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| TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH An Ancient and Future Church - Celebrating Over 150 Years of Ministry 3747 Trinity Church Road - Concord, NC 28027 - Church Office: 704.933.3550 Preschool: 704.933.3551 E-mail: trinitychurch@aol.com |
| Welcome to Trinity We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and have been worshipping at the present site in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, for over 150 years! For most of that time, we have been a small rural congregation with deep roots and strong values. Today, the roots and values are just as deep and strong, but while we still give you the warm "come home to" feeling of a little country church, we find ourselves in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas between Charlotte and the cities of Concord and Kannapolis. We are approximately two miles north of Interstate 85, just a few miles from Concord Mills Mall, the Lowes' Motor Speedway and the Concord Regional Airport. Hundreds of new homes are springing up all around us. This "little country church" now finds itself in the middle of a new, exciting, suburban mission field...and we are excited! While a church over 150 years old can hardly call itself a "new" church, there is a new attitude, excitement and passion for living and sharing the Gospel of Jesus! We love our roots and all that was accomplished here for the faith by those who have gone before us, but we find ourselves very much 21st century Christians. At Trinity, you will be aware of the history, but you will feel the "new" and the "now", and you will be caught up in the Spirit of Life in Christ that has us shouting for joy! Two Worship Experiences... 8:55 a.m. - ALIVE @855 - Contemporary Worship - Come as you are and feel the Spirit at Trinity! Praise and worship our Lord through live Christian music by Trewth and hear God's Word all in a relaxed atmosphere. 10:00 a.m. - Learning/Coffee Hour for all ages. 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Traditional Worship Our Beliefs In Addition... ...a few words concerning the recent ELCA Vote At Trinity, we believe and teach that the Bible is the Word of God and like the great 16th century church reformer, Martin Luther, we believe that it is the rule and norm of faith in all matters of life. We at Trinity, are NOT in agreement with the recent recommendations approved by the ELCA Churchwide Assembly concerning the Statement on Human Sexuality, the ordination of practicing homosexuals, and the blessing of unions of same-sex genders, as we do not find, nor believe that the Word of God instructs or teaches that anywhere in Scripture. If you are Lutheran, or are seeking a church home and are seeking a church that follows the Lutheran-Christian traditions of scripturally-based precepts and doctrine, and you do not agree with the recent ELCA vote, please know that you are invited and welcome to worship at Trinity. We look forward to greeting you. The Bible. We teach that the Holy Bible is God's Word, without error in the original manuscripts, and our final authority in matters of faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:105) God. We teach that there is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4), eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:13) Jesus Christ. We teach that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully human, who by His death on the cross has redeemed us. (1 Timothy 3:16, Isaiah 9:6, Colossians 1:15-20) The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's super-natural gifts are available and operative today for all Christians. (Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-25, Romans 12) Human Nature. We teach that human nature is sinful and is redeemed only through faith in Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:23) Salvation. We teach that Christ alone (Acts 4:12, John 14:6) provides salvation. This salvation is a free gift. ("grace" - Ephesians 2:8-9.) We teach that one can be certain of eternal life. ("assurance" - John 5:24.) We teach that we partake of this free gift of grace by faith alone (Romans 3:28, John 3:16), and thereby enter a lifelong process of change and growth. (Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20) The Church. We teach that we are a part of one true Church (Ephesians 4:4-6, Romans 12:5) made up of all who believe in Christ as Lord. We extend the hand of fellowship to all members of this universal Christian Church. (Romans 15:7) Prayer. We at Trinity are a people of prayer. We teach that God answers prayer and we encourage everyone to grow in prayer. (James 5:16, Matthew 18:18-20) Baptism and the Lord's Supper. We teach that Jesus instituted Holy Baptism and the Lord's Supper. We teach that God truly acts in these sacraments, and that our faith is essential for their effectiveness. (Mark 16:16, 1 Corinthians 11:29, John 3:16) Our Heritage and Identity. We identify with the renewal movement begun in the Lutheran Reformation. We teach the Lutheran theology of grace through faith alone, scripture alone, and Christ alone. Changed Life. We believe that becoming a Christian leads to a changed life. (2 Corinthians 5:17) We call this change "sanctification," which is a lifelong process of growth in selfless love, humility, service, stewardship, and holiness under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Change and growth are not optional for those saved by grace. (James 2:17, Romans 12:2) Because a good tree bears good fruit (Matthew 7:17-18), people justified by grace through faith act on that faith and will change and grow in Christ. (2 Peter 3:18, James 1:22, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24) Practicing our Faith We teach that a full sexual relationship belongs within the boundaries of a publicly committed marriage between one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31, Exodus 20:14, Romans 1:26-27) We teach the sanctity and defense of all human life including the unborn. (Deuteronomy 30:19, Jeremiah 1:5, Proverbs 31:8) We teach that we are to be proactive in peacemaking. (Ephesians 2:14, Matthew 5:9) We teach that Christians are to work actively to break down the barriers that divide people; especially those of race, economics, and gender. (Acts 10:34-35, Galatians 3:28) Our Associations We are members of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, (www.elca.org and www.nclutheran.org). More information is available in the Trinity Church office. We are committed to missions and outreach, because hurting and lost people matter to God. We invite into fellowship all who recognize Jesus as Lord and want to follow Jesus Christ. |
Data on Trinity
3747 Trinity Church Road
Concord, NC 28027
Phone: 704.933.3550
E-mail us at:
trinityconcord@aol.com
Sunday Services
8:55 a.m. Contemporary
9:45 a.m. Learning Hour
11:00 a.m. Traditional
Rev. Dr. Gil Gilbert, Pastor
Mission Statement
To WELCOME all people
into the life of the
congregation;
To EQUIP them with the
Gospel of Jesus Christ;
And to SEND them out to
share and invite others so
that all might know.
3747 Trinity Church Road
Concord, NC 28027
Phone: 704.933.3550
E-mail us at:
trinityconcord@aol.com
Sunday Services
8:55 a.m. Contemporary
9:45 a.m. Learning Hour
11:00 a.m. Traditional
Rev. Dr. Gil Gilbert, Pastor
Mission Statement
To WELCOME all people
into the life of the
congregation;
To EQUIP them with the
Gospel of Jesus Christ;
And to SEND them out to
share and invite others so
that all might know.
Church News
Special Events Page
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the Events Page
Hosanna! Christian
Preschool
Registrations are still open
for the 2009/2010 School
Year. Only a few remain.
Call 704-933-3551 or click
here to register your child or
for more information.
Special Events Page
Click this link to be taken to
the Events Page
Hosanna! Christian
Preschool
Registrations are still open
for the 2009/2010 School
Year. Only a few remain.
Call 704-933-3551 or click
here to register your child or
for more information.