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Time Flies When...Often, when i am on a mission trip, God speaks to me in

profound ways. so it’s no wonder that on my last trip to india, as i was riding elephants and camels, feeding monkeys and

training believers, God spoke to me about our church. When you are in a nation like india you can’t help but be struck by the vastness of this world. The sheer magnitude of millions upon millions of people who are living lives without Christ is staggering.

i have been to some 28 countries and have barely glimpsed what it is to understand humanity, let alone all that God is doing among the nations in our generation. however, i do know this; you and i can and must play a vital role in the Kingdom of God in our generation. We cannot afford to get to the end of our lives and to have been average for Christ. When i was in india, i believe God spoke to me and told me that what we do at TBC will affect our reward for all eternity. i don’t know about you, but i desperately want to enter eternity boldly and not with fear. i know that our time is short, and we have to take each day seriously. Because of this reality, God challenged me with the responsibility i have as your pastor to lead you to something worthy of your life. my desire is that one day, when you arrive before our God in heaven, he will say well done, your sacrifice and work at Trinity resulted in many good things for the Kingdom. i pray that just your association with our church, would have eternal rewards attached to it. it is a scary thing to think that there are churches all over the world that will spend thousands of dollars and thousands of man and woman hours with little to show for their efforts in heaven.

NIV Psalm 127:1 “Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for He grants sleep to those he loves.”

if we want TBC to be the kind of church that changes not only our community, but the world, we must have extraordinary goals. We cannot settle for mediocrity. my prayer is that God leads us to be the kind of church where we will be able to stand before God with sincere hearts, fully assured we have done all we can to advance his Kingdom with the short time we have here on earth.

For Christ and his Kingdom,

pastor eddie

Discovery Classes!January 8th, 15th, and 22nd in Room 232

Got Questions? Get answers. learn what it means to be a member of Trinity’s faith family and much more!

if you would like to attend, call the church office (791-0440) or email pastor jim smith, jsmith@tbccayce.com or Cynthia scheeser, cscheeser@tbccayce.com

Pastor Eddie’s Family Devotionals are now available on his blog

& TBCcayce.com!

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that is going on at Trinity. facebook.com/tbccayce

For Emergencies!if you have an emergency after-hours situation, dial 791-0440, ext. 110 and follow the directions. 24 Hour Prayer Line: 794-3335

Got an Article?The Trumpet is published the first week of each month. please submit your articles before the 15th of the previous month. all articles are subject to editing.

Trinity Health StatisticsYEAR TO DATE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

sunday school/Bible studies 543morning Worship Gathering 840

YEAR TO DATE CONTRIBUTIONSGeneral Budget needs $717,800

General Budget received $726,798

over (under) Budget + $8,998

Debt retirement offering* $746,532

Contributions accurate through 12.18.11

*Debt Retirement offering is amount given since campaign began.

New Discipleship Training Classes!Beginning January 15th, 2012 @ 5:00 pm

start the new year with one of these great discipleship learning opportunities. Child care is provided! The classes being offered are:

• Grief Share – led by Christy Waters (christywaters147@aol.com) Room 232

• Spiritual Disciplines – led by pastor micah merchant (mmerchant@tbccayce.com) Room 226

• Contagious (men’s Class) – led by Doyle Wingard (dvwingard@yahoo.com) Room 235

• The Cross of Christ (a book study) – led by pastor jim smith (jsmith@tbccayce.com) Room 230

• Sunday Evening Bible Class – led by pastor Don Davis (ddavis@tbccayce.com) Davis Hall This is an option for those not attending a class. No pre-registration required.

• Deacon Discipleship Class – led by pastor eddie Coakley (ecoakley@tbccayce.com) Conference Room

• Esther: a study by Beth Moore (ladies Class) – led by melissa Barkley (mrsb@sc.rr.com) & Kristie harrell Choir Room

Contact the class leader for more information or call the church office at 791-0440.

SympathiesPlease keep these families in your prayers...

Debbie Kelly, sister-in-law of Doris yancey (TBC member) • 11/29/11Martha C. Williams, mother of Wendell Williams (TBC members) • 12/3/11Inez Branham, grandmother of lisa austin (Worship Guest) • 12/8/11Ruth Wood, mother of Connie Welch & grandmother of shay austin (Worship Guests) • 12/20/11

JOY Club Wednesday, January 18th @ 11:00 AM

if you are 55 and older, you are invited to be a part of the joy Club. Guests are always welcome! please bring a covered dish to complement the meal. our entertainment will be rev. lloyd Brewer.

