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Trinity United Methodist Church—237 N. Water, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-522-7921 tumcif.org
The Purpose of Trinity United Methodist Church is to build a Christian community that meets
spiritual needs in a changing world.
The Vision of Trinity United Methodist Church is to humbly: be safe and nurturing; follow God’s will;
reach out to the community; and break down walls within and outside of the church.
Build a Rock Solid Faith
Once Upon a
Starry Night A Christmas musical for children
December 24, 2011
7:00 P.M.
Trinity United Methodist Church
237 N. Water Ave. 208-522-7921
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
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It was difficult to choose the topic for the Advent sermon series this year. The world looks bleak; even the trees look stark and the sky gray. There is still much upheaval in the world, and in our own nation. People around us are hurting. The economy is still struggling, which translates into more people using the food bank, and more people eating at the Soup Kitchen every day. We know that more people will be coming to Trinity during the week this winter, begging for help to keep their homes warm. More people will be turning to us to help pay for rent, and for gas to drive to work. Even though there are service agencies to help with some of these needs, many of the people fall through cracks because the agencies often are able to help people just once each year. Yes, even life in Idaho Falls looks bleak for those who are struggling with finances, or relationships, or illness.
It was a difficult decision, but we will not be providing a Christmas giving tree this year. There are already many agencies in our community that provide toys and food for Christmas, and we felt that our efforts were duplicating other organized efforts. We decided that Trinity's resources could be used more effectively to help families throughout the winter, when there are not as many resources available to families. We will still provide a hat and mitten tree, because the children at Bush Elementary School need warm hats and mittens. The teachers hand out the hats and mittens to children throughout the winter who come to school without warm clothes.
It seems that what our community needs to hear about, and experience, this Advent is hope. The world was bleak the first Christmas, and God entered into the bleakness to bring hope and salvation. The light of Christ shone bright because the world was so dark. Hope shines brighter in bleakness. We need hope to get us through our difficulties. We need a message of hope to bring to those who are struggling. We need to search within ourselves to remember those times when life felt bleak for us, and then remember what gave us hope to get through those times. We need to open our eyes to the realities around us, and then reach out as the church, as God's people of hope, to share the light where it will shine the brightest.
That's the message this Advent. Yes, the world around us may look bleak. It may feel bleak. But Christ will enter even the darkest places. And we, the flawed people of God, with all of our cracked vessels from our own bleak times, will be able to let the light of Christ shine through those cracks. May God use us this Advent to bring hope to a world in need. Amen.
Grace and Peace, Brenda
Prayer Concerns and more - Nov. 17, 2011 --Anderson-Castillo Family up date
Our family is working hard to adjust and cope with the drastic change in our lives since our son-in-law Giovanni Castillo was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma/Leukemia (ALL) in mid October. He is undergoing about 5-6 months of very aggressive treatment that we pray will lead to a cure. It is very difficult for him which of course makes it a challenge for all of us. He spends lots of time in a cancer center, hospital or here at home. The family is living with us at the time so we can help with their many needs especially the children, (ages 7, 4 and 7 months). Heather has to continue her job as a nurse at EIRMC. Many thanks to those friends and family who have helped us with monetary donations, cards, e-mails, prayers and their time to help us all as needed. Giovanni’s mother is now here from Nicaragua and is a great support for him. The medical bills are beginning to pile us as well! God had a plan when we put an addition on our home about 25 years ago for this area as we have helped many people who needed living space ever since. PLEASE keep us in your thought and prayers and keep sending card/e-mails and etc. as that is very important to the family.
Jim and Betty Anderson Heather Castillo 2055 S. Charlotte Dr. 208-403-1407 Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 [email protected] 208-523-8272 [email protected]
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“Once Upon a Starry Night” will be presented Saturday, December 24, at 5:00 P.M. in the sanctuary by our
children and youth. Stars, comets, Wise Men, and shepherds will reenact the story of the first Christmas and
sing terrific songs such as “I’m Not Getting on That Camel” and “One Sheep Short.” Please come to support
our hard-working actors and their parents.
Our Sunday School attendance has been great because the kids really want to be here. Thanks to our lead
teachers, Terri Robinson, Barb Brooks, Nancy Stewart, and Sherri Clemens. Also, thanks to their enthusiastic
assistants and subs. While the curriculum for K-5 will still be Rock Solid, Middle School youth will begin
“Grapple,” a series designed to let them put their faith into action. A reminder: we still need treats for the 3rd
and 4th Sundays of each month. If you can’t provide treats every month, then an occasional Sunday will also
work.
