Your Place in Ministry - July 16th
Notes:
—Back-to-School Bash, Saturday, August 5 from 4-7pm in the back parking lot. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs. We’ll have food, games and lots of fun for the whole family!
—Blessing of the Backpacks, Sunday, August 6 in all services.
Hospitality Kick Off Breakfast
Trussville First Methodist Hospitality Team invites you to a Churchwide Hospitality Kick Off Breakfast on Sunday, July 30th in the Fellowship Hall. “Come and Go” 9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
Stop by and enjoy delicious homemade cake loaves, breakfast casseroles, and sausage balls prepared for you by our Hospitality Team! Please don’t miss the food and fellowship!
Flower Committee
If you enjoy working with floral arrangements, we invite you to join our Flower Committee. Whether you are already skilled, or feel you may have some talent and would like to learn more, we have members who would be happy to help you. For more information please contact Pat Glenn at slatzglenn@aol.com
Designs for Hope Fundraiser
Come join us for dinner on Wednesday, August 16th to support an exciting new fundraiser for Designs for Hope titled ‘Downrange Kilimanjaro’. In October 2023, Lee Neal, along with a team of 8 other climbers from across the US and Africa will climb to the 19,341’ summit of Mt Kilimanjaro in an effort to raise funds and awareness for water projects in 6 African countries. Lee and his team have all committed to raising an ambitious $15,000 apiece to meet the collective goal. All donations toward the goal are greatly appreciated. A couple of team members will be present and available for any questions or further details.
Back to School Supplies Needed
For the month of July, our church will collect the following school supplies for neighboring school systems who have a need: crayons, washable markers, packages of wide ruled paper, and #2 pencils. Please drop off your donations no later than Monday, July 31 at the Welcome Center or the Fellowship Hall in the bins marked for this collection. Thank you for your help!
Small Group Studies
Our two new small group studies, Life’s Healing Choices and Everyday Theology, kicked off on July 12. It is not too late to join these studies! Call the church office at 205-655-3259 and sign up.
July Naomi Girls Luncheon
Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Olive Garden in Trussville. RSVP Linda Shaddix if you plan to attend.
Kitchen Volunteers Needed
We need a “Kitchen Committee” to coordinate and help with various events, such as potluck dinners, etc. that involve our kitchen. If you are interested in serving in this area, please contact the church office.
Discipleship Bible Study
If anyone is interested in participating in a new Discipleship 1 Bible Study in the fall, please call Candy in the church office at 205-655-3259 to be included.
Children's Ministry
As we continue to grow and expand the Children's Ministry, we are in need of volunteers. There are many opportunities for you to serve! If you have a heart for working with children and want to make a positive impact on their lives, please contact Megan at kidsministry@trussvillefirst.com. Thank you for your continued support, and commitment to our children.
TMM Monthly Meeting
The Trussville Methodist Men will conduct their next monthly meeting on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Breakfast will be served at 7:00 am in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the meeting. Our speaker for August is Dr. Patrick M. Martin, new Superintendent of Trussville City Schools. Please notify Allen Hatcher by phone or text at (205) 773-9591 if you will be attending the meeting.
Community Food Bank
The Mission Team volunteers this month at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama from 9:00 to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 20, 2023. We welcome ALL who wish to help! If you would like to join the team, please call Charlene Sharp at 205-835-2691 or email at csharp@bellsouth.net to register.
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Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal Schedule:
-July 19th - Spaghetti
-July 26th - Taco Bar
-August 2nd - Potato Bar
-August 9th - Soups
-August 16th - Pancakes & Bacon - “Downrange Kilimanjaro” Designs for Hope Fundraiser Dinner
-August 23rd - Chicken/Pasta Salad
-August 30 - Picnic Potluck (church provides meats)
No Small Groups on September 6th or 13th
Donations for meals gratefully accepted!
Ongoing Ministry Opportunities:
—Blessing Box on our front lawn-donation boxes just inside Front Door
—Toilet tissue collection for the Lovelady Center-area next to Fellowship Hall inside Front Door (Marked with sign on the wall)
—Serving as a volunteer for Nursery or Children’s Ministry-see Megan McEvoy (kidsministry@trussvillefirst.com)
—Volunteering as an usher or liturgist-see Lynda Payne
—Serving as a member of our Tech Team-see Dan Shirah
—Kitchen Committee-help with potlucks and special events-call the church office (205-655-3259)
—Community Food Bank Volunteers-3rd Thursday of each month-see Charlene Sharp
—Flower Committee-working with floral arrangements for the Altar and other church functions-contact Pat Glenn at slatzglenn@aol.com
Save the Dates:
Friday 7/21 - Naomi Girls Lunch, Olive Garden at 11 am-RSVP Linda Shaddix if you plan to attend.
Sunday 7/30 - Churchwide Hospitality Kick Off Breakfast - 9:30-10:50 am in the Fellowship Hall. “Come and Go.”
Saturday 8/5 - “Back to School Bash” - 4-7 pm in the Back Parking Lot
Sunday 8/6 - “Blessing of the Backpacks” in all services.
Sunday 8/13 - Trussville Methodist Men’s Breakfast 7 am in the Fellowship Hall
Wednesday 8/16 - “Downrange Kilimanjaro” Designs for Hope Fundraiser Dinner in CLC
Thursday 8/17 - Community Food Bank—leave the church at 8 am. Contact Charlene Sharp for more information at csharp@bellsouth.net
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Celebrate Recovery
Anyone dealing with Hurts, Habits, or Hang-Ups is welcome to join us any Tuesday night for Celebrate Recovery.
We serve a snack dinner from 6pm – 6:30pm, followed by our large group program, then small groups. Please note: If you only want to attend large group, you are welcome to do so. If you are interested in possibly giving your testimony, call the church (205-655-3259) and leave a message with Candy. Someone from the leadership team will contact you.
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