The Cheerful Gleaners stopped on Chapter 27. Read chapter 27 and 28.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Cheerful Gleaners
The Cheerful Gleaners stopped at Genesis Chapter 24 and we will read chapters 25 and 26.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Cheerful Gleaners
The Cheerful Gleaners stopped at chapter 19 verse 15. For next week, finish chapter 19 and read 20 and 21.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Discipleship and Worship Events
Washington District Superintendent Eric Park will be coming to Trinity to share with
us during our Evangelistic Weekend. Rev. Park will be sharing with us Saturday
evening, both services Sunday Morning and also Sunday Evening.
Keep your eyes and ears open for more information in the coming months.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
5:00 p.m. Family Worship
7:00 p.m. Evening Worship
11:00 p.m. Traditional Worship
Covenant Discipleship –A Journey of Spiritual Growth for Adults & Youth
Sunday: 6:00 PM Monday: 6:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 and 7:00 PM
Youth Covenant Discipleship 6:30 PM Wednesday
A Covenant Discipleship group consists of five to seven people who want to grow in their
relationship with Jesus Christ through mutual accountability and support. They meet once
a week for one hour to pray and "watch over one another in love."
The General Rule of Discipleship – To witness to Jesus Christ in the world, and to follow his teachings through acts of compassion, justice, worship, and devotion, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
"Cheerful Gleaners" is a new Sunday Morning Bible Study and we are looking for you to join us. We need to hear what you think! We have just started Genesis and discussions have been lively, informative, and thought-provoking. So come out and join each and every Sunday morning, 9:45 a.m. through 10:45 a.m. in the library.
Special Worship with the Korean Congregation
Join us on Sunday, December 6 at 11 a.m. for a special service of worship with the Korean Congregation. The service will be followed at noon by a covered dish luncheon. Bring a dish to share and placesettings for yourself and your family. Drinks will be provided. If you are available to help with set-up or clean-up, please contact the Church office.
Fellowship Events
God's Merry People will gather for a Christmas dinner on Sunday, December 13th at 5:00 p.m. at the home of Ed and Patsy K.. Please call the office for suggestions about what to bring.
FAITH, FAMILY, & FELLOWSHIP
We had fun at our ice skating outing in November!
Join us this month for our annual Christmas Party. We will meet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th for a potluck supper followed by lots of fun for everyone!
Reservations are required for this event - please call the church office at 724-465-2015 to make yours!
CHILDREN'S ADVENT PARTY
Saturday, December 12th at noon
(immediately following the dress rehearsal for “The Best Place to Celebrate Christmas”)
Join us for lunch, crafts, games, and a very special story!
Help us to plan by calling the church office for reservations.
Adult volunteers are always welcome!
THE 50TH ANNUAL SEARCH FOR PEACE
Curwensville United Methodist Church
602 State Street, Curwensville, PA
Friday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5th at 4:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 6th at 4:30 p.m.
Admission is free; a free-will offering will be taken at each performance.
CAMP ALLEGHENY WOMEN'S RETREAT
August 20 - 22, 2010
For more information, call 814-236-1976.
SENIOR PROGRAM AND LUNCHEON
Wednesday, December 9th at 11:00 a.m.
Master Gardner/Tree Steward Sam Armbrester will be presenting "A Walk through Longwood Gardens" slide program at the Senior Luncheon. See all the beautiful flowers and shrubs and trees come alive visually and listen to Sam's unique descriptive talk. Time will also be made for questions regarding any horticultural topic. It will be cold, with short daylight hours during December and a great time for "A Walk through Longwood Gardens."
EVANGELISM COMMITTEE MEMORY VERSE
Lamentations 3:22
YOUTH
Sun. December 6th - shopping for the Treasures for Children’s program for the Salvation Army.
We will meet on Sunday, December 13th and 20th from 4:30pm to 6pm.
We will also meet for our covenant group meetings on Wednesday, December 2nd, 9th,
and 16th. We will then start back in January.
