Trinity Tidings Trinity United Methodist Church

706 14th Avenue South (843) 272-5236 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

www.trinitynmb.com September, 2012 Newsletter

9/1 Linda Eichenbaum

Joan Nofsinger

9/3 Nancy Floyd

9/4 Lynne Bell

Charles Black

Matthew Daniel

Michael Daniel

Alisa Dew

9/5 Julia O’Brien

9/7 Melissa Hughes

Doris Jata

Mike Walters

9/8 Carol Holt

9/9 Zak Pearsall

9/11 Reba Brainerd

Carnie Hipp

9/12 James Lewis

Marion Teeguarden

9/13 Alan Buyck

9/14 Mark Overton

9/15 Roger Snyder

9/16 Marti Little

9/5 Karen & Harold Kelly

9/6 Alice & Dave Peterson

9/9 Carolyn & James Bond

9/10 Nancy & Joe Banaian

Kim & Don Parks

9/11 June & Don McCord

9/14 Peggy & Louie Joline

9/18 Lori & Robert Goulet

9/20 Arlene & Jay Leskowicz

Beth & Tom McHood

9/23 Gail & Lee Hitchcock

9/27 Kathryn & Scott Keziah

Phyllis & Steve Rountree

9/28 April & Ryan Marrs

9/17 Nancy Banaian

Cheryl Jeffrey

Arlene Milligan

9/18 Sandra Perry

9/21 Emily Sharp

Daniel Christopher Stephens

9/22 June McCord

9/23 M. C. Cathcart]

Mark Leindecker

Sally Stolte

9/24 Scott Keziah

9/25 Corey Cooper

Nicol Ribaudo

9/26 Michael Ritter

Travis Yates

9/28 Sandra Sands

9/29 Sue Ellis

John Wilson

9/30 Angelo DiFrancesco

Don Frye

Happy Huskey

Doris Pollock

Courtesy Pays

Many years ago a nondescript couple visited the office of the president of Harvard University. The president greeted them tartly: “You will have to be brief. I’m a very busy man and can give only a few moments.” Not wanting to impose on the very important man, the couple left immediately. They had planned to give Harvard several million dollars, but instead they donated it to start a new university in California. The new school was named for its donor, Leland Stanford. Discourtesy costs much. Basic courtesy influences all of human relations. It also begins at home. Members of a family who treat each other with consideration at home will be courteous in their contacts outside the home, for the home is the testing ground for courtesy. A wife once complained to her husband that he gave the dog more attention than he gave her. The husband replied that perhaps the reason was that the dog showed more signs of genuine welcome when he came home in the evening that his wife did. Everyone appreciates courtesy, as one businessman discovered. On his many trips to New York City, he concluded that all the city’s cab drivers, as well as hotel and subway employees, were impatient and bad tempered. They were all difficult to get along with. Then one day he read the words of William Thackeray, “The world is a looking glass and gives back to every person the reflection of their own face.” The man began to check up on his own attitude, and on his next trip he found he did not encounter a single discourteous person. New York had not changed. He had simply found that the quickest way to correct the other fellow’s attitude was to correct his own. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 7:12, “However you want people to treat you, so treat them.” In one short sentence He summed up courtesy; it is the essence of caring about one another. My prayer for Trinity is that we are the church that reaches out to people in the church and in our communities, treating them the way that we want to be treated. Love you guys, Pastor Michael

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FINANCIAL FACTS

The following is a summary of our giving and spending in relation to the ongoing missions and ministry of the church. As always, though these figures are in the August newsletter they represent the most current information available which is through the end of JULY

Total income year-to-date: $251,002 Total Income year-to-date budgeted $262,127 Income under anticipated amount $ 11,125 Total expenses year-to-date $236,241 Total expenses year-to-date budget $271,699 Expenses under anticipated amount $ 35,458 Apportionments budgeted year-to-date $ 43,235 Apportionments actual paid year-to-date $ 43,235 Weekly needs average budgeted 2012 $ 8,638 Weekly actual average giving 2012 $ 8,096

