TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

July 3, 2012 • Vol. 46 No. 27

Hey Kids!Dive In

VBS HOSPITALITY! Would you like to be involved in VBS but can’t actually be there? We need lots of goodies (salty and sweet), paper prod-ucts and 2 liter drinks. Also, if you would like to volunteer to help in the hospitality area, we would LOVE to have you! For more info or to volunteer, email Cissy Johnson at cissyjsing@aol.com.

Record number of kids expected...record number of volunteers are needed! Parents or adult volunteers, as well as youth volunteers are need-ed to make this week a big success! To sign up to help, email Melissa Vin-son at mvinson9752@gmail.com.

10 Class Leaders are needed!

Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 16-19

From 9 am - 12 pm (For completed 3k-2nd grade)

VBS classes are being formed now,

please go ahead and register your children!

Register for VBS online!

www.trinitybirmingham.com

Join the fun and journey miles below the water’s surface into God’s Word to find what true faith is all about.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Children’s Activities 3

Youth Calendar 4

Mission & Outreach 5

Grow Sundays 6

Calendar of Events 7

and Discover God’s underwater

universe at VBS!

Philippians 4:6-13

Jeremiah 29:11

Romans 8

Psalm 23

Matthew 6:5-34John 3:16

Micah 6:8

Proverbs 3:5-6

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6 week Sermon Series

Favorite Bible Verses•

Continues thisSunday, July 8

Psalm 23

Dr. Andy Wolfe

Sundays @ 8:45 & 11 AM

A little over a year ago, a group within our church had the vision of creating an outdoor prayer space, in the vacant area between the Sanctuary and Wesley Hall. This space has been an eyesore for years, and begged for something to be done. What better use than a “Prayer Garden.” As discussions took place and the plan began to emerge, a prayer laby-rinth became a part of the plan. The labyrinth has been used by Christians as a way of cen-tering prayer, from at least the 12th century. Our confirmation class had experienced this form of prayer on their annual retreat and found it to be a means of drawing closer to God.

At the same time, others in our congregation were inquiring about a Columbarium. A Columbarium is a wall of niches designed to accommodate cremated remains. Many of the larger churches in our area, and across the nation, have built Columbariums as more and more people have chosen cremations. A survey was conducted which showed overwhelming support for making a Columbarium a part of the Prayer Garden.

The completed garden will offer a meaningful expression of the Christian life. When you enter the garden there will be a fountain, which symbolizes our beginnings of the journey through Baptism. The Labyrinth, with its circular path, reminds us of our walk with God – with its twists and turns bringing us closer to the center who is Christ. The Columbarium joins us to the Communion of Saints of all those who have faithfully lived and died.

At our June meeting, the Administrative Board gave its final approval to move forward with this project. Final drawings are now being finished and we hope to be under construction by September.

In the next few weeks, there will be the opportunity to make a pre-construction purchase of a niche in the Columbarium at a reduced price. Each niche can receive two urns. In addi-tion, there will be a “Memorial Wall,” on which the names of deceased members who are interned elsewhere, can be remembered and honored as a part of this faith community.

This Prayer Garden and Columbarium will, I believe, become a treasured part of our church home – offering a quiet and beautiful place for reflection, prayer, and remembrance.

Watch for further details.

SUNDAY, JULY 88:45 & 11:00 AM • Sanctuary

SERMON

Dr. Andrew Wolfe

Favorite Bible Verses Sermon Series

Psalm 23

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MUSIC

8:45 & 11:00 AM

Trinity Orchestra

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MINISTER ON CALL

Nathan Carden, 863-0765

WESLEY HALL • 11:15 AMRev. Nathan Carden

A LOOK AT JULY 1

875 • Worship Attendance

601 • Sunday School Attendance

A PERSONAL WORD

The 8:30 AM worship service is broadcast via 15-minute delay from 9-10 AM Sundays

on WAPI-1070 AM and 100.5 FM.

information for guests & new membersWelcome to Trinity United Methodist Church!Our mission is to Gather people to Christ, Grow people in Christ, Go to serve Christ in the world and Glorify Christ.Sunday Worship Opportunities:• 8:45 & 11:00 AM – Traditional services in the sanctuary, offering same sermon and a variety of music.•11:15 AM – CONTACT – a relaxed, informal, service in Wesley Hall featuring praise music from the CONTACT Band, children are encouraged to attend. •10:00 AM – Sunday School – Ages 2 years and up.• Nursery is provided during all services.

Interested in Membership?Please join us the first Sunday of every month in the large parlor for “Coffee with the Pastor.” This is a time to meet the pastoral staff, ask questions and learn more about the core values and mission of Trinity. We also encourage you to attend “Membership 101,” a basic orientation prior to joining Trinity. It is offered on the second Sunday of each month. Contact Rev. Drew Holland at dholland@trinitybirmingham.com or call 879-1737 with any questions.

