T RINITY U NITED M ETHODIST C HURCH
June 1, 2010 • Vol. 44 No. 22
Look inside this issue for: May Honors & Memorials | Children’s Summer Activities | Mission Opportunities
You are cordially invited
CROSS & FLAME YOUTH CHOIR SUMMER TOUR
Atlanta • Savannah • Orlando
to attend a
The Cross & Flame Youth Choir and Handbells departed for their
Farewell Reception
annual summer choir tour on May 29. This year they are traveling with
First United Methodist Church of Prattville’s Genesis Singers. The
groups are perfoming at churches this week along their way through
Honoring
Georgia and Florida. They are also making a stop at Disney World and
Rev. Tim and Stacey Tatum
at the Savannah Sand Gnats (New York Mets affiliate team) baseball
game on June 1 where they will sing the National Anthem.
Sunday, June 6th , 2010 HOMECOMING
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
CONCERT
SUNDAY, JUNE 6
Large Parlor
4:30 PM
This Sunday, June 6 the tour
will conclude with a finale and
If you would like to contribute to a Love Gift for Tim and Stacey, Homecoming Concert at Trinity
you may drop it in the offering plate on Sunday or deliver it to at 4:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
the Finance office next week. Come and welcome Trinity’s
youth choir back to Birmingham and hear selections from the tour.
May 30 June 3
Summer Small Group Studies Begin June 6 Ebenezer United Methodist Church Beymer United Methodist Church
Trinity’s summer study of Fearless by Max Lucado begins next week! Conyers, GA Winter Haven, FL
If you signed up for a class, you will receive a postcard or email con-
firming your class date and time. The fee for the course is $16 and is June 1 June 6
due at the first meeting. National Anthem Morning Homecoming Concert
Sand Gnats Baseball Game First United Methodist Church
New York Mets Affiliate Prattville, AL
Sunday 9:50 AM | Begins 6/6 (Rm. 326)
Savannah, GA
Leaders: Suzanne Pruitt & Drew Holland June 6
Wednesday 6:00 PM | Begins 6/9 (Rm. 219) June 2 Afternoon Homecoming Concert
Leader: Carrie Carter John Wesley Villas Trinity United Methodist Church
Thursday 10:00 AM | Begins 6/10 (Rm. 219) Retirement Community Birmingham, AL
Leader: Laura Eanes Savannah, GA
Directors
June 2 Scott Robertson
Questions? Contact Amy Mezzell at 879-1737 or email First United Methodist Church Norelle Robertson
amezzell@trinitybirmingham.com. Hinesville, GA Dan Hermany
Want more info about Trinity’s mission opportunities? The Mission & Outreach Team meets on the first
Monday of each month at 7 PM in the Fireside Room. The next meeting is June 7. You are invited to attend!
See page 4 for a list of upcoming mission and outreach events...
Sunday, June 6 a personal word
Full Communion
8:45 & 11:00 AM
As United Methodist Christians, we are a part of a connectional church. We do not see
ourselves as isolated units. Each local congregation is connected to other congregations.
Our understanding of church follows Paul’s view of the church as a “body.”
The 8:45 AM service is broadcast via 15-minute delay from
For just as the body is one and has many members – all of the members of the body,
9–10 AM Sundays on WAPI-AM 1070. though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into
one body – Jews or Greeks, slaves or free – and all were made to drink of one Spirit. For
8:45 & 11:00 AM the body does not consist of one member, but of many.
Dr. Andrew Wolfe We belong to each other. Together, we are able to be and do more than we can apart.
Music This organic/relational/bodily/connection finds its practical expression in our organization
8:45 & 11:00 AM into “Conferences.” Each local church is a part of a “Conference.” In our case, we are a
part of the North Alabama Conference, made up of 150,500 individuals in 759 congrega-
Sanctuary Choir tions, both large and small. Together, we join in ministries such as Camp Sumatanga, the
United Methodist Children’s Homes, United Methodist Homes for the Aging - including
On Call Fairhaven, Residential Alternative Home for special needs adults, and Birmingham-
Southern College and Huntington College. By joining hands, our circle of ministry is
Dr. Dave Barnhart • Phone: 335-7352 larger than it could ever be if we all trued to do it alone.
