Another great week at Trinity Downtown… bringing people one step closer to Jesus! Last Sunday, Rally Day was an exciting time at Trinity! We had a huge crowd of kids in Sunday School (nearly 30), over 20 confirmands, and more youth than we’ve seen all summer! Plus, adult Bible classes at 9:30am AND 11:00am. Choir is back and so is Sunday morning coffee hour. So, take your coffee or lemonade into a Bible class. Our 9:30 Class in the Fellowship Hall is studying “Fruits of the Spirit.” A Bible Study for Moms of All Ages meets at 9:30 in the first (west) loggia classroom. The new 11am class is going through the same chapters in the Gospel of Mark from which our Gospel readings are taken this fall. Do yourself a favor…dig deep into the Word of God!
Remember, IT’S THE WORD OF GOD WE NEED TO STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH AND OUR CHURCH! As we engage our whole church family in ministry we are even more dependent on the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the power of God’s Word to help us move forward in the name of Jesus. Please check out all of Trinity’s Bible study options and register now with our online registration form so that you can indicate which study you want to be (or are already) a part of.
The Confirmation Blessing was a touching moment as Parents offered love and encouragement to Students, and Students thanked Parents for their support in this time of spiritual growth. This is the year Trinity completes the switch to sixth and seventh grade confirmation classes, with our last group of eighth graders in the second year class. Classes will meet Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm every other weekend, beginning Sunday, September 20, so that we can do some relationship-building activities and make it a bit easier for those with a longer commute. First Communion is scheduled for our Reformation Celebration on October 25, so, first year students, don’t miss out on this time of preparation!
Thanks to those who were able to join us for the Service of Prayer at 5 pm Saturday, September 12. It felt so meaningful that our Elders are planning for another one in November. Please know that our Elders and I are always ready to pray with you after any of our weekend worship services. By the way, Trinity members, keep checking your answering machine or email for a message from your Elder. It may take a while for them to connect with everyone, but they’re working on it.
Don’t forget, you’re all invited to join me, along with a few long time Trinity members, several of new incoming members and some new full-time CDC & K-8 staffers in the 8 week Fall Foundations series. The first five weeks we’ll be reviewing the basics of our faith, and what it means to live our lives with God every day. Along the way we’ll be making new friends and learning about ministry opportunities. The last three weeks focus on using God’s Word to develop deeper relationships, discover our spiritual gifts, and become actively involved in Christ’s work in His Church. Help us extend the invitation to guests, non-member school families, community friends, couples getting married at Trinity, families having babies baptized at Trinity… anyone who want to learn more about Trinity and the basics of our faith. Register online or by calling 407-488-1919 x101 or emailing TLC@TrinityDowntown.com
Finally, while I’ve only been with you for 12 weeks, what a great joy it has been every time I have had the privilege of sitting and talking with you. Trinity has been through a lot of change this past year. At the same time, you have this long history of serving the Lord; and you have laid out great plans for the future. The words of Scripture fit so well: “I have loved you with an everlasting love, says the Lord.” “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” “I know the plans that I have for you…to give you hope and a future.” We have good reason to sing that old hymn: “Our God our Help in ages past, our Hope for years to come!” God is with us! His angels are watching over us! His hand is guiding us! THANK-YOU for allowing me to share this time of transition with you!
-Pastor Jim Martin