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December Newsletter of Trinity United Methodist Church in Greeneville, TNTRANSCRIPT
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Schedule
Saturday, December 24: 2 candlelight services with
Holy Communion at 5:30 and 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 25: worship will start at 10 a.m.,
with no Sunday School. Come celebrate Jesus’ birthday
from 10:00-11:00 before you go eat Christmas dinner.
(Because our radio time slot is 10:00-10:30, the order of
worship on Christmas will be different. We will not clutter
up our air time on WGRV with announcements and the
offering. )
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Last month I explained that on October 30, I would
ask the 4 generations to stand during the worship service.
After each generation stood one at a time, the Builders and
Boomers stood together, followed by the Busters and
Bridgers together. What were the results?
Those born before 1965: 70% of our people
Those born after 1964: 30% of our people
Then I thought about all the candles lit this year for
All Saints Day in memory of Trinity people who had died
during the past 12 months. It was nearly double from two
years ago.
Year All Saints candles lit
2009 7
2010 9
2011 13
We currently average 1 death a month. How many deaths
will Trinity average during the next 10, 15, 20 years, con-
sidering that over ½ of our congregation is in their 60s, 70s,
80s, or 90s?
In an attempt to reach those born after 1964 who
are not currently attending any church, our Call to Action
team voted to make these 3 things a priority:
1. Form small groups (and intentionally invite those who
are not in church) 2. Explore contemporary worship
3. Outreach to children and youth (including those not
currently attending Trinity)
The Trinity Torch Pastor: Rev. David Brannock, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Donna Lowery
Financial Secretary: Jim “Chip” McKenna
Director of Music: Jerry Long [email protected]
Director of Youth: Amy Brown [email protected]
Director of Children: Jennifer McHan [email protected]
Custodian: Tim Cansler
Office e-mail: [email protected] Office Phone: (423) 638-7521
Trinity Library: [email protected] Web Page: www.trinity-um-church.org Pastor’s Remarks
DECEMBER 2011
To help with Call to Action, on January 6-7, 2012,
Trinity will host a workshop led by Eddie Hammett. He
wrote the book Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping
People Over 60. Churches in the Morristown, Kingsport,
Johnson City, and Knoxville Districts are invited, and
registration will be capped at 225 people.
Friday, January 6 is for clergy (7-9 p.m.), while
Saturday, January 7 is for everyone (9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with
lunch). Early bird registration is $20.00 (includes lunch) up
through December 15 (then it rises to $25 up through
January 5). In addition, the District Office has copies of
Hammett’s book for $17. If you want to attend this helpful,
informative event, please contact the Church Office for a
registration form and sign up soon to reserve your place.
May the joy of Christmas surround you and your
loved ones as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Blessings,
Pastor David
Prayer List December 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
Pat Rotan Ken Hood Walker Troy
Steve Neas Buck Jones Virgie Gray
For Family Members & Friends John, Michelle Penton & Family
Ed Stalcup Melissa Henderson
Gerold Compton John Keller
Donnie Rollins Gwen Tranbarger
Church in Mission Fran Lynch Baxter-Willow AK
Steve Geegbe/Richard Tefley - Home in Liberia
For the Persecuted Church around the world.
For the Ministry of Our Church, Its Leaders,
Pastor Brannock & Staff.
For Our Known Bereaved
The Family of John Dority
The Family of Bonnie Woody
The Family of Mary Cox
The Family of Hugh Hinkle
The Family of Len Schrefer
The Family of Sandra Hite
Healing Needed from Cancer
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 Carrie Schrefer
Faye & Billy Kelton Avery Armstrong
Edna Cutshaw David Lamons
John Headrick Families and Caregivers of those with cancer
For Our Nursing Home &
Assisted Living Members: Dorothy Wilhoit Patsy Reynolds Kenneth Blevins Anna Belle Hankins
Beryl Smith Mabel Philbeck
Helen Phillips
For Our Homebound Members: Bob George Kitty Knittel Belva Drake Faye Reynolds
Norma Cureton Virgie Gray
Doc Dowden Nellie Basinger Helen Jeffers
TRUSTEE WISH LIST PROJECTS
1.) New wall cabinets for the rear of the Small Fellowship Hall - COST: $250.00
2.) Refinishing and repair work of hardwood floors in the Samson House - COST: $2,600.00
*If any individual, Sunday School class, or group would like to donate to either of these
projects, please specify on the memo section of your check or on your offering envelope.
*If there are any questions about these projects, please contact Steve Renner @ 638-7615.
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STEWARDSHIP Update—through Nov. 21
Pledges (estimates of giving) For 2011 For 2012
On Stewardship Sunday $175,517 $182,921 (1)
Total Received (so far) $218,367 $206,221
Cards Received (so far) 81 62
Total Budget $319,794 $357,342 (2)
(1) Additional designated pledges of $6,372 were received for the
Building Fund and Missions.
(2) 2012 Budget contains no reimbursement from Brooks Bequest for the
salaries for the Children & Youth Directors.
