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Trinity United Methodist Church website - umtrinity.org
December 28, 2014
First Sunday after Christmas
W elcome. We’re glad you have chosen to wor-
ship God with us this morning. Our hope is
that the Holy Spirit speaks to you during
our time together. We love visitors and hope you find
Trinity to be a warm and welcoming place.
• Communion is celebrated
� every Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
� the first Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
� every Wednesday at noon
� at the monthly Celtic service (tonight)
• Family Lounge is available at the back of
the Sanctuary with an audio feed of the ser-
vice and a family restroom.
• Please join us for Fellowship following the
services in the Fellowship Building.
• The nursery provides childcare on Sundays
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. for infants and toddlers.
• Special Assistance is available for those
who need hearing devices or have accessibil-
ity needs. Please see an usher.
• Room Locations: Rooms 100-207 and the
Library are located in the Sanctuary Build-
ing. Rooms 300-403, the Nursery and the
Chapel are located in the Fellowship Build-
ing, which is across the courtyard.
Worship Today
The greeter at 8:30 today will be Noelle Suther-
land.
Fellowship will be hosted by Noelle Sutherland
after the 8:30 service, and by the Worship Com-
mittee after the 10:30 service.
The white paraments that grace the altar are
given with love by the Lord Family and Kathy
Maher.
This Week
SUNDAY (12/28)
Worship (Sanctuary), 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Fellowship (Fellowship Lobby), 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
MONDAY (12/29)
TUESDAY (12/30)
WEDNESDAY (12/31)
Office Closes, 12 p.m.
AA (Langley Hall), 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY (1/1)
Office Closed
FRIDAY (1/2)
AA (Langley Hall), 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY (1/3)
On Sunday, January 4, you are invited to join one of
our adult Sunday School classes. Connections will
begin a new topic, and Pastor Sprouse will begin a
new class, The History of Christianity. See page 2 for
more information about these exciting learning op-
portunities.
Special Events
Leadership Training Day will be Sat. Jan.
10 at Floris UMC (Herndon). Visit http://
www.novaumc.org/event-items/bdtd-2015/ for
details. Questions? Talk to Jim Sprouse or Ei-
leen Gilmer.
Couples’ Retreat - Feb. 27 - March 1, 2015 at
the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. If you would
like to save a spot, please get a check made out
to Trinity UMC for $150/night to Andy or Karen
Briscoe, [email protected], 703-582-6818.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND OTHER
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Children
Children’s Sunday School - Children will explore the basic stories
of our faith, making connections with their own lives.
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Building. Resumes Jan. 4.
To volunteer, please visit: bit.ly/teachchildren.
Children’s Worship - Dedicated to making disciples who are inte-
grated into the worshipping community, this worship service (4 year
olds through 4th grade) is designed to teach our children how to
worship in a hands-on and exciting way! Sundays, 10:30 a.m. in the
Chapel. To volunteer: bit.ly/childrensworship. Resumes Jan. 4.
Youth
Confirmation - The class meets on Sundays at 4 p.m. before Youth
Group. Led by Nick McMichael.
Girls’ Group - Meets Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. for girls in 7th - 12th
grades. We’ll gather for Bible study and fellowship. This year we
will continue our study of women in the Bible. Led by Catherine
Wethington in Room 122. Girls’ Group will resume Jan. 8.
Youth Group - Available for 6th -12th Grades on Sunday nights
at 5 p.m. for fellowship and study in the Fellowship Building. To
volunteer to bring a snack supper or to help with Youth Group,
please visit www.signupgenius.com/go/umyf3 or contact Nick
McMichael. No Youth Group today.
Youth Sunday School - 7th - 8th graders will join Nick’s class in
Room 301. 9th -12th graders are welcome to join Pastor Jim’s class
in the Library.
Adults
Connections - Beginning Jan. 4, we will study Making Life Matter:
Embracing the Joy in the Everyday by Shane Stanford through Feb.
15. Discover what it means for the journey – your journey, my jour-
ney, our journey – to mean something. In a world of fast-paced
schedules and priorities, conversations about what makes for a life
well lived are a rarity and luxury. Leaders: Andy and Karen Briscoe.
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 205. All are welcome to attend, ad-
vance preparation is not required.
History of Christianity - Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Mondays at 10
a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Library. Led by Pastor James
Sprouse. Beginning Jan. 4, we begin a study of the history of Chris-
tianity - from the disciples to the dawn of the Reformation.
