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admin@trinitynmb.com; www.trinitynmb.com August, 2015 Newsletter

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8/1 Tori Plante

8/2 Sue Bretsch

8/3 Bear Cheezem

8/4 Suzanne Ellis

John Johnson

Michael Richardson

8/5 Beth Curtis

8/6 Cathy Windell

8/7 James Bond

8/8 George Banaian

Norma Walters

8/11 Hannah McCord

Don Moore

Janice Pendleton

8/12 Nan Goodman

Miriam Powell

8/13 Betty Wyles

8/14 Julia Cole

Lenora Flynn

Joyce Honea

8/2 Barbara & John Lyon

Gloria & Robert Scudder

8/4 Kerrol & George Graham

8/6 Jane & Quinn Marinacci

8/7 Esther & Chris Scott

8/8 Jean & Kenny Milligan

8/10 Kaye & Jack Schultz

8/12 Samantha & Marty Slapnik, Jr.

8/14 Linda & Tom Jones

Bonnie & Garner Weeks

8/18 Betsy & Wes Ward

8/19 Jeannie & Dennis DeAngelo

Judi & Roger Martino

Brenda & Robbie Stewart

8/22 Mahala & Dixon Pearsall

8/23 Georgia & Larry Glover

8/26 Clara & Bill McGrath

8/28 Laura & William Schaefer

8/15 Alice Brooks

Brad Davis

Jean Frye

Johnnie Moore

Wes Ward

8/16 Julia Rives

8/17 Jo Lowder

8/18 John Holleran

Herman Holmes

Judy Potter

8/19 Jacob Slapnik

8/21 Ellen Black

Ruth Boward

8/22 Ryan Marrs

8/23 Jerri Logan

8/24 Edwin Martin

Shirley Wiant

Jerry Wyles

But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I

shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life." John 4:14

Well this summer has been a busy blast. We have been going from place to place with

our church children and youth and as a family. One thing I have noticed is that with most of the places we have gone, water has been involved. Whether we have traveled to the beach with our family circle, braved the Trippo Waterslide with the youth and children, had our water day with the children, skied at the lake as Laurie tried her hand at waterskiing again, or relaxed with my parents at their swimming pool, we have stayed wet.

Water is such a precious thing. It should be something that we do not take for granted. It is something that all of us need to survive, drinking water and “living water”. A lack of living water can cause symptoms of “spiritual deadness.” If you’re feeling spiritually dead, God offers hope to restore your supply channels to his living water. The source of living water is God’s Spirit, symbolized in the Bible by a river. John wrote, “Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, in the middle of its street. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations” Revelation 22:1-2 NASB.

Our spirits are like streams branching off God’s river. His river keeps life flowing through our spiritual veins and washes away impurities. His water satisfies us in a special way. Drinking the living water brings contentment - John 4:14. It nourishes and heals us, enabling us to be fruitful for God. It causes new springs of living water to well up in us, flowing into the lives of people around us. Jesus said, “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” John 7:38.

However our rivers of living water sometimes gets clogged up. Like floating debris that gets caught in rocks or shallow places, sin obstructs the Spirit’s flow through us. When the living water is not flowing deeply through our soul, we can begin to feel spiritually dry. If we don’t remove the sin through confession and repentance, the blockage may increase as we fall further into sin. As more and more debris gets caught in our snag, the results could be catastro-phic. We might start falling to every little temptation that comes our way or even turn away from God completely.

Even though we may have allowed something to clog our water supply, God will help us re-tap into the living water of the Holy Spirit and become fruitful in him again. All we have to do is ask. If your well is running dry, will you turn to the one who can turn your facet on? He truly is a great plumber! Love you guys,

Michael

8/25 Robert Goulet, Jr.

8/26 Jay Beeson

Albert Evans

Sharon Porter

8/27 Quinn Marinacci

Marie Peacock

Ann Thompson

8/28 Marie Cary

Linda Jones

Marty Slapnik, Sr.

Meredith Smith

8/29 Jesse Dumas

8/31 Tim Hughes

Robert Wray

Or current resident

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 June.

