05/29/2026
Vision Statement of Trinity E.C. Church:
As a dynamic church proclaiming the Word of God we purpose to make Disciples of Christ by:
• Providing a climate in which personal spiritual growth and worship occur.
• Encouraging Christians to consecrate themselves to God’s purpose in their lives.
• Equipping believers for effective ministry to reach the Rutherford area and beyond.
• Attracting and leading the unsaved to Jesus.
Gideon Bible Sunday, May 31, 2026 ~ Welcome to worship and Christian fellowship. May you find blessing and strength in your participation here this morning.
Pastor Terry’s Message: “The Personal Work of Evangelism”
Scripture Lesson: John 3:1-16
Purpose Statement: The church has lost most of its zeal for soul winning! Gibbon, the historian, says that the chief cause of the rapid spread of Christianity in the days of the Roman Empire was the tremendous amount of personal work carried on by the rank and file of Christ’s followers? How did Saint Augustine come to Christ? Who did Bishop Meletius lead to Christ? What did the late Gypsy Smith say about capturing souls? What question did Nicodemus wrestle with when he came to talk with Jesus at night?
This Week’s Meetings & Activities:
Mon. June 1 - Ministry Council Mtg. - 7:00 p.m.
Tue. June 2 - Adult Bible Study - 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Prayer Time - 6:00 p.m.
Praise Band Rehearsal - 6:00 p.m.
Girl Scouts - 6:30 p.m.
Wed. June 3 - Day of Prayer & Fasting for the EC Church
Chair Yoga - 6:30 p.m. / Gentle Yoga - 7:00 p.m.
Fri. June 5 - Girl Scout Mtg. - 6:00 p.m. in Adult Sunday School Room
Sunday, June 7, 2026 ~ Holy Communion:
Pastor Terry’s Message: “God Is So Loved”
Scripture Lesson: John 4:43-54
Thank you! Gideon International is dedicated to spreading the gospel and making the Word of God available to everyone. Because of your generous donations, 344 Gideon Bibles will be distributed to help share God’s word and transform lives through the Word of God. Thank you again!
Announcements:
The attendance for services on Sunday, May 24 were: 8:30 a.m. - 45, 11:00 a.m. - 22, and Sunday school - 35.
Ministry Council Meeting ~ Monday, June 1, 2026
The meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m. in the library.
Day of Prayer & Fasting for the EC Church ~ Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The first Wednesday of each month is designated as a “Day of Prayer & Fasting for the EC Church”. Bishop Sizemore explains . . . “We fast and pray in order to position ourselves before God so He can do His work in and through us. I encourage you to use this day or a portion of this day to pray specifically for the EC Church and our vision of being a dynamic movement of God.”
Holy Communion Sunday ~ June 7, 2026
Next Sunday communion will be served in the pews at both worship services so we can use up our supply of pre-packaged elements. If you know someone who would like to receive in-home communion, please see Pastor Terry.
Baby Bottle Blessing Drive
Our Baby Bottle Drive benefiting the life-saving work of Morning Star Pregnancy Services continues until Father's Day, June 21. Bottles are in the narthex to take home and fill with coins, bills and/or check (made payable to Morning Star). Please return your bottles to the library.
Chair & Gentle Yoga with Jayme ~ Free Classes! Walk-ins Welcome!
Classes are held Wednesdays - Chair Yoga at 6:30 p.m. and Gentle Flow Yoga (with mat) at 7:00 p.m. in the Adult Sunday school room. Jayme is a certified Christian Yoga Association Teacher. Each class will contain scripture/devotional and prayer. Please bring your own mat. If you need a mat, there are some available for purchase for $6.
A Time of Prayer ~ Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Walk-Ins Welcome!
Join us every Tuesday in the Adult Sunday School room as we come together to pray for the needs of our church, families, community and more. Join us when you can and participate as you feel called by God.
Mt. Gretna Bible Festival 2026
This year’s Bible Festival runs from June 6 to August 30, 2026. There is a poster on the bulletin board with more information or go to their website at www.mtgretnatabernacle.org.
Twin Pines “Faith, Food & Fenders” Car Show & Summer Celebration
Saturday, June 13 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This family-friendly event will bring together a camp tradition and local community for a day of fellowship, fun, and outreach. The event includes: A car show, food trucks & sweet treats, craft vendors, pond & mini golf fun, a DJ and more! For more information go to https://www.twinpines.org.
Office Hours and Bulletin Deadline
The church office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The deadline for announcements for the Sunday bulletin is Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and can be emailed to [email protected] or call the church office at 717-564-1528.
Family Fresh Food Pantry Donations
Suggested items to donate to the Food Pantry at the Neidig UMC in Oberlin include peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit and vegetables, tuna, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, oatmeal, Hamburger Helper, stuffing, spaghetti, macaroni, kidney beans, pork & beans, macaroni & cheese, boxed potatoes, coffee, tea, etc. Please place your donations in the bins in the small adult Sunday school room. Thank you for your continued support!
Adult Bible Study ~ “Jesus: Listening for His Voice”
Bible Study meets Tuesdays at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. in the library. It’s a wonderful opportunity to study God’s Word, ask questions and grow in faith together. For more information, please call the church office.
Worship Services are available on YouTube
If you are unable to attend worship in person, you can view the 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday Services on YouTube by going to: https://youtube.com/. You can watch the services live or view the taped services throughout the week at your convenience.
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