Welcome!
Our Meeting Schedule
Our church community gathers throughout the week at different places on The Block, a neighborhood between downtown and the Lakewood area of Dallas, Texas, near the corner of Beacon and Columbia Ave. We'd love to have you join us!
Music!
We've posted a bundle of links to the songs of John Rutledge - including the Psalms of Ascent and the Hallel. Click on a song and sing along.
Audio Archives
If you can’t make it to The Block, you can listen to podcasts from the archive by our late elder, Ole Anthony, recorded at his daily Morning Bible Studies, available here. Sundays
Note: There are no Sunday Morning meetingsPotluck Meal: We gather together for a potluck meal at 4 p.m. Sunday at The Lair, our community restaurant, located at 5644 Columbia Ave., downstairs.
'Big Group': Then we all gather from 5 - 6 p.m. Sunday for worship, singing and Bible study at the home of John and Joysanna Rutledge next door at 5640 Columbia Ave., upstairs. Contact John Rutledge jhnrutledge@gmail.com or call (214) 385-0230.
Spanish-language Bible Study
There is a Spanish-language Bible Study led by Pete Evans, Sundays at 8 p.m. Contact Pete at pete@trinityfi.org or call (214) 738-3349.Tuesdays
We usually have a pot-luck meal at 5:30 p.m. in the Lair (5644 Columbia Ave.) followed by Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Gary and Judy Buckner's home at 5632 Columbia Ave. Contact Gary Buckner, buckner.construction@gmail.com or call (214) 682-8007.Fridays
At 7 p.m. Fridays, Bible Study taught by Pete Evans at 5640 Columbia Ave., downstairs. Contact Pete Evans, pete@trinityfi.org or call (214) 738-3349E-mail us: blockoncolumbia@gmail.com
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January 9, 2022 – 1 Samuel 14:24-52 – Saul’s rash Vow
King Saul makes a rash and dangerous oath that almost causes the death of his son Jonathan. Notes on 1 Samuel 14:24-52
January 2, 2022 – 1 Samuel 14:1-23 – Jonathan’s Bold Attack
When the Philistines move against Israel, Jonathan and his armorbearer attack without consulting his father Saul. In the midst of the resulting miraculous victory, Saul again disobeys God. Notes on 1 Samuel 14:1-23
December 19, 2021 – Celebrate Hanukkah!
The eight-day feast of Hanukkah, a festival of lights, occurs in the darkest time of year. It commemorates the rededication of the Temple in 165 B.C. after it was cleansed by Judas Maccabeus when the Jews prevailed against the Seleucid … Continue reading
December 12, 2021 – 1 Samuel 13 – Saul’s Impatience
After two years as king, Saul is faced with a Philistine invasion. But instead of waiting to confer with Samuel, as he was told, Sauls feel forced into offering a sacrifice, a requirement before his army can respond. Because of … Continue reading
December 5, 2021 – 1 Samuel 12 – Samuel hands over authority to Saul
The judge and prophet Samuel transfers his authority over to Saul, but not without first reminding the people how they sinned in desiring a king. Notes on 1 Samuel 12:1-24
November 28, 2021 – 1 Samuel 11 – Saul defeats the Ammonites
Confronted by an Ammonite threat against Jabesh-gilead, Saul butchers a yoke of oxen and sends the pieces to each tribe, calling them to war. Israel’s victory convinces the people (and Saul) that he is is the right man to be … Continue reading
November 14, 2021 – 1 Samuel 10 – Saul Anointed as King
Saul is anointed secretly by Samuel. He then experiences three signs to confirm this in his own mind. Finally, Saul is chosen by lot out of all the tribes to convince everyone he is the one God selected as king. … Continue reading