All UMYF,
I think everyone had a great time Sunday night with our picnic. I hope that everyone has been mindful of the prayer requests that we received Sunday night as well. Please continue to lift these concerns until we meet again. A special thanks to Cameron Sanders for the great spot in Glendale. It is with great joy that I share with you all that the Board of Trustees has approved our plan for renovating the Youth Wing upstairs, more details to follow in the near future.
The suggestion has been made and duly noted that many of you are desirous of experiencing different worship styles and religious experiences, in the same vein as our June trip to Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church. This summer, I propose that one Sunday or another day during the week, we all venture outside of our comfort zones and expose our minds and spirits to various different types of sacred worship. Please feel free to suggest different locales or experiences that you feel would be both edifying for the group, both in mind and spirit. Following these adventures, we will have what I would like to call debriefing sessions, in which we talk about what we experienced, what we took with us, and possibly what we left behind.
Julie, Todd, and I got together on Monday to discuss plans for this summer. Between mission trips, new worship experiences, Breeze, and some top secret adventures, I hope there will be a little something for everyone to enjoy.
We are in need of parents to sign up again for another round of UMYF Parent Meals. Many thanks for providing supper for the UMYF to the Hall, Stephen, Pitillo, Trammell, and Miller families. A special thanks to the office staff: Janna Trammell, Joann Garner, and Doug Ridley for joining the fray as well!
Breeze, Formerly Youth Annual Conference, will be held at Spartanburg Methodist College the week of 6-10 July, 2009. I have been asked to serve as a Counselor that week, so I hope some of you will consider participating in this great experience. I have brochures in my office, so if you are interested come pick one up and take it home to discuss with your folks.
Socratic Club will meet Wednesday at 5pm in the Youth Recreation Room. I would also like to extend congratulations to Ben Stephens for reaching his Life Rank in Boy Scouts, and Cameron Sanders for completing the work necessary for his Eagle Scout recognition. I would also like to highlight Elizabeth Carey, who sang a solo during a special seminar Monday evening led by our Director of Music, Justin Addington. She sang "This Little Light of Mine." See you around...
Best, Chuck
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
26 April 2009 Weekly News
All UMYF,
We had a great crowd out last evening, 25! Special thanks to Mrs. Joann Garner, the financial secretary of the church, for providing such a delicious supper for all who attended. Thanks Mrs. Joann! After three weeks of watching and discussing Gandhi, with the themes of Lent, sacrifice, and redemption, we took this past Sunday to have a little fun and relax.
As I mentioned last night, if you are interested in participating in Salkehatchie this summer it is imperative that you return the forms to the church office immediately! As of right now, Leland Rayner and I are the only people who have signed up. Many of the camps are beginning to fill up and slots cannot be reserved. So if this is something you would possibly be interested in, fill out the paperwork and remit it to the church office. If you or your parents have any questions do not hesitate to contact me here at the church.
I traveled to Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church last Thursday and had coffee with Dr. Edward H. McDowell, Jr., the pastor and past Spartanburg District Superintendent. We discussed many things, but the primary reason for our meeting was to discuss the possibility of the UMYF attending a service at Silver Hill. We concluded that 7 June, 2009 would work best for the morning worship service. For those interested in going, we will be talking more about this trip in the coming weeks.
I now have brochures for Breeze in my office. Formerly Youth Annual Conference. It will be held 6-10 July 2009 at Spartanburg Methodist College. For anyone who is interested please let me know, and I can give you a brochure and fill you in on the details. The Socratic Club will meet Wednesday night. I will also be teaching the Confirmation Class this coming Sunday. See you around this week at lunch or at church.
His Grace and Peace,
Chuck
We had a great crowd out last evening, 25! Special thanks to Mrs. Joann Garner, the financial secretary of the church, for providing such a delicious supper for all who attended. Thanks Mrs. Joann! After three weeks of watching and discussing Gandhi, with the themes of Lent, sacrifice, and redemption, we took this past Sunday to have a little fun and relax.
As I mentioned last night, if you are interested in participating in Salkehatchie this summer it is imperative that you return the forms to the church office immediately! As of right now, Leland Rayner and I are the only people who have signed up. Many of the camps are beginning to fill up and slots cannot be reserved. So if this is something you would possibly be interested in, fill out the paperwork and remit it to the church office. If you or your parents have any questions do not hesitate to contact me here at the church.
I traveled to Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church last Thursday and had coffee with Dr. Edward H. McDowell, Jr., the pastor and past Spartanburg District Superintendent. We discussed many things, but the primary reason for our meeting was to discuss the possibility of the UMYF attending a service at Silver Hill. We concluded that 7 June, 2009 would work best for the morning worship service. For those interested in going, we will be talking more about this trip in the coming weeks.
I now have brochures for Breeze in my office. Formerly Youth Annual Conference. It will be held 6-10 July 2009 at Spartanburg Methodist College. For anyone who is interested please let me know, and I can give you a brochure and fill you in on the details. The Socratic Club will meet Wednesday night. I will also be teaching the Confirmation Class this coming Sunday. See you around this week at lunch or at church.
His Grace and Peace,
Chuck
Thursday, April 9, 2009
12 April 2009 Weekly News
All UMYF,
We were able to finish Gandhi and discuss Lent, Holy
Week, and the themes of sacrifice, redemption, and mass
civil disobedience via nonviolence. I was thoroughly
impressed with the give and take of our conversation.
