LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD April 2017 Bringing hope to the hurting to Trinity UMC newsletter | tumchtown.org | 717-566-0252 rewrite stories one life at a time.
Lent series concludes These days there are plenty of shows about restoring and flipping houses. We love to see old things repurposed and renewed. It’s inspir- ing to see how new ideas and a fresh coat of paint can bring value back to what was once worthless. The church is much the UNITE AND LEAD—We’re super proud of our youth group members who recently hosted the latest UNITE Youth event for teens from area churches at Doc’s Family Fun same. With a little tender Center. TUMY presented a “cardboard ministry” called, “Break Every Chain,” that tes- loving care we can bring tified to the ways our students have witnessed God working in their lives. They also hope to the hurting. enjoyed social time skating with teens from other youth groups.
April 2—Soul Care Hebrews 10:19-25 Faith can flame up and Our stained glass windows: Take a closer look flame out. Our tendency Happy spring! It’s 74 as they displayed Continued on page 2 hard to believe we’re items from Scout Camp already a quarter of the and showed what the Inside this issue: way through the year! troop has done Visioning Sessions 2 We hope you’ve enjoyed throughout the years. some of the things we’ve In March, we saw the Live & Lead 4 done so far to celebrate awesome cardboard Sierra Leone/Ukraine Updates 5 Trinity’s 175th Anniver- ministry, “Break Every sary year! Chain,” presented by the Now in April, we turn LIFE Group 6 The historical timeline youth. It was a powerful our attention to a part of Livestreaming Sundays 7 is up in the lobby and presentation of the dif- the building itself. Amid will have new things ference God has already all the physical changes Children & Youth 8-9 added as we move made in their lives, and our church has under- through the year. In Feb- we can’t wait to see how gone, one thing that has New Ministry Opportunity 11 ruary, we learned more God continues to work remained largely the Holy Week Activities 12 about Boy Scout Troop in and through them! Continued on page 4 Page 2 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD Pastor’s Update: Visioning Sessions s a pastor, I but they’ve never really another and help to pro- spend a great done the church thing… vide for each other’s deal of time it’s just not for them. needs without anyone thinking about I dream of a church needing to ask. Athe church. I think about that is wonderfully As a community of people who have come diverse; that has all faith, we are on a jour- to faith and those who sorts of ages and races ney to create this have yet to know Jesus. leading worship. I church that currently I It’s a drive, not so dream of a church can only dream about. much to “succeed” as to where my kids teach me This spring, I’d like to share life-changing hope. about Jesus and how share this dream a little I think of people who are they’ve seen Him busy in more clearly. I’d like to busy working Sunday their lives and the lives hear your thoughts and mornings and their fami- of their friends. your passions. I would lies who stay home I dream of a church like to hear your feed- Pastor Jason back on staffing and rather than go to church. that gathers in people’s [email protected] I think of those who homes, over dinner, facility needs as well as were once part of the where people aren’t some long-term goals. Each session will be church, but along the embarrassed or insecure There will be four held in room 307 and way got burned and now in talking about their visioning sessions: will last about an hour. feel distant from their faith—it’s a conversa- Tuesday, April 18, at I hope you can join me community. I think of tion that’s just as natural 7 PM; Sunday, April 23, as we vision God’s others who have only as the latest primetime at 12:15 PM; Monday, future together. ever heard stories about television. I dream of a April 24, at 7 PM; and Pastor Jason Christians—some good church were people tru- Sunday, April 30, at and some not so good— ly connect with one 12:15 PM. New sermon series: Mastermind begins Continued from page 1 Mastermind Science and faith have April 30—Evolution and is to do it on our own, but Considering the com- a long relationship driven Creation we draw strength from mandment, “Love the by curiosity and the Genesis 1:1-26 others. Lord your God with all desire for knowledge. The debate has raged your heart, all your