A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
JULY/AUGUST 2025
TRINITY U.C.C. VISION STATEMENT:
All will know the love of God through the teaching of Jesus!!
Trinity U.C.C. is called by
God to:
–Share God’s love with our
community
–Serve God’s children
–Bring healing and
wholeness to those in need
–Share the Gospel in
liturgy, music and study
God to:
–Share God’s love with our
community
–Serve God’s children
–Bring healing and
wholeness to those in need
–Share the Gospel in
liturgy, music and study
O God, give us times of refreshment and peace in the course of this busy life. Grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds that our spirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Catch the Vision,
Share the Joy!!
Dear Friends,
We are now in the midst of summer plans. It sure is busy here at Trinity Church. We just had our annual game at the Lancaster Stormers! It was a hot one, but we enjoyed the fellowship with each other. Now we look forward to VBS, the Friendship Fest, and the annual church picnic.
The ministry of Jesus Christ doesn’t stop during these summer months. We will be feeding people in July at First Reformed U.C.C. in Lancaster City. Some of our children will be attending summer church camp. This provides an opportunity for spiritual growth. I will continue meeting with our grief group as they support one another in the various losses we experience. Our financial leaders are busy working on the 2026 budget!
I am sure many of you are busy with vacations, swimming, sporting events, and other fun summer activities. As you enjoy these moments of fun and relaxation, I hope you won’t forget the life of Trinity Church. We hope you will participate in weekly worship and other ministry activities. We hope you will continue to support the ministry of Trinity through your gifts of time, talent, and treasure. It is easy to get caught up with our own activities and forget about our church life!
In connecting with the VBS theme, I would like to share some scripture passages for you to reflect on during the summer months:
Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. (Proverbs 10:5)
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (I Peter 4:10)
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. (Proverbs 10:5)
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (I Peter 4:10)
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7
Blessings,
Pastor Chris
EOV
