Trinity Trumpet Trinity United Methodist Church

December 2015/ January 2016

Inside This Issue

Health Outreach Ministry 2 Parish Nurse 3,4 Youth News 5 Bible Studies 6,10 Christian Education 7 Confirmation Information 8,9 ASK the REV 9 News and Notes 6,19 Christmas At Trinity 10 Thank You Notes 11 Membership News 11 Church Calendars 12,13 Birthdays 14,15 Missions 16 Boards/Committees 15 Leadership Development 17,18,19 Recipe of the Month 19

Dear Members and Friends of Trinity United Methodist Church: The Christmas season can be a hurried and hectic time, often prohibiting us from embrac-ing the true spirit of this special time. It is a time to remember that God came in human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, to bring peace to all people. It may be helpful to return to the original scene and discover once again the beauty of simplicity that surrounded that Baby in the manger. An unknown author writes:

It was no regal couple God chose to hold and rear His Son. They were, in fact, obscure and poor and unpretentious, simple folks from Galilee, not bluebloods from Rome.

It was a carpenter from Nazareth, and his Jewish teenage bride

who made their way to Bethlehem alone. Bewildered, she must have wondered why?

And he? Who can imagine his thoughts? But in simple obedience, they came.

They needed a place to stay that night but there was “no room in the inn” you will recall. Think of it! After centuries of waiting, the town of Bethlehem had “no room” for the Messiah. So the pressed earth became their bed and a simple feeding trough His crib.

Labor came hard that lonely night.

While Mary writhed and Joseph paced, God served as midwife and safely delivered His son, precisely as He had promised.

These simple folks from Galilee were the first to see God’s human face.

No bells rang, no trumpet fanfare followed, no banners were waived by cheering crowds, “just an ill-timed birth” mumbled a few whose sleep was disturbed by the baby’s cry.

But while Bethlehem slept, Heaven celebrated as God, in understated majesty, kept His Word.

No one hailed Him “King” that would come much later. His name was to be Jesus … Immanuel, “God with us.”

He was born to die, and become the Savior from sin, to all who come in simple faith, accepted, forgiven, and free.

This is a simple yet profound message each Christmas brings. From the staff and our fam-ilies to yours, and may you have a Merry Christmas and a blessed and healthy new year. Grace and Peace, Rev. George R. Patterson, MDiv. Senior Pastor

PER TJ MUMFORD: PLEASE INCLUDE IN THE DEC/JAN 2016 TRUMPET Christmas Eve Luminaries On Sale

Once again, Luminaries will surround the church on Christmas Eve. It takes 200 bags to completely place luminaries

around our church. The sale of luminaries will take place before each service on December 6, 13, and 20. The bags can

be dedicated to family or friends. Proceeds from the $10 donation will go to our Trinity Disaster Relief Team.

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Christmas Scents of Fragrance, Healing, & Celebration

Health Outreach Ministry Dr. Dot Baker

Take a moment to think about, see, and smell some of your favorite Christmas scents and scenes. Do your thoughts contain fresh and candied fruits with their colors, textures, flavors, and shapes? Foods cooking on the stove and in the oven? Decorations with leaves, berries, flowers, sprigs of evergreens, rib-bons? Candles and oils with their flickering light and warm scents?

Christmas scents and materials live throughout ancient and Biblical history. They have been used as medicines, perfumes, balms, aromas, and gifts and in religious rites, burial ceremonies, and cooking. For ex-ample, in Exodus 30, God instructed Moses to take a number of spices to prepare an anointing oil and to take sweet spices to prepare a pure and holy perfume. Jeremiah 8 asks about a balm (made from balsam wood) to heal God’s people. Frankincense, myrrh, hyssop, rosemary, and cinnamon oils have been used to anoint sick people. Peppermint has been used for indigestion, sore throat, toothaches, etc. for over 3000 years. Our “best and most precious story” recounts that Wise Men brought gold and precious oils of frankincense and myrrh to Baby Jesus.

Tips to create colors, scents, scenes, memories, and celebrations during the Christmas season: (1) Simmer spices in a pot of water on the stove. Use whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and vanilla bean. (2) Fill a small decorative bowl with spices: whole cloves, whole nutmeg, vanilla bean, cinnamon sticks and str ips of or -ange peel. Tie a ribbon around the bowl and place it on a shelf or coffee table. (3) Insert whole cloves into oranges or pomegranates. Display them in a pretty glass bowl. (4) Cover the outside of a large coffee tin or other large tin with wrapping paper. Tie a ribbon around it. Fill it with spruce or pine boughs. Place the tin on the floor. Remember to water the branches regularly to keep fresh. You can even decorate the boughs with Christmas ornaments, lights, ribbon, popcorn strings, etc. (5) Cut a 6" square out of cotton Chr istmas pr int fabr ic. Place a vanilla bean, 2 whole nutmeg, 10 whole cloves and 4 cinnamon sticks in the center of the fabric. Gather the fabric up to enclose the spices and tie with one end of a 2' long gold ribbon. Tie the other end of the ribbon to a doorknob. Whenever the door is opened or closed, scent will be re-leased into the room. (6) Arrange a collection of assor ted candles (different heights, diameters, colors, and scents) on a serving platter. Tie a ribbon around them. If you light the candles, be careful not to catch the ribbon on fire. (7) Throw a handful of spices directly into the fire. Use whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and vanilla bean. (8) Hang very spicy Christmas cookies on your tree. Or, create a spicy cookie garland to hang over a doorway, on a mantle, or anywhere else it fits. To create a garland, roll your cookie dough, cut out shapes. Place shapes on baking tray and using a toothpick, poke two large holes at the top of the cookie (the holes should be side-by-side). When the cookies are cooled, string ribbon from the back of the cookie through one hole and then push it through the other hole. String all the cookies on the ribbon and then hang your garland. Cookies do not even need to be iced to be decorative. REMEMBER to always protect children and pets when decorating. Sources: Christmas history and craft websites, scents of the holidays.