Ladies’ Bible Study - Beginning Jan. 13: a 6-week studying, Un-
der the Fig Tree—6 Lessons in Discernment (based on questions Je-
sus asked). Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. at McLean Family Restaurant.
Contact Dianne Martin, [email protected].
SUNDAY: Linus Stroik, Steve
Washenko
MONDAY: Lee Okster, Woody
Rogers
TUESDAY: Dorinda
Burroughs, Nikie Micheli,
Anna Stout
THURSDAY: Meredith Broad-
bent, Emery Stover, Adele
Wheeler
FRIDAY: Alex Kim
SATURDAY: Brian Long
Our mascot, Biscuit Gilmer, is
always ready to discuss matters
of faith, life and family with
you. Children of all ages are in-
vited to ask their questions,
which will be answered through
our monthly newsletter, The
Spire. Visit bit.ly/askbiscuit.
No Sunday School today.
As we gather this morning, center your heart and mind for worship.
Welcome, Announcements and Recognition of Guests Eileen Gilmer Please complete the green attendance card in the pew rack and place in offering plate.
Prelude Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her (Walther) Jerry Rich
� Call to Worship Gilmer
Leader: Praise be to God who has given God’s light to us.
People: Honor and praise to God for God’s most precious gift.
Leader: The darkness that enveloped the people,
People: Has been pierced by the Light.
Leader: Let us rejoice in God’s blessed goodness!
People: Let us continually praise God with great joy and thanksgiving.
� Praise Hymn Love Has Come W & S 3059
Pastoral Prayer James C. Sprouse
Lord’s Prayer Catherine Wethington, FWS 2278
Psalm 148 Wethington, UMH 861-862
Sharing of Gifts Gilmer
Gospel Reading Luke 2:8-22 Sprouse, pew Bible p. 53-54
� Meditation Hymn On Christmas Night W & S 3064
Message Joy to the World James C. Sprouse
Celebration of Holy Communion Gilmer & Sprouse
If you need to be served in your pew, please let an usher know or raise your hand.
Communion Music Away in a Manger (arr. Chilcott) Trinity Ensemble
� Closing Hymn
“Thank you, Jesus, amen! Thank you, Jesus, amen!
Thank you, Jesus, amen! Alleluia, amen!”
Benediction and Passing of the Peace in the Round
Go now in peace, and let the light of God’s great love go with you. Amen.
Closing Music Gigue in F (Handel) Rich
� Please rise in body or spirit.
8:30 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Worship
As we gather this morning, center your heart and mind for worship.
Welcome, Announcements and Recognition of Guests Eileen Gilmer
Please complete the green attendance card in the pew rack and place in offering plate.
Ringing of the Langley Bell
Prelude Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her (Walther) Jerry Rich
� Call to Worship Gilmer
Leader: Praise be to God who has given God’s light to us.
People: Honor and praise to God for God’s most precious gift.
Leader: The darkness that enveloped the people,
People: Has been pierced by the Light.
Leader: Let us rejoice in God’s blessed goodness!
People: Let us continually praise God with great joy and thanksgiving.
� Praise Hymn Love Has Come W & S 3059
Pastoral Prayer Eileen Gilmer
Lord’s Prayer Catherine Wethington, FWS 2278
Psalm 148 Wethington, UMH 861-862
Anthem Away in a Manger (arr. Chilcott) Trinity Ensemble
Sharing of Gifts Gilmer
Offertory Bourée from Symphony #3 (Boyce) Rich
� Doxology UMH 95
Scripture Luke 28-21 Sprouse, pew Bible p. 53-54
Meditation Hymn Still, Still, Still W & S 3066
Message Joy to the World James C. Sprouse
� Closing Hymn On Christmas Night W & S 3064
Benediction Sprouse
Go now in peace, and let the light of God’s great love go with you. Amen.
Closing Music Gigue in F (Handel) Rich
� Please rise in body or spirit.
This morning’s flowers are given by… In Honor of In Memory of
Marilyn Adams our president John C. Farie
James R. Adams, Sr.
