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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center March 2015                                      A show stopper   From the pastor:           "Stop!" yelled the rows of people who had experienced homelessness. Or maybe they were homeless still, and would go out into the February night to sleep in the woods. "Stop!" they cried.         They were shouting to stop the action before them on stage, to stop the character Will from blowing a job interview, from fighting with his son-in-law, from taking the drink that would end three months of sobriety.          This was the first edition of Theatre of the Oppressed at Triune, a packed-house, standing-room only event in which our homeless parishioners were invited to participate in the action. Once they'd halted the play, facilitator Carli Gaughf invited one of them to step into Will's place, take the scene in a different direction. Our homeless participants showed how interview skills could be enhanced, how anger could be diffused, how sobriety could be maintained. Empowering lessons, all.           This latest format from our longstanding Playback Cafe, brought to us by the Applied Theatre Center, had its roots earlier this winter. Carli and Playback Director Dale Savidge held three lunch meetings at Triune in which our parishioners told them about life on the streets, the dangers, the tedium, the perils. From that came the original script, which was intentionally stopped in order to provide better solutions.        I call our art, music and theater programs counter-intuitive, in that they are not the first things you might expect from a mission church to the homeless. We are practical, too, in offering hot meals, groceries, laundry services, rehab, social work, legal aid, job coaching, Support Circles.       But to encourage someone to reach his or her potential, you've got to reach the soul as well.       "Stop!" yelled the people marginalized in our society. "Stop! We can offer a better way."     Blessings, Deb                                      February at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 275                             Sun PM... 60  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................   1,393                  Grocery boxes......................... 111  households Pop-top groceries...................... 56  individuals Emergency clothes/ blankets ... 29 Laundry loads............................ 73  People placed in rehab......................... 8  Jobs ..................................................... 1 Social worker consultations...............  98 Vision screenings ..............................  22  Volunteer hours................................1,009 Worship with us at Triune Chapel: March 1, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will sing, and our guest proclaimer Wayne Jacobsen will speak on "The Father's Affection." Rev. Jacobsen was a collaborator on the best-selling The Shack. He is also the author of He Loves Me: Learning to Live in the Father’s Affection and So You Don’t Want to Go to Church Anymore. 6 PM -- Robbie Boman will lead a prayer service. March 8, 11 AM -- The Triune Gospel Band will sing "Run and Tell That" among other songs, and Deb will preach on "Foolishness."  6 PM -- Rev. Susie Smith will speak.    March 15, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will lead worship, and Deb will preach. 6 PM -- Join us for Playback Cafe, an improvisational theater forum in which we explore stories of our homeless parishioners.   March 22, 11 AM -- Various musical ensembles will lead our worship, and Deb will preach.  6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will speak. March 29, 11 AM -- Join us for our beautiful Palm Sunday service.  6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will speak. Sunday School Hour - Each Sunday at 10 AM.  "Foundations of Faith: A Study of Genesis"  Also, at 9:15-10:45 AM, "Marriage H2O" for married couples. City Prayer - Each Wednesday at Noon. Celebrate Recovery - Each Wednesday at 6:30 PM.   Wish List:   Art canvases Medium-sized suitcases Gas cards Jeans for men and women Underwear for men and women Bus tickets Copy paper Volunteer opportunity: We need a new or expanded cabinet in our sanctuary to hold our sound board. Contact Music Director Andy Welchel at andy@triunemercy.org.  Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon             Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon             Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       6:30 PM        Celebrate Recovery                       8:00 PM        Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in March:                      Advent UMC                                           Muhammad Mosque Buncombe Street UMC                           Pelham Road Baptist Earle Street Baptist                                 Prince of Peace Catholic First Baptist Mauldin                               Rock Hill Baptist   First Presbyterian Greer                         St. Giles Presbyterian Grace Covenant Presbyterian                Triune Mercy Center Holland Park Church of Christ                 Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Monetary Donations:  In memory of Mrs. Mabel Boozer - Shalom Bible Study Group - First Presbyterian Church of Greenwood In memory of Dorothy Nash Daniel - Pat & Bill Traxler In memory of Joseph W. Jelks, III - Fran & Stuart Anderson, Nancy & Larkin Jennings, Dr. & Mrs. Bill Kelly, Norman and Sidney Pease, and Dorothy Ramseur In memory of Andrew Longshore - Lamar & Brian Lehman In memory of Jane Spillers Heaton and Betty Mickler - Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Mattie Ouzts- Donita Jacques & Christopher Calvin In memory of Rajeshwari Pillay - Boobalan Ayyasamy In memory of Mary Simmons - Debby Simmons & Alice Watts In honor of Shelley Martin - John & Holly Martin In honor of Sara Lou Robbin's birthday - Karen Coombs and Diane Croxton In honor of Bobby Thompson - St. Matthew UMC Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Joyce Barton Russell Baxley Joyce & Joseph Bearden Phillip Bishop Mark Berry Robbie Boman Tom Buchanan Jim & Sandra Cain Rita Cleveland Mike & Paula Cook Jacqueline Elletson Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church of Greer Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Angela Grell James E. Griffeth HP Company match Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin John I. Smith Charities John Knox Presbyterian Church Katherine Johnson Connie Lacquement Susan Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Jane Ella Matthews Mauldin UMC Sarah H. McCraw Don & Cheryl McMahan Medtronic company match Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd Bill and Sharon Mitchell Ken Moody Pisgah UMC Gregory & Cheri Powers Frances & Gary Richardson Bernard & Cindy Showman Jim Spann Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Dean & Debbie Varner Cooper & June White Sherri & Tom Whittington Hans & Elaine Wiegert Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!    And thanks to: Blue Ridge Tours, Roxanne Cordonier, Fleet Feet Sports, Kathy Hughes, Don Kizer, Laurens Road UMC, Ron Lunn, Main Street UMC - Greenwood, Barbara Mauney, Shalom Bible Study - First Presbyterian of Greenwood, Patti Smith, Swenson & Associates, Westminster Presbyterian - Greenwood, Elizabeth Williams, and Howard Wimmer for donations of postage stamps, food, computer equipment, office furniture and other items.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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April 2015 Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center April 2015                                       Peace of Triune            (Clockwise from top left, paintings by Charles "Hillbilly" Hester, Charles Anderson, Paul Hansen, Christy Lee Peeks Fowler) From the pastor:          Charles calls himself "Hillbilly." I try to call parishioners what their mothers called them, but Charles will hardly answer to it. So Hillbilly he is.        Hillbilly is a Vietnam veteran who has been living in a tent in the woods for as long as we've known him. As a veteran, he was eligible for all sorts of help, but for a long time, he refused that help, feeling led, instead, to help other people who were on the streets.         His refuge, he will freely tell you, was our Art Room. In there, he re-discovered a talent for landscapes and seascapes, for animal portraits, for dynamic biblical scenes of paint and plaster.         A local photographer met Hillbilly and posted some of his work on a website. He began getting commissions. This week, he will move into housing.          And still he is in our Art Room every day that it's open.         You will have a chance to meet Hillbilly and many more of our artists when the Upstate Woman's Club hosts Peace of Triune, our third annual art sale April 23 at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. This year's show will be different -- with a live auction, silent auction and raffles for exquisite baskets. It will run 7 to 9:30 PM. We hope you will join us. * * * * * * *                     On Friday, April 17, we will have another fundraiser, a project by local musician Duncan Morrow. The concert will feature four local bands, including bluegrass, Duncan's own rockers, and the always lively Triune Gospel Band.            Our sanctuary doors will open at 6 PM, and the music will begin at 6:30. Admission is free and we will take up a love offering for the ministries of Triune.           Here's the lineup:            1) Bootie Cothran and a bluegrass band from First Baptist Greenville             2) Guitarist/singer Blair Mathis from the Lowcountry, backed by Duncan Morrow            3) Triune Gospel Band            4) The Duncan Morrow Band.            Stay for the entire evening or come and go as you please.                                                                        * * * * * * *         And coming in May: Steve Perone and Friends will hold a luncheon for all of you who have missed a Perone-style deli. On Monday, May 18, 11:30-2:30 PM, you can get Mama Perone's lasagna, salad, garlic bread and tea for $12 to take out or enjoy in our dining hall.         Come and eat with us! Blessings, Deb                      March at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 286                           Sun PM... 37  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................   1,524            Grocery boxes......................... 135 households Pop-top groceries...................... 70  individuals Emergency clothes/ blankets ... 36 Laundry loads.........................   125 People placed in rehab......................... 13 Jobs .....................................................   1  Social worker consultations...............  185, including 51 participants in our Round                                                                Table discussion groups to encourage self-help Vision screenings ..............................   19 Volunteer hours................................ 1,116 Worship with us at Triune Chapel: April 5, 11 AM --  Easter at Triune! Join the Voices of Mercy and soloists Mechelle Lewis and Jerri Gray as we celebrate Resurrection Day. Deb will preach on "A Different Kind of Passion," and we will observe communion.  6 PM -- Robbie Boman will lead a service on "Resurrection Prayers." April 12, 11 AM -- Our praise team will lead this service, and Deb will preach on "It Goes to Intent."   6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will speak.    April 19, 11 AM -- The Triune Gospel Band will lead worship.  6 PM -- Join us for Playback Cafe, an improvisational theater forum in which we explore stories of our homeless parishioners.   April 26, 9:30-10:45 AM -- Coffee with the Pastors. Join Deb and Karen for this inquirers/newcomers session to learn about Triune. Ask all the questions you want.  11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will lead worship.   6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will speak. Sunday School Hour - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Elaine Nocks will begin a six-week study on the parables of Jesus on April 12. (No Sunday school on Easter Sunday.) Also, at 9:15-10:45 AM, "Marriage H2O" for married couples. City Prayer - Each Wednesday at Noon.   Wish List:   Art canvases Medium-sized suitcases Adult diapers Feminine hygiene products Full-size shampoo Deodorant   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon             Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon             Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM        Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in April:                        Boy Scout Troop 9                                          Grace Covenant Presbyterian Buncombe Street UMC                                   Mauldin UMC Earle Street Baptist                                         Muhammad Mosque Edwards Road Baptist                                    Pelham Road Baptist First Baptist of Mauldin                                    Prince of Peace Catholic Fourth Presbyterian                                         Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Monetary Donations:    In memory of Sara Clark - Thomas L. Bruce In memory of Hilda Hagins - Cecile Michon In memory of James Cannon, Harold Jones, and Iris Mabry - Alvin & Sarah Drake Aldersgate UMC Amy Andrews Anonymous Alice Baird Joyce Barton Russell Baxley Mark Berry Harold Boman Miranda & Aaron Brakefield J. David Brothers Deborah Bucci Thomas & Julie Buchanan Jim & Sandra Cain Sonya & Michael Caldwell Bruce & Candy Carlson Christ Episcopal Church Kathleen & David Cull Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church of Greer Joshua Fitzwater Freshwater Systems James & Nancy Gaines GE Foundation - Matching gifts Gordon L. Gibson Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Christopher Goss Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James Griffeth Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Erica Hawthorne Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Janey House Gerald Huskamp Katherine Johnson Hurdle H. Lea, Jr. J.B. Linville Patricia Linville Susan & Jim Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Jane Ella Matthews Mauldin UMC Alvin McCall Don & Cheryl McMahan Doris Meissner Sheely Miller Ken Moody Dianne & Luis Moreno Robert Morris Morrow Family Medicine, LLC Quester's SS Class - Aldersgate UMC Ben Reed Claire Reyner & Michael Kraus Jason Richards Frances Schmid Seminar-Corder Class - First Baptist of Greenville James D. Sheppard Bernard & Cynthia Showman Jennifer Skatzes Peter & Mary Stangel Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Marilyn Vanvick Katherine Watkins Ralph West Cooper & June White Judith F. White Pamela Whitmire Hans Wiegert Susan & Randy Willingham Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!    And thanks to:  Stacey Barr, Sudhir Bhaysar, Blue Ribbon Concessions, Marlene Douglas, Eastlan Baptist Church, Greenville Elks Lodge #858, Robert Hause, Jeff Herman, Vievie Kaplanova, Carol Kirby, Alisha Jackson, Mattie Riley Circle, Mauldin UMC, Barbara Maunoy, Sheely Miller, New Spring Church Home Group, St. Matthews UMC, Dan & Betty Shearer, Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley Brook Baptist Church, Susan Webb, and Judith White for donations of food, toiletries, computer equipment, office furniture and other items.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.   Share Tweet Forward

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center May 2015                                                               Our 'Whatever' Ministry                        Dorene Fridy, Kellie and Charlotte Herlong and their Letters of Love at Triune.   From the pastor:         At Triune, we have programs I call our Whatever Ministries. That means that someone has suggested something, and I have replied, “Yeah, OK, whatever.”         In the summer of 2013, a woman named Kellie Herlong asked if she could bring in stationery during our food distribution days on Wednesdays. She would help people write letters, then she would stamp and mail them.       I asked Kellie, “Do I have to do anything?” She said no. So I said, “Whatever.”        Kellie called her ministry Letters of Love, and soon she expanded to greeting cards. Her friend Dorene Fridy started helping her.         They were incredibly faithful, coming every Wednesday. They offered birthday cards, sympathy cards, get well cards, missing you cards, encouragement cards, Christmas cards, Valentine cards, Easter cards, Mother's Day cards. So far, they have given away or mailed more than 3,000 cards.      And then we began hearing the stories.      A woman who had been in prison for four years took some cards to send to other women in prison.       A woman sent a card to her mother, whom she hadn’t seen in 12 years.       A mother going into rehab sent a card to let her son know where she was.       A lady living on the street sent a card to let her sister know she was alive.       Several people sent thank you notes to doctors or agencies that had helped them.        Then a mother came back to our dining hall to tell Kellie and Dorene that her son had committed suicide in jail. When officers cleaned out his cell, the only personal item they found was the card she’d mailed to him.         I told this story during our worship on Easter Sunday. Then I asked, Is God’s kingdom fully present on this Easter Day of 2015?          Of course not. But do I believe it breaks in occasionally through the faithfulness of people like Kellie and Dorene? I most certainly do.                                                              * * * * * * *        If you have missed a Perone-style deli since the death of restaurateur Vince Perone, you'll want to come to our fundraising lunch on Monday, May 18, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM. Steve Perone and Friends are cooking Mama Perone's lasagna, salad, garlic bread and tea to take out or enjoy in our dining hall.         There is no program -- just good food for the business community and others on the go. Cost is $12 and tickets are available in our reception office. You can even get 10 for $100. Come and eat with us!                                                                                          * * * * * * *        The Applied Theatre Center and Playback Cafe are offering a weekend workshop May 14-17 at Triune. Playback Cafe Director Dale Savidge will take a small group of people through the programs they operate at the Juvenile Detention Facility, the Spectrum program for young adults with autism, and Playback Cafe for the homeless at Triune.           People from outside Greenville will participate, but Dale would love to offer this experience to our community partners. Email him at citaexec@gmail.com for more information.     Blessings,    Deb                    April at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 301                            Sun PM... 40  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................     1,230          Grocery boxes.........................   185 households Pop-top groceries......................    67 individuals Emergency clothes/ blankets ...     2 Laundry loads.........................    120   People placed in rehab......................... 7  Social worker consultations.......       154 including 22 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to  encourage self-help Vision screenings ..............................   22 Blood pressures .................................. 48 Volunteer hours............................... 1,254    Worship with us at Triune Chapel: May 3, 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will lead worship and Deb will preach on "Feelings Not Required."   6 PM -- Robbie Boman will lead a service on "Mother's Day Prayers."  May 10, 11 AM -- Join us for Mother's Day at Triune. Country/bluegrass rockers The Hot Notes will lead our music, and Deb will preach on "Moms Like Us."   6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will speak.    May 17, 11 AM --  Visiting guitarist Taylor Moore will join our singers and musicians, and Deb will preach. 6 PM -- Join us for Playback Cafe, an improvisational theater forum in which we explore stories of our homeless parishioners.   May 24, 11 AM -- Our associate pastor, Karen Eller, will preach on "What About Pentecost?" The Voices of Mercy will sing.    6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will speak. May 31, 11 AM -- The Triune Gospel Band will lead worship.  6 PM -- Rev. Susie Smith will speak. Sunday School Hour - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Our class on parables runs through May 17.    City Prayer - Each Wednesday at Noon.   