Open Hearts

Open Minds

Open Doors

Volume 18, Issue 5 May 2018

A monthly newsletter of Trinity United Methodist Church ...a Stephen Ministry Congregation

Come & See …

From the Pastor

Certificate of Appreciation

Epworth

Salkehatchie

Meal Day Fish Fry

Adult VBS

Abundant Health Initiative

Missions

Memorials

Welcome New Members

Things to Know

Stephen Ministry

Thank You Notes

Those Who Serve

Graduation

We Care for One Another

Sympathies

New Births

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Vacation Bible School

… Go & Tell

Open Hearts

Open Minds

Open Doors

From the Pastor

A handyman group has been formed, and they are willing to help out their fellow Trinity members with handyman-type chores or needed minor repairs. This could be anything from changing a light bulb or smoke detector battery to joining together to build a ramp or repair a porch. If you would like to be a part of the team or if you need assistance, please call the church office or contact Dale Grunsky at 803-920-6545.

The locks on all of our

buildings have been re-keyed. If you have a church key, it

will no longer work. Please return old keys to the church

office. New keys will be assigned on a limited basis. If

you have a night or weekend meeting or

activity in one of the buildings, you will need to sign out a key on the day of your meeting

or activity and return it the following business day. Any questions, call Carolyn at

the church office. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we try to

make our buildings safer and more secure.

Rivertown Salkehatchie

I am willing to serve: ___ work on a site ___ donate supplies (lumber, paint, caulking,

plywood, linoleum, paneling, nails, etc) ___ deliver materials to sites ___ serve and/or cook food ___ deliver popsicles

June 9-16

___ purchase snacks ___ purchase bottled water ___ give a donation ___ purchase small Gatorades ___other____________________

Name______________________________________

Phone number______________________________

E-mail_____________________________________

Rivertown Salkehatchie June 9-16

Rivertown Salkehatchie 2018 is just around the corner, and there is much work to be done to prepare for it. There is a job for everyone. You don’t have to be handy with a hammer, willing to spend hot summer days on a roof, or do any physically demanding labor. Please check out the form below to see a few of the ways you can become a part of this wonderful mission. If you don’t see anything you can do but you still want to help, call the numbers listed below, and we’ll find a way for you to serve. Otherwise, fill out the form below and put it in the offering plate, drop it by the church office, or give it to Jeff or Valerie Davis or Beth Suggs.

Contact Jeff at 222-3080 or jeffsdavis0218@gmail.com, Valerie at 365-3397 or Beth at 365-1618 for more information.

Schedule Changes for Sunday, June 10

Sunday School 9:30-10:15 Combined Worship in Sanctuary 10:30

Fellowship Meal to welcome our Salkehatchie workers immediately following the worship service.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR

HELP!!

PLEASE….NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN

THE SANCTUARY.

ALSO, PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF

PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES TO

FRAGRANCES.

SNAPSHOTS FROM OUR ANNUAL MEAL DAY FISH FRY

SINCERE THANKS!!!

Thank you to everyone involved

in this event. Whether you

helped with setup, decorated

the tables, cooked, prepared a

dessert, served tea, cleaned

tables, washed dishes, or just

came and ate, your

participation contributed to the

success of this event. Thank

you for your willingness to be

involved and to participate. It

takes a village.

WORK TO BEGIN SOON ON OUR

SANCTUARY WINDOWS.

Please bear with us as we make

much-needed repairs to our beautiful

stained glass windows.

CAP is participating in this annual charity sale.

Our goal: Sell 2100 tickets Contact: Donna or Karen at 843-488-2277

to purchase your tickets! Tickets are $5 each for this private ticketed event.

The $5 you spend on these tickets goes 100% to CAP! Please support us in this event.

Saturday, May 5

6-10 AM - in store only!

$5 off your first purchase The first 100 customers in each store will receive a gift card

Valued between $5 and $1,000!!

CAP (Churches Assisting People) PANTRY NEEDS

Peanut butter Pork & beans Oatmeal

Grits (1 lb. bags or individual packets) Soups (chicken noodle, tomato) Dry beans

Rice ( 1 0r 2 lb. bags) Cereal Toiletry kit items (shampoo, soap, deodorant)

Diapers (size 3 & up)

Monetary gifts are always welcome. Make your check payable to Trinity and put CAP on the memo line. Thank you for loving, caring and sharing.

