“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”

-- for Sunday, November 26, 2023 --

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You're invited to worship this Sunday!

9 & 10:40AM

Blended and Contemporary Worship

Livestream available starting 9AM

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This Week's Sermon

Sunday, Nov 26

"Grinch Gospel"

Pastor Glyn Norman

Pastor Glyn is using the Grinch movie (Jim Carrey version) as a launchpad to consider the true meaning of Christmas. It'll be a fun Sunday to invite family and friends who don't normally go to church!

Sermon Reflection Questions available on the Small Groups page of the website Friday evening.

Highlighted Events

Christmas Family Reunion Night of Worship

This Sunday, Nov 26 @5:45PM | Fellowship Hall

Experience the Christmas story like never before! This special evening has hot cocoa, treats, cookie decorating, and inspiring worship for ALL ages. Special Advent Workshop for families.

One Stop Christmas Shop

Wednesday, Nov 29

9AM Women’s Breakfast | Fellowship Hall

10AM-1PM Shopping (Open to All) | Plaza

Everyone is invited to support local artisans and businesses and shop for Christmas! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Strong Families, one of Trinity’s Community Ministry partners. Invite a friend!

Children's Christmas Program

Sunday, Dec 3 @4:30PM | Sanctuary

The Christmas story told by K-8th grade choirs and bells. A cookie reception follows. Childcare available for 5 yrs and under. No tickets needed. Voluntary offering.

20,000 Cans of Soda in the Backyard!

Come pick up what you want!

A company very graciously donated 20,000 cans of a variety of soda for HSM Alpha but the delivery came after the program ended so we need to find a home for all of it. Hosting a Christmas party? Pick up some drinks! Need a stocking stuffer? How about soda?

It's up for grabs to whoever would like it! Feel free to come to the Backyard and take all you want!

BE PART OF WHAT'S HAPPENING!

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CONNECT

Christmas Poinsettia Donation Donate by Saturday, Dec 16

Help us buy poinsettias to decorate the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall! Label your $10 donation “holiday flowers” and drop in the offering box, Church Office, or donate online.

Women’s Retreat Feb 2-4 | Oak Glen Christian Conference Center

Don’t miss this time to slow down, recharge, and share in God’s goodness together.

Early bird registration until Nov 30. Register online. Contact Lindsey.

Winter Camps for Middle School & High School Feb 16-19 | Forest Home

We head to Forest Home for a long weekend of milkshakes, games, community, and diving deeper into God’s Word. Camp always fills up fast! Cost $435. Register here for Middle School and here for High School.

GROW

Chapel Choir Special Music with Orchestra Sunday, Dec 10 @9 & 10:40AM | Sanctuary

The choir will sing “Gloria” from Missa Pastoril by Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia & “And the Glory of the Lord” from Handel’s Messiah.

A Festival of Christmas Music Saturday, Dec 16 @7PM & Sunday, Dec 17 @4PM

Celebrate the season as choirs, bells, and orchestra perform Christmas classics in the Sanctuary, featuring selections from Handel’s Messiah. $15 General, $10 Students. Tickets available online or in Church Offices. Childcare available for 5 yrs and under.

Advent Devotional from Frontier Fellowship Dec 3 - Dec 24

Pick up your free copy on the patio of the daily devotional for the Advent season.

SERVE

World Vision Teams Forming Sunday, Dec 3 | Patio

Interested in running the OC Marathon while helping children worldwide access clean water? Contact Cheryl Williams.

Annual Giving Tree with Hope Harbor Sunday, Dec 3 | Patio

Pick up an ornament with the name and gift idea for a Hope Harbor teen. Wrapped gifts due back at The Church Office by Dec 21. Contact Shirley Lee.

Help The Sheepfold Spread Christmas Cheer! Thursday, Dec 7 @1PM

Enjoy wrapping Christmas gifts? Faith-based nonprofit, The Sheepfold, needs volunteers to sort and wrap gifts at their Santa Ana office. Contact Guy Ormes.

Serve Day at Southwest Community Center Dec 9 @7AM

SWCC provides meals and services to those in need. Trinity helps prepare breakfast on the 2nd Saturday of the even months. Family members of all ages are encouraged to come. Contact Steve Woesner.

ECO Summer Mission Mentorship Applications Now Open

Want to explore a mission call or grow as a disciple of Jesus in another culture? Visit the page online to learn more about multiple opportunities for anyone over 18.

SENIORS

King's Class Sundays @9AM | Munzing Hall

A large class with worship, prayer, and presentations. Topics include Christian growth, current events, mission reports, issues, and Bible study. The speaker this week is Marlin Clark: Eternal Life - No One Can See the Kingdom of God Without Being Born from Above.

PrimeTimers Tuesdays @10AM | Fellowship Hall

Everyone retirement age and above is welcome weekly for lunch and a program. This week Melody Mosley will present about Family Promise.