In preparing for the Lenten season this year I have been looking for a devotional resource for myself. I wanted something that would challenge me, not take too long, and was actually something I could commit to do for the whole forty days. I looked on-line, through books I should have read before, through catalogs, [...]

“He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray’….” (Luke 11:1) If you have been raised in a faith tradition in which praying aloud by anyone other than the pastor or worship leader is not the norm, offering prayer and [...]

Thank you! Your support of our ministry enabled Trinity to move into the New Year in the “black.” This is a great blessing—a blessing many churches did not experience in 2010. Thank you for your support and kindness. At the same time, a number of things have also occurred that need to be noted. First, [...]

Because of a rise in the number of kids at Trinity that have peanut allergies, we are moving to keep Trinity as “peanut free” as possible! Please do not bring peanut products into Trinity. Our committees are working together to ensure a safe environment for our children, and we will need everyone’s help in this [...]

Yuck. Who wants to talk about that? Most Christians don’t want to think about discipline, and many who do mostly want to apply the word to others. But discipline, though it conjures up unpleasant thoughts of punishment and denial, is an important part of the Christian tradition. And, while “Christian Discipline” does at times deal [...]

When you care enough to give the very best!”, may have been intended as a catchy slogan to sell cards, but it may be truer than we realize.  The Bible has many references to the heart – over 600, according to Vine’s Expository Dictionary.  God’s acceptance of man is based on the whole heart (Ps. [...]

“Forty years you sustained them in the wilderness so that they lacked nothing; their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell.” (Nehemiah 9:21) Like many women, I love shoes – shoes of all shapes, colors and heel heights!  As I grow older, however, my feet don’t necessarily love the shoes I’ve [...]

Anika Weaver, grade four, is making an impact on the world!  This year, instead of having a traditional birthday party, Anika decided to invite everyone she knows to a benefit birthday bash at GAIN Warehouse in Mount Joy. Anika learned about GAIN through the BOLD youth program and all-church nights at the facility.  She has [...]

“Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.  For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”  Luke 2: 10, 11 The holiday season is here. [...]

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) “Two are better than one … if one falls down, his friend can help him up.”(Ecclesiastes 4:9-10) *Note:  This month’s article contains notes and passages from: Ballard, E. & J. Whitney Duke. (November 2005). Holiday Visiting Tips: A [...]

Building and strengthening faith begins at home!  Trinity is bringing back a favorite devotional tool to help you, your family, and your friends keep God at the forefront of everything you do. Vibrant Faith Ministries’ Taking Faith Home weekly bulletin inserts can help you build a more solid faith foundation by digging deeper into the [...]

“He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.  Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.  Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me’.” (Matthew [...]

Childhood cancer is rare.  It is unlikely that your child will develop cancer.  Still, as a parent, you need to be aware of the symptoms of childhood cancer: •Continued , unexplained weight loss •Headaches, often with early morning vomiting •Increased swelling or persistent pain in bones, joints, back or legs •Lump or mass, especially in [...]

“After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became ill; his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him.” (1Kings17:17, NRSV) If you have ever heard an infant suffering from whooping cough (pertussis), it can be an extremely frightening experience (check out http://www.babycenter.com/2_sounds-of-whooping-cough_10316927.bc)!  Inflammation from this bacterial [...]