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COSMETICS

Linda Jones

Mary Kay Cosmetics

(843) 272-1962

North Myrtle Beach

CUSTOM WINDOW

TREATMENT/ HOME

DÉCOR

Fran VanHousen

Fran*Tastic Fabrications

(843) 756-5582

Grand Strand

CATERING/LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING

Grace Eckstorm

North Myrtle Beach

843-427-4711

Graceeckstorm@

yahoo.com

DOG SITTER

Jill Krumme

In my home

(843) 663-0774

(843) 503-0300

North Myrtle Beach

FLORIST

Sue Blackburn

The Flower Pot,

Longs, SC

(843) 399-2840

Sblack7@yahoo.com

or theflowerpot7.com

HANDYMAN REPAIRS

Chuck Siceloff Repairs You Can Afford To DO

(843) 503-5864 or

(843) 272-6655

INSURANCE/

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT/

HEALTH/LIFE

Bubba Collins

304 Main Street

North Myrtle Beach

(843) 280-2012

INCOME TAX

Marty and Terry Slapnik

Liberty Tax Service

(843) 399-1040

North Myrtle Beach

LAWYER

Wayne Mumford

McCutchen, Mumford,…

(843) 449-3411

Main Street, North Myrtle Beach

Oleander Drive, Myrtle Beach

LAWYER

John Breeden

Whetstone, Myers, Perkins &

Fulda

(843) 251-7339

Social Security Disability Representation and Rehab

Counseling Services

Dixon Pearsall,

Ph.D., CRC, NCC

(843) 399-1170

MEDICARE CONSULTANT

Dale E. Beagle

Dale E. Beagle Insurance

(843) 280-2413

cell: 570-594-0192

North Myrtle Beach/M. B.

PAINTING

Bruce Campbell Bruce Campbell Painting

(843) 685-1920

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NEED HELP WITH A

LOVED ONE

Joyce Davis Dr. Appointments, shopping,

meals, light housekeeping, sitting

N. Myrtle Beach, Little River and

Longs

(843) 249-6778

North Myrtle Beach/Little River

REAL ESTATE

Mahala Pearsall

Century 21/Thomas

Cell (843) 424-7844 Mahala.Pearsall@century21thomas.com

TRAVEL AGENT/CRUISE

CONSULTANT

Jeannie DeAngelo J. D. Vacations

(843) 272-1479

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WATER EXERCISE

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Jane Cole

843-222-6600

Peppertree - Cherry Grove

AMICI'S BRICK OVEN AND

ITALIAN BISTRO Quinn and Jane Marinacci

1310 Celebrity Circle

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(843) 444-0006

*10% discount for locals

Sunday, September 16th at 6 p.m. in The church library.

MEETING ON: Tuesday, September 18th at 5:30 pm in The church library.

MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH AT 7 P.M. IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL OF THE CHURCH. SUBMIT YOUR AGENDA TO MIKE WALTERS ASAP. THANKS!

Will meet on Tuesday, September 4th at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Church.

As of August 18, 2012

Funds Available: $ 35,565.33

Amount owed on Building Loan

$116,718.58

Mission News: Mahala Pearsall

WOW!!!! This congregation is amazing! We collected

$800 for the ‘back to school’ shoe drive at North

Strand Helping Hand. There are a lot of children re-

turning to school with pride in their new shoes thanks

to your generosity. You truly are the hands of Christ!

Many of you read in the paper that CASA has

temporarily closed its doors. Hopefully it will be up

and running again soon. In the mean time, we will not

be collecting clothing for the center. Please take all of

your donations to Helping Hands. They can always use

gently used clothing.

Street Reach- Our next meal will be September 2nd.

Now that everyone’s lives are settling down after the

tourist season, please consider helping serve a meal to

some very appreciative residence at Street Reach.

We would appreciate some new faces to help serve.

Please call me at 399-1170 to help.

Fred Kane is still collecting golf equipment for our

Wounded Warriors to use at Clinics during the rehab

process. Please collect your extra, usable clubs. Con-

tact Fred directly fred@teeoffforeacause.org Tee

Off Fore A Cause, Inc. is a 501C3 Charity. Fred’s num-

ber is 843-333-7974. Thank you for your donations!

Operation Paperback Books- Please continue to collect

your paperbacks and magazines. We will be sending off

the next shipment soon.

The Master’s Meal is still being served on Wed. at

11:30. Call Gerry Ferguson at 249-2040 for opportuni-

ties to help. This is a self sustaining ministry so dona-

tions are very welcome.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSIONS

September 18th 10 am

TUMC Fellowship Hall

SA * Doing Justice in a Purple Congregation

by Dr. James Ryan

The Art of Racing in the Rain

by Garth Stein

Upcoming Books and Films:

SA *The Slave Next Door by Bales

SG *Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado

LD * Christianity in Conflict

NC *Warrior Princess by Princess

Kasune Zulu

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

by Jamie Ford

March by Geraldine Brooks

* Available in Trinity Library - UMW

Happy Reading! Happy Reading!

