Trinity Newsletter for September 22, 2022
From Pastor Chris
I want to invite you to show your Trinity pride in style with our new collection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, and polos! We are taking orders for the next TWO WEEKS ONLY for these brand-new shirts in order to receive them in time for the November 5 meeting of John Calvin Presbytery, which we are hosting here at Trinity. To keep costs low we are only printing shirts for those who pre-order and pre-pay, so get your orders in soon if you are interested.
TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NEW SHIRTS
The easiest way to order is online through our printing company (Custom Ink). Follow the link below to choose your style, color, and size. You can pay directly on the website and your shirts will be shipped to Trinity for free. You can also pay a small shipping charge to have them sent direct to your home if you prefer.
TAP HERE TO ORDER YOUR TRINITY SHIRTS TODAY!
If you would prefer to pay by cash or check, you may fill out an order form and pay before or after church on either of the next two Sundays (Sept. 25 or Oct. 2). Order forms will be available at church on those two dates.
NOTE: All orders MUST be received NO LATER than Monday, October 3, 2022. Printing will begin after this date and additional orders will not be possible.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Chris
Newborns In Need Grant
The Mission and Public Witness Committee approved a Called to Care grant for Newborns in Need, which ensures that newborns have the needed essentials for the first few weeks of life. They distribute layettes, clothing, and necessary baby items to hospitals and children’s support organizations in southwest MO and northwest AR—some 80 in all.
A generous benefactor pays rent and utilities (1740 S. Glenstone #S) and there is zero overhead—everyone is a volunteer, including the Director. There is no paid staff. Trinity’s grant of $500 is for the purchase of batting used in making baby quilts.
Last year the agency served 10,178 newborns and provided 8,140 blankets, 1,782 50-piece layettes of essential items, and many other helpful items such as hand-sewn baby gowns, burp-cloth sets, handmade hats and toys, nursing cover-ups, etc. The total value of items delivered was $334,632, and volunteers logged 54,231 hours.
Bill Havens from Trinity volunteers at Newborns and his role is designing and cutting quilts. (Fabric is always welcome.) He will gladly tell anyone about the fabulous work of Newborns in Need.
Crosslines Food Drive Results for September
Here is the note that June, our church secretary, received from Ricky, who supervises the warehouse at Crosslines:
“Good morning, June. This month we have receive 253 (lbs.) in nonperishables and 113 in toiletries. You all, and Pathways UMC, are the most consistent in food donations as (an) organization. Thanks.”
Get to Know the Afghan Refugees
Hello, Trinity!
I am excited for the picnic on Sunday, where you can greet our Afghan friends. They are excited as well. Mike Simpson and Kate Companik are preparing 2 Afghan dishes that will be most of their meal.
All of our refugees except Ali, one of our newest refugees, are employed in at least one location. I am confident he will be working soon as he is certainly motivated, even though he speaks no English.
Two current needs are a used laptop for Adnan, who is a high school senior this year,
and we are still looking for a washer and dryer.
Thank you all for the TVs that help with understanding English and colloquialisms.
Fahim likes his TV but loves his iron and ironing board!
The CSG is excited to welcome 4 new members who will be a great help with transportation: Bill and Brenda Havens, Patty Dunn, and David Bohnenkamper. Cletus Johnson is definitely interested, but he has been blessed recently with much more work than usual.
I continue to be in awe of your willingness to show your love and care for these young men. They have been through unspeakable things but continue to work hard and plan for the future. Please pray for their safety and wellbeing and that of their families, and may God continue to bless each of you.
Peace,
Martha Sparrow, leader, Trinity Team CSG
Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering
The Presbyterian Women of John Calvin Presbytery will have our Fall Gathering /Workshop on Saturday, October 1, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The theme for this year's gathering is "Do Good, Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks." The mission recipient is Gathering Friends (more information available at the event.)
You can find registration information here.The cost is $10.00 per person in advance or $12.00 per person at the door, which includes a box lunch. Registration deadline is Sept. 23 by U.S. Mail or Sept. 26 by email.
