Trinity Times From Peggy’s Pen “Don’t let any foul words come out of your mouth. Only say what is helpful when it is needed for building up the community so that it benefits those who hear what you say. Don’t make the Holy Spirit of God unhappy – you were sealed by him for the day of redemption. Put aside all bitterness, losing your temper, anger, shouting, and slander, along with every other evil. Be kind, compassionate, and forgiving to each other, in the same way God forgave you in Christ. Therefore, imitate God like dearly loved children. Live your life with love, following the example of Christ, who loved us and gave himself for us.” (Ephesians 4:29-5:2a – Common English Bible) This scripture has been on my heart lately. Too often I’ve been hearing comments, statements, and conversations that have revolved around tearing someone or some group of people down, and not building up the community. And true confession, I know that I have been guilty of it at times as well. Friends, I write this article for you and for me. If I turn on the news, social media, or even in discussions with friends and family, the conversations have become much more negative. If there is a difference in beliefs or understandings, people tear each other down, instead of hearing and listening to the other point of view. When there is a difference of opinions, beliefs, or understandings – the “other” is torn down with words actions. What would it look like to put an end to all of that? And start living fully into the words that Paul gave to the people of Ephesus? To build up the community around you? To not let any foul words come from your mouth? To not hold onto bitterness, temper and anger, shouting and slander? Remember when Jesus said, it’s not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, rather it’s what comes out of the person’s mouth that reflects the heart? (Matthew 15) This goes for our words, our actions, our social media posts, vents, and so on. Friends, let us work on this together. Let us hold one another accountable. Let’s continue to build one another up, to see the image of God and the light of Christ within each person. And be open to how the Holy Spirit will guide your mind, your mouth, your attitude, and your perspective. Let’s do this together, living into and building up the kingdom of God. Peace and God Bless, Pastor Peggy Hanson

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July, 2020

Pastor: Peggy Hanson

Finance: Correen Dammen

Administration: Gary Linn

Editor: Lee Ann Paananen

Email: office@leadtumc.com

Website:

www.leadtumc.com

Facebook: Trinity United

Methodist

Church phone:

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Inside this issue

Page 2: Finance/Admin minutes

Page 3: Work Days

Page 3: Birthdays & Anniversaries

Page 3: Breakthrough Prayer

Page 4: Staying Connected

Page 4: Confirmation Class

Page 5: Continue Newsletter?

