Walk to Emmaus - Journey with Christ July 2017 Mission: Empowering Leaders to Be the Hands and Feet of Christ

Walk to Emmaus - Journey with Christ July 2017 Mission: Empowering Leaders to be the hands and feet of Christ

Vision: Fourth Day Leaders Embodying Jesus Christ

While they were talking and dis- cussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them — Luke 24:15

The walk to Emmaus is an

experience of Christian spiritual

renewal and formation that begins with a four-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers. The Southern Nevada Walk

to Emmaus experience begins

with the prayerful discernment Oct. 5-8, and the women will be and invitation from a sponsor, on campus from Thursday to such as a past participant. After Sunday, Oct. 19-22. It will be the one accepts this invitation, they first time Trinity has hosted this complete an application. After experience under Rev. Khalif leaders prayerfully consider Smith. The last time the church each applicant and in God’s hosted a walk was for the wom- time, each person is invited to en in 2012. attend an experience of New Temporary showers will be Testament Christianity as a life- set up on campus as partici- style. pants will be housed at the Trinity United Methodist church facilities for the entire Church will be offering walks for time. men and women on separate Applications will be available journeys. The men’s walk will be from the church office weekdays held from Thursday to Sunday, Continued… page 8

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Inside This Issue Summer Sunday Schedule

Annual Conference 2 8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class Volunteer Recognition 3 10 a.m. Traditional Service Trinity Graduates 4 10 a.m. Children’s Class Cantata 5 1:00 pm Korean Worship

Calendar 6-7 Craft Bazaar Coming 9

The WORD The Childcare is provided all morning.

Children’s Corner 10 Current worship schedule will continue Trinity United Methodist Church, 6151 W. Charleston Blvd., Las NV 89146 Vegas, 6151 Las Charleston Blvd., W. MethodistChurch, UnitedTrinity Birthdays/Anniversaries 11 with one combined worship service all summer. Annual Conference Wrap-up

By Dan Sahagun Growth and Vitality calling for groundwork has already been The Word the churches of the Desert started by the church’s minis- During June, Rev. Khalif Southwest Conference. This was tries such as the Society of St. Smith spent part of the month discussed at the recently- Stephen ministry and the in- in Texas and Arizona preparing concluded Annual Conference volvement of the over 20 small for the continual life of the and Rev. Smith immediately un- group committees. church. In Houston, he was at- leashed this vision at the Sun- tending a three-day conference day, June 28 worship service at Lay Delegate in learning and growing about Trinity. the UMW’s national support pro- The conference’s plan for its Ann Jarrell represented Trini- ject. In Glendale, Ariz., he was churches is set forth with the ty at Annual Conference as lay part of the Desert Southwest following themes: delegate. Conference’s Annual Confer- She said by e–mail: ence, which brought all clergy Our Vision – A Courageous “Zion UMC was much on our together. Church: minds at the conference. (Fire The Trinity senior pastor,  Loving like Jesus destroyed the church’s Sanctu- who begins his fourth year in  Acting for justice ary on June 6) Worship at the conference used blended musi- Las Vegas, will be immediately  United in hope using the tools he received from cal styles, with soloists and those two trips. small groups of singers. Tradi- Over the last year, Rev. “I’m excited,” he said about tional hymns comprised less Smith served on the conference the future in the life of Trinity than half of the music and were committee to draw up a plan UMC. generally sung in a faster tem- and unleash it to its United In the UMW Mission u North po. Volume was up so that the Methodist churches. Among the District event being held July 7-8 music filled the space. Lots of goals of this vision is to create a at Desert Spring United Method- bass and percussion. plan “for transformation that is ist Church, he will be teaching a “I voted on all actions and authentic to its identity and con- spiritual growth study class enti- resolutions presented for my text” in a fearful and broken tled, “Living as a Covenant Com- consideration, as well as the five world we live in. munity,” using the principles proposed amendments to the In the premise of clergy and developed at the UMW confer- Constitution of the United Meth- lay leaders to extend Christ’s ence. odist Church. Most actions and presence of love, justice and He’s also excited about be- resolutions passed. Results of hope is no easy task. But, Rev. ing able to implement Bishop Smith believes much of the Continued… Page 12 Robert Hoshibata’s Initiative for Task Force Studies Worship Format

