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JULY CHRISTIAN FREEEDOM THOUGHTS FROM THE PASTOR . . .

R E L I G I O U S F R E E D O M - Independence Day: Our Christian Heritage

"Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all the inhabitants thereof"(Leviticus 25:10)

I read a short article from David Barton (Wallbuilders) that really inspired me and I want to share this paraphrase with you and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

“For 235 years, America has been blessed as the longest on-going Constitutional Republic in the history of the world. This is not accidental – they are blessings of God. Look at the turmoil in other nations and contrast that to the stability we see in America. Preserving American liberty depends first upon our understanding of the foundations on which this great country was built, and then it depends on preserving the principles on which it was founded.

On July 2, 1776, Congress voted to approve a complete separation from England. Two days later, the early draft of the Declaration of Independence was signed. Four days later, members of Congress took the document and read it out loud from the steps of Independence Hall, proclaiming it to the city of Philadelphia, and afterwards they rang the Liberty Bell. The inscription on the top of the bell is Leviticus 25:10, which reads, "Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all the inhabitants thereof."

John Adams said, "The general principles on which the Fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity." Probably the clearest identification of the spirit of the American Revolution was given by John in a letter to Abigail the day after Congress approved the Declaration. He wrote her two letters that day: One was short and jubilant that the Declaration had been approved; the other letter was much longer and gave serious consideration to what had been done that day. Adams could already foresee that their actions would be celebrated by future generations.

Adams noted: "This day will be the most memorable epic in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be cele-brated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival." He felt the celebration should be in a manner that would commemorate the day as a "day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty." John Adams be-lieved that the Fourth of July should be a religious holiday. The two top holidays celebrated in this country are Christmas and the Fourth of July. According to John Quincy Adams, the two dates are connected. On the Fourth of July, the Found-ing Fathers simply took the precepts of Christ and His birth (Christmas) and incorporated those principles into civil gov-ernment.

The Declaration of Independence was the birth certificate for this nation, but the men who signed it knew it could be their death warrant. The closing paragraph states, "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance of the protec-tion of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." The 56 Founding Fathers, 27 of whom were trained as ministers, took their pledge seriously. On the morning of the signing, there was silence and gloom as each man was called up to the table of the President of Congress to sign the document, knowing that it could mean their death by hanging.

Most wars have a motto. The motto of World War II was "Remember Pearl Harbor." The motto during the Texas war for independence was "Remember the Alamo." The spiritual emphasis, directed towards King George III who violated God’s laws, gave rise to a motto during the American Revolution: "No King but King Jesus." David Baron reminds us that the Founding Fathers passed the torch to us. It is our responsibility to not let it go out.”

Your Friend and pastor, intent on “No King but King Jesus,”

STEVE

A PLACE TO SEEK...A MESSAGE TO SHARE...A PASSION TO SERVE Issue 7 July 2017

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Sympathy to…. Ruth Hill and Family in the recent death of her husband, Julian Thomas Hill, who died June 12, 2017.

HONOR GIFTS In honor of … Carol Baynes Frankie Jones - Good Neighbor Fund Sandra Walker Dorothy Murphy - Stephen Ministry JR Snyder UMW - Budget Richard & Marie Harding Jim & Brenda Jones - Prayer Garden Henry Marvin Mary Culler - Good Neighbor Fund Doris Link Henry & Narda Marvin - Good Neighbor Fund

South Fork Thank You Dear Members of Trinity United Methodist Church, As we looked back on the school year, “Hat Day” was one of our most memorable moments. Our students loved the hats and were amazed when we told them how many you had made. The teachers were thankful knowing that our chil-dren would be safe and warm during the following snowstorms. In fact, the hats arrived just in me for the storm that came just a er the New Year. Thanks a million for all your support. Becca Oliver & the South Fork PTA Because of your support, our students are learning and growing!

