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#LoveNeverFails - by Monica Vandenberg
So I've reached this interesting point in my marriage. We have suddenly become a couple that friends and family look to for relationship and/or marriage advice. As if we have it all figured out. I'm guessing this is happening because of the number of years that we've been married - today, July 14, is our 10th wedding anniversary!
We don't have it all figured out. We are learning every day. If you want solid marriage advice, I would suggest you ask my Grandma Thelma - she and my Grandpa Bill would have just celebrated their 70th (SEVENTIETH!!!) wedding anniversary, but (Read More)
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This Week at a Glance
Friday, July 15th
10:45 am - Centering Prayer
6:00 pm - Neighborhood Walk (see article below for more information)
Sunday, July 17th - Guest Preacher: Rev. Brian Carter
"Different Shades" Fundraising Event (more info)
10:00 am - Bilingual Worship
11:30 am - Council Meeting (all are welcome, bring lunch if you wish)
Wednesday, July 20th
6:30pm - Spanish Bible Study & Potluck
Friday, July 22nd
10:45 am - Centering Prayer
6:00 pm - Neighborhood Walk
Saturday, July 23rd
Jazz In July! (more info)
Sunday, July 24th
10:00 am - Bilingual Worship
11:30 am - Bilingual Bible Study
Save the Date
July 23, 2016
Restorative Justice Circle Keepers Celebratory Gathering (more info)
Sept. 24, 2016
"PurpleStride" Pancreatic Cancer run/walk for Pastor Barb (more info)
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Council Meeting This Sunday!
After service this Sunday, July 17th, there will be a Council Meeting. All are welcome. Feel free to bring your lunch if you wish. Thank you for your support and participation! |
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A Message from your SPRC -
It's July, and we have some news. Drum roll please...
As you know in the United Methodist Church, pastors are assigned to their congregations in July. Well with bated breath, we waited - who would we be assigned?
Well now we know - Trinity/Las Américas will continue to be blessed with the leadership of Pastors Barb Dinnen and Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz! Pastor Alejandro will be with Las Américas 50% of the time, and with Wesley 50%. He will preach at worship on Sundays at 9:00AM at Wesley, and at 10:00AM at Trinity/Las Américas.
Please remind them of how blessed we are for their leadership!
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Neighborhood Walk - Friday Nights
Starting this Friday (July 15th), we will have weekly walks around the neighborhood. The group will meet at 6:00pm from the corner of 8th & College (1548 8th St.) and walk for 45 minutes. Please contact Janelle for more information - 515-729-8060, janelle@cfum.org.
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Save The Date!
On September 24th, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will hold a run/walk called PurpleStride at Raccoon River Park in Des Moines. Mary Ellen Barber will be putting together a team in support of Pastor Barb. If you want more information, or would like to participate, please contact
Mary Ellen at 515-681-4720 or at 3m.ebarber@gmail.com.
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Update on Trinity's Prison Van Ministry -
Imagine having a loved one that you could never visit because the cost and the travel was too great a burden. Imagine being secluded from your loved ones without the hope of seeing those you love most. Trinity's Prison Van Ministry has helped many people in our community to maintain contact with their loved ones. It is a ministry that folks in the community and folks in Iowa prisons have come to know and respect - and count on! But, sadly, the Prison Van has not made a trip since April. Thanks to Bill & Connie Funk, we now have trips to Oakdale/Anamosa in August, October, and November! These trips to Iowa prisons are very important to the community, to our brothers and sisters in Iowa prisons, and to the countless people who count on the Prison Van Ministry to help them get through this time in their life. Please, if you (or anyone you know) could find the time to become a part of this vital ministry, or if you'd just like more information - contact Monica in the Trinity office at 515-288-4056 or office@trinityumcdm.org. Thank you!
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Jazz in July - Volunteers Needed
Trinity/Las Américas will have a booth at Jazz in
July on July 23rd . We need volunteers to help staff the booth, assist in setting up and tearing down, etc. This is a very fun event right here in our community. If you can help, please contact
Pastor Alejandro (515-450-1621) or Steve Dinnen (515-783-8658). More Info
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Reminder...
Please be sure to send your announcements for the newsletter to Monica (office@trinityumcdm.org) by noon on Wednesdays, in order for your information to be shared in that week's newsletter.
Also - if you have any announcements for the Trinity/Las Americas family to be put in Sunday's handout, please send those to Monica by noon on Wednesdays as well.
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Five Habits to Heal the Heart 
of Democracy -
by Parker Palmer
"We the People" called American democracy into being. Today, the future of our democracy is threatened. How can "We the People" call American politics back to health at a time when, in the words of Bill Moyers, "we have fallen under the spell of money, faction, and fear?" One answer is close at hand, within everyone's reach. We must return to the "first home" of democracy, which, as Terry Tempest Williams points out, is found not in a centuries-old document or in a distant city, but in the human heart. Read More.
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REMINDER - Small Group Project!
