1. A new music director is coming! Jerry Long has

been hired to be Trinity’s part-time music director. Jerry

and his wife Annetta live in Gray. They have twin sons.

One son and his family live in Johnson City; the other

son and his family live in Roanoke.

Jerry Long is coming to us from Centenary UMC

in Erwin. Around mid-August he will begin rehearsing

with our various music groups, and his first Sunday here

in worship will be September 5. Jerry and Annetta look

forward to coming to Trinity and using music to glorify

God and help fulfill our mission of making disciples of

Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

2. The Building Committee is planning to meet

with an architect in the next few days to discuss install-

ing an elevator which can reach every floor in our build-

ing. But until our facility becomes handicap accessible

everywhere, the Church Council has approved a request

by the Journey Sunday School class. Until an elevator is

built, they will hold their S.S. class in the Small Fellow-

ship Hall (SFH) on any Sunday that it is not reserved for

another use.

The Journey class has some members who can

no longer attend because they cannot climb the stairs.

Journey will still keep their room upstairs so they can

meet there on any Sunday morning that the SFH has

been reserved for a shower, party, or other event. But

the SFH is available on most Sundays, so on those days

Journey may use that space to meet so that every mem-

ber of their class can attend.

3. On July 20 at Church Council, the Staff-Parish

Relations Committee announced changing the structure

of our children and youth ministry. For the past two

years, John Redmond has served as Director of Youth

and Children. While he has worked hard, SPRC recog-

nizes that ministry with children is extremely different

from ministry with youth and college age. The needs of

a 6 year-old and a 16 year-old are very different, and

The Trinity Torch Pastor: Rev. David Brannock, pastortumc2@embarqmail.com

Administrative Assistant: Donna Lowery

Financial Secretary: Jim ―Chip‖ McKenna

Director of Youth & Children + Webmaster: John Redmond, john.trinity@embarqmail.com

Trinity Library: tumclibrary@embarqmail.com

Custodian: Tim Cansler

Office e-mail: trinity8888@embarqmail.com

Office Phone: (423) 638-7521

Web Page: www.trinity-um-church.org Pastor’s Remarks

AUGUST 2010

the skills needed to meet those needs are very different.

Therefore, SPRC has decided to split this one full-time

position into two part-time positions, with a target date of

September 1. This will allow one person to focus exclu-

sively on children and another person to focus exclu-

sively on youth and college age. The goal of this change

in structure is to minimize frustration and maximize ef-

fectiveness in ministering to and with children, youth,

and college age.

In 2008 these two roles were combined because

SPRC could not fill two part-time positions. If we again

cannot fill these positions with paid part-time staff hired

from the outside, then Trinity disciples will have to step

up and volunteer to fill these roles from within.

Change is never easy. These decisions were

made only after much prayer and discussion. How will

everything turn out? I don’t know. But on we go, trust-

ing God to lead us forward as we walk by faith and not

by sight. Blessings, Pastor David

Prayer List August, 2010

Praise! For the much needed rain.

For Our Armed Forces Justin Sayler Kenneth Kelley

Brian Benton Jamie Moseley

John Penland Joseph D. Carson

Justin Walter Steven Ayers

Thomas White David Jones

Steven Sams Stanley Keselicka

Jay Burns

For Trinity Members & Constituents Shawn Hope Ed Hope

For Family Members & Friends

J.D. Laster Don Baskette

Todd Clendenon Lisa Metcalf

Memphis James Seaton

Leonard & Rhonda Harrell

Church in Mission Fran Lynch Baxter-Willow AK

Steve Geegbe/Richard Tefley,

Displaced persons in Ghana

Pastor Boo and Phyllis in Sudan

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If you have questions or concerns, please contact Tracy Horner at 552-8810.

For Our Known Bereaved The Family of Judy Neas

The Family of Alice Gilbert

The Family of Sammy Million

The Family of Donna Bishop

The Family of Peggy Sexton

The Family of Tyre Culbertson

The Family of Robert Hipps

Healing Needed from Cancer Tim Monk Ronnie Hooten

Lynette Bradford Mary Peters

Louise Chamberlain Jeff Rohn

Karen Broyles Payne Roger Ellis

Susan Ramsey Alan Seneker

Glennon Smith Victor Knapp

Larry Kelton Todd Clendenon

Richard Arwood Charlotte Nicodemas

Roger Solomon Jimmy Carter

Lynn Rollins Jerry Hackney

Cindy White Michael Renfro

Rick Felton

Families and Caregivers of those with cancer

For the Ministry of Our Church

and Its Leaders: Our Staff , Church Council, Pastor David Brannock

For Our Nursing Home/Assisted

Living Members: Marilyn Blevins Bonnie Woody Kenneth Blevins Anna Belle Hankins

For Our Homebound Members: Bob George Josephine Gilreath

Patsy Reynolds Evelyn Holley

Faye Reynolds Virginia Stegall

Virgie Gray Inez Lawing

Beryl Smith Doc Dowden

Nellie Basinger Mabel Philbeck

Belva Drake Ed & Tootsie Hope

Helen Jeffers Kitty Knittel

If you are not on the monthly newsletter (The Torch) mailing list, or

if you know of someone who would like to be... please call (638-7521)

or e-mail the Church Office at trinity8888@embarqmail.com.

What is a tithe-based apportionment?

Starting January 1, the Holston Conference will begin a new apportionment formula.

In 2011, all Holston churches will fund the conference budget through a tithe (a tenth).

This new formula was approved by a strong majority last month at

Annual Conference.

