Trinity Life September 4, 2020

IN BRIEF
Mid-Year Report from Your Church
We are the beloved bride of Christ. We are definitely still a work in progress, but God has given to each of us the manifestation of His spirit for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7). You are an important part of the body of Christ. Please take some time to read this Mid-Year Report, so that you can praise God for what He has done during this difficult time and pray for this upcoming fall. To God be all glory!

Officer Nominations Requested
The Officer Development Ministry Team will receive nominations on behalf of the Session through Sept 15. Go to this page for the nomination form and a brief guide to the process by which our officers are identified and trained.

"Talking about Politics at Church"
The prospect of having political conversations at church makes many of us anxious. Why should we risk the conflict? And if we take the risk, how can we do so lovingly and constructively? Charlie Drew (a retired PCA pastor who worked at Trinity many years ago) believes that the church ought to be the safest place to talk about politics. In this contentious election season, we have invited Charlie to help guide us. He will lead us in a webinar to include small group discussion, private reflection, prayer, and worship. Charlie's seminar will help kick off a longer course on politics and Christian discipleship coming in late September. Charlie is the author of a recently published book, Surprised by Community: Republicans and Democrats in the Same Pew. The seminar will take place Saturday, Sept 19, 9:30–11:30 AM. Registration info coming soon.

Small Group Signup
If you're not yet part of a Trinity small group, we encourage you to sign up. Click here for more information and signup.

Abundant Life Needs Volunteers
• Royal Girls (gr 5–8): Wed 5–6:30 & Thu 5–6:30. Begins 9/30. 3 volunteers.
• Crown Academy (girls gr 9–12): Mon 5–6:30. Begins 9/28. 1 volunteer.
• 5/8 Club (boys gr 5–8): Mon 4:30–6. Begins 9/14. 1 or 2 more volunteers.
• STRIVE (gr 9–1 yr post HS): Mentors needed.
• Elementary (K–4 Instructional Support): Mon–Thu 8AM–10AM or 10AM–12PM. Begins 9/8. 12–16 volunteers each day.
• Middle School Tutoring (gr 5–8): Mon–Thu 3:30–4:30. Start date TBD. Tutors needed.
For more information or to volunteer, email volunteer@charlottesvilleabundantlife.org

WORSHIP
Worship This Sunday Online @ 8:30 or 11:15
Our worship services will premiere at 8:30 and 11:15 AM on our Youtube channel. You will be able to access the services from our website, and you'll receive an email at 8:00 AM.

Weekly Outdoor Worship Services
We will host weekly outdoor worship services starting Sept 13 at 8:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM. Registration is required and we will open registration on Wednesday, Sept 9, at noon for the month of September. Look for an important email on Wednesday with more details. 

CARE GROUP
GriefShare Group Begins in September
Grieving the loss of a loved one? Join our GriefShare Group led by Bob and Lauren Byrne. The group will meet online on Monday evenings, beginning Sept 14. For more information and to sign up, contact Tim Jones.

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Charlottesville Precept Bible Study welcomes men and women to study the Gospel of Mark via weekly Zoom meetings on Tuesday, Sept 15, 7–9 PM or Wednesday, Sept 16, 9:30–11:30 AM. Beginning with a virtual "Fellowship Hall" large group, we will move to assigned Small Groups to get acquainted. In future weeks, Small Groups are first for lesson discussion and prayer, followed by DVD lecture by David Arthur. Questions/registration. Purchase the Mark Workbook. Scholarship assistance.