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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF TRINITY-FIRST UMC
MARCH 2016  VOLUME II ISSUE I
Garmon’s Gospel
VIEWS FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR
TOM GARMON
3.22
Take it to the
Lord in Prayer!!!
VBS Training
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every day for4.15
all incoming prayer
Pastors
Retreat
requests. Each prayer
request will be
held in confidentiality.
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Beginning March 1 , the Intercessory
4.16
Prayer Ministry
will meet once a
Men’s
Breakfast
month on
Tuesday
in Moss Chapel at
10:45 AM and/or 6:00 PM. For specific
4.22
meeting dates, please visit our
Baby Shower
calendar
on
our
website
at
www.trinity-first.org.
We
will
5.8
faithfully Bridal
respond
to the prayer
Shower
request submitted by people with
5.15
special concerns.
Teen Camp
All are welcome and encouraged to
attend. And if you would like more
information please contact Pastor D at
[email protected].
New Ministry
31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my
disciples; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are
descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, “You will be
made free?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits a sin is a slave to sin. 35
The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. 36 So if the Son
makes you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are descendants of Abraham; yet you look for an
opportunity to kill me, because there is no place in you for my word. 38 I declare what I have seen in the
Father’s presence; as for you, you should do what you have heard from the Father.”- John 8:31-38
“Freedom Isn’t Freedom, Lord....”
I remember how confining and frustrating my first freshman semester of
college was. The rules of the dorm, roommates without any concern for others,
noise and the smell of pot wafting through the dorm ductwork were all too
much for me. At the end of that semester, three of us moved into our own
apartment. Freedom at last! It didn’t take long for me to see that one
roommate was a complete slob. Another became homesick. Plus the burden of
cooking, shopping and cleaning seemed to be falling on me all the time. My
vaunted “freedom” wasn’t what I had imagined. (v. 37) Even the newlyconverted Jews of Jesus’ day thought their definition of “freedom” was best.
Yet, the brand of Judaism practiced in those days was one of the most rigid,
oppressive and legally “bound up” in history. Isn’t it interesting how we can
turn our own definition of “freedom” into idolatry? (v. 31) Jesus knew better.
True freedom comes from “continuing in” Jesus’ teachings, his example and
his Spirit. One of the great paradoxes of Christianity is that freedom comes
from being “bound”...bound to the heart, mind and example of Christ. My
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Elkins Heritage Center
Garmon’s Gospel continued…
least stressful and most productive period in college came when I
finally gave up my stubborn insistence on being “free.” I moved
home where I didn’t have roommates, laundry, toilets to scrub and
shopping to do. I was free to be a student (v. 32) The simple truth
was that I was, by the grace of my parents, allowed to focus on
school and work. That’s how it is with God’s brand of freedom. If
we will just give in, go home and give up our own stubborn
insistence upon our own definition of freedom, it is then that we
find the truth: God’s plan for every person’s life is so much better
than anything we could plan for ourselves. Christianity is always
about homecoming. The initial steps home begin when we “do
what we have heard from the Father.” Shhhh! Can you hear him?
(All scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, Division of
Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, 1989.)
Circuit Riders of the Old West
Heritage Sunday
April 24, 2016
Luncheon and Program
Featuring NM Conference
Archivist Will Steinsiek
We invite you to attend our annual
celebration of Heritage Sunday. We
will hear stories of how the Methodist
Circuit Riders of the 1800s and the
1900s impacted the churches of that era.
They were the traveling preachers who
ministered to the smaller churches that
didn’t have an assigned preacher, plus
caring
for
their
own
church
congregation. They were ministering to
the people on the western frontier and
braved many obstacles to do God’s
work.
A delicious meal will be prepared by Sandra Raygoza.
A $10.00 donation for her special lunch will be
gratefully appreciated! Join us for a fun time in
Fellowship Hall after Church! Thank you!
-Janice Bonds
New Members//
Denise Daniel
Jose Villareal
Renee Hager
Newsletter
Team
Lani Yu-Richardson,
Communications Director
Mary Railey,
Editor
Communication//Tip of the Month
“May the words of my mouth and the
thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
- Psalm 19:14
Maggie Johnson// 12 Years of Service
This month we celebrate Maggie
Johnson, our lead church volunteer!