Happy Reading!

Mission News continued:

Mobile Meals Delivery – Our next time for deliv-

ery will be the week of October 8-12. Janice

Givens (399-5801) is our coordinator. She needs

more volunteers! Can you spare three hours, one

day, every 9 weeks? Please call to volunteer.

Community Needs, perhaps you can help:

Pop Tabs support Ronald McDonald House –

Drop into Box in the Missions Corner!

SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 Date 8:30 11:00 2nd(communion) Ryan Oxfurth Tori Plante 9th Hayley Hughes 16th Tanner Collins 23rd Colby Plante 30th Edwin Payne Martin

For September 2nd

8:30 11:00 Sue Blackburn Gerry Ferguson Trish Lucas Shirley Ford Anne Miller Margaret Payne Janet Osgood Chuck Siceloff

SEPTEMBER 2012

AUGUST 2012 Date 8:30 11:00

2nd (communion) Marie Peacock Barbara Irvin

9th Alisa Dew Shirley Ford

16th Don & Jean Frye Pam Tarter

23rd Millie Doud Sally Floyd

30th Julia Rives Grace Lonsdale

Sept 2nd Lucy Huggins (Captain) Wayne Gasque (captain)

Steve Huggins Joyce Davis

John Goodman Scott Keziah

Nan Goodman Margaret Payne

Deborah Rhyne

Sep 9th Jane Marinacci (Captain) Deborah Rhyne (Captain)

Barbara Irvin Ken Carter

Trish Lucas Joyce Davis

Mike Walters Janice Givens

Grace Lonsdale

Sept 16th Chris Scott, (Capt.) Herman Holmes (Captain)

Esther Scott Joyce Davis

Kenneth McIver Barbara Irvin

Bobby Lewis Peggy Joline

Deborah Rhyne

SEP 23rd John Goodman, (Captain) Ken Carter (Captain)

Nan Goodman Barbara Irvin

Steve Huggins Scott Keziah

Lucy Huggins Grace Lonsdale

Deborah Rhyne

Sep 30th Bobby Lewis (Captain) Barbara Irvin (Captain)

Jeannie DeAngelo Scott Keziah

Jantz DeAngelo Grace Lonsdale

Kenneth McIver Deborah Rhyne

Marty Slapnik

Volunteers needed

Please call Millie Doud

At 843-497-4294

From the Music Department:

It is hard to believe it is September and the year is almost

three quarters over. Before we turn around, it will be the

holiday season and we will be doing Christmas music.

The planning is underway and now it is time for the prepara-

tion. The plan is for the chancel choir to start practice on

Wednesday, September the 12th at 7:00. We will be get-

ting music ready for several special times, not only

regular worship. These include communion Sundays, All

Saint's Sunday, Thanksgiving, and then the

Advent Season. Also, hopefully we will do a Hymn Fest

Sunday, so start thinking of your favorite hymn.

The choir is always open to new voices and if you have ever

thought about singing in the choir, please let me know, or

just show up for practice. Also, if you attend the 8:30 ser-

vice and would be interested in singing in the choir, I am

looking to form a choir that only sings at the 8:30 service.

Please let me know as soon as possible, if this is an interest

for you.

The hymn for this month is "In the Garden". The author of

this hymn, C. Austin Miles, felt that meditating on scrip-

ture involves using your imagination. Instead of just read-

ing a passage, you read it, close your eyes, and visualize the

scene, maybe even putting yourself in the picture. He began

writing gospel songs and even became an editor of hymnals

and songbooks. His hobby was photography, and when he

would be in the dark room developing his photographs,

he would read his Bible. In March 1912, while waiting for

film to develop, he opened his Bible to his favorite chapter--

John 20, the story of the first Easter. As he pictured the

scene of that morning, he could feel every movement.

Under the inspiration of this vision, he wrote as quickly as

he could, and the poem appeared. Later the same evening

he wrote the music. We should all be thankful for such

talent.

