A few of us had a great time at the Portable Sounds Tour on Saturday, October 20 at Braden Auditorium. Looks like it was the only Illinois stop for the fall/winter tour – lucky us!
Enjoy the pictures!
Check out new pictures added to our Thrive Gallery.
Have you ever wondered…
What goes on at Traditional Services? Why people wear long white robes?Why we light candles?
Why they carry banners and crosses into a special service?
Have you ever thought it would be cool…To read the lessons for others to hear?To serve communion to others?To light the candles as an acolyte?
To help lead a worship service?
Don’t you want to worship AND lead? YES!
WORSHIP WORKSHOP
Led by Pastor Elyse and “Sacristan” Roger Swaner
- Learn the basics of being an acolyte
- Practice using the sound system and reading Scripture
- Learn how to distribute Holy Communion
Open To All 6-8th Graders
Sunday, November 4
11:30am-1:00pm (Nave/Sanctuary)
Lunch – Pizza Provided
Sign Up Sheet Outside Pr. Elyse’s Office Door!
or 827-6121, x208
Dowload: Worship Workshop Info
We are full to capacity for our Fall Retreat held at LOMC in Oregon, IL. As of today (10/9/2007) all spots are full but we are taking names for a waiting list in case you got your registration in too late. Contact Rob for more information.
I was mailing a DVD back to Netflix this week and pulled up in my car behind a guy at the post office trying to mail something himself. He passed the first BIG mailbox and opted for the smaller one (always a bad choice in my opinion – but that’s another story) reaching out to mail his lone envelope. Try as he might he couldn’t seem to reach the mailbox. I could see him stretching as far as he could in hopes of letting go of the envelope and really hoping it would arrive safely at the bottom of the box. He did let go but his mail landed on the ground instead of in the mailbox. God’s Kingdom, God’s salvation, God’s love is just like this. We can do everything possible to get close to God. We can do everything to earn His love and trust. We can do everything right and still… fall WAY short.
We can never reach far enough – the gap is too wide. Who are we? Really – who are we fooling? We mess up all the time – what gives? How can we ever get God’s attention and not fall flat on the ground every time. Jesus. Yup, Christ Himself! Truth is there is nothing we can do. No amount of stretching through attendance at church, prayer before bedtime, or good deeds for others will get us any closer to God’s favor. How come? Jesus already did everything! God graces us – Jesus’ death gave us a free gift of forgiveness, faith and eternal life. Martin Luther says no amount of work will do… Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Scripture Alone. When we embrace Faith, Grace and God’s Word we are so filled with God’s Spirit that as a reflex – we help others, pray, attend church and so much more. Not the other way around. Peace!
Ok it should say “Hey, we had fun!” but it was a hayrack ride. Ok, we didn’t actually sit in hay but we had a great time. Great weather, good friends, plenty to eat, stupid campfire stories, and a cool closing prayer! Pictures below (click on a photo to zoom in):
Toby Mac
“Portable Sounds” tour with BarlowGirl and Thousand Foot Krutch
$20.00 Advance ($22 Day Of)
$25.00 Artist Circle
| Date: | Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Doors Open: | 6:00 PM |
| Venue: | Braden Auditorium @ Illinois State University (map) 100 N University Street Normal, IL 61790 (309) 438-5444 |
For more information go to the link below:
http://www.trinitycommunications.org/events/eventDetail.asp?eventID=154
See “Sundays” page for more information.
10:15am – Room 200
6:45pm-8:30pm
Start at Parish Life Center
Servant, Fellowship or Team Building
6:45pm-8:30pm
Parish Life Center
Large Group and Small Group