Maggie serves our Audio/ Visual team,
Communication team, and our church
office to name a few. Thank you for all
that you do to serve the body of Christ
and Trinity- First UMC!
Communication//Update
Lanica Yu-Richardson// Director
Proverbs 3: 6 “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.”
Church Directory// Corrections & New Information
Thank you to all that helped make this project a success! The church directory
took 4 months to complete. There were over 100 families and over 450
variations on contact information that were managed by the communication
team. Although we, checked, double checked, and triple checked, there were
some mistakes in the inputting of the information. We also have received new
updated information from our members as well. We ask that you would please
make the corrections in your directories.
Staff Page
Zeke Meza
Mr. Meza’s photo was not added,
however he is definitely an awesome
part of our church family and team!
His number is 915.328.4879 and
his email is [email protected].
Members Page
Delatorre, Laura
Email: [email protected]
Duffey, Louis
Address: 504 N. Oregon St. Apt. # 11, El Paso, TX 79901
McCombs, Clinton
Email: [email protected]
Villareal, Jose
Phone: 915.252.5474
Contact Index
Adams, John
Email: [email protected]
Adams, Susan
Email: [email protected]
Cox, Ray
Email: [email protected]
Daniel, Denise
Phone: 915.252.6262
Hager, Renee
Phone: 661.917.3254
Follow Us:
Email: [email protected]
Visit us: www.trinity-first.org
If you see that there is an error in your information in the directory, please let
me know with the correct information. If you have not already picked up your
copy, please come by the church office and one will be signed out to you.
Communication//Upcoming
The communication team is working on Trinity- First UMC T-shirts!
Please stay tune to find out when shirts will be available for order.
General Meeting//First Thursday of the Month
The team meets every first Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in
Room 200. Please come with all your great and creative ideas! Thanks!
The Epistle//Breaking News & Graffiti
JOURNEY 10x10
16“For God so loved the world that he gave his only
Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not
perish but may have eternal life. 17“Indeed, God did not
send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but
in order that the world might be saved through him. –
John 3:16-17, NRSV
Sisters and brothers, when I hear "For God
so loved the world God gave his Son...” I
think of breaking news and graffiti.
Breaking news, like the alerts I get on my
smart phone. Breaking: God loves world!
Jesus sent as special envoy. God's love not
only for church or good people. Special benefits
offered: light for those in darkness, comfort not
condemnation, lives enlarged. When asked
for a comment, Jesus said, "Saving is who I
am."
Then there's graffiti. Jesus the graffiti artist
wrote something like God loves world on
the walls of Galilee. He certainly wrote
that on the hearts of the people he met
there: the liar, the cheat and the shunned.
Like the scrawling of a teenager madly in
love, you could feel the heat. Graffiti is
illicit; it defames and defies the status quo,
just like God's love.
Blessings on the Journey,
Pastor D
Fast 10 Times
“I humbled myself with fasting.” – Psalm 35:13
10 Powers of Fasting:
1. Fasting is a biblical way to truly humble yourself in the sight
of God so the Holy Spirit will stir our souls, awaken our
church, and heal our land.
2. The lord will give you fresh, new spiritual insights.
3. Fasting will lead to a more intimate relationship with Christ.
4. Fasting was an expected discipline in both the Old and New
Testaments.
5. Fasting enables the Holy Spirit to reveal your true spiritual
condition, resulting in brokenness, repentance, and a
transformed life.
6. Through fasting the Holy Spirit will quicken the word of God
in your heart and God’s truth will become more meaningful.
7. Fasting can transform your prayer life into a richer and more
personal experience.
8. Fasting can result in a dynamic revival in your own life and
make you a channel of revival to others.
9. Fasting is an act of worship.
10. Jesus implied that all of His followers should fast. For Him it
was a matter of when believers would fast, not if they would
do it.
Sisters and brothers it takes time to build your spiritual fasting
muscles. If you fail to make it through your first fast, do not be
discouraged. You may have tried to fast too long the first time out, or
you may need to strengthen your understanding and resolve. As soon
as possible, undertake another fast until you do succeed. God will
honor you for your faithfulness.
May God bless you on the fast this month.
Journey 10x10
2016 Trinity-First United Methodist Church FAST
The Daniel Fast
HEALTHY EATING  PHYSICAL HEALTH  SPIRITUAL HEALTH
26 day fast
Journey
10x10
March
1-26,
2016
2016 Trinity-First United Methodist Church FAST
The Daniel Fast
At that time I, Daniel, had been mourning for three weeks.
