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Saturday, JANUARY 14GREAT DAY OF SERVICE

The day will begin at 7:30 AM in the Fellowship Hallfor a prayer and “take-and-go” breakfast.

Below is a list of projects that still have a room for extra volunteers.Please contact a group leader if you’d like to participate.

In-house Projects:1. HEALTH KITS - Contact Laura Eanes: 243-8162 or [email protected] (*family friendly)

2. SANDWICH MAKING - Contact David Miller: 320-2680 or [email protected] (*family friendly)

3. CARDS FOR SHUT-INS - Contact Adair Whetstone: 290-9392 or [email protected] (*family friendly)

4. CUTTING AND SEWING patterns of bibs, scarves, and hats for Shut-ins - Contact Donna Himes: 945-8349 or [email protected]

5. COAT DRIVE - Contact Bettie Jackson: 879-7201. We are collecting coats and sweaters (please, no other clothing items) of all sizes in the Outreach Bin in the 2nd floor Commons Area.

Outside Projects:6. FRAMING WALLS FOR HABITAT HOUSE -Contact Brad Ringer: [email protected]

7. PAINTING AT FIREHOUSE SHELTER - Contact Brad Hilsmier: [email protected]

8. PAINTING & CLEANING FOR URBAN MINISTRIES - Contact Dave Barnhart: 879-1737 or [email protected]

9. BUILDING BUNK BEDS AT URBAN RUSH CENTER - Contact Larry Taylor: 879-7920 or [email protected] (need two more adults to help with nail guns)

All are invited to participate!

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

January 10, 2012 • Vol. 46 No. 2

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Wednesday Supper 3

Connect Sunday 3

Mission & Outreach 4

Small Group Studies 5-6

Calendar of Events 7

Register Now Small Group StudiesWinter/Spring 2012

••See pages 5 & 6 for detailed list

of studies and a registration form. Online registration is available atwww.trinitybirmingham.com/

adults/ssgroupsHurry! Classes begin the

week of January 22.Registration Deadline:

January 18

confirmands group pic

REMEMBER!Wednesday Supper,

Children’s Choirs andChildren’s Handbellswill resume this week

on Wednesday,January 11.

January 8 was Confirmation Sunday. See inside on page 3 for the story and a list of 2011-2012 Confirmands.

Congratulations Confirmands

The 8:45 AM worship service is broadcast via 15-minute delay from 9-10 AM Sundays

on WAPI-1070 AM and 100.5 FM.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 158:45 & 11:00 AM • Sanctuary

SERMONDr. Andrew Wolfe

Sermon Series: Three Simple Questions“Who is God?”

•MUSIC

8:45 AM - Men’s Chorus11:00 AM - Sanctuary Choir

• MINISTER ON CALL

Andrew Wolfe, 871-1309

WESLEY HALL • 11:15 AM

Dr. Dave Barnhart

Three Simple Questions:

“Who is God?”

A LOOK AT JANUARY 81,469 • Worship Attendance

835 • Sunday School Attendance

information for guests & new membersWelcome to Trinity United Methodist Church!Our mission is to Gather people to Christ, Grow people in Christ, Go to serve Christ in the world and Glorify Christ.Sunday Worship Opportunities:• 8:45 & 11:00 AM – Traditional services in the sanctuary, offering same sermon and a variety of music.•11:15 AM – CONTACT – a relaxed, informal, service in Wesley Hall featuring praise music from the CONTACT Band, children are encouraged to attend. •10:00 AM – Sunday School – Ages 2 years and up.• Nursery is provided during all services.

Interested in Membership?Please join us the first Sunday of every month in the large parlor for “Coffee with the Pastor.” This is a time to meet the pastoral staff, ask questions and learn more about the core values and mission of Trinity. We also encourage you to attend “Membership 101,” a basic orientation prior to joining Trinity. It is offered on the second Sunday of each month. Contact Rev. Drew Holland at [email protected] or call 879-1737 with any questions.

Andrew Wolfe – Senior MinisterSuzanne Pruitt – Minister of Christian FormationDave Barnhart – Minister of OutreachDrew Holland – Minister of Evangelism, Young AdultsDavid Thompson – Minister of StudentsMack Chapman –Minister of AdministrationBobby Scales – Minister of Pastoral Care & Visitation•Church Office: 205-879-1737•Fax: 868-9714•Care Line: 868-9709•Child Development Center: 879-1749

A PERSONAL WORDBishop Reuben Job begins his book Three Simple Questions by writing, “Our identity is found and formed by the God we worship and serve. Our life together as Christians is discovered, held together, and lived out based on our understanding of the God we have come to know and see to follow.”

