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In today’s world, reports of declining church attendance, particularly in mainline Protestant churches, are common. The hope is that this church can be a part of a positive forward movement in order to avoid falling into that category. Right now, here at Trinity, there is the perfect opportunity to set a new tradition. Even though change is often challenging, Trinity’s Administrative Council has voted to support Reverend Kelly’s recommendation to move to one combined worship service at 9:30 beginning September 17. The service will take place in the sanctuary. And——drum roll please—-it will be a new combination service. Music will be provided each week by both Crosspoint band and Traditional choir. In short, it will be a new hybrid TOGETHER service that incorporates the best of both worlds. If you especially love the old hymns, they will be sung. If you prefer the modern songs of praise, they will be sung. The choirs will alternate weeks with a spirit-filled anthem, and everything else in worship will be a mixture of the two services. (Saturday night worship will continue as is at 6 pm. On Sunday morning, worship will be followed by GIFT hour, where people can meet for further study and get to know each other better! The GIFT hour includes children’s Sunday School.) One of the strengths of this church is the wonderful support of others it provides. Everyone will have an opportunity to meet and know fellow congregants in this new hybrid TOGETHER service. This change will truly help us put the UNITED in Trinity United Methodist Church. Here is a challenge: Think of someone you have missed seeing at services lately, give them a call, and offer to pick them up for this new worship service. Or better yet, invite someone who doesn’t have a church. Either way, it’s a win/win situation. Be a part of moving Trinity forward in a positive way. Please give this new combined worship service a chance. Change may be challenging, but good things can come out of it. -Ad Council Chairman: Rob Winter Vice Chairman: Deb Brummund