7 Prayers for Trinity Baptist Chruch

Love and Passion for God (Deuteronomy 6:4-6) Sunday

Knowing & Obeying God’s Will (Romans 12:1-2) Monday

Protection from Satan (John 10:10) Tuesday

Unity (Psalm 133:1, John 17:23, Ephesians 4:3) Wednesday

Growth (Acts 2:46-47, Luke 8:34-35, Acts 4:13) Thursday

Holiness & Purity (1 Peter 1:15-16) Friday

Provision (Matthew 6:11 & 25-34) Saturday

Guatemala Christmas ChildThanks so much to everyone who participated! Through your giving we were able to surpass our original monetary goal by 300%! Through your generosity, we were able to:

• feed 65 families for two weeks, who are living at the garbage dump

• enable the village churches to feed their communities

• have a Christmas party for the children living in the Children’s home

• continue to feed these families for THREE MORE MONTHS!

i pray the lord gives you a special blessing in your heart for your generosity in our Christmas mission project. your example reminded me of ii Cor. 8:1-5. Take a moment to read through this passage and know that your blessing of giving was graciously and gladly received.

pastor micah

Welcome the Newest Members to the Trinity Family!

• joined via letter • • 11/27/11 •

Steve PowersBeth PowersTodd Yancey

Michelle YanceyMark DysonRobin Dyson

• 12/11/11 •Mark BerubeAmy Berube

Stephanie Raley

• joined via Baptism • 12/11/11 •

Anastacia Howard

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For Emergencies!if you have an emergency after-hours situation, dial 791-0440, ext. 110 and follow the directions. 24 Hour Prayer Line: 794-3335

Got an Article?The Trumpet is published the fi rst week of each month. please submit your articles before the 15th of the previous month. all articles are subject to editing.

Trinity HealthStatisticsYEAR TO DATE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

sunday school/Bible studies 543morning Worship Gathering 840

YEAR TO DATE CONTRIBUTIONSGeneral Budget needs $717,800

General Budget received $726,798

over (under) Budget + $8,998

Debt retirement off ering* $746,532

Contributions accurate through 12.18.11

*Debt Retirement off ering is amount given sincecampaign began.

New Discipleship Training Classes!Beginning January 15th, 2012 @ 5:00 pm

start the new year with one of these great discipleship learning opportunities. Child care is provided! The classes being off ered are:

• Grief Share – led by Christy Waters (christywaters147@aol.com) Room 232

• Spiritual Disciplines – led by pastor micah merchant (mmerchant@tbccayce.com) Room 226

• Contagious (men’s Class) – led by Doyle Wingard (dvwingard@yahoo.com) Room 235

• The Cross of Christ (a book study) – led by pastor jim smith (jsmith@tbccayce.com) Room 230

• Sunday Evening Bible Class – led by pastor Don Davis (ddavis@tbccayce.com) Davis HallThis is an option for those not attending a class. No pre-registration required.

• Deacon Discipleship Class – led by pastor eddie Coakley (ecoakley@tbccayce.com) Conference Room

• Esther: a study by Beth Moore (ladies Class) – led by melissa Barkley (mrsb@sc.rr.com) & Kristie harrellChoir Room

Contact the class leader for more information or call the church offi ce at 791-0440.

SympathiesPlease keep these families in your prayers...

Debbie Kelly, sister-in-law of Doris yancey (TBC member) • 11/29/11Martha C. Williams, mother of Wendell Williams(TBC members) • 12/3/11Inez Branham, grandmother of lisa austin (Worship Guest) • 12/8/11Ruth Wood, mother of Connie Welch & grandmother of shay austin (Worship Guests) • 12/20/11

JOY Club Wednesday, January 18th @ 11:00 AM

if you are 55 and older, you are invited to be a part of the joy Club. Guests are always welcome! please bring a covered dish to complement the meal. our entertainment will be rev. lloyd Brewer.

7 Prayers for Trinity Baptist Chruch

Love and Passion for God (Deuteronomy 6:4-6)Sunday

Knowing & Obeying God’s Will (Romans 12:1-2)Monday

Protection from Satan (John 10:10)Tuesday

Unity (Psalm 133:1, John 17:23, Ephesians 4:3)Wednesday

Growth (Acts 2:46-47, Luke 8:34-35, Acts 4:13)Thursday

Holiness & Purity (1 Peter 1:15-16) Friday

Provision (Matthew 6:11 & 25-34)Saturday

Guatemala Christmas ChildThanks so much to everyone who participated! Through your giving we were able to surpass our original monetary goal by 300%! Through your generosity, we were able to:

• feed 65 families for two weeks, who are living at the garbage dump

• enable the village churches to feed their communities

• have a Christmas party for the children living in the Children’s home

• continue to feed these families for THREE MORE MONTHS!

i pray the lord gives you a special blessing in your heart for your generosity in our Christmas mission project. your example reminded me of ii Cor. 8:1-5. Take a moment to read through this passage and know that your blessing of giving was graciously and gladly received.

pastor micah

Welcome the Newest Membersto the Trinity Family!

• joined via letter • • 11/27/11 •

Steve PowersBeth PowersTodd Yancey

Michelle YanceyMark DysonRobin Dyson

• 12/11/11 •Mark BerubeAmy Berube

Stephanie Raley

• joined via Baptism • 12/11/11 •

Anastacia Howard

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