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May 15, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
3. MAYOR'S REPORT
3.4 PROCLAMATION: Trinity United Methodist Church - 60th Anniversary — 1958-2018
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PROCLAMATION
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
"60THANNIVERSARY"
1958-2018
WHEREAS, in 1957 nine (9) residents inspired by faith, encouraged in population growth
and motivated by a desire to serve, held the first planning meeting to consider establishing a
Methodist Church in the Village of'MountProspect,- and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 1958 TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH was issued a
Certificate of Organization with eighty-eight (88) charter members, and Reverend DonaldM.
Thomas appointed as Pastor; and
WHEREAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURH, has for six (6) memorable decades
been apart of Mount Prospect's history, and serves as an essential link to the spiritual needs,
educational growth and social well-being of its members and community; and
WHEREAS, the TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH congregation has generously
supported and financed needed facilityprojects and expansions to accommodate membership
growth, facilitate spiritual education programs and provide community based services
including, a Pre -School open to all families in Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, faithfully serves the community
of'Mount Prospect through its many Community Service and Outreach programs including
Backpack Ministry, Pack -4 -Patriots, Rainbow Covenant projects, and WINGS (Women In
Need Growing Stronger); and
WHEREAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, is sensitive to the struggles and
basic needs of humanity, bringing the work of God and prayer to all seeking his voice,
contributing volunteer hours and funding to Habitat for Humanity, participating in yearly
youth mission trips to Red Lake, Minnesota and since 1990, welcoming the homeless as a host
site for Public Action to Deliver- Shelter (PADS); and
WHERAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, advocates diversity through its
participation in a clothes closet,. food pantry, English as a Second Language program (ESL)
and the outreach efforts of Heifer International; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, dedicated a Memorial
Center to honor and thank God for the deceased church members whose faith and
commitment were fundamental to the church ministry; and
WHEREAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, as an active participant in the
MountProspect Interfaith Council recognizes the significant role oftheFaith Community in
the Village ofMount Prospect, and whose commitment to a Christian. Community growing in
faith and a desire to serve God's children in Mount Prospect and the world beyond, moves
forward with a vision, "Trinity — Gathering in Christian Community, Growing in Faith, Going
to Serve "
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, along
with the Mount Prospect Village Board of Trustees, do hereby extend our sincere
congratulations to TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH on this truly momentous
occasion and encourage everyone to recognize the many contributions the congregation has
made to our community.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 1 S`" day of'May, 2018.