For the Journey – September 2026

We live in a day of increasing artificial intelligence. Where will this take us as humans? Where will this take us as Christians? We read daily about the use of AI for technology, research, and even defensive and offensive strategies in security of our nation. There are some who cast all concern to the wind and see it as our best future, while there are others who are concerned about how far it will go and what it will do. The world we live in is not the fantasy world we watched through movies over the past many years. We actually see things taking place today that were only a novelty in movies past.
 
No matter what we think of AI, we must still remember that we are created in the image of God and are created to search for God’s best in our world. That is how we were created, but not all understand or agree with God’s plans. As a church, how will we both share with and show the world that God’s plan is still the best? How can we encourage the world that we find God’s plan through His Word and Church as empowered by the Holy Spirit?
 
School is back in place and athletic teams are preparing for next seasons. Bands are preparing for both Friday nights and competitions. Extracurricular activities at school are ramping up. There seems to be some normalcy to having a schedule we trust. The end result does not happen daily but at the end of journeys, but we find ourselves faithful to the tasks daily.
 
The same is true of God’s best for us. As we concluded Ecclesiastes: The Meaning and Purpose of Life, I am reminded that there are many things that we seek to provide meaning and purpose for our living. Success, finances, popularity, possessions, as Solomon found are a part of life’s attempts. However, they will not bring the satisfaction that God can provide. The final words from the Teacher in Ecclesiastes encourages us to fear God and obey His commands.
 
When we have a deep reverence and respect for God and keep His commands, we place ourselves in the best position to receive His goodness and His promise. God is good, all the time; and all the time, God is good. His promises are many and we can be certain of this, that no matter what we go through as His child, He is with us all the way.
 
As we begin our new semester of discipleship classes, continue to grow through our Sunday morning Bible study classes, make connections in off
campus groups, and worship together as a family of faith, we will find God’s best as we discover it together.
 
There is a road ahead of us that will take all of us to travel. We continue to seek the best for our community as we seek the best for our faith
family. Let us be faithful in thinking of others above ourselves and identify those neighbors around us in need. If what we do together does not affect what we do when we are not together, it is all in vain. Let’s be meaningful. Let’s remember we have been blessed to bless.
 
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus, to all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”  Ephesians 3:20-21
 
In Christ,
 
 

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For the Journey – August 2026

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19
 
I believe we all love some sort of routine. Make no mistake, we will make adjustments when needed and even find new things to add to our days while dropping some activities along the way. But we like a sense of normal, not boring, but life without major surprises. When disruptions take place it causes us to find new normals and even new routines.
 
I believe the Church should always be on the move. I am not speaking about locations but destinations. Where are we going? What are we doing? Once we figure out where we need to go, how will we get there? The Bible is clear that God has a purpose for His people individually and corporately as His Church. Once we come to faith in Jesus, God puts alongside one another to help each other grow and become more and more like Jesus.
 
This August there will be great opportunities to do just that. On Wednesday nights at Midweek, beginning August 19th, we are offering D-up, a discipleship foundation that sets the bar for making disciples. The offerings have been mentioned in the announcements each Sunday and through our small group grapevines. The discipleship classes are: Jesus the Messiah, Son of God bible study – walking through the life and ministry of Christ chronologically, Re/Engage Marriage Ministry focusing on key issues that strengthen today’s marriages, Experiencing God – discover the seven key areas of experiencing God as He invites you to join Him in what He is doing, and Developing Leaders in the Church – instilling biblical leadership and convictions that fosters a “disciples-making-disciples” culture. Sign up in the church office.
 
With our new Wednesday ministry options, we have also moved our dinner to 4:30 to 5:30 with our discipleship ministry options going from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. I hope you will come and journey with us on Wednesdays. God is doing a new thing, at a new time, with new options.
 
