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Merry Christmas, Trinity UMC Family –
All over the world, Christians will prepare for
a new beginning in the New Year by celebrating
the season of Advent. Advent is a time when the
church reflects on God’s promises to deliver His
people and to make His home with them. We
trust God will do this again, because He has
proven faithful in the past. Advent leads up to
Christmas—a very special day when God came to
earth in the flesh in the person of Jesus Christ.
This is Immanuel—”God with us”. It is a time for us to prepare our hearts to
receive Christ anew. This is a reminder that we who have put our trust in Jesus
Christ are part of God’s family and called to be involved in God’s mission of
bringing others to know Him. This is a never ending process of learning to
live the Christ-like life.
I would encourage you this year to start a new family tradition. Either be-
fore you open your presents or before you enjoy Christmas dinner, have some-
one read the Christmas story in Luke 2:1-20. Once it is read, invite people to
share what it means to them that God came into the world or where they would
like to see God move in the coming year. To close the time, offer a prayer of
thanks to God for doing what no other god has ever done or could ever do—be
present with His people at all times, in all places. It could take as few as five
minutes. But, it will center your time around the idea that the greatest gift we
have will not be found under the tree or even be seated at the table next to us.
The greatest gift we have is God Himself. He not only reveals Himself in the
person of Jesus Christ, but also invites us into relationship with Him.
Be sure to join us for Sunday services during this season and a special
Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve. I also look forward to hearing from
those of you who incorporate this new tradition into your time together.
With Great Anticipation –
Pastor Rich
Scriptures for December December 2 – Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 1:1-25
December 9 – Micah 5:2-5 and Luke 1:26-45
December 16 – Psalm 80:1-7 and Luke 1:46-56
December 23 – Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 1:57-80
Christmas Eve Services – Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 2:1-20
December 30 – Psalm 96:1-12 and Luke 2:21-40
December 2018
TRINITY UMC STAFF
Pastor
Rich Rakay
Cell: (419)236-4692
Worship/Youth Leader Wayne Wells
Cell: 937-684-6684
Tender Times Director
Melissa Smiley [email protected]
Office: (567)765-0502
Church Secretary
Carol Higbea
Office: (419)692-0651
Fax: (419)692-0009
Janitor
Carl Miller
Worship Musician
Kathy Stewart
Choir Director
Erin Stokes
Office and Mailing Address
Trinity United Methodist
Church
211 E. Third Street
Delphos, OH 45833
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8AM-Noon & 1-5PM
Website:
Delphos Trinity Newsletter
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Annual Christmas Dinner And Bazaar
General Store (Crafts, Candy & Baked Goods) We hope you all are working on crafts and baked goods for
the General Store. Will you PLEASE put a price on your items
because we don't know your time and costs involved.
Please bring items to the Family Life Center Kitchen
Tuesday Dec. 4th, between 6:00 am - 8:00 pm .
Menu
Choice of Roast Beef or Ham
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Noodles, Green Beans ~ Slaw ~
Applesauce
Please take a minute to sign on the Volunteer Work Chart. We need men, women, and youth. Thanks for helping the
United Methodist Women in a great traditional event.
For any further information, call Carol Higbea at the church office (419-692-0651). A big Thank You to those who have
already volunteered.
The Goals for the Bazaar To make this a church wide project
To promote involvement of the new members
To enjoy working together, develop new leadership,
and relationships among the fellowship
Tithe to missions and divide the remaining profits to the
General Fund and the UMW
Event Sponsored by United Methodist Women
Trinity United Methodist Church Family Life Center
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Dinner Served 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Tickets will be available from United Methodist Women Members,
Church Office, or at the door the day of the dinner.
Adults $9.00 and Children (under 12) $5.00
All unsold tickets and money must be turned in to Becky Binkley or church office
no later than Monday, December 3rd.
December 2018 Delphos Trinity Newsletter Page 3
Monday, December 3rd at 7:30 pm
at Delphos St. John’s Catholic Church
The evening will feature music and scripture readings which tell the story of Advent and Christmas. Solos and duets will be preformed by members of the city’s various churches. Please join us for a special time of prayer and song. This concert is sponsored by the Delphos Ministerial Association.
