Trinity Church Newsletter

Dear Trinity Family, You all have heard me many times say that just because we reach the end of a teaching series it does not mean that we do not continue to think about it. It is not out of sight out of mind. This is the truth about our FOR teaching series. If you were not with us for this series, we talked about how we as a church could show that we are FOR Kendallville. This is because many times the church becomes known for what we are against rather than what we are for. This is our way to change the message about church by showing that we are FOR grace, hope, and our neighbors. And again just because the series is over does not mean that we should lose focus on this ongoing goal to show that we are FOR Kendallville. Our runners/walkers/cheerleaders are joining in local runs and walks to support our neighbors and other churches and non-profits. (They can always use more help walkers/runners and you get a free t-shirt!) We showed that we are FOR Kendallville by giving $2000 t

Summer has finally come and here we are talking about the Fall.   Pastor Chris and I have been meeting with a team from St. John’s Lutheran to kick off the Block Party.   Mark your calendars… WHERE:   Trinity East parking lot (same as last year) WHEN:     September 15 th (Saturday) TIME:        Noon to 3:00 pm The feedback from the health fair idea and having the emergency crews on hand was positive last year with our neighbors, so we are bringing back those elements. Here’s what’s happening so far: Police, Fire, EMS will be on hand.   We’re working on bringing back fingerprinting. Parkview Noble programs, Walgreens for flu shots, Drug Free Noble County, St Martin’s Health and we are working on adding mental health this year. Bounce Houses and if we talk really nice to Brad…maybe the game trailer??? Pastor Phil is volleying for a dunk tank, but we’re afraid it will turn into a dunk the pastor game and that scares me.   😊 We’re adding an “information station” w

What’s Going On (by Pastor Chris) In the last edition of What’s Going On, I talked briefly about my decision   not to have a rummage sale this year. That original decision was made because of a worry about the potential lack of help to move forward. I reversed this decision because a number of people came forward—not to complain, but rather to volunteer to help. So we are pleased to announce that we are having a rummage sale this year on August 10 and 11, with a special preview for workers and people from the church on August 9.   But as I mentioned in the last edition, we had to make some changes to this ministry.   Now let me assure you these changes were not made in a vacuum.   We had a great initial meeting with the renewed rummage sale team. One of the key changes revolves around the setup of the rummage sale. The first part of this change is to protect the new floor and walls of the Gathering Hall. Among other things, we cannot use the old pipes we used to hang clothes o

Children’s Camp News The children's department is happy to report that so far we have five children  signed up for camp this summer.  There are still several camp opportunities available.   If you know of anyone wishing to attend camp contact, Debbie Miller at  debbiem@trinitychurchum.org  ASAP.  There are several options for financial assistance if need. We are also gearing up for Kids City on  August 4th .   This is a great event where Trinity does an amazing job at being FOR Kendallville's children. With putt-putt through the Spire, free books, and a fun project everyone (the children as well as the volunteers from Trinity) all have a wonderful day.  Look for Sign-up sheets at the Ministry Center.