Trinity Talk...A Weekly Newsletter

Trinity Talk

September 18, 2011

Mission Spotlight  Risk Taking Mission and Service Opportunity

Join us this Saturday, September 24 at 7:00 a.m. for our SEMO Mobile Food Pantry.  Since we began this new risk taking mission ministry in July we have served 1001 people!  Food will be distributed at 8:00 a.m. and we need your help in serving our guests.  See Pastor Susan for more details.

Thank You for Your Continued Generosity, George Ashley

Trinity has once again been the recipient of a generous gift for our building fund from former member, George Ashley.  Mr. Ashley was active in Trinity in the mid l940's - (yes, there are some of us still living!!)  He worked especially with the youth of the church as well as holding other responsible positions.  Although he later moved from Bloomfield, he has never forgotten Trinity.  His interest in our church has remained and he regularly sends a monetary gift for our projects.  Our thanks and appreciation goes out to him as well as our prayers for him.

Trinity’s Fall Yard Sale October 6-8

It’s that time of year for fall yard sales as folks clean out closets and garages or you just decide to give away excess “stuff.”  We will gladly take your “stuff” for our fall yard sale from October 6-8 and we need items from clothing to jewelry to furniture.  You can begin to bring your items the week of October 2.  Questions?  See Cathy Chasteen.

Gospel Concert

The 81^st Missouri Mid-South Gospel Singing convention is Friday and Saturday September 23 and 24 at 5:30 p.m. each evening in the Malden Community Center, Business Highway 25.  There are 26 gospel groups performing and you won’t want to miss it.  For more info call 573/276-5557.

Assembly of God Food Pantry Item for September

The September food item is cereal.  The Assembly of God food pantry is very grateful for our offerings because they are receiving less and less from their food sources.  Brenda McRoy wants you to know how appreciative they are…

Coming this Fall to Trinity…

Mark your calendars for September 28 for Trinity’s new line up of small group experiences.  We’ll have supper from 5:15-6:15 p.m., JOY worship service at 6:00 p.m. and then small groups at 6:30 p.m.  We will also have small groups for our children and youth.  Childcare will be available for our babies and toddlers.

Festival of Sharing October 1 at First UMC Dexter

It’s that time of year again when we have the opportunity to participate in the Festival of Sharing  where churches from many denominations become the hands and feet of Jesus in their towns and neighborhoods.  How?  Through the kits and other supplies that help folks in so many ways.  With all the flooding this year, the clean up buckets helped thousands of Missourians begin to “clean up the mess” in their homes and businesses.  One thousand “flood buckets” or emergency clean up buckets were sent to Poplar Bluff and 500 to Sikeston.  We really do make a difference to our brothers and sisters going through such difficult times.  We also have the opportunity to join several churches as we bag rice and beans for food pantries all across Southeast Missouri.  We have a great time getting to know folks while “we work for Jesus.”  Please let Pastor Susan know if you can help and the list is below for the most needed kits.

EMERGENCY CLEAN-UP BUCKET

1 five-gallon bucket with re-sealable lid
1 dry laundry detergent, 50-78 oz.
1 roll heavy-duty trash bags, 24 to 28 count (30-45 gallon) ( remove from box)
1 bottle liquid concentrated house-hold cleaner (like Lysol®), 12 oz.
1 bottle liquid antibacterial dish soap, (like Dawn®), 25 oz.
Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
50 clothes pins
1 scrub brush (remove packaging)
1 pair work gloves
2 pairs latex gloves (like Playtex®)
7 sponges, assorted sizes
5 scouring pads
18 cleaning towels, (reusable, like Easy Wipes® NO Cotton towels)
5 dust masks
1 bottle insect repellant (drops or lotion, not aerosol) 6-14 oz.

Please purchase all liquids in plastic bottles. Send only new, unopened materials. Make sure lids on bottles are tightly closed. Put all items in the plastic bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment. Seal lid with packing tape.

Paper Products Pack - Place all items in a tall-sized kitchen trash bag.

2 pkgs toilet tissue (4- double rolls)
3 rolls paper towels (good quality)
2 facial tissue (large rectangular boxes )

Family Food Pack - Place items in a sturdy box or book carton, tape and label “Family Food Pack.

6 cans assorted vegetables
6 cans assorted fruits
6 cans tuna
2 cans pasta sauce
2 pounds pasta
2 jars peanut butter
2 cans Spam
2 pounds rice
2 pounds dried pinto beans
6 packages macaroni & cheese
 

Trinity Events This Week

Tuesday        Church Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday   JOY worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday       SEMO Mobile Food Pantry

September 30 Backpacks of Love, mission opportunity at Osage Center, Cape Girardeau

PRAYER CONCERNS AND PRAISE REPORTS

Betty Evans-At home with hospice care.

James Hendley-He is hospitalized at Southeast Hospital.

Cindy O’Neal-She has kidney stones and is in a lot of pain.

John Gandt-He is serving in Egypt, son of Don and Ginny.

John Vine-Friend of Lynn Williamson who is hospitalized for tests.

Penny Parks and her son, Robert, Jr.-For a closer relationship.

Anson and Janet Knoderer-Parents of Cissy Williams who have serious health concerns.

Patrick Merick-He has 10 additional chemo treatments for a new cancerous mass.

Kathy Jones-She has cancer.

Sarah White             Charlie Glass             Greg Hall              Mucuacua UMC          Military