Trinity Newsletter for July 7, 2022
From Pastor Chris
Thank you! This past Sunday I was left speechless (a rare feat!) at the kind words and wonderful surprise so many of you took part in to celebrate my 5th anniversary as the pastor here at Trinity. Thank you for the thoughtfulness, the wonderful "5" cookies, and the many cards, each filled with warmth and love.
Over the past five years we have shared an amazing journey, filled with joy and grief. Together, we have celebrated baptisms and weddings, amazing mission projects and delightful church meals. We have also buried too many friends and loved ones, and mourned opportunities missed because of the pandemic.
I have not always been perfect, but I have done my best to do everything with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love (to quote our ordination vows). Thankfully, you have accepted my foibles and missteps with grace and love. For that I am deeply grateful.
Being a pastor, especially right now, is a hard, lonely calling. It's moments like this past Sunday that make it easier - the little reminders that people notice. Thank you for noticing, thank you for showing your love, and most importantly, thank you for letting me be your pastor.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Chris
Summer Series: Embracing Vitality In Our Common Life
Sunday Morning Study - Sundays at 10:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall and on Zoom
Join Pastor Chris as he leads a summer long study series on the Seven Marks of Vitality and how they apply to Trinity.
Sunday Morning Worship - Sundays at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Our worship services over the summer will reflect on our themes of vitality as together we sing, pray, and hear scripture on God's call to our community.
Thursday Afternoon Discussion Group - Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in Room 17
We will gather each week for a less structured time of discussion around topics of vitality and discernment. This is independent of the Sunday class. You don't need to attend the class to fully participate in the discussion group, but those who attend the class might find this a good chance to go deeper on the topic of the week.
Story Corps Interview with Afghan Refugee
This summer KSMU, our local National Public Radio station, sponsored a visit by Story Corps, a program which allows ordinary people to interview someone important to them and have the interview archived in the Library of Congress. On June 29, KSMU aired an interview between Martha Sparrow (Trinity Mission Committee) and Hamid Safi, the first Afghan refugee sponsored by Trinity. Tap Here to listen to an excerpt from that interview.
Transportation Volunteers Needed
From time to time we have members of the Trinity family who would like to attend in-person worship or events but don’t have transportation. If you would be willing to help drive someone to church, please contact June in the church office (417-450-2544) so we can connect you with opportunities to help.
CURRENT NEED: Two individuals will need a ride for 2 or 3 weeks in August while their usual ride is out of town. They live near Fremont and Republic and one uses a walker, so the vehicle will need enough space for the walker.
Fifth Wednesday Meals
This week Trinity will be providing 170 take-out meals for those in need. Some members might not be familiar with "Breaking Bread and Building Bridges", a program sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church, which provides a meal each Wednesday to members of our community. Several years ago the mission committee chose to partner with Grace and provide the meal on the Fifth Wednesday of the month, which usually happens four times a year. Prior to the pandemic we prepared and served the meals at Grace, but for the past two years we have boxed the meals and delivered them to the church. I would like to thank the eight members of Trinity who are helping prepare meals this month, and if this mission sounds like something you would like to explore a little more please contact me, Kate Companik.
If you have take-out silverware you would like to get rid of we can put it to good use. Bring it to the next curbside food drive on July 11, Thanks!
Presbyterian Women Luncheon
Presbyterian Women will be having a luncheon on Friday, July 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ocean Zen The cost is $21 per person, and the meal will be buffet style all you can eat. Please RSVP and pay as soon as possible. Checks should be made payable to Presbyterian Women and be given to our treasurer, Gail Tombleson or me.
Thank you very much,
Brenda Kane
Called To Care
Called to Care is a special program of Trinity Church. It was created to
Affirm our members in their individual mission outreach in the community.
Support a broad range of helping agencies making a positive difference in the community.
Called to Care is a grant program open to any Trinity member who volunteers through a non-profit agency which may have special projects or unique opportunities arise.
Applications are available on the church’s website or by contacting any member of the leadership team of the Mission and Public Witness Committee: Bob Bell (E) Joan Menchetti (E) David Connaway (D). The Committee receives, screens, and approves grants and welcomes applications from our members at any time.
Trinity Church is represented throughout the community by our members who invest their time, energy, and resources in a diverse range of offerings the community provides. Trinity Church is invested in mission—individually and corporately—serving the needs of all God’s children. How can the church come alongside you to undergird your mission?
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