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By Carolyn Lewis, RN

We are now in the fast part of the holiday season and often we get so caught up in the busy work we forget what Christmas is really about. Did you buy all the gifts you had on your list, did you forget to mail cousin Joe a Christmas card, were you supposed to be at a party on December 15 or was it the 20? These are just a few examples of things that could and will cause us to feel stressed out during the holi-days. Every year I say this Christmas I will have all the shopping done by December 10 and the house decorated by the end of November, and then I can enjoy all the pre and post-Christmas activities. Let me be the first (before my husband has his say) that at no time do I ever ac-complish this ideal process. I try to cut myself some slack and say I will not do it this year; then I feel guilty and add the task right back into the list of things to do.

TAKE MY ADVICE OR DON’T DO AS I DO BUT AS I SUGGEST!!!!!

I found this article and thought perhaps reading it might help and decided to share it with you.

Sad at Christmas? Advice for coping with holiday blues A UMC.org Feature by Joe Iovino* December 4, 2014

In December, we watch “magical” Christmas movies, shop from stores promising a special season, and hear songs proclaiming this as “the most wonderful time of the year.” We feel pressure to be jolly, but sometimes we’re not. If you or someone you love is struggling with the Christmas blues, you are not alone. Many people find the season difficult. To help you through what may be a chal-lenging Christmas season, we sought sound advice from United Methodist pastors, counselors, and others. Counselor Cindy Elrod advises us to be in touch with our

feelings during the season. Accept Feelings

Though you may feel like you are supposed to be merry, don’t force it. "You just can't be where you're not,” says retired United Methodist state correctional chaplain, The Rev. Ben Wright. “So if you feel down,” he continues, “feel down.” As he tells the members of the grief support group he facilitates in his United Methodist congregation, “When we acknowledge that we are down, it helps us.” We ought to give others space to feel whatever they are feeling as well. United Methodist counselor Cindy El-rod cautions, “be in touch with your own anxiety that may surface when you are in the presence of someone who ap-pears to be in distress, so that you are not trying to ‘fix’ them in order to ease your own distress.”

Manage Expectations There can be a lot of pressure to make Christmas per-fect. Megan Forshey, program manager of Gilda’s Club Nashville, reminds us to, “try” to let go of how things have always been or are supposed to be and allow this holiday to reflect your current reality.” If you are feeling blue, the goal of perfection can lead to stress or disappointment.

Keep expectations realistic, and receive the season as it comes to you. When supporting a friend through a difficult period, help keep the pressure low. Don’t push the “holiday spirit” upon your loved one. Give space and permission for them to cancel a day of shopping, or to initiate a deep conversation on a day you had planned for cele-bration.

Be Selectively Social While everything in you may want to be alone, fight that urge sometimes. Retired United Methodist Chap-lain, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel H. Nigolian of the Unit-ed States Air Force, encourages those who are strug-gling to “get with other people.” When serving those deployed far from family during the holidays, “Chaplains work very hard to provide fellowship oppor-tunities for the troops whenever and wherever they hap-pen to be,” Nigolian continues. Don’t feel obligated to attend every Christmas event, but make sure you make time to be with other people. Nigolian also recommends others stay connected with those who are feeling blue during the holidays. “I always worry about the person who is alone,” he says. “I would stay with that person until relieved by some-one close to him or her. I think it's that important.” So stick close and remember, not everything you do to-gether needs to be Christmas related. Mundane chores like laundry and grocery shopping can be lonely times. Offer to help.

Care for the Body Physical factors such as fatigue and low blood sugar, can contribute to a sense of sadness. When feeling down, extra attention to your health is helpful. “Take care of yourself,” Forshey urges. “Adequate sleep, exer-cise, and good nutrition relieve stress, deter depression and improve self-esteem.” That doesn’t mean you have to avoid every Christmas cookie, but take care of your body. Healthy habits are sometimes set aside during the holidays. When supporting one who is struggling, you can help by offering to go for a walk together or by making healthy eating choices. The disciplines of diet and exercise always seems a little easier with a partner. Be that partner.

Watch Your Language Be mindful of times you talk to yourself in ways you would never speak to another. Thoughts like, “I should be over this by now,” or “I’m ruining Christmas for everyone,” add guilt, which exacerbates the sadness. Instead, look for things to celebrate. When you get yourself to go to that party, pat yourself on the back. When you turn down that third cup of eggnog, tell your-self how proud you are of your accomplishment. Be your own cheerleader.

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Peninsula Delaware Conference

Salisbury District Rev. Peggy Johnson

Peninsula Delaware Conference Bishop

Rev. Frederick W. Duncan

Salisbury District Superintendent

Church Staff

Rev. George R. Patterson, Senior Pastor Rev. Dean DeFino, Associate Pastor Rev. Dale Vroman, Associate Pastor Rev. Zachary Wheeler, Youth Pastor

Mrs. Phyllis Oldham, Sanctuary Choir Director Mrs. Sarah McCabe, Children’s Choir Director

Mr. David Lawson, Organist Rev. Harry Gray, Handbell Choir Director

Mrs. Janal Walton, Director of Children’s Ministry Mrs. Carolyn Lewis, RN, Parish Nurse

Mrs. Tracy Shannahan, CPA, Church Accountant Mr. Wayne Tull, Sexton

Mrs. Sue Posey, Office Manager Mrs. Sarah Burton, Riverwalk Organist

Mr. Scott Albright, Video & Sound Technician

Church Leaders Mrs. Lynne Smoak, Administrative Board Chairperson

Mr. Ron Boltz, Administrative Board Vice-Chairperson Mr. Tony Sarbanes, Lay Leader

