Our Easter celebrations are over. But Easter continues. In fact, Easter continues until Pentecost which is in June. After the joy and the celebration of Easter Sunday, it is important that we consider what the rest of this Easter season means to us. If you recall, after Jesus was crucified he appeared to his disciples and the first thing he said was “Peace be with you.” Finding an Easter peace is a good place to begin our fifty-day observance of Easter.

Many things occur in our lives that challenge our serenity and our peace. We are often thrown into periods of doubt and fear. We are challenged by everyday stresses such as our jobs and our families. More serious challenges can also fill us with fear and doubt such as health issues and the health or death of friends and loved ones. When we face such times we sometimes forget that we can turn to the one source of strength that we can always count on, Jesus Christ.

After Jesus had been crucified his disciples were scattered. They had lost their teacher. He was to have been the messiah, the one who led them out from under the iron hand of the Romans. They had been with Jesus for three years, travelling with him, listening to him teach and preach. They had shared their lives with him in a way that none of them could ever had imagined and now he was dead. What were they to do now.

They had scattered in fear of the Romans and in fear of the Jewish leaders. They were afraid. And they were grieving. They were heartbroken and confused. They had come together finally behind the locked doors of the upper room and Jesus appeared before them. Understandably, there was a rush of emotion. Luke tells us that they were terrified. Can we understand that? They were grieving and they were confused. They were uncertain of their future. When Jesus—the Risen Christ—spoke to them. Notice what he said, “Peace be with you, why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?” He was there and he was alive! In their day of darkness and hopelessness, Christ is there. That is the Good News of the Gospel.

The disciples were not that much different from us. They grieved and they worried. They felt the pain of loss and they struggled with the transitions that life brings. After what had happened in Jerusalem, they could not fathom what good the future could hold for them. Can you relate to that? Most of us can. We cannot always control what happens to us. We cannot count on much to prevent difficult things from occurring. But we can count on the ever-present companionship of Christ. It is my prayer that we can all find an Easter peace. He is risen, and He is alive!

Blessings,

Charles

Pastor Charles Wilbanks

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Trinity Times

Volume 7, Issue 5May 2019

Trinity United Methodist Church1160 Trinity Church RoadNewberry, SC 29108803-276-1245 Office803-206-4623 Pastor Cell

clwilbanks@bellsouth.nettrinityumcnewberry@gmail.comwww.trinityumcnewberry.netPLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITEAS OFTEN AS YOU CAN!

Peggy Bogart, Church SecretaryHead Usher: Harry LongshoreChoir Director: Jane PollardOrganist: Phyllis SandersSubstitute Organist: Eddie WelbornVideo Board: Josh Pitts, Caroline Senn, Bryan WaldropAcolytes/Cross Bearers Coordinator: Eli MartinNewsletter Editor: Harriet Stevenson

Sunday Worship:Adult Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.Children’s Church: 11:00 a.m.

We are a nurturing and open church to all who enter into our Sanctuary. We base our ministry on the Word of God and a caring spirit. Jesus invites us to share our ministry to all that come into our church.

Our beautiful cross this year.

We are a caring church and want to share your concerns. Let us know if you or someone you know would like to share a prayer request with us. We will be happy to pray for you. Contact Harriet Stevenson or Peggy Bogart, Church Secretary, to add or remove names from the Prayer List.

Known Hospitalizations:Recent Hospitalizations and/or Surgeries: Nursing Home: Continued Prayers: Homer and Edna Garnett, James and Jeanette Poag, Nell Martin, Jean Bundrick, Cheryl Longshore, Martha Meadows, Frances and Wade Pitts, Mary Waldrop, Lavone Coats, Shelbie Johnson, Jim Waldrop

Family and Friends of Trinity: Phillip Sanders, Judy Wicker, Freddy Bundrick, Hugh Bickley, Mary Kennington, Jerry Nichols, Linda Smith, Lila Lake, Clark Neel

May 5 – Joan Morris May 19 – Joyce SuberMay 12 – Open May 26 - Open

If you would like to place flowers in the church, please sign the flower chart located on the bulletin board opposite the pastor’s study. Record your name on the Sunday you wish to place flowers in the church. You will need to fill out an Altar Flower Sheet located on the bulletin board next to the

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Flower Chart at least a week before you have the flowers. Please complete and return the form to the desk of Peggy Bogart, Church Secretary.

