Your Place in Ministry - July 9th
Notes:
—Please help us support Mary Ann Cooper on her upcoming South Asia Mission Trip. Use the following link to give: https://capstonechurch.managedmissions.com/MyTrip/maryanncooper1
—Trussville Methodist Men’s Vegetable Dinner Fundraiser
Dinner is Wednesday, July 12 in the Christian Life Center – Food will be served at 6:00 pm. Donations appreciated!
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!
Vegetable Dinner and Small Groups Kickoff
Our two new small groups, "Life's Healing Choices" and "Everyday Theology", will kick off on Wednesday night, July 12 at 6:30 pm. Before the studies begin, be sure to come and enjoy a delicious vegetable dinner by the Trussville Methodist Men. They will start serving at 6pm.
-"Life's Healing Choices", an 8-week study will be led by Rev. Shan Odom & Rev. Bob Murray
-"Everyday Theology", an 8-week study will be led by Dr. Steve Strange and will partner with SWAG's study of "Everyday Theology for Teens". Questions about the SWAG group can be directed to Molly Hatcher and Carolyn Matthews.
Signup sheets for both studies are in the Transept & Welcome Center.
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, July 9, 2023. Breakfast will be served at 7:00 am in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the meeting. The special guest speaker will be Richard Searson, former Music Minister of Trussville First. 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.
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
Save the Dates:
Sunday July 9 - Trussville Methodist Men’s Breakfast 7 am-Fellowship Hall
—Wednesday July 12 - Methodist Men’s Vegetable Dinner Fundraiser in the CLC and small group studies kick-off - 'Life’s Healing Choices' and ‘Everyday Theology’.
—Sunday, August 13 - Trussville Methodist Men’s Breakfast 7 am– Fellowship Hall
—Wednesday August 16 - “Downrange Kilimanjaro” Designs for Hope Fundraiser Dinner in CLC
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