1. Why does Easter come so late this year (April 24)?

Blame it on the moon -- actually, the full moon. Unlike

Christmas, Easter occurs at different times because the date

of Easter each year is set based on an ancient formula. In

325 A.D., the Council of Nicaea (ni-SEE-a) declared that

Easter shall be celebrated on the first Sunday after the first

full moon which appears on or after the vernal equinox.

Vernal relates to spring. Equinox is the time twice

a year (spring and fall) when the sun crosses the equator,

and day and night are of approximately equal length every-

where on earth. The vernal equinox occurs March 21, so

Easter always falls on a Sunday between March 22 and

April 25. Therefore, this year Easter will be the second

latest date possible. (FYI, in 2012 Easter will be April 8.)

2. On March 15, the Church Council unanimously

approved a motion brought jointly by the Trustees and the

Building and Finance Committees that we proceed with a

capital campaign for Phase I (and to pursue Phase II) of our

building project.

Phase I – Install an elevator with 5 different stops to reach

every floor in our building; add a Sunday School class-

room; and add storage space. Estimated cost: $250,000.

Phase II – Install a canopy out back to provide a covered

area for passengers to load and unload from their vehicles.

It will be high enough that a fire truck and the church bus

can drive under it. Estimated cost: $60,000.

To get started, we need to raise 20% of the cost of

Phase I. One-fifth of $250,000 is $50,000, and $30,000 (in

round numbers) is already in the Building Fund, so when

$20,000 more is added to the Building Fund we can break

ground. The estimated construction timeline is 6 months,

depending on the weather. So if the Building Fund reaches

$50,000 in the near future, the new elevator, S.S. room, and

storage space could be ready by Christmas!

To finance this, Building and Finance Committee

Chairperson B.J. Broyles is proposing a 2-year capital cam-

paign, with donations and pledges above and beyond our

The Trinity Torch Pastor: Rev. David Brannock, pastortumc2@embarqmail.com

Administrative Assistant: Donna Lowery

Financial Secretary: Jim ―Chip‖ McKenna

Director of Music: Jerry Long aijhlong@embarqmail.com

Director of Youth: Amy Brown amybrowntumc@gmail.com

Director of Children: Jennifer McHan jennifermchantumc@gmail.com

Custodian: Tim Cansler

Office e-mail: trinity8888@embarqmail.com Office Phone: (423) 638-7521

Trinity Library: tumclibrary@embarqmail.com Web Page: www.trinity-um-church.org Pastor’s Remarks

APRIL 2011

current commitments to the General Fund. We do not want

to ―rob Peter to pay Paul‖ with this project. An elevator is

needed to make our entire facilities handicap accessible, but

ministries to people should not be reduced just so we can

improve our property.

If enough donations and pledges come in that we

can pursue Phase II at the same time as Phase I, then we will

do so. Otherwise, we will focus on completing Phase I and

then deal with the canopy after that.

3. Romans 5:8 contains the gospel in just four words:

―Christ died for us.‖

Christ died — historical fact.

For us — theological significance.

May resurrection hope give you peace and joy this Easter.

Blessings,

Pastor David

Prayer List April 2011

Praise! For the Season of Lent and the

anticipation of Easter.

For Our Armed Forces Justin Sayler Kenneth Kelley

Brian Benton Jamie Moseley

John Penland Joseph D. Carson

Justin Walter Steven Ayers

Thomas White David Jones

Steven Sams Stanley Keselicka

Jay Burns

For Trinity Members & Constituents

Mary Sue Everhart Tom Lynch Elsie Nesbit

Carolyn Bullington Truman Crumm Lucille Cutshaw

Jack Johnson

For Family Members & Friends Adam Cove Finn Marchesoni Charlsie Neas

Church in Mission Fran Lynch Baxter-Willow AK

Steve Geegbe/Richard Tefley - Home in Liberia

Pastor Boo and Phyllis in Sudan

For the Ministry of Our Church, Its Leaders,

Pastor Brannock & Staff.

For Our Known Bereaved The Family of Inez Lawing

The Family of Tim Reaves

The Family of Roger Ellison

Healing Needed from Cancer Dale Ann (Dyke) Ladd Ronnie Hooten

Lynette Bradford Mary Peters

Hugh Well Jeff Rohn

Karen Broyles Payne Earnestine Gray

Susan Ramsey Albert Rasnake

Glennon Smith Victor Knapp

Rick Felton Stanton Whittaker

Richard Arwood Charlotte Nicodemas

Roger Solomon Jimmy Carter

Lynn Rollins Jerry Hackney

Evelyn Blake Michael Renfro

Mark Johnson Eddie Boles

Leonard Harrell Brenda Loveday Families and Caregivers of those with cancer

For Our Nursing Home &

Assisted Living Members: Dorothy Wilhoit Bonnie Woody

Kenneth Blevins Anna Belle Hankins Beryl Smith Mabel Philbeck

Helen Phillips

For Our Homebound Members: Bob George Josephine Gilreath

Patsy Reynolds Evelyn Holley

Faye Reynolds Virginia Stegall

Virgie Gray Doc Dowden

Nellie Basinger Helen Jeffers

Belva Drake Kitty Knittel

SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNITY Lister Circle is participating in a service project and would like to

