The Link CELEBRATE EASTER “But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.’” Luke 24:1-5 Issue 4 April 2015 Maundy Thursday April 2, 7:00 p.m. Trinity UMC Foot washing and Communion Special points of interest: Good Friday Tenebrae April 3, 7:00 p.m. Faith UMC  Stewardship: Meet Rosalind Meek, Page 7 8640 North 19th Ave., Phoenix Combined Choirs Easter Sunday April 5 6:15 a.m. Sunrise Service lead by youth in courtyard 7:00 a.m.-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Traditional Service with Tongan/Anglo Choir 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt for Children 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Celebration  Farm Day, Page 5  Mother’s Day Luncheon, Page 6 Inside this issue: From Pastor Stephen Volunteer Ministries 2 3 Tonga Connection 3 Fakalaumalie 4 April Birthdays 5 Graduate Sunday 5 Thank You’s 5 Sermon Topics Youth Ministries 6 6 7 8 9 9 Adult Ministries 9 Wed. Morning Study 9 Wed. Evening Study 10 Hope’s Cupboard 10 UMW Notes 11 11 11 12 Conference Event Vac. Bible School Music Ministry Children’s Ministry UMOM Update Prayer Corner TUMPS Corner Page 2 The Link From Pastor Stephen “As Christians, we are an Easter people. We are a people of the risen Lord.” One cannot celebrate Easter without reflecting on the week that precedes it, particularly the last three days of holy week – known as the Easter Triduum. First systematically dramatized and celebrated by the fourth century church in Jerusalem, this holy time begins at sunset on Thursday and continues until Sunset on Sunday. Holy Thursday service, (7:00 p.m. at Trinity UMC) also called Maundy Thursday, commemorates the last supper. Maundy comes from the old French word mande, which originates from the Latin phrase mandatum novum which means “new commandment.” It refers to John 13:34, “a new commandment I give you, love one another as I have loved you.” Good Friday service (7:00 p.m. at Faith UMC) commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus. It was once called Black Friday, because everything in the church was draped in black. Today, many churches honor Good Friday by stripping the church of colors or symbols, save for the cross, which is often draped in black, red, or purple. Easter Sunday, the Celebration of Resurrection, begins the great fifty days of the Easter Season which continues through Pentecost. The most joyous season of the Christian year, it focuses on Christ’s resurrection and the empowerment of the apostles. As Christians, we are an Easter people. We are a people of the risen Lord. Although it is important to commemorate and honor those last three days leading up to Easter Sunday, entering in and becoming a part of Christ’s passion, we must also understand and realize that we do not live in the suffering and death of Christ – but in the resurrection. But many of us prefer to live in the “suffering and death of Christ.” We prefer to linger and suffer over those things which should be allowed to die. For some, it could be a bad habit or a failed relationship; for some, it is a memory or a dream; maybe a mistake we made or something we left undone; for others, it is an expectation of a loved one. Sometimes we must let these things in our lives die in order to experience the new life found in resurrection. We must let the suffering die so that we may live. This Easter I encourage you to travel with Christ, to live with Christ, to die with Christ, and to live again. Amen. Blessings, Pastor Stephen Issue 4 Page 3 Volunteer Ministries Changes and growth continue to take place here in the office. Thanks to the efforts of Karen Smith, we now have eight "newer" computers and are getting them up and running. Once they have been installed, volunteers will be able to use any computer in the office as they will be mirror images of one another. In early February three volunteers attended a three-hour training session on Servant Keeper, the program we use to manage membership information. As most if not all of you know, last year when we printed the Church Directory there were a number of problems which we have been addressing since the training session of February. Additionally, we now know how to use Servant Keeper more efficiently and have been amazed at the number of functions Servant Keeper is able to perform, many of which were being done manually in the past. In order to provide you, our clients, with the best directory possible, we are asking your help over the next two months. Your