[Joseph told his brothers] “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good…” Genesis 50:20a ESV
Please be patient; God is not finished with me yet. Anonymous bumper sticker
Making Bone-head Mistakes
Here’s how you can participate:
- ● Learn more about our faith by attending Pastor Dorn’s “Faith Discovery” classthat starts this Sunday, April 16th. The class meets in Pastor Dorn’s office (room 123) and starts at 10:15 am
- ● 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.
- ● Mark your calendars for LEAH’s Downtown Academy’s annual Gala at 6:00 pm on Saturday evening, April 15th in the Multi-Purpose Room in the Education Center. You may purchase tickets online here.
Here’s some info you’ll want to know-
- ● Thanks to those that volunteered for Easter Sunday’s “Empty Tomb” party. We had tons of kids participate in hands-on activities that highlighted Jesus’ resurrection. See some pictures below
- ● 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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Give your tithes and offerings online below!
Dear Members and Friends of Trinity Downtown:
Joseph, one of the patriarchs of ancient Israel, made some really bone-headed choices. He gossiped, was intensely prideful about the gifts that God had granted him, and generally acted as if the whole world revolved around him. To be fair, he grew up in a family system that was, to put it mildly, much less than ideal. So, this founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel would probably be labeled (in today’s terms) as “a piece of work”.
Despite his flaws, God chose Joseph to save the children of Israel from hunger and death during a world-wide famine. And God used the circumstances of Joseph’s life to eventually make him the person God wanted him to be.
The same thing happens to us. 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 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.”
Come celebrate with the other beloved sinners at Trinity Downtown as we worship our gracious God and welcome the resurrected Savior. Come join us in a spirit of humility and repentance and be reminded of how dependent we are on God’s guidance and grace. Recall the great cost Jesus paid in showering that grace upon us, and His promise that death is not the end. 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 9th)
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.