Trinity UMC West Valley City, UT

09/07/2026

The Word for Today.
One life at a time

“If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of My followers, you will surely be rewarded.” Matthew 10:42
Les Goldberg’s friends thought he was crazy when he cashed in his personal investments to buy a home to lease for the homeless. A retired engineer, Les felt it was the only decision he could make. He spends a minimum of one hour each day with his homeless friends and has helped renovate several properties on their behalf.

In all his efforts, Goldberg never regarded the homeless as irresponsible or unreliable; he only saw them as people. Hurting people! He figured the house he purchased could be used as both a temporary shelter and a drop-in centre—a place where homeless people might pick up post, make phone calls, follow up job leads, and receive donated goods. Four homeless men live at the house, paying minimal rent to offset expenses. House rules are strict: no alcohol, no drugs, no loitering. Goldberg has never been rich. For twenty years he ran his own business designing and installing fire sprinklers, making less than minimum wage. He simply was a man who saw an unmet need and found a way to help meet it. Mother Teresa said: “We cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.” Jesus put it this way: “If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of My followers, you will surely be rewarded.” As you go through this day, keep your heart open and ask God to make you a solution to someone else’s problem. When you do, remember that no act of kindness goes unnoticed by God.

From The Word for Today.

09/07/2026

The Word for Today.
Pursue God’s purpose for your life

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you…plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11

Nothing is more gratifying than knowing one’s purpose—even when opposition seems unbearable and other distractions threaten to overshadow it. Often when people say they don't have a passion for anything, they may be struggling to recognise the gifts, opportunities, and desires God has placed within them. Jesus refused to let anyone pull Him away from His purpose. “Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbiter between you?’” (Luke 12:13–14 NIV).

In essence, Jesus was saying, “I’m not about to get distracted by conducting an arbitration hearing between you two. That’s not part of My purpose for being here on earth.” Even up to the day that Jesus gave His life on the cross, there were many sick people needing healing and countless other impossible situations that needed His attention. He knew that through the power of His death and resurrection, all could be addressed. So, despite unresolved problems, He confidently gave His heavenly Father this report on His ministry: “I brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave me to do” (John 17:4 NLT). Jesus refused to let His disciples, Satan, well-meaning family members, needy people, or anyone else distract Him from His purpose. And you must learn to do that too. This raises the question: can you state your God-given purpose in a single sentence? Are you pursuing it?

From The Word for Today.

09/07/2026

Mōnite, Sepitema 7: Lau Folofola – ‘Ekisoto 14: 19-22.

Ki’i Ama: ‘Eikisoto 14:19-20, “Pea na‘e hiki ‘a e ‘āngelo ‘a ‘Elohimi, ‘a ia kuo ne hā‘ele mu‘omu‘a ki he tau ‘a ‘Isileli, ‘o ne hā‘ele mei mui; pea na‘e hiki ‘a e pou ‘ao mei honau ‘ao, ‘o tu‘u mei honau tu‘a; 20‘o ne hū ‘i he vaha‘a ‘o e tau ‘a ‘Isipite mo e tau ‘a ‘Isileli, ‘o ne ‘i ai pē ko e ‘ao mo e fakapo‘uli; pea ne fakamaama ‘i he pō: ko ia na‘e ‘ikai ke vāfeinofi ai ‘a ē mo ē ‘i he pō kotoa.”

