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.
20 Something’s Ugly Sweater Party
Would you like to connect with other people in their 20’s at Trinity? Mark your calendar and plan on attending the Ugly Sweater Party at Trinity on Sunday, December 20, from 11am until noon. We will meet in the Youth Room. If you are able, please wear an ugly Christmas sweater for the morning. If you do not have one, …
Christmas Cards for our Shut-Ins
Help remember and bless our shut-ins over the Christmas season. There is a basket at the Welcome Center for you to bring Christmas card for our shut-ins, you may also bring your cards to the Trinity office. Please have them in by Wednesday, December 16th, so we can get them all delivered. Please see the prayer section of our weekly …
Sunday’s Coming ~ November 29, 2015
As the calendar turns from Thanksgiving, the church begins a season we call “advent.” The word “Advent” derives 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.
College Students – Finals Week
College students, on Sunday, December 6 be sure to stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall to pick up a “Finals Week Goodie Bag”. Also on December 14-15 you are welcome to come and enjoy a quiet place off campus. Tap into our wi-fi and we will have rooms, tables, snacks, and drinks available until 10:00 p.m.
Sunday School Snip-It (November 22, 2015)
On Sunday we looked at how when a string of lights goes bad, it is easier to throw it out and buy a new one than figure out which bulb has gone bad. Like a broken string of lights, we have all sinned. None of us are righteous. But rather than toss us out, God sent his Son Jesus to …