The Cheerful Gleaners are up to chapter 29 verse 31. Read chapters 30 and 31.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Memory Verse Challenge
Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!
Psalm 27:14
Psalm 27:14
Mark Your Calendars
Camp Allegheny Women's Retreat
August 20 - 22, 2010
Senior Program and Luncheon
Wednesday, January 13th at 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Golden will present slides of Iceland
March for Life
Please reserve Friday, January 22nd, 2010 to join us for the annual March for Life to Washington, D.C. This is a chance to meet with and influence our Representatives and Senators to protect ALL HUMAN LIFE FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH. The fare this year is only $20 for adults and $15 for children, with scholarships available for those needing them. For reservations or to donate money for scholarships, please call Ray Micco at 724-463-0779 or Elinor Carson at 724-463-9418.
April 17th and 18th, 2010
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.
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.
August 20 - 22, 2010
Senior Program and Luncheon
Wednesday, January 13th at 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Golden will present slides of Iceland
March for Life
Please reserve Friday, January 22nd, 2010 to join us for the annual March for Life to Washington, D.C. This is a chance to meet with and influence our Representatives and Senators to protect ALL HUMAN LIFE FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH. The fare this year is only $20 for adults and $15 for children, with scholarships available for those needing them. For reservations or to donate money for scholarships, please call Ray Micco at 724-463-0779 or Elinor Carson at 724-463-9418.
April 17th and 18th, 2010
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.
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.
Committee Reports
MISSION COMMITTEE LUCILLE KUZEMCHAK
During the month of December many items were donated for Pathway Shelter to help residents as they leave the shelter and move into their own apartments. Many items are needed to start over and we have many boxes packed to deliver to the warehouse. Thanks to all who donated these needed items!
During January we will be collecting bedding and bath supplies. Needed items include: towels,
washcloths, shower curtains and hooks, pillows, comforters (all sizes, including toddler), sheets (all sizes, including crib and toddler size), blankets (all sizes), alarm clocks, and night lights.
Thanks again for all of your help.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
When we finally depart this world we leave everything behind. Everything. Our properties, our vehicles, our furnishings, our bank accounts, the clothes in our closets - it's all left behind. When the moment of our departure comes, all that matters is what we've built up in spiritual riches.
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE STACEY ROBERTSON
Happy New Year! For many of our students that means a new semester of learning. We update our address files each semester, so please let us know if your address has changed. We also welcome new students to keep in touch. Our students range from traditional college age to more mature students advancing their education or trying something new. Schools range from four year colleges to technical schools to military training to graduate programs.
We will officially recognize graduates in June, but would like to congratulate Ashley O’Hara who graduated from IUP in December. She has a new job and will be staying in the Indiana area. Any other December graduates please call or email the church office.
SPRC CONNIE SUTTON
We continue the work of the committee, monitoring and supporting our staff with prayers and information to keep the lines of communication open. We STILL have not filled the Nursery Worker position and will be working with Dr. Freddie Bowers to try to fill it with an IUP student with an appropriate major. We ask for your prayers and guidance.
We will be looking at a couple of Position Descriptions this month, revising one and creating a new one. There is currently no description for Praise Team Director. The committee will soon begin the process of Pastor Evaluation. All pastors in the WPA Conference must be evaluated every spring. Two forms were developed in Fall 2008 by the Conference. One is called the
“Long Form” and the other “Short Form”. Pastor Greg was evaluated using the Long Form last spring so we are charged to complete the Short Form this spring.
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
JANUARY – DECEMBER 2009
Pledge $ 2,207.00
Red Bird Mission 255.00
Ruth Smith Home 1,317.00
McCurdy School 230.00
Call to Prayer 315.00
Thank Offering 1,352.12
A & MD Fund 25.00
Western PA Scholarships 25.00
School of Mission 25.00
Gifts to Mission 10.00
Gifts in Memory 30.00
Special Recognition Pins 40.00
Health Kits purchases 328.74
Flood Buckets 220.00
Senegal Women’s Skill Center 105.00
Blanket Fund 25.00
Western PA Prison Outreach Mission 180.00
Salvation Army 415.00
Alice Paul House 535.00
Camp Allegheny 268.00
Treasures for Children (Youth project) 100.00
Christian Witness, Inc. 180.00
Pathway Homeless Shelter 180.00
Arbutus Manor Auxiliary 25.00
Elizabeth Black Circle 300.00
Unit expenses (books, subscriptions, postage, etc.) 389.46
TOTAL: $ 9,082.32
Bal. December 31, 2008 $ 1.26
Received in 2009 + 9,081.12
Total funds available 9,082.38
Paid out in 2009 - 9,082.32
Bal. December 31, 2009 $ .06
Thanks to all of you who contributed to the World Thank Offering and for Health Kit supplies. 2010 brings us a new decade, with new opportunities to share the love of Christ. All women of Trinity UMC are invited to join us at our meetings on the first Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 PM.