J.B. Phillips, in another era, wrote a book with the title Your God is Too Small. Like Bishop Job, he was concerned that we are formed and shaped by the God we worship and if our conception of God is too small or too limited, then it limits us and distorts the true nature of our faith. Much of the divisions and hatred we see propagated in the world in the name of God, is the result of an inadequate understanding of who God is and, as a result, who we are.

Over the next three weeks, following Bishop Job’s title, I would like us to focus on three simple questions that are at the center of who we are meant to be:

• Who Is God? • Who Are We? • Who Are We Together?

The answers to these three simple questions have profound consequences on how we live our lives and shape the world.

During this three week sermon series, Andy Wolfe & Dave Barnhart will present Three Simple Questions:

Jan. 15 Who is God?Jan. 22 Who are we?Jan. 29 Who are we together? Join us at any of our services as we learn to know the God of love, hope and purpose.

New Sermon Series! Begins in all services.

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Questions

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This year’s Confirmation Class was confirmed in worship services at 8:45 AM and 11:15 AM on Sunday, January 8. The Confirmands celebrated with Trinity’s pastoral staff, friends and family at a brunch reception in the Fellowship Hall. The 2011-12 Confirmation class along with their families give a BIG THANK YOU for the recep-tion given in their honor by the parents of 2010-11 class.

Congratulations Confirmands

Those Confirmed at 11:15 AM

Those Confirmed at 8:45 AM

Parker AllenNathan AzbikElise BanishAvery BrooksFredda CardwellHarry ClarkSarah Grace ClarkWalt CokerKatherine CoulterJoe DiNellaLuba EadyJosh FarrarDylan FordRobert GaddisAudrey HarperAlex Ann HicksJuliet KamauAudrey KileJames KirkLucas LambAnna Corinne Lee

Katie LummisMichaelAnn McAbeeAndrew McKibbinEvie MortonColby MyerJay NiesenSkylar OwenAnne PoppleDaniel RemkeGrace SmithThomas SmithGarrett SquiresMacy SquiresBen StanaKathryn StubblefieldHollen TerrySam TuckerEma WeaverReid Zuber

2011-12 Confirmands:

Serving 4:45 - 6:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Leave the cooking to us! Come eat and fellowship with your church family. Let us know you are com-ing...make reservations and find

weekly menus online:www.trinitybirmingham.com

•••••

Wednesday SupperReturns January 11

Menu January 11:ADULTS: Beef tips, noodles, green beans,

roll and cookieSalad bar/ 34 items & Soup bar/ 2 soups

KIDS: Corn dogs, chips, fruit, milk, cookie

Menu January 18:ADULTS: Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes

with gravy, peas and carrots, roll, cookieSalad bar/ 34 items & Soup bar/ 2 soups

KIDS: Same as adults •••••

$6/person • $3 /child (9 and under)$5 Salad Bar

$20 Family Max. (immediate family only)

where will you serve in 2012? As you read through the various ministries at Trinity, you will find many ways to become involved in the life of the church. Addi-tionally, you will see “Connection Points” which are ways that you can serve others as part of the body of Christ. Each Connection Point corresponds to a listing on the 2012 Time and Talent card located in the center of the magazine. If you already serve in one or more of these areas, we ask that you still submit a Time and Talent card so our record remains current. You may also submit your Time and Talent card online at www.trinitybirmingham.com. connect sunday: 02.05.12 On Sunday, February 5, you will have the opportu-nity to turn in your Time and Talent card during a special moment in our worship services. Children will also have an opportunity to participate. Cards for kids will be located in the pew racks. Make plans to join us in worship on February 5!

questions? Contact Karen Smith at 879-1737 or [email protected].

2012 guide to ministry

Watch your mailbox this month foryour copy of Connect!

mission & outreach

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MEN’S BIBLE STUDYResumes Monday, January 16 at

6:30 AMAll Trinity Men are invited to join this

Monday morning group!The group is resuming after the holidays on

Monday, January 16. On that same day, they will begin a new Bible study series on the Book of Romans, led by Gene Donaldson.

Questions? Contact Brad Hilsmier at [email protected].

TRINITY HANDYMENHandymen are available to provide assistance to Trinity members with minor repair needs, change light bulbs, yard work, etc. Please call the church office at 879-1737 if you need assistance, and

describe your need. The office will pass along the information and a Handyman will contact you.