Total income year-to-date: $248,895

Total Income year-to-date budgeted $234,261

Income over anticipated amount $ 14,634

Total expenses year-to-date $243,356

Total expenses year-to-date budgeted $234,261

Expenses over anticipated amount $ 9,094

Apportionments budgeted year-to-date $ 26,246

Apportionments actual paid year-to-date $ 26,246

Weekly needs average budgeted 2015 $ 9,010

Weekly actual average giving 2015 $ 9,573

Will Meet On Monday, August 10th at 7 p.m. In the A. G. Greene Bldg.

Will Meet On Tuesday, August 11th at 5:30 p.m. In the A. G. Greene Bldg.

GRACIE'S COOKING CORNER (Grace Eckstorm)

MANGO AND RASPBERRY CRUNCH

Butter a 11"x7"baking pan

preheat oven to 350 degrees

3 fresh mangoes, cut into cubes; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; set aside.

1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries; set aside.

CRUMB MIXTURE

2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts or your favorite nut

1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cold cut into small pieces

1/3 cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Combine all crumb ingredients set aside. Mix mangoes with 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour.

Gently stir in raspberries. Put the mixture into prepared pan and cover with crumbs.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. I serve it with ice cream or whipped topping. Delicious summer dessert.

YOU CAN USE PEACHES INSTEAD OF THE MANGOES, BUT THEY ARE DELICIOUS.

KITCHEN TIP:

If I'm serving ice cream or whipped topping I scoop it out ahead of time and put it on a plate and place it back in the

freezer; so all I have to do is top my dessert with ice cream or topping when ready to serve. Less of a mess and more

time I can have with my guests.

VBS 2015 G-Force

I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone that stepped up to the plate and helped make this year’s Vacation

Bible School so awesome. It could not have been successful without each and every one of the kitchen staff, the clean-

up crew, the group leaders, the craft, music, recreation, bible story and science leaders, the floaters, the nursery work-

ers, the photographers, the youth, the parents, the grandparents and the CHILDREN!!!

While the navigators heard stories of Moses, Solomon, Bartimaeus, and Jesus, they learned how to MOVE, ACT,

CARE, FOLLOW and SHARE. The youth also had a busy week as they demonstrated caring for others. After preparing

potted plants they took them around the neighborhood letting various neighbors know Trinity cares about them. The

group saved one plant for a person special to Trinity. They went and visited George Sharp where they wished him well

in his recovery and let him know that he is missed at Trinity. On the way to visit George, the group made a pit stop

and “flocked” my yard. They finished out the week by baking chocolate chip cookies as a thank you to the adult volun-

teers.

I would say that 63 children, 14 youth, 50 adult volunteers, 150 items (PB & J) collected for Helping Hand and ASAP

as well as $350 donated for Salkehatchie Summer Service-Penn Center Camp equals a huge success!!!

Thank you again for everything you did to help the children become better Disciples of Christ.

Cathy

“In God we live, move, and exist.”

Acts 17:28a

TRINITY HEALTH MAINTENANCE UPDATE

by Carolyn Marker, Trinity Health Coordinator

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS THE CHECKS WILL BE EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. LOCATION: HALLWAY BY THE BACK DOOR TIME: 9:45 AM TO 10:45 AM FUTURE DATES ARE: AUG 9, SEPT. 6, OCT. 11, NOV 8, & DEC 13

Mission News: Frank Autry

The ASAP committee would like to thank Alice Brooks

for the generous donation that allowed us to purchase

a new freezer. This freezer will allow us to buy more

meat when it is on sale. This allows us to provide more

for the veterans and still keep our costs as low as

possible. We would also like to thank Jim Kilgore for

the generous donation that allowed us to purchase

another metal cart. We use these carts for several

purposes, especially as they choose their food and to

roll the groceries out to the veteran’s cars. They got

too heavy for us to carry. You are all invited to stop

by the church on the last Saturday of any month (8:30

-10:30) to see what ASAP is all about.

