From Philippians 2:1-11. This message by Andrew Hoyt was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, January 02, 2010.

A new year. What great and wonderful things are in store for 2011? What sad, disappointing, and painful experiences lie ahead? I’m certain that I will experience both joy and heartache in the year to come. Some wonderful things are going to happen and I’m sure there are dark days ahead. No I’m not a pessimist I’m a realist. I know that life in a fallen world is a life of sunshine and shadows. I know that triumph and tribulation both await. So how are we to face a new year? Do we face it with the joyful anticipation of a child or with the guarded skepticism of a battle-tested veteran? The answer is yes!

We embrace the New Year with courage and confidence born of genuine faith. Faith that God is on His throne reigning over the affairs of men and nations. Faith that God is good and works all things to the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Faith that nothing comes to us without His permission and accompanied by His promise to never leave or forsake. I don’t know what 2011 will bring but I know I’m not alone. I know that my future is in the hands of One who loves me and has promised His mercy and grace. I know His wisdom is greater than mine. I know that His will is perfect and righteous. I know that He can be trusted. So I look forward to 2011 as a great adventure filled with promise and the hint of danger. An adventure with an unknown and yet certain outcome. In other words I face the New Year in faith.

If nothing else, its one year closer to glory which is the best thought yet. I’ll see you Sunday.

Rod

A Bible study from Genesis 47. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, January 5, 2011.

I just want to take a minute to remind you that Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm there will be a training session in the worship center for the projection system. Anyone interested in helping with services on Sunday morning or evening is invited to attend this training. You will learn the basics of the system. You will learn how to enter the information for a service; edit that material; add video and run the system. It sounds complicated but the system we use is called Easy Worship and that’s exactly what it is – Easy! While basic computer skills are helpful you don’t have to be a computer genius to run this system. We’ll see all those interested Sunday afternoon.

Also I’m still looking for Scripture readers for Sunday morning. It would be nice to have 4-6 people or more to rotate reading. To date I think 1 person has expressed interest. I’ll wait for another week but if no one else is interested we’ll move in a different direction.

I also want to announce there will be a meeting at 4:00 pm on Sunday, January 30, in the fellowship hall for all parents and grandparents of our youth. We would also welcome any who are interested in working with our youth. This will be an opportunity to discuss plans for 2011, get input, answer questions and find opportunities for service. That’s Sunday afternoon, January 30, at 4:00 pm in the fellowship hall.

I look forward to seeing you and your family this coming Lord’s Day for worship and Bible study.

Rod