soul, However, we must be in classrooms and court- April 9—A Team Sport and all your mind,” Mark cautious. Knowledge is rooms and has left us Ephesians 4:5-8,11-16 Batterson wondered, power and power cor- polarized over the ques- The “church” refers to “What does it mean to rupts. tion of our origins. a gathering of people, so love God with your medial it takes a lot of people to ventral prefrontal be the “church.” cortex?” Science and faith are April 16—Mass not mutually exclusive. Communication To the contrary, science Acts 10:34-43 adds to our complete love Jesus had a master of God. marketing plan for the resurrection. It was the April 23—Newton and most powerful ever in- Forbidden Fruit vented: word of mouth. Genesis 3:1-7 APRIL 2017 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD Page 3 Mission Emphasis: Compassion’s Malaria Intervention "Whoever is kind to individually in Compas- the poor, lends to the sion’s Child sponsorship Lord, and He will program. Starting the sec- reward them for what ond Sunday of April, child they have done." sponsorship packets will Proverbs 19:17 be on display in the gath- When you hear ering area throughout the Compassion Interna- month of April. These tional, do you think of packets contain all the child sponsorship? information you need to Most people do. But personally help release a did you know that’s child from poverty in just one of Compas- Jesus’ name by becoming sion International’s a child sponsor. many ministries? For just $38 dollars a You may also be Demonstrating how to use the treated mosquito bed nets. month (given directly to familiar with Compas- selves from malaria; anti-malarial Compassion International), you can sion’s Water of Life program, which drugs, IV medication, transfusions, provide clean water, food, medical was the mission emphasis last No- and breathing treatments; and re- assistance, the opportunity to go to vember. The Missions Committee is sources to clean mosquito breeding school, and the opportunity to learn very excited to support another of grounds, such as ponds and stand- about Jesus for a young boy or girl Compassion International’s pro- ing water bodies. who otherwise would not have it. grams as our mission emphasis for The Missions Committee will Your child will learn about the April: Malaria Intervention. Trans- gladly accept donations throughout love of Jesus as you encourage mitted through mosquito bites, the month of April to provide pro- them by writing letters. You’ll malaria is both treatable and pre- tection and hope against this dead- receive the blessing of seeing the ventable. ly disease! Please place your offer- positive impact you are having on Your donation of $18 will help ing in an envelope marked April their life as they share their story save the life of one child by provid- Mission Emphasis. Checks should with you. For more information on ing: Mosquito bed nets treated with be made payable to Trinity UMC. Compassion International's minis- insecticide; education to help chil- You may also feel called to direct- tries, visit compassion.com. dren and families protect them- ly support a child by participating Judy Thrasher
Shop to Give Hope for Ukraine Mission Team Come shop popular vendors and help sup- Shertzer, and Judy port the Ukraine Mission Team at the Shop to Thrasher. Give Hope event on Sunday, April 30, from The team will travel 12-3 PM at First UMC, Hershey. July 21-31 to again assist Archie and With a perfect selection for Mother’s Day Ruslan Tkachuk with their ministry Raising gifting, vendors selling LuLaRoe fashions, Hope, Inc.–Ukraine with a Bible camp and doTERRA Oils, Jamberry nails, and much more elderly outreach. To learn more about the will be open for public shopping from mission of Raising Hope at their website, 1-3 PM. However, Trinity members are raisinghopeukraine.com. welcome to a special pre-sale beginning at noon. First UMC, Hershey is located at 64 W. Chocolate Trinity members of the Ukraine Mission team include Ave in downtown Hershey. Chris Cartwright, Robin Isaacson, Jan Rexrode, Nancy