North Strand Helping Hand (NSHH) – We are con-

tinuing to list one item a month that we will ask you to

buy when you go to the store and drop off at the

church for NSHH. During August we are again asking

that you bring in Peanut Butter and Jelly. Some we will

use for ASAP and the rest will be delivered to NSHH.

North Strand Housing Shelter (NSHS) – NSHS has

close to 20 people staying with them at this time.

They need some volunteers. Drivers are needed. It is

for 1 ½ - 2 hours once a week. Of course you can volun-

teer for more if you want. No special license is re-

quired. Also they need people to answer the phone.

You do this from your own home. They will teach you

what to say and do. If you are willing to help, contact

Dana Black at 843-756-9488 or see Frank Autry for

more information.

Last month we stated that we needed an electric

stove. The day after the newsletter went out one was

donated. What a giving Church we are part of.

North Strand Helping Hand back to school

supplies. During the first two weeks of August

we will be collecting school supplies - Back Packs,

paper, pencils, spiral notebooks, crayons and

markers – for the children of families being

helped by NSHH. We would like to have the

items before August 14th so they can be included

in the Blessing of the Back Packs that will be

held on Sunday the 16th.

Thank you for all that YOU do to support the

mission projects of our Church.

If you have any questions about what your

Missions Committee is doing or would like to help,

please see Frank Autry (843-685-1190). You are

also welcome to attend a committee meeting on

the third Monday of each month at 9:00am in

the A.G. Greene building.

Date 8:30 11:00

2rd Michael Stewart; Isabella Stewart/crucifer Tanner Collins; Dillon Prince/crucifer

9th Kaitlyn Williams Jordan Coates; Brayden Powers/crucifer

16th Bryan Fields Jacob Slapnik; Abraham White/crucifer

23rd Hayley Hughes Dow Ritter; Jada Coates/crucifer

30th Avery Fields Emma Ritter; Edwin Martin/crucifer

For August 9th

8:30 11:00 Melody Evans (choir area) Lucy Huggins Pastor Michael Jeannie Reeder Pastor Ed Janet Osgood (altar rail) Lee Bouton Lee Hitchcock Scott Keziah Margaret Martin (balcony area) Beth Curtis Jim Curtis

AUGUST 2015

Aug 2 Bobby Lewis (Captain) Scott Keziah (Captain)

Aubrey Apple Frank Autry

Tom Kelser Terry Fletcher

Kenneth McIver Herman Holmes

Butch Porter

Aug 9 Steve Huggins (Captain) Deborah Rhyne (Captain)

Lucy Huggins Elaine Berard

Jeannie Reeder Margaret Philemon

Millie Doud Margaret Martin

Sue Warbutton

Aug 16 Jane Marinacci (Captain) Frank Autry (Captain)

Jeannie DeAngelo Betty Autry

Jill Krumme Joyce Davis

Neal Krumme Margaret Philemon

Deborah Rhyne

Aug 23 Bobby Lewis (Captain) Deborah Rhyne (Captain)

Dorothy Bernat Elaine Berard

Aubrey Apple Betty Autry

Pam Apple Margaret Martin

Sue Warbutton

Aug 30 Steve Huggins, (Captain) Herman Holmes (Captain)

Connie Kelser Jane Cole

Tom Kelser Joyce Davis

Mike Walters Deborah Rhyne

Sue Warbutton

SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 2015

FLAMINGOS Church goers and flamingos flock together To raise money with lots of plastic feathers. Flock a friend’s yard for a small fee Then missions can help others you see. The pink birds will be the talk of the town So get going and don't let us down. Flocking is for a good cause, So call Jeannie or Emily without pause.

You can contact Jeannie at (843) 390-2377 or Emily at (843) 995–5193.

AUGUST 2015

Sharon Porter Janet Osgood

This month from the Music Department we thought we might share just some “funny stuff” to

bring some humor to these “hot summer days”.