Delphos Community Christmas Concert
Special Invitation
Trinity UM Women - Delphos, Ohio
Invite All United Methodist Women & Friends
To Their Annual Christmas Celebration
Wednesday, December 12th at 1:00 pm
at the Delphos Canal Museum
Please bring item(s) for quarter auction
proceeds to go to Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
A Musical
Celebration of
Christmas
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December Mission Feature The December Mission Feature has traditionally been the “Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.” This fund allows our Pastor to have the financial means to temporarily assist members and others who find themselves financially strapped. Unforeseen medical expenses, a major appliance breakdown, or “out of work with a family to care for” are just a few examples where Pastor Rich would be able to reach out and offer help on behalf of the church family. In order to respect the families, we do not publicize the recipients, but many times they will send a card of thanks. Occasionally, families even reimburse the fund when they are more financially stable. We hope you will support this pro-ject through your “Mission Feature” offerings. In doing so, you are helping others and insuring the continuation of this project. Thank you for your generosity— The Missions Committee
Trinity General Trust Fund - Give a Gift that Keeps Giving!
The Trinity General Trust Fund recently paid $9,283.15 from it's earnings to be used for general purposes of the church. Since 2001, the Trust Fund has provided $129,370.98 to be used toward the annual church budget. You may donate directly to this trust with cash or securities. If your are over 70 1/2, you may contribute from your IRA as a Qualified Charitable Distribution. Please keep Trinity in mind when making your estate plan.
If you would like more information on the trust or how you can contribute, please contact Jim Vincent or Andy North.
Thank you to all who participated in bringing items for Delphos Inter-Faith Shop Food Pantry which was the Mission Feature for November. We collected a nice variety with a total of 106 items. Thank you again for helping with another “Hands on Mission Project” -The Mission Committee
The next Mission Meeting will be Monday, December 10, at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
December 2018 Trinity Times Page 5
Break Time
Sew Helpful will be going on hiatus for the month of December. With all the activities and preparations we do in the month of December it was decided to have NO SEWING DAYS for December. We will resume sewing at the Oneness Center at 1 pm on January 7th, weather permitting. If you look out the window and wonder if we will be sewing, call Robin at 419-236-0663.
All Warmed Up
St Rita's oncology was very pleased when 15 new tie blankets were delivered in November. Thank you to all who helped and provided materials for this hands on missions opportunity. Watch for your next opportunity to participate in a hands on mission activity.
Keep Them Coming!
Thank you to all who have brought in the plastic bags! Keep them coming! It takes over 500 bags for ONE sleeping mat. Thank you for your participation in this hands on mission project.
Planning Ahead Save These Dates In 2019
For those of you who need to schedule vacation days well in
advance, here are a few things to put on the calendar:
The Arise Easter Cantata Performance Dates are March 15, 16, & 17
Senior High Lakeside Youth Camp—June 23-29, 2019
Junior High Lakeside Youth Camp—July 1-5, 2019
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Getting to Know Trinity
Are you new to Trinity? Have you thought about joining the church? Maybe you are a long-time member
who is interested in finding out more about our United Methodist beliefs. If this is you, join Pastor Rich
for a six-session class called “Getting to Know Trinity”. We will be examining what God’s Word says
about our connection to the church family. We will wrestle with questions like: Is church membership
biblical? Do we understand what is meant by membership in the local church? Why would I join this
church – or any church? What commitments do I have to the church family? What commitments does the
church have to me? What makes United Methodists different from other Christians?
Who: Anyone interested in the study, even if you are already a member, if
you don’t plan to join the church, or are not sure at this point.
