Preaching the Resurrection

I often hear that Vinnie and I preach a very different message than people have heard before. A portion of this may be style but in reality most of it is in our underlying theology. As I listen to preaching I realize that there are at least four theological categories that are central to the gospel message. 1. An underlying theology based on the birth of Jesus (the incarnation) 2. Jesus as teacher or guide. 3. The crucifixion and 4. The Resurrection.  I don’t believe that any preacher exclusively stays in one of these categories but one of these categories can be the central lens through which all other messages are understood.

For many preachers in America the crucifixion is the central point of their message. They would quite rightly tell us that they do so because they follow in the path of St. Paul who wrote to the Corinthians saying “I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” But there are many other writers in the New Testament whose understanding of Jesus was focused on one of the other paths.

I believe all four are paths by which we enter into relationship with God. During this season of Easter we focus on the resurrection. Jesus reveals to us that there is new and eternal life with God and just as importantly, from his teachings we understand that through faith and hope we can begin to live into that new life now.

                                                                                                Stuart

UPDATES:

Our Sunday school remodeling is complete, we are ready to move in!!

Our parking lot project is out to bid. Bids are due back for consideration at the April 22nd Vestry meeting.

Thank you to everyone who helped plant on Saturday.

Welcome to the Celebration today at Trinity:

Our worship is offered at 7:30 AM 8:30 AM, 10 AM and 11:00 AM,

Evening Prayer 6:30 PM

Sunday School for ages 2 – 18 begins at 9:45

*Join us in the parish hall after the 8:30 worship for coffee, donuts, juice and bagels.

*Babysitting is available downstairs from 8:15 through the 11 o’clock worship.

The nursery is for children 0 – 5 years

*If you are a visitor to Trinity and would like more information please fill out one of the welcome cards and include it in the offering or give it to an usher or greeter.

All are welcome to receive communion here.

ADULT FORUM: 9:45 – 10:45 Parish Hall

April 20^th – A Two subject Adult Forum- The 1^st topic will be a look at proposed drawings for the new Organ. A weighing of the pros and cons.  Topic 2 will be input about our youth ministry and our plans for a youth minister search.

April 27^th – Resurrection: Manifestation of the Divine or Divine Myth – A dialogue about Resurrection with Morgan Macintyre.

The Trinity Book Club meeting for today has been cancelled.

Tuesday morning Bible Circle is starting the Study of the Book of Peter. Join us any Tuesday morning or every Tuesday morning in the parish hall 9:45 till 11.

The Vestry Meets Tuesday Evening at 7 in the parish hall.

Have you been spring cleaning. You can recycle some of that at a community yard sale here at Trinity on May 17^th   8am – 1 pm. Bring your stuff, set up your stuff, sell your stuff, take home your money, and left over stuff. We will advertise and promote the day. A contribution of five dollars per seller will cover the cost of the ad. Non church members are also welcome to come sell. Please sign up so we have an idea of how much space to reserve.

WOMEN HEARING WOMEN~If you are having a painful time or feel as if no one really hears you or you are simply living with so much sadness you wonder if this can really be living – come, join us on Thursday nights in the gray house at 7:30pm. Together, with Kathie Kurtz (a licensed pastoral counselor) we share our stories, we laugh, we cry and we listen. We will hear you.

We continue to collect baby supplies for new moms with HIV/AIDS.  Call Linda Maginnes at 703-803-6743 for more information.

Trinity Wind Ensemble ~ If you play (or have played) flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, or any other woodwind instrument, the new Trinity Wind Ensemble needs you.  We’re open to having any musician of any ability level join us.  If you’re a high schooler who just started playing or has been playing a few years, or if you’re someone who hasn’t had their horn out of the case in 20 years then we want to meet you!  For more information, just show up for rehearsal on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 in the Chancel, or email Linn at altoflutist@yahoo.com

Sunday bulletin announcements are needed by Wednesday.