Melody Evans

On Sunday, August 19th, the youth and children gathered at Margaret Payne’s home for a pool party and cook-out. There were around 15 of our young people there along with about the same number of adults. Everyone had lots of fun and ate good food. Many thanks to Margaret for sharing her home, to Chuck and Steve (and others) for preparing the food, and to Michael and Albert for the wonderful homemade ice cream. Starting on September 9th, the regular meetings of the youth and children will start. We will continue to have lots of fun, while learning more about each other, and exploring our faith. Please come and bring your friends. Melody Evans

Evangelism Reaching Out to Others

Several of the programs we have been working on to get in place are now functioning. We have the Pastor/Congregation Prayer Program in place which you will read about. The visitation of the sick in the hospital, and those at home with brief sicknesses is being addressed by the YOUNG AT HEART Sunday School class. Those who are limited in their ability to get out as they wish and miss the opportunity to attend activities at church are being visited and offered communion by our Home Visitation Team. The members of the team are Catherine Smith, Becky Cassell, Jim Bond, Grace Eckstorm, Jean Frye, Leslie Wilkins, Linda Eichenbaum, Leslie Wilkins, Gerry Ferguson, Sandra Davis, Debbie Snow, Joyce Davis and Rose Wagoner. A visit when you are stuck at home is always a blessing. There are several other outreaches in the plan-ning stage which we hope will be in operation very soon. And, as chair, I wish to give a BIG THANKS to my committee who are working so hard to reach out to others in Christian Love. They are Gerry Ferguson, Carolyn Marker, Fran VanHousen, Becky Cassell, Mahala Pearsall, Catherine Smith, Emily Sharp, Jim Bond, Ed Daniel and Pastor Michael Ritter Everyone is welcome to come join us, and mem-bers are needed to carry out the programs being planned. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m.

With God’s Loving Hands,

Marie Peacock, Chair

Evangelism Reaching Out to Others

PASTOR/CONGREGATION PRAYER PROGRAM

The pastor and we as the congregation are always in prayer for others. Now we have the opportunity to pray for other members of our congregation every week. Six names of members will be drawn at random and Pastor Michael Ritter, along with all of us, will pray for the individuals and their family. Our first week starts on September 2nd. Below are the names of the members selected for September. Week of September 2nd Scott, Katie and Billy Keziah John and Anita Menafra Estelle Barentine Charles and Jackie Green Pat and Dorothy Ard William and Susan Douglas Week of September 9th Carnie and Sarah Hipp Martha Watkins Billy and Gail Elliott Garner and Bonnie Weeks John and Sylvia Breeden Week of September 16th Warren and Loretta Amspacher Dorothy Cassidy Edwin Martin Jr. Rhetta Cox Loraine and Jack Callaghan Dorothy Parker Week of September 23rd Doug and Kim DeCosta Van and Margaret Crutchfield Ruby Curry Tony, Libby and Michael Kyzer Jay and Arlene Leskowicz Don and Marti Little Week of September 30th John and Lee Bouton Richard Phillips Chuck Siceloff Elayne Denis Becky Cassell Eleanor Dawalt Thanks to the committee who have volunteered to write notes for the program: Mary Fay Hall, Carolyn Marker, Peggy Joline, Linda Eichenbaum and Marie Peacock.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 11th at 10:00 am in the A. G. Greene Building. Mark your calendars now to attend!

We are still asking for volunteers to help with the Children’s sermons at both 8:30 & 11 am services. It would be on a rotating basis about every 6 weeks. Please contact Pastor Ritter if you are Interested in helping out.

UMW NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER

Circles are back in Swing! September 4, 2012, 9:30AM Susanna Wesley Circle will meet in

the Fellowship Hall and Bobbie Yates will host.

September 6, 2012 9:30AM Circle of Love will meet at the

home of Betty Wyles.

September 10, 2012 at 10:00AM Hope Circle will be hosted by

Frances Roberts.

September 11, 2012 at 7PM the Dot Jordan Circle will meet in

the Fellowship Hall with Sandra Sands as hostess.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR UMW Sept 7-9, 2012 is the Tri District UMW Spiritual Growth Fall

Retreat at Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Rev. Telley Gadson from St. Mark UMC in Sumter, SC will be the

Speaker. The registration fee for each person attending the re-

treat is$12.00. Onsite registration is $15.00. Several Trinity

ladies meet at the church and drive to Myrtle Beach on Saturday

if they are not attending the Friday afternoon session. Trinity

ladies have really enjoyed these retreats and the Speakers are

very interesting. Contact Martie Campbell or your Circle Leader

for a registration form.

