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May 2015
Volume 2 Issue 4
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PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Watch for the new thing I am going to
do. It is happening already - you can
see it now! I will make a road through
the wilderness and give you streams of
water there. Even the wild animals will
honor me; jackals and ostriches will
praise me when I make rivers flow in
the desert to give water to my chosen
people. They are the people I made for
myself, and they will sing my praises!"
(Isaiah 43:19-21, Good News Version)
Last fall as the Congregational Leader-
ship Development (CLD) team was pre-
paring to embark on their journey of
learning on behalf of Trinity United
Methodist Church, I used the above
scripture lesson from Isaiah to describe
the intent of CLD in my newsletter arti-
cle. At that time I said, "I am con-
vinced that Trinity is poised for won-
derful new things to happen." Guess
what? I am still so convinced!
The Congregational Leadership Devel-
opment (CLD) team, which has been
comprised of: Patti Edwards, Ron and
Joyce Ayers, David Armstrong, Tia
Durrant and myself, has completed the
six month course with Rev. Steve Ross
and District Superintendent Rev. Kim
Fields. Our job wasn't to make a new
thing happen for Trinity, our goal was,
and still is to shine a light on the path of
the new thing that God is ready to do
and perhaps reveal new ways for this
congregation to move forward together
loving God and neighbor.
So we've read the books -
Christianity After Religion by Diana
Butler Bass
I Refuse to Lead a Dying Church by
Paul Nixon
Real Good Church: How our church
came back from the dead, and yours can,
too by Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette
This I Believe by Jay Allison
Leadership & Organization by Steve
Ross
We've gone to all 6 of the day long
classes -
...and will now be entering into a time of
listening, prayer and discernment through
the summer. The CLD team will be con-
ducting one-2-one listening sessions (us
listening to you) for the purpose of look-
ing for patterns of excitement and move-
ment of the Holy Spirit in the congrega-
tion. One-2-one listening sessions aren't
exactly an interview; more of a conversa-
tion, since we won't have a specific list of
questions. When CLD reports the results
of what we have heard through the sum-
mer, we won't be using any names, be-
cause we are looking for patterns rather
then individual data. If you are interested
in participating in a one-on-one listening
session (they take about 45 minutes)
please let me know so I can set you up
with a team member at a time a location
convenient for both of you.
Thank you for your ongoing prayers and
patience as the CLD team continues it's
work on behalf of Trinity UMC.
Blessings,
Reverend Ruth
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL
SENIORS AND COLLEGE
STUDENTS:
The TUMC Endowment Committee
will be kicking off its scholarship
process for the 2015/2016 academic
year. Scholarship awards of up to
$1,000 will be available. Applica-
tions may be picked up in the main
office during office hours.
If you would like to donate
money to help victims of the
Nepal Earthquake, the
UMCOR advance number is:
982450
Mar 31, 15 Mar 31, 14
ASSETS
Total Current Assets 125,100.45 49,090.51
Endowment Funds 173,755.31 159,326.90
TOTAL ASSETS 298,855.76 208,417.41
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Total Liabilities 2,182.60 200.00
Equity
Total Designated Funds 123,353.39 46,251.24
Endowment Fund Equity 173,755.31 159,326.90
Opening Balance Equity 47,181.03 47,181.03
Retained Earnings (47,616.57) (47,249.11)
Net Income 0.00 2,707.35
Total Equity 296,673.16 208,217.41
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 298,855.76 208,417.41
Jan - Mar 15 Jan - Mar 14
Ordinary Income/Expense
Total Income 49,280.59 50,104.69
Expense
WORSHIP / PASTOR 17,427.52 20,099.34
PROGRAM & FELLOWSHIP MINIS-TRIES 765.51 877.31
BUILDING & PROPERTY 9,610.04 8,906.39
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS 15,777.52 17,844.30
CONFERENCE APPORTIONMENTS 5,700.00
Total Expense 49,280.59 47,727.34
Net Ordinary Income 0.00 2,377.35
Other Income
Designated Giving-Internal 3,571.49 330.00
Designated Giving - Pass Thru 2,024.00 0.00
Pass Thru Expenses (5,595.49) 0.00
Net Other Income 0.00 330.00
Net Income 0.00 2,707.35
who are going through the database to
update the information. This has come
about when we noticed incorrect birth-
dates and deceased friends still listed on
the mailing or birthday lists. Things that
we utilize are:
Birthdates
Death dates
Anniversaries
Addresses
Phone numbers
Spouse and children
Membership transfer
Please note that not everyone has free
access to this information. It is separated
for the use of the pastor and the mailing
lists. Please stop in the office or email us
with current information. This will help
us with the process. Thank you!