Andrew Wolfe – Senior MinisterSuzanne Pruitt – Minister of Christian FormationDrew Holland – Minister of Evangelism, Young AdultsNathan Carden – Minister of Outreach, ContactDavid Thompson – Minister of StudentsMack Chapman –Minister of AdministrationBobby Scales – Minister of Pastoral Care & Visitation•Church Office: 205-879-1737•Fax: 868-9714•Care Line: 868-9709•Child Development Center: 879-1749

To download registration forms for the camps/activities, please visit

www.trinitybirmingham.com/kids/summer_programsTo complete registration, fees must accompany the registration form.

July 16-19 Vacation Bible School 9 am-12 pm (completed 3k-2nd grade)

July 23-27 Art Camp 4 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-7th grade)

July 24-26 Pre-school Playcation 9 am-12 pm (completed 4k-5k)

July 30-Aug 3 Basketball Camp II 9 am-4 pm Or 1/2 day 9 am-12 pm

or 1 pm-4 pm (completed 5k-7th grade)

July 30-Aug 1 Venture 6 pm-8:30 pm (completed 3rd-5th grade)

Aug 6-10 Art Camp 6 9 am-12 pm (completed 5k-7th grade)

Questions? Contact Linda Whatley or Jeanne Baswell at 879-1737.

Children’s Summer activities

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Who? Completed 3rd - 5th grade students

What? Three awesome nights designed especially for older

elementary students to venture into God’s word with

fun music, Bible stories, service activities and recreation.

When? July 30 - August 1 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm

(Dinner will be served)

Register your child now! Cost: $10

Forms available online at

www.trinitybirmingham.com/kids/summer_programs

For questions or to volunteer to help, contact Jeanne Baswell

at 879-1737 or jbaswell@trinitybirmingham.com.

Sumatanga Day Camp 2012

Pictured Right:

A group of Trinity kids enjoyed Sumatanga Day Camp

last week. The group travelled to camp each morning for a

fun-filled day of activities including crafts, swimming,

games, hiking and exploring.

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July 8-14 SOS, Memphis

July 15 Slip ‘n’ Slide Night 6-8pm

July 17 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 22 Watermelon Olympics 6-8pm

July 24 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 26-29 Element Summer Camp

July 31 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

August 5 Pool Party @ Homewood Pool

August 7 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

SOS Reunion 6-7pm

August 12 Grow Sunday 10am

SNL- Everyone 6-8pm

August 14 Prayer Breakfast 6:30am

Element Cafe 3-5:30pm

August 17-19 HS Discovery Weekend

Youth calendar

For info about any

youth event listed above,

contact:

David Thompsondthompson@trinitybirmingham.com

Robert Sturdivantrsturdivant@trinitybirmingham.com

Caroline Harechare@trinitybirmingham.com

Element Summer CampRegister your middle school child now!

Register your child for Element Summer Camp. ESC is heading our way...July 25-29 and will again be held at a Meth-odist Retreat Center in St. Simon’s, GA, known as Epworth By The Sea. ESC is a camp designed for your student to encoun-ter God right where he or she is and to experience God’s love and grace in new ways. For more info and to register, visit:www.trinitybirmingham.com/youth/Summer_Camp_2012

Questions? Contact Robert Sturdivant at 879-1737 or email rsturdivant@trinitybirmingham.com.

High School Discovery Weekend is coming

August 17-19.Register Now! www.trinitydiscoveryweekend.com

Or find details in the Haven.

A group of Trinity’s

youth spent last week

volunteering at

East Lake UMC’s

Vacation Bible School.

Pictured right is

Mary Margaret Jackson

and children creating

a VBS art project.

mission & outreach

BHN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, AUCTIONJULY 26 at 6 PM - Buy tickets this Sunday!The Birmingham Hospitality Network 11th An-nual Fundraiser Reception and Silent Auction will be held this year at Ted’s Garage (2309 5th Ave. South) on July 26. Doors open at 6 PM. $40 Dona-tion - tickets available on Sunday in the Narthex. Contact Jamie Fitzwater 441-4062 to find out how you can help. For tickets or more info, visitwww.birminghamhospitalitynetwork.com.

COMMON MEAL AT CORJULY 29 at NoonThe Sunday Common Meal at the Church of the Reconciler is open for volunteers on Sunday, July 29 would be appreciated. This is a great opportunity for a Sunday School class or other small group(s) to bond and have a wonderful experience procuring, preparing and serving Noon lunch to about 300 homeless and needy folks. It is appreciated by those that eat and blesses those that serve. To sign up, please contact Rev. Drew Holland or David Miller at 320-2680.

