Children, Youth, College & Young Adult

"XC'D"

That is the new name of the Youth Ministries of Trinity United Methodist Church. Pronounced, "EXCEED" - we use Philippians 4:13 as our guide, and as a very effective reminder that through Christ, we can do anything...including XC'D our own limitations, goals and expectations! We can do ALL He wants us to do, by trusting in, and leaning on, Him!

CURRICULUM:

During the 10:00 Sunday School hour, the youth are also going 'back to the basics' and using curriculum from Group Publishing as our guide. We are currently exploring the 10 Commandments. We will then proceed to The Lord's Prayer, The Fruit of the Spirit and end up the summer of 2010 with The Armor of God. As we are just getting started in this format, both the Middle School and Senior High students are meeting together...learning together...and growing together.

Sunday evenings we meet at 5:00 for a time of food/fellowship & fun! After we chow down, we gather for a meaningful time of team building and discipleship. We just finished a time of walking through creation and just how awesome, creative and all-powerful our God is! November we are starting a new DVD-based series entitled,

I AM - getting to know God, by bluefish tv youth ministry! We'd love to have you join with us each Sunday night.

ATTENTION PARENTS and GUARDIANS:

Your son &/or daughter must have a completed, updated and signed permission slip/medical release form on file in order to participate in overnight activities &/or any event that involves leaving the church property. Please obtain and fill out required forms and return it to: Tim Patrick, Dir. of C.E., at the church. Thank you!

Please click here for a copy of the permission slip in MS Word format:permission slip

ALSO - we need YOU to help XC'D become all God wants it to be! And in order for you to volunteer &/or be involved, and in order to stay compliant within the Safe Sanctuary Guidelines, we need you to fill out the required paperwork and give us permission to conduct a background check. The goal at Trinity is NOT to pry, but to provide as safe and secure a ministry environment as possible, and we need your help to do that. Again, thank you!

Trinity UMC Youth are going digital! In order to keep you better informed of our ministry and to be good stewards of our finances, we will be communicating more via e-mail. Once a month a youth newsletter will be sent to your mailbox. Updates and weekly reminders will be sent to your e-mail account. Please sign up for e-mail in the youth building or by e-mailing tpatricktumc@carolina.rr.com.

STARTING 2010:

Starting early next year, we'll be transforming how we "do" Sunday nights.

The 1st Sunday night will be called: "THIS" What's THIS you ask? Well, let me tell you! THIS, (Touching Hearts In Students), will be for every teenager, from Middle School through Senior High School! THIS will be a night of exciting times, lots of fun, great worship. THIS will be a time to laugh, listen, learn and grow. We'll see and hear from 'our own' and from special guests, as we enjoy growing together in God! Come by and check THIS out! You won't want to miss THIS!

Okay, THIS is it! I promise, THIS is the last time! (Did somebody say, "THIS?")

The 2nd Sunday night will be called: X912! This night will be set up specifically for all 9th through 12th grade students. We'll work on issues that are age-appropriate and strive to find "our place" with God and in His plans! We recommend that students in grades 7th and 8th spend this night with their parents!

The 3rd Sunday night will be called: X78! This night will be intentionally designed for all 7th & 8th grade students. We'll discover and work through the challenges this age group faces and find God's answers for their questions. We suggest that students in grades 9 - 12 spend this night with their parents!

The 4th Sunday night will be PARENT'S NIGHT! This night will be a time when all parents can join us for a special night can that include everything from: 'Family Feud', Board Games, Worship; to: 'Whose Line is it Anyway', Open Q & A and Testimonies! This night will be fun for the family and will help to keep the family unit close, strong and encourage open communication between parent and child!

Any 5th Sunday night of the month, we will not hold any event on the church campus. Instead, we recommend that night become another "Family Night." Go to a movie, skip out to dinner, head for a walk, prepare and eat a meal together, have devotions, etc. Whatever you do, do it as a family! God will truly bless your time!

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS:

In the past, we've enjoyed: 5th Quarters after A. L. Brown home football games, breakfasts with one another on Wednesday mornings before school, ski trips, trips to the lake, missions trips, after school coffee house, study halls, etc. As we move forward, we strive to follow God's direction to make XC'D, its services, activities, events and ministry opportunities fun, exciting and meaningful...as we welcome and accept ALL who may want to be a part! Keep your eyes open for new info!

