The Trinitarian

Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, Newton, Kansas May / June 2018

The Defeasance From Pastor Donna…

What does defeasance mean? The word defeasance is an antiquated word for a document which

terminates the effect of an existing writing. Why would you use that word, pastor? Because this is the last

time I will be putting into words an article for the newsletter. As the Staff Parish considered evaluations and

job descriptions it was clear to the committee that it was time to move to a more up to date form of com-

munication. We will be seeking to send at least one and sometimes two emails for the week. We will still e-

mail and call those that would like to have the information relayed in that way. For many who work this is a

shorter form of communication. We will print the month or even two months of birthdays so that persons

will still know how to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Finding news and running down stories for this

publication was not the best use of a really busy office.

I am so proud of our support and encouragement of Tryston’s Eagle Scout Project to install a flag pole here

at the church. The picture that he drew lets us know that the flag will go next to another Eagle Scout

Project here at the church. I truly believe that we can find a way to honor the flag of our country without

worshiping the flag or our country. We have our religious freedom because of this country so having the flag

on our church property shows honor and respect to our country and we worship in the freedom that we

have to celebrate our faith. I should also mention that the sign board that changes letters is in memory of

Anita Houdek, and Dennis is helping with the boy Scouts as they finish the landscaping for the project. A

wonderful light will be installed so that the Flag can stay flying.

I am hopeful that you check out the college graduates we have for this year. Snail mail cards go a long way in

celebrating their accomplishment. I always think it is helpful to remind college graduates that they don’t need

to have it all figured out yet for their life. We just want them to know that we will pray for them in all the

ways that God leads them along this journey of life. I know in my life God allows U Turns. I am excited

about Mason Rossiter and his accomplishment of getting first in skills USA competition and will be going to

Nationals. I am sure we will find some ways to help him and make his finances easier for the trip.

I am so excited for the five confirmands that we have in the church they have worked hard and will be con-

firmed on Mother’s day. They have written a creed that we will say with them. I am so glad for all the par-

ents who have helped and provided supper for us before we studied together. Aliyah Rossiter, Xander

Mitchell, Caileane Thurston, Mike Seirer, Otis Musser. We will confirm them and celebrate their accom-

plishments, and their professions of faith for themselves. This is an awesome milestone in their life I know

that we will want to celebrate this with them. We will have confirmation in both services since four of the

five attend the 11:11 service. See you in worship!

Pastor Donna

The

Christian

Education

2018 Scholarship Recipients The following students will be receiving a $500 scholarship from the Permanent Endowment Fund for the 2018-19 school year: Max Brenneman Hesston College Erin Graber Kansas State Robert Lyles Emporia State Ben Peyton Univ. of Northern Colorado Mason Rossiter Hutch Community College 2018 College Graduates Joseph McConnell is graduating with distinction from the University of Kansas. He has double majored in Russian/Eastern European Studies and Film/Media Studies. Following graduation, Joseph will receive his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. He will be going to Fort Benning, Georgia, to begin Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course.

Alex Rickard will be graduating from Emporia State University on May 12, 2018. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Alex plans on continuing his education pursuing post-graduate degrees in Biological Sciences.

Katie Brenneman will be graduating from Kansas State University on May 12, 2018. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Following graduation, Katie will begin working on her Master’s in Accounting from KSU. This summer she has accepted an internship with Varney & Associates in Manhattan. She will complete her Master’s degree in May 2019.

Dates to Remember May 13- Confirmation Sunday- Reception dur-ing the Sunday school hour in Fellowship Hall This year’s Confirmation Class includes: Xander Mitchell, Otis Musser, Aliyah Rossiter, Michael Seirer, and Caileane Thurston May 27-Memorial Weekend-No children/youth Sunday school KOOL ZONE We will take the next two months off from Kool Zone and classes will begin again on August 19

th with the start of a new school year

Preschool – 1

st

Shanna Brenzikofer Connie Rickard Sue Walker

2nd

- 6th

Grades Marci Brenneman Lisa Cherry Mary Kaufman Angela Thurston

7th– 12

th Grades

Ann Adrian Angel Choir Adrianne Wedel WOW Kids Stephanie Anton Adrianne Wedel

Appreciation for Teachers Thank you to the following individuals who graciously gave their time to teach Sunday school this year at Trinity Heights.

Shipwrecked VBS Our theme for VBS 2018 is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. VBS will be July 8-12 from 6-8 pm. Please consider signing up to help with VBS this year. You can sign up at the table set up in the Narthex. There are also registration cards available for anyone wanting to register their children.

The 25th Anniversary Celebration of Trinity

Heights Respite Care was delightfully successful and

enjoyed by attendees. It was a fantastic experience

and many participants gave momentary gifts, assisted

in many ways, volunteered their services, and dis-

played a celebratory spirit. The center pieces and

beautiful table cloths added to the positive and fes-

tive environment. The specialty beverages that

Mojo’s created were fun to drink and the meal, by

Genova’s, was out of this world. Mike Flavin is a

talented auctioneer as many of you would agree.

$12,000.00 was graciously raised for this fundraiser!

Thank you!

I bless you and thank you for the gifts that you have

given over the years to Trinity Heights Respite

Care. Numerous families have received a gift of

time from your donations. Time is a simple and

amazing gift to give.

I feel blessed to be a part of Respite Care and so

fortunate to have a staff of dedicated care-providers.

Connie Rickard, Director of Trinity Heights Respite

Care

Food Drive Needs

The Salvation Army has a longer list than usual this

month for food items needed to help persons in our

community. The things they listed are: beef ramen

and the soup cups, rice, spaghetti, elbow macaroni,

cream soups, jelly, canned fruit, hamburger and

tuna helper meals, corn bread mix, ketchup, mus-

tard and mayo. The basket and bins at the church

have not been as full lately and the needs are still as

great, as indicated by the needs above. Please pick

up these items while you are at the store doing your

personal shopping to feed your family. Then bring

them to the church to help others feed their families

also. Thank you for your generosity and God Bless

you. Missions Committee

MISSION

NEWS

NEW HOPE (Homeless) SHELTER

I want to share again on New Hope Shelter, Inc.

Their motto is “Following Christ, Building the Com-

munity.” Their Goal for the residents is for them to

be “reaching higher, going farther, restoring hope.”

Gerald & Phyllis Greene have been volunteers. They

have decided they can no longer do that. They sent

in the following statement to encourage someone

else to step up and fill their slot. “We served at the

homeless shelter as evening volunteers for about 8

years. It was always a time for meeting and visiting

with people in a different time of life, people with

lots of concerns and issues that we didn’t have a

clue, right here in our own community. We always

left the shelter feeling blessed and hopeful that

through some of our conversations we were able to

give someone hope for the future. We feel the shel-

ter is being run very well under the current staff.

Residents have rules and regulations to live by while

they are improving their lives so they can move on

and be productive.” We met people that said they

don’t know where they would be if the shelter was-

n’t there to help them get back on their feet. Our

church is scheduled for 2 evenings, 5-11 pm, about

every 2-3 months. Please talk with Pat & Pam Duffy

or Harlan & Judy Rittgers about becoming part of

THUMC ministry to this agency. It does not have to

be a married couple, but it is better with 2 people.

So find a friend to join you and let us know.

God Bless!

Birthdays and Anniversaries

will be published and available

throughout the church .

May 20th is United Methodist Women Sunday.

Holly Heyroth will be our guest speaker. She

grew up in Derby, Kansas, and has been a

teacher at the Angel House in Tanzania, Africa

for many years. This past year she has been in

the United States visiting various organizations

to raise money for educational supplies for the

Angel House. I heard Holly speak 6 years ago

at a United Methodist Conference at Trinity

Heights. Her message made quite an

impression on me. Holly’s strength of character

and compassion to teach underprivileged

children resonates throughout her presentation.

One wonders what is happening in other

countries especially in Africa. Come listen to

the information and stories Holly will share.

UMW will give Holly a donation when she

returns to the Angel House.

Dear Pastor Donna and Friends at Trinity

Heights,

So many cards. So many hugs. So many

shared tears. Most importantly, so many,

many prayers. We are overwhelmed by the

outpouring of support and care for our

family during Sam’s battle with cancer. What

a blessing to be embraced by a Faith Family

committed to providing such comfort. Sam’s

journey will be a long one and we are

hopeful for full recovery despite the

challenges ahead. Thank you for being apart

of God's plan to surround us with friendship

and love.

With deepest appreciation,

Terry, Ann, Bo, Sam and Myles Davidson

The Garrison family sends many thanks to all

at Trinity Heights. We appreciate the dishes

and help to serve our funeral meal, as well as

memorial contributions. Above all else, we

hold close your thoughts and prayers for us

in our loss of Evelyn.

WOW Kids enjoying their "gold medals" after completing the Winter Games

Thank you Trinity Heights United Methodist Church

for all the support you gave me at the W.O.W. dinner.

I look forward to completing my Eagle Scout project.

~Tryston Mitchell

HOW TO REACH US . . .

Trinity Heights UMC

PO Box 232, 1200 Boyd Ave

Newton, KS 67114

(316 283-6410

Church email: trinityheights@att.net

THUMC Website: trinityheightsumc.org

THUMC CALENDAR . . .

The church calendar can be

viewed by going to the Trinity

Heights website:

trinityheightsumc.org.

Our Website / Facebook Please help keep our church

website and facebook up-to-date.

Send information and photos to Nancy Johnson at

nsjohnson@bethelks.edu.

Urgent / Emergency Pastor Contact

For urgent / emergency contact with the pastor on weekends and in the

evening, please call the pastor’s cell phone: 816-806-0482.

Sunday Morning

Screen Information Information to be shown on the

screens for Sunday morning worship should be sent to Nancy Johnson at nsjohn-

son@bethelks.edu, the Wednesday prior to the

Sunday it should be shown.

Xander Mitchell Mentor:

Connie Rickard

Otis Musser Mentor: Lois Musser

Aliyah Rossiter Mentor:

Stephanie Anton

Michael Seirer Mentor:

Nicki van der Weg (Pictured Matthew

Seirer)

Caileane Thurston Mentor: Marci

Brenneman