I had eaten no rich food, no meat or wine had entered my mouth,
and I had not anointed myself at all, for the full three weeks. ~ Daniel 10:2-3, NRSV
HEALTHY EATING  PHYSICAL HEALTH  SPIRITUAL HEALTH
WHAT IS IT?
26 dayFASTING
fast & PRAYER
The Daniel Fast originates from two texts in the
Book of Daniel: Daniel 1:8-14, and 10:2-3. Please
read both in their entirety.
DATES: March 1 (6 PM) to March 26 (6 PM)
FAST: 24 hour partial fast
PRAYER: (3) Times per day (6 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM)
ONLINE: http://www.trinity-first.org
March 1-26, 2016
Daniel 1:14 “To these four young men God gave
knowledge and skills in every aspect of literature
and wisdom, Daniel also had insight into all visions
and dreams.”
Daniel 10:2-3 “At that time, I Daniel had been
mourning for three weeks. I had eaten no rich
food, no meat or wine had entered my mouth
and I had not anointed myself at all for the full
three weeks.”
REMEMBER
The Daniel Fast is a partial fast.
The Daniel Fast is for physical wellness.
The Daniel Fast may lead to spiritual insight.
The Daniel Fast requires abstinence from party or
junk foods.
No Tasty Food:
1. No tasty food. The word translated from
here is “LEKH-em,” which means bread but
also includes sweets and foods we love.
2. No meat.
3. No wine (or alcohol)
CORPORATE PRAYER
PHONE: 12 Noon prayer line (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
Wednesday at 7 AM
Call In Number: 641.715.3580
Access Code: 887581
AT TFUMC: Wednesdays at 12 PM (Sanctuary)
SAFETY
You should protect your health. If you have a
physical problem or health condition that would
make fasting unwise or dangerous please use
wisdom as you move forward. Also if you are
taking medication, make sure to talk to your
doctor before changing your regime. Prudence
and caution are in order.
Film Salon// Othello Cool
The Film Salon continues its Cinema Shakespeare series with a screening of Basil
Dearden’s 1962 film All Night Long on Saturday, March 5th at 7:30pm.
Chuck Horak
Shakespeare’s Othello gets an up-tempo modern adaptation in this musicinfused film. In swinging London, an afterhour’s jazz party for an interracial
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and a host of jazz luminaries playing themselves, including Charles Mingus,
Dave Brubek, Tubby Hayes and Johnny Dankworth.
United Methodist Men//Update
Jeff Lane// President
We had a wonderful Pancake Supper. Thanks to all
who helped out in any capacity. Special thanks to the
kitchen staff- Mark Probasco, George Norris, and
Robert Booker. We served over 100 plates of
pancakes. We also crowned Mary Jo Melby as our
2016 Sweetheart!
Meeting Schedule// March
Our March meeting will be on March 29th and Tom
Thomas will give us a presentation on what is new at
Fort Bliss! Normally, our meetings are on the fourth
Tuesday of every month and we meet in the Parlor.
Please check the main calendar on www.trinityfirst.org to receive a complete meeting schedule
listing. Thanks!
Mary Jo Melby//
2016 Sweetheart
United Methodist Women//Update
Margie Davis// President
As we journey through Lent, I am praying that the month of
March is filled with love, grace and happiness for you and
your loved ones. Please join us as we prepare ourselves and
each other for the Holiest of Holy Days, Easter.
UMW members support our local church, nurture one
another in community and support work to improve the
lives of women, children and youth with our prayers, our
efforts and financial gifts. All women of the church and
friends that you would wish to invite are welcome!
Meeting Schedule//March
General Meeting: Our next general meeting will be held
Tuesday, March 1st in the Church Parlor at 11:00 AM. Our
lunch is fixed by our church hostess Sandra Raygoza. Cost
for lunch is $10 per person. Reservations are required so
please call Karen Cox at 915.494.8289 or myself at
915.494.4404 to make a reservation.
If you make a
reservation and will not be able to attend you must cancel
by Sunday, February 28th if not you will be billed for the
cost of the meal.
Circle Meetings: Ruth Circle meets March 15th at 10:00 AM in
the home of the hostess. Mary Circle meets March 22nd at
6:00 PM in Room 200 at TFUMC in Resler Hall.
