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We are new creatures in Christ, the Apostle Paul declares (2 Corinthians 5:17)!  As such, we no longer view ourselves or others the way we once did.  We have a new role; we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us (2 Corinthians 5:20).  And those to whom God appeals are the lost for whom Christ has died.  What a sober responsibility we have!  As stewards of the Gospel that we spread not just with our mouths, but with our actions as well, let us implore God to enable us to be His light in this dark world.   For more information on stewardship, please contact Max Buban.

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Thank you to everyone that purchased poinsettias to beautify the sanctuary at Christmas.  The plants are now located in the entryway outside the sanctuary. Please take any that you ordered home so that you can enjoy their beauty.

The old year is past, gone forever.  No one can go back in time.  No one can do what he/she should have done or undo what he/she shouldn’t have done.  All of us have regrets, and the Apostle Paul was no exception.  He offers us a new perspective, though.  He writes, Forgetting what is behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.  Then he adds his counsel:  All of us who are mature should take such a view of things (Philippians 3:13b-15).   For more information on stewardship, please contact Max Buban.

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Hosting Holy Trinity’s hospitality table after worship on Sunday mornings is a great way to share fellowship with church friends or celebrate a special event in your life.  Beverages are provided by the Hospitality committee.  You are asked to provide a light snack to share.  There are currently several open dates for hosting in January.  Please see the signup sheet near the coffee station for dates and times.  Please contact Chris Pryor if you have questions.

Isn’t it interesting to think about those God chooses to be His stewards?  Mary and Joseph, ordinary people who didn’t stand out in the crowd.  An innkeeper without a room who gave what shelter he could.  Illiterate, lowly shepherds who heard, responded to, and repeated the Good News.  Wise Men, who traveled miles and miles to bring their gifts and honor to the new King. You and I, also ordinary people, have been given various gifts to use to spread the Good News and honor the newborn King.   For more information on stewardship,contact Max Buban.

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Many people don’t make weekly worship a priority.  Christmas and Easter are often the only times we see many of our friends and neighbors in church.  That situation presents a challenge to us, the redeemed of Christ, for we preach sermons every day with our words and our actions.  In fact, ours may be the only sermons many hear!  We have been called to “declare the praises of Him Who called [us] out of darkness into His wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9).  Let us pray that we might embrace our calling and “preach sermons” that will help spread the Good News of salvation for all.  For more information on stewardship, please contact Max Buban.