1. Due to the Rector’s illness, Wednesday’s healing services will be discontinued until further notice. 2. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear

Bertha Belch all the way from Africa. 3. The Rev. Merriwether spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. 4. On a church bulletin during the minister’s illness: GOD IS GOOD; Dr. Hargreaves is better. 5. Applications are now being accepted for 2 year-old nursery workers. 6. The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, “Break Forth Into Joy.” 7. If you would like to make a donation, fill out a form, enclose a check, and drip in the collection bas-

ket. 8. Next Sunday Mrs. Vinson will be soloist for the morning service. The pastor will then speak on “It’s a

Terrible Experience.” 9. Don’t miss this Saturday’s exhibit by Christian Martian Arts. 10. We are grateful for the help of those who cleaned up the grounds around the church building and

the rector. 11. A worm welcome to all who have come today. 12. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having

trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Nelson’s sermons. 13. During the absence of our pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when J.F.

Stubbs supplied our pulpit. 14. Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship

that began in their school days. 15. The ushers will come forward and take our ties and offerings. 16. The rosebud on the altar this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev-

erend and Mrs. Julius Belzer. 17. The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7

p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy. 18. Don’t let worry kill you off – let the church help. Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person(s) you want remembered. Hope that you enjoyed at least some of these!

Meet our newer members....

Karen Margolin moved here from New Jersey in 2014. She and her husband, Steve, reside in Carolina Shores,

NC. and have a grown son, Robert. Karen loves to paint, play pickle ball, swim, bicycle and walk the beach. She

taught piano for 30 years before moving here. Karen plans to join a UMW circle when activities begin in the Fall.

Mary Anne and Donald Furcillo hail from New Jersey and Virginia and have been in the area about 18 years. They

are the proud parents of a son, two daughters and eight grandchildren. Mary Anne enjoys gardening and playing

some golf. Donald works part-time but enjoys golf. He has been playing Mondays with the Church group. They

both enjoy travelling and dining out. They remarked they "enjoy Pastor Michael and the music at Trinity."

Gloria and Robert Scudder are originally from Indiana and resided in North Carolina for a number of years. They

have been in the area since the late 90's. Gloria and Robert have two daughters and six grandchildren. Presently

they are employed at Alligator Adventure. In their free time they enjoy going to the movies, golfing and taking

walks.

Marge Duffy was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Philadelphia, PA when she married. She was a buyer for

Sears, Roebuck & Co. She and her late husband lived in Virginia Beach for ten years prior to moving to Carolina

Shores 34 years ago. Marge enjoys dining out and loves life. She says she loves Trinity and thinks Pastor Michael

and Reverend Ed are wonderful.

Brooke and Jayson Powers transferred here from Wampee UMC. They and their son, Brayden, reside in Little

River. Brooke is a teacher at NMB Middle School and Jayson is with the Academy for Fine Arts, Science and Tech-

nology. In her spare time, Brooke says she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys going to

the beach and gardening. Jayson enjoys the XYZ group activities. He says he also enjoyed helping out with

VBS. Brayden is an acolyte and is active in the Children's group.

Pat and Jackie Stanley transferred here from Chestnut Grove UMC in King, NC. They are natives of North Caro-

lina and now reside in Little River. They are the proud parents of one son. Jackie says he enjoys fishing, gardening

and reading in his free time. Pat enjoys social media, reading and gardening.

Barbara Fara comes to us from Forest Hill Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, SC. She is a retired teacher. Barbara

says she enjoys the beach, playing the piano and spending time with her three grandchildren.

From Melody Evans

ONE MILLION HOURS OF SERVICE

Initiative is sponsored by the Children in Poverty Task Force of the SC

United Methodist Conference and continues from the One Million

Book Initiative of last summer.

United Methodists in ministry with or for children—whether tutor-

ing, on a school board, serving as a reading partner and more—are

being asked to log their hours on a new website launched by the con-

ference and overseen by the Children in Poverty Task Force. The hours

can be past, present and future (from Annual Conference last June

2014 through now and beyond).

The 1 Million Hours of Service initiative takes last year’s Million

Book Effort service project a step further. While the Million Book Ef-

fort focused on collecting and then donating books to children in need,

the 1 Million Hours of Service initiative focuses on working with the

children themselves, whether directly or indirectly.

