January 2015 Newsletter - Trinity United Methodist Church

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Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.
January 2015
Invitation to Become a Member
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“Crossroads”: a Reconciling Ministry Event
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A Cappella Concert on January 4
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Super Casserole Sunday on January 25
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GRACE!
See Children & Youth News insert
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From Pastor Brian Smith
Dear Friends in Christ,
Although we are putting
away the Christmas decorations, the new life we
have in Jesus Christ continues. Sunday, January
11 is the commemoration of the Baptism of the Lord. On that day,
we are planning a congregational reaffirmation of baptism, reception of new members,
stepping forward with Confirmation students, and the sacrament of baptism for at
least six people. In baptism, we gain new life
with Christ by dying to the old ways of sin
and living fully for God. Remember your
baptism and be thankful.
This theme of renewal fits the arrival of a
new year, which is an opportunity to make
changes in our lives or take up something
new. That is certainly true for me in a significant way in 2015.
In January I am going back to school. With
the support of our Staff-Parish Relations
Committee and our District Superintendent, I
have enrolled as a doctor of ministry candidate at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. My application
was greatly improved by the endorsement of
our friend, Dr. K. James Stein, a distinguished
retired GETS faculty member.
I have selected the Congregation Leadership
track. This doctoral program will allow me
to remain as the pastor of Trinity Church and
integrate my studies with our church’s ministry. My advisor is our own Dr. Mark
Fowler. The program will last for 3-4 years,
when the degree will culminate with a project
that involves Trinity Church.
Classes meet twice a year for 2-week intensive
sessions in late January and late June. During
those intensive periods, I will not be available
for preaching, meetings, or pastoral calls.
However, I will make sure these areas are
covered.
Even though I love to learn, I would ask for
your prayers as I adjust to being a doctoral
student in the 21st Century (I had to apply
online, and the last term paper I wrote was
on a Smith-Corona typewriter). I also ask for
your understanding as I try to balance
coursework requirements with the duties
of ministry.
It is my hope that Trinity Church will be
enriched through my coursework. I also
hope to strengthen the bond between Trinity
and the Seminary.
As the new year begins, it is my prayer that
everything we do will be for the glory of
God. Happy New Year!
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Brian C. Smith
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January Sermons
During January we will explore the purpose of Christ’s
birth, namely to lead people
to new birth and life in Jesus
Christ. The themes of the
season include (1) the Epiphany of the Lord and receiving the rich blessings of
Christ; (2) the Baptism of the
Lord, with Jesus finding his
identity in his baptism; and
(3) a pair of invitations to
discipleship.
Sun., Jan. 11 will be a very
special day, as we celebrate
the Baptism of the Lord.
There will be a reaffirmation
for all baptized Christians,
new people will be joining
Trinity Church, and at least
six people will be baptized.
Our Confirmation students
will take the next step toward discipleship, by rejecting evil, repenting of sin, and
trusting in Jesus Christ as
Lord and Savior.
Here are the themes and
Scripture readings for each
week, so that you can prepare for worship.
Jan. 4 The Boundless
Riches of Christ
Ephesians 3:1-12
Jan. 11 Remember Your
Baptism
Acts 19:1-7
Jan. 18 Follow Me 1
John 1:29-42
Jan. 25 Follow Me 2
Matthew 4:12-23
Invitation to Become a Member
Are you ready to join Trinity Church? Sunday, January
11 is your next opportunity
to become a member.
Candidates for membership
should plan to meet with
Rev. Smith at 9:30 a.m. on
Jan. 11 and Jan. 18.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Trinity
Church on Sun., Jan. 11,
please contact the Church
Office by Jan. 5, or send an email to Rev. Smith at pastorbrian @trinitywilmette.org.
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“Crossroads”: a Reconciling Ministry Event
A Cappella Concert on January 4
Sat., Jan. 17
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Elmhurst First UMC
232 S. York Rd.
Elmhurst, IL
REDHOT & BLUE A CAPPELLA CONCERT Sunday,
Jan. 4, 2:00 pm. Trinity
member and former Godly
Play assistant, Catherine
Jameson, is a sophomore at
Yale University and sings
Bishop Sally Dyck will be
the featured preacher for the
2015 winter warming event.
It is sponsored by Reconciling United Methodists of the
Northern Illinois Conference, a movement of United
Methodists committed to full
participation in the church,
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The event begins at 2:00 p.m.
at First United Methodist
Church in Elmhurst, IL.
As Trinity Church is exploring the possibility of becoming a Reconciling Church,
attending this event is a good
a way to connect with others
who care about inclusive
ministry. The theme this
year explores the intersections of various oppressions.
Child care is available. For
more information, visit
http://
www.radicallyinclusive.org/
winter-warming-2015.html
Registration is $15 which
includes dinner, worship,
and a choice of workshops.
Lent Devotion Book
As a companion to our upcoming series in Lent
(mid-February), consider reading Final Words
from the Cross by Rev. Adam Hamilton, as a
devotional guide for Lent. A few copies are
available from the Church Office for $10. Or
obtain your own eBook or paperback through
Amazon
Our Prayers Continue For...
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Jan, hospitalized in Evanston.
Marguerite, hospitalized in Evanston.
Donna and family, grieving the resent passing of her dad Bill.