Nominations needed: There will be UMW Board Member

positions to be filled as well as some Circle Leader positions for

2013. Ladies, please be thinking of how you may serve. If

you’ve never served in a position, please know that you are not

alone when you volunteer to hold a position. Ladies who pre-

ceded you are willing to advise you. You will get to know others

and form new friendships by working with them. The descrip-

tions of the positions are in the UMW Handbook. Contact Doris

Pollock if you have questions or if you would like to be on the

Board. More discussions of nominations for the positions will

occur at your next Circle meeting.

Festival of Tables October 6, 2012 is the Festival of Tables and though it seems like

it’s a long way off there are plenty of preparations to be done.

As many of you know it’s a treat to attend the Festival to see the

beautiful table decorations. At 11AM the event will start and the

ladies may view the decorated tables and the Silent Auction items.

At 11:30AMHarpist Becky Nissen will entertain us with a concert

before the luncheon. Becky has performed many times over the years

at Trinity. She always gives a great performance and we enjoy her

beautiful music. Plan on bringing your daughters, mothers and

friends and fill up a table. Besides the luncheon there will be a Silent

Auction. Tickets are $15.00 each. Several ladies will be selling tick-

ets in September. Tickets go fast so get yours soon.

Ladies who plan to decorate a table, are asked to let Martie Camp-

bell or Pam Tarter know as soon as possible. Volunteers will be

needed for selling tickets, decorating the Fellowship Hall, cooking,

serving, and clean up. You can get information about how you can

help at your September Circle meeting. We also need items for the

silent auction. Please don’t wait until the last minute to bring your

auction items to Andrea Dennis. New and unused items, gift certifi-

cates are great prizes as well as tickets to a local theater or certifi-

cates for golf equipment or a golf game even. Restaurant gift certifi-

cates bring in nice bids too. This is the UMW’s big fund raiser and

many charities benefit from it so please join in to make it a big suc-

cess. All those who have attended have fond memories of the fun

they had.

UMW news continued on next page>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

VOLUNTEERS are great PEOPLE

1. They are deeply appreciated! 2. They give warm fuzzies to those in need! 3. They are an important part of our church family 4. They are all loved by GOD!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ONE OF THESE PEOPLE?

The Bereavement Committee is making a new volunteer list for all that are willing to donate either food, a monetary donation {to purchase food}, or your time; preparation or kitchen help for a memorial service. We would love to have our new as well as our long time members join in and help. It’s a great way to get involved and come together as a church family. PLEASE SIGN UP: [1] In the church office [2] Call Betty Wyles – 843-458-0630 or email at

bgwyles@yahoo.com [3] Call Margaret Payne – 843-446-1633 We would like to thank all of our volunteers that are so dedicated and are always

willing to help.

GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO WE! Sincerely,

Betty Wyles and Margaret Payne

FLAMINGO FLOCKING

Just a reminder! The Flamingo Flocking team is still in business and awaiting your call.

For just $1.00 a bird (minimum order of 25 birds), we'll put a smile on someone's face and joy in their heart. So, give us a call.

843-390-2377 or 843-995-5193.

We have started our “new” group of seniors meetings here at Trinity and it was a great success! Our official name is PEP—for People Enjoying People. We’ll have a covered dish luncheon together every 3rd Thursday. You bring your favorite covered dish and we’ll provide the meat. In addition to this, we will have more outings and activities monthly in the future. Please come and join us and let’s continue with “fun and fellowship” . We look forward to seeing you and your friends!

PEP “PEOPLE ENJOYING PEOPLE”

MORE UMW NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER

Thursday, October 11, 2012 The UMW is sponsoring a “Night

Away” to Conway Glass, 209 Laurel Street, Conway for a glass

blowing class. The class will start at 6:00 pm with each person

attending making their own Christmas ornament. The cost is

$25.00 per person and is limited to twenty people. If you wish

to take part in this outing, please sign up as soon as possible. A

sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board outside of Sandra’s

office. Please make your check payable to Peggy Joline or

Sharon Porter. Your check will confirm your spot. All monies

must be in by September 30th. Some of us will be meeting for

dinner before the class starts at Coppers Restaurant, 201 Laurel

Street, Conway, SC at 5:00 pm. Each person is responsible for

their own dinner that night. Please let us know if you plan to

join us as reservations have to be made. If you have any ques-

tions please call Peggy Joline (843.734.0331) or Sharon Porter

(843.390.2105). This trip is open to all ladies of the church.