Wish List:   Deodorant Canned meats Pasta sauce   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon             Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon             Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM        Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in May:                        Advent UMC                                                    Muhammad Mosque Brookwood Church                                          Pelham Road Baptist  Buncombe Street UMC                                    Prince of Peace Catholic Earle Street Baptist                                          St. Mary Magdalene Catholic First Baptist of Mauldin                                     St. Matthew UMC Grace Covenant Presbyterian                         Triune Mercy Center Holland Park Church of Christ                         Valley Brook Outreach Baptist                                         Women in Construction Monetary Donations:  In memory of Pat Charron - Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd In memory of  David Hiott, Joe Langley and Tony Rogers - Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Julia Marlow - Welch & Sarah Bostick In memory of Marguerite Ramage - Pat & Bill Traxler In honor of Janet Blair - Robbie Boman In honor of Furman Theatre Arts Company's production of "The Threepenny Opera" - Maegan Azar In honor of Chris O'Neal - Jacqueline Rudder In honor of Judy Olson - Mary Land Edwards In honor of Scott Powell - Alison & Jack Pitts In honor of Anne Stolarski - Buncombe Street UMC Advent UMC Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Alice Baird Joyce Barton Russell Baxley Joseph & Joyce Bearden Blue Ridge Auto Sales Ashley Brickner Tom & Julie Buchanan Jim & Sandra Cain Chapter AE of PEO William Cheek Ryan Coker Common Cup Coffee & Tea Daily Bread Ministries Ruth Doolittle The Elder Family Foundation Dorothy Elmore Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church of Greer Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Michael & Kellie Herlong Betty Herrin JD&T, LLC Harriet Kiemle Nancy Ledford Susan & Jim Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Basil Manly, IV Jane Ella Matthews Rhett & Sarah McCraw Don & Cheryl McMahan Wanda Meade Messiah Lutheran Church Karen Moose J. David Nelson, Jr. New Horizons Class - Mountain View UMC Ken Pitcher Nancy Roush St. Mary's Catholic School Student Council Don Shabkie Bernard & Cindy Showman Dwight H. Smith Alice Spitzer Russell & Susan Stall Seth & Patty Stewart Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Presbyterian Church David & Luci Vaughn William & Kathy Walker Wednesday Night Book Club Tom and Sherri Whittington Hans Wiegert Jane & Michael Wilson Nancy York And thanks to: Bethlehem UMC, Sudhir Bhamsan, Karen Burks, Pam Clark, Lea Fulk, Carol Kirby, Kathy Knipple, and Joree Ouzts for donations of food, toiletries, computer equipment, office furniture and other items.    A very special thanks to the Upstate Woman's Club and the following for their generous donations to our Peace of Triune art auction, co-chaired by Anne Dobson and April Huguenin: Charles Anderson Betty Bercowski Elizabeth Blair Jamie Blair and Fitness with a View Club House Grille of Pebble Creek Ken Christy Marian Dameier Lou Ellen Beckham Davis Della Day Martha Dushane El Matador Restaurant Embassy Suites Betsy Farry Betty Foldes and Let's Face It Carol Graham Paul Hansen J.A.Head Jewelers Charles Hester Rusty Hill Hilton Garden Inn Carey Hudson Hyatt Regency Greenville Pete Kerns Ira Kinard Karen Lucci Jeannie Mattox Susan McLeod Lindsay McPhail and The Art Cellar Polished@Greenridge Joree Ouzts and Promotions Unlimited Christy Lee Fowler Peeks Anne Peak Pink Monogram Jennifer Ramos Regency Salon and Spa (Margena Johnson, Donna Campbell,                                                                                  Rosemary Lee Carter) Lori Reynolds Candace Richardson Bill Rogers Jackie Shapiro Rosen St. Joseph's Catholic School Robert Shell Carol Stewart Suburban Paint Kathy Tate Ten Thousand Villages Leigh Walker Jim Weekly Fred and Kathy Wood Judith Zeimer And thanks to Duncan Morrow, Bootie Cothran's Bluegrass Band, The Duncan Morrow Band, Blair Mathis, and the Triune Gospel Band for their fundraising concert. Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center June 2015                                                                           Robert-isms                                                   From the pastor:          Robert is one of our most faithful parishioners -- both in church and in the art room. He was living on the street when we met him, but he's been housed since 2012 -- when our first social worker recognized a condition that could get him qualified for disability. He's been doing beautifully ever since, keeping an immaculate house and participating actively in the art room.          At our April auction at the Hyatt Regency, he and professional artist Judy Zeimer contributed a vinyl floor mat with a stunning painting of fish. It sold for several hundred dollars.         But beyond his paintings, Robert contributes wisdom. We call his pronouncements "Robert-isms," and our volunteers keep a running commentary taped to the art room door.        Here are a few:        * You think backwards, you go backwards.        * It doesn't get done looking at it.        * God takes a bad situation and makes it into a message.        * A half truth is a whole lie.        * Listen with your eyes and see with your ears.        * If you stay ready, you're always ready.       * People with money have got no time. People with no money have got nothing but time.             * If it starts with a lie, it ends with a lie.       * You learn a lot by just being quiet.         Robert doesn't talk to me a lot. He ducks his head and politely murmurs "Pastor Deb" when we pass.         So I was surprised when, on the night of the art auction, he stopped me and made a point of speaking. "I just want you know how glad I am to have Triune to come to," he said. Then he bowed his head, and walked off. Occasionally, I learn a lot by just being quiet.                                                                                                       * * * * * * *                     Thanks to all of you who joined us for our very fun May luncheon catered by Perone's kitchen. Steve and Linda Perone and their volunteers served 396 lasagna lunches, and members of the Hot Notes provided music. We saw a lot of old friends and made new ones.          Steve also convinced us that our fine kitchen is under-utilized. So we have opened it for Monday breakfasts for our homeless population. Harriett and Dennis Dease, Elizabeth Jarrett and other team members who formerly served at John Wesley UMC are preparing this meal, which reached 101 and 71 people on their first mornings out.                                                                 * * * * * * *       Lastly, come and visit us at the Triune tent Saturday, June 6, at Affair in the West End. The festival runs 10 AM to 7 PM. We'll be selling art work and I'll be selling my book, The Weight of Mercy. We'd love to see you.                     Blessings,    Deb                    May at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 270                          Sun PM... 33  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................  1,706     Grocery boxes.........................124 households Pop-top groceries..................... 66 individuals Laundry loads......................... 125   Emergency clothes/ blankets ...  2 Bikes ......................................     2 Fans ......................................      4 People placed in rehab............. 14  Social worker consultations.... 161 including 31 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to  encourage self-help Vision screenings ..............................  19   Prescriptions filled .............................  38  Volunteer hours.............................. 1,219    Worship with us at Triune Chapel: June 7, 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will preach on " 'We Cannot Keep From Speaking.' " 6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will lead our service.  June 14, 11 AM --  Deb will continue our study of Acts. 6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will speak.    June 21, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will lead our Father's Day worship.  6 PM -- Join us for Playback Cafe, an improvisational theater forum in which we explore stories of our homeless parishioners.   June 28, 11 AM -- Guest banjo player John Byce will bring his band.    6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will speak. Sunday School Hour - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Our current class is on the "I Am" statements in the gospel of John.    City Prayer - Each Wednesday at Noon.   Wish List:   Upright industrial refrigerator to store fresh produce Deodorant Canned meats Pasta sauce   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon             Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon             Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM        Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in June:                        Buncombe Street UMC                         Pelham Road Baptist First Baptist of Mauldin                          Prince of Peace Catholic Fourth Presbyterian                               Reedy Fork Baptist Grace Covenant Presbyterian              St. Giles Presbyterian Mauldin UMC                                         Triune Mercy Center Muhammad Mosque                              Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Monetary Donations:  In memory of John Baldwin, Julia Gresham, Harry Holland, Buckley Jacques, and Bill Vance - Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Jack Donegan - John R. Boley, Earl & Celes Buck, Nancy & J.R. Cottingham, Olivia Doherty, Ellie & Paul Dohr, Jean Fontaine & Steve Doughty, Foothills British Car Club, Thomas & Nell Hodge, Marlene B. Hylbert, and Marilyn & Roger Schulz In memory of Kathleen Henley Smith - Cathi S. Avery In honor of Jacob Gonzalez - Marge Powell In honor of Cecile Irwin - Andrew L. Irwin In honor of Elaine Nocks - Furman University Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Joyce Barton Russell Baxley Berea Friendship UMC Phillip Bishop Harold & Robbie Boman Annette Bradshaw Miranda Brakefield Mr. & Mrs. William Brooks Tom & Julie Buchanan Jacquelyn Buczkowski Jim & Sandra Cain Pamela Duncan Civils Ryan Coker Daughters of the Holy Cross - Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Idella Day Ray Denny William Dickson Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Joshua Fitzwater Fluor Company match Fourth Presbyterian Church Gleaner's SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Elaine Hall Robert Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Erica Hawthorne Emmalyn Heath & Debbie Pugh Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Diane Hickey Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Kay Hrubala Interfaith Forum Katherine Johnson Jim & Susan Lollis Louise Best Circle - AldersgateUMC Jake & Lauren Lunsford Mary Peace Sterling Foundation Jane Ella Matthews Don & Cheryl McMahan Candis McPheely Bill & Sharon Mitchell Durward & Connie Owen Perone's Kitchen Carey Phelps Mary Jane & David Quattlebaum St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Don Shabkie George Sharpton Bernard & Cynthia Showman Simpsonville UMC Skipper Snipes Kirk Stotzer David Sutherland Rita Szeto Donna & David Walden Katherine Watkins June & Cooper White Hans Wiegert Randy & Susan Willingham Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to:  Art Cellar, Blue Ribbon Nuts, Paige Dillon, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Vivie Kaplanov, and Trinity Church for donations of food, toiletries, computer equipment, office furniture and other items.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

July 2015 Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center July 2015                                                                There's always a reason                                          From the pastor:        Our associate director, Pat Parker, is always saying that everyone comes to Triune for a reason -- the homeless, hungry and impoverished for obvious reasons, others, perhaps, for less obvious ones. That extends to employees, volunteers, board members, worshipers, artists, musicians, people living in recovery, visitors.       Everyone, she tells me at least once a week, is here for a reason.       I would have told you that my mother's reason for being here for worship and an occasional Sunday lunch is simply because I work here.        But one night in late June, she, my older daughter and I met for dinner. It was Mom's 84th birthday. The entire family had gathered for a birthday cookout two nights before, so this was just a quiet dinner in a restaurant near her home.       My mom has always been the financial whiz in our family, investing wisely, spending frugally, building principal in her retirement rather than eating into it.        So a little sheepishly, I told her about my plan to sell a car my son left when he moved overseas. I was thinking of paying off my son, I told her, then carrying the financing for a man who was trying hard to change his life.         I expected a frown and an admonition. Instead, she shot back, "If you can help him, you need to. Even if you lose the car, it's the right thing to do."          It was one of those Who-are-you-and-what-have-you-done-with-my-mother? moments.           Pat would just laugh, and tell me God has my mom at Triune for a reason.                                                                *  *  *  *  *  *  *        The Rev. Steve Doughty, a retired Presbyterian minister and one of our Triune worshipers, has written an exquisite book of story essays, The Man with Six Typewriters ... and Others Who Knew God. The stories are non-fiction that read like fiction, windows into people Steve met during his decades of pastoring. Published by Wipf & Stock of Eugene, Oregon, the slim volume is simply lovely. I've read through it twice, and plan to go back for a third reading of some of the entries. They are that good.         Steve will sell and sign copies of his book at Triune during lunch on Sunday, July 19. You are welcome to join us for worship at 11 AM, then lunch and the signing -- or simply come at 12:30 for the signing.                                                    * * * * * *           I will be a speaker and workshop presenter at the Convocation & Pastors' School at Duke Divinity School in Durham, N.C., Oct. 12-13. Registration is now open for "Body and Belonging: Nurturing Wholeness in Christian Community."            How might the church serve as a place of welcome and belonging, nurturing wholeness in every sense?           How does the church, as Christ’s body, walk with those whose bodies or minds act and respond differently?           How might Christians helpfully engage in practices of modern healthcare?           Join professor John Swinton, Episcopal priest Claire Wimbush, pastor William Lee and me as we explore these topics. If you register by Aug. 2, you'll get early bird pricing.  Here's the link:   http://divinity.duke.edu/cps2015 Blessings, Deb                    June at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 272                          Sun PM... 33 Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................        1,505    Grocery boxes........................       140 households Pop-top groceries...................         55 individuals Laundry loads.........................         94 Emergency clothes/blankets/kits    46  Fans ......................................            1 People placed in rehab............        11 Jobs .......................................           3 Social worker consultations....      159  including 21 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to  encourage self-help Vision screenings ...................         28    Blood pressures taken.............        35 Prescriptions filled ..................         17   Volunteer hours....................       1,020   Worship with us at Triune Chapel: July 5, 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will preach on "Unanswerable Questions."  6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will lead our service.  July 12, 11 AM --  Rev. Justin Cazel, associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Greer, will preach. A gospel quartet will lead worship, and Carla Rose will solo. (Deb and the Triune Gospel Band will be at First Presbyterian of Greer.) 6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will speak.    July 19, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will lead worship, and Deb will preach. After lunch, Rev. Steve Doughty will sign copies of his book, "The Man With Six Typewriters ... And Others Who Knew God."    6 PM -- Join us for Playback Cafe, an improvisational theater forum in which we explore stories of our homeless parishioners.   July 26, 11 AM -- Associate pastor Karen Eller will preach, and the Triune Gospel Band will lead worship. 6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will speak, and we will observe communion. Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Topic for July and August is "Paul's Prison Letters." Prayer Hour -- Each Sunday at 10 AM this summer.    Wish List:   Volunteer opportunity: Someone to keep the nursery Sundays at 11 AM. Call Stephen Smith at 233-8020, ext. 106.   Adult bicycles Electric fans Men's belts Cloth shopping bags Shampoo, regular size Pasta Pasta sauce Rice Dried beans Canned beans, other than green beans  Jelly Canned spaghetti, ravioli, other pastas Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon             Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon             Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM        Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in July:                        Buncombe Street UMC                           Holland Park Church of Christ Edwards Road Baptist                             Muhammad Mosque First Baptist of Mauldin                            Pelham Road Baptist Fourth Presbyterian                                 Prince of Peace Catholic Grace Covenant Presbyterian                Triune Mercy Center                                 Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Monetary Donations:  In memory of Jack Donegan - Anderson District UMW, Tom & Connie Buto, Bobbie & Al Diussa, Joanna Donegan & family, Barry & Betty Harms, Mike & Sandy Horton, Mrs. Jack L. Karson, Sr., Steven & Phyllis Morgan, Jean Ricks, and Sabrina Walker In memory of our loving father, Mack Koon -  Greg , David, Carolyn & Margaret In memory of Roy Justice Lesley - Charlotte & Harold Crout, James & Susan Crout, and Greenville News Media Group In memory of Evelyn Blackwell and Jonas Karl Rudy - Alvin & Sandra Drake In memory of Frank Smith - Cathi S. Avery In memory of Richard Wagner - Lamar & Brian Lehman In honor of Mary Frances Behnke - David Williams In honor of Linda & Charles Conrad's 50th wedding anniversary - Elisabeth & Albert Egli In honor of Patrick C. Sullivan - Nancy C. Winborne Advent UMC Anonymous Robert & Susan Ariail Mark Bailey Joyce Barton Russell Baxley Cleatus & Susan Blackmon Robbie Boman Miranda & Aaron Brakefield Tom & Julie Buchanan Jim & Sandra Cain Christ Church Episcopal Allen & Rita Cleveland Ryan Coker Sharon Cudd Alan & Charlene Dean Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Louis Garmendia GE Foundation matching funds Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Rob A. Haney Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin John Knox Presbyterian Church Katherine Johnson Pamela Kenny Humana Khaled Laurens Road UMC Jim & Susan Lollis Jane Ella Matthews Mauldin UMC Don & Cheryl McMahan Bill & Sharon Mitchell Kenneth Moody Piedmont Healthcare Foundation Edward Proulx Don Shabkie David & Rhonda Sheppard Bernard & Cynthia Showman Simpsonville UMC Sisk Foundation - Buncombe Street UMC Peter & Mimi Stangel Kirk Stotzer Barry Taylor Sandra Thomason Upstate Wiomen's Club Pamela K. Whitmire Hans Wiegert Randy & Susan Willingham Jane & Michael Wilson Rodney and Jeannie Young Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Cathi Avery, Blue Star Mothers #4, Sharon Cudd, Joanna Donegan, Patti Edwards, Sallie Eskew, Mary Huff, Carol Kirley, Kathy Knipple, Coty Martin, Messiah Lutheran Church, St. Philips Episcopal Church, Simpsonville UMC 6th grade VBS, Vedic Center, and Robert Williams for donations of food, toiletries, computer equipment, office furniture and other items.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

