Stand up for your generation

This Sunday, October 30, you will be invited to

stand up for your generation – literally. During the sermon,

I will ask everyone to stand up depending on when they

were born:

Before 1950 - Builders

1950-1964 - Boomers

1965-1989 - Busters

After 1989 - Bridgers

In his book One Church – Four Generations

(Understanding And Reaching All Ages In Your Church),

Gary McIntosh describes the following 4 groups in a

typical church:

1. The Builder Generation (born up to 1949)

Religious characteristics: Committed to church,

support foreign missions, enjoy Bible study, loyal to

the denomination, minister out of duty, worship in

reverence.

2. The Boomer Generation (born 1950-1964)

Religious characteristics: Committed to relationships,

want to belong, supportive of people, want to live their

faith, tolerant of differences.

3. The Buster Generation (born 1965-1989)

Religious characteristics: Committed to family,

support local causes, shorter attention span, want a

faith that meets needs, need to relieve stress, want less

structure.

4. The Bridger Generation (born 1990-present)

Religious characteristics: Committed to group, desire

interactivity, want honest relationships, want to be

connected, want a faith that is authentic.

As each of these groups stand, I want everyone

(including those standing) to look around the sanctuary. It

will be an eye-opening experience for us to see just how

many (or few) people from each of these 4 generations are

in worship. It will also be helpful for us to see how many

were born before 1965 (Builders & Boomers) compared to

after 1964 (Busters & Bridgers).

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

NOVEMBER 2011

This exercise will show why our Call to Action

team is working on a plan so that Trinity UMC can

intentionally begin to reach out to those born after

1964 (age 46 and younger) who are not currently in

church. During the next 20 years, we will lose a large

number of Builders as well as some Boomers. If we

don’t begin now to reach more Busters and Bridgers, in

2031 Trinity won’t still have 500+ members with 220+

people in worship. The church can no longer count on

repopulating from within. Many of our children and

grandchildren have already moved away, switched to

another church, or quit attending church altogether.

What kind of church do we want Trinity to be

in 20 years? What will we start doing today so that in

2031 God can use Trinity as a strong mission outpost

instead of a sinking cruise ship?

Blessings,

Pastor David

Prayer List November 2011

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

Mildred Wallin Star McHan

Patsy Reynolds Peggy Wigle

John Dority Frances Million

Pam Darlton Reed Mitchel

For Family Members & Friends Donnie Rollins

Kim Hachett

Hayden Blackwell

Church in Mission Fran Lynch Baxter-Willow AK

Steve Geegbe/Richard Tefley - Home in Liberia

For the Ministry of Our Church, Its Leaders,

Pastor Brannock & Staff.

For Our Known Bereaved

Healing Needed from Cancer

Ralph Martin Ronnie Hooten

Lynette Bradford Mary Peters

Hugh Well Benny Goodwin

Karen Broyles Payne Earnestine Gray

Susan Ramsey Albert Rasnake

Victor Knapp Carl Lacher

Rick Felton Stanton Whittaker

Richard Arwood Charlotte Nicodemas

Roger Solomon Jimmy Carter

Lynn Rollins Jerry Hackney

Evelyn Blake Michael Renfro

Leonard Harrell Brenda Loveday

Patty Guinn Max Cox

Darnell Marie Barker Len & Carrie Schrefer

Faye & Billy Kelton Avery Armstrong

Benny Goodwin Edna Cutshaw

John Headrick David Lamons 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 Patsy Reynolds

For Our Homebound Members: Bob George Kitty Knittel

Belva Drake Faye Reynolds

Norma Cureton Virgie Gray

Doc Dowden Nellie Basinger

Helen Jeffers

GET READY TO “FALL BACK” On Sunday, November 6

Set your clocks back 1 hour as Daylight Savings Time Ends. __________________________________________________________

Holston Conference-Wide

Creation Care Kick-Off (Speaker: Rev. Pat Watkins)

Sunday, November 13 - St. Mark UMC, Knoxville, TN

9:00 & 11:00 Worship Services 2:00 - 4:00 Conference-Wide Workshop

Tuesday, November 15 - First UMC, Cleveland, TN

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Conference-Wide Workshop

Sunday, November 20 - St. Paul UMC, Wytheville, VA

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Wytheville District Day of Training

For more information contact:

Brenda Haymore: mollysmom40@comcast.net

or Gaye King: gayeking@holston.org

“God made everything...God is in everything...Everything is God’s”

The Lord satisfies the thirsty,

and the hungry He fills with

good things. Psalm 107:9

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

11/01 Elizabeth Miles

11/01 Garth Barham

11/01 Helen Phillips

11/02 Mike Durbin

11/03 Jonathan McHan

11/05 Allie Renner

11/05 Mary Freshour

11/06 Belva Drake

11/06 Kenneth Miller

11/08 Corrina Durbin

11/08 Shawn Hope

11/09 Gayle Matthews

11/10 Jewell Hughes

11/11 Klint Albright

11/12 Brenda Keselicka

11/12 Shirley Cox

11/14 Mack Hughes

11/14 Rick McGill

11/15 Dickens Morris

11/15 Steve Fields

11/16 Jackie Neas

11/16 Jonnie Pierce

11/16 Sally Anderson

11/17 Jama Cope

11/18 Christy Fisher

11/18 Rustin Jones

11/18 Glenn Renner

11/19 Leah Ford

11/20 Charles Kinser

11/21 A.J. McGill

11/21 Clay Gamble

11/21 Jesse Dowd

11/21 Mark Ford

11/22 Wes Hope

11/23 David Veley

11/23 Kim Graham

11/23 Tiffany Greene

11/24 Kenny Ray

11/24 Lois Richards

11/25 Tisha Harrison

11/26 Hannah Boughers

11/29 David Parker

11/29 Norma Sayler

11/30 Bob Beamer

UMW Reading Reports The end of the year is getting close

and I need to have all ladies turn in a

reading report if you have been

reading from the UMW Reading

Program. There are forms to

complete on the UMW library shelf.

Please turn in all reports to me by

Nov. 23. I will need to compile these

for my end-of-the-year reports.

Thank you for your help. Kathy Myers-Sec. of Program Resources UMW

Dear Trinity Congregation:

I am grateful for all the kindness and love that you have

shown to me and my family during Pastor Appreciation

month. Your prayers are appreciated most of all.

This is another TTM – Trinity Thankful Moment.

Blessings,

David Brannock

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Pastor David will preach when

Trinity UMC hosts the

Community Thanksgiving Service

on Monday, November 21 @ 7:00. (An offering of food & money will be collected.)

Jerry Long - Director of Music Kudos to those who joined our Child of Hope rehearsals!

November’s Music includes:

Nov 5th Wind ensemble prepares ...Child of Hope for December 11th

Nov 6th All Saints Celebration ...His Grace will see us through

Nov 13th Chancel choir, guest conductor ...Pathway of Hope

Nov 20th Christ the King Sunday

Inherit my Kingdom

Thanksgiving music

Children’s choir sings Nov 27th First Sunday of Advent

Youth choir with flute

Chancel choir previews

Meet Me at the Manger

NOVEMBER YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Amy Brown - Youth Director

November is going to be a great and busy month.

Here is a list of current events for the month of November.

November 6: The youth group will be heading to the Myer's home for a

hayride and weenie roast. We will be leaving the church at 5pm.

November 12: The youth will be here to help with the Lord's Acre Sale

from 4-7. During this event the youth will be running the carnival games.

November 13: We will be having our last "Credo" lesson during youth.

November 16: The youth will be cooking the annual Thanksgiving meal

for Wonderful Wednesday.

November 20: We will be starting our Advent study. All Fitsum money is due.

November 27: We will be helping out with decorating the church. No

regular youth meeting. Decorating will start at 2pm. Please come and help

out with this event.

Two events that are on the coming soon list for November:

a lock-in and a movie night.

These dates are coming soon!!! Please try and join us!!

NOVEMBER CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: Jennifer McHan - Children’s Director

Nov.6- Fall back an hour

CHANGE FOR CHILDREN

3:30 3rd grade and up acolyte training

Nov.9- 6:30 practice begins for Christmas Program * DEC.14 @ 6:30 children's Christmas Program *

Nov.12- Lord's Acre Sale: meal/auction/carnival games

Nov.16– Youth Thanksgiving Meal

6:30 practice for Christmas program

Nov.20- children sing during worship

Nov.23- NO WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

Nov.30- 4:00-5:00 practice for Christmas program

6:30 hanging of the greens _______________________________________________________________

Shine Your Light!

