Clergy Notes – July 26th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Exactly six months ago, I wrote to you about how we should proceed as a church in an election year. Seeing as how this is shaping up to be a truly historic election year, with the attempted assassination of one candidate, and the withdrawal of another candidate (our sitting President!), it would […]
Clergy Notes – July 19th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Earlier this week, the Truro clergy and staff had our bi-annual long-range planning meeting, looking at our program and ministry calendar through the end of January 2025. We walked through all of the events – big and small – coming up between now and then, praying the words of Psalm 90:17: “Let […]
Clergy Notes – July 12th, 2024
Dear Truro family, The Bible is full of amazing descriptions of what it means to be the people of God. A “spiritual house… a holy priesthood” (1 Peter 2:5). A “dwelling place for God by the Spirit” (Ephesians 2:22). The “body of Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:27). And on and on. The Church of Jesus Christ […]
Clergy Notes – July 5th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Why does our service begin with a procession of the cross? This ancient tradition for Christians is full of gospel significance. I can think of (at least!) ten reasons: 1. Our worship of God is made possible because of the cross2. Our access to God is opened to us through the cross3. […]
Clergy Notes – June 28th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Over the last year, our church has been blessed to get to know Matt Yi (Director of Outreach) and his family. Matt has some news that I’ve asked him to share with you himself: It is with sadness that I announce I’ll be transitioning out as Director of Outreach. In short, I don’t […]
Clergy Notes – June 21st, 2024
Dear Truro family, Today we’re closing out a wonderful week of Vacation Bible School. I’m grateful for all the people who helped make it happen, not only over the last several weeks, but in many cases over the last several months! Thank you to all of the Truro staff, specifically the family ministries team: Preston Hansen, Anne […]
Clergy Notes – June 14th, 2024
Dear Truro family, It was a joy to gather with over 100 of you for our community night this past Tuesday! Just before the heat-wave hit, it was great to enjoy some outdoor BBQ and fellowship. Thanks to everyone who helped. A few updates having to do with our life together: Your brother,Jamie
Clergy Notes – June 7th, 2024
Dear Truro family, What a wonderful church picnic we enjoyed together last Sunday afternoon. Thank you to all of the people who worked so hard to made it happen! From set-up to tear-down, from grilling burgers to manning the waterslides, from starting a conversation to refilling the lemonade. I’m so grateful for all of the […]
Clergy Notes – May 31st, 2024
Dear Truro family, Happy last day of May! Looking back on the last few months of our life together, I’m thankful for all the ways God has been at work, and for all the ways that you – the congregation – have committed your time, prayers, and sacrificial giving. On that note, we now arrive […]
Clergy Notes – May 24th, 2024
Dear Truro family, What a wonderful Pentecost we just celebrated. In our services we heard the gospel proclaimed in all sorts of languages to all sorts of people – and then we saw that happening with our very eyes at our International Festival. Praise God for how his Spirit is at work in and through […]