Trinity United Methodist Church, Arlington, Texas

Help Out Our Youth Missionaries!
As a part of the mission trip kitchen team, we are soliciting donations of the following
items to stock the kitchen:

Individually packaged chips, Cookies, Cereals
Plastic ware: plates, bowls, and cups
Napkins, Ziploc bags
Cans of Gatorade powder

You may drop these items in the box marked Mission Trip Kitchen Needs in the
Narthex or in the New Covenant Sunday School class. If you have questions or ideas,
please contact Susan McConnell: 817.795.7549 or susan_mcconnell@sbcglobal.net.

Mimir Festival Ensemble to Play at Trinity
We will be pleased to welcome a string quartet to our 11:00 a.m. worship hour this
coming Sunday, July 6, to play during Communion. These musicians are currently
engaged in the Mimir Chamber Music Festival at TCU.

The Mimir Chamber Music Festival, recognized as one of the premiere classical music
events in the Southwest region opens its 2008 season Thursday, July 3 at the PepsiCo
Recital Hall on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

The impressive line-up of artists for 2008 includes members of the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, TCU School of Music faculty and internationally
acclaimed concert artists, including winners of the Van Cliburn International and Leeds
Piano Competitions. The annual Mimir Festival, attracting growing audiences each year,
is considered a highlight of the Texas summer music scene and has received impressive recognition in the regional and national press.

Mimir Festival public performances are July 3, 5, 6, 8 and 11 at the PepsiCo Recital Hall
on the TCU campus. All concerts are at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday, July 6 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets for Mimir Festival concerts are $25 for general admission and discounted for
seniors, students, TCU faculty/staff and Star-Telegram PressPass holders. Tickets are
available by calling 817.257.5443 or through the festival web site at www.MimirFestival.org.

Have You Filled Out Your Survey?
WE WANT YOUR OPINIONS!!! Although we have collected around 500 surveys on
Trinity on the Promised Land, we don't want to miss anyone. For the next 2 weeks, we
are going to still collect surveys. The survey forms will be available on the Trinity website
and in the Church Office. If you don't have the means to print one out or pick one up,
please call the church and we'll mail you one. Besides answers to the questions on the
survey, we are getting some terrific ideas from the congregation. We will be publishing
the results as soon as we feel we have all the surveys. Sunday School Leaders and other
Church Leaders, please check with your groups and make sure everyone has filled out the
survey. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions. It's exciting times
here at Trinity!
Claire Terry
Building Committee Chairman
817.478.4314 / jterry8180@sbcglobal.net

Christian Believer Series
Led by Rev. Albertson & Dr. Robertson
Beginning in September, Rev. Albertson and Dr. Robertson will offer a 30-week
(not 32 as previously stated), course entitled: Christian Believer.

Christian Believer assumes that most people - though faithful followers of Jesus Christ
they intend to be --- know little of the content of the central teachings of the Christian
faith and its ties to scripture. But they want to know. They want to know what is at stake
in what the church teaches and how it makes a difference in their own lives, what it
means to be Christian, and where we as Christians stand. Christian Believer aims at
addressing the uncertainty about the substance of the Christian faith and the connection
between believing and living.

The class will be limited to no more than 16 participants and will offer the opportunity for
discussion and fellowship. If you have an interest, please contact Rev. Albertson or Dr.
Robertson at the church: 817.274.1345. Our deadline is Sunday, August 10.

At the present moment, we plan to offer the class on Sunday. There will be a informal
meeting on Sunday, August 17, to answer questions and distribute study material. If you
| have an interest, contact Rev. Albertson or Dr. Robertson at the church: 817.274.1345,
or you may contact Dr. Robertson at 817.507.5660.

NOTICE: Update On Safe Sanctuaries Renewals
Please take note of the following items that are needed to
complete Safe Sanctuaries renewals:

PERSONS NEEDING POLICY RENEWAL TRAINING: Ron Albertson, Mack Bagby,
John Beaver, Beth Beaver, Amy Bell, Donald Blair, Sharon Blair, Cheryl Bradley,
Debbie Byboth, Mylora Frazor, Joyce Gillman, Belinda Hammack, Heather Hess,
Lisa Jordan, Linda Knight, Leslie Lax, Phyllis Lax, Harry Liston, Judy Liston, Dennis
Lynn, Malee Lynn, Michelle McJilton, Timothy McJilton, Andrea Meller, Eugene
Robertson, James Ryan, Andrea Schram, Jeff Schram, Todd Smith, Mary Webster,
Brad Williams, Janis Williams

PERSONS MISSING PAPERWORK (either a renewal application or reference sheets
required at initial approval): Brittany Boren, Steve Brooks, Marcia Elizandro, Steve Fagan,
Jeanne Harrison, Lynn Kelley, Kelly McCollough, James Norris, Jim Reeves, Shannon
Smith, Brock Williams

PERSONS NEEDING POLICY RENEWAL TRAINING & HAVE MISSING PAPERWORK:
Julie Anderson, Laura Fiaoni, Leslee Smith

EXTRA Safe Sanctuaries Renewal Policy Training is scheduled for Sunday, July 6,
at 12:00 p.m. in Room 201 of the Children's Wing. Please RSVP ASAP to the Church
Office: 817.274.1345, for attendance and child care.

