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FROM THE WEB STAFF Welcome to the revamped version of the Grand Island Trinity United Methodist Church website. Our website is an interactive place , always in flux, always incomplete, always ready to change. We hope to hear from you often and eagerly await your opinions, inputs, and even your gentle criticisms. Many people have been involved in the production of your website: Kelly and Edward (Youth Ministries) Regina (Tidings), Chris and Peggy in the office (Everything), Paul (Transformations), Fred, Edward and Tom Z (Photography) , Tom P (music), Bobby (Technical Support), Mike and Bobbie, and Beth and Paul. Thank you everybody!
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HELP WANTED Christian Education and Community Life Ministries Director Job Description April 2008
Overview: The position of Christian Education and Community Life Ministries Director at Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island is a full-time position, with an estimated requirement of 40 hours per week for 50 weeks per year. The primary functions are to coordinate, support and enable Trinity’s education program and bring individuals and families together in Christian ministry. This self-motivated individual will work closely with the Pastor, volunteer staff and the congregation.
It is possible this position could be divided into two part time positions consisting of Christian education and Community Life ministries.
Compensation: Salary and benefits negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Accountability: S/he works under the guidance and support of the Senior Pastor, the Children’s Advisory Board, and the Staff Parish Relations Committee.
Duties:
• Provide direction, support and supervision to the volunteer staff of the elementary, middle and high school Christian Education Programs.
• Presence on Sunday mornings is desirable and, as needed, arrange coverage when absent.
• Touch base with the Sunday School Teachers at least once per month.
• Coordinate the ordering and inventory of Christian Education & Sunday school supplies and materials. Maintain records of expenditures.
• Responsible for the preparation of Children’s education budget for the Finance Committee.
• Evaluate and advise regarding Children’s, youth and adult Christian education curricula.
• Organize and/or encourage attendance at teacher training experiences, for Sunday school and Rainbow Worship teachers.
• Assist in the recruitment of new teachers as required.
• Supervise the Child Care person.
• Act as the liaison with the Grand Island Cooperative Nursery.
• Lead the Children’s Advisory Board and attend the Adult Christian Education meetings. • Work with the pastor and staff to cultivate fellowship and spiritual growth opportunities for individuals and families in the church and community.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive outreach programs for children, individuals and families in the church and community.
• Be responsive to special requests by the Pastor.
Qualifications:
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the Church
• Knowledge of Christian Education Programming
• Experience in family and/ or community ministries program implementation
• A post high school degree desirable
• A high level of self motivation and interpersonal relationship skills are essential Qualifications:
Contact information:
• Submit cover letter and resume to: Charlie Yund at cyund@roadrunner.com . THE STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN WILL CONCLUDE ON MAY 4TH, PLEDGE SUNDAY.
I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU WELCOMED ME Matthew 25:35 Trinity will be sponsoring another refugee family sometime in the coming months. The family of 3 will tentatively consist of a 50 year-old mother and father and their 14 year-old daughter. We will be helping them furnish an apartment, so keep that in mind as you do your Spring cleaning. Clothing will also be needed, but we don’t know the sizes yet. Please let the office know if you have something to contribute. DAUGHTER DINNER Today is the last chance to purchase a ticket for the Daughter Dinner on May 7. There are only a few tickets left.. Please see the display table in the Family Room to get your ticket. Music Department News The music department Spring Concert is May 18th at 7:00pm. There will be a supper before the concert in the Family Room, starting at 6:00pm. More details about this event will be in upcoming Tiny Tidings. Save the date!
Have you ordered your Name Tag yet? In an effort to get to know our Church Family, we are encouraging everyone to wear name tags. Just let the office know, and one will be made for you. It will be a great help to Rev. Jeff Childs to learn our names when he begins his pastorate here.
CONCERT TODAY
You Are Cordially Invited
Classical
Guitarist David Temple
Historic
Trinity Chapel Donations to benefit Bell Tower repair
Calling All Graduates Graduation Sunday is June 8. We would like to honor all those graduating from High School, College, or Graduate School. If you are graduating or you know someone who is graduating this year, please let Edward or the Office know.
Don’t Forget! To help cover the cost of coffee & supplies for various activities, please put your spare change into the Hospitality Jar located in the family.
PUT IT IN THE TINY TIDINGS If you would like to submit information to the Tiny Tidings, please email one of the following before noon on Thursday:
FOOD PANTRY
Prayer Chain If you wish to have prayers for yourself or others, you can reach the Prayer Chain by calling the church office at 773-3322, or Gloria Brown at 773-5591.
