APRIL 2019 * VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4 TRINITY TIDINGS TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 511 N. ELM STREET * GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA

HOLY WEEK & SERVICES :: We would like to invite you and your tine—2299 W Camp Augustine Easter Prayer :: family to be a part of our Easter cel- Road. Service starts at 6:30 a.m. ebrations! Please see and Please bring your own lawn chair Almighty Father, we thank you Easter Services listed below. If you and a jacket to keep warm! for the gift of your son, Jesus have any questions, please call the  Easter Services are at 9:30 a.m. Christ, who rose from the dead church office at 308.382.1952. and 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 21 and redeemed humankind. He  is April 14. Even- in the sanctuary. Easter Eve ser- knew that life did not end on the ing service is at 6 p.m. on April vice is at 6 p.m. in Gollaher cross. Fill us with the fire of the 13. Children’s Easter Perfor- Chapel on Saturday, April 20. Holy Spirit, that we may be faith- mance is also on Sunday, April In inclement weather, the sunrise ful disciples and enthusiastic wit- 14 during the 9:30 a.m. and 11 service will be held at the church in nesses of our faith. , a.m. services. Gollaher Chapel—stay updated on Christ is risen!  Following Palm Sunday, Holy our Facebook page and on our web- Week is April 15-19. site. Bible Reading :: Thursday service will be at First- We pray that you will decide to join 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18 Faith; and service us this Easter season for worship Luke 23: 1-25 will be at Trinity in the sanctuary. and fellowship. Luke 23: 44-49 Both services are at 7 p.m. Luke 24:1-12  Sunrise service is planned for Luke 24: 34-35 Easter Sunday at Camp Augus-

LIVESTREAMING SERVICE :: We are now Livestreaming our We are also moving to video record- YouTube channel, Facebook page, Sunday services through our Fa- ings of our instead of audio. and website. The is usually cebook page. Please be aware that Like our audio sermons, video ser- posted on the Monday following ser- you might be featured on the video. mons will be available on our vice! CHURCH OUTSIDE THE WALLS :: Throughout , a group of us have become a physical definition of hy- who are seeking to live in the way of gathered to explore, discuss, and im- pocrisy, judgementalism, and vio- Jesus gather together. Loaves & agine what church can and possibly lence. Fishes food distribution is church. should look like outside the walls of In a recent Gallup poll, it was report- Playing laser tag with youth or doing our church. We like to build walls to ed that only 37 percent of Americans crafts with children is church. Clean- make us feel safe, to aid us in our could say that they held a high view ing houses effected by floods is self-identification, and to maintain a of the honesty and ethical standards church. Drinking coffee with others sense of control and agency. Walls of clergy. Trust in this once revered is church. Grieving with others that are a response to our very human position is eroding. As the profes- are hurting is church. needs of safety, meaning, and auton- sionalization of the clergy grew, so Now is the time for the church to be omy. But what we imagine to help us too did opportunities for self-serving the church and stop letting the walls (i.e. walls) is actually harming us; career advancement, power hoard- that we have created define who we both individually and as the body of ing, and political maneuvering. Our are and what we do as the church. Christ. physical church walls create a Focusing on our walls means we The walls of the church have been “sanctuary” that is centered around have to find ways to attract people physically constructed of brick and and facing towards the actions of the and get people into the church; and mortar that are now costing the ma- privileged person who holds the of- typically, we like define who gets jority of churches hundreds of thou- fice of clergy who are becoming less through the walls and who does not. sands of dollars and in some cases and less trustworthy. In Scripture walls are destroyed and the physical wall is becoming the In the gospels, Jesus has little to barriers to God are torn in two. In- determining factor if a church nothing to say about the church. In- stead of asking how we can get peo- “closes” or not. We have let the stead he talks about the kingdom of ple to church, we need to be asking church walls define who the church God. He talks about a way of being how we can be the church to and is and what the church does. in the world that is governed by a with people that are outside our own Many in our society have been God who is love, a God that dreams walls. harmed through sexual and spiritual of justice, and God who does not abuse. Our beautiful church build- operate through parliamentary pro- —Rev. Dave Clark, Associate Pastor ings have become a constant remind- cedure but through radical inclusion, er of the trauma that the church has hospitality and listening. inflicted upon them. Church walls The church is the way that those