October 13, 2012 is the Marion District UMW Come Celebrate

Our 40th District Annual Meeting. The location has been

changed to St. Paul’s Waccamaw UM Church, 180 St. Paul

Place, Pawley’s Island, SC. The Keynote Speaker is Pastor Marie

Nuckles of Herbert Memorial United Methodist Church. Dead-

line for registration is Sept. 15, 2012. The cost of the Event is

$13.00. Please see your Circle Leader or Martie Campbell for

your registration form.

October 26-27, 2012 Friday and Saturday is the 40th Annual

Meeting of the SC UMW Conference. It is held at St. John’s

UM Church in Rock Hill, SC. Keynote Speaker is Rev. Narcie

McClendon Jeter. The fee is $25 and the registration deadline is

October 12, 2012. Again see your Circle leader or Martie

Campbell for registration forms. There are more details on the

form.

Stewardship is lived out in: - living and telling the Good News - sharing with God in seeking justice, peace, and the integrity of creation in an interdependent uni-verse. - wisely employing God-given human resources, abilities and relationships - sharing the material resources we hold and giv-ing them in service, justice and compassion - providing for future generations - sharing in the life, worship and responsible stew-ardship of the Church and of its mission. Both for the individual and for the community, stewardship is a joyful act for the sake of God's world! (Excerpt from "Christian Stewards, Stewards of Ourselves")

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Change is an often used word in the English language. It has French and Latin origins, meaning to alter or exchange.

We change a baby, we have loose change in our pocket, we change seats with someone, we change our clothes. None of

these has a threatening sort of meaning. Yet somehow when change involves something in the church, we, especially those

of us who are getting along in years, often put on our fighting gear and go at it.

Let’s think about this. First of all, the church, meaning those who follow Christ, has always been about change. We are

new creatures in Christ. We rise from baptismal waters to walk in newness of life. 1st Corinthians 15:51 tells us that in the

last days we shall all be changed. As Methodists we are the result of many changes, from the Reformation through the new

ideas of John Wesley to the Methodist Episcopal Church to today’s United Methodist Church. A big change happened

when women could enter the ministry. Also, we Methodists have always been known for our pastors moving around,

whether back in the days of the circuit riders or the regular reassignments today. When I was growing up, it seemed etched

in stone that we’d change pastors every four years.

Those changes pertain to the larger picture either of theology or church organization, and we’ve accepted them, al-

though sometimes begrudgingly, pretty well. When changes come in our local body of Christ, our Church, however, we

take changes a lot more personally. I have a book written in 1943 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the church

in which I was baptized as an infant, Union Station Methodist in Richmond, Va., which, by the way, no longer exists. Be-

cause of changing neighborhood demographics, it merged with a church which lost their building in a fire and became a

new entity across town. In the history of that church there is one incident reported of a change the tobacco chewing men

of the congregation didn’t like—the removal of cuspidors from the building. But the changes that drew the most ire and

suspicion were those involving the music. In 1850 some old codgers said if an organ was brought into the church, they

would throw it out the window. When a choir was organized, it was feared there would be “operatic warbling” if the

choice of music was left up to the singers and their director.

So here we are at Trinity many years later, and the fear of change still seems alive and well. Perhaps it’s because we’ve

had so many to deal with in the past year or so. We loved Steve, and still do; but even though we knew he wouldn’t stay

forever, the circumstances of his reassignment took us by surprise. And we didn’t like that change one bit. When Rev. Ed

stepped in for the interim he brought his own style with him, which was a change from Steve’s quiet ways. Yet he did a

commendable job and we were so thankful for his spirit and hard work. Then came Michael with all his energy and commit-

ment to shake us up a little (or a lot) and lead us in new directions. While we’ve noticed changes to the order of worship

and such, I feel that he will always listen to our reason for wanting to do something the “old way.” That, however, re-

quires talking to him personally instead of just grumbling to others about it. I believe a visit to the church when he is in his

office will show you he has an open door and an open mind.

