february newsletter
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When Mary Ethel and I were first married, we took part in a visitation ministry at church. Our as-signment was very manageable: visit one particular shut-in every 4-5 weeks, then inform the pastor how she was doing. There were no Visitation Committee meetings to attend. With so many elderly and sick members needing care, the pastor could not get around to visit everyone who needed a contact in a timely manner.
Besides helping to keep the pastor from burn-ing out, our visits helped keep Mrs. Stroud feeling connected to her church. She loved us bringing her the latest news and Upper Room. But Mary Ethel and I received the greatest blessing. Mrs. Stroud was a delightful lady with a sharp mind, and we enjoyed get-ting to know her. She told us interesting history about our church and community. Our visits continued until we moved away. Did you know that Trinity began a visitation ministry last fall? Wilma Lynch is the coordinator.
-in to need special care. Currently we have 24 special care members, so we need more disciples to make a monthly visit or phone call to check on a particular person. I Corin-thians 12 says that the body of Christ has many parts. Will you be the hands and feet and mouth of Jesus to help keep part of our body feeling connected? If God is calling you to receive a blessing in this way, please con t ac t Wi lma Lynch (638 -1516 o r [email protected]). There are no meetings to at-tend. Your time will be spent calling or visiting. Also, this is not an assignment that will last forever. If your circumstances change (like ours did with Mrs. Stroud), we will praise God for the time you were able to give.
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The Trinity Torch Pastor: Rev. David Brannock, [email protected] Director of Music & Discipleship Coordinator: Kevin Flannagan, [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Donna Lowery Financial Secretary: Director of Youth & Children: John Redmond [email protected] Trinity Library: [email protected] Custodian: Tim Cansler
Webmaster: Ken Hood [email protected] Office e-mail: [email protected] Office Phone: (423) 638-7521 Web Page: www.trinity-um-church.org
February, 2010
To become a special care member, just ask. If you know of someone who should be on this list, give their phone number to Wilma, and she will call them or their family to find out more information. This list is fluid, constantly changing. People can be added or removed as circum-stances change. Facebook is useful for staying in touch online, but noth-ing will ever replace the sound of
a friendly voice or the touch of a human hand.
Blessings, Pastor David
February Prayer List February, 2010
Praise! A Great Resurrection weekend!
For Our Armed Forces Justin Sayler Nick Fillers Brian Benton Jamie Moseley John Penland Joseph D. Carson Justin Walter Steven Ayers Thomas White David Jones Steven Sams Kenneth Kelley
For Trinity Members & Constituents Helen Phillips Aline Montieth Pat Rotan Abbi Fawbush
For Family Members & Friends Monte Cansler Clyde Ricker Ann Morgan Charles Chandley David Vandivez Dewey Willis Craig West Bill Ray Don Jones Lorne Tunnell Chris & Trisha Wilhoit & Baby Ty
Church in Mission Fran Lynch Baxter-Willow AK Steve Geegbe/Richard Tefley, Displaced persons in Ghana Pastor Boo and Phyllis in Sudan
For Our Known Bereaved Family of James (Soap) Casteel
Healing Needed from Cancer Karen Broyles Payne Roger Ellis Charles Fletcher Alan Seneker Glennon Smith Victor Knapp Jurgen Rademacher Susan Ramsey 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 Homebound and Nursing Home Members Marilyn Blevins Doc Dowden Bob George Josephine Gilreath Patsy Reynolds Evelyn Holley Anna Bell Virginia Stegall Virgie Gray Bonnie Woody Inez Lawing Anna Belle Hankins Nellie Basinger Minnis Paxton Norma Cureton Kenneth Blevins Don Broyles Belva Drake Ed & Tootsie Hope Helen Jeffers Kitty Knittle Mabel Philbeck Faye Reynolds Beryl Smith
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If you have questions or concerns, please contact Tracy Horner at 552-8810.
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 Front Office at [email protected].
God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8
A request from Madge Walker - Membership Chair
It is time to get up-to-names ) from all Sunday School teachers. I also need the names of members of the various groups that meet, such as the circles, men's group, first place etc. Please send the list to the office or to me. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
02/01 Jerry Graham 02/02 Francis Lynch 02/02 Heather Miles 02/02 Kevin Smith 02/02 Norma Cureton 02/02 Walter Graham 02/03 Cindy Sayler 02/03 Mitzi Hunter 02/03 Tammy Reaves 02/04 Carroll Link 02/04 Irma Miller 02/06 Barbara Ellenburg 02/06 Joe Paxton 02/06 Jonathan Moore 02/07 Debbie Ray 02/07 Melanie Foreman 02/07 Melissa Ball 02/08 Blake Rogers 02/08 Timothy Harrison 02/09 Alyne Renner 02/09 Claire Gillen 02/09 James Boles Jr. 02/09 Tonya Neas 02/10 Connie Moore 02/11 Jill Renner 02/12 Brian Moore 02/12 Carolyn Broyles 02/12 Joni Parker 02/15 Britt Neas 02/16 Michael Ball 02/16 Sandra Smith 02/17 Loretta McHan 02/18 Diana Crum 02/18 Hunter Duff 02/19 Josh Bolling 02/21 Cynthia Whitlock 02/21 Eugene Harmon 02/21 Wilma Lynch 02/22 Buford Hankins 02/23 Tyler Jones 02/24 Anna Belle Hankins 02/24 Jackson Renner 02/24 John Dority 02/25 David Miles 02/25 Eric Williams 02/26 Helen Paxton 02/27 Alexandra Miles 02/27 Kathy Fannon 02/28 Carolyn Tilson 02/28 Doc Dowden 02/28 Josh Webb
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
day School for anyone who can safely get to church. However, in case of extreme inclement weather (widespread ice, deep snow, or power outage), the pastor has the authority to cancel for Sunday morn-ing. If a cancellation occurs, it will be announced on WGRV. Approved by the Church Council: January 19, 2010
UMW NEWS! Shalom
Maude Landemesser will meet on February 11th @ 11:00am.