Van Driver Each year the churches of the Conference meet together in what is know as our Annual
Conference session. Our session of the Annual Conference will be held this week,
Richard Sturm June 3-5. All clergy are members of this body, along with lay delegates from each local
church. Trinity’s lay delegates include: Kim Yarboro-chair, Carrie Carter, Lucy Lee,
Allen McCain, Kirk Mills, and Tom Carter-alternate.
At our sessions, we will hear reports of our connectional work; we will worship; we will
Wesley Hall • 11:15 AM
learn; and we will celebrate our life together. In our system, pastors are “sent” or
assigned by the Bishop annually. As a part of the session, appointments of pastors to local
churches will be fixed for the coming year. In the old days, this was kept secret until the
Dr. Dave Barnhart
last day of Annual Conference when appointments were read aloud and churches/pastors
learned who went where. This made for lots of anxiety and high drama! Today, appoint-
ments are largely made and announced in the months preceding the conference, and the
OUR MISSION actual moving follows after the conference session.
To Glorify God
At Trinity, Dave Barnhart, Suzanne Pruitt, and myself will all be returning for another year.
as we Gather people to Christ, Tim Tatum, our Associate Pastor of Evangelism and Young Adults, will be assigned to
Valley United Methodist Church in Huntsville. We will soon be receiving a new person in
Grow people in Christ,
Tim’s position. Drew Holland, who is graduating from Duke Divinity School, will be
and Go to serve Christ in the world. assigned to Trinity. Tim will be moving out in mid-June, and Drew will be moving in.
We will have the opportunity to express our gratitude to Tim at a farewell reception on
Sunday, June 6 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM in the Large Parlor.
information for guests & new members
Welcome to Trinity United Methodist Church! • NURSERY is provided during all services and during Andrew R. Wolfe – Senior Minister
Sunday School hours. Please see an usher for informa- Suzanne Pruitt – Minister of Christian Formation
Our Mission is to Gather people to Christ, Grow people tion and directions. David Barnhart – Minister of Outreach
in Christ, Go in Christ and Glorify Christ. Tim Tatum – Minister of Evangelism & Young Adults
Interested in Membership? David Thompson – Minister of Students
Sunday Worship Opportunities: Please join us the first Sunday of every month in the
large parlor for “Coffee with the Pastor.” This is a time to Mack Chapman – Minister of Administration
• 8:45 & 11:00 AM – Traditional services in the sanc-
tuary, offering same sermon and music at each service. meet the pastoral staff, ask questions and learn more Bobby Scales – Minister of Pastoral Care & Visitation
•11:15 AM – CONTACT – a relaxed, informal, service in about the core values and mission of Trinity. We also Church: 205-879-1737
Wesley Hall featuring upbeat praise music from the encourage you to attend “Membership 101” orientation Fax: 868-9714
CONTACT Band, children are encouraged to attend. prior to joining Trinity. It is offered on the second Care Line: 868-9709
Sunday of each month. Contact Rev. Tim Tatum at
•10:00 AM – Sunday School – Ages 2 years and up. Child Development Center: 879-1749
ttatum@trinity-umc.org with questions.
