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May 15, 2013
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*If you are or have a graduating college senior this year, please call the church office so we may honor and recognize them.
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This past Sunday was Mother's Day and we celebrated the "Festival of The Christian Home." The Christian home, a place where people are supposed to be loved first and judged last. Is it not the case that so often people don't feel the warmth and peace of a home? Members of the family come and go, meeting their separate schedules, going their separate way more than once a day. Home is supposed to be a place where we define family. We are "at home" with folks whom we love and with whom we feel comfortable and safe. Often times, someone who isn't employed and works in the house keeping it clean and organized is called a 'Homemaker." How would you define a homemaker? To me it wouldn't be someone who stays at home keeping order and cleanliness. It would be someone who instills in the occupants of that house a sense of love and responsibility to one another. Is that a male or female task? I would suggest that God is our homemaker because God is the one who instills love and responsibility in the hearts of people.
I came from a broken home... so many do! I came from an emotional place where, at one time in my life, if you were to call God my father or mother, from personal experience I would have said: "Well then, God is someone who doesn't care about me... God is someone who doesn't come through... seems immature and self-centered. I would say that, because that was my experience of family as a young person. (There are a lot of children out there who have had as bad or worse experiences with dysfunctional home-life) Yet as I lived with a number of families in my teen years, I learned that God is a wonderful homemaker. Folks took me in as a mother hen would gather her chicks and showed me that God was a God of responsibility and love... radical love. I learned from them that because Jesus loved them... they loved me! I have seen God the homemaker at work. Because of all those folks my God-view and my family-view was transformed.
That is why, when I celebrate the Festival of the Christian Home or Mother's Day, I wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day! God created motherhood and everyone who has lived or now lives on this earth had a mother, whether they knew that mother or not. Your mother may not be perfect and your father may not be perfect, but God our heavenly parent is perfect. God wants to make a home in everyone's heart. Because I met the homemaker through those who live in God's home, I am redeemed... I am saved... I am blessed... I am at home. So grateful for the heavenly homemaker!
John D.
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New volunteer brochures with lots of opportunities to serve are now available in the narthex and in the church office.
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A big thank you to all of you who helped with our recent week of hosting Family Promise. We could not participate in this very worthwhile ministry without the support of so many of you in our church family. Whether you contributed food supplies, dinners, transportation, or went the extra mile to sleep overnight at the church, all parts are important and all appreciated. The following poem was written by a guest in the program. Her words express so well the reason we have embraced the Family Promise ministry.
A Poem by a Family Promise Client
A struggling family, running low on hope
Hanging by a thread, trying to cope.
So much stress, our lives a mess
Wondering .... "How are we going to get out of this?"
Time's running out, we're losing our home,
Where we'll go next is sadly unknown.
All too quick, that day came upon us
But by the grace of God
We found Family Promise.
~Shara (FP family member), March 2013
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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.
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May 15 - Debbie Brockmeyer, Sam Hembree, Paul Machtel, Jean Vukovich, Tammy Williamson
May 17 - Herb Andrew, Mason Fendrich, Kelsey Karrh
May 18 - Lauren Eissey
May 19 - Halina Flack, Michael Smith
May 20 - Everett Myers
May 21 - Linda Cartagena, Randy Upton
May 22 - Sue Holden, Joanna Striker, John Tracy
May 23 - Anne Allison, Barbara Hill, Ruth Pickard, Sam Webb
May 24 - Nancy Smith
May 25 - Grace Rodriguez
May 26 - Marilyn Nielsen
May 27 - Polly Gillespie, Zachary Jenkins, Natalie Moores
May 28 - Nicole Chakis, Terrence Dwarika, Shiro Kinyanjui, Charles Shuford
May 29 - Savannah Carr, Joshua Rubin, Sid Stastny, Deane Ugalde
May 30 - Florence Fraley, Kristen Knapp, Jean Thorsen
May 31 - Susan Denmark, Michael Roach, Betty White
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May 15 - Frank & Sandee Monk - 37 years
May 21 - Larry & Robbin Overton - 42 years
May 31 - Russ & Kathy Smiley - 38 years
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 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
Wednesday night WAM! is finished until fall.
Sign up now for summer worship arts camps!