May GreetersMay 5 – Watkins MartinMay 12 – John Pollard

May 19 – Linda Lominack

May 26 – Harriet Stevenson

We would like to WELCOME John Pollard who is now serving as a Greeter. If you would like to be a Greeter, please see Harriet Stevenson.

Old Testament Epistle

May 5 Josh Pitts Harriet StevensonMay 12 Sharon Baughman Frieda Kesler May 19 Eli Martin Dixie WaldropMay 26 Harry Longshore Lisha Senn

ACOLYTES/CROSS BEARERS FOR MAY ACOLYTE CROSS BEARER

May 5 Dalton Morris Noah Mohler May 12 Kruz Bouknight Isabel Martin

1 - Anna Grace Waldrop 22 – McCallum Senn5- Sheryl Burgess 28 – Frances Pitts9 – Beverly Brehmer 28 – Carol Johnson15 – Charles Senn 30 - Ashley Wilson16 – Erin Pitts 30 – Tyler Poag

16 – Josh Pitts 31 – Edna Garnett

19 – Shirley Berry

21 - Sharon Baughman

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to all who helped make Trinity’s steak supper a big success. It could not have been possible without each one of you. I love seeing our Trinity Team come together like all of you did on April 13th, working together, smiling together, laughing together and just enjoying the time together. My heart was full of happiness seeing all of us work together as we did that day. It takes all of us to be successful and I truly believe that is what we did at Trinity! Thank you again for all you did, may God bless each one of you! Love,

Frieda KeslerMay 19 Kella Battiste C J GriffinMay 26 Noah Mohler Wyatt Wilson

Acolytes and Cross Bearers, you are asked to be present and ready by 10:50 a.m. Also, you are reminded to hang up your robes before you leave. Please let Eli Martinknow if you will not be able to serve on your Sunday.Mrs. Martin can be reached at 315-1820. Thank you for being such an important part of our service. We need

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more young people to serve! Spread the Word!!!!!New wreaths for church doors given by Ron and Harriet Stevenson in memory of their parents and grandparents.

May 2019Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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Men’s Club7:30 p.m.

National Day of Prayer

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Birthday and Anniversary Recognitions

Holy Communion

United Methodist Women6:30 p.m.

. Silver and Gold

Salad/Baked Potato Bar

Fellowship Hall11:30 a.m.

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Epworth Mother’s Day Offering

Administrative Council

7:00 p.m.

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19Recognition of College

and High School Graduates during Service

Covered dish luncheon after service

Heritage Sunday

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Deadline for Info for

June Trinity Times

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ALL MOTHERS WILL BE RECOGNIZED DURING THE 11:00 A.M. SERVICE ON MAY 12 TH AND WILL RECEIVE A GIFT AFTER THE SERVICE.

Organizations and Opportunities to Serve:

UnitedMethodistWomen(Circle)

1st Monday

2019 Officers: President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Harriet Stevenson; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer – Susan Longshore. The UMW met on Monday, April 15. Myrtle Longshore presented the program. Hostesses were Linda Lominack and Frieda Kesler who served delicious refreshments. Don’t forget to bring a canned good or paper product for the Manna House and also remember to save those drink can tabs as well as cancelled stamps for our mission projects.

May Mission Project: Children’s Life  

Next Meeting: May 6 - Program: Harriet Stevenson Hostesses – Barbara Rogers and Jane Pollard

SilverAndGold

2nd

Wednesday

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Men’s’ Club

1st Wednesday

In April, the Silver and Gold had good attendance for lunch at Dempsey’s in Clinton. Phyllis Sanders provided the gifts for the monthly drawing. The Silver and Gold also had a new member join, Mrs. Mamie Enlow. Dues are $12.00 for the year and are paid in advance. All seniors, male or female, are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings.

May meeting – May 8 – Fellowship Hall – Baked Potato and Salad – You will be notified if you need to bring anything. Bingo after lunch. Alice Longshore will provide bingo prizes..

Joan Morris, President; Harriet Stevenson, Assistant to President, Rebecca Bundrick, Treasurer, Phyllis Sanders, Devotional Leader

Officers: President- Johnnie Pitts; Vice President-Ashley Wilson; Sec/Treas-Wilson Senn; Program Coordinator-Foster Senn.

The Men’s Club will meet on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Cooks will be Wilson Senn, Grady Senn, Roger Longshore and Josh Pitts. The Men’s Club is recruiting new members. You do not have to be a member of Trinity to join. We especially need some younger men!!!