After all, through the New Testament, Jesus invites people to make

caring for people a priority, and Methodists historically have a tradi-

tion of caring for the vulnerable, including the poor, widows and or-

phans. A compliment to a child who is lonely, a smile to a child who is

afraid, telling a child you love him is like touching the hand of God.

Volunteering time, energy, love and joy is worth everything!

“My favorite picture of Jesus is where he is surrounded by children—

children who are the greatest gift from God,” Thompson said. “To be

in ministry with children is to be in ministry with God. To log your

hours, go to www.millionhours@umcsc.org OR PLACE THE COM-

PLETED FORM IN THE OFFERING PLATE AND THE MISSIONS

COMMITTEE WILL ENTER THE DATA !

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MILLION HOURS OF SERVICE NAME: _____________________________

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY:

Church – Sunday School, VBS, Mentoring, Mentoring -

Watoto

School – Mentoring, Reading etc Sports/Coaching -

Community – Scouts, Shelters, Hospitals

Other - ________________

Advocacy – Support Legislation for Children

TOTAL HOURS: ____________

TIME FRAME of SERVICE: ___________

Example - 2014-15 School Year

Log on www.millionhours@umcsc.org OR Drop in Collection

Plate for Missions Committee to Log.

United Methodist Women

Circle Meetings: Resume in September

Red-light: An Effort to Stop Human

Trafficking’ on Saturday, August 29th 10 am –

2 pm. The UMW and UMM of Belin Memorial

UMC in Murrells Inlet are sponsoring an aware-

ness workshop where participants will hear from

leaders in the legislative, theological, and law

enforcement communities, discover theological

references to the issue, receive information to

help identify and report suspected victims, and

identify strategies for combating the crime of

trafficking. This is a FREE EVENT, including a

box lunch, HOWEVER as space is limited, regis-

tration is required. Registration materials are

posted on the UMW bulletin board. Carpool

spaces are available. 843 902 2750

UMW Reading Program

Forms and the applicable book lists are available

in the Trinity Library and are due to Arlene

Leskowicz by August 16th. Please call her with

any questions.

CRISMON WORKSHOP ON WEDNESDAY,

August 5th 1pm in AG Greene.

Several willing ladies have made a wonderful

beginning to our new Crismon collection.

Emily and Trish, especially, have proven to be

very adept at deciphering the directions and

completing lovely Crismons.

On Wednesday we will have sufficient

supplies for our creative leaders to

walk us through the workshop creation of

large butterflies and felt beadwork.

We welcome all comers ! Questions to

Linda Eichenbaum 843 902-2750

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 these individuals and their family. Below are the names of the members selected for August.

Pastor/Congregation Prayer Program

August 2

Betty Hase

Charles Green

Bob and Dawn Cornwell

Don and Jean Frye

Trish Lucas

Larry and Georgia Glover

August 9

Sue Bretsch

Terry and Vivian Fletcher

Sally Floyd

Kenneth McIver

George Snead

Michael and Norma Walters

August 16

Douglas and Gerry Ferguson

John and Lee Bouton

Martha Free

Bob Fountain

Bernice Dunnagan

Anne Miller

August 23

Flo Krogmann

Keith and Nancy Floyd

Carolyn Hardwick

Clarence and Mary Cunningham

Larry and Marianne VandaWalker

A.C. and Janice Pendleton

August 30

Loretta Amspacher

Albert and Melody Evans

Ruby Curry

Shirley Ford

Dave and Fran Gulliksen

Kelvin Smith

HELP!

Bill Crittenden is in need of a Heavy Duty previously owned Disability scooter. He will buy at a fair

price or donate money to the Church. No Health insurance available for this.

Please call Bill at 434-546-2690 or contact the Church office.

Christian Higher Education

Eight members of Trinity United Methodist Church

have been selected for Tuition Assistance Awards

of $500.00 each for the 2015-2016 academic

year. These students are as follows:

Roxanne Baumann, Horry-Georgetown Technical

College; Matthew Daniel, Coastal Carolina Univer-

sity; Michael Daniel, Coastal Carolina University;

Sam Hill, Eastman School of Music; Edward Klein,

Horry-Georgetown Technical College; Caitlyn Wolf,

Columbia College; Forrest Yates, University of

Mississippi; and Travis Yates, Clemson University.

