BELL RINGERS NEEDED- Trinity UMC will be ringing for the Salvation Army at Buehlers on Fri., Dec. 4th and Sat., Dec. 5th. If you can take a turn ringing the bells for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles, please sign up on the sheets in the narthex. You can also call the church office (330-682-1806) for available times.
SALVATION ARMY HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS- We have been asked to contribute 200 bags or boxes of stuffing mix (any variety) for the Christmas Baskets that will be filled for those in need this year. Please place your stuffing in the boxes provided in the Sanctuary Lobby and by the North Door entrance by Sunday, December 7th.
GIVE A LITTLE CHRISTMAS- sponsored by Family Ministries.
We will again be collecting gifts for 6 needy area families. Choose an ornament (or several) from the Star Tree. The ornament will have a name and gift listed. Return the gift (unwrapped please, with the ornament attached) to the tree no later than Dec. 13th. On Dec. 13th, the gifts will be wrapped immediately following the Barn Service in the Fellowship Hall. Chili and snacks will be provided. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation, should see a Family Ministry Committee member or call the church office (330-682-1806). Thanks for your support of this important mission especially during these trying times. God Bless.
CHRISTMAS FRIENDSHIP MEAL- We need five people to help serve and clean-up at Friendship Meals for the Christmas Meal being served at the United Church of Christ, 314 North Main Street, Orrville on Thursday, December 17th from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sign-up sheets will be at the Welcome Center in the Narthex.
Trinity Nursery School invites you to join them in collecting mittens, hats & scarves (any size) for the Orrville Salvation Army. Please place your donations in the box in
the Narthex by Dec. 13th. A special tree in the Nursery School foyer will be decorated with the mittens until Dec. 14th.
Christmas Poinsettias- The Flower Committee will take orders Sunday, Nov. 29th and Dec. 6th. You may also place your flower order in an envelope with payment in the offering plate or mail to the church office. Checks should be made payable to TUMC with poinsettia in the memo line. The Poinsettia Tree will be in the Sanctuary Dec. 20th - 24th. Flowers can be picked up after the Christmas Eve Service.
Handel's Messiah- Dec. 6th, 7:00 p.m. Central Christian High School, 3970 Kidron Road. Presented by the Orrville Community Chorus.
1ST ANNUAL BBQ FOR TOTS PROGRAM- Saturday, Dec. 5th - 12-5pm at the Orrville VFW in the back hall.
Menu: Smoked sausage sandwiches, baked beans, apples sauce, rolls and a cookie.
Cost: Just make a donation!
All profits to the Salvation Army for toys for children in Orrville. For more info call 330-464-2318 or email firehousehogbbq@yahoo.com
BARN SERVICE- SUNDAY DECEMBER 13TH, 4pm. One of Trinity’s most unique Advent traditions is the service held at the barn of the Abe Hochstetler Family on Kidron Road. Celebrate the coming of our Lord as we listen to the Christmas Story and sing favorite carols in the hay loft. Dress warmly & bring a flashlight for this 45 minute service. Click here for directions.
“UN-DECORATING” PARTY- Sat., January 9th -10 am. Come help: music, cookies and fellowship as we take down the trees and
decorations at Trinity.
United Methodist Men- Next meeting is Thursday, December 17th, 7 am at Dravenstotts.
