April 19, 2026 Welcome to Trinity!
Basic Theme: Spring reminds us that everything is growing— plants, days getting longer, even us. The“ Grow” series looks at Jesus’ simple story of a guy scattering seed that mysteriously sprouts and matures. God is behind the growth, but we get to play a part. Over five weeks we’ ll talk about growing our own faith, showing more grace and mercy, living with real compassion, helping our kids grow in faith, and building a stronger church together. It’ s about small steps, trusting God for the results, and watching our lives and community change for the better. Let’ s grow!
Sermon Snapshot( Key Points): We kick off“ Grow” by focusing on growing our faith. Jesus says He is the vine and we’ re the branches— real growth only happens when we stay connected to Him through prayer, Bible reading, and following His lead. Pruning might hurt, but it leads to more fruit. This message helps you check your connection to Christ and start habits that build stronger, more confident faith so your life shows what being rooted in Jesus really looks like.
So What? What specific step will you take this week to abide more deeply in Christ and strengthen your faith? How has God been pruning you lately, and what fruit is He aiming to produce through it? In what area of your life do you need to exercise greater faith, and how can you trust God more there?
Scripture Reading: Mark 4:26-29; John 15:1-8( NIV)
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He also said,“ This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain— first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”
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“ I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must
11:11am Service Information: Opening Music: Just That Good Passion / Kristian Stanfill Breakthrough Miracle Power Passion / K. Stanfill Springtime
Chris Renzema
Communion Song: Breathe
Maria Barnett
Closing Song: Praise
Elevation Worship Bill Maetschke, Praise Team Leader
remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5“ I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’ s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”