We would love to have you come to one of our meetings
and see what we are all about.
Thank you!
Finance//Update
Teri Reinert// Finance Chair
Trinity- First Family,
Here is our summarized financial report on the church’s General Fund revenue and expenses for the January 2016
(first month of the New Year 2016). Please keep in mind that not all revenue and expense are received and incurred
evenly though out the year. Also, the financial statements are presented on a cash basis (cash in and out).
Revenue
Pledge revenue
Non pledge revenue
Foundations
Parsonage Housing fund
Building use (Rental income)
Day school
Other
Total Revenue
Actual
Budget
Variance
Over / (Under)
$32,334
6,574
1,606
12,786
53,300
$31,940
10,642
3,647
1,767
1,917
2,167
420
52,500
$394
(4,068)
(3,647)
(1,767)
(311)
(2,167)
12,366
800
$16,855
18,285
599
35,739
$23,267
19,523
1,075
3,510
47375
$(6,412)
(1,238)
(476)
(3,510)
(11,636)
$17,561
$5,125
$12,436
Expenses
Payroll, payroll taxes and benefits
Occupancy cost (R&M, utilities, insurance etc.)
Program (music, children’s, worship)
Shared Ministries
Total Expenses
Net revenue over expense (deficient)
Revenue: Included in “Other income” is $12,000.00 from 2015 Foundation revenue received in January 2016, which
accounts for net revenue over expenses for the month. 2016 foundation income has not been requested yet.
Housing allowance was requested and received in February 2016.
Expenses: We are pleased to inform the congregation that we paid our January 2016 shared ministries of $3,137.00.
This was paid in February 2016 and will be reflected in next month’s financial report. The Church’s payroll is biweekly and January 2016 had only 2 pay periods for the month. Monthly budget is for one month, so there are
some timing differences.
Matthew 6:21
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
If you have any questions, please contact any member of the Finance Committee, or Teri Reinert, Finance Chair, at
[email protected].
Thank you for your continued gifts and prayers!
Jolly Elders//Spotlight Day School//Update
Jeff Lane// President
Jolly Elders was founded in the spring of 1957 to
serve the retired persons at the old Trinity
Methodist Church. Mrs. V. O. (Sybil) Johnson
founded Jolly Elders at the request of Pastor Dr.
Don Schooler. The church wanted to give retired
people an organization of their own for fellowship,
Christian study and service. Others from outside
Trinity began to hear about the group and asked to
join. Jolly Elders became open to all people and
remains so today. From about 40 charter members,
Jolly Elders grew until there were over 500
members on the mailing list and an average of 280
in attendance at the General Meetings in the late
1970's. By then, other churches had begun working
with the retired community. The city opened
senior centers and many Jolly Elders joined other
groups closer to their homes.
Letty Ruvalcaba// Director
“The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no
law.” Galatians 5:22-23
Lockdown//Download Remind APP
Recently we experienced a lockdown simulation. Through a
communication of a lockdown at EPCC, we continued
through our procedure to lockdown our school. After several
minutes, we were informed that the lockdown was actually
at another EPCC campus. However, it was great practice for
our children and teaching team. The procedure entails,
teachers staying in their classrooms, barricading the door,
and hiding. If you are on campus for a church event, please
follow accordingly. No one is allowed in or out of the facility
until the “All Clear” is communicated. You will be informed
through the REMIND APP. It is very important, especially
for these emergency alerts. The school code is 81010 and the
church family “class” code is @trinityfir.
Easter// Picnic
Even though our numbers are down, we still have
averaged at least 90 members the past few years.
We also have a good turnout averaging 50 people
for lunch for our Monthly meetings. We take 'day
trips' on the second Thursday of every month to see
new sights around El Paso, or visit old favorites.
Our February trip was to have lunch at Old Mesilla.
Jim Wade and Marylin "Cookie" Adams deserve
much credit for keeping Jolly Elders going for so
many years.
Also, most of the Trinity-First
members are steady volunteers, like George and
Lena Hughes, and Elizabeth Kerr, who deserve
thanks.
Who Knew?!
I saw an article in the Church paper from the early
1980s where Jolly Elders held a fundraiser to help
purchase a Van for Trinity-First. It was a Spaghetti
Supper, and the cost was $1.50 per plate!