Flower Guild WorkshopJoin us on January 21

Now is a great time to join the flower guild. We will be having our annual arrangementworkshop on Saturday, January 21, 2012

from 9 AM - 12:30 PM Anyone interested in arranging flowers for the altar, working on special holiday events, serving as helpers

for arrangers or taking down arrangements is welcome to come to the workshop. Please make reservation by

contacting Mayre Parr at [email protected] or 822-3527.

Young Couples Weeknight Study & Dinner Has Begun, Join Us!Young couples...you are invited to join us for a new weeknight din-

ner and Bible study! On Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, we will meet

at the home of Steve and Cynthia Parris for food, fellowship, and

spiritual growth, led by Drew Holland. The study began on Janu-ary 10 with the 6-week video series “Living the Questions.” For di-

rections and more information, please contact Drew at dholland@

trinitybirmingham.com or 879-1737.

pacesetters newsJANUARY 24 • Pacesetters Lunch, 12:00 NOONProgram: Jerry Desmond, Director Birmingham His-torical Center. This will be an entertaining and infor-mative presentation on Birmingham history.

FEBRUARY 28 • Pacesetters Lunch, 12:00 NOONProgram: Jerry Ryan of Three on A String. Save the date for this fun-filled musical lunch event.

MARCH 11 • “The Pablo Cruise Incident”Kyle Bass will present “The Pablo Cruise Incident” at the Virginia Samford Theatre. Cast includes Marietta Lunceford and Kyle Bass (Trinity members) and Scott Stewart (a Dill Picker). Don’t miss this laugh-a-minute musical. Tickets are $20 for the 2:30 PM matinee.

MARCH 18 • Day Trip to the Antiquities CenterWe will take a deluxe motor coach to the Explora-tions in Antiquity Center in LaGrange, GA. We will see exact, full-scale replicas of ancient life settings from Biblical times and enjoy a “scripture meal.” For more details, contact Amy Lewis at 879-1737.

MLK Holiday Basketball CampMonday, January 16 at Trinity

Boys and Girls - Ages 6-13Half Day: $30 - 9am-12

Full Day: $55 - 9am-4pmRegister Day of Camp 8-9am

Trinity Methodist Church • GymQuestions? Contact Paul Brown at

[email protected]

JANUARY 14 - GREAT DAY OF SERVICEJoin us this Saturday, January 14 for Trinity’s GREAT DAY OF SERVICE. Let’s help our community with some “hands-on” help for the ministries we support. Do you sew or knit? Would you like to put your skills to use in ministry? On the Great Day of Service we will be making hats, scarves, and bibs for area shut-ins and for homeless ministries. See the front page for details on the specific projects available.

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MLK Holiday Basketball CampMonday, January 16 at Trinity

Boys and Girls - Ages 6-13Half Day: $30 - 9am-12

Full Day: $55 - 9am-4pmRegister Day of Camp 8-9am

Trinity Methodist Church • GymQuestions? Contact Paul Brown at

[email protected]

take note

highlighted events this week

in memoriamTomi Thomas January 3

We extend our love and sympathy: • to the family and friends of Tomi Thomas who died on January 3.

congratulations• to Mark and Tara Hardee on the birth of their son, Lucas Braxton Hardee, on December 19. Big sister is Sloan Hardee.• to Bryan and Denise Hancock on the birth of their daughter, Harper Ann Hancock, on January 3. Big brother is Ben William Hancock and big sisters are Emma Kate Hancock and Sawyer Addison Hancock.• to Kyle Parker and Janet Bailey on their mar-riage on December 14, 2011.

CFT Craft Room–143FSR Fireside Room–145CONF Conference Room–220SANC SanctuaryFHALL Fellowship Hall

LIB Library–218NAT Not at TrinityLP Large ParlorSP Small Parlor–105HAVEN Youth Auditorium

CHAPEL Mouat ChapelMS Music Suite–132WHALL Wesley HallSDR Small Dining RoomFLC Family Life Center

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PLEASE NOTE: Tidings publishes each week on Tuesday (except for the week of Christmas). The deadline for submitting informa-tion to be included is on Thursday, the week prior to the publish date. Please submit info via email to Haley Smith at [email protected]. Tidings is delivered to the printing com-pany each Monday at Noon. It is printed and mailed on Tuesday afternoon. Should you not receive your copy in a timely manner, please contact your postal carrier. The online version of Tidings is available each week on Tuesday at: www.trinitybirmingham.com/news/tidings

Available for your use on first floor and second floor library area.

