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Trinity Times From Peggy’s Pen First, let me begin by saying how much I miss each of you, and how thankful I am to be in community with you all. It is great to hear about the phone calls you’ve been making and receiving. The creative ways you’ve been engaging in worship through Facebook live, KDSJ 980 AM radio station, and through our website. And the ways you’ve been showing love to our community through teddy bears and hearts in windows, and supporting local businesses as able. As I write this, I honestly do not know what our future holds for when we can begin to gather again and what that will look like. I do not want to rush into things. I will be in discussion with our leadership about if/when we should resume, and what additional precautions we will need to take. While we continue to wait and live into this time of Covid-19, I know that we as a church, will continue to be the church. The church is made up of the people. People who love God, who follow Jesus, and have the companionship of the Holy Spirit. People who will serve in creative and amazing ways. Your generosity and support for one another, our community, and the ministry has been wonderful. This past month, I have seen masks made, food collected and distributed, people helping one another out through shopping, children making beautiful drawings to send to those who are homebound, and relationships strengthening. Your generosity and support for one another, our community, and the ministry has been wonderful. We continue to be the church that is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, focusing on this mission – through connecting to worship, using worship kits, and reaching out to one another. We continue to serve, teach, and connect to all through the light and love of Christ. Our church may look different right now, but my friends, we are still the church! God is still our God and creator! Jesus is still our Lord and Savior! And there is no question that the Holy Spirit is sustaining us during this time. I know there will come a time when we can gather again in person. I know that this time of challenges, inconveniences, along with a mixture of some fear and anxiety will pass. And as hard as this all is, I invite you to continue to be patient. Continue to show and be love. And continue to trust in our God. We don’t want to rush into anything, and we will keep you informed as we are able of how we can resume gathering when we are able. Thank you! Peace and God Bless, Pastor Peggy Hanson Trinity United Methodist Church is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world by faithfully serving, teaching, and connecting to all through the light and love of Christ.

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May, 2020

Pastor: Peggy Hanson

Finance: Correen Dammen

Administration:

Gary Linn

Editor:

Lee Ann Paananen

Email: [email protected]

Website:

www.leadtumc.com

Facebook: Trinity United

Methodist

Church phone:

605-584-1328

Inside this issue

Page 2: Finance/Admin minutes

Page 3: Summer Camp Info

Page 3: Birthdays & Anniversaries

Page 3: Rochford Services

Page 3: Pastor’s Contact

Page 4: Crossword Puzzle

Page 5: Bible Study

Page 5: Staying Connected

Page 6: Mission Report

Page 6: Breakthrough Prayer

Page 6: Upper Room

Page 7: Youth Calendar

Page 8: Senior Recognition

Page 9: Senior Recognition Cont.

TUMC March 26, 2020 Finance/Admin Council Minutes

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The Finance/ Administrative Council of the Trinity United Methodist Church met on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM teleconference. Members who connected to the teleconference meeting: Pastor Peggy Hanson, Gary Linn, Correen Dammen, Terri Keene, Tammy Gilberry, Micole Davis, Brian Hanson, Syd DeVries, Sue Holloway, LeeAnn Paananen and Lynn Larsen. Gary Linn called the meeting to order and opened with a devotion and prayer. No additions or changes were made to the agenda. Tammy Gilberry moved/Sue Holloway seconded to approve the March 26, 2020 minutes. Motion carried. Correen Dammen, Finance Chair, gave the Financial Reports. Pastor Peggy indicated that the COVID-19 Payroll Protection Plan will cover employee costs for the next 8 weeks. Any discussions regarding staff relating to this issue would take place after 8 weeks. Tammy Gilbery moved/Sue Holloway seconded to transfer $300.00 from Biker Breakfast to pay for the Worship Kits. Motion carried. Pastor Peggy will check with the Conference Treasurer to see what the process could be for reducing apportionments. Terri Keene moved/ Micole Davis seconded to approve the Financial Reports. Motion carried. There were no Cash Requirements, Old Business-Finance, New Business-Finance reports. There was not a Trustees Report. Pastor Peggy Hanson reported worship kits are being sent out to church members, she has been calling church friends, and she took the last class in her nonprofit church leadership program. She plans to start a Thursday morning 6-7 weeks Bible study on “Christianity and World Religion” by Adam Hamilton on May 7th, 10 a.m. via ZOOM. She is also meeting with the youth via ZOOM. There have been as many as nine youth getting online for this gathering. This past week she had four. Micole Davis, Christian Ed, reported she is waiting to hear what the decision will be on holding summer church camps which will determine if we have Vacation Bible School this summer. Lynn Larsen, Member Care, reported her committee is busy calling church members every week to Connect to Keep Connected. There is a lot of positive feedback from those who are getting called. Sue Holloway, Missions, reported there are ladies who are making masks, cards are being sent to the military and Meals on Wheels is going well. Suzie Pearson, Trinity United Methodist Women, did an emailing meeting for April and she will plan to do another one in May. The worship service which is still not occurring in the sanctuary is being done from Pastor Peggy’s home through Facebook and the church website. There were no Fellowship, Memorial, and Staff Pastor-Parish reports. There was no further Old Business or New Business to come before the meeting. The next Finance/Administrative Council meeting will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020, 6:30 p.m., via ZOOM unless any changes are made to the way we can meet. Pastor Peggy closed the meeting with prayer. Lynn Larsen, Recording Secretary

