Dear Trinity,
Last Sunday we sang, “and the world is about to turn.” It was a fitting line as we came to the close of Advent season where we waited and watched and wondered and prepared for our Savior to come. Then, just like that, Christmas: the light of the world came to be with us - God as a baby - with whom we could be face to face. Who would have thought this was even possible?
This next Sunday, as we look toward the new year and all that it holds, may we continue to be amazed at the invitation God gives us into being face to face with Him, our neighbors, and ourselves in Christ. If you haven’t already, pick up a Trinity Face-to-Face brochure, and let’s begin to imagine how we might say yes to the impossibilities of God at work in our lives in 2024.
With you in Christ,
Nicole Hunter
PS. The Christmastide Prayer Book, including the weekly lectionary readings, are available. Get a paper copy at the church or a digital copy here.
Trinity's Inaugural House Blessings
An old Christian tradition celebrates Epiphany with a practice and house blessing known as Chalking the Doors. The chalk, as it slowly wears throughout the year, serves as a reminder that Christ dwells with us wherever we are, and that our home is a missionary outpost of His kingdom. The initials "C.M.B." can represent the names of the 3 Wise Men, but it also represents the Latin phrase Christus Mansionem Benedicat…. "May Christ Bless This House." For several years now on Epiphany (Jan 6th) we've given out pieces of chalk and short instructions for how to do this yourself.
But for the first time, you can request that one of our pastors come to your house on the weekend of Epiphany and pronounce a blessing on your home as we chalk the doors together!
Just sign up using this form, and fill out your home address. We'll be in touch about when we can visit your home and walk through a short liturgy together.
May Christ bless your home in 2024.
Year-End Giving
Thank you for giving generously during 2023. During this month, we ask you to help us finish the calendar year strong with a year-end gift. Whether this would be your first time giving to Trinity or you are a committed giver already…thank you. In order for your gift to count in 2023 for tax deduction purposes, please make sure we receive it on or before December 31.
How do I give?
Online giving. This method is convenient and secure, and can be accessed through trinitywenatchee.org/give or the Church Center App (Apple and Android Devices) **The most convenient and cost-effective way to give is to set up a recurring donation through ACH from your bank account.
Mail. You can also mail checks or set up automatic bill pay to “Trinity Church." Address: 535 Okanogan Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801. (Postmarked by Dec 31)
Offering basket. On Sundays, you can give by placing a tithe in the offering basket at the entrance to the sanctuary.
George MacDonald Book Club
Are you interested in joining the George MacDonald book club but missed the information in the Tidings? All the info is now on the church website including information on what book we're reading this quarter, when the book discussion will be, and an informational podcast episode to listen to about how CS Lewis was impacted in his faith and writing by George MacDonald.
Bulletin Board
If you have a personal need (like a job, or housing, etc.), an event you’d like to promote, or something you’d like our church body to be aware of, you can email hello@trinitywenatchee.org for us to review before posting.
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