THE SHEPHERD’S TABLE

The Shepherd’s Table lost all of the contents of their freezer this week. The freezer has

been repaired but they will appreciate monetary donations to help restock it. You may

make checks payable to Trinity with The Shepherd’s Table on the memo line.

Again, thank you for loving, caring and sharing.

Welcome New Members

Memorials

Given in memory of…. Jerry Sanders

Robert & Kim Thigpen

Hazel Keiser Mr. & Mrs. W. E. McNew

John O Wall

Dr. Ed Allen Mr. & Mrs. John T. Henry

Betty Blair Helms Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Brams

Singleton, Burroughs, Young & Sligh, P.A. Conway National Bank

The Britton Family

Howard Wren McMeekin Mrs. Sharon McMeekin

Wren, Kelli, Luke & Jake Bob, Jessica, Lane & Landon

James E. Seeders and Tami S. Seeders

joined the Trinity family on

Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the

11:00 AM service.

Leigh Cora Richardson,

daughter of Russell and Mary Richardson,

received the Sacrament of Infant Baptism on

Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the

11:00 AM service..

If you have a meeting in any building, especially after office hours, please assure that thermostats

are properly adjusted, lights are off and doors are locked before you leave.

We appreciate your help in keeping costs down and

buildings secure.

Electronic Giving is a convenient, consistent way to help our

church year round. Consider scheduling a recurring electronic contribution today. It’s easy! You will no longer need to write out checks and prepare envelopes every week. Even when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, your electronic contributions will continue to be received on an uninterrupted basis.

Get started today! Visit our website to set up your online contribution.

Reminder: Please check the church calendar before planning or scheduling any event to avoid conflicts. Thank you!

WE ARE STILL SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING We are accepting resumes and letters of application for a full-time Director of Programming. This person would work as a part of the administrative team of the church and with adult volunteers to help plan, coordinate and provide leadership for (but not limited to) Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Nursery Programming, Children’s Programming, Bible Studies, New Member Services, Stephen Ministry, Women’s Ministries, Youth Programming, Christian Education Events, Safe Sanctuary and Missions Activities. This also includes heavy responsibilities of planning, coordination and supervision of programs for youth study, service, fellowship and Christian growth. A background in Christian Education is preferred. If you know of someone who might be interested in and a good fit for this position, please have them submit their resume/ Persons who have strong written and oral communication skills and the experience, professional education, and skills necessary to provide leadership to these programs should send appropriate information to:

Search, 198 Long Ave., Conway, SC, 29526 or email ccausey@trinityconway.com

TAT happens every Tuesday morning from 9:00-10:00 AM in the church office.

Come and enjoy the fun, fellowship, snacks and coffee!

Thank You Notes!!

STRESSED? FEELING DOWN? NEED ENCOURAGEMENT?

Stephen Ministers don’t just provide care for people experiencing a major crisis. They also provide care and support for people weighed down by the little things in life. If you’re feeling down, lonely, stressed or discourage, you could benefit from the care, support, and encouragement of a Stephen Minister. It’s free. It’s confidential. And it will really make a difference in your life! To find out more, talk with our Stephen Leader, Patti Herbert. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!

To find out more, talk with Patti Herbert or Pastor Bill.

Contact information: 843-248-2194 (office)

843-363-9895 (Patti’s home) 843-902-4263 (Patti’s cell)

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you.

Dear Trinity Minister and Members:

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the

generous donation you made to the Friendship Medical

Clinic and Pharmacy. Your Angel Pennies contribution

will provide much-needed medical care and treatment to

adults in Horry County without adequate healthcare. What

a wonderful ministry for your church to sponsor during the

Lenten season. Many people will be blessed as a result of

your kindness and generosity.

Friendship Medical Clinic and Pharmacy is the only free

clinic in Horry County. We are able to provide patient

care and medications thanks to local churches, foundations

and grants. All of our doctors, nurses and pharmacists are

volunteers from the community. One of your members,

Dr. Reggie Daves, volunteers each week and serves as our

Medical Director.

Our mission at Friendship Medical Clinic and Pharmacy is

to give healthcare and encouragement to improve the

quality of life for low income residents in our community.