Join me in praying for our students, teachers, administrators and all school personnel as school gets underway. We will be having a 48-hour prayer wall beginning on August 7th at 7:00 am and concluding on August 9th at 7:00 am. There will be a prayer guide distributed for those who sign up to cover an hour of praying. With all that has transpired and is going on around us, it is always time to pray. Join us as we spend time together in God’s presence, on our knees, on behalf of our community and schools.
 
Thanks Trinity for all your kindness in celebrating our 14 years as Pastor. Melinda and I love you very much and are so blessed to call you our Faith Family. We cherish our journey here and those we get to walk alongside. You are a blessing to us and our family. I am so encouraged in the LORD when I look up and see so many of you making a difference in our community. We are truly blessed to be a blessing, thanks for blessing those around us.
 
In Christ,
 
 

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For the Journey

“Behold, I am going to do something new, now it will spring up; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19
 
God Bless America! Praise God for 250 years as a nation. The United States has become a major world leader in such a short span of history compared to other nations. I am reminded that God works through flawed people and God is not through working through our nation, nor His church. May we find ourselves faithful to God’s steps as we follow His leadership.
 
As we come to the anniversary of our tragic flood, July 4, 2025, we are filled with both memories of that day as well as the days following. Over the past year there has been extreme highs and lows. Families had to walk through grief while trying to find God’s comfort and a new normal. We have been blessed to walk with several of them. Many who lost homes have now found new homes and also many have rebuilt what was damaged or destroyed. We are grateful for the many ways Trinity Baptist Church has found to support and encourage.
 
Praise God we are not where we were, nor where we will be, as we continue our journey together. Thanks to all our members who have helped to support the relief, recovery and rebuild in our area. Many have put their feet on the ground for those needing such help. Others have supported Texans on Missions in incredible ways through shower unit support, cooking teams, and serving as site supervisors. The chainsaw unit that has so many Trinity members on it has been busy from day one. Thank you for being a church that is willing to respond and stay around.
 
We continue to support the rebuild ministry in whatever ways we can. I am so thankful to be part of a faith community that is large and continues to show up. Thank you Texans on Mission for your consistent support and continued presence.
 
This August, Trinity will be kicking off a new opportunity of ministry on Wednesday nights. We have been praying through a schedule change that we hope will enable more people to take advantage of next step discipleship. On August 19, we will kick off our new Wednesday night schedule. We will move our Wednesday meal from 5:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Our ministry options will move from 6:00 pm to 5:30 pm. We will offer several options for next step discipleship while continuing to offer our Wednesday Midweek Bible study. The extra time allows for us to offer such ministers as Re/Engage, a marriage ministry developed around strengthening marriages while establishing strong discipleship. Other options include: Experiencing God led by Mark Clemons and Disciple Making Leaders led by JD Templeton. Sign ups will be starting soon. Mike Mullens will be leading our Midweek Bible study through the Life of Christ.
 
We are excited to announce Josh Gill as our next Youth Minister. Josh and Veronica have been members at Trinity for two years. They have two wonderful children, Grace and Alex. Josh will begin serving at Trinity on August 9th. We will have a welcome reception for them after school starts.
 
Thanks to our incredible Youth Minister Search Committee. They took their responsibility very serious and worked together as a team to bring Josh our way. We are so fortunate to have great church members in place to lead us. Thanks again, James Tripp, Julie Boles, Barb Bowers, Jesse Hinton, Loretta Keese, Shelby Peschel, and Becky Watkins.
 
In Christ,
 
 

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For the Journey – June 2026

“I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” Philippians 3:12
 
Congratulations, once again, to our graduates and their families for this wonderful marker of time and successful effort. We are excited to keep up with and hear about the next steps of our graduates. God has great plans for each one of them and we pray alongside for them to both hear and follow the LORD in the days to come.
 
I have been reading in the papers and social media about so many of our other students and their accomplishments this year. I hope you are aware that we have many incredible students in several schools throughout our county and that they are making a difference both in their futures and those around them. We anticipate a full summer of activities to continue developing strong disciples within our community. Thank you, parents, for your investment with your children. We count it a joy to be on the team that supports you.
 
