ON THE PATIO TODAY 20. Children’s Choirs & Bells Christmas Program Sunday, December 7 at 4pm in the Sanctuary The Christmas message in story and song told by the Kindergarten-8th grade choirs and bells, including congregational Christmas carol singing. A cookie reception in Fellowship Hall follows the program. Childcare available for children ages 5 and under. No tickets needed. Voluntary offering. 21. October 2014 Financial Report Net Ministry Surplus/(Deficit) $ (38,146) Worship Attendance 2014 1,052 2013 1,179 Membership 1,470 1,532 YTD vs. Budget YTD $ 2,925,569 (3,261,865) (336,296) 13,080 $ Anchor Group Book Sales Women’s Christmas Lunch CARE Holiday Baskets FAMILY Christmas Wonderland MISSION Samaritan’s Purse Alternative Christmas Market Artwork by John Hayes Week of November 23, 2014 UPCOMING SPEAKERS 2014 Operating Accounts Month Ministry Income $ 323,152 Ministry Expenses (354,620) Ministry Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (31,468) (6,678) Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Investments ADULT -5.6% -2.4% Prime Time TLC (Tuesday Lunch Club), November 25 at 11am Bill Schertle, “Operation Lifesaver...Railroad Safety” Adult Sunday School Class Schedule for November 30 9:00am: (323,216) Change from Prior Year -10.8% - 4.0% Comments: October Ministry Income totaled $323,152 and was up 14.1% compared to the monthly budget. We praise God and sincerely thank the congregation who responded so generously this month to the need for increased giving in an effort to close the looming $200,000+ deficit by year end. We are pleased to report that YTD expenses remain well controlled and are currently under budget by $78,969 or -2.4%. YTD Ministry Income of $2,925,569 was -5.6% below our annual budget. Should Trinity's giving continue at the same pace through the remainder of 2014, we project that Trinity's deficit would end the year with a ($200,000+) deficit. This deficit remains a significant concern. Still, we know that God is in control. He has provided for Trinity since its founding in 1876 and we have faith that He will do so again this year. We have witnessed the many blessings provided by the congregation's faithful giving both on the Trinity campus and around the world, including the provision of funds to help our mission partners, the Haspels, defray up to $10,000 in medical expenses resulting from the attack on their lives in Ethiopia. Please join Session and Staff in prayer that our faithful and cheerful giving increases so we can continue to fully fund our ministry and mission commitments and end 2014 with a balanced budget. Kings Class (Munzing Hall) Rev. Greg Asimakouplos, “Gratitude” Listening to God (Prayer Rm.) Praying the Scriptures Fellowship, Praise and Prayer (1st Sunday of the month) 10:40am: Encouragers (Rm. 501) Prayer Covenant Anchor Group New Horizons Bible Study (Rm. 502) Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts, by Jerry Bridges Men of the Book (Rm. 504) A Sunday School Class for men with teens. Isaiah 40 THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE Bring your family to our annual worship service filled with praise and testimony. Wednesday, November 26 7:30pm Childcare available for ages 5 and under RSVP: [email protected] Scan this QR code with your smart phone to visit our web site. www.trinityconnection.com Pick up a copy of the Explore brochure for more events and information. Visit Doug’s blog:: http://trinityconnection.com/category/on-my-heart/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityChurchSantaAna Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” Deuteronomy 15:10 5 6 1 1. Home for the Holidays Family Retreat at Forest Home November 29-30 It’s not too late to register for Family Camp at Forest Home! Bring your family for a special time of renewal, recreation and building community with other Trinity families. Contact Stephanie for more information at [email protected] or 714.505.6254 x110. 2. Trinity Kids-Early Childhood & Elementary— For more details contact Caroline Elias 714.505.6254 x111 or [email protected] Family Advent Workshop– Today at 10:30am-noon. Join us for a delicious breakfast, fun and meaningful crafts, an opportunity to meet other families and time together as a family creating traditions that put Christ at the center of Christmas. 3. Jr. High- For more details contact Chris Watkins 714.505.6254 x117 or [email protected] Sunday School–meet in the WELL Room at 9am EPIC- Jr High Turkey Bowl-Tuesday, Nov 25, 6:30-8:30pm, Our Special Thanksgiving event that combines service with an allcity food scavenger hunt. We will collect food while solving puzzles and clues. Join us! No Cost. Meet at Trinity in the WELL room. For those in 7th and 8th grades. “3P” Pancakes, Prayer & Praise-Wednesday, December 3 at Jeff Wagner’s home. Call for directions. 