Middle of Summer Ministry

Middle of Summer Ministry
You have heard me say many times that Trinity does not take a summer vacation from ministry. As a matter of fact, several forms of ministry escalate! By the time you read this article, two different camp sessions will be behind us with two to go. We had 34 (youth and chaperones) attend the Beulah Youth Institute (one session) alone. Praise the Lord. The children finished Vacation Bible School last month and have several activities planned in the near future including a trip to the Creation Museum.

Our God and Country Service will be held July 3 with the theme “God Bless America.” We will reminiscence about the popular song and then pray for God to do just that…bless our nation. The message is titled “Is America a Christian Nation?”

Look for two special Sundays in July, Senior Appreciation Sunday and Youth Sunday, plus messages titled “Are you Ready to be a Martyr” and “I Have Found the Book!”

Mark your calendars for our MCCI Weekend which is scheduled for August 26-28. This is a pivotal weekend for Trinity. The MCCI Directors will be present on this weekend to learn more about our church and to present their “Prescriptions for Change.”

Recently I have focused upon the need for Christians to “live their faith” and “share their faith” with others. As we grow closer to God, our hearts, our minds, and our desires become more intertwined. We begin to have “the mind of Christ.” We become more closely attuned to His will and His ways.

Therefore, it is inevitable that we will have the desire to share our faith with others when we commune with Christ. This is God’s heart. He wants ALL to receive His love and forgiveness.

When was the last time you invited someone to church or shared your faith? It is easy to make excuses. Let’s be a church that shows our love and concern for others by presenting to them a God of love and forgiveness and transformation.

In Christ, Joey

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  Beulah The Beginning Camp…Friday, July 1-Saturday, July 2 for grades 2-4.
  
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  Creation Museum…trip will be Friday/Saturday, August 5/6. This trip will be for those going into 3^rd through 6^th grades.
  
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  Wednesday Activities…will resume September 14. Mark your calendars!!
  
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  Parents/Guardians…if you have questions about ANY of the kids activities, feel free to contact Kristen Mosbach, 218-5112.
  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

2 Jacklynn Calvert 1, Mike & Renee

3 Mary Beth Woolard Lucas

6 Carla Bernardoni

9 Kyle Ondo 5, 1997 Chris & Allyson

10 Mary Jane York Russell

Josh Rodely

11 Danella Dimmick 6, 1974 Mike & Jane

12 Stacy Culp Murphy

Becky Jordan

18 Tim Braddy 7, 1967 Bob & Sharon

21 Jack Calvert Orr

22 Gayle Lawrence

Anita Sigler 19, 1968 Phil & Linda

23 Jenny Compa Lambert

Andy Woods

Maggi Hood 25, 2009 Lucas & Amira

25 Haley Jo Woolard Crawford

26 Tony Lamczyk

28 David Shouse 30, 2011 Ben & Haley Jo

31 Amy Alexander Woolard

Barry King THIS & THAT FOR JULY…

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  First Fruits…Our "First Fruits" offering for July will be collected Sunday, July 3 and will go to the Crosswalk Food Pantry.
  
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  Offices Closed…Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
  
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  Susanna Circle…will meet Tuesday, July 19, 6:00PM in the JAM Room. Sarah Jane Alexander will share a devotion & Doris Clutts will be the Hostess. All ladies of Trinity are welcome & encouraged to attend!!
  
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  August Newsletter Deadline…is Monday, July 25, 9AM. If you have information that you want included, make sure I have it by then! Thanks, Marsha Schultz.
  
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  Ladies Prayer...meets every Monday at 6:30PM in the Joy Room. There will NOT be joint prayer on the 3^rd Monday of this month. It will just be the regular 6:30 prayer time.
  
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  Staff Information…there will be no staff meetings this month.
  
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  Prayer Focus For July…1^st-9^th Pray-REALLY PRAY!! Our country and our state are so messed up, only God can fix them!!; 10^th-16^th Pray for our Staff and our Committees – to hear clearly what God wants for us; 17^th-23^rd Pray for our Senior adults-many needs; 24^th-31^st Pray for your brothers & sisters in Christ! Everyone need Prayers!
  