Summer is here. School is out. Teachers are looking to the days of rest and renewal as many will begin at some point to plan for next year. Others will look at these summer months and plan for time away, vacations and trips. I hope that families will enjoy the extended time together and build great memories.
 
Mission trips, summer camps, day adventures, Bible studies, faith connections, and Sunday worship will all be part of our summer calendar. We hope you will take advantage of all that is offered and be renewed and refreshed when the fall comes around.
 
We are grateful that Texans on Mission are still supporting and assisting those in our community with rebuilding. I have said it more than once, it is so good to be part of a larger family. In just a few weeks, we will be hosting over 250 on our campus, sleeping everywhere and serving in many places throughout our county. Bounce Ministries, Discipleship and Missions, Mission Serve, will be just a few larger groups with many churches still coming together throughout the summer. Thank you, Trinity, for the interruption and adjustments it has taken to provide such support to Kerr County. As a result, we will have some adjustments from week to week regarding rooms for our continued ministries.
 
As a staff we have been discussing a different approach to what we are offering to the church regarding next steps discipleship. This fall we will begin a new time on Wednesday nights for both meals and ministry options. There will be much more to share in our next Trinity Life. For now, pray with us as we seek the LORD’s direction in how we can make the best use of times and efforts. We have an incredible staff and it is a joy to sit, pray and plan together.
 
Continue to pray for our Youth Minister Search Committee. Our students have a full schedule of ministry events and we are excited about the process the LORD has led our search team in looking for our next Youth Minister.
 
Next Month we will be remembering last year’s flood while also preparing for the 250th celebration of our country. There are special events for July 3rd and July 4th. Stay tuned this month as we will be sending out reminders of planned events to both help us in recovery and to celebrate God’s goodness to us as a country.
 
In Christ,
 
 

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Trinity Ministry Updates

For the Journey – May 2026

Trinity Ministry Updates
Congratulations to our graduates. It has been encouraging to see these students mature in life and faith. Now, as they begin to make plans for great futures, we celebrate their achievements and their potential. We have been blessed through their growth and leadership within our student ministry and church family. We wish the best to all our graduates as they leave their legacy here and begin to make their mark wherever God sends them.
 
We also celebrate Charlie Barganier’s third anniversary this month. We were blessed when Charlie, Vanessa, Noah, Micah and Hannah came to Trinity to serve alongside us. I am excited to see where the LORD will continue to take us under Charlie’s leadership and direction. We have an incredible ministerial staff. Keep praying for our Youth Minister Search Committee as they work through the process of searching for our next Youth Minister.
 
The summer will afford Trinity many opportunities of continued ministry. Texans on Mission will continue to supply support for rebuild and recovery through the many participants already signed up to come and stay with us this summer. Thank you, Trinity, for your willingness to do things a little different because of the demands on our shared space throughout the week. You are amazing and I am blessed to see your faithfulness and ability to adjust.
 
We will have a few guest preachers this month. Robert Wheat will be filling the pulpit on May 17th with Jack Bowers also preaching at our 9:45 service. Josh Gill will be preaching on May 24th. What a blessing it is to know we have capable and qualified people to share God’s word with us.
 
I am always amazed at our Scripture reading together and how it so often fits with our combined journey on Sundays and Wednesdays. If you have not been reading with us, consider joining us for the summer as we read one chapter each day. God’s word never returns without accomplishing the purpose for which it has been given. It never returns empty. We are blessed when we not only read it but live it.
 
With the summer just around the corner, don’t miss out on finishing May strong and heading into our journey of camps and mission trips with the intentions of understanding more of all God is asking of us and providing through us. To God be the Glory!
 