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3819 Country Club Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104

336-765-0150

Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pillsbury Office Hours: M - W 11am - 2 pm swpillsbury1@gmail.com Cell: (336)239-7041 Minister of Transformation: The Rev. Jeannette Shegog, Emeritus Cell: (513) 505-5234 Visitation Ministries: Pastor John Nelson Cell: 336-287-2256 Lay Leader: Deb Ham Administrative Assistant: Phyllis Brown Church Office Hours: M. - T 9 am -2 pm Choir Director: Carolyn Roe Organist: Mary Hege Disbursing Treasurer: Monique Boyd Sign Language Interpreter: Amanda Greer Nursery Worker, Donna Nichols Custodian: Barbara Patterson Church Email: tumcws@gmail.com Website: trinityumcws.org SUNDAY SCHEDULE Meet and Greet Coffee - 8:30am - Fellowship Hall

Early Worship - 8:45am - Sanctuary

Sunday School -9:45am

Worship -11:00am - Sanctuary

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Christmas in July ! Believe it or not, it's time to start planning projects and gifts for Christmas ! Please join us for Loom, Etc. on Saturday June 24th at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. Bring any crafts you are working on, any loom projects, any knitting or crocheting you are working on or if not working on anything just join us for a good time and new projects. We'll be deciding on main pro-ject for loom knitting and also share ideas for Power of Ten which begins again mid-September. Our first Power of Ten raised $10,000 +for the church budget. So, gather your patterns and ideas, bring a snack, and meet us on June 24th. Other Loom, Etc. dates are Sat-urday July 29th, Saturday Au-gust 26th, Saturday September 23rd, October 28th, November 18th, and December 16th. Come One, Come All !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

N e e People to lock up the church for one month after the 11:00 am Worship Service. We have Au-gust , September, October, No-vember and December not cov-ered. Church Council members have been doing it the past six months. Contact Phyllis at the church office to sign up 336-765-0150.

1- Pat Hylton 3- Tom Russell Scarlett Sears 4- A. J. White Janet Yates 5- Nate Alexander Cynthia Blair Donna Drane Eden Gurganus 6- Marie Harding 7- David Dinkins Sandra Walker 9- Elaine Shanks 11- Robert Watkins, Jr. 13- Tammy Hill 15- Morgan McPhatter 16- Jean Segar 19- Linda Boyer 21- Barbara Martin Teresa Reavis 22- David Pullen 26- Bill Davis 27- Hunter Link 30- Hailey Alexa Wooten 31- Jackie Harding Ashley Thornton

SERVANTS IN

MINISTRY FOR JUNE

Church Lockup

Deb Ham

Greeters

Betty Sluder

Brenda Jones

Hospital Visitors

(Weeks of July)

2-Peggy Reavis

9– Mary Culler

16 - Deb Ham

23 - Nancy Gibson

30 - John Nelson

USHERS

Jerry Lawson

Van Gurganus

John Nelson

Mary Catherine Bones

Memorials In memory of... Betty Turnage Fred Turnage - Good Neighbor Fund

Norma Culler Deborah Williams -Good Neighbor Fund (Mother’s Day) Harriet Creech (daughter-in-law of Delores Creech) Nancy Gibson - Budget Julian Hill JoAnn Dunn - Good Neighbor Fund Nancy Gibson -Helping Hands Nell Porter - Budget Hazel Harper—Budget Cynthia Blaire - Prayer Garden Chuck & Vivienne - Budget Ken & Judy Cook - Good Neighbor Fund Richard Kelly - Prayer Garden Barbara Lash - Good Neighbor Fund Henry & Narda Marvin - Food Pantry Tom & Karolyn Pullen - Budget Morning Glories - Budget Fellowship Class - Budget Fred Turnage - Budget Howard & Lois Miller– Budget F. E. Williams - Budget Thorne H. Warley - Budget Leon Monroe - Budget Doug & Patti Gilbert - Budget Dale Bodenhamer - Budget Stella Lindsey - Budget Pat Blankenship - Budget Sarah D. Penry - Budget Robert Driver - Budget Betty J. Rogers - Budget Dorothy Lesniak - Budget

Care Receiver’s Tes monials: The best thing about Stephens Min-istry was it was so confiden al. No-body even knew I had a Stephen Minister.-

_____________________________________ Father’s Day 2017

Youngest Father Present- Jonathan Roe &

Family

Oldest Father Present - Tom Pullen and

Family

Ladies and Children

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CHILDREN/ YOUTH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Independence Day Celebration - July 2- 3-6 pm Family Activities, Free Barbecue, Live Band and Open to the Community Coordinators: Richard Harding, Patti Sears, Nancy Gibson & Marie Harding Vacation Bible School – August 21, 22 & 23 – 5:30-7:30pm Meal each night, Activities for Chil-dren & Adults, Children’s Program Coordinators: Susan Nelson, Steve Pillsbury, Norma Reese and Outreach Team will coordinate meals. The Church Council and Congregation will also be needed.