The question of whether cating with these church leaders because of many factors, includ- there will be a change in the by phone and e-mail so a recom- ing shrinking attendance. worship schedule has inched mendation can be reached. At the latest Church Council closer to a resolution following For the last 50-plus years, meeting, opinions were varied the Church Council’s last meet- Trinity has offered two worship as to what should be done and ing before the summer recess. services – a traditional 9 a.m. how to make any decision hap- Discussions continued at the service followed by a late morn- pen. One member said Trinity is June 11 meeting of nearly 20 ing Contemporary service, the not a small church and “we members of the church leaders most recent at 11 a.m. It even at should be acting like a large about what to do about the reg- one time had an early 8 a.m. church.” Trinity has about 200 ular worship schedule in the fall. prayer service. active members worshiping Church Council Chair Carol Current senior pastor Rev. weekly. Bumgarner has organized a Khalif Smith first proposed to One member pointed out small task force to further study the Church Council whether a about being careful of determin- this issue and will be communi- second service was still viable Continued… page 12

P AGE 2 Youth Leader & Music Department Recognized

Trinity’s Welcoming Minis- years, Praise Band; Sharon Wat- months, Chancel; Emeline Sa- try honors volunteers of the son, 23 years, Chancel and vou, six months, Chancel and church throughout the year. At HeartStrings and pianist and Praise Band; Joe Savou, six the Sunday, June 11, worship organist; Gillian Kabat, 18 months, Chancel; Lepeka Sa- service, the Chancel Choir and years, Chancel; Richard Jost, vou, six months, Chancel; the Praise Band received certif- 15 years, Chancel; Sally Jost, Lisita Savou, six months, Chan- icates of appreciation for their 15 years, Chancel; Sherri cel; Mateaki Savou, six years of service providing French, 14 years, Praise Band; months, Chancel and Praise beautiful music as part of the Sumi Joachim, 14 years, Chan- Band; Ofa Savou, six months, worship experience. cel; James Lemmons, 14 years, Chancel and Praise Band; Sale- As Carol Bumgarner, Direc- Chancel and HeartStrings; Lin- si Savou, six months, Chancel tor of the HeartStrings, anoth- da Mazo, 14 years, Music Di- and Praise Band; and Sione Sa- er church musical group, an- rector and leader of the Chan- vou, six months, Chancel and nounced the names of per- cel and Praise Band. Praise Band. formers to the Trinity family at Also honored were Jelin Ma- In addition, Maria Astete the service, Darlene Goldstein zo, 10 years, Chancel and received a gift and certificate presented certificates to each Praise Band; Linda Leonard, from Jeremy Campf of the Edu- member standing in front of four years, Chancel; Lois Shiv- cation department recognizing the altar with heartfelt hugs ers-Wynn, three years, Chan- her five years as Trinity’s and handshakes. cel; Carlos LeBrilla, 2 years, Youth leader. The UNLV gradu- Those honored include Bob Chancel; Kyong LeBrilla, 2 ate will be unable to continue Beasley, 25 years plus, Chancel years, Chancel; Pat Williams, her position due to work com- choir; Cathy Morgan, 25 years one year, Chancel; Paul Vil- mitments, but told the church plus, Chancel and Heart- laluz, one year, Praise Band; family she hopes to help out Strings; Richard French, 23 Halamehi Pelupelu, six when available.

In photos above, the Welcoming Ministry recognized members of the Chancel Choir and the Praise Band who perform during both worship services throughout the year. Many of these talented singers also perform in the HeartStrings, the church’s multigenera- tional choir.

In photo at left. Maria Astete (left) thanks the Trinity congregation after receiving gift and certificate from Jeremy Campf of the church’s Education department. Maria has had to step down as Youth leader after five years.

