Trinity Newsletter for September 26, 2024
Faith Through our Music-Sunday, September 29th
Join us this Sunday as we sing and learn more about hymns and our faith. We have not had a service like this before and it will be filled with song, scripture, readings and plenty of music! After many months away, you will also hear our Geezers sing the offertory, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." We hope you are able to participate in our service this Sunday!
Screen Time?
Our wonderful AV team would like to request that if you ever need anything put on the screens for any service that is held at Trinity, please let us know in advance so we can load things into the program properly. Sometimes it is very hard to load things moments before an event. Thank you for this consideration.
Lost and Found
Wondering where your pen, mug, charger, book, hat, sunglasses, or other elusive item is? Items turned into the church office will be placed in our new Lost & Found tubs, located on the shelf above the accessibility devices near the West entrance.
New Office Volunteer Sign-ups are Available
Can 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. Volunteer shifts are usually 9:00 a.m. to Noon or Noon to 3:00 p.m. You do not need to be tech-savvy to volunteer.
The primary responsibilities are to answer the main Trinity and Brentwood phones and assist callers with grace; assist with basic office tasks, such as folding and stuffing bulletins or mailings; and – most importantly – to be a friendly, welcoming face for anyone who comes to our doors.
You can sign up for one shift a week, one shift a month or anything in between. There are available dates through Nov. 4, with more dates added each week. 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.
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 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
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!
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A Huge THANK YOU From CSG!
Because of your generosity, Trinity’s Community Support Group (CSG) has been able to help the Ali family settle into the Woodland Heights neighborhood over the past two months.
The Trinity congregation donated items to furnish the home including a china cabinet, two recliners, a couch, rugs, and many other items. The Trinity congregation and friends also gave gift cards and cash totaling $2,110 to help the family buy food, school clothes, and other necessities as they have settled into their life here. Church members have provided backpacks filled with school supplies, a new computer and printer, a lawn mower, warm coats, and many other things. In addition, the family will soon have a car because of the overflowing generosity of a Trinity family!
The Ali family (father, mother, three elementary-aged children) immigrated from Ghana where their children were born, but the parents are Somalian refugees. They arrived speaking English beautifully. They have made great strides in settling in here. The children attend Weaver Elementary and receive glowing reports. The father is an entrepreneur and has begun three different money-making endeavors. The mother has also applied for work. Both parents have passed the written Missouri driver’s test, and the father has received his Missouri driver’s license.
You have been a huge blessing to these new Springfieldians, easing their transition to a new life in many ways. They are truly grateful. Thank you for your generosity!
2025 Pledge Campaign Brochure Correction
The last page of the 2025 brochure reflects an incorrect online path to input your pledge online.
If you want to pledge online please sign on to the Trinity website, trinityspringfieldpcusa.org.
After signing in, select "Forms."
This should bring you to a screen where you can select, "Trinity 2025 Financial Pledge."
If you have any questions please contact Steve Kane at finance@trinityspringfieldpcusa.org or 417.773.5584.
Thank you for your support of Trinity.
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 be 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."
We welcome all to come when you can during this 10-week study (Schedule below). There are books still available.
Please join us in Room 17 at 10:15 a.m. as we continue our Faith Journey.
Sept. 29: Love Nov.3: Goodness
Oct. 6: Joy Nov. 10: Faithfulness
Oct. 13: Peace Nov. 17: Gentleness
Oct. 20: Patience Nov. 24: Self-Control and conclusion
Oct. 27: Kindness
Contact Amy Price if you have any questions
Topical Discussions Fellowship: Topical 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
