January 21, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Brad has a new email address: pastorbradtrinity@gmail.com
Annual Meeting is Sunday, February 1st at 10 am
Sunday School will be singing on Sunday, February 1st at 9 am
Super Bowl Pizza Orders are due on February 1st. See the attached form.
The Crew is Wednesday, January 28th, 3:30 pm till 5 pm for all 3rd-6th graders.
Winterfest, February 15th, 1 pm till 3 pm. Sledding, food, games. All are welcome!
Ash Wednesday Worship is on February 18th at Noon and 6:30 pm Baked Potato Bar served by the Confirmation Youth at 5:30 pm.
There is a new way to give at Trinity: Venmo! You can find us using: @TrinityLutheranBoyceville. If it asks you for a phone number, use 1349
MUSINGS FROM PASTOR BRAD
When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” John 1:38
I think a day doesn’t go by that I’m not trying to find something. Maybe I can’t find my keys or wallet. Maybe I’m looking for a scripture for a devotion or something like this. Maybe I’m searching for the perfect opening for a sermon or a good idea for a children’s sermon. Maybe I’m looking in Dollar General or Walmart for something on the list Amy gave me. I might be looking on the guide on the TV for something to watch or in my closet for the perfect Star Wars t-shirt to wear. But every day I’m looking for something.
That’s why I find Jesus’ question to those disciples of John the Baptist who followed so fascinating. “What are you looking for?” Jesus says to them. And the question is relevant to us as well. What are you looking for from Jesus?
Are you looking for forgiveness? Are you looking for comfort? Are you looking for direction in your life? Are you looking for hope in the midst of despair? Are you looking for purpose and acceptance? Are you looking for validation? Are you looking for inspiration? What are you looking for from Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world? Because here is the thing: whatever you may be looking for, this Jesus, this Messiah, is ready to provide it for you.
This Jesus provides us grace and forgiveness of our sins. This Jesus shows us that we are loved and redeemed and called children of God, not because we are perfect but because God has said that we are. This Jesus shows us that we have a purpose in this life, to care and love our neighbors and sends us out to be servants in the world. This Jesus inspires us to look at the world with new eyes and hearts, to love our neighbors as ourselves. This Jesus shows us that we have a place prepared for us in glory, the promise of eternal life, won not by our own hands but through his death and resurrection. This Jesus shows us that we never alone and that he is with us always.
So what are you looking for today? No matter what it is, look to Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of your faith. You will find it.
May God bless you today and always!