Trinity Newsletter for July 24, 2025
Exciting Music Ministry Updates from Carla!
First I'd like to thank you for the beautiful flowers and the card that was circulated last Sunday. If you were with us during worship, you heard me announce some changes coming this year. As many of you know, I've embraced a true passion for conducting, leading both the Ozark Festival Orchestra and the Springfield Youth Symphony. I've also transitioned into a more steady position as Music/Volunteer Coordinator at Springfield Little Theatre. After a busy year of pursuing these passions, I decided it was time to adjust my commitments.
Thankfully, our wonderful leaders at Trinity and I have developed a plan that allows me to remain involved as your Music Coordinator. The fantastic Kimberly Conley, whom we all know and love, will now serve as the Trinity Accompanist. I'll continue to work closely with Robert, who is now our Music Director, to secure musicians, plan music, provide substitutes when needed, and handle other musical needs for Trinity.
While you might not see me as much so Kimberly can comfortably settle into her new role, please know I remain an active member and will definitely still be around! The Geezers and I will also continue to practice and offer our gifts from time to time, and I hope to one day be a liturgist! You won't want to miss our big 10th Birthday Bash on August 24, as Kimberly and I, plus several guest musicians help with this joyous time. Thank you for your continued support and love.
Very warmly,
Carla
Trinity is Turning 10
Save the date!!
Trinity will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Sunday, August 24.
We've begun planning a festive weekend that will look back to our founding and ahead to our next faithful step.
Liturgists through August
We are grateful to the following people who are sharing their gifts with Trinity by serving as liturgists during the month of August.
July 27 - Mary Kay Hoops
August 3 - Lois Zerrer
August 10 - open
August 17 - Amy Price
August 24 - no need for a liturgist - our celebration
August 31 - Howard Henry
If you would like to serve as liturgist, please contact Martha Bledsoe.
Slides Before Worship Service
If your group would like to get slides in the pre-service announcement time, they need to email them to Robert Reed.
Prayer Chain
There are currently 11 people on Trinity’s Prayer Chain. Pray-ers receive text messages whenever someone requests prayer. Prayer requests can be as specific or general as the requester wants. Two people were added to the Prayer Chain after filling out Helping Hands at Trinity Connects on January 26. If you would like to be added to the Prayer Chain, please text Pastor Tom at 920-237-9840. If you would like to request prayer, please text Pastor Tom at 920-237-9840.
Contacting the Church Office
To reach Alyssa Spradlin, Director of Communication & Administrative Ministries, to communicate with the church office use this and only this email address:
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 Women Summer Gathering
Congregational Meeting
Session has called a Congregational Meeting following worship on Sunday, August 24, for the purpose of electing a Pastoral Nominating Committee.
Photos Needed!
To commemorate Trinity’s 10th birthday, the Welcome & Fellowship committee is preparing a slide show. We’d love to include your snapshots of “church family moments” through the years! Please email photos to Jeanne Simpson no later than Aug. 17: design.simpson@gmail.com
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.
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.
Adult Sunday School classes meet jointly in the summer in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 am. Please join us as we explore our next, faithful steps during this transitional time.
Children’s class is on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
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.
