Troop 11 gives Amanda a way to hug her entire congregation while making her exit a little more difficult!

Alicia and Bill with ‘I still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’

Amanda introducing Laurie Zimmerman of Congregation ‘Shaarei Shamayim’

Our very own liturgical dancers during ‘For Everyone Born’

We shared in communion one last time, with the whole Stein family serving!

Very special gifts were given to some very special people at Trinity!

Trinity Church!  A pretty great crew!

The feeling is mutual, Pastor Amanda.

A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO THE BUDGET CRISIS IN WISCONSIN

Bethany, ‘Unite to Be Debt Free’ Stewardship Campaign Chairperson

(Written by Wendy Countryman)

Prayer for families:
Lord,

It’s fun to ride in the elevator, and the ramp for the wheelchairs looks like a perfect place for skateboarding.

But when I see someone at church who is able to come and worship because we have a ramp and an elevator, I forget about my fun, and thank you that our church is accessible.

Thank you, Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Adults:
Lord,

I know the thought, the objection, “Why do we need to spend all that money for an elevator? I don’t need it?”

And then, one day, there she is, coming to church for the first time in years because now she can enter the sanctuary.

And then, one day, there he is, returning after a stroke, because even with a walker, his church is still within reach.

So thank you, for those who saw it first with eyes of faith, who saw how it could be.  Amen.

(Written by Wendy Countryman)

Prayer for families:
Lord,

Hands come in different sizes, big, little, narrow, wide. They come in different colors, too — ivory, caramel, coffee, olive, pink. Some hands can play a piano, other hands can play with the mud. Some hands can build with blocks, and some can build with brick. But everyone’s hands can wipe away a tear, touch a friend, fold in prayer. Everyone’s hands can do these things. So here are my hands, Lord, for you to use.

Prayer for Adults:
Lord,

Look at these hands, they have done so many things in this lifetime. They have played in the sand, clapped for joy, worked and served.

Now that these hands are old, what can they do? They can still wipe away a tear, stroke a child’s hair, touch a friend, fold in prayer.

Look at these hands, they have so much yet to do.  Amen.

A 6pm start time – doors open, bidding begins in the auction!
Donors include:
James J Chocolate Shop
Famous Dave’s
Pizza Pit
Frugal Muse
The Head Quarters
Clausen’s European Bakery
Chiripa
Local Artists – Stained Glass Art, photography
Collectors – Antique furniture
And MORE!

Concert Starts at 6:30pm and will include:

Chris Collins playing the piano
Julie Stalheim: piano/singing
John Itson: singing/sax
Mark and Cheryl Saltzman: trumpet and harp duet
Janet Huenink playing the piano
and some Members of the Madison Chamber Choir

Final bidding during intermission, when you will also be enjoying delicious appetizers and goodies. – Items distributed after the concert – 8pm.

Suggested Donation for this event is $5.

Trinity United Methodist Church is warm and welcoming – both its people and its physical space embody these qualities. The cost of making the church building more accommodating and comfortable has placed a large financial burden on the people of the church and has restricted their efforts to be a positive influence in the community and in wider circles.

This event is part of a larger ‘Unite to be Debt Free’ campaign to pay off renovation costs incurred years ago. Help Trinity free itself from financial debt and begin working at full strength – helping those who are struggling, feeding the hungry and sharing the good in this world.

FRI 4/2
6:30pm Good Friday service with St. Mark’s Lutheran at Trinity

SUN 4/4
8:30am Trinity Singers Practice
8:30-9:20am Easter Breakfast
9:25am Easter Prelude with Trinity children
9:30am Easter worship

Cookies, candies, notes and cards were gathered and distributed to help make the holiday a little brighter for those who very much deserve our thanks and welcome.

Last Sunday was also our Advent Cantata during worship, that being the last ‘official’ performance for Trinity’s choir.  It was amazing to be a part of, but we are excited to see what comes out of this opportunity for more individual performances and creative endeavors by the artists in our congregation.

After the Cantata, four separate groups of singers spread out over the city to bring song and love to the home-bound members of Trinity!  Everyone involved; choir members, church leaders, children, clergy and their audience, was touched and blessed by the simple ministry of song and fellowship that afternoon.

Finally, on Friday night the newly formed Young Adults group hosted Trinity’s first Parents’ Night Out!    We invited the parents of Trinity to bring their children to church and… leave them there!  Because this is such a busy time, we understood that the greatest gift we could give to busy parents was time to shop, wrap, dine or just rest. There was a pretty good turnout – we had nine children to watch a movie, make reindeer and decorate cookies with!  A good time was had by all, but I am guessing the parents probably had the best time.  A small sample of our night:

Here’s wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!  If you’re in town, join us at 6pm on Christmas Eve for a special worship service!