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  Donation For Trinity’s Adopted Platoon…are still being accepted. The platoon consists of 15 men & 5 women. This is in response to the “Ministry Outside Our 4 Walls” portion of the Awakening Services held in April. The Kids in JAM chose this ministry. A box for these items will be in the JAM ROOM. There is a very specific list of items that can be sent, so PLEASE DO NOT donate anything other than what is listed here: Assorted snacks, filled crackers, dried fruit, tuna/chicken pouches or packs, drink mix singles, assorted toiletries (TRAVEL SIZE ONLY & NO hotel samples) for both genders, Clorox wipes, white crew socks with NO LOGO for both genders, adult coloring books & colored pencils, sharpeners jigsaw puzzles, assorted puzzle books and anything to give them a taste of home. Please do not feel it necessary to send every item listed.  Just getting a touch of home will really boost morale. A box will be sent once a month. ALSO – if you would like to send a letter, we will be sending those out once a week. You can give them directly to Kristen Mosbach, or turn them in to the church office by e-mail [e-mail] .
  

JULY SCHEDULE:

2^nd-23^rd Honey gone to Tennessee for vacation with

Family

3^rd $19 due for Skillet concert on Aug. 28

3^rd Youth 5PM @ church

6^th Youth – location TBA

10^th Youth 5PM @ church

12^th-16^th Jr. High Alive camp

13^th Youth @ Calvert’s, 6PM for Bible Study,

Prayer & swimming

17^th Youth 5PM @ church

24^th YOUTH SUNDAY

24^th Pool Party @ Jay & Debby Bussler’s – 5PM

27^th Youth @ Calvert’s, 6PM for Bible Study,

Prayer & swimming

31^st Youth silent auction for back to school trip

31^st Youth 5PM @ church

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  Youth texting program - is officially underway. If a PARENT/YOUTH have not received a text, please give your correct cell # to Brian or Honey. 
  
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  Youth, Parents or Guardians…if you have questions about any of the youth activities, contact Brian Bejmovicz, 937-0208.
  

JUNE FAITHFULNESS
DATE ATTENDANCE OFFERING

5 Worship – 189 $7,169.

JAM – 11

Sunday School – 73

12 Worship – 180 $4,507.

JAM – 12

Sunday School – 52

15 Worship – 192 $4,986.

JAM – 15

Sunday School – 65

*26 Worship –

JAM –

Sunday School –

*Printed before information received

2016 Budget Goal: $333,830.

SERVANT CENTRAL…
SUNDAY, July 3

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  GREETERS: Norman & Mary Van Zant
  
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  NURSERY: Wendy Blades
  
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  USHERS: Tim Ondo, Kyle Foder,
  

Chad Bates, Brad Campbell,

Jack Calvert, Todd Culp

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  DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
  
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  JAM: Leaders – Martha Swift
  
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  Tech – Josh Wilson & Johnny Mize
  
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  ATTENDANCE PADS: Connie Howard, Sharon Lude,
  

Anita Sigler

SUNDAY, July 10

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  GREETERS: Norman & Mary Van Zant
  
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  NURSERY: Jane Murphy & Amanda Ball
  
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  USHERS: Tim Ondo, Kyle Foder,
  

Chad Bates, Brad Campbell,

Jack Calvert, Todd Culp

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  DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
  
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  JAM: Leaders – Kristen Mosbach
  
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  Tech – Gavyn Woolard
  
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  ATTENDANCE PADS: Connie Howard, Sharon Lude,
  

Anita Sigler
SUNDAY, July 17

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  GREETERS: Norman & Mary Van Zant
  
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  NURSERY: Amy Bates & Aleah Glodich
  
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  USHERS: Tim Ondo, Kyle Foder,
  

Chad Bates, Brad Campbell,

Jack Calvert, Todd Culp

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  DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
  
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  JAM: Leaders – Jackie Wilson
  
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  Tech – Jesse Helfrich
  
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  ATTENDANCE PADS: Connie Howard, Sharon Lude,
  

Anita Sigler
SUNDAY, July 24

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  GREETERS: Norman & Mary Van Zant
  
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  NURSERY: Jon Alexander & Makayla Dunning
  
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  USHERS: Tim Ondo, Kyle Foder,
  

Chad Bates, Brad Campbell,

Jack Calvert, Todd Culp

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  DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
  
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  JAM: Leaders – Martha Swift
  
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  Tech – Josh Wilson & Johnny Mize
  
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  ATTENDANCE PADS: Connie Howard, Sharon Lude,
  

Anita Sigler
SUNDAY, July 31

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  GREETERS: Norman & Mary Van Zant
  
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  NURSERY: Maleeka Jent & Alicia Fries
  
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  USHERS: Tim Ondo, Kyle Foder,
  

Chad Bates, Brad Campbell,

Jack Calvert, Todd Culp

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  DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
  
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  JAM: Leaders – Kristen Mosbach
  
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  Tech – Gavyn Woolard
  
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  ATTENDANCE PADS: Connie Howard, Sharon Lude,
  

Anita Sigler




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