assignment, should you decide to accept, is to provide us with updated, current and correct information about yourself, spouse, children, grandchildren, interests, blood type (kidding) and other information you would like us to have on file. “Thanks to the To make this assignment easy on you, you will find attached to this newsletter a "Membership Information" form. Please complete this form and return to the church office, place in an offering plate or mail to the office. We ask you to complete the form even if all your information in the directory was correct. This will let us know we have it right in the system. computers and efforts of Karen Smith, we now have eight ‘newer’ are getting them up and running.” Servant Keeper contains multiple levels of security to keep your information safe. Additionally, only six individuals in the church have access and activities are monitored to insure accuracy and security of your information. " od is truth, and don't ever forget it!" G General George S. Patton Blessings, Bryan The United Methodist Women of Trinity UMC are reaching out locally to make a difference in the lives of newborn babies and their parents. To date we have turned in 56 caps, 30 onezees and 33 sleepers to Baptist Hospital. Another Trinity mission story. Page 4 The Link POUPOU FAKALAUMALIE Potu folofola : Luke 19: 37-40 Kaveinga: Ko e Tu’i ‘o e ‘Ofa moe Melino. Lesoni : Luke 19: 38 Hoto ‘ofa ki he Tu’i ‘oku hoko mai ‘i he Huafa ‘o e Eiki. Ke ai ha melino i langi, mo ha Kololia ‘i langi taupotu. Na’e fononga ‘ae fu’u kakai ‘o muimui ia Sisu ; ’i he pongipongi ni (Sapate Paame) mo ‘enau ‘amanaki ko e ha’ele mai eni ‘a Sisu koe Tu’i ke fai honau fakatau’ataina. Na’e kalanga ‘a e fu’u kakai “Hoto ‘ofa ki he Tu’i ‘oku hoko mai ‘i he Huafa ‘o e Eiki.” Na’a nau fakakaukau ko e Tu’i ko eni ‘oku hoko mai te ne fakatau’ataina kinautolu mei he’enau nofo popula ki honau ngaahi fili ‘oku nau fa’a nofo ‘o manavahe ki ai. Na’e femo’uekina ‘a e fu’u kakai ‘i he’enau ‘amanaki lelei kia Sisu he’ene ha’ele mai, neongo ‘ene fehalaaki, ka ko e ‘Eiki na’a ne fononga pe mo sio loto ki he Kolosi he ‘oku tatali mai mei Selusalema. Ko e fononga na’e fai ‘e Sisu ki Selusalema, koe hu’u ki he mata ‘o e tao. ‘Oku tatali mai ‘a e ngaahi fakamanamana ki he mo’ui ‘a Sisu. (Sione 11:57) Pea mo’oni ‘e ki’i hiva manako ‘a e fanau “Kuo u tu’u keu pole’i ‘a e mata ‘o e tao, pea ifo kia kita ke tau mai moe fa’o, pea ke toto’ia ‘a hoku sino, ko hoku teunga ia ki he kolo.” Pea neongo ko e mamahi ‘oku tali mei Selusalema, ka ko e mamahi ‘oku ‘i ai hono kololia mo hono langilangi. Na’e ikai ke ‘uhinga ‘a e finangalo ‘a Sisu ke tutui atu ki Selusalema koe’uhi ko e langilangi ‘oku fakaene mai, ka na’e fika ‘uluaki pe kiate ia ‘a e lava ‘o e ngaue mafatukituki kuo tuku kiate ia. Koe me’a kehekehe pe ‘a e fai ‘o e fatongia koe’uhi ko ‘ete fiema’u ‘a e langilangi, mo e fai ‘o e fatongia ko ‘ete mo’ui pe ia ke lava ‘a e fatongia, pea toki hili mai pe ‘a e langilangi ia kiate kita. Na’e fika ‘uluaki ‘a e fatongia kia Sisu ke lava, pea ta ne’ine’i hiki ia ‘o ma’olunga taha pe hono Huafa ‘i ha toe huafa ‘i mamani. Na’e fakamo’oni’i ‘a e palofisai na’e fai e Sakalaia 9:9 ‘i he ha’ele mai a Sisu ‘i he ‘asi. Na’e ‘amanaki e fu’u kakai ‘e ha’ele mai ‘a Sisu ko e Tu’i oku ‘i ai ha’ane fu’u kau Sotia kuo nau fakamahafu koe’uhi ke nau tau moe kakai fili a’e ‘Otua, kae uoke! Kuo ha’ele mai ia ‘i ha ‘asi. Ko e ‘asi, ko e faka’ilonga ‘oe melino pea ka ‘i ai ha Tu’i kuo heka ki ha ‘asi ‘o ha’ele ai pea oku fakahaa’i ‘a e melino moe ‘ofa. Ko e uho ia ‘o e mo’ui ‘a e Tu’i ‘oku me’a mai ko e melino moe ofa. ‘I he po ‘o e ‘Alo’i na’e hiva ‘a e kau angelo, “Kololia ki langi taupotu pea koe melino ki mamani ki he kakai kuo hoifua ki ai. Ko e Pilinisi eni ‘o e melino kuo hoko mai ki mamani pea ko e ‘aho ni kuo ha’ele mai ko e Eiki ‘o e Melino ke fai hono taukaea mo hono fakamamahia ‘i he fu’u kolo hau, ‘a Selusalema, he ko e me’a pe ia ‘e lava ai hono fakamo’ui ‘o e tangata. ‘Oku taau pe ke tau hakahaka mo fiefia ‘i he ‘aho kuo fokotu’u ‘e he ‘Otua ke fai ai ‘ene ha’ele fakatu’i ke fakakakato hotau fakamo’ui. Tau toe tokanga mavahe ange ki he mahu’inga ange ‘a e tokotaha na’e heka ‘i he ki’i ‘asi (Sisu). Pea tau fakafeta’i ai he’ene ha’ele mai ‘o mamahi ka tau mo’ui ai. Emeni. –Tongan Lay Leader – Sione P. Mohulamu Page 5 The Link April Birthdays Ben Lerner Meleane Mohulamu Halahuni Tangulu Beth Appleby Dale Swenson Heather Lipko Siokapesi Poese Florence Stafford