August 2015 Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center August 2015                                                                   August Awakenings                                                      From the pastor:           I always think of August as a wilting, and wilted, month. With so many 90-plus-degree days in June and July, August doesn't sound at all inviting.        I hope Triune may change that for you. We are featuring some exciting new things this month, and you're invited to them all. Monday, August 3 -- Our training for Support Circles will launch, as will our Faith and Finance class:  Support Circles is our year-long program that encircles people who want to emerge from poverty with volunteers like you. Now in its fourth cycle, Support Circles begins with 10 weeks of training, followed by assignment to a Circle. We provide supper and you provide your time, energy, enthusiasm and compassion. Contact Karen Eller at karen@triunemercy.org or 233-8020, ext. 170. Faith and Finance is our 12-week class that helps low-income people learn to manage their money. We need volunteers to take part in the class and come alongside people as they work the course. Contact Diane Croxton at diane@triunemercy.org or 233-8020, ext. 120.  Saturday, August 8 -- A half-day retreat, Peace Like a River, will offer time for rest and reflection from 9 AM to noon. To be our true selves as God intended, we need to realize our connection to the rest of creation — rivers, mountains, air, animals, plants, people; that is, everywhere God resides and seeks to teach us. Surrounded by the beauty of nature at Furman University, and opening our hearts to the leading of the Holy Spirit through Scripture and meditation, we will learn from conversation, music, art, a walk in the labyrinth, and more.        We will gather at Furman's Chapel, in the lower level Garden Room. Led by Elaine Nocks, Kathy Sharp, Min-Ken Liao and Ben Mullinax, the retreat will bring soul-wellness together with care of the earth in deeply theological ways.            For more information, contact Kathy Sharp at  kathy@triunemercy.org or 233-8020, ext. 108.    Sunday, August 16, 6 PM  -- We are celebrating the ordination of our associate pastor, Karen Eller, with a service preached by Dr. Tom LeGrand.  Tom is the former pastor of Augusta Heights Baptist Church. He now leads the Center for Christian Ethics and Social Responsibility at Gardner-Webb University, and serves as an assistant professor.       We'd love to have you join us as we welcome Karen into the clergy.           In addition, we are trying to beef up our Sunday evening services. On the worship schedule below, take note that our friend, Rev. David Taylor, will close the month. We'll also hear from our own Kathy Sharp, Jerry Hill and Susie Smith.          We hope to see you this month at Triune. We have air conditioning, you know.  Blessings,  Deb                    July at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 251                          Sun PM... 28  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................      1,524      Grocery boxes........................     136 households Pop-top groceries...................        66 individuals Laundry loads.........................        83    Emergency clothes/blankets/kits.. 43      Fans ......................................          2     Bicycles ....................................      1 People placed in rehab............      13 Jobs ...........................................     4            Social worker consultations....     129 including 31 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to  encourage self-help Vision screenings ...................      18         Blood pressures taken.............     55       Prescriptions filled ..................      10        Volunteer hours....................    1,081    Worship with us at Triune Chapel: August 2, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will preach on "After the Persecution." 6 PM -- Rev. Susie Smith will speak.   August 9, 11 AM -- Various soloists will bring our music, and Deb will preach on " 'Jesus, He Will Fix It.' "   6 PM -- Kathy Sharp will speak. August 16 , 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will bring the message.  6 PM -- Join us for the ordination service of our associate pastor, Karen Eller. Dr. Tom LeGrand will preach the service, and we will invite everyone to bless Karen.    August 23, 11 AM --  The Triune Gospel Band will play, and Deb will preach.   6 PM --  Rev. Jerry Hill will speak. August 30, 11 AM --  A choir from St. Mark UMC in Seneca will lead our worship, and Deb will speak.  6 PM -- Rev. David Taylor will speak on mentoring as a force for social change. David is the director of Momentum Bike Clubs, a group mentoring initiative in Greenville County, and he will bring several of his youth to tell about their experiences.   Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Topic for August is "Paul's Prison Letters." Prayer Hour -- Each Sunday at 10 AM this summer.    Wish List:   Deodorant, travel size Shampoo, family size Suitcases, used Men's jeans, size 34 and 32 waist, used or new Copy paper Refrigerator for perishables in our food pantry   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon             Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon             Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM        Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in August:  We welcome our friends from Bethel Breakfast Ministry who have added a Monday breakfast to our meal offerings.             Advent UMC                                             Muhammad  Mosque                                         Bethel Breakfast Ministry                         Pelham Road Baptist Brookwood Church                                  Prince of Peace Catholic Buncombe Street UMC                            St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Earle Street Baptist                                  St. Matthew UMC First Baptist Mauldin                                Triune Mercy Center Grace Covenant Presbyterian                Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Mauldin UMC                                           Women in Construction   Monetary Donations:  In memory of Mike Bryan - Nick & Missy Nicholson and Sandy Thomason In memory of Jack Donegan - Lynda Lee & Felix Dellarocca, Marilyn Pilon, Jean & Irving Rogers In memory of Eddis (Skipper) Freeman - Alvin & Sandra Drake In memory of Roy Justice Lesley - Family of Roy Justice Lesley & Bob Talley In memory of Doug Maxwell - Ann & Winston Lee In honor of Jim Cain's Birthday - Karen Cain Aldersgate UMC Alice Baird Joyce Barton Russell Baxley Bethel UMC Mission Outreach Miranda & Aaron Brakefield Thomas & Julie Buchanan William & Sherie Burdett Jim & Sandra Cain Allen & Rita Cleveland Ryan Coker Michael & Paula Cook Sarah Craig David & Sandra Crowe Jeremy Edwards Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber Kristi B. Ferguson First Presbyterian Church - Greer Louis Garmendia Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Greenville Furniture Exchange, Inc. Angela Grell James E. Griffeth H.F. Scott Family Foundation Robert & Ann Haney Robert A. Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Jan Hopkins Katherine Johnson Jake & Lauren Lunsford Basil Manly IV Holly & Sean Martin Jane Ella Matthews Sarah & Rhett McCraw Don & Cheryl McMahan Mere Christianity Forum, Inc. Ken Moody Elaine Nocks Emilie & John Pazdan Joseph Pazdan Jane Roy Kimberly Roy St. Giles Presbyterian Church St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Don Shabkie Bernard & Cynthia Showman Dwight H. Smith Franklin Snipes Kirk Stotzer Steve Sulligan Rita Szeto Trinity Presbyterian Church Barbara Werbowy June & Cooper White Hans Wiegert Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to:  Cathi Avery, Sophie Axson, Beija-Flor Jeans, Bethel Breakfast Ministry, Kerry Capps, Eddie Ellis, Mitch & Suzanne Gault, Lucca Givia, Grace UMC, Barbara Henley, Steve Karelitz, Carol Kirby, Susannah Pazdan, Linda Pryor, WEMA, and Zoar UMC for donations of bikes, food, toiletries, computer equipment, office furniture and other items. Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.   Share Tweet Forward Facebook Twitter

September 2015 Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center September 2015                                                                   Music in September        Russ Long, top, Myra Cordell, bottom left, and Elspeth Davis, bottom right.  From the pastor:         Have you ever been to a church service in which the pianist got a standing ovation? Crazy, right?        Well, it happens routinely at Triune when Russ Long completes the offertory with his customary flourish. Earlier this year, parishioner Gene Kendricks became convinced that people were straining their necks trying to see Russ's hands flying across the keyboard. So he built him a piano-shaped platform that raises our grand piano -- and Russ -- several feet above floor level.          In a nutshell, Russ attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music as winner of the 1980 Van Cliburn Piano Scholarship Competition. He then embarked on a career as a concert artist, playing solo and with numerous symphonies. He toured the Caribbean and South America as headline entertainer aboard the Holland America Cruise Line. Most recently, he worked as musical director for Teatro Zinanni, a large theatrical production in San Francisco, and toured as music director for Grammy winners Joan Baez and Thelma Houston.         Back home once more, Russ wants to provide evenings of sacred music for area churches. To give those churches a sneak preview, he will play an opening set at 6:30 PM Sept. 12 before Myra Cordell and Elspeth Davis present Pergolesi's Stabat Mater.          If you've previously heard our operatic friends, Myra, a soprano, and Elspeth, a mezzo soprano, you know what a treat their hour-long program will be. The Stabat Mater is a medieval poem about the suffering of Mary, mother of Jesus. One of the most acclaimed  musical settings is this one by 18th-century Italian composer Giambattista Pergolesi.          Pianist Vance Jenkins and a string quartet will accompany the singers.           You are invited to join Myra, Elspeth, Vance and Russ for this Saturday evening program. Admission is free, and a love offering will be taken for the ministries of Triune.     * * * * * * *        Our evening service on Sept. 13 will be Speaking Down Barriers in Worship: The Church's Role in Healing Racism. The 6 PM service will include a panel discussion moderated by Carolina Caldwell of New Mind Health & Care and Marlanda Dekine of Speaking Down Barriers, a dialogue series on racial reconciliation.      Expect to hear great music and powerful poetry as we contemplate how racism has shaped our society.     * * * * * * *          Rev. Michelle McClendon will launch her Friday morning Bible study on Genesis: And God said let there be ... on Sept. 11 at 9:45 AM in the dining hall. This nine-month class will include serious study and reflection.           Cost is $50 per semester. To register, contact    michellemc216@gmail.com.          * * * * * * *           Our friends the Hot Notes, who have played for our morning service many times, will hold a fundraiser for Triune at Bimini's 3-7 PM on Sunday, October 4. There will be rock, gospel, beach music, Elvis and barbecue in this Calabash-style restaurant just off Pelham Road.            Hope to see you there.   * * * * * * * *                    And finally, I will be speaking at the the Convocation & Pastors' School at Duke Divinity School in Durham, N.C., Oct. 12-13. Registration is now open for "Body and Belonging: Nurturing Wholeness in Christian Community."          Join professor John Swinton, Episcopal priest Claire Wimbush, pastor William Lee and me as we explore these topics. Here's the link to register:   http://divinity.duke.edu/cps2015 Blessings,  Deb          August at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 258                         Sun PM... 64 Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................        1,837        Grocery boxes........................       129 households Pop-top groceries...................          75 individuals Laundry loads.........................        129          Emergency clothes/blankets/kits..   75      People placed in rehab............         13    Social worker consultations....  31 including 15 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to  encourage self-help Vision screenings ...................        25             Blood pressures taken.............       56          Prescriptions filled ..................        27            Volunteer hours....................      1,700     Worship with us at Triune Chapel: September 6, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will sing, Deb will preach on "Hindering God," and we will celebrate communion. 6 PM --Rev. Tandy Taylor will speak. Tandy has served five different congregations over the past 26 years, including Eastminster Presbyterian in Simpsonville with her husband, David. She is currently on sabbatical, discerning where God wants her next. Meantime, she is training to be a Support Circle volunteer.    September 13 , 11 AM --  Soloists Myra Cordell and Margie Evett will offer two completely different styles of music, and Deb will preach on "They Were Called Christians."    6 PM -- Speaking Down the Barriers in Worship: The Church's Role in Healing Racism.    September 20, 11 AM -- Our own musicians will lead worship, and Deb will continue our study of Acts.   6 PM -- Playback Cafe is our theater format in which community actors play back stories of our homeless parishioners.   September 27, 11 AM -- Our own musicians will lead worship, and Deb will continue our study of Acts.      6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will preach this communion service.   Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Topic for the fall is "Poetry & Prophets: Selections from Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Isaiah." Prayer Hour -- Each Sunday at 10 AM.  Wish List:   Vienna sausages Peanut butter crackers Individual applesauces Individual macaroni and cheese Breakfast bars Men's jeans, size 34 and 32 waist, used or new Blankets Warm caps, not hand-knit Warm gloves, not hand-knit Steel-toed men's boots  Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon             Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon             Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM        Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in September:  Bethel Breakfast Ministry             Grace Covenant Presbyterian Bethlehem Baptist Church           Holland Park Church of Christ Buncombe Street UMC                Muhammad Mosque Earle Street Baptist                      Pelham Road Baptist First Baptist Mauldin                    Prince of Peace Catholic First Presbyterian Greer             Valley Brook Outreach Baptist   Monetary Donations:  In memory of Doug Bowling - Revelations SS Class - Buncombe Street UMC and Ray & Shirley Truluck In memory of Mike Bryan - Marguerite Dmaria In memory of Jack Donegan - Gene & Betsy McOmber In memory of Michael Bertling, Jeff Richardson, and Charlie Taylor - Alvin & Sandra Drake In memory of Joseph W. Jelks, III - Velda & Jackson Hughes In memory of James H. "Hal" Stuckey, Sr. - Ken Stannard In honor of Lance Corporal J. Samuel Avery, USMC - Cathi Avery In honor of Karen Eller's ordination - Darnell Eller and James Griffeth & Elizabeth Thompson In honor of Mary Jane Gorman's birthday - Duncan McArthur, Jr. In honor of Karen Lucci - John Knox Presbyterian Women In honor of Toni Master's birthday - Marty Vaughan In honor of Elaine Nocks - Laurens Road UMC In honor of Chris O'Neal - Jacqueline Rudder In honor of Carolyn Monroe, Saidee New, and Audrey White - Jean B. Sanderson Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Joyce Barton Mr. Brock Bauknight Mr. & Mrs. Clarence B. Bauknight, Jr. Russell Baxley Todd Beal Mark Berry Phillip Bishop Robbie & Harold Boman Miranda & Aaron Brakefield Thomas & Julie Buchanan Jacquelyn Buczkowski Jim & Sandra Cain Ryan Coker The Delta Interests, LLC Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber Joshua Fitzwater First Presbyterian Church - Greer Fluor Company match Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Fulk, Jr. Furman University Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Angela Grell James Ellis Griffeth Robert & Ann Haney Robert A. Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Erica Hawthorne Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Gerald Huskamp John Knox Presbyterian Church John I. Smith Charities Katherine Johnson Jim & Susan Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Jane Ella Matthews Don & Cheryl McMahan Bruce & Nelle McPherson Jamika Nedwards Northgate Baptist Church Mary Louise Roe St. Matthew UMC John Scott Don Shabkie Bernard & Cynthia Showman Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Bryson & Melissa Thompson David & Luci Vaughn Katherine Watkins June & Cooper White Pamela Whitmire Hans Wiegert Jane & Michael Wilson Jolene & Wiley Wimberly Hamlin M. Withington Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Sudhir Bhensar, Don Kirkland SS Class - Earle Street Baptist Church, Linda Forrester, Kayla Halchak, Jana Hill, Joanne Rogers, Mindi Steele, Swenson & Associates and West End Merchants' Association for donations of bikes, food, toiletries, computer equipment, office furniture, art supplies and other items. 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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center October 2015                                                                                       Parking Woes                       From the pastor:         If you are a member of one of our serving churches, a member of our Sunday morning congregation, a Support Circles volunteer, or NA or AA participant, you know what a problem parking has become for us.       In a way, it's a good thing: Triune has come to life as a thriving, active church. In another way, it's a bad thing: We watch in trepidation as people on walkers cross busy Rutherford Street and Stone Avenue.            Some time ago, we purchased the adjacent lot on Stone Avenue, intending to pave an additional parking lot. But we've run into problems with the city. To permit us to build this new lot, the city is requiring that we bring our old lot up to current codes. The extra requirements will cost us 10 of the 35 spaces in the old lot. At the end of the project, we would net only 19 spaces for a $177,000 outlay.          We are appealing the decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals at 4 PM October 8 in City Council chambers on the 10th floor of City Hall. We understand that the board pays attention to the number of people who appear in support of an appeal. Therefore, we ask that you come to our aid.          Please join us at the hearing as we request a variance on this ruling.    * * * * * * * *            We have just learned about AmazonSmile, a website operated by Amazon that donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to charitable organizations. You may now select Triune Mercy Center when you shop by using the link below: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-0503624         It's just like shopping Amazon.com, but you're helping us serve the homeless of Greenville at the same time. Thank you!    Blessings, Deb          September at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 256                   Sun PM...57 Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................      1,480           Grocery boxes........................      164 households Pop-top groceries...................        96 individuals Laundry loads.........................      103            Emergency clothes/blankets/kits..  68       People placed in rehab............         9   Social worker consultations....      119 including 30 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to encourage self-help Mental health consultations............17 Vision screenings ...................         9            Blood pressures taken.............       47         Prescriptions filled ..................        28              Volunteer hours....................      1,556     Worship with us at Triune Chapel: October 4, 11 AM -- Our pianist Russ Long will lead our music this week and for the next two months as music director Andy Welchel takes a break. The Triune Gospel Band will do one number, and soloists Carla Rose and Anthony Neely will sing. Deb will preach on "A God Complex." 6 PM --Our own Kathy Sharp will lead this service. October 11, 11 AM --  Deb will preach on "Agreeing to Disagree."  6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will preach.   