Good Evening Trinity,

 

I pray you all are having a great week and are feeling the blessings of our Lord in your lives. Give praise to Him in your faith and obedience to His calling in your life. Here is your scripture reading and devotion for the week.

 

1 Corinthians 1: 18

 

As I walked through our sanctuary this afternoon it was obvious to me what I was supposed to wright about today. The cross looked larger than it does on Sunday mornings. I know there is no difference between Sundays and Wednesdays except on Sundays there is so much going on between people coming in and preparations being made for the worship service. Today, there was  nothing going on, so when I walked into the sanctuary there before me stood the cross.  It’s an awesome sight when you’re standing alone in the sanctuary. Actually, it’s an awesome sight anytime you see it.

 

The cross is a symbol that says Christianity to the world. When it’s on top of a steeple you know the church beneath it regardless of denomination is a Christian church. I don’t understand churches for the sake of not wanting to offend someone remove the cross from the exterior and or interior of their buildings. And though I realize that the cross itself is a symbol which is not to be worshipped, it still identifies us as followers of the One, Jesus Christ whom we do worship.

 

As scripture tells us the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are lost. They don’t understand the grace of a God who loves us so much, He would send His only Son to come to this earth for the purpose of dying on a cross for the forgiveness of our sins. We were guilty, He paid the price. Romans 1:16 says “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.”

 

The next time you walk into our sanctuary take the time to notice the cross. Think about what it represents and the price that was paid for our salvation. It’s not foolishness, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.

 

God Bless,

Pastor Dave

 

Announcements:

 

Saturday – Spring Splash is here at Trinity from 1pm – 4pm. Bring the kids, grandkids, neighbors kids, anyone who will stand still long enough to tell them of the great time they will have. Free Hotdog, chips, and water when they sign in. If you want to help come along and help. If you want to get wet, come along and get wet. It’ll be fun

 

Sunday – If you have signed up for the Choir Dinner don’t forget it is this Sunday right after the service.

 

Sunday – Sunday School at 9am. There are 2 adult classes – James in the Agape Room and Romans in the Annex. 1 Children’s class in the Discovery Room and Youth in Pastor Justin’s office. You need to check these classes out

 

Sunday – Worship at 10:15 – Bring a friend or family member and let them find Jesus. They will love you for it.

 

Sunday – Sign up for next week’s fish fry. We need folks to help serve and set-up. WE ARE IN NEED OF CAKES AND PIES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BAKE ONE OR THE OTHER OR BOTH, SIGN UP SUNDAY OR CALL THE OFFICE AT 813-788-2898