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Pastor’s Notes
Yesterday I received a check for $25.00 from my credit card company. I was informed that I had “earned” this “reward,” apparently because I’ve used my credit card so much. I was not expecting this money. I do not feel that I earned this reward. It’s a complete surprise, which I think of as “pennies from heaven.” I donated it to the church operating budget. I find it easy to give away things I did not earn or expect.
In Presbyterian churches the Session sets the budget. When your Session adopted the budget for 2025 at their February meeting, there was a shortfall of around $50,000. They looked at the expenditures and found there were no cuts to make. The budget was as lean as possible. The discussion turned to raising revenue. (I want every member of the Session to run for Congress!) As the discussion continued, I challenged your elected leaders to increase their financial commitments to the church. In less than a week their increased giving took care of 20% of the projected shortfall. That’s leading by example.
I am pleased with the leadership they have shown. I bring it to your attention because I believe in transparency. I intend to keep the church’s progress on reducing this year’s projected deficit on everyone’s mind.
And if your credit card company rewards you—or other pennies fall into your pockets from heaven, please consider donating them to the work of your church.
— Pastor Tom
Trinity Newsletter for December 22, 2022
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Weather Closure: Thursday & Friday, Dec 22-23, 2022
Due to the forecast extreme cold temperatures and possibility of hazardous driving conditions due to snow, the Trinity offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 22-23, 2022. All in-person activities are canceled and our staff will be working from home.
Winter Weather Policy Reminder
With the forecast for the coming days indicating a good chance of extreme cold temperatures and possibly even some snow, today seemed like a good time to remind us all of Trinity's policies and procedures around winter weather.
Worship for December 18, 2022 - Christmas Carol Celebration - Fourth Sunday of Advent
For the first time since before the pandemic we are hosting a full Christmas Cantata, featuring our choir and orchestra. A host of musicians from Trinity and the community have prepared a service of beauty and hope as we get ready for Christmas.
Trinity Newsletter for December 15, 2022
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Worship for December 11, 2022 - Finding Hope in Mystery - Third Sunday of Advent
If you are like me, sometimes the mystery of our faith can be frustrating! What if, instead, we thought of it as life-giving? Today we explore how to find hope in mystery, especially during this holiday season.
Trinity Newsletter for December 8, 2022
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
In Time for Christmas, Presbyterians Help Forgive $13.3 Million in Medical Debt Across the Midwest
Nearly 15,000 people facing crippling medical debt will get an early Christmas present this year with the help of Presbyterian congregations in Kansas, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois. The churches raised almost $58,000 to acquire and forgive $13.3 million in medical debt held for low-income individuals in five states.
Worship for December 4, 2022 - Bearing Good Fruit - Second Sunday of Advent
Today is an exciting day in worship as we celebrate both sacraments of the church: baptism and communion.
Trinity Newsletter for December 1, 2022
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Support Trinity on #GivingTuesday and Beyond
When you participate in the financial life of Trinity -- whether through a one-time gift, a repeating gift, or a pledge -- you are empowering our common work. Thanks to the generosity of the Trinity family in the past we are able to confidently face the future with abundant hope.
Worship for November 27, 2022 - Expect Transformation - First Sunday of Advent
We begin a new church year today as we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, the season of preparation for Christmas and the coming of Jesus. With the changing season we also are seeing some changes in our worship service with new music and new patterns.
Advent 2022: Devotional, Prayer, and Journaling Resources
Access a range of devotionals and journals for the Advent 2022 season as we journey together toward Christmas
Worship for November 20, 2022 - An Unexpected King
Today we celebrate Christ the King Sunday, the day in the church year when we look forward to the coming reign of Christ. In scripture, however, we find an unexpected king. What does it look like to follow the Prince of Peace instead of a king of conquest? Today we also conclude our 2023 Pledge Campaign with Pledge Sunday. Thank you for prayerfully considering your pledge of financial support.
Trinity Newsletter for November 17, 2022
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Worship for November 13, 2022 - Future Hopes, Future Fears
Today we hear two scriptures that look to the future - a future of hope and fear. We will explore how our faith forms our view of, and planning for, the future.
Trinity Newsletter for November 10, 2022
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Worship for November 6, 2022 - All Saints' Sunday
Today in worship we will be remembering with hope those who have entered the Church Triumphant this past year and then coming to the table to celebrate communion.
Trinity Newsletter for November 3, 2022
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Worship for October 30, 2022 - Reformation Sunday
Today we celebrate Reformation Sunday, hearing a familiar story of God's surprising encounter with a tax collector -- a familiar story which tells us of God's constant, yet surprising, love.