What: Lunch, Learning, and Fellowship
When: Sundays, January 6—February 10, Noon to 1:30PM
Where: Trinity UMC Fellowship Hall
Roll Call of the Victorious
Sunday, November 4, 2018, we remembered those who have received the outcome of their faith in the past year. Their earthly life is finished but their journey continues with the Lord. We honored their contributions to family and friends as we continue to lift up in prayer those who remain in this life and grieve not having them with us. The “Roll Call of the Faithful” was read at each service (9:00 am and 10:30 am). A rose was placed on the altar to commemorate each church member who has passed in the last year. They were:
Clara Binkley Dorothy Dillon Margaret Ditto Jacqueline Edwards Harold Foust Marion Jettinghoff Linda Petersmeyer
Janet Eisele Schultheis Marilyn Utrup Ota Vincent Nancy Will
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Monday, December 24th at 7:30PM & 11PM
Trinity United Methodist Church
211 E. Third Street, Delphos
7:30 pm Christmas Service will be Broadcast on WDOH
Delphos Canal Museum 241 N. Main Street, Delphos
presents
20th Annual Celebrate Christmas
Saturday December 1 thru Saturday December 30, 2018 Open every Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm and Every Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm
For more information or to schedule a group tour
Please call 419-692-4496 The Delphos Canal Commission Museum is handicapped accessible.
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The Advent season is a busy time of year for our families, and our church family is no exception. By the time you read this the youth will have completed their first small community outreach project which was contributing to the Christmas tree collection at the Canal Museum.
December will bring a host of opportunities for the youth group to reach out both to our church family as well as the Delphos community.
We will be making candy for the Church Bazaar and most of the youth and their families have signed up to serve at the event. This makes me smile seeing our youth jump in to help out!
On the 9th the youth will be serving our community by doing a Random Acts of Kindness Scaven-
ger Hunt. They will be traveling throughout Delphos to complete this task and I know that the youth will be blessed even more as the people receiving the acts of kindness.
As we enter the Advent season I will leave you with the following scripture: Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Merry Christmas, Wayne
YOUTH DATES
December
Sunday December 2nd
-Candy Making for the Bazaar 1:30 @ church (Combined Youth) Tues/Wed December 4
th / 5
th – Youth Serve @ Bazaar
Sunday December 9th
– Random Acts of Kindness Scavenger Hunt (Combined) Start/noon Sunday December 16
th – Youth Christmas Party (time/location TBD)
Sunday December 23rd
– No Youth Thursday December 27
th Youth Game Night at Family Life Center Time TBD
Sunday December 30th
TBD
January
Sunday January 2nd
Regular Youth Group Resumes 1:00/1:55
Sunday January 9th
Regular Youth Group 1:00/1:55 Sunday January 16
th Regular Youth Group 1:00/1:55
Sunday January 23rd
Regular Youth Group 1:00/1:55 Sunday January 30
th Regular Youth Group 1:00/1:55
January Special Event or Service Project TBA
December Radio Broadcasts We thank those who will be sponsoring the radio broadcasts for the month of December -Anonymous -Anonymous -Anonymous -Anonymous -Leslie Dienstberger in loving memory of his fellow marines who died at Chosen Reservoir, North Korea on December 30, 1950.
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Dear Friends at Trinity Church, We, at the Inter-Faith Thrift Shop, would like to say “Thank You” for featuring us as your November Mission Project. Your generosity helps us to continue our mission of helping the needy in our Community. We are thankful to have the support and love of everyone. Thank you for remembering us at this holiday time!
-The Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers
December Altar Flowers
We thank those who will be gracing the altar with flowers for the month of December.
-Richard & Mary Jo Behrns in celebration of their 17th wedding anniversary on December 1st. -Jim & Anita Dunlap in celebration of their 49th wedding anniversary December 20th. -The Salazar Family in loving memory of Lana Salazar -John & Deb Wade in loving memory of their parents, Pat Parsons and Harold & Betty Wade. -For Janet Eisele.
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Holiday Greetings!
We hope this finds you all in good health and good spirits. We want to first thank
all the Parents and Grandparents who helped with our traditional Thanksgiving
Feast. The children once again enjoyed their “turkey” nuggets thanks to the Chicken
House. The rest of the trimmings were graciously donated by the Tender Times
Families. The children really enjoy this celebration made especially for them.
The children have begun practice for the annual Christmas Show. The perform-
ance will be Wednesday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m. We encourage family and
friends to attend and support are little ones.