Mr. Bob Moore, Staff Parish Relations Chairperson Mr. Jim Thomas, Board of Trustees Chairperson

Mr. Bill Hetherington, Finance Committee Chairperson Mr. Kelly Shannahan, Leadership Development

Committee Chairperson Mrs. Ellen DiCintio, Treasurer

Committee Leaders

Dr. T. J. Mumford,, Annual Conference Member Mr. Ric Bloodsworth, Missions Committee Chairperson Mrs. Carolyn Lewis, Congregational Care Committee

Chairperson Mrs. Laura Robertson, Safe Sanctuary Team Chairperson

Mrs. Vickie Blades, Membership Chairperson Mrs. Fran Hastings, United Methodist Women President

Mr. Everett Thomas Morton, United Methodist Men President Mrs. Sue Hetherington, Altar Guild President

Dr. Dorothy Baker, Health Outreach Ministry Mr. Ron Moore, Trinity Trumpet Editor Mrs. Karen Albright, Video Ministry

Parish Nurse (continued)

Cindy Elrod reminds us also to be cognizant of what we say to others. “Avoid these phrases: ‘It’s Christmas! Catch the spirit!’ ‘You’re just sad because you WANT to be sad!’ I know just how you feel’ or ‘If you really believed in the reason for the season, you wouldn't be sad.’” None of these is helpful. “Giving advice,” Elrod continues, “often results in the other person feeling minimized, dismissed, judged, or unheard.” Focus your attention on listening rather than talking during this time.

Attending a special worship service can be healing. Worship

While typical Christmas worship services and pro-grams may not be appealing to you, many churches offer special Blue Christmas or Longest Night worship gatherings. Churches design these services to offer those in attendance the hope of Christmas even while feeling a sense sadness. Joyce Kieffer has been planning "Blue Christmas: A Service of Hope" for Community United Methodist Church of New Cumberland, PA for ten years. The ser-vice, followed by a time of prayer and fellowship, has been valuable to those participating. "The Blue Christ-mas service gives people a place to validate their sad-ness, and to find kindred spirits," she says, in others who are also sad. This year, she continued, "people stayed and stayed. Talking to each other. They didn't want to leave, but needed time to linger and relax." To find a United Methodist church near you offering special worship gatherings, use Find-A-Church to check websites and other contact information for con-gregations in your area. Then, invite someone to join you for worship. Both of you will find comfort, heal-ing, and peace during what is often a hectic season. It is unrealistic to expect you or your loved ones to feel better simply because it is the season to be jolly. Be intentional in addressing the sadness. Although it may not feel like the most wonderful time of the year, the event we are celebrating – “The Word became flesh and made his home among us” (John 1:14 CEB) – re-minds us that Jesus is near, even when we are feeling down. From my house to yours peace and joy to you and your family during this most blessed season and wish-ing you a Happy New Year. *Joe Iovino works for UMC.org at United Methodist Communications. He may be reached at jiovino@umcom.org or 615.312.3733.

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TRINITY UMC MILITARY COUPON PROGRAM T.A. Phillips

Trinity continues to wonderfully support this program. Since July 2009, we have exceeded $1.66 M value of coupons. We

mailed October 2015 coupons to U.S. Army, Wiesbaden, Germany.

HELPFUL TIPS: Please do not tear the coupon booklets apar t. Leave the booklets fastened together – just like they arrive in the newspaper. If you do cut out the coupons: cut them into single coupons – not into strips. Please do not staple or

roll the coupons with a rubber band. We cannot use restaurant, fast food, and grocery store coupons.

As always, thank you for your response to support this mission to military personnel and families who serve our country.

Report for the Program

Year Month(s) Number of

Month’s Coupons

Dollar Val-ue ($) of Month’s Coupons

Grand Total

Number of Coupons for year

Grand Total Dollar Value

($) of Coupons for

year

Grand Total

Number of Coupons

Grand Total Dollar Value ($)

of Coupons

2009 – Oct 2015

950,403 $1,666,768.87

2015 October 11,184 $21,707.14 119,778 $236,199.98

Hebrew Class Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Our Hebrew Class visited the Synagogue November 13 and gave the presentation we gave earlier to our own church: Recit-ing from memory in Hebrew the first five verses of Genesis and singing the Covenant song. The congregation loved it and sang the chorus with us. They weren’t aware of the English verses so everyone learned something new. Rabbi Bienstock was so kind to all of us. After the service, we had refreshments and then the Rabbi showed us the Torah and explained so many interesting things about the Torah and religious history. Everyone had a great time. I’m very proud of our seven students who are working hard each week. Our Hebrew class has really opened up the fellowship between our two congregations, and I want to congratu-late the following students: T.A. Phillips Mary Sue Gladden Dot Baker Lisa Justice Dr. Jeffrey Etherton Michelle Etherton Ed Glagola

משהThe Hebrew word from last month’s “Trumpet” is Moses. This month’s Hebrew word is another popular proper noun.

ישראל

CONGREGATIONAL CARE Thank you for being so gracious to sign up for the many jobs that are listed on the volunteer ministry sheet. We thank all who donate their time to help the staff accomplish our commitments for the coming year. We continue to support our shut ins and those in nursing homes with cards, visits, and phone calls, and they so appreciate being remembered when they are absent from our services. New parents love to have the stork placed in their yard and to have our little bundles team bring them a hot meal. Supplying them with a hot meal is also a blessing since with the new arrival schedules aren’t what they use to be.