Ruth Group will meet on February 8th @ 7 pm. UMW Unit will meet on February 22nd @ 7 pm.
The Clothes Closet is NOW open! Regular hours will be the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each month. February 8 & 22 this month!
The Clothes Closet is located down-stairs from the sanctuary in the
There are signs in the parking lot to direct visitors to the correct en-trance. Donations will be accepted any-time during regular office hours. On January 25th, the Clothes Closet was able to help 34 visitors. If you have any questions, Please contact Ellen Boles or Lucille Cutshaw.
Monthly Items
March is Sugar . It can be placed in the cardboard box in the Large Fellowship Hall. Pick up will be
March 7th.
The ECHOES group will have their February
Dinner and Program on Friday, February 5th @ 5:30pm.
A wonderful meal cooked by our great cooks Lucille and Ellen will cost $6.00 and a great program is be-ing planned for all to enjoy. Reservations are needed by Wednesday, February 3rd no later than noon. All are invited and encouraged to attend this great time of food and fellowship!
HOW DID WE DO COMPARED TO LAST YEAR? 2008 2009 Change
Worship 222 223 +1 Sunday School 168 166 -2
2008 2009 Revenues $299,891 $300,735 Expenses 290,251 313,705 * ---------- ----------- Net Inflow (Outflow) $ 9,640 ($ 12,970)
* Because of a surplus in 2008 and steady giving in 2009 despite a bad economy, we were able to pay 100% of our conference and district askings [$56,000 total] to be a 5-Star Church for 2009!
All things are possible for those who believeOur 2010 budget (after reimbursements from the Brooks Trust are factored in) is $334,063.
Staff expenses (not paid by Brooks) $164,052 Care of church property 64,600 Askings 56,036 Program expenses 30,450 Local church expenses 15,550 Music ministry 3,375 --------- Total 2010 Budget $334,063
"Senior" computer classes have resumed. Every Tuesday & Thursday, from 9-10am in the Library. In case of snow or sleet, we will follow the city school schedule. If they close, then we will not have classes. This quarter (Jan-Mar) we will be learning to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
Come join in on all the fun! Madge Walker
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From the Director of Children & Youth Ministries
Children: February 3rd the Tusculum View Chorus will be performing in the sanctuary and we will be supporting them by hearing their performance.
Youth: Super Bowl Party!!!! February 7th, @ 5:30 @ the Samson House. Invite your friends for a night of fun and food.
Ski Beech!!!!
Yes there is still snow on the mountains! We will be going to Beech Mountain on Friday, February 12th, leaving around 7:00am and returning around 7-8pm that evening. There will be ice-skating and tubing available for those who do not want to ski or snowboard. Please let me know ASAP if you would like to go. It will be a BLAST to see you there. Cost will be around $50.00, including one meal for lunch on the mountain. Questions: contact me at (423) 426 5786. Samson Eats will be held from 3:00 5:00 pm on February 28th.
Have a great month!
John Redmond
From the
February:
Music in Worship Schedule
February 7- Chapel and Cherub Choirs, Brass Ensemble February 14- Brass Ensemble February 21- Adult Handbell Choir February 28- Adult Handbell Choir and Youth Choir If you are currently serving as a greeter, you are asked to be present for a short training session on Sunday, February 7th immediately following Sun-day School in the Sanctuary. Please make every effort to attend this important session. If you cannot attend the training and plan to continue serving in this ministry, please let me know.
Thank you, Kevin Flannagan
The Kingdom Heirs
Tuesday, March 18, 2010 First Baptist Church
(Main Street) Doors Open: 6:00PM Show Starts: 7:00PM Tickets: $15.00
Fundraising Luncheon! On Sunday, March 21, after Sunday School, a fundraising luncheon and silent auction will be held, to help raise funds for a summer music tour for the Youth Choir and Youth Handbell Choir. Our youth will be traveling to St Louis and other places in the Midwest. Please put this date on your calendar and make plans to support our Youth as they prepare to travel and offer music in the name of Christ.
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