During the month of December many items were donated for Pathway Shelter to help residents as they leave the shelter and move into their own apartments. Many items are needed to start over and we have many boxes packed to deliver to the warehouse. Thanks to all who donated these needed items!
During January we will be collecting bedding and bath supplies. Needed items include: towels,
washcloths, shower curtains and hooks, pillows, comforters (all sizes, including toddler), sheets (all sizes, including crib and toddler size), blankets (all sizes), alarm clocks, and night lights.
Thanks again for all of your help.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
When we finally depart this world we leave everything behind. Everything. Our properties, our vehicles, our furnishings, our bank accounts, the clothes in our closets - it's all left behind. When the moment of our departure comes, all that matters is what we've built up in spiritual riches.
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE STACEY ROBERTSON
Happy New Year! For many of our students that means a new semester of learning. We update our address files each semester, so please let us know if your address has changed. We also welcome new students to keep in touch. Our students range from traditional college age to more mature students advancing their education or trying something new. Schools range from four year colleges to technical schools to military training to graduate programs.
We will officially recognize graduates in June, but would like to congratulate Ashley O’Hara who graduated from IUP in December. She has a new job and will be staying in the Indiana area. Any other December graduates please call or email the church office.
SPRC CONNIE SUTTON
We continue the work of the committee, monitoring and supporting our staff with prayers and information to keep the lines of communication open. We STILL have not filled the Nursery Worker position and will be working with Dr. Freddie Bowers to try to fill it with an IUP student with an appropriate major. We ask for your prayers and guidance.
We will be looking at a couple of Position Descriptions this month, revising one and creating a new one. There is currently no description for Praise Team Director. The committee will soon begin the process of Pastor Evaluation. All pastors in the WPA Conference must be evaluated every spring. Two forms were developed in Fall 2008 by the Conference. One is called the
“Long Form” and the other “Short Form”. Pastor Greg was evaluated using the Long Form last spring so we are charged to complete the Short Form this spring.
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
JANUARY – DECEMBER 2009
Pledge $ 2,207.00
Red Bird Mission 255.00
Ruth Smith Home 1,317.00
McCurdy School 230.00
Call to Prayer 315.00
Thank Offering 1,352.12
A & MD Fund 25.00
Western PA Scholarships 25.00
School of Mission 25.00
Gifts to Mission 10.00
Gifts in Memory 30.00
Special Recognition Pins 40.00
Health Kits purchases 328.74
Flood Buckets 220.00
Senegal Women’s Skill Center 105.00
Blanket Fund 25.00
Western PA Prison Outreach Mission 180.00
Salvation Army 415.00
Alice Paul House 535.00
Camp Allegheny 268.00
Treasures for Children (Youth project) 100.00
Christian Witness, Inc. 180.00
Pathway Homeless Shelter 180.00
Arbutus Manor Auxiliary 25.00
Elizabeth Black Circle 300.00
Unit expenses (books, subscriptions, postage, etc.) 389.46
TOTAL: $ 9,082.32
Bal. December 31, 2008 $ 1.26
Received in 2009 + 9,081.12
Total funds available 9,082.38
Paid out in 2009 - 9,082.32
Bal. December 31, 2009 $ .06
Thanks to all of you who contributed to the World Thank Offering and for Health Kit supplies. 2010 brings us a new decade, with new opportunities to share the love of Christ. All women of Trinity UMC are invited to join us at our meetings on the first Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 PM.