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Christian Education

by Janal Walton Director of Children’s Ministries

WOW…WHAT TAKES…

the desire to raise money to feed children in the Congo and raise money for the kitchen fund …which…led to the need for…

*** candy corn bowling pins, pumpkins to chunk, candy eyeballs to hunt for, bean bags to toss and more. Oh yeah, these items represent 10 games we played *** 35+ homemade cakes, cookies and pies, a live auctioneer named Bill Middleton and a beautiful Vanna White. Oh yeah, this represents a live cake auction and bake sale items. *** 9 pots, 65 pounds of cooked roast beef, 21--- #10 cans of tomatoes, 94 lbs. of vegetables, and lots more, and two master chefs –Carolyn Lewis and Vicki Blades. Oh yeah, all this hard work made 250 + quarts of beef vegetable soup…and 5 days of prep! *** 14 objects –strawberry bread, gift cards, a decorative metal crab picture, tickets and more Oh yeah, those items were on the Chinese Auction table. *** 6 vendors selling their wares. *** lots of youth and lots of volunteers to make it all run smoothly.

OH YEAH, IT WAS THE FALL FESTIVAL …WOW, WHAT FUN WE HAD

AND RAISED $2,000 TO SPLIT between THE CONGO KIDS AND OUR KITCHEN FUND. The whole day was a blessing! Thanks everyone!

SUNDAY SCHOOL

We are preparing for the Advent Season and all of its blessings. Come be a part of it!

CHRISTMAS EVE 7:00 PROGRAM

Come and watch the “Miracle at Midnight” play to celebrate the birth of our Savior—Jesus Christ. We will have

singing shepherds, angels, , wise men, Mary and Joseph and more to tell the story.

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Confirmation Class Schedule All classes (except orientation) are from 9:15 – 10:45

Please Don’t Miss more than 1 class

Sunday, January 17 Orientation with Students and parents 9:15-10:45 JMB Read and do Exercises 1-4 Sunday, January 24 Class # 1 Creation/Sin Start Learning the books of the Bible (Genesis through II Chronicles) Read and do Exercises 5-12 & 15-18 of text Homework pages 13 & 19 of text and pages 8-15 of Journal Sunday, January 31 Class # 2 Redemption/Holy Spirit Learn the books of the Bible (Ezra through Daniel) Read and do Exercises 21-23 & 25-29 of text Homework pages 24 & 30 of text and pages 16-23of Journal Sunday, February 7 Class # 3 Church/New Creation Learn the books of the Bible (Hosea through Malachi) Read and do Exercises 31-36 & 39-42 of text Homework pages 37 &43 of text and pages 24-31 of Journal Sunday, February 14 Class # 4 Way of Discipleship/Way of Salvation Learn the books of the Bible ( Matthew through Colossians) Read and do Exercises45-50 & 53-57 of text

Homework pages 51 & 58 of text and pages 32-39 of Journal Sunday, February 21 Class # 5 Wesleyan Quadrilateral/Worship Learn the books (I Thessalonians through Revelation) Read and do Exercises 59-64 & 67-75 of text Homework pages 65 & 76 of text and pages 40-47 of Journal Sunday, February 28 Class # 6 Sacraments/Holy Life Start learning the Apostles Creed Read and do Exercises 77-80 & 83-86 of text Homework pages 81 & 87 of text and pages 48-55 of Journal Sunday, March 6 Class # 7 Reject/Accept Finish learning the Apostles Creed Read and do Exercises 89-93 & 95-99 of text Homework pages 94 & 100 of text and pages 56-63 of Journal Sunday, March 13 Class #8 Confess/Believe Read and do Exercises 101-104 & 107-110 of text Homework pages 105 & 111 of text and pages 64-71 of Journal Learn John 3:16 and the Lord’s Prayer Study Confirmation Review Questions pages 127-130 of text Sunday, March 20 Class # 9 PPGSW/Going Forth Read and do Exercises 113-117 & 119-123 of text Homework pages 118 & 124 of text and pages 72- 80 of Journal Read pages 125-126 of text and continue to study the Confirmation Review Questions pages 127-130 of text Sunday, April 3 Confirmation Sunday 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

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Confirmation Activity Schedule

Every Sunday, we have UMYF that meets at the JMB from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. All confirmands are required to attend 6 of these UMYF during the period from January 24 through March 20. Other activities; these are tentative dates: Friday, February 19 Friday 7:15 PM meet at Beth Israel parking lot 600 Camden Ave..

Service begins at (7:30 p.m.) Friday, April 22 Seder/Passover Celebration 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 Confirmation Retreat & Lunch 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. JMB

ASK THE REV Q. At this time of the year we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but where did God come from? This is a frequently asked question. As humans, we understand beginning and end for we witness these concepts everyday in our lives. We see babies born, and we attend funerals, thus reminding us of our finite existence in our present form. The concept of living forever is extremely hard for us to comprehend since we know that everything in this life comes to an end. But as hard as that concept is for us to grasp, it is even harder to imagine an entity with no beginnings. Our finite mind is stretched to the limits when pondering this thought. The very definition of God is “He who is an eternal be-ing, one without beginning and without end.” For God to be God, He could have no beginning, and thus the answer to the question of where God comes from is simply He has always existed. For Him to have come from somewhere would strip Him of His deity, and thus God must be without origin. As hard as that may be for our finite mind to comprehend, it is a much easier concept then to imagine that all life came out of nothing. Complete nothingness is an even harder concept to understand. Ultimately as we engage in the “where did that come from” dialog, there must be a stopping point at an entity with no beginnings. All of life either came out of complete nothingness, an absurd hypothesis or it came from an eternal being that we know as God. “The Heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.” (Psalm 19:1, 2).

Ask the Rev is a Trumpet newsletter feature where Rev. DeFino will answer your questions on the Bible, doctrine or religious beliefs and events. Send or call your questions into the church office and they will be answered in future issues.

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CHRISTMAS AT TRINITY

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

CHRISTMAS EVECHRISTMAS EVECHRISTMAS EVECHRISTMAS EVE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.---- Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight

ServiceServiceServiceService Trinity’s traditional Candlelight Service

will feature a soloist. Our early service will be led by

Rev. George Patterson and Rev. Dean DeFino.

