Gospel Work In Philly
Transformation to Recovery is an addiction recovery nonprofit in South Philadelphia. Christ Church South Philly, a Trinity Fellowship Church, launched TTR in 2018 to combat the city’s rapidly expanding opioid epidemic.
To bring the light of the Gospel to the darkness of addiction in South Philadelphia.
“ God welcomes us to come to Him as we are, but He loves us too much to leave us as we are. The power of God’s love is not just that He welcomes everyone, but that He can change anyone.”
Visit TTR to watch a short video and learn more about this vital ministry in Philadelphia. Please pray for Christ Church South Philly as they faithfully proclaim the hope of the Gospel in the community where God has called them to serve.
Is God Doing Anything?
On Sunday, Johnny shared what God has been doing in His life and in the lives of others over the past few months. Johnny highlighted a few moments where God’s grace and mercy were on display on his recent trip to New York, in coordination with his Bible School, Timberline. We don’t always see how the Spirit is moving - thank you Johnny for sharing your stories!
God Is Always Doing Something
How have you seen God at work? How has your life changed because of God’s grace at work in you? Have you had any encounters where you have witnessed the mercy of God on display? How have you seen the mission of Jesus move forward?
Stories of Grace & Mercy
We want to hear and be encouraged by what our great God is doing. Let us know by submitting your Stories of Grace & Mercy.
Youth Cook-Off
Our next youth night will be Saturday, January 10th from 4-8pm hosted at GHC. Bring your aprons and chef hats and be ready to compete in the Second Annual Youth Cooking Competition! Following the meal we will continue our study asking “Tough Questions About Christianity.” This month's question is "How can a loving God allow so much evil?" Please read Chapter 9 “Does God Care When We Hurt?” in your books in preparation for our study and bring along any questions that you have.
Saturday, January 10th | 4-8pm
We currently meet once a month to learn and grow. Every meeting is different. Sometimes it's a party. Sometimes it's a service project. Often we have deep theological conversations. 7th-12th graders from inside and outside the church are welcome to join.
Gospel Friendships
From November 12-14th the pastors of Grace Hill and their wives traveled down to Texas to participate in the annual Trinity Fellowship Leadership Summit. This was a sweet time for pastors, wives, and close friends to gather and be encouraged by what God is doing in His churches throughout our country and across our borders. The good news is being proclaimed and it is always refreshing to learn how our partnership is helping extend the mission to magnify the name of Jesus.
Together For Jesus
On Sunday, January 25th, we will be joined by Ian McConnell, pastor from Grace Church in Frisco, who is currently serving as the president of Trinity Fellowship. He will be here to serve us, share the news of Jesus, and encourage our mission here in Merton.
We Call Him Jesus
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21
A Name With Purpose
Thank you for celebrating the birth of our savior with us. May the name of this baby bring more meaning for you into the New Year.
Love Your Church
What is the local church? With all the options available online that allow us to watch church services and listen to pastor’s sermons, why would we even consider meeting in person? Why would anyone waste their time becoming a member of a local church? What are the benefits and joys of belonging to a local body of believers? How do we really and tangibly love the church?
Love Your Church
In his book, Love Your Church, author Tony Merida highlights what he considers to be Scriptures eight great reasons to be a church member. He does this by focusing our attention on the following eight verbs: Belonging, Welcoming, Gathering, Caring, Serving, Honoring, Witnessing, and Sending.
Love Your Church - Tony Merida
You can order Merida’s book online, or swing by the church bookstore and grab a copy. Find a friend or someone from church to read through the book together and share what you are learning. Let this exercise serve as an opportunity to help us learn to grow together and encourage one another to love the local church.
Come Know & Be Known
The local church: A place where your pastors are more than just a voice you hear from a distant stage. A place where you can call or text your pastors at any hour. A place where you can share meals in member’s homes and engage in life-changing living room discussions. A place were everyone knows your name. A place to know Christ and to be known by Him.
Know and Be Known
A local church is where you know your pastors, and your pastors know you. One relational mark of our Chief Shepherd, Jesus, was that his sheep not only knew his voice but that their shepherd knew them. We expect nothing less for our local church, than to follow the model of Jesus.
More Than A Voice From Stage
The local church is a place where men and women know one another, exhort one another, care for one another, and love one another. Many of the commands given throughout Scripture are nearly impossible to fulfill if we simply do not know one another. So we make it our ambition to know and be known.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. - John 10:27
Partners For The Gospel
On Monday night, Grace Hill Church formally became partners with the churches of Trinity Fellowship. A process that began nearly two years ago has now become a reality. Our little independent church has now linked arms with other churches to partner in the gospel, endeavoring to spread the great news of Jesus throughout Merton, Lake Country and beyond.
Churches Need Churches
Thanks for all your prayers throughout this long journey. Thanks for exploring this partnership with us. Thanks for voting unanimously as a church to partner with Trinity Fellowship. Thanks for trusting your elders as we enter this next season at Grace Hill Church!