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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 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 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. & 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall Support Group; Chapel (begins 9/20) Sanctuary 8:15 pm High Traditional Worship School Youth; Youth 7 pm Disciple II Room GiftsoftheSpirit Study; Fellowship Fellowship Hall Parlor (begins Monday, December 13 at 7 p.m. Crossroads Contemporary 9/13) You are invited to celebrate the Worship Altar Guild’s Annual Season and our many Gifts. Memorial Poinsettia Sale - $10 each * On Sunday, December 26 December 5 & 12 there will be one worship Stephen Ministry Training service at 11 a.m. in the Poinsettias will adorn Sanctuary the church altars for Stephen Ministry Training begins Christmas. January 9 and concludes April 19, 2011. Persons interested in SUNDAY SCHOOL beginning their Stephen journey 10 a.m. for Adults and Children should contact Gary Brand at [email protected] or 488-0695 for more details. Christmas Eve Worship 5 12 pm Prayer Group; 6 4:30 p.m. - Family Service; Chapelside Parlor Trinity Tours 5:30 pm Annual Cruise the Hawaiian Islands: Sanctuary Christmas Party; Unique, Magnificent, Unforgettable Fellowship Hall 5 p.m. - Crossroads (and visit Pearl Harbor) 7 pm Hymn Sing; This special 7-day Trinity Tour begins Contemporary Service; Sanctuary June 25, 2011 aboard the Pride of America. The Tour visits Maui, Hilo Fellowship Hall and Kona on Hawaii, Kauai, and 12 13 6:15 p.m. - Crossroads 7 pm Youth Oahu. Interested persons should Christmas Party 9:15 am Women’s contact Gary Brand for informational Contemporary Service; Bible Study; brochure and sign-up. 7 pm Trinity Tours Chapelside Parlor Hawaii Cruise info 7 pm Stephen An informational session is scheduled Fellowship Hall session; Chapelside Parlor Ministries present for December 12 at 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - Christmas by Gifts of the Spirit in Chapelside Parlor. Candlelight Service; 19 20 Sanctuary 10:15 - 10:45 p.m. Holy Communion

Trinity Times is a monthly newsletter published at the High Altar; for members of Trinity United Methodist Church. Sanctuary Subscriptions are available for $15 per year for 26 27 non-members. Make checks payable to Trinity 11 p.m. - Christmas by 11 am Worship Building & Offices UMC and designate Trinity Times on the in Sanctuary Closed memo. The deadline to submit information for Candlelight Service; the January issue is Tuesday, December 7. Please Sanctuary place your information or photos in the Trinity Times box in the church office or email to [email protected].

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6:30 am Men’s Small 6:30 am Men’s 9 am Disciple I Group; Chapelside Business/Career Study; Room 207 Parlor Prayer Group; Chapelside Parlor 7 pm Troop 261; 6:45 pm Chancel Room 011 Bell Choir; Room 201

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Page 5 TRiNiTY Times Volume 27 = Number 11 = December 2010 6 mission vision Cuisine for A Cause thanks YOU! Rev. Amy Barlak Aspey Director of Small Groups & Missions On Friday, [email protected] October 22nd, over 100 Trinity family and Bethlehem on Broad friends gathered "ForIwashungryandyougave for "Cuisine for a mesomethingtoeat." Cause." Matthew 25:35 Everyone enjoyed Packing Day delicious hors Friday, December 10 d'oeuvres, a One of the most popular and fabulous silent rewarding volunteer opportunities is auction, and the BoB Box packing event at Trinity. wonderful There are two parts to the day: the fellowship. Thanks to all who supported the event through dining unloading of the food and supplies and bidding. Over $8,000 from the Kroger truck in the morning, was raised! All monies went and then packing of the BoB Boxes in to support Trinity's the early afternoon. Please join us as Christmas mission, we fill boxes with food while we make Bethlehem on Broad (BOB). BoB Boxes and enjoy fellowship What a fabulous way to kick- together. This is a wonderful family off BOB! Isn't it amazing opportunity and children of all ages are what God can do through a encouraged to participate. Make this a community? memorable life lesson for your children by teaching them the gift of giving and participating first-hand in God's work. Thanks to the: Cuisine Planning Team (Carrie Glaeden, Lisa Farber, Pam Hagely, Delivery Day Christen Hawthorne, Dawn Lewis, Kristie Saturday, December 11 Linard, and Julie Wright), Brian and Lisa Join us Saturday, December 11 at 8:00 Edwards and the Trinity youth for hosting a.m. at Trinity to load our 500 BoB a fantastically fun Children's Party for our Boxes onto the truck to be delivered to little friends, Trinity's children for the Broad Street UMC. This is a great BEAUTIFUL artwork, all of those who opportunity for middle and high school donated silent auction items and those youth to show off their muscle while who helped to set-up, cook, serve, and engaging in service. clean-up.