October 18, 11 AM -- We will feature various soloists, and Deb will preach from Acts. 6 PM -- Playback Cafe is our theater format in which community actors play back stories of our homeless parishioners.   October 25, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will lead the service. 6 PM --  Rev. Susie Smith will speak. Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Topic for the fall is "Poetry & Prophets: Selections from Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Isaiah." On Oct. 11, Sunday Morning Friends will meet at 9:30 AM in the small chapel. Prayer Hour -- Each Sunday at 10 AM.  Wish List:   Canned hams Sweet or white potatoes, fresh Stuffing mix Cans of turkey gravy Boxes of macaroni and cheese Art canvases Acrylic paint Small suitcases $5 all-day bus passes Clothes detergent -- high efficiency only Paper towels Shampoo, large Deodorant, large Shaving cream, large Men's jeans, size 34 and 32 waist, used or new Blankets, not throws Warm caps, not hand-knit Warm gloves, not hand-knit   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon             Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon             Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM        Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in October:  Bethel Breakfast Ministry                       John Knox Presbyterian Buncombe Street UMC                          Mauldin UMC First Baptist of Mauldin                           Muhammad Mosque First Baptist of Taylors                            Pelham Road Baptist Fourth Presbyterian                                Prince of Peace Catholic Grace Covenant Presbyterian                Reedy Fork Baptist                                Valley Brook Outreach Baptist  Monetary Donations:  In memory of Dan Brewton and Mary France Garrett - Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Taylor Cothran - Teresa Ann Cothran In honor of her 4th & 5th grade students at Fountain Inn Elementary School - Cathi Avery Advent UMC Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Thomas & Diane Baliker Joyce Barton Russell Baxley Miranda Brakefield Thomas & Julie Buchanan Jim & Sandra Cain William Cheek Christ Church Episcopal Sarah Craig Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church J. Earle & Melinda Furman Robert & Melody Gage Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Greenville Forever, Inc. Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Robert & Ann Haney Robert A. Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Robert E. Hines Betty Brunson Hinkle Katherine Johnson Jim & Andrea League Susan & Jim Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Jane Ella Matthews Don & Cheryl McMahan Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd Kenneth Moody James & Margaret Morrow Parkway Grill, LLC Susan & John Redmond Mark Ryll St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Bernard & Cynthia Showman Franklin Snipes Peter & Mary Stangel Kirk Stotzer David Sutherland Rita Szeto TDJ Enterprise William Walker Hans Wiegert Michael & Jane Wilson Janet Yusi Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Cathi Avery, Ryan Coker, Sheryl Dalton, Jonathan Davilla, Hands on Greenville, Carol Kirby, Ed Nabers, Dan & Betty Shearer, for donations of bikes, food, toiletries, computer equipment, office furniture, art supplies and other items. Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center November 2015                                                                                       Experiencing God at Triune                               Guest column from a volunteer:             There are many faces represented at Triune Mercy Center. One is a young lady who has no running water for a shower, but she is incredibly creative and artistic.            Another is a married couple with several children, only one of whom lives with them due to past homelessness and other issues.                There is a middle-aged man who was formerly homeless and addicted to drugs, but now maintains housing and has been sober for six years.          Some are Hispanic and have trouble communicating in English.       I know these faces because of my time spent in the Art Room at Triune.          I was introduced to the Art Room a few years ago when I accompanied a group of Sprouts from Buncombe Street UMC on a tour.  An artist myself, I was impressed that there was a space in Greenville for homeless and underprivileged folks to come and use the many donated art supplies -- canvases, paints, colored pencils, ceramics, yarn and more -- to create their own art.           It seemed such a happy and vibrant place to spend time doing what I love.  But I was busy with other endeavors at the time and soon forgot about it. One of these endeavors was a Wednesday morning Bible study I'd been involved with for years. My all-time favorite curriculum  was Experiencing God, which I’ve enjoyed four times with different groups of women.             Two years ago, I was discussing with a friend the upcoming preparations for the year and she told me we were going to study Experiencing God … again.  To my surprise, I was not excited, though I supposed I’d do it once more.             That very week Triune pastor Deb Richardson-Moore was the guest speaker in my Sunday school.  She spoke about the history and philosophy of Triune, and described its ministries -- the hot meals, Support Circles, Playback Café and … the Art Room. The moment she mentioned the Art Room I felt the Holy Spirit move in me. A thought bloomed in my mind, fully formed: Instead of studying how to experience God, why not EXPERIENCE GOD at Triune, in the Art Room!  What a revelation!          I made the call to Marian Dameier, Art Room director, to inquire about volunteering on Wednesdays. She quickly put me to work.  And let me just say that I have never experienced God in a more dynamic and spiritual way than I have during the past year at Triune. I have seen those faces turn to God in many different circumstances.           The talented young lady was attacked while riding her bicycle home from work in the middle of the night. During her lengthy recovery, she continues to have a generous heart and gives away all of her amazing creations.                The couple is successfully caring for their baby. The wife makes sweet love notes for her husband.           The man who lives alone is not lonely at all.  He has many friends and always has a word of wisdom for those he encounters.        And the folks who speak Spanish are quick to interpret when someone new comes to the Art Room.              After spending time at Triune, I am certain the Holy Spirit is alive and kicking in this unsuspecting place. And because of the diversity, I have a much better understanding of what Heaven is like.   Blessings, Carey Lee Hudson                                                            * * * * * * * * *  From this same Art Room comes our holiday honor card for your Christmas giving. Created by Art Room founder Karen Lucci, "Garments of Praise" is an exuberant collage-and-paint depiction of three dancing women. Inside are these words:   A gift has been given in your honor to Triune Mercy Center. This holiday gift will spread the joy of Jesus Christ to the homeless and hurting people Triune serves.        You may purchase the cards in our reception area at 222 Rutherford Street or by mailing in the form below. Minimum donation is $10.        If you want us to address, stamp and send them, enclose your mailing list as well as the signature you want on the card, and an extra $1 per card, please.         We hope you will share in our praise this Christmas.    "Garments of Praise" by Karen Lucci is featured on our holiday honor card.    Holiday Honor Card Order Form Your Name: ___________________________________________________  Your Address: __________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________ Please print out and cut, or otherwise duplicate, this form. 1) Honor Cards: Quantity: ______ (minimum $10 each) We will mail cards to you. 2) Honor Cards signed & mailed by Triune: Quantity: ______ (minimum $11 each)                                                                  ( I have enclosed my mailing list.) Sign my name as follows: ______________________________________________________________ Total Donation: $____________ Send this completed form, along with your check, to: Triune Mercy Center, P.O. Box 3844, Greenville, SC 29608.         Lastly, Deb will be speaking as part of a dinner panel on the theme "Ten Days, Ten Weeks, Ten Months, Ten Years: What Can BE Accomplished?" at 6:30 PM on Nov. 12 at Furman's Younts Conference Center. To see more about this event sponsored by The Atlantic Institute, or to register, click below:  http://www.atlanticinstitutesc.org/index.php/fldd-2015/greenville-fldd-2015 October at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 246               Sun PM... 20 Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................      1,485            Grocery boxes........................     169 households Pop-top groceries...................        68 individuals Laundry loads.........................        91                Emergency clothes/blankets/kits.. 76      People placed in rehab............         5      Jobs .............................................    1 Social worker consultations....       88  including 22 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to encourage self-help Mental health consultations............ 24 Vision screenings ...................        18               Blood pressures taken.............       38       Prescriptions filled ..................        13             Volunteer hours....................      1,550      Worship with us at Triune Chapel: November 1, 11 AM -- The Triune Gospel Band will lead our music, and associate pastor Karen Eller will preach on "Just Three Words." (Remember to allow for the end of Daylight Savings Time.)  6 PM --  Rev. Jerry Hill will speak. November 8, 11 AM --  Marian Coggins of First Baptist Church of Taylors will be our guest soloist, and Deb will preach on "Twenty Questions."  6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will speak.    November 15, 11 AM --  Guest soloist Bruce Schoonmaker of Earle Street Baptist and our own Voices of Mercy will provide music.   6 PM --  The youth choir from First Baptist Church of Taylors will sing, and Rev. Susie Smith will speak. November 22, 11 AM -- The Overcomers Choir from Miracle Hill's recovery program will perform a mini-concert during worship.  6 PM --  Playback Cafe is our theater format in which community actors play back stories of our homeless parishioners.    November 29, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will lead worship. 6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will speak.  Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Topic for the fall is "Poetry & Prophets: Selections from Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Isaiah."    Wish List:   Canned hams Sweet or white potatoes, fresh Stuffing mix Cans of turkey gravy Boxes of macaroni and cheese Here's our holiday wish list if you'd like to click and then print it out separately.  https://drive.google.com/a/triunemercy.org/file/d/0BydfvwWp0Mgfb3htd0lyR2ZsVEk/view?ts=562fc5ac Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon             Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon             Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM        Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in November:  Advent UMC                                            Holland Park Church of Christ    Bethel Breakfast Ministry                        Muhammad Mosque  Brookwood Church                                  Pelham Road Baptist Buncombe Street UMC                            Prince of Peace Catholic Earle Street Baptist                                  St. Mary Magdalene Catholic First Baptist of Mauldin                            Triune Mercy Center Grace Covenant Presbyterian                 Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Monetary Donations:  In memory of John J. Donegan - Mary Jane Power In memory of Anna McDaniel - Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd In memory of Russell Smith - Margaret Anne McDaniel In memory of Bette Smock - Thomas L. Bruce and Baxter & Paula Wynn In memory of Molly Covich and Bill Williams - Alvin & Sarah Drake In honor of Steve Harkins - Brian McKay In honor of Reverend Gareth Scott - Marc & Sheri Saunders In honor of Dr. Baxter Wynn's birthday - Barry Wynn and Bob & Carolyn Wynn Mary Carol Abercrombie Robert & Joan Adams Anonymous Bob & Susan Ariail Joyce and Troy Barton Russell Baxley Robin Scott Blackburn Robbie Boman Miranda Brakefield Thomas & Julie Buchanan Buncombe Street UMC Jim & Sandra Cain Cecile Cely Ryan Coker Patricia Dill Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Foothills Presbytery Mission Team Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Angela Grell James Griffeth Robert & Ann Haney Mark & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Brian Hersey Betty Herrin Dr. J. Williams Holt, III Robert E. Ianuario Katherine Johnson Susan & Jim Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Holly & Sean Martin Jane Ella Matthews Mauldin UMC Don & Cheryl McMahan Mrs. Betty Meyers Bill & Sharon Mitchell Robert W. Morris Mountainview UMC Methodist Women Northside UMC St. James Episcopal Church St. Mary's Catholic Church School George Sharpton Bernard & Cynthia Showman Julia Skipper Dwight H. Smith Susi H. Smith Stern Pictures, LLC Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Trinity Presbyterian Church David Watson Valerie Weatherly Hans Wiegert Randy & Susan Willingham Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Traci Barr, Blue Ribbon Nuts, Darrell Corder, Earle Street Baptist Church, Jerry Hill, Wendy Kellett, Andy Welchel and Judy Zeimer for food, furnishings, musical instruments and other gifts in kind.  Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.   Share Tweet Forward Facebook Twitter Website

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center December 2015                                                                                           Creative Giving                             At left, a Clutter Cross by Lou Ellen Beckham-Davis. At right, "Blanket Scraps" by Linda Pryor.  From the pastor:         People often ask what they can do for Triune. I recommend worshiping and eating and hanging out with us long enough to decide what they want to do. That's how we got the Art Room, Playback Cafe, our legal aid team, photography days and Letters of Love.        It's a way our friends can tap into their own gifts.       Years ago, Lou Ellen Beckham-Davis, a glass artist and member of Buncombe Street UMC, began picking up the scraps in her studio and melding them into cross shapes that she calls Clutter Crosses. She offers them for a donation to Triune and has sent us thousands of dollars raised that way.          Our own Triune congregant Linda Pryor is also a glass artist. At the recent Artists' Open Studios, I happened to be sitting in her studio when someone bought her plate, "Blanket Scraps," for $325. "I'm glad you got to see that," she said. "It was the one I had designated for the proceeds to go to Triune."        This particular piece was made when Linda accidentally broke another work. The glass scraps looked like blanket scraps to her -- like the blankets we give away at Triune. Thus was born "Blanket Scraps," retooled from broken shards.         Not only are these women giving of their talents to Triune, but their gifts carry a message. They are items once broken and discarded, resurrected to become beautiful new creations.         Now there's a story we've heard before.                                                                  * * * * * * * * *           Debbie Paden Mobley jumped in before we even published this column. On December 5 at 12:30 PM, her Jewelry Trunk Show at First Baptist Church of Greenville will benefit Triune and First Baptist's Mission Backpack Project. She will donate 30% of her sales to these ministries.                                                               * * * * * * * * *          From our Art Room comes our holiday honor card for your Christmas giving. Created by Art Room founder Karen Lucci, "Garments of Praise" is an exuberant collage-and-paint depiction of three dancing women. Inside are these words:   A gift has been given in your honor to Triune Mercy Center. This holiday gift will spread the joy of Jesus Christ to the homeless and hurting people Triune serves.        You may purchase the cards in our reception area at 222 Rutherford Street or by mailing in the form below. Minimum donation is $10.        If you want us to address, stamp and send them, enclose your mailing list as well as the signature you want on the card, and an extra $1 per card, please.         We hope you will share in our praise this Christmas.    "Garments of Praise" by Karen Lucci is featured on our holiday honor card.    Holiday Honor Card Order Form Your Name: ___________________________________________________  Your Address: __________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________ Please print out and cut, or otherwise duplicate, this form. 1) Honor Cards: Quantity: ______ (minimum $10 each) We will mail cards to you. 2) Honor Cards signed & mailed by Triune: Quantity: ______ (minimum $11 each)                                                                  ( I have enclosed my mailing list.) Sign my name as follows: ______________________________________________________________ Total Donation: $____________ Send this completed form, along with your check, to: Triune Mercy Center, P.O. Box 3844, Greenville, SC 29608.   November at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM....  302              Sun PM...  58 Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................        1,912            Grocery boxes........................       168     households Pop-top groceries...................        90      individuals Laundry loads.........................      127                      Emergency clothes/blankets/kits.. 89   People placed in rehab............        8     Social worker consultations....     163  including 33 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to encourage self-help Mental health consultations........  19   Vision screenings ...................     17                 Blood pressures taken.............     55     Prescriptions filled ..................      22              Volunteer hours....................    2,114       Worship with us at Triune Chapel: December 6, 11 AM --  Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will preach on "Out of Barrenness."   6 PM --  Kathy Sharp will speak.  December 13, 11 AM -- Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will preach from Luke's gospel.     6 PM --  TBA.   December 20, 11 AM -- This last Sunday of Advent will be a Christmas music extravaganza, featuring the Triune Gospel Band and various soloists and guests.    6 PM --  Playback Cafe is our theater format in which community actors play back stories of our homeless parishioners.     December 24, 5 PM -- Kathy Sharp and Elaine Nocks will lead our service of Scripture and carols. December 27, 11 AM -- Noel Riddle, who performs some of the black gospel music of Greenville natives from the 1940s, will perform.  6 PM --  Elaine Nocks will speak.   Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Topic for Advent is "The Songs of Christmas," taken from the gospel of Luke.    