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 Wonderful Wednesday Dinner 5:45-6:15pm in Fellowship Hall $3.00 kids / $6.00 12 & up TONIGHT IS LAST DINNER TILL FALL |
 MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP 6:00-8:00pm Youth Center |
 GOD'S SQUAD 6:15-7:15pm Gym K-5th Grade TONIGHT IS LAST GOD'S SQUAD TILL FALL |
 RECAP OF GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP
May 15
6:30pm
Fellowship Hall
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 CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL 6:30-8:00pm in the Sanctuary Always wanted to sing in the choir? Now's your chance! |
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
6:00-8:00pm
Youth Center
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Missed a week & want to listen to the message online?
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BABIES-PREK4
Infants through PreK4 in Room 18 next to the Chapel
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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.
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MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
Youth Center
9:00-10:30am - Breakfast & Bible Study
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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
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 YOUTH SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE
6:00-8:00pm in the Youth Center
Come fellowship with your friends & make some new ones!
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 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BANQUET
May 19 6pm Fellowship Hall |
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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.
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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/ or gingerbills@bellsouth.net
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Quilters Group
6:30pm
Room 36
Love to quilt?
Looking for a new hobby?
Great people, great fun!
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Men's Group
7:30-8:30am
Room 37
Start your morning off right!
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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.
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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!
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~OTHER STUFF & SAVE THE DATES!~
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CROS is seeking host families that would be willing to house interns for approximately an 8-10 week period of time. They are college students who range from ages 19-28 years old. They are coming from around the state of Florida to serve on the Camp Team this Summer. Families can choose whether they would like a young man or young woman. The family is required to provide housing and laundry for the student. Meals are optional, but they would need to be able to prepare their own. Interns are arriving May 28th and will be returning August 10th. Some of this time will be residential training and camp.
Summer Interns needed for CROS Camps! We are seeking 13 young and talented men and women to serve as part of our Day Camp Program. Our program runs from June 10th-August 10th with a week prior to the start of camp for training. Our camp program takes place in Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, and Pahokee. We serve campers who come from low-income households who are in K-5th grades.
The link below shows all the guidelines and the application process to be part of our summer program.
http://www.flumc2.org/2013internapplication
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 TRINITY COOKBOOKS
Cookbooks are still available in the church office for $20 Trinity Calendars are also available at a reduced price of $7 |
 YOUTH GROUP SUMMER BREAKOUT May 25-27 Ichnetucknee River
Camping & Tubing Forms in Youth Center
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 YOUTH GROUP CAR WASH FUNDRAISER June 1 11am-4pm High School Mission Trip to Nicaragua Fundraiser
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 YOUTH GROUP AT BASHERS June 5 6-9pm |
 YOUTH GROUP VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Starts June 7 6-10pm
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 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON June 9 12 noon Please call the church office to RSVP before June 2 & let us know how you serve the church so we may honor you at the luncheon. |
 BLACK SPARROW PIRATE SHIP CRUISE June 9 5:30-7:30pm Riviera Beach Marina $20 per person All ages are welcome Trinity has chartered the boat for the evening and we need to fill 49 spots! Sign up in the church office today! Price goes to $25 per person on June 2nd - register early! |
 DIVA DUCK TRIP June 11 10:30a-1:30pm $30 Senior Adult Trip Sign up in the church office! |
 FAMILY BEACH DAYS Juno Beach 1pm
June 11, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 30 |
 FREE MOVIE DAY Cobb Theater Meet at 9:30am
June 12 - Hotel Transylvania
July 3 - Muppets Take Manhattan
July 10 - Cloudy with a Chance
of Meatballs
July 17 - Rise of the Guardians
July 31 - Open Season 3
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 FAMILY POOL DAYS Burns Road Recreation Center
Noon
June 13, July 11, July 18, August 1 |
 FLAGLER MUSEUM TRIP July 16 ~ 10:30am Senior Adult Trip Call to make reservations in the church office. |
 WORSHIP ARTS CAMP
June 17-21 8:30am-12:30pm Dinner & Production June 21 $55/$45/$35 per child before June 3rd $70/$60/$50 per child after June 3rd PERFORMANCE JUNE 21 |
 REGISTER NOW FOR CAMP LEESBURG
June 24-29
Register online:
http://www.warrenwilliscamp.org/page.asp?PKValue=11
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 WORSHIP ARTS CAMP
July 22-26
8:30am-12:30pm
Dinner & Production July 26
$55/$45/$35 per child before July 1
$70/$60/$50 per child after July 1
PERFORMANCE JULY 26
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For information on any of these opportunities, CALL 622-5278
(If your group is no longer meeting, please let us know!)
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