Distribution Day Saturday, December 18 Twenty-five or more Trinity volunteers There were so many are needed to distribute the BoB Boxes helping hands and each at the Broad Street UMC. Area families set made a difference. of need will come to the church and volunteers will help direct them and Thankyou , Trinity! carry the BoB Boxes to their vehicles. Dress casually - and festive ('tis the season!)

Page 6 TRiNiTY Times Volume 27 = Number 11 = December 2010 Celebrating Trinity Stewards 7 Each month in Trinity Times , the Stewardship Committee invites us to celebrate the efforts of the members of our church family who contribute their time and talents to support the ministries of the Winter Coat Extravaganza sets record church. If you would like to nominate someone for by Vickie Moseley his or her stewardship contributions, please contact 7 Seth Metcalf ( [email protected] or 365.2778 ). The energy was electric on the morning of the Winter Jamie Lowery wrote the following tribute. Coat Extravaganza. A beautiful, crisp, fall day brought out our neighbors who lined the outside perimeter of New Life United Methodist Church, while Ethan Burton volunteers were ready for another exciting day of helping our neighbors stay warm this winter. December's steward of the month is a recent "graduate" of Trinity's youth program, Ethan Burton, To the credit of many churches, Trinity included, and who is currently enjoying his individuals who donated a high grade of new and freshman year at Miami used coats plus the many hours of volunteer service, University in Oxford. the New Life Winter Coat Extravaganza held on Ethan and his mother Elizabeth Wednesday, October 27, 2010 was the most are long time Trinity members with Ethan coming through successful ever.** Confirmation class while a middle schooler. Ethan was a Crossroads attendee from its In addition to the many volunteers who bought, beginning, but you may know him best for his years of collected, delivered, sorted, sized, carried and service as a drummer with the Crossroads band. counted coats, 60 volunteers helped 288 neighbors Ethan's road to being one of our little drummer boys choose 516 of the 714 coats offered. Many men was interesting. He never planned to be a drummer, shopped this year and the few men's coats left were but one Christmas was given a drum set by an uncle given the following week. (Thus, we always need and a career was born. Ethan began to play on his own men's coats.) and is self taught (he's a guitarist also). His friend Wes Cantwell joined the Crossroads band as a guitarist and when John Germain left for Miami of Ohio, it opened Humbly, we thank all who contributed in some way to the drummer spot up so Ethan auditioned and got the make this event possible. Special appreciation is gig. Now that Ethan is at Miami, the baton has been given the Battelle warehouse for storing coats in the passed to Noah Spielman, but Ethan still likes to fill in off season and delivering the coats prior to the on weekends or holidays when back at . event. We are also grateful for AEP including New As a senior at UAHS, students are required to do a Life in their "Make A Difference Day" by collecting special service project, and Ethan's was devoted to coats and providing volunteers to sort and prepare Trinity's Crossroads service. Specifically, he set out to coats. spread the sounds of praise from the Crossroads band. Ethan put together a CD of 8 of the favorite songs from The enthusiasm, efficiency, compassion and the Crossroads services…It sounds simple enough but was quite a project to put together. From getting a cheerfulness of all volunteers added a true sense of grant from the foundation as seed money, to acceptance and love toward all who entered the negotiating and paying copyright fees, finding a doors of New Life Church, living out Jesus' command recording studio, getting the band together outside of to love and serve those in need. Sunday services to lay down tracks, together, or in parts, and then editing and producing the actual CD's, as well as coercing some cover art out of lead singer Our needs do not end. High on the list are women's Brian Warman, this simple CD took a lot of time and gloves,men's toboggans and gloves, white crew socks effort from Ethan and a number of others (who Ethan for men, women and children and men's underwear thanks greatly but we don't have the space to list sizes small, medium and large. We would appreciate here). any group planning a Christmas sharing project to The final product turned out great and copies are still consider these items. available...If you don't have yours yet, look for them this Christmas season before or after the crossroads You are all a blessing for which New Life is most services. The title is easy to remember "Crossroads grateful. May each of you know the Blessings of Worship"...Each CD is $10 with proceeds to go toward Christmas: love, joy, peace and hope. Trinity programming. They'd make great Christmas gifts!

