• This week's Mission Box is EF Education First.  They provide an opportunity for Chinese students to travel to the Gainesville area to participate in an English Language Travel Program.  The students are coming here to improve their English language skills while experiencing American life and culture. All the students stay with volunteer host families who open their hearts and homes to these excited youth and this is a great way for them to experience the love of Christ. For more information on how you can help, please contact: Deborah and Nehemiah Gomes, Program Leaders 352-870-1241.
• WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP! A community needs your help! April 24-30, Trinity will be taking a team back to El Salvador to drill a well with Living Water.  If you are interested in being a part of this great opportunity please contact Ted. There are limited spots available so act fast.  There are scholarships available so don't let money stop you from taking advantage of God using you in the world.
• Volunteers Needed: A group will be traveling to Penny Farms on April 9 from 8am - 1pm to help build PET (Personal Energy Transportation) carts. For more information or to RSVP, call Jeannine Cawthos (375-2349) or Becky Glagola (335-7369).
• Family Promise families will be making Trinity their home from April 17 - 23. It takes many volunteers to set-up, prepare meals, be evening hosts, overnight hosts and help in other ways. Consider becoming involved by contact Marilyn Clugston or Linda Meling.

• Three things to highlight at Faith Mission and in the neighborhood this week -
  1. Rawlings Elementary, Greenhouse Church, & Faith Mission Mentoring Luncheon (3600 NE 15th Street) - 10:30am is our next monthly program bringing students and their mentors together for a meal with special speakers (this week is Charles Goston, City Commissioner and Lashay Anderson, Social Services Coordinator at Village Green).
  2. Youth Group "Work Day" - Last week members of our youth group learned to build picnic tables for use at Faith Mission.  Friday is a school holiday, so the guys will build more tables, help set up supplies for expanding the garden, and stripe the basketball court.
  3. Girl Scouts Fun Day - On Saturday 5 community development troops will come for great activities inside and out.

• Dance Camp 2016: Registration is open for girls who are currently in 1st - 5th grade. Camp is July 25-29, 9am - 1pm with a performance on the 29th at noon.  For more information or to register please contact Susan Kovi (416-3039).

• Upcoming dates:
• April 3 | Sonlight Preview at the afternoon Sonlight rehearsal for newly confirmed 6th graders, 3-5:30pm
• 10 | Sonlight Preview in the morning
• 17 | Sonlight Bake Sale
• 24 | Sonlight Breakfast (contact Erin to purchase your $8 tickets, 416-3052) and Car Wash (by donation) at Beef O Brady's, 8-10am

• This weeks Wednesday Night Dinner menu is Sausage Ragu, Cheese grits, Roasted Brussel sprouts, Biscuits, Salad, soup & dessert. Kitchen is open from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Adults are $7, children 5 and up $3.
• The paved Education Building parking lot has been designated for Handicapped and "Special Need" Parking. The "Special Need" parking is limited to Sunday mornings from 7am until noon. "Special Need" is defined as those individuals that may have an issue which prevents them from walking to the Worship Center or Education Building from a distance. Examples of "Special Need" may include but are not limited to the following: using a cane, using a walker, having had recent surgery, wearing a boot, using crutches, bringing multiple young children, etc. Handicapped designated spaces will remain for those approved to park in Handicapped spaces.
• Don't forget to let us know if you are coming to the Celebration to honor Rev. Dan and Jan Johnson on the occasion of their retirement! The big celebration will be on June 4 at 11am, and will be followed by a barbecue lunch on the grounds. Visit the website to RSVP.
• If you are looking for a church home and want to learn more about the vision, mission and ministries of Trinity, we invite you to attend Coffee with the Pastors. It is a casual gathering to learn more about the United Methodist Church, who we are at Trinity and what is expected of members. The class is designed for visitors and gives you the opportunity to meet our ministers and learn about the many ways to become involved in our church family. The next Coffee with the Pastors is May 1 at 9:40am in 222. Register online here or e-mail Carmen Nelson. We would love to meet you and to welcome you into the membership of our church!
• The annual Trinity Talents Art Show is back and we need your art! Please participate by bringing up to 8 pieces including paintings, drawings, photos, fabric art, jewelry, wood carvings, sculpture, ceramics, etc. This will be Dan's last art show and he started this project so we will have a special board where you may bring a favorite photo of Dan or a special note to him.  Pick up an application form at the reception desk or fill one out when you bring the art on April 11, 9am - noon. We will have an opening reception on April 17 at noon. Any questions please contact Grace TeSelle.
• If you need to make arrangements for assistance or special accommodations during Sunday services, please contact Shannon (416-3005) Monday - Thursday.

• Women Growing in Faith, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, E232
• Tuesday Morning Moms, 9:30-11:30 am, E203
• Men's Prayer and Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7:00 am, E232
• Wednesday Morning Pastor's Bible Study, 9:15 am, Chapel
• Thursday Morning Bible Study, 10:30 am, E226
• ALERT, first Friday of the month, 10:30 am, Worship Center
• Dan Johnson's Daily Scripture Email (DSE) is available upon request

For more information, please contact Kim.