Easter is around the corner and we will be making our plans
for our Easter Picnic family field trip. Check with your
child’s classroom to confirm which park your class will be
attending. It will also be mentioned in their class newsletter
only for Preschool –Kindergarten classrooms.
Happy
Read
Across
Birthday
America//Week
Dr. Seuss// Day
Feb.with
29-Mar.4
Daddy!
We
are inviting Dad’sOut
to Day
celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
2/29-Backward/Inside
Wednesday,
March 2nd. Day
Fun for Dad, or Granddad or favorite
3/1- Crazy Sock/Hair
Uncle
only. Hat
Sorry
Mom’s you’ll have your day soon. Jumping
3/2- Crazy
Day
Balloon,
Face painting,
Games, and Storytelling. So much fun
3/3- Costume
Day
in
one
day!
3/4- Pajama Day
Wonderful Ones- Young Preschool 9 a.m.-10 a.m. PreschoolKindergarten 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Please RSVP with your child’s
teacher so we know to
expect you. Remember, your
child loves to see you,
Dad, participate in school.
You mean the world to them!
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Day School continued…
The Preschool-Kindergarten classrooms will be learning
about Jesus’ journey toward Easter through the experiences
in this very special room. Let me know if you’d like to
volunteer to lead this time.
Music Ministry//Old is New Again
John Eby// Director
Over the years there have been various formats of our worship music. There have been two-page columns in the weekly
bulletin containing some personal anecdotes and information about hymns and anthems. There have been recognition of
people who have presented their talents to God through our worship experience. Then there were bits of information about
the anthem of the day and lyrics to aid in enjoyment and appreciation. We are now in transition to a new communications
pattern! Many of you have commented kindly about missing the musical tidbits that have been shared in the past. Music
Ministry will continue to fuse the new and old together as our congregation continues to morph and new families and
worshippers join us! Everything old seems new again! A huge thank you goes out to the choir members for their consistent
commitment and weekly service to our church. Each of you are appreciated!
Music Ministry’s goal is always to open up pathways into God’s presence through our music, whether it be an anthem, a
hymn, special music, praise team, or our wonderful keyboard and organ artist such as, Dr. Zeke Meza. We are not a
beginners’ choir, however, we always welcome new members into our midst and would like to hear from you! If you have
considered joining the Sanctuary Choir, please contact me at 915.355.1197 or at
[email protected].
In Christ,
John Eby
Children’s Ministry//Update
Mark Probasco// Director
Jerusalem Marketplace
Children’s Ministry would like to invite you, your children, your family, and friends to join us for a special Palm Sunday
event! Children will enjoy crafts and seek answers to the question, “Who is Jesus?” This free event will be held Sunday,
March 20th from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM. There will be weaving, bakery, woodworking, stories, basket weaving, jewelry
making, a spice shop, and a sweet shop. Come join us and walk the footsteps Jesus walked.
Fill the Ark
Our Fill the Ark program is a giving bank that families fill with loose change for collection during Lenten season. We are
asking the children of the congregation to put their money together during this time to help be a part of the Heifer Project.
This project will help provide a cow, a pig or some chicks to end hunger for a family in need. You, your family, and your
congregation can make a difference in today’s world! Let’s help end hunger and poverty with this mission of giving just in
time for the Lenten season. For more information, please contact Mark at [email protected].
Thanks!
EASTER
SUNRISE
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.”
-Matthew 28:6
Sunday, March 27, 2016  7 AM  El Paso High School Stadium
800 Schuster Ave  El Paso, TX 79902
Sponsored by:
First Baptist Church  Trinity-First United Methodist Church  Church of St. Clement
Coronado Baptist Church  First Presbyterian Church  El Paso for Jesus
Featured Article//Women’s Work? More like Women Work!
Lanica Yu-Richardson// Communications Director
Some people assume that women’s rights is all about the 19th amendment allowing women to vote and
gain legal and social equality as their counter parts on August 18, 1920. Although this is true, women have
worked hard to help serve their community and improve others’ lives as well as their own. This month we
celebrate women’s history by reflecting the contributions and legacy the United Methodist Women have
upheld for the last 246 years. Some of the United Methodist Women throughout history have fought to be
strong leaders in their church, for their community, and to other women while promoting social justice,
equality for all, and spreading the gospel across stateliness and overseas.
