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Our fall theme is "Building a Bigger Table." I am taking this theme from our Northwestern Minnesota Synod Assembly in June. Our Christian calling is to expand the table our Lord invites us to receive the forgiveness and new life given in Jesus Christ. The "building" is the use of our many gifts of hospitality, learning, construction, and more. "A Bigger Table" ensures there is room for all people. Come to Trinity-Crookston as we explore sub themes of joy, compassion, peace, and justice on these Sundays in September. There's room at the table for you!Country Preacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14994350813728344247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771533282947668827.post-84323559468400991892019-03-23T09:41:00.000-05:002019-03-23T09:41:04.520-05:00Living With Christ series - Living With LamentSermon from Pastor Elise Pokel for March 17, 2019.
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Don't forget to join my online Bible study using Google classroom. Email me for the class code at gregoryi279@gmail.com.
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<br />Country Preacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14994350813728344247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771533282947668827.post-41753356897606887982019-01-09T11:57:00.000-06:002019-01-09T12:02:46.579-06:00Advent 1 - "Being People of HOPE"Our Advent messages center around the Advent scriptures and the candles of HOPE, JOY, PEACE, and LOVE.<br />
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Pr. Elise Pokel's sermon from October 14, 2018.Country Preacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14994350813728344247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771533282947668827.post-20494995578795100982018-10-11T15:25:00.000-05:002018-10-11T15:25:53.863-05:00City of Joy - Rwanda<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Trinity partners with many churches to support Todd and Andria Ellingson and their mission, City of Joy - Rwanda. They are doing great things as they teach about Jesus, educate and feed children, and provide church services for their locale. Consider a private donation and/or sponsor a child to go school.Country Preacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14994350813728344247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771533282947668827.post-18155242361163495262018-10-03T13:33:00.001-05:002018-10-03T13:34:40.826-05:00I'm INvolved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The apostle Paul prays for this congregation (and for us) that we would consider the expansiveness of Christ's love.Country Preacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14994350813728344247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771533282947668827.post-77590045041603511572018-07-30T08:43:00.000-05:002018-07-30T08:43:22.171-05:00Baptisms at Trinity Point<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of Trinity's treasures is our summer worship and camping space at Maple Lake near Mentor, MN. The casual worship environment creates a welcoming space for anyone enjoy a summer Sunday worship experience. We even do baptisms in the lake! All are welcome for church at 10:30 a.m.Country Preacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14994350813728344247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771533282947668827.post-15718399668728941432018-07-25T11:47:00.002-05:002018-07-25T11:52:59.524-05:00Ephesians 2:11-22, Sermon by Rev. Karla Mickelson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part 2 of Rev. Karla Mickelson 's sermon</div>
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Rev. Karla Mickelson shares her message on "bridging the gaps" in this world with our Christian faith.<br />
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My own sermon at First Presbyterian lifted up three things that we can do to help heal the deep divisions within our society and our churches.<br />
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1. Unity among people, especially those in deep conflict, begins at the foot of the cross. It is an act of confession that brings us to a state of our own humility in light of what Christ has done for us. The question we can ask ourselves, "How do I contribute to the disunity that exists?"<br />
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2. While Christ has granted us redemption through the cross, we still have to work our own redemption with others in order to make relationships whole. It often means a word of apology, both in word and deed. The goal is to build up the relationship and find resurrection life. Can we laugh again?<br />
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3. It is often helpful to build unity by working on something together. Our proclamation and living of peace is made real when, in Paul's words, "we are building together a spiritual dwelling place for God. Find a project that people can work on and share in the making of decisions and the realization of something completed together.<br />
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What do you think?Country Preacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14994350813728344247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771533282947668827.post-82732001210648449972018-07-15T19:11:00.005-05:002018-07-15T19:12:06.468-05:00Sermon series on Ephesians<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bF2JLC6a2Pm6iSXSFSQKPFv-aED4ixz2">https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bF2JLC6a2Pm6iSXSFSQKPFv-aED4ixz2</a><br />
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Here is the first in a sermon series on Ephesians. More commentary to follow.Country Preacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14994350813728344247noreply@blogger.com0