Trinity Times MARCH 2018

Volume 6 Issue 3

Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church Road

Newberry, SC 29108803-276-1245 (Office)

803-321-9779 (Parsonage)864-323-9721 (Cell)

krcarter@umcsc.org

Pastor: Ken Carter

Head Usher: Harry LongshoreChoir Director: Jane Pollard

Organist: Phyllis SandersAsst. Organist: Eddie WelbornTechnicians: Josh Pitts, Bryan

Waldrop, Caroline Senn

Sunday Worship:Adult Sunday School - 10:00AM

Worship Service - 11:00 AMChildren’s Church - 11:00 AM

We are a nurturing and open church to all who enter into our Sanctuary.

We base our ministry on the Word of God and a caring spirit. Jesus

invites us to share our ministry to all that come into our church.

“To make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the

Transformation of the World”

HOLY WEEK at TRINITY

Holy Week is the most solemn week of the Christian year and is the week leading up to Easter. It is the week during which Christians remember the last week of Jesus's life. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday.

March 24 – Easter Egg Hunt at ChurchBring your own basket.

Food – Drinks – Egg Hunt - Games Ages 2 -10 - 11:00 a.m.

March 24 – Decorating of Cross in front of Church – 11:00 a.m..

. March 25 – Palm Sunday Service – 11:00 a.m.

The Sunday before Easter is called Palm Sunday because the crowds waved palm branches as they followed Jesus' procession into Jerusalem. It was the time of the Jewish feast of Passover. Many Jews travelled to Jerusalem to celebrate this feast together.

March 29 – Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion – 7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter. Christians remember it as the day of the  Last Supper when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and estab-lished the ceremony known as the Eucharist. The night of Maundy Thursday is the night on which Jesus was betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane.

April 1 – Easter Sunrise Service – 7:00 a.m.Breakfast in Fellowship Hall – 7:40 a.m.

Regular Church Service – 11:00 a.m.

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The Concerns of Trinity

We are a caring church and want to share your concerns. Let us know if you or someone you know would like to share a prayer request. We will be happy to pray for you. Contact Harriet Stevenson or Pastor Carter to add or remove names from the prayer list.

ACOLYTE AND CROSS BEARER SCHEDULE FOR MARCH

ACOLYTE CROSS BEARER

March 4 Olivia Martin Dalton MorrisMarch 11 Coye Cutshall Chesley Brehmer March 18 Laura Mohler Noah MohlerMarch 25 Coleman Waldrop Cameron Hawkins

Please let Joan Morris, Coordinator, know if you will not be able to serve on your Sunday and help her by trying to find your replacement. Mrs. Joan can be reached at 276-2700 or 924-3884.

EPISTLE, GOSPEL READER AND GREETER SCHEDULE FOR MARCH

EPISTLE READER GOSPEL READER GREETER

March 4 Kelly Morris Joan Morris Myrtle LongshoreMarch 11 April Wilson Ashley Wilson Dale LongshoreMarch 18 Frieda Kesler Eli Martin June PittsMarch 25 Crystal Waldrop Sharon Baughman Clarissa Hendrix

THANK YOU to all the Worship Servants who help each Sunday! Please let Harriet know if you would like to be added to the list. We need more male greeters and readers.

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Our Known Hospitalized:Recent Hospitalizations and/or Surgeries: Nursing Home: Cornelia PittsContinued Prayers: Homer and Edna Garnett, James and Jeanette Poag, Nell Martin, Jean Bundrick, Cheryl Longshore, Martha Meadows, Alice Longshore, Laura Spicer, Eddie Welborn, Joyce Suber, Colton Poag, Jim Waldrop, Clarissa Hendrix, Lavone Coates, Joan Morris Family and Friends of Trinity: Harold Harris, Donnie Longshore, Peter Connor, Dorothy Geeter, Phillip Sanders, Judy Wicker, Freddy Bundrick, Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Bickley

ALTAR FLOWERS IN MARCHMarch 4 –David and Clarissa Hendrix March 11 – OpenMarch 18 – Ashley and April Wilson March 25 – Open

The flower chart is located on the bulletin board opposite the pastor’s study. Please sign up now for the 2018 year so that you can get the date that you want. When it is your turn to have flowers, you will need to fill out an Altar Flower Sheet located on the bulletin board next to the Flower Chart. Please complete and leave on Peggy Bogart’s desk in the church office so she will know the correct wording for the bulletin. Thank you so much for helping to make the sanctuary so beautiful each Sunday.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS 1-David Morris 15-Joan Morris1-Ralph D. Waldrop III 15-Jane Pollard3-Grady Senn 15-Gavin and Wyatt Wilson5-Ken Morris 16-Kevin Bundrick

5-Jenny Senn 20-Alicia Hendrix 6-Cheryl Longshore 21-Wade Pitts 8-Bobby Pollard 25- Harriet Stevenson 8-Joyce Suber 25-Barry Kesler 10-Barbara Rogers 25- Wilson Senn 10-Wayne Black 27-Cornelia Pitts 13-June Pitts 31-Katelyn Blair Taylor 14-Kathryn Armstrong Be sure your name is listed on the birthday chart on the bulletin board opposite the Pastor's study. Notify the church secretary, Peggy Bogart, if you wish to add or delete a name.