APRIL 2017 Page 4 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD Buddy up and train for the 2017 Hunger Run The third annual 5K gift bag with a race T-shirt Hummelstown Hunger and other swag. New this Run/Walk will kick off year is an awesome Looking for ways you can serve God? Check here Saturday, May 13, at 10 participation medal for each month for opportunities. Connect with the contact AM. All proceeds benefit the first 200 signups! person for more info on the ministry of your choice. If the Hummelstown Food Registrants and volun- your group or ministry area has a need, please contact Pantry. teers who bring non- Kay Baxter, ministry placement coordinator, at kbaxter Never ran a 5K before? perishable food items for [email protected] or 717-612-8346 to advertise. Make the col- • LOVE, INC needs “elves” for light house cleaning this your lection once a month. Contact Paula Labonte at [email protected] or 717-475-7420. first and bins will • Prepare a meal for our youth on any Thursday in train all be April or May. Email Sarah Ordille at sarah.ordille@ with us! The Mayo Clinic entered in a drawing for gmail.com or 717-433-2149. has a 7-week training the many gift certificates • Persons with artistic/creative/writing abilities are plan for beginners! You provided by our local needed to assist Ministry Placement Coordinator. can pick up a training sponsors. Last year over Contact Kay Baxter at [email protected] or schedule at the info desk 100 gift certificates were 717-612-8346. and check out the clip- given away! • Create Power Point slides for the TV monitors in board to team up with a To sign up, visit htown- church. Contact Todd Ray at [email protected] or 717-566-0145. training buddy. hungerrun.wixsite.com/ • Various jobs are available for persons to assist with All registrants receive a hummelstown5k. VBS this June. Contact Christel Buck at cbuck@ tumchtown.org or 717-566-0252. Our stained glass windows: • Greeters (10:40-11 AM) and activity leaders (11-11:20 AM) are needed for the tween and teen Take a closer look in April Claim the Life Sunday School Class. Contact Matt Continued from page 1 Pick up a Window Dickinson at [email protected] or same has been the beau- Hunts sheet at the info 717-507-1077. tiful stained glass in our desk during the month church. These windows of April and join the fun. Women’s AM small group set tell stories of courage, Look around Trinity to faith, and see some of We’ve all heard the early love, and Save these Dates the beautiful bird catches the worm, but about God to Celebrate! things in our did you know that the early and His chil- • Sunday, May 21 very own Robin catches “The Early dren. Heritage Dinner in church that Birds?” Trinity’s Robin This month Fellowship Hall most of us Isaacson is starting a wom- we invite you • Sunday, July 9 walk right by. en’s bible study Friday mornings beginning May 5. to discover Community Day in No matter if The Early Birds will meet in Room 413 from 6:15- these stories Schaffner Park your answers 7:30 am. The first book will be God’s Love Through by joining in are right or You, a nine-week study of 1 John. Some topics include: “Window Hunts” (think wrong, drop off your Christ–the Word of Life, The Spirit of Truth and Love, treasure hunt) that will completed Window and Christ’s Standard of Love. lead you to examine the Hunt at the info desk. All Interested ladies may sign up on the communica- stain glass windows in entries will be placed in tion card in worship. For more info, contact Robin the sanctuary and try to a drawing to win a piece Isaacson at 717-571-5744 or [email protected]. figure out what the sym- of stained glass art! bols mean. Christy Mackey APRIL 2017 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD Page 5 Building partnerships to bring water to Sierra Leone “Our students have to walk more hard. They study hard- Hummelstown Sierra than a mile for water,” a teacher er. And they dream of a Leone Initiative. Together explained, “and many of them have day they can help their we can build a well on not eaten this morning.” It’s a reali- fellow citizens. school grounds. Together ty for many school-age children in Recently I was shar- we can work toward a Sierra Leone. ing this story with some school and a hospital. There are a lot of challenges to leaders at Zion Luther- Together we can help getting an education. Public utilities an and they were make disciples of Jesus are a luxury that simply does not moved. “We have to do Christ for the transfor- exist. Subsidized school lunches or something,” they said. mation of Sierra Leone. breakfasts are unheard of, but the They committed to Pastor Jason children don’t complain. They work teaming up to create a The blessing of a well. Seeds of faith are sprouting in Kozliv, Ukraine We’re having spring-like less than comfortable condi- weather here and many tions to study the bible or to thoughts are turning to gar- worship? When have YOU