ENERGIZE YOUR SPIRIT WHY NOT ENJOY SOME SPECIAL HOURS THAT WILL GIVE YOU A REAL SPRINGTIME LIFT? Here at Trinity you can meet with others of our church family and friends, and Sister Mary Jo Colucci, who has blessed many people over the years with her loving and wise guidance, humor and spiritual insights. She truly has an ecumenical heart full of love for others! In this time apart, participants are led through music and meditation, inspirational readings, visuals, prayers and pondering, conversation and humor, to search our faith understandings and life experiences around a springtime theme. It is, in Sister Mary Jo's own words a time to "stretch our souls". Those of us who have met with her now want to share her spiritual leadership and help with others. We'll meet in the Family Room for breakfast beverages and muffins at 9:45 and begin at 10. Groups may be moving into different rooms during the event. There will be a light lunch.
Fee for the event, including lunch: $10.00 (checks to TUMC)
Registration in the Family Room April 20 & 27 or call Sue Kaiser 773-9311 or Tom DeLoughery 773- 1705
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Remember when you have important news to let your Trinity Family know about it. The deadline for submissions in the Trinity Tidings will be as follows
2008 Apr 13 May 18 Jun 8 July 13 Aug 10 Sep 14 Oct 12 Nov 9 Dec 7
Also remember when you send something to Regina for the tidings, you can send it to her at RegTruitt@aol.com Deadlines are at 11:30am on the above listed dates. When you email your submissions to Regina, don't forget to copy me so that they can also be posted on the website. You can send them to me at fjclaus@gmail.com
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HELP WANTED Youth Ministries Coordinator Job Description April 2008
Overview: The position of Youth Ministries Coordinator at Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island is a new part-time position, with an estimated requirement of 16-20 hours per week for 50 weeks per year. The primary functions are to coordinate, support and enable Trinity’s middle and high school youth program and bring the youth together in Christian ministry. This self-motivated individual will work closely with the Pastor, volunteer staff and the youth.
Compensation: Salary and benefits negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Accountability: S/he works under the guidance and support of the Senior Pastor, the youth advisory council and the Staff Parish Relations Committee.
Duties:
• Coordinate Trinity’s youth ministry. Interpret the needs, programs and activities of our youth in the congregation.
• Provide a visible presence and availability to youth and their parents and families including at community and school activities.
• Maintain a high level of youth and young adult involvement in the church including participation in worship, church activities and leadership training.
• Provide opportunities for Trinity’s youth and adults to be involved in and to the community.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct annual work camps, retreats and “shut in” activities, including fundraising.
• Provide creative program direction, support and supervision to adults who work with the youth and young adults.
• Evaluate and advise regarding youth Christian education curricula. Provide a Christian education program that the youth would desire.
• Touch base with the Christian education and community life director to match programs when appropriate.
• Coordinate the ordering and i.nventory of supplies and materials. Maintain records of expenditures.
• Responsible for the preparation of youth program budget for the Finance Committee.
• Provide monthly activities for the middle school youth which could include craft workshops, mission or entertainment activities
• Work with the pastor and staff to cultivate fellowship and spiritual growth opportunities for individuals and families in the church and community.
• Be responsive to special requests by the Pastor.
Qualifications:
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the Church
• Knowledge of Christian Education Programming
• Experience in youth and community ministries program implementation
• A post high school degree desirable
• A high level of self motivation and interpersonal relationship skills are essential Qualifications:
Contact information:
• Submit cover letter and resume to: Charlie Yund at cyund@roadrunner.com
Or mail to Charlie Yund 2100 Whitehaven Rd Grand Island NY 14072
• Additional information call Charlie @ 716425-0953 Spring Has Sprung! It’s time to garden here at Trinity Church. We can always use lots of help. Sign up in the family room, OR return this form to the office or to Fay Rech McDonald. I Can: ____Cut the lawn ____Weed a flower bed ____Edge a tree ____Water Name_________________________________ Phone Number_________________________
Mother’s Day Gifts Again this year the Missions Team is giving you the opportunity to buy a blanket for Church World Service. You can honor your mother or grandmother by donating $5.00 in their name. Your gift will be noted in the bulletin on Mother’s Day, May 11th. Make checks payable to Trinity United Methodist Church. Write “Blanket” in the memo. Kevin and Cynthia Camp will be in the lobby collecting funds on April 27th and May 4th.
