NOVEMBER 2019 Thanks to a Generous Gift from the Family of Marion Reynolds, the Sanctuary at Trinity Has New Banner and Paraments

On Sunday, Nov 17, Trinity Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring Service Day. After a brief worship gathering at 10:30 a.m., the congregation will go forth and worship God through Acts of Service. There will be mission opportunities for every age and ability. You are encouraged to come dressed in comfortable work clothes. Projects will take about 2 hours.

MISSION FOR THE COMMUNITY (ON-SITE) Making fleece blankets for women’s shelter/homeless in Fellowship Hall; Making laundry soap for the Topeka Rescue Mission in the kitchen; Assembling personal care kits for victims of domestic violence Projects around the Trinity campus to improve Daycare facility Sprucing up of church rooms used by outside groups throughout the week.

MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY (OFF-SITE) Prepare a meal at Ronald McDonald House; Provide assistance to elderly members with fall lawn care (RAKE) Prepare backpacks for school children and Christmas Store items at Doorstep.

the talking trinity is the monthly newsletter of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Topeka, Kansas NOVEMBER 2019 Thanks to a generous gift from the family of Marion Reynolds, the sanctuary at Trinity has new banner and paraments.

This banner has many ways to tell its story in the images without words.

God the Creator of everything, calls us to life. This is represented by the tree of life. God is the vine and we are the branches. Without God and the shelter of God’s love and care we would not survive. We are blessed with life in God.

God calls us to the family of God. The people are of a mixed group, young, old, different colors. But they are all reaching for their neighbors, loving them as themselves. They are sheltered under the tree, receiving a gift of love and sharing that gift. Blessings in loving our neighbor as ourselves. God calls us to be the Church: The frame, the church, surrounds and draws the figures into it. I am the church, you are the church, we are the church together. We are blessed in our community of faith.

The Communion tablecloth represents the liturgical year, beginning at the left with Advent and moving through the seasons.

MORE FOLLOWS: Christian Education Committees: Trinity Feeding Topeka ...... 3 Significant Relational Groups ...... 9-10 2019 Poinsettia Order Form...... 4 Triniteens ...... 10-13 Service of Ordination ...... 5 Adult Sunday School ...... 14 Ladies Night Out in December ...... 5 Senior Hi Sunday School ...... 14 Finance Matters ...... 5 Junior Hi Sunday School ...... 15 November Birthdays & Anniversaries ...... 6 Kindergarten-3rd Grade Sunday School ...... 15 Thank You ...... 6 Mission Committee...... 16 Worship Committee ...... 6 GET UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AT: Daylight Saving Time Ends ...... 6 www.trinitypresbyterian.net Green Corner ...... 6 November Calendar ...... 7 [email protected]

Parish Nurse ...... 8 www.FACEBOOK.com/TrinityTopeka Stewardship Committee ...... 9

The Pulpit parament again reminds us of the tree of life. It can also represent the burning bush, which burned, but was not consumed.

The Lectern stoles symbolize the waters of baptism poured out on us. The Holy Spirit, represented by the descending dove, giving the church its identity and empowering us for service in the world.

Trinity’s fourth “Trinity Feeding Topeka” campaign will be incorporated into Trinity’s “Be The Church” this year. This year’s campaign will raise funds for Door Step, Let’s Help, Salvation Army, Harvesters and Topeka Rescue Mission. You can support your choice(s) of these non- profits by donating cash or writing a check. If you prefer to write a check, please make your check to the non-profit of your choice, NOT Trinity. You may support more than one of these non-profits by writing a separate check made out to each one you wish to support. We will be collecting your donations each Sunday before and after the worship service through Nov.17th.

Thank you for helping Topeka’s people in need! POINSETTIA PLANT SALE NOV. 3 - DEC. 2

Christmas is a special time of celebration in the life of the church. During this time each year, the Deacons sell Poinsettia plants which are used as an adornment of the sanctuary from December 15th - 24th.

Each plant purchased can be dedicated in memory or appreciation of loved ones.

Ordering begins Sunday, Nov. 3 and ends Monday, Dec 2. Cost per plant: $8.00.

Get an order form at the Welcome Center, church office or from Sunday ushers. Or, cut out the form in this newsletter!

If you plan to keep your plant, be check that box on the form.