The United Methodist Women have a strong and rich history of
women paving the way for others through their work in oversea
missions and being a part of the abolitionist movements that
were occurring in the 1800s. Some of the women who had a
huge impact on our history stated that they were “called in the
spirit” to traveled and spread the gospel as well as introduce
Methodism to the world.
Sojourner Truth, an ex-slave,
cofounded Kingston Methodist Church and well as traveled
throughout the United States to speak on ending slavery for all.
Sophronia Farrington and Ann Wilkins were appointed
missionaries to places such as Liberia. Marjorie Mathews was
the first woman to be elected bishop of the United Methodist
Church in 1980. Minerva Carcano is the first Hispanic woman to
be elected bishop. Leontine T.C. Kelly is the first AfricanAmerican woman to be elected bishop. Anne Howard and Anna
Oliver fought to secure their ordination rights in the 1870s. It is
important to acknowledge these certain points in time because of
the women then, we have women now who are working hard as
ordained preachers, appointed district superintendents,
ordained elders, elected bishops, community leaders, Nobel
Peace Prize winners, and President of Liberia!
United Methodist Women have done so much to encourage
young women to work hard and to serve hard so that others
may know Christ and women’s worth in our society. Keep up
the Great Work!
Some of the women mentioned in this article are pictured here 
Sojourner Truth
Abolitionist & Ex- Slave
Minerva Carcano
Bishop
Anna H. Shaw
Ordained Preacher
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Liberia President
Margie Davis
TFUMC UMW President
Calendar//March 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
Intercessory
Prayer Ministry @
10:45 a.m. & 6:00
p.m.
Day School
Advisory
Board Mtg. @
8:45 a.m.
WNT @ 5:15
p.m.
Choir Practice
@ 7:30 p.m.
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast @ 6:30
a.m.
Comm. Mtg. @
10: 00 a.m.
ROC Youth
Retreat
ROC Youth
Retreat
Film Salon @ 7:30
p.m.
8
9
10
11
12
Sanctuary open
@12 p.m. – 1:00
p.m.
WNT @ 5:15
p.m.
Choir Practice
@ 7:30 p.m.
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast @ 6:30
a.m.
18
19
6
7
4th Sunday in Lent
ROC Youth
Retreat
Communion
Service Times:
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Spanish Service @
9:30 a.m.
13
Beth Moore
Bible Study @
9:30 a.m.
14
15
16
17
5th Sunday in Lent
Service Times:
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Spanish Service @
9:30 a.m.
Beth Moore
Bible Study @
9:30 a.m.
Ruth Circle Mtg.
@ 10:00 a.m.
Finance Mtg. @
5:30 p.m.
Sanctuary open
@12 p.m. – 1:00
p.m.
WNT @ 5:15
p.m.
Choir Practice
@ 7:30 p.m.
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast @ 6:30
a.m.
Jolly Elders Mtg.
@ 8:00 a.m.
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Palm Sunday
Service Times:
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Spanish Service @
9:30 a.m.
Church Council
Mtg. @ 12:00 p.m.
Holy Week
Service Time:
12:00 p.m.
Beth Moore
Bible Study @
9:30 a.m.
Holy Week
Service Time:
12:00 p.m.
Mary Circle Mtg.
@ 6:00 p.m.
Holy Week
Service Time:
12:00 p.m.
WNT @ 5:15
p.m.
Choir Practice
@ 7:30 p.m.
Holy Week
Service Time:
12:00 p.m.
Good Friday
Service Time: 6:00
p.m.
Holy Week
27
28
29
30
Holy Week
Service Time:
12:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday
Service Time: 6:00
p.m.
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast @ 6:30
a.m.
31
Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service at
El Paso High
School @ 7:00
a.m.
Service Times:
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Spanish Service @
9:30 a.m.
Church Office
Closed
Beth Moore
Bible Study @
9:30 a.m.
UMM Mtg. @ 6:00
p.m.
WNT @ 5:15
p.m.
Choir Practice
@ 7:30 p.m.
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast @ 6:30
a.m.
Parent Teacher
Conference
Heritage
Committee Mtg @
10:00 a.m.
Parent’s Night
Out @ 6:00 p.m.