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ---- Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight ServiceServiceServiceService

Trinity’s traditional family service with children’s program.

Service will be led by Rev. George Patterson and Rev. Dean DeFino.

9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. ---- Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight

ServiceServiceServiceService This service will be led by

Rev. George Patterson and Rev. Dale Vroman.

11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. ---- Christmas Eve Lessons, Carols, & Christmas Eve Lessons, Carols, & Christmas Eve Lessons, Carols, & Christmas Eve Lessons, Carols, & Candlelight ServiceCandlelight ServiceCandlelight ServiceCandlelight Service

The service will feature the Sanctuary Choir with guest soloists.

The service will be led by Rev. George Patterson and Rev. Dale Vroman.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

December 9 will be our last study of James for this semester; however we will resume on February 3 with the exciting Epistles of Peter in-spired by the Holy Spirit to deal with issues that we are facing today such as the theory of Evolution. You won’t want to miss the letters written by the beloved apostle of Christ: Peter

Thursday Afternoon Bible Study This Bible study continues every Thursday at 1:00 p.m and the Berean Adult Sunday School class continues at 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. In both of these classes, which meet in room 303 of the JMB, we are stud-ying the exciting life of Israel’s kings: Saul and David, in the books of Samuel. Our last Thursday ses-sion for the semester will be December 10 and our last Sunday session December 13. We will resume the Thursday Afternoon Bible Study on February 4 and the Sunday School class on February 7.

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Trinity United Methodist Church Christmas Door Wreaths

The Christmas wreaths for the doors on the Trinity

buildings were donated as follows: The Sanctuary: In memory of Jim and Elizabeth (Lib) Betts by their granddaughter, Tracy Shannahan and family.

In memory of Bill Phoebus by his wife, Estelle and children: Howard Phoebus, Ellen DiCintio and their families.

In memory of Nelson and Tom Berry, Jr. by their parents, Tom and Betty and their granddaughter, Alyssa.

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. William Eugene Bounds by Mr. and Mrs. George J. Mengason.

In memory of their parents, Evelyn and James Parks, by Billye Sarbanes, Peggy Sheeran and their families.

In memory of Spyros and Matina Sarbanes by Tony and Billye Sarbanes and family.

In memory of Mary W. Thomas by Mr. and Mrs. James R. Thomas, Jr., Andy, Tricia and Betsy.

The Jackson Memorial Building: In memory of our dad, W. Booth Grier, with love from Lesley Grier and Abigail Grier Custis.

In memory of our loved ones by Alex and Wilma Azar and family.

The Palmer Building: In memory of Harry Palmer by his wife, Mildred. The Parker Building In memory of our loved ones by Steve and Suzy Bene-dict

I would like to thank my Trinity family for all the visits, cards I received, goodies and gifts I enjoyed, and all the pray-ers offered on my behalf over the three and one-half months I was in the hospital and nursing home. You all helped to keep my spirits up, and I am so grateful for all of you! With love and thanks, Shelly Messick Thank you so much for your kindness during Jim’s illness and passing. The cards, the flowers, and the visits were great-ly appreciated. A special thanks to Rev. Patterson and Rev. Vroman for their prayers and visits. The Congregational Care Committee under the capable leadership of Carolyn pro-vided a lovely dinner and fellowship after the service. Trinity has so much with which to be thankful. God Bless. The Shockley Family ( Kitty, Pam, Gail and Bill ) Thank you all so much for the prayers, thoughts, and cards lavished upon me during my surgery and convalescence. What a great support group this wonderful Trinity congrega-tion is…… (especially since very few were even aware of my impending hip surgery)! George, thanks for that first early morning prayer, and those days thereafter. Soon I will be back and hopefully, as good as new. I have missed you all! Linda B. Nelson

Thank you!

BIRTHS

November 8, 2015 Colton Matthew Mann, Son of Matt and Lauren Mann

DEATHS November 6, 2015 James C. Wilce November 11, 2015 Nancy Sterling

Membership News

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December 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

1pm UMW “Esther”

7pm Moms in

Prayer

2 9:30am Mom’s Morning Out 12pm Pastor’s

Advisory 1pm UMW “Ruth”

6:30pm Bible Study

7pm Charge Conference

3

1pm Bible Study

6:15pm Handbell Choir

6:30pm MOPS

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

4

5

6 8, 9:30, 11am

Worship

4pm Youth Group

2nd ADVENT SUNDAY

7

1:30pm “Deborah”

6:30pm FitMinded

Exercise

6:30pm Hebrew Class

8

7pm Moms in

Prayer

9 9:30am Mom’s Morning Out

11:30am

Lunch Bunch

12pm SUM Parish Council

6:30pm Bible Study

10

6:15pm Handbell Choir

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

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12

13 8, 9:30, 11am

Worship

4pm Youth Group

3rd ADVENT SUNDAY

14

6:30pm FitMinded Exercise

6:30pm Hebrew

Class

15

7pm Moms in Prayer

16

9:30am Mom’s Morning Out

Joseph House

Feeding

17 .

