Friday, June 11
Dear Truro family, In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, the late Anglican minister/theologian John Stott described three possible models of the church. The first model, he writes, is “a pyramid, with the pastor perched precariously on its pinnacle, like a little pope in his own church, while the laity are arrayed beneath […]
Friday, June 4
Dear Truro family, This Sunday we resume our sermon series on the book of Ephesians. Paul begins chapter 4 with this admonition: “…Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of […]
Friday, May 28
Dear Truro family, This week at our Wednesday communion service we looked briefly on 1 Peter 1:3-7: 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, […]
Friday, May 21
Every Sunday we say the Nicene Creed, a summary of what we believe. Towards the end, we declare that we believe in “the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, and who has spoken through the prophets”. About […]
Friday, May 14
Dear Truro Family, In Matthew 4, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he fasts for 40 days. At the end of the fast, the enemy tempts him: first to transform bread and eat, second to prove that he is the Son of God, and third to claim the world as his […]
Friday, May 7
Dear Truro Family, Every once in a while – both in peaceful seasons and in difficult seasons – it’s good for a church to review some of the basic biblical principles of how God intends for us to operate. Here are some reminders for us all from 1 Corinthians 12: We are one body with […]
Friday, April 30
Dear Truro Family, We wanted to take a moment just to let you know that we are praying for you. In the midst of this difficult time for our church, we devote time each week at all of our regular meetings to intercede for our congregation, and to pray for many of you by name […]
Friday, April 23
Dear Truro family, In his book, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, Eugene Peterson writes, “There are endless challenges in [the life of Christian discipleship] to keep us on the growing edge of faith; there is always a righteous God with us to make it possible for us to persevere.” Here at Truro, we […]
Friday, April 16
Dear Truro family, In today’s TMail you’ll read good news celebrating different ways God is at work in the life of this church, and you’ll see many opportunities to get involved. As the weather turns warmer, and we see more and more signs of life all around us, we’re praying that you find your place […]
Friday, April 9
Dear Truro Family, With this TMail, we are introducing “Clergy Notes,” where we will provide updates on our life together. We know that during these times of uncertainty for the world and for Truro, it’s important for you to hear from us more often and we are committed to providing information as we have it. […]