In Christ,
 
 

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For the Journey – April 2026

This month we celebrate the events that transform the world, the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. At Trinity Baptist Church, we pray for the Muslim to receive Jesus all year but especially during Ramadan. We pray during the Jewish festivals in September for the Jews to come to receive Jesus as Messiah and we pray during the season of Resurrection that all lost will come to hear the truth of the gospel. We also pray that believers in Christ will be renewed in their commitment of making Jesus known as we share in our Holy Spirit empowered assignment.
 
Our world has been in a mess from the beginning. God has been at work redeeming our brokenness and calling us back to Himself for the same amount of time. Our world seeks answers from sources that can only provide band-aids, whereas God provides our ultimate answer in Jesus. Thank you, Jesus, for the Cross. Thank you, God, for the empty tomb. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for empowering our words and actions. To God be the glory!
 
Thanks to our Worship Ministry led by Charlie Barganier for another incredible offering of the Victor. Thanks to all who participated in so many different ways from choir, to drama, to technically producing this gospel story, to those who invited others to attend. It is a blessing to be a part of the church that takes seriously the presentation of the gospel in so many ways. When we gather with one focus of sharing the gospel, the Holy Spirit uses our offering to produce fruit in the lives of both believers and not yet believers. Praise God for the many blessings He bestows upon His faithful people.
 
This month we celebrate JD Templeton’s tenth year as our Minister of Adult Discipleship. He and Kimberly have been so faithful to help lead us in the path of faith while both setting an example and calling us to follow the LORD. We are blessed through JD’s ministry.
 
We are also blessed by our Youth Minister Search Committee as they are faithfully gathering to help find our next called ministerial staff. They have been diligent in their efforts and prayers as God leads them. Please continue to pray by name for James Tripp, Julie Boles, Barb Bowers, Jesse Hinton, Loretta Keese, Shelby Peschel and Becky Watkins. Commit to pray for our 6 prayer points at 7:00.
 
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21
 
In Christ,
 
 

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For the Journey – March 2026

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in God’s one and only Son.” John 3:16-18
 
By the time you read this, our 48 Hour Prayer Wall will have concluded but not the ongoing prayers of our church nor the provision granted by our LORD. I am grateful that Trinity is a praying church. Prayer puts us in the position to hear from the LORD as He also hears from us. Prayer helps us to align our walk with His ways. Prayer encourages us that we always have an audience with God because of His love for us in Christ and our salvation in Him. Thank you, Trinity, for praying.
 
One prayer I have for March is to bring a lot of new people into our church. There will be several weeks in March that we will see numerous people from around Texas, both students and adults, coming to work through Texans on Missions for rebuild. You have been so faithful as a church to share space with others who are lodging in our Bible study rooms during the week. We are so fortunate to have the space God has provided over the years to accommodate such a need and to help provide assistance for our community in such a great way.
 
We also hope that there will be many who come into our space to experience The Victor this year. On March 27-29, at 7:00 p.m., we will once again share the story of Jesus through the telling of His life, burial and resurrection. Please consider helping to invite our community to experience The Victor with us.
 
Our Youth Minister Search Committee has identified a special way to pray together as we are looking for our next youth minister. You will see “6 for 7” in several places in communication and around the church. It is simply six specific prayer requests given with the encouragement to join together and pray at 7:00 (a.m/p.m), your choice. God has blessed Trinity Baptist Church with our ministerial staff and we anticipate God’s continued blessing as we add to our team. Thank you, in advance, for joining with us as we journey down this path.
 
In Christ,
 
 

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For the Journey – January 2026

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,
 
 

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For the Journey – December 2025

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
 
Advent is defined by a season of four Sunday’s prior to Christmas where many Christians will participate in a special time of prayer and fasting with anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s birth. The Messiah has come! As Christians, we look back to God’s faithfulness while also looking forward to a second advent when Jesus will return not only as Savior but as Reigning King. Our Advent Season will culminate at our Christmas Eve services where we will light the Christ candle and share in the Light that has come into the world.
 
