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TRINITY
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TRINITY
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A UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION |
Trinity Herald
February, 2005
Forty Days Toward Purpose
What other church could so quickly and graciously respond to enable an up building Lenten series to go from vision to reality in just a few short weeks? The first week five volunteered as guides to lead individual sessions. Several have offered their homes as convenient meeting sites. Others have responded to the call for worship liturgist. And, still others have signed on as hosts and home enablers. Pretty overwhelming! The predominant schedule will be Sunday afternoons 3:30 - 5:00 pm, February 13 through March 13. The Sunday morning adult class will also be a site for these five weeks. Outside reading is not required, although neither is it prohibited. For background reference, the 'guides' are using "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. However, each session will follow a discussion outline published a week ahead in our Newsletter. More homes, leaders, readers and hosts would still be helpful. Just call the office to let us know of your willingness to help. This is going to be a great experience of life empowering spiritual formation. Thanks for your interest. I hope you will be a part. MD
Jump-Starting Renewal!
Ashes, Ashes we all kneel down! Yes we're starting early. We can't wait! It's the beginning of the magnificent moment in the Christian life when God gives a second chance! Days are lighter longer. Easter (March 27!) sets the terminus. And, the hunger for renewal is at its peak. We're ready for new start. Ash Sunday 2/6 Communion & ashes in the Chapel is 9AM. Then it's off to Emmanuel for FOCUS worship at 10AM. Lent begins! Trinity is eager to use Lent's forty days to strengthen faith & clarify purpose. Seize the time!
Movie Mania
Strong turnout for "Shrek II" & "The Passion" at Trinity's first Friday Night at the Movies!...just encouraged more. What are we seeing next month? The discussion continues but the date is set. Friday, February 25th we'll do it again. Bring friends and munchies to share. Call in your pick to 463-1293.
ZIPS on January-February Break
Embracing the Past To Claim the Future
February is Black History Month celebrating human origins and the heroic African Diaspora through which we in Albany are so greatly blessed. While the King Holiday and observances have set the stage, February will be filled with special emphasis and ways of learning and celebrating our valued history & treasured present. Special dates on the enclosed calendar and Albany events, will help us to embrace our past and claim our figure.
Purpose Powered
Trying to schedule a moment with a Trinity student proved impossible He was in exam prep mode. "Perhaps a moment before worship." "Okay." His purpose is academic. This is a test! And, he needed to be ready. There is empowerment in clarity of purpose, and a certain aimlessness when purpose is unclear. Our Lenten Study offers opportunity to rediscover the power of purpose in our calendar for session info.
In Memoriam
Elwood YoungOur prayers and sympathy surround the Gillette family in the loss of Elwood "Woody" Young, brother of Gwenyth Gillette. Elwood died January 4th in Security, Colorado.
The Worship of God at Trinity at 10:00 A.M.
Saturday, Feb. 5, 4:15PM
Interfaith Family Service
Kermani ChapelFeb 6th: "Communion & Ashes"
9 AM Kermani Chapel
"Power & Penitence"10 AM Emmanuel Baptist
Psalm 99
Exodus 24:12-18
Mat. 17:1-9
Peter 1:16-21Feb 9th - Ash Wednesday
Isreal AME 381 Hamilton Street
Psalm 51, Mat 6:1-6, 16-21Feb 13 - Lent I
"What Makes God Happy?"Psalm 32: Gen 2-15-17, 3 1-7 UMW meeting after service
Feb 20th - Lent II
"Revealed in Relationships"
Psalm 121, Gen 12:1-4a; John 3:1-17; Romans 4:1-5Feb 27th - Lent III
"God's Power Cell "
Psalm 95, Exodus 17:1-7 John 4:5-42, Rom 5:1-11Don’t let transportation issues cause you to miss church!
Call Bill McCauliffe 271-2562 for transportation.
Chapel Comfort
Trinity is coping with the challenge of winter weather by holding worship services in Kermani Chapel. It is warm and comfortable. And, we sing better as we are a bit closer together. Pans are to return to the main sanctuary on Palm Sunday, March 20th. Should be a grand procession!
Our Ministry of FlowersFeb. 13: are given by Robert & Marcia Meyer in loving memory of Marcia's parents Arthur and Marion Pitts;
Feb 20: are given by Arthur Long in loving memory of his wife Dee;
Feb 27: are given by Dr. Fran Allee in loving memory of her husband John G. Allee Jr.
Your Memorial Flower reservation for Sunday Altar Flowers can be made by calling the church office at 463-1293 or completing a request form located on the Usher’s Table in the main sanctuary. Altar Flowers are $35 or $50 for each Sunday requested.
Trinity Women Prep for Hosting Albany District
President Shirley Bristol, of Trinity United Methodist Women, has announced acceptance of invitation to host the Albany District UMW Sprint Meeting Saturday April 2nd, 8:30-2:30. There will be a meeting of the UMW following worship on Sunday, February 13th to make plans and arrangements for this hosting. The meeting will be in the Reading Room/Library.
Baptismal Blessings
...were bestowed on Rajani Osanna McCalmon, daughter of Thearse & Kennard McCalmon of Schenectady. Rajani was born January 19 and committed into the loving arms of God.
Our Circle of Concern
Normand Holland, at home
Lois Roberts, Ann Lee Home
Della Webster, at home
Larry Kalisz, Ellis Nursing Care
Evelyn Nolan, White House, Rens.
Isaac Aka, Ivory Coast
Tsunami Relief
The United Methodist Committee on Relief ID# is 274305. All funds go to relief (no admin costs).
40 Days Toward Purpose
Study and Discussion9:00 am Sundays Adult Class in the Parlor
3:30 pm Sundays
- Princess Hodges 351 Second Street Albany
- Hextor Pabon 20 Oakwood Street Albany-Cecilia Quinn 325 Hamilton St. Apt 206 Albany
- Constance Ford 215 Lancaster St (Trinity UMC) Albany
Alternate Location - Melody Rosa 21 Olive Tree Lane Albany
District and Conference Events
Four Trinity youth will be attending and overnight Friday, Feb 4th at Pine Grove UMC, on Central Ave
in preparation for the District UN Seminar Feb 23-25, New York City."A Passport to Cuba"
Ecumenical Missions Series is scheduled for February 13th (2:30-4:40 at
Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons, 2600 Albany Street Schenectady
Contact Trinity:
Telephone (518) 463-1293
Fax (518) 465-2790
e-mail: trinumc@crisny.org
office e-mail: trinumc@juno.com