Financial Information: To the right,
you will notice financial information
summary. This summary is for the 1st
quarter of 2015. This does not have all
the detailed information in it. You may
request a detailed accounting at any
time or attend an Administrative
Council meeting on the 3rd Tuesday
of every month for more information.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Ember Jensen 05/01
Larry Karinen 05/02
Sarah Bettinger 05/03
Linda Kramer 05/04
Rachel Tucket 05/04
Sean Bettinger-Anderson 05/05
Gavin Carney 05/05
Cameron Keller 05/05
Emily Hilker 05/06
Stan Peterson 05/07
Lois Rigby 05/08
Lauren Keller 05/09
Patti Edwards 05/10
Cheryl O’Brien 05/12
Pauline Mickelson 05/14
James Shaffer 05/15
Danielle Tuckett 05/16
Les McCray 05/21
Kelly Carney 05/26
Dorothy Mandiloff 05/28
Tia Durrant 05/29
Sara Jensen 05/30
Eric Lybeck 05/31
Vacation Bible School at
Trinity United Methodist Church
Save the Dates:
August 3-7, 2015
Planning meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at
5pm ish… in rm. 108
TRINITY BUILDING
RESTORATION COMMITTEE
The Trinity Restoration Committee has met and reviewed the Trustees existing in-
formation (a great starting point). We are looking for additional members including
an Architect on our committee. There is a workshop in Pocatello for historic ma-
sonry workers, hosted by Idaho Heritage Trust and our point of contact is Katherine
Kirk. Trinity Episcopal Church in Pocatello is also going through the process of re-
storing a historic masonry structure and as such the workshop is May 15 -16; two
full 8-hour days and we are looking for a Trinity member to attend.
I am writing to see if you would be interested in attending this meeting? Your atten-
dance and sharing of your notes would help us to learn what to expect from qualified
workers in the future. Overall, we want to be able to differentiate between normal
aging vs. what needs prompt fixing concerning our stone and masonry. Please con-
tact Nancy Stewart for further information.
The Wesley
Handbell Choir Presents “American
Anthem”
A Celebration of American Music
Sunday May 3rd, 2015 at 3:30 PM
Trinity United Methodist Church
237 North Water Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID
Free Admission
Child Care Available
For more information contact:
REGIONAL COUNCIL FOR
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
Members of the Island Park Ministry,
Little Church of the Pines, attended and
gave a brief overview of the history of
the chapel and the growth of its programs
over the years. A log chapel was first
constructed in 1940 and was used for
community worship and for services of
the Catholic and LDS faiths. In 1968,
regular summer services began for Prot-
estants in the area with regular winter
services beginning in 1987. In 2010, a
project to add bathrooms, kitchen, office
and full basement was undertaken and
was completely paid for in 2 years. Now
the congregation supports several out-
reach programs and regular attendance
averages 100. The members encourage
RCCM member churches to use the facil-
ity for retreats and other activi-
ties. RCCM member churches support
the summer services; Trinity UMC will
participate in the service on July 12th.
FISH - 787 school supply orders were
filled during the 2014-15 school year. A
successful diaper drive was completed.
Needs - travel-size packages of diaper
wipes. FISH is seeking a person with
graphic and power point skills to serve
on the board or on an as-needed basis. IF Community Food Bank - the food
bank role is transitioning; a full report
will be given at the May RCCM board
meeting.
Lenten Series - approximate $2000 was
received in offerings during the Lenten
Series. The gift will be presented to the
Military Affairs Committee at its May
meeting.
Soup Kitchen - There will be an Open
House on June 30 to celebrate the 30th
anniversary of the Soup Kitchen. Idaho
Gives is on May 7 this year. Please see
the included flier on how you can help
with this.
National Day of Prayer - There will be
a Prayer Breakfast on May 7 at 7 AM at
First Presbyterian Church. Churches are
encouraged to hold a prayer service at
noon on May 7th. Due to other sched-
uled events, Trinity will not be holding a
prayer service at noon that day.
Vacation Bible School - it was sug-
gested that member churches may want
to support an ecumenical Vacation Bible
School in late August; some ideas were
to have it at a local park, to hold it on
successive weekends, to involve parents
and families.
Youth Ministry - brief discussion of
combining efforts at providing a youth
ministry.
CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES Summer 2015—For all ages
There are many opportunities for chil-
dren, youth, adults and families to par-
ticipate in various church camps at lots of
different locations. Here are a few of the
camps and locations that are the closest
to Idaho Falls.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Eight United Methodist Women traveled
to Rupert, Idaho on April 11 for an Every
Member Enrichment Event (EMEE)
where they learned and studied about the
importance of water, not only now, but
back in Biblical times. The Sage District
executive board planned the meeting
down to a gnat's eyebrow so everything
moved along smoothly. Several women
from Trinity UMW had completed the
UMW reading program and received cer-
tificates. The Unit also received the
highest reward for achieving goals set.
The program at the May Unit meeting on
Thursday, May 14, will be presented by
Joni Pace on the Spiritual Growth Mis-
sion u study "The Call: Living Sacra-
mentally, Walking Justly". At each
meeting, the group learns about mission
activities all over the world where chil-
dren, women and youth are being minis-
tered to. A social issue that is of great
concern is Trafficking. There was a big
presence of United Methodist Women at
the Super Bowl in support of those who
are victims.
All women are invited to attend the
United Methodist Women unit meetings
on the second Thursday of the month,
except the summer months. There are
also two circles where women are wel-
come: the 4th Wednesday in the evening
and the 4th Thursday at 1:00 p.m..
The Trinity United Methodist Women
continue to donate to an "unrummage"
fund; this is in lieu of having rummage
sales. At one time, there was a spring
and a fall rummage sale. Then there was
a fall rummage sale. Well, as the mem-
bers were less able to sort, sell, pack and
distribute the items, and the men were
happy to not have to load up and haul the
left overs, there is now this unrummage
"event" that continues all year.
Marilyn Taylor
MISCELLANEOUS STUFF!
Newsletter: We have digital versions
available! Please email or stop into the
office and let us know if you would
rather have a digital version. There are
several advantages to going digital.
You will have the newsletter the day
of publication.
You will be able to view it in full
color
You will be able to print in full color
You will not have to worry about put-
ting it on hold when you travel
Last month we had several newsletters
come back to us with incorrect addresses,
away messages, etc. This means we are
actually paying postage on this twice.
We would like to prevent this from hap-
pening again. Please stop in or email us
with your current contact information.
Thank you!
Database: We have a couple of people
Luther Heights Bible Camp – Ketchum,
Idaho
www.lutherheights.org
Sawtooth Camp – Fairfield, Idaho
www.sawtoothgocamping.org
Wallowa Lake Camp – Joseph, Oregon
www.wallowagocamping.org
It is time to plan for the 2015 summer
camping program. A financial campaign
to raise funds for camp scholarships has
begun. Please help support our campers
and their families. More details available
are on the web sites, bulletin board at the
church, Rev. Ruth Marsh, church office,
208-522-7921 or contact: Betty Ander-
son, camp coordinator for Trinity UMC.
208-523-8272
PRIMETIMERS VOLUNTEER
IN MISSION (VIM) TRIP
UMCOR-WEST – Oct. 4 -11, 2015 –
Salt Lake City, Utah
This is a unique opportunity to join Rev.
Brian Diggs and the UMCOR staff to
help assemble disaster relief kits, do
some service work at Crossroads Urban
Center, learn the history of United
Methodism in Utah and an understanding
of the interfaith relationship between the
United Methodist and the LDS churches.
You are invited to consider this oppor-
tunity. This is a great opportunity for
persons from the Idaho Falls community
to participate.
The registration deadline is June 1,
2015. Details of this VIM trip will be
available at: www.umcmission/
primetimers 2015.org Registration forms
are on the website. Check out the UM-
COR-West Depot web site for more de-
tails. Contact: Rev. Brian Diggs by
email: [email protected] OR for more
details: contact: Jim and Betty Anderson,
who plan to attend. Call us for more de-
tails: 208-523-8272.
MISSIONS
It's that time for Mothers' Day Blankets
through Church World Service. Blankets
give warmth, comfort, shelter and safety
for people who have been in disasters of
many kinds. For $5.00, a blanket can be
"purchased" in honor or in memory of
someone, or just because you know that
someone, somewhere will be happier for
the blanket to call his or her own. There
will be order blanks in the bulletin and
the Trinity Times. Please give the name
of the person you are honoring or re-
membering, your name, address and
phone number. Recipients receive a let-
ter telling of them being remembered
along with a little about the wonders of a
blanket given in their honor or memory.
If you have prayer chain requests, please
send them to [email protected]
or call 208-522-5827.
