ELDERS / LEADERSHIP TEAM
Elders meet once a month for prayer and business
To see our other staff leaders log onto our website Copies of our church by-laws and goals are on the back table
WELCOME VISITOR
May 3, 2009 If this is your first time visiting Trinity Christian Chapel, we welcome you. We are glad you have chosen to worship our great God with us. To help us serve you better, please fill out the guest card on the inside of the bulletin and place it in the offering plate when it comes by. Thank you for visiting with us, and may the Lord richly bless you as you discover His purpose for your life. The Elders GOT BABIES, YOUNG KIDS OR TEENS?
BLOOD DRIVE
We will be having a blood drive here at Trinity on Wednesday, May 6 from 1—7 p.m. If you would like to give blood, please sign up at the table in the hallway.
Mike Nimer- hurricanesfla@hotmail.com John Chisholm- jesusdisciplejc@comcast.net Jack McIntyre- mcintyre@uphs.upenn.edu Nelson Houston- houstonsj@yahoo.com Carlos Matos– carlos@tcchapel.com Ken Melloni- kjm@mimco.com Jeff Wenner- jwenner@ipsdb.comNimer-
WALK THRU THE BIBLE SEMINAR
Registration continues for this Old Testament Survey seminar. It will take place on Friday, May 22nd from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Sat., May 23rd from 8:45 a.m.—12:30. You can sign up at the registration table that is in the hallway. Child care and refreshments will be provided. Registration costs $20.00; please make checks payable to T.C.C. and indicate “Thru the Bible” in the memo.
PRAYER REQUESTS
NAME: ______________________ DATE ______ ___ Do not share my request below with the church but only with Pastor and Elders. ___ I would like to have prayer requests sent to me: Here is my email: _________________________ MISSION STATEMENT
To reach unbelievers and turn them into growing, serving, reproducing disciples of Christ
We are going to serve breakfast to the young people at the Together House on Saturday, May 9th at 9:00 a.m. We need volunteers to cook the breakfast prior to coming and then 1st service-During the 1st service, we offer Sunday school for all ages help serve it. If you are interested, sign up and you will be conat the same time. It includes infants through 12th grade and the rooms tacted with details. are in the back of educational wing. 2nd service–During the second service, we offer nursery (0-2) and beginners class (3 - K) at the beginning of the service in the back: 1st throught 3rd grades are in the service and then are dismissed right after the offering. 4th grade and up are in the service from beginning.
TOGETHER HOUSE BREAKFAST OUTREACH
SUPER SATURDAY OUTREACH
We will engage in an outreach on Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Washington Lake Park. We are in need of volunteers to help serve our community during this fun family event by handing out water, pretzels and church literature. Please sign up if you are interested.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BENEVOLENT OFFERING
We will be taking up a collection after the church service this morning for our Benevolent fund to help those in need. Please give your donations to the ushers standing in the back.
KID’S CLUB
SENIOR PASTOR: MICHAEL NIMER Hurricanesfla@hotmail.com ASSISTANT PASTOR: NELSON HOUSTON houstonsj@yahoo.com CHURCH SECRETARY: RHONDA GUTOSKI tcchapel@comcast.net CHURCH INFORMATION Church Phone (856) 589-1660
NEED CONFIDENTIAL HELP OVERCOMING AN ADDICTION?
YOUTH GROUP
The God Squad/Pure teen youth (6th-12th) will be meeting immediately following the 2nd service to go hiking. Lunch will be provided. The God Squad’s next meeting will be on May 17. For more information, visit our youth link @ tcchapel.com or contact Ken Melloni at 232-8141.
We enjoyed our final meeting for this school year last Sunday with an activity that culminated what we’ve learned about the ABC’s of Salvation. We will be celebrating on June 14 at 6:00 with a Blow-Out Kid’s Club Luau right here at TCC. Please direct questions or offers to help to Patty DiVito at 797-7244. We wish our 5th graders well as they move on to the Youth Group! It’s been a blessing to have you with us. Watch here for details for our fall program!
CLASS 501
NURSERY WORKERS MEETING
Church Address 269 Greentree Rd. Sewell, NJ 08080 Church Website tcchapel.com Church Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Church Service times 9:00-10:15; 10:45-12:00
Email besetfree@tcchapel.com or call 856-207-8668 NEED COUNSEL AS A FEMALE? Contact Marcia Fogle @ 232-2271 NEED COUNSEL AS A MALE? Contact Don Keller @ 649-4517
There will be a brief meeting for Nursery Workers in the Walker/Toddler room following the second service TODAY. Please contact Stacey Muniz @863-5636 if you have any questions.
Need help with your finances? Want to learn how to be a better manager of your resources? We are offering Class 501 on financial management in 2 sessions: Sunday, May 17th from 3-7 and Sunday, June 7th from 3-7. A $10 textbook is required, one per couple, and are available in the narthex. If interested, please sign up on the clipboard.
NEWCOMERS CLASS
If you are new to the church and would like to learn more about our mission, values and beliefs, please sign up for this one time class. You will be contacted about date and time.
PRAYER WITH FLARE
Tonight at 5:00 p.m. @ T.C.C. Members of the youth group will lead children in prayer at a variety of stations. Afterward, everyone is invited to enjoy a Sundae and kids can take a turn in the Moon Bounce. Our nation is in desperate need of Prayer, so please come and participate! Please bring your donations for the Sundae bar to the kitchen this morning or give to Sherry Marion.
UNITY SERVICE
We will be having our annual unity service along with several other local churches on Sunday, May 31st @ 6:00 p.m. at Trinity. Please attend.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Today 12:15 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Nursery Worker Meeting Youth Hike, lunch provided Corporate Prayer Prayer with Flare
PRAYER FOCUS
8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on Sundays in the conference room.
