As Trinity approaches 98 years of ministry, we believe God is not done with us. In fact, He may be leading us into something new, not just in method, but in clarity of mission.In Luke 15, Jesus describes a shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine sheep in the “open country” to search for the one who is lost. The Greek word used, erēmos, means wilderness, a wide and uncultivated and sometimes desolate place. Why would Jesus be okay leaving His flock there? Because it’s in the wilderness where we often encounter God most deeply, giving us a place where distractions fade, and clarity grows.We believe God is calling Trinity into that “Open Country” not as exile, but as opportunity. A place of trust, growth, and multiplication. A place where we’re willing to let go of comfort to help just one more person come home to Jesus.Over four weeks, we’ll explore how followers of Jesus can live confidently in such a wilderness when we better understand:Freedom in ChristLiving out the Great CommissionTrusting God’s WordAccountability to Each Other
We hope you’ll join us on this journey and as God stirs something in your heart, we’d love to hear how He’s using this season and message series to help you and the whole Trinity family grow in what matters most.-
Watch Message - Coming Soon
Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-7, Luke 15:1-7Reflection Questions:
What keeps me from being okay in the “open country”?
Who might be the “one” God is asking me to notice or love this week?
Which "one" in your life would be worth all the sacrifice to see them accept Jesus and come home? What if God had someone else in mind, would you still do it?
Practical Application:
Look around this week: who in your circle might feel unseen or distant from God? What is one intentional step you could take towards them being there for them.
Try spending time in a space that feels like “open country” to you, less control, less comfort and ask God if this is a place that He may be growing your heart for mission and serving others there.
PREVIOUS MESSAGE SERIES