Kathryn R. Adams
Jay & Anne Arnold our parents
The Burgess Family Earle Connelly Mary Burgess
Jean Connelly Frank Burgess
Jen Calsyn Lily Calsyn
Elena Calsyn
William Calsyn
The Case Family Howard & Nancy Leong Roy & Josephine Case
Barth & Lucille Walker
Tim & Marlene Conroy
Cornell & Ann Hooton Roy James Cassie James
Skip & Jackie Coston loved ones
The Coston Family loved ones
David Danner & family our mother and grandmother, Hazel Danner
Pamela Danner & family our mother & grandmother, Lorna T. Beck
Shirley Dougherty Dwight Mahyle
James F. Dougherty
Brad, Margaret, Ryan & Carson Flickinger Anna & Bill Neville Daren Flickinger
Bonnie Flickinger Clyde Siercks
William Siercks
Marion Siercks
Bill, Connie, Elizabeth & William Neville
The Gilmer Family Gavin & Jenni Rose
Suzanne Ballard
James Foster
Jim Glerium & Diane Morales those in harm's way beloved late members of our fmaily
our government leadership those who paid the ultimate sacrifice
Earl & Mary Lou Griggs our children and grandchildren our parents
Kip Howlett my children Lois Howlett
Connie Jeremiah & family David Jeremiah
Sasha Impastato Ziva & Arthur Impastato
Steve Killian & Suzanne Richards Charles Richards
George Killian
Eunghwan Kim Alex Kim
Jeewoo Kim
Yeonju Lee
Eunghwan Kim
The Lacy Family Rebecca and Patrick
Kip, Dara & Annie Laughlin Barbara Laughlin Hester Moore
Gail & Hal Clark Bill & Kathryn Laughlin
Gloria & Charlie Klinger Allan & Ethel Harris
Scott & Kathy Gould Laurie Chisholm
Bruce & Alesha Luxon Evan, Kain, Alex, Adam George A. Luxon
Jerry Maxfield
Kathy, Matt & Arista Maher Alexander James Maher Jim Maher
George & Dorothy Boyer
John & Marie Maher
This morning’s flowers are given by… In Honor of In Memory of
John & Margie Meak Peggy & Jack Meak Stanley, Nellie & Dennis Logan
Joseph & Eva Meak
Barbara Mersereau Jack Gerry Lewis
Jim Mersereau
Loren & Nicole Monroe Monroe family Barbara Monroe
Maddox family JJ Monroe
Stofer family Mary & Bruce Maddox
The Moore Family students at The Leadership Center Robert Conner
Elizabeth Moore
Vicky Paisley Melvyn Paisley
Janet & Lee McKim
Woody & Gay Rogers Jane C. Hinkle
Phil & Nancy Rosenberg Helen A. Davis
John Sadler Peggy Sadler
Jim & Molly Sprouse our daughters' & son's families our parents
our grandchildren Patricia
Ruth Thoenelt Mr. & Mrs. A. W. Stoltman
Tsidi & Yvonne Tsikata Mrs. Comfort Agama
Dr. Godfried Agama
Nadine Wethington Dr. & Mrs. Elbert Wethington Dr. & Mrs. Harold Peiffer
Paige E. Whitlock Emylee Lonczak
George & Bette Schreiber
John & Louise Roberts
CiCi Williamson Carolyn Cheney
Jim & Cindy Wilson Jack, Theo, Oliver
Judy Winters, Allan, Elaine, Rich, Gavin & Izzy Allan Winters
Doug & Doris True
Allan & Maxine Winters
Neal & Kathi Wise Bishop Hasbrouck & Mera Hughes
Eric & Jessica Wolking August Wolking Colonel Donald Beck
Harper Wolking Mrs. Marion Harris
Larry Wolking
December 2014
Smart End-of-Year Actions for 2014 Don’t Miss a Great Opportunity!
Smart End-of-Year Giving for 2014
As we offer thanks and celebrate a great year, it is an appropriate time to consider supporting the various missions, min-istries, and programs that interest you. As part of our overall Extravagant Generosity stewardship campaign, and with an eye on end-of-year thoughtful giving, we would like to remind you of some wonderful opportunities which will support the church, while providing tax incentives to you.
Cash Gifts A cash gift in any amount is a convenient and popular way to show your faithful support for the church or other minis-tries. The full amount of your gift qualifies for a 2014 charitable income tax deduction – up to 50% of your adjusted gross income. Make certain the check is dated 2014 and received or postmarked no later than December 31, 2014 to receive a deduction in 2014.
Appreciated Property Gifts If you own investments that have increased in value (stocks, bonds, real estate, or mutual funds), you can donate them to a church or charity for the full fair market value and avoid declaring the capital gain of the assets as income. Many people consider this the equivalent of a “double deduction.”
