While We Were Sinners - July 30, 2006

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

This Sunday we will continue our discussion of Paul's letter to the Romans. We will also have the opportunity to participate in Holy Communion. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.

Questions to ponder:
How well do we understand God's unconditional love?
Do we accept that Christ died for us while we were sinners?
Do we ever believe that our actions can earn God's love and forgiveness?

Lectionary Scriptures for July 30, 2006:
II Kings 4:42-44
Psalm 145:10-21
Ephesians 3:14-21
John 6:1-21

A Finished Product - July 23, 2006

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

This Sunday we will address the topic of suffering and its purpose in our lives as Christians. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.

Questions to ponder:
Do you think suffering is an inevitable part of being Christian?
What do scriptures say about Christians and sufferings?
How has suffering affected you in your life? What has it produced in you?
Paul believes that suffering will lead to a certain end. What end is that?

Lectionary Scriptures for July 23, 2006:
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 23
Ephesians 2:11-22
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

July 16, 2006

Scripture: Romans 4:23 - 5:11

This Sunday we will pick back up on our study of Romans as Pastor Blair returns from a mission trip in New Orleans. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.

Questions to ponder:
Have you thought about the price Jesus paid that we might have peace with God?
Can we say, along with Paul, that we rejoice in the hope of the glory of the Lord?
Do we rejoice in suffering, knowing and trusting that they will build character and hope in us?

Lectionary Scriptures for July 16, 2006:
II Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Psalm 24
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 6:14-29

Sunday, July 9, 2006

This Sunday Pastor Blair is out of town on a missions trip with several of the young people from our congregation. They are helping with the continued clean up of the Katrina disaster in New Orleans. Remember to keep them all in your prayers. As a result of his absence this week, our message will be brought to us by one of our senior staff members here at Trinity.

Listed below are the lectionary scriptures for this week. Please take time to read and meditate on these before coming to e:ncounter on Sunday morning.

Lectionary Scriptures for July 9, 2006:
Ezekiel 2:1-5
Psalm 123
II Corinthians 12:2-10
Mark 6:1-13