Blessings,
Sharon Eld
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
9:30 Community Partners
7:00 NA
2
Bell Concert Rehearsal
7:00 AA
3
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
3:30 Bell Concert
4:00 Youth Group
4
6:00 Praise Rehearsal
7:00 NA
5
6:30 PEO
7:00 Cub Scouts
7:30 Trustees Meeting
6 9:00 Breakfast @ O’Brady’s
10:00 Prayer Shawl
11:00 Upper Room
1:30 NAMI
6:00 Finance Meeting
7:30 Boy Scouts
7:30 Marnie Circle
7
9:30 UMW executive
6:30 Missions Meeting
7:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 Choir
8
7:00 NA
9
7:00 AA
10
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
4:00 Youth Group
11
10:00 FISH
6:00 Praise Rehearsal
7:00 Bells
7:00 NA
12
1:00 Prayer Group
1:00 RCCM
7:00 Cub Scouts
13 9:00 Breakfast @ O’Brady’s
10:00 Prayer Shawl
11:00 Upper Room
1:30 NAMI
5:00 VBS planning meeting
7:30 Boy Scouts
7:30 Marnie Circle
14
1:00 UMW Unit Meeting
7:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 Choir
15
7:00 NA
16
7:00 AA
17
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
4:00 Youth Group
18
6:00 Praise Rehearsal
7:00 NA
19
7:00 Cub Scouts
7:30 Administrative
Church Council Meeting
20 9:00 Breakfast @ O’Brady’s
10:00 Prayer Shawl
11:00 Upper Room
1:30 NAMI
7:30 Boy Scouts
7:30 Marnie Circle
21
7:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 Choir
22
7:00 NA
23
7:00 AA
24
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
4:00 Youth Group
25
Memorial Day
~Office Closed~
6:00 Praise Rehearsal
7:00 NA
26
1:00 Prayer Group
6:30 Cub Scout Pack
Meeting
27 9:00 Breakfast @ O’Brady’s
10:00 Prayer Shawl
11:00 Upper Room
1:30 NAMI
7:30 Boy Scouts
7:30 Marnie Circle
7:30 Susannah Circle
28
1:00 Ethel Clark
7:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 Choir
29
7:00 NA
30
7:00 AA
31
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
4:00 Youth Group
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
9:30 Community Partners
7:00 NA
2
Bell Concert Rehearsal
7:00 AA
3
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
3:30 Bell Concert
4:00 Youth Group
4
6:00 Praise Rehearsal
7:00 NA
5
6:30 PEO
7:00 Cub Scouts
7:30 Trustees Meeting
6 9:00 Breakfast @ O’Brady’s
10:00 Prayer Shawl
11:00 Upper Room
1:30 NAMI
6:00 Finance Meeting
7:30 Boy Scouts
7:30 Marnie Circle
7
9:30 UMW executive
6:30 Missions Meeting
7:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 Choir
8
7:00 NA
9
7:00 AA
10
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
4:00 Youth Group
11
10:00 FISH
6:00 Praise Rehearsal
7:00 Bells
7:00 NA
12
1:00 Prayer Group
1:00 RCCM
7:00 Cub Scouts
13 9:00 Breakfast @ O’Brady’s
10:00 Prayer Shawl
11:00 Upper Room
1:30 NAMI
5:00 VBS planning meeting
7:30 Boy Scouts
7:30 Marnie Circle
14
1:00 UMW Unit Meeting
7:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 Choir
15
7:00 NA
16
7:00 AA
17
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
4:00 Youth Group
18
6:00 Praise Rehearsal
7:00 NA
19
7:00 Cub Scouts
7:30 Administrative
Church Council Meeting
20 9:00 Breakfast @ O’Brady’s
10:00 Prayer Shawl
11:00 Upper Room
1:30 NAMI
7:30 Boy Scouts
7:30 Marnie Circle
21
7:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 Choir
22
7:00 NA
23
7:00 AA
24
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
4:00 Youth Group
25
Memorial Day
~Office Closed~
6:00 Praise Rehearsal
7:00 NA
26
1:00 Prayer Group
6:30 Cub Scout Pack
Meeting
27 9:00 Breakfast @ O’Brady’s
10:00 Prayer Shawl
11:00 Upper Room
1:30 NAMI
7:30 Boy Scouts
7:30 Marnie Circle
7:30 Susannah Circle
28
1:00 Ethel Clark
7:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 Choir
29
7:00 NA
30
7:00 AA
31
9:00 Praise & Rejoice
10:15 Sunday School
11:30 Traditional Wor-
ship
4:00 Youth Group