As we touched on Sunday evening, Holy Week is
probably the most important week of the Christian
calendar. It is during this time that all we believe and
live out daily is brought to bear in the death and
resurrection of the Messiah. Through His trial and
torment, His Passion if you will, on the Via Dolorosa, or
the Road to Calvary, we are forced to reckon with the
lament of His death at Golgotha on Good Friday. But
early Sunday morning, with all power in His hands, we
celebrate the consecration of our faith in His majestic
resurrection, as He sits at the right hand of the Father.
This is why Holy Week is so special to the life of the
Christian community.
You all should have received in the mail packets
containing the necessary forms for Salkehatchie. Please
make your decisions soon and return the paperwork
promptly to the church office. The church is also taking
a mission trip to Mississippi to work on the Choctaw
Indian Reservation. I have been in conversation with
Dr. Bass, and it is our hope that we will have a large
UMYF contingent from Trinity participate on the trip.
Please stay tuned for further details concerning cost and
logistics.
Holy Week is upon us and much is happening and
transitioning in the life of the church. With this being
said, we are in need of volunteers throughout the week
to prepare and in some cases carry out many tasks
necessary for the multiple services and events during
Holy Week. If you are interested in participating, please
let me know as I will also be reaching out to many of
you this week for help. I think many of you would
benefit from seeing the inner workings of the church
during this busy Holy Week.
Sunday evening we talked about possible plans for the
summer. Please start gathering those ideas and
forwarding them to my office so we can begin planning
for the summer months. We will have Socratic Club on
Wednesday, after which we will be assisting with the
Easter Egg Hunt planned for Sunday morning. Dinner
will be provided for those that assist. I ask that you lift
up Savannah Grant as she heals from breaking her arm.
There will be NO UMYF OR CONFIRMATION
CLASS SUNDAY, 12 APRIL 2009, EASTER.
Best,
Chuck
We were able to finish Gandhi and discuss Lent, Holy
Week, and the themes of sacrifice, redemption, and mass
civil disobedience via nonviolence. I was thoroughly
impressed with the give and take of our conversation.
As we touched on Sunday evening, Holy Week is
probably the most important week of the Christian
calendar. It is during this time that all we believe and
live out daily is brought to bear in the death and
resurrection of the Messiah. Through His trial and
torment, His Passion if you will, on the Via Dolorosa, or
the Road to Calvary, we are forced to reckon with the
lament of His death at Golgotha on Good Friday. But
early Sunday morning, with all power in His hands, we
celebrate the consecration of our faith in His majestic
resurrection, as He sits at the right hand of the Father.
This is why Holy Week is so special to the life of the
Christian community.
You all should have received in the mail packets
containing the necessary forms for Salkehatchie. Please
make your decisions soon and return the paperwork
promptly to the church office. The church is also taking
a mission trip to Mississippi to work on the Choctaw
Indian Reservation. I have been in conversation with
Dr. Bass, and it is our hope that we will have a large
UMYF contingent from Trinity participate on the trip.
Please stay tuned for further details concerning cost and
logistics.
Holy Week is upon us and much is happening and
transitioning in the life of the church. With this being
said, we are in need of volunteers throughout the week
to prepare and in some cases carry out many tasks
necessary for the multiple services and events during
Holy Week. If you are interested in participating, please
let me know as I will also be reaching out to many of
you this week for help. I think many of you would
benefit from seeing the inner workings of the church
during this busy Holy Week.
Sunday evening we talked about possible plans for the
summer. Please start gathering those ideas and
forwarding them to my office so we can begin planning
for the summer months. We will have Socratic Club on
Wednesday, after which we will be assisting with the
Easter Egg Hunt planned for Sunday morning. Dinner
will be provided for those that assist. I ask that you lift
up Savannah Grant as she heals from breaking her arm.
There will be NO UMYF OR CONFIRMATION
CLASS SUNDAY, 12 APRIL 2009, EASTER.
Best,
Chuck
The Rev. H. Sam Johnson
Trinity Family,
It is with great sadness and a grieved spirit that I share
with you the passing of the Rev. H. Sam Johnson. Rev.
Johnson passed after a brief illness earlier this week. He
was well known throughout the conference both as a
pastor and a former District Superintendent. He will be
missed by both his family and the South Carolina
Conference of the United Methodist Church. Though
the flame may have been extinguished the Cross still
remains.
As a dedicated clergyman and former SC Cabinet
member, Rev. Johnson was a giant in the SC Conference
and will be greatly missed by all who knew him and had
the pleasure to call him pastor and friend. I ask that you
lift his family up in all of your prayers during this time
of bereavement.
Best,
Chuck
It is with great sadness and a grieved spirit that I share
with you the passing of the Rev. H. Sam Johnson. Rev.
Johnson passed after a brief illness earlier this week. He
was well known throughout the conference both as a
pastor and a former District Superintendent. He will be
missed by both his family and the South Carolina
Conference of the United Methodist Church. Though
the flame may have been extinguished the Cross still
remains.
As a dedicated clergyman and former SC Cabinet
member, Rev. Johnson was a giant in the SC Conference
and will be greatly missed by all who knew him and had
the pleasure to call him pastor and friend. I ask that you
lift his family up in all of your prayers during this time
of bereavement.
Best,
Chuck
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