Get Connected! March 13, 2013

March 13, 2013

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We need reminders and the fire apparatus you see in this picture is from FDNY. One of the Special Operations Rescue Trucks that responded on that fateful Tuesday, September 11, 2001. I understand, that there were eight specially trained firefighters on the apparatus that morning, because at the change of shift four from the oncoming shift and four from the outgoing shift decided to go together. Seven of the eight did not return to the firehouse that day and are among those who gave their last full measure of devotion in the service of Fire Rescue.

Just as so many of us were reminded as we grew up of the Pearl Harbor Attack, we should remind our children and grandchildren of the Twin Towers Attack. Not to make them sad, or to make them fearful, but to instill in them the meaning of sacrifice, love and the reality of how much it costs. As our Lord said: "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13) Every time an apparatus leaves a fire station, there is the chance that someone will sacrifice much to save another's life. When I hear the sirens of Rescue or Law Enforcement, I lift a prayer for their safety and the welfare of whomever they are responding to. I sat in Rescue 5 and thought of those who sat there as well and are now in the arms of the angels. It was for me a hallowed moment. So when you are out in traffic, make way when you hear the sirens and hope and pray that the call is routine and non-threatening as more than likely, that will not be the case. I am grateful to have the opportunity to play a small part in supporting and loving those who offer themselves in the interest and welfare of others. When you are out there, thank a firefighter...thank a law enforcement officer and thank God for folks who are willing to dedicate their work for the good of others.

Your Servant, John

Our 2013 Confirmation Class went to Leesburg for a retreat this past weekend.

~OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE~

New volunteer brochures with lots of opportunities to serve are now available in the narthex and in the church office.

If you, a loved one or friend are in the hospital, please let the church office know so that we can visit and minister to them and their families.

For an immediate need, call the Trinity Prayer Chain 561-622-4441.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Prayer Chain contact the church office.

~HAPPY BIRTHDAY~

March

13 - Michael Mikan

14 - Amber Kalb, Susan Roxas, Jim Vowell

15 - Liz Terry, Jim Tracy

16 - Steve Barnes, Kayla Gibson

17 - Lorraine Azzaro, Irma Badger, Jane Russell, Bev Williams

18 - Seth Gaidry

19 - Dottie Beckstrom, Dan Naegele, Phyllis Reynolds, Dorothy Scott, Melissa Smith, Roy Warren Jr., Bill Wilkins

20 - Laurie Karrh, Liz Petruzzi

21 - Neilann Chakis

22 - Cherlanne Etienne, Maria Martinez, Nancy Nowak, Scott Seddon

23 - Joann Burtner, April Hewko, Anna Jorge, Sheri Tierney

24 - Rachel Gellin, Kaneisha Miller, Larry Overton, Kenzie Rawe, Meaghan Sanchez, Jayden Smith

25 - Myles Allison, E. Louise Reed

26 - Will Gons, Jason Kosma

27 - Melodee Brookman, Angela Gochee, Stacy Rodriguez

28 - Russell Hanson, Riely Stephenson-Mitchell, Patrick Young

29 - MacKenzee Blaser, Ed Reed, Christy Rogers, Dylan Smith, Robert Watson Jr.

30 - Debbie Gaylord, Joseph Krum, Melissa Minnich

31 - Brianna Davis, Audrey Johnson, Kathy Park

~HAPPY ANNIVERSARY~

March 17 - Kris & Michelle Olsen - 1 year

~WEDNESDAY~

Women's Bible Study

9:30-11:30am - Library

Women will receive theologically sound Bible teaching mixed with storytelling that will bring Scripture alive.

SPIRITUAL JOURNEY STUDY GROUP

4:15pm

Room 37

Join us on your spiritual journey every Wednesday.

PRAYER GROUP!!!

4:30pm

Room 34

Prayer is powerful! Come join our Prayer Group!

W!A!M! WORSHIP ARTS FOR CHILDREN

5-5:40pm

Upstairs in the Erbey Center for Children

We're working on our spring musical, Happily Forever After.

It's not too late to join us!