So again, I appreciate your commitment to help us work

towards our mission.

Sincerely,

Patty Gresko

Executive Director

Trinity United Methodist Church:

Thank you for your donation to our ministry. Your gift will

enable us to continue fulfilling our mission of “Sharing God’s

Love One Meal At A Time”.

May God bless you.

The Board of Directors of The Shepherd’s Table

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your donations. Your generous contributions

allow us to continue to assist those in need.

Sincerely

CAP (Churches Assisting People)

Trinity We Care Group,

Thank you so much for the wonderful food, cards and pray-

ers during the passing of our mother, Ann Hyman. It has

been difficult, but we have been comforted by your care and

love. We do appreciate everything so much. Our family has

been blessed by each of you. Thanks again.

Chip Hyman

Ken, Beth and John Calhoun

May 6

Sound System: Bryan Hopkins

Greeters: Faith Class

Ushers: Pat Henry, Cur tis Rideout, Frank Keiser , Mark Davis

Count Committee: Car la Booth, Barbara Davis

Flowers: 9:00-In honor of their granddaughters, Ellie & Emery, on Ellie’s

birthday, by Phyllis & Rich Eisenman

11:00-In honor of their grandchildren, Loey, Benjamin, & JJ, by

Meredith & Larry Hyman

Altar Guild: Shir ley Johnson, Libby Cates, Deb Walls

May 13

Sound System: Bryan Hopkins

Greeters: Ladies Seeker s Class

Ushers: Judy Gidney, Sharon Black, Jamie Hewitt, Larry Woodle

Count Committee: Carolyn Norr is, Linda Parker

Flowers: 9:00- 11:00-In loving memory of Jim Allen, by Alice Allen & family

Altar Guild: Shir ley Johnson, Libby Cates, Deb Walls

May 20

Sound System: Bryan Hopkins

Greeters: Men’s Fellowship Class

Ushers: Gage For tson, Todd Browning, Greg Suggs, Josh Wall

Count Committee: Genie Peter son, Diane Ginty

Flowers: 9:00-In loving memory of their son, Patrick, by Pat & Marvis Henry

11:00-In loving memory of their son, Patrick, by Pat &

Marvis Henry

Altar Guild: Shir ley Johnson, Libby Cates, Deb Walls

May 27

Sound System: Bryan Hopkins

Greeters: Y’ALL Class

Ushers: Pete Peterson, Sharon Black, Stan Cross, Steve Butler

Count Committee: Marti Hubbard, Lee Johnston

Flowers: 9:00-

11:00-Linda & Glynn Johnson

Altar Guild: Shir ley Johnson, Libby Cates, Deb Walls

Be loyal to your church. UPhold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts,

your service, and your witness.

Those Who Serve

Socastee UMC is hosting and inviting you to a

choral festival, Sunday, May 6, at 3:00 PM. They are celebrating the 200th anniversary of their church! It will be held in their fellowship hall with the new addition of a stage and sound system. This event will be a musical celebration of our communities continuing to grow strong in the faith and to be thankful for our church history. There will be an Ice Cream Social following the program.

GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY, MAY 20, 11:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO BE PRESENT. ISAAC DUSENBURY WILL BE ONE OF OUR GRADUATES AND

WILL DELIVER THE SERMON AT BOTH SERVICES.

Rolling Green Village,

3 Hoke Smith Blvd Greenville, SC 29615

Eloise Smith C-105 864-631-1123, 340-8804

Conway Manor

3300 4th Ave., Conway, 29526

Angell Pettit (406 W)

Laurel Crest

406 Joseph Walker Drive W. Columbia, SC 29169

Jane MacDonald 803-828-9396

Carolina Gardens

5422 Augusta Rd., Lexington, SC 29072

Mozelle Goldfinch

Carolina Gardens

2310 Hwy 378, Conway, SC 29527

Lloyd Davis (Room 608)

Lynn Spires (Room 509)