SALE & GIFT DIRECT GIFT Stock’s Fair Market Value $1,000 Stock’s Fair Market Value $1,000 (Cost Basis $200) (Cost Basis $200) Taxable Gain on Sale $800 Taxable Gain on Contribution $0 Capital Gain Tax $120 Capital Gain Tax Due $0 Net Sale After Tax $880 Net Gift to Charity $1,000 Charitable Tax Deduction $880 Charitable Tax Deduction $1,000 Tax Savings @ 25% $220 Tax Savings @ 25% $250
Notice how the Direct Gift option can result in the church or charity receiving $120 more while costing you $30 less! To receive this special tax treatment, you must have owned the property.
Giving Life Insurance Do you own an old life insurance policy that is no longer needed? Perhaps the purpose for the policy no longer exists (your children are grown or your mortgage is paid off) or your financial situation has changed and mitigates the need for the insurance. Consider giving the policy to the church or a charity and receive a charitable income tax deduction for the lesser of your cost basis or the replacement value. This is a great way to benefit a cause you support without reducing your checking account. If the value is more than you wish to donate, consider cashing in the policy and giving a lesser portion. Your gift may sufficiently reduce or eliminate any potential taxes due from the sale.
Memorial Gifts As you think of those special persons (a teacher, pastor, relative or other loved one) who have touched your life, you may well want to do something “just right” to demonstrate that they are remembered. A memorial tribute can be a satisfy-ing way to salute those whose memories continue to enrich our lives.
IRA Rollover With the recent passage by Congress of a series of “one-year tax extenders, the IRA Charitable Rollover was extended through December 31, 2014. If you are 70 ½ or older, the Federal government permits you to rollover up to $100,000 from your IRA to charity without increasing your taxable income or paying any additional tax. These tax-free rollover gifts could be $1,000, $10.000, or any amount up to $100,000 this year. The Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) will count toward your annual minimum distribution (RMD). If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, contact your IRA custodian bank or brokerage firm for the IRA charitable distribution forms necessary to make your gift. Wise Tax Planning Making extra gifts or accelerating future gifts into the 2014 tax year can enable an itemized income tax deduction. The standard deduction threshold for 2014 is $12,400 for joint filers and $6,200 for singles. If your total deductions are less than those amounts, you won’t be able to deduct any charitable gifts. An extra year-end gift may add just enough to al-low you to take advantage of your full itemized deduction. Many tax-wise donors accelerate contributions for the coming year to enable itemization at least every other year.
It’s Also Time to Reflect on …
…Our Many Blessings! Year-end is a perfect time to take stock and reflect on our many blessings. It seems only natural to express our gratitude with a gift. While many of these gifts will be given to family and friends, we may also have been blessed by our church and other charitable organizations. Wouldn’t it make sense to remember these special organizations too? Charitable giv-ing is a great way to provide welcome support for others, and it also has a way of blessing the giver in return.
…Expressing Our Faith! Year-end is also the Christmas season. For many Christians this is an occasion to give in gratitude for God’s greatest gift to us, Jesus Christ. In all our giving, let us not forget these familiar words, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son…” Why not make a special effort to honor Him in your giving this Christmas season – it may be your most im-portant gift you give? May God bless you as you make this expression of faith.
So, Don’t Miss These Great Opportunities! To qualify for a 2014 charitable income tax deduction, your gift must be made by December 31, 2014. Complete your end-of-year planning and gift actions today and you will receive the tax benefits as well as the spiritual satisfaction of supporting your favorite ministries.
And Don’t Forget Online Giving As you contemplate potential donations to the church or a charity, note that most charitable organizations offer a vehicle for the convenience of online giving. If your desires lead you to a gift to Trinity UMC, please visit the church’s website at: www.umtrinity.org, where you can locate the link to our online giving page, and follow the instructions.
Estate Planning is also Important as You Look to the Future
It is always encouraged that as you reflect on what your Extravagant Generosity looks like today, you should also be looking toward the future so as to be proactive on your future tax situation. There may be a number of ways you can im-prove your tax and financial situation. Here is a short checklist of items to review:
Visit your attorney to update your will or trust if you have moved to a new state, married or divorced, given birth or adopted children, received an inheritance or other money or had a change of plans.
Review and update beneficiary designations on all insurance policies and retirement accounts. Check to see that you have all the important documents in place including durable powers of attorney, healthcare
powers and advance directives. Review and make any change to guardians for minor children.
