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"Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me." - Mark 9:37

Here again, we see Jesus pointing in the direction of God.  Reminding us that the good that we do in the world, brings honor to God.  As Jesus welcomes the children into His presence, there seems to be an image of a community based on relationships, equality and embracing the characteristics that bind us together.

We are reminded that we are not out just for ourselves, but as a community.  And those who are willing to care for and attend to the ones in our communities that have no social status, or ways to return a favor, are doing God’s will.  To care for all God has created.  

It is easy for us to forget that each of us holds a reflection of the Creator in our very being.  

We once used the verbage at TLC of “the Christ in me meets the Christ in you”.  This scripture helps us to take that idea even a step further.

How are you finding ways to care for those in need of seeing the face of Christ?

Pastor Erin
 
Join us in between services for thought-provoking conversations every Sunday from 10:20 to 10:50am in the Garden Room. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with our pastors in a small group setting, frequently unbound by the topic for the session. 

Join us this week as we discuss Planned Giving presented by Jeff Beeh. Learn how you can play a vital role in supporting Trinity's mission and ministries and help plan for the future. 

Coming up next week: The Church’s Engagement with Elections
Join us for Adult Forum with Rev. Dr. John in the Garden Room immediately following the 9am worship service.
 

Join us this Saturday! We'll tailgate (bring your own food and drinks), starting at 4:00pm in the TLC parking lot, before heading to the Ventura College football game that starts at 6:00pm.
 

Join Nick, our Youth & Family Minister, for a Picnic & Playground Day at TLC from 10 am to 1 pm. Bring your chairs, blankets, and your lunch and enjoy a picnic on the church lawn. Let your children play on the playground and have fun!
 

On Saturday, October 19, get ready for a frightfully fun night under the stars! We'll kick off the evening with a pumpkin painting extravaganza at 5:30pm. Bring your own pumpkins and let your creativity run wild with our paint and brushes.

Then, settle in for a screening of the classic Halloween film, Hocus Pocus, at 6:30pm on the TLC lawn. Don't forget to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, cozy blankets, and chairs to make the most of this magical movie experience.
 

Our annual Book Give-Away will be on October 27, in the fellowship hall between services and after the 11am service. We will be accepting donated books the week of October 21-26. Drop the books off in the garden room, or you may see Leo for assistance. On October 27, donations of food or other items will be taken to Project Understanding or The City Center, and cash donations will go to Trinity’s Neighbor Aid fund to help families in need.
 

Irma Tierney is coming home on Saturday! Help support Irma and Dennis by delivering a meal through Meal Train.

What is Meal Train? There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, "What can I do to help out?" The answer is usually to help them with a meal. When many friends provide support through a meal, Meal Train keeps everyone organized.

If you are having difficulties signing up online, please contact Karen Jensen at (818) 378-1785 or karen.jensen00@gmail.com.
Sign up to deliver a meal to Irma and Dennis
 
Next Blood Pressure Check: October 6
Blood pressure checks are available the 1st and 3rd Sundays in the prayer room in between services. Our faith community nurse, Karen Jensen, RN, PhD, will be on hand.
 
  • Project Understanding is in need of any type of nonperishable food items
  • City Center is in need of any type of cleaning supplies and size 6 diapers.
Your support is greatly appreciated. Please place items in the baskets located in the gathering space.
 

September 25 - Scott Powers
September 26 - Hailey Bartlett, Beverly Flothmeier, John Hecht, Lenora Weinerth 
September 27 - Grace Beech
September 28 - Chanel Hoatson
September 29 - Claire Bovenzi
September 30 - Ron Downard, Beverly Macintyre, Katheryn Nolan
October 1 - Nick Nast
 
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
  • Irma Tierney for healing and strength.
  • Don Frazeur, husband of Karen Jensen for healing and strength.
  • Mike Diaz for comfort and strength.
 

Week 37 (Sep 15  - Sep 21, 2024)
Giving through Week 37: 
Current Week -  $10,065.54 
2024 YTD -  $340,133.65
2024 Goal YTD - $424,064.76
 2023 YTD -  $342,250.98
2024 Goal based of $595,983/52 weeks
We are in Year 4 of 50% in 5 years
Attendance Week 37, 2024:
Individuals in Person - 123
Estimated Individuals Online - 45

Attendance Week 37, 2023:
Individuals in Person - 132
Estimated Individuals Online - 47