New Year's Eve-Know God in 2011

Its New Year's Eve. My prayer for the Trinity Church Family is that they know God in 2011. May your priority be putting Jesus First. Brother Mike reminded me of the "One Way" sign from the 70's. It was a reaction to the two fingers sign of supposed "peace". The anti-war crowd was responding to the unpopular Vietnam War. Their only response was to say "no war". But this movement was largely made up of irresponsible radicals. They had no idea of the true peace that can only be given through the liberating power of Jesus Christ. The year 2011 uses the #1 twice. May we know Christ with double emphasis in 2011. May we know the One Way of not only eternal salvation but of living "In Christ". Our Church family will be reading through the New Testament in 2011. One chapter a day five days a week will get you though all of it. Email the passages every day from this website. http://bibleplan.org/nt/kjv/
Know God-Know the One Way in 2011!!!

The Gospel in Carols

The after-Christmas day at Trinity Baptist was a great day! God has given us some very good musicians and they ministered excellently! I believe the Gospel could not have been presented more clear than with the wonderful combination of instrumental and choral music. Especially wonderful was the youth choir as they sang "O Little Town of Bethlehem." I closed our service challenging the folks to receive the gift of salvation. Here are the words of the pertinent verse-
"How silently, how silently, the wondrous Gift is giv’n;
So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His Heav’n.
No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters in."

My prayer is and I know everyone's prayer for those who were there who have not accepted the gift of the Gospel is that today they might receive Jesus. Christmas time 2010 would be the perfect time for those who have not met the Savior to give in accept the gift of eternal salvation.

Praise the Lord for Christmas 2010-it was a great one of lifting up the name of the One who came as a baby in a manger.

Christmas at Trinity

Don't miss Christmas at Trinity on Sunday, December 26th at 11:00 am. We are doing some great music including instrumental ensembles and vocal ensembles. We are looking forward to God doing something exciting in the lives of those who attend.

"For unto us a child is born,"

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

These are wonderful words that Handel uses in the oratorio The Messiah. This is Old Testament prophecy concerning the coming of the Messiah. Our Messiah did come. Jesus came into the world as the God-Man the incarnation of God. We've been spending this entire month remembering the coming of the Savior to the world by looking at the words of Handel's Messiah. First we looked at Isaiah 40 and the preparation for the Messiah. We learned that there would be the forerunner in the person of the John the Baptist. He would be there to prepare the way of the Lord. He did this with his message of repentance. Many people heard and responded. He truly did help prepare the way of Jesus. Then, the second message reminded us that Jesus' coming will purify us. Jesus came to save. He was born to die to be the redeemer of our sinful condition. We also were reminded that one day this great Messiah will purify Israel in His second coming. It will be a great day for all believers. Finally, this last Sunday we looked at the Christmas story from Luke 2. We were amazed at the angels song of "Glory to God in the Highest". We saw the example of the Shepherds who went and took the great message that Messiah had come to everyone they knew.

Brother and sisters in Christ may we take the example of the Savior to all around us. May we be like the shepherds and broadcast the gospel message to all those in need of a Savior. This Christmas may the season of the incarnation of God be real in our hearts.

Back to School Series at TrinityBullhead

This month I'm doing a series of back to school messages. Each message is from a different epistle in the New Testament. Last Sunday I covered Knowing Christ, this week it is Conquering Temptation from James, next week it is Fellowship from John, and the final week is Balance from Peter. Don't miss these exciting messages form God's Word. I believe its really important that all of us are there fellowshipping together with the believers. Young people, be there this Sunday as we are challenged to have Victory over temptation. You'll need this this year!!! See you tomorrow!!!!!

Ironwood Day at Trinity Baptist

We had a nice day in the morning worship time!!! We had the kids that went to Camp Ironwood this summer sing and share what God did in their lives. They sang some really great songs with powerful messages. God's Spirit was working today as we sang and listened to the Word of God being preached. We are excited about each one of these young people and their growth with God.

Sunday nights are continuing to be a great blessing as we watch the video series "The Truth Project".

One of the great songs we sang today:

Our Eyes Are Upon You by Michael Bryson

Our eyes are upon you, Lord
In your name we have put our trust
Our eyes are upon you, Lord
In your name is everlasting strength
Are you not God in Heaven above?
And in Your hand is there not might and power?
And in Your strength we shall overcome
For You our God will fight for us
Our eyes are upon you Lord
In your name we have put our trust

Ironwood Week

Last week our kids went to Ironwood. Praise the Lord for some very good decisions. We sent a couple of friends from our Homeschool group and they got saved. We are thankful and excited about those decisions. Brother Dave Young was the preacher for teen camp and was excellent. He really related well to the kids and challenged them to grow in Christ. Kristopher Schaal was the speaker for the Juniors. He did a great job challenging the kids to serve God with their lives. We are praying that each one of these young people will take steps in their life to continue to grow.