trav- dens and flowers. The meta- eled several miles on public phor of planting and harvest- transportation to share the ing is used many times in the Gospel? When have YOU felt Bible. One of Ruslan’s favorite such joy about Jesus? I am sayings to mission teams at humbled by this, but also chal- Raising Hope-Ukraine is that lenged and filled with great we’re, “Planting seeds!” We hope. Please pray for the young don’t always get to see the people in this group. sprouting of those seeds, but I also hope you’ll continue to God has blessed us with lives pray for our 2017 Summer blossoming in the village of Staying warm and sharing smiles while learning Mission of Love team of as we Kozliv, where we helped with about Jesus in Kozliv. prepare to journey back to a Bible Camp last year and are Kozliv in July. Trinity disciples returning to serve this summer. tain relationships with the kids in include Chris Cartwright, Robin Every Wednesday after school Kozliv and to help nurture the Isaacson, Jan Rexrode, Nancy since September, 10-15 children “seeds” that were planted in their Shertzer, and Judy Thrasher. and teens gather to study the Bible hearts during Bible camp. You can help support the team and learn more about Jesus. Let In the photos they share, every- with a donation made payable to me put this in perspective: The one is bundled in winter coats Trinity with “Ukraine Mission village of Kozliv has a population and hats, even though they’re Team” on the memo. You may of about 700. Of that, only about inside. The building they use as a give your donation to a team 45 are children. There is a house meeting place for the house member or place it in the offering church of about 60 believers, but church is an uninhabited home in on Sunday morning. Donations none have young children. These the village. Although there is an also may be made online at children have parents that are non electric heater, it remains very raisinghopeukraine.com. Be sure -believers. cold in the winter. Does it look to designate it for the summer Last summer, three of our Bible like anyone minds this? I love the team. Camp teachers were young wom- smiles on these young faces! The We have more seeds to help en from a Pentecostal church in a joy of coming to know Jesus as plant and seedlings to help water. nearby town. These three young friend and savior is evident! We hope you’ll be a part of it! ladies now travel weekly to main- When have YOU ever endured Elizabeth Valentine
APRIL 2017 Page 6 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD LIFE Group invites disciples to join short mission trip Trinity's Young Adult the body of Jesus Christ LIFE Group is excited to in action, and share the embark on our first mis- love of Jesus with some- sion trip, with a focus on one who is lost. serving our We will Pennsylvania build relation- brothers and ships through sisters. our interac- Our trip is tions with oth- planned for ers while com- Friday pleting some through Sun- basic building day, May 26-28, in repairs and some com- Coatesville with a group munity outreach minis- called Short-Term Mis- tries and food prepara- sions. The goal of our tion. We may also work Some of our LIFE Group members and facilitators at their March outreach to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. trip is to experience an with a local horse farm interactive relationship that supports therapeu- Where do you come strong. Please consider with God, experience tic riding. in? We’re seeking three joining our group. (or more!) adults to join If you’ve never attend- us so our group is at ed a mission trip, this FROM THE least 10 members would be an excellent BOOKSHELF way to experience shar- ing of the love of Christ close to home and grow Blink your relationship with by Malcolm Gladwell Him. Cost is minimal and In his landmark bestseller, The Tipping Point, Malcolm your “return on invest- Gladwell redefined how we understand the world around ment” is priceless. Con- us. Now, in Blink, he revolutionizes the way we under- tact Amy DeMay at 717- stand the world within. 460-3271 or amydemay Blink is a book about how we think without thinking, @comcast.net for more about choices that seem to be made in an instant—in the information. blink of an eye—that aren’t as simple as they seem. Why Amy DeMay are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their instincts and win, while others end up stumbling into error? How do our brains really work-in EASTER EGG HUNT! the office, in the classroom, in the kitchen, and in the bedroom? And why are SATURDAY, APRIL 8 the best decisions often those that are impossible to explain to others? 