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3401 TRENHOLM ROAD COLUMBIA, SC 29204 803.254.6695 WWW.TRUMC.ORG

2017 is upon us and that means the start of a new year in the life of the church. The Committee on Lay Leadership worked diligently in advance of Charge Conference to seek volunteers for our numerous committees that are charged with various duties and operating ministries of the church. Please find below a list of your Church Council as well as the Administrative Committees. Copies of the complete list of all committees are located in the Narthex and West Foyer of the Sanctuary.

Pastor/Staff-Parish Relations Committee 2017 2018 2019 Ex Officio Jesse Patterson Elizabeth Turner Chip Truitt Joel Hughes, Lay Leader David Marshall (ch) Luke Stoupenos Susan White Jess Torres, LMAC (Lay Member to Annual Conference) Jim Lybrand Don Sanders Jonathan Day

Finance 2017 2018 2019 Ex Officio Michael Wolfe Jack Kirk Gene Reeder Joel Hughes, Lay Leader Catherine Peel John Baggett Vance Livingston Jess Torres, LMAC Phil Betette (ch) Spruce McCain Margaret Black Beth Corley, Bennett Gore, Treasurers Hayes Mizell Carolyn Cook Chris Younts Sarah Giles, Business Administrator Allen White, TRUMPS Finance Chair PPRC Representative (determined by Committee at the beginning of the year) Trustee Representative (determined by Committee at the beginning of the year)

Trustees 2017 2018 2019 Ex Officio Stuart Smith Bee Turner Tara Leaphart Joel Hughes, Lay Leader Banks Lowry Scott Garrison Wayne Baker Jess Torres, LMAC Melanie Parker Greg Schuch

Church Council Greg Ammons, Chair Mary Lance Garrison, Vice Chair Matt Gissendanner, Past Chair Joel Hughes, Lay Leader Allen Stokes, Recording Sec David Marshall, PPRC Chair Phil Betette, Finance Chair TBA, Trustee Chair (voted by Committee at January Meeting) Beth Corley, Bennett Gore, Treasurers TBA, Foundation Chair (voted by Committee at January Meeting) Ann Clark, Youth Core Chair Rachel Weber, Children and Family Core Chair Julie Lybrand, Worship Chair

Jason Patterson, Evangelism Chair Katie Free, Hospitality Chair Patty Junqueira, Missions Chair Marshall Minton, Church and Society Chair TBA, Congregational Care Chair Kristen Gissendanner Kelly, Communications Chair Bee Turner, UMM President Helene Cargile, UMW President Laura Riley, TRUMPS Advisory Board Chair Ann Bundrick, Beth Corley, Prayer Team John Elliot Gregory, Young Adult Representative Denise Owens, At-Large Member

Charlie Strauss, At-Large Member Mike Revels, At-Large Member Lay Members of Annual Conference (LMAC are also voting members of Church Council) Kay James Glenn James Allen Stokes Jess Torres Myra Torres Jessie Patterson Jason Patterson

The church office will be closed December 22, 23, and 26 for Christmas and January 2 for the New Year’s holidays.

Don't forget that to be tax deductible, all 2016 contributions must be in the church office OR postmarked no later than December 31, 2016. You can also give on-line at www.trumc.org/give. Thank you very much for what you've done to further God's work this year!

We continue to finalize our financial resources as this year comes to a close. To date, we have received a little over two thirds of the pledges needed to reach our goal. Our church has accomplished so much in the community, and your gifts make that possible. Please submit your pledge card for the coming year if you have not already done so. Thank you for your continued support of the mission and ministry at Trenholm Road UMC!

The calendar for signing up to place flowers on the altar in 2017 is located in the West Foyer, posted by the entrance to the administration hallway. If you would like to sign up for altar flowers, please reserve your date with your name and telephone number and you will be contacted the week prior to your date to get your floral preference and designation for the bulletin. The cost for altar flowers is $85.

Youth Discipleship will resume on Wednesday, January 4. Join us for dinner (available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.) and

bible study from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Youth will not meet January 1 but will resume on January 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for dinner, bible study and

awesome fellowship!

What goes up, must come down. We are in need of volunteers who are willing to lend a hand in taking down and

packing up the Christmas decorations and lights from our efforts of Bringing Christmas Home to Epworth. If you

are available Saturday, January 7, at 8:30 a.m., please email Robin Revels at RobinFRevels@gmail.com. Please

bring a ladder, if you have one!

Join us and Feeding Children Everywhere on Sunday, February 12, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the gym to package meals to

feed thousands of hungry children throughout our state. Last year, TRUMC raised over $10,000 and packaged 40,000

meals with the help of more than 150 church and community volunteers of all ages. Because volunteer turn out and

contributions were beyond our expectations (thank you!), this time around, our goal is to pack 50,000 meals and for that

we will need to raise $13,500. We are confident that together we can again make a difference. Please spread the word

to family and friends about Hearts for Hunger and visit the mission page at www.trumc.org to sign up and donate. Sign up

will also be held in the West Foyer beginning January 1.

