June 20 Hike to 6 Mile peak
June 14, 2009
6 Mile peak is down in the Swan, and is a spectacular hike above treeline. Meet at the church at 7 am for a ride down to the trailhead. Afterwards all of us are invited over to Zane’s for an early dinner.
Bob Marshall Backpacking Trip July 19-25
June 8, 2009
This is a 7 day trip in the NE Bob Marshall Wilderness led by Athelas Outdoor Ministries—a professional guide service. Pastor Greg DeMuth is a two time graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School, was a senior instructor in two Outward Bound wilderness programs, and was a licensed recreational guide in the state of Maine. We’re doing a 38 mile loop that starts and ends at Swift Reservoir. The cost is $210, and generous financial aid is available. We need a $50 deposit to save your spot—make payable to “Athelas Outdoor Ministries”. Backpacks, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags are available to borrow at no cost.
This is more than a backpacking trip. It is an opportunity to step out of your daily life and experience spiritual renewal as you work and live in Christian community. This will change your life! You can expect to be challenged and to discover new things about yourself and others. You will work together as a team and discover deeper friendships. There will be opportunities for fishing, exploring, talking and listening to God, and looking at the beauty of creation every day. Backpacks weigh 45 lbs—but get lighter every day as we eat our food. [YES!] On our 4th day we’ll take a day off for resting, fishing and exploring. This trip is suitable for beginners and “never-evers”.
One last thought about what this trip is not. This is NOT a survival trip where we hike from dawn until dusk. Anyone in average condition can do this—and no one gets left behind. Most days the group will help out one or two people by taking some of the weight off their packs. So don’t worry…you’ll have a 100% chance of success!
End of the year BBQ and Senior Recognition
May 19, 2009
End of the year High School youth celebration and Senior Recognition, 6-8 pm at the Youth Center, Wed May 27. Catered beef briscuit and ribs, and burgers for those who prefer. We’ll be celebrating the end of another year, wishing our seniors well, and having some fun before the summer takes off.
summer job
April 28, 2009
Spring yard cleaning and weekly yard maintenance work is available. You’ll need your own transportation. Starts in the next two weeks [IF IT EVER STOPS SNOWING!!!] and pays $8 an hour. Call or text Pastor Greg if you’re interested.
Remedy Drive in Concert May 19th
April 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 19th 7pm at the Trinity School Gym. Tickets are $7 in advance, and will be available at the church office, youth center, and Trinity school office. $10 at the door. The band was nominated recently for 3 Dove awards, and has had two singles in the Christian top 10. They put on a great show…BE THERE!
Sledding Party Feb 22
February 19, 2009
Join us at Herron Park off of Foy’s Lake Road for an afternoon of sledding, from 3-6 pm. Hot drinks and hot food will be served during the afternoon. Just bring a sled…and an extra if you have one. Be sure to dress with gloves, hats, jackets and winter boots. If you need a ride, meet at the church at 2:30, and Judy will drive you out. Otherwise, just drive out to Herron park on your own.
Veteran Green Concert on Friday, Feb 6
February 3, 2009
Any questions?!!
Friday Feb 6…tickets $5 at the door…coffee bar opens 7 pm…concert starts at 8 pm…Trinity Youth Center.
Summer Events are on the Calendar!
February 3, 2009
Servant Adventure June 21-26 at Camp Lutherhaven, Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho
In addition to the community outreach opportunities we offer every week, this session offers a boys and girls Basketball Day Camp for area kids. Servant athletes can assist our professional coaching staff in running this exciting new program! Each night we’ll have small group bible study on Christian leadership, a special speaker, and praise & worship. The final day we’ll head up to Silverwood for a day of play before heading home. Currently we hvae room for 12 students and three adults. The deposits have been paid, and the trip cost is $170-including transportation and meals. We have plenty of scholarship money available. More info available here.
Bob Marshall Backpacking Trip, July 19-25
Not just a backpacking trip! Our time a way will be a time of spiritual growth, leadership development, friendship, challenge and…fun. You’ll come back having done something truly amazing. The world will look different because you’ll have grown so much. Guides, food, equipment, and transportation are included for a cost of $235. Scholarship help is available. We’ll be traveling a 37 mile route in the remote northeast Bob Marshall Wilderness. Opportunities for fishing and exploring are all along our route.
February Youth Activities
January 27, 2009
Feb 4: HS home groups 7-8:30 pm
Jr Hi Night 5-6:30 pm…at the youth center, bring $2 for pizza
Feb 6: Veteran Green Concert 7 pm…High School only, $5 admission, coffee bar
Feb 10: Terrific Tuesday 3:30-5 pm…at the youth center, bring $2 for pizza
Feb 11: True Love Waits 7-8:30…Christian Center, come directly to the event
Feb 14: Sweetheart Dinner 5:30-9:30…big fundraiser for summer activities!
Feb 18: Bible study and worship
Feb 22: HS Sledding party 3-6 at Herron park on Foys Lake road…hot drinks and grilled food to keep you going
Feb 25: Ash Wed Worship 7 pm
Feb 27: Captive Free Concert 7 pm…5th thru 8th graders welcome! Admission is $2
On the Verge of Nothing and Everything
January 21, 2009
This is a conversation between a person and the Lord. Take a few minutes and think about the truth of the words, and let them lead you into prayer…
This is where I want you to be. You ask that I deliver you. Then do not be uneasy about it; do not teach Me, and do not teach yourself; surrender yourself to Me. I am competent to be your Master. I will lead you in a way that is pleasing to Me. You think it wrong if things do not go as you feel they should. But your thinking harms you and hinders Me. Things must go, not according to your understanding but above your understanding. Submerge yourself in a lack of understanding, and I will give you My understanding. Lack of understanding is real understanding; not knowing where you are going is really knowing where you are going. My understanding makes you without understanding. Thus Abraham went out from his homeland and did not know where he was going (Gen. 12:1 ff.). He yielded to My knowledge and abandoned his own knowledge; and by the right way he reached the right goal. Behold, that is the way of the cross. You cannot find it, but I must lead you like a blind man. Therefore not you, not a man, not a creature, but I, through My Spirit and the Word, will teach you the way you must go. You must not follow the work which you choose, not the suffering which you devise, but that which comes to you against your choice, thoughts, and desires. There I call; there you must be a pupil.
