Dear Members & Friends of Trinity,
First we would like to “Thank You” for your prayers, flowers, cards, and all of your support during Pastor Penny’s recent surgical procedures. We know that your prayers were heard loud and clear as the surgery took less time than what was expected and the pathology reports were perfect! We continue to give thanks to God for the great robotic medical technology, skilled surgeons, the healing care administered by the nurses, and hope filled results. Most importantly being a part of a supportive community like Trinity is essential to one’s overall health and we thank this community for the outpouring of your love and prayers.
As we look ahead to the month of February we naturally begin to think about the concept of love and the impact of love on Jesus’ ministry which encourages us to love one another. Through the lessons in the Gospel of Mark, we will learn how Jesus’ ministry involves sharing the love of God with all people – especially showing compassion towards women, and the importance of lifting up the voices of those in need of healing love – a type of love that has the capacity to transform the lives of many people especially those who have or are experiencing various forms of hardship or suffering.
This month also marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a sacred period consisting of 40 days where we are invited to begin a deeper journey into the life and the ministry of Jesus Christ. Our hope is that as members and friends of Trinity will join together in worship on Sundays to explore a richer spiritual relationship with God. Think of this season as your personal pilgrimage – a journey with Jesus and how he himself experienced being fully human dealing with his own conflicts and life temptations – a trait that he shares with all of humanity.
Other important spiritual opportunities will begin on Sunday February 5th as the United Church of Christ recognizes Women’s Week 2012. Women were and always will be an important part of the ministry of Jesus Christ as well as in this community. So take time on the first Sunday of the month to acknowledge and lift up the voices of all women, as Jesus did, by inviting a special woman or a new friend to attend worship here at Trinity during our celebration of Women’s Week.
Last, throughout this month we encourage you to take some time to come to “the table” like Jesus did in the form of communion on the first Sunday of the month; or on February 12th following worship by dining with folks at “the table” over a simple meal as Trinity hosts our annual Chili Cook-off event! Please take time to read the following pages of the Trinity Herald and learn more about all the opportunities to gather as a community of faith such as our celebration of Sadie Hawkins Day and even a Mardi Gras celebration.
Peace & Love,
Pastor Penny & Pastor Bill
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