The Small Catechism – part 169
It was the will of the Father that his Son, the perfect Lamb of God, be born, suffer and die, and be buried, raised, and ascended to glory.
Trinity Church of Crestline "Making disciples big and small"
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Red Wagon Sunday - is the first Sunday of every month. We collect food items for C.A.M.P. (Crestline Assistance and Ministries Program)
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If you would like to make a contribution to Trinity
Please send contributions to: Trinity Lutheran Church - 410 N. Thoman St. - Crestline Ohio 44827
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In case of bad weather check WMFD and WMAN 98.3 FM or 1400 AM for closing and delays
We are a church family committed to the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. In keeping with the Lutheran Confessions, we believe all doctrines should and must be judged by the teaching of Scripture. We are a church centered on the unique Gospel of Jesus Christ, animated by missions and evangelism, grounded in the 2,000-year tradition of Christian faith.

WMAN 98.3 FM AND 1400 AM HAS A WEEKEND DEVOTION AT 7:10 A.M. Pastor Diana will have devotions on WMAN on the following Sundays in 2026.
January 18 & 25 - March 15 & 22 - July 5 & 12 - August 30 - September 6 - October 25 - November 1 - December 13

“Stuff the Truck” for disaster relief
We collect items through out the year and send to the warehouse in September.
Items needed for “Stuff the Truck” Flood Buckets and Health Care Kits:
five-gallon bucket with lid - jug of bleach (1/2 gallon or smaller) - large trash bags (Contractor 3 mil) - roll paper towels - cotton rags (can be homemade cut to 10” x 10”) - Comet or scouring cleanser - Pine Sol or liquid cleanser - Scrub brush - Gloves, size large preferred ~ rubber (reusable, i.e., dishwashing type) ~ leather ~ cotton -
bath towel ~ wash cloth (optional) - shampoo (2 if travel size) - bar of soap (2 if travel size) - toothbrush (individually sealed) - toothpaste (2 if travel size) - pack of floss (optional) - comb - deodorant - nail clipper (optional)
Masks – painting, sanding, N95 - Disposable diapers, baby or adult, assorted sizes - Feminine hygiene items - Mops, brooms, dustpans - Leaf & garden rakes - Flat bottom shovels, spades
Quilts and blankets – any size
Any school item can be donated in bulk
Gift Cards: Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart, Visa *Please write the amount and date purchased on each card

It was the will of the Father that his Son, the perfect Lamb of God, be born, suffer and die, and be buried, raised, and ascended to glory.
We were created as temporal beings; we exist within time. Therefore, we must learn patience. Patience is a virtue because it is so necessary and because it is God’s will.
We have seen the open door of the gospel (Rev 3:8) but here is a door opened to heaven, so that John may see into the realm of the divine and be assured that God’s will is ...
It is God’s will that we find our satisfaction in him. When we are content with our deeds and religious devotion, we may feel satisfied but our attitude is bile in the throat ...
Who can shut the open door of the Gospel’s invitation to faith in Christ? It is God’s will that we are strengthened to keep the faith, to remain steadfast in his Word.
What does love desire? A large, fine house? A car with a big red bow atop it on Christmas morning? Diamonds? Dinner and a movie every week? Each is more absurd than the next. ...


PRAY FOR IRAN
LORD, WE PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF IRAN, THAT THEY MAY EXPERIENCE TRUE PEACE, JUSTICE, AND LASTING FREEDOM.
MAY THE LIGHT OF CHRIST, THIS EPIPHANY SEASON, SHINE BRIGHTLY IN IRAN, BRINGING HOPE AND DRAWING MANY TO FAITH, EVEN AMIDST SUFFERING.
GIVE COURAGE AND PROTECTION TO BELIEVERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE MEETING IN SECRET, AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES.
WE PRAY FOR WISDOM FOR LEADERS AND FOR A SPIRIT OF EMPATHY AND COMPASSION TO OVERCOME HATRED AND DIVISION.
ALL OF THIS WE PRAY IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS AND FOR HIS SAKE. AMEN.