THE LOVELETTER

December 2014

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

GROWING GOD’S KINGDOM

Rev. Harold A. Bolyard, Jr.

Church Office Phone…532-7606

Website…www.trinitywb.org

Email…trinitywb@embarqmail.com

revhab@embarqmail.com

FROM THE PASTOR

Dear Members and Friends,

John the Baptist was called of God to prepare Israel for the coming of Jesus. In Matthew 3 we read, 1In those

days John the Baptist came, preaching in the desert of Judea 2and saying, “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is

near.” 3This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare

the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” (Matthew 3:1-3; NIV). His message was rejected by

many, but he never faltered, even though it led to his death.

God calls you and me to prepare people for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We too are called to preach a

message of repentance, “for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Many people reject the message. People do not

want to think of themselves as sinners. We think of ourselves as perfect. We think that there is nothing we need

to change in our actions or the tone of voice we use. The Bible, however, paints a different picture of the human

condition. It states that we are all sinners, that each of us sometimes does or says things that we should not. It

can be very discouraging to us when we tell people that they need Jesus in their lives when they think they are

perfect and need not change. We often let the devil use the rejections to tempt us to give up. Like John the

Baptist, however, we need to persevere.

I am sure John the Baptist felt discouraged at times also. But John recognized the importance of the message he

preached, and those who were converted made it all worthwhile. The message we preach is just as important,

and the reward of seeing people converted makes it worth all our time and effort.

Don’t be discouraged! Keep up the good work!

Prayerfully yours,

Pastor Harold

PASTOR HAROLD’S DECEMBER HOMILIES

Sunday, December 07 Into the Unknown (Holy Communion) Pearl Harbor Day

Sunday, December 14 Prepare for the One to Come (early) Christmas Cantata (late)

Sunday, December 21 When Gabriel Spoke

Thursday, December 24 The Shepherds Christmas Eve

Sunday, December 28 Long Live Simeon & Anna

8 a.m. SERVICE…

ACOLYTE… PIANO… LITURGIST… SOUND…

07 07 Kim Holmes 07 Megan Pipp 07 Clifford Grim

14 14 Megan Pipp 14 Clifford Grim 14 Jim Conner

28 28 Megan Pipp 28 Jack Wyrick 28 Jim Conner

10:15 a.m. SERVICE…

ACOLYTE… PIANO… LITURGIST… SOUND…

07 Kaitlin Bigham 07 Kim Holmes 07 Marylue Durff 07 Mike Wadel

14 Alex Wadel 14 Kim Holmes 14 Mike Wadel 14 Dave Evelhoch

21 Kara Haines 21 Alice Stauffer 21 Nick Bigham 21 Scott Gleim

28 Erica Paisley 28 Alice Stauffer 28 Dave Evelhoch 28 Larry Flood

NURSERY… USHERS… CHILDREN’S TIME… HOSPITALITY…

07 Susan Haines the Gleim 07 07 Marylue Durff

14 Hazel Kunkleman Family 14 14 Crystal Paisley

21 Mary Wadel 21 Melisa Gephart 21 Corrie Wadel

28 Susan Haines 28 28 Gretchen Horst

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS…Turquoise, Narcissus

01 Hannah Orris 07 Charles Strohm 21 Angela Deutsch

02 Travis Bigham 08 Travis Bahrt Aida Hovetter

Carolyn Robinson 09 Corey McBeth 22 Linda McBeth

Maxine Strohm 13 Donny Flood 24 Cristy Lentz

04 Brandon Crouse Heather Hair Jennifer Steffen

Mindy Goodhart 14 Jeremiah Keck 26 Calvin Crumling

05 Mollie Goshorn Crystal Paisley Debora Pattison

Ruby Rhoads 15 Shendelle Gleim 28 Susan Black

06 Betty Durf Andrew Sheaffer 29 Dianne Bolyard

Michael McBeth 18 Karen Boutcher Isabella Grove

Teresa Strohm 20 Cheryl Stevens 31 Debra Messimer

DECEMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES…

05 Samuel and Linda Stouffer 12 Arthur and Linda Blazek

The JANUARY LOVELETTER DEADLINE is

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17th

.

The DECEMBER MISSION CAN MONIES will go to the

RED CROSS.

01 10:30 a.m.

Hymn Sing @ Elmcroft 6:30 p.m. Zumba @ TFC 7 p.m. Trustee mtg.

