Bible Study
Read Luke 9:28-36
To transfigure, means to
change visibly, how is that word unique to us as Christians based on the
reading?
1. How would you feel if someone
you knew very well transformed right in front of your eyes?
2. Can you relate to what the
disciples experienced? Why or Why not?
3. This particular gospel account
of the life of Jesus always closes off the Epiphany season and opens the
Lenten. Can you make an educated guess as to why that would be?
4. If the Transfiguration is the
first and most direct revelation of Jesus as both God and man, why is it
important for us to have an understanding of this event in the context of the
crucifixion and Resurrection?
5. How can we as Christians
participate in this event if we are to reflect Christ in our lives?
Bible
2/7 - Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany 2/14 - The Transfiguration
Old Testament Isaiah 6:1-8 Old Testament Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalm 138 Psalm 99
Epistle 1 Corinthians
14:12b-20 Epistle Hebrews
3:1-6
Gospel Luke 5:1-11 Gospel Luke 9:28-36
2/21 - First Sunday in Lent 2/28 - Second Sunday in Lent
Old Testament Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Old Testament Jeremiah 26:8-15
Psalm 91:1-13 Psalm 4
Epistle Romans
10:8b-13 Epistle Philippians 3:17-4:1
Gospel Luke 4:1-13 Gospel Luke 13:31-35
WELLNESS WITH TLC
5 Common Causes of Headache
· Stress -
Feeling frayed and frazzled is a frequent cause of "tension"
headaches and may trigger migraines. Take 30 minutes a day just to daydream, meditate,
or otherwise relax.
· Diet -
Substances in food can trigger headaches. Examples include caffeine, processed
meats, citrus fruits, chocolate, snow peas, and anything containing MSG
(monosodium glutamate).
· Eyestrain - Take
occasional "eye breaks" from the computer screen. Concentrating on
one object for a long time can cause temporary head pain.
· Sitting -
Sitting for long periods, especially if you're constantly on the phone or
hunched over a computer, can tighten muscles and lead to tension headaches.
· Sleep - Top
little or too much. Go to bed and get up at the same time, each day
Bonnie
F. Hill, RN, M.A.
ANOTHER
Trinity would like to adopt
another opportunity for outreach and to expand our prayers for others. When you give Pastor Keith or Melinda a
prayer request, please include an address for the person or persons for whom we
will be praying. Bonnie Rose will
provide follow-up with a short note to inform those on our prayer list that our
congregation has lifted them in prayer during our worship service. The response to these notes has been very
positive in the past. It reassures folks
that they are in the thoughts and prayers of many people some of whom they may
not even know. Please help us get this
expanded ministry in action by providing addresses for those we lift in
prayer. Thank you.
MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
I am back for my third round as your congregational president and I want to
thank everyone for the confidence you have shown in me. With God's help I
will do my very best to serve you and Him. I am confident that the strong
leadership group we have assembled in our church council will help me and will
serve you and our Lord too. To me it is just the right blend of strong
experienced people with some new fresh and energetic folks.
As we begin this new term together, I see three very important areas that
I will be emphasizing and keeping at the forefront of our efforts. First,
I want to establish guidelines for the disbursement of scholarship funds from
the Hagebush Memorial Scholarship. We have had a committee in place for
this for years --- we have just never met. We will this year.
Second, I want to introduce prayer to the congregation ---- something that
really needs no introduction to any church member ----- it just needs to be
used more. We need to pray for our Pastor and his family and his
work. We need to pray for our building project which continues to
challenge our efforts to reach resolution. We need to pray for one another
for support and fellowship. We should pray for guidance from God.
And I hope we can conduct prayer vigils at church at various times and in
various church seasons, to lift up special requests, or just to glorify the God
who chose to save us. It is a most powerful tool.
And third, I urge all members to get actively involved in Bible Study.
There are already several times and options and several varieties of topics
offered, but additional topics, times, and locations can and should be
set-up. I recall very fondly some years ago where members hosted Bible
studies for small groups in their homes. That is just one idea that might
be tried again. I also appeal to members to help with our Sunday School
and
May God continue to bless us all in our lives and in our ministry!
Denny
Herrmann
Congregational President