And the Word became flesh and lived
among us, and we have seen His
glory, the glory as of a father’s only
son, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14
DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
12/03 Brabson Gregg
12/03 Sue Rollins
12/04 Meredith Miles
12/04 Rita Garland
12/04 Tammy Street
12/05 Margaret Edwards
12/05 Terran Ayers
12/06 Faith McDonald
12/06 Mary Ann Ritter
12/06 Samuel R. Jones
12/07 Chris Horner
12/07 Cheryl Bounds
12/08 Barbara Sell
12/08 Robin Edwards
12/09 Jessica Freshour
12/11 Chris Thorpe
12/11 Kathy Myers
12/12 Lucille Cutshaw
12/13 Joan Cook
12/13 Patricia Reynolds
12/14 Ken Miller
12/15 Rick Wills
12/15 Tracie Wilhoit
12/16 Paul Moore
12/16 Jennifer McHan
12/18 Donna Lowery
12/18 Caitlin McHan
12/21 Annetta Long
12/22 Carmen Gamble
12/22 Tonia Harmon
12/23 Emalee Gross
12/23 LeRoy Moon
12/23 Pat Rotan
12/23 Todd Wilhoit
12/23 Holly Hope
12/24 Ricky Paxton
12/25 Bart Gregg
12/26 Larry Neas
12/27 Amy Barham
12/27 Gracie Moore
12/27 Peggy Byrd
12/27 Revis Blakeney
12/28 Logan Sluder
12/28 Star McHan
12/28 Tiffany Walker
12/28 Grady Reed
12/29 Angel Carter
12/29 Tyler Miles
12/30 Gregg Sayler
12/31 Jaxon McHan
MEET ME AT THE MANGER
Invite a friend and come enjoy
our Second Annual Presentation
of the Christmas Story
through music and
a dramatized live nativity.
Sunday, December 18 - 5:30 p.m.
Large Fellowship Hall
Refreshments provided afterward.
DECEMBER YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Amy Brown - Youth Director
Welcome to another crazy busy month!!!
The following is a list of current youth events
for the month of December.
December 4: We will be having an important parent
Resurrection meeting at 5pm. Then we will be having a
regular youth meeting.
December 7: The youth will be doing their Christmas
program for Wonderful Wednesday. Both singing and
handbells will be part of the program.
December 11: This will be our Christmas Party from 6-
7:30. Please bring your Fitsum money by this date.
December 14: The children will be performing their
Christmas program. Please make plans to attend.
December 18: No youth due to Meet Me at the Manger at 5:30.
December 25: Merry Christmas!!!!
We will not be having youth due to the Christmas Holiday
Coming Soon in this month: Late in December a lock-in.
To our Church Family: We will have a tree set up in the large fellowship hall near
the drink machine that will have an item on an ornament
that should be purchased for a member of the family we
have chosen to help this Christmas. Please try to
participate in this worthwhile cause.
We would like all the gifts to be wrapped and brought here
by December 14 at the latest.
DECEMBER CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: Jennifer McHan - Children’s Director
Dec. 4: Christmas Parade 2:00
Dec. 7: Practice for Christmas Program 3:30-5:00
Dec. 14: Christmas Program 6:30
No wonderful Wednesday Dec. 21/28
See you back in 2012
Have a wonderful Christmas & a Happy New Year!
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Music for our Holiday Season! Nov. 27th: Chancel Choir previews MMM
Youth Choir with flute
Dec. 4th: Youth choir goes calypso
Dec. 11th: Child of Hope Christmas musical
Choir and Orchestra
Dec. 18th: Chancel and Children’s choirs
Dec. 18th: Meet Me at the Manger - Fellowship Hall 5:30 PM
Includes dramatized live nativity led by choir’s
Lead Me Back to Bethlehem.
Dec. 24th: Christmas Eve Services
5:30 special music
11:00 choir
Dec. 25th: Here We Come a Caroling
Come ‘n’ See; Go ‘n’ Tell ! Jerry Long - Director of Music
Trinity United Methodist Church 524 Tusculum Boulevard Greeneville, TN 37745
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Monthly Item Trinity’s Food Bank item to be collected
during December is Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce.
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 January 2, 2012 .
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ECHOES News
On Friday evening, December 2 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
Menu: Country Ham, Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Slaw, Bread & Dessert
Entertainment: Strong Ties
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!! It’s time to ring the bell for the FOOD BANK!
Each time slot is for 1 hour
& will require 2 people for Safe-Sanctuaries.
Wal-Mart: Friday, November 25 (9am-9pm)
Wal-Mart: Sunday, December 18 (1-6)
Wal-Mart: Tuesday, December 20 (9am-9pm)
Sign up with: Frances Dyke (638-4641)
or Madge and Vance Walker (639-4003)
UMW NEWS
Lister Circle meets Wednesdays in the Junior High room @ 5:10.
Maude Landmesser - December 8 @ 11:00, TBA
Ruth Sub-Group - December 12 @ 6:45, SFH
Shalom - December 13 @ 6:00, Debbie Oldenberg’s Home _______________________________________________________
KIDS NIGHT OUT December 3rd (6:30pm - 10:30pm)
This event is sponsored by the Lister Circle and is
available to all children 5th grade and under. We will have
snacks, crafts, Bible stories, movie and games. Reservations
are required and need to be turned in on or before Nov. 27th.
The cost of this event is "by donation".
Please RSVP to the church office or to Lori Knapp 329-7959
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Computer Classes are suspended for the winter.
Group Class for "Christmas gifts that won't break" will
be held on Tuesday's at 10:00 a.m. Nov. 29, Dec 6 and 13
in the SFH. Books are $6.25. Those who signed up with
Madge as teacher (16) can pick up books now in library.
Thanks, Madge Walker
THANK YOU Haden and I sincerely appreciate the cards, food,
flowers, visits and most of all your prayers
at the passing of my mother.
We are so blessed to have such kind friends.
Thank you again for your kindness and love.
Haden & Debra Scott
____________________________________ MANY THANKS
Thank you all so very much for the love and support
you have shown to us during this difficult time of loss.
Thank you for the beautiful flowers, the many cards,
the gift of food and especially your prayers.
It is so wonderful to be part of a loving church family.
Sincerely, Patsy & Ted
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Body Gospel Due to the holidays, dress rehearsals, etc....
the exercise class will not meet again until January 14, 2012.
Thank you, Tracy Horner
"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