02 2:30 p.m. Hymn Sing @ Shbg. Health Center 7 p.m. Bible Study

03 6:30 p.m. Zumba @ TFC 6 p.m. Vision Team mtg.

04 1:30 p.m. Hymn Sing @ Green Ridge 7 p.m. Choir, Cub Scouts

05 06 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Clothing Bank @ TFC

07 8, 10:15 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. SSc 11:15 a.m. PT

7 p.m. Hanging of the Greens

08 4 p.m. Conference mtg. @ Trinity 6:30 p.m. Zumba @ TFC 7 p.m. UMW mtg.

09 8 a.m. Pastor @ Cluster Bkft. 6 p.m. TDCC mtg. 7 p.m. Bible Study

10 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Clothing Bank @ TFC 12 p.m. Senior Luncheon @ TFC 6:30 p.m. Zumba @ TFC

11 1 p.m. Cards/Game Day @ Porter’s 7 p.m. Choir, Cub Scouts

12 5 p.m. Friendship Supper

13 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Clothing Bank @ TFC

14 8 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. SSc 10:15 a.m. Cantata 11:15 a.m. PT, 5 p.m. Caroling

15 6:30 p.m. Zumba @ TFC 7 p.m. Church Council mtg.

16 12 p.m. Trinity Fellowship @ Memorial Lutheran, Shbg. 7 p.m. Bible Study

17 6:30 p.m. Zumba @ TFC January Loveletter Deadline

18 2 p.m. Hymn Sing @ Sarah Todd 7 p.m. Choir, Cub Scouts

19 20 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Clothing Bank @ TFC

21 9 a.m. Combined Worship

22 2:15 p.m. Hymn Sing @ Forest Park 6:30 p.m. Zumba @ TFC

23 24 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Clothing Bank @ TFC 5:30 p.m. Live Nativity 7 p.m. Family Service 10 p.m. Candlelight Service

25

CHRISTMAS DAY

26 27 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Clothing Bank @ TFC

28 8, 10:15 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. SSc 11:15 a.m. PT

29 6:30 p.m. Zumba @ TFC Youth Progressive ?

30 Youth Progressive ?

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HANGING OF THE GREENS…SUNDAY, DECEMBER 07…7 P.M.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING…SUNDAY DECEMBER 14…5 P.M.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES…WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24…FAMILY SERVICE…7 P.M.,

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE…10 P.M.

THANK YOU to everyone who sent cards, food, prayers and concerns on the loss of my sister Lois Witmer.

God Bless you all, Nancy Dobbs

Country Christmas Craft Show – Trinity’s craft shows are the largest fundraisers in the church and cannot be done without the help of many people.

1. THANK YOU to each person who helped in any way to make the show successful! Thanks to those who prayed for the show to glorify God, to those who donated food or money, and to those who volunteered throughout the building and the grounds in the week before the show and the day of the show.

2. SPECIAL THANKS go to our Trinity Youth Crusaders, leaders, and parents for all their invaluable help: cleaning the TFC building, moving tables & chairs, helping during the show with checking restrooms, trash cans, & doing other jobs as needed, and for staying after the show to sweep the floors and to move furniture back to its regular location. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

3. Additional THANKS go to each person who shared any form of publicity about the show to attract customers from far and wide! Thanks for sharing the flyers, sending emails, posting info on social media posts, and telling others about the show.

4. THANK YOU to those who supported the show with your kitchen and vendor purchases and to those who brought friends. In spite of the cold temperatures and rain earlier in the week, the show was very well attended and the lawns were OK for parking.

5. Although it is way too early to have exact figures, we hope to clear approximately $4,000 after all the bills have been paid (paper goods, foods, advertising, etc.). The general fund will receive at least 10%. The new computer in the sanctuary and related accessories are being paid for with craft show funds and will cost approximately $2,000. A new stove, additional outdoor lighting, and some new exterior doors for TFC are possible expenditures for the profits.

6. Plans are already underway for the March 21, 2015 Spring Bloom Craft Show. If you have constructive suggestions or would be willing to volunteer, please see Stacy Rosenberry or Betty B. Evelhoch. Applications and further information about Spring Bloom will be on the church website after 1/1/15.