MEMBERS Barbara Thompson

Patti Herbert

Ruby Pittman

Bob & Juanita Calhoun

Dick Rush

Wayne & Karen Nobles

Jack Goodman

Pat Rose

Pete & Martha Johnson

Pat & Eddie Gerosa

Marie Herrin

Russ Parr

Iva Finkenbiner

Jim & Sara Reddick

Diane & Dale Ginty

Joe & Saundra Parler

Tina Hubbard

Kathy Richardson

Cheryl Robertson

Carrie Raymor

Dolly Updegraff

Phyllis Eisenman

Annie Lou Spivey

Dennis & Jean Murdock

Joe Hudson

Larry & Dorothy Deitrich

Carter & Kathy Hammersla

Wally & Cookie Elston

Geraldine Owens

Nancy Lee

Lee Johnston

John White

Robbie Yarborough

John Bunn

Frank Keiser

Dawn Turner

Pat Howle

Merrell Floyd

Emma Lou Johnson

Sarah Carmichael

Chamela Harrell

Marti Hubbard

Betty Ackley

MEMBERS’ PARENTS

Molly & Earl Nobles (Wayne Nobles’ parents)

Edward & Rebecca Suggs (Gregg Suggs’ parents)

Mary Hopkins (Bryan Hopkins’ mother)

Carol Reis Starr (Erik Reis’ mother)

Whiteford Smith (Cynthia Welch’s father)

Elizabeth Howle (Pat Howle’s mother)

Carolyn Holden (Carol Baker’s mother)

Dave Darhower (Jeanette Woodle’s father)

Alex Strogen (Gray Strogen’s father)

Lib Huckabee (Nancy Anderson’s mother)

James & Carolyn Britt (Diane Parker’s parents)

Maxine Moore (Diane Ginty’s mother)

Louis & Barbara Nagy (Alan Nagy’s parents)

Jimmy Richardson (Tamara Tindall’s father)

Tom Carter (Rachel Carter’s father)

Barbara Calhoun (Alanda McLain’s mother)

MEMBERS’ FAMILY

Caroline Robertson (Cheryl & Steve’s granddaughter)

Bill Darby (Jo Rush’s brother)

Finn Brown (grandson of Sara Newton Reddick)

Betty Thompkins (Betty Butler’s sister-in-law)

Jeff Jarrett (Mary Ann Mehl’s son)

Christine Kennerly (Pat Rose’s daughter)

Marie Finkenbiner (Iva Finkenbiner’s granddaughter)

Vincent McLean (Lana Fortson’s brother-in-law)

Bailey Anderson (granddaughter of Mary & Kip

Miller)

Stewart Johnston (Joey Johnston & Elaine Hyman’s

brother)

Jeremiah Singleton (Sharon McCollum’s grandson)

Willie Henderson (Betty Ackley’s son-in-law)

Doc Smith (son of Joe Sam & Patsy Smith)

Nicole Holloway (Sharon Black’s sister)

Nick Henderson (grandson of Betty Ackley)

Melody Harriman (daughter of Betty Ackley)

MEMBERS’ FRIENDS & FRIENDS

OF THE CHURCH

Rock Smith (Joe Hudson’s friend)

Mac & Carolyn McCormick(Iva Finkenbiner’s friends)

Rev. Julian Riddle (Russ Nixon’s friend)

Ella Hodges (Genie Peterson’s friend)

Julia Shrewsbury (Kandace Hyman’s friend))

Ashley DeQuette (Pat Gerosa’s friend)

Ivette De Barilles (Omar Ortiz’ friend)

Marisol Escobar (Omar Ortiz’ friend)

Charlene Newton (Diane Ginty’s friend)

Durwood Owens (Pat Gregory’s friends’ brother)

Joey Jones(Sara Reddick’s friend)

Mary Alice Williams (Mary Ann Mehl’s friend)

Ralph Fields (custodian)

Armed Forces

Jonathan & Samantha Sanders (Jerry Sanders’

son & daughter-in-law)

Michael Merzke (Diane Fouquet’s nephew)

Matthew Merzke (Diane Fouquet’s nephew)

Capt. Joseph O’Brien (Barbara Davis’ cousin)

Capt. Robert C. Weitzman, US Navy

(Marti Hubbard’s brother-in-law)

Jackson Schade (Genie Peterson’s cousin)

Major Matthew Linton (Beth Linton’s grandson)

Gene Austin Norris, Jr. (Gene & Carolyn Norris’ son)

Ray Davis (Gene & Carolyn Norris’ son-in-law)

