Trinity Newsletter for July 16, 2026
Reminders From the Session
Session will meet next Sunday, July 19, after worship.
We are still looking for nominations for the Building Task Force. Please email the office with submissions. office@trinityspringfieldpcusa.org
Presbyterian Women of Trinity
July is a good time to look ahead to the coming fall and the beginning again of our Horizon Bible Study “United Through Christ, Bound to Each Other”. This will be studied in our Circle groups, but could also be used for personal study and reflection.
An order will be made July 20 for those who need the Bible Study book, so please let Susan Uffmann know if you would like to have one ordered for you as well. The cost is around $15, and ordering in bulk saves shipping and handling costs that are added with each order. The price will be determined upon arrival.
Circles:
Lydia – 1st Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Trinity, Liason: Susan Uffmann, 417-827-2487
Rachel – 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at various locations, Liason: Betty Crewe, 760-814-0038
Rebecca – 2nd Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. at Trinity, Liason: Jan Redfern, 417-225-2435
Sarah – 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Trinity, Liason: Brenda Kane, 417-773-5583
If interested in joining a Circle, or needing to change day or time you attend, please contact any of the Circle liasons listed.
SUPPORT TRINITY PW
If you haven’t donated yet, this is a reminder to make your contribution. As our moderator and others clearly state, “If you are a woman and if you are a Presbyterian, then you are a member of Presbyterian Women.” Welcome.
Make checks to Trinity Presbyterian Women and give or send to treasurer Gail Tombleson, 2717 W. Trevor Trail, Ozark, MO 65721
YEAH! IT IS A GO!
(The minimum was met, so the gathering will definitely happen.)
*** REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 1. ***
A couple of things added:
MONDAY NIGHT
Ladies Night Out – 7 – 8:30 p.m. (following dinner) will be a time to relax and enjoy some fun and fellowship together.
TUESDAY MORNING
Taney County Crisis Center – a past PW Birthday Offering recipient will give a short power point on this organization and how important Presbyterian Women is to them. The presenter wrote the grant application and is now the executive director.
Office Volunteers and Subs Needed
Our friends at Brentwood have been providing MOST of the Welcome Desk coverage for the last 18 months, with a few gaps. We have offered to try to fill those gaps as we are able. Shifts are three hours long (9:00 a.m. to Noon, Noon to 3:00 p.m.), and involve answering the phone, opening the door, and general office tasks as needed. Most of the time you will be idle and able to focus on a task or book you bring from home. You can sign up to work specific shifts every week, once a month, or on specific days that work best for you.
Regular openings are on Mondays and Wednesdays, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. We would also like to develop a list of substitute Welcome Desk volunteers, folks that can be called when one of the regularly scheduled volunteers (on any shift, Monday through Thursday) cannot fill the shift.
Please contact Rev. Alyssa in the church office (office@trinityspringfieldpcusa.org, 417-450-2544) for more information or to be added to the schedule.
Trinity Book Club
Our group meets monthly to discuss books over delicious treats at Neighbors Mill. Our schedule for the rest of the year is:
July 18-The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
August 15-The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
September 19-Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis
October 17-Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
November 21-Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
More great reads to come in 2027. Please join us if you love to discuss good books and contact Daphne Anderson for more information.
Liturgists for Upcoming Sundays
We are grateful to the following people who are sharing their gifts with Trinity by serving as liturgists.
July 19 - David Smith
July 27 - Clancy Cherry
If you would like to serve as liturgist, please contact Martha Bledsoe.
Prayer Chain
There are currently 16 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. 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 Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Church Administrator, to communicate with the church office use this and only this email address:
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 Class
The Children's Class is on Summer Break and will resume on September 13.
Adult Sunday School meets in Fellowship Hall at 10:15.
Personal Endings - Discussion on why and how you might plan for your end.
July 19 – Advanced Planning for End of Life: Your Funeral - Rev Dr. Tom Willadsen
July 26- Advanced Planning for End of Life: Your Health Care Decisions- Rev Jill Bryant
Aug. 2 - Advanced Planning for End of Life: Supporting Each Other As We Grieve Loss - Rev Dr. Tom Willadsen and Rev Laura Fleetwood
Four and More
Rev. Jane Huffstetler has agreed to lead Bible study on Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. (thus the name). We meet both at the church and by Zoom if that is what works for you. If you want to be included in the weekly reminder that also includes the Zoom link, please send Jane an email. We will begin with Genesis and work our way through the Bible. No prior knowledge is needed, just a Bible and a desire to study with others.
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