For many members of our community, winter is a time of great need. For families whose incomes don’t even
cover necessities, providing for their children’s Christmas is especially stressful. Please consider donating to
and helping with a Christmas basket program. INEL, Firefighters, St. Vincent de Paul, and Salvation Army
coordinate their efforts so there is no duplication.
Thank you to all who have stepped forward to serve at both the Food Bank and Soup Kitchen. We know it’s
hard work and we appreciate your efforts.
Together in Christ,
Kay
Prayer Concerns Prayers For:
Ed Simmons, Jean Stoker Greenhalgh, Doug O’Brien, Eileen Taylor, Ed Brown, Tanya Perez, Dorothy Madiloff, Betty Schwabedissen, Kenneth Teraguchi, Giovanni Castillo, Larry Reed, Carol Bruinsma, Leo Lord, the Henze family, Richard Dickson, Jacque Oswald, Ben Jackson, Summers family, Peter Isaksen, Mike Chapman, and Cheryl Vetter & Family.
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving
Colossians 4:2
If you aren't on the prayer chain and would like to be, I will be pleased to add your name. Also, if you are on the prayer chain now, but would like to be taken off, I can do
that also. Just e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at 522-5827.
Blessings, Sharon Eld
How to Join the Prayer Chain
A Big thank you to the men who came and raked
the leaves in my yard. It was greatly appreciated.
Thanks Again!!
God Bless.
Sincerely,
Lillian Weinberg
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Purpose Statement:
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Holiday Treat Sale The UMW Holiday Treat Sale will be held December 11th in the
Parlor. We will be selling items after both the 9am and 11am
services. Please help support this project by donating and
purchasing the holiday treats.
Each Wednesday a men's and a women's group meet at
O'Brady's Restaurant.
We meet at 9:00 a.m. and ALL are welcome!
United Methodist Women’s Christmas Unit meeting will be Thursday, December 8 at 1:00 in the parlor. Patti Edwards will present
Christmas Music Through the Ages. Installation of officers will be held by Dixie Jacky, newly elected Oregon/Idaho UMW President. All women are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of friendship and Christmas spirit.
Tuesday, December 6th at 9:30, all present and newly elected Executive Board members will meet to plan the next year programs and budget.
All women of Trinity are invited to all UMW activities including Circle meetings. Ethel Clark circle meets on the 4th Thursday at 1:00 pm, Morning Glory Circle meets on the
3rd Monday at 9:30 am and Susannah Circle meets on the 4th Wednesday at 7:30 pm each in the Parlor. Unit meetings are on the 2nd Thursday at 1:00.
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Regional Council Report RCCM met Tuesday, 7:00pm, November 15th at Trinity UMC. Updates were given for all of the community agencies represented.
The Soup Kitchen had record numbers again this month.
Run to Feed the Hungry will be happening on Thanksgiving day at 9:00am starting in Freeman Park. Registration is $25 per person.
The Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner has been moved to the Red Lion Inn. The kitchen at the Elks Lodge is being
remodeled.
FISH reported that gasoline is still the biggest expense they have. The offering for the community Thanksgiving Service will go
towards that need.
The Idaho Falls Food Bank was able to find new volunteers to cover some of the donation pickup routes. They are also seeing
record numbers of clients.
Little Church in the Pines reported that they were able to get a loan from the Bank of Commerce to cover the balance of their
construction costs. They hope to be able to have their Christmas Eve Service in the new building. They are excited about the choir
that has formed and are practicing for a Cantata the first part of December.
The Emmaus Lutheran Community asked to join the Regional Council. They were unanimously welcomed.
There was a discussion of hosting a World Day of Prayer Service on March 2nd. It was decided to think about it until the next
meeting.
The next meeting will be at First Lutheran on Tuesday, December 20th at 7:00pm.
