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Happy Easter, Dear Friends! THANK YOU, SINGERS AND MUSICIANS! Wow! What a season we have enjoyed! Fantastic mu-sic from our adult and children choirs, Legacy Concerts, The Florida State Singers, powerful Lenten hymns and choral anthems, then DuBois’ “The Seven Last Words of Christ” - a stirring musical offer-ing from our choir and musicians telling the passion of Christ and the glory of God’s love!! Thank you, Wayne Millet, Director of Music, and Margie Sanders, Organist, Connie McFarren, pianist; our choir, our soloists from our Trinity Chancel Choir; guest musicians from the Pensacola Symphony. Wow, wow, wow! We have experienced the glory and power of music this spring! Well done, one and all! Will you help purchase the new organ? If you have experienced these musical offerings you know that our forty-plus-years old Allen electronic organ died and we have been renting another electronic organ to accompany our choirs on those anthems and works for which our tracker pipe organ does not have the range of sounds and settings needed. The Taylor and Booty tracker mechanical pipe or-gan is excellent at much of our music but for the bulk of the modern nineteenth and twentieth century anthems we sing, the Allen offers the necessary range and instrument sounds. Combined, the two or-gans cover the scope of music we utilize. A team from our Worship and Facilities Teams and our Music Department (Ginger Caro, Melba Pow-ell, Mary Ruth Dobie, Jim Green, Jim Patteson, Wayne Millet, and Margie Sanders) investigated this organ and other organ options and reported to our Budget and Finance Team and our Legacy Team that this Allen Organ is an excellent match for out musical needs, our sanctuary space and our acous-tics. Dollarhide Music has been gracious to let us rent this organ from their inventory, and as they close their business in May we have been offered this organ at a discount price of $68,100.00 rather than the normal $98,500.00. Should we refuse the offer, two other churches stand ready to purchase this organ if and when it is removed from our sanctuary and returned to Dollarhide’s store, and once it is returned the new vendor will ask full price $98,500.00 after May 10. The Legacy Team has recommended to the Session that we agree to Dollarhide’s price and purchase the organ after a short but intense fund raising campaign in April, using endowment funds to cover the balance remaining. To date, I have received verbal pledges totaling $25,090.00 toward the purchase of the new Allen organ. Will you help us make this purchase by contributing or pledging toward the $68,100.00? Please contact Hugh at the church (432-3505) or email me with your offer, and look for a mailing from the church giving full details and asking everyone to consider how they may help make this happen. Together we can supply our amazing musicians and singers the full range of instruments to support their music for the next forty to fifty years! Thank you.

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Hugh and Trinity Friends, Just a short note to thank you for all the prayers sent our direction! Mary Lou (Trinity’s former secretary) and I both are so appreciative! She is not making much improvement right now but we hope that God's inten-tions match our prayer requests to Him. Can't say that I am the best caregiver but my cooking skills are improv-ing, cleaning abilities getting better, but still lacking in the virtue of patience! I believe that I can clearly hear God laugh (He does that) when I ask for more patience. Great to know that He has a sense of humor since mine wanes during some times each week ...but He restores it when He makes me count my blessings! God Bless! Dick Thayer ps...please tell the prayer group we are ever indebted to them but try to pay back through prayers for others in greater need.

Dear Trinity Church, We just wanted to thank you so much for the gift of food to help us take care of each other while Annette was hospital-ized. It was a real blessing! Sincerely, The Wells Family

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY: If you could use a hand with a project around your home or you're able to lend a hand, please contact Dave Blodgett at 438-2928 or 341-3937

Dear Trinity’s Children and Young People, What a neat treat you pre-pared and shared with me and others after church March 13! The soup, bread, and even “home made butter” not only made a great lunch, but showed that you care and that Jesus’ love helps you do nice things for others. Thank you, Thank you and may God bless you all! Sincerely, Jeanne Franz

Dear Colette and Trinity Youth, Potato and leek soup has been one of my favorites. It was delicious. The bread, butter and chocolate cake made it a delicious meal. Thank you Allison Jones and Brantley for finding us and delivering the basket! The children of Trinity have al-ways been special to me. They assisted in the 2 cents a meal program that I was involved in, to feed the hungry. In His service, Morgan Bunch

