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Resurrection SundayWe daily rejoice in the resurrection of our lord. But just as israel

would take time at passover to bask in the deliverance of God, at easter time we bask in the reality of the resurrection. it would

be impossible to even begin to touch on all that was accomplished at the resurrection in such a short note. however this year i would like to focus on one simple point the resurrection event intends for us to understand. Jesus was innocent.

While the worldly court system was designed in a manner where injustices could easily occur, the fact that God overturned the sentence means he saw Jesus as innocent of the crime with which he was accused. This is not to say he did not bear our sins but that he did not deserve to bear our sins. Jesus never sinned and rather than condemnation the court should have affirmed his righteousness.

The Jewish leaders used the system to rid themselves of a rival. God used the system to rid the world of sin and death. The Jews used the system to bring condemnation on an innocent man, and God used the condemnation of Jesus to free us from all condemnation. The Jews used the system to inflict great physical, mental and emotional suffering on Jesus. God used the system to bring us into perfect peace.

Finally, the Jews used the system to kill the messiah. God used the death of Jesus to point to his true righteousness. you see, when Jesus was raised by God and placed at God’s right hand, God affirmed what Jesus had been saying all along - “i belong to the Father.” as you meditate this month on the resurrection, try to see how many things you can write down that were achieved because of the resurrection.

For Christ and his Kingdom,

Pastor Eddie

Kids Discovery Classes!

sunday, march 3 @ 11:00am: part 1 sunday, march 10 @ 11:00am: part 2

This class is for children who have been asking questions about becoming a Christian. Children 3rd grade and younger need to have a parent attend with them. 4th and 5th graders may attend alone.

Contact Brenda Willis about attending. bwillis@tbccayce.com or 791-0440

Mission of HopeThanks to everyone who participated in our mission of hope medicine collection. as always, our TBC family exceeded all expec-tations in donating medicines to mission of hope. Thanks so much for your generosity.

Easter Sunday - March 31st· Service times: 9:00 am and 11:00 am· Challenge: To fill both services· Special Offering: Give as God leads· sacrifice something during the

month of march.

Trinity Health StatisticsYEAR TO DATE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

sunday school/Bible studies 583morning Worship Gathering 761

YEAR TO DATE CONTRIBUTIONSGeneral Budget needs $1,029,528

General Budget received $1,033,594

over (under) Budget $4,066

Debt retirement offering* $820,306

Debt Remaining $232,369

Contributionsaccuratethrough2.24.13

*Debt Retirement offering is amount given since campaign began.

SympathiesPlease keep these families in your prayers...

Arthur Martin, brother of allan martin and uncle of heidi shumpert (TBC members) • 2/25/13David Maddux, brother of Kathryn Backus (TBC member) • 2/25/13Ronnie Sloan, nephew of evelyn reusch (TBC member) • 2/26/13Mabel LeGrow, grandmother of Kristine hoskins (TBC member) • 2/27/13

Welcome the Newest Members to the Trinity Family!

Joined via letter • 2/3/13 • William Young • Christie Young • Nick Young •

• Brad Tillman • Dustin Johnson •

Joined via Baptism • 2/3/13 • Toria Angle • Michael Lorick • Caryn Young •

• Elaine Brown (already TBC member) •

• 2/17/13 • Jordan Lutz • Traci Lutz •

Joined via letter • 2/3/13 • Maryanne Tilllman •

This summer we have several opportunities for you to serve in Guatemala. on July 9-16 we have a student trip and on July 16-23 we have a medical missions opportunity. Both trips will cost approximately $1325 each. For more information about either trip check out our website under Serving Others or email me at mmerchant@tbccayce.com. There will be an information meeting on Sunday, March 3rd, immediately after the service in the Worship Center for anyone interested in the medical missions opportunity.

