Trinity Church of The Nazarene

Attention:
Men’s prayer breakfast for tomorrow morning is CANCELED.
Everyone stay safe!

O Nazarenes, let us be a people blessing our community, bringing people to Jesus, and becoming Christlike disciples. The transforming message and power of Jesus is our hope.

- Stan Reeder

We’re ready!! Are you???? If you are between the ages of 4 and 12 we want to see you tomorrow night! We will tip-off at 6pm!! Come be a part of Team Jesus!!!

Save the date for VBS!!! We are a part of the best team ever!! Come be a part of Team Jesus!!!

He has Risen! He has Risen indeed!

Holy Week: TimeLine

Also read:
Matthew 20:17-34; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19

Preparing Our Hearts for Easter

Reflection:
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of repentance, reflection, and renewal. The ashes we receive today remind us of our mortality and need for God's grace. It is a call to turn our hearts toward Him, not just through outward rituals but with sincere repentance and trust in His mercy.

As we embark on this 40-day journey toward Easter, let us examine our hearts. Are there sins we need to confess? Are there burdens we need to surrender? Are there ways we can draw closer to Jesus? This season is an opportunity to strip away distractions and focus on the hope of the cross and the victory of the resurrection.

Prayer:
Lord, as I begin this Lenten journey, help me to turn my heart fully to You. Reveal anything in me that needs to change, and fill me with Your grace. May this season draw me closer to Jesus, as I prepare to celebrate His resurrection with a renewed spirit. Amen.

Challenge:
Take time today to reflect on an area of your life that needs surrendering to God. Consider fasting from something that distracts you from Him and replace it with prayer, Scripture, or acts of service.

Let this Ash Wednesday be the start of a season of renewal as we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter.

Please continue to keep Shirley and the family in your prayers.

John Earl Travis Sr. Read the obituary of John Earl Travis Sr. from Decatur, IL . Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

Obituary for Shirley J. Cox at Seitz Funeral Home - Moweaqua Shirley J. Cox, 93, of Moweaqua, died February 17, 2025 in Mt. Zion Health Rehab Center. A memorial service will be held at 1200 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 in Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Decatur, IL. A private burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL. Memorials may