Freedom, Communion and Philosophy

If I could use three words to sum up our Sunday these would be the three words. We looked at the Lord's Supper in Sunday School. Brother Mike challenged us about worshipping the Lord in the communion service. He also compared the Lord's Supper with one of the feasts of Leviticus.

At 11 we continued with our study of Abraham in Genesis. We read of the sin of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar and how they collaborated to create an unholy relationship among each on of them. This sin resulted in one of the most infamous feuds between nations the world has ever known. It is the root of the Arab/Israeli problem. We also read from Galatians how the Lord used the illustration of Hagar and Sarah as a picture of how we can have a freedom in Christ. We can be as one of the offspring of the right relationship between Abraham and Sarah instead of the slave relationship of Abraham and the servant Hagar. In all of this we were encouraged to know that "In Christ" we are able to call our Heavenly Father "Daddy".

In the evening we again were intellectually challenged again by Brother Dell Tacket as to our worldview. We looked at philosophy and how we can't separate this concept from the truths found in God. I wish all of you could be there for this. It would truly challenge your mind and help to strengthen your resolve to be a "stand-up" man or woman for Christ.

Don't miss Sunday's at Trinity. God is working. Please don't miss out.

Truth Project Tour 1

Veritology--what does this word mean? Well, we found out that Del Tackett created this word for this lesson. Veritas means truth and ology means the study of. This was our first tour. We learned that truth starts with God-everything should filter through God as we study truth. Why did Jesus come to the earth? He came to testify of the truth. These are the questions we answered in our first session in the Truth Project. I was encouraged and reaffirmed in my faith. Jesus is the object of my faith. This is such a firm foundation. I hope all of you will grow and be encouraged in the Lord as you build or reevaluate [or reaffirm] your Christian World-view. Here are some verses to remind ourselves of what we learned. These are from the KJV which I think equally if not more so makes the truth powerful!!
John 18:37 (King James Version)

37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

John 8:44
44Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Colossians 2:2-3

2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge

Do you really believe, that what you believe is really real?

Think on these things!!!!!

Summer Begins!!

Its the first Sunday of Summer tomorrow. We are continuing our study of Genesis. We have been looking at the life of Abraham. He gives us great lessons in faith and pioneering. At least that is what I've gained. Abraham was always moving out on faith. He lived in tents and moved around to many areas of the Middle East. God had lessons for him to learn from many different places. Abraham also was being trained to be the father of many nations. Tomorrow we'll look at the faith of Abraham. He was like all believers. He had to believe on God for righteousness. Today we trust Christ the only high priest for our righteousness. We cannot rely on some church or man-made system to provide for us a place with God in heaven. Trust Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone. There is no other way.

This summer dedicate yourself to your relationship with Christ. Be challenged in your relationship by being with the believers.

Sunday night we will meet for the "Truth Project" video series, part 1. I hope all of you will be there to be challenged in your Christian world view.

Know What You Believe!!!!

Christian, know what you believe!! Brothers and sisters in Christ, do you really know what you believe? I've been grappling with this concept as I've seen a supposed Christian sister fall away from the true believing church to Mormonism. It is a startling thing. To follow false prophecy after professing a belief in the Gospel. Brother and sisters study your bibles. Don't take everything for granted. Find the answers on your own first and then seek help for the answers you can't find from an Orthodox Christian Brother or Sister in Christ. There is only one way to heaven and that is through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us "I am the way the truth and the life". Here in John 14:6 Jesus makes the way clear and distinct. There is no alternative or additional information on the matter. Those that are not trusting Jesus alone, the God-man, as the perfect sacrifice for their sin, are destined for a terrible place called hell.

Do you know what you believe, Christian? Can you explain the Gospel. Do you know how to explain that men and women come to God by grace through faith alone? Do you embrace the Trinity of God and the Deity of Christ? These are critical truths that determine if your faith is real and truly enduring when judgment comes.

At Trinity Bapitst Bullhead we are dedicating our summer to teaching the TRUTH and knowing how to defend it. We've enlisted Dell Tacket and the "Truth Project" series to help us. Every Sunday night we'll be meeting to consider how to answer the hard questions about our faith. Be there for our first meeting May 30th at 6:00 pm. Register and check out the website: http://www.mytruthproject.org/small_group_support/search_groups.aspx?query=&country=US&state=AZ×_of_day=0&days_of_week=0&sort_by=city&reverse=false

Tonight 5/16 we'll be having our meeting at the Don Sullivan Park at 6:00 pm. Bring a friend to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our speaker schedule for this coming two week is as follows:
Sunday School Today: Brother Mike McCormack
Sunday Worship Today: Pastor Craig
Sunday Night: Brother Lee Cooper
Wednesday: Brother Lee Cooper
News Sunday School: Mike McCormack
Next Sunday Norming: Pastor Craig
Next Sunday Night: Graduation Banquet

Again=Update May 2nd

Its May. I hope you will make the first Sunday in May honoring to the Lord by being in His House on His Day. It is the Lord's Day. We are worshiping the Lord at Trinity Baptist Church. We'll have some great special music with my sister and her husband helping out today and tonight.

