Church Council
From the June/July Tidings:
STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
The great poem of St. Francis of Assisi opens with “Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace... Where there is hatred let me sow love;…here there is doubt, faith.” These words are a call to faithful life. Mother Theresa said, “I am only a pencil in the hand of God.” What a clear picture of who we are when we submit to a faithful life with God’s hand guiding us!
But, do we truly understand how to live our faith? Equally important, do we know how to share our faith with others? Are we truly living our faith to the fullest? These are questions we need to be asking ourselves and each other. To be an instrument of our Lord means that we live in a manner consistent with the character of Jesus and with Jesus’ life and love inside each one of us.
As we move into a new era at Trinity, we open new doors for Faith Formation and living fully in faith. Finding a faithful shepherd is vitally important but it is equally important that we also accept our call to renew our commitment to share that faith. Though this may seem like an overwhelming task, there are tools and training available and you’re invited to step into a faith adventure.
The Faith In The Home weekend conference in April gave the five of us, in attendance, an exciting
insight into possibilities for both deepening our faith as well as empowering each other. With that
focus, we will be taking the first steps together on Tuesday, June 15 from 5:30 – 8:00. Everyone is
invited. We’ll begin with a light dinner and move into a faith journey. Childcare will be available.
We are blessed to have two trained and experienced facilitators from the Rocky Mountain Synod who will be with us. Circle June 15 on your calendar. This event is for EVERYONE. God is calling you! Whether you’re 2 or 102, this is for you!
Living, loving and sharing the faith,
Marilyn Hartig, Congregational President