December 27th service followed the theme of "Growin' Up Days," based on Luke 2. Ladd and Renee Rosipal read Luke 2; Joe LaGuardia gives the homily. Special music, "Away in a Manger," by Haleigh LaGuardia; Dr. Karen Beam, accompanist [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/239633542" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"... read more →
Dec
29
Dec
29
The sermon for Christmas Even Candlelight was "Visions of Peace," based on Luke 2 and Isaiah 9. The Rev. Jay Scharfenberg read the Old Testament lesson from Isaiah. Joe LaGuardia preaches the homily.
Dec
23
The Second Sunday of Advent theme was joy. The service included special music by Amali, Isaiah, and Isaac Robertson and Canangela Boyd-Robertson; the sermon was based on Luke 1:5-26. Special Music by the Robertsons Sermon, "Christmas Never Gets Old," by Joe LaGuardia [soundcloud... read more →
Dec
06
On the First Sunday of Advent, Joe LaGuardia preached a message, "Direction and Correction," on Luke 3:1-10. Deacon Carolyn Redfearn read the scripture lesson. One of the sources for the sermon was from "Reflections on the Lectionary," by Denise Anderson, in The Christian Century (25 November 2015), p. 21. [soundcloud... read more →
Nov
29
On November 29, Trinity Baptist Church celebrated the First Sunday of Advent with its annual Hanging of the Green service, and ordination of Rev. Karen Woods. Scripture Lesson, Romans 12:1-18, by Andrew Woods III Sermon, "Gifts for Jesus", by Joe LaGuardia [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/236500680"... read more →
Nov
22
The third week of Thanksliving fell on Christ the King Sunday, and featured a testimony on tithing by Dr. Karen Beam and a sermon on John 18:33-40. Sermon, "Give Us Barabbas," and communion devotion by Joe LaGuardia on John 18:33-40 Testimony on Tithing by... read more →
Nov
20
On November 15, 2015, Trinity honored its veterans with Quilts of Valor. The sermon, "A Confident Faith," was based on the lectionary text, Hebrews 10:11-25. Quilts of Valor Presentation by Cecilia McVicker Sermon, "A Confident Faith," by Joe LaGuardia [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/233948279" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"... read more →
Nov
09
In a sermon kicking off Trinity's "Thanksliving" season, Joe encouraged the congregation to take the next step in interest, investment, and involvement in the life of the community. Titus, an early missionary in the early church, provides an example of passionate generosity and ministry for today. Text: Titus 1:1-4. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/232141332" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"... read more →
Oct
29
“Christival: A Celebration of Faith and the Arts” is an annual Trinity Baptist tradition during the month of October. Sunday morning worship services focus on the creative arts, and feature music, guest speakers, storytelling, dramatists, and other avenues of celebration that incorporate the gifts of Trinity churchgoers and of believers in the greater... read more →
Oct
29
“Christival: A Celebration of Faith and the Arts” is an annual Trinity Baptist tradition during the month of October. Sunday morning worship services focus on the creative arts, and feature music, guest speakers, storytelling, dramatists, and other avenues of celebration that incorporate the gifts of Trinity churchgoers and of believers in the greater... read more →