"And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth."  - John 1:14


It is fascinating, isn’t it.  That the creator of the universe, the one and only God, the one who spoke the stars into existence, the one who named each and every creature toes to come close to us not in a way to overwhelm or frighten us, but in a way we could personally understand God became human. God lived among us.

The word made flesh wasn’t just an idea, a distant figure from history. Jesus walked this earth, shared our joys, in our sorrows, and experienced what it is to be human. Jesus was not too high or too holy to get in the dirt and the muck and the mess of life. Instead, Jesus entered our world.
     
     Fully God.
     Fully human.

And through the life that Jesus lived, we saw the glory of God, not in frightening thunder or fire, but in love truth and kindness.

This verse reminds us that Jesus was full of Grace and Truth. Grace is God‘s undeserved love and favor given to us truth is the real unchanging reality of who God is and what God desires for us. Jesus didn’t just show us the truth about God. Jesus was the truth. Jesus didn’t just offer grace, Jesus embodied grace. 

It’s amazing for us to think about this action. God didn’t just stay far away in heaven. After God created the heavens and the Earth, God did not just watch and wait.  God did not just wait for us to get it right, or wait for us to figure it out; instead, God came close.  In a way that we could touch and see and understand, God invited us to walk alongside Him, knowing that we would stumble along the way and yet in God‘s grace God continues to pick us up, and wait for us, and watch over us.

It’s an important note to remember that 
We are never alone. 
We are never alone. 
We are never alone, 

Thank God, Pastor Erin
 
 

Welcome Our New Members!
Join us this Sunday at the 9am or 11am worship services as we celebrate and welcome our new members into the Trinity family. After the 11am service, new members will gather with our pastors and church representatives for a light lunch. Let’s make them feel at home!
 
 

Thank You for a Beautiful Christmas
On behalf of the entire congregation, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Nancy Bocovich, Joanne Cornelius, Amy Dimmick, and Karen Jensen for their time and care in preparing and setting the luminarias along the altar for our Christmas services. Your dedication created a warm and inviting atmosphere that enhanced our worship experience—thank you!

Don’t Forget Your Luminaria
If you brought a luminaria, please remember to pick it up from the table in the Gathering Space after today’s services. Unfortunately, due to space limitations, we’re unable to store them at the church.
 
 

Mark Your Calendar: Special Sunday on January 26

Single Worship Service: On January 26, we will have only one worship service at 10:00am.
Congregational Meeting: Immediately after the service, we will hold a congregational meeting to approve the 2025 spending plan.
No Godly Play: Please note that there will be no Godly Play on this date.
Childcare: Childcare will be available in the Garden Room during the congregational meeting.
Pastor Bruce's Retirement Reception: Following the meeting, join us in the Coffee Shop for a special reception celebrating Pr. Bruce's retirement.

We look forward to seeing you on this meaningful day!
 
 

Get Ready for Super Bowl Sunday
Join us for a viewing party in the Fellowship Hall on February 9 at 3:00pm. Gather with friends for an afternoon of fun, food, and football! Watch the big game on a 15-foot screen with our new sound system and projector, generously funded by a Thrivent Action Plan and an anonymous donor. Bring an appetizer to share (in a disposable dish) and your own drink.

Sign up at the Welcome Desk, and for any questions, contact John Crowley or Jim Aguirre. The game will be shown on a 15' screen with a new sound system and projector, made possible by a generous donation from Thrivent Action Plan and an anonymous donor.
 
 

January Young at Heart Luncheon
Join us for good food and great company at this month's Young at Heart Luncheon on Thursday, January 16, at noon in the Fellowship Hall! Sign up at the Welcome Desk to reserve your spot.
 
 
January Blood Pressure Check Schedule
  • January 19 - 10:00am and Noon in the Prayer Room
Blood pressure checks are available the 1st and 3rd Sundays in the prayer room between services. Our faith community nurse, Karen Jensen, RN, PhD, will be on hand.
 
 
  • Project Understanding is in need of canned and packaged goods, and hotel-size shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, disposable razors, toothbrushes and toothpaste for making hygiene kits.
  • 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.
 
 
January 2 - Alexandra Hecht, Jackson Pollard 
January 3 - Michael Biedebach, Gary Frick, Sa Hung Kloeung 
January 5 - Patricia Morris
January 8 - Lori Frick
January 10 - Rick Lietz, Karen Muller, Emma Zeko 
January 13 - James Aguirre
January 14 - Dee Porter
 
 
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Mike Diaz for Healing and Comfort
 
 

Week 52 (December 29 -  December 31, 2024)
Giving through Week 52: 
Current Week -  $10,307.56
2024 YTD -  $525,882.21
2024 Goal YTD - $595,982.91
 2023 YTD -  $518,313.26
2024 Goal based of $595,983/52 weeks
We are in Year 4 of 50% in 5 years
Attendance Week 52, 2024:
Individuals in Person - 426
Estimated Individuals Online - 994

Attendance Week 52, 2023:
Individuals in Person - 367
Estimated Individuals Online - 33