These students benefit from money awarded

through the Tuition Assistance Program at Trinity.

This fund was begun in the mid-1980s by an

anonymous donor to help defray tuition costs.

Available monies are dispersed annually among

successful applicants. Closing date for applications

each year is April 30.

A Note from our new Director of Christian Education

Hello Trinity! As the Director of Christian Education, my goal is to help the church facilitate great programs and activi-

ties that push us into deeper relationships with Christ, expand our understanding of the gospel, and also

serve as incredible fellowship opportunities. I love that our church works hard to provide programs for

everyone in our community, all the way from infants up to our vibrant senior groups.

Let me tell you a little about myself. I grew up in a small town in southern West Virginia. Without any big

cities around, my brother and I learned to love the outdoors. If I wasn't playing a sport, I was in a river or

hanging off a rock wall on the side of a mountain. I went to college in East Tennessee at Johnson Bible

College (now Johnson University). I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Church Leadership and a second

major in Bible.

My best friend is my incredible wife Courtney. She is from the Syracuse New York area, but since moving

south, does not miss the snow. She works with a beach and golf resort in the area and teaches in-home

piano for children. We like playing music together, reclaiming old furniture, playing Putt-Putt and of course

spending time on the beach.

We are both exited to be a part of the community here, and hope that if we haven't met you and your

family yet, we will soon.

Charles Pruett

Do you enjoy playing Bridge? We are looking at the possi-

bility of starting a Bridge group here at Trinity. This is both

a great fellowship opportunity for our members as well a

possible outreach into our community. In order to get it

going we need one or two members that would like to

possibly help lead the group.

If this sounds like an area you would like to serve or if you

know someone that might want to contact Charles at the

church office.

The Evangelism and Congregational Care Team Reaching Out to Others

September is coming up fast! Keep posted on what the

plans are for the Irish=Italian Festival on Saturday, September

26th. Check your calendar to see if you can help at our booth

on that date. We generally do two hours with two people.

Nice to have volunteers and not have to ask for the same

people. Call Emily Sharp, 910-579-0055 at home, or her cell,

843-995-3206 to volunteer. More information about the

booth, call Marie Peacock, 843-361-0038 .

Our members needs change quickly. Be sure to keep in

touch so we can reach out and help. Just call the church

office and they will contact the correct committee to help.

And if you would like to help with the outreach, give Marie

Peacock a call.

IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

FALL 2015: Monday afternoons 1:30—3:00pm Fellowship Hall, starting September 14 & ending November 16.

(10 sessions) AGENTS OF THE APOCALYPSE, DVD Series by Dr. David Jeremiah. Continue to deepen your under-

standing of end times with these new presentations addressing all chapters in the Book of Revelation. Topics include

Introduction to the Revelation of Jesus Christ, The Martyrs, The 144,000 , The Two Witnesses, The Dragon, The

Beast from the Sea, The Beast from the Earth, The Victor, The King, and The Judge. This promises to be an exciting

series that will help you understand one of the most important & challenging Books in Scripture. In addition to class

outlines, you will receive a new publication from Waterbrook Community Church entitled From Now to Eternity: End-Times & Revelation Revealed. Class Fee is $5.00

SPRING 2016: Monday afternoons 1:30-3:00pm Fellowship Hall, starting February 1 & ending March 28.

(9 sessions) SPIRITUAL WARFARE: Terms of Engagement, DVD series by Dr. David Jeremiah. “For our struggle is not against flesh & blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm.” (Paul, Ephesians 6:12)

Study the nature of spiritual conflict taking place all around us & how Satan & his demons attempt to discredit God,

discourage Christians, & destroy Christ’s Church. But God has given us a six-part suit of ‘spiritual armor’ that is

capable of protecting us from Satan’s attacks& causing him to flee. Topics include Introduction to Reality of Spiritual

Warfare, Identifying the Enemy, Girdle of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Shoes of the Gospel, Shield of Faith,

Helmet of Salvation, Sword of the Spirit, Praying Always with All Prayer. Receive class outlines for each session. As a

faithful, secure Christian you must be knowledgeable, aware, & armed! Join us for this very exciting series. No Fee.

