Trinity TimesOctober 2017

Volume 5 Issue 10

Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church Road

Newberry, SC 29108803-276-1245 (Office)

803-321-9779 (Parsonage)864-323-9721 (Cell)krcarter@umcsc.org

Pastor:Ken Carter

Head Usher: Harry LongshoreChoir Director: Jane PollardOrganist: Phyllis SandersVideo Communications:

Josh Pitt, Bryan Waldrop, Caroline Senn

Sunday Worship:Adult Sunday School – 10:00 AM

Worship Service - 11:00 AMChildren’s Church - 11:00 AM

We are a nurturing and open church to all who enter into our

Sanctuary. We base our ministry on the Word of God and a caring spirit. Jesus invites us to share our ministry to all that come into

our church.

“To make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the

World”

Trinity Church Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. THIS IS ONE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!!!

Just a few of the items:

Flower arrangements and wreaths Gift Baskets Crochet, knit and hand sewn items Christmas Items: ornaments, mailbox reindeer, Santas and much

more Throws, dish towels, bread basket liners, and much more Country Store to include jams, jellies, preserves, chow chow,

canned items, chili, salsa, banana and zucchini breads, pecans, homemade yeast bread, candy, flavorings and more

Wooden items Refrigerator Magnets Frozen casseroles to include spaghetti, dressing, chicken, potato,

breakfast casserole and many other casseroles YoYo bedspread (handmade) Many unique items Inside Yard Sale – many new and gently used items

DON’T FORGET LUNCH – THE CAFÉ WILL BE OPEN

HOT DOGS w/CHILI, CHIPS, AND A DRINK for sale

HUGE INSIDE YARD SALE – MANY NEW ITEMS PRICED TO SELL!!! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!!

SPONSORED BY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN OF TRINITY

ALTAR FLOWERS IN OCTOBER

Oct. 1 – Rebecca Bundrick

Oct. 8 – Craig and Frieda Kesler

Oct. 15 – Phyllis Sanders

Oct. 22 –

Marigolds are often given as a sign of warm or fierce Oct. 29 – John Pollardundying love or as a way of saying that you are content tobe with the recipient.  There are about 50 species of marigolds that range in height from six inches to five feet tall.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We are a caring church and want to share your concerns. Let us know if you or someone you know would like to share a prayer request. We will be happy to pray for you. Contact Harriet Stevenson. Peggy Bogart (Church Secretary) or Pastor Carter to add or remove names from the prayer list.

Alice Longshore’s mother, Dorothy Geeter ‘s address: Room 12 0, McCormick Rehab and Healthcare, 204 Holiday Road, McCormick, SC 29835 if anyone would like to send her a card.

ACOLYTES AND CROSS BEARERS FOR OCTOBER

Acolytes Cross Bearers

Oct. 1 Kella Battiste Cameron Hawkins Oct. 8 Coye Cutshall Chesley Brehmer

Oct. 15 Laura Mohler Noah Mohler

Our Known Hospitalized:Recent Hospitalizations and/or Surgeries: Nursing Home: Cornelia PittsContinued Prayers: Homer and Edna Garnett, James and Jeanette Poag, Nell Martin, Jean Bundrick, Ann Thomas, Cheryl Longshore, Martha Meadows, Alice Longshore, Laura Spicer, Eddie Welborn, Jim Waldrop, Joyce Suber, Watkins Martin, the family of Mrs. Eva WaldropFamily and Friends of Trinity Billy Dickert, Harold Harris, Donnie Longshore, Peter Connor, Dorothy Geeter, Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Bickley, Phillip Sanders, Joe Welborn, Judy Wicker

Oct. 22 Olivia Martin Coleman Waldrop Oct. 29 Gavin Wilson Wyatt Wilson

Joan Morris is coordinating the acolytes and cross bearers with the assistance of Barbara Carter. Please let Mrs. Joan know if you will not be able to serve on your Sunday and help her by trying to find your replacement. She can be reached at 276-2700 or 924-3884. Please be ready and in place by 10:50 a.m. THANK YOU, Acolytes and Cross Bearers for your service to Trinity!

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EPISTLE, GOSPEL READERS AND GREETERS FOR OCTOBER

EPISTLE READER GOSPEL READER GREETER

Oct. 1 Lisha Senn Grady Senn Clarissa HendrixOct. 8 Frances Pitts Frieda Kesler June PittsOct. 15 Betsy Black Crystal Waldrop Dale LongshoreOct. 22 Myrtle Longshore Foster Senn Mary ForrestOct. 29 Josh Pitts Harriet Stevenson Watkins Martin

Harriet Stevenson is coordinating the Epistle and Gospel Readers as well as the Greeters. Please let Harriet or Peggy (Church Secretary) know if you will not be able to serve on your given Sunday. Please help us by trying to find your replacement. Harriet can be reached at 276-3602 or 518-3335. Peggy can be reached at 276-1245 or leave a message. THANK YOU to all the Worship Servants who help each Sunday. You make our service BETTER!

Thank you for your kind expressions ofsympathy. Our family deeply appreciates your HUGS, kind words, thoughts, prayers, cards, and food. It was of great comfort to know that you were thinking of us during our time of sorrow.