Pastor Micah

SUMMER OPPORTUNIES

Trinity Baptist Weekday preschool is currently accepting registration for the 2013-2014 school year!

registration packets are available online at www.tbccayce.com. For more information contact Kristine hoskins. 791-0440 ext. 233.

Weekday Preschool

LentWhen i was a very young man (i know, a long time ago) i remember one Wednesday when the man i worked for came to work with ashes on his forehead. Being the good Baptist boy i was, i found this interesting. it was ash Wednesday, the first day of lent, the forty weekdays that lead up to easter. Why do some Christian denominations emphasize lent more than others? Why had my church not placed much emphasis, if any, on the church calendar and celebrate this season with other Christians all over the world? still to this day i have many of the same questions.

over the past couple of years i have been blessed to see how many members at Trinity have taken the call of pastor eddie seriously, to sacrifice something during the month of november, to draw closer to the lord. The idea of lent is not to draw attention, but to join with Christians all over the world, to fast or give something up and draw closer to the lord with a repentant spirit.

at the time of your reading of this, lent will be approximately two weeks in, however it’s not too late to join with the church universal and observe this beautiful time of the year.

“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” James 4:8a

love in Christ,

Pastor Jim

Health KitsThe mary lou merchant Circle will be handing out zip lock bags with a list of items needed for the health Kits on Sunday, March 10. please return the filled bags on Sunday, March 17 and March 24. These health kits will be distributed to homeless shelters, state fair workers, mental health centers, and other ministry centers that our state and local associations minister in.

Dan the Animal Manmark your calendars for Dan the animal man on March 18th-20th. TBC will be hosting Dan on local television shows and at lexington 2 schools to promote our Big event which will be held at TBC on Wednesday March 20th at 6:30 pm. Dan will share the gospel through his unique presentation of exotic animals. We are going to need 50-100 volunteers to pull off this massive event. if you are interested in volunteering please contact pastor Jim in the church office. info@tbccayce.com or 791-0440

SummerSaltsummersalt is our week long summer camp experience for students 6th-12th grade on June 17-21, 2013 at White oak Conference Center in Winnsboro, sC. This is an event that i would like to challenge every one of our students to go on. Besides having a powerful worship experience each night combined with creative drama, your son or daughter will be challenged to go deeper in their walk with Christ by some of the godliest college students our state has to offer in small group Bible study time with other students from around the state. The week we are going will also include the youth music arts option (y.m.a.C.) for students interested in developing their musical and singing abilities. When students go on events like summersalt and are away from their normal routine, God often transforms their lives in very powerful ways. please send a message to your son or daughter on how important their spiritual walk with Christ is by making it a priority for them to participate. The cost is $220 and a $50 deposit is required to reserve your son or daughter’s spot by april 14. if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact me at blaird@tbccayce.com.

Pastor Bryant

Great Wolf LodgePreschool & Children’s trip

April 26th – 27th

$40 per person (Covers room and water park)money is due march 17th preschoolers musT have a parent go with them. sign up sheets are located on the preschool

and children’s halls.

Trinity HealthStatisticsYEAR TO DATE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

sunday school/Bible studies 583morning Worship Gathering 761

YEAR TO DATE CONTRIBUTIONSGeneral Budget needs $1,029,528

General Budget received $1,033,594

over (under) Budget $4,066

Debt retirement off ering* $820,306

Debt Remaining $232,369

Contributionsaccuratethrough2.24.13

*Debt Retirement off ering is amount given since campaign began.

SympathiesPlease keep these families in your prayers...

Arthur Martin, brother of allan martin and uncle of heidi shumpert (TBC members) • 2/25/13David Maddux, brother of Kathryn Backus (TBC member) • 2/25/13Ronnie Sloan, nephew of evelyn reusch (TBC member) • 2/26/13Mabel LeGrow, grandmother of Kristine hoskins (TBC member) • 2/27/13

Welcome the Newest Membersto the Trinity Family!

