On Sunday morning, the Rev. Canon Captain Titus Baraka preached his sermon titled “You know you need revival when…”. You can view the sermon and Sunday morning worship by clicking HERE.
Titus and his wife Mary are visiting from Mukono, Uganda, Africa. They have been mission partners with Trinity since 2008.
Preaching from the book of Jonah, Titus shared the following key points:
You know you need revival when…
- You choose to take an opposite direction from where God wants you to be.
- You intentionally choose to sleep over issues in your life intended to get your attention toward God.
- Unbelievers around you get spiritually smarter than you to suggest for you to call upon the Lord.
- You are not ashamed to identify yourself with a God or a religious affiliation of whom/which you deliberately choose to ignore the will and purpose of that God.
- We would rather face the consequences of our sins rather than repent.
- You are drawn to communicate with God only during difficult times.
- You find yourself doing God’s service out of nominal religious duty rather than genuine commitment to Christ.
- You would rather see people face the wrath of God rather than God’s mercy.
Setting up our next series so well, Titus ended with the question: which area of your emotional life challenges your spiritual relationship with God?
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Let’s Get Real: Let’s Get Real is a discussion on real life topics. This month’s focus is the “Search for Contentment”. On Wednesday, Oct. 10, a panel of individuals from different age groups will discuss what it looks like to balance work and life with all of its demands. Join us in the fellowship hall from 6:30 to 7:30.
2018 Steak N’ Shoot: Join us at the Ireton Gun Club on October 25 from 5 to 9pm for our annual Steak N’ Shoot. Come for a fun night of fellowship as you shoot and grill your own steak afterwards. You do not need to bring a shotgun to participate. NEW: This year, the first 30 to register will be provided a box of 12 or 20 gauge shells to use. Everyone else will need to bring a box of 12 gauge shells. Cost to attend is $16, which will cover the facility rental and food. To register, click HERE. Registration closes on October 21.
Food & Clean Up Help Needed for College Brunch: We are in need of 25 egg bake casseroles, 24 dozen muffins, 10 people to bring fruit, 10 people to bring other breakfast items (baked french toast, breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls, etc.), and 6 clean-up volunteers for our College Brunch on Sunday, October 28. Food can be dropped off in the kitchen by 11:15am. We ask that those helping with clean up arrive by 12:30. Sign up to bring food or to help clean up by clicking HERE.
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot: Registration is now open for the 2018 Orange City Turkey Trot. The purpose of the race is to mark the Thanksgiving holiday with joyful community through a 5K fun run/walk. Though a 5K course is offered and runners’ times are recorded, the emphasis is on a fun experience for all ages that will raise awareness and resources for mission. The 2018 beneficiaries are Hunger Free Kids of Sioux County and Trinity Youth Missions. To register, visit orangecityturkeytrot.com.
Men’s Faith Tune-up/Bible Study: All men are invited to the men’s Faith Tune-up/Bible Study starting on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 in Adult Room 1. The topic for the night is “contentment”. Explore how this important aspect of our lives can remain so elusive. Read and discuss God’s plan and discover how you could take real steps toward a more content life. This is a time that will allow you to ask questions, learn from others and support other men with your knowledge and life experiences.
New Sermon Series Beginning Next Week: Join us for our next sermon series, “Beneath the Surface”, beginning Sunday, Oct. 14.
