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| TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH An Ancient and Future Church Celebrating 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 |
Data on Trinity
3747 Trinity Church Road
Concord, NC 28027
Phone: 704.933.3550
E-mail: trinitychurch@aol.com
Sunday Services
8:35 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: trinitychurch@aol.com
Sunday Services
8:35 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.
Ministry at Trinity
God has called each of us to travel on an amazing journey - together! At Trinity Church, we believe
there are ways each and every one of us can experience all that God has for us. These are
expressed in our core values:
God is calling us to be a Passionate People of Faith!
Your faith becomes more passionate as you experience the grace and love of Jesus Christ and
allow the Spirit to move freely in your life. God wants to make His Word accessible and relevant to
you and people of all ages, so you can express your faith in the midst of real life and the real
challenges that come your way.
God is calling us to journey together in a Faith Community!
We are all wired for relationships. So your life becomes more fulfilling as you commit to connecting
with God, connecting with God's people, and bringing Jesus to God's world. Trinity is a safe place
where you can grow with others in trusting and transparent relationships. We will honor each other
as we become a web of interconnected leaders and communities.
God is calling us to become Equipped and Empowered Disciples!
God will help you discover and be released in your unique strengths and calling. And you are not
alone! We encourage and hold one another accountable, and we partner with others--our school,
other churches, and others in our community--in advancing God's Kingdom movement. As in the
past, we will continue to find new ways to bring Christ to our community and world!
Growth Opportunities at Trinity
Emergency Phone Numbers
Alternate Numbers:
Emergency numbers may be dialed direct. No operator assistance is necessary. All lines to
Heaven are open 24 hours a day!
Feed your faith, and doubt will starve to death!
The Decision is Ours:
IF OUR CHURCH GROWS. . .
...it is because our attendance is regular and we invite and bring friends regularly.
IF OURS IS AN ACTIVE CHURCH. . .
...it is because we are committed to her ministries and give our time and influence to them.
IF OURS IS A SCRIPTURAL CHURCH. . .
...it is because we insist on nothing short of biblical preaching and teaching.
IF OURS IS A FRIENDLY CHURCH. . .
...it is because we are friendly, taking the initiative to meet and greet new and old alike each week.
IF OURS IS A REDEMPTIVE CHURCH. . .
...it is because we attend church school and other educational opportunities and desire to learn
more about the Bible.
IF OURS IS AN EDUCATED CHURCH. . .
...it is because we take the initiative to read and interpret the teachings of the Bible and apply them
in our own lives
IF OURS IS A GIVING CHURCH. . .
...it is because we give not just offerings, but also of our God-given abilities, time, energy, and
ideas.
On the lighter side....
The Organist
The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come
up with more money than they were expecting, for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was
annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last
minute.
The substitute wanted to know what to play. “Here’s a copy of the service,” he said impatiently “But
you’ll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances.”
During the service, the minister paused and said, “Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty,
the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected, and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who
can pledge $100 or more, please stand up.” At that moment the substitute organist played The Star
Spangled Banner.
And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!
Hymns For All Things
The Dentist’s Hymn - "Crown Him with Many Crowns"
Weatherman’s Hymn - "There Shall Be Showers of Blessings"
Contractor’s Hymn - "The Church’s One Foundation"
The Tailor’s Hymn - "Holy, Holy, Holy"
The Golfer’s Hymn - "There’s a Green Hill Far Away"
The Politician’s Hymn - "Standing on the Promises"
The Optometrist’s Hymn - "Open My Eyes That I Might See"
The IRS Agent’s - "Hymn I Surrender All"
The Gossip’s Hymn - "Pass It On"
The Electrician’s Hymn - "Send The Light"
The Shopper’s Hymn - "Sweet Bye and Bye"
The Realtor’s Hymn "I’ve Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop"
The Massage Therapist’s Hymn - "He Touched Me"
The Doctor’s Hymn - "The Great Physician"
AND ... for those who speed on the highway — a few hymns:
45 mph - "God Will Take Care of You"
55 mph - "Guide Me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah"
65 mph - "Nearer My God To Thee"
75 mph - "Nearer Still Nearer"
85 mph - "This World is Not My Home"
95 mph - "Lord, I’m Coming Home"
Over 100 mph - "Precious Memories"
Words of Wisdom
Have a mind that is open to everything - attached to nothing.
Embrace silence.
You can’t give away what you don't have.
There are NO justified resentments.
You must send “blame” out of your life.
Don’t die with your music still in you.
You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.
Treat yourself as though you are already what you would like to become.
Treasure your divinity. Know that you are always connected to your source.
Wisdom is avoiding all thought that weakens you
Dr Wayne Dyer - Submitted by Helen Arehart for the Messenger.
God has called each of us to travel on an amazing journey - together! At Trinity Church, we believe
there are ways each and every one of us can experience all that God has for us. These are
expressed in our core values:
God is calling us to be a Passionate People of Faith!
Your faith becomes more passionate as you experience the grace and love of Jesus Christ and
allow the Spirit to move freely in your life. God wants to make His Word accessible and relevant to
you and people of all ages, so you can express your faith in the midst of real life and the real
challenges that come your way.
God is calling us to journey together in a Faith Community!