P AGE 3 Trinity 2017 Graduates Honored

Trinity honored its 2017 of Bob and Genny Beasley, was gram were also honored at the Clark County School District graduated from Faith Lutheran graduation. These young men high school graduates and High School and will be attend- and women supported Trinity those who have supported the ing Washington State Universi- during the past year by volun- church campus in a worship ty in Pullman, Wash., in the teering their time at church service and at a luncheon in fall. events. the Fellowship Hall. Fellow Faith Lutheran grad At the luncheon, Rev. Kha- It was Graduation Sunday Aspen Hailey Seifert, daughter lif Smith had a few remarks for on May 28 at the 9 a.m. wor- of Sunni (Magner) and the late grads and their families and ship service. Graduates were Will Seifert and granddaughter introduced Commander Rich- individually announced with of Jerry and Jo Ann Magner, ard Pokropski, U.S. Coast their photograph displayed on will be attending Northern Ari- Guard-Ret., who also gave a three screens and a special zona University in Flagstaff, brief presentation for the de- Baccalaureate souvenir color Ariz. parting seniors. program with photographs and Nearly 20 of Centennial Trinity’s Gail Johnson, Pet- a brief narrative made availa- High School’s graduates from ty Officer, U.S. Navy-Ret., also ble to the honorees and their the Naval Junior ROTC pro- had a few remarks and appre- families. The program also included the accomplishments of Asti White, son of Rev. Khalif and Nikki Smith, who was graduated from La- Grange College near Atlanta, Ga. Asti was a cum laude hon- oree and received a Bachelor of Arts de- gree from the Unit- ed Methodist- affiliated school and was selected as a Mission Fellow. Sara Morgan, daughter of Mike and Cathy Morgan and granddaughter In photo at left, Rev. Khalif Smith poses with Aspen Hailey Seifert and Sara Morgan. Above, the entire honorees gather in the Fellowship Hall.

ciation to the parents of the seniors. The Centennial High instructor has been instru- mental in shaping the minds of the next generation of leaders. The event was organized by Ericka Grimm-Campf, Director of Christian Educa- tion at Trinity.

PAGE 4 TH E W ORD HeartStrings Perform Annual Musical

The summer schedule at Trinity United Methodist Church started out with worship through music, drama and dance with the Heart- Strings’ musical, “I Am Sec- ond.” The church’s multigenera- tional choir, directed by Carol Bumgarner, performed the musical in front of a packed congregation in the Sanctuary on June 4. The church family left the Sanctuary full of spirit and stayed on campus for “The Great Hotdog Cookout” held in the Fellowship Hall. The musical took place at a fictional roadside café where life was a bit slower but people still faced the very same prob- lems each of us face today. Photography by Through song, worshipers Ann Copeland/The Word were able to share a Christian drama about God’s place in our lives. Performing during the musical were Helen Rounds, Alex Morgan, Sarah Morgan, Lorene Lorenzen, Sarah Watson, Zoe Smith, Autumn Phelps, Scott Watson, James Lemmons, Sha- ron Watson, Cathy Morgan, Alyssa Ferrari, Ofa Savou, Kaine Watson, Alan Lewis and Darlene Goldstein. Sharon Wat- son not only sang in the play but also accompanied on the piano. Special recognition goes to Darlene Goldstein for organization, decorations and setup, Recognition also goes to participant for 29 years as di- Alan Lewis, HeartString mem- Steve Goldstein, Richard rector. Cathy Morgan has been bers and others for the design French and Tony Wynn for performing at the church since and setup of the stage, Nikki their technical assistance. she was 5 years old and her Smith for cooking and the set- During the last 30 years, daughter Sarah, a recent high ting up of salads and desserts the church has developed an school graduate, has been at the luncheon and Ericka extensive music department singing in the music depart- Grimm-Campf, the church’s involving choirs for adults, ment since the fourth grade. Director of Christian Educa- children and youth and adult If you’d like to join the fun, tion, for the setting up of and youth bell choirs. Carol contact the church office and games for the children. Bumgarner has been an active let staff know of your interest.

P AGE 5 July Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

3 Church Office Closed 4 Church Office Closed 5 2

4 – 6 pm Soc. St. Stephen, 8:45 am Adult Bible Study, Potter’s Place Rm 4 10 am Traditional Worship, 12 pm LV Korean, Sanctuary

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8:45 am Adult Bible Study, 10 am - 2 pm Society of St. 2–4 pm Blessing Bag Lunch- 4 – 6 pm Soc. St. Stephen, Rm 4 Stephen, Potter’s Place es Potter’s Place 10 am Traditional Worship, 6 pm Youth Guitar Class, MR 5 pm Korean UMC, Chapel 11:30 am Missions, Room 6 5:15 pm N.A., F.H. A 12 pm LV Korean, Sanctuary

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8:45 am Adult Bible Study, 10 am - 2 pm Society of St. 2–4 pm Blessing Bag Lunches 4 – 6 pm Soc. St. Stephen, Rm 4 Stephen, Potter’s Place 5 pm Korean UMC, Chapel Potter’s Place 10 am Traditional Worship, 6 pm Youth Guitar Class, MR 5:15 pm N.A., F.H. A 12 pm LV Korean, Sanctuary 6 pm Trustees, Room 4

