Trinity NewsTrinity United Methodist Church, (570)473-9145 300 Sixth Street Northumberland, PA 17857

Church email: trinity4@ptd.net http://trinityumc-northumberland.com

June 2017

Mission Statement:As the church

continues to move forward Aligning with God’s word and His love we have a new mission statement to help guide us on the journey-

“We are the body of Christ sharing His Love with ALL”.

The Mission of the United Methodist Denomination:

The mission of the Pastor Cindi Gunter

Secretary Je Eshleman

Custodian Randy Peters

Organist Sue Peters

Treasurer Gail Saxton

Lay Leader Carol Brown

Pastor’s IntroductionLeslie Gayle Evans Halchak

Husband: Donald John Halchak Sr. (Donnie)Daughter: Gayle Rene Halchak (34)Son: Donald John Halchak Jr. (37)Daughter-in-law: Bridget Coleman Halchak (35)Precious Granddaughters: Kayla Elizabeth (8), Kendall Sue (4)Animal: Sunshine our Cockatiel (with attitude)

I grew up in Ashley, PA. and attended the Centenary UMC. This was the place of my spiritual foundation. I was extremely active in everything within my home church. I graduated from St. Leo’s School in Ashley and attended Kings College. I worked for various companies within the Wyoming Valley garnering a lot of valuable life experience. When I decided to go into ministry I went back to school and got my Associates Degree in Social Science. I have completed the required Course of Study School at Wesley Seminary in Washington, D.C. for Local Pastors. Donnie and I will be married 43 years on July 13. It has been a wonderful relationship (most times). My husband graduated from GAR in Wilkes-Barre and retired last year from Keystone Auto Industries in Exeter as an Inside Sales Representative selling after-market auto body parts. Donnie is a Certified Lay Speaker, and spends his retirement making prayer beads. Don Jr. graduated from GAR. He recently moved to Atlanta and had the nerve to take our granddaughters with him. He works for Atlanta Rigging (a staging company). Bridget graduated from Myers High School and West Chester University and works in the insurance business. Gayle is our special child. Gayle is autistic. Gayle graduated from W-B Vo Tech in 2004 after being in Special Education classes her whole school life. Gayle can speak and let you know what she wants but she is very echolalic (she will repeat what you say to her). Currently she is in the Community Unity Program at Suncom in Bloomsburg. She looks forward to going to the Special Needs Camp at Sky Lake in N.Y. each summer. Donnie and I are involved in the Emmaus and Chrysalis programs. My relationship with God is cemented by a consistent prayer life, which is important for everyone. It will be my privilege to share the Word of God and His love with these churches and to see God at the very center of our lives. I believe in the risen Lord Jesus Christ and in the stories and words He gave us. It has been my practice to follow the Lectionary for preaching each Sunday meaning that my sermons are scripturally based. I welcome the opportunity to become involved in the life of these churches – with the day to day activities that lead to praising our God and giving Him the glory and honor that is due Him.

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Is there a special occasion coming up in your family? Why not celebrate with

Alter Flowers at Trinity UMC?

There are multiple open Sundays for Alter Flowers. The cost is $25 for both vases. See sign-up sheet in narthex, to the left of the front doors, as you are

coming up the steps.Or see Pam Heim

473-8144

Our shut-ins (Home Bound)……Marion Aucker Dona Drumheller Pauline Ford Gertrude MoyerPearl Lehman Eveline Lenker Aberdeen Lepley Lewis MarottoCarol Moyer Lucille Moyer Faye Shuman Gene StrouseFran Beck Dora Jarrett

Those who are Serving Military…Johnathan Baker William Klinger Jonathan Swank

Robert D. Hufnagle-U.S. Marine (Linda Hager’s Grandson)Justin Eroh – U.S. Navy (John & Connie Eroh’s Grandson)

Christopher Pelishek – U.S. Army (Pastor Robert & Margaret Bavender’s Grandson)

Please be praying for:

Our Church Lucille Moyer Joyce Dressler Marilyn HoffmanOur Pastor Carol Moyer Lewis Marotto Judge Weis’s FamilyOur Troops Judy Eroh Jack & Dora Jarrett Stan Jablonski’s familyPastor Moyer Darlas Craven Bill Hickey Darlene VaydaKen Gunter Sally Shade Carol’s Brother Bud Margaret BavenderGabe Tilford Ruth Oberfeitenger Bernice John Wadeck’s family

Witness about Jesus Christ and your churchby placing a yard sign in your yard.

The signs are $10.00 each. You can callthe church or sign the form in the Narthex.

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June 6, Tuesday at 7 pm

We will be having a “Special Charge Conference”. This will be to vote on the new Pastor’s salary package.

Rev. Ken Gunter will be presiding over the meeting.

Please plan on attending. Thank you

The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.

Proverbs 23:24 (NIV)

June 25, Sunday

Farewell Luncheon for Pastor Cindi after church service.Meat and drinks will be provided.

Anyone who wishes to donate food, please contact SuAnn Hinkle

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Trinity United Methodist Church300 Sixth StreetNorthumberland, PA 17857

Blended worship service every Sunday 9am Refreshments offered every Sunday morning before and after Church

service. Come prepared to worship and receive what the Lord has for you.

He will cover you with his feathers.He will shelter you with his wings.His faithful promises are your armor and protection

Psalm 91:4 (NLT)

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“He restores my soul.”Psalm 23:3a (NIV)