6:15pm Handbell Choir

6:30pm MOPS

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

18

Youth Lock-In

10am Pine Bluff Visitation

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Youth Lock-In

8am UMM

20 8, 9:30, 11am

Worship

4pm Youth Group

4th ADVENT SUNDAY

21

6:30pm FitMinded Exercise

6:30pm Hebrew

Class

22

7pm Moms in Prayer

23 Mom’s Morning Out

Closed

24

4pm, 7pm, 9pm, 11pm Worship

CHRISTMAS EVE

25

Church Office Closed

CHRISTMAS DAY

26

27 8, 9:30, 11am

Worship

No Youth Group

28 Church Clean-up

6:30pm FitMinded Exercise

6:30pm Hebrew

Class

29

7pm Moms in Prayer

30 Mom’s Morning Out

Closed

31 NEW YEAR’S EVE

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January 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Church Office Closed

NEW YEAR’S DAY

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3 8, 9:30, 11am

Worship

4pm Youth Group

4

1:30pm UMW “Deborah”

6:30pm FitMinded

Exercise

6:30pm Hebrew Class

5

1pm UMW “Esther”

5:15pm SPRC

7pm Moms in Pray-er

6 9:30am Mom’s Morning Out

12pm Pastor’s Advisory

1pm UMW “Ruth”

7

6:15pm Handbell Choir

6:30pm MOPS

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

8

OC Youth Rally

9

OC Youth Rally

10 8, 9:30, 11am

Worship

4pm Youth Group

OC Youth Rally

11 6:30pm FitMinded

Exercise

6:30pm Hebrew Class

12

5:15pm Trustees

7pm Moms in Pray-er

13

9:30am Mom’s Morning Out

11:30am Lunch Bunch

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11am Altar Guild Luncheon Mtg.

6:15pm Handbell Choir

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

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Newsletter Articles Due

16 8am UMM

17 8, 9:30, 11am

Worship

9:15am Confirmation Orientation

4pm Youth Group

18

Church Office Closed

(Banks Closed)

6:30pm FitMinded Exercise

6:30pm Hebrew

Class

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

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5:15pm Finance Committee

6:30pm Chamber

Singers

7pm Moms in Pray-er

20 Joseph House

Feeding

9:30am Mom’s Morning Out

5:15pm T-CAP Mtg

21

6:15pm Handbell Choir

6:30pm MOPS

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

22

10am Pine Bluff Visitation

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24 8, 9:30, 11am Worship

9:15am Confirmation Class

4pm Youth Group ______________ 31 8, 9:30, 11am Worship

9:15am Confirmation Class

4pm Youth Group

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6:30pm FitMinded

Exercise

6:30pm Hebrew Class

26

5:15pm Administrative

Board

6:30pm Chamber Singers

7pm Moms in Pray-

er

27 9:30am Mom’s Morning Out

28 Mail Trumpet

6:15pm Handbell Choir

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

29 30

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PLEASE NOTE: If your name does not appear on this list it does not mean that we do not have you as a Trinity member. It only means that we do not have your birth date. Please give the church of-fice a call with any addi-tions to, or corrections of this list. DECEMBER 1 - Judy Beck Adriana Dunsten Jessica Kostelac Gail Parker-Layfield Estelle Phoebus Larbet Tull 2 - Mac Bellamy Theresa Culver Lyndsay Mooney Larry Saywell Bill Shockley, Jr. Beverly Tull Marley Webster 3 - Haley Howard Barbara Kohler Juliette Kostelac Theresa Titus 4 - Matthew Laws Rosemarie Leonard Omar Lowman Hanna Pusey Sara Ryman Kendal Snyder 5 - Howard Culver Barbara Dix Michael Dunne John Freed

Katelyn Menzel Lindsey Menzel Hannah Richardson Helene Richardson 6 - Jessica Agnew Quintin Gordy Steven Hearne Kole Heberle Anne Peacock 7 - Stacie Dees Robin English 8 - Vicki Corbett Richard Culver Louise Hartman Will Hedger Robert Kantzes Chuck Lankford Andrea Martin David Mellone Sarah Renshaw Joleen Roe Ryan Townsend Jack Williar 9 - Bill Horstman David Phippin Frances Pitsenbarger Julia Taylor Marge Violetta-Ropko 10 - Andrew Chandler Hunter Hammond Chris Menzel Barbara Phillips (425 Pine Bluff Rd) Leah Wilson 11 - Regina Ahtes Zachary Graves Joey Kitzrow Laurel LaVorgna Katherine Vorhis 12 - Hailee Arrington Rosemary Gallis Tom Holder Elle Hudson Phyllis Oldham Megan Walter Bob Wheatley

13 - Kelly Chandler Leona Collins Joanne Esham Addison Laws Samantha Rozaieski Robert Snyder Barbara Webster Evan Weeg 14 - Alaina Kiser Lauren Mann Adam Meeks Kaitlin Sande Alan Smith 15 - Roger Follebout III Shelby Holland 16 - Katelyn Barnes Mary Anne Ferrand Cali Fletcher Tres Pelot Mike Purkey 17 - Susan Banks Liz MacFarlane Mark Thomas David White Sharon Zockoll 18 - Matthew Doyle Max Guy Kyle Kohler 19 - Jeanne Dwiggins Charles Kriegisch Herb McCoun 20 - Heath Collins Erica Howard Cheryl Parker Caleb Ritchey 21 - Awbree Caton David Douse Jeff Merritt Catherine Stevens Grace Thorpe Phyllis Vinyard Randy Wootten 22 - Stephen Wheatley 23 - Tony Gilkerson Joseph Hannemann Holly Hawkins Tom Wieland

24 - Irene Dayton Dale Dwiggins Paige Mitchell Andrew Morris 25 - Chris Ashcraft Chris Barnes Ginger Culver Sandy Robinson Amy Shetler Kim Washington Heather Yesko 26 - Robert Rickards Wayne Smith 27 - Donald Bailey Dianne Dykes Becky Gregory John Herweh Robert Merritt II Richard Snyder 28 - Lindsay Lloyd Lauren Ross 29 - Kathleen Bryson Daelyn Gregory Naomi Powell 30 - Kathleen Abercrombie Jenny Davis Julie Winslow William Young 31 - Andrea Dunsten Pamela Ward