Wish List:   This is the time of the year that we replenish our food pantry. We are in need of the following items:  Peanut butter Jelly Pasta sauce Canned meats Canned fruits and vegetables Soups Dry beans Rice Cereal Hamburger Helper Macaroni and cheese Vienna sausages Ramen noodles Also: Canvasses, 16 x 20 inches Acrylic paint, small bottles Men's jeans, 32 and 34 waist Suitcases    Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in December:  Bethel Breakfast Ministry                           Pelham Road Baptist Buncombe Street UMC                              Prince of Peace Catholic First Presbyterian of Greer                        St. Giles Presbyterian Grace Covenant Presbyterian                   Triune Mercy Center Mauldin UMC                                              Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Muhammad Mosque                                   Women in Construction Monetary Donations:  In memory of Tim Bright - Sylvia & Larry Clanton In memory of Lola Berry Cole, Catherine Davis,Sylvia King, Clif Lewis and Carlos Owenby - Alvin & Sandra Drake In memory of Albert Egli - Lisa C. Johnson, Mary B. Steck, and Barbara & Steven Wells In memory of Thomas J. O'Donnell - Mark & Elizabeth Cyrus, William & Debra Cyrus Sanders, and John & Jane Cyrus Lippard In memory of Mrs. Lillian Bowers Payne - Dorothy Dill In memory of Jim Smart - Jim & Joan Cauble In memory of Ellen Stephenson's mother - Charlotte Lynch In honor of Lou Ellen Beckham-Davis - Elizabeth Green In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Broadway, Mrs. Mary Foster, and Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lentchner - Frances B. Ridgill In honor of Kirbie Crowe - Stanley Crowe In honor of Darrell & Sandra Corder, Dr. & Mrs. George Irwin, Janey House, and Bonnie Smart - Jim & Joan Cauble In honor of Lynne Kobelt and Sue Wilson - Sandra Wallace  In honor of Chris O'Neal - Jacqueline Rudder In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Rufus Genobles and Mr. & Mrs. Hans Wiegert - Teresa & Robert Wiegert Carole Z. Abumoussa Robert & Joan Adams Doris Addis Aldersgate UMC Aldersgate United Methodist Women Anonymous Bill & Linda Bartlett Joyce Barton Russell Baxley Bruce & Virginia Bell David A. Berry Mark Berry Phillip Bishop Miranda Brakefield Tom & Julie Buchanan John Byce Carol Cadwallader Jim & Sandra Cain William Cheek Mac & Barbara Christopher Douglas A. Churdar Allan Cleveland Ryan Coker Darrell & Sandra Corder Sarah Craig Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber Noah Fetherston First Presbyterian Church of Greer Eugenie Garrett Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James Ellis Griffeth Robert & Ann Haney Robert A. Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Gordon & Sarah Herring Brian & Kathleen Hersey Hollingsworth Funds Thomas & Stephanie Holmes Kristy Ikenberry John Knox Presbyterian Church Katherine Johnson Amy & Jason Johnston Pamela Kenny BJ Koonce Susan & Jim Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Jane Ella Matthews Mauldin UMC Susan McLeod Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd Chip Price Linda Pryor St. Giles Presbyterian Church Bernard & Cynthia Showman Franklin (Skipper) Snipes Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Travelers Rest United Methodist Women Linda Whiteman Kenneth & Shirley Whitley Pamela Whitmire Hans Wiegert Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Academic Team of Greenville Tech, Cathi Avery, Traci Barr, Sudhir Bhavsar,  Blue Ribbon Nuts, Michael Boling, Furman Brasier, Ryan Coker, Darrell Corder, Paige Dillon, Earle Street Baptist Church, Rev. Jerry Hill, Wendy Kellett, C. Kirby, Harriett McIntosh, Morning Circle of Berea Friendship Church, Gail Pace, Brooks Parker, Val Pierce, Nancye Rush, D. Simmons, Ruth Class of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley, Marion Sprague, Paul Swenson, Heyward Wimmer, and Judith Ziemer for food, furnishings, musical instruments and other gifts in kind.     Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center February 2016                                                                                       A Front Row Seat  From the associate pastor:         Triune is one of those places where it’s easy to see God at work — if you’re looking.         One of my favorite areas to see him in action is in our Support Circles ministry.  As a supportive team walks alongside an individual who’s struggling to overcome a challenging life situation, little miracles happen. We love to celebrate the seemingly small victories: another day sober, a new apartment, improved literacy, a first driver’s license, the purchase of a vehicle. Then it’s simply amazing to watch how all these accomplishments build on each other and fuel forward momentum in the lives of our Circle leaders — and their families.              More important than the measurable outcomes, however, are the intangible impacts.  Restored relationships, newfound trust in others, renewed hope and increased self-esteem are all parts of the life transformation in our Support Circles graduates.  One woman has a new-found confidence because of new dentures. One man has new opportunities because he learned to read. But Circle leaders are not the only ones blessed: All the volunteers come away equally changed.              That’s the beauty of doing life together as God’s children.  We focus on encouraging each other along the way as he transforms us all.  The most important thing is that it’s all about relationship.  How wonderful that we each have a front row seat to watch God at work, transforming lives!          The next round of training for Support Circles leaders and volunteers begins February 8. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at 233-8020, ext. 170, or karen@triunemercy.org by February 4.                                                       * * * * * *         Ladies, you are welcome to join us on Sundays, 3:15 - 4:15 PM, for gentle yoga/mindfulness in our third-floor nursery. Bring your mat, or use ours. Blessings, Karen  January at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 284               Sun PM... 42   Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................   1,900        Grocery boxes........................  140  households Pop-top groceries...................     89 individuals Laundry loads.........................   100                            Emergency clothes/blankets/kits.. 106    Bikes ...................................          2         People placed in rehab............    14      Jobs .........................................     2  Social worker consultations....   169 including 40 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to encourage self-help Mental health consultations........ 38           Blood pressures taken.............    54   Vision screenings ....................... 13 Prescriptions filled ..................       5            Volunteer hours....................   1,586   Worship with us at Triune Chapel: February 7, 11 AM --  A gospel quartet and soloists Tim Turner and Carla Rose will lead worship. Deb will preach on "Let Your Life Speak."    6 PM -- The SonRise Praise Band will provide music, and Rev. Jerry Hill will speak.   February 10, Noon -- Ash Wednesday service will be led by Kathy Sharp and Elaine Nocks. February 14, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will lead worship, and Deb will continue our study of Acts.      6 PM -- Rev. Susie Smith will speak.     February 21, 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will preach. 6 PM --  The SonRise Praise Band will provide music, and Rev. Kathy Sharp will speak. February 28, 11 AM - Soloist Kim Johnson from Earle Street Baptist will sing for us.   6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will preach.    Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Starting Feb. 14: The Gospel of John.   Wish List:   Large-print, paperback NIV Bibles Ladies' socks Vienna sausages Canned meats Canvasses, 16 x 20 inches Acrylic paint   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in February:    Atlantic Institute                                        Pelham Road Baptist Bethel Breakfast Ministry                         Prince of Peace Catholic Brookwood Church                                  Reedy Fork Baptist Buncombe Street UMC                           St. Mary Magdalene Catholic  First Baptist of Mauldin                            Sarah Worth and Friends Grace Covenant Presbyterian                Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Mauldin UMC   Monetary Donations:  In memory of Karl Bobo, Jr., William Gault, Wally Planck, and Larry Skinner -  Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Mr. DeWitt - Sharon Huecker In memory of Albert Egli - A & N Geiger and the Hug family In memory of Albert Edwards, Samuel J. Faulkner, and Alvin Southerland - WIlliam Campbell In memory of Phyllis M. Fisher - Mary B. Steck In memory of Renee & Murray Fishman - Fran Spicer In memory of Winn Freeman - Kathy & Robert Lloyd In memory of Inell Hoover - Kenneth E. Moore, Regina Parker, Donna & Patrick Roberts, and Cynthia Waddell In memory of Kit Norwood - Nancy & Dick Dumont In honor of Bea Humphries and Delma Woods - Floyd & Nancy Woods In honor of Lucille, James & Kim Long - Nancy & Dick Dumont In honor of Mr & Mrs Charles McDaniel and Mr & Mrs Landrum McDaniel - Jim & Lana Bancone In honor of Rev. Deb Richardson-Moore - Shirley Sarlin In honor of John Stewart - Revelation SS Class - Buncombe Street UMC In honor of Joanna Stone - Bettie Creel In honor of Edd Sheriff - Rose Griffith Leta Adams Robert & Joan Adams Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Terrie Barker Joyce Barton Berea Friendship UMC Scott Bethel Steve Borklund Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales employees Thomas & Julie Buchanan Bruce & Candy Carlson Hugh Carroll Linda Carroll Tina Caton Challenged for Christ SS Class - Lee Road UMC Crazy 8 Circle - FIrst Baptist Church Michael Croley Rob & Joyce Davis Earle Street Baptist Church Rebecca Earle Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber FIrst Presbyterian Church - Greer Thayer Fleming Fourth Presbyterian Church James Vaughn Freeman Louis Garmendia Paul & Jennifer Gasque Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Kimberly Halley Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Allan & Jana Hill Patricia Hughes Katherine Johnson LEB Glass Studio Jake & Lauren Lunsford Elaine Martin Cheryl & Don McMahan John Meindl Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd John & Melinda Nash Wendy Oates Gloria Ormsby Patricia Palastro JoAnne Pfister Dana R. Ray Michael & Margaret Roberts Donna & Jim Rogers Jacqueline Rudder Donna Rycroft Carolyn Sems Bernard & Cynthia Showman Simpsonville United Methodist Men Charles & Marian Snyder Albert Somers Spartanburg County Foundation Peter & Mary Stangel Rivers Stilwell Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Barry Taylor Trinity Presbyterian Church Helen Turnage Michael & Bonnie Lee Twitchell David & Luci Vaughn Bonna Wallace Dianne Watson Hans Wiegert Dr. John Williford, Jr. Randy & Susan WIllingham Terry A. WIllis, DMD Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Matthew Abels, Kathy Anely, John Batson, Brookwood Church, Church at Cherrydale, Furman University, Mitch Gault, Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Tom Hornfeld, Kinard Johnson, Rev. Joel Jones, Steve Kaulty, Carol Kirby, Robert & Norma Lunn, Kevin Mitchell, Sandy Moffit, Martha Pettinato,  Carrie Prechoska and Will Snyder for food, furnishings, musical instruments and even a car!   Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center January 2016                                                                                       A Pianist's Story                                                    From the pastor:         If you have worshiped with us in the past two years, you know that we have an amazing classically trained pianist in Russ Long. What you may not know is that Russ overcame an addiction, as so many of our people have.         WYFF-TV joined us last Sunday and aired this video:             http://www.wyff4.com/news/upstate-pianist-using-music-to-inspire-people-fighting-addiction/37151234         As he rebuilds his life, Russ is available to perform concerts and give his testimony at churches.       For a little background, he began playing simple melodies on his grandmother’s old upright piano when he was 4. While still in grade school, he was chosen to participate in the Advanced Program for Gifted Pianists, studying with Sylvia Rabinoff of the Juilliard School and Walter Hautzig of the Peabody Conservatory of Music.        Winner of the 1980 Van Cliburn Piano Scholarship Competition, Russ attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.  After college, he embarked on a career as a solo concert artist throughout the United States and abroad. This became the motivation for his debut recording, Music of the Night, a compilation of classical and Broadway selections.         He has performed with numerous symphony orchestras, including the Charleston Symphony, Florence Symphony, Elgin Symphony, Skokie Symphony and Northbrook Symphony.  He has also toured the Caribbean and South America as a headline entertainer aboard the Holland America Cruise Line.         Most recently, Russ worked as musical director for Teatro Zinanni, a theatrical production in San Francisco.  During this time, he also toured as musical director for Grammy Award winners Joan Baez and Thelma Houston.         Currently, Russ is recording his second CD, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, a compilation of his arrangements of sacred piano favorites.       If your church would like to set up a concert, you may call Russ at 864-498-9558 or email him at iluvapiano@aol.com.         May he bless those of you at our partner churches as greatly as he has blessed us at Triune. Deb      December at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 310                Sun PM...  78  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................         1,331           Grocery boxes........................        117 households Pop-top groceries...................          58 individuals Laundry loads.........................          72                     Emergency clothes/blankets/kits..   63 Bikes ...................................               1 People placed in rehab............           3   Social worker consultations.... 114 including 28  participants in our Round Tables                                                                to encourage self-help Mental health consultations........ 57   Vision screenings ...................    26                 Blood pressures taken.............   36     Prescriptions filled ..................    12                 Volunteer hours....................  1,701       Worship with us at Triune Chapel: January 3, 11 AM --  New York operatic singer Myra Cordell will be our guest, and our own Judi Barefoot and a Triune trio will sing. Deb will preach on "A World Terribly Like Our Own."  6 PM --  Rev. Susie Smith will speak on "Epiphany Stars."  January 10, 11 AM --  Triune musicans and ensembles will lead worship, and Deb will preach on "Last Words." 6 PM --  Rev. Susie Smith will speak, and David Andes will give his testimony.     January 17, 11 AM --  Voices of Mercy and various singers will lead worship, and Deb will preach.   Deb and Karen will meet with newcomers and interested visitors afterward for lunch and conversation. 6 PM --  Playback Cafe is our theater format in which community actors play back stories of our homeless parishioners. Artist Fred Wood will share his work as part of this edition.    January 24, 5 PM -- Our associate pastor, Rev. Karen Eller, will preach on "Joy of the Lord."   6 PM -- Rev. Kathy Sharp will speak. January 31, 11 AM --  Larry McNair and Friends will provide our music. Deb will preach. 6 PM --  Elaine Nocks will speak.   Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Topic for the month is the book of Jonah.  Wish List:   You have been wonderfully generous during the Christmas season, so we have very few needs just now. Both are for our music program and revamped music room:   Electric guitar Drum set   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in January:  Advent UMC                                             John Knox Presbyterian Bethel Breakfast Ministry                         Joy in the Morning class/Brookwood Church  Buncombe Street UMC                            JustFaith class/Triune  Earle Street Baptist                                   Pelham Road Baptist First Baptist of Mauldin                             Prince of Peace Catholic First Presbyterian of Greer                       St. Matthew UMC Grace Covenant Presbyterian                  Triune Mercy Center Holland Park Church of Christ                  Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Monetary Donations:  We hardly know how to express our thanks for the outpouring of donations this season. Thank you from all of us at Triune for your generosity. In memory of Al Isaac - Janet Isaac In memory of Albert Egli - The New Helvetic Society, PA Chapter In memory of Amanda Williams - Walter & Julia Muirhead In memory of Bobby Nelson and Hewer Richardson -- Rick and Candace Richardson In memory of Churchill Carter & Charlotte Pool - Rick & Martha Quinn In memory of Ed Farmer - Patsy Farmer In memory of Frank Durham - Jo & Don Carson In memory of George & Annette Gault - Sophia Axson In memory of Bill Phillips and Hewer Richardson - Mary Ann Phillips In memory of Bruce Parsons -- Sheely Miller In memory of Inell Hoover - Elaine H. Hiott, Lucille Huggins, Grace Hunter, Bob, Vickie & Blake Lofgren, Pam & Joe Scott, Sharon Starr, and Linda & Sid Tate In memory of Jack Dill, Sr. - Patricia Dill In memory of Jack Donegan - Steven & Phyllis Morgan In memory of Lenard Calvert, Jr., Joyce Dalton, Linda Goldsmith, Susie Higgins, John Wilson, Jr., and Larry Wilson - Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of John Daniel McClain - Calvin McClain In memory of Margaret Barrett - Chuck & Sandra Welch In memory of Mike Byce - Karen & Edmund Ramsaur In memory of my loved ones - Mary Lou Eury In memory of Roy Everett ("Ebb") Queen - Carolyn Queen In memory of Sara & Sam Clark - Frank & Susan Webb In memory of Dr. Rev. T. Edward Giles and Ted Rodney Giles -- Lisanne Cisson In memory of Taylor Cothran -- Teresa Cothran In memory of Terri Parillo - Jack Parillo In memory of Virginia Kendall - Larry & Shirley Kendall In memory of William Rutledge,Sr. - Christopher Meyer, IV In memory of Lucy Garrett Beckham - Karin Freeman In honor of David Gay's work -- Anonymous  In honor of Rosalind & Jerry Richardson - Mary Ann RIchardson In honor of Greg & Jan Childs, Joanna Donegan, Betty Escoe, Michael & Sherrie Escoe - Steven & Phyllis Morgan In honor of Phyllis Morgan -- Steven Morgan In honor of Ann Devlin - John Devlin In honor of Kyle & Susan Matthews, Ann Quattlebaum, and Ruth Reid - John & Jeanette Cothran In honor of Bill & Pat Dillard - Bill & Patricia Dillard and Thomas Dillard In honor of Betty Erbe, David & Debbie Rutan, and Cathy Strauss - Patricia Dillow In honor of Jeane Begg, Karen Schweizer-Nagle, and Barry & Elaine Nocks - Dr. Ann Quattlebaum In honor of Bill Bates and Barry McElreath - Glenn and John Helmers Family Fund In honor of Ben & Millie Leaphart and Bob & Haley Nations - Suzanne & Charlie Pyle In honor of Bruce Brown - Lynne Shackleford In honor of Cecelia Hamilton - Cile Cely In honor of Celeste Price - Chip Price In honor of Will Burnette and Chris O'Neal - Denton Burnette In honor of Mr. & Mrs. David Hudson, Mr. & Mrs.Lipscomb, Mr. & Mrs. Phillip McAbee, Claire Mundy, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Reeves, Mr. & Mrs. Bryson Thomason, and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Thomason - Denton & Donna Burnette In honor of Cris & Gareth Crain - Steve & Dorothy Dowe In honor of Cynthia Hassell and Teresa & Robert Wiegert - Hans & Elaine Wiegert In honor of Dana C. Mitchell - Jennifer Keeler In honor of my daughters & nieces - Cynthia Henderson In honor of David & Holli Hargett - Bill & Betty Milner In honor of Deb Richardson-Moore - Paul Goldsmith In honor of DeDe Heard - Cindy & Charlie Kay In honor of Diane Eldridge - Pat & Bill Traxler In honor of Diane Smock -- Mimi Wyche In honor of Doris Clanton - Terry Walters In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Gene Bramlett, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Giles, Rev. & Mrs. David Hilton, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond James, and Mr. & Mrs. Earle B. Williams - Ted & Joan Littlepage In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Keith Lehman, Rusty & Joy Rohrbaugh, John & Nancy Robson, and Edd Sheriff - Brian and Lamar Lehman In honor of Ed Holliday and Stephen Foster - Suzy Dover In honor of Faculty and Staff of Enoree Career Center - Sarah McCraw In honor of Fidelis Alpha Chapter Sisters of Alpha Delta Kappa - Mrs. C.H. Ingram In honor of George & Cecile Irwin - Jane & Kevin Lynch In honor of Gerber Childrenswear Finance Department - Kay Jewell In honor of Hazel Christian - Joseph & Connie Austin In honor of her grandchildren - Marjorie Powell In honor of Jenna, Amy & Marie - Nancy McKittrick In honor of Jenny Clanton Bright - Doris Clanton In honor of Jim & Cydelle Guth - Karen Guth In honor of Jim & Donna Rogers and Gay & JB Watts - Wally & Dorene Fridy In honor of Jim League - Chris League and family In honor of JoAnn & Earl Whitaker - Justin A. Johnson In honor of John & Jeanette Cothran - Scott Cothran In honor of John R. Johnson, III - Ginny Johnson In honor of June & Cooper White - Sharon Byrd, Sally & Tom Stewart, and Susie & Danny Wald In honor of K.C. Carter - Les & Bobbie Pritchard In honor of Michael Cook - Paulette Bolding In honor of Mike & Joan Kellett - Bill & Lydia Kellett In honor of Mitchell & Sharon Byrd - June & Cooper White In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Rob Traywick - Ralph & Lucy McBride In honor of Mr. M.J. Costa - Glenda & Mike Costa In honor of Mrs. Billie Clark, Mrs. Clarrkuzman, and Mrs. Nouna Lee - Ruth Reid In honor of my family & friends - Wendy Kellett In honor of Nicki Dillon - Pam & Ed Snape In honor of our children & grandchildren - James W. Hastings In honor of our family - Gale & Nancy Roush In honor of Triune staff - Sallie Eskew, Nancy Ledford, Patsy Lunsford, Thomas Nowlin, and Margaret Utley In honor of Toni Masters - Marty Vaughan In honor of Wanda & Buck Fulp - Edd Sheriff In honor of the Wednesday Prayer Group - Jennifer Wall  In honor of Tom Bruce - David & Lib Burlington In honor of their children & youth - Laurens Road UMC In honor of the Atkinson family and the Price family - Bruce Price Reynolds In honor of Tammy Boone - Louisa Koken In honor of Bill & Pat Traxler - Diane & Charles Eldridge In honor of Pat Dillow - Bette Erbe In honor of Pat Kessler - Lib and Carroll Caldwell In honor of Perry & Joan White - Ruth Ann & David Webster In honor of Rev. Grover Putnam - John & Elizabeth Dullea In honor of Robbin Nuckolls - Ann Nuckolls In honor of Roger & Louise Ables - Rudy & Sonya Ables In honor of Ruth Reid - Bruce Campbell In honor of Sallie Eskew - Danielle Jinks In honor of Sara M. Ostendorff - James P. Rickman In honor of Scott Thompson - Trish Thompson In honor of Stan & Tricia Reid - Lisa C. Johnson In honor of Steve Doughty & Jean Fontaine - Anthony Doughty and Bill & Dee Doughty In honor of Susan McLeod - Thayer Fleming In honor of Mary Ann Callcott, Susan & Raoul Glenn, Ann Grayson, and Kathy Roberson - Ann Lee In honor of Mary Lee Bentzel - Bob & Nickie Dillon In honor of Kathy Beaty - Tiby Weinstein In honor of Mr. & Mrs. John Hart, Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Hane, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Coble, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hart, Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Williamson, Mr. & Mrs. P.C. Okey,  Mr. & Mrs. Steven Grant, Mr. & Mrs. E.O. Pendarvis, Mr. & Mrs. Gaston Fairey, Belle Fender, Thayer Fleming, Marian & Brian Dameier, Claire & John Perrill, Audrey & David Gay, Ken Christy, Brad Wyche & Diane Smock, Sally Skardon, Maria Mersman, Margaret Williams, Susan Stall, Margaret Green, Mark Lindahl, Nancy Thomas, Adair McLeod, Daniel McLeod, Brianna Green, and Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Reynolds - Susan & Dan McLeod In honor of Manuel Torres & Gabriela Rueda, Jeanette Cothran, Hazel Harris, Kathy Hughes, Brenda League, Karen Childers, Sydney Surles, JoAnne Smith, Bo Campbell, and Theresa Gray - Jane Ella Matthews In honor of Margaret Utley - Susan M. Utley   Carole Abumoussa Robert Adams Advent UMC Janet Aguilar Aldersgate UMC Scott & Melissa Anderson Anonymous Brooke Ashe Russell & Ruth Ashmore Courtney Atkinson Tim Baiden Tom & Diane Baliker Mr. & Mrs. Charles Barber Marshall Barnes Benjamin Barnhill Milton & Sara Bates Russell Baxley Gary & Kristina Blalock Tina Boalt Johnsye Boling Gary & Jan Boley Robbie Boman Miranda Brakefield Rebecca Breckenridge Jeffery Brown Lawrence P. 