Page 7 TRiNiTY Times Volume 27 = Number 11 = December 2010 Non Profit Organization US POSTAGE TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAID 1581 C AMBRIDGE BOULEVARD COLUMBUS , O HIO 43212-2714 Columbus, OH 8 Permit NO. 1122

Designated Gifts through Trinity Foundation 8 by John Easton The Trinity Foundation has generated a new program for memorial our church and estate giving. The Foundation has created several permanent accounts that are designated to directly benefit specific church program areas. The family areas have been identified by the ministers and staff to cover most of the interests and activities of our church. At the time of someone's RECENTLY HOSPITALIzED passing or when there is an opportunity for special recognition, these Jim Barton Cathleen McComas designated areas provide individuals and families a chance to support Geoff Campbell Stan Morris those special areas where a loved one has been involved and/or there Arvin Donner Joe Ohlinger is family interest. Jim Linker It could be very appropriate for donations made in the name of an IN SYMPATHY individual to add a designated area. For example: Mrs. Jane Doe Trinity sympathies are extended to /Trinity Foundation / Christian Education. Nick and Carol Hainen and Family in It is the intent of the Trinity Foundation to hold the donations to these the passing of Nick's mother, Alice designated areas in a separate account for the benefit and ease of Leonard … to Carrie and Lee Hays and Family in the passing of Carrie's disbursement by the designated area's leadership and committee. grandfather, Glenn Bernard … to Becky These funds will generate the possibility of immediate impact for and Mark Yoder and Katie and Nate current and future projects of the designated area. Yahn and Families in the passing of Becky's father and Katie's grandfather, Designated Areas: Paul Wearly … to Bob Keim and Family in the passing of his wife and Trinity Youth Ministries --- middle school and high school youth projects member, Phyllis Keim … to Joan Christian Education --- all age levels of the Sunday School, Vacation Andrews and Family in the passing of her husband and Trinity member, Bible School, nursery, guest speakers, seminars, etc. Robert Andrews …and to Rev. Philip Traditional Worship --- choirs, guest speakers, musicians, purchase of Brooks and Family in the passing of music, etc. Philip's mother, Alice Brooks. Contemporary Worship --- Crossroads Band, purchase of music, BIRTHS guest speakers, etc. The roses on the altar Sunday, November 21 were presented with Missions --- projects, mission trips, missionary support, etc. thanksgiving to God for the birth of Gabrielle Katherine Gough, daughter Older Adult Ministries --- support for shut-ins, literature, equipment, of Gordon and Christie, born October etc. 30, 2010 ... and for the birth of Leanna June Solley, daughter of Sarah Trinity Campus --- buildings and grounds, improvements, vehicles, and Charlie, born November 8, 2010. etc. Donations and memorials given to these designated areas make it possible for Trinity members to know their contributions will be used in places that have special meaning. As usual, gifts to the Foundation that are not designated will be added to the permanent endowment fund that has been established for long-term growth.