What's Going On April


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 and incur a cost to the church.)
How can I submit a prayer request? The methods for submitting prayer requests do not change in this process. You can share a request through the slips in worship areas or on your connections card as well as by contacting the church office. The only change comes in how we share these requests. The largest thing we need is permission to share. For us to send a prayer request out we need the person (or a verifiable representative like a family member) to give permission for us to share that prayer request. For example, I can ask that the church share a prayer request for me because I am sick. But Pastor Angie cannot ask the church to share a prayer request for me because I am sick (unless I have asked her too.) The next question should finish this topic.
What requests can I share? Please share everything you know. The church will take the effort to edit and redact prayers as needed. Many times the church cannot respond because we do not know. If you know something please share with us. The edit and redacting only effects what is shared by the church with the prayer teams.
Why this much effort? Because Trinity church is a Christ-centered church that believes in the power of prayer we want to have the church praying for the family of God. At the same time we need to be responsible about maintaining people’s privacy and information. Please join us as we try to live out our call to prayer but to do so in a responsible manner.


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