Trumpet - September 2010

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V O L U M E 3 4 • I S S U E 9 S E P T E M B E R 2010

In the Beginning...When God created the universe He had perfect knowledge

and power. His plan was destined for success. As I begin my ministry at Trinity Baptist Church I have great peace

knowing that the One who created the universe is with us and we are part of His greater plan. He has given us many good promises as we begin our journey together. He promises to guide us. We have every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm available to us. God has already promised us much fruit if we will rely on Him. We know that nothing can separate us from His love. We know He loves the lost and desires that they come to know Him. His promises guarantee we cannot fail if we are obedient.

Practically I’m sure many of you are wondering what’s next for TBC. As Kelly and I are transitioning, I have lots of thoughts, but the plan I feel God desires me to follow at this point is very simple, seek Him. I plan to spend a great amount of time seeking Him and doing the very best job I can to motivate you to do the same. I want to challenge each of you as individuals, families and groups to set aside time daily to ask God for His wisdom and His vision for TBC. Pray for me to have a very clear sense of the direction He desires us to go. As part of hearing what He desires for us, I want to get to know and build relationships with the leaders and members of TBC. I am excited to fi nd out where Godis already at work and to know what He desires for our future.

As your shepherd, I am committed to taking us where God wants us to go and not necessarily where we want to go. He often desires greater things for us than we have in our minds, and I do not want us to settle for less than His perfect will. My prayer is that God will bless us with a clear sense of direction as we begin our ministry together.

I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. - Isaiah 42:16 NIV

Eddie CoakleyJohn 3:30

Trinity’s new web site is online! Listen to messages online and invite others who are interested in Trinity to visit our site to learn more about what it means to be in the body of Christ!

www.tbccayce.com

New Site!

Back from GuatemalaThe Guatemala Team (Barbara Lawson, TK Woods, Tom Disbrow, Tal Lackey, and Micah Merchant) wants to thank you for your prayers for our team and our safety while in Guatemala. The Lord abundantly provided for our teams’ safety in a new way everyday of the journey. Be sure to check out our team journal at www.MicahMerchant.com and clicking on the “blog” link.

J.O.Y. Club Kickoff!Kickoff Wednesday, September 15th @ 11am

All Senior members (55 years and over) are encouraged to attend and bring a special guest as we enjoy delicious home cooking and great entertainment. Everyone is asked to bring covered dishes to complement the meal.

Our special guest will be a renown pianist – Bill Scott. Bill is a professional musician and has played for many events and other musicians.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Free Oil Change & More!WHAT: Free oil change, check and fill the fluid coolant, check and fill the windshield washer fluid, check tire pressure.

WHO: All widows, senior citizens, and single moms who have a car that’s due for a little TLC. Non-members of TBC are welcome, so invite your neighbors!

WHEN: Saturday, September 18th 9am - 2pm

WHERE: Trinity parking lot behind Solomon’s Porch.

WHAT ELSE: Fellowship and refreshments with TBC ladies in Solomon’s Porch while you wait.

HOW: Call Trinity office at 791-0440 for appointment.

NEW FALL Sunday Night ClassesCome join a new small group study for the Fall - make new friends and grow in your practical understanding of the Bible.Starting Sunday, September 12th @ 5pm

Revelation Beth Moore Study (Ladies) Room 235 Contact: TK Woods

Men’s Fraternity – Room 226 Contact: Doyle Wingard

Answers Academy – Room 229 Contact: Micah Merchant

Foundational Apologetics* – Conference Room Contact: Jim Smith

(*Truth Project is prerequisite.) Trinity Health StatisticsYEAR TO DATE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

Sunday School/Bible Studies 432Morning Worship Gathering 690

YEAR TO DATE CONTRIBUTIONSGeneral Budget Needs $224,304

General Budget Received $189,538

Over (Under) Budget - ($34,766)

Debt Retirement Offering* $595,779

Contributions accurate through 8.22.10

*Debt Retirement offering is amount given since campaign began.

For Emergencies!If you have an emergency after-hours situation, dial 791-0440, ext. 110 and follow the directions. 24 Hour Prayer Line: 794-3335

Got an Article?The Trumpet is published the first week of each month. Please submit your articles before the 15th of the previous month. All articles are subject to editing.

Living Real Women’s “Go Live” Conference!Come hear real people who are living real faith in real lives!Friday, October 22: 6:30-8:30pm (6pm Registration) Saturday, October 23: 9am-12pm (8am Registration)

Tickets $20 - available at the Women’s Ministry table and Narthex - Tickets go on sale August 29th.

Early Bird Special if registered by Sunday, Sept. 19th

Questions? Contact Kelly Jeffcoat 926-7108

Trinity’s Purpose:To love, reach and grow people

into fully devoted followers of Christ for the glory of God.

“My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.”

Isaiah 56:7b

Invite Your Neighbors!

SympathiesPlease keep these families in your prayers...

Sherry Martin, and family of Bobby Martin (TBC Member). Bobby passed on August 1st.

Ellie Shirey and the family of Jack Shirey. Jack (former member of Trinity) passed on August 5th.

The family of Marion Harsey (TBC Member) Marion passed on August 8th.

Bill Watson and family. Bill’s mother, Anna Watson, passed on August 15th.

The family of Neil Porter (TBC member). Neil passed on August 22nd.