The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man… Genesis 39:2a ESV
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; Lamentations 3:22 ESV
Common problems. Extraordinary solution.
Here’s how you can participate:
- ● Join 20 other participants in Pastor Dorn’s “Faith Discovery” class this Sunday in Pastor Dorn’s office (room 123) at 10:15 am. There’s still time to become a part of those interested in joining our community!
- ● Help us reach our Magnify Campaign pledge goal. We need only $15,000 in additional pledges to reach our $750,000 pledge goal. If you haven’t made a pledge, please prayerfully consider helping us reach 100%. You can make a pledge to reach our $750,000 pledge goal. If you haven’t made a pledge, please prayerfully consider helping us reach 100%. You can make a pledge online here.
- ● If you have already made a Magnify pledge, please prayerfully consider accelerating fulfillment of your pledge to help us fund the Sanctuary renovation costs that are now coming due. You may give online by designating your gift to the “Magnify Capital Campaign” fund online here.
Here’s some info you’ll want to know-
- ● You may see the online worship folder by clicking here, or by scanning the QR code in the pew pocket. Since we have multiple services this week, the online worship folder will be periodically updated for the upcoming worship service(s)
- ● Learn more about Pastor Dorn’s next trip to the Holy Land scheduled for October 16-25, 2023 by attending an informational meeting at 11:30 am on Sunday, April 30th in Pastor Dorn’s office
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Dear Members and Friends of Trinity Downtown:
On Thursday, SpaceX attempted the first full-scale launch of their Starship rocket, which is rated as the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. Hundreds of SpaceX employees gathered at their facilities throughout the country to cheer on their teammates and watch this momentous occasion. Of course, the event was live-streamed so the world could also participate.
Unfortunately, the Starship didn’t achieve earth orbit, and exploded in what SpaceX calls a “RUD” — a Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly — after an exciting launch. Despite the apparent failure, I was amazed at how the employees all continued to cheer like they were at a party. The SpaceX webcast announcer said (with a smile) that she was just pleased that the spacecraft had successfully flown higher than the launch tower! Their focus shifted immediately to the next test flight.
I don’t have to tell you that life is chock-full of ups and downs. If you’re like me, I get up in the morning with my head full of things to do, relationships to build and problems to solve. I go to bed having encountered a blizzard of “RUDs” throughout my day.
The Hebrew Bible records that Joseph, one of the patriarchs of ancient Israel, encountered the same set of problems. His life seemed to swing from great successes to heartbreaking failures. But Joseph persevered simply because he had faith that the Lord’s steadfast love never ceases.
Are you facing similar ups and downs? Is it sometimes difficult for you to see the hand of God after you’ve encountered today’ set of RUD’s in your life?
God invites us to trust that the “ordinary” events of our life will be inexplicably and mysteriously used to hone our personalities into something more pleasing to Him. Have you seen any evidence of that process in your life?
This Sunday at Trinity Downtown, come find a God whose steadfast love helps us to weather the RUDs that come our way. Come worship the God that pursues each of us, even if we didn’t care about a relationship with him. Come hear about Jesus, who suffered, died and rose again to pay the penalty for your sins and open the way for the Holy Spirit to continually whisper to your heart “You know, I really DO love you so deeply that you can’t fully comprehend it.”
This weekend, give Him the opportunity to re-position your heart, redeem your circumstances and deepen your recognition that you are totally dependent upon Him for both your salvation and your very life.
This Weekend at Trinity Downtown
(April 23rd)
You can watch the “live stream” of our Sunday morning worship service by clicking here. Of course, you may also participate by watching the “on demand” video of any of our services by clicking here. You can enhance your worship experience by viewing the service’s worship folder by clicking here. Our weekly prayer list can also be found by clicking here.
You won’t want to miss attending one of our adult Discipleship Hour studies held at 10:15 am on Sunday. Your kids will enjoy learning more about their faith in Discipleship Hour classes appropriate for kids ages 2 through 12th grade.
I am looking forward to experiencing what God will do in our hearts as we celebrate His mysterious yet powerful work in our lives this Sunday.
Thankful to be your Pastor,
Our doors will open 30 minutes before the start of each worship service, and you may enter from any door. As always, we ask that if you are not feeling well, please stay home and participate with us online.
You won’t want to miss attending one of our adult Bible studies held at 10:15 am on Sunday. Your kids will enjoy Kingdom Quest, our Sunday School program for children from age 2 through grade 4, and our Sunday morning Youth events.
Watch Online
You can watch the “live stream” of our traditional worship service on Sunday at 9:00 am by clicking here. And, of course, you may also participate by watching the “on demand” video of any service by clicking here. You can enhance your worship experience by viewing the traditional service’s worship folder by clicking here. Our weekly prayer list can also be found by clicking here.
Please take advantage of our nursery, which is now open to care for children 2 years old and younger on Sunday mornings.