2025.
“How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” ( 1 John 3:17-18)
Volunteer Need: Trinity Welcome Desk
Could you give three hours a month to help Trinity be a more welcoming place? We are looking for some friendly folks to help staff our volunteer Welcome Desk during the week, and I would like you to consider trying it out. Our goal is, between Brentwood and Trinity, to have at least one volunteer at the desk during office hours (Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), with each volunteer taking either a morning (9:00 a.m. - Noon) or afternoon (Noon - 3:00 p.m.) shift.
Alyssa will train all volunteers, but the basic duties are:
Be a friendly, welcoming face for any visitors to the church.
Answer the main Trinity and Brentwood phones and assist callers with grace. Take messages or transfer calls as needed.
Assist with basic office tasks, such as folding and stuffing bulletins or mailings.
Have fun!
We know that committing to a long-term role is sometimes hard, so we want to invite you to choose a time that works for you and try a single shift to see if it's a good fit. If you enjoy it, consider returning once a month, once a week, or simply whenever fits into your schedule. We have volunteer slots currently available through August 1, with more coming soon.
To sign up, simply follow the link below, choose an open time slot(s), and enter your name, email, and phone number. There is no login or password needed. SIGN UP HERE.
Thank you in advance for helping make Trinity a more welcoming place!
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!
Upcoming Pulpit Supply
With grateful hearts, we should all feel the joy that we at Trinity have in our church family. What resources we each have and we can ALL share our gifts with each other! The Worship and Music committee is grateful for those who have helped in “filling our pulpit” at this time of change until a Transitional Pastor is called to serve with us here at Trinity.
September 8 Living Waters for the World
September 15 Barry Williams
September 22 Rev. Dr. Hiheon Kim, PC(USA) International Peacemaker
September 29 Our Faith through Our Music, Carla Wooton, Robert Reed
October 6 Laura Fleetwood
October 13 Barry Williams
October 20 Howard Cavner
October 27 Bill Havens
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.
Adult Class Offerings
Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit The combined SALT/Studying the Word class is excited to begin the Fall utilizing the book Tending the Wild Garden by Eugenia Gamble. The PCUSA store states: "In a world fixated on outward appearances, discover the joy of cultivating an inward relationship with the Spirit, where virtues like love, joy, and self-control blossom naturally." Please join us in Room 17 at 10:15 a.m. beginning September 8 as we continue our Faith Journey. Contact Amy Price if you have any questions.
Topical Discussions Fellowship: opical Discussion Fellowship resumes on September 8 with coffee, treats, and class sharing time. Our initial Sunday school series will be led by Laura Fleetwood, starting September 15, as described below:
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIVE MAJOR RELIGIONS
September 15 – October 13
In our pluralistic society, we live among people of many cultures. It is important that we understand and respect others’ beliefs and ways of worshipping God. In this 5-week series on five of the major world religions, we will explore the basics of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Let’s open our hearts and minds to participate in a world in which we can all love one another without distinction or discrimination.
Contact: Dave Muegge.
Four and More: This Bible study derives its name from meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays (presently meeting in person in room 17 at Trinity, and by Zoom). Anyone wanting to join can send their email address to the study leader Jane Huffstetler, and she will provide the Zoom
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