Sabbatical Day 1 For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted;, a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and … More A Time for Everything
This week, we welcomed Jolayne Mohs to the Trinity staff. Jolayne is taking on a new role in the life of our community: “Director of Outreach.” Initially, Jolayne will take responsibility for the “Beds for Kids” program. This ministry has provided beds for children in the community whose life circumstances have forced them to share … More We Welcome Jolayne Mohs to Trinity’s Staff
Grace and peace to you from God our creator, and from Jesus, who heals. Amen. In 2008 a young Australian woman, Hailey Bartholomew, found that she just wasn’t enjoying life. She described herself as feeling lost and stuck on a treadmill. She couldn’t really explain why. She was married to a man she loved and … More How Are You?
Five years ago yesterday, I walked in to Trinity Lutheran Church for the first time as its pastor. From one perspective seems like those five years have just flown by. And at the same time, it seems like I’ve been there forever. But five years is something of a milestone, and so I’ve been doing … More Reflections on My First 5 Years at Trinity
Good afternoon friends! I want to begin with a few words of thanks. First, I’d like to thank Bonnie and her crew, for putting together our wonderful lunch this afternoon! Let’s show our appreciation! Second, a quick observation: Tending the vision and the mission of what is really a pretty decent-sized organization, like Trinity is, … More Pastor Todd’s Annual Report to the Congregation
We were hoping power would be restored and the lights would come back on Saturday afternoon in time for the 5pm worship service. Nope. So we moved the worship into Fellowship Hall and made do. But by Sunday? Surely by Sunday the power at church would be restored, right? Come Sunday morning, despite the best … More The Light of Jesus was Enough
The Thanksgiving holiday reminds us to be grateful. It reminds us of the tremendous abundance with which we have been blessed. It reminds us that God gives out of an overflowing sense of grace. We celebrate these gifts…we feast…and we move into the season of Advent, hopefully remembering these important lessons from the season. But … More Thanksgiving Part II
There are moments and experiences that you remember, because something special happened. Mission Jamaica is one of those experiences. When you put blend the children of Westhaven with a team of people who are willing to let themselves be open to whatever comes up…God shows up! And amazing things happen. So I want to end … More Mission Jamaica Saturday – Day 8 (Headed Home)
“Love, Thank, Repeat” John 13:31-35 Pastor Todd Buegler April 23-24, 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church Grace and peace to you from God our creator, and from Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior. Amen. One of the reasons I love coming to work in the morning is because of the sounds. My office, over on the end … More Love, Thank, Repeat…
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Matthew 6:21 We are very grateful for the 472 families who have already pledged to the Trinity in Motion fall stewardship drive. Highlights of the results include: We have doubled the number of families who give $200 or more per week to the … More A Stewardship & Finance Update
Test Driving Theology 