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8:45 am Adult Bible Study, 10 am - 2 pm Society of St. 2–4 pm Blessing Bag Lunches 4 – 6 pm Soc. St. Stephen, Rm 4 Stephen, Potter’s Place 5 pm Korean UMC, Chapel Potter’s Place 10 am Traditional Worship 6 pm Youth Guitar Class, MR 5:15 pm N.A., FH A 12 pm LV Korean, Sanctuary 5 pm Finance, FH A

Legend: 30 31 ESL = English as a Second 8:45 am Adult Bible Study, 10 am - 2 pm Society of St. Language Rm 4 Stephen, Potter’s Place HSE = High School Equivalency 10 am Traditional Worship O.A. = Overeaters Anonymous N.A.= Narcotics Anonymous 12 pm LV Korean, Sanctuary TOPS = Take Off Pounds 12 pm-7 pm New York Pizza Sensibly fundraiser at FH = Fellowship Hall 2400 S. Jones MR = Music Room S = Sanctuary

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P AGE 6 THE W ORD 2017 Thursday Friday Saturday

6 7 Church Office Closed 1 Church Office Closed

11 am - 1 pm 1 pm Crafters for Christ, Sunday Worship 6 am Korean Prayer Time, Room 7 Food Rescue Program Sanctuary 7 pm Korean Choir Practice, 6:15 pm TOPS, Room 9 10 am Chapel Traditional Worship 8 Church Office Closed

6 am Korean Prayer Time, Sunday school for Sanctuary Children in grades K through 5th. The Youth, for grades 6 to 13 14 Church Office Closed 15 Church Office Closed 12th, and younger age children attend Sunday 11 am - 1 pm 1 pm Crafters for Christ, 6 am Korean Prayer Time, school in Room 9. Food Rescue Program Room 7 Sanctuary

6:15 pm TOPS, Room 9 7 pm Korean Choir Practice, Chapel 8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class in Room 4

Childcare for toddlers up to 4 years in Room 8

20 21 Church Office Closed 22 Church Office Closed MOVIE NIGHT 11 am - 1 pm 1 pm Crafters for Christ, 6 am Korean Prayer Time, Food Rescue Program Room 7 Sanctuary 6:15 pm TOPS, Room 9 7 pm Korean Choir Practice, 8:30 am Men’s Fellowship. Come to the next free Chapel Cafe Movie Night on Saturday, July 29 in the Sanctuary.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the Disney- 27 28 Church Office Closed 29 Church Office Closed themed movie for kids will be shown at 6 o’clock. 11 am - 1 pm 1 pm Crafters for Christ, 6 am Korean Prayer Time, Food Rescue Program Room 7 Sanctuary You can purchase goodies 6:15 pm TOPS, Room 9 7 pm Korean Choir Practice, 5:30 pm Free Movie Night, Chapel Sanctuary in Café Trinity such as hot dogs, popcorn, candy & bottled water at $1 each.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Connect with North District office at http://dscumc.org/districts/north/ OR http://dscumc.org/north/ and subscribe for the latest news. Trinity would like the church family to know Connect with Desert Connection volunteers are needed for The Desert Southwest Conference’s “The Desert Connection” is available at both the cleanup at Zion United http://desertsouthwestconference.org/desertconnection and at Methodist Church. The North District church’s http://desertconnection.org (web site version). sanctuary was destroyed by fire in June.

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P AGE 7 Missions Meeting Planned