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Elliott Tina Faris Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber Teri Ficicchy Luther & Virginia Finley First Presbyterian Church - Greer Jean Fontaine Thomas Freeland James Vaughn Freeman Madeline Freeman Full Circle Publications Linda & Earle Furman G.L. Davis Family Fund Fielding and Gally Gallivan Mary Gaston Mike & Ann Giese Hallie Gilbert Tandy Gilliland Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Laura Godwin Casey Goodwin Skip & Carrie Gordon Bonita Gossett Edward & Deidra Graham Jim and Patty Grantham Wofford & Linda Green Iris Greene Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Nicolette & Allen Grumbine Bonnie Guerrero Priscilla Hagins James T. Hammond Robert A. Haney Robert & Ann Haney Falls Harris Mike & Trish Harrison Paris Harrison Harrison Plaza Lighting Carroll B. 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David Nelson Northside UMC Edwin & Ann Parkinson Mimi Parks Pat & Kimberly Paschal Stefanie Paulos Nancy Pendergast Hugh & Judy Pennell Gloria Phillips Rebecca & Irvin Philpot John Pittman Marc & Emily Pittman Ina Powers Jack & Audrey Powers Mr. & Mrs. David Quattlebaum Dorothy Ramseur Laura & Greg Ramsey Mark Ratchford Angelle Reichert Reynolds Investment Management, Inc. Richard W. Riley Elaine & Peter Robson Elizabeth Rogers Round Table SS Class - Buncombe Street UMC Jacqueline Rudder St. Francis MIS Department St. Giles Presbyterian Church St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church St. Mary's Catholic Church School Linda & Kent Satterfield Karen Schillinger Doug Schmieding Carol Scott John Scott Semco Logistics, Inc. Seminar/Corder Class - FIrst Baptist Church of Greenville Sertoma Club of Greenville Stephen Shaughnessy Hal & Minor Shaw John & Anne Shelley Bernard & Cynthia Showman Pam & Harry Shucker Simpsonville UMC Dwight H. 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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center February 2016                                                                                       A Front Row Seat  From the associate pastor:         Triune is one of those places where it’s easy to see God at work — if you’re looking.         One of my favorite areas to see him in action is in our Support Circles ministry.  As a supportive team walks alongside an individual who’s struggling to overcome a challenging life situation, little miracles happen. We love to celebrate the seemingly small victories: another day sober, a new apartment, improved literacy, a first driver’s license, the purchase of a vehicle. Then it’s simply amazing to watch how all these accomplishments build on each other and fuel forward momentum in the lives of our Circle leaders — and their families.              More important than the measurable outcomes, however, are the intangible impacts.  Restored relationships, newfound trust in others, renewed hope and increased self-esteem are all parts of the life transformation in our Support Circles graduates.  One woman has a new-found confidence because of new dentures. One man has new opportunities because he learned to read. But Circle leaders are not the only ones blessed: All the volunteers come away equally changed.              That’s the beauty of doing life together as God’s children.  We focus on encouraging each other along the way as he transforms us all.  The most important thing is that it’s all about relationship.  How wonderful that we each have a front row seat to watch God at work, transforming lives!          The next round of training for Support Circles leaders and volunteers begins February 8. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at 233-8020, ext. 170, or karen@triunemercy.org by February 4.                                                       * * * * * *         Ladies, you are welcome to join us on Sundays, 3:15 - 4:15 PM, for gentle yoga/mindfulness in our third-floor nursery. Bring your mat, or use ours. Blessings, Karen  January at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 284               Sun PM... 42   Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................   1,900        Grocery boxes........................  140  households Pop-top groceries...................     89 individuals Laundry loads.........................   100                            Emergency clothes/blankets/kits.. 106    Bikes ...................................          2         People placed in rehab............    14      Jobs .........................................     2  Social worker consultations....   169 including 40 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to encourage self-help Mental health consultations........ 38           Blood pressures taken.............    54   Vision screenings ....................... 13 Prescriptions filled ..................       5            Volunteer hours....................   1,586   Worship with us at Triune Chapel: February 7, 11 AM --  A gospel quartet and soloists Tim Turner and Carla Rose will lead worship. Deb will preach on "Let Your Life Speak."    6 PM -- The SonRise Praise Band will provide music, and Rev. Jerry Hill will speak.   February 10, Noon -- Ash Wednesday service will be led by Kathy Sharp and Elaine Nocks. February 14, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will lead worship, and Deb will continue our study of Acts.      6 PM -- Rev. Susie Smith will speak.     February 21, 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will preach. 6 PM --  The SonRise Praise Band will provide music, and Rev. Kathy Sharp will speak. February 28, 11 AM - Soloist Kim Johnson from Earle Street Baptist will sing for us.   6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will preach.    Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Starting Feb. 14: The Gospel of John.   Wish List:   Large-print, paperback NIV Bibles Ladies' socks Vienna sausages Canned meats Canvasses, 16 x 20 inches Acrylic paint   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in February:    Atlantic Institute                                        Pelham Road Baptist Bethel Breakfast Ministry                         Prince of Peace Catholic Brookwood Church                                  Reedy Fork Baptist Buncombe Street UMC                           St. Mary Magdalene Catholic  First Baptist of Mauldin                            Sarah Worth and Friends Grace Covenant Presbyterian                Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Mauldin UMC   Monetary Donations:  In memory of Karl Bobo, Jr., William Gault, Wally Planck, and Larry Skinner -  Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Mr. DeWitt - Sharon Huecker In memory of Albert Egli - A & N Geiger and the Hug family In memory of Albert Edwards, Samuel J. Faulkner, and Alvin Southerland - WIlliam Campbell In memory of Phyllis M. Fisher - Mary B. Steck In memory of Renee & Murray Fishman - Fran Spicer In memory of Winn Freeman - Kathy & Robert Lloyd In memory of Inell Hoover - Kenneth E. Moore, Regina Parker, Donna & Patrick Roberts, and Cynthia Waddell In memory of Kit Norwood - Nancy & Dick Dumont In honor of Bea Humphries and Delma Woods - Floyd & Nancy Woods In honor of Lucille, James & Kim Long - Nancy & Dick Dumont In honor of Mr & Mrs Charles McDaniel and Mr & Mrs Landrum McDaniel - Jim & Lana Bancone In honor of Rev. Deb Richardson-Moore - Shirley Sarlin In honor of John Stewart - Revelation SS Class - Buncombe Street UMC In honor of Joanna Stone - Bettie Creel In honor of Edd Sheriff - Rose Griffith Leta Adams Robert & Joan Adams Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Terrie Barker Joyce Barton Berea Friendship UMC Scott Bethel Steve Borklund Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales employees Thomas & Julie Buchanan Bruce & Candy Carlson Hugh Carroll Linda Carroll Tina Caton Challenged for Christ SS Class - Lee Road UMC Crazy 8 Circle - FIrst Baptist Church Michael Croley Rob & Joyce Davis Earle Street Baptist Church Rebecca Earle Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber FIrst Presbyterian Church - Greer Thayer Fleming Fourth Presbyterian Church James Vaughn Freeman Louis Garmendia Paul & Jennifer Gasque Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Kimberly Halley Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Allan & Jana Hill Patricia Hughes Katherine Johnson LEB Glass Studio Jake & Lauren Lunsford Elaine Martin Cheryl & Don McMahan John Meindl Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd John & Melinda Nash Wendy Oates Gloria Ormsby Patricia Palastro JoAnne Pfister Dana R. Ray Michael & Margaret Roberts Donna & Jim Rogers Jacqueline Rudder Donna Rycroft Carolyn Sems Bernard & Cynthia Showman Simpsonville United Methodist Men Charles & Marian Snyder Albert Somers Spartanburg County Foundation Peter & Mary Stangel Rivers Stilwell Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Barry Taylor Trinity Presbyterian Church Helen Turnage Michael & Bonnie Lee Twitchell David & Luci Vaughn Bonna Wallace Dianne Watson Hans Wiegert Dr. John Williford, Jr. Randy & Susan WIllingham Terry A. WIllis, DMD Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Matthew Abels, Kathy Anely, John Batson, Brookwood Church, Church at Cherrydale, Furman University, Mitch Gault, Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Tom Hornfeld, Kinard Johnson, Rev. Joel Jones, Steve Kaulty, Carol Kirby, Robert & Norma Lunn, Kevin Mitchell, Sandy Moffit, Martha Pettinato,  Carrie Prechoska and Will Snyder for food, furnishings, musical instruments and even a car!   Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center March 2016                                                                                       Health on Wheels                 From the pastor:           For many years our vision for our Wednesday morning food pantry has been that groceries are the least of it.           That has been borne out as many people tell us they're not here for groceries -- they've come instead to see an attorney, a social worker, a mental health counselor. Now they can tell us they've come to see a nurse practitioner.          That amazing development comes as a result of GHS's brand-new Neighborhood Health Partners Mobile Health Clinic. Outfitted with a nurse practitioner who can write prescriptions, a paramedic for emergencies, and business personnel for the necessary administration and tracking, the clinic is scheduled to be in our parking lot two Wednesdays a month. That's necessary to allow a continuity of care and the potential for follow-up visits, according to Lane Chapman, program manager. "We want to ensure we are a dependable presence, without over-saturating the area," she said.           On the launch day in February, the clinic saw nine patients in the first four hours. Lane said they made appointments for some with primary care physicians and others were treated immediately on site.             We are delighted to have GHS join our team which also includes Dr. Darrell Jervey giving eye care through Surgeons for Sight, and a nurse and social worker placed by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.    ************                            Genesis 1 reminds us that God gave humanity everything needed for life and entrusted us with the care of creation.  Unfortunately, many of us have drifted into a culture of indifference that uses resources, people and other living creatures in ways that are unjust and unsustainable.             Our challenge is to awaken to the consequences of our actions and provide inspiration to move toward what Pope Francis describes as a culture of care that treasures and protects our interconnected creation.             Toward that end, Triune will host an Earth Week gathering on Sunday, April 17, as our 6 PM worship.        If you would like to help organize this gathering, please contact Susie Smith at 864-634-4205 or susiebsmith@bellsouth.net. More importantly, we hope you will come for the worship service and subsequent discussion.      Blessings,  Deb February at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 305             Sun PM...  25  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................1,410     Grocery boxes........................ 83 households Pop-top groceries...................  91 individuals Laundry loads.........................  85                             Emergency clothes/blankets/kits..70   Bikes ...................................      1        People placed in rehab............  9 Jobs .......................................   1       Social worker consultations.. 130 including 23 participants in our Round Tables                                                                to encourage self-help Mental health consultations.......32           Blood pressures taken............. 11     Vision screenings .....................13   Prescriptions filled .................   10              Volunteer hours....................1,570     Worship with us at Triune Chapel: March 6, 11 AM --  Singer Todd Jamison will join us. Deb will preach on "Unhindered," and we will celebrate communion.    6 PM --  The SonRise Praise Band will lead the service, and Rev. Jerry Hill will speak. March 13, 11 AM --  Karen will preach on "Not Gettin' It," and the Voices of Mercy will sing.     6 PM -- The SonRise Praise Band will perform, and Elaine Nocks will speak.  March 20, 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will preach for this Palm Sunday service. 6 PM --  Playback Cafe, our improvisational theater that uses the stories of our homeless parishioners, will be held in the dining hall. Easter, March 27, 8:45 AM -- A soloist and quartet will provide our early service music, and Deb will preach.  11 AM -  The Voices of Mercy will lead worship, and Deb will preach. 6 PM -- Our seminary intern, Marydell Atkins, will preach.   Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. This month: Light and Life in the Gospel of John.     Wish List:   Large-print, paperback NIV Bibles Ladies' socks Peanut butter Jelly Vienna sausages Canned meats Canvasses, 16 x 20 inches Acrylic paint   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in March:    Bethel Breakfast Ministry                     Muhammad Mosque Buncombe Street UMC                        Pelham Road Baptist First Baptist of Mauldin                         Piedmont Park UMC First Presbyterian of Greer                   Prince of Peace Catholic Grace Covenant Presbyterian             St. Giles Presbyterian Holland Park Church of Christ             Triune Mercy Center/Olsons                                Valley Brook Outreach Baptist   Monetary Donations:  In memory of Mrs. Carson - Pat & Bill Traxler In memory of Euneta Cooper - Ralph & Becky Bouton, Dottie & Charlie Bryan, Jackie & Nolen Brunson, Bill & Marjorie George, Kenneth & Janice Gibson, Mary Jane Gorman & Duncan McArthur,  Wyline Holder, Janice & John Johnson, Michael & Joan Kellett,  and Cherron & Greg Saad In memory of George Coleman, Jr., Jack Harvill, Jack Hester, and Morris McKinney  - Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Loretta van Ostenbridge - Mark van Ostenbridge In honor of Iona Mitchell Cannon - Jackie Bradham In honor of the marriage of Lucian Gray and Geralyn Virosteck - Margaret Utley In honor of Deb Richardson-Moore - Joanne Hinton Advent UMC  Aldersgate UMC Steven & Elizabeth Anderson Anonymous Joyce Barton Johnsye Boling Robbie Boman Miranda Brakefield Thomas & Julie Buchanan Communities Class - Buncombe Street UMC Sarah Craig Davita Total Renal Care Earle Street Baptist Church Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Thayer Fleming Fourth Presbyterian Church Louis Garmendia Paul & Jennifer Gasque Gleaners Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Robert & Ann Haney Robert A. Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Illinois Tool Works Foundation matching gift Katherine Johnson Jim & Susan Lollis Robert & Joan McAdams McCarter Presbyterian Church Don & Cheryl McMahan Bill & Sharon Mitchell Pisgah UMC Marge Powell Donna Rycroft Fran Schmid Seekers Class - BSUMC Bernard & Cynthia Showman Franklin Snipes Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Barry Taylor Pamela Whitmire Hans Wiegert Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Augusta Heights Baptist Church, M.P. Bell, Brooks Center, Joanna Donegan, Carol Gibson, Greenville Tech Student Nurses, Chris Hammond, Hayden Hays, Joel Jones, Carol Kirby, Mauldin UMC, Messiah Lutheran Church, Nancy Rush and Zion UMC, for food, furnishings, musical instruments and even a car!   Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center April 2016                                                                                       Earth Day, No. 46                 Join us for our community-wide Earth Week worship service at 6 PM April 17.    From the pastor:       I remember mentioning Earth Day at a church in the 1980s -- and being accused of Earth worship.     As years have passed, Earth Day has gone more mainstream. Even the most conservative Christians recognize the care of creation as a practical concern. For others of us, it is a spiritual matter -- in that God entrusted us with the care of His world.       Toward that end, Triune will host "Creating a Culture of Care for the Earth, Our Common Home," a community-wide worship service at 6 PM April 17 in our sanctuary.            Come worship with us and hear representatives of Upstate Forever, Mill Community Ministries, the Upstate Chapter of Black Lives Matter, and the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability at Furman University.  These groups are demonstrating that we not only must but can make a difference in the life of our fragile planet.           Come worship with us as we face the reality of a way of life that leads us to believe competition and greed are stronger than cooperation and sharing.            