David Diane Marsh Tevita Pupua Marla Postal Twila Ringler David Weedman Apr. 1 Apr. 1 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 2 Apr. 5 Apr. 5 Apr. 5 Apr. 6 Apr. 6 Apr. 7 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Erika Keel Verna Cansdale Laurie Emig Beth Rissler Deb Herrmann Ave Wickersham Ed Plummer Christina Emig Mathew Hobbs Ethan Hunt Bob Appleby Mosese Tenifa Daniel Vogler Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 12 Apr. 12 Apr. 13 Apr. 13 Apr. 15 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 18 Apr. 20 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Gordon Williams Abigail Hernandez Timote Piukala Samran Ward Donna Morley Eseta Pupua Mia Rodriguez George Kent Linda Benedict Sandy Clingenpeel Joseph Mohulamu Judy Savoy Barb Volk Apr. 22 Apr. 25 Apr. 25 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 26 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 Apr. 28 Apr. 28 Apr. 29 Apr. 30 Apr. 30 Recognition of Graduates Graduation Sunday May 31, 2015 Celebrating and recognizing our graduates. We would like to honor all those who are graduating - Kindergarden, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, High School, College and beyond. We will honor all of our graduates during the 9:00 and 10:30 worship services. If you or someone you know who is involved with Trinity UMC is graduating, please email the church office TrinityUmcPhx@hotmail.com with their name and grade they are graduating from by Friday, May 15, 2015. Thank you and congratulations on your achievement. Thank You I feel blessed to be a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. You have been very supportive to me before and after Larry’s death with your prayers, phone calls, cards, food, and hugs. Love and blessings to each of you. Lucille Dyke Thank each one of you who have prayed for our family. The power of prayer! Ellie Castner DEADLINE FOR MAY 2015 NEWSLETTER Friday, April 10 Drop items off at the church office or email to geturner43@gmail.com Issue 4 Page 6 Farm Day All Church “Farm Day” Sunday, April 12 at Noon Everyone is welcome to come and visit the Baldridge’s Mini Farm at 3321 W. State Ave. (just S. of Orangewood between 33rd and 34th Avenues.) There will be a Hot Dog lunch available. This is co-sponsored by Children’s Ministries and Outreach. Bring friends, neighbors, grandchildren and yourselves. Let us know how many will be eating by calling the church office at 602-973-1276 to leave a message or the Baldridges at 602-841-1032. You will be able to see animals (like chickens, bunnies, sheep and goats), pick flowers, and try some food from the garden. Kids can dig and plant as well. There will be information about how animals and other creatures are used to help people have enough food and support their families. Sermon Topics April 5 Easter “Resurrection!” John 20:1-18 April 12 Dave Hepburn, Chief Housing Officer for UMOM April 19 “Doubting Thomas?” John 20:19-31 April 26 “The Good Shepherd” John 10:11-18 Looking Ahead May 3 Balloons Belong in Church – celebrate TUMPS May 10 Mother’s Day May 17 Scott Richie from Justa Center May 24 Pentecost/Confirmation Sunday One service at 9:30 followed by all-church Pot-luck at 11 a.m. May 31 Graduation Sunday Conference-Wide Event “This event is . . Building an Inclusive Church This event is being held on Saturday, April 25th at the Conference Office (1550 E. Meadowbrook Ave., Phoenix, AX 85014) from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free of charge and is for those who have a passion for building an inclusive church where all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome. This workshop will be led by Izzy Alvaran, the Western Regional Organizer for Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). th If interested you must register through the RMN website by April 20 . Please do so at http://www.rmnetwork.org/blog/2015/01/05/azaprilbic/ for those who have a passion for building an inclusive church where all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome.” Page 7 The Link Mother’s Day Luncheon You are cordially invited to attend the annual Trinity United Methodist Women’s Mother’s Day Luncheon Celebrate Those Who Give Us Wings May 9, 2015 Join us for fellowship, lunch and entertainment. Come early for family pictures. Limited seating so purchase your tickets early. Tickets: Adults $10, Children $8 We will be celebrating TUMPS work with children by helping to raise money for their