Apostle Paul writes to his church in Corinth: Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it (1 Corinthians 9:24).

Well, church, WE made the cut!  In other words, using Paul’s metaphor we have met all the requirements to enter into the race. What race … the race against time, called to bring as many people to the love of Jesus Christ before he returns. Four weeks ago we committed to a campaign to “build up” the future “body” of this church, in order to reach out into the world and demonstrate the love Jesus has for all people.  Our goal was reached and all your hard work in the past 2-3 years has brought us to this race.

Paul’s words to his church are exactly the words we need to hear, NOW!  Our commitment pledges will begin to come to the church during the month of May. WE can all come up with reasons why we cannot come through with our pledges. Paul reminds us that we didn’t enter this race to loose. We entered this race to WIN. We have been:

• eating healthy, (reading and studying Scripture to support our mission)
• stretching muscles, (breaking down our weaknesses and building up our strengths)
• training, (checking out personal budgets for faithful amount to give)
• mentally prepared, (praying for each other and this congregation) and
• coached well, (discerning and following the Holy Spirit’s guidance)

preparing for this moment on our journey. All of this discipline JUST to enter into the race. 

But the work is not over. The work has only begun. Upon reading this newsletter, the congregation will have approved the floor plan for the new construction. Soon a General Contractor will join our Expansion Committee. Next, we will begin the selection of sub-contractors and then the bulldozers arrive. All these signs of joy and fear will begin in the next several months. We must continue to prepare ourselves mentally, spiritually, and physically for what lies ahead. As long as we continue our ‘training,’ we will indeed win the race. 

The new ministries of our Vision and Mission statements are already beginning to unfold. Information is being gathered to set these ‘gateways’ in place for the future of the surrounding community. Start telling people – ALL people you know about the excitement and energy bubbling up in this congregation. If you are not excited, get involved and see what the excitement is all about! There are plenty of opportunities for ‘seasoned and fresh’ members to run this race we have accepted in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the team. GO TRINITY!  Pastor Greg