For more information on giving opportunities, to Trinity United Methodist Church in McLean, please contact:
General Operating & Building/Capital Pledges: Jim Wilson (703)790-2616 or (571)286-9491, Email: [email protected]
Jamie Loving (703)893-1664, Email: [email protected]
Stock (Appreciated Gifts) Transactions: Earl Griggs (703)356-7022, Email: [email protected]
Endowment / Estate Gifts: Mary Weaver (703) 758-9281; Email: [email protected]
This publication does not attempt to make specific legal or tax advice. For advice on how to handle your individual situa-
tion, the services of a competent legal, tax, or financial planning professional should be obtained.
Trinity United Methodist Church
1205 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, VA 22101-3099 Phone: 703-356-3312; Fax: 703-356-9119
Email: [email protected]; Website: www.umtrinity.org
A NOTE FROM THE TREASURER’S DESK December 22, 2014
Fellow Trinity Church Members and Worshippers,
With ten days left in 2014, we are coming down to the wire on year end gifts
and contributions. This is a critically important time for Trinity. In order to be
able to pay our apportionments and benevolences in full at the end of the year
and remain in compliance with the Bank covenant surrounding our outstanding
debt obligation to Wells Fargo, we need to collect approximately $90,000 be-
tween now and the end of the year.
While this is a large sum of money, it is not unusual for us to be in this position
at the end of the year. In my three years as Treasurer, we have always had very
strong year-end giving which has allowed us to meet all of our obligations. I am
optimistic that we will be successful again this year.
Should we fall short of this goal, the finance committee will likely have to rec-
ommend that we not pay some portion of our remaining benevolences. In a
worst case scenario, if our giving over the last ten days is not enough to manage
our bank covenant we will need to negotiate with the bank for a waiver, which
they may or may not elect to provide to us.
Thus, as we move through this very special time of year and as you complete
your year-end tax planning, please think of Trinity and consider making as
meaningful a contribution as you are financially able. Remember what the
Stewardship team has shared – Extravagant Generosity make you feel good,
and respond spiritually to God’s desires of us.
On behalf of the Finance Committee, the Trinity Clergy, the Trinity Staff and
the Trustees, thank you for your kind and generous gifts.
Sincerely,
James W. Loving, Jr.
Treasurer, Trinity United Methodist Church
THE 12 DAYS OF THE 12 DAYS OF THE 12 DAYS OF THE 12 DAYS OF
CHRISTMASCHRISTMASCHRISTMASCHRISTMAS
The Meaning Behind the Words of the Song
The Twelve Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among
Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions. Contrary to much popular belief, these
are not the twelve days before Christmas, but in most of the Western Church are the twelve days
from Christmas until the beginning of Epiphany (January 6; the 12 days count from December 25
until January 5).
1. The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ. The partridge will feign injury to protect its
nestlings who are defenseless.
2. The two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments. They symbolize that both Testaments
are offered by even the poorest of people and tell the story of God to the world. .
3. Three French hens are the three theological virtues faith, hope and love.
4. The four colling birds are the four Gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
5. The five gold rings recall the Torah (Instructions) the first five books of the Old Testament
(TaNaK). Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
6. The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation and God’s sustaining the world.
7. Seven swans a-swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Spirit: prophecy, ministry, teach-
ing, exhortation, giving, leading, and compassion. (not prioritized)
8. The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes: blessed are: the poor in spirit, those who
mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart,
the peacemakers, those persecuted for righteousness’ sake.
9. Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruit of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (not prioritized)
10. The ten lords a-leaping are the Ten Commandments.
11. Eleven pipers piping stand for the eleven faithful disciples: Peter, Andrew, James, John, Phillip,
Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James bar Alphaeus, Simon, and Judas bar James.
12. Twelve drummers drumming symbolize the 12 points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
MISSIONS
Food Drive for SHARE
Trinity’s food drive for SHARE
will continue through the end of
the year, so please donate non-
perishable food items during
the Christmas season, as well.
Please bring your donations
(Safeway/Giant gift cards in-
cluded) to the Fellowship Build-
ing or leave your grocery bags
in the narthex. Specifically,
SHARE needs the following
items: Tuna, rice in 2 lb. bags,
cooking oil, canned beans, pea-
nut butter, pasta and sauce,
diapers (especially sizes 4-6),
baby wipes, baby shampoo, dia-
per rash cream, toilet paper,
paper towels, laundry and dish
soap.
