

Ralph Sexton
Awake America
Thank you, Trinity Baptist! What an out- pouring of love, prayers, and support! Thank you for every prayer you have made and all the hard work in getting our ministry team to Washington, D.C. God opened a very unusual door for us to go to the nation’s capital to pray for America and for our churches. The venue, Top of the Town, provided a dramatic backdrop for our focus on “Prayer and Patriotism”.
The center of power for our nation is also the depository of truth and proof that we were born a Christian Nation. Our faith is carved in the stone of our national memorials and monuments. Mark Elliott, of our TBC Missions Committee, said earlier in the year: “Our nation has become the mission field.” So, it has become a land barren of God, morals, and values. We thank you for investing in this National Effort to reach our churches and families of faith!
Pastor Winston represented our church and our Congressional District by going onto the House Floor. Congressman Cawthorn allowed Pastor Winston to vote as a representative of the families of our district. Later in the day, Pastor Winston and Mrs. Miranda toured the Capital and had special prayer for Trinity and America in the Chapel of the House of Representatives!
Awake America was our burden and is still in our hearts going forward. Political parties will not rescue America; it will take the hand of God and His presence among the people.
The verse of challenge is still II Chronicles 7:14, “If my people…” it will be the church that leads a return to faith and values. It will be people of faith that will be “salt” to preserve our Christian Heritage!
You are loved,
Pastor Ralph
Ministry Corner
CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a Christ centered 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. CR meets Thursdays at 6:30 PM in the Chapel of the Student Building.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Kid’s Kingdom Meets Sundays at 4:45 PM in the lower level of the Student Building.
- Children’s Camp 2021 for 3rd-6th Grade students, Sunday, June 13- Wednesday, June 16— $120 per student. Please see Pastor Nathan for a registration packet. Registration ends on Sunday, May 30.
- Vacation Bible School—K4-6th Grade on Sunday, August 8– Friday, August 13. If you would like to volunteer please see Ashley Burke or Michele Smith
COLLEGE & CAREER (18-29 years old) Young adults, join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Chapel of the Student Building at 7:00 PM for our Upper Room Service. Tuesday, May 4 at 7:00 PM
GRADUATION SUNDAY Graduation Sunday is Sunday, June 13 at 10:30 AM Service. If you are a senior graduating high school or a college graduate, please call the church office to register.
HOLY LAND TOUR Walk with Jesus! Join Pastor Ralph in the Holy Land to study the Word of God. A group from our church will depart on Tuesday, November 30th for a ten day Teaching Tour in Israel. This trip will be life changing as your Bible becomes a living book. For more information see the display in the lobby or go to ralphsexton.com. This year in Jerusalem!
KIDS KINGDOM Meeting on Sundays at 4:45 PM in the lower level of the Student Building.
LADIES MINISTRY Ladies Bible Study -Tuesdays 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary – Teacher-Debbie Browning, “Shopping List-Six Ingredients for Spiritual Growth”
Thursday Evening Bible Study with Miranda Parrish will start back on June 3rd.
MEN’S MINISTRY
- Friday, June 4 at 6:30 PM-Men’s Steak & Study
- Men’s Prayer Breakfast/Property Work Day rescheduled for Saturday, June 19 at 8:00 AM.
STRENGTH FOR LIVING Strength for Living with cancer or any chronic illness, for patients and their caregivers. Pat Johnston is available for any questions or concerns 828-319-7432 or email Pat at pjhnstn247@aol.com.
THRIVE YOUTH Meeting on Sundays at 5:00 PM in the Chapel of the Student Building.
- Arise Youth Conference –July 19-23 – See Pastor Nathan to register
Upcoming Events
Sunday, May 23
• 8:00 AM Early Worship
• 9:30 AM Bible Study Classes
• 10:30 AM Morning Worship
• 3:00 PM Jubilee Choir Practice
• 4:45 PM Kids Kingdom
• 5:00 PM Evening Worship
• 5:00 PM Thrive Youth
Tuesday, May 25
• 6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study
• 7:00 PM Upper Room Service
Wednesday, May 26
• 6:30 PM Midweek Worship
Thursday, May 27
• 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery
Sunday, May 30
• 8:00 AM Early Worship
• 9:30 AM Bible Study Classes
• 10:30 AM Morning Worship
• NO Evening Worship
Monday, May 31
• Church Office Closed
Tuesday, June 1
• 6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study
• 6:30 PM Upper Room at Camp Cedar Cliff
Wednesday, June 2
• 6:30 PM Midweek Worship
Thursday, June 3
• 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery
• 6:30 PM Ladies Bible Study
Friday, June 4
• 6:30 PM Men’s Steak and Study
July 28 – August 1,
• 52nd Land of the Sky Jubilee
Thank you
We love our church family so much and appreciate all the texts & phone calls over the last few weeks! Thank you for the beautiful flowers you sent. Please continue to pray for our family ~Rodney, Michele & boys and the Fender Family
We are so grateful to have the support, love, kindness, generosity and of course prayers of people like you! Thank you so very much! ~Jerry & Nina Young
Words can never express our appreciation & thanks for the prayers, cards, texts, visits & calls during this time. Your prayers have certainly been felt & keeps us going. Thank you for the beautiful floral arrangement. ~Pat, Bobby, Tanya & Haley Family of Harley Johnston
Giving this Month
1st Week of May $57,523.25
2nd Week of May $52,540.00
3rd Week of May $40,816.80
Building Fund & Maintenance $174,855.34
Children’s Playground $10,955.35
Missionaries for May
•Randy Bane – Evangelist – tntrbane@juno.com
•Joel Madasu – India – joel@gospelheritageministries.org
•Shawn Manning Family – Latin America- manningfamilyministry@gmail.com
•Tim Lee Ministries – USA www.timlee.org
•Abby Prado – Colombia – pradocr@rcint.net
•Margaret Stringer – Indonesia- info@margaretstringer.com