The family of Mrs. Eva Waldrop

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

1 – Dawson Hare 15 – Gregg Hare 4 – Robert Pollard 21 – John Longshore 9 – Laura Spicer 22 – Barbara Carter12 – Ernie James 25 – Rebecca Bundrick12 – Rhett & Reid Lindler 26 – Bryan Waldrop14 – Marie Somers 30 – Frieda Kesler14 - Chad Hendrix 30 – Johnnie Pitts Jr.

METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (MYF) - Foster Senn, Leader

The MYF collected donations for the Bethel Church Food Bank and on Saturday, Sept. 23, they helped distribute the food at the food bank. This was a great hands on experience for Taylor Bouknight and Shelby Johnson, along with Erin Connor and Josh Pitts. Thanks to everyone for their donations and to Erin for organizing this effort.

The MYF had a great turnout on Sept. 24 (15 youth and 8 adults) at their regular meeting. Michael and Bridget Bouknight and William Johnson prepared delicious chicken tacos for the group. A local youth comedian, Landon Gruber, performed a stand-up comedy routine. Landon is an 11th grader and attends First Baptist Church.

Upcoming Events:

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! OUR 2017 CHARGE CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, OCOBER 22 AT TRINITY at 5:30. Support your pastor and your church. Light meal to follow.

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Oct. 21 - volunteers needed for Trinity Fall Bazaar Oct. 21 – MYF trip to Corn Maize (evening) Oct. 29 – 5th Sunday night Fall games and activities Taylor Bouknight, President

UnitedMethodistWomen(Circle)

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President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Myrtle Longshore; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer – Susan Longshore.

The UMW met on Sept. 4 in the Fellowship Hall. Frieda Kesler served delicious refreshments and also presented the program. All members are asked to collect the tabs on soda cans as well as cancelled stamps on envelopes. They will be donated toward a mission project. All ladies are also asked to bring two canned goods or paper products for the Manna House. The mission project for OCTOBER is the Back Pack Program.

Mark your calendars for the UMW sponsored Fall Church Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 21!

NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 2, 2017HOSTESS: Susan LongshorePROGRAM: Jane Pollard

SilverAndGold

2ndWednesday

A delicious covered dish meal was enjoyed by the Silver and Gold on Sept. 13. All seniors, male or female, are invited and encouraged to participate in the Silver and Gold. You do not have to be a member of Trinity to attend. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 – Antique Mall Café in Little Mountain –Carpool will be leaving Trinity at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Let Joan Morris know if you will be carpooling.

Joan Morris, President; Rebecca Bundrick, Secretary-Treasurer; Phyllis Sanders, Program ChairmanTheMen’sClub

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President-Johnnie Pitts; Vice President-Ashley Wilson; Sec/Treas-Wilson Senn; Program Coordinator-Foster Senn.

The Men’s Club had a great turnout at their Sept. meeting where they served the local fire departments and law enforcement. The Men’s Club will meet on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Cooks will be Barry Kesler, Craig Kesler, Ashley Wilson, Jim Waldrop and Dave Waldrop.

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2017Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Birthday and Anniversary

Recognitions

World Communion

Sunday

United Methodist

Women

6:30 p.m.

Men’s Club7:30 p.m.

Deadline for Lay Servant Training Signup

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AdministrativeCouncil

7:00 p.m.

Silver and Gold

Antique Mall Café

Little Mountain11:00 a.m.

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Fall Bazaar and Yard

SaleTrinity

8am – 3 pm22 23 24 25 26 27 28

ChargeConference

Trinity UMC5:30 p.m.

Light meal to follow

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FallFellowship

Grady Senn delivers message at New Chapel.Bryon Jeffcoat delivers message at Trinity.

Oct. 15 and 22: Lay Servant Training at St. Mathews UMC in Greenwood (2 – 7 :30 pm). All current lay servants as well as any who wish to become a lay servant are encouraged to attend. See Pastor Carter to sign up if you are interested by October 5.

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AT TRINITY?Silver and Gold

Oct. 11 – 11:30 a.m.Antique Mall Café - Little Mountain

We will meet for lunch at the Antique Mall Café in Little Mountain. We will enjoy lunch and antique shopping. If you want to carpool, be ready to leave from the church at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Let Joan know your transportation plans.

Fall Festival at Trinity Sunday, Oct. 29 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Trinity Fellowship Hall FOOD – GAMES – PRIZES FELLOWSHIP

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Shelby Johnson, Tayor Bouknight,

Landron Gruber entertains Trinity MYF Josh Pitts and Erin Connor represented with his stand up comedy routine at their Trinity MYF by helping at the Bethel meeting on Sept. 24. Landon is a member Church Food Bank on Sept. 23. of First Baptist Church.

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TRINITY MEN’S CLUB hosted local firemen and law enforcement for dinner at their September meeting.

Fall Festival at Trinity Sunday, Oct. 29 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Trinity Fellowship Hall FOOD – GAMES – PRIZES FELLOWSHIP

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PACKING PARTY FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOXES – SUNDAY – NOV. 4 – 3:00 P.M.SOUP WILL BE SERVED AFTER PACKING IS

COMPLETE! PACK YOUR OWN SHOEBOX AND BRING TO TRINITY OR PUT SUPPLIES IN THE COLLECTION

BOX IN THE NURSERY AND COME HELP US PACK THE BOXES ON NOV. 4.

LOOK FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD POSTER IN THE NARTHEX!!!!

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. All donations will be placed into a shoe box during the packing period for a child in need.  

Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church RoadNewberry, SC 29108

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