What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the games we love?
Today's scripture is Matthew 11: 28-30
“Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m gentle and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves. My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.”
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the games we love?
Today's Scripture is John 14: 8-21
Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”
Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the Games we love?
Today’s Scripture is John 11: 17-27
When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was a little less than two miles from Jerusalem. Many Jews had come to comfort Martha and Mary after their brother’s death. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him, while Mary remained in the house. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother wouldn’t have died. Even now I know that whatever you ask God, God will give you.”
Jesus told her, “Your brother will rise again.”
Martha replied, “I know that he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.”
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die. Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
She replied, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, God’s Son, the one who is coming into the world.”
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the games we love?
Today’s Scripture is Isaiah 30:15
This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:
“In repentance and rest is your salvation,
in quietness and trust is your strength,
but you would have none of it.
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the games we love? Journey with us as we find out!
Today's scripture is Ezra 3: 8-13
In the second month of the second year after their arrival at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Joshua son of Jozadak and the rest of the people (the priests and the Levites and all who had returned from the captivity to Jerusalem) began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years old and older to supervise the building of the house of the Lord. Joshua and his sons and brothers and Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Hodaviah) and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together in supervising those working on the house of God.
When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments and with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their places to praise the Lord, as prescribed by David king of Israel. With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord:
“He is good;
his love toward Israel endures forever.”
And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy. No one could distinguish the sound of the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people made so much noise. And the sound was heard far away.
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the Games we love?
Today's Scripture is Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the Games we love?
Today’s Scripture is Luke 15: 11-32:
Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.
Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.
When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ So he got up and went to his father.
But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 'Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’
The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!'
‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the games we love? Journey with us as we find out!
Today’s Scripture is 1 Corinthians 1:27-29:
“God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God.”
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the games we love? Journey with us as we find out!
Today’s Scripture is Genesis 1:26-28
“Let us make human beings in our image, make them
reflecting our nature
So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea,
the birds in the air, the cattle,
And, yes, Earth itself,
and every animal that moves on the face of Earth.”
God created human beings;
he created them godlike,
Reflecting God’s nature.
He created them male and female.
God blessed them:
“Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge!
Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air,
for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth.”
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the games we love? Journey with us as we find out!
Today’s Scripture is Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the games we love? Journey with us as we find out!
Today's Scripture:
Matthew 16: 21
From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
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What does the Gospel of Christ have to do with the games we love? Journey with us as we find out!
Today's Scripture:
Psalm 133
How good and pleasant it is
when God’s people live together in unity!
It is like precious oil poured on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard,
down on the collar of his robe.
It is as if the dew of Hermon
were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the Lord bestows his blessing,
even life forevermore.
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Our scripture for Holy Saturday is Matthew 27: 57-61 Holy Saturday has a sacred silence. The only day that all of the creation believed Jesus was dead...yet God was still moving. To check out Trinity go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Holy Week and Easter worship schedule for 2023:
Our Scripture for Good Friday is Matthew 27: 33-56. Not only does God know the pain of death, but God also lived it through Jesus. We suffer the sting of death every single day alongside the God we encounter on the cross who suffers with us. To check out Trinity go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Holy Week and Easter worship schedule for 2023:
Our scripture for Maundy Thursday is Matthew 27: 1-10. Both Judas and Peter betrayed Jesus in some way and yet, Jesus loved and welcomed them. To check out Trinity go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Holy Week and Easter worship schedule for 2023:
MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP at 6:30 in the Sanctuary
GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER WALK & VIGILS. April 7 & 80- Journey with Jesus to the Cross through Immersive Prayer Stations, Walking the Prayer Labyrinth, and Tenebrae Vigils. The Labyrinth & Prayer Stations will be available in & around the Gym on Good Friday from 9am-8pm and Holy Saturday from 10am-7pm. Tenebrae Vigils will be held Good Friday at Noon in the Transept and 6:30pm in the Narthex.
