The Chimes

May 2017

Trinity United Methodist Church

75 East High Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338

PASTOR’S PAGE

As we approach the month of May, I look forward to vacation. I will preach on May the 7th and be on vacation from the 8th through the 21st. Vince Brown’s brother Steve will speak on Mother’s Day, the 14th and someone from the Heartbeat Pregnancy Center will speak on the 21st. I have traditionally taken these two weeks off for years. This is because when we lived in Pennsylvania we would come out to

Ohio for Mother’s Day and then spend some time helping with the spring planting on the family farm. Of course, now we are here in Ohio and we are close to my parents and our oldest son and family near Wooster. The highlight of this vacation will be that on Mother’s Day weekend our youngest son Jordan will be graduating from Shenandoah University with a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. We will be going out to Pennsylvania to stay with Jonathan, our middle son and then will be going to Jordan’s graduation. My parents and possibly Christopher our oldest son will be coming out as well for the graduation. It will be good to see old friends from the former church in Gardners, Pennsylvania. So my Pastor’s page for the newsletter has not contained much more than my own family news. But at the same time, I am reminded of the blessing of family relationships and I am certainly glad to be near my parents and oldest son. God bless all mothers on Mother’s Day and may God bless the worship services and speakers while we are on vacation. Denise and I are especially thankful for Trinity Church and everyone who is supportive of us and our church’s ministry. Happy Spring!

Pastor Jeff

PRAYER CONCERNS Trinity members and friends who have been in our prayers this past month…..

Cindy Miller, Cindy Mullins, Clace Bardo, Dennis Hill, Don French, Doug Van Scoy, Eunice Yake, Floyd & Esther Sterritt, Gary Curts, Harold Clinger, Jacque Pinyerd Long, Jeff Rocks, Julie Vargo, Madison Fitzpatrick, Mandy Robinson, Mike Jackson, Mike Lancaster, Nancy Ginder, Nathan Dotters, Steve Dabney, Terry Barr

Ongoing Prayer: Belisa Sherman, Ben Thimmes, Carleen Roseberry, Cassidy Briggs, Cathy Maxwell, Cheryl Doyle, Cindy Borgman, Craig Mullins, Dale Lyman, Dale Steiner, Dotty Goff, Gary Burke, June Jolif, Kalvari Kershner, Kathy Hart, Lon Irons, Marcia Todd, Marilee George, Michelle Shepard, Pam Besseck, Phyllis Bell, Ron Carsner, Sherry Meyers, Sherry Seckel, Stephanie Jones, Susan Keightley, Tammy Ghent, Terry Lavender, Trent Kincaid, Willard Fissel, Will Mullins, Bruce Scohy & all other civilians serving overseas.

Military: Curt Belohlavek, Emily Garry, Eric Mann, Kelly Mann, John & Ashley Haney, Jon Tschudi & all military personnel around the world

Nursing Home Residents: Bennington Glen: Marjorie West Signature Healthcare: Nettie Lyon Woodside: Bud Plumley Magnolia Terrace: Lois Jockish

Homebound: Mary Dianne George, Doyle Shoewalter, Alice Foley, Clair Bardo

Missionaries: Gordon & Ardell Graner Family [Dominican Republic]

Our Trinity Family wishes to extend prayers to the following families in the loss of a loved one this past month: James Davidson Family, Ted Long Family

TRINITY VISITORS April 2017 John, Cheri & Kyndra Irwin, Tom & Kimberly Neal, Jason & Carrie Dombrowski, Wilma Newhart, Jordan Blanton and Royce & Rayfe, Luke & Joy McLaughlin, Watts family

TRINITY ATTENDANCE

DATE

SUNDAY

SCHOOL

8:30 AM

10:30 AM

ATTENDANCE

TOTAL

4/02/2017 47 36 86 122

4/09/2017 45 36 89 125

4/16/2017 ? 48 168 216

4/23/2017 41 37 70 107

EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 16

(7:30 am & 10:30 am Services)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS… Trustees: Tuesday, May 02 at 7:00 pm Finance: Tuesday, May 09 at 7:00 pm Ad Council: Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 pm Education: Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 pm

COMMUNITY DINNER Wednesday, May 17 5:00-6:45 pm

Chicken & Party Potatoes. Meals Include: vegetable, choice of salad, roll,

dessert and drink. Dinners are $8.00 per person. Children 10 & under free.