Maundy Thursday Service - March 29 Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, falls each year on the Thursday before Easter Sunday. The day commemorates the famous Last Supper – most famously depicted by Leonardo da Vinci – when Jesus had his final meal with the 12 disciples before his crucifixion. The day falls on the fifth day of Holy Week, one day before Good Friday – the day Jesus Christ was crucified. “Maundy" is derived from the Latin word mandatum, the first word in the famous phrase "A new commandment I give you: Love one another" (John 13:34). In Latin, this phrase reads "Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos." Jesus had said this to explain why he served the disciples after washing their feet. That’s why services on Maundy Thursday will often include feet washing or other acts of physical care to remember this scene in the Bible. Churches that celebrate the day often also hold a Lord's Supper or Holy Communion as well. Please join us for this very meaningful service on Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m.

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METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (MYF) - Josh and Erin Pitts, LeadersThe youth collected $285.00 and 75 lbs. of canned goods after the church service on Feb. 4 for The Souper Bowl of Caring. All this year’s donations went to Harvest Hope Food Bank in Newberry.

. The youth delivered gift baskets to our shut-ins and elderly on Feb. 13. as one of their ministry projectsThis was sponsored by Thrivent. The youth travelled to HiWire in Columbia on Sunday, February 24, after the church service. They will enjoy a movie night at the church on March 25.

The next meeting is Sunday, March 11, at the church at 5:00 p.m.

You may always bring a friend to MYF if you would like. Taylor Bouknight, President

UnitedMethodistWomen(Circle)

1st Monday

2018 Officers: President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Myrtle Longshore; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer – Susan Longshore. The UMW met on February 5. Jeannette Poag presented the program. Hostesses were Mary Forrest and Christine Hendrix. The UMW sponsored a Hearty Soup Sunday and raised $200.00 with a portion going to the American Red Cross, South Carolina. Don’t forget a canned good or paper product for the Manna House.

Next Meeting: Monday, March 5 - Program: Linda Lominack - Hostesses – Harriet Stevenson and Joan Morris

SilverAndGold

2ndWednesday

The next meeting of Silver and Gold is Wednesday, March 14. Everyone is asked to bring a COVERED DISH. We will also play a few games of Bingo. All seniors, male or female, are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. You may INVITE A SENIOR FRIEND to join you.

Joan Morris, President; Rebecca Bundrick, Treasurer, Phyllis Sanders, Devotional leader

TheMen’sClub

1st

Wednesday

President-Johnnie Pitts; Vice President-Ashley Wilson; Sec/Treas-Wilson Senn; Program Coordinator-Foster Senn.

The Men’s Club will meet twice in March - March 7 and March 28 at 7:30 p.m. They will not meet in April. The men cooked for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and delivered pancakes to our first responders as part of our 40 Days of Generosity. The Men’s Club invites all men, regardless of membership at Trinity, to attend their meetings. March 7 cooks: Craig Kesler, Barry Kesler, Jim Waldrop, Dave Waldrop, and Ashley Wilson; March 28 cooks: Sammy Martin, Foster Senn, David Hendrix, and Ronny Davenport.

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MARCH 2018Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Birthday and Anniversary Recognitions

Holy Communion

United Methodist Women6:30 p.m.

Men’s Club7:30 p.m.

TrinityHash Sale

Pick Up8 am – 12

Noon11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Daylight Savings Time Begins -Spring Forward!!

MYF meets at 5 pm

Administrative Council Meeting

7:00 p.m.

Silver and Gold11:30 a.m.

Covered Dish

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Lay ServantTraining

At Leesville UMC

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First Day of Spring

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23DeadlineFor InfoFor April

Newsletter

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Decorating ofOutside Cross

11:00 am

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Lay Servant TrainingAt Leesville UMC

MYF Movie Night5 pm at Church

Men’s Club7:30 p.m.

Maundy ThursdayService

At Trinity

7:00 p.m.

Good Friday

April 1 – Easter SundaySunrise Service 7amBreakfast 7:40 amRegular Service 11am

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Mission Project for Trinity Sponsored by UMW

The United Methodist Women are sponsoring an ongoing mission project for our church. During the month of March, we will be collecting items for the Operation Christmas Child Samaritan Purse Shoeboxes. There will be a container in

the hallway outside of the nursery where you can put your items. We will be collecting different items throughout the year. March is personal care items. Remember, we will be filling boxes for male and female children, ages 5-9 and 10-14. Items needed include:

Combs and hairbrushes Stick Deodorant Nail clippers and files Toothbrushes Washcloths and bar soap

Adhesive bandages including colorful ones for children Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (these can be used by

them for not only eating but other purposes such as digging, etc. Non-liquid lip balm

****************************************************************************************Hearty Soup Sunday/American Heart Month a Success

Trinity and the United Methodist Women recognized February as American Heart Month by holding a heart healthy soup luncheon after church on Feb. 18. Soups were provided by Joan Morris, Betsy Black, Phyllis Sanders, Harriet Stevenson, Frieda Kesler and June Pitts. Others in the UMW brought sandwiches, cake, and tea. Thanks to all who helped with and participated in this effort.