Pou ‘Ao: ‘Oku tau kamata ‘a e uike fo’ou pea mo e talanoa ‘o hono fakamōmoa’i ‘e Sihova ‘a e Tahi Kulokulá. Ko e talanoa mālie, mahino mo maheni. Pea ‘i he ‘ene pehē, te tau ala lau fakapaheke pe ‘a e talanoá ‘o fakalaka he ngaahi me’a na’e mahu’inga ke fai ha tokanga ki ai. Ka ‘oku fiema’u ke tau foki ki hono tefito’i ‘uhinga ‘o e talanoa – ko e hā ‘a hono ‘uhinga ne fakahoko ai ‘e Sihova ‘a e fu’u ngāue mana ko ‘eni? Ko e talanoa ‘eni ‘o Sihova mo ‘ene kakai pelé. Ko e tali ki he fehu’í ni, na’e mahu’inga mālie ki he kau ‘Isileli ‘o e Tahi Kulokulá, pea ‘oku kei mahu’inga mālie kiate koe mo au ‘i he senituli 21. “’E tau ‘a Sihova ma’amoutolu bea te mou fakalogo be.” Tau vakai ki he Ki’i Ama ‘e ‘ahó ni, kuo hiki ‘a e ‘angelo ‘a Sihova na’e hā’ele mu’omu’á ‘o taki ki he tu’a ‘o e kau ‘Isilelí ke hoko ko honau malu’i. Pea fokotu’u ai ‘a e fu’u ‘ā fonua ko e po’uli ke ne fakangata ‘a e kau ‘Isipité, kae hoko ‘a e ‘ahó ki he kau ‘Isilelí ke fakamahino ko eni hono kakaí, pea te ne malu’i mo fakahaofi kinautolu. Taumaiā ko e fai fakahaofi ha’a tangata ke ki’i male atu pe mo fakamahamahalo. Ko e nima ngāue ‘eni ‘o Sihová na’a ne ngaohi ‘a langi mo māmani. Hangē ‘oku tau toe fanongo fo’ou ki he talanoa ‘o e Fakatupú, pea mo hono fakakau’ā ‘a e po’ulí mo e ‘ahó, ‘o ngata he ‘a e taha pea kamata he ‘a e taha, ka “na‘e ‘ikai ke vāfeinofi ai ‘a ē mo ē ‘i he pō kotoa.” Kapau na’e kei veiveiua ‘a Felo mo ‘Isipite pe ko hai ‘a e kau Isileli, na`e mahino ia `i he Tahi Kulokulá; ko e kakai ‘eni ‘a Sihova, pea ‘oku tau ‘a Sihova ma’anautolu. Ko e tāpuaki ia ‘o e kau mo Sihova, he ko e me’a na’á ne fai ma’a ‘Isileli, `okú ne kei fai ni ma’atautolu ‘i hotau kuongá ni. Neongo ‘oku te’eki ke tuli kitautolu ha’a fu’u kau konga tau malohi, ka ‘oku tau ‘osi a’usia pe ‘a e ngaahi taimi ‘i he mo’uí ‘oku hangē ‘oku tuli tamate kitautolu ‘e he manavahē mo e puputu’u koe’uhi ko e ngaahi faingata’a mo e ha’aha’a ‘o e mo’ui ‘oku tau fekuki faka’aho mo ia. Pea hangē ‘oku fakalokiloki mai ‘a po’ulí ke ne kāpui ‘a e mo’uí. Mole ‘a e nongá mo e ‘amanakí, tahi mei hé pea vai mei hé. Pe ko e maumau ‘i he lotofale ‘o e fāmilí, pe ko e fe’amokaki fakaseniti, pe ko e maumau fakaeloto, ka ko e ngaahi “Tahi Kulokula” kuo nau tu’u ke loki ‘etau mo’uí. Ka ‘oku kei tatau pe ‘a e fehu’í – ko e kakai kitautolu ‘a hai? ‘Oku kei a’u mai ‘a e ivi mo e mafi ‘o e ‘Otua fakamo’uí, ke tataki mo malu’i ‘a hono kakaí. Tau fai pe hotau ngafá, ko e tauhi ki he `Otua na`a ne ngaohi kitautolú, he ‘okú ne kei tau pe ma`atautolu.

‘Ānau, Lotu mo e ‘Aukai: ‘Eiki tokoni mai, Ke u nima mo e va’e. ‘A e lotu, mo e tauhi ma’u. Hoku vaha’angatae. ‘Emeni.
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Mei he Halanga Tapuaki.

09/07/2026

The Word for Today.
Dad, bless your children!

“Son, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:5

Old Testament fathers placed their hands on their children’s heads and spoke certain promises over them, speaking God’s promises and encouragement over their children. It’s why “Isaac called Jacob and blessed him” (Genesis 28:1 KJV). It’s why Jacob refused to die before blessing his grandchildren (see Genesis 48:14). Children without caring and involved fathers can struggle with questions of identity, belonging, and self-worth. In searching for acceptance and belonging, some may look for it in unhealthy relationships, peer pressure, or influences that lead them away from God's best for their lives.

And we see the results of it all around us. Instead of fulfilling their God-given destiny, these kids become defined and labelled by a lifestyle such as “runaway”, “convict”, “troublemaker”, “addict”. Before his death in 1996, rap artist Tupac Shakur reflected on the challenges of growing up without his father. He suggested that a father's presence can help provide discipline, confidence, and an example of manhood that complements the love and support a mother offers. When a man was brought to Him for healing, before Jesus forgave and healed him, He called him “son”. He didn’t say, “You’ve got to clean up your act,” or “You must do things My way.” No, He established a relationship with the man by showing him love and acceptance. And as a father you need to do the same. Loving and accepting your kids as they are, without conditions and condemnation, is the greatest gift you can give them.

From The Word for Today.

09/07/2026

Worship Service, September 6, 2026.

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September 6, 2026. Potluck lunch.

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Tongan Women's Roll Call. Taliui Faka-Sepitema kakai fefine 'o e Tolu Taha'i 'Otua, 2026

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Tupoumalohi Get together 2026.