KIDS
the special songs of the Christmas season. Our final Kids Night Out for the year will be
Wednesday, December 16 . Kids Night Out will resume th on Wednesday, January 6th,
2010.
Kids – don’t forget the Advent party Saturday December 12th. We will begin by
serving lunch at 12:00 pm. Many of you will have been here during the morning
rehearsing for the musical – so I know you will be hungry. Then there will be time for
games, crafts and our favorite story. See you there. Adults – you are always welcome to
help with the party - there’s always lots to do.
Mission Opportunities
We have obtained a list of needs from the director of the shelter. Residents are required to leave the shelter after thirty days. At that time ICCAP finds a low rent apartment for them. The problem is many of these families have no belongings left and are moving into an unfurnished apartment. We can help! Many household items are needed and each month we will be collecting different items.
High priority right now is kitchen utensils. New items are not needed unless you wish to buy them. Extra items you may have in your home are welcome. We all have extra coffee mugs, salt and pepper shakers, etc. Below is a list of their needs. We ask that you stick to the list as their
warehouse only has room for necessities. Used furniture is an on-going need so if you have any of
the items listed let the office know and we will arrange to have it picked up at your home. What a
good way to get rid of furniture when you buy something new!
During the month of December there will be boxes in Bishop Hall for kitchen items. Your
donations will be appreciated.
Kitchen items: plates, cups / coffee mugs, bowls, glasses - plastic or glass, silverware, knife sets,
cooking utensils, pots / pans, skillets, roasters, pot holders, garbage cans, can openers, colanders,
measuring spoons, cups, cutting boards, paper towel holders, storage containers, large bowls , dish towels, dish cloths, salt and pepper shakers, dish drainer, mop and bucket, broom and dust pan, dish soap, multipurpose cleaners.
Kitchen appliances: coffee maker, microwave, toaster, mixer, crockpot
Furniture: Table and chairs, couch, chairs, coffee table, end tables, book shelves, single bed, double bed, toddler bed, crib, dressers
YOUTH MISSIONS
On Saturday, December 5th we will be at the Indiana Mall from 10am to 5pm at
the mall entrance next to the movie theater. We will be ringing the bell for the
Salvation Army and their kettle campaign.
On Sunday, December 6th we will be shopping for the Treasures for Children’s program for the Salvation Army.
COOKIES!
Don't forget to bake a few extra cookies for our fellowship after services, the childrens' events, and the annual Christmas Cookie Reception Dec. 27th!
Poinsettia Sale!
Once again, contributions to a charity or church fund rather than flower purchases will also be accepted.
Please return this form with your payment to the Church Office no later than Monday, November 30th, 2009. Checks should be made payable to "Trinity United Methodist Church" and mark the memo line “poinsettia.” Each poinsettia costs $7. Contributions may be made in any amount.
____ PURCHASE A POINSETTIA:
_____In honor of ___________________________________
_____In memory of _________________________________
Given by __________________________________________
____ MAKE A CONTRIBUTION:
_____In honor of ___________________________________
_____In memory of _________________________________
Given by _________________________________________
Charity or Church Fund ____________________________
A Note to All Adult Caregivers for the Holidays
For most families, holidays are filled with opportunities for togetherness, sharing, laughter and
memories. But holidays can also be filled with stress, disappointment and sadness.
Because of the changes he or she has experienced, the person with Alzheimer’s may feel a special
sense of loss during the holidays. At the same time, caregivers may feel overwhelmed maintaining holiday traditions while caring for their loved one. In addition, caregivers may feel hesitant to invite family and friends over to share the holiday for fear they will be uncomfortable with behavior changes in the family member.
Here are some suggestions that may help to make holidays happy, memorable occasions:
Adjust expectations
- Call a face-to-face meeting or arrange for a long-distance telephone conference call with family and friends to discuss holiday celebrations. Make sure that everyone understands your caregiving situation and have realistic expectations about you can and cannot do. No one can expect you to maintain every holiday tradition or event.