Page 5: Covid Update

Page 6: Mission Report

Page 6: Pastor’s Contact

Page 7: Finance Report

Page 7: Member Care

Page 7: Missions Report

Page 7: Covid Update

Page 8: Flat Jesus

Page 9-12: Activities

Page 13: UMW

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The Finance/ Administrative Council of the Trinity United Methodist Church Meeting Minutes The Finance/ Administrative Council of the Trinity United Methodist Church met on Thursday, July 23, 2020, 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM teleconference. Members who connected to the teleconference meeting: Pastor Peggy Hanson, Correen Dammen, Terri Keene, Sue Holloway, Cynthia McNeill, Bob McNeil, Syd DeVries, Jacque Fuller, Jane LaFollette and Lynn Larsen. Pastor Peggy Hanson called the meeting to order and opened with a devotion and prayer. There were no changes or additions to the agenda. Terri Keene moved/Sue Holloway seconded to approve the June 25, 2020 minutes as printed. Motion carried. Correen Dammen, Finance Chair, gave the Financial Report. Correen reported we are currently up-to-date on our church apportionments. Since giving to the church is down she is recommending we pay 8% of the apportionments due to the Conference for the next three months. Syd DeVries moved/Sue Holloway seconded to pay the apportionments to the Conference at 8% for the months of July, August and September. Motion carried. At the end of the three months, the Finance Committee will review the apportionment payments to the Conference. Sue Holloway moved/Jacque Fuller seconded to approve the Financial Reports. Motion carried. Bob McNeill, Trustees Chair, reported the Trustees are moving forward with the projects. They have received an estimate on the asphalt repair in the amount of $1,000.00. This work will be done in September or October. New tires will be purchased later this year for the snow truck. He noted that a date needs to be made for a Work Day. Bob reminded the council we need to keep in mind that if we go back to having services beginning on September 13 the sanctuary needs to be cleaned prior to going back into the sanctuary. September 12 might be a date to have the Work Day and also clean the sanctuary. Pastor Peggy reported she and the Leadership Committee have met with Dr. John Andrews on how we create a plan to get church members back into the sanctuary that complies with regulations once it opens. The committee’s findings show we can get 48 members into the sanctuary. They will be meeting again with Dr. Andrews to have a walkthrough in the sanctuary and present their plans to him. Do we have one service, do members RSVP they are coming to the worship service, do we sing softly, and do need to offer an additional service are some of the questions we need to address. Bishop Ough is retiring from the Conference at the end of 2020 and Bishop Laurie Haller from Iowa will serve as the Conference interim bishop. Annual Conference will be held online this year and will be held for only one day. Pastor Peggy will be offering a leadership program to church members this fall. She has officially completed her leadership class and was congratulated by the Admin Council. Lynn Larsen, Member Care Chair, reported the committee is doing another round of sending cards to our shut-ins and those who are in nursing/assisted living homes. Pastor Peggy reported on the Memorial Committee. A memorial in Vonita Doering’s name has been given by her family for camp scholarships. Sue Holloway, Missions, noted 120 cards are being sent to Adopt-A-Platoon to those who are serving our country. She has been in touch with the school district and when school starts they will need 2000 masks for students and staff. She has material and will need volunteers to help cut, iron and sew. Change for Change will be taken when we resume going back to church. She and Pastor Peggy are collecting shoe boxes that will be filled with items to send to kids for Christmas. Cynthia McNeill, Staff Pastor/Parish Chair reported all is going well. Sue Holloway stated Trinity United Methodist Women may not be having their summer picnic and is not sure when they will resume. There was no further business to come before the meeting. . Syd DeVries moved/Correen Dammen seconded to hold the next Finance/Administrative Council meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2020, 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM. Pastor Peggy closed the meeting with the Church Breakthrough Prayer. Lynn Larsen, Recording Secretary

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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Birthdays: Aug. 4 Katie Pontius Aug. 6 Sharon Narem Aug. 7 Syd DeVries Aug. 15 Allison Specht Aug. 18 John Peppmeier Aug. 21 Correen Dammen Aug. 22 Mila Heisinger Aug. 27 Clacy Percy Aug. 28 Gary Linn Aug. 30 Jim Hoff Sept. 1 Robert Phillips Sept. 2 Norman Mason Sept. 6 Cameran Stoflet Anniversaries: Aug. 3 Joyce and Mike Darling Aug. 6 Larry and Sandy Howell Aug. 13 Janet and Leroy Lanphear Aug. 15 Theo and Don Rogers Aug. 18 Sid and Diane Goss Aug. 20 Norma and William Cooper Aug. 23 Danielle and Fritz Reller Aug. 26 Suzanne and KC Phillips Aug. 30 Terry and Barb Hansen Sept. 5 Sherry and Alvin Yost

The Power of Prayer Break Through Prayer Meetings

We will gather on Saturday, August 1 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84065950270?pwd=QVpSbE5Yc1EzVk9tcFJFcXlPSDNYdz09 Meeting ID: 840 6595 0270 Passcode: 879662 We begin with sharing any God sightings or God-insights that we have felt God has placed on our hearts. We share about how we can be in prayer for our church and the ministries of our church. We hope you will continue to join us for our 1:11 (p.m. or a.m.) prayer! God of us all, help us to be the church that is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by faithfully serving, teaching, and connecting to all through the light and love of Christ. Amen Thank you for joining us in this important ministry of breakthrough prayer!

The TUMC Board of Trustees has scheduled 2 work days. Sept. 11 and 12.

If you are willing and able to help, even if it is for an hour,

Please contact the office at 584-1328, email Trinity111media@gmail.com or text to 605-580-5439.