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PLEASE NOTE: If your name does not appear on this list it does not mean that we do not have you as a Trinity member. It only means that we do not have your birth date. Please give the church of-fice a call with any addi-tions to, or corrections of this list. JANUARY 1 - Lenny Kutchen Dave Rossi Richard Webb 2 - Phil Eberspeaker Barbara Shoemaker Robyn White 3 - Brenda Hearn Laura Hill Sean Howard Tammy Kantzes Gabrielle LaVorgna Joan Manzini Lori McCoun John Psota 4 - Steven Groves Kory Lowe John Merritt, Jr. Edward Shoemaker 5 - Amy Mulford Ethan Richardson Heather Smith Dylan Warwick 6 - James Ford, Jr. Joe Pitsenbarger Jo Washburn

7 - Patricia Bragg Kenna Fleming Amanda Moore Kristyn Snyder 8 - Susan Bailey Virginia Dulany Annette Huddleston Norma Phillips Patricia Poore 9 - Carol Carey Olivia Hamilton Jill Hussey Brian Parsons 10 - Terri Collins Jeremy Knopf Elliana Long Brittany Mauzy Bill Mengason, Jr. Sadie Robertson 11 - Richard Dunn Susan Dunsten Dylan Kenney Sadie Nelson Billye Sarbanes Terri Wattay 12 - Brooke Benedict John DeMott Jennifer Heinicke Rachael Meeks 13 - Sylvia Chiofolo Patrick Dix Clarice Dodd Greg Hollland Terri Hussey Dexter Lunsford Viola Moore 14 - Christjon Huddleston Jakob Mahon Karen Quillen Allen Riggins 15 - Carolyn Chandler Drew Chandler Steven Chandler Gabriel Davenport Guinn Paxton Hailey Ritchey Robert Todd Izabella Wieland Tristan Wieland

Zenden Wieland 16 - Alan Hogg Valerie Stevenson 17 - Hayley Carey Larry Collins Timothy Emge II Carly Layfield Evan Psota 18 - Wilma Azar Olivia Cook Marie Hussey John Nelson III 19 - Don Coffin Joe Harmon Aaron Jones 20 - Rebecca Banard Kelly Shannahan Jessica Terrell Samantha Titus Nancy Turner 21 - John Ericson, Jr. Leslie Follebout Allison Hickman Steven McGrillies Ed Pascarella 22 - Lindsay Elder Patrick McGrillies Melanie Meeks 23 - Sophia Elburn Paul Ennis Ted Graef Jackie Kutchen Cody Moore Olin Shockley 24 - Philip Desjardins Edna Ely Isabella Hooper Paul Jones Fran Reed Kelsey Reichenberg Daniel Ulm Graysen Wright 25 - Sue Andrews Michael Charlton Vaughn Wimbrow 26 - Christina Dickerson

Corey Haldeman Aiden Nelson Jennifer Rayne Joe Seagraves Edmund Yesko, Jr. 27 - Linda Downes Marcus Henderson Joyce Hickman Gary Mackes Parker Savage Luke Smith 28 - Bryan Phillips 29 - Heather Charlton Margaret Harkins Jared Terrell 30 - Kern Briele Joyce Dunn Reese Fletcher Peggy Layton Lenora Smith Noah Thomas Walter Webster 31 - Ryan Kenney Gene Malone Tenley Pelot Elizabeth Soper

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CHRISTMAS CEREAL

Let’s Crunch for Christmas: Our food request—CEREAL! All donations will be welcomed by the Lazarus Food Pantry. Trinity gives more than food: We give help for the hungry and a message sent with love and hope.

The food item for the Lazarus Food Pantry for December is CEREAL and for January it’s SOUP. At this time of year the

Lazarus Food Pantry serves a large number of people, and our donations are critically important. The Food Pantry is always in

need of certain staples to supplement what's provided by the government. These items include: cereal, peanut butter and jelly,

pasta and sauce, ready to eat snack and meat items, and canned soups. Also in high demand are small personal hygiene items

such as deodorant, soap bars, shampoos, lotions, toothpaste and toothbrushes, razors and shaving cream, chapstick and wom-

en's personal hygiene necessities.

So far this year, Trinity has donated over 3,200 food items to Lazarus and almost 70,000 items since the program began just

over 10 years ago. The donation of #10 cans to HALO and the Christian Shelter, which began last March, has now exceeded

the 150 mark.

Trinity members continue to feed the hungry and homeless at the Joseph House on the third Wednesday of every month. On

November 18 we served 120 hungry men, women and children a hearty meal of lasagna, rolls, salad and dessert. Our next day

to serve is December 16.

Each month, on the second Monday of the month, a dedicated and cheerful team from Trinity serves dinner at the HALO

Cafe. This month we served 100 meals. If you would like to join occasionally or every month, all are welcome. Please contact

Robin Ritchie at 443-880-4748 or robinbru@aol.com if you would like to serve from 5:30-7:15 on 14 December or in the fu-

ture.

The Salisbury Urban Ministry’s Men's Welcome Center, is open every Saturday from 10 AM-2 PM for homeless men to

shower, do their laundry and just hang out. The Welcome Center is hosted by volunteers (two men) from covenant churches.

Trinity has been asked to host one Saturday a month, and we're hoping Trinity men will step up. I'm hoping you will join me

in supporting this worthy cause! If you're interested, please give me a call and I will fill you in on the details.

The men's and women's homeless shelters at HALO have a continuing need for volunteers to serve on two shifts in the eve-

nings from 6-8 and 8-10 PM. Volunteers are required to attend one of HALO's regularly scheduled orientation sessions to be-

come familiar with shelter policies and procedures. This would be an excellent opportunity for those interested in volunteering

for Trinity's Homeless Shelter Program (to be held at HALO from 27 March--12 April) to learn the ropes at HALO. You'll be

hearing more about the shelter project early next year.

