Trio Eblast - 8/6/2020

Volume 75, August 6, 2020

Hello Trio Family,

It is a strange time we live in right now.

Every aspect of our lives (shopping, worship, activities, school etc.) has been by Covid-19. Divisions are rampant over Covid responses, race, and politics, in and outside of churches. Yet, isolation, unrest, and uncertainty cause people to long for meaningful connections and God has called us to help them build meaningful, personal connections with God and people.

The impacts of Covid-19 have made church life and connections difficult. This is a shaky time for Trio, as well as for many churches, especially small ones. Worship attendance is struggling. People aren't sure what to do week-to-week.

Is it even helpful to invite people to join us for worship right now, or will it just weird them out? With most people wearing masks per the governor's mandate, worship services can feel like a convention for introverted bank robbers.

Yet, someone you know needs you to push through the awkwardness and invite him/her/them to join you for a Sunday service, church in your living room, for dinner or to join you for a walk service project. If current realities have you discouraged or frustrated, or just unsure, God still calls you to work with him.

It is a strange time we live in. There is a lot of uncertainty. Maybe you've been praying and your prayers go unanswered. When our circumstances stink, and we are down, hurting, and anxious, we are perfectly positioned for God to work in and through us. Jesus says to us: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” And we, like Paul, can say: "For the sake of Christ...when I am weak, then I am strong."

We are in a shaky season, BUT we serve an unshakeable God.

He is not surprised by our circumstances, perplexed about our ministries, or anxious about our future. God has, can, and will continue to do great things through our Church, which is all of you.

Invite God to reveal his strength through you this week as you attempt to build meaningful, personal connections with people.

Pastor Kirk

You can see Trio's new vision on our website:

https://www.triochurch.com/our-beliefs/core-vision

P.S.-You are always welcome to call, text, or email me:

Office: (320) 225-8746 Cell: (320) 469-8207 Email: kirk@triochurch.com

Trio Littles (preschool/nursery) is now available for all

pre-elementary children.

When we get into September, we will continue to offer Trio Little's as often as we are able. Currently, we are limited in the number of teachers and helpers we have for Trio Littles as well as for Trio Kids. If you can help out in one of these areas, talk to Pastor Kirk (320) 469-8207 or Amy Schultz (608) 863-3359 to let them know you are interested.

Trio Kids (elementary aged) won't be meeting through

the end of August.

Beginning in September, we hope to begin offering

Trio Kids 1-2 times per month. We would prefer to offer this every week

but Trio will need 2-4 more leaders to make that a reality.

Talk to Pastor Kirk (320) 469-8207 if you want to know how you might help.

Fusion has one more Monday night meeting this summer.

1) This Monday evening 8/10/20 (7:00-8:00pm), Fusion

senior highers (9-12th grades) will meet at Dairy Queen.

Meet and get picked-up there, bring money if you want food.

2) On Saturday, August 15th, all Fusion students (7-12th grades)

are invited to a Norby Farm Summer's End Shin-Dig fun night

at the Norby farm – 2106 153rd Ave, Mora.

There will be yard games, s'mores, food, and a bonfire!

It will go 7:00-9:30pm.

Bring food or a drink to share and your favorite outdoor games.

Let Rachel know if you will be there.

Shine on!

Norby

Contact Trio's Youth Director Rachel Norby for info, updates, or changes.

Call/text: (320) 282-6239 or email her at rachelnorby@triochurch.com

Trio usually streams Eagle Brook services (worship & messages).

Messages are from the current week's Eagle Brook series.

This week we'll wrap up the "Fake News" series and next week we'll begin the "One Second After You Die" series. You can catch or catch up with the current or past message series on the "Messages" page on Trio's website:

https://www.triochurch.com/messages

RightNow Media has great, gospel-focused content for kids, youth, and adults.

You can use this link:

https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/TrioCommunityChurch

Text Rightnow TRIOCC to 41411 (Include the space in the text)

Or email Pastor Kirk and he'll send you an invite.

Get info on the App here: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/app-features

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