Carry out available.

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY AT SAMES & COOK 3:00-4:00 pm

We have begun our study in the minor prophets. Please feel free to join us as we dig into the Word!

May 02: The book of Amos May 09: The book of Obadiah May 16: The book of Jonah May 23: The book of Micah May 30: The book of Nahum

NEW DIRECTORY INFO The Church office is working on the 2017 Church Phone Directory. If you have any updated information for yourself or a relative such as change of address, phone number, email address, etc. please fill out a form located on table in Narthex and also outside Upper Room next to boxes labeled “Directory Info Sheet.” Thank you!

SPRING RUMMAGE SALE

May 11th & 12th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm May 13th from 9:00 am - Noon

(Drop off begins May 4th and ends at noon on May 10th )

Please bring in your treasures for the spring sale. We need some big ticket items. Please No TV’s, computers or exercise equipment. We could also really use your help setting up for the sale or working at the sale. There are sign-up sheets in the church office, or let me know if

you can help. Whether you can give a little or a lot of your time, all will be most appreciated. We need

you! Thank you in advance for making this another great sale! ~Sandy Snyder

All United Methodist Women News

Thanks go out to the many people who supported our hosting the Mid-Ohio United Methodist Women’s Spring Meeting in April. Not only did our members respond by being gracious hostesses, but many others also helped. Pastor Jeff provided Communion, Custodian Jake had the place looking clean, and the Trustees had done their job of keeping our beautiful church home beautiful. We received many comments on this.

Coming up, on April 30th is United Methodist Women Sunday. The first part of our written purpose is “to be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ”. To fulfill this, we have asked Pastor Jeff to preach, and his message will be “Putting God in the Center.” Women will be greeting, ushering, calling us to worship, and reading scripture during both services.

As there is no whole group meeting in April, we will meet again together on Monday May 8th at 7:00 pm with Della (Lyon) Mosier bringing the program on “A Purpose Filled Community.” This would be a good time to bring in your pledge money for mission.

Save the date - Monday, June 19th at noon for our annual Guest Salad Luncheon. The program will be on homelessness locally. Invite a guest! Women from neighboring Methodist churches will be with us.

Sewing/Workday continues on Wednesday May 10th and June 14th, in the morning. Poquer Club fellowship breakfast will meet Wednesdays, May 31st and June 28th at 8:30 at the Edison Depot for devotions and announcements.

Peace,

Anne Cotton 419-946-1340

Happy Memorial Day

The Cleaning Bucket update board is back in the Narthex. If you are able to “purchase” an entire cleaning bucket through a donation it would be most appreciated and will help those who need them. The cost of the bucket has risen to $65 but any donation towards the purchase will always be appreciated. When you make your donation, please be sure to write the check to Trinity United Methodist Church and write Cleaning Bucket on the memo line. Thank you Church Family on behalf of the Midwest Mission Team and Midwest Distribution Center. You always come through with the help.

~Midwest Mission Team

TIME: 12:00 pm LOCATION: Trinity UMC

YOUTH GROUP FUN

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN MAY

Please contact Alberta Stojkovic if you are able to work during the Sunday School or 10:30 Worship at alberta_s16@hotmail.com or 419-946-4982. There are also sign-up sheets in the nursery. Thanks to all those who volunteered in the nursery this winter: Amy Barr, Gary Begeman, Kristi Bulkowski, Pam Clinger, Tom Cotton, Joyce Overmoyer, Alberta Stojkovic,

Mike Williamson and Sue Williamson.

LOW IMPACT/STEP AEROBICS CLASS

Classes meet on Mondays & Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. There

will be no classes May 6th

through the 13th

due to the Rummage Sale. We exercise with music

and mix in light weights and floor exercises. We would love to have you join us! If you have

questions ask Allen or Alberta Stojkovic 419-946-4982.