11:30 AM In Blink, we meet the psychologist who has learned to predict whether a Walborn/Miller Home marriage will last, based on a few minutes observing a couple; the tennis 195 Lewis Road, Palmyra coach who knows when a player will double-fault before the racket contacts For Pre-K through fifth grade the ball; and the antiquities experts who recognize a fake at a glance. There students. Enjoy lunch, egg also are great failures of “blink:” the election of Warren Harding; “New hunts, photos with Easter Bunny, and more! Sign up on Coke;” and the shooting of Amadou Diallo by police. the communication card. Blink reveals that great decision makers often aren’t those who take time to process information the most. Pastor Jason
APRIL 2017 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD Page 7 Missed a Sunday? Online options keep you plugged in It normally takes two and a half hours to get to Mary- land. One Friday, because of rain and heavy traffic, it was closer to four. The kids were toast, the dog wanted out of the car, and we were stressed. All we wanted to do was relax. Why did we come down here anyway? Oh, right, it’s grandma’s birthday. We will celebrate with her for exactly 18 hours (7 or 8 of which I hope to be sleeping) before we turn around and go home for church on Sun- day. If I weren’t the pastor, I’m not sure we would have come home, but I also wouldn’t want my family to miss out on worship. This Easter, we’re launching a solution. We recently began to livestream broadcast our 9:30 AM Celebration Ser- vice on YouTube. You can use your smart phone or other internet device to go to YouTube.com and WELCOME!—March saw Trinity celebrating the search for Trinity UMC, addition of three new disciples in (from left) William Hummelstown. Click on our channel with the cross logo Kleindopf, Ell Kremer, and Tru Vizzini. The trio and when we are live you will see a small “Live” banner joined at a recent Celebration Service after attending in the bottom right corner of the newest video. You can Pizza with the Pastor and deciding to commit to tune in any time during worship and, if you miss it don’t serving Christ as disciples at Trinity. Welcome, all! worry. The service will be immediately archived and available when you’re ready. Live streaming is a great way for us to stay connected. Farmstead Club Cards to You can leave your comments on the channel or you benefit Samaritan fund can post to the Facebook page. And for those who just Support local want the audio, our 8 AM service is played weekly on vendors and bene- 91.1 FM at 10 AM. Now you also can listen by going to fit Trinity’s Samari- wmssfm.com and clicking on the “Listen Live” tab. tan Fund by shop- As always, the message audio is posted to our web- ping Farmstead site at tumchtown.org/messages. As we move toward Farmers Market the season of busyness and travel, you can still stay con- with a “Club Card” through May 27. Pick up a card at nected to your church community wherever you are! the church info desk in the lobby. Pastor Jason When you spend $10 or more at a Farmstead stand, the vendor will sign off on the back of the card. Make Find us on Facebook 10 purchases to fill the card before May 27, and Farmstead Market will donate $10 to our Samaritan Be in the know on all Trinity events by Fund (for up to 250 cards or $2,500). Cards can be liking and following our Facebook page at: filled in one trip (visiting 10 stands spending at least Facebook.com/TUMC.Htown $10 at each) or making multiple trips over time. Secure groups are available for TUMY and LIFE Complete as many cards as you like! This is a great way to benefit the church while doing your weekly groups. Email Karen Reichley, communications shopping. Farmstead Farmers Market is located at director, at kreichley @tumchtown.org for info. 1976 Laudermilch Road, Palmyra. APRIL 2017 Page 8 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD TUMY’s Mother’s Day Flower Sale returns Spring is coming and TUMY can help you spruce up your home with flowers! Our Youth Mission Team will hold its annual Moth- er’s Day Flower Sale this month! Place your hanging basket orders in the church lobby on Sundays, April 9, 16, and 23. Flowers will be available for pickup in Fellowship Hall on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14. All proceeds benefit the team’s June trip to Cherokee Nation, NC.