TUMC FUNDRAISERS – Easy! Win, win! Help TUMC general fund! 1. Gift cards from Texas Roadhouse are available in $25 and $50

denominations. The cards have no expiration date and will make perfect Christmas gifts as well as purchases for your own family. Trinity will earn 10% of the gift card sales. Please share the information with your co-workers and friends! See Doris Goodhart, or put a note in her mailbox to arrange for payment and to get your gift cards.

2. Looking ahead – January 20, 2015 – Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse in Chambersburg. TUMC general fund will receive 10%. Use your gift cards on January 20 and help TUMC get a double benefit. More details will be available closer to the January 20 date, but mark your calendars now, and start telling your family and friends.

A NOTE FROM THE SOUND COMMITTEE:

As some of you are aware, during the summer months we developed a problem with the classroom speakers in

the church building. After some testing, it was determined that the amplifier that drives those speakers was no

longer functioning properly. This amplifier was the last remaining piece of the sound system that was installed

in the building in 1984, after a lightning strike took out our original system. In an effort to keep costs down;

this amplifier, since it was still working well, was retained as part of our most recent update, more than 15 years

ago.

Since parts for older audio equipment are hard to find, the most logical thing to do was replace the amplifier.

After some quick checking, it was determined that a new amplifier could cost between $200 and $400.00.

A few years ago, a new portable sound system was donated to the Jacksonville Lions Club, leaving them with a

relatively unused amplifier which they no longer needed. Some investigation by members of our sound team

determined that this amplifier would suit our needs here at Trinity and the Lions Club was approached about

selling it to our church. At their October meeting, the Jacksonville Lions voted, unanimously, to donate the

piece to Trinity Church. It was temporarily put in place and has been functioning well. It will soon be

permanently placed in the equipment rack in the room at the rear of the sanctuary. Our board of Trustees has

sent a formal thank you letter to the Lions club but the members of the sound committee thought that the

congregation should know of this, as well.

This is just one example of cooperation between the Jacksonville Lions Club and Trinity United Methodist

Church. We should be thankful that these two fine organizations are a part of our community.

Poinsettia Order Form (All flowers will be red and one size)

No. of Poinsettias __________at $6.95 each. Total $_____________

In honor of _________________________________________________________

In memory of _______________________________________________________

Given by ___________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to Janet R. Grove.

Deadline for orders is December 7th.

Payment is needed with order. Orders can be dropped off at the church office or put in

the mail box of Janet Grove.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Flower Charts for 2015 are now on the bulletin board in the hallway. The new price list from Fishers is as follows: $35.00 per set (standard two vases) and $30.00 for a single

vase.

Trinity United Methodist Church Council Minutes – October 2014

The Church Council meeting was held in the Goodhart Classroom on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Those in attendance were:

Pastor Harold, Paul Bitner, Karen Boutcher, Dave Evelhoch, Scott Gleim, Al Grove, Janet Grove, Jenny

Harkins, Glorianne Hilsinger, Tom Holmes, Bev Rosenberry, Jack Wyrick

Tom Holmes called the meeting to order. Pastor Harold read a message from Five Practices of Cultivating

Fruitfulness by Bishop Robert Schnase, a passage on Risk Taking from Matthew 25:36 and offered an opening

prayer.

The secretary’s report from September 2014 meeting was reviewed. Glorianne Hilsinger made a motion to

accept the minutes as submitted and the motion was seconded by Bev Rosenberry. The September minutes

were approved by verbal vote.

The Proposed Spending Plan for 2015 was reviewed. Scott Gleim reported that they tried to stay with the same

dollar amounts as 2014. A motion was made by the Stewardship Committee to accept the Proposed Spending

Plan. Janet Grove seconded the motion and it was approved by verbal vote.

In Marty’s absence, Tom reported that the year to date is positive. The treasurer’s report was reviewed and

approved as presented.

Committee reports were given as follows:

STEWARDSHIP – Scott Gleim reported that the Shares of Ministry are behind but they are paying as the funds

allow. November 9th

will be Stewardship Sunday. It was reported that the General Fund received $50 from the

October event at Chili’s. Pastor Harold and Tom Holmes approved the monthly restaurant events to be

extended into 2015 and have advised Doris Goodhart. The next event is scheduled for November 18 at Wendy’s

in Shippensburg. This will be announced in the Bulletin.

TDCC –Nothing to report.