After the 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve worship service, you will need to take the plant home.

All plants left after the service will be delivered to our home-bound members.

Orders and payment must be turned into the church office no later than Monday, Dec. 2nd.

Questions? Call Bev Thompson 220-0915

SERVICE OF ORDINATION Joaquin Anabe-Lopez was ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament of the Presbyterian Church, USA on October 27, 2019. The service, conducted by the Presbytery of Carlisle, was held at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where his wife, Jane (Daniels) Anabe is Associate Pastor. Joaquin received his Master of Divinity degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2017, and is presently serving as a chaplaincy resident at a hospital in Hershey, PA. He is the son-in-law of our organist, Sheryl Daniels. The couple have three children, Isaac, Irene, and Ian.

Ladies’ Night Out - December 2nd 5:30 - 7:30 pm Join us for a time of fellowship, food and fun at the home of Connie Hubbell. This Christmas gathering will be hosted by Jenny Lee and Connie Hubbell.

FINANCE MATTERS 2019. We are not quite at the end of the year, but please begin thinking about completing your 2019 pledges and gifts to Trinity. In order to report your donations on your 2019 statement, we are asking that the donations be received on or before Sunday, December 29, 2019. The timeliness of your gifts is appreciated in order for the Financial Secretary to correctly process and record them.

2020. If you are considering pre-paying any or all of your 2020 pledge, please be sure to clearly mark your gift as ‘2020 Pledge’ to ensure it is correctly recorded.

If you are considering a gift of mutual funds or appreciated securities, please contact me when you make the transaction. The broker will notify me of the amount of the sale and the name of the stock, but I have no way of knowing the owner or purpose of the fund or stock gift. Knowing ahead of time about your gift helps me to track the transaction. Trinity suggests you begin to initiate your transfers by Friday November 29th to allow sufficient time to process your gift.

Contact the Financial Secretary, Carol Shannahan, by phone 559-8551, or by email [email protected] if you have any questions.

18-Nov Anton Ahrens & SusanStickley 24-Nov Tom & Laurie Ashley

01-Nov Taelyn Young 6th by Becky Jones in loving celebration of her grandson, Will Jones’ 3rd birthday. 03-Nov Ainsley Wallace 13th by Bruce & Kelly Voigt in loving celebration of their wedding 03-Nov Annie Leahew anniversary. 06-Nov Carmen Raines 20th by Jim & Ruth Jenkins in loving celebration of their anniversary. 08-Nov Kristin Chooncharoen 27th by Cheryl Linstrom in loving celebration of family & friends. 10-Nov Karen Leon Boswell 10-Nov Lynn Weaver Dear Jenny and Trinity Friends ~ 12-Nov Gerald Adcock We so appreciate your kind words, thoughts, and prayers. It blesses us and warms our hearts. You 13-Nov Carol Hornecker also truly touched our hearts with the breakfast 14-Nov Chuck Linn you provided on the Sunday following the fire. On the morning of that third day, we were all still reeling 15-Nov Toni Farrell-Higgins with so many thoughts and emotions. It was such a kindness 17-Nov Craig Stafford and comfort to have the breakfast you sent to us. May God bless each of you and the work you do in His 17-Nov Rose Swanson name. With grateful hearts, The Clinton Church mily 18-Nov Becky Jones 20-Nov Alex Lathrop WORSHIP COMMITTEE 20-Nov Ben Lathrop 2019 WORSHIP ATTENDANCE 22-Nov Vicky Walters Month Date Sunday Total Events 24-Nov Ed Raines SEPTEMBER 22 4th 104 26-Nov Madison Hughes 29 5th 115 28-Nov Breton Sloop Struble OCTOBER 6 1st 100 World Communion 30-Nov William Ashley 13 2nd 107 20 3rd 106 Stewardship Sunday

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Decrease your water use at home and at work so that there is less water which must be treated with chemicals before entering our rivers, streams, and the oceans.