BREAK EVERY CHAIN—As part of our 175th Anniversary celebration, TUMY shared a meaningful “cardboard ministry” presentation with the church on March 12. The youth each wrote two messages on cardboard… the front featured a challenge or issue the teen struggled with while the back showed how God has helped them deal with that issue or provided for their needs. The youth also made the presentation at the UNITE Youth event at Doc’s Family Fun Center. (See page 1 for picture.) Families invited to Camp Hebron Afternoon of
Like fishing, hiking, kayaking, While camp IS held in the woods, fashion and fun horseback riding...oh, and spending this experience has attendees to benefit TUMY time with your loved ones and sleeping in cabins instead of church family? Then Trinity’s tents. There are bunks and Stop by Fellowship Hall on Sun- Family Camp is the place shared bathrooms in day, April 2, from 12-3 PM for an for you! both a multi-family afternoon of fashion, fellowship, Our 2017 Family Camp lodge and cabins. and fundraising to benefit TUMY’s is scheduled for Friday Registration deadline is summer mission trip to Cherokee through Sunday, May 19-21, Sunday, April 16. Pick up a Nation, NC. Jewelry and fashions from Head at Camp Hebron in Halifax. Families registration form at the info desk in to Toe Boutique in Annville plus of all sizes and ages—babies the lobby. For more info, contact five LuLaRoe consultants will be through grandparents—are all wel- Diane Tylwalk, coordinator, at available for purchase. Vendors come at Family Camp! [email protected]. will donate a portion of their sales to TUMY. VBS registration begins in April There is no admission fee, just Our 2017 Vacation Bible School is have learned with the congregation stop by and shop. Tell your set for Tuesday through Sunday, at the 9:30 AM Celebration Service. friends! June 14-19. Daily sessions will be Watch for registration forms to held Tuesday through Saturday, be posted on bulletin boards from 9:30-11:30 AM, and we’ll in- around the church at the end of this vite all the children to return on month. Sunday morning to share what they APRIL 2017 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD Page 9 TUMY receives Young People’s Ministry Grant One topic that always The youth were excited continue to serve Jesus ally, they will ask you for comes up in our Youth to hear about the grant. I Christ. WE ARE THRILLED! your prayers and financial Leaders’ Meetings is how explained that many The youth were support in getting there. generous our congrega- groups would apply, but I amazed and thankful. The teens are excited tion is in supporting our thought they had a good They must submit a to begin this trip with youth. There’s never been chance based on the progress report on the you, and we will be pick- a need that hasn’t been work they’ve done. project to the ministry ing a date when the youth supported or a project or Thankfully, that instinct council in May and a final will do this on a Sunday mission that we haven’t was rewarded and we report, including pictures, morning. We thank you felt the love and support learned in December that by the end of the year. for your continued pray- of our committed and the Young People’s Min- The youth also will ers and blessings on this generous congregation istry Council voted to ap- write sponsorship letters wonderful group of teens with physical, prayerful, prove our grant request (which you may receive in and the ministry they are and financial backing. And in the amount of $1,047. the mail), telling you why doing for the Lord. now, we’ve found sup- They hoped the amount they’re taking this step of Christel Buck port in our very own would help us cover costs faith and what serving Children & Youth minister Susquehanna Conference. of the trip so we could means to them. Addition- Last fall I saw an announcement in the conference e-newsletter, the Quick LINK, that the Young Person’s Ministry Council would offer grants to youth programs active in service of the Lord to transform communities and build the Kingdom of God. It would need to be a pro- Grateful for a generous congregation ject that the youth had Our youth and leaders would like helped make this event possible! hands-on experience in to express their heartfelt thanks for We’re also grateful to everyone and was mostly youth led. the support the congregation has who braved the winter weather to Instantly I thought, shown for our recent Youth Mission support TUMY's Hoss’s Community “That’s what our mission Team fundraisers! All the money Day. Despite the challenges, the trips are all about!” raised from these events go to help restaurant was hopping for lunch I filled out an applica- fund our TUMY Mission Team’s June and dinner and TUMY was blessed tion explaining our trip to Cherokee Nation, NC. to receive 25 percent