Dear Trinity, I can’t thank you enough for the beautiful memorial service for Daddy. It meant so much to Mama, Bill and me. We could definitely feel your love and appreciation for Daddy. You all meant so much to him and he missed you terribly when he and mama moved to live with us. Thank you Hugh for the wonderful scripture, prayer and kind words. Thank you choir for the beautiful music. Mama was singing along. Thank you to all those who prepared the food and helped to organize and set up. We love you all and are blessed to call you friends. Love, Mary Gene, Bill and Lynn (The Fleming Family)

Dear Trinity Care Team, On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you for your support with the reception after the service for Hans. With so many decisions to make, it was comforting to know you were handling all the details so beautifully. I will always appreciate the Christian love you showed to me during this difficult time. I am grateful for your friendship and kindness. Sincerely, Jayne Felix

A Note from Wendy: My nephew Nick Sampson, a college student in my home state of Michigan, came to Pensacola for his Fall Break this past October with my niece Emily and my mother, Jean Wiedenbeck. Their trip randomly coincided with our 2nd Trinity Stop Hunger Now Event. They were able to lend their hands to our mission which packed 51,192 meals for this amazing organization. I am very proud to share this note I received recently from him after he returned from his Sophomore 2016 Spring Break Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic:

Hi Aunt Dee, I just got back last night from my service learning trip in the DR. I just thought it would be cool to share with you that all the meals we made through Sto-pHungerNow back in the fall were used extensively down there to feed the malnourished kids and families. It was really cool to see some prior service come full circle and see first hand how much it impacts those in need. Love, Nick Thank you Trinity, for affording the opportunity to show our own youth, friends, and family ways we show the love of God in the world. It’s amazing how many ways this church reaches out. Thank you God, for the love Trinity shows to our brothers and sisters in Christ. Sincerely, Wendy Davies

October, 2015 March, 2016

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PRAYER CONCERNS TRINITY MEMBERS Leroy Chambers James & Ann Dees Pat & Al Drlicka Yvonne Johnson Annette Hauck Melanie Hinton Haupt Kenny Heffner Beverly Leckrone Lucy Maver Gary Moore Karen Nagel Ray Palmer Bob Powell Norma Reichert (lives in Tallahassee now) Vic and Barbara Sapio Ed Shehee and Family Annette Wells Ray Young TRINITY FRIENDS & FAMILY Mr. and Mrs. Bob Adamson (friend of M. R. Dobie) Nana B (mother of Anna Kay Shirah) Richard Barkett (request of Diane Millas) Mike Barrington (friend of Joe Black) Gretchen Barron (daughter of Jon & Karen Nagel) Claire Benson (request of Jan Beck) Michael Bolin (request of Jean Norman) Bill Briggs (request of Joe & Mary Black) Ake Burman (request of Carl Williams) Mike & Janet Butler (request of Annette Wells) Chad & Joyelle Callahan and Family Landon Carey (request of Martha Hauck) Stephen Catchings (brother of Laura Lawrence) Jerry & Cheryl Cozart (request of Sally Zorn) John Connell (friend of Rita Hawthorne) Michele Dana (friend of Laura Lawrence) Joey Davidson (son of Patty & Gary Davidson) Dr. Art deLameren (request of Patty Davidson) Kary Dixon (request of Ed Kidd) Clayton Dodd (friend of Jim Green) Rob Duke and Family (brother of Patty Hightower) Debbie Dungan (niece of Gerry Smith) Barbara & Theo Elbert (request of Dan Prettyman) Judy English (friend of Sandra Buck) Ginny Endicott (sister of Sherrie Davidson) Vince Fisher (friend of Laura Lawrence) Tuula Goulet (request of Jean Norman)

Martha Gowdy (request of Judy Olson)

Nathan Gregory (friend of Joan Bost)

Paul Grover (friend of Jason Jones)

Bret Groves (nephew of Jack Groves)

Sherry Hagburg (request of Peggy Watson)

Rose Heath (aunt of Colette Obray)

