Sunday morning was the third Sunday in our sermon series Looking Back, Longing Forward.
One of our elders, Michelle Christy, preached from Luke 1:39-56. Michelle invited us, like Mary in longing for the fulfillment of God’s promise, to use the time of waiting as preparation. Waiting is not a season of passivity but a time of preparation. The preparation of waiting grows and confirms hope in our steadfast and promise-keeping God. We receive hope as we see signs of His favor through the promises He has already fulfilled and sing in remembrance and rehearsal of His faithfulness.
Worship: You can view the sermon and Sunday morning worship by clicking HERE.
Bulletin: Find a link to the bulletin HERE.
On Sunday night, we celebrated the Christmas season by creating space for our younger ones to use their talents to share the story of Christmas at our Christmas Talent Share. Several kids shared their musical talents, read scripture, drew pictures of the Christmas story, shared baked goods, and danced. As Pastor Brian said, God is glorified when we use our talents to praise him. The Christmas Talent share was a beautiful testimony to the gifts God has given our children and a time of celebration for the greatest gift God has given us, the birth of his son Jesus Christ.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
For additional announcements, please look at our bulletin (link above).
Holiday Service Times: We have switched to two Sunday morning worship services (9:30 / 10:50) for December 16, 23, and 30. We will resume our normal three worship service schedule (8:15 / 9:30 / 10:50) on January 6.
Christmas Eve Service Times: We hope you will join us for one of our candle light Christmas Eve services on Monday, December 24 at 4:00 & 5:30.
2019 Growth Opportunities
Becoming Better Readers of the Bible is a 7-week class to help you gain confidence in reading and meditating on God’s Word. Join us in Adult Room 4 on Sundays at 9:30am.
Connecting Conversations is an on-going class to walk with other Trinity folks to discuss the sermon preached that morning and to take steps in applying it to your life. Join us in Adult Room 4 on Sundays at 10:45am.
Financial Peace University course topics include: saving, debt strategies, budgeting, investing, home buying, insurance, and giving. Looking to beat debt and make a plan for the future? Join us for a preview session in Adult Room 2 on Jan. 20 at 10:40am. Sign up HERE.
Rooted is a 10-week journey that will help you dive into key areas of the spiritual life in the context of meaningful community. This is our core discipleship and connecting class at Trinity. Sign up HERE. Sessions start January 27.
Men’s Wild at Heart Book Study – Men are invited to join their fellow Christian men for a lively discussion over the book WILD AT HEART by John Eldredge. This weekly Bible study will start on Tuesday, January 8 from 6:30-7:30pm in Adult Room 1. The book explores your natural masculinity and how God incorporates it into His plans and purpose for your life. Sign up HERE.
Dwelling in the Word – God’s Word has the power to change us from the inside out. Paul instructs us to “let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly!” (Col. 3:16) This is why Scripture memory has long been a key practice for God’s people. Starting January 9, join Pastor Brian and Dr. Jeff Barker on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm as they share tips and practices to help you memorize Scripture. Even if you think you can’t memorize, this class is for you!