NOAH’S ARK NEW DAY CARE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR :: Mistie Ibal is the new assistant direc- she loves being with family and dur- tor of your Child Care and Pre- ing the summer, going to the park, school. She was born in Lincoln, NE swimming, and camping! and grew up in Grand Island, NE. She is married and has four children of her own. She has nine years of experience working with children and has worked with us here at No- ah’s Ark for three years in our Zeb- ra & Panda Room. In her spare time,

PAGE 2 NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT :: Karla Allen joined the church on Saturday, March 23 during the 6 p.m. service. Karla is pictured! We are excited to welcome her into our Bible Verses :: church family. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 If you’re interested in joining the Proverbs 27: 17 church or being baptized, please Isaiah 41: 10 contact Rev. Kelly Karges or Rev. Dave Clark at 308.382.1952. We 1 Thessalonians 5: 11 would love to hear from you!

EARLY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING :: If you are willing to assist in the early okay to do so and called for by The Safe Gatherings Training days following a disaster, join us on Emergency Management. They may (www.safegatherings.com) must May 18, 2019 from 9:00am to also be asked to assist with disasters be completed before attending the 4:00pm at the Aurora United Meth- throughout the Great Plains Confer- ERT Training. Please bring a laptop odist Church: 1104 A Street, Aurora, ence. Training includes team training or smart phone to the class so you Nebraska. and safety, hands on experience on can register on UMCOR’s Verified The task of the ERT is make the how to tarp a roof, debris clean-up, Volunteer web page. Register for the home as safe and secure as possible and how to muck out a home after a class online at https://gp- from further damage. Trained and flood. reg.brtapp.com/ badged ERT’s respond to disasters The cost of the class is $25.00. You ERTAuroraNE2019. Please bring in their own hometown when it is must be 18 years of age or older. $10.00 for lunch. GIVING TO THE CHURCH :: We appreciate your giving hearts! site (trinityumcgi.org/give). If you go Thank you for prayerfully giving to directly to our website, go to the Trinity! We have several giving op- “Give” section. You will be redi- tions: rected to our secure online giving You can give during the offering site. You can also use the barcode to time at worship, drop off a check in the left to sign up for online giving. the office, or give online at our web- Questions? Call us at 308.382.1952. THANK YOU FROM IMMIGRANT LEGAL CENTER :: “Thank you for allowing us to hold build our presence outside of Oma- —Immigrant Legal Center, our rural staff training at the church. ha, being able to rely on our local An Affiliate of the Justice for Our We appreciate Trinity’s partnership UMC partners is invaluable to our Neighbors Network and support in Grand Island. As Im- mission.” migrant Legal Center continues to

PAGE 3 TRINITY FAMILY EASTER EVENT :: Discovering Jesus’ Love at the Trinity Family Easter event was a huge success! We had 230 individuals join in on the fun on Wednesday evening, April 3. We were happy to see Trinity members, Noah’s Ark kids and parents, and members throughout the community at the event. Walking Tacos and cookies were served by the confirmands at 6:30 p.m. After the meal, kids were everywhere! Craft stations opened at 7 p.m. in Miller Hall and in The Gathering Place. There was a Coloring with Rev. Kelly station, bean bag toss (also used to take pictures with—see photo on the bottom), and numerous craft stations. The sta- tions served as a fun reminder that Jesus loves them. Kids could also make bracelets, and bring their pro- jects home to stick on the fridge and share with their other friends and family members. Thank you to everyone who donated items to the Trinity Family Easter Event! The generosity of Trini- ty’s members never ceases to amaze! And thank you to those who came and helped with the event. It would have been impossible to organize the event without your helping hand. Your thoughtfulness and servants’ hearts help to introduce Jesus to kids and is felt throughout the church and the community—it’s so important to spread love and understanding to our little ones. Thank you again for your help in making this event possible!