playground through ticket sales and providing them with supplies that they need. Save the date. Mark Your Calendar Vacation Bible School the week of June 8th - 11th If you are interested in helping this year, please contact the church office at 602-973-1276 Trinity United Methodist Church 602-973-1276 Senior Pastor, Rev. Stephen Govett, Ext. 112 Coordinator of Volunteer Ministries, C. Bryan Ruth, Ext. 100 E-mail: trinityumcphx@hotmail.com Facilities Manager, Scott Mangels, Ext. 118, Cell: (480) 352-2064 WEBSITE: www.raysofhope.ws SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES: 9:00 a.m. Traditional ● 10:30 a.m. Contemporary ● 12:00 Noon Tongan Culture Copies of the sermons are available on CD for $2.00 each. Please let the office know which sermon you would like. Issue 4 Page 8 Stewardship — Meet Rosalind Meek Rosalind Meek was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. While she was in college, her parents and younger brother moved to Prescott, Arizona. Her brother had asthma and needed to live in another climate for his health. After graduating from college, she married and raised two sons in Indianapolis. At 45 years of age, her husband died. In 1969 she and her sons moved to Arizona to be closer to her family. Early in her career, Rosalind was a high school teacher – she taught Spanish and Biology. After moving to Arizona, she took the Civil Service Test and went to work for the federal government as a Contract Administrator. Her sons, now, live out of state - Doug, in Wisconsin and Duane, in California. She has 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. How did you come to worship at Trinity? Rosalind bought a house near Trinity and decided to visit one Sunday. Everyone was very friendly and made her feel welcome. Several people called to get to know her better and to see if she had any questions about the church. She joined Trinity in 1971 and Trinity became her church family. What does stewardship mean to you? Stewardship means giving - giving your service, your time and your money to do God’s work. I do what I can. A few years ago, Rosalind was asked to lead the Bereavement Committee. She didn’t feel like she could do it. She didn’t feel that she was the person to deal with grieving families. Many people at Trinity thought she could do it, encouraged her, and supported her. She agreed to lead the committee and has been leading it for many years. She has also been involved in stewardship as she baked cookies for the homeless, cooked for the Wednesday night dinners, worked with the United Methodist Women, and she meets monthly with a group of volunteers to put the newsletter together. What are your dreams for Trinity? I would like to see the neighborhood programs continuing and growing and I would like to see more programs for young families, children and youth. Thank you, Rosalind, for sharing your story with us. Sandy Clingenpeel Music Ministries The Trinity Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. “Stewardship means giving— giving your service, your time, and your money to do God’s work.” Page 9 The Link Children and Youth Ministries Hope for the Future: Our Children and Youth Children’s Sunday School Classes 9:00 a.m. Room 2: 3rd-6th grade. Room 3: Kindergarten-2nd Nursery: Infants thru preschool. 10:30 a.m. Start in Church for songs then go out to: Room 2: 4th-6th grade Room 3: 1st-3rd grade Room 10: 3 yrs old through Kindergarten Nursery: Infants through 2 yrs old. Wednesday evening 6:30-8:00 p.m. Room 3 Kindergarten-6th grade Youth Sunday School Class 9:00 a.m. Youth Center: Bible Study for Junior and Senior High Youth. . Adult Ministries STUDY-PRAYER-SHARE Journaling Groups Putting God First. Meet at Starbucks at 43rd & Thunderbird, Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. OR Meet at Baker Wee at 43rd & Thunderbird, Saturdays, 8:00-9:00 a.m. Start when you can, come when you can. Bring a Bible. Journals are $8 each. We welcome you to join us Thursday mornings at 9:30 in the Library. After Easter, we will be taking a closer look at the Lord’s Prayer.. If you have any questions, or are in need of prayer, please contact the church office at 602-973-1276 or trinityumcphx@hotmail.com Wednesday Morning Bible Study Wednesday Morning Pastor’s Bible Study at 11:00 a.m. Hoyle Lounge Short Term Disciple Bible Study: Invitation to the New Testament Beginning on Wednesday, April 15, we will spend 8 weeks exploring the New Testament. Disciple Bible