THIS & THAT FOR MARCH…
Trinity Renovation 2015
Trinity church is moving forward! I do not ask about many
specific characteristics of a church before initially
assuming its pastoral leadership, but one that is vital to
me is a congregation that desires to move forward in
ministry and in the Kingdom of God. I want to be a part
of a church that is making a real difference in the
community and the world. That is a must!
As churches move forward in the spiritual realm, there are
always necessary improvements in the physical realm. As
you know by now, our Worship/Life Center will be
receiving a makeover following Easter. Several questions
have been raised by members about the renovation
project. Let me address a few.
“On the Pledge Cards, why were there only places to mark
pledges to be given by an April deadline? I cannot give a
large sum by that date, but I can give an amount each
month for the next year or so.”
The Fundraising
Committee wanted to raise as much money as possible
(hopefully the entire amount) before the start date.
Therefore they initially focused on the April deadline. But
please feel free to pledge a certain amount even if that
amount cannot be donated by April. Every gift, no matter
how small or large, is important.
a sense of responsibility for the fundraising effort. We
would like every ministry group or team (Sunday School
classes, Men’s & Women’s groups, Youth, Children’s
Ministry, Activities Team, etc.) plan some sort of
fundraiser. Please see Kim Fleck if you are willing to host
a fundraiser.
“Is the remodeling really necessary?” Well, the church will
not fall-in if we do nothing (at least for a while). However,
the Worship/Life Center has seen heavy use for fifteen
years. The carpet is fraying and stained beyond cleaning.
The “carpet on the walls” is coming loose. The electrical
circuits are overloaded (which is why we often trip
breakers). The stage area is not adequate for our Praise
Band,
Children’s
Musicals,
and
other
ministry
presentations. Actually, a significant portion of the socalled “remodeling” will actually be overdue maintenance.
On top of that, there will be a certain amount devoted to
“sprucing up” a place which was originally constructed for
a “gym” to also better serve us as a Worship Center.
“Who is in charge of fundraising?” The Finance Committee
has appointed a Fundraising Committee to encourage
donations and fundraisers. However, it is important that
every ministry group, committee, and church member feel
First Fruits…Our "First Fruits" offering for March will
be collected Sunday, March 1 and will go to the
Crosswalk Food Pantry.
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Daylight Savings time Begins…Sunday, March 8,
2AM. Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour
before going to bed on Saturday night, unless you
plan to be up to do it at 2AM!! 
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BBQ Fundraiser…Sunday, March 8, immediately
following Worship.
BBQ sandwiches, slaw, baked
beans, dessert & drinks will be served for a donation.
All proceeds will go to help offset the cost of Youth
camps this summer.
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Without you our goal cannot be reached. But with you, it
is possible. And with God, “ALL things are possible.”
 BBQ Fundraiser Schedule…
>Saturday, March 7th 10am - 2pm PREP at Church
>Sunday, March 8th (NO SUNDAY SCHOOL)
>Meet in kitchen NO LATER than 9am to cook and
prepare food. Wear your Ignite Youth Shirts.
Pastor Paul’s Pride & Joy…will have a team
meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 10AM in the Peace
Room.
Susanna Circle…will meet on Tuesday, March 17,
6:30PM in the Welcome Center. Connie Howard will
serve as hostess and Danella Dimmick will share a
devotion. ALL ladies of the church are welcome to
attend!
Prayer Focus For March…1st-7th Pray for ALL the
people who are in such hardship over this bad
weather; 8th-14th Pray for the families of Trinity
Church – Blessings from the Lord this year; 15th-21st
Pray for the unspoken concerns of our people –
everybody needs prayer; 22nd-31st Pray for the
health and blessings of our seniors – Pastor Paul’s
Pride & Joy.
April Newsletter Deadline… If you have any
information that needs to be included, deadline is
Tuesday, March 24, 9AM. Thanks, Marsha Schultz 
Following church service we will set up tables/chairs
& serve food.
>Following luncheon, we will all stay to clean the
kitchen and sanctuary.
>NO YOUTH that Sunday evening.
 Youth
Praise Band Practice…every Wednesday from
5PM-5:30PM.
 Beulah Youth Institute… From now through April 12,
the discount is $15. After April 12, you will have to
pay full price of the camp.
 ALL youth attending youth camp…are REQUIRED to
attend at least 1 fundraiser. (NO EXCEPTIONS) If you
are going to youth, then you are expected to help
raise the $ to offset the cost of YOUR tuition. We will
have at least 2 more fundraisers before camp,
including the BBQ Fundraiser on Sunday, March 8th!
 Sunday Schedule…weekly from 5PM-7:30PM.
 Youth,
Parents or Guardians…if you have questions
about any of the youth activities, contact Brian
In Christ,
Bejmovicz, 937-0208.
Joey
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March Youth Schedule:
Sundays
7th - BBQ Fundraiser Prep Day
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8th - BBQ Fundraiser
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8th - No Sunday School & No Sunday Night Youth
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15th - Youth Worship Sunday (Youth Praise Band)
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22nd - Special Guest Speaker
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29th - Movie Night- We are asking each youth to bring
a large bag of candy (M&M’s, Twizzlers, Starbursts, etc.. )
for a movie SNACK BAR.
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“What will happen if we do not reach our goal of $76,000
by April?” The project will still move forward, but we will
have to borrow the remaining amount.