Everyone who is interested mation as well as craft items the sanctuary of the North Las in Mission ministry outreach is for sale. Tentatively, the pro- Vegas North District church. invited to meet on Sunday, July ceeds from the craft show will Please check the Missions 9, in Room 6, after the worship go to support Fairfield Homes bulletin board regularly, as service. Your input and help is for Children in Zimbabwe, well as the literature racks. needed to be involved in plan- which is located just across Information will continue to be ning for the committee’s fall the highway from Africa Uni- displayed for supporting Peace activities and projects. versity. with Justice programs through Mission Sunday will be cele- Chair Bob and Pat Williams July and early August. Please brated on Sept. 24. Dr. Marion have supported projects there give generously to some of Bell will bring the message to for a number of years. They these vital programs. the worship service. She and sponsor a young woman who Also expected is corre- her husband Bob have served just graduated from Africa Uni- spondence from Axel Gomez twice at Africa University, in versity and is the first universi- Infa around July 1, the Peruvi- 2014 and 2016, where she ty graduate from Fairfield. Be- an youth sponsored by the taught classes. They are now cause the Williams’ will not be church, and will post the new Desert Spring UMC members. in town the week of the Craft information. His support is An offering for Africa Universi- Fair, they are looking for help paid through August and ty will be taken at the service. to set up and manage the Mis- funds have been secured for More information about Africa sions table. the rest of the year. University will be provided At the July meeting, other Thank you for your sup- next month. possible priority projects will port! For additional infor- The church’s Craft Fair will be discussed, including how mation, contact Missions Coor- be held on Saturday, Oct.14. Trinity may help Zion UMC, dinator Bob Williams at e-mail Missions will have a table at and possible missionary sup- [email protected] or the fundraiser with infor- port. A recent fire destroyed by phone at 702-489-9241.

Walk to Emmaus Continued from… page 1

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for The objective of Emmaus is that will equip you for new lev- Fridays when the office is to inspire, challenge, and equip els of grace-filled service and closed. the local church members for leadership. Rev. Smith encourages any- Christian action in their homes, one over 18 years of age to be a churches, communities and Who should go to Emmaus? part of this spiritual experience. places of work. Emmaus lifts up Following the experience, a way for our grace-filled lives to Emmaus is open to members participants are joined in small be lived and shared with others. of any Christian denomination. groups to support each other in Emmaus is for the development their ongoing walk with Christ. What happens on the Emmaus of Christian leaders who: Through the formational Weekend? process of accountable disciple-  Currently are members of a ship in small groups and partici- You’ll also discover how local church. pation in the Emmaus communi- grace is real in your life, how  Have a desire to strengthen ty, each participant’s individual you live a life of grace, and how their spiritual lives. gifts and servant-leadership you bring that grace to oth-  May have unanswered ques- skills are developed for use in ers. You will experience God’s tions about their faith. the local church and its mis- grace through the prayers and  Understand that being a Chris- sion. Participants are encour- acts of anonymous service of- tian involves responsibility. aged to find ways to live out fered by the Emmaus communi- their individual call to disciple- ty. You will leave with an experi- ship in their home, church, and ence of Christian love in action Continued… page 9 community.

P AGE 8 TH E W ORD Space Available for Craft Show

Although summer Is in full staff weekdays from 9 a.m. to flyer you can print and pass on swing, it’s not too early to 4 p.m. to your friends and associates. think about telling your friends In the Fellowship Hall, elec- No refunds will be given after about Trinity UMC’s unique tricity is available as well as a Sunday, Sept. 24. craft and bazaar event sched- 6-foot table and two chairs. Setup will be on Friday, uled for this fall. Tables must be covered with a Oct. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Or The Craft Bazaar Festival table cover reaching to floor you may arrive on campus at 7 will be held on the church length on the three sides fac- a.m. on the morning of the campus on Saturday, Oct. 14 ing out. Boxes and storage event to set up. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will must be placed under your ta- The church will sponsor a be an opportunity to sell your ble. You must remain until the concession stand with food art crafts, name brand-brand 2 p.m. closing time. and beverages for a cost. goods and show off your small In the courtyard, 10-foot There will be free popcorn for home-based business prod- spaces will be available. You children. ucts. must supply your own 10-foot If you’re a small company You can sign up to reserve square awning and your own or hobbyist wanting to attract space in the Fellowship Hall or table and chairs. Set up space customers for the big holiday the outside courtyard for only is on concrete. No electricity is season, this event is for you. $50 each. Table and spaces available in the courtyard. To register, call the church will be assigned on a first- Table/space will not be re- office at 702-870-4747. You come basis. For a diagram of served until your payment is can pick up a registration form available spaces, see church received. You will receive a or obtain one by e-mail at confirmation by e-mail with a [email protected]. TUMC Craft Bazaar

Saturday, Oct. 14 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Craft Vendors Pulled Pork BBQ Kids Games