As for any perceived changes to our music, to quote a nationally known Baptist minister of music, “I choose such a vari-

ety of music that I offend everyone in the congregation at least once a month.” Please keep your mind and heart open and

listen to the message, no matter what type of music it is. I suspect that years ago people were outraged when the hymns

changed from ones such as “O God Our Help in Ages Past” to “Bringing in the Sheaves.” Then there's the matter of the choir not wearing robes for the summer, which has brought out strong opinions in both choir and congregation. We

recognize we look better when dressed uniformly, but the robes are thick polyester and hold in the heat. With the air conditioning somewhat unpre-

dictable, on the days the inside temperature can't be brought down, some members experience health problems from becoming overheated. And

which is more distracting, the robed choir members vigorously fanning themselves throughout the service or seeing them in normal summer attire?

In closing, I hope I’ve given you some things to consider. Change in every aspect of our life, including the church, is

inevitable. We change for the better as we follow Jesus more closely. We’ve changed our thinking about the role of women

in the church. Church music has changed. New programs have been and will be added. A stagnant church is a dying

church, and once it dies it can no longer go out into the world to reach those in need both materially and spiritually. As

long as Trinity is biblically sound and we as the body of Christ, to paraphrase Micah 6:8, show justice in our actions, love

mercy, and walk humbly with our God, I pray you will embrace change!

In Christ,

Carolyn Brittain

Just a reminder that Trinity’s Prayer Shawl Ministry is

still going strong! We are always in need of more knitters and

crotchetier.

We will now be blessing the shawls on the 5th Sunday—

which means 4 times a year. We will put a reminder notice in

the Sunday bulletin the week prior to the blessing date.

If anyone is interested in taking part of this ministry

there are patterns for both knit and crochet or you can use

your own pattern. Making these shawls is a blessing for those

who make them and, as we’ve been told many times, a bless-

ing for those who receive them. If there are any questions

please call me at (843) 399-5801.

Thanks,

Janice Givens

PRAYER

GROUP INVITATION TO JOIN THE CHURCH

On Sunday, September 16th we will be extending an invitation to those of you who have “thought about it” and those who would now like to transfer their membership to Trinity. While you may join at any time, some people feel more comfortable joining as a group.

If this is something you are interested in doing then please contact Pastor Ritter or Sandra in the church office to let us know.

CONCERT SERIES STARTS UP AGAIN Beginning Sunday Sept 23rd

at 6:30 pm

Once again this year we will have an opportunity to come together for a major blessing. Over the years we have had our spirits lifted high by many talented people. There will be everything from six piece brass groups to our own diverse quartet. We are starting this season with our very own Kelvin Smith on Sunday Sept 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the church. Kelvin not only sings and plays piano in worship at Trinity, he is also an extremely gifted actor who works throughout the year with the theater group on Main Street in Conway. You have not truly heard Kelvin until you hear him in concert. His warm, up close and personal style along with his spirituality will surely give all who attend an evening to remember. All concerts are free and all are welcome. This is a wonderful time for those who attend our church at dif-ferent times on Sunday to fellowship together. It is also a great time to bring a friend, maybe someone who is un-churched and seeking. For more info please call the church office or Rev. Ed at 843- 421-7257

Do you know why you believe what you believe? Is it Scrip-

tural, was it passed down in your family from your Great

Grandma, or do you believe it because it makes you "feel

good"?

Join us in exploring the great doctrinal truths on grace,

faith, and justification found in the book of Romans.

No need to purchase a study guide, just bring your Bible,

pen and paper if you want to take notes. Frank Fussell will

be teaching chapter by chapter and is very thorough. Just

show up in the sanctuary, Monday, September10 at

10:30 am.

A Very Special Thank You to My Pastor

and My Church Family

Words cannot begin to express my grate-

fulness for all of your love and support during the

time of my mother’s passing. The services that you

rendered to me and my family, the food, the flowers,

the cards and the love is just overwhelming.

To my pastor Michael, Sandra, Margaret, Albert,

Melody, Kelvin, Fran, Bruce, Tera Ann, Frances,

Trudy, Edward, Jo, Barbara Irvin, Bob & Laurie and

anyone that I may have missed, please forgive me.

To all of you my heart is filled with joy due to your

kindness and love.

I have no idea of how anyone could get through

something like this without a church family. Thank

God I will never have to know because I have you.

Many blessing and bundles of love, Ed and family

THANK YOU!

Dear Friends,

George, Bill and I want to thank you for your

cards, calls and concern for our son, Bill, at the

time of his heart attack. Your expressions of

love and caring were a source of strength for us

and we are so grateful.