GIFTS TO GLORIFY GOD & TO REMEMBER THOSE WE LOVE
HONORARIUMS MEMORIALS
April 26 - May 23, 2010 April 26 - May 23, 2010
PHELLA PATTERSON Ann Kolter
Robert Gaddis Jim & Norma Rice
Jim & Inez Honeycutt
JULIE ADAMS BEN and AMY PEAKE JOAN BERG Betty O’Berry
Anonymous Koinonia Sunday Bill and Becky Hutto Billy & Martha Ann Ware
School Class Ann Morris Smith Ann Morris Smith
NORMA ALDRIDGE Dick & Mary Miraglia
Gayle Arnold AUSTIN POWELL ELSIE CLICK Dal & JoAnn Haltiwanger
Susan Gaddis Glynn and Annie Ford Elmo & Vivian Duke
BILL ARNOLD Wheeler Bettie Jackson
Anonymous GARRETT POWELL Brooks & Merry Lynne
Gayle Arnold Susan Gaddis ROSCOE FLEMING Johnston
Trinity United Joyce McCollum
LINDA BAGGETT MARENDA SWAIKA Methodist Church Amy Lewis
Jim and Norma Rice Anonymous Amy Lewis Mark & Lisa Elliott
Peggy Miner Jean Mills
JEANNE BASWELL JULIE TAPSCOTT Joyce McCollum Gary & Judy Jackson
Robert & James Gaddis James Gaddis Tom & Donna Himes
Jim & Norma Rice
CAROLE CUDD DAVID THOMPSON
Susan Gaddis Anonymous KENNETH HAPGOOD
Rich & Elizabeth Myers
SALLIE HANDLEY BOB TRUCKS
Rosa, Drew, Ally and Anonymous ROBERT LeGRAND PASSMORE
Lane Hooper Trinity United
CHRIS UNDERWOOD Methodist Church
DAN HERMANY Gayle Arnold Betty B. Johnson
Anonymous Russell & Elizabeth
BETTY von HERRMANN Anne Suther
KIM HOBBS Anonymous Lewis & Margaret
Anonymous Williams
MARY LYNN WARREN
BECKY HUTTO James Gaddis DICK SHAMBURGER
Disciple I Class Trinity United
LOUISE WESTBROOK Methodist Church
ANNE PAULA JEFFRIES Gayle Arnold Bill & Becky Hutto
Ken & Ann Damsgard Betty B. Johnson
LINDA WHATLEY Trinity China Painters
EVA CARLILE JEFFRIES Robert & James Gaddis Perry & Barbara Morgan
Ken & Ann Damsgard Rich & Elizabeth Myers
CAROLINE WILDMAN Bob & Marty Snow
ANN KIRKLAND James Gaddis Geraldine Cartledge
Anonymous Don & Norma Echols
SHANE WILKINS John & Carolyn Kirby
LAURA McCAIN Anonymous Lewis & Margaret
Robert Gaddis Williams
John Harris
TANYA McCAIN Bill & Myrnie Driskill
Anonymous John L. Sims
Ken & Ann Damsgard
JOAN MEZZELL Roy & Elizabeth Dawson
Gayle Arnold Floyd Hendrix
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MISSION OUTREACH CORNER
Zambia be two days of travel on either side, Trinity is blessed to have the opportuni-
Mission Opportunity one day of Bible school and worship, ty to be a part of this new work from
Dave Barnhart recently traveled to one day of rest and shopping, five days the beginning, to watch it grow and
Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, to view of work at the facility, and three days of take shape in the coming years. Who
the new facility being built by SIFAT in-country travel and safari. knows what God will do next?
(Servants in Faith and Technology) and
the United Methodist Church. If you would like to learn more about
what we’re up to in Zambia or if you
Trinity has the opportunity to send a are interested in going on a mission trip,
work team as early as October. The trip contact Dave at 879-1737 or email
will last approximately 14 days and will dbarnhart@trinitybirmingham.com.
cost between $3,500-4,000. There will Pictured Left: Children in Lusaka, May 2010
Donate Used Hosiery For Gulf Oil Spill
Clean Up Efforts AC10 5K Run / 1 Mile Fun Walk
Hair salons and pet groomers are furiously collecting hair
clippings to send to designated sites to make booms and for Human Need
hair mats to soak up oil in the Gulf. Individuals are donat- Organized by Mission2Gather
ing pantyhose, which are ideal for the booms that act as
barriers. Please place hose in a plastic bag and drop in This Saturday, June 5
the collection bin located in the 2nd floor commons area.
7 AM (Registration beginning at 6 AM)
For more info on this collection effort, please contact
Chris Underwood at chrisunderwood@bellsouth.net. $30
ClearBranch UMC
Sat., June 12 All proceeds will benefit the Mission2Gather mission
agencies and mission congregations of the North
Get your tickets! Alabama Conference working together to engage
www.bbqforbuilding.com persons in mission and ministry to those in need.