Honduras Trailer Update
Trinity’s trailer accepts dona-
tions of clothing, shoes and
household goods for poor people
in Honduras. When you donate
items, please make a contribu-
tion to help defray transport
costs. For example, a bag of
used clothing or shoes could be
accompanied with a $20 dona-
tion or $100 or more for a piece
of furniture. You may give more
or less. But we can no longer
accept large, heavy items with-
out a financial contribution.
If you can donate, please put a
check made out to “Art for Hu-
manity” in the offering plate or
visit the website
www.artforhumanity.org to
make a donation online. Ques-
tions? Please call Dan Moore at
703-980-5050.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Altar Flowers will continue to be $45 a week in 2015. All Sundays
in January are still available. To sign up, please visit http://bit.ly/
altarflowers, or sign up in the notebook outside the Chapel.
Book Chat meets Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library to discuss Un-
der the Wide and Starry Sky, by Nancy Horan. Contact Kathy
Maher, [email protected].
Crafts for a Cause will meet Monday, Jan. 5 & 19 at 7 p.m. in
Room 124. Everyone's welcome. Materials and instruction provided.
Questions? Molly Sprouse at [email protected] or 703-356-
4896.
Electronic giving makes consistent giving easy. Visit our website
and click on the 'Church Giving' link on the home page or pick up a
form at the office. Thanks for your continued support!
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
You and your family can get involved in many ways—greet worshipers,
serve as an acolyte, help out with our Martha's Table sandwich ministry.
Acolytes light the candles at the beginning of the service and extin-
guish them at the end. The crucifer brings the processional cross into
worship at the beginning and takes it out at the end. The bell ringer
calls the community to worship by ringing the historic Langley Bell.
Sign up at bit.ly/trinityacb.
Greeters greet worshippers as they arrive. Contact: Karen Taylor, 703-
241-7576 (8:30); Ann Hooton, 301-928-7732 (10:30) to sign-up.
Martha’s Table Ministry has several volunteer needs. You can pick
up the bread, help out in the kitchen or deliver the sandwiches. Second
Sunday of every month. Look for the signup clipboard in the Fellowship
Building or contact Molly Sprouse, [email protected].
MUSIC MINISTRY
Adult vocal & handbell choirs rehearse each week (see calendar).
All new singers and ringers are welcome. Contact Jerry Rich.
Children’s Choir (ages 4 - 6th grade) share food & fellowship and
discover God through music. Wednesdays, 6 - 7 p.m. Contact Ellen
LaCroix. Children’s Choir rehearsals will resume Jan. 7.
Music Notes: The Prelude is an 18th-century Lutheran
Christmastide chorale (“From heaven above to earth I
come”), set by JG Walther. The Anthem is a 2006 setting
by Bob Chilcott of the English tune often associated with Away in a
Manger. The Offertory was composed in 1760 by William Boyce
(1711-1779), Master of the King’s Music during the reign of George
III. The Postlude is a short and festive finale to GF Handel’s Con-
certo in F, opus 4#5.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Office Manager
Harriet Latta [email protected]
Sexton
Jose Luis Nuñez-Ruiz [email protected]
Lay Leaders
Jose Rivera [email protected]
Leslie Vorndran [email protected]
Church Council
Jim Wilson [email protected]
Trustees
Jim Bruce [email protected]
Pastor
Rev. James C. Sprouse
Associate Pastor
Rev. Eileen Gilmer
Children’s Choir Director
Ellen LaCroix
Director of Music Ministry
Jerry Rich
Director of Youth
Nick McMichael
CONTACT US
E-Mail [email protected]
Websites umtrinity.org
umtrinityyouth.org
Blogs
tumcmissiontrips.wordpress.com tumcthespire.wordpress.com
Trinity UMC, McLean
Twitter @UMTrinity
@sprousejc
@eileengilmer
Address
1205 Dolley Madison Blvd.
McLean, VA 22101
Phone
703-356-3312
703-356-9119 - fax
Wireless Network
Network name: TrinityPublic
Password: trinityumc
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Prayer Concerns - Alina, Ann, Anne, Annie,
Bobbie, Carl, Caty, Charlie & Gloria, Chelsea,
Dave, Debbie, Don, Eunice, Frank, Gabe, Hugh &
Lydia, Irina, Kathleen, Kayla, Ken, Lauren, Liz,,
Marcia & Mason, Mariya, Meredith, Mike, Nancy,
Rebekah, Rich, Rick, Scott & Kathy, Steve, Susan
& Leroy, Tim, Woody & Carol and Yancy.