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   As a loving community of believers centered in Christ, we are called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to devote our time, talent and resources in the proclamation of the Good News to all, and in the stewardship of God's creation.

Message from Richard Bachman,
Church Council President
A Volunteer Community
But as for you, brethren, do not
get weary of doing good.
2 THESSALONIANS 3:13

   I recently finished a book written by a Pastor Bill Hybels entitled The Volunteer Revolution.
 This book outlines why serving others is one of life’s richest experiences and how, when done willingly and effectively, it can create positive changes in a church’s community and oneself.
    The following are thoughts and passages from the book which I found particularly interesting. I also hope you will find them insightful.
- Volunteers discover that serving/participating is much more satisfying than just attending church and not taking an active part in the church’s ministries and programs.
- Acts of love and kindness toward others can change lives, churches and communities.
- The Kingdom of God cannot advance through paid staff alone.
- True fulfillment in life will never come through self-gratification.
- Take every opportunity to serve ‒ open the door for others, volunteer to take out the trash or stack the chairs, take the arm of the elderly person, assist the child, and meet others’ needs.
- When people extend themselves beyond their own concerns, they always change.
- When we are “other-focused”, those that we help feel loved, nurtured, secure, and blessed.
- A God-honoring church can’t be built with a congregation of consumers and spectators.
- In considering volunteering, ask yourself “What 
am I good at?” “What energizes me?”
- Ask yourself “What special talents and abilities can I bring to our group effort?”
- When opportunities to serve arise, check it out ‒ try it ‒ take a risk ‒ learn something new.
- Look honestly at your schedule ‒ see if the serving opportunity fits so you can serve well.
- For current volunteers, don't hesitate to ask other people to serve. Some folks just need to be asked and then they will get involved.
- New volunteers need support and checking-in to assure they feel effective in what they're doing. A volunteer's time should not be wasted. Volunteers need to know they're valued.
- The life of servant hood isn't a sprint, but a marathon.
- Sincere, energized servant hood must flow from an ongoing experience of God's presence and love.
- When you are squarely in God’s service, you will have a feeling that compares to no other.
- Every day we have the opportunity to create a world more in keeping with the values we hold dear.
- The church needs to make a commitment to offer volunteers opportunities to serve conscientiously in an active faith community which touches their hearts, gives them joy, and energizes them for continued service to God and other followers of Jesus Christ.


















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Community News

Memorial Day Service
   The Biglerville American Legion post is holding its annual Memorial Day Service at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, at Greenmount Cemetery. All are welcome to attend this special service to honor all who have served our country to preserve its freedoms.

Summer Worship June 16
   On June 16, Trinity will switch to its summer worship schedule with ONE service at 9 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. The regular worship schedule with Sunday school will resume on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Lady Concert CDs Now Available
   The annual Lady Concert held on Sunday evening, April 28, featuring the ensemble of Julianna Martin Hayward, Joy Martin Cox, and Elisabeth Poje Glenn, was a huge success! Special thanks goes to Herb and Peg Lady for making this program possible, to all the people involved in so many ways (from beginning to end), as well as to those who supported the concert with their attendance.
   If you were not able to attend this exceptional performance of fine music or enjoyed it so much that you would like to hear it again, CDs are now available! If interested, please contact Tim Kuhn at tkuhn113@comcast.net or 677-0814.

Tim Bangerd to give Concert on June 9
  On Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m., a Piano/Organ Concert, featuring Tim Bangerd, will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5918 Conover Road, Harney, MD. If you would like more information about this special event, please contact Audrey Ridinger at 677-6577.

‘Mighty Kingdom’ VBS to be held July 22-26
   Hey, kids! Summer is approaching with lots of great things to do. So, save the dates of July 22 through 26 when you’ll have the opportunity to go on an exciting quest to the ‘Mighty Kingdom’ VBS here at Trinity. On this adventure, you will put on the armor of God and learn all about God’s love, the power of faith, and how to shield yourself from temptation. There will be lots of activities, games, skits, snacks and FUN!

Rev. Stuart Johns to speak at UAPB
   On Tuesday, May 7, the Rev. Stuart Johns, pastor of the Idaville United Brethren in Christ Church, will be guest speaker for the monthly Upper Adams Prayer Breakfast at the Apple Bin Restaurant on Rt. 234. The Rev. Johns grew up in South Central Pennsylvania area, graduated from Huntington University in Indiana, devoted a number of years to the Child Evangelism Fellowship ministry, and later worked with the Every Generation Ministries in the Los Angeles area. He became pastor of the Idaville church in 2009. He will be offering his spiritual insights at the breakfast.
   The prayer breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m. and usually ends about 9. All are welcome to attend this multi-denominational gathering.
On June 4, Pastor Randy Huber of Heidlersburg’s Chapel Hill Church of God will be the guest speaker.








  






 
 
 
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