This Week at Trinity – January 28th

January 28th
Monday Morning Bible Study 8:15 am
Bowling League 6:30 pm
Church Council Meeting 7:00 pm
January 29th
By-Laws Committee Meeting 6:45 pm
January 30th
Choir Practice 7:00 pm
Lutheran Confessions Study Group 7:00 pm
January 31st
Individual Confession and Absolution 11:00 am
Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm
February 2nd
LWML Love Box Packing 9:00 am
February 3rd Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Lutheran Schools Sunday
Individual Confession and Absolution 7:15 am
Communion Worship Service 8:30 & 11:00 am
Sunday School/Bible Class/Confirmation Class 9:45 am

This Week at Trinity – January 21st

January 21st M L King Jr. Day Church and School Offices Closed
Bowling League 6:30 pm
January 22nd
J.A.M. 2:45 pm
January 23rd
Altar Guild Bible Study 10:00 am
Individual Confession and Absolution 11:00 am
Choir Practice 7:00 pm
Lutheran Confessions Study Group 7:00 pm
January 24th
Senior Ministry and Luncheon 11:00 am
Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm
January 25th
LWML Zone Retreat – Wakefield, VA
January 27th Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Individual Confession and Absolution 7:15 am
Worship Service 8:30 & 11:00 am
Sunday School/Bible Class/Confirmation Class 9:45 am

This Week at Trinity – January 14th

January 14th
Monday Morning Bible Study 8:15 am
Bowling League 6:30 pm
January 15th
Circuit 12 Meeting @ Trinity 9:00 am
Christian Growth Board Meeting 1:00 pm
By-Laws Committee Meeting 6:45 pm
January 16th
Choir Practice 7:00 pm
Lutheran Confessions Study Group 7:00 pm
January 17th
Individual Confession and Absolution 11:00 am
January 19th
Men’s Breakfast 8:00
January 20th Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Individual Confession and Absolution 7:15 am
Worship Service 8:30 & 11:00 am
Sunday School/Bible Class/Confirmation Class 9:45 am

Dogs, God, and Mercy Ministry

Be sure to join us at Trinity this weekend as we learn about Extra Mile K9 Response Team.

They are lead by LCMS Chaplain Ralph Buchhorn. One of their trainers, a former Trinity member who is now at Prince of Peace-Virginia Beach, will be presenting this exciting ministry that brings to people through dogs and Christ. She will be available for questions during coffee hour after each service.

For more information about this wonderful ministry, check out their website:  Extra Mile K9 Ministry

This Week at Trinity – January 7

January 7th
Monday Morning Bible Study 8:15 am
Bowling League 6:30 pm
January 8th
J.A.M. 2:45 pm
January 9th
Altar Guild Bible Study 10:00 am
Bell Choir 6:00 pm
Operation Barnabas 6:30 pm
Choir Practice 7:00 pm
Lutheran Confessions Study Group 7:00 pm
January 10th
Individual Confession and Absolution 11:00 am
January 12th
LWML Meeting
January 13th The Baptism of Our Lord
Individual Confession and Absolution 7:15 am
Worship Service 8:30 & 11:00 am
Sunday School/Bible Class/Confirmation Class 9:45 am

Top 10 (Biblical) Reasons to Go (back) to Church this year

1) Ephesians 3:21 tells us that the church displays the glory of God to the world.
2) Hebrews 10:24-25 shows God’s desire for us to assemble together.
3) Deuteronomy 4:10 reminds us that when we gather together God will speak to us.
4) 1 Corinthians 12:8 states that God places each of us in a local church because it pleases Him.
5) Philippians 2:3-4 teaches us that every time we gather together we have an opportunity to serve someone.
6) 1 Thessalonians 5:11 instructs us to encourage one another.
7) Matthew 18:20 promises us when two or more of us gather in Jesus’ name He is present.
8.) Acts 3:19-20 tells us that each time we repent, like at the beginning of worship, we will be refreshed.
9) Ephesians 4:11-12 states that the ministers of the church are given to perfect and equip the saints to do the work of the ministry.
10) Ephesians 3:10 states that the church is responsible for revealing the wisdom of God.

Top 12 reasons to go (back) to Trinity this year

12) Robes, candles, music…and it’s less expensive than a spa.
11) Because we need to experience artistic and creative expressions of the faith, such as music, praying, fasting and tithing.
10) You’re looking for a place that will welcome you no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. (Even if you are still packing your bags.)
9) You want your children to grow up knowing Jesus loves them–and their questions—unconditionally.
8.) You want to be part of a Christian community that’s making a difference in Hampton Roads and the world.
7) You’re looking for a place that makes you feel like you belong.
6) Bad stuff is going to happen in your life. Build a relationship with God at Trinity now, before life turns ugly (or uglier). Attending worship regularly builds a relationship with God and others that will give you a solid foundation.
5) Not all churches are anti-something. Trinity is for people, for love, for hospitality. Really, we are. We just don’t get the good press.
4) Trinity offers ways to serve. Many people would like to help the poor, the hungry and the homeless, but they don’t know what they can do to really make a difference. Trinity offers you ways to plug in to help those who need it most.
3) You have a gift. Probably two or 10 of them. Becoming involved in the ministry of Trinity will help you discover and use gifts you never even knew you had.
2) Not all churches are after your money. Sure, Trinity needs to pay the electric bill and the pastor and the secretary, but money and the church is more about you than it is about the church. It’s about your own relationship with God.
1) Taking a break from our hectic lives to come to church is accepting the gift of Sabbath-His forgiveness, His love, His word.
Check back tomorrow for the top 10 Biblical reasons to go to church!