of the day's upcoming trip to Chero- The Pot Pie Dinner raised $2,271 proceeds totaling $461.95. The kee Nation, NC, as well as for our Youth Mission trip! We had funds will be used to help send our the most carry out orders filled, the Youth Mission Team to Cherokee what the youth will do most pots of pot pie cooked, and our Nation, NC, in June. there and what they’ve highest fundraising total ever! A Mark your calendar for TUMY's done on past mission huge thank you to our pot pie mas- next tasty fundraiser...Panera on trips. The work they’ve ters, Deb and Carlee Lewis, for con- Wednesday, April 19, from 4-8 PM. done, the lives they’ve tinuing to lead this yearly effort! Al- We are so blessed to have such a touched, and the worship so, thank you to all who purchased generous congregation! they’ve experienced—all dinners and to all our volunteers who bringing them and others closer to God. APRIL 2017 Page 10 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD My Story: Kay Baxter I began life as Kay Brickman Millersville Univer- and, aside from college, have lived sity, I had my “born my entire life in this area. I gradu- again” experience. ated from Middletown Area High The best way I can School and earned bachelor’s and explain it, is that master’s degrees from Millersville prior to this experi- University. I spent 39 years teach- ence all I had was a ing—the last 30 as a mathematics head knowledge of teacher at Elizabethtown Area God; now I had a High School—and retired in June heart knowledge as 2014. I married Robert Baxter, well. and we have two daughters, The 80s and 90s, Heather Baxter and Valerie Baxter marked a dark time Wood, and one grandson, in my life. No single Valerie’s son, Owen. event precipitated My Christian education began at it; I just felt far Kay Baxter (lower left) with her family: (from top left) Emmanuel UMC in Royalton. From from God. I had a daughters, Heather and Valerie, and Kay’s grandson, infancy until 1997, Emmanuel was deep trust that God Owen. home. Fond memories include was still there and learning bible stories at Sunday continued to go through the Surprisingly, to me at least, while School, attending worship with motions of church involvement, I was going through what I felt my grandparents, and singing in but spiritually, I felt like I was was wrong in God’s eyes, I grew choirs. Church leaders encour- walking through a long, dark tun- leaps and bounds in my faith and aged me as a youth to teach Sun- nel. I didn’t share this with any- dependence on Him. Some won- day School and serve on commit- one, because, after all, I was a derful Trinity disciples also tees. I served in leadership and leader in the church! I came to helped me through this trial, and, teaching roles, married, and had understand part of my problem for the first time in my life, I real- my children baptized there. Even- was chronic depression and was ly understood that God loves me tually, I felt a need to find a new prescribed an anti-depressant. I just the way I am, flaws and all. congregation to worship with and praise God that He never gave up I continue to grow in my faith. I found a home at Trinity in 1999. on me as I slowly worked back to remember as a child hearing Though I grew up in the church, a close relationship with Him. about the “peace that passes read the Bible and prayed daily, I thought that time was tough, understanding,” but that peace and lived a Christian lifestyle, I but the most difficult was yet to was just a word. I worried and always felt there was “something come. I could no longer sustain fretted all the time. Life still missing.” On Oct. 10, 1971, at a my marriage, but the biblical throws me curve balls from time David Wilkerson crusade held at teachings were clear on divorce. to time, but I truly have the peace that passes understanding, and it feels great! God is in control! Time is a Gift from God “We know that God causes all Time is a gift that is given to man, things to work together for good We're to use it according to God's own plan. to those who love God, to those To each He gives a measured amount, who are called according to His To each a directive to make it count. purpose.” Romans 8:28 Spend this gift wisely. Kay Baxter Develop life's plan to the glory of God and the service of man. Your Trinity Stewardship Team