The family of Bill, grieving his passing on December 14. A memorial service will be held at Trinity
on January 17 at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon following. Interment in the Memorial Garden will be
in the Spring.
with an a cappella group.
Everyone is invited to enjoy
this special concert to kick
off 2015. There is a suggested
donation of $10 adults, $5
youth, and under 6 is free.
Super Casserole Sunday on January 25!
On January 25, everyone can
plan to buy a homemade casserole or two to support
Trinity's feeding ministries.
Take home a tasty casserole
on Sunday, Jan 25 or heat it
up for a touchdown of a
meal on Super Bowl Sunday,
Feb. 1. Select from Veggie
Chili, Meet Chili, Mac &
Cheese and more. Support
Trinity feeding ministries by
buying casseroles. January 25
will be a SUPER Casserole
Day indeed! If you would
like to volunteer to make
casseroles, please contact
Carol Meynen at
[email protected]
Giving Tree Ministry
Thank you to everyone who
helped make the Giving Tree
for United Church Rogers
Park and Food Pantry families a BIG success. Thank
you to Jill Aybar and Gail
Gosnell for their excellent
coordination of this ministry
for their 3rd year. Thank
you to the Prayer Shawl ministry for providing fun
scarves once again to add to
the gifts. If you would like to
know more about the Prayer
Shawl ministry, contact Amy
Reimer or Tina Carlson.
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Save the Date!
Meet Us At The Manger 2014
Thanks to all who helped
share the good news. Meet Us
At The Manger was a beautiful experience and one that
will not be forgotten. The
cookies, costumes, prayers,
and invitations were all appreciated. Blessings to all during this Christmas season.
Tina Carlson, Christian
Boyd, John and Amy Hairston, Owen and Jenine
Tubergen, Ryan and Kristen
Bowie, Carson and Dori
Boneck, Steve Fowler, Va
Diep, Chris Latimer, Greg,
Julie and Hailey Johnson,
John and Evan Rittner, Sarah
Jacobs, Tom Board, Elliott
Torres, Sarah Hammerle,
Thomas Criswell, Frank
Appleby, Nate, Tara, &
Annie VanderKamp, Brian
Beeler, Dirk Jensen, Don
Prince, Ruth Hanna, Ryan
and Alice Beberdick, Tom
and Beth Swann, Keith Reed,
Julia Davids, Amy Reimer,
Alice Basoms, Kate Hansen,
Anna, Briana, and Caroline
Hinrichs, Papay Fanbullah,
Elizabeth Weismehl, Catherine Inserra, and Pastor Brian
Smith.
$10 adults; $7 for children
and youth
Trinity Church Nursery School News
HAPPY NEW YEAR
FROM YOUR FRIENDS
AT TCNS!!
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER
FOR FALL PRESCHOOL!!
Applications are now available to download at our website at trinitychurchnurseryschool.com. If you
would like to schedule a tour
or an observation please contact [email protected].
The postmark deadline to
return applications is January
10, 2015
OUR NEXT TCNS GIVES
BACK IS JANUARY 15th!!
We will be making winter
crafts for the residents of
Manor Care Nursing Home.
RSVP to
[email protected].
Friends of Trinity are welcome to this FREE event!
February 15 ~ All Church
MARDI GRAS PANCAKE
Breakfast Sunday
Celebrate Today &
Repent Tomorrow!!
NURSERY SCHOOL FAMILIES GATHERED to create
a grand Gingerbread Village
that is now on display at
Manor Care Nursing Home
in Wilmette! TCNS families
also made gifts and ornaments for the children at the
Rehab Institute of Chicago.
Get ’em while they’re steaming
hot! Sunday following 10:30 worship everyone is invited to enjoy
fellowship in our beloved Randle
Hall. Team CYF (Children, Youth
& Family) and Trinity Youth will
be your gracious hosts, chefs, servers, and cleaner uppers. If you
would like to help SERVE watch
for more details coming soon on
SignUp Genius.
A YOUTH FUNDRAISER for
Summer Mission Projects
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JANUARY 2015
4 Sunday
Epiphany; Redhot & Blue A Cappella
Concert & Young Adult Reception
9 Friday
Serving at Feed My Starving Children
10 Saturday
Day Apart Confirmation Retreat
11 Sunday
New members received; Sunday School
18 Sunday
Clampitt Concert: Callipygian Players
FEBRUARY 2015
15 Sunday
Youth Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast
18 Wednesday Ash Wednesday Service
MARCH 2015
7 Saturday
Day Apart Confirmation Retreat
15 Sunday
One Great Hour of Sharing
29 Sunday
Palm Sunday
APRIL 2015
2 Thursday
12 Sunday
24 Friday
26 Sunday
Maundy Thursday Service;
Youth Last Supper
Good Friday Prayer Vigil
Journey to the Cross
Good Friday Service
Easter Sunday:
8:30 & 10:30 Worship;
9:30 Breakfast
11:45 Egg Roll
N. S. Youth Leadership Awards
Stronghold Castle Retreat /Confirmands
Confirmation Sunday
MAY 2015
17 Sunday
24 Sunday
31 Sunday
Graduate Sunday
Pentecost
All-church Picnic
JUNE 2015
14-16
Annual Conference
JULY 2015
9 Thursday
19-23
Ice Cream Social
VBS Summer Camp at UC Rogers Park
3 Friday
5 Sunday

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