1 John 2:27

"As for you, the anointing you received from him [the Spirit] remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit — just as it has taught you, remain in him." -1 John 2:27 (NIV)

When we became Christians, we were not only cleansed by the Holy Spirit; we were also filled with the Holy Spirit. John speaks of this as our anointing. The Spirit helps us hear the truth about Jesus and keeps us from surrendering that truth to false teaching that would diminish either side of Jesus' identity -- Jesus, "God with us" or "God like us." We abide in Jesus when we hold on to both of these incredible truths.

Romans 8:26

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." -Romans 8:26 (NIV)

Isn't it incredible! Even in those times when my words are blocked and my heart is heavy, God hears my prayers. It is not because I am articulate, wise, or faithful enough to pray as I should. No, it is because God has graciously placed his Spirit in our hearts to make known what my words cannot capture and my mind cannot verbalize. God hears my groanings, my yearnings, my heartbreaks, and my heart-cries. He knows what I cannot think, but only feel. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, he answers those unuttered prayers with his presence, grace, and power.

Proverbs 3: 3-4

"Let love and faithfullness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." Proverbs 3: 3-4

John 8: 31-32

"If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8: 31-32

Summer Choir Concert & Ice Cream Social

This past Sunday was quite a busy day! In addition to Back to School Sunday, we also were able to enjoy the Summer Choir Concert & Ice Cream Social. Here are a few pictures from that night.

Don & Von played before the concert began.

The full choir sang several wonderful gospel songs!

The Wilson's sang with Rick.

(There were also several other solo artists too!)

The 2009 Trinity Church Choir

The Ice Cream Social after the concert.

Carolyn and several others helped out! THANKS!

Laura helped out too! Great job!

Sunday, Aug. 23rd

Yesterday was Back to School Sunday at Trinity Church. The Third Graders received their Bibles, Rick delivered an excellent message on "Training in Righteousness," and we blessed the backpacks of all the Trinity Students for the 2009-2010 school year!

Before the service, the children gathered out front.

Some of them played with their new school supplies!

Third Graders receiving their Bibles.

The children processed in while "Miss" Doris
sang "This Little Light of Mine"

They put their backpacks on the altar where
they were prayed over later in the service.
After the Blessing of the Backpacks,
the children (and the adults) received bookmarks and braclets
to help them start the school year off right!

Back to School Sunday - Aug. 23

This Sunday, August 23rd is Back to School Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church. We will be honoring our rising third graders with their Third Grade Bibles and blessing the backpacks of all our students and teachers for this upcoming school year. Then Sunday night, we will join together again for our End of Summer Choir Concert and Ice Cream Social! It's going to be a busy Sunday at Trinity! We hope to see you there!

THIRD GRADE BIBLE SUNDAY
This coming Sunday, Aug 23 all rising 3rd graders will be presented with a Bible from Trinity. If you have a rising 3rd grader or an older child who has not received a Bible from the church please call the church office to be included on the list.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACK

The Age Level Committee will have the “Blessing of the Backpack” - This is exactly what it sounds like..we invite ALL students (regardless of age) to wear their backpacks to church on August 23rd. These will be placed on the altar and at the end of the Worship Service a special blessing will be prayed over them and their student for the upcoming school year. We care about you and your education.

SUMMER CONCERT AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sunday, August 23rd at 6:30pm the choir would like to close out the summer with some good ole’ singing and ice cream. So come out and enjoy many of the “old gospel” songs with us and stay afterwards for ice cream. If you would like to bring some ice cream that would be welcome as well!!!