LISTEN UP
HOLY WEEK 2016
March 21-25, 2016 | 12 PM
Trinity-First United Methodist Church
801 N Mesa Street  El Paso, TX 79902  915.533.2674
Join us each day during Holy Week for a 30 minute worship powerful worship experience that will
feed your soul followed by a heart healthy lunch that will feed your body.
Daily Speakers
Monday, March 21
Rev. Leslie Dalstra, Senior Pastor of First Christian Church
Tuesday, March 22
Rev. Rick Milliorn, Associate Pastor of Church of Saint Clement
Wednesday, March 23
Rev. Neal Locke, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church
Thursday, March 24
Rev. Dr. David Lowrie, Jr., Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church
Friday, March 25
Demetrio Beach, Associate Pastor of Trinity-First United Methodist Church
WEEKLY LENTEN REFLECTIONS
Each Wednesday until Easter, the sanctuary will be open from 12 to 1 PM for a time of reflections
and introspection. A guided mediation, seasonal music, and “come as you are” communion be
available during this time period each week.
Sunday Worship
8:30 AM & 11 AM in the Trinity-First sanctuary.
Music and preaching focused on the theme “Journey with the Living God.”
Palm Sunday – March 20
8:30 AM & 11 AM – Celebration of the Palms
Ecumenical Holy Week – March 21 – March 25
Join us each day of Holy Week at 12 Noon Service in the sanctuary followed by lunch in Resler
Hall in the Fellowship Hall.
Maundy Thursday Worship – March 24
6 PM – Join us for a dramatic remembrance of the Last Supper; music by the Trinity-First
Sanctuary Choir
Good Friday Worship – March 25
6 PM – Join us for a Service of Tenebrae as we remember the last day of Jesus’ life; music by the
Trinity-First Sanctuary Choir
Easter Sunday – March 27
7 AM – Easter Sunrise Service at El Paso High School
8:30 AM & 11 AM – Resurrection Celebration in Trinity-First Church Sanctuary
Birthdays
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.10
3.12
3.14
3.15
Preston Grambling
Mary Jo Melby
Karol Garmon
Rosa Rodriguez
Charles Spratt
Casen Frey
Kylie Ballinger
David Cook
Abigail Field
Penny Eby
Kevin Tafoya
Barbara DeBusk
David Frey
Wilson Knapp
Jorge Medellin
Robert Smith
Mary Len Stanton
Tina Huey
3.16
3.18
3.19
3.21
3.22
3.23
3.24
3.26
3.28
3.29
3.31
Johnny Parham
Pedro Romero
Nathan Brown
Margaret Booker
Brodace Elkins
Thomas Sanderson
Maggie Johnson
Angela Meadows
Kelli Rocha
George Norris
Ryan Grambling
Melissa Gardner
Christopher Quintana
Joe Bickley
Susan Booher
Ty Huey
Kevin Stansbery
Demetrio Beach
Valerie Munoz
Prayer List
Terry Burt
April Cannon
Clistie Davis
Eileen Davis
Steve Davis
Louis Duffey
Barbara Lane
Luly Molinar
George Norris
Marge Pruett
Lucia Romero
Thomas Sanderson
Family & Friends of Randy Stinson
Kelly Memorial Food Pantry
Our Troops
Trinity-First Congregation
Special Prayers for Expectant Moms
Anniversaries
3.5
3.21
3.29
Ron & Beverly Swift
Al & Kimberly Davis
Fabian & Sarah Perez
Caylor Ballinger Travers
Erin Collins
Whitney Ballinger Visser
Prayers for our Deployed Troops & Families
Fabian Perez
VOLUNTEER//Happy to Have You
Newsletter Name//Koinonia
Looking for something to do during the
day? Well, we are the place for you. Please
join us anytime as an honored volunteer.
If you would like to be a volunteer please
call at 915.533.2674.
koi·no·ni·a (ˌkoinəˈnēə/)
noun Theology
Christian fellowship or communion, with God or, more commonly, with fellow Christians.
801 N. Mesa Street
El Paso, TX 79912
Return Service Requested
Palm Sunday
March 20, 2016
8:30 AM & 11 AM – Celebration
Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of
the Lord!
Share Palm Sunday with Trinity-First for a
Celebration of the Palms
Easter Sunday
March 27, 2016
7 AM Easter Sunrise Service at El Paso High School
8:30 AM & 11 AM – Resurrection Celebration
Alleluia! He is Risen!