A Word from Terry Where there is no vision the people perish. Proverbs 29:18

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1 The Trinity Times February 2018 Volume 19 Keeping you informed of the timely happenings, news, Mission and ministry of Trinity Christian Church A Word from Terry Where there is no vision the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 God Is Love Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. I Jn. 4:7-11 Do you remember Valentine's Day at school growing up? Your teacher probably helped you make a unique shoe box to receive all your valentines from classmates. You picked out a special package of valentines and enjoyed filling out each one. Maybe you placed candy hearts or sticks of gum inside the valentines too. These are some of the special memories of childhood. We were careful to remember everyone in the class. We didn't want to forget to have a valentine for each one. Let us not forget to send God our own personal Valentine everyday for what He has done for us in the person of His Son! John wrote so beautifully in the above passage what we should do because of God's great love! Years ago I tried writing a Valentine to God. I can only recall the opening words: My valentines have all been sent And I got quite a few... But Lord there's still one more in my heart - It's the one I have for You! I can't remember the rest of it. But what Valentine of love could you write and send to God today for all that He has done for you? We have so much to love Him for! Remember what John says too: Love is not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son Jesus to be the sacrifice - the payment - for our sins! Until He returns! Terry

2 Page 2 February 18 Thank you for your generous spirit! We appreciate the generosity our members have shown to those who find themselves in need from time to time. The impact your gifts have made are great! Canned meat Flour Detergent Cereal Kleenex Canned Fruit Peanut Butter Dish soap Garbage bags Just a reminder that the Pantry is open any time of the month to those who attend Trinity when there may be need. No appointment is necessary. Thank you and God bless! Attendance December in Review Sunday School Worship Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec General Fund Monthly Income/Expenses Dec. 3 5, Dec Dec. 17 3, Dec. 24 3, Dec Total Income 21, Expenses 10, th Sunday Offering Bldg Fund 3, Providing Proof If we are to accept the teaching of Jesus at all, then the only test of the reality of a man s religion is his attitude to his fellow men. The only possible proof that a man loves God is the demonstrated fact that he loves his fellow men. February 21 7:30 p.m. William Barclay The Word of God preached ~ The Word of God taught ~ God glorified in all that we do ~ Love, support, and care in times of crisis A place and a way to serve our Lord ~ Fellowship and friendship ~ Warmth and acceptance from our people

3 ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP Page 3 Feb 4. Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 25 Communion Meditation Tim Minnick Merrill Hamilton Tim Boswell Tyson Smith Communion Eldon Paxson Isaac Hall Owen Martsching Tyson Smith Garry Palmer Jack Greenwood Rod Zimmerman David Peters Doug Tharp Tim Boswell Ryan Olson Tim Covington Pat Greenwood Tim Minnick Michael Redman Manny Atwood Merrill Hamilton Chuck Clark Abram Hall Max Buckner Eugene Yoder Tyson Smith Doug Tharp Eugene Yoder Nick Morrell Manny Atwood Tracy Eivins Chuck Clark Communion Prayer Tyson Smith Tracy Eivins Garry Palmer Merrill Hamilton Scripture Readers Courtney Eivins Tiffany Evans Emma Atwood Kate Greenwood 8:15 Service Nursery Workers Lorna Paxson Lorna Paxson Lorna Paxson Tyson Smith Sunday School Eldon Paxson Lori Scrivner Taylor Clark Mary Yutzy 10:45 Service M. Stoner & E. Hall Wednesday Night B. Herzberg & J. Scrivner B. Stoner & B. Boswell Lorna Paxson Feb. 7, 14 & 28 Volunteer needed for Feb. 21 Greeters 8:15 service Kevin & Amy Bunger / Kirk & Kim Hewlett M. Yutzy & K. Greenwood Sunday School Ryan & Leah Olson / Angie Bettin 10:45 service Max & JoAnn Buckner / Tim & Stephanie Covington Kitchen Hosts Jr. High Sunday School Class Communion Prep Kim Hewlett / Trish Eivins

