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TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

May 8, 2012 • Vol. 46 No. 19

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Summer at Trinity 3-4

Mission & Outreach 5

Young Adult Study 5

Senior Adult Events 6

Calendar of Events 7

Boy Scout Troop 97

GARAGE SALE Pancake Breakfastand Silent Auction

This Saturday, May 12from 7 AM - 12 PM at TUMC

Sale Open to the Public! Pancakes $5 (Kids under 5 free)

AUCTION AND GARAGE SALE ITEMS ARE NEEDED!Do you own a business or do you know of a business that would donate an item

or service to our silent auction? Do you sew or make homemade items? Are

you an artist? Do you own a lake house in Alabama or condominium at the

beach that you would be willing to offer for a one week stay? Trinity’s Troop

97 is in need of auction items and garage sale donations. Please contact Millie

Gardner at [email protected] for Silent Auction donations and Bert

Allen at [email protected] or 540-5343 for pick ups beginning the week of

the event. All donations are tax deductible!

High School, College Graduation Announcements and Special Recognition

Please submit any honors or special congratulations that may be in order for graduating high school seniors or college gradu-ates to Haley Smith for publica-tion in Tidings. Email these to

[email protected] by May 21. All congrats submit-

ted will be listed in a special section in Tidings on May 29. Remember to include parents

names and full details!

Summer at Trinity2012See inside for

details and infoon Summer events

and studies!

Element Summer CampRegister your middle school child now!

See page 6 for details.

With Mother’s Day coming up, I found some of those funny things that kids say about their moms: Why did God make mothers? She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.

How did God make mothers? Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.

What kind of little girl was your Mom? My Mom has always been my Mom and none of that other stuff. They say she used to be nice.

Why did your Mom marry your Dad? My Dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my Mom eats a lot. My Grandma says that Mom didn’t have her thinking cap on.

Who’s the boss at your house? Mom doesn’t want to be boss, but she has to because Dad’s such a goof ball.

What’s the difference between Moms and Dads? Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them. Dads are taller and stronger, but Moms have all the real power ‘cause that’s who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend’s. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.

What does your Mom do in her spare time? Mothers don’t do spare time.

What would it take to make your Mom perfect? I’d make my Mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on her back.

And a word from scripture: My son, keep your father’s commandment,and forsake not your mother’s teaching. (Proverbs 6:20)

SUNDAY, MAY 13MOTHER’S DAY

8:45 & 11:00 AM • Sanctuary

SERMONDr. Andrew Wolfe

•MUSIC8:45 AM

William A. Gardner Handbell Choir,Sanctuary Choir

11:00 AMWilliam A. Gardner Handbell Choir,

Men’s Chorus & Men’s Quartet•

MINISTER ON CALL

Andrew Wolfe, 871-1309

WESLEY HALL • 11:15 AMDr. Dave Barnhart

A LOOK AT MAY 6944 • Worship Attendance

766 • Sunday School Attendance

A PERSONAL WORD

The 8:30 AM worship service is broadcast via 15-minute delay from 9-10 AM Sundays

on WAPI-1070 AM and 100.5 FM.

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information for guests & new membersWelcome to Trinity United Methodist Church!Our mission is to Gather people to Christ, Grow people in Christ, Go to serve Christ in the world and Glorify Christ.Sunday Worship Opportunities:• 8:45 & 11:00 AM – Traditional services in the sanctuary, offering same sermon and a variety of music.•11:15 AM – CONTACT – a relaxed, informal, service in Wesley Hall featuring praise music from the CONTACT Band, children are encouraged to attend. •10:00 AM – Sunday School – Ages 2 years and up.• Nursery is provided during all services.

Interested in Membership?Please join us the first Sunday of every month in the large parlor for “Coffee with the Pastor.” This is a time to meet the pastoral staff, ask questions and learn more about the core values and mission of Trinity. We also encourage you to attend “Membership 101,” a basic orientation prior to joining Trinity. It is offered on the second Sunday of each month. Contact Rev. Drew Holland at [email protected] or call 879-1737 with any questions.

