Monday, March 29, 2010

Cheerful Gleaners

The Cheerful Gleaners stopped in Matthew chapter 15.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Cheerful Gleaners

The Cheerful Gleaners stopped reading at chapter 12.  Please read Matthew chapters 12 through 14 for next Sunday.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Cheerful Gleaners

The Cheerful Gleaners stopped at chapter 24.  Please read chapters 25 and 26 for next Sunday.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Cheerful Gleaners

The Cheerful Gleaners stopped at Matthew 9:1.  Please read the next 2 chapters (9 and 10) for next weekend.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

LENT SERVICES

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:

March 3rd/ Rev. Sue Hutchins
March 10th/ Rev. Jude Urso
March 17th/ Meghan Peterman
March 24th/ Walt Marr as “Pontius Pilate”

Soup and Bread Meals are every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m.
Donations of soup and bread are always welcome!

Kids Night Out @ 7 PM
Kids Night Out Remix/Wed Night Youth @ 6:30

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MISSION COMMITTEE LUCILLE KUZEMCHAK
Contributed through budgeted money:
$500 UMCOR for Haiti
We have completed our collections for Pathway Shelter for the time being. Thank you for your generous contributions the past three months. Your response has been overwhelming. It's a good feeling to know we have helped so many people in need.

SPRC CONNIE SUTTON
During the month of March the committee will be starting the yearly evaluation process for Pastor Greg and will be finalizing some staff changes. We will be asking Church Council to approve the hiring of a new nursery caregiver and to approve a new staff position of Praise Team Director.
The church is in need of another casual/substitute custodian. A description of this opening can be found in this newsletter.
This is a very active church and the staff spends many unseen hours planning and preparing to help us all serve the Lord and our community. Please take a minute and say thanks to our staff.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
The law teaches us that God's provision dictates the believer's proportion. In other words, what He provides determines what we give. If he gives a little, from that little we are to give; if He gives abundantly, from that abundance we are to give. Whatever He provides, regardless of the depth or breadth, determines the measure of our giving.
Proportionate participation in the work of God involves much more than money. Whatever God has given you, in whatever measure, is to be dedicated to Him. Your talents, your abilities, your material wealth, your time - all are resources from which you can give.

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE STACEY ROBERTSON
Spring! Yes it is coming and with it final exams and the end of the school year for our students. We have traditionally sent a small package with some goodies and notes to let the students know we are thinking of them. Last year we were blessed with so many things they didn’t fit in the boxes. If we are again blessed to overflowing the extras will go to our Creation trip members.
We have 23 students this year. Some of the items that ship well are: individual service drink mixes such as crystal light and propel, hot chocolate mix, flavored teas, instant cereal, soup and noodles, hard candy, fruit candy, gum or mints, small packages of cookies and crackers. In the past years we have also had small stress balls and play-dough to help with stress. I look forward to seeing what creative ideas come up this year.
We will have boxes in the Growing Spirits room for donations. We will be putting the boxes together after the 11 o’clock service on April 11 and we can always use help with making and delivering the packages. To save on postage we will again try to deliver the local packages in person.

CAMP STEWARD CINDY LONG
Tired of all the snow and cold temperatures? Then it must be time to think about summer and camping season. So far I have only gotten four applications for summer camps. The more popular sessions do fill up rather quickly, so make your decisions and turn in your registration as soon as possible. By the way, if you check your camping brochure carefully, you should see a couple of familiar faces. Ask Kaitlyn Painter or Bree Bumbarger for autographs.
If you do not have a family member going to camp and would like to help with our church family, please mark your envelope “Camperships.” Please be in prayer for the children, youth, and adults of Trinity as they make their decisions about this year’s camping opportunities.
See Dawn in the church office or me for more information.

MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE

Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness.
Psalm 37:3

FELLOWSHIP & DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Men's Breakfast First Saturday of each month at 8 a.m.
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Healthy Church Leader Events presented by the Western Pennsylvania Conference of The United Methodist Church

The Healthy Church Leader event offers practical guidance, advice, and techniques to develop and maintain healthy leadership.
Saturday, 3/27 Camp Allegheny 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/18 Evangelical UMC, Brookville 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 5/23 Trinity UMC, McMurray 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$12 per person, lunch or dinner included
Contact the church office for more information.
Register at http://www.wpaumc.org/

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Easter Flowers
The worship committee is pleased to announce a special floral tribute as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you would like to purchase a pot or make a donation in memory or in honor of a loved one, please use this form or contact the church office. Additional forms are available at the entrances of the church. Orders are due in the church office by Sunday, March 14th.
______ Purchase a Flower (please circle your choice below)
3 Bulb Mini Daffodil Pot $ 3.00
6 Bulb Tulip Pot $ 6.00
6 Bulb Daffodil Pot $ 6.00
3 Bulb Hyacinth Pot $ 6.00
Spring Garden Pan (3 spring plants) $10.00

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Mark Your Calendars!!!
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.

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Reception of New Members at both services Sunday, March 21st Cake and punch served before Sunday School.

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Faith, Family, Fellowship will participate in the Downtown Indiana St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 13th. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Please call the church office for meeting time and location if you would like to walk or ride along the parade route with us!

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Trinity Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3rd
10 a.m. - noon
Reservations help us to plan - please call the church office at 724-465-2015 to make yours. Volunteers are always needed!

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2010 Camp Allegheny Events
Date/ Event/ Time
Saturday, April 24 /Annual Spring Work Day/ 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 2 /Booster Dinner/ 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 23 /Open House/ 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.

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Senior Program and Luncheon
Wednesday, March 10th at 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Golden will present his slides of Iceland (hopefully)

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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 March 17th. If you need support before our next meeting, please call the church office.

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Indiana County Relay for Life
Friday, May 14th - Saturday May 15th, 2010
Teams needed!
Contact the church office for information about how to register.

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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.

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CUSTODIAN WANTED

Trinity has an opening for a casual/substitute custodian. Amount of hours and times will vary, depending upon when regular custodians must be absent. Involves normal cleaning of all parts of the church, some possible outside work such as mowing, setting up and tearing down of tables and chairs for activities, and possible minor repairs. Could involve weekend work. Please contact Connie Sutton, Pastor Greg or the office.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Cheerful Gleaners

The Cheerful Gleaners started Matthew Sunday, February 28th.  We stopped at chapter 5, verse 27.  Please read chapters 6 and 7 for next weekend.