There are many things that have to be done, so you can

choose the project that fits your abilities. Thank you

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Staying Connected! While we are working on the best ways and practices to be able to safely regather, we will be continuing connecting in many different ways. If you’re interested in receiving emails with updates, information, devotions, and connections – please send the office an email to the office to put you on a mailing list. Facebook: *For those who are interested, and not yet sure how to watch Facebook – go to https://www.facebook.com/LeadTUMC/ *Make sure to “like” the page and then tune it at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning for worship *We have been recording our worship services from the sanctuary to include music and more participation, and help be back within our building. *All Facebook videos are then posted to our website within 24 hours. *Please note, you don’t have to have Facebook to watch our services, you can click on the link and it will take you to our page. Online Giving: Your continued generosity to the ministries and mission of Trinity United Methodist Church is greatly appreciated. You are able to go to www.leadtumc.com and click on “Online Giving”. Or if you would prefer, you can still mail in or drop off your contribution at the office, at 7 S Main Street. Radio: We are streaming our services live on the radio as well at the same time we are having our Facebook service! Check out KDSJ 980 AM station. If you’d be interested in sponsoring a broadcast, the cost is $25 each Sunday. Worship Kits: Please note that there will be no worship kits during the month of August

SAVE THE DATE New Confirmation Class!

All youth and parents who are interested in learning more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus and the Methodist Church are invited to join for a confirmation informational meeting on Sunday, September 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Christian Ministry Center. During this time we will discuss what confirmation is, the schedule, and expectations for the coming year. If you have any questions – please contact Pastor Peggy directly! Thank you!

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Covid – 19 Updates On Thursday, June 25, 2020 the Administrative Council decided that we would forego regathering until Sunday, September 13 at the earliest. The hope is to be able to implement the best possible safe practices for gathering. This will also have allowed the big tourist events (Rally, Kool Deadwood Nights, etc.) to have taken place and to see how exposure goes following those events. We will be continuing offering worship from the sanctuary, with music, which will be shared via Facebook, www.leadtumc.com, and KDSJ 980 AM radio. Some have asked why we have stopped going “Live” on Sunday mornings and pre-recording worship. The reasons are as follows: 1) With our use of the video camcorder, we cannot go live - it does not have the capability to do that 2) We need a few additional people to help us run everything, and so we wanted to do it when we had people here at the church 3) If we were to switch to the iPad to go live, we wouldn't be able to interact with people like pastor Peggy was from her kitchen table 4) Our hope is to eventually move to going live, but we're still working out the sound, and logistics of it all with the technology. We are striving to provide authentic, Spirit-filled, God centered worship. If you have any ideas or suggestions of how we can improve worship – please let us know. Thank you for your continued prayers and connections.

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Thank you and God Bless

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Contact Information for Pastor Peggy Hanson Pastor Peggy is currently not holding “coffee shop hours,” but is in the office. She will continue to honor the Sabbath on Fridays. And you can reach her at 562-505-6363 or 605-223-1222 or mstempson@iliff.edu Thank you

August Mission Report:

Meals on Wheels was difficult to arrange this month. Many thanks to Syd & Shelli for taking

2 days. Thanks also to Bob & Cindi and Tia & Ron for helping out. I had to recruit a

Lutheran for the day that I couldn't cover. We lost two of our driving units so I am in need of more volunteers. Our next week is September 6-12th. It is only for 1 day and requires 1 1/2

hours or so and you are usually done by 12:30. Find a partner to make it more fun.

Adopt-A-Platoon: the cards are even more important than ever since deployments have been extended. These cards are greatly appreciated by our service people and offer comfort and

encouragement. They know that they are not forgotten and that we are praying for

them. Please call Sue 920-7788 to volunteer to write small notes and share your favorite Scripture verse. Financial assistance is appreciated since it costs around $75 to purchase the

cards and mail them.

Health Kits: We have been requested to send money for health kits rather than put them

together. UMCOR will purchase the needed supplies and send them off to where they are

needed.

