Trinity Church Newsletter

Dear Trinity Family, As I write my letter today, I find myself rejuvenated by the hope that I had two years ago as I came to be your pastor. I remember being excited and nervous to take a leap of faith to come to a town I did not know and to see where God would lead us. My overwhelming thought prayer continues to be that I cannot wait to see the marvelous things God will do in and through this congregation. I want to take the time today to share with you exciting news for our church family. Many of you may remember that I had shared a few months ago that we were seeking a full-time Director of Family Ministries. This position was created to show our seriousness in answering God’s call to reach another generation for the gospel of Jesus Christ. The interview process for this position has been long but we felt it best to find the person who would lead us forward in ministry and be the fit that God wanted for our church. With this being said I am happy to announce that we have hired an

One of my favorite praise songs says, “Where you go, I'll go / Where you stay, I'll stay / When you move, I'll move / I will follow you. Who you love, I'll love / How you serve, I'll serve / If this life I lose, I will follow you.” The whole song is great and they sang it for me on my last Sunday at Ligonier as they launched me into min-istry with you all. This is the season when many of my elder friends, and some of my deacon friends are moving to new appointments within our United Methodist system. I have been asked some questions so I’ll answer those here for everyone who might be curious. Do deacons get moved like elders? No. Deacons are not itinerate. That means the Bishop doesn’t call us to move to another church. Deacons don’t move unless we ask to move (or you kick me to the curb). We are not guaranteed an appointment by the system and we have to find our own appointments. That means I had to look for a church where I thought I might be a good fit. After m

Meet Our Director of Family Ministries Rae and I have been married a little over 9 years. We love to travel and hang out with friends and family. I have been involved in ministry, in same way, for over 15 years. And one day, I would love to be a Senior Pastor.  I have had the privilege to mission to people across the country with my involvement with YouthWorks. Some hobbies include: Playing guitar, piano, and bass. I love to read and write. I would say that I am somewhat of a Hollywood movie savant and have a plethora of movie quotes in my head at any given time. I also love to direct and edit film. God Bless, Phil Muncie

You Are Invited Jim and Helen Haddock’s grandson will be visiting from Juneau, Alaska, passing through Indiana on his way to summer camp at Interlochen. All are welcome to attend his recital here at Trinity on June 22, at 7:00 p.m. Accompanied by Kathy Brittenham, he will be presenting Mozart Concerto #5 in A major, plus several other arrangements. Reception following.