Joined via letter • 2/3/13• William Young • Christie Young • Nick Young •

• Brad Tillman • Dustin Johnson •

Joined via Baptism • 2/3/13• Toria Angle • Michael Lorick • Caryn Young •

• Elaine Brown (already TBC member) •

• 2/17/13 • Jordan Lutz • Traci Lutz •

Joined via letter • 2/3/13• Maryanne Tilllman •

This summer we have several opportunities for you to serve in Guatemala. on July 9-16 we have a student trip and on July 16-23 we have a medical missions opportunity. Both trips will cost approximately $1325 each. For more information about either trip check out our website under Serving Others or email me at mmerchant@tbccayce.com. There will be an information meeting on Sunday, March 3rd, immediately after the service in the Worship Center for anyone interested in the medical missions opportunity.

Pastor Micah

SUMMER OPPORTUNIES

Trinity Baptist Weekday preschool is currently accepting registration for the 2013-2014 school year!

registration packets are available online at www.tbccayce.com. For more information contact Kristine hoskins. 791-0440 ext. 233.

Weekday Preschool

LentWhen i was a very young man (i know, a long time ago) i remember one Wednesday when the man i worked for came to work with ashes on his forehead. Being the good Baptist boy i was, i found this interesting. it was ash Wednesday, the fi rst day of lent, the forty weekdays that lead up to easter. Why do some Christian denominations emphasize lent more than others? Why had my church not placed much emphasis, if any, on the church calendar and celebrate this season with other Christians all over the world? still to this day i have many of the same questions.

over the past couple of years i have been blessed to see how many members at Trinity have taken the call of pastor eddie seriously, to sacrifi ce something during the month of november, to draw closer to the lord. The idea of lent is not to draw attention, but to join with Christians all over the world, to fast or give something up and draw closer to the lord with a repentant spirit.

at the time of your reading of this, lent will be approximately two weeks in, however it’s not too late to join with the church universal and observe this beautiful time of the year.

“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” James 4:8a

love in Christ,

Pastor Jim

Health KitsThe mary lou merchant Circle will be handing out zip lock bags with a list of items needed for the health Kits on Sunday, March 10. please return the fi lled bags on Sunday, March 17 and March 24. These health kits will be distributed to homeless shelters, state fair workers, mental health centers, and other ministry centers that our state and local associations minister in.

Dan the Animal Manmark your calendars for Dan the animal man on March 18th-20th. TBC will be hosting Dan on local television shows and at lexington 2 schools to promote our Big event which will be held at TBC on Wednesday March 20th at 6:30 pm. Dan will share the gospel through his unique presentation of exotic animals. We are going to need 50-100 volunteers to pull off this massive event. if you are interested in volunteering please contact pastor Jim in the church offi ce. info@tbccayce.com or 791-0440

SummerSaltsummersalt is our week long summer camp experience for students 6th-12th grade on June 17-21, 2013 at White oak Conference Center in Winnsboro, sC. This is an event that i would like to challenge every one of our students to go on. Besides having a powerful worship experience each night combined with creative drama, your son or daughter will be challenged to go deeper in their walk with Christ by some of the godliest college students our state has to off er in small group Bible study time with other students from around the state. The week we are going will also include the youth music arts option (y.m.a.C.) for students interested in developing their musical and singing abilities. When students go on events like summersalt and are away from their normal routine, God often transforms their lives in very powerful ways. please send a message to your son or daughter on how important their spiritual walk with Christ is by making it a priority for them to participate. The cost is $220 and a $50 deposit is required to reserve your son or daughter’s spot by april 14. if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact me at blaird@tbccayce.com.

Pastor Bryant

Great Wolf LodgePreschool & Children’s trip

April 26th – 27th

$40 per person (Covers room and water park)money is due march 17th preschoolers musT have a parent go with them. sign up sheets are located on the preschool

and children’s halls.

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Dan the Animal Man • Lent • SummerSalt • Great Wolfe Lodge • Summer Missions • Weekday Preschool

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