—Molly Clark, Director of Youth & Children’s Minis- try —Allie Remm, The Publications Coordinator

2019 SUMMER UMC CAMPS :: It’s time to register for summer Camp Comeca schedules: Check out their websites to find the camp! Counselors and staff will lead campcomeca.com perfect fit! Happy camping! campers through Bible studies, campfire worships, and camp games. Camp Fontanelle schedules: Your kids will learn more about Je- campfontanelle.com sus and understand what it means to There are camps for preschool to follow Him. To register for camp, high school to family getaways. check out:

PAGE 4 SALVATION ARMY NEWS :: The Salvation Army men’s shelter men’s shelter donations come to the UMW library. Thanks so much for continues to need toilet paper and church office. The Salvation Army supporting this outreach. this month we will add liquid laundry food pantry donations go in the box- detergent to the list as well. The es in the Gathering Place and by the NOAH’S ARK JANET’S JUNGLE FUNDRAISER :: A huge thank you to everyone who and on Saturday, April 27 from 9 than welcome to come and look at ordered plants through Noah’s Ark’s a.m. to noon. Plants will be available what is available. Janet’s Jungle Fundraiser throughout in Miller Hall. Thank you again for your generosity the month of March. Your orders Even if you didn’t order plants in and for supporting Noah’s Ark Day- will be available for pick up on Fri- March, there will be extra plants for care. day, April 26 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. sale on April 26 and 27. You’re more

FUNDING PAULINE SHONGO AT SEMINARY :: Pauline Shongo, one of the interns 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL Pauline Shongo last year, has been accepted at Gar- 60201. If you’re unable to stop by Rue Omekongo Safi 14A rett-Evangelical Theological Semi- the church, you can also call the Q/ Beau Vent nary. Though she has a full scholar- church office at 308.382.1952 and C/ Linwala ship for tuition, she has to pay for ask for a form to be sent to your Kinshasa living expenses as well as student home. DR Congo and technology fees. As of March 7, Pauline has no financial support oth- she still needed $9,373 in donations er than donations. She and her sister Thank you for considering to help or pledges to Garrett by May before help to pay living expenses for their one of our former interns. Please they will start to process her student parents (her father is blind from a keep Pauline in your prayers as she visa. virulent form of glaucoma). Students prepares her heart for seminary Your help is needed! in Africa do not have options for school and returns to the United You can give in two ways: education in the same way we do in States. Your generosity and prayers 1) Make a check payable to Trinity the United States. Nor are there are greatly appreciated. United Methodist Church with many jobs available. “Pauline Shongo” written in the Pauline is grateful for the love and —Sherry Cook, a member at Trinity memo line. The church will then support she has received from the United Methodist Church write a check to Garrett for the total Trinity church family and considers amount donated. This method will this her church home in the United make the donation a tax-deductible States. Will you help to meet the item. May deadline for raising these funds? Or you can... 2) Stop by the church office for a On another note, Pauline's birthday Garrett Pledge Form and send a is April 14. If you feel so inclined, check or a pledge with the enclosed folks can send birthday cards form directly to Garrett at Garrett- ($1.10 for international stamp) Evangelical Theological Seminary, to this address:

PAGE 5 GREAT PLAINS RAPID RESPONSE :: The Great Plains Rapid Response provided. The training focused on appreciate your willingness to learn Immigration Team held a training communities providing sanctuary for and to serve others. event at Trinity on April 11 and 12 immigrants. Thank you to everyone from 6 p.m. to 8:30 pm. Supper was who registered for the event. We LECTIO DIVINA :: Let's meet and meditate on Scrip- ferent voices. Then we'll go off to Please bring your own Bible! Don’t ture! Join us every Thursday at 11 different corners of the church to be shy or nervous, even if it’s your a.m. in Gollaher Chapel to read reflect in silence over that Scripture first time attending the study, we Scripture for the upcoming Sunday for 15 minutes. Then we'll come would love to have you join us! service. We will read the selected back together and discuss our reflec- Scripture three times with three dif- tions. BAGS OF LOVE :: We have assembled “Bags of Love” focus—they will be shared with peo- the remaining items. The bags will several times here at Trinity. They ple at Loaves and Fishes. We are be assembled the weekend of April have been given to people mainly on asking the congregation to sign-up 27 and 28 between services. Thanks the streets. This year, we are going to and furnish part of the products— for sharing in this outreach ministry. assemble them with a little different the Mission Committee will purchase PRAYING FOR OTHERS & LOAVES & FISHES :: Praying for others is one way that Trinity reaches out to our communi- ty. During Holy Week, on Tuesday April 16 from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. we will hold a prayer time for requests taken at Loaves and Fishes on April 13. Join us in the youth room for this important ministry and spend a half hour praying for the needs of our area. Again, we meet at 315 North Jeffer- Thank you to everyone who contin- son. We always need additional help ues to support Loaves & Fishes eve- during our second shift, which is ry month. Your hard work and dedi- 11:15 a.m. to clean up. We also need cation to this ministry is felt people during clean up! If you have throughout the Grand Island com- any questions, please give the church munity—we have helped hundreds office a call at 308.382.1952. of families. Even if you don’t sign up to volunteer during our church ser- vices, you are still more than wel- Pictured are potatoes, come to show up Saturday morning. oranges, and bread.