4. High School— Sunday School–meet in the WELL Room at 10:40am WELL-Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm, WELL Room For more details contact Joe Barsha— 714.505.6254 x141 or [email protected] 5. College- For more details contact Chris Watkins 714.505.6254 x114 or [email protected] Sundays–attend Fellowship Hall service at 9am Breakfast Club-Sundays at 10am in the Lounge. Bible Study-Thursdays, 7:30-10pm in the Lounge at Trinity College Thanksgiving Eve Service After Party-Wednesday, November 26, 9pm. Call Derek for location. 6. Young Adult “The Leftovers” 7. Anchor Groups Next series starts November 30 (5 weeks) During Advent, we are taking a closer look at the life of Jesus, through the Gospel of Matthew. Our small groups will be going through a series called “When Helping Hurts.” It is a book and video study that facilitates deep conversations on how Jesus viewed poverty, so that we can be better equipped to serve others. If you are not in a small group already, please stop by the Gathering Place to find a group. Books ($15) and leader guides ($10) are available on the patio today. There will also be 5 weeks of video curriculum on our website for those that would like to use that instead. Contact Kelsi at [email protected]. 8. Women’s Christmas Lunch Saturday, December 6 at 11am Come enjoy lunch as we celebrate Jesus’ birth and experience Christmas around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Heavenly Treasures founder, Kathy Gaulton, tell an amazing story of a transformed life. Then transform the life of someone else as you shop at the Fair Trade boutique of handicrafts from 13 different countries. Tickets are $25 and available on the patio Sundays or online at trinityconnection.com. Childcare is available with reservation at [email protected]. Contact Kelsi at [email protected]. 9. Support Groups this week— NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Tonight at 6pm For more details about support groups contact Nancy at [email protected] or 714.505.6254 x123. 10. Community Pantry Ministry The Holiday Basket ministry needs help loading the baskets with food TODAY!. If you are able to help, please come to the SCC after second service. 11. NAMI Support Group Special Speaker Tonight at 6pm in Fellowship Hall Dr. Andrew Kami is a military veteran, therapist, a Director at the John Henry Foundation and a teacher at Pacific Oaks College. He will be speaking on depression and medication. Contact Joanne Coakley 714.974.7287 12. Tips for Caregivers Saturday, November 29 at 6:30-10pm Young Adults will meet at Kelsi & Brian Walker's home on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. No cost. Bring a side dish to share. We will provide the main course. [email protected] Monday, December 8 at 5:30pm in Room 505 Kathy Lockridge, M.Div, licensed marriage and family therapist, with 31 years of private practice has much to offer: great ideas on managing your self-care in the midst of caregiving and tips on conversation skills. For more info contact Nancy Amo at 714.505.6245 x123 or [email protected]. 2 3 13. John Hayes Art-Today John Hayes, our Mission Partner with InnerCHANGE in London, is a gifted artist and has given Trinity one of his beautiful sketches. This interesting piece is displayed on the patio today-stop by and be inspired by the art which reflects bringing Christ to the poor. Thank you to Ernest Saadeh who framed the artwork. 14. Alternative Christmas Market Sunday, November 30, 9am-12:30pm Shop with a mission! Purchase beautiful treasures hand-crafted by artisans in 17 countries who rely on their art to sustain their families. Fight poverty and human trafficking while you Christmas shop. Products will be available for purchase all morning. 15. Operation Christmas Child Be a part of changing lives through a simple gift. Purchase a shoebox at the table on the patio today, pack it with small gifts for a child and bring it back to Trinity by November 30. We also accept donations of Beanie Baby-sized stuffed animals in like-new condition to be used by OCC to supplement the shoeboxes. 16. Southwest Center Serve Saturday, December 13 at 6:50-9:15am Our next opportunity to serve at Southwest Center is coming up! We meet at Southwest Center to prepare and serve breakfast for those in need. Eight people are needed. Please contact Steve Woesner at [email protected] if you would like to attend. 17. Thanksgiving Holiday-Offices Closed Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28 18. Trinity News Articles for the January 2015 issue are due Monday, December 1. Send articles to Chrissy at [email protected]. 19. Christmas Wonderland! Saturday, December 13 at 4pm Trinity is putting together its first ever Christmas Wonderland. We have many different opportunities for you to help, so please stop by the patio today to learn how you can be involved in this exciting event! Join us as we celebrate the Reason for the Season with SNOW, sledding, live music, crafts, food and much more. Please contact Chris at 714.505.6254 x117 or [email protected]. 4
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