A new year is upon us. For some, it has taken too long to get here, and for others, it came way too quickly. The impact of 2025 had a full assortment of both good and bad. What we choose to remember will help to determine whether we view it largely as positive or negative. Either way, it has given shape to our present and our future.

 
Trinity Baptist Church began the year making plans to celebrate our 75th anniversary. We determined to help raise support to eliminate our financial debt of our Gathering Space and God blessed us by covering a big amount through faithful stewardship and giving. We had Dennis Swanberg come and help us celebrate as we were encouraged and laughed a lot. What a wonderful gathering, which was dampened by a big hailstorm as we were heading home.

 
God has really blessed our Gathering Space in our new building by allowing our church to see one another as we gather and move through our Sunday Worship and Bible studies. We did not know it at the time, but God had another use for our space when we were called upon by our city to provide shelter for those loved ones who were not hearing good news from our tragic flood on July 4. I am appreciative for how Trinity provided for the privacy these parents and family members needed. Our hearts are forever changed and our family grown.

 
Texans on Mission quickly came to our campus and have been a great source of financial support and physical labor support in Kerr County. TXM has several groups already scheduled to come and help our community in 2026. Trinity has remained accessible to the lodging needs and meals. Thank you to all who are helping in these areas. It has been such a blessing to sense the large Baptist family support from around the state and even out of state.

 
We continue to pray for all who were affected by the flood. It will not be like it was, but neither will it remain as it is today. One of the things that stands out for me is the way the church at large was available to meet needs and stay connected to the rebuilding efforts taking place. We have a wonderful group of sister churches in Kerrville with godly and anointed leadership. We will continue our journey together.

 
Most of you have heard that Wes Henson has resigned as Youth Minister at Trinity. Wes has felt the LORD leading him in some other directions and Wes is faithfully moving in that direction. I am appreciative of everything Wes has done over his tenure as Youth Minister. He has been an excellent ministerial team member and we have enjoyed watching his family grow up with us. He has developed an incredible team of adult leaders while encouraging our students to take their stand for Christ. Wes’ last day on staff will be Sunday, January 18th. On that day, there will be a reception for the Henson’s at 3:00pm in the Café, with a carding. I hope you will make it a point to express your appreciation to Wes, Mica, Anna and Charis for their time on ministerial staff with us and encourage them as we see them taking the next steps with their family.

 
I am excited about 2026 and look forward to all God has in store for us as we continue to meet together and prioritize God’s assignments among us. Stay tuned; it will be awesome!

 
In Christ,