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Trinity Presbyterian Church
Church Announcements
for the week of Jan. 17 - 24
(Information contained in the announcements is generally updated weekly by Thursday at 5pm (prior to the earlier Friday date listed above).
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Join Trinity in welcoming
Rev. Barbara Anne Keely
Sunday, Jan. 19th, 2025
Sermon: Gifts for the Common Good
Children's Message & Sunday School to follow
11AM - Fellowship
11 AM - ACLO
Worship Services are viewable in person & on Youtube
Biography: The Reverend Dr. Barbara Anne Keely taught for 24 years at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, in the areas of Christian Education, Congregational Spirituality, Church Leadership and Administration, and Presbyterian Worship and Governance (Book of Order).. During these years, she served as a parish associate in churches in the Presbytery, preaching and working with church leaders. In 2015, Barbara Anne retired from academic teaching and spent 8 years serving as a transitional pastor in 5 churches in the Metro area. She retired in 2023 and participates at Westminster Church (Minneapolis). She is enjoying time to quilt, read, travel, and attend live theater productions. Barbara Anne is delighted to continue to assist congregations by leading worship when invited.
Ladies Lunch - Thur., Feb. 13th, The Machine Shed, 11:30AM
Please RSVP to reserve a seat. RSVP's due by Sunday, Feb 9 to Susan Rooney or Jane Williams.
Sunday School Teachers Needed 3rd Sundays Monthly:
Pick a Sunday that works for you! The classes will meet one time per month (2 volunteers needed for each class session) There will be 12 total classes. A sign up sheet is located in the office. The lesson material will be provided to you. Thank you for helping everyone! This wonderful opportunity to engage with our hopeful & faith filled youth. See upcoming open slots below:
Sunday School Volunteer Teachers:
FEB: 1. -Miriam J. 2. Gayle S. (Thank you Gayle and Miriam!)
Mar, Apr, May, June, July & Aug: 1-2 open slots each month.
2025 Pledge Cards
Options for Submitting Your Pledge Card
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Call it in
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Email the office
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Drop off the card at the office
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Contact Pastor April
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USPS Mail
(extra cards available at Trinity if needed.)
Children’s Worship Bags - Available for children to use during worship services.
New children's worship bags are available at Trinity. They are filled with quiet activities like coloring pages, small puzzles, Bible story booklets, and more!" The bags are designed to provide quiet activities for children to do during church services, particularly during sermons, to help them focus and stay engaged. Contents in each bag will vary but typically will contain a combination of the following items:
· Christmas and regular coloring books and crayons
· Bible story activity pages
· Small puzzles or mazes
· Stickers
· Playdough
· Sensory items like textured fabrics or beads
· Small toys or manipulative
JANUARY
1/18- Men’s Breakfast, 8AM-930AM.
1/19- 10AM Worship w/Rev. Barbara Anne Keely , Sunday School #5 (2 teachers needed), 11AM ACLO
1/22- Choir Rehearsal, 7PM.
1/23 - Session meets 7PM.
1/26 - 10AM Worship w/Rev. Bill Peake, 11AM Fellowship
1/29 - Choir Rehearsal, 7PM, 1PM.
1/31 - Pastor April's official final day at Trinity. We will miss you, Pastor April!
January Visiting Pastors
Jan. 26: Rev. Bill Peake
Upcoming Trinity Meetings
CCMT/Deacon Meeting: Meets FEB 11, 10AM. (CCMT/Deacons meet on even months at 10am).
Committees Meeting: Jan 9th, 6 & 7 PM ***Meeting minutes are always due by the Monday following your meeting.
Stated Session Meeting: Jan 23rd, at 7PM.
Subscribe to the Friday Blast!
Trinity emails congregants every Friday with important reminders. If you have not directly subscribed to the Blast, you are not yet on the email list. Contact the office to sign up the email address that you would like to authorize the church to send it to.
Congregational Directory
Trinity updates the contacts in the directory as changes come in, but prints new copies and uploads updates every month or so. If you have any household updates, or would like to submit a directory photo, please contact the church office. Note: The information in the directory is for Trinity family usage only. All listings in the directory are there for your convenience. Not every listing is that of an official "member," as some are regular attendees, frequent visitors or even relatives of the congregation. Please contact the office with your current info. Thank you. Feel free to contact the office at any time to verify a current address within your printed directory. Copies are available in the office.
ACLO (After Church Lunch Outing) 3rd Sundays Monthly
Join your Trinity friends after the worship service every 3rd Sunday. The group selects a place to gather for fellowship, friends, & food!
Men's Breakfast- 1st & 3rd Saturdays!
All men of Trinity are invited to men's breakfast in Trinity's fellowship hall on the 1st and the 3rd Saturdays each month. The hours are 8-9:30 am. Please let Tom Rooney know if you are interested or if you have questions.
2nd Friday each month is Game Night!
Join your Trinity friends for Game Night FUN! Game night is generally the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise announced). If you have a favorite game, suggest it or simply bring it along to the gathering! Gather at the Freeman or Hoekstra home. Stephanie H. with questions. Please note: Covid vaccinations are required for in person game playing.
Trinity QR Code For Giving
You can now give to Trinity Presbyterian Church by using Trinity’s QR Code! Either scan the barcode with your smartphone or scan it with "QR Code Reader" (phone application). It's convenient, secure and fast. You can go to the giving page on the website to learn more. Thank you.
Trinity's Welcome Bags for Visitors
Did you know that Trinity has welcome bags to present to visitors on Sundays? If you notice a new face or new family, please present them with a welcome bag from the cupboard in the office. The cupboard is labeled "Visitor Bags"
Let Your light shine! Join the CCMT/Deacons
Hello from your Deacons and Care Partners! Have you considered how you might be helpful at Trinity? At the same time have you been reluctant to volunteer because you are not able to commit to something long-term? Let's talk! We are looking for members to serve as Care Partners, often on a one-time basis. James 1:17 tells us every gift is from God. We all have different talents and God-given gifts. They are all important and can be used to serve God’s kingdom. For more information speak with one us; Kathie Wilkinson, Jane Willison, Jane Williams, Gayle Strand, Katharine Upson, and Trinity's newest CCMT's; Miriam Johnson and Althea Hofer! You will hear more about Miriam and Althea in upcoming Pathways newsletters. Stay tuned! If interested, contact one of us. We would love to share the possibilities with you! Let your light shine!
-Your Trinity Deacons & Care Partners (CCMT)
Kathie Wilkinson, Jane Willison, Althea Hofer, Miriam Johnson, Gayle Strand and Katharine Upson
Are you getting Trinity's Church text alerts?
Trinity texts all congregants 2x per month with important reminders. If you have not told Trinity to add your phone #, you are not yet on the list. Contact the office to sign up!