- Give yourself permission to do only what you can reasonably manage. If you’ve always invited 15-20 people to your home, consider inviting five for a simple meal. Consider having a potluck dinner or asking others to host the holiday at their home.
- Familiarize others with your situation by writing a letter that makes these points:
“I’m writing this letter to let you know how things are going at our house. While we’re looking forward to your visit, we thought it might be helpful if you understood our current situation before you arrive. “You may notice that ___ has changed since you last saw him/her. Among the changes you may notice are ___. I’ve enclosed a picture so you know how ___ looks now. Because ___ sometimes has problems remembering and thinking clearly, his/her behavior is a little unpredictable. Please understand that ___ may not remember who you are and may confuse you with someone else. Please don’t feel offended by this. He/she appreciates your being with us and so do I. Please treat ___ as you would
any person. A warm smile and a gentle touch on ___’s shoulder or hand will be appreciated more than you know. I would ask that you call before you come to visit or when you’re nearby so we can prepare for your arrival. Caregiving is a tough job, and I’m doing the very best I can. With your help and support, we can create a holiday memory that we’ll treasure.
Involve the person with dementia
- Involve the person in safe, manageable holiday preparation activities. Begin slowly by asking the person to help you prepare food, wrap packages, hand you decorations or set the table. (Avoid using candies, artificial fruits/vegetables or other edibles as decorations. Blinking lights may confuse or scare the person.)
- Maintain the person’s normal routine so that holiday preparations don’t become disruptive or confusing. Taking on too many tasks can wear on you and the person.
- Build on past traditions and memories. Your family member may find comfort in singing old holiday songs, for example. But also experiment with new holiday traditions, such as renting seasonal videos.
Adapt gift giving
- Encourage people to buy useful gifts for the person such as an identification bracelet; comfortable, easy-to-remove clothing; audiotapes of favorite music; videos; and photo albums.
- Advise people not to give gifts such as dangerous tools or instruments, utensils, challenging board games, complicated electronic equipment or pets.
- Depending on his or her abilities, get the person involved in giving gifts. For example, someone who once enjoyed cooking may enjoy baking cookies and packing them in tins or boxes. Or, you may want to buy the gift and allow the person to wrap it.
- If friends or family members ask what you want for a gift, suggest a gift certificate or something that will help you out as you care for your loved one, like a cleaning or household chore service.
Try to be flexible
- Consider celebrating over a lunch or brunch, rather than an evening meal, to work around the evening confusion or sundowning that sometimes affects some people with Alzheimer’s. Also consider serving nonalcoholic drinks and keeping the room bright.
- Prepare for post-holiday letdown. Arrange for in-home care so you can enjoy a movie or lunch with afriend and reduce post-holiday stress.
- Holidays are opportunities to share time with the people you love. Try to make these celebrations easy on yourself and the person with Alzheimer’s disease so that you may concentrate on enjoying your time together.
To learn more, contact your local Alzheimer’s Association, call 1.888.572.8566 or register online at www.alz.org. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.
Committee Reports
The Bible says that we should set aside our "first fruits" - that our offering to God should be the
first portion we set aside, not what remains. We seek "rewards" for our stewardship, we do it withthe joy of serving God.
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE - STACEY R.
With the coming holidays we look forward to seeing many of our students home. We hope they
have all had a great semester and are looking forward to a relaxing break. Please let us know if you are graduating at the end of this semester. We formally recognize all our graduates in June but we would still like to share your good news with the congregation. As always, please let the church office know of any new students or changes of address. May you all have a Merry Christmas as we celebrate the greatest gift of all.
MISSION COMMITTEE - LUCILLE K.
Distributed this month from the Marie Moore funds:
$500 Karen Ujereh
$150 Meghan Peterman
$500 Salvation Army - Treasures for Children
$205.92 Canned hams for the Trinity food bank for
December distribution Distributed from budgeted money:
$500 Heifer International
$300 ICCAP
$300 Chevy Chase Community Center
$250 Church Crisis Committee
Pathway Shelter:
We have obtained a list of needs from the director of the shelter. Residents are required to leave the shelter after thirty days. At that time ICCAP finds a low rent apartment for them. The problem is many of these families have no belongings left and are moving into an unfurnished apartment. We can help! Many household items are needed and each month we will be collecting different items.
