Budget Requests

Budget Request Time!
Ministry area leaders and staff, please have your budget requests turned in by Sunday, October 19, for consideration by the Finance Committee as they prepare the 2009 budget.



Methodist Men at Work
In the last month, our Methodist Men have given three Saturdays to special projects, one unloading the moving pod at the parsonage, and the last two Saturdays constructing closets at the ends of the upstairs hallways, creating new storage space for our Worship Committee. Thanks for your hard work!
There’s More!
At the same time, various men in our church have tackled these other projects: 1) cleaning out a stopped-up drain line outside the Quarles Building.; 2) making and installing a mantle in the Pastor’s Study; and 3) constructing library shelves for the choir room. Thanks!

Welcome New Members!

We welcome Lane & Rose Bryant to the membership of Trinity United Methodist Church, by transfer of their membership from Midway United Methodist Church in Griffin, Georgia.
Their address is 5566 Clarks Bridge Road, Clermont and their phone is 770-983-0670.
Let’s reach out to make the Bryants further welcome and invite them to participate in the various groups and ministries of our church!

October Family Night Supper

Our next Family Night Supper is just around the corner, on Wednesday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. There are some changes coming up that you need to know about!
Our rotating teams of supper hosts will no longer be responsible for cooking – just set-up, serving, and clean-up. Our meals are going to be catered by The Food Factory. Our October menu:
Barbecue • Baked Beans • Potato Salad • Brownie
Because of contracting our food service, it is necessary to make reservations, and to cancel reservations; the deadline is Monday noon before our supper. You may make reservations the two Sundays prior to our meal on a sign-up slip in the Sunday Bulletin; or call the church office (770-983-3177); or email tumc@trinityclermont.org. You may also make a standing reservation, but again, it is necessary to cancel if you cannot attend. We do ask that you honor (i.e., pay for) any reservations made but not kept. Cost is $6.00/plate; children 5 & under are free.
This is an experiment for us. The Church Council will evaluate how it’s working at our January meeting. But we think this will serve us well and take some burden off those who volunteer to host us each month. Let us know what you think!

Children’s News

Have You Heard?
Have you heard that our Kid’s Church theme is soon to be “Victory Stables.” We are raising the bar in Kid’s Church!
Our upcoming theme opens up so many exciting opportunities for the children. We look forward to the arrival of our first horse. Her name is Redemption . Following her will be Jubilee, and last but not least, Disparity. These lovely horses are bringing a wagon load of adventures for us through God’s word.
Trinity Kids are "Da Best"!
· Youth and Kid’s Sunday — October 19th
· Pumpkin Farm and Lunch — October 25th. Leaving church @ 2:00; everyone is invited . . . just sign up!
· Wednesday night rehearsals for Christmas program (kids)

Youth, Fabulous Youth!

Our awesome youth are working very hard on their drama that will be presented Youth and Kid’s Sunday. Let me take this opportunity to brag on Trinity’s outstanding young folk. I believe you could search the world over and not find a group of young people of such great caliber, integrity, maturity, talent . . . and let's not forget to mention that they are just down right classy! They will be doing visitation once a month to those who need an extra hug. If you know of someone that would love a visit from them please give me a call at 678-316-6560.
Thanks to our lovely parents! Each week the youth will enjoy a wonderful snack supper.
· October 25: Dinner and Corn Maze, leaving the church at 5:30 p.m.
· Coming Up: Going to North Hall to see Godspell, featuring our own Allison Cape. Date tba.
T.E.A.M. — Together Everybody Accomplishes Ministry

Trinity United Methodist Church Welcomes Michelle Truelove!!!

Please plan to be at either the 9 or the 11 am service (maybe both?) on Sunday, June 8th, to welcome our new pianist Michelle Truelove to Trinity. I know that you will be blessed by her spirit and skills.
Michelle teaches music at Wauka Mountain Elementary School. Many of you may know her from that role. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Brenau University, a Master's Degree from North Georgia College and State University, and plans to graduate with her Specialist Degree from North Georgia in August. Michele brings a wealth of experience and we are excited to have her join with the Trinity United Methodist Church family.

Relay for Life Events

Join the TUMC Relay for Life team to raise funds in honor of the cancer survivors in our church, as well as those we remember.
· April 6- The winner will be announced for the "Men of Trinity" Sexy Legs Contest.
· April 27 - Spaghetti lunch and silent auction following church. Great auction items will be on display by April 20.
· In the works…. the Trinity Relay for Life T-shirt. Details coming soon!
· May 10- Golf Tournament at Mossy Creek. Gather your friends for a fun outing. Hole Sponsors Needed!
· May 30/31- Relay for Life Walk at Flowery Branch High School. Register to walk with us today! Contact Lisa Warwick for details.

AAYAHS

Wednesday,
April 2nd, 12:00 P.M.
Lunch:
Baked Ham, Green Beans, Parsley and Herb Potatoes, Baked Apples, Pineapple Pound Cake and Drinks. You don’t have to bring a thing, just come.

Program:
Billy Skaggs, Hall County Extension Agent, will be talking about container gardening.


Thought:
“You can bury a lot of problems digging in the dirt.” - Author unknown


Please call the church right away for reservations
so we can know
how many to expect.
Church Office: (770) 983 3177.

Native American Ministries Sunday: Breaking Barriers of History and Culture

“We are the church. It’s difficult for people of native ancestry to recognize that one denomination is any different from another because all Christians profess beliefs in the same Jesus.”

