jan 4 | 10:15 am | office conference room coffee with the pastor
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ahead of time to the choir, musicians, readers, tech crew, greeters, and everyone who participates. Your energy and effort makes the service memorable for everyone who walks through the doors.
Now, looking ahead to 2026, I am honestly very excited. In the last two years we have added about fifty new members to our church family, and almost every Sunday I get to shake hands with someone who is visiting for the first or second time. That tells me two things: God is still drawing people here, and you are the kind of people others want to be around. The future feels bright.
This year we are going to keep the welcome mat out, only I want us to be a little more intentional about it. Our big focus for 2026 is simple: outreach and invitations. People still need God and people still need other people. Life can be lonely, confusing, and hard, and we have something real to offer— a place to belong and a Savior who loves them.
One of the things that sets Trinity apart is how intergenerational we are becoming. Little kids laughing and babies crying in worship. Teenagers serving next to folks who have been part of this church for decades. That mix is not accidental— it is one of our greatest strengths. Our children and teenagers need positive, encouraging adults in their lives who are not their parents or teachers. Our families need people who will notice them, cheer for them, pray for them, and simply show up consistently. If you have ever thought about helping with children’ s ministry, youth group, or even just being a friendly face in the hallway on Sunday mornings, please do it this year. We will train you, pair you up, and cheer you on. Your presence matters more than your experience.
Everything we do together is built around relationships. Sunday worship, small groups, Sunday School classes, Dinner Church— all of it is about knowing and being known, celebrating the good days and carrying one another on the hard days.
If you are reading this and thinking,“ I would love a small group, but nothing quite fits,” let us know. We will help you start one. It can be three couples meeting in a living room, a handful of empty-nesters reading the Bible together on Zoom, or a group of young adults grabbing lunch after the late service. We are happy to provide the nudge to get it going.
So here is my ask: keep showing up. Come to worship on Sunday mornings. Get into a small group or Sunday School class if you are not already in one( or let us help you start one). Circle the fourth Wednesday of every month for Dinner Church and bring somebody with you. Good food and honest conversation around a table is one of the easiest, least intimidating ways to help someone take a step toward God and toward us.
You matter here. Every invitation you offer, every smile at the door, every time you welcome someone new— it all adds another beautiful thread to the tapestry God is weaving at Trinity Church.
God continues to be faithful and grow the Kingdom through the Trinity Church family. The invitation extended by Jesus to his earliest disciples continues to be offered to us,“ Follow me.” Will we extend that invitation to others? We may not always know where we are going, but we know who we are following. God is faithful. Therefore, we expect great things, and we are certain we will enjoy the ride! Blessings!
Pastor Chris chris. neikirk @ trinityna. org
jan 4 | 10:15 am | office conference room coffee with the pastor
Come and connect with Pastor Chris the first Sunday of the month. Get a special brewed coffee from the Narthex and then gather in the church office conference room for a casual“ get-to-know-you” time for new folks and old folks. Join in on the conversation!
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