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July 8-14 SOS, Memphis

July 15 Slip ‘n’ Slide Night 6-8pm

July 17 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 22 Watermelon Olympics 6-8pm

July 24 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

July 26-29 Element Summer Camp

July 31 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

August 5 Pool Party @ Homewood Pool

August 7 Girl’s Walk 10-11am

Lunch Club 11-2pm

SOS Reunion 6-7pm

August 12 Grow Sunday 10am

SNL- Everyone 6-8pm

August 14 Prayer Breakfast 6:30am

Element Cafe 3-5:30pm

August 17-19 HS Discovery Weekend

Youth calendar July 14:You are invited to join up with the Gamos Sunday School class as they serve at the WE (West End) Gardens, a ministry of Urban Ministry, on Saturday, July 14. The event will take place from 8 AM until Noon. Meet us at the church parking lot to carpool or at WE Gardens (For directions, visit: www.urban-ministry.com/Programs/WECommunityGardens.aspx). We are planning for both outdoor and indoor activities. If you are interested or want more information, contact Carrie Carter at carriercarter@bellsouth.net. Please respond by July 2 if you would like to reserve a spot for your child in the nursery.

July 15:During the Sunday School hour (10-11 AM), we will host a combined young adult Sunday School event entitled “Sanctifying Work.” Come to the fellowship hall to hear several professionals from our congregation share about how their faith intersects with their careers. Danishes and coffee will be provided. For more information, contact Drew Holland at dholland@trinitybirmingham.com.

July 22: Join us for a unique worship opportunity as several young adult small groups will worship at Church of the Reconciler, the UMC’s inner-city mis-sion for the homeless in Birmingham. Worship starts at 9:30 AM, so meet us in the large parking lot of the church at 9:00 AM to carpool or meet us at Church of the Reconciler (112 14th St. N in downtown Birmingham). For more information, contact Eric Rogers at eric@progressiveal.com.

Young Adult EventsServe & Grow

Disciple I Bible Study is the most recommend-ed Bible study by our pastors for seekers, new members and those who have been in church all their life! Disciple I covers 70% of the Bible in a systematic and thematic approach. Disciple I gives you a brush stroke of the Old and New Testament. Once you have taken Disciple I then you can take Disciple level II, III or IV. They concentrate on specific books of the Bible. These courses are 30 weeks in length and give you the richest experience in Bible study for your personal growth with God and with his people. Turn my eyes from worthless things and give me life through your word. - Psalm 119:37

From a past student about the greatest thing about Disciple:“…the bond that we all formed together as we would encounter new revelations during the course of the study. The end of the study caused me to have mixed emotions which I liken to those I experienced when I graduated from college. I felt a happy sense of achievement, but I also felt sadness at the thought that there would be no more classes together and that particular journey had come to an end. The group challenged me to look at the Bible, my faith and myself differently in a way that I could not possibly have done own my own.”

Pastors Most Recommended Bible Study: Disciple I

Disciple I Bible Study will be offered this Fall. Watch Tidings for upcoming small group study details and registration information.

Don’t forget your name tag...

on Sunday mornings or any-time you are attending or rep-resenting Trinity! This is a great way to provide hospitality to our guests, and to help us get to know one another better. If you don’t have a name tag, contact Lisa at 879-1737 or

lelliott@trinitybirmingham.com.

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pacesetters newsJULY 19 • BARBER MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM TOURSave the date for a fun day trip to Barbers Motorsports Museum, The Bass Pro Shop and more! This was announced earlier as a Mystery Trip on the 18th. We are now going on THURSDAY, the 19th. Mark your calendars and make your reservations soon. TRINITY SINGERSTrinity Singers practice every Tuesday morning from 10-11 AM. We will be starting new music next week, then be off for a few weeks in July. So this is a good time to join, and we would love for you to sing with us. No audi-tions! We enjoy singing, and entertaining at retirement homes and other venues several times each year. Anne Wheeler is the director, and Lynn Miles accompanies on the piano, and Joe Lewis on the violin.

KITCHEN CLOSED IN JULYNo lunch will be served on Tuesdays. Watch Tidings for August dates. For reservations or more information on any event listed above, contact: Amy Lewis at 879-1737 or email alewis@trinitybirmingham.com.

The Friendship Sunday School Class enjoyed good food and fellowshipat a summer party that was held last week.

Save the dates for GROW SUNDAY!• Adult Grow Sunday is August 19

• Children’s Grow Sunday is August 26Grow with us!

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Temptations Cookbook is now online.

The Asbury Sunday School Class announces that Trinity’s

“Temptations” Cookbook is now online at

temptationscookbook.com

The site has been in operation since February and a new recipe from the book is added every Monday and

Thursday morning.

This unique cookbook is a labor of love and proceeds are used to fund

projects and missions.

The cookbook is $25 and may be purchased through the church office.

