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
Category Archives: Readings
January 11, 2026 – Daniel 4 – The Madness of King Neb
Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar has another dream, which the prophet Daniel deciphers. Because of his pride, the king will spend seven years of insanity, living like a wild beast. The dream comes true, and after the king regains his sanity, he … Continue reading
January 4, 2026 – Why Jesus Hates Our New Year’s Resolutions
In January, millions of people make resolutions hoping to change their habits or accomplish something they desire in the coming year. But the scriptures have stern warnings about leaning on our own “resolve” instead of bringing desires and concerns to … Continue reading
December 21, 2024 – More on Hanukkah, Christmas and the Birth of Christ
This week we’ll look at Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 1:18-2:23 and more aspects of the Hanukkah/Christmas season. When and why did Christmas become recognized as the day of Christ’s birth? What was the Star of Bethlehem, who were the Magi, and … Continue reading
November 9, 2025 – Daniel 2:1-23 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that he can’t remember. He demands that his court magicians and seers tell him the dream and then interpret it. When they fail, he condemns them all to death. Daniel tells the king he can deliver … Continue reading
November 2, 2025 – Daniel 1 – Introducing the Prophet Daniel
In our previous study of Jeremiah, Jerusalem has been destroyed. But about 10 years before, Daniel and other princes of Judah had been deported to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. The Book of Daniel picks up the story of Daniel and his … Continue reading
September 14, 2025 – Jeremiah 42 – Jeremiah Taken to Egypt
After the destruction of Jerusalem, the Babylonians left Gedaliah to be governor of Judah to be administrator over the remaining poor folks and returning refugees in the land. But he is killed by some who consider him a traitor. His … Continue reading
September 7, 2025 – Jeremiah 39 – The Destruction of Jerusalem
The destruction of Jerusalem in 587 B.C. was a monumental tragedy for Israel. The Babylonians finally breach the walls of Jerusalem and burn the Temole. King Zedekiah tries to flee, is captured, blinded and carried into captivity. Jeremiah describes the … Continue reading