NOVEMBER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Reformation Sunday 9:00 AM Mondays with Mere 12:00 PM The HEAT Yoga (FH) 12:00 PM THE HEAT HALLOWEEN All Saints Day 9:00 AM Terminex 9:30 AM Sunday School (Lazio's) 1:30 PM Staff Meeting (P) (Kickboxing) (FH) 12:00 PM The HEAT-Pilates 12:00 PM The HEAT Cardio 9:00 AM The HEAT- 10:30 AM WORSHIP 10:00 AM Line Dance Class (FH) 4:00 PM Aerobics (Rm 13/14) 7:00 PM Flute Choir (FH) Strength (FH) CARDIO REMIX 4:00 PM FINANCIAL 12:00 PM NO Bible Bites (Bible 5:30 PM THE HEAT-ZUMBA Rehearsal-Choir Rm 11 5:00 PM Yoga (Rm 13/14) 1:30 PM Page Turners Book (FH) PEACE CLASS (Rm 12) Study) (P) FITNESS (FH) 5:30 PM The Heat Cardio Study (at Baking 4:00 PM THE HEAT 12:00 PM THE HEAT Kickbox 6:10 PM Nursery Open Interval (FH) Traditions) (YOGA)(FH) Fusion(FH) 6:15 PM THE HEAT-Cardio 6:10 PM Nursery Open 4:00 PM Aerobics 4:00 PM TRUNK OR 1:00 PM Sticks 'n String (P) Interval (FH) 6:15 PM Handbell Choir (Rm13/14) TREAT (weather 5:30 PM The HEAT Strong by Rehearsal Sanctuary permitting) ZUMBA (FH) 6:15 PM THE HEAT- 6:15 PM The HEAT-Pilates ZUMBA FITNESS (FH) Fusion (FH) 7:30 PM Heritage Choir 7:00 PM PERSONNEL Mtg Rehearsal (Rm 11) (Pastor's ofc) 7:15 PM Square Dance Lessons (FH, K)

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Daylight-Saving Time 9:00 AM Mondays with Mere 12:00 PM The HEAT Yoga (FH) 12:00 PM THE HEAT 12:00 PM The HEAT-Pilates 12:00 PM The HEAT Cardio 9:00 AM The HEAT- Ends (Lazio's) 1:30 PM Staff Meeting (P) (Kickboxing) (FH) (FH) Strength (FH) CARDIO REMIX Triniteen Speaker (K, Rm 10:00 AM Line Dance Class (FH) 4:00 PM Aerobics (Rm 13/14) 1:30 PM Mary Ruth Circle 5:00 PM Yoga (Rm 13/14) 1:30 PM Page Turners Book (FH) 13/14) 12:00 PM Bible Bites (Bible 5:00 PM DEACONS Mtg (Rm (P) 5:30 PM The Heat Cardio Study (at Baking 2:00 PM Friendship 9:30 AM Sunday School Study) (P) 12) 5:00 PM EVANGELISM Interval (FH) Traditions) Squares Dance FH, 10:30 AM WORSHIP- 12:00 PM THE HEAT Kickbox 5:30 PM THE HEAT-ZUMBA Mtg (Parlor) 6:00 PM PROPERTY 4:00 PM Aerobics K COMMUNION Fusion(FH) FITNESS (FH) 6:45 PM Esther Circle (P) Committee (Rm. 12) (Rm13/14) 4:00 PM FINANCIAL 1:00 PM Sticks 'n String (P) 5:45 PM WORSHIP (P) lesson starts at 7 6:10 PM Nursery Open PEACE CLASS (Rm 12) 5:00 PM ADULT CE MTG (Rm 6:10 PM Nursery Open 7:00 PM Flute Choir 6:15 PM Handbell Choir 4:00 PM THE HEAT 12) 6:15 PM THE HEAT-Cardio Rehearsal-Choir Rm 11 Rehearsal Sanctuary (YOGA)(FH) 5:30 PM The HEAT Strong by Interval (FH) 6:15 PM THE HEAT- ZUMBA (FH) ZUMBA FITNESS (FH) 6:15 PM The HEAT-Pilates 7:30 PM Heritage Choir Fusion (FH) Rehearsal (Rm 11) 7:15 PM Square Dance Lessons (FH, K)