Thankfully, Bill is now in cardiac rehab and

doing well. We are so blest! Again, thank you,

dear friends.

In Christian Love,

George and Emily Sharp

What Are You Doing Sunday Morning at 9:45 am?

Hopefully you will be getting ready to rehearse with the choir, or attending Sunday School. If not, con-sider coming and joining one of the classes. The A.G. Greene Agape class in the A. G. Greene building will be starting a study of “A LIVING FAITH” and how it applies to us today. Or you may join the Young At Heart class upstairs in the library which will be exploring “Matthew". Come and expand your knowledge of God’s word as it applies to us today.

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE WELCOME THE

GIRL SCOUTS ORGANIZATION AS THEY WILL

START MEETING HERE AT THE CHURCH IN

THE A. G. GREENE BUILDING.

THEY WILL START MEETING HERE ON MONDAY

NIGHTS! PLEASE NOTE THIS ON YOUR

CALENDARS AS YOU PLAN OTHER EVENTS IN

THE CHURCH. Romans 14:17

In the kingdom of God, eating and drinking are not important. The important things are living right with God, peace, and

joy in the Holy Spirit.

Linley and Alisa Dew E mail addresses

Linley - Linleydew5@gmail.com Alisa - dewalisa@gmail.com

Grace Eckstrom

E mail address: graceeckstrom@yahoo.com

Barbara Irvin E mail address - beachhide-

away2004@yahoo.com

Thelma Mitchell Cell phone: 910-234-0215

Richard Phillips

8730 Hwy 707 #13

Mary Ann Silk New address:

Myrtle Beach Manor Room 127 9547 Hwy. 17 North

Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Minnie Strickland Phone number: 843-798-8510

Jay and Arlene Leskowicz

Email address is all lower case: jaylene2@atmc.net

Frank and Betty Autry

Home phone: 843-399-3617 Betty’s cell # 843-685-1341

Names to Add

Billie Brooks Kissel * Kleinbreitenbach Str. 41

69509 Morlenbach, Germany Phone contact: Mother

Alice Brooks 843-272-6837

Terry and Vivian Fletcher 613 24th Avenue South

North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 Cell Phone: 843-655-2088

E mail address: beach-bumz@sc.rr.com

Tavener and Beulah Threathe 5400 Little River Neck Road

Lot 247 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 Phone number: 843-273-0092

Trinity United Methodist Church Directory Listed are the corrections to the July 2012 Directory.

Please make these corrections to your directory.

ASAP Yard Sale

Have you accumulated “stuff” you do not

need? Why not sell it and support a good

cause at the same time? ASAP – Armed Ser-

vices Assistance Program – is sponsoring a

yard sale (actually a parking lot sale) on Satur-

day, November 10 from 7 am until 1 pm. One

parking space rents for $20, two for $30. Save

landfill space, make a little money, and help

provide food for military families. To reserve

your spaces, call Trudy Barnes at 843-361-

0254.

North Strand Housing Shelter

News update:

Through the grace of God, North Strand Hous-

ing Shelter has been very successful in finding

jobs, then housing for the residents. Currently

we have a young family in need of a sofa or love

seat, living room chairs, lamps, and a dining

table in order to complete the furnishings for

their apartment.

If you know of anyone who has furniture to

donate, please call Gerry at 843-446-5519.

WORK DAY OFFERING

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Instead of doing the Epworth Christmas

tree this year we will be doing a special

offering twice during the year to help the

children of Epworth.

On Sunday, September 9th we will be

taking up the first special offering to help

invest in the lives of the children that are

living at Epworth.

More information will be forthcoming in

the Sunday bulletin that day. You can also

go to the Epworth website at:

www.epworthchildrenshome.org. for more

information.

DRIVE AWAY CANCER

The American Cancer Society is in need of

day-time drivers to take cancer patients to and

from their cancer treatments. Learn more about

becoming a volunteer driver by going to their

website:

volunteertodrive.org

Or call 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)

Wednesday night dinners start back on

September 5th and we are in need of:

Set up crews (to set up tables with tablecloths,

silverware, etc., make coffee)

Clean up crews: (to help clear tables, sweep the

floors, help wash the pots and pans and dishes)

Without your help we won’t be able to con-

tinue in the valuable ministry. So, please step

up and offer your help to our wonderful cooks

to make their job a little easier! Call the office

if you can help out, even once a month!