WORSHIP – Jack Wyrick reported the New Year’s Eve service will be replaced with a 9 a.m. worship service

on New Year’s Day. The following is scheduled:

October 26 – Jerry Jones Concert

November 2 – All Saints Day service

November 9 – Veteran’s Day service

November 23 – Bible Sunday – people are invited to bring their bible to Church and an extra bible that

they would like to donate. The donated bibles can be used; there is no need to purchase a bible for this

service.

VISION – Pastor Harold reported the Vision Team meeting will be held this week and that some of the changes

recommended from the survey and group meetings are being implemented. The Vision Team will be delegating

various new items to different groups. Some of the recent items are to have a special service on World

Communion Sunday. It is hoped that more music will be added at different services.

BUILDING COMMITTEE – Nothing to report.

AUDIT –Nothing to report.

TRUSTEES –Dave reported that the screen in the Sanctuary malfunctioned on Sunday and it is an electrical

issue. This will be fixed this week. Tom said he talked with Jim Connors and the Trustees are still looking for

help with the snow plowing for the winter. Jim did contact a company but they were reluctant to give a price

and said it all depends on how much snowfall we get. Tom asked that everyone keep looking for other options

and let the Council know if they have any quotes/prices.

OUTREACH – Glorianne said the next meal for My Brother’s Table is scheduled for November 2nd.

October

visits with shut-ins are scheduled next week.

YOUTH –Pastor Harold reported the Youth went to a corn maze and Corrie said that everyone had a good time.

FOOD BANK – Pastor Harold said the Harvest Blessing Service is schedule for November 16th

Collections

will be taken in November. Zumba is going to collect for the Food Bank. Gayle Christman and the Youth will

participate in a community collection on November 15th

SHUT-INS –Reported by Glorianne under Outreach.

UMW - Janet reported that the UMW will be preparing Christmas Holiday Bags for South Mountain

Restoration Center at the November meeting. There is a list of items that are needed posted in the Goodhart

Room if anyone would like to donate anything. The UMW is adding hats and scarves to the holiday bags this

year. Friday evening, December 12 is the date for the Christmas Party hosted by UMW and The Lion’s Club.

Janet will take care of ordering the Poinsettias for Christmas and Mary Wadel will assist.

SCOUTING – Pastor Harold reported that there are currently five cub scouts and the Chapter will be renewed

for 2015. These scouts will be moving up to Boy Scouts and the group is not big enough to start a Boy Scout

group. These youth will go out to other units in the area and next year there will not be a Boy Scout Group at

Trinity. Pastor Harold and Gayle Christman will be sorting the scouting materials and cleaning out the closet,

allowing this space to be available for other uses.

OLD BUSINESS – Tom inquired about the progress of the new computer system. Dave said there are 4

options but Dave did not have any other information. Tom advised that Paul is waiting for the approval of funds

from the Craft Show and then Paul will be able to purchase the needed equipment. Dave will ask Craft Show

Committee about the funds.

NEW BUSINESS:

Dave said the Craft Show needs help.

The Church Conference questionnaire was reviewed and updates were made. The Pastor’s report was reviewed

including a list of people who no longer are active in the Church. The people on the list will be visited either in

person or via telephone to advise them they may be removed from the Church Rolls. Depending on responses,

these names will go to Year 2 to be moved. Pastor Harold may ask Church Members to assist in this outreach.

The Nominations Report for 2015 was reviewed and updated. A motion was made by Jenny Harkins to accept

the Amended Nominations Report; the motion was seconded by Janet Grove to submit the Report to the Charge

Conference. The Charge Conference will be held on October 26 at Messiah at 6:30 p.m.

Tom reminded everyone that “Trunk or Treat” event is scheduled for Thursday, October 30th

from 6 to 8 p.m.

There are approximately 6 cars and 1 tractor signed up for this event. Tom will be manning a table at the

Fellowship Center with cider and cookies. Tom will be setting up his table and the milk jugs to be used for

lighting on Wednesday, October 29th

at 6 p.m. if anyone wants to help. Tom shared the flyer which Glorianne

prepared. The flyer will be placed in the mailboxes in the Day Care Center. Dave said he picked up candy and

trinkets from Mission Central which can be used by anyone for this event.

Pastor Harold told the group that he recently attended a Security meeting and he will share this information at

the next Trustee’s meeting. Pastor Harold said it was very informative meeting.