Wonderful Wednesday Dinner

5:45-6:15pm in Fellowship Hall

$3.00 kids / $6.00 12 & up

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

6:00-8:00pm

Youth Center

GOD'S SQUAD

6:15-7:15pm

Gym

K-5th Grade

DIVORCE CARE

Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30pm

Room 39

Contact Lori Oberacker at the Community Christian Counseling Center at 622-5423 ext. 1 to register or email her at loberacker@CCCCpb.org

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Spanish Room Erbey Center

SERMON SERIES GROUP DISCUSSION

6:30-7:30pm

Fellowship Hall

Stick around after dinner and go in-depth into the sermon series.

CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL

6:30-8:00pm in the Sanctuary

Always wanted to sing in the choir?

Now's your chance!

~THURSDAY~

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

1st & 3rd Thursdays

3pm in the Library

Like to read & talk about what you've read?

This is the group for you!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

6:00-8:00pm

Youth Center

~FRIDAY~

~SATURDAY~

~SUNDAY~

SHOE SUNDAY

Today

Worship with us 9:00 and 10:45am

NEW SERMON SERIES

Books related to the sermon series will be available for sale at Connect Cafe.

Missed a week & want to listen to the message online?

http://trinitypbg.org/Connect/ListenOnline/tabid/99/Default.aspx

BABIES-PREK4

Infants through PreK4 in Room 18 next to the Chapel

K-5th GRADE

9:00am-10:15am - All aboard for an exciting trip through the Bible! Sunday School & Worship upstairs in the Erbey Center for Children.

10:15-10:45am - Exploring Your Bible for Grades 3-5 in the Art Room in the Erbey Center for Children

(Children K-2nd whose parents are in an adult Sunday School class at 10:15am will be escorted to Room 17 next to the Chapel and may be picked up there)

10:45am - Worship with parents & then following the Children's Moment children can go hear a short message just for them.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Youth Center

9:00-10:30am - Breakfast & Bible Study

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS

KLM:10:00-11:00am Room 34

In The Middle: 10:00-11:00am Room 39

Group: 10:15-11:15am Room 35

Group: 10:15-11:15am Pastor's Conference Room

Group: 10:15-11:15am Room 27

Good Sam: 10:15-11:15am Room 37

CONFIRMATION CLASS

4:30pm Youth Center

Mar. 17 & Apr. 7, 21

Rehearsal May 5

Confirmation May 19 at 9am

YOUTH SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE

6:00-8:00pm in the Youth Center

Come fellowship with your friends & make some new ones!

~MONDAY~

KIDS KLOSET

8:30am

Fellowship Hall Entrance

Come help sort donations, pack orders and see what a good feeling you get when you know you're making a difference in the life of a child!

The Kids Kloset is in great need of good used children's clothing, especially in the following sizes, Girls: Sizes 2-8 and Boys: Sizes 2-12, as we are at an all time low on clothing. We're having great difficulty in filling the requests we receive.

Please ask your friends and neighbors for donations too. We accept donations at the Kids Kloset on Monday mornings, 8 to 11, Tuesday mornings, 9 to 11 and Thursday afternoons, 1 to 3.

Bible Study Fellowship for Women and Children

6:55pm-8:45pm Gather in the Sanctuary

Women & Children ages 6-17

Childcare is not provided.

For more information: www.bsfinternational.org/

Quilters Group

6:30pm

Room 36

Love to quilt?

Looking for a new hobby?

Great people, great fun!

~TUESDAY~

Men's Group

7:30-8:30am

Room 37

Start your morning off right!

HANDYMAN MINISTRY

9AM Gather in Church Office

Can you paint, hammer, or hold a level and would like to help keep Trinity's campus looking its best? Come join us! If you can't come every Tuesday but would like to work on specific projects we welcome your help! Call Robbin Overton.

Band of Brothers Men's Group

7pm Room 37

Looking for a way to build strong relationships with other Christian men? This is where you need to be on Tuesday nights!

~OTHER STUFF & SAVE THE DATES!~

TRINITY COOKBOOKS

Cookbooks are still available in the church office for $20

POVERTY: A MISSION STUDY

March 23

Room 39

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch

Everyone is invited.

Come learn to embrace others of lesser means as brothers and sisters. Participants will have an opportunity to make a donation to Heifer International.