Andrew Wolfe – Senior MinisterSuzanne Pruitt – Minister of Christian FormationDave Barnhart – Minister of OutreachDrew Holland – Minister of Evangelism, Young AdultsDavid Thompson – Minister of StudentsMack Chapman –Minister of AdministrationBobby Scales – Minister of Pastoral Care & Visitation•Church Office: 205-879-1737•Fax: 868-9714•Care Line: 868-9709•Child Development Center: 879-1749

Summer at Trinity2012For details and

updated information,please visit:

trinitybirmingham.com

To download registration forms for the camps/activities, please visit

www.trinitybirmingham.com/kids/summer_programsTo complete registration, fees must accompany the registration form.

June 4-6 Mission Camp 9 am-3 pm (completed 3rd-5th grade)

June 11-14 Day Camp 8:30 am-3:30 pm (completed 3rd-5th grade)

June 18-22 Orff Music Camp 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-5th grade)

July 7-8 Sumatanga Sleepover (completed 5k-2nd grade)

June 11-15 Art Camp 1 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-7th grade)

June 18-22 Art Camp 2 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-7th grade)

July 9-13 Art Camp 3 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-7th grade)

July 23-27 Art Camp 4 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-7th grade)

June 25-29 Basketball Camp I 9 am-4 pm Or 1/2 day 9 am-12 pm

or 1 pm-4 pm (completed 5k-7th grade)

July 30-Aug 3 Basketball Camp II 9 am-4 pm Or 1/2 day 9 am-12 pm

or 1 pm-4 pm (completed 5k-7th grade)

July 16-19 Vacation Bible School 9 am-12 pm (completed 3k-2nd grade)

July 24-26 Pre-school Playcation 9 am-12 pm (completed 4k-5k)

July 30-Aug 1 Venture 6 pm-8:30 pm (completed 3rd-5th grade)

Questions? Contact Linda Whatley or Jeanne Baswell at 879-1737.

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SUMMER STUDIESAdult Small Group OfferingsBeing a part of a small group experience always leads participants to say they grew in their faith by having a study format, learning from fellow classmates, and en-joying getting to know other people in the church.

STUDY 1The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg• Begins Sunday, June 3, 10:00 AM; Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 PM and Thursday, June 7, 9:30 AMThis 6-week study calls us back to the dynamic heartbeat of Christian-ity—God’s power to bring change and growth and how we can attain it. It is more than just a book about things we should do if we want to be good Christians. It’s a road map toward true transformation—compelling because it starts not with ourselves but with the

object of our journey, Jesus Christ. This study leads us to taste the benefits of slowing life’s frenetic pace; to culti-vate more confidence in prayer, to learn how to be guided by the Holy Spirit, and even more.

STUDY 2James by Beth Moore• Begins Wednesday, June 6, 6:00 PM and Thursday, June 7, 9:30 AMThe ladies of Trinity have voted this as the best Beth Moore study they have taken! We decided to offer it again during the summer for those who missed it in the spring. This 8-week study shows how James forces us to face the implications of faith. Be inspired to put your faith into action as you get to know both the man, James, and the book of James.

Questions? Contact Suzanne Pruitt at 879-1737 or [email protected]. Registration deadline is May 27.Register: www.trinitybirmingham.com/adults/ssgroups or email Amy Mezzell, [email protected].

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Music Ministry• Cross & Flame Youth Choir Tour, June 2-10 Over 50 students and adults will travel to Washington D. C. for a week long summer choir tour. The Cross & Flame Youth Choir and Handbell Choir will perform at various churches and missions in the D. C. area. Upon returning home, they will perform a Homecoming Concert at Trinity on Sunday, June 10 at the 8:45 AM morning worship service.

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May 26-28 Lake House Retreat

May 29 Girls Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

June 2-10 Choir Tour in Washington D.C.

June 10 SOS Team Time 4:30-5:30pm

Pool Parties 6-8pm

June 12 Girls Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

June 17 Father’s Day

June 19 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

June 20-24 ARM Trip, Middle School


Element at the Park 6-8pm


Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 1 Where’s Casey Patton? 6-8pm

July 3 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 4 4th of July

July 8-14 SOS, Memphis

July 15 Slip ‘n’ Slide Night 6-8pm


Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 22 Watermelon Olympics 6-8pm


Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 26-29 Element Summer Camp


Lunch Club 11-2pm

August 5 Pool Party @ Homewood Pool

August 7 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

SOS Reunion 6-7pm

August 12 Grow Sunday 10am

SNL- Everyone 6-8pm

August 14 Prayer Breakfast 6:30am

Element Cafe 3-5:30pm

August 17-19 HS Discovery Weekend

Youth calendar Summer at Trinity

• Tuesday Night Unmarried 20-somethings: You are invited to the home of Mark & Lisa Elliott most Tuesday evenings throughout the summer for fellowship and study. A free din-ner begins at 6:30, with a study to follow around 7:15. Contact Lisa Elliott at [email protected] to register. • Tuesday Night Young Couples Without Children: Join us at the home of Steve and Cynthia Parris every Tuesday evening for a meal and Bible study. Come for a free dinner at 6:30, and then stay for the study. Questions? Contact Drew Holland at [email protected]. • Coming Soon! We are currently planning a mid-week small group for unmarried young adults in their 30s. For more information, stay tuned to Tidings and the Trinity webpage or contact Eric Rogers at [email protected].

YOUNG Adults

• May 22, Pacesetters Lunch: Featuring the Trinity Singers• May 30, Rickwood Classic: The Barons will play in this annual nostalgic setting at Rickwood Field. First pitch is at 12:30 PM. We will leave Trinity at 11:30 AM. • June 8, Day Trip: Birmingham History Center• June 26, Pacesetters Lunch: Featuring David Cisco and Dee Haynes from the Alabama Historical Radio Society• July 18, Mystery Day Trip: Mark your calendar!

Please Note...- All regularly scheduled activities will continue in June.

- The kitchen is closed in July but we will still have Bridge, Pool and

Exercise Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

- Trinity Singers will not practice during July.

- MahJong will be played every Monday.

- Fine China Painters will be painting on Wednesday.

SENIOR Adults

sos 2011For info about any

youth event listed above, contact:

David [email protected]

Robert [email protected]

Caroline [email protected]

mission & outreach

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISERTo help Birmingham Hospitality Network familiesWe are holding the annual gift card fundraiser for our Greater Birmingham United Appeal Fund which supports our sales tax exemption. We need gifts of $25 to purchase Wal-Mart gift cards. These gift cards will be used for families that come through Birmingham Hospitality Network. Checks need to be made payable to “The Greater B’ham UM UAF.” Questions? Contact Ann Neptune at 879-1737 or email [email protected].

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TRINITY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

NOT MARRIED? OUT OF COLLEGE? IN YOUR 20’s (ish)?

You are invited to join us onTuesday evenings as weSERVE, STUDY, SHARE

and SOCIALIZE

When: Tuesday, 6:30 PMWhere: 226 Odum Crest Ln., 35226

Home of Mark & Lisa ElliottWhy: Home cooked dinner!

For a May schedule or questions: Email Lisa at [email protected].

Sunday Night Men’s BasketballAre you looking for a little exercise and a great way to hang out with other men at the church? Then you are invited to join our Sunday night men’s basketball group! Pick-up games start in Trinity’s Gym on Sundays at 8 PM and last until 10 PM. All men between the ages of 18 and 50 are welcome, regardless of skill level.

Interested? Contact Jeff Moore to get on the e-mail list at [email protected].

May 26-28 Lake House Retreat

May 29 Girls Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

June 2-10 Choir Tour in Washington D.C.


Pool Parties 6-8pm

June 12 Girls Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

June 17 Father’s Day


Lunch Club 11-2pm

June 20-24 ARM Trip, Middle School


Element at the Park 6-8pm


Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 1 Where’s Casey Patton? 6-8pm


Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 4 4th of July

July 8-14 SOS, Memphis

July 15 Slip ‘n’ Slide Night 6-8pm


Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 22 Watermelon Olympics 6-8pm


Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 26-29 Element Summer Camp


Lunch Club 11-2pm

August 5 Pool Party @ Homewood Pool

August 7 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

SOS Reunion 6-7pm

August 12 Grow Sunday 10am

SNL- Everyone 6-8pm

August 14 Prayer Breakfast 6:30am

Element Cafe 3-5:30pm

August 17-19 HS Discovery Weekend

Youth calendar

For info about anyyouth event listed above,

contact: David Thompson

[email protected]

Robert [email protected]

Caroline [email protected]

Who?Completed 3rd - 5th grade students

What?Three awesome nights designed

especially for older

elementary students to venture

into God’s word with fun music,

Bible stories, service activities

and recreation.