Halloween Trunk or Treat – October 28 – 5-7 pm Treats, Free Food, Band, Bingo for Adults, Kids Ac-tivities

Coordinators: Dana Raynor, Terry Tyler, Jenn Withrow

Thanksgiving Social – November 18 – 3-6 pm Social for Shut-ins - each child/youth will adopt a shut-in and arrange for transportation to the church. Children will make decorations for the meal. Coordinators: Dana Raynor, Terri Tyler – decorations, Norma Reese and Outreach Team – Meal Patti Sears will assist with transportation, activities and dietary needs.

Breakfast With Santa – December 2 – 9-11am Open to the Community, Pictures with Santa , Christmas Store for kids to purchase gifts for par-ents, Shut-ins for Breakfast Coordinators: Trinity Church Council

Participants: Trinity Church Family – Contact a member of the Church Council to vol-unteer.

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PRAYER GARDEN NEWS ThePrayerGardenservesasaplace for thoseseekingsolitude,stillness, and communionwith God. A special visitor,Mr. KenStanley,startedcomingtothePrayerGarden3-6monthsago.Hevisits daily and sits in the same green chair. Mr. Stanley livesacrossthestreetfromthechurchandfoundoutaboutthePrayerGarden from another loyal visitor and former neighbor, BuckyMartin.

InconversationswithMr.Stanley,hesharedthathehadsuffereda stroke last year, and the medical ield didn't give himmuchhope. Inhisownwords,hetoldmethatcomingtothePrayerGarden provided him a space for alone time with God to seekcomfortandspiritualhealing. Mr.StanleytalkswiththeLordandasks for loveandmercy aswell asahealinghand. He ad-miresGod'sCreation,meditates,relaxes,andclearshismindoftroubles. Afterwards,Mr. Stanley feelsbetter andenergized sohecanrunhiserrands.

Iwastouchedbythetestimonialandwantedtoshareitwithothers.ForKenStanley,thePrayerGar-denisalifelinetoGod.Ifsomeoneaskshimtonamehisfavoriteplace,hereplies,"TrinityPrayerGar-den".

ThejourneyoflifeisdifferentforeachofusandcansometimesbechallengingandpainfulbutfeelingGod's loveandwarmthcanmakeadifference inour lives. Experience the beauty andpeaceof theLord."BeStillandKnowthatIamGod".

CynthiaBlair

PrayerGardenVolunteer

SUMMER BLOSSOMS

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CONGRATULATIONS

2017 GRADUATES! Mary Katherine Forward, 2985 Cullison Ct. Harrisonburg, VA 22801, Gradua ng Spotswood High School, early acceptance at the University of Virginia Parents: Melissa Meadows & Bruce Forward Grandparents: Ruth Hill and the late Julian Hill Stephen Ma hew Carney 4211 Braddock Rd. High Point, NC 27265 Received Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Appalachian State University Boone, NC Parents: Wendy and Spencer Carney Grandparents: Ruth and the late Julian Hill Ashley Ri er Granddaughter of Mary Lou & Don Ri er Graduated from the University of Akron Brock Ri er Grandson of Mary Lou and Don Ri er Graduated from Ohio State University Eric Bargaehr Graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin, Pla eville, WI with an engineering degree on May 20th. Aus n Peters (Best remembered as our young juggler at the talent show a few years ago) Graduated from Bishop McGuiness High School on May 27th

Kayla James Daughter of William & Nancy James Graduated from Salem College on Saturday, May 20. Kayla received a B.A. in Business Administra on/Marke ng, with Departmental Honors, and also received a B.S. in Accoun ng, with Departmental Honors. Kayla was also a Dean’s List student. Kayla’s sister is Sara Younts. Erika Lang Granddaughter of Barbara Miller (daughter of Anne) graduated from Pima Community College Nursing Depart-ment and Pinning Ceremony was December 8, 2016 in Tucson, AZ Isaiah 40:31 but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.