“Who is in charge of the renovation?” The Church Council
has appointed a Building Committee to move forward with
the renovation plan they have already approved. Most
decisions will be left to this committee under the umbrella
of the Church Council. Our own Greg Murphy is serving as
chair of that committee and will also serve as the
contractor for the project.
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Beulah Youth Institute (BYI):
Grades 8-13, June 21-June 27
LIGHT Kids Conference…for grades 1st-5th will be
Saturday, March 21, 8AM-2:30PM, Aldersgate UMC in
Marion. The cost is $5 per child if paid by March 4.
$10 after March 4th. Kids should meet at Trinity by
8AM, and will return approximately 2:30PM.
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Beulah The Beginning:
Grades 2-4, July 10-July 11
Beulah Camp Registration Info…From now through
April 12, the discount is $15. After April 12, you will
have to pay full price of the camp.
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Wednesday Activities…weekly from 5PM-7PM.
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Parents/Guardians…if you have questions about
ANY of the kids activities, feel free to contact Tonya
Helfrich 218-3458.
2015
Beulah Bible Camp:
Grades 5-7, July 6-July 9
Beulah Jr. High Alive:
Grades 6-8, July 14-July 18
Wednesdays
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Regular Wednesday Night Meetings
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Youth Praise Band practice 5pm - 5:30pm
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Youth Group Study 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Dinner 6:15pm
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Free Time
SERVANT CENTRAL…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
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12, 1988
Tonya Helfrich
Sara Chick
Jonathan Mandrell
Patti Dunning
Bertha Johnson
Steve Heyder
Linda Lambert
Jacob Ball
Keegan Roeder
Jackie Wilson
Lucas Sigler
Steve Harkins
Heather Schultz
Tatum Maddox
Harper Woolard
Lori Hawkins
Lane Sigler
Tim Weaver
Kalee Gresham
Lane Murphy
Austin Stevens
Joan Woolsey
Jesse Helfrich
Lucas Willmore
Marah Willmore
Amy Bates
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Joey & Patti
Dunning
SUNDAY, March 8
 GREETERS: Gary & Twyla Hood
 NURSERY: Jane Murphy & Aleah Glodich
 USHERS: Andrew Woolard (Capt.)
Todd Culp, Garrett Britton, Tim Braddy,
Tim Weaver, Chris Russell
 DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
 JAM: Leaders – Jackie Wilson & Darci Mandrell
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Tech – Andy Morris & Josh Wilson
 ATTENDANCE PADS: Mary Van Zant, Bill Mabry,
JoLinda Marlow
SUNDAY, March 15
 GREETERS: Gary & Twyla Hood
 NURSERY: Jan Farkas & Rheann Lucas
 USHERS: Andrew Woolard (Capt.)
Todd Culp, Garrett Britton, Tim Braddy,
Tim Weaver, Chris Russell
 DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
 JAM: Leaders – Martha Swift & Lisa James
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Tech – Korrena Green & Gavyn Woolard
 ATTENDANCE PADS: Mary Van Zant, Bill Mabry,
JoLinda Marlow
FEBRUARY FAITHFULNESS
DATE
1
8
15
22
ATTENDANCE
Worship – 158
JAM – 17
Sunday School – 59
Worship – 187
JAM – 18
Sunday School – 60
Worship – 167
JAM – 13
Sunday School – 42
Worship – 141
JAM – 13
Sunday School - 40
SUNDAY, March 1
 GREETERS: Gary & Twyla Hood
 NURSERY: Lisa James & Sara Jacobs
 USHERS: Andrew Woolard (Capt.)
Todd Culp, Garrett Britton, Tim Braddy,
Tim Weaver, Chris Russell
 DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
 JAM: Leaders – Tonya Helfrich & Jon Alexander
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Tech – Andy Morris & Jesse Helfrich
 ATTENDANCE PADS: Mary Van Zant, Bill Mabry,
JoLinda Marlow
OFFERING
$5,283.
$5,915.
$5,158.
$5,000.
Offering Thru 2/22
Needed weekly: $6,248.
Needed thru 2/22: $50,017.
Rec’d thru 2/22: $40,850.
2015 Budget Goal: $324,929.
SUNDAY, March 22
 GREETERS: Gary & Twyla Hood
 NURSERY: Kim Fleck & Maleeka Jent
 USHERS: Andrew Woolard (Capt.)
Todd Culp, Garrett Britton, Tim Braddy,
Tim Weaver, Chris Russell
 DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
 JAM: Leaders – Tonya Helfrich & Honey Bejmovicz
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Tech – Josh Wilson & Korrena Green
 ATTENDANCE PADS: Mary Van Zant, Bill Mabry,
JoLinda Marlow
SUNDAY, March 29
 GREETERS: Gary & Twyla Hood
 NURSERY: Amy Rice & Makayla Dunning
 USHERS: Andrew Woolard (Capt.)
Todd Culp, Garrett Britton, Tim Braddy,
Tim Weaver, Chris Russell
 DOORPERSON: Brian Bejmovicz
 JAM: Leaders – Jackie Wilson & Darci Mandrell
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Tech – Jesse Helfrich & Andy Morris
 ATTENDANCE PADS: Mary Van Zant, Bill Mabry,
JoLinda Marlow
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