Devotion

The Inviting Jesus

Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28 RSV)

Alongside many streets and highways in South India there are stone slabs resting on stone pillars—all about an average adult’s height. They are supports that are placed so people bearing heavy burdens, usually on their heads, to or from the marketplace can slide their loads onto the support, rest a while, then comfortably resume their burden and journey.
Christ is our load support because He relieves us of the burdens of our sin and sorrow—not only for a temporary rest but permanently. "Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows" (Isaiah 53:4 RSV). He did away with our sin and guilt with His sacrifice on the cross. "With His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5 RSV).

He also gives rest—rest for weary souls in a hectic world, rest from the terrors of sin in a Christ-based peace of conscience, the rest of a soul resting in God. This is the rest in Jesus Christ that remains for the people of God (Hebrews 4:9); it begins in grace here and is perfected in glory in the hereafter.

We are weary and heavy laden, Lord. Give us the peace and rest that surpasses all human understanding. For Jesus’ sake. Amen.

Rock Climbing

The October outing for the Middle School Youth will be on Saturday, October 22. We will meet at Trinity at 5:00 p.m. and head to Vertical Endeavors in Warrenville for an evening of Rock Climbing. The cost is $15.00. Return time will be right around 8:30.

You will need to have a signed waiver form to participate. Parents are needed to drive. Please contact Rob Grady if you have a question or if you can help with driving.

Pumpkin Delivery

Just a reminder that all youth and parents need to be here Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to help unload our pumpkins. Our goal is to have the truck unloaded and the patch set up by 11:00 a.m. Make sure you have a pair of working gloves and clothes that might get a little dirty. We will have some refreshments, but you might want to have a little something to eat before you come. Also, bring your money because you will have first dibs on the pumpkins as they come off the truck.

Parent's Meeting

A reminder of the Parent's Meeting this SUnday at 6:00 p.m. The meeting should last about 45 minutes to and hour. We will meet in the church baasement and will discuss the Pumpkin Patch, Hallow Him Fest and all the major trips coming up.