Category Archives: Outreach Ministry
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
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
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
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
Donate to Flood Buckets
Donations are being collected for a “Flood Bucket” to be sent wherever needed for emergency relief. This is a program sponsored by UMCOR. A bucket and list of needs are available in the Narthex. We hope to collect enough supplies … Continue reading
Pads need volunteers
As the temperature continues to drop and the amount of snow increases, the number of guests at PADS increases. Also, the weak economy is a factor. Last weekend there were 31 guests including 7 women guests There is a continuing … Continue reading
Christmas Generosity
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! 33 children’s gifts given to Marcy Newberry Warming Tree – 123 items 46 hats 67 pairs of gloves/mittens 3 ear muffs/headbands 10 scarves 7 pairs of socks Items were given to Marcy Newberry, Trinity PADS, … Continue reading
Prayer Blanket Ministry
MEN, WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE Come and be a part of Trinity’s new Outreach Ministry. This ministry of the church will serve people who are absent from the congregation for a variety of reasons – illness, away at college, family problems, … Continue reading
Growing? Changing? or Both?
CE@TUMC by Miss Jacki Nearly every week someone in the congregation comments about the number of children who serve in worship and come forward for the Children’s Story. Others look around the narthex on Sunday morning and see unfamiliar faces. … Continue reading
Rainbow Hospice Opportunity
The mission of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Bereavement Services is to “enable people to live with dignity and hope while coping with loss and the end of life.” This organization offers several workshops, support groups and events for parents, … Continue reading
Heifer International Thanks
Heifer International provides livestock & training so that families can improve nutrition and earn income for health care, shelter and education for children. Each gift multiplies because every family that receives a Heifer animal promises to “pass on the gift” … Continue reading
Prayer Blanket Ministry
WHAT IS A PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY It is an outreach ministry of the church to a person who is absent from the congregation for a variety of reasons – illness, away at college, family problems, etc. WHAT I S A … Continue reading
Flood Buckets
Help Donate Supplies to Fill Flood Buckets The Outreach Committee is collecting supplies to help families clean up after a flood or hurricane. A sign-up sheet in the narthex lists the items needed to fill each five-gallon bucket. Trinity will … Continue reading
Christmas Outreach
Planning Ahead for Christmas This year the following opportunities will be available for reaching out to others locally during the holiday season. Marcy Newberry Center – buy a gift for a needy child. The list includes 33 children ages 3 … Continue reading
Haiti Mission Trip
February 2-10, 2012 If interested contact John Sheely at and you can check http://www.umvimhaiti.org/ The United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women also sponsor many outreach activities. If you would like to be on the Outreach Committee or just be … Continue reading
Heifer Project International
Also in December, the Outreach Team will have Heifer International gift cards available for purchase. These photo cards are a great gift for anyone, but especially for those who are “hard to buy for”. Heifer’s approach to providing global assistance … Continue reading
Outreach Updates
Feed My Starving Children On Monday, October 17th twenty-eight volunteers helped pack 7,992 meals that will feed 22 children for one year. This packing event was organized and facilitated by the Men’s Club in lieu of a regular meeting. Thank … Continue reading
Yardwork and Leaf Raking
Do you need yardwork and/or fall leaf raking? Trinity Youth want to help! Weekend work. Please do not let inability to pay keep you from asking for help! Sign up in the narthex or email t.methodist@sbcglobal.
UMC on Relief
UMCOR is asking for donations for victims of hurricane Irene, US Disaster Response, UMCOR Advance #901670 and earmark your check for Hurricanes 2011. Make your check out to Trinity with notation as above. Credit will be given to our Rainbow … Continue reading