Recuerden participar en los grupos pequeños que estamos organizando en Trinity/Las Américas. Si todavía no han recibido esta información, llamen a Mónica en la oficina (515-288-4056). Mas información abajo -
Remember to participate in the small groups that we are getting together at Trinity/Las Américas. If you haven't received this information yet, call Monica at the office (515-288-4056). More information below -
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Be Part of the Conversation! Your Voice is Needed!
(Small Group Project)
Trinity/Las Américas is engaged in Small Group circle conversations to get to know one another and look at our future.
How can we encourage each other in our life of faith? How can we name who we are and claim it and go forward as God leads us? These questions don't have a final answer, but will evolve as we listen to each other. And by listening, we will build trusting relationships that will make it possible to move on to our intended future with joy in the midst of the difficulties we face.
Here is our schedule of upcoming circles. If the meeting time for your group does not work, your group leader can help you find one that does. If you haven't been invited, you ARE invited now! It's not too late to start. Call Monica in the church office - 515-288-4056.
Monday, July 18 @ 6:00pm:
* Cindra & Mary Elle (Circle 5)
Sunday, July 24 after worship:
* Michael & Carla (Circle 3)
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Double Up Food Bucks!
- Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) is a program where customers can get up to a $10 match when using the EBT card at market. Spend $10 with your EBT card and get $10 free to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables!
- Customers can get a $10 match every week. Customers will get tokens to use for these match dollars and if they decide not to spend them at market that day, they can use them later in the season.
- This program starts on July 2nd. Market is held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at LSI - 3200 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311.
- The Global Greens market is the only market in Des Moines with this program!
For more information, visit LSI's website.
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Wesley UMC Garage Sale - July 28, 29, & 30
Please consider attending Wesley UMC's Garage Sale.
Where: Wesley UMC - 800 E. 12th St.
When: July 28 & 29 (8am-4pm) and July 30 (8am-Noon)
What: Children's clothing, holiday décor, Winnie the Pooh collection, new & used books, women's jewelry, plus-size women's clothes, small furniture, size 7 women's boots, home décor, and MUCH MORE!
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July Refugee Green Card Clinic
Justice For Our Neighbors (JFON) will host their monthly Refugee Green Card Clinic on July 30th at DMACC Urban Campus from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Click here for more information. Click here for volunteer information.
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Saying No - by Campbell McGrath,
from The New Yorker (sumbitted by Veronica)
No sir, absolutely not, sorry, but no.
Not sorry, actually - just no.
Keep it simple, plain vanilla: nope.
Not happening. Big en, big oh.
No way, no how.
Negative, nuh-uh, ixnay, nyet.
No no, no no.
No-no-no-no-no-no-no.
Not likely, not likely. Maybe,
but I doubt it.
Possibly, conceivably, in theory.
Uh-huh, mm-hmm...
Well, yeah, sure, OK, why not,
oh definitely, yes,
wow, I mean anything,
anything at all, when can we begin?
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Feed the Community & Watch the I-Cubs!
At every Iowa Cubs Sunday home game during
the summer, DMARC will be accepting a donation of three food items in exchange for one free ticket! You can even upgrade your ticket to a grandstand seat for $5 per ticket.
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Sermon from July 10, 2016 - by Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz
Very likely this is Jesus' most famous parable. The Gospel seems to reduce it to "anyone can [and should] help anyone." "Be kind to others" seems to be the message. I'll ask you today to look at this parable from a different angle and pay close attention (Read More).
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This Week's Scripture: Amos 8:11-12 Luke 10:38-42
Lectionary for this week:
Amos 8:1-12 & Psalm 52 | Genesis 18:1-10a & Psalm 15 | Colossians 1:15-28 | Luke 10:38-42
click here.
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Trinity/Las Americas Staff
Rev. Barb Dinnen, Pastor Trinity UMC
515.490.1234
pastorbarb@trinityumcdm.org
Pastor Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz, Pastor Las Americas Comunidad de Fe
515.450.1621
aalfarosantiz@iliff.edu
Monica Vandenberg, Office Manager
515.288.4056
office@trinityumcdm.org
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2016 Church Council & Other Areas of Leadership
For a printable document of the 2016 Church Council and the representatives for other areas of leadership, along with contact information, please click here.
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Partner Ministries
Trinity UMC connects with several partner ministries within the community. For more information about any of the organizations, pleace click on the name of the group or contact the person listed.
 AMOS (A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy)
Kerald Yearns (kyearns@mchsi.com)
Carla Dawson (carla_a_dawson@yahoo.com)
Julio Cammarota (julioc@iastate.edu)
 INTERFAITH ALLIANCE
Peggy Aguilar (pjlhaguilar1@gmail.com)
 DMARC (Des Moines Area Religious Council)
Mary Kay Dial (rogermarykay@msn.com)
JFON (Justice for Our Neighbors)
Mary Barber (3m.ebarber@gmail.com)
 JUSTICE REFORM CONSORTIUM
Jean Basinger (jeanbasinger@gmail.com)
 WOMEN AT THE WELL
Janet Linn (pjlinn@msn.com)
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