NOTE: The Men’s Club appreciates all of the help with the Steak Supper. It was greatly appreciated and really helped a lot.

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Josh Pitts and Harry Longshore received

certificates from the Lay Servant School they attended recently.

Cullen Myers is the number 1 singles player for the Newberry High School Tennis team. He is an honor roll student and is also in the band. He was recently recognized as the Athlete of the Week by the Newberry Observer. He is the son of Holly Myers and the grandson of David and Clarissa Hendrix.

If you know someone who deserves mention, please let me know. Email to hbstevenson@netscape.net

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

ON SUNDAY, MAY 19, WE WILL HONOR OUR HIGH SCHOOL &

COLLEGE GRADUATES DURING THE 11:00 A.M. SERVICE.

TAYLOR BOUKNIGHT, Newberry HS WILLIAM JOHNSON, Newberry HSEMILY SENN, Clemson University

JD MYERS, Camden HS

SATURDAY, MAY 11

ALL are encouraged to come to the church to JOIN TOGETHER to help clean up, organize, and give Trinity a good spring clean.

The amount of work we get done depends on the number of people who show up. We hope we can count on you!!!

We will be cleaning and organizing our kitchen, supply room, closets, etc. We also hope to plant some flowers around the cross and just outside the Fellowship Hall. We will start at 9:00 a.m. with coffee, donuts and a prayer. We will be

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assigned an area to work on. We will conclude when the tasks are completed.

All who help will receive special recognition during the 11:00 a.m. service on May 12.

Children’s Sermon Easter Sunday

Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) – Josh and Erin Pitts, Leaders; Taylor Bouknight, President

MYF met April 7th for a movie night at church. We watched God's not Dead. April 28th we are going to Greenwood to bowl directly after church.  

On May 4th, the MYF will host our annual car wash fundraiser from 10-2 at the church. Please come out if you can and get your car washed!

2019 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL TO MARS AND BEYOND JUNE 9 - 13

Explore Where God's Power Can Take You: To Mars and Beyond. Blast off with the first VBS to land on the moon. This year’s VBS will help kids discover the wonders of God’s universe. Galaxy voyagers journey from their galactic outpost on special missions to collect power sources. Along the way, they'll learn how God walked with heroes of the Bible, and that God is always with them. Everyone will enjoy this amazing VBS!

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MYF CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

Saturday, May 4 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Trinity UMC

FREE OF CHARGEDONATIONS ACCEPTED

Come Help Raise Money for MYF Activities

Theme Bible Verse: Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us. (Ephesians 3:20 CEB)

If you are interested in helping, see Lynn Mohler. You must have a background check performed in order to volunteer. Please pick up and fill out a background check

application from the foyer of the church and return to the Pastor or to the Church Secretary’s desk. There is no charge to you for the background check.

Working Together for Trinity

Images from Steak Supper April 13, 2019

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MYF CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

Saturday, May 4 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Trinity UMC

FREE OF CHARGEDONATIONS ACCEPTED

Come Help Raise Money for MYF Activities

Helpers from Easter Sunrise Breakfast

Foster Senn, Roger Longshore, William Johnson, Michael Bouknight, Johnnie Pitts, Wilson Senn, Grady Senn, William (Boo Boo) Johnson. Absent from photo were Craig Kesler, Sammy Martin and David Hendrix.

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INFO NEEDED

We are trying to keep the Member Birthday List up-to-date and want to be sure if you are a member of Trinity that we have your birthday correct. Please check the list located on the wall opposite the Pastor’s Study and be sure your name and birthday are listed and are correct. If not, please add, delete or correct it on the list or you may leave the information for Peggy Bogart on her desk in the Church Office and she will correct it. This list needs updating to remove those individuals who are deceased or who are no longer members of Trinity. Thank you for helping with this.

Please bring a covered dish for our Graduation Banquet after church on May 19. The church will provide the fried chicken. Please bring a salad or side dish. Cake and ice cream will be served for

Taylor BouknightDaughter of Bridget & Michael Bouknight

William Johnson, Jr.Son of Carol and William Johnson

Dessert. Please sign up in Narthex if you plan to J.D. Myersattend. Son of Holly and Eddie Myers

Emily SennDaughter of Sharon and Foster Senn

Visit our Church Website: Visit our FB Page:www.trinityumcnewberry.net Trinity UMC Newberry

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