COLLEGE/YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES

"LIGHT 321"

That is the new name of the College and Young Adult Ministries of Trinity United Methodist Church. The name and direction comes from, John 3:21; "...but whoever lives by the truth comes into the light..." This is a group that, until lately, has gone under the radar. But, with caring leaders in place, we now have a plan and an area set aside for this group to meet. So those who still live in the area can gather there and when those who are away at school or work come home, they can gather there, too. Each Sunday, there is ample opportunity for fellowship, prayer, discipleship and to work on topics that all those in these life experiences will face.

We will also plan special activities and events around the holidays and school breaks for all those in this ministry area. We will strive to stay connected with those close to home and those further away, through: letters, "CARE" packages, e-mails, calendars, newsletters, texts, Face Book, etc. Join us and help us make this

vital ministry area all that God desires it become! Stay tuned for additional details and pray with us; pray for us in the meantime! PS - Ever wanted to give someone

some F.L.A.C.K.? Here's your chance...ask us how!

INTRODUCTIONS:

My name is Tim Patrick and I am blessed to have the honor of serving Trinity in the role of Director of Christian Education! If you want to know more about me, just find me and ask me. I'll be glad to give you the "highlights" and not take up any more space on this site. Suffice it to say that in order for the ministries of Trinity to be all that God wants them to be...we need YOU! God chooses to work through people, allowing them to find fulfillment when utilizing the gifts and talents He gave them. He expects us to follow His example...to make a difference in the lives of others...just as He did! There are MANY vital places for you to make a difference within the ministries of the church and we encourage you to pray to find your place of involvement and service, right here!

We want to present God to our students in such a way that they will: 1) Love God, 2) Live for God & 3) Lead Others to God! We'll provide the place, the training, the resources and the students...we need you to provide the "YOU!" "So join us here each week my friends, you're sure to get a smile!" Okay, so I borrowed a few lines to help make my point...you know you're grinning 'cuz I did! But the borrowed, familiar lyrics ring true here in: CoLoR, XC'D and LIGHT 321! Join us here each week my friends as we use our gifts and talents for Him, serving God while serving others! You can make a difference and find a smile at the same time!

You can usually find me in around the church and my office: SUN = All Day; MON - THU = 9 - 6; FRI & SAT = My days off!

Questions? Suggestions? Volunteers? Egg Custard Pies? Give me a call at: 704-933-1127 or e-mail me at: jeremiahdrums@gmail.com! I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for checking us out. I pray God blesses you and yours like cRaZy!!!

