This is the first blog post, which we’ll call our "Think
Piece" at Trinity. I'd like to introduce you to our mission statement,
"Followers of Jesus, (Disciples!) serving Ashland and beyond."
Followers of Jesus. Well no, someone says, I'm a school
teacher and husband and father and Rotary member and, and... What we are saying is that we need, in light of
all the changes of our culture, to put it right out there. I am a follower of Jesus.
Years ago, we didn't need to be that specific about it. In
Ohio everyone, it seemed, was a Christian and the whole society said, "Go
to church. Serve the Lord. Do what is right." No more! So we need to be a little more up
front about it. I am a follower of Jesus! We need to be up front as a
congregation. We are not just a
"good works" society…although we do many good works. We are followers
of Jesus!
Have you noticed changes in society from when you were a
child? Many of us have. So...from now on,
we're going to be putting it right at the top. We are followers of Jesus,
intentional and open about it. You'll
hear from me again next week. Thanks for
joining in the "thinking".
Pastor Mitchell
