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Pastor’s Notes
T.S. Eliot famously wrote “April is the cruelest month,” but he never visited Chicago in February. February is a gray, dreary month, without the boost of the New Year’s holiday—and in my case, the excitement of new classes starting—that January offered. February felt like a four-week extension of January. There were only two bright spots that February offered, the days were starting to get longer and Spring Training began. For baseball fans, Spring Training is the rebirth of Hope. As a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs Hope is often the best that the baseball season had to offer.
Spring Training led up to Opening Day, the first day of the baseball season. Every team starts with a clean slate on Opening Day, no runs, no hits, no errors…yet.
Spring Training is a clear, even obvious analog to Lent. They both begin when the days (in the Northern Hemisphere) are lengthening. “Lent” comes from the Old English word “lencten” which means “lengthen.” They are both seasons of preparation. For Christians Lent is a season of repentance and self-denial, preparation for our journey to the Cross with Christ. For baseball players, Spring Training is a season of getting ready for the baseball season.
For pitchers and catchers Spring Training begins between February 10 and 13. For Christians Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18.
Whether the Season of Preparation ends with “We’re born again; there’s new grass on the field,” or “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” look for signs of Hope and New Life in this season.
See you in church,
— Pastor Tom
Worship for January 28, 2024
Today, on January 28, Rev. Chris Miller will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for January 21
Today, on January 14, Rev. Chris Miller will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
CANCELED: Worship for January 14, 2024
Due to the forecast extreme cold temperatures, including dangerously low windchill, Trinity will NOT be holding any in-person activities tomorrow, Sunday, January 14, 2024. This includes Sunday School, Worship, and any in-person meetings.
Worship for January 7, 2024
Today, on January 7, Rev. Chris Miller will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for December 31, 2023
Today, on December 31, Rev. Jane Huffstetler will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will NOT meet. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for December 24, 2023 (Copy)
Today, on December 24, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will NOT meet. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for December 17, 2023
Today, on December 17, will appreciate the musical offerings of our cantata. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for December 10, 2023
Today, on December 10, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for December 3, 2023
Today, on December 3, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for November 26, 2023
Today, on November 26, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for November 19, 2023
Today, on November 19, Nissa Krier will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. There will be cake after worship! As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for November 12, 2023
Today, on November 12, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for November 5, 2023
Today, on November 5, Pastor Chris will preach for All Saints Day. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. We will not have Worship & Wonder in observance of honoring names for All Saints Day. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for October 29, 2023
Today, on October 29, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. During worship today Elizabeth Miller will be baptized! As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for October 22, 2023
Today, on October 22, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. Join us after worship for our annual pie supper! As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for October 15, 2023
Today, on October 15, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for October 8, 2023
Today, on October 8, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for September 24, 2023
Today, on September 24, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for September 17, 2023
Today, on September 17, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for September 10, 2023
Today, on September 10, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will begin meeting again! At 10:15am there will be three Sunday School classes available for adults: our Topical Class, Studying the Word Class, and SALT Class. Children ages 3 through grade 5 will meet at 10:15am as well. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.