Trinity United Methodist Church, at 138 E. Genesee St., Auburn, has lots of good summertime news to share.
In May, Trinity hosted its annual Memorial Day chicken barbecue. Members would like to thank everyone for their hard work in the hot kitchen and barbecue “pits” and to those that purchased dinners. This barbecue has been one of Trinity's main fundraisers over the years.
In June, the church finished its Sunday School program, enjoying a service put on by the entire Sunday School. Also a Teacher Appreciation Day was held to recognize those that give of their time and talents to teach the children and adults about Jesus. Recognized were: Patty Pierleoni and Kim Quesada (Sunday School directors), Suzanne Penird, Evelyn Rusin, Judy Selover, Pastor Dana Horrell, Cindy Myers, Linda Westover, Jenn Heffron, Val White, Rob White, Greg Trutschel, Chris Bonilla, Judy Trutschel and Marty Mills. Two Sunday School high school seniors, Colleen White and Christopher Ackerley, were honored with “Memory Pages” made up of photos of each, taken during the course of their church activities over the years. These pages have always been a big hit, and it's fun to reminisce about days gone by.
The church also held a confirmation celebration in which Callie Trutschel, Lauren Trutschel and Rachel Bodner affirmed their faith.
July brings Trinity to focus on its famous Vacation Bible School program. This year's program titled “Lift Off - Soaring to New Heights with God” promises fun, action and many activities designed to teach children from 2 to 11 years about Jesus. This week-long adventure kicks off at the church with a free family picnic and a registration Sunday, July 22. The closing ceremony is always a treat; it begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. the final day, July 26, with a short program that shows off the songs and things that the children have learned. For questions, registration or to volunteer, please call the church at 252-2135 or Patty at 689-1653.
In other news:
€ Auburn's First United Methodist Church, on the corner of South Street and Fitch Avenue, is also enjoying a busy summer.
Church members would like to congratulate their recent graduates: Kim Thompson, of Auburn High School; Danielle Hull and David Palmer, of Union Springs High School; Brett Fedigan, of Cornell University; Andrea Camp, with a masters from Portland St. University; Scott Cator, of Cayuga Community College, and Kim Parker, of University of Rochester. Congratulations to each for your hard work and accomplishments.
A total of 290 barbecued chickens were sold at the recent Trustees Barbecue. Larry Pritchard would like to thank everyone - those who donated food, money, time, and of course those who bought the dinners. It was a job well done by all, and $1,250 was earned for the Fellowship Hall roof.
€ Mark you calendar for Saturday, Oct. 6, for its annual Old Tyme Fair, a long-running tradition in Auburn for more than 30 years.
The biggest news at First United Methodist is the arrival of its new pastor on July 1, the Rev. Jeff Childs. Ordained 25 years ago, Childs will be speaking at the regular 10 a.m. Sunday service as well as the 8:30 a.m. Garden Service each Sunday on the lawn behind the church building. The public is cordially invited to come. The following are just a few excerpts from his recent interview with parish member, Sue Hemingway:
€ How have you found it possible to reassure people to keep on believing in the Lord when they face trauma, sickness, suffering, calamities, etc.? “I find it impossible to offer them anything else. Nothing but the Lord will lift them through these tragedies. Often it becomes the first time that people have been challenged to really grow in their faith.”
€ What has been your biggest challenge to your faith? “Finding ways to explain it to people who do not have a clue is a real challenge. As one who has grown up in a Christian faith culture, it is hard to translate that to people who have no experiences or background with which to relate to what it means to have a vital faith in God.”
€ If you could invite anyone in the world to come visit or join our church, who would they be? “In every community there are those considered 'the least, the last or the lost.' I would invite them because that is what I believe Jesus always did and instructed his disciples to do.”
Have a great week, and remember God made you special and unique and he loves you so very much.
“The miracles of the church seem to me to rest not so much upon faces or voices or healing power coming suddenly near to us from afar off, but upon our perceptions being made finer, so that for a moment our eyes can see and our ears can hear what is there about us always.”
