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Worship * Remaining Connected * Notes from the pastor (scroll down)

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 Office 9/10/24 Trinity Office 9/10/24

Worship for September 8, 2024

Today, September 8, is the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Trinity members who participated in the Living Waters mission trip will offer insights and reflections during morning worship. 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.

Trinity Office 8/31/24 Trinity Office 8/31/24

Worship for September 1, 2024

Today, September 1, is the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Jane Huffstetter will preach. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8. 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.

Trinity Office 8/24/24 Trinity Office 8/24/24

Worship for August 25, 2024

Today, August 25, is the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Howard Cavner will preach. Adult Sunday School classes have combined for the summer and will host an end-of-summer brunch in the fellowship hall at 10:15 a.m. 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.

Trinity Office 8/17/24 Trinity Office 8/17/24

Worship for August 18, 2024

Today, August 18, is the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Laura Fleetwood will preach. Adult Sunday School classes have combined for the summer and meet in the fellowship hall at 10:15 a.m. 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.

Trinity Office 8/10/24 Trinity Office 8/10/24

Worship for August 11, 2024

Today, August 11, is the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Barry Williams will preach. Adult Sunday School classes have combined for the summer and meet in the fellowship hall at 10:15 a.m. 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.

Trinity Office 8/3/24 Trinity Office 8/3/24

Worship for August 4, 2024

Today, August 4, is the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Jane Huffstetler will preach and lead us in communion. Adult Sunday School classes have combined for the summer and meet in the fellowship hall at 10:15 a.m. 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.

Trinity Office 7/27/24 Trinity Office 7/27/24

Worship for July 28, 2024

Today, July 28, is the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Jaimie Trussell from Council of Churches of the Ozarks will present on the Church’s call to care. Adult Sunday School classes have combined for the summer and meet in the fellowship hall at 10:15 a.m. 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.

Trinity Office 7/20/24 Trinity Office 7/20/24

Worship for July 21, 2024

Today, July 21, is the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Barry Williams will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. Adult Sunday School classes have combined for the summer and meet in the fellowship hall at 10:15 a.m. 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.

Trinity Office 7/13/24 Trinity Office 7/13/24

Worship for July 14, 2024

Today, July 14, is the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Howard Cavner will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. Adult Sunday School classes have combined for the summer and meet in the fellowship hall at 10:15 a.m. 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.

Trinity Office 7/6/24 Trinity Office 7/6/24

Worship for July 7, 2024

Today, July 7, is the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Ruling Elder Melinda Spencer will preach, lead us in an Affirmation of Faith, and preside over Communion. Adult Sunday School classes have combined for the summer and meet in the fellowship hall at 10:15 a.m. 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.

Trinity Office 6/29/24 Trinity Office 6/29/24

Worship for June 30, 2024

Today, June 30, is the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Chris Miller will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. Adult Sunday School classes have combined for the summer and meet in the fellowship hall at 10:15 a.m. 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.