Tim :)
j2911

"Strive not to succeed or excel; strive instead to impact and inspire!" = TP

		CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES: "CoLoR" That's the new name of the Children's Ministries of Trinity United Methodist Church. The acronym of: Create, Love & Reach gives each of us clear direction and an exciting call to do our part for God in this world. Taken from John 3:16, our children can follow His example to be creative and show His love, to reach the people in their circles of influence. We invite you to join with us as we Create, Love & Reach, or "CoLoR" our world for Christ! Pray with us as we strive to CoLoR our Sunday format with new, vibrant hues and make the necessary changes to become more relevant to our children and better meet their needs each week. We will be starting a new 'rotation' Sunday School venue after the first of the year, as well as starting a new and fun children's worship service. For CoLoR to be all that God wants it to be, WE NEED YOU! We invite you to CoLoR with us. While you don't need to "stay within the lines" - we do ask you to stay in prayer for us, stay tuned for more exciting info yet to come and help out where help is needed! NURSERY: We have a rotation of caring adults who look after our Birth through 3 year olds each Sunday morning. As we strive to be a "Safe Sanctuary" body of believers, we provide specific training, background checks and 1st Aid/CPR training as well. You can feel safe leaving your little ones in our loving care each week. CURRICULUM: Starting this past fall quarter of '09 and following through the summer of 2010, we are going 'back to the basics.' We are going to travel together through sections of the Bible via Group Publishing and their fun: "Kid's Travel Guide..." We're starting with the 10 Commandments, and we'll be guided through the Lord's Prayer, the Fruit of the Spirit and finally, the Armor of God! Children from Preschool through 6th Grade can cruise with us each week at 10:00 for an hour-long fun and informative ride! It's a real TRIP! :) PS - We start each Sunday morning with a time of worship through music. We'd love to have you join us! NOTE: we need YOU to help CoLoR become all God wants it to be! And in order for you to volunteer &/or be involved, and in order to stay compliant within the Safe Sanctuary Guidelines, we need you to fill out the required paperwork and give us permission to conduct a background check. The goal at Trinity is NOT to pry, but to provide as safe and secure a ministry environment as possible, and we need your help to do that. Again, thank you! STARTING 2010: Starting early next year, we'll be transforming how we conduct Sunday mornings! 10:00 Sunday School service will become a Rotation Format! We'll gather for, and start with, WORSHIP! Then we'll divide into smaller, age-appropriate groups and be guided through a myriad of different Rotation Stations. We can visit stations that offer: PUPPETS, MUSIC, DRAMA, STORY READING, SNACKS, CRAFTS, *SCIENCE and NATURE, etc. The more dedicated people we have to serve in a particular station with their particular talents, the more we can offer our children! We'll have a monthly scripture and a monthly theme. Those scriptures and themes will be presented in our worship time, then repeated through all the stations. 11:00 Worship Service will be designed to provide a real opportunity for our children to learn more about God, the Bible, their families and one another, as we alternate each week with: meaningful worship, scripture memory, exciting movies, team building games, fun crafts, tasty snacks, and special guests and events! We hope to gain the help of parents, as well as our students in Middle and High School. Come and be blessed, while you serve and bless others! This service will also reflect the same monthly scripture and theme as the earlier service, so all children who attend each Sunday will be learning the same thing...together! ACTIVITIES & EVENTS:* In the past, we've enjoyed: Mardi Gras Pancake Dinners, Easter Egg Hunts, Vacation Bible School, Kid's Ahoy, Fall Festivals and Christmas Pageants. As we move forward, we realize we need to incorporate and minister to the entire family! So we will be praying for His direction and following His lead to put into place, "Family Focused" activities and events. We're gonna' be: crazy, fun, helpful, challenging, exciting, zany and meaningful....in other words, CoLoR-full!! Watch out for further details! WHOA!!!
		YOUTH MINISTRIES "XC'D" That is the new name of the Youth Ministries of Trinity United Methodist Church. Pronounced, "EXCEED" - we use Philippians 4:13 as our guide, and as a very effective reminder that *through Christ, we can do anything...including XC'D* our own limitations, goals and expectations! We can do ALL He wants us to do, by trusting in, and leaning on, Him! CURRICULUM: During the 10:00 Sunday School hour, the youth are also going 'back to the basics' and using curriculum from Group Publishing as our guide. We are currently exploring the 10 Commandments. We will then proceed to The Lord's Prayer, The Fruit of the Spirit and end up the summer of 2010 with The Armor of God. As we are just getting started in this format, both the Middle School and Senior High students are meeting together...learning together...and growing together. Sunday evenings we meet at 5:00 for a time of food/fellowship & fun! After we chow down, we gather for a meaningful time of team building and discipleship. We just finished a time of walking through creation and just how awesome, creative and all-powerful our God is! November we are starting a new DVD-based series entitled, I AM - getting to know God, by *bluefish tv youth ministry! We'd love to have you join with us each Sunday night. ATTENTION PARENTS and GUARDIANS:* Your son &/or daughter must have a completed, updated and signed permission slip/medical release form on file in order to participate in overnight activities &/or any event that involves leaving the church property. Please obtain and fill out required forms and return it to: Tim Patrick, Dir. of C.E., at the church. Thank you! Please click here for a copy of the permission slip in MS Word format:permission slip ALSO - we need YOU to help XC'D become all God wants it to be! And in order for you to volunteer &/or be involved, and in order to stay compliant within the