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SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION *Camp is still scheduled for this summer! We will hear at

the beginning of May the status of camp,

Interested in attending camp, either as an individual or an adult? Have questions of sending your child(ren) to camp?

Pastor Peggy would love to help! She is (as are many others) passionate about camp and believes it to be

important to each participant’s personal and spiritual formation! We want many folks to go to camp. The

people of Trinity UMC are committed to helping send people to camp, and have made the financial commitment of providing a 50% scholarship of the early bird registration

cost. There are also additional scholarships available.

Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 30, 2020 Contact Pastor Peggy for the camp code

If you have any questions please contact Pastor Peggy.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Birthdays: May 2 Brooking, Royal May 2 Dragoo, Mick May 2 Keehn, Merritt May 2 Munson, Sandy May 4 Wefso, Faye May 8 Pontius, Jerry May 5 Pearson, Alexandra May 10 Palmer, Pam May 14 Harvey, Barbara May 15 Darling, Joyce May 15 Keehn, Zoe May 15 Mattson, Jerrad May 16 Thorp, Deborah May 17 Percy, Cory May 19 Munson, Jeffery May 21 Keene, Terri May 21 Peters, Dale May 24 Wefso, Charles May 26 Rystrom, John May 31 Gilbery, Tami

Anniversaries: May 6 Kruse, Michelle and Mike May 9 Bender, Betty and Harold May 20 Wefso, Cameon and James May 23 Stanford, Donna and Doug May 25 Kosters, Becky Jo and Tim May 28 Peppmeier, Jan and John

Rochford Chapel

Sunday, May 31, 2020*

Worship at 7 p.m. 12481 N Rochford Road

Hill City, SD 57745

*Please note this worship service is subject to change depending on how things continue

with the Covid-19 situation

Contact Information for Pastor Peggy Hanson Pastor Peggy has returned from her leave! Pastor Peggy is currently not holding “coffee shop hours,” but is back in the office. She will continue to honor the Sabbath on Fridays. And you can reach her at 562-505-6363 or 605-223-1222 or [email protected] Thank you

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Staying Connected!

In this time of not being able to meet together in person, we’re working on expanding our communication. If you’re interested in receiving emails with updates, information, devotions, and connections – please send the office an email to put you on a mailing list. Facebook Live: For those who are interested, and not yet sure how to watch Facebook Live – go to https://www.facebook.com/LeadTUMC/ Make sure to “like” the page and then tune it at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning for Kitchen Table Worship! *All Facebook live videos are then posted to our website within 24 hours. Online Giving: Your continued generosity to the ministries and mission of Trinity United Methodist Church is greatly appreciat-ed. You are able to go to www.leadtumc.com and click on “Online Giving”. Or if you would prefer, you can still mail in or drop off your contribution at the office. Radio: We will be streaming our services live on the radio as well at the same time we are having our Facebook live service! Check out KDSJ 980 AM station. If you’d be interested in sponsoring a broadcast, the cost is $25 each Sunday.