Walk to Emmaus Continued from… page 8

 Are willing to dedicate their tend a Walk to Emmaus are en- For any questions about the everyday lives to God in an on- couraged to: Walk to Emmaus, contact June going manner. Deley, who is Trinity’s local con-  Expand their own spiritual tact and a past participant, or What Happens After the lives through worship, study the organization’s new web site Emmaus Weekend? and active participation in at http://www.snwec.org/ for their local church. developing information. You are invited to have a  Become more active disci- closer walk with Christ for the ples of Christ in service to — Contributed by Sherri rest of your life; this is called the world. French the Fourth Day. Those who at-

P AGE 9 TH E W ORD Children’s Corner

By Ericka Grimm-Campf ate anticipates helping out in Director of Christian Education our Sunday school program from time to time. If you see Summertime at Trinity her, please thank Maria for her UMC kicked off with Vacation years of service to our kids. Bible School in June. This has Now begins the process of been a tradition at the church searching for a new youth using varying schedules over leader at our church. Please the years. It was most recently pray that God brings us some- held in conjunction with wor- one with great passion for ship on Sundays and has also youth ministry, someone who been held during the evening Ericka Grimm-Campf will lead our children into or during the day over the deeper fellowship with God. course of a week. This year we Jost, Nikki Smith and Darlene Over the past 35 years, the tried a three-day approach Goldstein. church has been fortunate to over the weekend. The youth bid goodbye to have some great youth leaders On June 9-11, the children Maria Astete, our church’s from Lynn Hamilton to the late enjoyed a camping theme, longtime Youth leader of over Gary McCallister to Ginnie complete with camp songs five years. Maria has been such Barnson. That person could be around a pretend campfire. a faithful servant. She’s helped you. Please pray about it. The kids had a blast learning organize VBS, chaperoned Church leaders are still dis- about Christ through crafts, countless youth trips, taxied cussing whether to change the games and stories. kids to and from church and worship format in the fall from Our church would like to done it all with grace and good two services to only one. This extend a special thank you to humor. will affect the starting time the volunteers who made VBS Maria would like to explore when Sunday school for the possible: Maria Astete, Ann other avenues of service at our children and adults will be Jarrell, Linda Carpenter, Donna church where I am certain that scheduled. Zbierski, Sharon Contner, Sally she will continue to be a bless- Meanwhile, this fall we’ll be ing. The UNLV business gradu- celebrating our annual Mis- sions Fair on Sunday, Sept. 24. Ministry and social groups will have the opportunity to have an assigned booth in the Fel- lowship Hall to display their group’s mission and recruit new members, This will be a great opportunity for the church family to explore everything that TUMC has to offer and to learn more about how to get involved and find their own personal ministry.

If you have any questions concerning Education, Ericka Grimm-Campf can be reached at the church office Monday through Thursday at 702-870- 4747 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Youth attending Vacation Bible School held in the Fellowship Hall in June.

P AGE 10 TH E W ORD Anniversaries Birthdays

Robert & Geneva Beasley 7/1/1956 Martha Spencer 7/01 Kassidy Stricklin 7/17 Harry & Jean Nelson 7/6/1958 Ragen Johnson 7/02 Rae Nell Krusen 7/24 Paul Brooks 7/03 Dorothy Pelupelu 7/24 Mike & Susan Lyons 7/7/2007 Michelle Breakfield 7/06 Sharon Contner 7/25 Alan & Carol Lewis 7/10/1980 Sophie Dizon 7/06 Amayla Griffin 7/25 Maria Astete 7/07 Geneva Beasley 7/26 Carl & Rebecca Williams 7/12/2003 Maureen Zamora 7/09 Ruth Ann Reda 7/27 Steve & Linda Carpenter 7/14/1979 Jennifer Reyes-Garcia 7/10 Alyssa Ferrari 7/30 Cody Herd 7/12 Catherine Morgan 7/30 Richard & Sherri French 7/22/1978 June Light 7/15 Sarah Morgan 7/30 Richard & Sally Jost 7/29/1972 Bruce Karstetter 7/16

All information was obtained from individual members. If we've missed your birthday or anniversary, we apologize for the omission. To ensure accuracy, please call the church office with your update or write the information on the worship pad on Sunday. Thank you.