We are so hopeful of seeing all of our PW friends there for a day of worship, education, and fellowship. Visiting with old friends and new friends is always such a special time for the women of John Calvin Presbytery.
Could You Invest 10 Minutes to Help Someone New Learn About Trinity?
Did you know that over 90% of people who are looking for a new church use online tools to help them decide which churches to visit? And did you know that the online reviews highlighted by popular online map programs are some of the most impactful things people consider before visiting a church? It's true!
While a personal invitation to attend a worship service or church event is still, far and away, the #1 way to help people get involved at Trinity, sharing your positive experiences of our church family through online reviews is another way you can help someone new discover Trinity. If you have a few minutes, your honest, detailed review of our church family can help someone make the decision to visit.
The two most helpful places to share your review are Yelp (the reviews published on Apple Maps / iPhone) and Google (the reviews published on Google Maps / Android); there are links below to our profile on each site.
The most helpful reviews are those that talk about your personal experience, highlighting something about our church family you find especially positive or unique. Reviews don't have to be long, just a single paragraph can make a huge difference. While we encourage total honesty, we would ask that if you have specific concerns you share them with church leadership so we may address them.
Review Trinity on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/trinity-presbyterian-church-springfield
Review Trinity on Google: https://g.page/r/CV_MWdIuCNIaEBU/review
Thanks for taking a few minutes to help someone new connect with Trinity!
Trinity Sunday School Classes
There are Sunday School opportunities for all ages from Kindergarten on. 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 Class offerings:
Studying the Word- (formerly the Lectionary Class), meets in the Trinity Room. Participants can attend in person or by Zoom. Together we read scripture and apply its wisdom to our lives. We’d love for all interested in learning more about the Bible, one passage at a time, to join us. All our welcome! Contact person: Susan Holiday
Topical Discussions Fellowship- adult learners of all ages meet in the Fellowship Hall. With good coffee and fresh treats from the class members, we strive to discuss a variety of topics relevant to our religion in today’s society. Topics last year included: Immigration in the US, The Apostles’ Creed by Pastor Adam Hamilton, and Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes. We hope you will join us for fellowship and discussion. Contact: Dave Muegge
SALT - a casual class in a discussion format. Studies are chosen with a focus on material that can be engaged in with little preparation. We share in leading lessons based on participant comfort level. Come when you can, no experience required! SALT meets in Room 17. Contact: Amy Price
Four and More- this Bible Study has this name from meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays... presently by Zoom. We have been walking through the Bible together for four years and are presently studying the book of Romans. Anyone wanting to join can send their email address to leader, Jane Huffstetler. She will provide the Zoom link. huffstetlerjane48@gmail.com
Youth:
Donuts and Discussion- Middle and High School youth enjoy donuts while exploring topics youth members select from our resources. We intend to have a safe space for open conversation in hopes of supporting independent thought while offering a faith-based perspective. Contact: Nissa Krier- nissakrier@gmail.com
Young Children- Ages Kindergarten through grade 5 meet in the Children's Room in the Southwest Corner of the building. The Bible we use is called Growing in God's Love. Classes include activities and crafts. Teachers, Sarah Muegge-(twin2_53@hotmail.com) and Jan Redfern- (jredfern1313@gmail.com) would be happy to see our Trinity kids and their friends.
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 , 6:30 p.m. at Trinity (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 COVID Response
We are matching our COVID safety policies to the current guidance from the CDC based on their tiered "community level" guidance for Greene County. Here is a summary:
High / Red: Masking is required at indoor events.
Medium / Yellow: Masking is recommended for those at higher risk and welcomed for all.
Low / Green: Masking is optional and welcomed for all.
Additionally, regardless of the community level, please remember that if you are experiencing symptoms, have recently been exposed, or have a positive test, we ask that you utilize our online options for participation.
You can find the current level on the Trinity website front page by scrolling down to "Pandemic Updates" and entering our state and county into the search tool.
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