Jason finished off the Promises of God this week as he looked at God’s promise of Foundation and Security.

1. In what ways might I depend on God’s changeless nature?
2. What anxieties can I hand over to God today?
3. Which promises of God mean the most to me?

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Pastor Chuck preached about Healing relationships last week. Check it out:

1. In what broken relationship can I listen for the hurt behind the anger?
2. How might God use me as a reconciler this week?
3. In what relationship can I remember to ask for God’s help?

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Jason preached this week about some of his favorite promises of God. Listen to the first three that he chose and what they mean for our lives today.

1. How might I come to Jesus for rest in the midst of my busyness this week?
2. How can I remind myself that God is with me when I feel inadequate?
3. How does knowing that God cannot break His promises help me trust His Word?

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Did you miss out on the People Matter experience? Here’s your chance to catch up, all in one post!

Individuals Matter
Devo 1: Based on Psalm 139:13-14 by Eric Fesmire
Devo 2: Based on Psalm 139:15-16 by Jim Brese
Devo 3: Based on Ephesians 3:14-19 by Cathy Mongielo
Devo 4: Based on Ephesians 3:20 by Pastor Chuck
Devo 5: Based on John 15:12 by Jen Weber
Devo 6: Based on John 15:13-15 by Paul Gerlach
Devo 7: Based on John 15:16-17 by Susan Brese
Pastor Chuck’s Sermon on Individuals Matter

Families Matter
Devo 8: Based on Ruth 1:6-14 by Darcy Fesmire
Devo 9: Based on 2 Timothy 1:3-5 by Tim Hartnett
Devo 10: Based on 2 Timothy 1:6 by Chris Wicher
Devo 11: Based on 2 Timothy 1:7 by Jaime Christ
Devo 12: Based on Mark 3:31-35 by Marsha Peth
Devo 13: Based on Psalm 34:11 by Sandra Rice
Devo 14: Based on Joel 1:3 by Mary Lou Hartnett
Pastor Chuck’s Sermon on Families Matter

Communities Matter
Devo 15: Based on Daniel 3:26-30 by Jason Christ
Devo 16: Based on 2 Corinthians 3:1-2 by Christine Hartnett
Devo 17: Based on 2 Corinthians 3:1-2 by Karen Cassidy
Devo 18: Based on John 4:1-14 by Bruce Stone
Devo 19: Based on John 4:15-26 by Sue Steege
Devo 20: Based on John 4:27-30 by Tracy Bramwell
Devo 21: Based on John 4:39-41 by Pastor Chuck
Pastor Chuck’s Sermon on Communities Matter

Nations Matter
Devo 22: Based on Isaiah 6:1-6 by Debbie Ferrante
Devo 23: Based on Isaiah 6:9 by Dick McKie
Devo 24: Based on Isaiah 6:10 by Kelsey Trautwein
Devo 25: Based on 1 Timothy 2:1-3 by Mary Ann Milak-Young
Devo 26: Based on 1 Timothy 2:4 by Laura Ciminelli
Devo 27: Based on 1 Timothy 2:5-6 by Cathi Doebler
Devo 28: Based on Mark 16:14-16 by Pastor Carl
Pastor Chuck’s Sermon on Nations Matter

We’ll be starting a new super series, complete with devotions written by members at First Trinity in late November. The series is titled Rooted and Relevant.

This weekend, Pastor Chuck wrapped up our series titled People Matter. He looked at how our world matters to God. If you missed the daily devotions, be sure to read the ones relating to Nations Matter.

1. How can I have a heart like Jesus?
2. Who in my life needs me to love them by actions as well as words (like Jesus does)?
3. Is there a child in my life who’s needs I can help meet?

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This week Pastor Chuck explored how communities matter to God. It’s a continuation of our People Matter series. It started with individuals, moved on to families, and will end next week with nations. Be sure to read the daily devotions around the theme communities matter as well.

1. Is there someone around me in my community who needs to be set free from fear by Jesus?
2. How might Jesus use me to help physically, relationally or spiritually blind people in my community?
3. How can I serve the hurting in my community?

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We continued our People Matter series this weekend on as Pastor Chuck looked at how families matter. You may want to check out the first sermon in the series, where he talked about how individuals matter. Also, don’t forget to check out all the great devotions about how families matter. The daily devotions have all been written by members of First Trinity.

1. What can I do to embrace my home as a shelter from the storms of life?
2. What do I learn about relationships from my family?
3. How has God used my family to prepare me to serve others?

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Pastor Chuck kicked off our first church-wide “Super Series” this week as we explore People Matter. You may have noticed the devotions leading up to the sermon this week. If you didn’t, be sure to check them out. You can also see all the devotions relating to this series.

1. In what areas of my spiritual life do I need to take more responsibility?
2. When it comes my spiritual life, is it Jesus calling me or is duty calling me?
3. How cam I stop seeing myself as a failure and start seeing myself as God’s friend?

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Interested in going deeper with the sermon? Here are some questions to reflect on this week:

1. Is there anything that is repeatedly obscuring or competing with God in my life? What is it?
2. How can practice dependence on God rather than on religious practices?
3. In what ways am I tempted to put my needs or desires above God?

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Pastor Chuck finished "Being a Friend in a Breakup" this week. Check it out:

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