studies are designed for intentional faith development, bringing the participant into a deeper relationship with God. Participants are asked to spend 15-20 minutes a day reading sections of the Bible, which will be discussed during the Wednesday class. A participant’s book can be purchased for $10. All are invited to attend. Issue 4 Page 10 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go. A video/discussion by Adam Hamilton “Forgiveness is essential to our lives. Without it, no marriage can survive, no family can stay together, and no society can be sustained. It is a necessary part of lasting friendships and work relationships. . . .If we are to live successfully, and if we are ever to know freedom and joy, these six words must be a regular part of our vocabulary: ‘I am sorry’ and ‘I forgive you.’” (Adam Hamilton) Beginning April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoyle Lounge this five-week study will help us learn how to forgive and how to accept God’s forgiveness. All are welcome. Books will be available for $10 (or can be purchased for your Kindle for $9.99). Questions, contact the church office at 602-973-1276 or trinityumcphx@hotmail.com Hope’s Cupboard We have been welcoming guests to our food pantry for over 2 years. And it has been 3 years since we first met to talk about forming a new ministry. As we studied about poverty and people trapped in poverty, we chose a Bible verse to help focus our plans – “There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11 This Bible verse reminds us that there have always been people in need, people without hope, people who need a helping hand. Some of those people live in our neighborhood. Each month we pack food bags to help families supplement their food budget. We never know who will come or how many will come, but we prepare for new people every month. We want them to know we will support them, we will care for them and we will pray for them. Each month we pack bags that contain cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, pasta and pasta sauce, canned soup, canned meat, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, saltine crackers, beans and rice. Thank you for your generous support of Hope’s Cupboard. “I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.” Page 11 The Link United Methodist Women United Methdist Women — Faith, Hope, Love in action. “Truly I tell you, The United Methodist Women organization is always interested and aware of many religious cultures, practices, and how they are involved in their respective communities. Our Trinity Unit plans for one field trip per year. We have had many enlightening visits to other houses of worship, including Catholic and Vietnamese cathedrals, a Mosque, an Episcopalian church, and a Jewish Synagogue. Also we have had the opportunities to see UMOM (United Methodist Outreach Ministries) and the Wesley Center in action. This year we will visit the Arizona Jewish Historial Society, Wed., April 8. Following our adventure there, we will go “out” for lunch. Please keep this date in mind and watch for any further information. It is open to anyone interested in visiting this facility. Altene Goodwin, Coordinator for Social Action and Publicity UMOM (United Methodist Outreach Ministries) just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me”. Ambassadors of TUMC Deb Herrmann and Elaine Baldridge attend quarterly meetings at the main campus on Van Buren. We have an opportunity to take any items you are able to donate at that time. Clothing within the current season, towels, wash cloths, dishes and pots and pans are always needed as well as other kitchen items. Each family leaving the campus takes those items to their new location. Contact the church office for more information on how/what to donate. Prayer Corner Join us Monday mornings at 9:30 in the library for Pop Up Prayer. If you are unable to make it to the church, take time wherever you are to stop and pray for the church, our community, and the world Pray for Homebound Norma Butler—Vi Kemp—Ruth Lee Elinor Lemon (prayers only, please) Prayer Ministries I wanted to share with you a great article on prayer on the United Methodist Church website this March (http://www.umc.org/wht-we-believe/re-energizeyour-prayer-life-with-a-new-practice) The article was written by Joe Lovino. The suggestion is to experiment with some new-to-you practices. The ideas is that proficiency comes only through practice. Be Still. Set a