Thanks again for your generous and continuing support for all of Trinity’s Missions projects. We are always looking for

ways to broaden our outreach to those in need and would welcome your ideas and participation. Please feel free to give me a

call with your ideas and suggestions.

Ric Bloodsworth

Missions Chairperson

(240) 344-6194

jebloodsworth@gmail.com

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COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2016

For those who serve on Boards and Committees of Trinity UMC please note the tentative meeting dates for 2016: Staff Parish Relations Committee: January 5, 2016 5:15 pm JMB Fellowship Hall

April 5, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ July 5, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ October 4, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ Board of Trustees: January 12, 2016 5:15 pm JMB Fellowship Hall

April 12, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ July 12, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ October 11, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ Finance Committee: January 19, 2016 5:15 pm JMB Fellowship Hall April 19, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ July 19, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ October 18, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ Administrative Board: January 26, 2016 5:15 pm JMB Fellowship Hall April 26, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ July 26, 2016 “ “ “ “ “ October 25, 2016 “ “ “ “ “

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2016

Lay Leader: Tony Sarbanes 18th year Administrative Board Chairperson: Lynne Smoak 2nd year Administrative Board Vice-Chairperson: Ron Boltz 2nd year Administrative Board Secretary: Rosemary Greenwood 3rd year Administrative Board Youth Rep.: Stephanie Mason 3rd year

Sarah Phippin 2nd year Rachel Bailey 1st year Staff-Parish Relations Chairperson: Bob Moore 4th year Board of Trustees Chairperson: Chris McCabe 1st year * Board of Trustees Treasurer: Beth Nichols 8th year * Finance Chairperson: Bill Hetherington 2nd year Nominations & Leadership Dev. Chairperson: Kelly Shannahan 5th year Treasurer: Ellen DiCintio 13th year Financial Secretary: Mildred Palmer 19th year

Bonnie Gibson 3rd year Membership Secretary: Vickie Blades 6th year Annual Conference Member: TJ Mumford 2nd year Alternate Conference Member: Adam Corry 4rd year Native American Ministry Representative: Leigh Ann McGee 5th year

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2016 2017 2018

Betty Berry Jim Thomas Kim Miles Donnie Drewer Chris McCabe – Chairperson* Bill McCain Jim Hearn Beth Nichols – Treasurer* Rick Darrah

*Officers to be confirmed by Trustees STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

2016 2017 2018 J.R. Lloyd Bill Turner Rick Smoak Bill Lankford Vonda Rossi Dick Collins

STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE (SPRC)

2016 2017 2018 Barry Tull Alex Azar Bob Moore – Chairperson Tina Vincent John Terrell Jim Lackie

Donna Thompson David Douse Connie Strott

FINANCE COMMITTEE

2016 2017 2018 Brenda Hearn Mary Nelson Barbara Burkett Glenn Marvel Bill Hetherington – Chairperson Lisa Boltz Karen Albright Charlie Moore Tom Trice

Ex-Officio – Ellen DiCintio – Treasurer Mildred Palmer – Financial Secretary Bonnie Gibson – Financial Secretary Tracy Shannahan – Church Accountant

SAFE SANCTUARY TEAM

Laura Robertson – Chairperson Janal Walton Zac Wheeler George Patterson Mary Lou Townsend Jim Thomas Sharon Corry T. A. Phillips

NOMINATIONS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

2016 2017 2018 Steve Mason Ellen DiCintio Herb McCoun Kelly Shannahan – Chairperson Wilma Azar Ashley Delgaudio Maureen Williams Chris Miles Braxton Dees

ASSIMILATION COMMITTEE

2016 2017 2018 Ric and Marsha Bloodsworth Greg and Anne Peacock Pyda Sterling – Chairperson Jim and Kaye Thomas Bettie Nichols Brian & Laurie Webb Suzy Benedict Connie Strott Herb & Lori McCoun Bonnie Walston Bob Freeman Terry and Barbara Dix

Jason and Sheila Loar Joan Baysinger Julia Fisher John and Martha Usilton Jennifer Doyle

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TRINITY-CHOICES ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (T-CAP)

2016 2017 2018 Teresa McCain John Usilton Joyce Dunn – Chairperson Robin Ritchie Stacy Wheeler Tom Berry Carroll Thamert Maureen Williams Sheila Loar Ric Bloodsworth

MEMBERS AT LARGE

2016 2017 2018 Mildred Palmer Gerry Farrelly Ken MacFarlane Ward Lambert John Usilton Terry Greenwood Barbara Webster Marsha Bloodsworth Gil Dunn Steve Mason Katie Mason Tom Ayd

Clay Thompson Suzy Benedict David Barnes Jenna Bowne Guinn Paxton Sylvia Robertson

LAY SERVANTS

Ernie Bailey Jeff Merritt Ruth Ann Savage Zachary Wheeler David White

MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS Youth Ministry (Middle & High School): Zac Wheeler 11th year Children’s Ministry: Janal Walton 16th year Missions: Ric Bloodsworth 2nd year Salisbury Urban Ministries Parish Council: Jill McCabe 6th year Linda Townsend 1st year Congregational Care: Carolyn Lewis 18th year

Caramel Apple Bars 1cup packed brown sugar

1/2cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4cup shortening

1 3/4cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2cups quick-cooking oats

1teaspoon salt 1/2teaspoon baking soda

4 1/2cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples (3 medium)

3tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1bag (14 ounces) caramels

Directions 1. Heat oven to 400ºF. Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the oats, salt and baking soda. Reserve 2 cups oat mix-ture; press remaining oat mixture in ungreased rec-tangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. 2. Toss apples and 3 tablespoons flour; spread over mixture in pan. Heat caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; pour evenly over apples. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly. 3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. For 36 bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm. Store covered in refrig-erator.

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WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR!

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