Nursery Volunteers • January 15Tiffany Pappas

•••Help is needed in the nursery on Sundays. If you can spare an

hour to help care for our children, please contact Kim Skelton at 879-1737 or email [email protected].

Sunday - January 158:45 AM Traditional Worship - SANC10:00 AM Sunday School11:00 AM Traditional Worship - SANC11:15 AM CONTACT Worship - WHALL4:00 PM Sr. Adult Bible Study - SP4:15 PM Youth Handbells - Rm. 2255:00 PM Cross & Flame Youth Choir - MS6:00 PM ELEMENT 6:15 PM Adult Handbells - Rm. 225 Monday - January 168:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer9:00 AM UMW Exec. Board Meeting - FSR10:00 AM UMW General Meeting - FHALL6:15 PM Admin. Board Dinner - FHALL7:00 PM Admin. Board Meeting - WHALL Tuesday - January 17 6:30 AM Youth Prayer Breakfast - FHALL8:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer10:00 AM Trinity Singers - MS

11:00 AM Mama & Me - Nursery11:00 AM Soup & Salad - FHALL3:00 PM Element Cafe - HavenWednesday - January 188:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer4:45 PM Wednesday Supper - FHALL5:15 PM Children’s Handbells - Rm. 2256:00 PM Children’s Choirs - Various6:00 PM Trinity Book Group - SP6:00 PM Adult Studies - Various6:45 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice - MSThursday - January 198:00 AM Senior Adult Activities - Various8:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for Prayer3:00 PM Element Cafe - HavenFriday - January 208:00 AM Sr. Exercise Class - GYM8:30 AM Mouat Chapel Open for PrayerSaturday - January 219:00 AM Flower Guild Workshop

Administrative Board Meeting will be held Monday, January 16• Board Meeting Dinner - 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall• Board Meeting - 7:00 PM, Wesley Hall

TRINITY BOOK GROUPWednesday, January 18

Do you like to read, share, discuss, even question?Ruth Truett will lead the group in discussing the novel

“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.” Join us at 6 PM in the Small Parlor on January 18.

Tidings Trinity United Methodist Church (USPS 0641-120) is pub-

lished weekly, except Christmas week,

by Trinity United Methodist Church,

1400 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham

(Homewood), AL 35209-3998. Period-

icals postage paid at Birmingham, AL.

POSTMASTER: Send address chang-

es to: Tidings, Trinity United Method-

ist Church, P.O. Box 19069, Birming-

ham, AL 35219-9069.

SUNDAYS at Trinity: Worship 8:45, 11:00 & 11:15 AM • Sunday School 10:00 AM • Youth Activities 6:00 PM

Serving Greater Birmingham from Homewood • Our Mission: To Gather…To Grow…To Go…To Glorify1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209 • 205.879.1737 • Careline: 205.868.9709

www.trinitybirmingham.com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Interested in Membership?Please join us the first Sunday of every month in the large parlor for “Coffee with the Pastor.” This is a time to meet the pastoral staff, ask questions and learn more about the core values and mission of Trinity. We also encourage you to attend “Membership 101,” a basic orientation prior to join-ing Trinity. It is offered on the second Sunday of each month. Contact Rev. Drew Holland at [email protected] or call 879-1737 with any questions.

PARKINGPlease do not block the TUMC dumpsters or areas that are marked as NO Parking zones. Also, please note that the small parking lot is reserved for Handicapped, elderly and families with small children

William and Emma Rogers1706 Wildwood Crossing, Birmingham, AL 35219 The Rogers family joined Trinity by profession of faith. William works as a manger for FedEx. They have a son, Noah, who is 7 months old.

• UMW General Meeting •Monday, January 16 at 10:00 AM

Fellowship HallProgram Guest: Betty Bell, Trinity member

The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs

For more than 25 years, The Bell Center for Early Interven-tion Programs has provided treatment for children with special needs through its therapy programs. The program has provided

dramatic results for the more than 1,000 children who have participated since its inception.

Marcus and Jessica Cantu3116 Whitehall Road, Homewood, AL 35209 The Cantu family joined Trinity by transfer from another United Methodist Church. Marcus is a physical therapist and Jessica is a doctor at UAB. They have a daughter, Sophia, who is one year old.

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