The 2nd Annual BBQ for Building
For more info, or to register online visit:
Cook Off will be held June 12 at the
http://northalabamaumc.org/pages/detail/1519
Habitat ReStore in Irondale. More
that 25 teams will have samples of
their BBQ ... come try out some of
the south’s best amateur BBQ cooks’
ribs, pork, sausage, sides, etc. Those Mark your calendar...
who purchase tickets will have their fill of BBQ, enjoy The Annual
great live music, and help build Habitat for Humanity Birmingham Hospitality Network
homes in the process! Tickets will soon be for sale in the
Silent Auction
2nd floor commons area on Sunday or from Laura
McCain. Contact her at 870-4550 or email will be held July 29, 2010
lamccain@bellsouth.net. at B & A Warehouse
Want more info about Trinity’s mission Tickets coming soon!
opportunities? The Mission & Outreach Team If you have items you’d like to donate,
meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 PM in the please contact Suzanne Mills at
Fireside Room. The next meeting is June 7. kirkandsu@bellsouth.net or 943-9234.
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Youth Summer Calendar Children's Summer Fun
Questions? Don't Miss Out!
Contact David Thompson or
The list of camps below still have openings.
Julie-Lynn Adams at 879-1737
Registration forms for the camps are
located outside of the children's ministry office.
VBS registration is online.
Questions? Contact Jeanne Baswell at
3 879-1737 or jbaswell@trinitybirmingham.com.
TRINITY DAY CAMP June 14-17 / 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Completed 3rd-5th Grade
Join your friends for summer time fun. We’ll take the
vans to Camp Coleman each day for outdoor activities
including craft time, Bible study, swimming, hiking and
nature activities. $70
FUN DAY FOR 4 AND 5’s July 8 / 9 am-11:30 am
Ages 4 and 5 only
Come join us in Room 111 for a fun day of experiment and
exploration. We will be making God’s word memorable
through active learning. Supplies fee: $5
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 19-22 / 9 am-12 pm
Completed 3K-2nd Grade
Come join the fun at Galactic Blast as we take a Cosmic
Adventure Praising God through Bible stories, crafts,
Vacation music and recreation!
SUMATANGA SLEEPOVER June 26-27
Bible School Completed 5K-2nd Grade
An overnight camp experience for children and their
July 19-22 moms. Provides kids a chance to experience Camp
Sumatanga and anticipate summer camp when they are
9 AM - 12 Noon older. $75
Ages: Completed 3K - 2nd Grade ART CAMP June 7-11 or June 14-18 / 9 am-12 pm
Completed 5K-7th Grade
Creativity is encouraged as children experience a variety
Register online! of media. Instructor: Elizabeth Hubbard $120
www.trinitybirmingham.com
FUNTASTIC MUSIC CAMP June 21-25 / 9 am-12 pm
Completed 5K-5th Grade
Want to help with a Galactic Blast Team? Sessions include singing, movement, and instruments.
There's a spot for everyone! It takes many adult and Proceeds go to the Alabama chapter of American Orff-
youth volunteers to create a successful VBS for our Schulwerk Association for continuing education for
children! The Children’s Ministry team is seeking VBS music teachers. Instructor: Theresa McKibben $85
teachers, as well as volunteers for other roles such as BASKETBALL CAMP June 28-July 2 or August 2-6
hospitality, prayer partners, etc. If you’d like to help, Full day: 9 am-4 pm or 1/2 day: 9 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm
please let us know! Completed 5K-7th Grade
Enjoy improving skills and learning fundamentals in this
• Adult volunteers contact: fast paced, fun environment. Participants are grouped by
age and skill level. Instructor: Coach Paul Brown
Allis Forrestall - adforrestall@bellsouth.net $80 for 1/2 day, $145 for full day.
Jeanne Baswell - jbaswell@trinitybirmingham.com
CAMP SUMATANGA ELEMENTARY CAMP
• Youth volunteers contact: Completed 3rd-5th Grade
Ginny Harrison - ginnydharrison@hotmail.com Enjoy a week long camp with Bible study, crafts, swim-
ming, hiking and other outdoor activities. Trinity kids
receive a $50 scholarship with registration confirmation.