timer for 3-5 minutes or try some relaxing music or sound effects and be quiet and rest in the presence of God. Breath Prayer. Using this method you become more aware of God and the nearness of the Holy Spirit. Repeat a single-line prayer with each breath. His example was when inhaling you might say something like, “Jesus, Son of (continued on back page) Issue 4 TUMPS Corner (Trinity United Methodist PreSchool) Wow, what a busy month March was for us at TUMPS. We started the month off with our Spirit Week. We had Pajama day, button day, Wacky Wednesday, pocket day and Hat day. The following week was Rodeo Week and on Friday, we filled the quad with rodeo type activities and had a horse (Tony and Joanne Caruso’s grandhorse) visit the school for the children to see. After that we had our well deserved Spring Break. The last week of March was our Vehicle Week. On Monday, we had a visit by a City Bus and the children were able to ride around the parking lot and learn the rules of riding a City Bus. Wednesday was a great day full of many different types of vehicles, and the parking lot was full. We had a police motorcycle, fire truck, RV, boat, ice cream truck, and ambulance, to name just a few. Thursday and Friday we concluded the week with each class having a bicycle parade. In April, we are lucky enough to be invited to the Baldridge Farm. Each class will walk over to the Baldridge Farm. Elaine and Carl Baldridge are kind enough to invite our students to their house to see all the plants and animals. Also in April, we will have Early Registration for the 2015-2016 school year. We will be offering Full-day Kindergarten again this year, and because of the generosity of several Trinity members, we have plenty of money for Kindergarten scholarships. We also believe that many families are looking for quality preschool and childcare and we know that TUMPS can offer that. On Saturday, April 11th at 1pm, we will recognize and celebrate the 32 years of service that Jackie Wold has given to TUMPS. Jackie started working here in 1982 and has taught roughly over 450 students. Mrs. Wold will be retiring at the end of the school year and is looking forward to time with her grandchildren, lunches with friends and free time. She will be greatly missed, but has promised to help out when needed. Please join us on Saturday, April 11th to thank her for all her years of teaching and loving TUMPS children. As always, the support of the Trinity family is very much appreciated. Remember to tell people with young children about our wonderful program and send them our way. Thanks again for caring about the young children and this ministry. Susan Weedman, Director Page 12 Trinity United Methodist Church 3104 West Glendale Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85051-8317 (602) 973-1276 Http://www.raysofhope.ws NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GLENDALE, AZ PERMIT NO. 236 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED DATED MATERIAL: OPEN IMMEDIATELY (Prayer Corner, continued from Page 10) God.” Then when exhaling express a request to God such as “Holy Spirit, let me feel your joy” or “Holy One, heal me.” Repeat the prayer for several minutes with each breath and listen to God. Multi-sensory Prayer. You might pray as you work on a piece of clay or knit a prayer shawl! You can feel, smell and shape/reshape while praising God for forming and reforming you. Labyrinth Prayer. A Labyrinth is a path marked out - it is a single path leading participants into the center and back out. Going into the center you are focused on prayers of confession. While in the center read scripture, sing, or workshop another way. Now while on the way out the prayers are for others, self, and anything else that occupies your mind. You might print out the finger labyrinth in the article on the web and use it. Maybe you stroll in your neighborhood or on a hiking trail. Praying scripture. Here you prayerfully read a passage by stopping every line or so and pray what comes to mind. Pray by checking in with God. Chat with God at the end of the day and share your thankfulness while recognizing God’s presence in the events of the day, face your shortcomings and prepare for the next day. On Sunday mornings at 8:30 outside of the office back area there is a small group that gathers to pray for the morning services, the pastor and his family, the church and the many projects that bless the community including TUMPS. Join us. Deb Herrmann