Author Archives: Debbie Watson
Motherless Daughters – Saturday, May 12th, 9am – 1pm
Motherless Daughters: A workshop for women of all ages whose mothers have died. Jointly sponsored by Loyola Hospice & Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care Bereavement Services, the workshop location is: Loyola University Center, Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 S. First … Continue reading
United Methodist Men’s Meeting May 19th
8:00 A.M- BREAKFAST AT ELLY’S PANCAKE HOUSE, 372 E GOLF ROAD, 847-364-4400. 9:00 AM – PROGRAM IN THE NARTHEX: Presenting Barbara Binns, Trinity’s very own published author. This exciting meeting will include details on how she obtained research, and became … Continue reading
Flower & Vegetable Sale Sat., May 12th
Saturday, May 12th from 10am – Noon is our 21st Annual Flower & Vegetable Sale. Help is needed for unloading at 7am, as well as filling the orders, red (or any color) wagons for ease in transporting orders to cars, … Continue reading
Weed N Water Nights
The gardening season has started again at Trinity. We will continue doing our Weed N Water nights on Tuesdays from 6:15 to dusk. We will begin with May 15 and 29. As in the past we will plant whatever is … Continue reading
Fine Arts Presents The Chicago Trombone Authority
The Chicago Trombone Authority will present a concert at Trinity on Sunday, May 20th at 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary. The free program will feature new arrangements.
Prayer Blanket Ministry
When I brought the three prayer blankets from Trinity to Lawton, Oklahoma, I told Pastor Michelle McCarty at Lawton Heights United Methodist Church about them. When I told her that the blankets were on the communion rail at Trinity on … Continue reading
CE@TUMC by Pastor Jacki – A Place for Everyone on Sunday Morning
A few weeks ago I wrote about the growing number of children and youth in church on Sunday mornings. They seem to be enjoying themselves and are on the move everywhere! One way we strive to extend hospitality at Trinity … Continue reading
Families with children OK: Save the Date! Sunday, June 3, 2012
Parents and their young children (newborn through Kindergarten) are invited for kid-friendly lunch and playtime following the 10:30 service. Meet the other 12 young families in our church! Watch for details in the coming weeks. Friends welcome! Contact Jacki Bogolia
Music Appreciation Sunday & Music Ministry Bake Sale – May 6th
The Music Ministry will be holding a Bake Sale at both services Sunday, May 6, 2012 in the narthex. All proceeds will help defray expenses of our special musical events i.e. Big Band, Brass Ensembles to name two. Word is … Continue reading
30-Hour Famine – May 4 & 5
Our youth group is doing World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine—learning the truth about hunger, poverty, injustice, and what God thinks about it all. We’re going without food for 30 hours to raise money so others can eat. Here’s how you … Continue reading
KCAY–Keep Christmas All Year
In April? Really? Why not? After all there are some commentators who believe that Jesus was born in the Spring of the year. The association of Christmas with December 25 actually dates from the fourth century A.D. Besides, this is … Continue reading
Christian Education
Following are highlights of Trinity’s Christian Education ministry since January. Also, what to expect through the end of May: Bible Lab 2012 for 3rd-5th grade started in January with ten students participating. The last session will meet on April 29 … Continue reading
New Class @ Trinity Preschool
We are excited to announce that we will be adding an afternoon class for fall 2012! The class will be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:15 to 2:45 for children who are 3 to 5 years old. We are … Continue reading
Feed My Starving Children
Twenty five Trinity volunteers helped pack slightly over 6,000 meals on Monday, March 5. That is enough to feed sixteen children for one year. The turn out from other organizations was somewhat small, so the number of meals that were … Continue reading
Prayer Blanket Ministry
By Easter Sunday, the Prayer Blanket Ministry will have given 11 lap blankets to people who are in need of Trinity’s love and prayers. As I count up the names, only three have been Trinity members. All the rest are … Continue reading
Trinity Treasures
Thursday April 12 – 11:30 AM in Trinity Hall. For retirees and seniors! This month we’ll feast on Apricot Chicken. Stay tuned for additional information. A signup will be posted in the narthex.
Easter Egg Hunt
Children are invited to hunt for Easter Eggs on Easter Sunday. If the weather is agreeable, children will hunt outside in the Courtyard (3- and 4-year-olds) or the west lawn (K through 5th). If it’s wet or too cold 3- … Continue reading
Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday, April 5th Service – 7pm Worship ~The Lord’s Supper ~ 24-Hour Prayer Vigil begins A meditation on the Passion of Our Lord will be presented with music, followed by Holy Communion. We will hold a Prayer Vigil in … Continue reading
“Big Ears” Wanted
”Little pitchers (not pictures) do have big ears.” Those who remember my last Pastor’s page, it turns out my mother was right and I was wrong. Neal Bradley corrected me, noting that the phrase goes back a long way. So, … Continue reading
Annual Women’s Retreat
Attention Trinity Women! Mark your calendar for this year’s Women’s Retreat will be Friday & Saturday, March 30-31. This year’s theme is “Pieces in the Puzzle of Life.” Be watching for more details as they unfold. Contact person: Wendi Thourson