Glorianne suggested that Trinity plan a community event to give local community people a chance to get to

know each other. Glorianne suggested possibly a New Year’s Eve event. Pastor Harold said at a previous

Church, they held a similar event and it was very well attended. This particular event was a Block Party with

games, antique cars. It was suggested that everyone think about this and if we want to plan something it needs

be in advance so there is time to advertise.

Pastor Harold closed the meeting with a prayer.

The next Council meeting will be November 17th

at 7 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jenny Harkins

Trinity UMC, Church Council Secretary

with appreciation to everyone for their get-well wishes, cards and words of

encouragement.

Danielle

TRINITY UNITED

METHODIST

CHURCH

Please join us every Sunday: 8 AM – worship service 9 AM – Sunday school for all ages 10:15 AM – worship service

2014 CALENDAR Please save this list & participate as you are able.

Sunday, December 7 – Hanging of the Greens celebration at 7 PM in sanctuary Wednesday, December 10 – Walnut Bottom Seniors lunch gathering at noon in TFC, no reservations Sunday, December 14 - Christmas musical “All Is Well” at the 10:15 AM worship service Wednesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve services 5:30 PM – Live Nativity 7 PM – Family Service 10 PM – Candlelight Service

Thursday, December 25 – Merry Christmas!

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Trinity Day Care Center

Contact – 530-5315

Hours – 6 AM - 6 PM weekdays

Call about enrollment and also

to see what donations they can

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SUNDAY SCHOOL For A-L-L ages! 9 AM Classes for children and adults Children – lower level of church Teens and post-high – TFC Adults – TFC & upper level of church Both Sunday school attendance and participation are important! Get involved! You are never too old to learn more about the Bible and Christian living. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

We hope to see you and your

whole family in worship and

Sunday school each week as we

celebrate the birth of Jesus!

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Trinity Clothing Closet Hours – Each Saturday 9 AM until noon 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 9 AM - noon As you make room for new Christmas gifts, please remember the Clothing Closet!

Accepted & Sold – New & gently used

clothing of all sizes, toys & books, small household items, & other assorted items Especially needed – Children’s items - clothing, toys, & children’s books Note – There is a FREE table for things you may not be able to use but that others may welcome. Just place such items on the free tables in the hallway of TFC near the Clothing Closet. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

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QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, IDEAS, ETC… If you have a “better idea,” make sure you pass it on for consideration. Talk

with Pastor Harold or Tom Holmes (Council chair) or the Vision Team members or the Worship chair, or write it out and deposit it in the suggestion box in the foyer. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

KEEPING IN TOUCH TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

118 West Main Street, Walnut Bottom, PA 17266

TUMC office phone – 717-532-7606 TUMC e-mail – trinitywb@embarqmail.com

Pastor Harold Bolyard – 717-532-7606 or 717-530-0467 or e-mail revhab@embarqmail.com

Trinity Fellowship Center & fax – 717-530-5796 Trinity Day Care Center – 717-530-5315

Website – www.trinitywb.org

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CHANGES NEEDED????? Accuracy is important! Please help!

If your info in the church directory or newsletter is incorrect, please contact the church secretary ASAP with the corrected information. Call the church office at 532-7606 (9 AM – noon) or e-mail trinitywb@embarqmail.com or put a note in the secretary’s mailbox in the hallway with contact name & phone number. Changes can also be mailed to the church secretary at

POB 217, Walnut Bottom, PA 17266. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Trinity’s Prayer Chain To add prayer requests to Trinity’s e-mail prayer chain, contact Pastor Harold or Dianne Bolyard. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Invite your friends, family,

neighbors, and co-workers

to worship with you

at TUMC.

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PARKING AT TFC When public events are scheduled at TFC, p-l-e-a-s-e save the prime parking spaces -- closer to the main doors -- for our guests. Trinity volunteer workers may park on the front lawn OR along the kitchen porch OR closer to the church building.

Thank you for being

considerate.

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PUBLICITY/COMMUNICATION? If your church group is planning an event that is open to the public and you want it publicized, see Betty B. Evelhoch ASAP

with the basic details. Info will be submitted to cable TV, area newspapers, and posted in church bulletins, newsletters, and website. Facebook and posters are also options. Note that some free publicity sources require weeks of advance notice, so do not wait until the last moment to seek publicity.

