Trinity United Methodist Church, Orrville, Ohio

Trinity United Methodist Church * 1156 Rex Drive * Orrville, Ohio 44667 * 330-682-1806 * office@orrvilletrinity.com

Note from Education Director Classes Offered

Trinity United

Methodist Church

Orrville, Ohio

Open Heart. Open Minds. Open Doors.

Trinity Sunday School

Our 2009-2010

Sunday School classes

Offered Sundays at 10:30 AM

Children's Classes:

Current Classrooms:

K-2 grade is room 114

3-4 grade is Art Room (room 111)

5-6 grade is room 115

7-8 grade is room 108

9-12 grade see Don Hart

Nursery (infant-age 2 - Room 104 (Crib Room)

Pre-K Class (3-4 yr. olds) - Room 106

K-6 Grade - (Nursery wing)

Each age group has its own teacher and this should be a different, exciting and valuable learning for the children. (Remember parents, this is our future generation, so we want to pour into them as much as possible.)

K-2 grade is room 114

3-4 grade is Art Room (room 111)

5-6 grade is room 115

Confirmation Class (Grades 7-8) - Room 108

High School Class (Grades 9-12) - See Don Hart

Adult Classes:

Action Class - Room 105 (across from Crib Room)

Leader Rose Hibinger

Chapel Class - meets in Chapel

Leader Harry Fry/Marvin Thaxton

S.O.F.A. Class -meets in Library

Synergy Class - Room 101 (Choir Room)

Leader Jenni Reusser

“Snow Angels” were seen throughout the land during our mighty-white winter season. Whether we were happy or not with the white freeze, it’s for certain that angels were out. Many used their brawn, blower, snow plow, car or shovel, to help their neighbors. Impressions were left as real as those snow angel impressions we used to make as kids, lying in the snow, moving arms and legs. (I’ll have to ask the young ones if they still do that.) So… thanks to all you genuine, human snow angels for serving the community and our Lord. You were winter wonderful Good Samaritan Snow Angels! By the time this March Trumpet issue is in your hand, you will have forgotten, but those you helped will not forget. Little green plants will be popping up everywhere. It will be Lent season, a serious and special time of prayer awaiting Resurrection Day with the promise of new life and growth.

Speaking of growth, all small groups experience growth, one way or another. When we first commit to be in or lead a small group it can be a little intimidating because it will stretch us out of our comfort zone. But, growth is exciting while status quo is no growth. A growing baby in the womb is something to rejoice about. It never leaves our heart and mind, even though every pregnant mom feels quite uncomfortable.

Is fasting comfortable? (All the people say “No-o-o! But we fast during Lent and the results are very Go-o-d.”) Most of us are not instructed by God to do a 40 day complete food fast and should not, but all can fast something and growth will come out of our obedience. It may become a major step forward; it is growth.

Small group growth? Studying God’s Word strengthens us tremendously. I confess that I neglect it but am delighted to be in a group that keeps me committed to study. And study brings ….new growth. Watch out!

Studying to “Make Love Last a Lifetime”? That’s a no brainer! Your children, grandchildren, and lineages to come will thank you. (Will it be uncomfortable? Maybe, maybe not, but well worth it.)

Relaxing, fun fellowship, like “Dinner and a Movie”, is also healthy for mind, soul and body. It gives a needed chance to unwind with old friends and make new acquaintances. Throw in some Holy Spirit theology and see what happens.

*If you have not joined a small group yet, that’s okay. Just let me know your interests and remember: It’s just spring and we’re only budding. The full grown plant will have many beautiful blossoms.

Jane Disbury

P.S. Don’t forget Sunday School – (or should we call it Christian “Growth” Groups)

To see what small groups TUMC has to offer, click here.