Information on heart disease and prevention as well as “goody bags” were handed out. Special thanks to Newberry County Hospital, (Frieda Kesler), Self Memorial Hospital (Sheryl Burgess), American Heart Association, Harriet Stevenson, The Hearing Center (Heather Armstrong), AJ’s Boarding and June Pitts for their help collecting handouts. A donation was made to the American Heart Assn – SC.

Our MYF In Action

In February, our youth were on a mission!

One of their ongoing projects is keeping pencils and envelopes in the slots on the back of the church pews. Thank you MYF!

On Feb. 13, the MYF delivered gift baskets to our shut-ins and elderly. The packages were

sponsored by Thrivent.

On Feb. 26, they visited HiWire in Irmo. They had a great turnout, and everyone had a lot of fun. These mission projects incorporated the 40 Acts of Kindness. The goal was for each person to go out of their way to do at least one kind thing for someone that they probably wouldn’t normally do. It was great to see the youth group involved and interacting in this way.

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Getting Ready for Annual Conference

This year’s Annual Conference will be held at the TD Convention Center in Greenville SC,June 3-6, 2018.

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2018 Spring Lay Servant Ministry School

March 18 & 25, 2018 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Leesville United Methodist Church 510 E. Columbia Avenue

Leesville SC

You are invited to become a Lay Servant. Training will be held March 18 & 25. For more information, contact Pastor Carter. The Basic course and three Advanced Courses will be offered:

Basic Course: required of all those who wish to be certified as a Local Church Lay Servant. $33

Each One A Minister (Spiritual Gifts): This is an advanced course and the Basic course is a pre-requisite. $23

Let the Whole Church Say Amen (Prayer): This is an advanced course and the Ba-sic course is a pre-requisite. $23

Accountable Discipleship: This is an advanced course and the basic course is a pre-requisite. $23

Registration deadline is March 10. A light supper will be served.

Trinity’s Lay Servants: Lisha Senn, Grady Senn, Harriet Stevenson, Frances Pitts, Harry Longshore, Jim Wal-drop, Josh Pitts, Eli Martin. Please see Pastor Carter if you are interested in attending. Trinity will cover the cost. You must take the Basic Course in order to qualify to be a Lay Servant. Then you must take at least one Advanced Course every three years.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – COMING JUNE 10 – 14 – TRINITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLROLLING RIVER RAMPAGE – EXPERIENCE THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME WITH GOD!

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Foster and Sharon Senn were recognized for their many years of service as youth leaders of Trinity MYF.

Dear Trinity,Thank you for the crystal, gift and kind words as we “retired” as youth leaders. We enjoyed being MYF leaders as we worked with

many Christian young people and parents. It was good for our faith as well.

We’d like to thank Beverly Brehmer for being treasurer, which made everything much easier.

Erin and Josh Pitts will be outstanding youth leaders.

Best Regards, Sharon and Foster Senn

A nswers to Trivia : 1. The Cross; 2. Bread; 3. No; 4. 40;5. Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day; 6. Nails through hands and feet; 7. Eggs; 8. Holy Week (week before Easter); 8. Eggs;9. three; 10. Mount of Olives; 11. Last Supper; 12. He rose from the dead; 13. Chief tax collector

2018 Church Directory

The 2018 Church Directory will be ready this month. Ushers will be handing them out once they are printed. If there are any changes or corrections, please let our church secretary. Peggy Bogart, know as she is already working on the 2019 Directory. You may leave any corrections on the desk in the church office and she will make the corrections for next year. Thank you.

Souper Bowl Of Caring OfferingThe youth collected $285.00 after the church service on February 4 for the Souper Bowl of Caring. They gave 100% of the donations directly to the Newberry Harvest Hope Food Bank. Our MYF is to be commended for their local mission work.

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EASTER AND HOLY WEEK ACTIVITIES at TRINITY

March 24 – Easter Egg Hunt – Time: 11:00 a.m.March 25 – Palm Sunday – 11:00 a.m.

March 29 – Maundy Thursday Service w/communion – 7:00 p.m.April 1 – Sunrise Service – 7:00 a.m.

April 1 – Breakfast - 7:40 a.m. April 1 – Easter Service at Trinity 11:00 a.m.

EASTER TRIVIA (answers on Page 8)1. A 'Crucession' is a procession headed by which symbolic object?

2. At the Last Supper, what food did Jesus liken to his body? 3. Does Easter fall on the same dates every year? 4. How many days does Lent last? 5. What day precedes Ash Wednesday?

6. How was Jesus fastened to the cross?7. What symbol of the empty tomb is commonly decorated at Easter by kids?8. What comes first Easter or Holy Week?9. Jesus prophesied that Peter would deny him how many times?10. On the side of which hill was the Garden of Gethsemane?11. What came first, Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection or the Last Supper?12. What happened to Jesus on Easter Sunday?13. What job did Zacchaeus hold in the Bible?

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Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church RoadNewberry, SC 29145

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