Come and hear guest musician Marlo “Radiant” Hogue, songwriter and performer.          Come and share food, ideas, questions, possibilities and dreams immediately after the service as we approach the 46th marking of Earth Day.    Blessings,  Deb and service coordinator Susie Smith Did you get an opportunity to drive by and see our Easter cross last weekend?   March at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 298             Sun PM... 35    Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................      1,198   Grocery boxes........................     111 households Pop-top groceries...................       78  individuals Laundry loads.........................       69                              Emergency clothes/blankets/kits..65   Bikes ...................................            2      Fans .....................................           2 People placed in rehab............        8 Social worker consultations...... . 135                                                         Mental health consultations.......     34        Blood pressures taken.............      55 Vision screenings .....................     16  Prescriptions filled .................        27             Volunteer hours....................     1,536   Worship with us at Triune Chapel: April 3, 11 AM -- Judi Barefoot and David Raulston will lead our music, and Deb will preach on "Meeting Jesus." We will celebrate communion.    6 PM --  Triune parishioner Randy Phillips will speak, and the SonRise Praise Band will play.    April 10, 11 AM --  We'll have a mix of soloists and ensembles, and Deb will preach on "Balcony People."  6 PM -- Playback Cafe, our improvisational theater event, will be our evening worship.    April 17, 11 AM --  Deb will preach.   6 PM -- Rev. Susie Smith will lead a community-wide Earth Week service, Creating a Culture of Care for the Earth, Our Common Home. A discussion will follow.   April 24,  11 AM -  Deb will preach.  6 PM -- Our seminary intern, Marydell Atkins, will speak.   Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. This month: The Circle Maker: Praying Circles around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears. Cheri Shumate, Elaine Nocks, Marydell Atkins and Karen Eller are teaching.  Wish List:        Two 4-drawer file cabinets, 15 inches wide and 26.5 inches deep   Postage stamps   Travel-size deodorant   Travel-size shampoo and conditioner   Travel-size toothpaste   Washcloths   Underwear, men's and women's, all sizes   Socks       We are also in need of a bass player who can read music to help with our 11 AM worship service. If you are interested, contact Andy Welchel at andy@triunemercy.org.   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                      7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in April:    Bethel Breakfast Ministry                  Fourth Presbyterian Boy Scout Troop 9                            Grace Covenant Presbyterian                             Buncombe Street UMC                     Mauldin UMC Earle Street Baptist                           Mona Lisa Klugh and Friends Edwards Road Baptist                     Pelham Road Baptist First Baptist of Mauldin                     Prince of Peace Catholic                        Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Monetary Donations:  In memory of Flora Chamblee, DC Fulmer, Mikki Owens, Pat Perry, and Lib Singleton  - Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Deontea Mackey - Julie Accetta In memory of Joyce Neubauer - Sandra Thomason In memory of Delia Stanton - Sallie Eskew In honor of David Gay & Triune's drug recovery program - Denton Burnette In honor of Sherrie Whittington - Linda Allgood Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Russell Baxley Robin Scott Blackburn Johnsye Boling Thomas & Julie Buchanan Angela & Randall Corn Lou Ellen Davis Pauline Engle Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Thayer Fleming Paul & Jennifer Gasque Gleaners Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Robert & Ann Haney Robert A. Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Laura Hathaway Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Brian Hersey John Knox Presbyterian Church Judith Johnson Katherine Johnson Wade S. Kolb, III Sherry Lawson Jim & Susan Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Thomas & Doreen Magaha Basil Manly, IV Mauldin UMC Alvin McCall Don & Cheryl McMahan Bruce & Nelle McPherson Steve Merritt Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd Kevin Mitchell Ken Moody Leah O'Neal Stanley Powell Jacqueline Rudder Donna Rycroft Mr. & Mrs. Wen Schneider Bernard & Cynthia Showman Russell & Susan Stall Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto The Elbert W. Rogers Foundation Mitzi Vanderschaaf Hans Wiegert Randy & Susan Willingham Jane & Michael Wilson Janet Winn Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Anonymous, Beta Club - Greenville Tech Charter High School, George Byrd, Toby Constance, Drop-In Store, Vanessa Festerguard, Tiffany Hinson, Martha Jones, Ladies of Harley, Nancye & Spencer Rush, SC Telco, Paul Swenson, Trinity Lutheran Church, and The Vedic Center of Greenville for food, furnishings, new renters' kits and other in-kind donations.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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May 2016                                                          Congratulations to David Gay                                                                                                      Audrey and David Gay

From the pastor:         During Community Law Week at the end of April, the Greenville County Bar Association recognized our David Gay with its Paul Wickensimer Award.          The award honors someone outside the judicial system for contributions to justice in Greenville.         As the seven judges and numerous attorneys who recommended David can attest, that would definitely be him.         For 10-plus years, David has been channeling those with drug and alcohol addictions into rehab facilities all over the Carolinas and Georgia -- more than 1,000 people in all. Not surprisingly, most of them have had run-ins with the legal system. So David visits our jails, follows people to court, talks to probation officers, and otherwise works with attorneys and judges to offer alternatives to incarceration.        One day I visited recently retired Reid Lehman at Miracle Hill's Overcomers program, and he commented, "At our last graduation, David Gay had placed about half the class."        David created his own model -- finding a man or woman a rehab bed, shopping and packing a suitcase full of clean clothes, toiletries and a Recovery Bible, and then, along with his wife, Audrey, hand-delivering them to a facility.          We are so proud that he bases this important work at Triune.         Blessings,         Deb April at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 263           Sun PM...40   Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................   1,475       Grocery boxes........................   104   households Pop-top groceries...................     74   individuals Laundry loads.........................     68                                    Emergency clothes/blankets/kits..66  Bikes ...................................          2      Fans .....................................         0       People placed in rehab............    10      Social worker consultations......  173 including 35 Round Table participants                                            Jobs ..................................           3 Mental health consultations.......  37        Blood pressures taken.............    56     Vision screenings .....................   15     Prescriptions filled .................      12            Volunteer hours....................   1,454    Worship with us at Triune Chapel: May 8, 11 AM -- Guitarist/singer Taylor Moore will join us for Mother's Day, and a Triune trio will lead worship. Deb will preach on "A City Named The Lord is There." 6 PM -- Recent seminary graduate Becky Grisell will speak.       May 15, 11 AM -- Our soloists will lead worship, and Deb will preach on "The Accompanier." We will also commission Jean Fontaine to travel to Colombia for a month with the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship.  6 PM -- Playback Cafe, our improvisational theater event, will be our evening worship, with a Mother's Day theme. May 22, 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will sing.    6 PM -- Our former associate pastor, Alfred Johnson, will preach. May 29, 11 AM -  The Voices of Mercy will sing.   6 PM -- Elaine Nocks and our seminary intern Claire Coenan will speak.    Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. On May 8, we will begin a six-week series on "The SPICE of Life: Considering the Quaker Testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, and Equality."        Also,all Triune women are invited to meet May 8 at 9:30 in the small chapel for their monthly session.   Wish List:        Bicycles, in working order   Walking canes or sticks   Travel-size deodorant     Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       6:30 PM       Pornography Addicts Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                         7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in May:   Advent UMC                              Grace Covenant Presbyterian  Bethel Breakfast Ministry          Holland Park Church of Christ  Brookwood Church                   Mona Lisa Klugh & Boy Scout Troop 9  Buncombe Street UMC             Pelham Road Baptist          Disciples UMC                          Prince of Peace Catholic  Earle Street Baptist                   Rocky Hill Baptist  First Baptist of Mauldin             St. Mary Magdalene Catholic                         Valley Brook Outreach Baptist   Monetary Donations:  In memory of C.W. & Lucille Daniel - Phillip Bishop In memory of Lillie Kelley -  Liberty High School Class of 1955, Beverly & David Slieff Timothy Ray Slieff In memory of Joyce Wrenn Owens - Alvin & Sarah Drake In honor of GraceAnna Baker's 40th birthday - Mayme Baker In honor of David Gay - Mario Arceneaux In honor of Triune Staff - Nick & Beverly Barton Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Arthur J. Gallagher & Co Joyce Barton Robin Scott Blackburn. Johnsye Boling Miranda Brakefield Thomas & Julie Buchanan Jacquelyn Buczkowski Ken Christy Ryan Coker Teresa Ann Cothran Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Thayer Fleming Fluor Matching gifts SHaron Frazier Justin Garrison Paul & Jennifer Gasque Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Greenville District of United Methodist Women Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Rob Haney Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Erica Hawthorne Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Neil Jamerson Katherine Johnson Nancy Ledford Jake & Lauren Lunsford Mary Martha SS Class - Northgate Baptist Church Cheryl & Don McMahan Judith Miller Carey & Cathy Phelps Quester's SS Class - Aldersgate UMC Ben & Martha Reed Ellis Robert Donna Rycroft Bernard & Cynthia Showman Dwight Smith Helen Smith Sparrow Technologies, Inc. Peter & Mary Stangel Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto The Mary Peace Sterling Foundation Scott Timpanelli St. Mary's Catholic School Trinity Church of Greenville Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Presbyterian Church Marilyn Vanvick William Walker Valerie Weatherly Pamela Whitmire Hans Wiegert Tonya Williams Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Leah Aragon, Tanya Coggins family, Blue Ribbon Concessions, LLC, Mitch & Suzanne Gault, Robert Harper, Avion Joy, Steve Karellitz, Carl Kirby, Marty Lutz, Judy Olson, Judy Outlaw, Betsy Shouse, Imani Stoddard, Taylor's First Baptist Worship Ministry, and Taylor's Helping Hands for food, toiletries, gift cards, and other noncash donations.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center June 2016                                                         A graduation present                                                                    Our former intern and new Furman University graduate Carryl Tinsley From the pastor:       You never know who's listening, do you?       That's how I felt when I saw a homeless man's words staring at me in colorful cartoon form on a Furman University web page. I repeat similar words in every speech I give: "The worst thing about being homeless is being looked right through."           But now they were paraphrased on a page devoted to audios from five graduating Furman seniors, one of whom was Carryl Tinsley, a young woman who'd interned with us her sophomore year. Carryl formed relationships with people during that year, learned to see them as individuals with worth and dignity.        As you can hear from Carryl's interview, she got it. She tells about coming back to worship during her senior year and being recognized by a man she'd befriended.          "For my whole life, I've served the homeless," she said, "but I'd never been in relationship with them."        To hear Carryl's short interview, click below and go to "A Presence in Absence."       http://news.furman.edu/features/origin-stories/   * * * * * * * *         We have been nominated to potentially receive $10,000 from Fluor Foundation's Global Community Project Fund. As we try to be good neighbors here at Rutherford and Stone, we have requested shade trees and landscaping for our new parking lot expansion.         But we need your help.        Ten winners will be selected by online voting. You can vote once per day per device between now and June 17 at the following link. Scroll down to Triune Mercy Center. We're 13th on the list.   http://community-fund.fluor.com/. Thanks so much for your support.         Blessings,         Deb May at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM....252           Sun PM... 24  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................    1,678     Grocery boxes........................   101  households Pop-top groceries...................      68  individuals Laundry loads.........................      93                                   Emergency clothes/blankets/kits. 60 Bikes ...................................           1            Fans .....................................          9       People placed in rehab............       7 Social worker consultations...... 148 including 23 Round Table participants                                            Jobs ..................................             2        Mental health consultations.......   32      Blood pressures taken.............    48      Vision screenings .....................   25      Prescriptions filled .................      14              Volunteer hours....................    1,623   Worship with us at Triune Chapel: June 5, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will lead worship. Deb will preach on "The Biggest Loser" and we will celebrate communion. 6 PM -- Rev. Susie Smith will speak. June 12, 11 AM --  Marla Hogue, music minister at Maranatha Baptist Church, will be our guest musician. Deb will preach on "Breaking the Rules." 6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will speak and the Son Rise Band will lead worship.   June 19, 11 AM -- Guitarist and singer Taylor Moore will join us.    6 PM --  Our Father's Day edition of Playback Cafe.  June 26, 11 AM - Larry McNair and the Hot Notes will lead worship.   6 PM --  Rev. Kathy Sharp will speak. Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM.   Thursday evening Bible study meets at 6 PM to study Rick Warren's The Purpose-Driven Life: Why On Earth Am I Here?        Wish List:      Sandpaper (assorted) Canvases, 16 x 20 Acrylic paint Walking canes or sticks Travel-size deodorant And your vote for Triune in Fluor Foundation's Global Community Project Fund (See Pastor's Column)    Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       6:30 PM       Pornography Addicts Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                         7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in June:  Bethel Breakfast Ministries              Klugh Family     Buncombe Street UMC                    Mauldin UMC First Baptist of Mauldin                    Pelham Road Baptist  First Baptist of Taylors                    Prince of Peace Catholic First Presbyterian of Greer             Reedy Fork Baptist Grace Covenant Presbyterian        St. Giles Presbyterian                      Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Monetary Donations:  In memory of Bill Biggers - Diane Croxton and Dona Leonard In memory of Billy Burdette and Fredda Dean Wood Boroff - Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Lois Foster and Stacey Ramsey Sawyer - Ann & Winston Lee In honor of David Gay - Denton Burnette and Revelation SS Class - Buncombe Street UMC In honor of the wedding guests of Luke Browder and Chelsea Rudisill - Chelsea Rudisill  Robert & Joan Adams Aldersgate UMC AmazonSmile program Anonymous Alice Baird Joyce Barton Johnsye Boling Robbie Boman Thomas & Julie Buchanan Gregory & Sally Coleman Sarah Craig Daughters of Penelope - Lyra Chapter Charlene & Alan Dean Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Thayer Fleming Paul & Jennifer Gasque Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth David & Rebecca Grissell Rob Haney Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Hillandale Acres Community Club Arthur H. Holt InvestiNet, LLC Neil Jamerson Katherine Johnson Sherry Lawson Jim & Susan Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Basil Manly, IV Cheryl & Don McMahan Ken Moody Thomas Quinn Jacqueline Rudder Bernard & Cynthia Showman Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Sherri & Tom Whittington Hans Wiegert Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Advent UMC, Angie Carrier, McKenzie James, Eric Oglesby, Parker Medical, Sandra Peters, Promotions Unlimited, Nancye Rush, Spark Club of Beck Academy, Imani Stoddard, Vedic Center of Greenville, Women with a Purpose - Piedmont UMC, and Woodruff Road Christian Church for bikes, food, toiletries, gift cards, and other non-cash donations.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center July 2016                                                               A House for Healing                                                    From the pastor:           During a gloomy and rainy few days in February, women from Christ Episcopal Church and Triune Mercy Center traveled to Nashville, TN, to get a first-hand look at Thistle Farms, a ministry that seeks restoration and healing for sexually exploited and traumatized women. We came home on fire to provide such a ministry in Greenville.            We plan to start with a home -- a comfortable, nurturing home that will provide two years of free shelter, food, counseling and friendship for a handful of women. We hope to eventually go into a social enterprise and all sorts of things. But first, the home.        People ask us a lot of questions -- will the home be rural, urban or suburban? Will the staff live in? Will there be gardens? All that is still under consideration.        Because first, we need the home. Toward that end, we are seeking donation of a house with at least four bedrooms and two baths and/or land somewhere in Greenville County. We're not going to be more specific because we don't want to place limits on your creativity or generosity -- or on God's.         So there you have it. If you have a house or land you'd like to donate, please contact Karen Eller, Triune's associate pastor and co-chair of this project, at karen@triunemercy.org . Or call her at 233-8020, ext. 170.                 Blessings,         Deb June at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 258          Sun PM... 23  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................  1,289       Grocery boxes........................ 146 households Pop-top groceries...................   85 individuals Laundry loads.........................   85                                      Emergency clothes/blankets/kits. 79        Fans .....................................       8               People placed in rehab............  19       Social worker consultations.... 135, including 33 Round Table participants                              Mental health consultations....... 29        Blood pressures taken.............  39       Vision screenings .....................  6        Prescriptions filled .................    25                 Volunteer hours....................   1,607    Worship with us at Triune Chapel: July 3, 11 AM -- Pianist Russ Long, soloist David Raulston and two Triune trios will lead worship. Deb will preach on "Freedom," and we will observe communion. 