Safe Sanctuary Guidelines, we need you to fill out the required paperwork and give us permission to conduct a background check. The goal at Trinity is NOT to pry, but to provide as safe and secure a ministry environment as possible, and we need your help to do that. Again, thank you! Trinity UMC Youth are going digital! In order to keep you better informed of our ministry and to be good stewards of our finances, we will be communicating more via e-mail. Once a month a youth newsletter will be sent to your mailbox. Updates and weekly reminders will be sent to your e-mail account. Please sign up for e-mail in the youth building or by e-mailing tpatricktumc@carolina.rr.com. STARTING 2010: Starting early next year, we'll be transforming how we "do" Sunday nights. The 1st Sunday night will be called: "THIS" What's THIS you ask? Well, let me tell you! THIS, (Touching Hearts In Students), will be for every teenager, from Middle School through Senior High School! THIS will be a night of exciting times, lots of fun, great worship. THIS will be a time to laugh, listen, learn and grow. We'll see and hear from 'our own' and from special guests, as we enjoy growing together in God! Come by and check THIS out! You won't want to miss THIS! Okay, THIS is it! I promise, THIS is the last time! (Did somebody say, "THIS?") The 2nd Sunday night will be called: X912! This night will be set up specifically for all 9th through 12th grade students. We'll work on issues that are age-appropriate and strive to find "our place" with God and in His plans! We recommend that students in grades 7th and 8th spend this night with their parents! The 3rd Sunday night will be called: X78! This night will be intentionally designed for all 7th & 8th grade students. We'll discover and work through the challenges this age group faces and find God's answers for their questions. We suggest that students in grades 9 - 12 spend this night with their parents! The 4th Sunday night will be PARENT'S NIGHT! This night will be a time when all parents can join us for a special night can that include everything from: 'Family Feud', Board Games, Worship; to: 'Whose Line is it Anyway', Open Q & A and Testimonies! This night will be fun for the family and will help to keep the family unit close, strong and encourage open communication between parent and child! Any 5th Sunday night of the month, we will not hold any event on the church campus. Instead, we recommend that night become another "Family Night." Go to a movie, skip out to dinner, head for a walk, prepare and eat a meal together, have devotions, etc. Whatever you do, do it as a family! God will truly bless your time! ACTIVITIES & EVENTS: In the past, we've enjoyed: 5th Quarters after A. L. Brown home football games, breakfasts with one another on Wednesday mornings before school, ski trips, trips to the lake, missions trips, after school coffee house, study halls, etc. As we move forward, we strive to follow God's direction to make XC'D, its services, activities, events and ministry opportunities fun, exciting and meaningful...as we welcome and accept ALL who may want to be a part! Keep your eyes open for new info! COLLEGE/YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES "LIGHT 321" That is the new name of the College and Young Adult Ministries of Trinity United Methodist Church. The name and direction comes from, John 3:21; "...but whoever lives by the truth comes into the light..." This is a group that, until lately, has gone under the radar. But, with caring leaders in place, we now have a plan and an area set aside for this group to meet. So those who still live in the area can gather there and when those who are away at school or work come home, they can gather there, too. Each Sunday, there is ample opportunity for fellowship, prayer, discipleship and to work on topics that all those in these life experiences will face. We will also plan special activities and events around the holidays and school breaks for all those in this ministry area. We will strive to stay connected with those close to home and those further away, through: letters, "CARE" packages, e-mails, calendars, newsletters, texts, Face Book, etc. Join us and help us make this vital ministry area all that God desires it become! Stay tuned for additional details and pray with us; pray for us in the meantime! PS - Ever wanted to give someone some F.L.A.C.K.? Here's your chance...ask us how! INTRODUCTIONS: My name is Tim Patrick and I am blessed to have the honor of serving Trinity in the role of Director of Christian Education! If you want to know more about me, just find me and ask me. I'll be glad to give you the "highlights" and not take up any more space on this site. Suffice it to say that in order for the ministries of Trinity to be all that God wants them to be...we need YOU! God chooses to work through people, allowing them to find fulfillment when utilizing the gifts and talents He gave them. He expects us to follow His example...to make a difference in the lives of others...just as He did! There are MANY vital places for you to make a difference within the ministries of the church and we encourage you to pray to find your place of involvement and service, right here! We want to present God to our students in such a way that they will: 1) Love God, 2) Live for God & 3) Lead Others to God! We'll provide the place, the training, the resources and the students...we need you to provide the "YOU!" "So join us here each week my friends, you're sure to get a smile!" Okay, so I borrowed a few lines to help make my point...you know you're grinning 'cuz I did! But the borrowed, familiar lyrics ring true here in: CoLoR, XC'D and LIGHT 321! Join us here each week my friends as we use our gifts and talents for Him, serving God while serving others! You can make a difference and find a smile at the same time! You can usually find me in around the church and my office: SUN = All Day; MON - THU = 9 - 6; FRI & SAT = My days off! Questions? Suggestions? Volunteers? Egg Custard Pies? Give me a call at: 704-933-1127 or e-mail me at: jeremiahdrums@gmail.com! I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for checking us out. I pray God blesses you and yours like cRaZy!!! Tim :) j2911 "Strive not to succeed or excel; strive instead to impact and inspire!" = TP

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