Please remember to get your articles

In on time to go into the September

Newsletter.

The deadline is August 20th for

September!

Thanks as always!

Fall Bible Studies

Agents of the Apocalypse, Dr. David Jeremiah explores the book of Revelation through the lens of its major

players - the exiled, the martyrs, the elders, the victor, the king, the judge, the 144,000, the witnesses, the false

prophet, and the beast.

Children of the Day is a Beth Moore Bible study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. You'll learn how to let go of past

mistakes and discover your circumstances are not coincidental; God's timing is impeccable! Whether you're fac-

ing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, you'll come away encouraged that

even though it may not feel that way, you are exactly where Christ wants you to be!

Invitation to Genesis explores the interaction between God and very human people - pride, family relationships,

conflict and journey all showcase the best known stories of Creation, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Rebekah

and Joseph.

You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times, Max Lucado encourages readers through

sharing the Biblical story of Joseph. Stripped of his identity, thrown into a pit and sold as a slave, his was a

story of defeat and challenges, but as time passed God worked through his circumstances to bring redemption

and reconciliation. And although it may seem hard to believe, you will get through it too.

Please check off the Bible Study you wish to attend. If purchasing a book, please make the check out to

Carolyn Marker for Agents of the Apocalypse and Marie Peacock for Children of the Day.

Title Day/dates Discussion Leader Book Cost

_____Agents of the Apocalypse Mondays 1:30-3:00 Carolyn Marker $5

David Jeremiah Sept. 14-Nov. 16

_____Children of the Day* Tuesday 2 - 4 Lee Bouton $16

Beth Moore Study Sept. 15 - Nov. 10

_____Invitation to Genesis Thursday 7 -9 Michael Ritter

Disciple Study Sept. 10- Nov. 19

_____Children of the Day* Friday 9-11 Marie Peacock $16

Beth Moore Study Sept. 18-Nov. 13

_____You’ll Get Through This Sunday 4:30-6:00 Trish Mahaney

Max Lucado Sept. 13-Oct. 18

____ Free Child care for Max Lucado Bible Study will be offered. (Please list ages) ______________________

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Children of the Day on Tuesday and Friday are interchangeable. Participants may attend either group

depending upon individual schedule for the week.

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Attached is ___check ____ cash for book(s) for above Bible Study in the amount of ________

A very special thank you to my church family. Let me start by

saying thank you for your love and support over the past

year. 2014 and 2015 have been banner years of trials for me

and my family. Blondie’s shoulder, my eye issues, my daugh-

ters’ illness and death, Matthews’ broken hand as well as

some neurological issues, WOW. I truly know how Job must

have felt.

Trials can make you weak but they can also make you strong.

With God’s help and the love and support of our church family

we are stronger. Gods’ word says that He won’t give you

more than you can handle. During the past year I have had

times when I believed that God must think a lot more of my

abilities than I did. Nevertheless I can truly say to all of you no

matter what your Friday looks like, Sunday is on the way. God

is good all of the time.

On a brighter note, many, many thanks for the reception,

cards, gifts and expression of love. The 28th of June was a

great day for me and my family. We are all ever grateful.

I would ask those of you who attended to please to try to

forget that picture of Rock and Roll Ed that you saw? My

family and I love you all more than we can ever put into

words.

Love you guys, Rev. Ed

Dear Trinity Family,

We want to thank you again for your prayers and

concern during George's recent health prob-

lem. Your cards, calls, and visits were much appreci-

ated. And words can't express just how much we

appreciate the transportation provided Emily during

George's stay in the hospital and at Rehab. A friend

remarked that she was going to wrap George in

bubble wrap to keep him safe. Perhaps that would

work; probably not! (smile)

We give thanks each and every day for you and you

have been and are a constant source of com-

fort. We are so very blest!