When?July 30 - August 1

Mon-Wed 6:00 - 8:30 pm

(Dinner will be served)

Where?Trinity UMC

Cost: $10

Register your child now!

Forms available online at

www.trinitybirmingham.com/kids/summer_programs

For questions or to volunteer to

help, contact Jeanne Baswell

at 879-1737 or

[email protected].

New this Summer!

Tuesdays at 10:00 AMJoin this group in Room 114 in the nursery...bring your little ones.Questions? Email Kelley at [email protected].

pacesetters newsMAY 16 • LUNCH BUNCHLUNCH BUNCH will try a new restaurant in Homewood. The Little Donkey serves Southern/Mexican food, using local growers and merchants where possible. We will leave the church at 11 AM. Join us!MAY 22 • PACESETTERS, FEATURING TRINITY SINGERSOur own Trinity Singers will perform for our Pacesetter Lunch. Save the date, and join us for this special music program, as well as good food and fellowship.MAY 30 • RICKWOOD CLASSICIt’s that time of year again - baseball season! The annual Rick-wood Classic will be held on May 30. The Barons will play Chat-tanooga in this nostalgic setting. First pitch is 12:30 PM. We will leave Trinity at 11:30 AM to get good seats, hot dogs, etc. JULY 18-19 • AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAMSAVE THE DATE! The AARP Driver Safety Program will be held at Trinity on July 18-19 (Wednesday & Thursday) from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Floyd Hair will be the instructor. Watch Tidings for more details.

For reservations or more information contact: Amy Lewis 879-1737 or email [email protected].

Pictured Below: A group of Seniors enjoyed a recent day trip to South Pittsburg, TN to the National Cornbread Festival.

High School GraduationSENIOR RECOGNITION

•••Sunday, May 20

Student Ministries and the Committee on Higher Education are planning High School Graduate Recognition Sunday for May 20. We invite High School graduates and their families to the 8:45 AM service that day, where the class will sit to-gether and be recognized during the service.

Following the service, graduates and their fami-lies are invited to a Celebration Brunch in the

Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM.

If you plan to participate, please RSVP to Amy Mezzell at 879-1737 by Friday, May 11 with how

many people will be attending brunch.ALSO! Please provide pictures of yourself,

one from an early age and one of your senior portrait, for use in the service no later than Friday, May 11, by Noon. Email pictures to

[email protected] or deliver to the church office.

Middle School Parents! Register your child for Element Summer Camp. ESC is heading our way...July 25-29 and will again be held at a Methodist Retreat Center in St. Simon’s, GA, known as Epworth By The Sea. ESC is a camp designed for your student to en-counter God right where he or she is and to expe-rience God’s love and grace in new ways. For more info and to register, visit:www.trinitybirmingham.com/youth/Summer_Camp_2012

Questions? Contact Robert Sturdivant at 879-1737 or [email protected].

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Nursery Volunteers May 13Volunteers are needed! Email now to sign up,

[email protected].

Nursery Volunteers May 20 Laura Eanes, Morgan & Matt Allen, Blair Thompson,Meredith Daniel, Amanda Thorton, Carrie Garrette,

Tiffany Pappas•••

Nursery volunteers are needed each Sunday. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kim Skelton at 879-1737 or email

[email protected].

take note

highlighted events this week

in memoriamJames E. Whitehead April 29Doris Gruman May 1

We extend our love and sympathy: • to the family of James E. Whitehead who died on April 29.• to the family of Doris Gruman who died on May 1.• to Jane Byrd and family on the death of her daughter-in-law, Joanna Byrd, on May 3.

congratulations• to Alli and Korey Nations on the birth of their son, Simon Greene Nations, on April 30. Big brothers are Eli and Shepard Nations.• to Joe and Amy Lewis on the birth of his twin grandsons, Benjamin Joseph Lewis and Owen William Lewis, on May 3. Parents are Jennifer and Joseph William Lewis, III.