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Recycle, Reuse, Re-purpose Are you a good steward of God’s blessings? Here are some ways you can help preserve our Earth’s resources: Trinity’s Clothing Closet – Please donate your unwanted new & gently used clothing of all sizes, toys, books, small household items, and decorative items. Open – every Saturday & 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 9 AM until noon. Jacksonville Lions Club – Our local Lions use eyeglasses & cases, hearing aids, printer cartridges, hospital equipment, assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower/tub seats, bedside potty chairs, etc.). Call 422-8907 for more info or to borrow medical aids on a temporary basis. Mission Central – This United Methodist facility in Mechanicsburg uses old cell phones, electronics, large household items, and MANY other things. Call 717-766-1533 for more info. Scouts – Containers for soda tabs are found in the church & TFC lobbies. Oak Flat School – Please deposit your Boxtops for Education and Campbell’s labels in the containers in the church or TFC lobbies. Changing Hands – This equipment exchange & reuse program is run by the United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA. Call 1-800-996-4827 to donate hover lifts, scooters, communication devices, vision aids, and many other items. Or, talk to Jackie Wardle. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

QUESTIONS? WHO TO CONTACT?

Tom Holmes – Church council concerns

Jim Conner – Trustee concerns, mowing church

properties

Ron Kunkleman – Staff, pastor, and

parish concerns

Pastor Harold – Prayer and visitation

requests, any pastoral concerns

Jack Wyrick, custodian - For all custodial

concerns – stocking restroom supplies, cleaning

in both buildings, opening the church & TFC on

Sunday mornings, etc.

Dave Evelhoch - booking TFC facilities

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WALNUT BOTTOM SENIORS Wednesday, December 10

Quarterly gathering of seniors who have a connection to Walnut Bottom past or present

Share memories, show pictures, & enjoy a free lunch

2nd Wednesday of March, June, September, and December

at noon in TFC No reservations - Just show up &

have a good time! Questions? See Glorianne Hilsinger.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< CARDS & GAMES DAY 2nd Thursday of each month

1 - 3 PM -- Questions? See Kathy Engel

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If you have a question about those on the shut-in list, please see the church secretary, Glorianne Hilsinger, or Kathy Engel. Suggestions to brighten their long days: Send a cheery greeting, call, or stop by for a visit! Be the sunshine in their days!

Check out www.trinitywb.org and share it with your friends.

DINE OUT & HELP TRINITY Thank you to those who supported the TUMC fundraisers at the Carlisle Chili’s in October and the Shippensburg Wendy’s in November, an

effortless way to raise some money for our general fund and also get a night out of cooking. Win, win! Next Opportunities…

1. Now, Texas Roadhouse gift cards are being sold in $25 and $50 denominations. They have no expiration date and make perfect Christmas gifts! Trinity will earn 10% of the gift card sales. See Doris Goodhart or put a note in her mailbox to purchase gift cards.

2. The January fundraiser will be Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Texas Roadhouse in Chambersburg. Check your Sunday bulletins for more details as they become available.

Help TUMC benefit even more by buying the gift cards and then using them at Trinity’s fundraiser event on January 20. Trinity will get 10% of the sales from the fundraiser also. Another win, win!

Please come & bring some friends!

Sunday evening,

December 7

7 PM

Hanging of the Greens

celebration in the

church sanctuary

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Your help is needed! Each person --- that means Y-O-U! --- is needed to make Trinity the best

it can be for doing God’s work in our corner of the world. Here are some ways you can help grow God’s kingdom here in Walnut Bottom: … pray daily for our church and its members … support TUMC with your attendance and active participation … invite unchurched people in your social circle to come to TUMC … react positively with encouragement toward other members in our church family … teach, assist, attend Sunday school classes … provide nursery duty … serve as a liturgist … serve on the sound desk … present children’s sermons … participate in the prayer shawl ministry … help Trinity’s Clothing Closet … serve at My Brother’s Table … serve on any number of committees … sing in Trinity’s choirs … Just ask!

Children are also needed to serve as acolytes.

Have other suggestions to make Trinity a better church? Talk to Pastor Harold, Vision Team members, Tom Holmes, or Jim Conner with your ideas and offers to help.

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The most important part about CHRISTmas is the first six letters!

USING TFC OR PAVILION? It is important that your request to use TFC or the pavilion is turned in ASAP in writing.

This applies to EACH & EVERY CHURCH GROUP

AND for PERSONAL RENTALS.