We love you,

Emily and George Sharp

Dear Friends,

It has been a gradual transformation over the past year, to settle down from18 years in

South Carolina to relocating back to rural New York. Not just the physical move but also

the legal and emotional – reconnecting with friends and assimilating into the home town

of my childhood.

I have made my apartment in the senior complex into my home (I am the secretary for

the tenant’s association), attend an aqua-fit class, give blood to the Red Cross, volunteer

at a Christian community center, work part time as a caregiver, starting a new business

making (Vera style) purses that I am consigning at local boutiques and being involved in

the lives of my grandchildren.

One thing I have not accomplished is transferring my 17 year membership at TUMC. I

know that eventually I will find a church that I fit into, but TUMC will forever own a

chunk of my heart. The love, prayers and encouragement of my Trinity family are an

important part of my identity.

I love you and thank you,

Fran VanHousen

Dear Pastor Michael, Reverend Ed

and church family,

We appreciate so much your concern for

both of us when Marty had his “spell”. Thank

you for the calls and cards and other expressions

of love. For the past several weeks we have been

to several doctors and Marty has a clean bill of

health!

Praise God for the wonderful congrega-

tion that stepped up so graciously in our time of

need!

Love and blessings,

Marty & Terry Slapnik

P.E.P. (People Enjoying People) Club

The PEP Club will meet on Thursday, August 20, at noon. We will have

exciting news about a kick-off meeting and further news will be in

upcoming Sunday bulletins as to where we will meet!

Dave Dickson

First Wednesday Fellowship Dinner Come join us for a meal in the Fellowship

Hall on the Wednesday, August 5th. Don’t forget to sign-up in the church office.

Terrific Tuesday’s have been a blast so far this summer! Our kids have been on the Skywheel, played Putt-putt, helped make cara-

mel popcorn, and so much more! Plus, we still have two more to go!

Our last two Terrific Tuesdays are the 4th and 11th of August. The 4th we are going to Rita’s to make and then enjoy

some Italian Ice. On the 11th we are going bowling and then having a pizza party!

If you aren’t already signed up, pick up a form at the church office and fill it out by noon on the Monday before. See you Tuesday!

BACK TO SCHOOL POOL PARTY!!!

All children and youth, mark your calendars!

Sunday August 16th, we will throw our annual

back to school pool party and we want this

year to be the best! Keep your eyes on the

bulletin in coming weeks for more details.

What a great July for the Trinity Youth Group! We had a successful overnight lock-in that included a

bowling trip, a trip to Brookgreen Gardens, we played disc golf and took part in our G-Force VBS! We hope

all our youth had a great time, while at the same time deepening their relationships with each other and

growing closer to our Creator. August gives us a great chance to spend some more time together before our

normal school calendar gets going.

Destination Unknown!

All the youth are invited to an overnight trip that leaves

Wednesday August 12th at noon and returns at noon

on the 14th. Our destination will be a surprise, BUT

don’t worry parents, you will know everywhere we are

going well ahead of time even though it will be an un-

known for the youth!

We are starting to put together our Sunday night

plans for meal with our youth and children’s

programs. If you are interested in helping with

a meal or donating food contact Charles.

Beach CircleBeach CircleBeach Circle Sunday evenings Sunday evenings Sunday evenings

at 6:00 pmat 6:00 pmat 6:00 pm On the beach at 21st Avenue South, NMBOn the beach at 21st Avenue South, NMBOn the beach at 21st Avenue South, NMB

Each week all are invited to bring chairs or towels out to ocean. Come enjoy the games and a time of fellowship!

August 3rd August 10th

On Sunday, August 16th, children of all ages are

invited to bring their book bags and participate in a

special Blessing of the Backpacks during our 8:30

and 11:00 worship services.

We will continue our weekly “golf outing” each

Monday afternoon at 4 p.m.

On August 3rd we will be at Eagle’s Nest in

Little River but after that we will return to

Beachwood in North Myrtle.

Come and join us for a fun afternoon!