CFT Craft Room–143FSR Fireside Room–145CONF Conference Room–220SANC SanctuaryFHALL Fellowship Hall

LIB Library–218NAT Not at TrinityLP Large ParlorSP Small Parlor–105HAVEN Youth Auditorium

CHAPEL Mouat ChapelMS Music Suite–132WHALL Wesley HallSDR Small Dining RoomFLC Family Life Center

in the hospitalBROOKWOOD: Bettie Jackson

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As of May 6, 2012GENERAL BUDGET: 2012Given Month to Date: $100,985 Avg. Needs to Date: $59,209 Balance/shortage: $41,776

SAY AMEN Gifts this Month: $15,316SAY AMEN Gifts to Date: $228,281

Lenten Offering to Date: $38,367

Note from Treasurer: Questions about church finances, income or expense? If you wonder how funds are received or expensed, the financial books of Trinity are open to any member, contact Ann Neptune at 879-1737 or [email protected].

treasurer’s report

PLEASE NOTE: Tidings publishes each week on Tuesday (except for the week of Christmas). The deadline for submitting informa-tion to be included is on Thursday, the week prior to the publish date. Please submit info via email to Haley Smith at [email protected]. Tidings is delivered to the printing com-pany each Monday at Noon. It is printed and mailed on Tuesday afternoon. Should you not receive your copy in a timely manner, please contact your postal carrier. The online version of Tidings is available each week on Tuesday at: www.trinitybirmingham.com/news/tidings

Sunday - May 13 Mother’s Day8:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC10:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Membership 101 - LP11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC11:15 AM CONTACT Worship - WHALL4:15 PM Youth Handbells - Rm. 2255:00 PM Cross & Flame Youth Choir - MS5:00 PM Sr. Adult Bible Study - SP6:00 PM NO Element6:15 PM Adult Handbells - Rm. 2258:00 PM Men’s Pickup Basketball - GYM Monday - May 14 6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study B’fast - FHALL8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer5:30 PM Finance Committee - SDR6:15 PM Admin. Board Dinner - FHALL7:00 PM Admin. Board Meeting - WHALLTuesday - May 156:30 AM Youth Prayer B’fast - Haven 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer10:00 AM Trinity Singers - MS11:00 AM Mama & Me - Nursery

11:00 PM Soup & Salad - FHALL3:00 PM Element Cafe - HavenWednesday - May 168:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer6:45 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice - MSThursday - May 17 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer9:15 AM Adult Studies - various11:00 AM TCDC Graduation - SANC3:00 PM Element Cafe - HavenFriday - May 18 8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer

Tidings Trinity United Methodist Church (USPS 0641-120) is pub-

lished weekly, except Christmas week,

by Trinity United Methodist Church,

1400 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham

(Homewood), AL 35209-3998. Period-

icals postage paid at Birmingham, AL.

POSTMASTER: Send address chang-

es to: Tidings, Trinity United Method-

ist Church, P.O. Box 19069, Birming-

ham, AL 35219-9069.

SUNDAYS at Trinity: Worship 8:45, 11:00 & 11:15 AM • Sunday School 10:00 AM • Youth Activities 6:00 PM

Serving Greater Birmingham from Homewood • Our Mission: To Gather…To Grow…To Go…To Glorify1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209 • 205.879.1737 • Careline: 205.868.9709

www.trinitybirmingham.com

Don’t forget your name tag...on Sunday mornings or anytime you are attending or

representing Trinity! This is a great way to provide hos-pitality to our guests, and to help us get to know one another better. If you don’t have a name tag, contact

Lisa at 879-1737 or [email protected].

Sunday, May 1310 AM • LARGE PARLOR

This class is strongly suggested for visitors who are considering mem-bership at Trinity. During this hour, prospective members and those interested will review the membership covenant one makes when

joining the Trinity Family. Ask a Greeter to direct you!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSFred and Jenny Dollar Major869 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226Fred and Jenny joined Trinity by transfer from other United Methodist Churches. Fred is a teacher at Mountain Brook High School and Jenny is a doctor at Children’s Hospital. They have a daughter, Audrey, who is five years old.

Please join us the first Sunday of every month in the large parlor for “Coffee with the Pastor.” This is a time to meet the pastoral staff, ask questions and learn more about the core values and mission of Trinity. We also encourage you to attend “Membership 101,” a basic orientation prior to joining Trinity. It is offered on the second Sunday of each month. Contact Drew Holland at 879-1737 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Stephen and Katy Hines2105-A Montreat Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35216Stephen and Katy joined Trinity by profession of faith and by transfer from another United Methodist Church. Stephen is a fitness director at Anytime Fit-ness and Katy is a medical student at UAB.

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