Also, if your group wants to use TFC paper goods, please make your needs known in advance.

Written requests for reservations should be turned in to the church office or to

Dave Evelhoch as soon as possible to avoid scheduling conflicts & also to arrange for HVAC needs.

Any group expecting to use TFC paper goods should let Dave know in plenty of time. Let him know exactly what is needed and then please make a contribution to the Building Fund for such goods.

Do NOT just assume that the facilities will be available OR that the supplies will just be on hand. ***************************************

FRIENDSHIP SUPPER DECEMBER 12

Members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and Trinity’s United Methodist Women have sponsored a couple of Friendship Suppers for residents of a local group home and others. They have been hugely successful times of good food, games, and socialization opportunities at TFC. The next Friendship Supper is scheduled for Friday evening, December 12 at Trinity Fellowship Center. Any volunteers who would like to help in any way, feel free to contact Glorianne Hilsinger at 530-4978 or ghilsinger@live.com.

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Remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!

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NEW COMPUTER IN SANCTUARY Are you aware that there is a new computer in the sanctuary for use during worship services? Trinity’s Craft Show proceeds paid the approximately $1,500 cost. Thanks to Paul Bigham for his computer/technology knowledge in

helping to choose the computer and making the purchase.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Many thanks go out to each person who helped in any way with the 16th annual Country Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, November 8, 2014.

Thank you to those who prayed that the craft show would glorify God, to those who donated food or money, and, most of all, to those who donated their time!

Special thanks go out to the Trinity Youth Crusaders, leaders, and their parents for their invaluable help --- cleaning the TFC building, moving tables and chairs, and helping during the show with monitoring restrooms, trash cans, and other needed jobs, and for staying at the end to clean and to help move furniture back to its regular places!

Thank you to each person who shared posters, emails, and social media posts, and to those who told friends about the show.

Thank you to those who attended and helped support our kitchen sales and the crafts vendors. Food sales were phenomenal with very few leftovers!

In spite of the chilly day, we were blessed with sunshine, and the earlier rains did not affect our parking situation.

Attendance for the day was terrific! Comments were made that the busy parking attendants were running out of parking spaces!

Plans to make some changes for the March 21 Spring Bloom Craft Show are already in the works. If you have some constructive suggestions or would be willing to help, please see Betty B. Evelhoch or Stacy Rosenberry.

It is way too early to give profit figures yet because most bills have not been received from the businesses for advertising, paper goods, food purchases, and other outstanding bills. However, we hope to clear approximately $4,000 after the bills have been paid. Once the total is figured, the general fund will receive at least ten per cent and possible purchases for TFC include a new stove for the kitchen, some needed kitchen fixtures, additional outdoor lighting, tables, and replacing some exterior doors. There may also be additional costs for the extras for the new computer that was bought with craft show funds, approximately $1,500 so far. *************************************************

Spring Bloom Craft Show Saturday, March 21, 2015

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TRINITY’S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

“ALL IS WELL” Sunday morning, December 14

10:15 AM Trinity’s Chancel Choir

and Trinity’s Youth Choir Based on music of Michael W. Smith

Sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church Bring a friend! ~~~~~~~~~~

“All Is Well,” featuring music by Michael W. Smith, includes the theme from Gloria with “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “No Eye Had Seen,” “Anthem for Christmas,” “All Is Well,” and “Gloria.” The musical “All Is Well” was created by David Guthrie and arranged by Bruce Greer. Trinity’s music director, Kimberly Holmes, invites everyone to attend this special Christmas musical by the Trinity’s Chancel Choir.

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CHRISTMAS EVE at Trinity

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Live Nativity --- 5:30 to 6:45 PM Drive past or park & stand by the campfire

for a closer look …. OK to pet animals. All ages are welcome!

In front of Trinity Fellowship Center

Christmas Eve Family Service at 7 PM

Everyone is invited! Sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church

Traditional Candlelight Service at 10 PM

Everyone is invited! Sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church

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Be sure to mark your calendar

for the special Christmas

services at Trinity!

Invite others to join you!

Exercise your religious

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RETIREMENT and THANK YOU TO DAVE! Retirement! As of December 31, 2014, David Evelhoch will no longer be the maintenance/repair person or HVAC person for TUMC, TFC, or the parsonage. Also, he will not be plowing or shoveling snow on any church property this winter. He is retiring from these time-consuming positions!