Benjamin Anderson (Kathie Hammersla’s nephew)

James Murray (Brenda Murphy’s friend)

Jesse Pruett (Kathie Hammersla’s nephew)

Dax Battaglia (Mary Ann Mehl’s nephew)

Alex Kann (Mary Ann Mehl’s granddaughter)

James Kostuch (Barbara Davis’ grandson) Austin Clark (Brenda Murphy’s friend’s grandson)

Brookdale

Pat Harper (Robert Harper’s mother)

Are there any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them. James 5:14

We Care for One Another

Wayne Nobles - MUSC

MAY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

Dr. & Mrs. Childs join the entire

Trinity Church family in

expressing our deepest sympathy

and Christian love to:

The family of Rev. Murray Gibbons.

Rev. Gibbons was a former pastor at Trinity;

The family of Lorrie Moreau;

The family of Ann Hyman;

Isaac Dusenbury and family following the death of

his uncle, John Dusenbury;

John and Ann Stewart following the death of his

mother, Jean Pont Hartley.

Congratulations to:

Joshua & Kelly Hardwick following the birth

of a son, Tate Samuel Hardwick. Proud

grandparents are Ernest & Janice Hardwick;

Chris & Gwen Gaafary following the birth

of a son, Julian Arman Gaafary. Proud

grandparents are Andy & Scarlet Fowler.

1 Sophie Cribb Logan Woodle

3 Becky Smith Olivia Suggs Sid & Susan Blackwelder Dennis & Jean Murdock Nikki Browning

4 Harriet Hearl Carole Butler Steve & Courtney Butler

5 Scott Davis Sharon Reynolds Alice Allen Kayley Davis Reed Smith

6 Derek & Julie Strickland Patti Herbert Linda Scott 7 Josh & Amber Wall

8 Leon Butler Cameron Livingston Gannon Tyler

9 Nick Campbell William Cutts

10 Thomas Suggs Gail Dunham

11 George Oliver Ken Calhoun Ellie Howle

12 Terra Altman Shane Tyler Andi Fox

13 Melanie Murdock Bruce & Anna Johnson Libby Lane Blake Vaught

14 Brady Cunningham Bobby & Jenny Gantt Andrew & Cassie Brown

15 Frank Holliday Lisa Davis Mozelle Goldfinch Davis & BobbiDawn Inabnit Tommy & Nancy Lee Charlton Butler Pat Sterlachini

16 Sam & Lisa Kinon Anastasia Bruorton Logan & Jeanette Woodle

17 Davis & Beulah McNeill Caitlin Covington Jim & Deb Walls

18 Juanita Calhoun Savannah Wright Audrey Johnson

19 Pat Howle

20 Adrienne Petkovsek Cookie Johnson Jacob Wright Nila Hutchinson Pete Johnson

21 Merilyn Holcombe Betty Reid Pam McLain

22 Nancy Lee Ken & Robin Jordan

23 Jesse Hopkins Russell & Patrice Boatwright Shawn Campbell Mike Moyer

24 Carolyn Wright Josh & Kelly Hardwick Jordan & Kandace Hyman

25 Gene Carnes

26 Addison Inabnit Kevin & Kelly Covington Larry & Meredith Hyman Audrey Hudson David Pruitt

27 Jerry Morehouse Randy & Sue Myers

28 Henry Eddy

30 Keith & Sara Farrington Jerry Parker 31 Ed & Brenda Plaugher

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ORGANIZATION

TRINITY

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

...a Stephen Ministry Congregation 198 Long Avenue, Conway, SC 29526-3152 843-248-2194 phone, 843-248-4445 fax

www.trinityconway.com

Change Service Requested ____________________________________________________

REV. DR. WILLIAM R. “ BILL” CHILDS, Pastor 843-248-2343 or wrchilds@umcsc.org

DR. ANDREW FOWLER, Director of Music

843-457-9686 or andyfowler@sc.rr.com

CAROLYN CAUSEY, Business Administrator

843-907-0030 or ccausey@trinityconway.com

ANNE STEELE, Financial Administrator

RALPH FIELDS, Facilities Maintenance

Deadline for Good Word information is the 20th of

each month. E-mail: Front1@trinityconway.com

Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School

July 22-26

Venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Anchor kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms.