This week we will be picking up an occasional series we do called “Heidelberg U.” So far we’ve covered our sin and all the effects of that sin. God created us with the ability to keep the law. We just keep making bad choices. Sin makes us inadequate and therefore we need mercy. As a result we look at our incredible need for the baby that was born in a manger long ago in Bethlehem.
Christmas Eve ~ 4:00 and 5:30 p.m.
Join us Thursday, December 24, for one of our two candle-lit Christmas Eve worship times ~ 4:00 and 5:30 p.m.. We’ll sing carols, share the Christmas story, and hear Pastor Jon’s 2015 Christmas message. He shares this about the message: Friends, on the eve of Christmas in 2015 the world feels on edge. We’ve talked some about that during the …
Sunday’s Coming ~ December 20, 2015
We are in the fourth week of a season called “advent.” The word “advent” comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming.” For the first Christians, advent was all about preparing for Jesus to come again – the true second Christmas.
Maybe because Christ’s birth was first celebrated during winter amid darkness, light is one of the key elements used to help us understand what Christ’s coming means. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:4)
And this week the kids are telling the story of Jesus’ birth! It is arguably the most anticipated Sunday of the year! I so hope you enjoy their innocence, their joyful singing, the words they will share, and the message they will bring.
Year-End Giving Update
END OF YEAR GIVING UPDATE As we approach the end of the year the deacons would like to share some year-to-date giving updates. Trinity continues to be blessed by strong giving. Thank you for your generosity and thanks be to God. Projecting to the end of the year, we will need approximately $43,900 to cover all 2015 expected needs. If you would …
Sunday School Snip-It (December 13, 2015)
Thousands of years ago, Isaiah described the coming Messiah as a great light for the people walking in darkness. That light–that star–would be Jesus, the Son of God. God foretold his plan of salvation thousands of years before Jesus was born. Please note: THERE IS NO K-5 Sunday school this week (December 20).
Sunday’s Coming ~ December 13, 2015
We are in the third week of a season called “advent.” The word “advent” comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming,” which is a translation of the Greek word parousia. For the first Christians, advent was all about preparing for Jesus to come again – the true second Christmas.
Holiday Service Times
On Sunday December 20, 27, and Jan 3 there will be no Sunday School and only two services at 8:30 & 9:50 a.m. On December 24th we will be having a 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. There will be nursery available for 0-2 year olds.
Senior Fellowship Christmas Dinner
All seniors 65 and older are invited to the Senior Fellowship Christmas Dinner at noon on Thursday, December 17th. There will be a catered meal from Nederlander’s Grill of bacon wrapped pork chop, green bean casserole, strawberry fluff salad, and dessert which will be served by the staff. (There is a suggested donation of $8.00) Please RSVP to the church office …
Sunday School Snip-It (December 6, 2015)
On Sunday the kids learned about Mary, who was visited by the angel Gabriel. He told her good news: She would give birth to a baby. This child would be King, and His Kingdom would last forever. That’s definitely a reason to be JOYFUL!
Sunday’s Coming ~ December 6, 2015
This week, the words “witness” and dominate the Bible verses in the message. God sends a man we know as John the Baptist to be a witness about Jesus so that we might believe in Jesus.