September 20, 2026 Welcome to Trinity!
Basic Theme:
In a world of uncertainty,“ The Goodness of God” is a four-part series inspired by Bethel Music’ s anthem that declares,“ All my life You have been faithful … so, so good.” Rooted in the entirety of Psalm 23, we will journey with the Shepherd who provides, leads, restores, protects, and pursues us with goodness and love. From green pastures to the darkest valley and into the house of the Lord forever, this series celebrates God’ s constant faithfulness. Beginning with Laity Sunday and continuing through three more Sundays of Scripture, song, and
reflection, we will learn Psalm 23 together while cultivating lives of deep gratitude and joyful worship.
Sermon Snapshot( Key Points):
Life’ s trials do not cancel God’ s goodness— they reveal the Shepherd’ s faithful presence. This sermon walks through the“ darkest valley” of Psalm 23, showing how the same God who leads us also comforts us with rod and staff in hardship. Using Scripture and real-life examples, we will discover that His presence sustains and protects us. The message moves us from fear to grateful trust, reminding us that we are never alone. Worship will rise as
we affirm that His goodness and love still follow us, even through the fire.
So What?
What current“ darkest valley” or trial am I walking through, and how can I look for the Shepherd’ s faithful presence in it? How has a past difficulty shown me God’ s goodness in ways I couldn’ t see at the time, as described in Psalm 23? What would change in my attitude if I truly believed the Shepherd’ s rod and staff are
comforting me right now?
Do This!
This week, when facing a difficulty, pause and declare out loud a line from Psalm 23:“ You are with me … Your
goodness and love follow me.”
Scripture: Psalm 23; Isaiah 43:1-2( NIV)
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The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’ s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you,
11:11am Service Information:
Opening Music: God I’ m Just Grateful Goodness of God How You Love me
Communion Song: Sparrows Closing Song: Sing of this
Elevation Worship arr. Jason Ingram Patrick Mayberry
Cory Asbury
Bethel / Bethany Wohrle Bill Maetschke, Praise Team Leader
Jacob, he who formed you, Israel:“ Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.