Carry the Light February 2010
Trinity United Methodist Church
"Loving One Another To Christ"
www.trinityumccartersville.org
Two Ash Wednesday Services Feb. 17
Wednesday, February 17, is a significant day that begins a special season for the Church. Ash Wednesday is the one day of the year in which we become visibly marked as Christian disciples with the imposition of ashes upon our foreheads in the shape of the cross. The ashes themselves, which are made by burning the palm branches from last year's Palm Sunday, remind us of our human mortality as well as the forgiveness of our sins through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Ash Wednesday also ushers in the annual pre-Easter period of spiritual preparation known as the Season of Lent.
This year at Trinity, we are offering two Ash Wednesday worship services in our sanctuary on February 17: a lunchtime service from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and an evening service from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Each of these services will focus on repentance and reconciliation. I invite you to join us at either service as we begin our Lenten journey toward the cross.
In Christ's Love
Pastor Mike
2010 Chili Cook-0ff Winners
* Wes Dickey
* Leah Reynolds
* Trinity Youth
Finance Committee
Thursday, February 4
7:00 p.m.
UPWARD CELEBRATION
Monday, February 8
Woodland Middle School @ Euharlee
6:30 p.m.
Come Join the Fun!
Church Council
Tuesday, February 9
7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Come and find out what's happening!
Joy Club Luncheon
Wednesday, February 18
12:00 p.m.
Family Life Center
Contact the church office for reservations.
770-386-1414
UMM Valentine Dinner
Saturday, February 20
7:00 p.m. Family Life Center
$10.00 couple $5.00 single
Choice of
Steak or Chicken Cordon Bleu
vegetable medley, baked potato, salad,
bread, dessert and beverage!
Our Youth are working as the wait staff for tips
to go towards the "824" building fund!
Congratulations!
Caroline Stuart - Made All State Chorus
Jeremy & Kristin (Clayton) Moffett - proud parents of their brand new daughter "Maggie" Moffett.
Donna Clayton - Has a new grandaughter - "Maggie"
Katie Rutledge - Signed with Shorter College on a cross country scholarship!
Ryan Cecil - Wrestling Star at Woodland High School
It's that time again!
Spring/Summer God's Little Sprouts
Children's Consignment Sale
To register as a seller or volunteer, you must come by Trinity UMC on
Sunday, Feb. 7, between 2 and 4 p.m. or Wed., Feb. 10, between 5 and 7 p.m.
No phone or online registrations!
Only the first 225 sellers to sign up will be accepted for this sale.
No registrations after the Feb. 10 packet pick-up.
Marks of Methodism Class
Begins Sunday, Feb. 7, at 5:00 p.m.
What does it mean to be a United Methodist?
What is distinctive about our denomination?
What is unique about our beliefs, heritage, worship, and structure?
You are invited to explore these questions with Pastor Mike in a five-session video-based study called "Marks of Methodism" on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. in our sanctuary, beginning Feb. 7.
* Feb. 7 - Our Wesleyan Heritage
* Feb. 14 - John Wesley's Theology
* Feb. 21 - How do United Methodists view the Bible?
* Feb. 28 - How do we view the Sacraments?
* March 7 - How do we "do" church?
Whether you are a longtime United Methodist or new to our denomination, we hope you will join us as we explore together the marks of Methodism.
Haiti Relief
If you would like to donate to UMCOR for the Haiti relief effort you may write your check to Trinity UMC and notate in the memo line "Haiti".
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
770-386-1414
www.trinityumccartersville.org