PAGE 6 NEWSLETTER ARTICLES :: If you would like to write an article deadline. Email your article to publi- Please respect the deadline! We look for the newsletter, please check the [email protected]. The Publi- forward to hearing from you. back of the newsletter (the part with cations Coordinator will share the —Peace & Blessings! the mailing address) for the next article with the pastors for approval. REGIONAL TOWN HALL MEETING :: Want to hear from Ruben urday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to ments will be served. We hope you’ll Saenz Jr. on the decision from the noon. The meeting will be held in be able to join us for fellowship. General Conference? Join us for a the sanctuary at Trinity United Please invite your friends! Regional Town Hall meeting on Sat- Methodist Church. Light refresh- PRIME TIMERS :: Please join us at Prime Timers on cards or Dominos and eat lunch at is $7.00. We hope you’ll join us! May 21. Come at 10 a.m. to play noon. Or just come to eat! The cost AMAZON SMILE :: Trinity United Methodist Church is when you purchase your merchan- any questions, give the church office now registered on AmazonSmile! dise, otherwise Trinity will not get a call at 308.382.1952. Type this link: https:// the 0.5% donation. AmazonSmile is smile.amazon.com/ch/47- a website operated by Amazon that 0388143 to support Trinity! Amazon lets customers enjoy the same wide donates 0.5% of the price eligible on selection of products, low prices, and smile.amazon.com purchases to convenient shopping features as on the charities selected by customers! Amazon.com. There is no additional Make sure you’re on AmazonSmile charge to your account. If you have

GRIEF CLASS AT APFEL FUNERAL HOME :: Join Apfel Funeral Home for a 5- reserve a spot, call Sharon at 308-687 Grand Island. Week Session on grief. The class -6065. If there is no answer, please These classes are offered to anyone will meet on Thursdays starting leave a message. experiencing grief. Call today to re- on April 18 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. The classes are offered through Ap- serve your spot, or call if you would Class is free of charge, but reserva- fel Funeral Home, which is locat- like more information! tions are required. If you’d like to ed at 1123 West 2nd Street in Trinity Attendance Numbers March 2019 :: March 2 :: 6:00 :: 40 March 10 :: 11:00 :: 114 March 24 :: 9:30 :: 132 March 3 :: 9:30 :: 106 March 16 :: 6:00 :: 45 March 24 :: 11:00 :: 109 Total :: 1,413 March 3 :: 11:00 :: 87 March 17 :: 9:30 :: 156 March 30 :: 6:00 :: 36 March 9 :: 6:00 :: 33 March 17 :: 11:00 :: 115 March 31 :: 9:30 :: 171 March 10 :: 9:30 :: 109 March 23 :: 6:00 :: 41 March 31 :: 11:00 :: 119

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SUNDAY :: OUR VISION :: 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary. Guided by God’s love, informed by Biblical 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in Sanctuary. teaching, strengthened by prayer, and shaped 11:20 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. by our relationship with Jesus Christ, we are committed to discover and use our gifts to OFFICE HOURS :: reach out to all God’s children. The church office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Feel free to stop by or WE VALUE :: call 308-382-1952 to talk with the pastors or staff. * The uniqueness and worthiness of each individual as a child of God. * Lay ministry and leadership. * All children and their spiritual growth. ARTICLE DEADLINE FOR NEXT * Diversity in worship. MONTH’S NEWSLETTER: * Christian service and outreach in our WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 community and beyond.