NIRDA (Nicaraguan Rural Development Agency) Another school year is coming to an end in the rural communities where this mission project works to give the students the oppor-tunity to finish high school. 14 students will be celebrating graduation soon. This is the 7th class of students that we have helped finish high school. NIRDA became an NGO in 2002. We have done several projects but primarily supported the teachers and stu-dents in the schools after being invited to do so. December and January are the vacation months for the school children but school will begin again in February 2012. We plan to continue to help these students and give them hope and motivation for their future. How can you HELP? 1. Continue to help us by recycling Aluminum of all kinds. A recycling center is at the church for aluminum cans and other small items. Other kinds of aluminum can be donated to NIRDA too. We can also pick up cans or other items if you contact us. 2. Volunteer to help our local committee as we raise money through various fund raising activities throughout the year (parking lot sale, dinners, auctions, monetary donations and more) 3. Invite Nirda committee volunteers to present a program about their work in rural Nicaragua. 4. Join a team that travels each year to Nicaragua to celebrate and teach the students and do various building projects as needed. 5. We are looking for someone who knows and follows e-bay that could help NIRDA sell donated items of value, with the proceeds going to NIRDA. Contact - Jim and Betty Anderson 523-8272 Jill Ecklesdafter – 523-7719
Adult Sunday School
It is one of Western civilization’s best- known stories. For two thousand years it has been told and retold, preached and sung
about. We celebrate it every year with Christmas trees and lights, with gifts and cards, carols and hymns. And yet, its very
familiarity may keep us from fully grasping its riches.------- Adam Hamilton
Join us for our study of The Journey as Hamilton walks us through what really happened when God gave us his Son.
Classes will be held at 10:00 A.M. each Sunday in December.
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“Christmas Alleluias”
~A Christmas Cantata~ Adult, Children’s, Bell Choirs, Instrumentalists, Narration
First Lutheran Church 455 W. Sunnyside
Idaho Falls
Sunday, December 4th 5:30 p.m. Hand Bell Prelude begins at 5:20 p.m.
Sunday, December 11th
8:15 a.m.,11:00 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. Hand Bell Prelude begins 10 minutes prior
The public is cordially invited Child care provided
Free-will monetary offering for Idaho Falls Food Bank and Soup Kitchen
(Thrivent Financial for Lutherans providing some matching funds
Treat yourself to an evening's entertainment at the Nutcracker Ballet,
featuring Trinity's own Molly O'Brien
as the sugar plum fairy!
Molly will perform on
Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7:00
at the Civic Auditorium.
Tickets are available at the door,
or from Cheryl O'Brien (523-1543).
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Wesley Handbell Choir
Cordially Invites You to Its
ANNUAL Ring in the Season Handbell Concert
Matinee: December 3, 3:30 pm
Full Concert: December 4, 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Trinity United Methodist Church 237 N. Water St. [email protected] or call 522-7921.
Christmas music is truly a gift to the world! Its beauty and power erase boundaries and unite people and cultures. On December 3 and 4, this diverse cultural richness will be translated into the musical language of the handbells and offered to you as our Christmas gift. Trinity United Methodist Church will present its annual Christmas concert at the church.
“Musical Candy for Christmas,” includes traditional carols and classical forms as well as several unique selections. Ranging in mood from somber, peaceful, and meditative to joyful and boisterous, each tells its piece of the Christmas story. The quiet and spiritual quality of Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, and Festive Peal set the mood for reflection and anticipation that precedes the Christmas mystery. The magic of December is found in Masters in this Hall and The Christmas Song, as well as in Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. On This Day Earth Shall Ring is symbolic of the ever present anticipation of the incarnation of Christ felt not only on the first Christmas, but re-announced annually by joyous Angelic Choirs and Marching Kings. Rounding out the concert are the classic yearnings of Blue Christmas and our favorite winter images found in Sleigh Ride
Trinity United Methodist Church Wesley Handbells is the largest bell choir in southeast Idaho. Fourteen skilled ringers play a collection of over five octaves of handbells and hand chimes. A treat for both the ears and eyes, gleaming bronze bells flash through the air, ringing with expression and musicality. For our Christmas concert, we’ll be joined by flute, organ, and percussion.
Come and hear us ring in the season—our treat!
Olde Fashioned Christmas and Winter Festivals
Once again this holiday season,
The Museum of Idaho, The Interfaith Council and Chesbro’s Music
will be presenting a festive destination for individuals and families here in Idaho Falls.
The event is free to the public and will feature Nativity Scenes, Santa Clauses, antique toys
and representations of other winter festivals.
The display opens to the public on Friday, December 9
and will remain through Wednesday, January 4.
Come often and enjoy the festive taste of the holidays.