We will be treated to a performance by the Delphos Jefferson High School Show
Choir this month as well. Our students look forward to this every year!
We will also be visited by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The anticipation is electric in the
hallways and classrooms.
We wish all of you the happiest of holidays. In this season of giving we remember
that God’s love of a child is the greatest gift of all.
Sincerely, Tender Times Staff
Thanksgiving feast and the preschoolers working on fine motor skills
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2019 Service/Volunteer Opportunities
Thanks to those of you who have already served as an usher 2018.
Please help our Worship Service by spending a few minutes on any given Sunday as an usher/greeter. Your willingness to help, is a simple, important and rewarding part of Sun-day Worship.
The Sign-up Chart for 2019 can be found at the Information Center in Fellowship Hall. This is your opportunity to pick the month or months you are willing to serve. Contact Doug Erman if you have any questions. God Bless and thank you.
Altar Flowers Sign up for the date(s) you would like to grace the altar with flowers. The Flower Chart is found at the Trin-ity Information Center in Fellowship Hall. You are responsible for ordering and paying for your own arrangement.
Please write your name and phone number and designate what occasion you would like put in the bulletin for that Sunday.
2019 Radio Sponsorships Available
Delphos Trinity UMC has partnered with WDOH 107.1 FM radio to broadcast our worship service on Sunday mornings at 11:30 am for many years. Many people in the community listen to the program - shut-ins, people traveling, or those home sick and are grateful that this ministry exists. It is a way for them to feel connected to the church when they can't be physically present. Our ra-dio spot costs $45 per week.
If you would like to sponsor a week, we will record a special recognition of your choosing for the week you sponsor. There is a sign-up chart in the fellow-
Sign-up Chart for Card Ministry is at the Trinity Information Center in Fellowship Hall. Sign up for the month you would be willing to prepare the cards to be signed by the church members.
Card Ministry
December 2018 Trinity Times Page 12
To My Church Family Thank you for all your support, prayers, cards and visits at the death of my mother, Betty Noffsinger. At a time like this, it is extremely clear who one’s friends really are! A special “Thank you” to Pastor Rich and Mallory, you’re a real “blessing” to our church. We do appreciate your thoughtfulness during our time of grief. -God Bless, Colleen Harter and Family
Delphos Trinity United Methodist Church Thank you for your donation to CASA of Allen and Putnam Counties, a program of Crime Victim Services. CVS helps over 3,000 victims each year who are seeking safety, healing, justice, and restitution. On behalf of the CASA staff, volunteers, Advisory council, and those we serve, thank you again for your commitment to the children and families of our community. To view additional information on CASA, or other Crime Victim Services programs, feel free to visit our website at www.CrimeVictim Services.org Thank you so much for your support. -Sincerely, Tim Thurston, MA - CASA Director
Dear Church Family The family of Bob McNamee wish to thank the members of the church for their prayers, cards and the wonderful funeral dinner. Also, a big thank you to Pastor Rich for his visits and prayers. Many blessing to all. -Janet McNamee & family
Thank You Ladies & John In October our Trinity UMW hosted the Northwest Plains District Meeting. I want to thank the following people: Pam Vincent, Becky Binkley, Lyn Rhoads, Jo Briggs, Julie Kiggins and Betsy Raabe for serving and clean up. Thank you to Lisa Kiggins for the fruit for breakfast and all the ladies who donated a salad or dessert. Thank you to Kathy Stewart, Erin Stokes and Addy Stewart for their music. Thank you to Becky and John Jones for moving props for the play and John for serving as audio person. In case I missed someone...Thank you! God Bless you all! -Sally Kiggins
Funeral Dinner Thank you to all who helped with the funeral dinner for Bob McNamee. Set up, food preparation, serving and clean-up are all needed so that we may provide this service to our church families. -Funeral Committee
December 2018 Trinity Times Page 13
Once again we will be decorating the church with beautiful Poinsettias for
Christmas. If you would like to purchase one, please fill out this order form
along with your check made out to Trinity United Methodist Church and place
it in the offering plate or turn into the Church
Office.
