[Jesus told His disciples] “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” Matthew 10:34 ESV
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 ESV
Wanna Hear Some Unvarnished Truth For A Change?
Here’s how you can participate:
●Continue praying for the participants in our High School mission trip, asking the Lord to dramatically deepen the faith of each of the participants, that God will use them to share His love to the communities they will be serving, and for safe travels back to Houston this weekend. (See photos below)
● Mark your calendars for the Houston Lutheran Chorale’s July 4th concert being held at Trinity at 4:00 pm on the Fourth. Under the direction of Steve Bayless, HLC will present its Independence Day concert “One Nation Under God.” A free will offering will be taken.
● 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 here, or you can find a brochure in the Narthex, Foyer or Gathering Space
● You won’t want to miss the Hymn Marathon starting at 9:00 am 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.
● LINC, one of Trinity Downtown’s strategic mission partners, has a job opening for a Communications Coordinator. Interested individuals can contact LINC’s Houston City Director Abel Araya at aarya@linc.org.
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)
Click below to participate in Adult Bible Studies!
Give your tithes and offerings online below!
Dear Members and Friends of Trinity Downtown:
You might recall the Sunday in March (when we were worshipping in the gym) when our daughter Elizabeth brought Pearl, the dog she was training to become a service animal. She spoke about how the training process emphasizes positive reinforcement, with very little focus on harsh discipline. During training, the only time she was instructed to speak loudly or negatively to Pearl was if she was about to hurt herself or someone else.
I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that God’s “training manual” for us is similar. Our lives are filled with His blessings and grace. But sometimes, what we all need to hear is the simple, plain, unvarnished truth. Not truth that’s “nuanced” like a politician. Truth without sugar-coating, hemming or hawing. Truth that throws a bright light on what’s REALLY going on. Truth that helps us avoid hurting someone else and puts up guardrails to protect us.
We’ll be discussing some of these unvarnished truths Sunday at Trinity Downtown. Come join the throng of beloved sinners that will gather to hear Jesus tell us the simple, straightforward truth. It will make a world of difference in your life.
This Weekend at Trinity Downtown
(July 2nd)
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.
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.