Christmas Shoe Box Project: We would like to continue this tradition. The shoeboxes stay

in our district and go to approximately 6000 children on the reservations in SD, ND and Min-

nesota. They must be taken to our local collecting church in Rapid City by Nov. 22nd. Our boxes are destined for 'Tree of Life' in Mission, SD. You may assemble the boxes or bring items

to the CMC and we will assemble them. The requirements are very simple: cover the box and

lid separately and close with a rubber band. Items to include are winter hat and gloves or mittens (required but no other clothing please), small amounts of candy, new toys, card

games, art supplies, craft kits or stuffed animals. Do not include items that require batteries

or previously used items. If they are in packaging, please leave them in it. Label age groups which can be infants, toddlers, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13 and above. If you have questions or need

suggestions, please contact Sue.

Masks: The school has requested assistance in providing masks for their teachers and

students. You can imagine the quantity that will be required. Even if you can't sew, there is

cutting and ironing that needs to be done. Many hands make for light work. I have access to material and patterns. Please help keep our students and their teachers healthy. Again,

contact Sue 920-7788.

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Dear Church Friends, The Member Care committee is asking you to send a card or note to those who are shut-in or are in nursing homes/assisted living. These friends of ours have been unable to get out and about and are limited to having any visits except through a window with their family and friends. A few minutes of sending a card or writing a note to them will brighten their day knowing they are loved and thought about often. Thank you! Sandy Hansen – 100 Montana #110, Lead, SD 57754 Yvonne Foreman – PO Box 165, Deadwood, SD 57732 Dorothy Berry – 133 Texas Lane 142, Rapid City, SD 57701 Jean Dyer – Edgewood Vista, 540 Falcon Crest Drive Apt 159, Spearfish, SD 57783 Peggy Cleveland – 100 Montana #104, Lead, SD 57754 Evelyn Bertsch -- 611 West Main #34, Lead, SD 57754 Harold Bender – 122 Wall Street, Lead, SD 57754

Estimated Cash available for July, 2020

Cash Balance as of 7-21-20 $49,415

Estimated expenses remaining in July July P&I 0 Month end payroll 2,800 Est. July apportionment* 1,667 Estimated remaining bills 1,000 Subtotal ($5,467) Accounts Payable (taken from June balance sheet) ($69,283) Add back: PPP loan to be forgiven $13,100 Add back: July payments $8,811 Subtotal ($47,372) Estimated Income remaining in July Estimated offering 7-26-20 1,000 Subtotal $1,000 Estimated cash balance at 7-31-20 ($2,424) Member giving: 7/3 1,805 Jul EFT 1,460 7/13 3,250 7/20 2,905 7/26 est 1,000 Projected total $10,420 X16% = $1,667 Estimated Conference Apportionment*

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Trinity United Methodist Women

Trinity United Methodist Women has decided to postpone our usual August picnic this year. We have enjoyed it through both rain and shine in previous years, and in various beautiful places, but this year we think it best to postpone. Perhaps we will call one of our regular meetings, when we start up again, our summer picnic. We have good imaginations and besides that, we will be overjoyed to be able to meet again in the future! All women will be welcome when that time comes, the first Thursday of the month, 12:30 pm.

YouTube is a go-to source for many things.....but did you know there is a YouTube United Methodist Women channel? Just go to YouTube and search umwomen, or United Methodist Women and you will find several videos from our international president Harriet Jane Olson, videos of our mission projects among others, and an excellent overview of what United Methodist Women is when you click "Watch Trailer". Happy searching and learning.

You still have the opportunity to participate in the Reading Program for United Methodist Women. Go to www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/readingprogram for details. If you feel it is too late to read five books before the end of August, you can get started anyway and get a head start on next year!

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PERKS FOR BEING OVER 50

1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. 2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first. 3. No one expects you to run into a burning building. 4. People call at 9 pm and ask, “Did I wake you?” 5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac. 6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way. 7. Things you buy now won’t wear out. 8. You can eat dinner at 4 pm. 9. You enjoy hearing about other peoples operations. 10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans. 11. You have a party and the neighbors don’t even realize it. 12. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge. 13. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 14. You sing along with elevator music. 15. Your eyes won’t get much worse. 16. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off. 17. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service. 18. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them either. 19. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size. 20. You can’t remember who sent you this list.

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