Anyone who is currently in 3rd grade or older is invited to

come for Acolyte training in the sanctuary on November 6th

@ 3:30; with an ice cream social afterward in the LFH.

Please attend this very important training. There are some

changes being made for those who participate as an acolyte

and we would like all current acolytes and any new

individuals who are interested in being an acolyte or cross

bearer to be there. There is no age limit for being an acolyte!

If you have never been an acolyte and would like to give it

a try, please join us on Nov. 6th!

Any questions or if you can not attend, but would still like to

acolyte please contact Laura Mitchel or Marcia Whaley

“Day of Vision” Leadership Training Sunday, November 13

First UMC Newport

Registration: 2:00 pm

Workshops: 2:30-4:30 pm

Workshops for current and incoming

(as of January 1) members of:

Finance Lay Leader

Trustees Adult Ministry

SPRC Youth Ministry

Council Chair Children’s Ministry

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Monthly Item Trinity’s Food Bank item

for December is Canned Fruit.

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 December 4 .

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ECHOES News On Friday evening, November 4 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

Entertainment: Jerry Long

Trinity’s Lord’s Acre Sale Saturday, November 12th! 4:00-7:00 pm

Dinner and a Silent Auction starts at 4:00 pm;

a Live Auction starts at 6:00 pm.

All proceeds will go toward the elevator project.

Please see Michael Knapp for tickets

to the country ham and chicken dinner.

$8 in advance or $10 at the door;

$5 for children age 12 and under.

Old Fashion Apple Butter is now available in the SFH.

$5.00 per pt. & $3.00 1/2 pt.

For more information, contact Madge Walker @ 639-4003 or 278-8699.

UMW NEWS

Lister Circle will meet Wed., Nov. 2nd, 9th & 16th in the Junior High

room at 5:10 to continue our study on the "Fruits of the Spirit"

Lister Circle members, please meet in the kitchen on

Friday, Nov 11th at 3:00pm to prepare pumpkins rolls

Morristown District Annual Meeting & Training

for local offices will be held on

November 5 @ Christ UMC in Greeneville

9:30 - Registration 10:00 - Worship

For more information contact: Georgia Lister

UMW Annual Meeting

November 7 @ 6:45, Tusculum Eatery

All Trinity UMW Groups

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How are we doing compared to last year?

(Jan. 1– Sep. 30, 2010 vs. Jan. 1 - Sep. 30, 2011)

1st 9 months 2010 2011

Worship 225 223

Sunday School 161 163

Revenues $219,619 $239,570

Expenses $225,279 $222,048

WELCOME VALERIE

The Staff Parish Relations Committee would like to

announce that the Nursery Worker position

has been filled with the hiring of Valerie Koehler.

Please give her a Warm Trinity Welcome!

Staff Parish Relations Committee

_________________________________ The Evangelism Committee is sponsoring an Advent

Study from Thanksgiving to Christmas. We encourage

you to start your own Study Group of 6-10 people. Your

group would choose when and where you would meet.

Each participant needs a book: Christmas Gifts That

Won’t Break by James W. Moore. Books are $7.00 and

will be ordered from Cokesbury. This will be a 4-week

study that would meet once a week. This is a very busy

time of year but we feel that this study would bring

perspective to the season. Deadline to ask the church

office to order you a book is Monday, November 7.

Contact Benna Bennett or Dave Ritter for more information.

"PUMPKIN ROLLS"

It's that time of the year again, Lister Circle will be making "PUMPKIN

ROLLS" for the holidays. They will be ready for pick-up on Nov. 12th, 13th,

& 16th. The cost is $8.00 per roll and will be available by "order" only.

(Please use order-form provided on the back of this page.)

NOTE: Deadline to order is November 6th.

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"Kids Night Out"

"Kids Night Out" sponsored by the Lister Circle on

Saturday, Dec 3rd, 6:30pm - 10:30pm in the large hall at

Trinity. This event is for children 5th grade and under. We will

offer food, games, crafts, Bible stories and a movie. This will

allow adults the opportunity to go Christmas shopping or attend a

Christmas gathering. The cost is by donation, but reservations

are required so we will be prepared for all our participants.

Please RSVP to any Lister Circle member or the church office.

For more information, call Lori Knapp @ 329-7959