Bible Study via Zoom! You are invited to join in a 6 week Bible Study on Christianity and World Religions: Wrestling with Questions People Ask by Rev. Adam Hamilton via Zoom. We’ll explore the questions people ask, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

When: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Where: The comfort of your own home

What: Christianity and World Religions by Adam Hamilton (You’re welcome to purchase the book individually, or we may have a copy in the office; please note the book is not required for this

study)

Who: All are welcome! Why: To continue our faith development and discipleship from a distance

How: Via Zoom! (the below information will be used for every meeting)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99350091195?pwd=akVuVExLQlBGV1pJNVdMamZwczArQT09

Meeting ID: 993 5009 1195 Password: 450883

If you are interested in joining this bible study, please contact Lee Ann at the office and she will

be happy to email the link directly to you.

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Mission Report Mission Committee: Howdy, hope you are all doing well. April's Change for a Change recipient was the Camp Scholarship Fund. The total is still outstanding as we are relying on mail and website donations. May is supporting VBS. We will find out in early May if there is a camping season this year. If there is, then we will have VBS. If no camp, then no VBS. All funds will be held over for next year if not used this year. Watch for updates from the office.

There is not a Special Giving Sunday scheduled for May. The next one is June 7, the 2nd Sunday after Memorial Day. The funds will support 'Peace with Justice'.

Meals on Wheels is May 3rd through the 9th . Many thanks to those who are helping but we could use a few more names. It is for ONLY one day and takes about 1 1/2 hours. Please call Sue at 920-7788 with questions and to volunteer. Many thanks to the Hauges, Tyneal Thorp, the Notebooms, the Prays and Devries for deliv-ering this month!

Adopt-A-Platoon: We have 120 cards to be sent out in their 'care' packages. This is 10 boxes of cards so we could use a few extra people who will take 1+ boxes to address and write a short message inside of each card. Boxes of cards will are available at the CMC. Please return them by May 15th so they can be sent for June Care packages. Call Sue to help.

Health kits will be put together after Rally but as you shop now, please consider picking up any of the needed items: Individually Packaged toothbrushes and bars of soap (30z or larger). Combs, nail clippers, wash clothes and hand towels, 10- 3" x 3/4' bandages.

We can stock-pile them until ready to be put together in gallon Zip Lock bags.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Holloway

Breakthrough Prayer

Breakthrough Prayer will be Saturday,

May 2 at 9:30 am Via Zoom.

Please call the office for a link to connect.

Upper Room Devotional Books

The May/June Upper Room Devotional Books

have arrived at the office. We tried to get books to all who normally get them.

If you haven’t gotten yours, or would like to start

getting them, please call the office to have it mailed to you, or stop in to pick one up.

A $1 donation to cover the cost is appreciated but

not required.

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Celebrating our High School Seniors: We are still looking forward to celebrating and recognizing our graduating high school seniors! We will wait to recognize them, until we are able to gather together again. We are still working on their gifts, and as soon as the bible’s arrive – we will let you know (they are currently on hold because the seller is closed due to Covid-19). We recognize that this year has been filled with additional challenges and unmet expectations with all the cancellations occurring, and not being able to celebrate the milestones that they were looking forward to. This class is resilient and deserves to be recognized and celebrated. These are the seniors we currently have on our roster are: Anna Campbell Kaddan Dillman Raygan Mattson Alicia Roden Dylan Schumacher *Please contact the office if there is someone that we have missed.

After graduation I will be taking a year off, and then starting either my social work or dental assisting degree :) haven't made a for sure choice yet!

Kaddan Dillman Alicia Roden

I want to thank the congregation for all the encouragement and support you have given me through out the years. I will attend western Dakota tech for welding in the fall.

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Raygan Mattson

I would like to thank the congregation for supporting me all throughout the years, and coming to support my teams and I at games! Thanks for making sure that we all had the opportunity to go to camps, providing us with vacation bible school, showing us how to love others through the biker breakfast, and most importantly showing us how to have a strong relationship with god. For my future I plan on attending South Dakota State University to further my education in physical education and health. I

also plan on coaching basketball and/or volleyball. I would like to teach and coach in my hometown or close to it! Thanks Raygan Mattson

Anna Campbell

I’d like to thank everyone who is a part of the Trinity United Methodist Church. The support and advice that has been given to me by you all is greatly appreciated. I will be attending Dakota Wesleyan University next fall. I plan on majoring in athletic training and I will also be playing basketball.

Dylan Schumacher

Dylan Schumacher is the grandson of Lee Ann and Wayne Paananen. He will be attending Western Dakota Tech in the fall to pursue a degree in diesel mechanics.

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