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WORsHiP AT TRiNiTY: sUNDAY mORNiNGs 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the sanctuary TT ii mm ee ss Crossroads Contemporary Worship in Fellowship Hall VOLUME 27 NUMBER 11 DECEMBER 2010 Joy to All People by Reverend Philip Brooks Rev. Philip Brooks The Christmas angels 'Twas in the moon of wintertime Senior Minister proclaimed "tidings When all the birds had fled, [email protected] That mighty Gitchi manitou* of great joy which sent angel choirs instead; Rev. Dr. Brian Jones shall be to all Before their light the stars grew dim, Associate Minister people." indeed, the And wond'ring hunters heard the hymn: [email protected] Gospel embraces all Refrain: peoples, countries, Rev. Amy Barlak Aspey Jesus, your King is born, cultures,and Jesus is born, Associate Minister languages. Hymn scholars believe the in excelsis gloria. [email protected] first Canadian Christmas carol was Within a lodge of broken bark Dr. Carolyn Leick written circa 1643 by Father Jean de The tender Babe was found, Director of Christian Education Brebeuf, a Jesuit missionary to the Huron A ragged robe of rabbit skin enwrapp'd His beauty 'round; [email protected] indians of Canada. Attempting to But as the hunter braves drew nigh, Brian Edwards explain the incarnation of Jesus to people The angel song rang loud and high: Refrain Director of Youth & with no knowledge of shepherds, flocks, Young Adult Ministries stables, or mangers was a challenge. so The earliest moon of wintertime [email protected] Father Brebeuf used symbols and figures is not so round and fair out of their daily experience and culture As was the ring of glory on Gary Brand that could be understood by Huron The helpless infant there. Director of Older Adult Ministries The chiefs from far before Him knelt indians. While maintaining the essential With gifts of fox and beaver pelt. [email protected] Christmas message, he poetically told the Refrain Dr. Richard Schnipke Christmas story as if Jesus had been O children of the forest free, Director of Music born, not in Bethlehem, but in the vast O sons of manitou, [email protected] forests of Canada. The Holy Child of earth and heav'n is born today for you. in 1649 the Huron indians were driven Come kneel before the radiant boy; Church E-Mail from their homes by the iroquois Tribe, Who brings you beauty, peace and joy. [email protected] the Jesuit mission was destroyed, and Refrain *Gitchi manitou means Great God Church Website Father Brebeuf was martyred. www.trinityumchurch.com But his Christmas hymn had entered the Huron language and was preserved. Over Christmas Eve Worship 200 years later it was translated into english and French. Today it is still 4:30 p.m. - Family Service; Sanctuary widely sung throughout Canada where it 5 p.m. - Crossroads Contemporary is sometimes called The Huron Carol. The hymn, composed 367 years ago in Service; Fellowship Hall the Huron tribal tongue, reminds us that 6:15 p.m. - Crossroads Contemporary God sent Jesus not to one race or country but to all the world. Service; Fellowship Hall in english the hymn is entitled "'Twas in 7:30 p.m. - Christmas by Candlelight the moon of Wintertime" and is number Service; Sanctuary 244 in The United methodist Hymnal. We will sing it at the Trinity Christmas 10:15 - 10:45 p.m. Holy Communion Hymn Sing on December 5 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. at the High Altar; Sanctuary 11 p.m. - Christmas by Candlelight Service; Sanctuary Trinity United Methodist Church = 1581 Cambridge Boulevard = Columbus, OH 43212 = (614) 488-0695 = www.trinityumchurch.com 2 christian education Dr. Carolyn Leick Director of Christian Education AdultSundaySchoolClasses [email protected] through Dec. 19 Coming in January Forwhilegentlesilence envelopedallthings,andnight Making Love Last a Lifetime Basic Christian Beliefs initsswiftcoursewasnowhalf Rms. 208/209 through MaRye v3. 0Dr,. 2Br0ia1n 0 Jones gone,yourall-powerfulword Sue & Bill Fitz; Sandy & Gene Warman Rm 215 Rev. Adam Hamilton, the dynamic young leapedfromheaven,fromthe pastor of the United Methodist Church of Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned but I royalthrone. the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, Wisdom of Solomon 18:14-15 one of the fastest growing United Have Good Excuses Methodist Churches in the country, has Tim & Rosalie Allen Rm 208 WhenElizabethheardMary's written this rich and powerful study that offers keys to developing a healthy, greeting,thechildleapedin satisfying and successful marriage. Seeing Gray in a World herwomb.AndElizabethwas The Carols of Advent of Black & White filledwiththeHolySpirit. Laura Roberts & Kevin Holtsberry Luke 1:39-48 Chapel, Dec. 5-19 Dr. Robin Knowles-Wallace Chapelside Parlor When we think of God leaping into the Dr. Knowles-Wallace, Professor of Sacred world, and when we contemplate the Music at the Methodist Theological Modern Parables School of Ohio, will share with us calm stillness of the