Devotional Monday May 30th, 2017

Trinity is my sacred space; each time I enter the nave, visit the columbarium, and kneel in my pew, I am surrounded by “the blessed company of all faithful people.” Many of my life’s most important moments occurred here, beginning with being welcomed on the first Sunday I attended in 1971: my son’s confirmation, my daughter’s wedding, my grand-daughter’s baptism, my being licensed to serv ...

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Reflection Monday May 29th, 2017

Your turn again:

How does my checkbook and credit card statements for last year reflect my identity as a child of God, made in the image of God? Where was God in those transactions?

How does my calendar for the past year reflect my identity, as a child of God, made in the image of God? Where was God in those activities?

As I plan ahead for the next three years, how is my personal bu ...

Devotional Sunday May 28th, 2017

What a joy it has been to edit this marvelous little spiritual aid, to see the love that is directed to support Trinity’s outreaching ministry, and to focus on the spiritual components of our capital campaign. To explore the role of Trinity’s building as yet another sacred tool available for God’s ongoing creation. To dig deep and gain new insight on how even a hid-den, unglamorous HVAC system is a critical ...

Devotional Saturday May 27th, 2017

Our capital campaign is not just about an old building in need of repairs. It’s about our church family and relationships. It’s about having a space to meet and grow spiritually and encourage one another and pray together and grieve with each other. Trinity is the place where our little children meet God and ask the hard questions. It’s our place of peace in the midst of a chaotic world. We want our sacred ...

Devotional Friday May 26th, 2017

Finding Sacred Spaces

Much of my joy in worship comes through the senses . . . the sound of a sanctus bell during communion, the smell of incense swirling from the sensor back and forth down the aisle, a flash of sunlight through stained glass, the tang of sacramental wine spreading through my mouth, the touch of kind hands. All for me are outward and visible signs bringing inward and spiritual grace.

Devotional Thursday May 25th, 2017

Being basically a service oriented person, I am often hesitant to be on committees whose goal is to raise money. When asked to help raise funds for the Trinity Church building, I immediately thought of the wonderful memories that my entire family has had in this building.

We have participated as readers, cell group, EFM, acolytes, Trinity Travelers, vestry, bells, EYC, greeters, Saturday night suppers and fo ...

Reflection Wednesday May 24, 2017

Consider these questions. Jot down your ideas and responses.

What is “sacred space?” Give five (5) examples of places—anywhere on Earth or beyond--that are sacred to you. Why are they sacred?

In what ways can I “honor our sacred space”?

Identify three (3) areas of Trinity’s physical plant that are sacred space for you. Why are they sacred? (Mayb ...

Devotional Tuesday May 23, 2017

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

I am a relatively new member at Trinity, transferring my membership from another church a few years ago as a result of moving to Fort Worth. Trinity has quickly become a place of hope and worship for me; part of His plan for me "to give me a future w ...

Devotional Monday May 22, 2017

“Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

When I retired, one of the first things I did was to invite myself into a group of folks who had been gathering the papers and objects which sum up the history of Trinity church since its beginning in 1893. The archives committee is still hard at work assembling, cataloging, and storing, but once in a while we take a field trip. < ...

Devotional Sunday May 21, 2017

How is God leading Trinity in this Capital Campaign? I can tell you that a few of us have felt the call to do a capital funds drive for some time. As a lay leader over the past five (5) years – managing the Operating Budget and supporting Christa who has responded to HVAC breakdowns and repair bills and filed numerous claims on our Church Insurance policy’s Boiler and Mechanical coverage, over several years in a r ...

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