REIMBURSEMENT VOUCHERS

If you make any authorized purchases for the church, please return the original receipt and a completed Voucher to the church office within one month of the purchase. This will insure that

you receive your reimbursement on time and it also helps the church keep its accounts up to date and accurate. Blank Vouchers are available in the church office.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND USE OF FACILITIES

We are fortunate to have a facility that is busy through the year. If you plan to hold a special event, work session or other function in the church, please make sure to check availability of date and time with the church office as far in advance as possible. A Building Use form may need to be completed and returned for approval and signature by the Trustee Committee. The forms are available in the church office or may be emailed by the office at your request. Your cooperation in this process helps everyone coordinate use of the facility. Thank you!

2017 Altar Flowers The Flower Chart for 2017 will be up this month to sign up for Altar Flowers. Make sure you write who is purchasing the flowers and who they are “In Memory of” or “In Honor of”. The cost of the flowers is $30. Please mark “Altar Flowers” in memo line of your check made out to Trinity UMC. The church office

orders flowers for anyone who has signed up the week before the Sunday they are for. If you decide to get them yourself at another florist, please let the church office know in advance. Thanks!

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM

Trinity is part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Just by using your Kroger plus card when you shop at Kroger, they will make a donation to our church. Our most recent check was $270. To sign up go online at www.kroger.com/community and register your Kroger Plus Card, you will need to enter Trinity’s # 90458 and your email address. Thank you for supporting this program and Trinity UMC!

KROGER’S ROUND UP PROGRAM: Kroger’s “Round Up” program has resulted in generous

donations to the Mid Ohio Foodbank to help feed the hungry. These contributions have been

passed on to local Food Pantries and Kitchens, including the one here at Trinity! Recently, our

Food Pantry & End of Month Meal ministry received a total of $512.00 ! Your pennies really do

make a difference! Thank you so much for “rounding up” at Krogers!

~Food Pantry & End of Month Meal Team

GOD’S SERVANTS – May 2017

May 2017

8:30 am Greeters

8:30 am Call to Worship Readers

8:30 am Scripture Readers

7 Cal & Donna Shirk Donna Shirk Pam Clinger

14 Pat Tolbert Faye Willeke Erin Weaston

21 Joe & Sylvia Reineke Amy Barr Faye Willeke

28 Don & Marilyn Rhodebeck Pam Clinger Loretta Curts

May 2017 10:30 am Greeters

10:30 am Call to Worship Readers

10:30 am Scripture Readers

7 Allen & Alberta Stojkovic Nancy Grossman Robin Brucker

14 Jim & Joyce Overmoyer Floyd Sterritt Marilyn Turner

21 Juanita Piercy & Suzy Piercy Ken Barnett Dennis Hill

28 Katie Young & Evelyn Shoults Evelyn Shoults Cheryl Young

May 2017

10:30 am Music

10:30 am Children’s Church

Altar Flowers ($30.00)

7 Dennis Hill Cheryl Young We have nobody

14 Harry Riggs Mandy Rocks Signed up for

21 Barb Detwiler Jim Brucker Altar Flowers

28 Ken Barnett Rachel Harper So far this month!

May 2017

9:30 am Nursery Volunteers

10:30 am Nursery Volunteers

7 Gary Begeman Tom Cotton

14 Alberta Stojkovic Alberta Stojkovic

21 Volunteer Needed Sue Williamson

28 Volunteer Needed Kristi Bulkowski

10:30 am Ushers: Olen Jackson, Merrill Brucker, Floyd Sterritt, Glenn Hayes

Trinity United Methodist Church: Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm [Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm]

Phone: 419-947-6040 Fax: 419-947-6050 Website: www.mgtrinity.com Email Address: trinityumc@redbird.net

Pastor Jeff’s Email Address: jcanankamp82@gmail.com

The Chimes is a monthly publication of Trinity United Methodist Church. Copy deadline is the third Wednesday of each month by 4 pm.

Trinity United Methodist Church Staff: Rev. Jeff Canankamp, Pastor - Parsonage Phone: 419-751-7572

Aaron Vance, Music Director Laura McLaughlin, Pianist Taylor Hendershott, Organist Tina Schaeufele, Treasurer Tammy Ghent, Secretary

Barb Brewer, Kitchen Coordinator Jacob Hayes, Custodian Diana Kemp, Nursery Care Giver