The Pantry Focus for May for I.A.M. is grits, canned meats, deodorant and dish detergent.  Non perishable foods and personal care items are always welcome!  Of course, monetary contributions are always welcome to purchase other needed items.

We will receive and dedicate the Pentecost Offering on Sunday, May 27, 2012.  Gifts to this special offering help bring God’s transforming, redeeming love to children at risk, guide and nurture young people’s growing faith and provide opportunities for young adults to become spiritual leaders – all in the name of Jesus Christ.

Presbyterian congregations are finding ways to minister to children at risk in their own communities. Forty percent of the Pentecost Offering is kept by the local church for use on behalf of these children.  Last year the Global Mission Ministry selected Sixth Avenue Psychiatric Rehabilitation Partners to receive Trinity’s forty percent of the offering.  Ten percent supports the General Assembly child advocacy ministries; Twenty-five percent goes to support ministries with youth aged 12-18 and those called to accompany them; Twenty-five percent supports the Young Adult Volunteer opportunities.

The Pentecost Offering is a powerful opportunity to give to the future.  The needs are great and the opportunities are abundant.  Jesus said “As God has sent me, so I send you.”  We can answer the call with our gifts and with our very lives.  Please give generously to the Pentecost Offering.