Know - Grow - Go
Weekend homilies from Holy Trinity Parish, a vibrant, diverse community located in Beaverton, Oregon. Our mission is to KNOW Jesus more personally, GROW in that relationship, and GO forth into the world and make a positive difference.
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Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
The practice of giving things up for Lent is about learning detachment from good things, so that God can have His proper place in our lives.
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
It’s easier to put people into categories rather than see them as an individual loved in particular by God. As Lent begins, think of the people in your life that you have dumped into categories, and ask God for the grace to see them as He does.
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
We are not spared the crosses and hardships of this world, but God is right there with us in the thick of it. Look at your cross at home and let it be a reminder to you that in everything, our God is with us: not sparing us troubles, but promising to be with us in the midst of them and, ultimately, to bring hope out of them.
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
In any relationship, trust is built from coming to know someone. Read the Gospel of Mark this week (two chapters a day takes about 10 minutes) and get to know Jesus better by reading His story, and learn from Him that He is worthy of your trust.
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Despite the world's uncertainties, Fr. Dave reminds us of the security we have in Jesus. Take time daily (literally every day) to release the anxiety that so easily robs us of living fully.
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
With the prevalence of social media, it’s easy to fill our minds (and hearts) with all kinds of (relatively) worthless words that we won’t remember even five minutes from now. This year, why not resolve to get to know God’s Word better, allowing it to shape your mind and heart so as to be better able to receive His life and His peace? Consider tithing your time you spend on social media and media in general - 10% of that time each day dedicated to reading God's words or praying.
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
We are God's children, and God's home (the Church) is our home. Each of us belong here, and none of us need a reason to visit. It is simply a place to be yourself and to be with God.
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Take time each day to listen into your heart and hear Jesus say to you personally, "I love you; I'm fond of you; I value and treasure you" — and let that be the foundation for how we live our lives.
Our Mission - Know, Grow, Go
Holy Trinity summarizes its purpose as know, grow, go. These three words define and motivate everything we do here.
KNOW: We are committed to providing the necessary tools, support, and encouragement for each person to come to know God in a personal way. There is a huge difference between knowing about God, and coming to know God in a personal way. The ministry of Jesus was directed to show us how to do this and to make this possible.
“I bow my knees before the Father, and ask that he may grant you to be strengthened thru the Holy Spirit, that Christ may dwell in your hearts, and that being rooted in love you may have the power to comprehend the extravagant love of God, and to personally experience the love of Christ which surpasses all knowledge.”
Eph. 3:14-18
GROW: Holy Trinity then provides many services helpful in allowing this relationship with God to grow towards greater maturity. Our liturgies, ministries, programs, school, and community are all dedicated to ongoing growth in our faith and in living that faith deeply and fruitfully.
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you might be able to resist the attack of the devil. Put on truth, righteousness, peacefulness, and faith. Pray with fervor. Keep alert. Speak boldly. Intercede persistently for all."
Eph. 6:13-20
GO: All of this leads us to go forth and make a difference in our community: in our families, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and everywhere we are. We seek to give God permission to use us and our interests, gifts, and skills for the building of his Kingdom.
"As each has received a gift, employ it for one another as good stewards of God’s abundant and varied grace — in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.”
1 Peter 4:10-11