Nursery Volunteers July 8Laura Eanes, Tiffany Slocum

•••Nursery volunteers are needed each Sunday. To volunteer,

please contact Kim Skelton at 879-1737 or email nurseryvolunteers@trinitybirmingham.com.

take note

highlighted events this week

in memoriamWe extend our love and sympathy: • to Barry and Kyle Smith on the death of her father, Bill Wise, on June 26. He was also the grandfa-ther of Thomas Smith and Hardy Smith.• to Diane and Rick Choron on the death of her mother, Katherine Senkbeil, on June 29. She was also the grandmother of Trent Choron.

CFT Craft Room–143FSR Fireside Room–145CONF Conference Room–220SANC SanctuaryFHALL Fellowship Hall

LIB Library–218NAT Not at TrinityLP Large ParlorSP Small Parlor–105HAVEN Youth Auditorium

CHAPEL Mouat ChapelMS Music Suite–132WHALL Wesley HallSDR Small Dining RoomFLC Family Life Center

in the hospitalTRINITY: Julianna MillsUAB: Jo Ann Rainey

PLEASE NOTE: Tidings publishes each week on Tuesday (except for the week of Christmas). The deadline for submitting informa-tion to be included is on Thursday, the week prior to the publish date. Please submit info via email to Haley Smith at hsmith@trinitybirmingham.com. Tidings is delivered to the printing com-pany each Monday at Noon. It is printed and mailed on Tuesday afternoon. Should you not receive your copy in a timely manner, please contact your postal carrier. The online version of Tidings is available each week on Tuesday at: www.trinitybirmingham.com/news/tidings

Sunday - July 88:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC10:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Membership 101 - LP10:00 AM Summer Study - LIB11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC11:15 AM CONTACT Worship - WHALL5:00 PM Sr. Adult Bible Study - SP6:00 PM NO ElementMonday - July 96:30 AM Men’s Bible Study B’fast - FHALL8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for PrayerTuesday - July 108:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer10:00 AM Mama and Me - Nursery11:00 AM NO Soup & Salad

Wednesday - July 118:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer6:00 PM Men’s Studies - Rm. 300 & 3106:00 PM Summer Studies - variousThursday - July 128:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer9:15 AM Adult Studies - variousFriday - July 138:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer

Tuesdays at 10:00 AMJoin this group in Room 114 in the nursery...bring your little ones.Questions? Email Kelley at kelleywinslett@gmail.com.

Available for your use on first floor and second floor library area.

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As of June 30, 2012GENERAL BUDGET: 2012Given Month to Date: $193,743 Avg. Needs to Date: $257,277 Balance/shortage: $(63,534)

SAY AMEN Gifts this Month: $16,658SAY AMEN Gifts to Date: $243,336

Note from Treasurer: Questions about church finances, income or expense? If you wonder how funds are received or expensed, the financial books of Trinity are open to any member, contact Ann Neptune at 879-1737 or aneptune@trinitybirmingham.com.

treasurer’s report

NOTE: The Kitchen is closed during the month of July.

Tidings Trinity United Methodist Church (USPS 0641-120) is pub-

lished weekly, except Christmas week,

by Trinity United Methodist Church,

1400 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham

(Homewood), AL 35209-3998. Period-

icals postage paid at Birmingham, AL.

POSTMASTER: Send address chang-

es to: Tidings, Trinity United Method-

ist Church, P.O. Box 19069, Birming-

ham, AL 35219-9069.

SUNDAYS at Trinity: Worship 8:45, 11:00 & 11:15 AM • Sunday School 10:00 AM • Youth Activities 6:00 PM

Serving Greater Birmingham from Homewood • Our Mission: To Gather…To Grow…To Go…To Glorify1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209 • 205.879.1737 • Careline: 205.868.9709

www.trinitybirmingham.com

Interested in joining Trinity? Join us...

Sunday, July 810 AM • LARGE PARLOR

This class is strongly suggested for visitors who are considering mem-bership at Trinity. During this hour, prospective members and those interested will review the membership covenant one makes when

joining the Trinity Family. Ask a Greeter to direct you!

WELCOME NEW staffTrey HillTrinity welcomes Trey Hill as CONTACT’s music worship leader and AV specialist. Trey attended the University of Mobile and received a degree in Church Music with a minor in Worship Leadership and an emphasis in guitar. Prior to the position at Trinity, he led the contemporary service at Dauphin Way UMC in Mobile, AL, and led all of the youth worship for Spanish Fort

UMC, in Spanish Fort, AL. He also serves on the board of directors and leads worship for Revive, a camp servicing middle school and high school students on the Gulf Coast (reviveevents.com). Trey en-joys writing songs and leading worship with his band to humbly help people connect with God. His wife, Betsy, will be attending dental school at UAB starting this summer. Trey says “I’m very excited to get to know the people of Trinity and the city of Birmingham and to serve as faithfully as possible.”