Public Service Announcement - Medications
Bonnie and I, as do many of you, take some prescription medications. And like you, we all PAY for those drugs one way or another. We have a good health insurance plan for which we pay a $30 co-pay for NAME BRAND medications. That’s not too bad when you realize that my medication alone has a retail price of $1,498 for a one month supply. In 2009 on three NAME BRAND meds I paid $1,080 in co-payments.
I went on the computer and went to the three drug manufacturer’s websites and signed up for the prescription drug assistance programs they have. It did not matter that I had insurance and only had to pay $30. (Each manufacturer has their own rules and not all give assistance.) One of Bonnie’s drugs went from $30 to $25 per month – another went from $30 to $15 per month and mine went from $30 to $5. My co-pay for 2010 will be $540 – a 50% savings. It’s like giving yourself a $540 raise! Who couldn't use that?
There is no way to know what may occur with your name brand drugs, but I just want to encourage you to check out your drug manufacturer’s website and sign up for anything for which you qualify. Our reductions had nothing to do with size of family or income. It was based upon the co-pay amount and nothing else. Do it and hopefully give yourself a raise for the new year!
If you don’t have a computer, I would be glad to help you here at the church, just give me call 724-465-2015.
Pastor Greg
I went on the computer and went to the three drug manufacturer’s websites and signed up for the prescription drug assistance programs they have. It did not matter that I had insurance and only had to pay $30. (Each manufacturer has their own rules and not all give assistance.) One of Bonnie’s drugs went from $30 to $25 per month – another went from $30 to $15 per month and mine went from $30 to $5. My co-pay for 2010 will be $540 – a 50% savings. It’s like giving yourself a $540 raise! Who couldn't use that?
There is no way to know what may occur with your name brand drugs, but I just want to encourage you to check out your drug manufacturer’s website and sign up for anything for which you qualify. Our reductions had nothing to do with size of family or income. It was based upon the co-pay amount and nothing else. Do it and hopefully give yourself a raise for the new year!
If you don’t have a computer, I would be glad to help you here at the church, just give me call 724-465-2015.
Pastor Greg
It's not too early to think about summer camp!
Registration is underway for Camp Allegheny, Jumonville, and Wesley Woods.
More information is available online at www.wpaumc.org
(under "Ministries" select "Camping" and then "Camping and Retreat Ministries") or by calling the church office.
More information is available online at www.wpaumc.org
(under "Ministries" select "Camping" and then "Camping and Retreat Ministries") or by calling the church office.
Washington District Superintendent Eric Park...
will be coming to Trinity April 17th and 18th, 2010 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.
Special Note of Thanks
Once again I would like to thank all of those who were involved with this year’s Christmas musical. An event such as that requires the help and cooperation of many people. Each year I am pleased to see how willingly the members of Trinity step forward to lend a hand wherever it is needed.
A special thank you goes to the Trustees and renovation committee for the new arrangement in the chancel. It was such a thrill to be able to stage this year’s presentation knowing that people would be able to see the performers. A dream has come true for us.
Just a reminder, now that all of those rehearsals are over---we are still singing with two children’s groups on Wednesday nights at Kids Night Out as well as on Sunday mornings during the Sunday school hour. We would love to have you join us for either/both of these times. The younger children sing the old favorites while the older children are learning more complex pieces. Hope to see you there.
Cindy Long
A special thank you goes to the Trustees and renovation committee for the new arrangement in the chancel. It was such a thrill to be able to stage this year’s presentation knowing that people would be able to see the performers. A dream has come true for us.
Just a reminder, now that all of those rehearsals are over---we are still singing with two children’s groups on Wednesday nights at Kids Night Out as well as on Sunday mornings during the Sunday school hour. We would love to have you join us for either/both of these times. The younger children sing the old favorites while the older children are learning more complex pieces. Hope to see you there.