ask our church members to help out if you can. We are collecting baby

items for the Hope Center. During 2010 the Hope Center served 721 fami-

lies, provided 1,489 packages of diapers, gave 32 pregnancy tests, had 61

"Hope Line" calls, added 147 new clients, and had 116 babies born.

The Hope Center will be relocating to their new address at 314 Tus-

culum Blvd. They will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House

on Wednesday, April 6th at 11:30.

The Hope Center needs are: Diapers (sizes 3,4,5 and Pull-ups),

baby wipes, Potty chair/seats, Maternity clothes in all sizes, Baby Shampoo,

lotion & wash, baby clothes 0-3 months to size 4T, new or used furniture,

high chairs, car seats, play pens, etc.

Lister Circle will be collecting these items on Sunday, April 3rd

and April 10th in the Narthex. These items will be given to the Hope

Center on Friday, April 15th as a part of the Lister Circle Lock-In.

The Hope Center will be giving a presentation to our girls at 4:30 on the

15th and church members are welcome to attend.

Thank you for your continued support

of our United Methodist Women's "Lister Circle".

This is my Son, the Beloved;

with him I am well pleased;

listen to Him!

Matthew 17:5

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

04/01 Bryant Ricker

04/01 Christy Moore & Cyndi Love

04/01 Tommy B. Armitage

04/02 Jacob Sell

04/03 Nellie Basinger

04/04 Karen Smith

04/04 Mary Lue Payne

04/05 Kaye Ball

04/05 Michael Crum

04/05 Walker Troy

04/06 Kenneth Blevins

04/06 Robin Greene

04/07 Chandler Gamble

04/08 Courtney Renner

04/08 John B. Kennedy Sr.

04/09 Jillian Carter

04/09 Rebecca Moore

04/09 Robert Morris

04/11 Stephanie Neas

04/11 Virgie Gray

04/13 Jimmy Pierce

04/14 Chelsea Wills

04/14 Reba Martin

04/14 Sandra Bullington

04/15 Casey Cope

04/15 Andy Byrd

04/16 Allynda Waldroup

04/17 Violet Reynolds

04/19 Connie Keasling

04/19 Tammy Albright

04/21 Jo Tucker

04/22 Cole Broyles

04/23 Danny Myers

04/23 Don McDonald

04/23 William (Bill) Seneker

04/26 Remington Martin

04/26 Travis Gregory

04/27 Cheryl Bueck

04/27 Justine Wills

04/29 Makensie Jones

04/30 Brandon Fisher

04/30 Chris Edwards

04/30 Larry Byrd

Morristown Mission Kits for 2011 Food Buckets for Zimbabwe (District Goal: 400)

Buckets will be provided and will arrive at a later date,

but please be collecting the following items:

1- 5lb bag of corn meal

1- bottle of cooking oil (48oz. or less)

1- 2lb of dried beans

1 - box of tea bags (take out of box)

1 - 5lb bag of sugar

1- 2lb or 2 –1lb canned ham

1- 2lb bag of rice

1- 5lb bag of self-rising flour

1 - small box of Splenda

1 - box of powdered milk (9oz or less)

Note: All items will be packed in the 5 gallon bucket with lid.

Frances Dyke - Missions & Outreach Committee.

UMW NEWS April 11 - Ruth Group Meeting @ Jean Paxton‘s Home

April 12 - Shalom - 6:30, Grace Parlor

April 14 - Maude Landmesser Meeting

"Yes, I am a Princess, cause my Father is King of kings"

Lister Circle Lock-In, April 15th 3:00- Sat 8:30am

April 16 - Day Apart, Greeneville Cluster

April 17 - 30 Pieces of Silver Offering

Lister Circle will continue their "Head to Soul" make-over study

on Wednesday's @ 5:00, Jr. High Room

Trinity’s Music Ministries Jerry Long - Music Director

Journalist’s Journey

Continues through Good Friday April 3rd Samaritan woman‘s ‗Number 6‘

April 10th John Mark, the scribe of Peter

April 17th Palm Sunday’s colt owner

April 21st Maundy Thursday‘s Pilgrim couple to the Passover

Good Friday’s service features 6 scenes Malchus at the Garden of Gethsemane Leah in the high priest‘s courtyard

Procula, Pilate‘s wife in her chambers

Disciple John with Mary near His cross

Jairus, Roman centurion near His cross

Journalist reviews her journey

Go and Tell…. Invite others to the ‘interviews’ …. and then came Sunday Easter… totally interview free but with brass and handbells.

