Trinity Newsletter for July 13, 2023
From Pastor Chris
Pastor Chris is on sabbatical through July. His column will return in August.
A Big Thank You to Trinity VBS Volunteers
Prework/Setup
Terry Hutton, Cindy Rogers, Molly Plate, George Arquitt, Gayleen Jones
Check in/Check out
Brenda Havens, Sydney English, Paula Tindell
Tent Parents
Susan Uffmann, Colleen Lightwine, Nissa Krier, Mike Simpson, Mason Holliday
Old Testament Storyteller
Mary Kay Hoops
Jesus Telling Parables
Robert Reed
Crafts
Daphne Anderson, Jeannie Reed, Chloe Wootton, Ansley Arquitt, Brenda Williams,
Carrie Arquitt, Jan Redfern
Lunch Team
Melissa Hutton, Sarah Muegge
Worship
Rev. Barry Williams
WATCH FOR A VIDEO OF VBS - COMING SOON
Westminster Presbyterian Women Patriotic Picnic
Let's celebrate together with the Westminster Presbyterian Women. The picnic will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on July 27 at 6:00 p.m. Although it is a picnic, we will be inside and sitting at tables. There will be food, fellowship, and fun. Please bring a dish to share; Westminster will provide burgers and hot dogs, drinks, and paper goods. We will have a short program and some fun games. Please join us!
RSVP to the office of Westminster Presbyterian Church by July 22.
Geezers on the Road!
This past Sunday the Geezers, their families, and Carla joined the services at Hollister Presbyterian Church. They sang "Standing on the Promises," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," and "There Is Power in the Blood." It was a wonderful service, with Reverend Clancy Cherry leading the message about being "Yoked". After the service, a pot luck lunch was shared by all with many wonderful conversations and newly formed friendships.
The Geezers have a shared mission to help support smaller Presbyterian churches in our area who may not get to enjoy a choir every Sunday like we do at Trinity. Members of our Geezers are (left to right above) Carla Wootton on piano, Randy Hoops, Byron (Pete) Leonard, Al Dixon, and David Bohnenkamper.
Joys
On Tuesday, July 11, Bill Trotter marked 40 years of service in the Mercy Medical Records department. Congratulations on four decades of loyalty and hard work! We celebrate your achievement, Bill!
If you have a Joy you'd like to share with our Trinity family, please send it to the editor.
Service of Witness to the Resurrection for the Rev. Julie March
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection for the Rev. Julie M. March will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Julie was the stepmother of Susan March Uffman and joined the Church Triumphant on January 27, 2023. Following her diagnosis of Alzheimer's, she returned to Springfield in August, 2014. Her combined children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren will be in attendance on that date. Obituary may be found at gormanscharpf.com.
Walk & Talk
During the Ozarks Festival of Faiths planning, an idea was brought up for a Walk and Talk.
The first one was successful and it was decided to continue them. This is a great opportunity to help heal our community of polarization and bring understanding and appreciation of differences.
Bring your water bottle and spread the word!
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!
PW Circle Days/Times
Lydia Circle: 1st Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Trinity (Susan Uffmann, 417-827-2487)
(Note: September will be on Sept. 13)
Sarah Circle: 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Trinity (Brenda Kane, 417-773-5583)
Rachel Circle: 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. in homes (Cynthia Oliver, 417-719-8070)
Rebecca Circle: 2nd Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. at Trinity (Jan Redfern, 417-225-2435)
Esther Circle: 3rd Monday , 6:00 p.m. in the Trinity room (Kristin Butler, 417-268-8015)
Morning, afternoon, or evening – there is a time and place for you to join other women in fellowship, growth and friendship as we walk through studying the Bible together.
Trinity Sunday School Classes
Please join us for a Combined Adult Sunday School Class during the months of June, July and August.
We have guest speakers on a variety of topics, from our mission partners to music (see the schedule below). The class will meet downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m. Come when you are able!
July 16: Rev. Bill Havens- The Song’s Setting.
July 23:Bill Havens – The Song’s Setting, second session.
July 30: Sarah Muegge- Young Children’s Class. Learn more about us!
August 6: TBD
August 13: Rev. Chris Miller- Sabbatical Presentation.
August 20: Rev. Chris Miller – Sabbatical Presentation, second session.
August 27: TBD
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