Trinity Church - Lewisburg, Ohio

06/02/2026

Neighbor Night Wednesday 6/3 5-6:30pm. Pork loin in gravy and and noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, salad and desserts. Donations welcome. https://trinitychurchlewisburg.org/give/

05/27/2026

Neighbor Night 5/27 5-6:30pm Sweet n Sour meatballs over Rice, peas, salad and desserts. https://trinitychurchlewisburg.org/give/

05/25/2026

When our silent battles leave us feeling Defeated.
Matthew 11:28-29
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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.”
Sometimes, the greatest act of strength and courage is falling to our knees, letting go, and taking a break from all that we have been carrying. It’s the moment of surrender where we say, ‘God, I give it to you.’ This was the universal invitation Jesus gave to each of us who struggle with heavy loads—not only the ones that lead to physical exhaustion, but also the silent battles that leave us feeling spiritually drained with heavy hearts.
For most of us, the act of resting is the hardest of them all—slowing down and doing less terrifies us, since we are so accustomed to running around and accomplishing many things at once. But what if the burdens you’re facing are simply a sign that you need to slow down? To hand it over? To let God handle it? The paradox is that we find rest by taking on a yoke—because it is through Jesus’s gentleness that the yoke becomes bearable, and able to be carried.
When we think of rest, we assume it’s momentary, providing immediate relief. But in God’s eyes, rest also represents ongoing, eternal peace—for your soul. It is a sacred period where you give yourself the chance to release what no longer serves us, removing the weight that has been heavily pressing on your spirit. A brief pause can lead to spiritual rejuvenation. The gentleness and humility that Jesus describes in himself invites us to find deeper trust, where we trade our heavy load for his lighter load of love. In coming to Jesus, we discover that true rest isn’t found in doing less, but in walking alongside the One who carries our burdens with us.
Let’s Pray
Dear God, lately we’ve been feeling weary and burdened, and while we know our bodies and souls are asking for rest, we struggle to prioritize it. So, we come to you today to accept Jesus’s open invitation to trade our heavy load for His lighter yoke. Help us rest without shame or guilt, knowing that receiving your rest is an act of faith, not weakness.
Allow us to be gentle and humble toward ourselves the way Jesus is toward us. Thank you for His promise to give us rest—not just physical relief, but rest for our weary souls. We receive this gift today and commit to learning from your gentleness and humility. Thank you for releasing this heaviness from us and for the freedom that comes from walking in your lighter yoke. Amen.

05/19/2026

Neighbor Night Wednesday 5/20 5-6:30pm Poppy seed chicken, mashed potato’s, salad and desserts. Donations welcome.

05/13/2026

Neighbor Night tonight 5/13 5-6:30pm. TACO NIGHT! tacos and desserts. Come on out! Donations are welcome.

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Come on out, it’s a gorgeous day! Blessing of the bikes happening Now!

04/29/2026

Neighbor Night 4/29 5-6:30pm. Goulash, tater tots, green beans, salad and desserts. Donations welcome. http://trinitychurchlewisburg.org/give/

04/22/2026

Neighbor Night tonight 4/22 5:00-6:30pm Manwich, quarter roasted potato’s, corn, salad and desserts. Donation welcomed. https://trinitychurchlewisburg.org/give/

04/15/2026

Neighbor Night tonight 4/15 5-630pm. Cream chicken 🍗 over mashed potatoes, broccoli 🥦 cauliflower and carrots 🥕 salad 🥗 and desserts 🧁Donations welcome. https://trinitychurchlewisburg.org/give/