Many thanks go to Dave for being “on call” 24/7 for emergencies and for repairs for many years, but especially since he was hired in May, 2000 as custodian/maintenance for TFC and then changed to maintenance years later when Jack Wyrick became custodian for both buildings.

Dave has saved TUMC hundreds of dollars in fixing things, preventing many costly service calls, and just taking care of countless other things that needed to be done. He also coordinated and helped with routine inspections as needed for the HVAC, security system, fire extinguishers, and other services.

Much of his work was behind the scenes such as shoveling and plowing snow at 3 AM so day care or the church could open on time, reprogramming the temperature in each building as needed, changing light bulbs, taking care of recycling, and even removing groundhogs from the parsonage property! If something needed to be done, Dave was the one who usually got the calls at any hour.

THANK YOU to Dave

for his heartfelt dedication

in helping make Trinity

the best it can be.

At this time, no one has been hired to do the maintenance and repairs that will be needed.

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TRINITY TRIVIA - Can you answer the

following questions? 1. What happened on May 10, 1970? 2. Name the former pastors of TUMC. 3. What happened on June 23, 1968? 4. What is the significance of 8/10th of a mile? 5. On February 15, 1998 what did a unanimous

vote approve? 6. What happened locally on March 3, 1968?

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HOPEFUL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WELCOMES YOU!

If you do not have a Sunday school class, you are invited to join the Hopeful Sunday School class in TFC at 9 AM each Sunday. Lots of interaction and lively discussions are enjoyed in the Bible-based lessons. Come for spiritual nourishment as well as physical; the coffee pot is always ready (or tea or hot chocolate).

No Bible? No problem! We have plenty available for your use in the class.

To find the classroom, walk in the TFC entrance closer to the church building, go up the steps, and enter the first room on your right.

Please join us! We welcome new class members!

Also … The class is sponsoring four children in the Warm the Children program @ $80 per child. Anyone who

would like to make a contribution to our efforts can contact Dave Evelhoch.

The class also plans to send a donation to the UMC Children’s Home in Mechanicsburg, but an amount has not been decided at this point.

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KUDOS, COMMENTS, COMPLAINTS, SUGGESTIONS, QUESTIONS?

Care enough to share! Your opinions are important!

Talk to a member of the Vision Team, Council chair, Worship chair,

Stewardship & Finance chair, SPRC chair, or another church group representative.

Ideas are needed on ways to increase funding for the general fund. If you have suggestions, talk to Scott

Gleim or put your ideas in writing and place them in his mailbox.

If you do not know where to turn for an answer, there is a suggestion box in the

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STRESS! In this season of

high stress, take a deep breath and then take the time to read these pointers: Build your house on a solid foundation

of faith, hope, and love in Jesus and the

many words of wisdom found in the

Bible. ….. Meditate on Psalm 23 to help you relax. ….. Be realistic; do not over-schedule. ….. Read

Matthew 11:28-30. ….. Let go; let God! …..

Read Matthew 6:25-34. ….. Get enough

rest. ….. Read Romans 8. ….. Learn to relax.

….. Read I Corinthians 10:13. ….. Have an

optimistic outlook. ….. Read II Corinthians

4:8-18. ….. Let a little stress motivate you into

positive action to reach your goals. ….. Read

John 14:27. ….. Remember that stress spelled

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What is your vision for

Trinity United Methodist Church in the year ahead?

ANSWERS TO TRINITY TRIVIA 1. May 10, 1970 - The first worship service was held in the current church building of TUMC. 2. Former pastors - Rev. Charles R. Slaybaugh, Jr., Rev. Dr. Deborah Heisley-Cato, Rev. Dr. P. Dale Neufer, Rev. Dr. Bradley A. Brown, Rev. Dr. Karl R. Herman 3. June 23, 1968 - Congregations of Rehoboth and Jacksonville churches met and voted to name the new church Trinity United Methodist Church. 4. 8/10th of a mile - TUMC is 0.8 mile from the former Rehoboth and Jacksonville church buildings. 5. February 15, 1998 - Unanimous vote was made to approve purchase of the former Jacksonville Elementary School property for $115,000. 6. March 3, 1968 - Congregations of Jacksonville and Rehoboth churches voted on the plan and basis of union to become one congregation, one of the first mergers, if not THE first in the nation! 51 days later the UMC denomination was officially born with the merger of EUB and Methodist churches.