APRIL INFORMATION: Jennifer McHan—Children’s Director

4/6- Wonderful Wednesday, practice Easter skit

4/13- Wonderful Wednesday, last practice of Easter skit

4/17- Palm Sunday

4/20- Easter Skit presented by Trinity's children,

will be following the meal in place of the regular programs.

4/21- Maundy Thursday Service @ 7pm.

I'd really like to encourage all who can to come out and join us

as the Journalist Journey continues.

4/22- Good Friday Service @ 7pm.

Please come see the conclusion to the Journalist's Journey.

4/23- 10am Egg Hunt!!! I'm asking that each child coming to take

part, bring at least 12 pre-filled plastic eggs. Also if you would like

to have your child dye Easter Eggs please bring them their own

eggs to dye. We will have games, crafts, and grilled hot dogs.

4/24- Sunrise Service at the Oldenberg's house.

If you haven't been before it is a great service, wonderful time of

fellowship and a great opportunity to start a meaningful family

tradition. The Service is Youth led.

4/27-4/29- Amy Brown and I will be gone to Atlanta for a conference

*Summer is rapidly approaching, and that means VBS time...

coming soon, time and date for June! ______________________________________________________

BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE:

Applications are due in the church office

by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 28.

________________________________________ New Address for: Mr. & Mrs. Richard (Star) McHan

1476 Windchime Ct.

Lawrenceville, Georgia30045-5483

email: starmchan@embarqmail.com

APRIL ACTIVITIES: Amy Brown - Youth Director

April 3: We will be having youth despite it being Spring Break.

We will be continuing our study for Lent.

April 10: We will continue our Lent study and go over our play

for the Sunrise Service.

April 17: We will be continuing our Lent study and going over

our play for Sunrise and bring your Fitsum money!!

April 23: We will be helping with the Easter Egg hunt that be-

gins at 10 am. After the hunt is over we will Spring Clean the

Samson House. After we clean we will make dinner and fellow-

ship together.

April 24: We will be leading the Sunrise service at the Olden-

berg‘s. There will be no youth that evening due to the Easter Holiday.

*Please do not forget to bring money for Fitsum

& food for the food bank. Coming in May...Youth Sunday, the Youth Banquet, and a lock-in.

Come out and join us!

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Monthly Item Trinity‘s Food Bank item

for May is Pinto Beans.

Donations can be placed in the

cardboard boxes provided

in either the Large Fellowship Hall

or

the Old Narthex outside the Sanctuary.

Pick up will be MAY 1 .

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ECHOES News On Friday evening, April 1st.

the ECHOES group will be having their

Monthly Dinner Meeting & Program @ 5:30, SFH.

The meal will cost $6.00 a person.

R.S.V.P w/ Lucille Cutshaw

Featured in the UMW Library is the true story enti-

tled “Here If You Need Me”. This was written by

Kate Braestrup, a chaplain for search-and-rescue

missions in Maine. It is a story about finding God

by helping others and offers proof of the miracles

that happen every day when a heart is grateful and

life and love are restored.

On a personal note, I just finished reading this book

and it is uplifting and enjoyable reading. I highly

recommend it. Be sure to check it out!

Kathy Myers - Sec. of Program Resources (UMW)

Easter Remembrances

Instead of ordering a number of lilies

for individuals to take home, this year we

will adorn the altar for Easter Sunday

with an arrangement in memory or honor

of our friends and loved ones.

Please give as you are able.

All proceeds will go to the Worship Com-

mittee/Altar Guild for future projects.

Thank you for your participation in

making our church beautiful this time of

year, as we prepare our hearts for the

Celebration of the Resurrection.

Trinity Kitchen Shower The UMW Shalom subgroup is sponsoring a “Kitchen

Shower” for the Trinity Church kitchen. Our group decided

to help spruce up the kitchen by replenishing some simple

necessities. Listed below are the most needed items for the

kitchen. There will be a collection box in the large fellowship

hall throughout the month of April for items.

Items Needed:

White Dish Towels

2 or 3 Measuring Cups-Large Glass or Plastic

Stainless Steel Bowls

10‖ or 12‖ Non-Stick Frying Pans

Large Spatulas

Hand-held can opener

Dishwashing Liquid

Brillo Pads Thanks so much! Heather Tunnell

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt!

Saturday April 23rd @ 10:00

Samson House /Playground.

Food will be provided. In case of bad weather, hunt will be held in LFH/Classrooms.