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The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated for Isaiah Julian Dillard on November 27. Isaiah is the son of Pastor Zach and Cari Dillard.

Spring Fling is scheduled for Sunday, April 9! Mark your calendar now and start planning what you can make, bake,

create or donate to the silent auction, bake sale, or hand made crafts store. Let's make this 9th annual event the

biggest and best ever as we seek to serve the children who call Epworth home. More info to come!

The Agnes Rogers Olive Moffatt UMW Circle will meet Tuesday, January 10 at 10 a.m. in MB 110. All women are

invited! We hope to see you!

Did you know that TRUMC was the first United Methodist church in South Carolina to televise its services every Sunday. On that Sunday, February 6, 1983, the end result of a vision and the hard work required to make it a reality brought TRUMC's Sunday service into homes across the Midlands. The broadcast helped connect many Columbians to our church, including many homebound people, who would otherwise be unable to participate, and promote TRUMC's presence in our community.

Beginning in 2017 we will be saying goodbye to three integral parts of the effort to produce a broadcast each week.

Drucilla Brookshire and Dunny Dunlap have been involved with the broadcast ministry from the start, having attended the first meeting where Bill Bouknight initially proposed that TRUMC consider the broadcast. Dru and Dunny have directed broadcasts for many years, with Dru heading up the ministry from 1996 through 2015, a period of 20 years.

Jerry D. Pate served as a director for almost four years. This Cheraw High School graduate enjoyed a long, 23 year career in local radio and television (which included the direction of live TV in the early '60s), and found his work with the TRUMC enabled him to serve the church and relive his enjoyable experiences.

TRUMC would not have been able to deliver broadcasts over the past 34 years were it not for the key contributions of these three people, along with dozens of camera operators, all dedicated to spreading the message to the Midlands. For this service, we sincerely thank them and wish them well.

As we head into 2017 we remain committed to producing a quality TV broadcast, now found at 10 AM on WACH-TV. We are always welcoming new volunteers to operate the cameras. If you can take simple direction and feel comfortable making home movies, after a few minutes of training you’ll be able to operate a camera for our broadcasts. If you have advanced video editing skills, we're also on the hunt for volunteers to help us take the raw footage and condense it into the 30 minute broadcast. Please contact Barry Brandes at bbrandes@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with this vital ministry.

Here is a (we believe) full list of all of those who have served this ministry since its first televised service, 34 years ago. Those in bold are currently serving.

For concerns for our military: For the homeless veterans of our nation that have served so bravely and now

struggle with everyday life. For all who serve our country in the armed forces and their families. Pray for peaceful

resolutions for all the conflicts overseas.

Members with ongoing cancer treatment or recovering from cancer related procedures: Shealy McCoy, Banks Lowry,

Ruth Kennemore, Summers Duffie, Sandra Baldwin, Barbara Halliday

Grief Related Concerns:

For the family of Clyde Nettles who passed away on November 20.

For Mary Lee Roper and family on the death of her sister, Sarah Evans on November 28

For Joel and Allison Hughes and family on the death of his father, Steve Hughes on November 28.

For Michelle and Scott Matthews and family on the death of Michelle’s grandmother, Dorothy Clark on December 15.

For Lloyd Kelley on the death of his mother, Ruth Kelley on December 15.

REQUESTS FROM THE CONGREGATION

For Helene Cargile’s Aunt Rose who has cancer and for their family as they grieve the loss of their Uncle Joe.

For strength for Pastor Mike

For Vivian McFarland ‘s knee replacement and recovery

For JoAnne Strom

For Harriet DuBose

For Bill and Elizabeth Jerry and their family

For Drew Schock and his wife

For Pastor Mike and Faith and their pregnancy

For blessings on co-workers

For the Fitzpatrick and Lewis families

For Erin Jennings

For Mary and Nan Stafford

For a successful treatment and recovery for cancer for a husband, father, and grandfather

For Laurel Posey, Frank Thompson, Tom and Freida Posey, Linda and Kyle Collins

For Wayne Whitworth

For Louisiana and their recovery from flooding

For co-workers

For Randy and Shirley Rogers

For Dr. Larry Mohr

For Dr. David Fisher

For Ed Strom

For AC Magee, Jr.

For Mel Marks

For Anna

For Lucy Hollingsworth

For the Evans family

For Beth Jirel and family

For Ron Montgomery

For Mark and Susan Foster

For those who experience pregnancy loss

For those who are trying to conceive

For TRUMC and the world

For TRUMC to sustain and grow

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Kelly Anderson James Ballentine Judy Ballentine Wilson Bame Holt Black Barry Brandes Drucilla Brookshire Jim Burgess Tau Carlisle

Sam Chesnutt Dinah Helms Cook Carl Cox Coates Crewe Dunny Dunlap David Felkel Wade Fletcher Jim Hamner Dennis Hasty

Tim Hewett Mike Kline Blake Meekins Kurt Murphey Lee Porter Chris Price Scott Price Terry Rantin Phillip Soellner

Charlie Strauss Richard Strauss Lee Tyler Matt Turner Bud Walton Jim Waters Jim Webb Brenda Webb Elaine H. Zornow

Plan for one of two opportunities for lunch Bible studies in the New Year. Join Pastor Mike at Trenholm Road on Wednesdays at noon beginning January 4 for a co-ed study; or at the Lizard’s Thicket on Forest Drive on Mondays at noon beginning January 9 for a Men’s study. Both studies will focus on the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer. Lunch is available for the Wednesday study for $5 and lunch at Lizard’s Thicket is dutch treat. You can sign up for the Wednesday study via email to jross@trumc.org. We hope to see you there!