(Please print all names)
In memory of ______________________________
In honor of _______________________________
Gift given by______________________________
Total amount enclosed_____________________
We are
looking for Gardeners for the biannual Historic Trinity sponsored
Island Garden Tour on July 12, 2008. If you are an enthusiastic
gardener, it is a very rewarding experience to share your expertise
and see others excited about your effort.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION The Spiritual Formation Group will continue to meet on Sundays after the 10:30 Worship Service in the Prayer Room. The group will use “Learning From Jesus: A Spiritual Formation Guide”, as a study guide. The meetings will be on the following dates: April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, and June 1
INFORMATION: It Can Save Your Life! Almost all cancers are treatable if discovered at an early stage. But how do you discover a cancer? Many of us are afraid or unsure about what we should be looking for, what we can be tested for, and when the tests should be done. FIND OUT!!
Join us on
Wednesday, April 30th at 7:00 pm in the Dave Farmer, from Team PICAR (Physician Assistants for Cancer Awareness and Research) will discuss the cancer screening process. This presentation is designed to answer your questions about cancer detection and screening, including information about tests such as PAP Smear, Mammography, Prostate Testing, Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy, Endoscopy, and Biopsy, as well as other tests and procedures. SAVE A LIFE. YOURS. YOUR LOVED ONES. BE THERE. Donations will be accepted and used to support the 2008 Ride for Roswell campaign. If possible, RSVP to the church office, 773-3322. Sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Women
Don’t forget to sign up to be in a Fellowship dinner group. Check out the poster and sign-up sheet in the family room. If you have any questions see Linda or Charlie Yund or call 773-4331 or email
The Grand Island Community Chorus Several of our congregation are members of this chorus. Their Spring Concert will be on Sunday, May 4 at 7:00pm, at St. Stephen’s Church, 2100 Baseline Rd.. The concert will feature music from several Broadway shows and other American music selections. Admission is free, although a free will offering will be accepted.
HELP NEEDED WE HAVE A GREAT NEED FOR PEOPLE TO ASSIST US IN KEEPING THE LAWNS MOWED AND TRIMMED. If you can contribute any time at all it will be greatly appreciated. If we can take care of the grounds & lawns ourselves, we will save the cost of hiring someone to do it for us. Please consider helping. Sign up on the sheet in the family room, or call Dave Barclay at 303-0283.
Give the Gift of Life Are you registered with the NY State organ and tissue registry? It is a wonderful thing to do. You alone can save 50 lives simply by filling out a NY State Organ Donation card. It’s not enough just to indicate it on your driver’s license. You need to: 1.) Speak with your family. In the event there is a donation situation, they ultimately give the ok to give the gift of life. 2.) Fill out a NY State donor registry card. Alicia Ellson (daughter of Jim Ellson, granddaughter of Baynham and Stan Ellson), in conjunction with the Upstate New York Transplant Service, will be in the family room after the service Sunday to educate and register those wanting to give the gift of life.
Concert Drama at Kleinhans Music Hall
On May 4th, at Kleinhans Music Hall, for one performance only, the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra will present the Defiant Requiem. This is a concert drama that depicts the true story of a young Czech composer, Raphael Schaechter, who led fellow Terezin concentration camp prisoners in performances of Verdi's Requiem. It begins at 3:00pm. You will experience an emotional blend of Verdi's powerful masterpiece, images of its performances at Terezin, and narratives from performers who survived the war. The work will be conducted by Murry Sidlin, the creator and director of this project. Schaechter presented Verdi's Requiem 16 times before being shipped to a death camp. At first, there was opposition to its performance by the Jews, some of whom felt it was a capitulation of their Jewishness, since the requiem is part of the Catholic Mass, but the Nazis were oblivious to the meaning of the mass and it permitted the Jews to sing what they dared not say: "Libera me" (set me free), "dies irae" (the day of wrath), "when all will be held accountable." The 150 singers learned the music by rote because there was only 1 score, and personnel changed as members were shipped to the death camps. Defiant Requiem is a tribute to those who were a part of this terrible event in history, and to the human spirit refusing to be dominated by evil. The director and cast will be going to Terezin this summer to present this work at the former concentration camp. It is a rare and special opportunity to be able to see it in Buffalo.
See Choir members Linda Yund, Joyce Cline, John Cline or Jane Faruga for tickets.
TODDLER ROOM Child care provided by Michele Swartzmeyer During the 10:30 service - Pagers for parents - Trained youth assistants - Sanitized Toys - Tender Loving Care Now we would like to recruit Moms & Dads for service in the adjoining room, the Baby room. It's fully equipped and waiting to be used by Trinity's new families. If you can help please leave a note in the office addressed to Sharon Dzierba.
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