God, order a peaceful and whole life for us, because everything we’ve done, you’ve done for us. Isaiah 26:12 The Message paraphrase
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
● A few weeks ago we were alerted that a young family that attends Christ Church (LCMS) in Lincoln, Nebraska are in Houston preparing for in-utero surgery on their baby girl. Thanks to the generosity of our congregation, Cortney, Alex and baby Micha are now settled into a condo near the Medical Center, along with some generous financial assistance. Cortney’s surgery is planned for today, so please keep the family and their medical team in your prayers for God’s healing and peace. If you’d like to help them make up for lost income, parking and transportation costs, please donate online by going here and selecting the “Families in Distress Fund”.
● Please plan to drop by the Gathering Space after worship this Sunday (July 30th) as we honor Trinity Garrett’s over 9 years of work as a staff member. Trinity’s transitioning to focus on her role as mom and wife and will remain in the leadership of several important ministries at Trinity. Come show Trinity your appreciation, and enjoy some light refreshments before heading to your Discipleship Hour class!
● Make your calendars now for Sunday, August 13th at 11:30am in the Gym for “Movie Day” where we’ll be watching “Ratatouille”. This 2007 animated comedy-drama features an endearing rat who dreams of becoming a famous chef in Paris. Pastor Dorn will highlight the spiritual lessons that can be drawn from the movie while we much on lunch sponsored by the Stephen Ministry. Watch for an RSVP coming in August.
● Save the date on your calendar for Trinity’s Fall Kickoff being held on Sunday, August 27th. We’ll be blessing our students (along with their backpacks!) as they re-enter school and enjoy BBQ from the Holy Smokers. We look forward to seeing you!
● In preparation for the Fall kick-off of our children’s Discipleship Hour, we are in need of additional leaders who have a passion for teaching students in PreK 4/5 and 3rd/4th grade. Please email Haley Davisson (hdavisson@trinitydt.org) if you are feeling a tug from the Holy Spirit to help this important ministry!
● You won’t want to miss the Hymnal Marathon starting at 9:00am on Saturday, August 12th at Trinity. Organist Benjamin Kolodziej will play all 635 hymns in the Lutheran Service Book! It’s a “come and go” affair, and you may join either in-person or via video streaming.
● If you’re looking for an adult Bible study class during the summer months, Pastor Dorn and Pastor Lonnie are offering a class during the Discipleship Hour each Sunday in Room 123. You may find a complete list of our classes by clicking here, or you can find a brochure in the Narthex, Foyer or Gathering Space.
● 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)
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Summertime is traditionally the time Americans take vacations. We pack up the necessities and the kids and get in our trains, planes and automobiles in search of new adventures, beautiful vistas and interesting places. Of course, we sometimes wind up with delayed flights, dirty hotel rooms or overcrowded tourist traps. But we can dream, so we continue chasing the picture-perfect moments envisioned by the travel websites and shown on our social media feeds.
What drives us to make the effort? I think it’s because we are really searching for inward peace. A respite from demanding bosses, chatty co-workers, recalcitrant teen-agers and busy schedules.
Unfortunately, we’re looking for peace in all the wrong places. Scripture calls us to a deeper understanding; real peace only comes as a result of a soul-transforming relationship with the Source of all peace.
This Sunday at Trinity Downtown, we’ll be continuing our series looking at the fruit that the Holy Spirit naturally develops into our lives as we follow Jesus. This Sunday, we’ll be focusing on peace, the contentment we all seek that comes only by building daily communion with God.
If you’ve been looking “in all the wrong places” for peace, and feel dismayed, disappointed and harassed, join us this weekend at Trinity Downtown as we gather to hear the Holy Spirit’s whispers of peace to our souls. It will make a world of difference in your life.
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 previous services by clicking here. You can enhance your worship experience by viewing the current week’s service 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.
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.