On the Second Sunday of
Easter Priest Associate Dan Weir raised a question in his sermon.
Why was Thomas not with the others when Jesus appeared to
them on Easter Day and what made him come back to the fellowship of the
disciples the following Sunday?
Dan didn’t offer a
definite answer to that question – how could he? – but he used it as an
opportunity to raise another question.
Why do we come back to the fellowship of Trinity Church each
Sunday?
The question prompted
many members to share their answers, answers which give a picture of what is
important about the life of this faith community. Here they are.
I find a sense of peace and love in the beautiful sanctuary
surrounded by my church family
A peace and calmness I feel no
other place
Reason for believing
… Just in case
Reason for attending
… It feels right
Reason I keep
attending … I like it
To give thanks for
all of God’s blessings to me: family, friends, freedom-country, shelter, food …
it is endless
To serve God by
serving others in gratitude
This is a welcoming
place to renew my faith in God
For the incredible
community and support that exists here, and for the willingness to share, and
be aware of those less fortunate in the world. Most of all for Jo’s so obvious
joy and love of Christ – the contagion she engenders
I come to begin my
week in prayers of thanks
A
community of love, new insight on the scripture, and encouragement for the week
ahead
Being
in church and/or in the sanctuary brings comfort and assurance of the gift of
the Holy Spirit as well as the chance to thank God for His many blessings
I
come to Trinity in particular because it is such a welcoming community and has
been as far back as our 1st Sunday here in 1977 with Woody
Silvius. I come to church to praise God,
ask forgiveness of sins and thank Him for all the blessings He has bestowed on
my family and me as well as those we know and those we do not know
When
coming to church, I feel so blessed.
When leaving – what a wonderful church family we have
I
regularly come to Trinity to renew and sustain my belief in the mystery of
faith and to support God’s love and presence for all. Be available whenever required. Thanks be to
God.
This
is my second home and I feel as though all the parishioners are my brothers and
sisters
I
come to church for strength and to give thanks
This
is where my family worshiped. This is
home to me. My parents are charter
members. So often as a child I would
ride my bike and stop to sit in the quietness of the Lord. (Hearing the acorns fall on the roof!)
I
come because I am so grateful and thankful for Jesus, our Lord, and the Holy
Spirit and the gifts he brings, the love, how he has helped me, guided me. I
feel peace here and share fellowship.
I
am here as this is a loving, caring community and the service and sermon I
always can take something home for the week.
I
come to Trinity because it helps me to see other believers
I
come to church because you are not judged; no matter who you are, you are
welcome
I
come back to Trinity for a sense of peace and restoration
I
come to Trinity to feel God’s love and to give His love.
Trinity
nurtured our sons, helped them become caring, generous adults.
God
has pursued me! My relationship with Trinity is the most important in my life!
God
is good!
Because
I feel the love of Christ and community and where I can experience solitude and
unconditional acceptance
If this sounds like a community
where you could continue your own spiritual journey, please join us for worship
on Sundays at 8 A.M, 10:30 A.M. 0r 5 P.M. (From mid June into September there
is only one service in the morning, at 9 A.M.) For more information visit our
website.