December is the last month of our year and we will be experiencing the days of 2026 very soon, should the LORD tarry. I hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities to prepare your hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth. I pray we will stand in the truths of God’s amazing gift of love. God did not send to us more religiosity at Christmas. God sends to us the potential of relationship instead. It is possible to get so caught up in the trimmings of Christmas that we forget to truly make the most of God’s gift.
 
The songs of Christmas are like no other season of the year. We sing and listen to joyful music. We can see the drama of Christmas taking place through the songs we sing. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. O, come let us adore Him, Christ the LORD. What a blessing to be the recipients of such a great love from God. But more than adoration, may we come to reception. The Scriptures tell us that the Word, Jesus, “He came unto His own but His own did not receive Him. Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” What a joy to be counted among the children of God.
 
Be sure to mark your calendars for Night in Bethlehem, December 5th & 6th, Prime Time Singers and Ringers “Merry Christmas to You,” and “Christ Has Come” by Trinity’s Christmas Choir and Community Orchestra. We hope to see you often.
 
Our Midweek Bible Study will cover our Christmas season with a special time of Christmas caroling on Wednesday, December 17. We will also be taking up our Christmas offering for International missions this month. We will have guest missionary preachers, Austin Roden and John Hinds, on December 7th and 14th receptively. Also, be sure to mark your calendars for our Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Services at 5:00pm and 6:30pm.
I hope you find joy this Christmas as you gather around family, friends and especially our Savior for whom we celebrate.
 
Merry Christmas.
 
 

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For the Journey – November 2025

“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6
 
God has been so faithful and good to us. Even in the midst of struggles and grief, we sense God’s presence and direction forward. Let me first of all thank you, Trinity Baptist Church, on behalf of the Pastor and our Ministerial staff, for the most generous appreciation through words and cards during Pastor Appreciation month in October. It is such a blessing to travel alongside you as we serve the LORD together.
 
I am most grateful for God’s salvation through Christ our Savior. This month, which holds the day we call Thanksgiving, gives us many opportunities to stop and consider the many things for which we are thankful. I count as blessings from God my family, with Melinda being the starting point. God has been so gracious to provide such a rich spiritual heritage for which I am a recipient, and prayerfully being a contributor. I hope and pray that as the days of November pass that we will have exponentially more things to list than the number of days in the month.
 
I am also thankful for the way in which Trinity Baptist has made ourselves available for assisting others through our community recovery and rebuild efforts. This truly is a long haul and we can only see one week at a time. We are blessed to be a part of a larger Baptist family who have poured in from other cities and states. We continue to consider ways to support those in need.
 
God is on the move redeeming all that takes place. There is a renewed emphasis on spiritual conversations that I pray will lead to gospel presentations. We are hearing that young men are making the turn of leading others back to the church. It is encouraging to know that the Body of Christ is at work leading others to relationship in Christ and service to Christ.
 
During the month of November, we will be recognizing the Persecuted Church around the world. You will notice the flags of many countries where there is extreme persecution for being a Christian. Two of the greatest persecutions are upon gathering in Jesus’ name and in the distribution of Bibles. May we remember those of our brothers and sisters in Christ as they remain faithful as we do our part to be aware of their struggles and pray for their witness.
 
A special thanks to Texans on Mission for their continual work among us and for STCHM for their counseling services in September and October. We have much to do and will continue to find ways to share the love of Christ as we minister and care for those in our community. Thank you for your faithfulness.
 
In Christ,
 
 

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For the Journey – October 2025

There is excitement in the air with the cooler weather, but there is also an excitement around us as we sense and experience God’s movement among us. God is declaring His praise and making Himself known through everything that we see taking place. “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!” Tragedy does not stop God from redeeming the evil and ugly in our world, nor can we claim any credit for the good that is taking place. Only God! The brokenness in our world screams we need help. Many are finding the only help that sustains is the help that comes from God. The strength that keeps us moving forward is the strength that God places within us that He also empowers. The Church has always had a voice. Many need to find it again.
 
