November 13, 2026

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Ecc 3:21NIV

From The Pastor's Pen....

Psalms 65: God the Provider, Forgiver, and Earth Restorer 

Psalm 65 is a hymn of gratitude celebrating God’s forgiveness, provision, and care for creation. It is a Psalm of abundance. A reminder that God not only forgives our sins but fills our lives with goodness. This Psalm invites us to view the scope of divine generosity. God satisfies us spiritually and sustains us physically. Forgiveness is the first gift of God’s favor. 

David begins with worship rooted in mercy: “When we were overwhelmed by sins, You forgave our transgressions.” Before God fills our hands, He cleanses our hearts. Often God removes what burdens us before He releases what blesses us. Forgiveness is not the end of grace it is the beginning. God draws us near before He pours out blessing. “Blessed are those You choose and bring near.” God’s generosity flows from intimacy. He does not bless from a distance; He blesses from nearness. It reveals the blessing of divine proximity! The closer we come to God, the more clearly, we see His goodness. 

God answers with awe, not just answers. “You answer us with awesome deeds.” God’s responses are not merely functional; they are breathtaking. He does not just meet needs; He magnifies His name. God gives us what we need in ways that reveal who He is. God waters what we cannot grow. David describes God watering the earth, enriching the soil, and crowning the year with bounty. Human effort tills the ground, but divine grace brings the harvest. We plant in obedience, but God produces the increase. God turns barren places into overflowing pastures. 

The Psalm ends with imagery of hills clothed with joy and valleys overflowing with grain. God transforms emptiness into abundance. The places that once lacked become the places that overflow.

Illustration

A farmer can prepare the soil, plant the seed, and remove the weeds, but he cannot make it rain. The harvest depends on heaven. So it is with our lives: we participate in the process, but God produces the blessing.

Questions

1.Where do you need God to bring rain to a dry area of your life?

2.What blessing has God given you recently that you have not paused to acknowledge?

Prayer

Lord, thank You for forgiving my sins, filling my life with goodness, and watering the places I cannot reach. Crown this day with Your abundance and draw me near to Your presence. Amen.

Ministry News & Events

Dear Ministry Leaders,

As we prepare for another Christmas season, Triumph Cares is once again excited to bring joy and blessings to children and families in our community through our annual Toy Giveaway. Last year, with the help of our dedicated volunteers, we sorted and organized over 800 toys and provided Christmas gifts to more than 175 children in our community. It was a wonderful example of what we can accomplish when we come together in service and love. We would love to build on that success this year, and I am reaching out to ask for the support of our Rites of Passage and Princess Within youth ministries once again.

On Saturday, December 5, we will gather to sort, organize, and match toys with the children whose families have registered for this year's giveaway. This is an excellent opportunity for our young people to experience the joy of giving, work together as a team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We will also provide community service verification letters for all participating youth, documenting their volunteer hours. These letters can be used to fulfill school community service requirements.

Volunteer Event Details

• Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Church Fellowship Area & Sanctuary
• Lunch: Provided for all volunteers

Our activities will include sorting toys by age and gender, organizing donations, and matching gifts with registered children.

We would be grateful if you would encourage the youth to participate. Their helping hands, energy, and enthusiasm would be a tremendous blessing as we prepare to serve families this Christmas. Please let me know if your ministry will be able to participate and approximately how many youth and adult leaders we can expect. This will help us plan our activities and lunch accordingly.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for the important role you play in developing young people with hearts for service. Together, we can continue to demonstrate God's love in action and make this Christmas season special for children in our community.

Blessings,

Roz

Triumph Cares Food Ministry

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