by Joseph James | Aug 4, 2022 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
Recently, I read Eugene Peterson’s The Pastor: A Memoir, and saw a practice that helped his congregation immensely. His Maryland congregation already mailed a weekly newsletter complete with financial reports, upcoming events, and opportunities for service. As Pastor,...
by Joseph James | May 4, 2022 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
United Methodists value education. South Carolina Methodists started Columbia College, Claflin College, Spartanburg Methodist College, and Wofford College. United Methodists from throughout the state work together to fund scholarships to defray college and seminary...
by Joseph James | Sep 22, 2021 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
Over the next few weeks, I will offer a column explaining the various parts of our 11:00 AM worship service. The United Methodist Book of Worship is the basis for what is offered here. Trinity uses an order of Sunday worship using the basic pattern (That pattern can...
by Joseph James | Aug 25, 2021 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
Since March of last year, the COVID virus has taken the wind out of the sails of many churches and institutions. Trinity, like many churches, cancelled in-person and all other church related activities. Yet, by the grace of God, we were still able to broadcast our...
by Joseph James | Jul 21, 2021 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
Labor Day weekend marks the beginning of fall for many people. Schools have started and long vacations are over. September will mark the return of our Wednesday Night Suppers and programs (indoors!). Either on September 12 or 19, the choir will process led by acolytes...