Remembering William Pursel

“Bill,” Kristie, and Kim (Bill) Tof- plosions at the Nevada Test Site. felmire and her stepchildren and He was a Chartered Life Under- their children. He is also sur- writer and a Chartered Financial vived by several nieces and Consultant with The Paul Revere nephews. Life Insurance Company. Widow Mabel Pursel and her He also was president of The late husband are charter mem- Life Underwriters Association of bers and supporters of Trinity Nevada, was active in the Las UMC. The church’s Caring Minis- Vegas Junior Chamber of Com- tries and Frances Bower of the merce, a founding member of United Methodist Women orga- The Sports Car Club of America nized a luncheon for the family in Southern Nevada, belonged to at the Pursel residence after the both the Masonic Lodge and the service. Elks Lodge and served two four- Bill Pursel was born July 24, year terms as a trustee at South- 1925 in Marshalltown, Iowa. His ern Nevada Memorial Hospital Bill Pursel family moved to Las Vegas in (UMC). Thanks to Kindred Hos- 1939. After graduating from the pice, especially Brenda and Es- William “Bill” Lloyd Albert original downtown Las Vegas tella, for their excellent care. Pursel passed away at his home High School, he was drafted into Palm Downtown Mortuary in Las Vegas on Thursday, June the U.S. Army and served in The handled funeral arrangements 1, at the age of 91. European Theatre during World for the June 10 service. Memori- Bill is survived by his wife of War II. He became a sales man- al donations may be made to 60 years, Mabel “Mac” Salisbury ager for KLAS Radio, and cov- the Disabled American Veterans Pursel, and his children William ered several atomic bomb ex- charity. A Very Special “Thank You!” Thanks so much to all of my friends at Trinity who attended my SURPRISE birthday party in the Fellowship Hall in April; also special thanks to Nikki Smith our wonderful in-house chef who prepared the wonderful food & beverages. It was a wonderful afternoon hosted by my lovely daughters Kathy & Ellie; also thanks to everyone for prayers & cards of sympathy during my sister’s health issues & brother’s unexpected death in Oklahoma. Love to all of you. God bless, Ema Herbert

P AGE 11 Prayers for Our Churches and Ministries

The Conference Board of La- for each other. ity and District Superintendents Please pray for the following pastors, are requesting that the Trinity the congregations and communities UMC congregation commit to throughout the month. praying for other churches and agencies in the North District.  Trinity UMC, Las Vegas, NV Several churches will be listed Rev. Khalif Smith each month for your prayers.  University UMC, Las Vegas, NV This list will be published Rev. Terri Hubbard, Rev. Susan Holden each month in the church newsletter. It is important to know  Potosi Pines Methodist Camp churches are praying with and Staff & Campers

Annual Conference Continued from… Page 2

the vote on amendments to the Constitution will be available after all conferences across the United Methodist Church have voted. Discussion of some amendments was contentious. “For the second year, I served as a recorder during the Holy Huddles. These sessions, held over the course of the conference, provided a way for attendees to talk about how local churches might embrace the new vision for the Desert Southwest Conference. The pastor (Rev. Smith) plans for Trinity to also gather in similar Holy Huddles to explore what the vision means for our congregation. “I spoke with Pastor Mark Lansberry and Pastor Dennis Hutson, who both retired this year. I also watched as Susan Holden was ordained as an Elder in full connection with her husband Joe at her side.” Zoe Smith was an observer at the Youth portion of Annual Conference and said it was “interesting.”

Ann Jarrell’s full text can be viewed at the Trinity web site.

Task Force Formed Continued from… Page 2 ing what is the purpose of a particular service, while another member believes moving the late morning service from the Sanctuary to the smaller Chapel would create “a more intimate” experience. Since any time change will affect the Sunday school and music programs, a decision will need to be reached no later than August. Currently, the summer schedule of one combined worship service at 10 a.m. is intact through the end of August. Rev. Smith has previously said he has the authority to make the decision on his own, but believes the decision rests in the hands of church leaders “so we can grow together.” The Church Council isn’t scheduled to meet next until Sunday, Sept. 24. Read the newsletter on-line at http://www.tumclv.org/

The WORD Staff

The publication The Word is published monthly by Trinity United Methodist Church for its congregation, families and neighbors. Submissions are welcome and can be submitted to the church office or electronical- ly at [email protected] by the 10th of the month, unless otherwise noted. Bulletin information should be emailed to [email protected]

Staff members and volunteers: Rev. Khalif Smith — [email protected] Donna Zbierski, Staff — [email protected] Ericka Grimm-Campf, Staff — [email protected] Dan Sahagun, Editor — [email protected] Richard French, Staff — [email protected] Ann Copeland, Photographer — [email protected]

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