Holy Night, we Ken Thien treasured carols, those that reveal the Chapel experience two contrasting sensations. anticipation of the Messiah as promised One can think of the word "leap" as a in scripture, those that tell how ordinary In His Word religious word. Elizabeth was like human beings take part in an Matt Hamilton every woman who ever bore a child. extraordinary story, and those that reveal Emmanuel, God with Us. Rm 207 She thrilled with the new life of a child leaping in her womb. When we thrill Prayer: A Phillip Yancey at the Christmas story, when the Holy Study Spirit touches us, we too leap with joy Chapelside Parlor and delight. Rev. Dr. Brian Jones Philip Yancey sees himself as a fellow When you hear the voices of our Trinity pilgrim when it comes to the mysterious Children's Choir on that most hallowed intersection where God and humanity meet and relate. He pushes beyond of all nights, you again will leap into conventional treatments with the fresh, the world with joy and delight as our unique perspective that has become his very own precious children tell anew trademark. the story of a night when all were awed in silence as the Word of God did Bell Choir indeed leap down from Heaven. Room 201 Diane Stanley Diane Stanley, director of our wonderful Children’s Choir gears up Bell Choir, will be training adults and for Christmas children who wish to learn to play the The Children’s Choir is gearing up for bells. the Christmas season. Our directors, Amy Giles and Kathy Nutter, are In His Word planning the music for our Family Room 207 Matt Hamilton Christmas Eve Service, the most God's very essence is love. His deep heavily attended service of all seven desire is for an eternal relationship in Christmas Eve services. Practices which we enjoy Him and He us, forever. continue Wednesdays at 4:30 . If Do you want to get to know this God your child is unable to attend at that better? He reveals himself through the Bible. Our aim is to experience the joy of time, please contact Amy Giles or knowing Him intimately by lingering over Kathy Nutter. The have worked out His Word. We meet year-round. Join wonderfully creative ways so that all anytime. You won't be behind. children who wish to sing will be included! Page 2 TRiNiTY Times Volume 27 = Number 11 = December 2010 3 trinity youth Brian Edwards Women’s Retreat 2011 Director of Youth & Young Adult One Life to Live Ministries Take Action…Be Strong & Do It! Ezra 10:4 [email protected] February 4th & 5th at Deer Creek Lodge If you knew you had limited time to fulfill your dreams, your passions - what would be your priorities? Join the women of Trinity for the annual Women’s Retreat as we learn to take action and live our lives passionately. Registration begins Sunday, Dec. 19 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 9. This makes a great Christmas gift for the woman in your life. welcome new members Cathy Agler Tasha Ruth December is a busy time of year for Youth! 804 Thomas Road 1548 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212 Apt. B December 5th - First Sundays Parent Gathering Columbus, Ohio 43212 Michael and Jackie Beam December 5th - Care Packages for the Saints of the 885 Sells Avenue Brett Doughty Church Columbus, Ohio 43212 1814 Hickory Hill Drive Columbus, Ohio 43228 December 11th - Adopt-a-Family Shopping Jodi Cook 1336 Ida Avenue Jim and Jenny Ellis Columbus, Ohio 43212 2097 Ellington Road December 12th - Dirty Santa Christmas Party Columbus, Ohio 43221 Kyle and Tara Daniel December 19th - No Meeting 875 Palmer Road Travis and Cindy Grant Columbus, Ohio 43212 1514 Meadow Road December 21 - High School Pizza Making Columbus, Ohio 43212 Deborah Drexler December 24th - Luminaries 1789 Quarry View Drive Anthony Jones Columbus, Ohio 43204 1860 Barrington Road December 26th - No Meeting Columbus, Ohio 43221 Brandon and Heidi Fritts 3035 Cranston Drive Bob and Anne Kloos In the midst of all of this activity, we will continue Dublin, Ohio, 43017 2692 Welsford Road to keep Christ at the center of Christmas!! Columbus, Ohio 43221 Meghan Good Youth Group Weekly Meetings 1420 Runaway Bay Drive, Nancy Lippott Apt. 2A 3403 Sciotangy 7 pm Middle School Youth; Youth Room Columbus, Ohio 43204 Columbus, Ohio 43221 7:45 pm Pathfinders (all Youth); Fellowship Hall 8:15 pm High School Youth; Youth Room Andrew Peters Kerri Miller 1420 Runaway Bay Drive, 3749 Gateway Lakes Drive Christmas Gift Idea Apt. 2A Grove City, Ohio 43123 We are selling the second printing of our fabulous Columbus, Ohio 43204 cookbook featuring over 300 recipes. Proceeds Patti Peters benefit the Youth activities for the year. On sale 2219 Picket Post Lane now - just in time for holiday gift giving! Columbus, Ohio 43220 Page 3 TRiNiTY Times Volume 27 = Number 11 = December 2010 4 opportunities Weekly meetings: Sunday Monday Tuesday Stephen Ministry presents 7 pm Middle School 9:30 am Wee Youth; Youth Room Moms; WORSHIP SERVICES Fellowship Parlor 7:45 pm Pathfinders Sunday Mornings (all Youth); 5:30 pm Grief 9 a.m.