Circumstances around us do not determine our actions. Our heart’s obedience to the LORD’s direction determines our call and actions. We don’t declare truth because it is popular, we declare truth because it is just that, truth. God is at work in His world. We ought to be at work alongside Him. I look forward to seeing you in the trenches.
 
It has been good to see some of the usual ministry events taking place this month, inviting our community into our space. Trinity’s Arts and Craft Show, First Blessing, High School Glo Night, have all seen both members and guests coming together. None of these ministry events happen without the prayer and planning to bring them about. It is wonderful to see so many Trinity members engaged in kingdom tasks. Thank you, Trinity, for all you do.
 
We still have groups coming to support our community through the rebuild efforts of Texans on Mission. This is not a quick call, but a continued call, that extends for the long haul of supporting rebuilding of homes as well as the rebuilding of emotional care. STCHM will be on campus again this month on October 13-15. There will be a general group session addressing Trauma on Monday, October 13 and another general group session addressing Grief on Tuesday, October 14, both beginning at 6:30pm. There are also individual sessions available on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am to noon and 1:00 to 3:00pm. All of this is at no cost to the individual and open to anyone in our area. Please help us get the word out. There are many who will benefit from this ministry opportunity.
 
We celebrated a beautiful time setting aside seven new deacons for servant leadership at Trinity. We anticipate fruitful ministry as Chuck Coulter, Jordan Marcum. Tabor McMillan, Philip Meadow, Vern Stahl, Jay Stimson, and James Tripp join our existing deacons in helping to serve Trinity in great ways.
 
It is not too late to join us in reading through the Bible for 2025. God is faithful to bring us to a place of knowing Him. If you haven’t been able to read along with us until now, don’t miss finishing strong with us. Pick up a reading plan and let’s travel to the end of 2025 together.
 
In Christ,
 
 

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For the Journey – September 2025

“Be strong in the LORD and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10
 
This verse has echoed in my mind every day since we discussed it and our community has begun rebuilding from our recent flooding and crisis. I must admit that I am a little taken back at how often I try to do things in my own strength apart from the LORD. The only thing that really matters is what the LORD is doing through me. I am amazed that there are so many of you who are making yourselves available in several ways to do the same. Thank you, Trinity, for all you are doing in the name of the LORD.
 
I want to pass along a word from those who have been staying with us through Texans on Mission. I have heard nothing but huge praise for how you are encouraging them and receiving them while they are here with us. I have heard numerous times how precious and giving our faith family is at Trinity. I am so glad that others are seeing what God has impressed upon me while serving as your pastor.
 
We continue to make plans each week for reaching out into our community to meet needs. There will be more who come to do physical labor in the days ahead. Many of you have joined these groups and even made up this group in the days past. More are on their way. The church has been blessed to bless many through financial contributions. Praise God we have been blessed to be the hands and feet of Jesus not only with our hard sweat, but also with our offering of resources.
 
New opportunities are on the way. Trinity has been asked to take on some key support positions to allow Texans on Mission to remain with and serve in our community. If you are interested in helping out, please call the church office to see how you may do so.
 
I stand amazed at how God has used HIS building HE impressed upon us to build. So many have been blessed to come through our doors and receive a warm welcome. We know these opportunities are scheduled well into 2026. We have met a lot of people who we did not know their name before, just as we thought we would. God is good.
 
Our fall schedule is underway. Students are back in school, Children’s Day Out is underway, Church ministries are back in place, and we are preparing for all we know to prepare for with the understanding that some things may be added. It takes faithful church members to carry out the blessings and responsibilities of the Body of Christ. Thank you again, Trinity Baptist Church.
 
God is definitely making Himself known and redeeming what has taken place. We are still remembering and praying for those families who were with us over the July 4 weekend. Join us as we continue to walk alongside those God is placing among us to bless.
 
In Christ,
 
 

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