Trinity Church Newsletter

Dear Trinity Family, On this date one year ago, I told you all of our plans as a church to switch our leadership to a more streamlined model. From this time we have combined all three of our primary committees (Finance Committee, Staff Parish Relations Committee, and Trustees) into one board that assumes the administrative functions of the church. This newly assembled board has been learning, discerning, and leading since November of last year, and they have done a great job in working on guidelines, procedures, and setting a solid financial structure. The members of this team are Tim Holcomb, John Blume, Larry Allen, Barb Bower, Dian Lute, Phyllis Weber, and Rachel Welch-McGuire. If you get a chance, take time to thank this group for their hard work of learning and building this amazing group. As I have mentioned before, this board allows us to streamline the process of leadership and allow more people to be involved in the ministry of making disciples. This has enabled us to beg

As I write this, Hurricane Irma is turning away from Cuba and beginning her 175 mile journey to the Florida Keys. She is expected to slam into the west coast of Florida in just about twenty hours with storm surges that some are saying are unprecedented. Many of us, Chris and I included, have family members in her path who have chosen to “ride it out” in spite of evacuation orders that plead with people to move to safety. At the same time, Texas and Louisiana are trying to pick up the literal pieces left behind by Hurricane Harvey. Out west, multiple states are being charred by many rampant wild fires. Earthquakes have hit Mexico. North Korea has caused earthquakes testing nuclear bombs that threaten us from afar. I can barely watch the news or look at social media and at the same time, I can barely take my eyes off of it as I search for word from those whom we love who sit squarely in the sites of it all. I have heard people blame everything and everyone from Trump to climate ch

Thank You! Trinity Church's lawn and landscape looks beautiful and well maintained. Thanks to a group of volunteers who haven't missed a beat all summer. Thanks to the Boy Scouts who planted flowers, Judy Butler who donated hostas, Brian Baker, Brad Baker, Jayne Hickman, Frederick Fusco, and Scott Bell who mowed the grass, sprayed the weeds and trimmed the bushes. Also thanks to Pastor Chris and Don Hickman who watered flowers for me. Don also used his talents to tune up the Church's mower and snow blower. Thanks to the Team! Wendell Fritz

What’s Happening in October 4— Special Apple Festival Contemporary Service at           7 PM 8— Traditional Service as usual at 8:25 AM 7-8— Apple Festival 12— Meals at Maplecrest (Women’s Bible Study) 29— Charge Conference (hosted at Trinity) 6:00 PM Upcoming Dates to Remember November 3—American Red Cross Blood Drive 10am—4pm in the Gathering Hall November 9— Meals at Maplecrest (sponsor needed) November 23— Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner November 28— Sewing for Missions 9am—2 pm in the Gathering Hall