Steve Henderson (request of Karen Nagel)

Greg Hess (son of Joan Bost)

Cindy Huston (request of Bruce & Judy Olson)

Barbara Isiminger (request of Mary Green)

Frank & Norma Johnson (former members)

Gwen Jones (sister of Cliff Reeves)

The Rev. Dr. Jay Kanerva (son of Stephanie Vockell)

Terry Kennedy (request of Bill Kennedy)

Madeline Laidler (mother of Carol Gilroy)

Steve Landsgaard (son of Barbara Landsgaard and

brother of Greg Landsgaard)

Gina Ledford (friend of Joanne & Noel Faddis)

Beverly Little (request of Annette Wells)

Jerry Lolli (father of Ginnette Lolli)

Mary and Tim Mattheis (request of Judy Olson)

Carl McNair (brother of Betty Petree)

Grace Mika (request of Marge Shimmin)

Mitzi Miller (friend of Annette Smith)

Lacey Moore (granddaughter of Gary & Joni Moore)

Greg O’Malley (deployed - husband of Mary Ellison Baars)

Bonnie Nock (friend of Kelly Slorahn)

Greg & Linda Ozmar (request of Martha Hauck)

David Paul (request of Jill Clark)

Pam Pauley (request of Sally Zorn)

Brian Sakey (friend of Beverly Patteson)

Roger Satterfield (request of Carl Williams)

Cari Shaw (daughter in law of Pat Drlicka)

Taylor Shaw (grandson of Pat Drlicka)

Wendy Skero (mother of Morgan & Zachary Reinhart)

Miriam Smith (request of Mary Ruth Dobie)

Barbara Street (friend of Jennifer Holman)

Donna Stumpe (request of Bert & Hammy Stumpe)

Deri Terry (friend of Connie McFarren)

Norma Teusink (friend of Kelly Slorahn)

Mary Lou Thayer (former Trinity employee)

Lorie Troyer (friend of Connie McFarren)

Lovina Turner (mother of Gail Childs)

Charles Voss (request of Martha Hauck)

Dianne Ward (request of Karen Nagel)

Gordon Webb (friend of Annette Smith Wells)

Katie Willenborg (family of Melanie & Peter Haupt)

Ralph Sloan Wilson (request of Mary Ruth Dobie)

Paul Young (father of Marilyn Shugart)

With sadness, we announce the death of Augusta Haire of St.

Johns Creek, Georgia on February 4, 2016. Augusta was a member

of Trinity prior to her move to Georgia, and was a beloved volun-

teer in the Trinity church office for many years.

Presbyterian Women Plan Mother's Day Celebrations Two special events are on tap for Mother's Day at Trinity Presbyterian Church. First, during our Sunday May 8th worship services, the recipient of the annual Presbyterian Women Honor-ary Life Membership will be announced. This annual award is given to a Trinity member in rec-ognition of her outstanding service to our church and community. After services, members will have the opportunity to meet her in the church parlor, as we celebrate the blessings in the lives of Presbyterian Women with our annual Presbyterian Women's birthday gathering. So consider yourself invited, and join us for birthday cake and refreshments after the Sunday Mother's Day services, as we spotlight Presbyterian Women's financial support of special mis-sions. This year, there are four recipients of grants from the 2016 Birthday Offering. Your sup-port will help at-risk youth in Kansas and Florida, girls in South Sudan, and families in Califor-nia living in sub-standard housing. Checks should be made to Trinity Presbyterian Women, noting birthday offering on your check. We hope you will join us for this special celebration.

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Hey YOUTH!

Youth Sunday is April 24th, so we will be committing a significant amount of time to preparing this month. We will take a break from our preparations on April 10th to go bowling at Cordova Lanes. Bring $10 for bowling and additional money for any re-freshments you might like. Gulf Breeze and First Presbyterian have been invited to join us. On April 17th, bring your favorite ice cream topping and we will have an Ice Cream Party after Youth Sunday Rehearsal. To celebrate after all of your hard work, we will go to Georgio’s. Bring $10.

