Join us this weekend for the continuation of our sermon series, Hymns of the Heart. This week's focus will be, “Be Thou My Vision” versed by Eleanor Hull, 1912. What does it mean to set our minds on the things of the Spirit? How can we seek God’s vision and wisdom? As you contemplate these questions listen to and sing alongside a version of the hymn here: https://youtu.be/Optrm7lF16s . We will be streaming online at trinitydurham.org or YouTube. The Scripture readings will be from Romans 8:1-11, and Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23. We hope you will join us!

Join us in the morning for Fellowship Time starting at 9:45 am in the Narthex and on the front steps of the church. 

We will be prioritizing this time together during the month of July. We look forward to seeing you there!

In July, the Justice Team will be meeting on Monday, July 24th at 6:30pm in the Parlor. We hope you can make it!

Please enjoy this video from the Bible Project exploring the theme of Justice in the Bible. 

REMINDER: Coming up on Sunday, July 30th

-- Pancakes for the People --

In the Fellowship Hall from 8:00am - 9:30am 

You don't want to miss this opportunity to fellowship with those from our community...AND eat some delicious pancakes!

You don't want to miss out on this new opportunity starting in August for us to be a blessing to the community around us. 

The Church Administrative Council has determined that beginning Sunday, August 6th we will shift to 11 am worship service. 

Don't hesitate to reach out to the church office if you have any questions: office@trinitydurham.org

Starting back on Wednesday, August 16th. 

If you are interested in participating in either the choir or the handbells, please reach out to Stephen Armstrong: stephen@trinitydurham.org

We would like to shift to weekly Communion this fall, and in order to do that, we need a few more people to join the Altar Guild.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity to serve the church, please contact Merle Richey: 

May my prayer be set before You like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. --Psalm 141:2, a psalm of David  

Summertime… Golden rays bathe our earth in more hours of sunshine, yielding a bounty of beloved fruits, vegetables, and flowers while also calling us to tweak our schedules with more time to relax, rewind and savor the season. The sense of smell brings to mind familiar delights:  breezes tickle noses with the scents of sea water and swimming pools; kitchens fill with the aromas of watermelons, tomatoes, sliced lemons and peaches; and the cooler air of the evening teases appetites with wafts of favorite entrees roasting on the grill… Could it be that David wrote Psalm 141 in the summertime???  

While classes won’t start again until August at our Congregations for Children partner school, Eastway Elementary, we hope your encounters with the marvelous scents of summer will remind you to pray for Eastway--the faculty, the staff, the students, the families, and Trinity’s ministries. The Apostle John referred to “the prayers of God’s people” as “golden bowls full of incense.” (Revelations 5:8) Wow!!! So, please, pray, remembering to include your favorite prayer “perfumes”:  praises for God’s tender-loving mercies and provision, thanksgiving for educational opportunities and successful mission drives, and hope for safekeeping and brighter futures. Through trusting prayer in the Name of our Savior, our hearts can sing to God, the source of “every good and perfect gift.” (James 1:17)  

In Christ,

Mary Beth Markham and Gwen Palmer

Congregations for Children Co-Chairs 

Join us Thursday, August 31st at 6:35pm, for another Durham Bulls fellowship time! Price is $35 per person but includes tickets and a totally private space with a buffet and drinks. We need 50 people to commit in order to reserve the space so invite your family and friends, and sign up today! Contact Annette Baker before July 31st: drbakernc@gmail.com 

Here at Trinity, in the small Chapel next to the Church Office, we will be holding a Morning Prayer time to help focus our day. Every morning, Monday thru Friday at 8:45 we will meet briefly to go through Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals (books provided). --click on the link to see what it's all about--

All are welcome! Feel free to join us any morning that you have time. 

We would like to invite you to a regular rhythm of meeting together for fellowship during the month of July. Every Wednesday, we will meet on the patio of Bull City Burger right beside the church parking lot for a time of conversation and enjoying a meal together. Drop by anytime between the hours of 5:30-7:30 pm. So excited to enjoy this time of refreshing with you all! 

July

Fries & Fellowship: July 19th 5:30-7:30 pm at Bull City Burger

Spiritual Partners ChristCare Group: July 20th @ 7 pm

Fries & Fellowship: June 26th 5:30-7:30 pm at Bull City Burger

 Debbie Haywood • Carol Ayres • Liz & Reggie Allred • Nora Sawyer, Gail Barrett's sister

Give if you can and call if you need.