Worship, Fellowship, & Support Groups Updated

Please Check with the office and our calendar at: calendar.yahoo.com/trinityindiana for changes in meeting times.

*Trinity has started a NEW Faith, Family & Fun Group that will begin meeting on Nov 8. This group is for families with children of all ages. This group has evolved from the POPs group, that will be disbanded at this time.

• Trinity's Adult Choir meets each Thursday at 7PM.
• Trinity's Bell Choir meets each Thursday at 6PM.
• Caregivers of Older Adults meets the 3rd Wed every month at 3 PM
• NEW! Circles Group is meeting Thursdays 5:30 pm
• Elizabeth Black Quilting Circle meets each Tue of the month at 8 am
• NEW! Faith, Family, & Fun (former POPS) meets the second Saturday each month @ 6 PM
• God's Merry People meets each Sunday during the Sunday School Hour 9:45am
• Good Samaritan Class meets each month
• Happy Homemakers meets on the first Thursday of each month at noon
• Trinity's Praise Band meets each Sunday at 6:30PM.
• Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second Tues of each month at 2pm
• Trinity hosts informational Senior Programs and Luncheons on the second Wed of each month at 11 am, please pre-register.
• Trinity Volleyball is meeting each Tue at 7pm
• United Methodist Men have a breakfast the first Saturday of each month at 8 am
• United Methodist Women meet the first Tue each month at 2 pm

Keep Your Family Safe During the Holiday Season

(From the Adult Caregivers Group)

Each year, fires occurring during the holidays injure 2600 people and cause more than $930 million in damages. Keep yourself and those you love safe over the holidays. Review these tips for using electrical products safely during the holidays according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

*Before decorating, read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions concerning installation and maintenance of all decorative electrical products.

*Use lights and other electrical decorations certified by a recognized, independent testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL).

*Use lights labeled for outdoor use only outdoors.

*Inspect cords and wires; cracked, frayed, or bare wires may cause electrical shock or start a fire.

*Do not mount or support light strings in a way that might damage the
cord’s insulation. Never nail or staple light strings or extension cords.

*Unplug any decorations before replacing lights bulbs or fuses.

*Never connect more than three light strings together. Strings with screw-in bulbs should have no more than 50 bulbs connected together.

*Do not overload extension cords.

*Keep all extension cords and light strings clear of snow and standing water.

*Use caution when decorating near power lines, especially if using a ladder.
*Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.

*Do not allow children or pets to play with electric decorations.

*Turn off al decorations before leaving home or going to bed.

*Plug outdoor lights and decorations into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).

*Make sure all of your smoke and fire detectors have fresh batteries!

Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, December 17th at 3 p.m. If you have any questions or need assistance before our next meeting, call the church office at 724-465-2015.

December Worship Schedule

8:30 and 11:00 AM Sunday Worship
1:30 PM Sunday, Korean United Methodist
5:00 PM Saturday Worship (casual)
7:00 PM WED Worship Resumes Jan 7th, 2009

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Sat December 6 – Hanging of the Greens, 5:00 pm, Covered Dish Dinner 5:45 pm, Decorate the church 6:15 pm.


Sun December 7 – Second Sunday of Advent; Treasures for Children & Angel Tree Donations

Sun December 14 – 11:00 am - Children & Youth Christmas Musical
“Medan the Stable Mouse”

Sun December 21 – Fourth Sunday of Advent;
6:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols, Reception Following

Wed December 24 – Christmas Eve Candlelight
Early and Family Service – 5:00 pm
Evening Service – 7:00 pm - Nursery Available
“Midnight Service” – 11:00 pm - No Nursery

Thur December 25 – Annual Christmas Dinner 1 pm

Sun December 28 – 9:30am “Sweatshirt Sunday” and the
“Blessing of Gifts” (Cookie Reception Afterward)

Missions and Volunteer Opportunities Dec, 2008

Pastor George has addressed the topic of "Christmas Gifts with a Purpose" in his monthly letter.
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Anyone who may be baking Holiday cookies, please consider donating a few dozen to the church for the many receptions, parties, and Christmas Dinner this month.
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Come and help us decorate the church for the Christmas Season. Worship @ 5 on Sat, Dec 6. Covered dish dinner @ 5:45. Decorating @ 6:15!
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Our sanctuary project is getting underway in early January. If you have not recieved a letter about supporting the Sanctuary Project, please feel free to leave a donation in an offeratory envelope. Be sure to make a notation on the envelope and/or check.
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The Children's Sunday School and Youth are sponsoring families through the Angel Tree and Treasures for Children Campaigns. Please consider donating to one of these great causes.
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Adults are needed to assist with our children and youth programs! We also need nursery workers. Contact Mary, Dawn, or Jude to find out more.
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Pointsettias are available for purchase through Dec. 7th. The cost is $7 each and will be a part of the Poinsettia tree in the sanctuary until after the Christmas Services.
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New Orleans 7 - An After-Easter Event! More details coming in the January ECHOES. (Can't wait? Contact George or Larry for more information.)
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UM Memebrs will be travelling to Russia to share God's message of Hope and Love with orphans near the Arctic Circle! If you are able to donate a few dollars to help us purchase some special Christmas presents, please send a check to:

WPA Conference
Russia VIM - Orphans
1204 Freedom Rd
PO Box 5002
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Please Make the check payable to "WPA Conference". and denote "Russia Orphans" in the memo line. You will recive a reciept in the mail.
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Diane Miller is sending an invitation to all of you to help in the town of Dulac, LA. This is a town that has been ravaged by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike! They are forming a work trip March 20-28, 2009. The cost will be $350/PERSON. If you are unable to go, please consider sending along financial support for those who can go, but may not be able to pay. Contact: Diane Miller @ 724-652-9182
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Summer Camps are coming fast than you think! Please consider a donation of a campership this Christmas!
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Help will be needed @ the annual Trinity Christmas Dinner (1pm on Dec. 25)! Contact Dawn if you are wanting to help!

Youth Newsletter Dec.

Treasurers For Children Campaign

On Sunday, December 7th we will gather right after the 11am service for lunch and then we will head off to Wal-Mart to shop for the area kid’s that we are supporting this year. We will then return to Trinity and separate, package, and wrap the gifts. We should be done by 5pm at the latest for those who have play practice. If you have questions or to signup see P.J.

TIME TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP!
• Camp Allegheny• Jumonville• Wesley Woods

The United Methodist Church offers extraordinary camping facilities andover 140 events from children to seniors. Our mission is to provide a safe,enriching camp experience in the presence of God's glory. Visit the websitesfor each of our locations: Camp Allegheny (near Somerset), Jumonville (near Connellsville) and Wesley Woods (near Titusville).For additional information, contact the Conference Camping Department:Email: umcamp@wpaumc.org Phone: 800-886-3382, ext. 232Register online now! A full listing of summer events is a click away. Summer camp can change your life.


Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

On Saturday, December 13th we will be at the Indaina Mall at the K-Mart entrance ringing the bell for the salvation army. You will be asked to signup for a two hour time slot in groups of two. Signups will be available in the youth room starting in mid November. We once again invite our college folks to come back and lend a hand. If you have questions see P.J.


YouthChristmas Party & Movie Night

On Sunday, December 21st we will gather at 2pm for our annual Christmas party. Pizza and pop will be provided and youth are asked to bring a snack to share. Youth are also asked to bring a $5 wrapped gift to exchange during one of the games. We will also be watching The Muppet Christmas Carol on the big screen. We will be done by 8pm. See P.J. if you have ?.

Evangelism Committee Memory Verse Challenge

Each Month, Our Evangelism Committee has Challenged the Congreation to Memorize a Bible Verse. Can You Rise to the Challenge?
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Ask and you will recieve; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7 TEV

Children's Announcements Dec 2008

Christmas Cookie Baking Party Sunday, December 7
Early Elementary Sunday School (First, Second and Third Graders)
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Begins with a light lunch at the Porter’s Home
We will make cookie plates for Trinity Church’s shut-in members!
Please phone Mrs Porter at 724-465-2314 to let her know you are coming.

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Children’s Advent Party
Saturday, December 13th at noon
(immediately following dress rehearsal for Medan the Stable Mouse)
Join us for lunch, crafts, games, and fun during this very special season!
Help us to plan by calling the church office at 724-465-2015 for reservations.
Adult volunteers are always welcome!

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Medan the Stable Mouse (Script by Karen W. Gazzillo and Rev. Charles Higgins) presented by the children and youth of Trinity United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the 11:00 service.

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Early Elementary Sunday School Class News!
Our class was able to collect $40 for our fall mission project. This has been
forwarded to the church. It will be used buy bed nets as part of the "Nothing but Nets” campaign to help reduce the incidence of malaria in Africa.

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Creekside UMC Living Nativity

The living nativity is annual event for the Creekside United Methodist Church. This is their seventh year offering the event. Please join them on Friday night, December 19 and Saturday th night, December 20th promptly at 7 p.m. It all starts with the angel appearing to Mary and after the performance, every one is invited to move into the church for fellowship and refreshments.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be an opportunity to
make a donation for those in the area that are in need of assistance.
If you aren’t familiar with Creekside, don’t worry. Luminaries will light
your path to the church

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TIME TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP!
• Camp Allegheny
• Jumonville
• Wesley Woods

The United Methodist Church offers extraordinary camping facilities and
over 140 events from children to seniors. Our mission is to provide a safe,
enriching camp experience in the presence of God's glory. Visit the websites
for each of our locations: Camp Allegheny (near Somerset), Jumonville (near Connellsville) and Wesley Woods (near Titusville).

For additional information, contact the Conference Camping Department:
Email: umcamp@wpaumc.org Phone: 800-886-3382, ext. 232
Register online now! A full listing of summer events is a click away.
Summer camp can change your life.

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