Grace, Lori

Meet Jillian Stage

The daughter of Kevin and Beth Stage, she is the granddaughter of Carole Stage, and sister to Kacey. She is a 6th grader at Workman Middle School where she enjoys chorus and language arts. Jillian attends Flip Factory Gymnastics and is an aspir-ing gymnast. She enjoys spending time with her friends at church.

YOUTH

SPOTLIGHT

YOUTH CALENDAR

Apr. 3rd Youth Fellowship at 5:15 pm in Room 10

Youth Sunday Rehearsal

Apr. 10th Bowling Night at 5:15 pm at Cordova Lanes

Apr. 17th Youth Team Mtg. 4 pm

Youth Fellowship at 5:15 pm in Room 10

Youth Sunday Rehearsal & Ice Cream Party

Apr. 24th

YOUTH SUNDAY Georgio’s Pizza Party

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Happy April Birthdays

1 Jim Patteson 2 Ronni Nichol 2 August Yokel 3 Barbara Martin 4 Beverly Kennedy 4 Carole Stage 4 Ginnette Lolli 4 Nikki Davis 4 Charlie Sherrill 5 Al Pulford 6 Charlie Sherrill 6 Corey Pulford 7 Wayne Millet 9 Ann Gross 10 Ryan Obray 11 Hammy Stumpe 11 George White 12 Brantley Jones 13 Tommy Bucco 14 Bill Kennedy 14 Warren Stevens 14 Brent Nesvik 16 Marshall Arrich 16 Jim Yarling 16 Morgan Martensen 17 Tom Davis 19 Sandra Holman 21 Ralph Kenan 21 Bobby Gilbert 21 Trudy Comerford 21 Zachary Reinhart 21 Nathan Connors 22 Ben Akerman 22 Stephen Hendrix 23 Pat Drlicka 23 El Reichert 23 Jane Patterson 24 Carol Andrews 26 James Stolhanske 28 John Sims 29 Laura Dees 29 Danny Kenan 30 Carol Brodgon

Join Us for Wednesday Night Suppers in April! 4/6th---Cam's Baked Fish, Cole-slaw, Mustard Greens, Cornbread, dessert 4/13th--Salad Bar, Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Green Peas, Biscuits, dessert 4/20th--TLC Gallery Night: Salad Bar, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Garlic Toast, Dessert 4/27th--Senior Night: Please note this is separate and will require everyone to make a reservation. Call church office at 432-3505 or fill out card in pew. The price is $8.00 a person. $25.00 for IMMEDIATE family of 4 or more (Max) The Menu: Spring Salad, Cilantro Lime Chicken, Duchess Potatoes, Chef Blend Vegetables, Petit Rolls, Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

Thank you to Doris Opdyke for providing the recipes she used

to feed the Rummage Sale workers!

Fellowship Bowling! Our March outing had a good turn-out of 10 bowlers - including two young people - Eileen Mignerey got her game back on track and won the prize. Our next outing will be Tuesday, April 5 starting at 6:00 at Cordova Lanes. All are invited to join us!

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April, 2016 Please visit us at www.trinitypcola.org Senior Pastor The Rev. Dr. Hugh Hamilton hughhamilton@trinitypcola.org Music Director Wayne Millet waynemillet@trinitypcola.org Organist Margie Sanders margielovesnotes@gmail.com Administrator/Controller Sharon Robbins sharonrobbins@trinitypcola.org Trinity Learning Center (850) 435-7829 Anna Kay Shirah, Director anna@trinitypcola.org Administrative Assistant Wendy Davies wendydavies@trinitypcola.org

Trinity Presbyterian Church 3400 Bayou Boulevard Pensacola, FL 32503 (850) 432-3505 www.trinitypcola.org FAX (850) 434-1172

Join us at Loaves and Fishes Soup

Kitchen Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 4:00

p.m. to help serve dinner! We need

you!

The Presbyterian Women of Trinity are collecting

aluminum beverage can tabs. These tabs provide

revenue for The Ronald McDonald House. The House

provides housing and meals for families who are

from out of town and have very sick children in the

hospital. You may place your tabs in the basket

with a bow on it in the narthex of the church.

Thank you for helping!