APRIL 2017 LOVE LEARN LIVE LEAD Page 11 Follow Through ministry seeks friendly faces When I started golfing, I was giv- ter.” Nothing calls. It’s a sim- en three simple instructions: keep could be fur- ple way we can your head down, keep your eye on ther from the follow through the ball, and follow through on truth, but with people to EVERY swing. wouldn’t it be let them know Your follow through is a huge nice if the we care. part of the game. Jerking to the left church called? If you’re or to the right could cause a hook Maybe not eve- interested in or a slice, and giving up on the ry time you either of these swing could cause the ball to fall miss a Sunday, vital Follow short altogether. A strong swing but if you miss two weeks in a Through Ministries, please put a will have just as strong of a follow row, it would be nice if somebody note on your communication card through. checked in. or contact Pastor Jason at The same is true as we care for We’re looking for an office vol- jmackey@ tumchtown.org. one another in the church—a unteer on Tuesday or Wednesday Pastor Jason strong church has strong follow afternoon who can run an attend- through. Currently we’re looking ance report and make some phone for two key volunteers to help take point on our follow through. First-time Visitors FEBRUARY VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES Every week we average one to three new families visiting Trinity. CONGREGATIONAL CARE Then, on Sunday afternoons, each DATE CONTACT NUMBER family should receive a quick March 26-April 1 Cindy Stuart 717-838-7807 5-minute visit with a Trinity mug, April 2-8 Dottie Seibert 717-566-8951 a handwritten note, a copy of the April 9-15 Karen Schankweiler 717-566-8438 Herald, and an invitation to Pizza April 16-22 Claude Keefer 717-689-0619 with the Pastor. This kind of high- April 23-29 Sue Noriega 717-329-1434 touch follow through lets them know we care, while also introduc- 9:30 AM GREETERS ing them to another church friend DATE MAIN ALTAR and giving them the opportunity March 26 Frank & Natalie McCorkel Rosie Bashore to ask questions. Families often April 2 Ron & Linda Mark Ben & Mary Mader are not home when we visit, but April 9 John & Barb Bowser Frank & Natalie McCorkel we leave these gifts at the front April 16 Pat & Peg Allen Kerrin Lutz door. In the end, it’s the thought April 23 Jim & Jane Welshans Gail Blefko that counts. If you have time on April 30 Derrick & Michele Grossman Linda Lebo Sunday afternoons, maybe you COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE will be somebody’s reason to come YOU are invited to DATE GROUP back next week. serve! To learn where Follow-up Calls March 26 Ron Louder, Thrivent Financial April 2 Sanctuary Choir you can “plug in” and People miss worship for all sorts April 9 Children’s Choir serve, contact Kay of reasons. There’s golf and kids’ April 16 Bell Choir Baxter, ministry sports, weekend vacations, and April 23 Celebration Class placement coordinator, illness. But the worst part about April 30 Early Risers Bible Study at 717-612-8346 or missing worship is when no one seems to notice. There’s that voice TV MONITOR by email kbaxter570 @comcast.net. in the back of our minds whisper- Karen Schankweiler ing, “They don’t care; I don’t mat- [email protected] APRIL 2017
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Holy Week at Trinity Holy Thursday Musical, April 13, 7 PM the extinguishing of candles to symbolize the events of The Passover meal that Jesus transformed into the that week from the triumphant Palm Sunday entry Last Supper is traditionally led by the faith questions of through Jesus' burial. This service will be accentuated a child. This year, our children’s FIJET Choir leads Holy with “sounds” as He is arrested, nailed to the cross, and Thursday’s service with a musical, “Because He Lives.” finally, when “it is finished.” Worshipers leave in silence We will conclude our time with Holy Communion. to ponder Christ's death and await the resurrection.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross, Saturday Vigil at Scoutland, April 14, noon April 15, 7 PM From the earliest days of the Church, Just after sundown, on the night before Jesus’ followers told the story of His pas- Easter, the early church would gather in sion, death and resurrection. Pilgrims cemeteries and churches in anticipation of would travel great distances to visit Jeru- Jesus’ being raised from the dead. Sym- salem and walk the Via Dolorosa, which bolically, the light of Christ would return means “The Way of Pain” or “The Way of to overcome the darkness. This year, we the Cross.” This self-guided time of scrip- gather at Scoutland, (1 Scout Lane, Hum- ture and reflection will allow you to pray and process melstown) for a bonfire of celebration as we hear through the Passion at your own pace. about the grace-filled eternal relationship between God and his people. Good Friday Tenebrae of Sounds, April 14, 7 PM Easter Sunday, April 16, 8, 9:30, & 11 AM The word "tenebrae" comes from the Latin meaning One of the biggest services of the year, Easter Sunday "darkness." The tenebrae is an ancient Christian service is the reason we have hope. It is proof that death has that makes use of gradually diminishing light through been defeated! God wins! Invite your family and friends to the celebration.