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9:30 AM Sunday School VETERAN'S DAY 12:00 PM The HEAT Yoga (FH) MONTHLY 12:00 PM The HEAT-Pilates 9:00 AM Serve at Let's Help 9:00 AM The HEAT- 10:30 AM WORSHIP 9:00 AM Mondays with Mere 1:30 PM Staff Meeting (P) NEWSLETTER (FH) 12:00 PM The HEAT Cardio CARDIO REMIX 11:30 AM Triniteen (Lazio's) 4:00 PM Aerobics (Rm 13/14) ARTICLE 5:00 PM Yoga (Rm 13/14) Strength (FH) (FH) Christmas Program 10:00 AM Line Dance Class (FH) 4:45 PM Serve at Rescue DEADLINE***early 5:30 PM MISSION CMTE-P 1:30 PM Page Turners Book Practice (FH, K, 12:00 PM Bible Bites (Bible Mission 12:00 PM Lunch Bunch 5:30 PM The Heat Cardio Study (at Baking Sanctuary) Study) (P) 5:30 PM THE HEAT-ZUMBA (P) Interval (FH) Traditions) 4:00 PM THE HEAT 12:00 PM THE HEAT Kickbox FITNESS (FH) 12:00 PM THE HEAT 6:10 PM Nursery Open 4:00 PM Aerobics (YOGA)(FH) Fusion(FH) 6:10 PM Nursery Open (Kickboxing) (FH) 6:15 PM Handbell Choir (Rm13/14) 1:00 PM Sticks 'n String (P) 6:15 PM THE HEAT-Cardio 4:30 PM VISIONING Mtg Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:30 PM The HEAT Strong by Interval (FH) (Parlor) 6:15 PM THE HEAT- ZUMBA (FH) 6:00 PM FINANCE Mtg ZUMBA FITNESS (FH) 6:15 PM The HEAT-Pilates (12) 7:30 PM Heritage Choir Fusion (FH) 7:00 PM Flute Choir Rehearsal (Rm 11) 7:15 PM Square Dance Lessons Rehearsal-Choir Rm 11 (FH, K)

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Be the Church Sunday 9:00 AM Mondays with Mere 12:00 PM The HEAT Yoga (FH) 12:00 PM THE HEAT 12:00 PM The HEAT-Pilates 12:00 PM The HEAT Cardio 9:00 AM The HEAT- CHURCH CLEAN UP DAY (Lazio's) 1:30 PM Staff Meeting (P) (Kickboxing) (FH) (FH) Strength (FH) CARDIO REMIX 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Line Dance Class (FH) 4:00 PM Aerobics (Rm 13/14) 7:00 PM Flute Choir 2:30 PM FOLDING 1:30 PM Page Turners Book (FH) 10:30 AM WORSHIP 12:00 PM Bible Bites (Bible 5:30 PM THE HEAT-ZUMBA Rehearsal-Choir Rm 11 TALKING TRINITY (P) Study (at Baking 4:00 PM THE HEAT Study) (P) FITNESS (FH) 7:00 PM SESSION (FH) 5:00 PM Yoga (Rm 13/14) Traditions) (YOGA)(FH) 12:00 PM THE HEAT Kickbox 6:10 PM Nursery Open 5:30 PM The Heat Cardio 4:00 PM Aerobics Fusion(FH) 6:15 PM THE HEAT-Cardio Interval (FH) (Rm13/14) 1:00 PM Sticks 'n String (P) Interval (FH) 6:10 PM Nursery Open 5:30 PM The HEAT Strong by 6:15 PM Handbell Choir ZUMBA (FH) Rehearsal Sanctuary 6:15 PM The HEAT-Pilates 6:15 PM THE HEAT- Fusion (FH) ZUMBA FITNESS (FH) 7:15 PM Square Dance Lessons 7:30 PM Heritage Choir (FH, K) Rehearsal (Rm 11)