Cindy Long
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
GROWING SPIRITS / GOD'S MERRY PEOPLE
For those of you who don’t feel called to attend the parenting class beginning next Sunday---here isa different option. Join us for a new study of the parables. Written by J. Ellsworth Kalas, Parables from the Back Side invites you to study the well-known parables with a twist. Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus’ parables by entering them through the “back-side”—through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. By approaching the stories in this way, Kalas releases newmeaning and clarifies basic teachings. The book contains 12 lessons, so we will do six prior to Pastor Golden’s Lenten study and pick up again after Easter. Each week’s parable is a lesson unto itself so feel free to drop in at any time. You will be able to catch on quickly. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Cindy Long
For those of you who don’t feel called to attend the parenting class beginning next Sunday---here isa different option. Join us for a new study of the parables. Written by J. Ellsworth Kalas, Parables from the Back Side invites you to study the well-known parables with a twist. Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus’ parables by entering them through the “back-side”—through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. By approaching the stories in this way, Kalas releases newmeaning and clarifies basic teachings. The book contains 12 lessons, so we will do six prior to Pastor Golden’s Lenten study and pick up again after Easter. Each week’s parable is a lesson unto itself so feel free to drop in at any time. You will be able to catch on quickly. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Cindy Long
Caregivers New Year's Resolutions
by Kristine Dwyer, LSW
In this new year, I will...
- Learn to take one hour out of each day just for myself to read, enjoy a hot bath, journal my
thoughts or call a friend. - Attend at least one caregiver support group to realize that I am not alone and that I can learn from others
- See my doctor for a physical exam and give my own health needs more priority.
- Use respite care at least once a month so that I may get a break and be refreshed. I will consider using the time I have to discover the benefits of massage therapy, the joy of a musical concert, self expression in a painting class or a day at the spa to find stress relief.
- Eat a balanced diet and exercise at least 20 minutes three times a week even if all I can do is walk around the house, up and down the stairs or exercise from a chair.
- Seek out one new resource to support my caregiver role such as chore services, housekeeping, home care programs or delivered meals.
- Try to find a way to laugh or find humor in the day amidst the sadness or discouragement I may feel.Reach out to my family and friends to help with my loved one so that the weight of my responsibility can be lifted and shared. One way I can do this is to keep a list of needs handy so that when help is offered, I can be ready with an answer.
- Seek spiritual support or personal counseling to gain perspective of my life, clarity of my role and keep my mental health in check.
- Finally, by focusing on these resolutions, I will be able to reap the rewards of caregiving,
maintain balance in my life and provide care longer for my loved one.
Caregiving Support – For Adult Caregivers Who Care for Other Adults
Are you caring for another adult in your home, or caring for someone in a nursing home, or caring for another adult who lives out - of - town? If you are, you know the challenges and joys of helping another adult in a difficult time of their life. This group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM, this month the date is January 20th. If you need support before our next meeting, please call the church office
Healthy Families, Healthy Children Classes
Healthy Families, Healthy Children
Sunday Mornings at 9:45 a.m.
- January 10~ Dr. Fredalene Bowers, Introduction and Emotional I.Q. - What is it?
- January 17 ~Dr. Fredalene Bowers, How to Raise a "Smart Kid" or How Kids can Raise "Smart Parents"
- January 24 ~Ms. Nancy Smith, IRMC, Physical Well-Being and a Healthy You
- January 31~ Ed Kennedy, Keeping Your Children and Your Family Financially Healthy
- February 7 ~Rev. Greg Golden, Supporting Spiritual Health in Your Family
- February 14 ~ Dr. Fredalene Bowers, "We All Need to be Loved", Social Relationships
Notes of Thanks
Dear Trinity Family,
All of you have been such a blessing to our family during this difficult time. Your outpouring of support for Lauren has been very uplifting. Lauren really appreciates all of the beautiful cards. W e also appreciated the generous gift of money that we are using for travel to Pittsburgh for treatment and for co-pays at the doctor's office and pharmacy. Most of all, we appreciate your prayers for Lauren's recovery. God answered our prayers once and put her cancer in remission, and we ask that you continue to pray that God will heal her once again.
In God's Love,
Ken & Kathy E.
Dear Trinity United Methodist Church Mission Committee:
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your support of Indiana County residents by your generous monetary donations of $300. Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP) is a private, nonprofit agency. W e depend upon, and are always grateful for, the support of caring people such as yourself. Thank you for your commitment to being a part of the solution, as we partner to meet the needs of Indiana County's low-income individuals and families.
Sincerely,
Lorna Vite, Executive Director, ICCAP
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Pathway, Indiana County Community Action Program's emergency shelter and the many individuals and families we assist, I want to thank you for your recent donation of $50. Your monetary donation provides for the daily upkeep of the shelter, whether through utility payments, cleaning supplies, or whatever additional needs arise for the residents. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the homeless individuals and families here in Indiana County. W e are all very grateful for your willingness to share.