Each month, we will give 10% of all undesignated local church giving to support the

conference budget. Whatever undesignated donations we receive each month, we will

send in 10%. This formula is easy to figure and is based on the Bible. As individuals,

God calls us to give 10% of our income back to Him, so as congregations,

we will tithe our local church giving to Holston.

Also, starting January 1, the conference will directly bill each local church for the cost

of a pastor’s pensions and health insurance. These costs will no longer be included in

the conference budget.

Pastor David

For I know that my Redeemer

lives, and that at the last he

will stand upon the earth.

Job 19:25

08/01 Chad Arrington

08/03 Driscilla Harrison

08/03 Klint Albright

08/03 Mary Jo Susong

08/05 Eben Jones

08/05 Jim Dougherty

08/06 Lauren Paxton

08/08 Nancy Broyles

08/09 Jerry Freshour

08/09 Kelly Ford

08/09 Tenicia Hogan

08/10 Andrew Tweed

08/10 Lisa Mee

08/10 Martha Beamer

08/10 Steve Neas

08/12 Mildred Wallin

08/13 Charles Jones

08/13 Mabel Philbeck

08/14 Angie Jones

08/15 Seth Sayler

08/16 Carolynn Kinser

08/16 Peggy Crum

08/16 Robert Keasling III

08/17 Marty Lynch

08/17 Pat Bakersky

08/18 Rose Strong

08/19 Pastor David Brannock

08/20 Brittany Wright

08/23 Mary Ann Broyles

08/24 Donna Keasling

08/24 Irene Keasling

Happy Birthday Everyone!

08/24 Rebekah McGill

08/24 Taylor Parker

08/24 Zeb Gross

08/25 Brenda Freshour

08/25 Laura Gosnell

08/26 Gina Cox (Martin)

08/27 Heather Tunnell

08/27 Weston McGill

08/28 Aden Moore

08/28 Elizabeth Weems

08/28 Michelle Wills

08/28 Thomas Carter

08/29 Steve Renner

08/30 Mary Ethel Brannock

08/30 Michael Knapp Sr.

08/31 Edward Wilhoit

08/31 Lynn Broyles

August Birthdays!

How did we do

compared to

last year?

Jan. 1– June 30, 2009 vs. Jan. 1-June 30, 2010

1st 6 months 2009 2010

Worship 212 228

Sunday School 161 162

Revenues $137,247 $146,932

Expenses $158,789 $150,610

Monthly Item

Trinity’s Food Bank item for

September is Flour .

It can be placed in the cardboard box

in the Large Fellowship Hall.

Pick up will be September 5.

UMW NEWS!

Aug. 8 - Lister "Church-Wide" luncheon, following Sunday School

The Ruth Sub Group - August 9 @ 7:00, Walker Home

Shalom - August 10 @ 6:30, SFH

Maude Landmesser - August 12 @ 11:00

Social Action Workshop - August 29, Church St. UMC, Knoxville

Aug. 27-29 - Lister Circle Retreat.

WHERE IS YOUR JOURNEY TAKING YOU?

Presented by The NEW Holston Conference Adult Ministries Team

Kick-Off event, Saturday, August 21 at Cokesbury UMC North, Knoxville, TN

9:15 am—4:30 pm, $20

As we proceed through life we all need a little help on our journeys. The workshops are designed to provide a little aid

on your spiritual journey for those between the ages of 35-75. This event will springboard a ministry for the

adult members of the Holston Conference so they can come together and share their journey towards Christ.

Registration deadline is August 13. Cost is $20. Brochures are available in the church office.

Workshops (pick 3):

Workshop #1: “Mapping Your Journey: Your Faith Geography” led by Dr. John Rehder

Workshop #2: “Final Destinations” led by Dr. Robert Martin

Workshop #3: “Detours” led by Bobby Fields, East TN Alzheimer’s Association

Workshop #4: “Travel Companions” led by Dr. Sherry Daniels & Craig Bates

Workshop #5: “Rest Areas” led by Rev. Charles Maynard

Website: www.holstonadultministries.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/holstonadultministries

Twitter: twitter.com/holstonadultmin E-mail: holstonadultministr@me.com

Trinity United Methodist Church 524 Tusculum Boulevard Greeneville, TN 37745

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From the Director of Children & Youth Ministries

Children: August 8th

is move up Sunday.

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Youth: Meeting at Nat & Courtney Renner’s

house on Sunday, August 1st.

For more details please go to the website.

Please Continue to check the website for current

events and details. If you would like to help with

children or youth please contact me at 423-426-5786.

Thanks,

John Redmond

Everyone is invited to watch

FREE

Christian/Family themed movies

6:30 p.m. @ the Samson House

August 5 & 19

These movies are for everyone, not just the youth.

Samson House is the location because it has a big

screen TV, a popcorn maker, and plenty of room.

(Free popcorn, lemonade & Nursery Staff.)

Provided by the TUMC Library

ECHOES News

On Friday evening, August 6

the ECHOES group

will be having their

Monthly Dinner Meeting & Program

@ 5:30, SFH.

The meal will cost $6.00 a person.

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August 19,

ECHOES lunch trip to Newport.

Leave TUMC @ 11:00am.

On August 8th

The Lister Circle (UMW girls group) will be hosting

a

"Church-wide" Luncheon following Sunday school

& the whole church is invited.

Cost of meal is by donation.

MENU: Baked Italian Chicken, corn, tossed salad,

scalloped potatoes, rolls, dessert & beverage.