- Willa Cather
Denise Bennett is a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Auburn. She can be reached at deniseb132@yahoo.com
In June, the church finished its Sunday School program, enjoying a service put on by the entire Sunday School. Also a Teacher Appreciation Day was held to recognize those that give of their time and talents to teach the children and adults about Jesus. Recognized were: Patty Pierleoni and Kim Quesada (Sunday School directors), Suzanne Penird, Evelyn Rusin, Judy Selover, Pastor Dana Horrell, Cindy Myers, Linda Westover, Jenn Heffron, Val White, Rob White, Greg Trutschel, Chris Bonilla, Judy Trutschel and Marty Mills. Two Sunday School high school seniors, Colleen White and Christopher Ackerley, were honored with “Memory Pages” made up of photos of each, taken during the course of their church activities over the years. These pages have always been a big hit, and it's fun to reminisce about days gone by.
The church also held a confirmation celebration in which Callie Trutschel, Lauren Trutschel and Rachel Bodner affirmed their faith.
July brings Trinity to focus on its famous Vacation Bible School program. This year's program titled “Lift Off - Soaring to New Heights with God” promises fun, action and many activities designed to teach children from 2 to 11 years about Jesus. This week-long adventure kicks off at the church with a free family picnic and a registration Sunday, July 22. The closing ceremony is always a treat; it begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. the final day, July 26, with a short program that shows off the songs and things that the children have learned. For questions, registration or to volunteer, please call the church at 252-2135 or Patty at 689-1653.
In other news:
€ Auburn's First United Methodist Church, on the corner of South Street and Fitch Avenue, is also enjoying a busy summer.
Church members would like to congratulate their recent graduates: Kim Thompson, of Auburn High School; Danielle Hull and David Palmer, of Union Springs High School; Brett Fedigan, of Cornell University; Andrea Camp, with a masters from Portland St. University; Scott Cator, of Cayuga Community College, and Kim Parker, of University of Rochester. Congratulations to each for your hard work and accomplishments.
A total of 290 barbecued chickens were sold at the recent Trustees Barbecue. Larry Pritchard would like to thank everyone - those who donated food, money, time, and of course those who bought the dinners. It was a job well done by all, and $1,250 was earned for the Fellowship Hall roof.
€ Mark you calendar for Saturday, Oct. 6, for its annual Old Tyme Fair, a long-running tradition in Auburn for more than 30 years.
The biggest news at First United Methodist is the arrival of its new pastor on July 1, the Rev. Jeff Childs. Ordained 25 years ago, Childs will be speaking at the regular 10 a.m. Sunday service as well as the 8:30 a.m. Garden Service each Sunday on the lawn behind the church building. The public is cordially invited to come. The following are just a few excerpts from his recent interview with parish member, Sue Hemingway:
€ How have you found it possible to reassure people to keep on believing in the Lord when they face trauma, sickness, suffering, calamities, etc.? “I find it impossible to offer them anything else. Nothing but the Lord will lift them through these tragedies. Often it becomes the first time that people have been challenged to really grow in their faith.”
€ What has been your biggest challenge to your faith? “Finding ways to explain it to people who do not have a clue is a real challenge. As one who has grown up in a Christian faith culture, it is hard to translate that to people who have no experiences or background with which to relate to what it means to have a vital faith in God.”
€ If you could invite anyone in the world to come visit or join our church, who would they be? “In every community there are those considered 'the least, the last or the lost.' I would invite them because that is what I believe Jesus always did and instructed his disciples to do.”
Have a great week, and remember God made you special and unique and he loves you so very much.
“The miracles of the church seem to me to rest not so much upon faces or voices or healing power coming suddenly near to us from afar off, but upon our perceptions being made finer, so that for a moment our eyes can see and our ears can hear what is there about us always.”
- Willa Cather
Denise Bennett is a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Auburn. She can be reached at deniseb132@yahoo.com
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