Cynthia Kent, a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and executive secretary for Native American and Indigenous Ministries, General Board of Global Ministries, suggests ideas for congregations to welcome Native Americans:
· Acknowledge and accept cultural differences. “How can anybody be part of something that doesn’t want them to be who they are? Each of us has a culture, and we bring it to church. Why can’t Indians?”
· Admit wrongdoing and offer an apology. “I’m United Methodist and Christian and native. I am sorry for what my denomination did.” (This is in reference to mistreatment of Native Americans by early U.S. White missionaries.)
· Give God ownership of every ministry. “We have to make this God’s church—not your church, not my church.”
· Make a place at the table. “There are no conditions to being a child of God.”

Celebrating Native American gifts and contributions is the focus of Native American Ministries Sunday. This observance on the second Sunday after Easter is an opportunity—through a special offering—to nurture mission with Native Americans and provide scholarships for United Methodist Native American seminarians.

A scholarship recipient said, “My hope for my children is to know who they are as Native people, to know those core values that were taught to them and to know God created them and it’s OK to be who God created them to be.” Thank you!

--Adapted from an article by Michelle Harvey Erpenbach, Dakotas Connection

United Methodist Women

The UMW will meet on April 3 at 7:00 PM in Trinity Hall. Robin Hubbard will lead the program.
We are looking forward to the Annual Youth Banquet It is scheduled for April 20 at 6:00 PM. The speaker for the evening will be Rev. Jeff Thompson, the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Chaplain. If you know of a graduating senior please let any UMW member know.

Happy Anniversary!

April 5
Jennifer and Scott Glover
April 19
Lynn and Pete Lammers
April 26
Marcia and George Jarvis
April 28
Chris and Steve Woody
April 29
Kathy and Bret Swanson

April Birthday Wishes

1: Hudson Mitchell
3: Olivia Lattanzi
Larry West
4: Seth Billmire
5: Jessica Truelove
7: Jordan Haynes
8: Janell Myers
Olivia Parks
10: Marty Abernathy
11: Luanne Cape
Eric Farmer
12: Brad Fussell
13: Clayton Woody
14: Zoë Finelli
Chris Glover
15: Katrina Cape
Paige Farmer
16: Jon Bright
17: Joe Hulsey
Glenn Rider
20: Sarah Hollifield
21: Drew Athens
Rebecca Doss
Jan Nix
23: Lamar Gailey
Emelyn Glover
24: Vicki Beggs
Megan Gailey
25: Cindy Enzor
27: Gary Glover
28: Janet Haynes
Mickey Hubbard
29: Doug Matthews

February Birthdays

2: Linda Failyer
Melly Williams
3: Jared Lee
4: Naomi Haynes
7: Kim Parks
8: Rogers Head
Rhonda Stephens
9: Lorene Veal
1 0: LuRee Chapman
Kathy Gailey
12: Ethan West
13: Wally Enzor
14: Steve Warwick
15: Mike Marlowe
Mark Smith
16: Tim Attaway
19: Wayne Frank
Madison Haynes
21: Sue Corley
Joanne Smith
22: Sarah Koskovich
27: Nadine Ard
Alice Head
Bill Strickland
Courtney Wiley
28: Elaine Carter

February Anniversaries

February 6
Cindy and Larry West

February 28
Sandra and Mike Haynes
Mildred and Glenn Rider

The Annual Sweetheart Banquet

The annual Sweetheart Banquet sponsored by Trinity’s United Methodist Men will be February 10, 2008 at 6:30 PM in Trinity Hall. There will be a special program you will not want to miss. Everyone is invited to attend and nursery will be provided.

Camp Glisson News

Summer camp registration is now open and can be completed online at http://www.campglisson.org.
There are a few new items that parents need to know:

· Don't forget to qualify for a $30.00 discount, you must register prior to April 1st. All paperwork must be returned to camp, and the tuition balance needs to be paid in full by the deadline. The balance will include the portion paid by the UMW.
· Please let Luanne Cape know by March 23rd if your camper is registered. A list will be compiled for the UMW, so that the April 1st deadline for payment may be met.

AAYAHS - Feb. 6th, 12:00 pm

Lunch:
Spaghetti, Bread, Salad and Dessert. You don’t have to bring a thing, just come.

Program:
Gaye Farmer will lead the program.

Project:
Please bring something for Gateway House.
Suggestions: paper towels, toilet tissue, Windex, small bottled water, Cheer, Tide, tall kitchen trash bags, or white copy paper.


Please call the church right away for reservations
so we can know
how many to expect.
Church Office: (770) 983 3177.

United Methodist Women

The UMW will meet on February 7 at 7:00 PM in Trinity Hall. Pat Oliver and Kathy Gailey will be the hostesses and LuRee Chapman, a nurse practioner, will present a medical program on the heart. We invite anyone interested to attend.

Family Night Supper

February 13 at 6:00 P.M.
With a “Relay for Life” Presentation


Menu: Meat loaf, black eyed peas, turnip greens, and dessert

AAYAHS Has Elected New Officers

The Active And Young At Heart Seniors (AAYAHS) is proud to announce the election of new officers.
The election took place in December and new officers will take office at the February 6th meeting. These new officers will serve for two years and are: Co-Presidents, Ann Dayton and Tess Wagner; Vice President, Mary Jane Rowley; Secretary, Ruth Sosebee; and Treasurer, Harry Carter. This is a capable and very talented slate of officers and we look forward to another exciting and entertaining year.
A note of thanks is also in order for the out-going officers who served faithfully and well for the past two years. Thank you to Sue Corley, past president; Ann Dayton; vice president, Tess Wagner, secretary; and Vic Hale, treasurer. In addition we’d like to thank all the special folks who helped serve lunches each month. They were invaluable and were like angels, always showing up at the right time and in the right place. Preacher Lee and Lugene were members of that “Angel Band.” It was a good year!

Yard Sale

The Friendship Builders Sunday School Class will sponsor a “Yard Sale” on February 29 and March 1. We welcome items that are clean and in good condition for the sale. Please see any member of the Friendship Builders Class for more information.