A Little About the Soup Kitchen
In 1985, members of St Mark’s Episcopal Church founded Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen in their church basement. By the
early 1990’s, IFSK was incorporated as a non-profit with an active Board of Directors, and Dan and Marilyn Sanow
were leading the project. When Community Outreach Center, 301 S Boulevard, became available, IFSK moved into its
specially designed and spacious new location. Staffed completely by volunteer groups, it now serves meals from
12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. seven days a week. With a weak economy, IFSK business increased, so now an average of 135
meals per day are being provided at an average cost of $1.00 per meal.
While IFSK does receive USDA commodities, most of the food prepared there is donated by individuals, churches,
clubs, and other organizations. Canned and packaged goods are received from both the Boy Scout and USPS letter
carrier food drives. Monetary donations are equally important and are used to purchase foodstuffs, cleaning
supplies, and to repair and replace equipment.
Joyce Ayers of Trinity UMC is a board member of IFSK. Joyce and our Missions Committee organize volunteers to
cook and serve meals the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays and on the 4th Sunday of each month. Recently, we’ve
established a collection box for food donations. Most needed items include cream soups, fruits, and vegetables.
Sierra Service Project 2012 The 2012 Youth Mission team will be attending the Sierra Service Project work camp
in Fort Hall, Idaho this summer at the end of July. Sierra Service Project (SSP) is a Christian non-profit organization providing life-changing experiences through acts of
service repairing homes in Native American and urban communities and serving in Central America. They invite junior high and high school age youth and young adults to experience the profound power of serving people who have a
culture and life experience different from their own. During their Domestic Summer Program each year, approximately 1,650 youth and 400 adult volunteers from 125
churches and over 50 paid summer staff live, worship and work together on seven different project sites. Together, their work results in over 130 safer, drier and more comfortable homes.
In 2010, 100 churches that participated were United Methodist. The other 25 churches were Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Lutheran and United Church of Christ. We welcome all denominations to participate in our programs.If
you would like to be a part of this exciting ministry, please contact Sara Jensen at 529-8892 or email at [email protected].
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Volunteers Needed~~
We provide the volunteers needed the 4th Sunday and 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of every month @ the soup kitchen.
This is a very worthy cause, and it takes a lot of hands to accomplish it. If you can volunteer, meet at the community
center on South Boulevard around 11:30am. Childcare will be provided during Sunday volunteer hours!
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Barbara Brooks 12/02
Dylan Empey 12/02
Jim Burket 12/05
Jules Clemens 12/05
Margaret Jobe 12/10
Richard Gildersleeve 12/11
Gwen Weaver 12/11
Nancy Bergman 12/12
Alyce Gonzalez 12/12
Walt Weaver 12/14
Kamiko Norris 12/15
Davis Taylor 12/16
Helen Reed 12/17
Ellen Schuman 12/17
Michael Benson 12/18
Christina Carroll 12/18
Kathy Smith 12/23
John Mullin 12/25
Jo Ann Rose 12/25
Joanne McCray 12/29
Jason Jakovac 12/30
*We will be listing the monthly birthdays from here on out. To make sure we get yours in please write it on the communication cards Sunday, email it to the office ([email protected]), call (208-522-7921) or drop it by (237 N Water Ave) Thank You.
Shanda Walker Administrative Assistant
December Birthdays
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Church Contact Information
Pastor:
Rev. Brenda Sene — [email protected]
Administrative Assistant:
Shanda Walker —[email protected]
Program Coordinator
Kay Kiefner– [email protected]
Church Phone: 208-522-7921
Office Hours: 9-noon & 1-3, Monday through Thursday
Church Website: www.tumcif.org
Webmaster: Cheryl Siedelmann, [email protected]
Sunday, Dec. 4th Counters: Jim Anderson & Jerry Christian Coffee Hour: Doris Plesner & Barbara Anderson Greeters: To be Announced Sound / Radio: Max Harrison & Deborah Jackson Liturgist: To be Announced Radio sponsored by: Don & Marilyn Taylor Sunday, Dec. 11th Counters: Bob Siedelmann & Kathy Harder Coffee Hour: Bob & Wendy Nobles Greeters: To be Announced Sound / Radio: Jacob Robinson & Nancy Copp Liturgist: To be Announced
Radio sponsored by: Joy & Jerry Christian in Honor of Joy’s mother Joyce Barker.
Sunday, Dec. 18th Counters: Bob Nobles & Walt Weaver Coffee Hour: Judy Bryggman & Jennie Starkey Greeters: To be Announced Sound / Radio: Jared Sene Liturgist: To be Announced Radio sponsored by: Praise be to God Sunday, Dec. 25th Counters: Ron Ayers & Ted Watanabe Coffee Hour: No Coffee Greeters: To be Announced Sound / Radio: Jakob Bryan & Deborah Jackson Liturgist: To be Announced Radio sponsored by: Trudy LaBonte in Memory of Ken Bailey.
Free junk car & Metal Removal!
Half of the proceeds will go to the Debt Elimination Campaign. The other half will be used for pick up and
delivery to the steel yard. For more information please contact Jr Gonzalez at (208) 534-1130
Build a Rock Solid Faith
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 930 UMW Ex Board 630 Praise Band 700 Girl Scouts 730 Choir
2 930 Community Partners
3 900 Handbell Practice 200 Idaho Baby Wearers 330 Handbell Concert
4 900 Praise & Rejoice 945 Hubbell 1000 Sunday School 1100 Traditional 430 Bell Concerts 500 Youth Group 630 Trustees 700 Bell Concert
5 1130 Soup Kitchen 615 TOPS 700 Wesley Bells
6 900 Sermon Study 630 PEO 700 Cub Scouts 730 Christian Ed Council
7 1200 Sisters Bible Study 130 NAMI 400 Rehearsal 630 Bells of Joy 730 Boy Scouts 800 Viva La Voce
8 1200 RCCM Luncheon 100 UMW Unit 630 Missions 630 Praise Band 700 Girl Scouts 730 Choir
9
600-900 SHS Orchestra Concert
10
11 900 Praise & Rejoice 945 Hubbell 1000 Sunday School 1100 Traditional Holiday Treat Sale in Parlor 430 Viva La Voce Concert 500 Youth Group
12 900 FISH 100 RCCM Ex 400 Viva La Voce Concert 615 TOPS 700 Finance 700 Wesley Bells
13 900 Sermon Study 100 Intercessory Prayer 700 Cub Scouts 730 Church Council
14 1000 Prayer Shawl 1200 Sisters Bible Study 130 NAMI 630 Bells of Joy 730 Boy Scouts
15 630 Praise Band 700 Girl Scouts 730 Choir
16 17 800 UMM
18 900 Praise & Rejoice 945 Hubbell 1000 Sunday School 1100 Traditional 500 Youth Group 600 MESSIAH-Community Sing Along
19 930 Morning Glory 1130 Soup Kitchen 615 TOPS 700 Wesley Bells
20 900 Sermon Study 630 Evangelism 700 Cub Scouts 730 NIRDA
21 1200 Sisters Bible Study 130 NAMI 630 Bells of Joy 730 Boy Scouts
22 100 Ethel Clark 630 Praise Band 700 Girl Scouts 730 Choir
23 24
Christmas
Eve
700 Once Upon A Starry Night
25 900 Praise & Rejoice 945 Hubbell 1000 Sunday School 1100 Traditional 500 Youth Group
Christmas Day
26
Office
Closed
615 TOPS 700 Wesley Bells 730 SPRC
27
Office
Closed 100 Intercessory Prayer 700 Cub Scouts
28 1200 Sisters Bible Study 130 NAMI 630 Bells of Joy 730 Boy Scouts 730 Susannah Circle
29 630 Praise Band 700 Girl Scouts 730 Choir
30
31
New Years
Eve
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Build a Rock Solid Faith
Trinity United Methodist Church
237 N Water Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone 208-522-7921
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Permit No. 1491
IDAHO FALLS
IDAHO
Email: [email protected]
Publication Deadlines
Articles for the Outreach are due no later
than the 15th of each month.
Expect the next Outreach to arrive around
January 2012.
If you can’t be with us in person, join us on the radio every Sunday
at 11:00 am, KBLY 1260 AM or KBLI 690 AM.
Each Sunday’s order of worship is available on our website, tumcif.org,
as well as podcasts of portions of previous Sundays’ worship services.
Return Service Requested
November 27- Hope Because God Knows When to Show Up
December 4- Hope Because God Knows When to Speak Up
December 11- Hope Because God Knows When to Hold Us Up
December 18- Hope Because God Offered Himself Up
Worship with us in December at 9:00 & 11:00 am
