Sunday, September 24, 2023
Matthew narrates one of Jesus’ controversial parables in which Jesus says that the reign of God is like that of a landowner who pays his workers the same wage no matter what time of day they began to work. When God changes God’s mind about punishing Nineveh for their evil ways, Jonah is angry. Yet God is gracious and merciful, abounding in steadfast love. In baptism we receive the grace of God that is freely given to all. As Martin Luther wrote, in the presence of God’s mercy we are all beggars.

Prayer of the Day
Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual lovingkindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

First Reading: Jonah 3:10--4:11
After Jonah’s short sermon in 3:4, the Ninevites all repented and God decided to spare the city. Jonah objected to this and became even more angry when God ordered a worm to destroy a plant that was providing shade. The book ends with a question that challenges any who are not ready to forgive: You, Jonah, are all worked up about a bush, but shouldn’t I be concerned about a hundred and twenty thousand Ninevites?

Psalm 145:1-8
The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
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Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
Jesus tells a parable about God’s generosity, challenging the common assumption that God rewards people according to what they have earned or deserve.
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Growing in our relationship with Jesus requires that we fill our life with practices that promote good spiritual health. These include regular worship, prayer, Bible study, fellowship with other believers, and serving with our gifts and talents.
Such disciplines nourish us- they’re like vitamins and exercise for the soul.
How has your spiritual growth been recently? What changes would help strengthen your faith?
If helping speaks to your heart and you would like to take steps in sharing your gifts for Christian service, please give us a call and find out more about the ministry of Trinity.

Annual October Fall FESTIVAL!
Saturday, October 7 
9:00 am—3:00 pm
Crafts and Gifts, Vendors,
Bake Sale, Children's Activities,
​and Food 

Trinity
Food Pantry
​is open
Tuesday
10:00 am-
​12 noon
Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome.
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AA Unity Meets at Trinity
Fridays, 7:30 pm
Saturdays, 7:00 pm
and Mondays, 7:30 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

​​We have always maintained that church is so much more than a place you "go to." Rather, it's a people who experience, model, and share the good news of God's love, and we believe that the best is before us.​

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