We are all wired for relationships. So your life becomes more fulfilling as you commit to connecting
with God, connecting with God's people, and bringing Jesus to God's world. Trinity is a safe place
where you can grow with others in trusting and transparent relationships. We will honor each other
as we become a web of interconnected leaders and communities.
God is calling us to become Equipped and Empowered Disciples!
God will help you discover and be released in your unique strengths and calling. And you are not
alone! We encourage and hold one another accountable, and we partner with others--our school,
other churches, and others in our community--in advancing God's Kingdom movement. As in the
past, we will continue to find new ways to bring Christ to our community and world!
Growth Opportunities at Trinity
- Trinity Sunday School - Sundays 9:45 a.m. preschool through adult
- Confirmation - Sundays - 6:00 pm - 7th and 8th grade.
- Youth Bible Study - Sundays - 6:00 pm
- Adult Bible Study - Wednesdays - 7:00 p.m.
- VdC Reunion Groups - Thursdays - 8:00 p.m.
Emergency Phone Numbers
- When in sorrow, call John 14
- When men fail you, call Psalm 27
- If you want to be fruitful, call John 15
- When you have sinned, call Psalm 51
- When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34
- When you are in danger, call Psalm 91
- When God seems far away, call Psalm 139
- When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11
- When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23
- When you grow bitter and critical, call I Corinthians 13
- For Paul’s secret to happiness, call Colossians 3:12-17
- For understanding of Christianity, call II Corinthians 5:15-19
- When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31
- When you want peace and rest, all Matthew 11:25-30
- When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90
- When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30
- When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121
- When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67
- For a great invention/opportunity, call Isaiah 55
- When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1
- For how to get along with your fellow man, call Romans 12
- When you think of investments and returns, call Mark 10
- If you are depressed, call Psalm 27
- If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37
- If you are losing confidence in people, call II Corinthians 13
- If people seem unkind, call John 15
- If discouraged about your work, call Psalm 126
- If you find the world growing small and yourself great, call Psalm 19
Alternate Numbers:
- For dealing with fear, call Psalm 34:7
- For security, call Psalm 121:3
- For assurance, call Mark 8:35
- For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18
Emergency numbers may be dialed direct. No operator assistance is necessary. All lines to
Heaven are open 24 hours a day!
Feed your faith, and doubt will starve to death!
The Decision is Ours:
IF OUR CHURCH GROWS. . .
...it is because our attendance is regular and we invite and bring friends regularly.
IF OURS IS AN ACTIVE CHURCH. . .
...it is because we are committed to her ministries and give our time and influence to them.
IF OURS IS A SCRIPTURAL CHURCH. . .
...it is because we insist on nothing short of biblical preaching and teaching.
IF OURS IS A FRIENDLY CHURCH. . .
...it is because we are friendly, taking the initiative to meet and greet new and old alike each week.
IF OURS IS A REDEMPTIVE CHURCH. . .
...it is because we attend church school and other educational opportunities and desire to learn
more about the Bible.
IF OURS IS AN EDUCATED CHURCH. . .
...it is because we take the initiative to read and interpret the teachings of the Bible and apply them
in our own lives
IF OURS IS A GIVING CHURCH. . .
...it is because we give not just offerings, but also of our God-given abilities, time, energy, and
ideas.
On the lighter side....
The Organist
The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come
up with more money than they were expecting, for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was
annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last
minute.
The substitute wanted to know what to play. “Here’s a copy of the service,” he said impatiently “But
you’ll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances.”
During the service, the minister paused and said, “Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty,
the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected, and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who
can pledge $100 or more, please stand up.” At that moment the substitute organist played The Star
Spangled Banner.
And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!
Hymns For All Things
The Dentist’s Hymn - "Crown Him with Many Crowns"
Weatherman’s Hymn - "There Shall Be Showers of Blessings"
Contractor’s Hymn - "The Church’s One Foundation"
The Tailor’s Hymn - "Holy, Holy, Holy"
The Golfer’s Hymn - "There’s a Green Hill Far Away"
The Politician’s Hymn - "Standing on the Promises"
The Optometrist’s Hymn - "Open My Eyes That I Might See"
The IRS Agent’s - "Hymn I Surrender All"
The Gossip’s Hymn - "Pass It On"
The Electrician’s Hymn - "Send The Light"
The Shopper’s Hymn - "Sweet Bye and Bye"
The Realtor’s Hymn "I’ve Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop"
The Massage Therapist’s Hymn - "He Touched Me"
The Doctor’s Hymn - "The Great Physician"
AND ... for those who speed on the highway — a few hymns:
45 mph - "God Will Take Care of You"
55 mph - "Guide Me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah"
65 mph - "Nearer My God To Thee"
75 mph - "Nearer Still Nearer"
85 mph - "This World is Not My Home"
95 mph - "Lord, I’m Coming Home"
Over 100 mph - "Precious Memories"
Words of Wisdom
Have a mind that is open to everything - attached to nothing.
Embrace silence.
You can’t give away what you don't have.
There are NO justified resentments.
You must send “blame” out of your life.
Don’t die with your music still in you.
You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.
Treat yourself as though you are already what you would like to become.
Treasure your divinity. Know that you are always connected to your source.
Wisdom is avoiding all thought that weakens you
Dr Wayne Dyer - Submitted by Helen Arehart for the Messenger.
