Discipleship and Learning Opportunities for October, 2008

• "Woman, Know Thyself - Your Personality and Why God Created It" will be held at Victory Christian Assembly @ 9:30 on Sat Nov 1. Cost is $10 and includes lunch @ Trinity. Call 724.463.8877 to RSVP before Oct 29.

• Growing Spirits and God's Merry People are hosting a faith-sharing class. EVERYONE is welcomed to join. During Sunday School (9:45am)

• Church Conference Oct 24th 5-8(?)pm - Lay Leadership Training, Dinner, Worship & Conference. Everyone is welcome to attend. Childcare is available, call office to reserve space and make sure nursery is well staffed.

• September Bible Study Classes "Living Fully, and Dying Well," Starting in October and "Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible." Beginning Sept 15th
  
• Adult Caregivers Group Would like you to know some Danger Signs for Caregivers:
  

1. You feel you’re handling everything by yourself, yet what you’re doing just isn’t enough.
2. You don’t seem to have any time or place to be alone.
3. You feel uncomfortable about going away, even for a few hours a day.
4. There isn’t anyone around to help, or so it seems.
5. Your family is getting impatient. They don’t understand how hard it is.
6. Missing work, or much of the time spent at work is spent worrying.
7. You think it would be selfish to think of yourself.
8. You feel sad, lonely, or anxious.
9. Getting angry at the person you’re taking care of.
10. Feeling stretched economically, emotionally, or physically.

If you are a family caregiver, you may devote a great amount of time and energy to caring for a loved one. Caregiving can be stressful and stress can lead to health problems for the caregiver. Often caregivers ignore their own needs, or they simply don’t know where to turn for help and information.

Have you experienced any of the signs listed? If so, you may want to consult your physician. There are also resources in the community that can help. Please feel free to join us here at Trinity Church -Normal Meeting time 3rd Wed each month 3 pm

• Lay Speaking Certification Classes Are Resuming this fall! Check the schedule @ www.indianawpaumc.org
  
• Wednesday Evening Worship! We sing, pray for others, and are currently involved in a study of the entire Bible. Join us at 7 pm for this time of song, worship, studying and healing.