Don’t Miss GALACTIC BLAST! $275 per week. For dates and to register visit:
A Cosmic Adventure Praising God! www.sumatanga.org
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highlighted events next week in memoriam
Sunday - June 6 Wednesday - June 9 We extend our love and sympathy:
8:45 AM Traditional Worship 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various • to Jane Weygand and family on the death of
10:00 AM Sunday School 8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer her mother, Maralyn Christian, who passed away
last week.
10:00 AM Coffee With the Pastors - LP 11:00 AM Lunch Bunch - NAT
congratulations
11:00 AM Traditional Worship 6:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice - MS
11:15 AM CONTACT Worship Thursday - June 10
3:00 PM Tatum Farewell Reception - LP 8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various • to Adam and Emily Israel on the birth of
4:30 PM Homecoming Concert - SANC 8:00 AM Exercise Class - FHALL their daughter, Caroline Grace Israel, on May 23.
5:00 PM Adult Bible Study - SP 8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer • to Hank and Kat Jones on the birth of their
Monday - June 7 11:00 AM Soup & Salad - FHALL son, Rollins Ford Jones, on May 25.
8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various Friday - June 11
8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer 8:00 AM Exercise Class - FHALL
PLEASE NOTE: Tidings publishes each week
7:00 PM Mission & Outreach Mtg. - FSR 8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer
on Tuesday (except for the week of Christmas).
Tuesday - June 8 The deadline for submitting information to be
8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various included is on Thursday, the week prior to the
8:00 AM Exercise Class - FHALL publish date. Please submit info via email to
8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer Haley Smith at hsmith@trinitybirmingham.com.
10:00 AM Trinity Singers - MS Tidings is delivered to the printing company each
10:00 AM Mama & Me - Rm. 114 Nursery Monday at Noon. It is printed and mailed on
11:00 AM Soup and Salad - FHALL Tuesday afternoon. Should you not receive your
copy in a timely manner, please contact your
CFT Craft Room–143 LIB Library–218 CHAPEL Mouat Chapel
FSR Fireside Room–145 NAT Not at Trinity MS Music Suite–132
postal carrier. The online version of Tidings is
CONF Conference Room–220 LP Large Parlor WHALL Wesley Hall available each week on Tuesday at:
SANC Sanctuary SP Small Parlor–105 SDR Small Dining Room
FHALL Fellowship Hall The Haven Youth Auditorium FLC Family Life Center www.trinitybirmingham.com/news/tidings
PACESETTERS NEWS
Trinity Travelers WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 • LUNCH BUNCH
Join us for lunch at the New Orleans House restaurant in Vestavia Hills.
We will leave Trinity at 11 AM.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 • PACESETTERS
12:00 PM Noon! The monthly Pacesetters Lunch will feature Rev. Suzanne
Pruitt as the speaker. Join us at Noon in the Fellowship Hall.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 • TRINITY TRAVELERS
SHOALS OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA
One Day/Fun Day Tour - Departs Wednesday, June 23! The Trinity Travelers
will tour NW Alabama in a comfortable luxury coach. We will visit the
Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia and have lunch at the popular
The Trinty Travelers are always on the go! The Rocking Chair Restaurant. Then on to Florence to visit the Rosenbaum
group has taken several day trips and overnight House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
excursions over the recent months. Watch
Tidings for details on upcoming trips, or con- KITCHEN CLOSED IN JULY • NO SENIOR LUNCHES
tact Amy Lewis for information. 879-1737. Soup & Salad will notbe served in July. Bridge and other activities will
continue...Bring your lunch. We will provide coffee and water as usual.
Pictured Above: Trinity Travelers enjoying a BBQ For more information on any Senior Adult activity, contact Amy Lewis at 879-1737
dinner on a trip to West Virginia, Fall 2009.
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or email alewis@trinitybirmingham.com.
take note...
