A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
SEPTEMBER 2024
TRINITY U.C.C. VISION STATEMENT:
All will know the love of God through the teaching of Jesus!!
Trinity U.C.C. is called by
God to:
–Share God’s love with our
community
–Serve God’s children
–Bring healing and
wholeness to those in need
–Share the Gospel in
liturgy, music and study
God to:
–Share God’s love with our
community
–Serve God’s children
–Bring healing and
wholeness to those in need
–Share the Gospel in
liturgy, music and study
A PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE
Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor and further us with your continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name and finally by your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor and further us with your continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name and finally by your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Catch the Vision,
Share the Joy!!
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I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:1-3)
Dear Friends,
One of the things I share at the monthly Consistory meetings and the quarterly Pastor Parish Committee meetings is a pulse of the congregation. I want you to know that Trinity had a strong pulse during the summer months! In the following pages, you will see some pictures and other information highlighting these summer activities. I want to mention a few things about the pulse of Trinity Church during these summer months:
–Children and adults gathered for our annual Vacation Bible School. We were reminded that what often seems impossible to us is possible with God. As Sue Bowman had us look through the telescope to look at the moon one evening, I was in awe of what is possible with God!
–You have been supportive of our preschool ministry by purchasing S. Clyde Weaver sub coupons, attending the Friendship Fest (this raised money for the preschool), and donated items for the beginning of the preschool year! As I write this letter to you, we are anticipating the fundraiser at Son’s!
–We supported one another as we grieved the deaths of John Bailey, Nancy Patton, and Ken Jenkins. We supported our brothers and sisters in Christ who were sick, who underwent surgeries, or who experienced changes in their life. A small group of members have been supporting one another in the grief group.
–We welcomed new members to the life of Trinity Church and baptized Kayce Bair into the life of the Christian Church. Another thing that is happening as I write this letter is the annual church picnic. What a wonderful way to end the summer!
Now we turn the page to the fall activities. Sunday School classes will soon begin. The preschool children will be returning. The prayer shawl ministry, the pinochle fellowship, and the men’s group will begin meeting after their summer hiatus. The Parish Life Committee is planning some wonderful fellowship events that will begin with the East Petersburg parade and another lunch bunch after worship. The fall stewardship campaign will begin.
Your participation in these ministries and activities are important for the growth of the congregation. Yes, it appears that our pulse will get stronger and stronger as we engage in the ministry, fellowship, and mission opportunities that God is providing for us in the coming months. However, the only way it can be that strong is if you take the time to be involved in the life of Trinity Church!
I look forward to what God is making possible in the life of Trinity Church! I look forward to seeing you in worship, serve with you in the ministry and mission that God is calling us to right now, and to be open to where God will take us next!
Blessings,
Pastor Chris
EOV