The cost of a Poinsettia is $9. 25 each. They will be delivered directly to the Church and you may
take them home after the December 24 Christmas Eve Service.
If you want a certain color, please order as soon as you can so the florist can fill our order.
Please order a Christmas Poinsettia(s)
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Ordered by: _______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Name/event in honor of or in memory of (circle one)
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Name/event in honor of or in memory of (circle one)
All Orders must be placed by Dec. 10th
Order Poinsettias
for Christmas
No. Red Poinsettias ________ No. White Poinsettias ________
No. Pink Poinsettias ________
Total Poinsettias Ordered__________
___________
Poinsettia Order Form
Congratulations to Jodi Parsell and Joel Basinger who Were united in marriage on October 27, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Proud Parents are Dennis & Cherie Parsell and Larry & Susan Basinger.
United in Marriage
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December Birthdays
Café’ Sign-Up Sheet Sign up for the Sunday or Sundays you would be willing to be a Café’ Host which can be found on the round table in Fellowship Hall. (There is a Prepaid Standing order for rolls at Pat’s Donuts & Kreme Sunday morning at 8:15 am).
15-Holly Looser
16—Donna Sampson Madison Spring Wayne Wells
18—Eric Geise Lisa Harlan
19—Auggie Wurst
20—Cory Bastian
21-Donna Erman Alexis Hoyt Jenna Miller
22—Ava Macwhinney Grace Schier Adam Wiltsie Damon Wiltsie
23—Ellen Ditto Rosa Wollenhaupt
24—Shirley Stemen
1-John Fetzer
2—Noah Dotson
3—Brooklynn Meyer Mollie Meyer 4—Don Allemeier Megan Antalis Darlene Best Jeanne Hasenkamp Carl Miller
5—Kyla Carder
6—Karlie Ulm
7—Florence Ness
8—Corey Dudgeon
10—Dale Allemeier Anne Altstaetter Janice Freund
11—Jason Lee
12—Melissa Knepper Marty Schultheis
25—Larry Armstrong Amanda Moreo Lindsey Staples
27—Doug Rudasill Audrey Schimmoller
28—Kathy Ulrich 29—Alyvia Lindeman Andra McKibben Anna Spring Terrie Wisher
30—Betsy Raabe Sue Wilkin
31—Karen Kayser Dan Myers Tori Ringwald
Mon., Dec. 17th is the Deadline for the
January Newsletter. Fax: 419-692-0007
or E-mail: [email protected]
or turn in written Newsletter articles to
the Church Office by the deadline which
is always the 3rd Monday of each month.
All articles must be in writing.
January
Newsletter
Deadline
Mon., Dec. 17
December Servant Helpers
9:00 Service Acolytes: Jr. Church: Dec. 2 Gwen Teman Dec. 2 Kelly North
Dec. 9 Abby Rakay Dec. 9 Terri Suever
Dec. 16 Lyv Lindeman Dec. 16
Dec. 23 Garret Johnson Dec. 23 No Jr. Church
Dec. 30 Dec. 30 Kelly North
Liturgists: Nursery:
Dec. 2 Dan Grice Dec. 2 Lindsey Staples
Dec. 9 Sally Kiggins Dec. 9 Alicia Koester
Dec. 16 Mike Johnson Dec. 16 Teresa Gilden
Dec. 23 Doug Erman Dec. 24
Dec. 30 Pat Poling Dec. 30
Ushers/Greeters: Sound System:
Steve Montgomery Clay Erman
John Jones
10:30 Service
Nursery Dec. 2 Stacie McGue
Dec. 9 Teresa Gilden
Dec. 16 Karla Erman
Dec. 23
Dec. 30 Stacie McGue
Audio Visual Tech: Mallory Rakay
Others Serving
Altar Guild Kelly North
Jan Wiechart
Communion Stewards Jan Miller
Jan Rozelle
Card Ministry:
Sue Wilkin
Café Hosts:
Dec. 2 Mike & Angie Johnson
Dec. 9 George & Carol Mox
Dec. 16
Dec. 23
Dec. 30
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DELPHOS OH 45833
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