Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Romans 12:2a NLT
Giving up something for Lent?
Here’s how you can participate:
- Enjoy “Go Texan Day” this Sunday at Trinity. We’ll have a chili cook-off in the Gathering Space, and the Holy Smokers will be providing brisket, sausages and all the sides. Everything starts at 11:30am, with seating in the Gym
- The Sanctuary remains closed for renovation, so we’ll be meeting for worship in the Gym. Service time is unchanged, and the services will be video-streamed as normal. Armchairs will be sprinkled throughout the Gym’s seating area for those that might need them
- Watch your email for links to our daily Lenten videos that started Wednesday
- You may see the online worship folder by clicking here, or by scanning the QR code with your smartphone at the table nearest to the Gym entrance from the Gathering Space
Here’s some info you’ll want to know-
Check out the online time-lapse camera in the Sanctuary that is capturing the renovation as it occurs!
Click below to participate in Adult Bible Studies!
Give your tithes and offerings online below!
Dear Members and Friends of Trinity Downtown:
The Lenten season of repentance and contemplation started this week, taking us on a 40-day journey culminating with Easter. Traditionally, Lent has been seen as a time of sorrow for our individual and collective sinfulness, a time to focus on curbing bad habits or restraining our indulgences. Not necessarily a bad thing.
Perhaps you’ve been pondering what you might “do without” during Lent…all the while, carefully weighing the cost of stopping and the measure of will power it will take to make it happen. That’s the calculation we all make, but I submit it is fundamentally flawed.
Taking that approach assumes that WE have the power to make long-term changes to our behavior. Try harder, grit our teeth, and just hang on long enough so WE can earn some performance points with our Creator.
Deep down, we know that God alone has the power to change our hearts. So I’d suggest that you take a different approach, one aimed at connecting your heart with Him. Ask the Lord for strength to start a new, positive habit that will connect you with HIS power on a daily basis. The new habit must be easy enough that you can do it every day; something like sitting in silence for 1 minute, writing down one thing you’re thankful for, or just reading one Psalm before you go to bed. Invite God into your life, and watch what happens.
On this first weekend of the Lenten season come join with the other sinners at Trinity Downtown as we are reminded of the great cost Jesus paid in showering us with His grace. 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
(February 26th)
You can join us in our traditional worship service on Sunday at 9:00 am or watch the “live stream” of the worship service by clicking here. And, of course, you may also participate by watching the “on demand” video of our 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.
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 look forward to seeing you 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.