URGENT!!!

Trinity Pastoral Counseling Center continues to serve our clients.

There has been tremendous change and uncertainty recently due to COVID-19. We
have adapted by offering telehealth services. Therapists are working
from their homes and connecting with clients as scheduled. Thank you for
your ongoing prayers as we work together in facing this situation.
Blessings,
Diane Younkins, LCPC, NCC
Director and Pastoral Counselor 

1. FCPS Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Supper

Monday, March 16, 2020

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, the 8 schools* at which FCPS was originally serving only breakfast and lunch are adding boxed “Grab N Go” suppers.

In addition, starting Wednesday, March 18, FCPS will add the following 8 locations for lunches “to go” from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM–
Look for the bright yellow school buses:

Brunswick – Rite Aid Parking Lot, Brunswick Heights Shopping Center, 92 Souder Road, Brunswick
Buckeystown United Methodist Church – Parking Lot, 3440 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick
Emmitsburg Elementary – School Parking Lot, 300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg
Heather Ridge – School Parking Lot, 1445 Taney Avenue, Frederick
Lucas Village Community Center – 111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Frederick
Max Kehne Ball Field – Parking Lot, 1100 West 7th Street, Frederick
Thurmont Elementary – School Parking Lot, 805 E. Main Street, Thurmont
Walkersville – Discovery Shopping Center Parking Lot (Goodwill Store), 8425 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville

As previously announced, FCPS is serving FREE meals to all children** 18 years & under:
Monday-Friday, March 16-27

8:30-9:30 AM Breakfast
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Lunch [Now added: Boxed suppers to go]

. Ballenger Creek Elementary*
. Crestwood Middle*
. Frederick High*
. Hillcrest Elementary*
. Lincoln Elementary*
. Monocacy Elementary*
. North Frederick Elementary*
. Waverley Elementary*

Participants do NOT have to live in Frederick County, be FCPS students or be registered to attend the schools serving meals.
Children MAY take their meals to go.
**We will also serve adults enrolled in an education program for persons with disabilities.
Q? 301-644-5061

2. Comcast Internet Essentials

***Letter from the Pastor***

“What is Coronavirus (COVID-19) and How to Cope with This Dangerous Virus: A Simple Explanation.” By Donald L. Fine, Ph.D., Trinity United Methodist Church’s Council Co-Chair.

Stewardship and Finance Update

Your Stewardship & Finance Team continues to monitor the church’s finance in light of the Coronavirus. The advice given continues to include good hygiene and limiting touching, especially hand-to-hand. Starting on Sunday, March 8, 2020, we have stopped the passing of baskets at the early service and offering plates at the later service. Instead stationary baskets are placed in front of the altar and people are invited to bring their offering, tithe, or gift forward after the stewardship moment. This change is to keep everyone safe. If you do not feel comfortable coming forward or you feel it is best to stay home to protect yourself and others if you are not feeling well, you can still give and support God’s work here at Trinity. You can give by using our Q-R code, electronic bank transfer, PayPal on our website, or even by mailing in your offering to the church office. You do not have to be physically present to give and support the ministries of your church. Thank you for your continued support of our church.

Michele Pickens

2020 General Conference Resources

Comparison of Proposals to GC 2020