EASTER SUNDAY
7am Sonrise Service * New Room Lobby Led by Trinity Youth
9am Traditional Worship * Sanctuary
11am Cross Connect Contemporary Worship * New Room
Livestream Available for 9 am & 11 am Services * trinityhsv.org/live
Our Scripture for Holy Wednesday is Matthew 26: 57-68. Jesus lost his trial, not because of reliable witnesses or expert arguments on the other side, but simply because he was a big enough threat to those in power to merit capital punishment. What does Jesus threaten in our world today? To check out Trinity go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Holy Week and Easter worship schedule for 2023:
Our scripture for Holy Tuesday is Matthew 26: 36-56. Jesus takes Peter, James, and John to a mountain to witness the transfiguration and later to a garden to witness his grief in prayer at what is to come. Those men got to see the full divinity and humanity of Christ. To check out Trinity go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Holy Week and Easter worship schedule for 2023:
Our Scripture for Holy Monday is Matthew 26: 14-35. Today we see Jesus sitting at a crowded and complicated table in the presence of his enemies and yet, he prepares a meal for them that will change everything. To check out Trinity go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Holy Week and Easter worship schedule for 2023:
Day 29: Commit this to Memory
Scripture: Luke 2:6-20
Today's devotion was read and written by Camilla Pruitt
Reflection: When we truly encounter Christ, we cannot help but be changed. Where do you hope to encounter Christ in the next year? What of this past year do you want to commit to memory for 2023 you to remember?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 28: A Savior is Born
Scripture: Luke 2:6-20
Today's devotion was read and written by Rev. Mitchell Williams.
Reflection: A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! God's promises are fulfilled in Jesus' birth. Thanks be to God!
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 27: The Journey
Scripture: Luke 2:1-5
Today's devotion was read and written by Rev. Mac Buttram.
Reflection: The events of Mary and Joseph’s journey were not expected, but they were all part of God’s plan. Where do you need to trust in God's plan for your journey?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 26: Accept the Risk
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Today's devotion was read and written by Tommy Battle.
Reflection: Joseph accepted the risk of being a part of God's big plan. Has allowing God to work in your life been risky in any way?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 25: Let it Be
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Today's devotion was read and written by Kelly Priest and Julia Priest.
Reflection: Mary rejoiced in God's plan for her life. Father, give us great grace and turn our hearts toward you. Help us to pray like Mary: “Let it be with me according to your will.”
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 24: Prepare the Way
Scripture: Matthew 3: 1-6
Today's devotion was read and written by Debbie Searcy
Reflection: John the Baptist's entire life was spent pointing to Jesus as the Messiah. Is there someone for whom you can be like John and point the way to Jesus?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 23: Path to the Messiah
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17
Today's devotion was read and written by Lindsey Hitchcock
Reflection: When you read this genealogy, notice the particular people God put in place, like Judah, Rahab, and Ruth. What does this reveal about the intentionality of God's plan?
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Day 22: O Bethlehem
Scripture: Micah 5:2-4
Today's devotion was read and written by Pastor Carrie Jones
Reflection: God chose Bethlehem, an unexpected and small town, to be the place that Jesus was born. What does this say about God's plans for Jesus?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 21: For Such a Time
Scripture: Esther 4:7-16
Today's devotion was read and written by Becca Bibee
Reflection: In order to save the lives of others, Esther had to face her fears and be extremely brave & strong. How does God empower you to be brave & strong in times of need?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 20: Trust Protects
Scripture: Daniel 6:7-27
Today's devotion was read and written by Ashley Clark
Reflection: Daniel chose to worship and pray to God even though it could cost him his own life. Have you ever chosen to obey God even though it was difficult or costly?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 19: Turn From Evil
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10
Today's devotion was written Gage Stepien and read by Shane Kennedy
Reflection: Jonah had a hard time accepting that God wanted to save the Ninevites because they were Israel's enemies. Why does God ask us to care for our enemies?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 18: For Unto Us
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7
Today's devotion was written and read by Dave Hargrove.