Nursery Bag
Craft Night Nursery Volunteers
SUNDAY, June 6
Wednesday, June 16 Natasha Sisk, Melissa Vinson,
Staci Hand, Brooke Walker, Tiffany Pappas
As you may know, the new Trinity nursery bags
have been a big success! Our ministry provides
To volunteer for a Sunday nursery shift,
cloth bags for children ages 1 and up that attend
the nursery on Sunday mornings. The bags help
contact Kim Skelton at 879-1737 or email
with space issues and provide a nice gift to the nurseryvolunteers@trinitybirmingham.com.
young families in our church. The bags have
been such a big hit with both children and par-
Called to Pray
ents that the church recently expanded the min-
istry to provide bags for the 2-year-old Sunday
School classes! The Mouat Chapel is open for prayer on weekdays from
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Prayer request forms can be found on the
last pew. Please enter silently, pray quietly and stay as
long as you like.
If you would like more information on Trinity’s
Prayer Ministry, please contact Lisa Elliott at 879-1737.
Nursery bags help
with space issues
and provide a nice
gift to the young
families in our
church. 10 AM on TUESDAYS / Nursery
• For Moms and Dads! Casual Bible Study group for
stay-at-home caregivers and their children, ages new-
There are a lot of babies turning 1 this year, so born-school age.
we need to make more bags to distribute this • NO NURSERY, as this will be an informal study where
children can play with others while watching parents
summer and fall. Please join us on Wednesday,
spend time in prayer.
June 16 from 6-8 PM in the Craft Room to make
• Contact: Kelley Winslett at kelleywin@yahoo.com
more nursery bags! We will have drinks and Check out: www.mamametumc.blogspot.com
snacks for everyone to enjoy while we make the
bags and visit with each other.
There is a nursery available for the evening of Wireless Internet is available on Trinity’s
June 16. Contact Carrie Thayer at 222-2446 or first floor & library for your use.
carriethayer@gmail.com to make a reservation.
There is no sewing involved! If you can glue and
cut, then you are more than qualified! Join us!
Eastlake Farmer’s Market
CO-OP Returns!
For more info or if you have questions, contact If you are interested in participating in this
Carrie Thayer at 222-2446. summer’s fruit and vegetable co-op program,
please contact Karen Smith at 879-1737 or
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email ksmith@trinitybirmingham.com.
Tidings Trinity United Methodist
Church (USPS 0641-120) is pub-
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week, by Trinity United Methodist
Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road,
Birmingham (Homewood), AL
35209-3998. Periodicals postage
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POSTMASTER: Send address
changes to: Tidings, Trinity
United Methodist Church,
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P Box 19069, Birmingham,
AL 35219-9069.
SUNDAYS AT TRINITY: WORSHIP 8:45, 11:00 & 11:15 AM • SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 AM • YOUTH ACTIVITIES 6:00 PM
Serving Greater Birmingham from Homewood • Our Mission: To Gather…To Grow…To Go…To Glorify
1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209 • 205.879.1737 • Careline: 205.868.9709
www.trinitybirmingham.com
Welcome New STAFF Coffee With the Pastor
Sharon Holloway Sunday, June 6
Trinity Child Development Center, 10 AM
Associate Director
Sharon joins the TCDC staff as Associate
LARGE PARLOR
Director. She has a Masters degree in This is a casual time for guests to meet the pastoral staff.
Christian Education and has been in the field During this hour, you will learn about the mission statement
of childcare and early childhood education of the church as well as Trinity’s core values. This is also an
for over 25 years. During that time she has excellent time to ask general questions and learn more
served as a teacher, assistant director, and director. Sharon has been about the church family.
married for 34 years and has three children and two grandchildren. CWP is held the first Sunday of the month
We are delighted that Sharon has joined us! at 10AM in the Parlor.
• PARKING •
Please do not block the TUMC dumpsters or areas
Sunday, June 13
that are marked as NO Parking zones.
Also, please note that the small parking lot is
10 AM • LARGE PARLOR
This class is strongly suggested for visitors who are consid-
reserved for Handicapped, elderly and families ering membership at Trinity. During this hour, prospective
with small children on Wednesday evenings members and those interested will review the membership
and Sunday mornings. covenant one makes when joining the Trinity Family.
Ask a Greeter to direct you!