Trinity Church Newsletter

Dear Trinity Family, April begins with the great news that Jesus Christ has risen from the grave (no fooling.) Now is our time like the disciples to ask what happens next. We have experienced the live changing work of Christ’s resurrection. This experience cannot be limited to one moment or day. The love that God shows us in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ changes us and calls us to action. So throughout the next couple of months, in light of the resurrection and our “For” teaching series, we are going to begin to ask ourselves, “What Now.” What do we, as people in Kendallville at this time, do in response to the love God has shown us in Jesus Christ. I have mentioned a few responses we have to this that relate to our “For Kendallville” campaign. The first is the “Pay It Backward” concept. We are going to get car magnets (and static clings if your car is not magnetic) and we encourage you to pay for the person behind you at the drive-thru (Note: Ease drop on the

You have blessed me beyond words!   Chris and I are so grateful for your outpouring of support as I headed into the last major hurdle in my 7-year journey toward ordination.   I could feel every prayer as I entered the interview room that day.   I am so grateful that God has blessed us with a home church that raised us up into ministry and a new church family that welcomed us so readily and has given me the grace to grow into the role of the deacon. I have had a lot of questions, so let me answer the most common ones.   [1]   What’s the difference between an elder and a deacon? Elders and Deacons are considered to be in equal ordination.   Our educational requirements are the same, but we are called to different orders. Elders are ordained to Word, Service, Order and Sacrament.   They are usually lead and associate pastors in the church and are charged with administering the church and overseeing the Sacraments along with many other duties.   Elders are itinerant, which means t

What’s Going On? As many of you heard in worship we started a prayer network that allows you to see weekly prayers of those in the congregation. We have started this process and will continue but I wanted to address a few questions I have received (and some I haven’t.) I want to address these questions so everyone understands and again if you have any questions about this process please feel free to contact the church office or e-mail me directly at chris@trinitychurchum.org . How do I receive prayer requests? If you have signed up for the prayer network you should already be receiving prayer requests (if you are not please call the office so we can work out this issue.) If you have not signed up we are continually adding people to those who wish to pray for our people, church, and community. You can receive prayer requests in two ways. First you can receive via e-mail (This is the preferred method.) Secondly we can send by First Class Mail (please note this will take more time

Spring is upon us and that means one thing -   Registration for Momentum is upon us. The first deadline for the down deposit is March 31st.  $75.00 will be due by this time if you want the cheapest registration fee, so don’t hesitate if you want to save those dollars. We will be doing a few different fundraisers over the spring and summer months to help with the full cost.  More information to come for the fundraiser dates Momentum will be open for all students in 8th though 12th grades. Momentum is an amazing opportunity or your student to be enveloped in a God centered experience for the week.  It’s not an event that they will want to miss. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to Pastor Phil.  Cell:  260-515-0660  or Email:  phil@trinitychurchum.org  Register Online @ buildmomentum.org