Trinity Newsletter for January 9, 2025
2025 Online Giving
It is that time of year again where we transition from 2024 to the new year. That includes updating your online recurring gifts from General Fund 2024 to General Fund 2025.
You can either delete your current online recurring gift and input your new gift for 2025, or you can edit your previous online gift through "manage your account." Manage your account is located in the top right hand corner of your screen.
As always, if you have any problems making any changes please contact me at 417.773.5584.
Thank you for your support.
Stephen Kane
Trinity-Treasurer
First Impression Volunteers
Are you looking for a way to support Trinity with your gift of time? Volunteer to serve as a Greeter at the Welcome Desk in the West Lobby -- once a month, every week, or somewhere in between.
Volunteer shifts are usually 9 a.m. to Noon or Noon to 3 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. Help us make a good first impression!
There are available dates through March 31, 2025. 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!
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.
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.
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Presbyterian Planning Calendars
We have a small number of Presbyterian Planning Calendars available in the office. If you would like a copy, please let Alyssa know. A suggested donation of $10 to John Calvin Presbytery is appreciated but not required. Donations can be mailed directly or given through Trinity with "Presbyterian calendars" in the memo line.
Join Trinity’s Ministry of WELCOME
Trinity is a connecting community, and that starts with a warm greeting as people enter our doors. Could you welcome worshippers, pass offering plates and assist with some simple tasks such as gathering friendship pad sheets and turning out lights after church? Volunteer for as many or as few Sundays as you like. Please contact Kristin Butler, 417-414-5544.
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.
Children's Sunday School: We meet from 10:15-11:15 in room 10. In November we will study lessons about David, and December lessons will be related to Advent.
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
The two adult Sunday school classes will meet jointly on January 12 and January 19.
* All are invited.
* Our Speaker/Discussion Leader will be
Pastor Willadsen.
* The Topic will be ‘Transitional
Conversations’.
* Location is Fellowship Hall. Meeting time is
10:15 to ~ 11:15.
As always, we will have delicious Treats and fresh hot coffee and tea for you to enjoy. Don’t miss this opportunity to start 2025, in fellowship with Pastor Willadsen and each other, as we serve God’s Kingdom together.
If you join us remotely TAP THE LINK BELOW TO JOIN THE COMBINED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS-Online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87258976689?pwd=8qbytxuvmIuv7KfyJTbLAQ0GaYTiUQ.1
Meeting ID 872 5897 6689
Passcode 225115
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
