I hope that you are planning on being present for worship this coming Lord’s Day as we will be celebrating the Lord’s Table in our morning service. This is one of the two ordinances our Lord has given His church. It is one of the ways we proclaim the death of our Savior until He returns. It is a high and holy moment. While we do not believe that the juice and cracker become the literal blood and body of Christ neither do we believe it is a “mere” symbol. As if the elements and the celebration is nothing more than a picture. It is a unique and wonderful experience as we reflect on the glory and the wonder of the cross. The Supper is not to be treated lightly or thoughtlessly. Paul told the Corinthians that some were sick and others died because of the manner in which they treated this ordinance. He warned that to partake in an “unworthy” manner was to eat and drink judgment upon one’s self. I hope that you will take time prior to Sunday morning to prepare yourself. Take some time to read through the gospel accounts of the cross. Reflect on the price Christ paid for your rebellion and give thanks. Then come and celebrate with us.

Let me quickly remind you of the Hymn Festival on Sunday evening August 15 at First Baptist. It will be a wonderful evening of music and worship. A bus is being chartered for our senior adults so if you are a senior and want to go you’ll not have to drive downtown and park we’ll drop you off at the door. There is a sign up sheet in the hall just outside the choir room. If you need a ride to the church to get on the bus give us a call and we’ll make arrangements for you.

I look forward to seeing all of you as we gather for worship this Sunday.

Rod

I hope that you are planning on attending the hymn festival Sunday evening at First Baptist Tulsa. Our Keenagers are providing transportation from our parking lot downtown and back. Why not park and ride? You can get more information Sunday morning. We expect to take a busload. Thanks to Ed and Betty for providing this service. The evening promises a wonderful night of music and celebration. I hope you will be a part.

School is heading back in session. I know, kids and teachers are wondering where the summer went and parents are wondering what took so long! We are collecting schools supplies to be donated to Clinton Middle School please take a look at the supply list in the bulletin and bring as much as you can to be a blessing to others.

It is also time to start thinking about what we can do for the Westside block party and the Webster homecoming parade. It is important for us to have “a presence” at these events to show our community support.

I look forward to seeing you and your family as we gather for worship this coming Lord’s Day.

Rod

This message from Matthew 14:13-21, by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday evening, August 1, 2010.

Taken from Luke 22:1-6, and John 13. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, August 8, 2010.

From Matthew 15:1-20. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday evening, August 8, 2010.

A Wednesday-evening Bible study of Genesis 15:1-6, led by Pastor Rod Harris at Trinity Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, August 11, 2010.

Praise the Lord or a great day Sunday. It was good to see everyone for Bible study and worship Sunday morning and then a good number for the service Sunday evening at First Baptist. Thanks to Ed, Betty and the Keenagers for providing transportation downtown and back. Thanks to all those who sang in the choir – you were a great blessing! Congratulations Jim on fulfilling a long-held dream. I know that you put a lot of work into the service selecting the music, lining up the musicians and bringing it all together. It was a labor of love and it showed. Your testimony in song was a highlight of the evening. We are blessed, as a congregation, by your service and I’m blessed to count you a co-laborer in this vineyard. Thank you for letting me be a part of the evening.

Don’t forget we are still collection school supplies for Clinton Middle School. You will find a full list of supplies needed in last week’s worship folder. This is a great way to show our support for our community. Speaking of school, as you pray for our children and young people as they head back to school this fall don’t forget to pray for their teachers and administrators. They have difficult jobs in an ever-changing environment. We are blessed to have many in our fellowship who have served and are now serving in education. Pray for them as they seek to live their faith and impact the next generation.

I’ll see you and your family as we gather for worship and celebration this coming Lord’s Day.

Rod

A Wednesday-evening Bible study from Genesis 28:20-22, by Pastor Rod Harris, delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on August 18, 2010.

School is back in session that means there are some great opportunities to minister to the community. For several weeks folks have been bringing school supplies (we’ve got quite a collection so far) and we’ll continue to collect for a few more weeks. These supplies will go to assist the students and faculty of Clinton Middle School. Last week we took food to Clinton for faculty and staff for several days, as they were getting ready to receive students this week. On Saturday, September 11, we will be hosting a student rally in our parking lot. This is an effort by several local churches at last count we had 6 churches committed. We need folks to help with food service and crowd control. If you would like to help talk to Dan or Tina. Don’t forget to pray for our students and teachers as they begin a new year.

I also wanted to let you know that the annual community block party is scheduled for Saturday, September 18. We will have a table for that with information about our church, some prizes and drawings. We will need people to man the booth. If you are interested in helping call the church office and let Katrenia know. This is another opportunity to show our support for the community. They are expecting record crowds at this year’s event.

Good things are happening and I look forward to seeing you and your family as we gather for worship this coming Lord’s Day.

Rod

A Wednesday-evening Bible Study from Genesis 29:1-30. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on August 25, 2010.