Prayer Requests for VBS
Are you willing to add some important people to your prayer list every day? VBS Station
Leaders, Crew Leaders, Parents and especially the Children need your prayers for our
preparation leading up to VBS and for open hearts and minds to the Spirit's leading during
VBS. Please pray for us daily. We also request people to volunteer to pray during VBS
week, July 14-18, at specific times: 8:00 AM, 10:00AM, and 12:00 noon. Please email
Jessica: tjdague@hotmail.com offering the time and day you will pray for our adult
leaders, parents, and children. Your prayers will enrich our learning experience together.
It is a blessing to be surrounded by the love and support of our family!

Can YOU?
If you are willing to be a volunteer helper in the 2-year-old or 3-year-old class and
Pre-Kindergarten class in July or August please contact me. Please call or email
me if you are willing to volunteer your talents and time for as little as one month to
this ministry at Trinity. contact: Amy Wallace: 817.929.1692 or wallace24@sbcglobal.net.

Summer Sizzlers 2008
Come play, learn about the Bible, and have some snacks! These fun,
FREE activities are for our children and their friends (grades 1-6).
Sign up in the Narthex or Church Office.

July 10: 1:00-4:00 PM ~ Game Day
Come and play board games, card games, pinball, foosball, and water games
(OUTSIDE)! Bring a friend and a sports ball for the kids of Arlington.

July 24: 7:00-9:00 PM ~ Movie Madness Day
Come and see a crazy movie! We'll have some popcorn, and talk about how the movie
relates to our lives as Christians. This is a good day to bring a friend along! Plus, bring
a teddy bear for the kids of Arlington.

August 6: 10:00 AM-Noon ~ Cooking Day
How many different kinds of foods would you like to learn how to cook?? We'll cook
a whole meal from beginning to end with Chef Mimi. The desserts will be the most fun!
You'll be invited to submit requests for the meal. Check the table outside the Children's
Office, Room 103. Vote on your favorite food! P.S. YOU HAVE TO EAT WHAT YOU
COOK!!!! Bring along some canned goods for the kids of Arlington.

August 20: 5:00-6:00 PM ~ CrossFire Bash 2008 (Only 4-6th grades)
Hey, 4th-6th graders! Do you like to play games? How 'bout some Bible time? Do you
like to eat? We'll spend lots of time playing games, studying the Bible, and having food
fellowship…not food fights! You'll find out ALL about our Fall CrossFire program! Bring
some school supplies for the kids of Arlington.

The New Church Directories Are Here!
Our beautiful new directories have arrived! You may pick yours up one in the
Church Office, Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:00.

Have You Recently Been Diagnosed With Cancer?
The Cancer Support Team at Trinity is here to support members of our church who are
facing this battle. If you have a need that you would like to be helped with, or would like
for our group to pray for you, or to deliver a meal, or provide transportation to the doctor,
or just talk with you and let you know you are not alone in this, please contact our team.
For more information, contact Janis Saxon: 817.274.8018.

UMW Book Group Monday, September 22, 7PM, Room 99
At our next meeting, we'll discuss Evensong by Gail Godwin, a moving novel set
during Advent 1999, in the fictional Appalachian hamlet of High Balsam in the
Smokies. It's the story of a woman pastor at a local church, and her struggles to
stay grounded amidst some strange goings-on in her conservative resort town.
These include a woman on a crusade to organize a "Millennium Birthday March
for Jesus" and an elderly, homeless man who has taken up the life of a Benedictine
monk. Our group will explore issues of faith, compassion, and loyalty as we discuss
this National Book Award nominee.
Interested? Contact Cindy Montgomery: 817.277.5002

Potluck Dinner with meat & drinks provided by Alpha. Bring a dish according to your
last name: A-H: Vegetable I-R: Salad S-Z: Dessert

Please RSVP: To the Church Office by July 21st, 2008 817-274-1345 (indicate if childcare
if needed) Come & See What's New with Alpha!