TRINITY MISSIONS/MISSIONARY SUPPORT -C.M.A. Missionaries & Great Commission Fund -Floyd Vanderburgh (E3 & Strategic Impact) -Devarampati Yehoshuva (Gospel for Asia) -Saints Prison Ministry -Eunike Mandang (Child from Compassion) -Philadelphia access center OUR COUNTRY / PRESIDENT / GOVERNOR -Barack Obama FOREIGN COUNTRY OF MONTH -Cuba COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE MONTH -Lambs Road Tudor Cathedral PERSECUTED CHURCH OF THE MONTH -Vietnam C.M.A. MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH -Bernie & Renee Anderson, Mongolia TRINITY LEADER -Jeff & Julie Wenner TRINITY PRAYER REQUESTS -Plans for a new church plant
SERMON NOTES
HOW TO FACE CHALLENGES GREATER THAN YOU-PART 2 DEUTERONOMY 7:17-8:1-5 Pastor Mike
GROWTH CLASSES
Adult Sunday School — 9:15 a.m. in Conference Room Evolution verses Biblical creationism
CLASSES / SEMINARS BELOW WILL BE ANNOUNCED AND THERE WILL BE A SIGN UP FOR THEM
Monday 7:30 p.m. Worship Practice Wednesday 1:00-7:00 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Corporate Prayer Teachers Prayer Teachers Prayer Corporate Prayer
#1– Reject fear #2- Remember how God has helped you in the
past
Newcomers–One time class about mission and beliefs Class 101-How to share my faith Class 201-How to grow deeper spiritually Class 301-How to discover my spiritual gifts Class 401-How to disciple others (operation multiply)
#3- Rest in God’s presence #4- Reflect on God’s greatness
#5- Recognize that God often works _________________ #6- Rely on God’s _____________
GUEST INFORMATION
Date ______________ How did you hear about us? __________________ Is this your first time visiting? Yes __ No __ Adult Name(s) _________________________________ Children and Grade: _____________________________ _____________________________________________ Single___ Married ____ Divorced ____ Widowed ___ Address ______________________________________ City/state ________________ Zip ___________ Phone E-mail ________________________ Opportunities (Please check the appropriate boxes) __ I am interested in the Newcomers Class (one time class) __ I am interested in Reaching Seminar 101 (Evangelism) __ I am interested in Growing Seminar 201 (Spiritual growth) __ I am interested in Serving Seminar 301 (Spiritual gifts) __ I am interested in Reproducing Class 401 (Discipling) __ I am interested in Class 501– Budgeting and finances __ I am interested in attending a Small Group __ Men's Group: __ A.M. or P.M. __ __ Mixed group __ Women's group: __A.M. or P.M. __ __ Singles Group __ I am interested in leading a small group __ I would like to serve where needed __ I would like to be water baptized __ I would like to have my baby dedicated __ I have decided to re-dedicate my life to Christ __ I have decided to trust in Christ for salvation __ I would like someone to contact me __ I would like my child involved with the youth __ I have a prayer request or praise (use back)
WORKERS SCHEDULE
THIS WEEK FIRST SERVICE -USHERS: J. Fogle, R. Hare, T. Cioffi, H. Jackson -GREETER: Denice Jackson -NURSERY: Infants: Mary Vavra & Sue Gunderson SECOND SERVICE -USHERS: H. Johnson, W. Winters, B. Marion, R. Banksy -GREETERS: Sue Winters & George Grudzinski -NURSERY: Infants: Jeanette Gormley & Deb Massey Toddlers: Carolyn & Mike Avis -TRUSTEES: Ryan Bansky & Jeff Stallard NEXT WEEK FIRST SERVICE -USHERS: J. Fogle, R. Hare, T. Cioffi, M. DiVito -GREETER: Erica McChesney & Samantha Burns -NURSERY: Infants: Richenda Stallard & Julie Wenner SECOND SERVICE -USHERS: W. Winters, B. Lawrence, B. Marion, R. Bansky -GREETER: Erica McChesney & Samantha Burns -NURSERY: Infants: Karen Zerbe & Sarah DiVito Toddler: Renee Hall & Ashley Hall -TRUSTEES: Rafael Muniz & Chris Denshuick
#7 – Resolve to __________ God #8- Receive the challenge as God’s loving
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FINANCES
GENERAL FUND
RECEIVED LAST WEEK WEEKLY BUDGET AVERAGE FOR APRIL 9,844.00 6,321.00 7,972.00 133.00 2,166.00 820.00 4,908.00 215.10 1,201.00
WANT A COPY OF TODAY’S MESSAGE?
Please fill out a request form on the back table with your money, and place it in the clear, sermon box; you will be given your copy the following week.
BUILDING/CAPITAL FUND
RECEIVED LAST WEEK RECEIVED TO DATE:
INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP?
To be a member you must: 1. Review online or attend newcomers class 2. Set up an interview by calling church office
GREAT COMMISSION FUND (C.M.A.)
RECEIVED LAST WEEK RECEIVED TO DATE
BENEVOLENCE FUND CARTAGENA / MEDELLIN TRIP
(Missions trips for 2009)
CHURCH LIBRARY
What you will be like in 5 years will be determined by who you associate with and the books you read. Our library is located in the conference room near the church offices. You can check out books and DVD’s as you like.
If you would like to use offering envelopes, please take a box on the back table in the hallway. If you have any questions about the finances, contact our treasurer Jim Estes at 374-0676.