Weekly Newsletter 6/3/2022
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JOIN US TO TALK ABOUT SMALL GROUP MINISTRY THIS JUNE
Steve Gladden of The Small Group Network said, “Part of the reason I feel called to small group ministry, and why I’ve made it my life mission to build healthy small group communities where life change happens, is because I’ve seen it work. I’ve seen first-hand the work that a healthy community does in a person’s and a family’s life. It’s staggering how many issues in life become manageable when you’re surrounded by people that love you and want God’s best for you.” I’ve found this to be totally true in my life and in others’ lives as well.
You are invited to a one-time, no-commitment meeting to pray and plan for the Small Group ministry we are launching this fall at Trinity. Some may choose to come to an additional planning meeting, some may choose to become small group leaders down the road, some may already be involved through Sunday School (these are already small groups we can learn from!) or other groups, some might just come this one time to share their input. All of these are great reasons to join us!
WHEN, WHERE & WHAT
- Sun. June 26th in the Parlor after worship, 11:45am - 1:30pm (at the latest) in-person or Zoom
- Lunch (pizza & salad) & childcare provided for in-person attenders, please RSVP
WHY
The past 2 years, the Leadership Council has prayed about the next steps for our church to live into the vision of “Thriving in Christ,” and small group ministry has consistently come up. We repeatedly sensed this need from the congregation and our discussions. So, we set a goal to start 7 new small groups in 2022. We will launch this new Small Group Ministry this fall.
For all those currently involved in some sort of small group, those interested in being part of one, those interested in leading one, and those just interested in discipleship in general at Trinity, I’m inviting you to gather with us to prayerfully survey the territory: I want your help to discern the best structure and format this ministry. There are many ways to do small groups, but what does Trinity need right now and what is God calling us to? We’ll begin discerning this on June 26th and I will carry on the process of planning, recruiting, training and communicating throughout this summer so that we’re ready to launch this fall. God is leading us. Who knows the fruit, the impact, the lives changed, the souls saved in the years to come because a few decided to pursue God’s vision for the church?
HOW TO RSVP
Please RSVP through Signup Genius at this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADA82AA2F9CF8-small or email Pastor David at DLayser@susumc.org
If you will need childcare, let us know the number & age of your children.
Registration is now open! Miss Emily is preparing for 200 kids this year so prepare to help at the crafting nights or volunteer the week of. See Miss Emily to get filled in. It will be a MONUMENTAL experience for all!
CELEBRATION!
SAVE THE DATE FOR JULY 10!
SPECIAL SERVICE, CHURCH POT LUCK AND FELLOWSHIP CELEBRATING 50 YEARS ON LOMBARD AVE AND MORTGAGE FREE!
Show you "THRIVE"
Trinity “THRIVE” t-shirts
are available in the lobby
for a suggested donation of $13.
Church Office Hours
The church office is OPEN
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY, 9a - 1p*
*Because of how busy the church is throughout the week, please be aware that appointments must be scheduled through the church office if you would like to meet with Pastor David
GIFT CARDS we have in stock:
Amazon, AMC Theaters, Bason’s Coffee, Big Lots, Bath & Body Works, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, CVS, Domino’s, Giant, Happy Dining, Home Depot, Lowes, Moe’s, Olive Garden, Panera, Red Lobster, Red Robin, Sheetz, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, Wal Mart, Weis
PLUS hundreds more to order from
Your purchase benefits the LIVING STONES FUND!
Stop by the church office Monday thru Thursday, 9-1 or call your order in and pick up on Sunday!
In our Thoughts and Prayers
Our Church Family:
Dana Noll, Bailey Richardson, Karl & Lori Anderson
Extended Family:
Jim Dickson, Alicia Ogg, Baby Tobin Leitzel, Janet Fitch, Pete Myers, Michael McHale, Kerry Enright, Ardith, Michael Dougherty, Jennifer Derr
LAMbs:
Betty Barnhart, Christine Bialecki,
Miriam Cropf, Jim Fasold, Doris Freese, Peggy Gerst, George & Kate Humbert, Sam Morrow, Carole Ovelman, Shirley Santucci, Wealthy Shutt, Randy Swartz, Darlene Swope
Serving in the Military:
Damon Blevins, Dan Harris, Heather Muse, Janessa Nichols, Ian Robinson, Nick Seybert, Dakota Sweeney, Joshua Taylor
Local Law Enforcement:
Jason Bedisky
Circle of Prayer Churches:
Donation Huntingdon, Lake Como, Bryansville Delta, Bucks Newport, Rogers Memorial Bo Sierra Leone, Third Street Williamsport, Court Street Scranton, New Bethel Lewisberry, Summit Hill Morrisdale, Otterbein Sunbury, Daggett Millerton
Email or call the church office with any prayer requests
trinity.secretary@verizon.net
570-275-1255
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Financial Information
Contributions Received 5/29/2022:
General Fund: $5,327.09 (used for utilities, missions, programming, maintenance…)
Living Stones Fund: $900 (used for "major" building upkeep/projects & HVAC)
Love in Action (to date): $4,178