Speakers for this week are:
Brother Tom in Sunday School
Brother Jeff in the Worship Hour
Pastor Craig Sunday Night
Pastor Craig on Wednesday Night

Something to think about :] How to Judge a Great Church
What does it take to make a great church?

1. No soft seats or great light, but courageous leadership.
2. No sweet tones of the organ, but sweet personalities.
3. No tall towers, but lofty vision.
4. Not a big budget, but big hearts.
5. Not money received, but service rendered.
6. Not a large membership, but God's presence.
7. Not what it has done in the past, but what it is doing now and in the future for Jesus Christ

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The Lord is Good!!

Continuing in Genesis at Trinity baptist

Upcoming Meetings:
Sunday School: Brother Tom
Morning Worship: Pastor Craig
Sunday Night: Business Meeting and Pastor Craig
Wednesday Night: TBA

Events:
Teen activity-Saturday, May 1st, 5:30 pm
Camp fundraiser at Sam's Club, Saturday, May 15t


Another school years is about to pass. Hard to believe. It has been a different year for me-but overall a good one in God's grand scheme. His will is perfect and every year at this time I reflect on what lessons and wisdom I've learned.

God has led our church into an exciting summer. Sometimes we look sad at the summer as we lose a few winter visitors. But, i'm excited for the days when I can be more of a full time pastor. There are many things I'd like to work on in ministry and outreach. I hope to get with my laptop and porch swing to open up my mind to His leading. We will be working with our young people and preparing for two different camps. We've added the International Baptist College Music Camps to our schedule for the kids. Please pray that we can send a good group to both this camp and Ironwood as we usually do.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, I still believe at Trinity Baptist Church we offer as balanced a ministry of any Evangelical, Fundamental, Baptist, or Bible church work in our valley. If I didn't than I wouldn't be here. As long as this is the case I will be here trusting the Lord and working together with all of you for the glory of Jesus Christ.

Updates for March 17th

This Friday we'll be getting together with the youth at Pastor Craig's home. Missionary Steve and Anne Knox will be here to share the Word with us and to play music with us as well.
Mark your calendars for our special Easter services on April 4th. We'll meet at 7:00 am for our sunrise service and then meet for our regular worship service at 11:00 am. Hopefully we'll see all of you there.

Update for February 21st, 2010

Here are few updates and a prayer for the harvest:

This Friday, February 26th, the youth will be joining the MHS Christian's Club movie night. We'll be watching "Left Behind" starring Kurt Cameron. It begins at 6:30 pm. at the bandroom. Don't miss it!! Bring a few dollars for popcorn, candy and drinks.
Also we'll have a spring work day on Saturday, March 13th, from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. Everyone come out and help. Let's get our facility looking good for the spring. Bring tools, gloves, paint brushes and your strong will to work. God is good the last several months. I've prayed often the Macedonian call for our church. You remember in Acts when the Macedonians asked Paul to send over workers to help in the minsitry. God has answered our prayers in this matter. We have added to our flock men who can teach, preach and exposite the Word of God. He has answered the TrinityBullhead call. What a praise. But now our call is for the harvest. Pray with me that the Lord will send a harvest as we are now better equipped to minister. Our family is praying for fellowship for the youth group--we can only do this by reaching out to the community with the gospel. Pastor Craig

New Carpet

To God be the Glory,

We are really excited at the new look at our facility. We've put in new carpet and it looks great. I hope all of you will be there on January 31st to praise God for his provision. Thank God for this and the new roof-which protected us from a huge rainstorm last week.

Upcoming activities at Trinity Baptist Church

Our Sunday night meeting will be at the church at 6:00 pm.

Friday night, February 12th is our Ironwood promotion with all of the kids. We'll meet at Pastor Craig's house at 5:30 pm on Friday night. All camp age kids are welcome

Velentines banquet and golf is February 13th at Scooter's and then El Palacio. We'll golf at 10:00 am and then eat at noon. Hope you'll be there.

Pastor Craig

Update 1-24-09

Here are a few calendar updates for this week:

Don't forget the Valentine's Banquet and Golf Tournament Saturday, February 13th. We'll play golf at 10:00 am and then go to El Palacio Mexican Restaurant at noon. Don't miss this fun time together.

Trinity Baptist 2010

Upcoming Dates: Youth Activity, Friday, 1-15-10 at the Evins Home-5:30 pm
Valentines's Golf and Dinner-Scooter's and El Palacio-10:00 am