6 PM -- Rev. Kelly Kellum will speak. July 10, 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will sing, and Deb will preach on "In the News." 6 PM -- Rev. Kathy Kellum will speak and the Son Rise Band will lead worship.   July 17, 11 AM --  The Voices of Mercy will lead worship, and Deb will preach.   6 PM --  Playback Cafe, our improvisational theater gathering, will be held in the dining hall.   July 24, 11 AM - Our associate pastor, the Rev. Karen Eller, will preach on "Do What!?" and the Voices of Mercy will sing.   6 PM --  Elaine Nocks will speak. July 31, 11 AM -- The Voices of Mercy will sing. 6 PM -- We will hold a memorial service for our late parishioner John Parfitt. Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. This month, The Book of James: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Living.    Wish List:      Medium-size suitcases or duffle bags Men's underwear, sizes 32 and 34 Deodorant, travel-size and regular Travel-size shampoo   Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       6:30 PM       Pornography Addicts Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                         7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in July:  Advent UMC                                     Fourth Presbyterian Bethel Breakfast Ministries              Grace Covenant Presbyterian Buncombe STreet UMC                   Holland Park Church of Christ Earle Street Baptist                          Klugh Family Edwards Road Baptist                      Pelham Road Baptist First Baptist of Easley                      Prince of Peace Catholic First Baptist of Mauldin                    St. Matthew UMC                      Valley Brook Outreach Baptist   Monetary Donations:  In memory of Jackie Brewer - Mary B. Steck In memory of Inez Fowler and Virginia T. Minford - Alvin & Sarah Drake In honor of Alice Joyner and John Parfitt - Sallie Eskew In memory of Lillie Kelley - Dora Tucker and Sarah Rhoney In memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Marion - William & Meredith Robertson In memory of John Parfitt - Gillian L.E. Fosdick In memory of Mike Roberts - Robbie Boman In honor of the birth date of Mia Celeste Price - James Price In honor of Robbie Boman - Marge Powell Leta Adams Robert & Joan Adams Advent UMC Aldersgate UMC Judy Alexander Anonymous Terrie Barker Joyce Barton Johnsye Boling Miranda Brakefield Thomas & Julie Buchanan Sarah Craig Susan Cook Fellowship Greenville Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Thayer Fleming Fourth Presbyterian Church Paul & Jennifer Gasque GE Foundation Matching Gifts Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Rob Haney Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Herman Jackson John Knox Presbyterian Katherine Johnson Stephen G. Jones Sherry Lawson Jim & Susan Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Cheryl & Don McMahan Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd Ken Moody Peggie & Dick Morrow Alexander Nevels Abbey Elizabeth Nix Northside UMC Piedmont Healthcare Foundation Deb Plummer Jacqueline Rudder Donna Rycroft Bernard & Cynthia Showman Simpsonville UMC Franklin Snipes Rev. Judy Stevens Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Mark Van Ostenbridge Marsha & Bill Watson Don Webb Pamela Whitmire Hans Wiegert Susan Willingham Jane & Michael Wilson Jolene & Wiley Wimberly Nettia Yates Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Brenda Austin, Wayne Barton, Blue Ribbon Nuts, Girl Scout Troup 1007, Grace Church, Carol Kirby, Dawn McCallum, and Vedic Center of Greenville for bikes, food, toiletries, gift cards, and other non-cash donations.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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August 2016                                          Welcome Home

From the pastor:          You might think that the way to end poverty is to give someone money, the way to end homelessness, to give someone a home. Unfortunately, it's not nearly that quick or that easy.        Our case managers were getting discouraged after assisting people to obtain housing only to see them lose it soon afterward. Our social worker Robin Barton told me, "So many of our folks think getting a place to stay will solve all their problems. But after they get a place and get caught up on sleep, they wake up to find they still have problems and still have mountains of work ahead of them. It can be a scary moment. Some crack under that pressure and turn to addictions, or allow their mental health issues to flare up, or self-sabotage so they won't have to deal with the problems that were under the surface while they were homeless."            To address the problem, she and case manager Kathy Sharp created a monthly Welcome Home support group for newly housed parishioners. Together they talk over the issues -- the isolation that comes once they've left the streets, bill paying, budgeting, the unexpected quiet.         Participants choose the topic for each meeting: This summer, they requested a cooking lesson. Robin and Kathy taught a simple rice dish, and gave out pots and pans to take home.        "They discuss things like 'Now I see why the Rescue Mission made us go to bed early,'  or 'I miss the accountability at the shelter,' " Robin reports. "They speak of not wanting to turn the lights on for too long as they worry about their power bill."      Through lively discussions, participants share as much with each other as the professionals share with them.        Our partners at United Ministries' Place of Hope have joined us. In fact, they've been so pleased with the results that they now require Welcome Home for anyone they help to house.           "Our participants have been very happy for the support," said Robin. "I tell them every time we meet that we dream for everyone to have a place to stay. Their success gives us joy and hope for others to also get housing."                                                                      * * * * * * * *       I am available to speak to your book club or ministry circle about my latest book, The Cantaloupe Thief. Though it is fiction, it has a lot to say about homelessness.         Contact me at  deb@triunemercy.org or 864-233-3402.         The book can be found locally at Fiction Addiction, Mr. K's, 10,000 Villages, Williams Cafe in Travelers Rest, Barnes & Noble, and at Triune.   Blessings,  Deb July at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 265           Sun PM... 44  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................         1,908       Grocery boxes........................        105 households Pop-top groceries...................          81 individuals Laundry loads.........................        107                                       Emergency clothes/blankets/kits.. . 81         Bikes .........................................        4 Fans .....................................             3                     People placed in rehab or safe housing from sexual exploitation ... 14         Social worker consultations....       160, including 39 Round Table participants                              Blood pressures taken............. 50         Vision screenings .....................18          Prescriptions filled .................   19                  Volunteer hours................ .   1,230    Worship with us at Triune Chapel: August 7, 11 AM -- On his last Sunday in town, guitarist/singer Taylor Moore will assist with Deb's sermon "The Sung Parable" during this communion service.   .   6 PM -- Recent seminary graduate Becky Grisell will preach.  August 14, 11 AM -- Various soloists and trios will lead worship, and Deb will preach on "Roll Call.".   6 PM -- Rev. Jerry Hill will preach, and the Son Rise Praise Band will play.   August 21, 11 AM -- Mechelle Lewis will lead our worship music with performances by Carrie Howard, Judi Barefoot, David Raulston and Tim Turner.    6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will preach.    August 28, 11 AM - The Voices of Mercy will lead worship.  6 PM --  Rev. Susie Smith will preach.  Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Bible Study at 4 PM Sunday and 7 PM Thursday.    Wish List:      Men's underwear, sizes 32 and 34 Women's bikini underwear, sizes 6 and 7 Bras, sizes 36 and 38, B through D cup Journals and pens Copy paper Art canvasses Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM       Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon            Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon            Narcotics Anonymous                       6:30 PM       Pornography Addicts Anonymous Saturday      9:00 AM         Alcoholics Anonymous                         7:00 PM        Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in August:  Bethel Breakfast Ministry                          Klugh Family Brookwood Church                                   Mauldin UMC Buncombe Street UMC                             Pelham Road Baptist First Baptist of Mauldin                             Prince of Peace Catholic Grace Covenant Presbyterian                 St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Heart for the Homeless                           Triune Mercy Center                              Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Monetary Donations:  In memory of Blackwell Brogden - Karen & John Humeniuk In memory of Shirley Campbell - Sallie Eskew In memory of Boyce Clardy, Judith Wrenn Fair, Inez Fowler, Virginia T. Minford, Betty Prescott, and Mike Woods - Alvin & Sarah Drake In memory of Brent Norwood - Wanda Meade In memory of John Parfitt - Ken Christy, Daniel & Betty Shearer, and Judith Ziemer In honor of Mary Jane Gorman's birthday - W. Duncan McArthur In honor of Mary Frances & Dennis Greene - Covenant UMC Admissions Office, Furman University Aldersgate UMC Joyce Barton Jack Bertram Johnsye Boling Robbie Boman Miranda Brakefield Bridges to a Brighter Future, Furman University Thomas & Julie Buchanan Mack & Sherie Burdette Capital Health Service, LLC Sarah Craig Bobby and Beth Dobson  Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Thayer Fleming The Fluor Foundation Jim Freeman Paul & Jennifer Gasque Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth Rob Haney Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Connnie Jean Herrell Betty Herrin Neil Jamerson Katherine Johnson Pamela Kenny Sherry Lawson Jake & Lauren Lunsford Richard Maris Sam McGee Cheryl & Don McMahan J. David Nelson, Jr. Alexander Nevels Phillip S. Roe Jacqueline Rudder Donna Rycroft Carole Scott Bernard & Cynthia Showman Sisk Foundation of Buncombe Street UMC Dwight Smith Peter & Mary Stangel Kirk Stotzer Rita Szeto Trinity Presbyterian Church Valerie Weatherly Hans Wiegert Susan Willingham Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Cathy Avery, Brookwood Church VBS, Gower Swim Team, International Custom Solutions, Joanna Donegan, Nancye & Spencer Rush, S&K Healthy Vending, Thai Kitchen, Vedic Center, and Zoe's Kitchen for bikes, food, toiletries, gift cards, and other non-cash donations.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.

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View this email in your browser Triune Mercy Center September 2016                                        A Season of Change                                              From the pastor:           For years, our rehab counselor David Gay has worked through the Greenville County Detention Center to steer addicts into treatment rather than prison when warranted. While there, he met Beth Messick, who was doing much the same work with women arrested for prostitution. He so admired her efforts that we recently hired her to join our Triune team.         In August Beth received a call from the GCDC about an 18-year-old victim. The young woman had been enticed by a man she met in Tennessee to come to Greenville to meet his family.          Unbeknown to her, she had been “sold” to this man by an alleged friend before they left Tennessee. She arrived in Greenville and realized she was to be sold online for sex. She ran away and called police – and was subsequently arrested for a drug possession.         When Beth visited her, she learned that the teen had lived in 27 foster homes and had been physically and sexually abused in several. As a result of the trauma, she was previously the victim of a trafficker who took her from Tennessee to Wisconsin. That trafficker is now serving a 10-year prison sentence.            The young victim was fearful that the Greenville trafficker would find her once she got out of jail. She had no place to go, no money and no way to get back to Tennessee. Through case management inside the jail and Beth’s intervention, we were able to facilitate a phone interview for her to be accepted into a restoration home in Alabama.          After 21 days in jail, she was released. We provided a bus ticket to Tennessee so she could reunite with some family members until her bed in Alabama becomes available. Beth continues to monitor her and will continue until she goes into the restoration home.         This is new ground for us at Triune, and we are grateful that Beth is showing us the way. Simultaneously, we are working with Christ Episcopal Church to create a restoration house in Greenville for women who find themselves in similar circumstances.       Besides the addition of Beth, lots more changes are happening at Triune. Our longtime volunteer and board member Cheri Shumate has become director of Support Circles and other community-based projects.         And our beloved associate pastor, Karen Eller, is moving to Louisville, Ky., because of her husband's job transfer. We are in the search process for a new associate.           Please be in prayer for us during this time of transition. If you know of someone who would be interested in our non-denominational ministry alongside both homeless and housed, rich and poor, black and white, mentally healthy and mentally challenged, have him or her contact me at deb@triunemercy.org .       You are also invited to join us to say goodbye to Karen at an informal reception in our dining hall at noon on Sunday, Oct. 9.                                                                          * * * * * * * *            It's time for our next class of Faith & Finances, a series of 12 sessions on financial literacy for low-income or financially vulnerable adults. If you are struggling with your finances, and seek to overcome financial obstacles, get free from debt and save for the future, please join us on Monday nights beginning Sept. 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in our dining hall. You may also volunteer as a support team member to walk alongside our participants, encourage and assist them as needed.          For more information, contact our Accountant, Diane Croxton, at 864-233-8020 ext 120 or  diane@triunemercy.org.                                                               * * * * * * * * *          We are frequently asked when our next art auction will be. It's coming up 7-10 PM on Oct. 20 at a new venue, The Upper Room, 20 N. Main St.          Once again those fabulous ladies of the Upstate Woman's Club are sponsoring "Peace of Triune" that will feature Triune artists as well as local professionals in silent and live auction formats. The event will be catered by Peter Collins, chef at Chef 360.          For more information, contact Carey Hudson at  careyleehudson63@gmail.com  .  Blessings,  Deb  The art work at left is by Christy Lynn Peeks Fowler, and at right, by Russ Reed. August at Triune: Worship and Bible studies (average attendance): Sun AM.... 265           Sun PM... 23  Meals and Assistance Programs: Hot meals............................  1,435              Grocery boxes........................  144  households Pop-top groceries...................  102  individuals Laundry loads.........................    94                                             Emergency clothes/blankets/kits..103.          Bikes .............................................. 1      Fans ..............................................  0                                  People placed in rehab or safe housing from sexual exploitation ... 9       Job placements........................  6   Social worker consultations....  182, including 36 Round Table participants                              Mental health consultations .....  21 Blood pressures taken.............  44        Vision screenings ..................... 18         Prescriptions filled .....................42                     Volunteer hours.....................1,691   Worship with us at Triune Chapel: September 4, 11 AM -- Elaine Nocks will preach on "God's Do-Overs." David Raulston and Justin Garrison will sing.  6 PM --  Rev. Susie Smith will preach. September 11, 11 AM --  The Gospel According to St. Mark Singers will join us from St. Mark UMC in Seneca, and Deb will preach on "A History of Violence." 6 PM -- Seminary student Ryan Coker will preach.    September 18, 11 AM -- Lila Smith will sing, and Deb will preach on "The Post-It Note Epistle."  6 PM -- Playback Cafe will present "Oh, Snap! A Play about Poverty and Perceptions."      September 25, 11 AM -  The Voices of Mercy will lead worship, and Deb will preach.  6 PM -- Elaine Nocks will preach.   Sunday School - Each Sunday at 10 AM. Bible Study at 4 PM Sunday and 7 PM Thursday.    Wish List:      Art canvasses Men's underwear, size medium Women's underwear, sizes small and medium Pasta and spaghetti sauce Canned fruit Canned meat Tuna Vienna sausage  Recovery Meetings: Monday         Noon           Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday        Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday   Noon           Narcotics Anonymous                       8:00 PM      Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday       Noon           Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous                       7:00 PM      Narcotics Anonymous Friday            Noon           Narcotics Anonymous                       6:30 PM       Pornography Addicts Anonymous Saturday       9:00 AM       Alcoholics Anonymous                          7:00 PM      Narcotics Anonymous                    Serving in September:  Bethel Breakfast Ministry         Grace Covenant Presbyterian Bethlehem Baptist                    Holland Park Church of Christ Buncombe Street UMC            Klugh Family Earle Street Baptist                  Pelham Road Baptist First Baptist Mauldin                 Prince of Peace Catholic First Presbyterian Greer           St. Giles Presbyterian Frances Hill/Paula Finnie         Valley Brook Outreach Baptist  Monetary Donations:  In memory of Boyce Clardy and Alvin McCall - Paul & Joy Carter In memory of Anne Hembree - Jan W. Stenhouse In memory of Alvin McCall - Guido Capri, James & Cindy Clanton, Rick & Ingrid Erwin, L. Gray Geddie, Jr.,Mrs. Keeter Horton, The Melehes, Andrew Smith, Dennis & Terhune Sudderth, Dan H. Thompson, Nancy McCall Thompson, Joseph Andrew McCall, Hazel McCall, and Alyx McCall Thompson, Sandra Trammell, and Doyle & Honey Yates In memory of Wanda & Alvin McCall - Carol Monroe & family In memory of John Parfitt - Kelly Byers and Christine & Joseph Tromiczak  In memory of Ruth Pearson and Judy Gregg - Teresa Wiegert In honor of Steve & Cathi Karelitz' wedding - Richard & Peggy Karelitz In honor of Vicar Megan Lineberger - Jeanne Blinkoff Robert & Joan Adams Advent UMC Aldersgate UMC Anonymous Drew Barker Terrie Barker Joyce Barton Johnsye Boling Miranda Brakefield Thomas & Julie Buchanan Charles & Robin Conklin Sarah Craig Alan & Charlene Dean Alvin & Sarah Drake John & Martha Duggan Susan Fender Chadmichael Ferber First Presbyterian Church - Greer Thayer Fleming Jim Freeman Furman University Paul & Jennifer Gasque Gleaners SS Class - Covenant UMC Bonita Gossett Angela Grell James E. Griffeth David & Rebecca Grissell Rob Haney Robert & Ann Haney Mike & Trish Harrison Margaret Heatherly Betty Herrin Gerald Huskamp Neil Jamerson Katherine Johnson Jim & Susan Lollis Jake & Lauren Lunsford Richard Maris Cheryl & Don McMahan Cecile Michon & Jerry Lloyd Ken Moody Alexander Nevels Ben Reed Phillip S. Roe Jacqueline Rudder Donna Rycroft St. Giles Presbyterian Church St. James Episcopal Church Bernard & Cynthia Showman SImpsonville UMC Kirk Stotzer David Sutherland Rita Szeto Travelers Rest United Methodist Women Pamela Whitmire Hans Wiegert Susan Willingham Jane & Michael Wilson Plus, thanks to all our faithful worshipers!  And thanks to: Customs & Border Protection, Linda & Fred Farrell, Chris Stone, UPS Freight Forwarding, and Bob & Regina York for bikes, food, toiletries, gift cards, and other non-cash donations.    Our Mission Statement:   To share Christ's love while meeting physical needs and providing life-changing opportunities to the disadvantaged.