4 Page 4 Trinity Christian Church Ministries Sunday Morning Services Early Service 8:15 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. 2nd Service 10:45 a.m. Nursery (newborn 3 yrs) provided during Sunday School and both worship services Jr. Church (4 6 year olds ) provided at 10:45 service Refreshments served between Sunday School and 2nd Service. Wednesday Evening 6:00 Supper for youth group participants and teachers 6:30- Kid s Club, Courageous Youth and Adult Bible Studies Nursery services provided for those in need. Support Groups Schedules vary (Contact Terry for additional information) REMINDER Pray for our Family and Friends! Please pray for the following members, loved ones and friends who need to be lifted up to the Father s throne: Joe Amsden; Bill Applegate; Frank & Yvonne Andrew; Gary Ballantyne; Eldon Binning; George Bishop; Rod and Carol Ann Bollinger; Gary & Mary Boswell; Jeff & Priscilla Boswell; Candy Braby; Hazel Braby; Marilynn Braby; Roberta Brown; Orville & Ruth Dale; John & Pam Dowell; Maizel Dunn; Chris Dykes; Delores Eidson; Charlotte Elliott; Ralph Evans; Larry & Jeannie Eivins; Lee Fowler; Fred Frank; Paul & Patty Grasso; Joel Greiner; Guy & Jeannine Hampton; Dale Harrington; Trent Helton; Amber Hill; Garry Hill; Rova Johnston; Jim Kemp; Dan Klein; Marie Lewis; Mick & Brenda McBride; Melba McDaniel; Karen Meyer; Military personnel and families; Thelma Miller; Marge Mitchell; Nick Morrell; Oliver & Mary Mothershead; Sara McAlexander; Patty Oliver; Jeremy Parsons; Donna & Paul Percell; Michael Redman; Jack & Darlene Roberts; Jim Routh; Robin & Doug Schwandt; Dianne & Larry Schultes; Conner Seymour; Doris Swigart; Andrea Swennumson; Bonnie Thomas; Betty Travis; Trinity Leadership & Missionaries; Travis Vaughn; Craig Warner; Marletta Warren; Shelly Waugh; Kyle Watson; Carol Wilcoxson; Caroll Woodard; Alva & Alma Yoder; George Yoder; Marletta Warren; Cheryl Zimmerman; Karen Zion If you would like a print out of your contributions to Trinity in 2017 for tax purposes, Mary Boswell, our treasurer, would be happy to assist you. You may make your request in person or via at ml.boswell@mediacombb.net. Thank you! As a family of believers committed to serving and glorifying God, we seek opportunities to share the joy of Christ and His Word with people of all ages everywhere.

5 Page 5 Trinity Christian Church Membership Membership Requirements Open to All Who Have: 1. Repented of sin 2. Confessed faith in Jesus Christ 3. Been baptized by immersion into Him 4. Counseled with Pastor Terry Membership Expectations Worship One hour weekly Isa 43:21; Heb 12:28; Psalms 100:2; Heb 10:25 Bible Study One hour weekly 2 Timothy 3: 16, 17 Service One hour weekly Mark 10:25; 1 Cor 12:11; 1 Peter 4:10 Contribute to Unity Ephesians 4:1-3 Servant Requirements Genuine desire to serve Teachable Spirit and a positive attitude Ministry Leader Requirements Member of Trinity Christian Church Demonstrated love for the Lord and the church family FAT (Faithful Approachable Teachable) Ministry Leader Expectations Personal commitment to spiritual growth Commitment to pray daily for your ministry and other ministries of the church Willingness to mentor others NEW MEMBER INFORMATION We want to keep our directory up-dated and will be asking our new members and attendees for an opportunity to photograph you and to gather some information. It is a good way for all of us to get to know each other quicker attaching names to faces. Also, we have a new orientation program that Terry will be talking to you about in the near future just some helpful assistance in becoming a part of our church family. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11

6 Welcome New Member! Trinity Christian Church State Highway 2 Decatur, IA (641) Please join us in welcoming Haley Bettin as our newest member of Trinity. Haley is the daughter of Pat and Angie Bettin. She came forward recently to give her confession of faith and followed the Lord s example of Christian baptism. Please pray for Haley as she continues to follow Christ in her everyday walk! Contact Us Terry (641) (Home) (641) (Cell) Announcing... A new Wednesday night Bible Study for ladies of all ages! Join us on February 21st at Trinity Christian Church for our Kick-Off Coffee and Cookies Night. 6:00 6:30 will be a fellowship time and 6:30 7:30 we ll dig into the study. Study material will be furnished by Trinity. Waiting well: teaches us to trust His delays rather than doubt His ways; looks forward to the future while staying present in the present; wait with God, not on God; is more about experiencing God rather than enduring the delay; focuses on the Person of our faith rather than the object of our wait; and pushes through the pause by doing what we know to do. Questions? Contact Lorrie Scrivner, Jamie Patterson, or Mary Stoner