Pastor's welcome...

Welcome to Trinity Christian Fellowship's home on the Internet!

I am so excited that you have taken the time to visit our website!  It's great that we can communicate a bit of information about who we are to those who are interested in finding out more about us.  While you won't be able to have the same experience as joining us for one of our worship gatherings, you can certainly gain some information about who we are, where we've been, where we plan to go, and what is currently going on. 

I love how the apostle Paul wrote that God purposed "to unite all things in [Jesus], things in heaven and things on earth" (Eph. 1:10).  That would be a simple way to summarize what we desire here at TCF.  We want to see "heaven" impact you while you are here on earth.  It is unfortunate that many people feel that God isn't near to us, especially in light of what the Scriptures tell us!  For instance, James wrote, "draw near to God, and He will draw near to you" (4:8).  The writer of Hebrews stated that "without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him" (11:6). 

Therefore, the bible clearly indicates that God wants to have a relationship with you!  What a wonderful truth to abide in.  Here at TCF, we exist for the purpose of cultivating our relationship with God, and secondly our relationships with each other.  Hebrews emphasizes the importance of being a part of a church community when it states the following:

These verses indicate that not only does God desire that you have a relationship with Him, He wants you to have a relationship with other Christians.  This is why we like to use the word "community" to describe what we are.  We aren't a religious organization that exists to get a large number of people for the sake of having a lot of people; rather, we want to reach you where you are at and help you in your relationship with God.  As a community, we have a "common unity" in that we believe that God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in Him.  David wrote to God, "in your presence there is fullness of joy" (Ps. 16:11).  Therefore, we at TCF are radically committed to helping you be supremely satisfied in God! 

Our community is by no means perfect.  We are continually finding ways that we can improve; we are continually finding ways to reach people better; we are continually finding ways to bring Him glory.  In fact, as humans, we often aren't very good followers, or very good learners.  Yet, we are blessed because we have a great leader and a great teacher!  We rest in the knowledge that God is on our side.  He is always there for us, which makes it a whole lot easier for us to live our lives for Him.  We hope you feel at home with us, whatever your background.  We are not perfect, but we have been saved by the one who is.  And he did it by grace alone, through faith alone, on the basis of Christ alone, for the glory of God alone, revealed by the Scripture alone.

We love people because God loves people, and I'm confident that you can find a place to fit here.  In fact, we cling to the truth that everyone matters!  Everyone is important!  Everyone can contribute!  Paul said that "the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable" (1 Cor. 12:22)!  Imagine that!  No matter what kind of role you play in the community, you are "indispensable."  Whether you serve food, clean bathrooms, teach bible lessons, sing songs, or are simply "checking things out" - you are indispensable! 

I encourage you to come and visit us as we journey together in our pursuit of knowing God.  Our worship gatherings are relaxed and we welcome people from all walks of life.  Whether you work in a factory or are a stay-at-home-mom; whether you are a teacher or you farm; whether you have been a Christian for your whole life or you are "curious."  We welcome you with open arms! 

Blessings in Him,

Luke Geraty
Overseer, Teaching Pastor