Pat and Gary Granquist, Pat fell on Saturday, July 13th. We pray for her swift and full recovery.
We pray that the senseless violence and attempt on former president Trump will drive us to unite with our fellow Americans to understand and accept one another. We pray that violence will never be the answer to our differences.
Laura Millar, Sue, Sittner, and Karen Kroon, on the passing of their father longtime member of Trinity Ed Kroon on June 23rd. He was 94. Their mother Ruth passed away on February 2nd. A celebration of life Service for both Ed and Ruth is scheduled for August 10 at 1 PM at Trinity.
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Dear members and friends of Trinity,
How many of the 30 books can you find? Have some fun with this Books of the Bible Word Search!
With love and gratitude,
David
There are 30 books of the Bible in this paragraph. Can you find them? This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an airplane seat pocket on a flight from Los Angles to Honolulu keeping him occupied for hours. He enjoyed it so much he passed it on to some friends. One friend from Illinois worked on this while fishing from his john boat. Another friend studied it while playing the banjo! Elaine Taylor, a columnist friend, was so intrigued by it she mentioned it in her weekly newspaper column. Another friend judges the job of solving the puzzle so involving, she brews a cup of tea to help her nerves. There will be some names that are real easy to spot. That’s a fact. Some people, however, will soon find themselves in a jam, especially since the book names are not necessarily capitalized. Truthfully, from answers we get we are forced to admit it usually takes a minister or scholar to see some of them at the worst. Research has shown that something in our genes is responsible for the difficulty we have in seeing the books in this paragraph. During a recent fund raising event which featured this puzzle, the Alpha Delta Phi lemonade booth set a new sales record. The local paper, the Chronicle, surveyed over 200 patrons who reported that this puzzle was one of the most difficult they had ever seen. As Daniel Hummana humbly puts it, the books are right there in plain view hidden from sight. Those able to find them all will hear great lamentations from those who have to be shown. One revelation that may help is that books like Timothy and Samuel may occur without their numbers. Also keep in mind that punctuation and spaces in the middle are normal. A chipper attitude will help you compete really well against those who claim to know all the answers. Remember, there is no need for a mad exodus, there really are 30 books of the Bible lurking somewhere in this paragraph waiting to be found.
Dear Friends,
I urge you to read and prayerfully consider the following information from our Session and Treasurer.
Consider Year End Giving to Support TCP
First, donating appreciated securities is quick and simple. You, the donor, receive the current value of the security as a charitable deduction but without the tax liability for the capital gain.
Second, if anyone over the age of 72 has not yet made their Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their IRA or SEP for 2023 it is not too late! You can have the distribution made directly to Trinity Church in the Pines by December 31st and you will not have to declare it as personal income because it goes directly to the church. As always, check with your qualified tax advisor for specifics related to your personal situation.
Third, your cash or check contributions can be given to TCP when you are in church or by mailing them to the church. The TCP mailing address is PO Box 676, Grand Lake, CO 80447.
Thank you for your consideration.
Marv Fischer & Gay Shaffer 650 Mango Drive Castle Rock, CO 80104-5342
DeAnn Tibbetts 652 Breckenridge Dr. Broomfield, CO 80020
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Money Matters… JUST A REMINDER AS WE CONSIDER YEAR-END GIVING …
As we consider year-end giving, there are two tax efficient ways to give in order to support TCP. First, donating appreciated securities is quick and simple. You, the donor, receive the current value of the security as a charitable deduction but without the tax liability for the capital gain. Secondly, if anyone over the age of 72 has not yet made their Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their IRA or SEP for 2022 it is not too late! You can have the distribution made directly to Trinity Church in the Pines by December 31st and you will not have to declare it as personal income because it goes directly to the church. As always, check with your qualified tax advisor for specifics related to your personal situation.
Trinity Food Bank Has Become Something More
Due to COVID our Food Bank at Trinity has closed. At the time we could not risk allowing people into the church. We felt this would put our administrator and pastor at risk unnecessarily. So as not to waste the food we had downstairs, we gave it all to the Mountain Family Center Food Bank in Granby. They were very appreciative of our large donation. It has all been used well and given out to those in need. In the meantime, your generosity has allowed us to make our foodbank much more. In partnership with Mountain Food Market in Grand Lake, Trinity has been offering $100 gift cards to purchase the groceries they want, (except tobacco and alcohol). The cards are at the market. All one has to do is mention the Trinity gift cards to the cashier and they will be helped – no questions asked. So, if you or someone you know is in need of this assistance, we are only too glad to help!
Men’s Breakfast Group meets every Thursday morning for good food and great fellowship in our fellowship hall. This is open to all men, so invite your friends/neighbors to join us. Hope to see you at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings.
The Knitting Ministry The Ladies of the Knitting Ministry at TCP meet together in the fellowship room on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00am. Our Mission is to knit and deliver prayer shawls to people experiencing a setback or illness and are in need of comfort. Please feel free to join us. If you would like more information about our group, please contact Melody Anders, (303) 917-3923, manders63@msn.com All are welcome.
Church is Open for Live, In-Person Worship Services
Masks are welcome, but not required. If you still are not comfortable coming to church, or if you are out of town, you can still participate in our worship. We continue to live-stream our services each Sunday morning at 9:30.
You can view our service on our website: tcpgrandlake.org
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THANK YOU for stepping up and helping us make Trinity Church in the Pines great! Thanks to our corporate officers and the session for all they do and thank you for your willingness to serve. Ike Hull, Clerk, Steve Meyer, Treasurer and Elder, Neal Cross, Karen Smith, Elder, Geoff Elliott, Elder and David Heil, Pastor. We also thank those that are serving Trinity Church in the Pines in their care positions. Thank you for your willingness to serve. Melody Anders, Deacon Brooke Mark, Deacon Kate Elliott, Deacon. Thank you to the musicians who provide us with music each Sunday morning, David Heil, Geoff Elliott, Neal Cross, Mandy Cluck, Dennis Stafford, Daryl Troute, Jerry Pope, Patrick Warfle.
TRINITY CHURCH IN THE PINES
604 Lake Avenue, P.O. Box 676 Grand Lake, Colorado 80447
(970) 627-3510 (Church Office)
Website: www.tcpgrandlake.org
Pastor Rev. Dr. David C. Heil, 970-685-7046 heild@me.com
Trinity Office email: tcpingrandlake@aol.com