Author Archives: Neal Bradley
Youth Mission Trip
What: Youth Mission Trip to Cass Community Social Services Where: Detroit, MI When: July 26 – 29, 2012 Who: Trinity youth entering 7th through 12th grade Trinity Youth entering 7th through 12th grade have been invited to join the youth … Continue reading
Special Youth Program
Dear Trinity Family and Friends, We wanted everyone to know about an exciting Youth opportunity with a special guest so that the word could be passed around. When: Friday, April 6, 8:30pm (After Good Friday Service) Where: Trinity UMC Who: … Continue reading
Bishop’s Youth Interfaith Bus Tour
Date: March 24 Bishop Hee Soo Jung invites all youth in our Conference on an interfaith journey designed for those in confirmation or youth group classes in discussion about interfaith relationships. We will visit at least three locations, covering Hinduism, … Continue reading
Rummage Sale, May 4 & 5
PART TWO A few people have asked for clarification as to what constitutes acceptable donations to this year’s Trinity Rummage Sale in light of new regulations regarding electrical items, so here goes for a bit of clarification. Here is what … Continue reading
Methodist Summer Camps & Retreats
Families and young people in 2nd grade through senior high are invited to register for the many retreats and camps offered by Outdoor and Retreat Ministries in Illinois and Wisconsin. Program Director Craig Watters writes, “…we are all looking forward … Continue reading
Outreach Opportunities
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Twenty-five volunteers helped pack over 8,000 meals on Monday February 6th. That will feed twenty-two children for one year. Our next packing session is Monday, March 5th at 6 pm. Please register in the Narthex. PADS … Continue reading
Lenten Prayer Vigil
We will hold a Prayer Vigil in the sanctuary during Holy Week. The Vigil will be the 24-hour period between the beginning of the Maundy Thursday Service (7 PM, April 5) and the beginning of the Good Friday Service (7 … Continue reading
Drummer Needed
Drummer for Infinite Journey Praise Band Infinite Journey (Praise Band) is looking for a drummer. Must be available Saturday afternoons from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for Upward Call practice and service as well as once per month for the … 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.” Contact person: Wendi Thourson.
Digital Picture Display
A slideshow of digital pictures of Trinity’s activities is now displayed in the Narthex every Sunday. Please contact Jan Sigman, if you are interested in having pictures shown of a particular event.
Highlights of UMW for 2011
The Elgin District received $3670 for the mission work they support. Local Church projects received almost $1600 including using $975 of excess funds for Trinity’s apportionments. The rest of the excess funds was split evenly between ChildServ, Red Bird Mission, … Continue reading
Trinity Preschool Auction Update
Well, we had a great, successful auction and we want to thank the church for helping us achieve our goal. Thank you to those of you who donated items for our auction, those who baked, those who bought and those … Continue reading
Adult Bell Choir Concert
Our Adult Bell Choir will be joining two other bell choirs for a FREE HANDBELL CONCERT (donations welcome) at the First Congregational Church, 766 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines on March 11, 2012, at 6:00 PM.
“Pull” Discussed at Next Book Club
Monday, March 5, 6:30 PM in Trinity Hall Barbara Binns will be doing a presentation on her recent book, Pull. We will meet in Trinity Hall and start with a carry-in dinner (hosted by Lee Koenig and others) followed by … Continue reading
Prayer Blanket Ministry Update
Some of you know that Lenor Davis, a long time member of our church is in the process of moving to Oklahoma. She has found a small Methodist Church that will become her new church. This church has many elderly … Continue reading
Just Get Them Started
CE@TUMC by Pastor Jacki The presence of young people leading and serving in worship has become the norm at Trinity. Three-year-olds in the Strings ensemble and Cherub choir offer praises to God through music. Students in fourth grade and older … Continue reading
Praise and Gratitude for Youth Sunday
I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who was involved in making Youth Sunday happen recently. Thank you for sharing your gifts and allowing the congregation to learn from you! We are so blessed at Trinity by our … Continue reading
Shirley Fritz Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship
Packets for the Shirley Fritz Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship are available for pickup in the narthex. Eligible students must currently be in the 7th through 12th grades and members of TUMC or actively involved in a church-sponsored program. Scholarship awards … Continue reading
A case of misunderstanding
“Little pictures have big ears.” I remember hearing this saying as a young child, and knowing that it was being applied to me. However, because of my mom’s North Carolina accent, I heard the saying as “little pitchers have big … Continue reading
Lenten Lunches Signup
Lenten Lunches – Sign up here or in the Narthex 11:30 am in Trinity Hall Each Sunday in March we will gather in Trinity Hall after the 10:30 worship service for a simple feast of soups and breads. A free … Continue reading