Join the men of Trenholm Road for Bible study on Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. in MB 113. The studies vary throughout the year and all men are invited. This study meets year-round and you can join at anytime. No need to register, just show up!

Wednesday night dinners and classes resume on Wednesday, January 4. Please see the list below of classes offered and beginning dates: Choir/Class Time Meeting Location Children’s Choirs 5:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. MB 110, 112, and 114 (Parlor) Youth Choir 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Choir Room Dinner 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Dining Room Handbell Choir 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. LM 306 Discipleship Jr. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. LM Basement Sanctuary Choir 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Choir Room Youth Discipleship 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Youth Lounge

The Word Written 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Parlor A 14 week study of the Bible itself including (but not limited to) the following topics: how the Bible came to be, early translations, extra books, inspiration, authority, discrepancies, misunderstandings, confusing verses, hard sayings, alternate versions, and aberrations. Come and join Pastor Mike, bring a Bible, and bring all of your questions.

Autopsy of a Deceased Church 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. MB 212 No one wants to see a church die. And yet, far too many churches are dying. For more than 25 years, Der. Thom Rainier has helped churches grow, reverse the trends of decline, and has autopsied those that have died. From this experience, he has discovered consistent themes among those churches that have died. Yet, it is not gloom and doom because, from those themes, lessons on how to keep church alive have emerged. Join Pastor Zach for a fruitful discussion on Rainer’s Autopsy of a Deceased Church as we assess the state of our congregation and how to take even greater strides in becoming the church Jesus has called us to be. Books will be available for purchase from the church for $10.

Andy Griffith Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. MB 112 (This class begins January 11.) Join Pastor Tom on Wednesday evenings as he continues the fall DVD-based Bible study from the Andy Griffith show. A highlighted scripture is presented followed by an episode of The Andy Griffith show. A discussion of the text and how it is highlighted in the show will follow. This is a fun Bible study that shows that God’s word can be seen and glorified in surprising places!

January 4: soup, baked potato and salad bar

January 11: TBD

January 18: TBD

January 25: TBD

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Bible Study Fellowship for Men is coming to Columbia. Join this new BSF for men in their study of the Gospel of John. Interested men should come to the first meeting on Tuesday, January 10,a t 7 p.m. MB 214 (The Hope Class on the top floor of the Main Building). BSF is an in-depth, interdenominational Bible study. To learn more about BSF go to their website at www.bsfinternational.org.

Be on the lookout for a Time and Talent form for 2017. We will distribute these on Sunday, January 8, in our

worship services where we will recommit ourselves to our baptismal covenant and start our year together with a

mission and vision for ministry at Trenholm Road. Your Time and Talent forms are what we used to call Ministry

Menus. They will be distributed in the January 8 worship services and can be turned in at the end of worship. For

those who do not receive them in worship, we will mail them out. Our mission together is most successful when

we have the most participants. Please prayerfully consider how you will serve God through Trenholm Road in the

church, in the community and in the world.

Help is needed on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month during our Wednesday Night Suppers from 5:15 to 6:30

p.m. to take the meal money and mark attendance for Wednesday night dinners. Please contact Tim Lentz at

tlentz@trumc.org if you are interested in helping with our Wednesday Night meals in this way.

USHERS

8:30 a.m. Gene Reeder, Capt., Nancy Reeder, Need 2

11:00 a.m. Chris Younts, Capt., Banks Lowry, Need 4

GREETERS

8:30 a.m. Need 2

11:00 a.m. Kelsey Reynolds, Helene Cargile

TRAFFIC USHERS Bob Henry, Don Bundrick

CHURCH OPENER Bob Henry

CHURCH CLOSER Robert Watson

At H0me: Elizabeth Jerry, Barbara Whitfield, Bill Rogers

In Residential Care: Atria Georgia Laney; Babcock-Terrace Way Jimmy Mason; Laurel Crest Bertha Ariail; Magnolia

Manor Debby Joyner; The Palmettos Edith Peebles, Dot Ford; Rapha Residential Care Paul Carlson; Rice Estate

Penny Broome; Wildewood Downs Harry Marsh

Expectant Parents: Caison and Michael Boozer, Meredith and Scott Gvozdas, Kelly and Derrick Phillips, Brett

and Sarah Owens, James and Kelsey Reynolds, Mike and Faith Smith, Jarod and Holly Winters