Sincerely,
Michelle Faugh, ICCAP's Shelter Director
Dear Trinity,
Thank you for the donation of the blue loveseat. W e have placed it a visiting area for resident and family enjoyment.
In Appreciation!
Kim Cobaugh, Communities at Indian Haven
Thanks to Pastor Greg for his visits and phone calls during my recent hospital stays. Thanks to all of you for your phone calls and your prayers during this time. Your prayers and calls are greatly appreciated.
God Bless all of you.
Dick Y.
Dear Trinity family,
Thank you for the angel figurine and quote. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and support during these many years of Christmas musicals. I pray that God will continue to show us ways to minister to the young people of our church family.
Cindy L.
To the Trinity United Methodist Church:
Thank you so much for helping us out on 12/5 when the leader forgot the key. W e really appreciate the use of the room. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much-
March W., 4-H Cat Club Leader
Dear Friends,
As I sit down to count my blessings this Thanksgiving, I’ll be counting you. Your gift of $100 to help the American Bible Society deliver Bibles to those who need it most is such a blessing, and I’m deeply grateful.
Sincerely,
R. Lamar Vest, President, American Bible Society
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your recent gift to the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. The Christmas season is a busy time at Samaritan’s Purse. W ith Operation Christmas Child now underway, we are collecting, inspecting, and shipping gift-filled shoe boxes to millions of children across the globe. As we share God’s love with those children, our prayer is that they will come to know Jesus Christ, the “Wonderful Counsel, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6, NIV). We appreciate your prayers and support. May God bless you with a joyous Christmas.
Sincerely,
Franklin G.
Bonnie and I would like to thank you for all the expressions of love during the Christmas season, from the wonderful edible treats, to the gifts and gift cards to the UMW for the Prayer calendar and for all the cards for both Christmas and our Anniversary! May God richly bless you this coming year!
Pastor Greg
Dear Members:
On behalf of the Ruth M. Smith Center I want to thank you for your contribution of $110 to our programs. Your generous support of the facility is so much appreciated. We are so busy this winter. Our Day Care has 32 children in our care every day and our loving and caring staff are over-joyed and pretty much overwhelmed with all the kids. They are getting ready for their
Christmas program, learning Christmas carols. Our residential staff are busy taking care of 26 elderly and disabled adults. The activity director makes every day a true joy for them, between bingo and lunch outings, hairdos and chat and nibble. Again, thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Sincerely yours,
Krista L. Kulka, Administrative Assistant, Ruth M. Smith Center
Dear Trinity United Methodist Church,
Many don't realize how many people The Salvation Army helps at this time of year. W e are truly blessed to live in a community where others are so willing to help those who are less fortunate. Thank you for your donation of $600. Your donation will go far to help many in need this Christmas season and into the New Year. May you be blessed as you join us this year in service to the community in Indiana County. Year round our food bank is opened every business day. The money raised at our kettles and through donations like yours will directly impact someone's life here in this area. Our feeding programs feed about 70 persons a week a hot meal. As you serve, consider them. They are the working poor, the displaced, the lonely and impoverished. They are your "neighbors." "Whatever you do unto the least of these brothers of mine you have done unto me," said Jesus.
May God richly bless you this Christmas season and into 2010!
Daniel R. English, Captain, The Salvation Army
My Christmas holiday was a joyous one as I celebrated in my new house. Thank you to all who helped in my move. To those of you who prayed, who collected boxes, who gave me gifts and who helped in the move – I count you among my greatest blessings in 2009. You are in my prayers.
Mary Hunter
All of you have been such a blessing to our family during this difficult time. Your outpouring of support for Lauren has been very uplifting. Lauren really appreciates all of the beautiful cards. W e also appreciated the generous gift of money that we are using for travel to Pittsburgh for treatment and for co-pays at the doctor's office and pharmacy. Most of all, we appreciate your prayers for Lauren's recovery. God answered our prayers once and put her cancer in remission, and we ask that you continue to pray that God will heal her once again.
In God's Love,
Ken & Kathy E.
Dear Trinity United Methodist Church Mission Committee:
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your support of Indiana County residents by your generous monetary donations of $300. Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP) is a private, nonprofit agency. W e depend upon, and are always grateful for, the support of caring people such as yourself. Thank you for your commitment to being a part of the solution, as we partner to meet the needs of Indiana County's low-income individuals and families.
Sincerely,
Lorna Vite, Executive Director, ICCAP
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Pathway, Indiana County Community Action Program's emergency shelter and the many individuals and families we assist, I want to thank you for your recent donation of $50. Your monetary donation provides for the daily upkeep of the shelter, whether through utility payments, cleaning supplies, or whatever additional needs arise for the residents. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the homeless individuals and families here in Indiana County. W e are all very grateful for your willingness to share.
Sincerely,
Michelle Faugh, ICCAP's Shelter Director
Dear Trinity,
Thank you for the donation of the blue loveseat. W e have placed it a visiting area for resident and family enjoyment.
In Appreciation!
Kim Cobaugh, Communities at Indian Haven
Thanks to Pastor Greg for his visits and phone calls during my recent hospital stays. Thanks to all of you for your phone calls and your prayers during this time. Your prayers and calls are greatly appreciated.
God Bless all of you.
Dick Y.
Dear Trinity family,
Thank you for the angel figurine and quote. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and support during these many years of Christmas musicals. I pray that God will continue to show us ways to minister to the young people of our church family.
Cindy L.
To the Trinity United Methodist Church:
Thank you so much for helping us out on 12/5 when the leader forgot the key. W e really appreciate the use of the room. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much-
March W., 4-H Cat Club Leader
Dear Friends,
As I sit down to count my blessings this Thanksgiving, I’ll be counting you. Your gift of $100 to help the American Bible Society deliver Bibles to those who need it most is such a blessing, and I’m deeply grateful.
Sincerely,
R. Lamar Vest, President, American Bible Society
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your recent gift to the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. The Christmas season is a busy time at Samaritan’s Purse. W ith Operation Christmas Child now underway, we are collecting, inspecting, and shipping gift-filled shoe boxes to millions of children across the globe. As we share God’s love with those children, our prayer is that they will come to know Jesus Christ, the “Wonderful Counsel, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6, NIV). We appreciate your prayers and support. May God bless you with a joyous Christmas.
Sincerely,
Franklin G.
Bonnie and I would like to thank you for all the expressions of love during the Christmas season, from the wonderful edible treats, to the gifts and gift cards to the UMW for the Prayer calendar and for all the cards for both Christmas and our Anniversary! May God richly bless you this coming year!
Pastor Greg
Dear Members:
On behalf of the Ruth M. Smith Center I want to thank you for your contribution of $110 to our programs. Your generous support of the facility is so much appreciated. We are so busy this winter. Our Day Care has 32 children in our care every day and our loving and caring staff are over-joyed and pretty much overwhelmed with all the kids. They are getting ready for their
Christmas program, learning Christmas carols. Our residential staff are busy taking care of 26 elderly and disabled adults. The activity director makes every day a true joy for them, between bingo and lunch outings, hairdos and chat and nibble. Again, thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Sincerely yours,
Krista L. Kulka, Administrative Assistant, Ruth M. Smith Center
Dear Trinity United Methodist Church,
Many don't realize how many people The Salvation Army helps at this time of year. W e are truly blessed to live in a community where others are so willing to help those who are less fortunate. Thank you for your donation of $600. Your donation will go far to help many in need this Christmas season and into the New Year. May you be blessed as you join us this year in service to the community in Indiana County. Year round our food bank is opened every business day. The money raised at our kettles and through donations like yours will directly impact someone's life here in this area. Our feeding programs feed about 70 persons a week a hot meal. As you serve, consider them. They are the working poor, the displaced, the lonely and impoverished. They are your "neighbors." "Whatever you do unto the least of these brothers of mine you have done unto me," said Jesus.
May God richly bless you this Christmas season and into 2010!
Daniel R. English, Captain, The Salvation Army
My Christmas holiday was a joyous one as I celebrated in my new house. Thank you to all who helped in my move. To those of you who prayed, who collected boxes, who gave me gifts and who helped in the move – I count you among my greatest blessings in 2009. You are in my prayers.
Mary Hunter
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