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Triniteen Christmas 9:00 AM Mondays with Mere 12:00 PM The HEAT Yoga (FH) 12:00 PM THE HEAT CHURCH OFFICE CHURCH OFFICE 9:00 AM The HEAT- Program Practice (FH, K, (Lazio's) 1:00 PM Harvester's (Kickboxing) (FH) CLOSED CLOSED CARDIO REMIX Sanctuary) 10:00 AM Line Dance Class (FH) 1:30 PM Staff Meeting (P) 7:00 PM Flute Choir THANKSGIVING DAY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (FH) 9:30 AM Sunday School 12:00 PM Bible Bites (Bible 4:00 PM Aerobics (Rm 13/14) Rehearsal-Choir Rm 11 12:00 PM The HEAT-Pilates 12:00 PM The HEAT Cardio 10:30 AM WORSHIP Study) (P) 5:30 PM THE HEAT-ZUMBA (FH) Strength (FH) 2:00 PM Children''s 12:00 PM THE HEAT Kickbox FITNESS (FH) 5:00 PM Yoga (Rm 13/14) 1:30 PM Page Turners Book Christmas Program Fusion(FH) 6:10 PM Nursery Open 5:30 PM The Heat Cardio Study (at Baking Practice (S, P) 1:00 PM Sticks 'n String (P) 6:15 PM THE HEAT-Cardio Interval (FH) Traditions) 4:00 PM THE HEAT 5:30 PM The HEAT Strong by Interval (FH) 6:10 PM Nursery Open 4:00 PM Aerobics (YOGA)(FH) ZUMBA (FH) 7:00 PM TAFCS (P) 6:15 PM Handbell Choir (Rm13/14) 6:15 PM The HEAT-Pilates Rehearsal Sanctuary Fusion (FH) 6:15 PM THE HEAT- 7:00 PM PERSONNEL Mtg ZUMBA FITNESS (FH) (Pastor's ofc) 7:30 PM Heritage Choir 7:15 PM Square Dance Lessons Rehearsal (Rm 11) (FH, K) PARISH NURSE

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

In the coming weeks, the Session will begin preparing Trinity's expenditure budget for 2020. To facilitate this process, it is vital to have an accurate projection of revenue, the bulk of which comes from pledges by Trinity members and friends. Following Commitment Dedication Sunday, October 20, the Stewardship Committee offers the following update. The update compares pledges received for 2020 with those received for 2019, as of each Commitment Sunday.

Last year, for 2019 a total of $390,100, or 6% over the prior year, was generously pledged by 106 families. As of October 20, pledges for 2020 totaled $179,644 from 49 families; this equates to 46% of the total pledged for 2019. At the same time last year, 71 families had pledged 73% of the amount pledged for 2018.

As of October 20, 56 families pledging for 2019 had not turned in a pledge for 2020. If you are planning to commit a portion of your financial resources to support Trinity's programs in 2020, please turn in your pledge card as soon as possible. If you need a pledge card, please contact the church office.

Blessings upon you, Trinity Stewardship Committee

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEES

SIGNIFICANT RELATIONAL GROUPS

LITTLE EXPLORERS’ Colgate LEARNING CENTER Smiles  The Chief’s have been on a roll! Continue supporting visited Little your favorite team and childcare center, for ever Explorers ticket sold TDC receives $10! https:// Learning www.chiefs.com/tickets/ticketfundraiser .Buyers Center at should select desired game and enter promo code: Trinity. The TDCLEARNING kiddos each  TDC’s Pie sales will begin November 4th . Pie orders received a are due November 11th and pie pick up will be check up. November 15th.  TDC is looking for new families to enroll with our centers. LELC is looking for 5 preschool spots (2.5 years old to 3 years old) and 6 PreK spots (4 and 5 year old’s going to kindergarten in 2020). Please call to schedule a tour or check out our enrollment packet on our website learnplaygrow.org . All enrollment packets can be found under “Parents” tab. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - SIGNIFICANT RELATIONAL GROUPS

KSNT news filming the exercise programs at Trinity

Ladies’ Night Out at Christa Sloop’s home on September 16th.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - TRINITEENS

BIBLE & BURGERS - Sept. 29 Thanks to our hosts Ann and Bob Fincham!

Triniteens October 6th working at Renaissance Festival

Triniteens PNK Retreat October 13th Ziplining

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

SPEAKERS FOR ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMS

DEBRA SAAB BRENDA DIETRICH ALICE WEIGARTNER TOPEKA RESCUE MISSION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GRACE MED SEPTEMBER 22 OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 6

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - SENIOR HI SUNDAY SCHOOL

TOWER CLASS PROJECT

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - JUNIOR HI SUNDAY SCHOOL

Using technology to reach out to those who can’t attend class.

Skyping with Jace Raines during Sunday School.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - KINDERGARTEN-3RD GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL

Kindergartner, Henry Kemp-Pappan, receiving his Trinity name badge.

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