Advent Bible Study
Mondays, 7:00 PM via Zoom
Wednesdays, 3:00 PM in the Upper Room

Our Advent Bible Study ~ Advent of the Savior ~ which will meet on Monday nights at 7 PM via Zoom and Wednesday afternoons at 3 PM in the Upper Room, begins on November 23 & 25, and will run for five weeks, through December 21 & 23. The Upper Room will be open at 2:30 PM for coffee and conversation for anyone who wants to come early. Pastor Wendy will be leading the Wednesday studies, and the Monday night studies are facilitated by those listed in the calendar below.

Please contact the Pastor Wendy at wendy@trinpc.org with any questions or to receive a Zoom invitation.

November 23 & 25 (Kathy Tinoco)
To Us a Child Is Born: Isaiah’s Prophecy
Isaiah 9:1-7
Questions to ponder:
The light dawns in verses 2-5. What specific changes does Isaiah predict? What do you think it would have been like for the people to hear Isaiah's words in these verses? How has the Lord brought light into your dark corner of the world?
Reflect on the names in verse 6. What significance does each one have? Which of these titles particularly describes God as you have known him during a time of difficulty?

November 30 & December 2 (Tappy Berge)
Waiting and Hoping: Zechariah and the Angel
Luke 1:1-25;57-80
Questions to ponder:
The Holy Spirit sharpened Zechariah's faith to see (1) the great acts that God's Redeemer will do (vv. 68-75) and (2) his child's unique relation to this Redeemer (vv. 76-79).  Suppose you were one of the neighbors listening to his prophecy.  As a devout Jew, which part would have especially stirred you?Reflect on the kind of God you have seen in this chapter.  What is this God telling you about how to approach a discouraging situation that you are facing or that you see in the world?

December 7 & 9 (Mitzi Limesand)
Nothing Is Impossible: Mary and the Angel
Luke 1:26-56
Questions to ponder:
Mary responds to the angel’s declaration by asking how the promise would be fulfilled (v.34). Do you think Mary’s question was an expression of doubt? Explain.
In this passage we’ve seen Mary’s faith in God, her humble servantlike attitude, and her personal knowledge of the character of God. Which of these traits in Mary are you most drawn to?

December 14 & 16 (Becky Good)
Divine Interruption: Joseph and the Angel
Matthew 1:18-25
Questions to ponder:
Why do you think God let Joseph work through the struggle of the difficult decision before revealing the true story of Mary's child to him? What do you think Joseph said to his family after his encounter with the angel? What qualities do you see demonstrated in Joseph's life that would have equipped him to be a good husband to Mary and a godly model to Jesus?

December 21 & 23 (Kathy Tinoco)
Season of Wonder: Jesus’ Birth
Luke 2:1-20
Questions to ponder:
What, for you, is the significance of the place and circumstances around Jesus' birth? We like to see shepherds on Christmas cards and in a children's pageant, but back then they were an outcast group. So, what in the angel's message would be incredible to them? What do you notice about their response to what they experience?

Upper Room Small Group
Thursdays, 3:00 PM in the Upper Room

This fall Trinity is offering a brand-new small group that'll deepen your relationship with Christ and each other! We meet weekly to engage in thoughtful conversation about selected readings from Scripture and the Upper Room daily devotional.

Please plan on joining us for eight Thursdays, beginning October 1, from 3:00-4:15 PM in the Upper Room here at Trinity. Janet Sharp and Pastor Wendy will facilitate conversation, and you are welcome to come at 2:30 PM to enjoy chatting over coffee & snacks!

Copies of the Upper Room daily devotional are available in the Narthex.

Contact Pastor Wendy with any questions!