Reflection: Jesus was promised to be a Prince of Peace and a Wonderful Counselor. Where do you seek Jesus' peace and counsel?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 17: Waiver No More
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39
Today's devotion was written and read by Steve Henderson
Reflection: Elijah shows the people that God alone is worthy of being worshipped. What gods do you waiver between worshipping instead of worshipping God?
Click here to see the Dot and the Line cartoon Steve mentioned.
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 16: Dwelling Place
Scripture: 1 Kings 8:12-13, 22-30
Today's devotion was written and read by Brian Westbrook.
Reflection: The temple Solomon built for God was a magnificent dwelling place for God. Through Jesus, God came to dwell among us. How can we be magnificent temples for God?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 15: Unending Kingdom
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8-16
Today's devotion was written and read by Sallie Patterson.
Reflection: Where is God calling you to serve? Check out www.trinityhsv.org/giveback for all of our mission opportunities.
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 14: Life Anointed Heart
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Today's devotion was written and read by Jordan Barrios.
Reflection: God chose David, the youngest of Jesse's sons, to be the king. What does that say about the people whom God chooses to do big things?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 13: Life Restored
Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22
Today's devotion was written and read by Audrey Parker.
Reflection: Ruth is faithful to Naomi declaring, "Your people will be my people and your God will be my God." Who helps restore your life through love, care, and faithfulness to you??
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 12: Go, I send You
Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20
Today's devotion was written and read by Angela Munson.
Reflection: The walls of Jericho fell, not by human might, but by trust & obedience to God. Is there a wall in your life you're trying to knock down on your own? Give it to God today. Trust & obey.
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 11: Deliverance
Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-21
Today's devotion was written and read by Vicki LeFevre.
Reflection: God gives us laws to order our actions around loving God and loving neighbor. How have you lived out God's law lately? Where have you fallen short?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 10: Deliverance
Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14
Today's devotion was written and read by Jon Burkholder
Reflection: Even though the Israelites had seen the big things God did to save them, they were still afraid. How does fear affect your faith?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 9: Go, I send You
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12
Today's devotion was written and read by Amber Cloud.
Reflection: Moses' expectant faith in God's promises pushed him into the unknown. Where might God be calling you in this season?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 8: Intended For Good
Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21
Today's devotion is an interview with Charlotte Rigoni
Reflection: Even through the twists and turns, God's plan for Joseph was good. What hopes do you have?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 7: The Lord Provides
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14
Devotion read and written by Phil Wright
Reflection: This story ends with God providing a ram and saving Isaac. What has God provided for you lately that was unexpected?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 6: Father of Nations
Scripture: GENESIS 17:1-8
Devotion read and written by Nick Cox
Reflection: Advent is about expectantly waiting for the Messiah's coming. In what parts of your life are you expectantly waiting for God to come?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 5: Never Again
Written and Read by Jane Ann Carlton
Scripture: GENESIS 9:8-13
Reflection: God set a rainbow in the sky to mark the covenant He made with all living creatures. What are the things in your life that remind you of God's promises?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 4: The Fall
Written and Read by Dr. Jonathan Watts
Scripture: GENESIS 3:1-13
Reflection: The serpent's deception was to make Adam and Eve question God's character and what God had asked them to do. Where do you question God and what God has asked you to do?
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Day 3: Watch and Wait
Scripture: Habakkuk 2: 1-4
Devotion read and written by Sam Gossett
Reflection: Advent is about expectantly waiting for the Messiah's coming. In what parts of your life are you expectantly waiting for God to come?
We hope God was present for you in this devotion! To learn more about Trinity United Methodist in Huntsville, AL- go to www.trinityhsv.org.
Day 2: In the Beginning
Written and Read by Amanda Lowe
Scripture: GENESIS 1: 26-31
Reflection: From the very beginning, God called creation good, including you. What parts of your life are good?
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Day 1: The Jesse Tree
Today's Scripture- ISAIAH 11:1-6
Reflection Question: It was long foretold that Jesus would come from the line of Jesse and change everything. In what ways has Jesus' coming changed the world?
We hope God showed up for you in this devotion today!