Sermons and Thoughts from Pastor Todd
Dear friends, It is with sadness that I need to let you know that Pastor Ray Haugland died of an apparent heart attack yesterday. Pastor Ray came to Trinity in … Continue reading Rev. Ray Haugland, former Trinity pastor, has died…
Dear Trinity friends, We have made the difficult decision to cancel, postpone or reshape all programming at Trinity through Friday, March 27. This is a bold act of love that … Continue reading A Trinity Update on the COVID-19 Health Crisis
Simon Sinek, in his book Start With Why, argues that organizations that are successful and grow do so because they know, understand and live their “why.” (It’s a fantastic book, … Continue reading We are Starting with Why
I’m going to make an assumption here, that most of you have had the opportunity to go to a wedding. I have. Actually, in my line of work, I go … Continue reading Through Jesus’ Love, We Learn
At their confirmation retreat a couple of weeks ago, our 10th graders had the opportunity to ask faith questions about things they were still wondering about. We discussed as many … Continue reading 10th Grade Faith Questions Part II
“Who says, you can’t go home?” – Jon Bon Jovi At our congregational meeting on Sunday, the members of Trinity chose to call Deacon Kris Oppegard as the new member … Continue reading Trinity Welcomes (Back) Deacon Kris Oppegard!
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!” – Isaiah 6:8 … Continue reading A Call Committee Update
It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ. – Colossians 1:28 I miss maps. Ok, … Continue reading A Road Map for Faith Formation
When I think of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, my mind immediately spins back to 8th grade confirmation, and the hours spent trying to memorize Luther’s meanings to the Lord’s Prayer, … Continue reading The Mobile Reformation
Test Driving Theology 