High priority right now is kitchen utensils. New items are not needed unless you wish to buy them. Extra items you may have in your home are welcome. We all have extra coffee mugs, salt and pepper shakers, etc. Below is a list of their needs. We ask that you stick to the list as their
warehouse only has room for necessities. Used furniture is an on-going need so if you have any of
the items listed let the office know and we will arrange to have it picked up at your home. What a
good way to get rid of furniture when you buy something new!
During the month of December there will be boxes in Bishop Hall for kitchen items. Your
donations will be appreciated.
Kitchen items: plates, cups / coffee mugs, bowls, glasses - plastic or glass, silverware, knife sets,
cooking utensils, pots / pans, skillets, roasters, pot holders, garbage cans, can openers, colanders,
measuring spoons, cups, cutting boards, paper towel holders, storage containers, large bowls , dish towels, dish cloths, salt and pepper shakers, dish drainer, mop and bucket, broom and dust pan, dish soap, multipurpose cleaners.
Kitchen appliances: coffee maker, microwave, toaster, mixer, crockpot
Furniture: Table and chairs, couch, chairs, coffee table, end tables, book shelves, single bed, double bed, toddler bed, crib, dressers
Operation Christmas Child:
130 shoeboxes were delivered to the drop-off site from Trinity. Thanks to all who contributed
boxes of toys. Stacey B. and Tiffany R. put together 53 boxes! This is a yearly project for them. They buy toys throughout the year and are ready to pack their boxes in the fall. What a wonderful contribution to this mission. Kids Night Out put together 11 boxes - thanks kids and the big kids who helped them. We appreciate everyone's involvement in this project. Wasn't it fun?
NOTES OF THANKS
They are a much-needed and much-appreciated addition to our worship space!
Thank you to everyone who helped with the Veteran's Day celebration here at Trinity on Sunday, November 15th. Special thanks to all the children!
Bob C.
Stacey & Trinity United Methodist Church,
Thank you so much for the cd’s you sent me. Not only did I enjoy them but other family members also enjoyed them.
Thank you,
Jordan F.
Dear Trinity United Methodist Church,
As we near the beginning of our third year in Indiana PA, we want to thank you for your continued support of the Indiana County Circles Initiative.
We at Indiana County Community Action Program, Inc. (ICCAP) would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous support of the Circles Initiative of Indiana County by your generous donation of $40. The Circles Initiative of Indiana County which is intended to help low income families of Indiana County work toward self sufficiency with the help of compassionate and motivated community members. We have six active Circles in operation at this time.
Sincerely,
Debby G., Circles Coach
Dear Trinity United Methodist Church,
On behalf of the Armstrong-Indiana Drug and Alcohol Commission, I would like to extend my sincere thanks for your donation of $100. It will be used wisely to help the people in our community deal with drug and alcohol problems. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Kami Anderson
Executive Director
Dear Friends at Trinity United Methodist Church,
Thank you very much for this recent generous check for $547.00 dated 10/11/09. ICCAP forwarded it to us this past week, and it’s much appreciated! This gift will help families avoid utility shut-off until they get back on their feet!
We’re very grateful.
In His Service,
The Church Crisis Committee
Dear Pastor Golden and members of Trinity United Methodist Church,
Thank you so much for all of your graciousness and help in making the luncheon of our 2nd
Annual FaithLift Event so nice and enjoyable. Dawn was so instrumental in helping us to organize the luncheon and Patsy was invaluable in getting us through the luncheon from beginning to end with all the details it takes to accommodate everyone’s needs. As in the past, Tom is appreciated in all he does for us.
Again, thank you for allowing us to use your social hall and kitchen. We are very grateful for you and all you do.
In Him,
Alisa D.