According to our Mission statement we are to:
Gather with others…Grow in faith…Go out in service…
Here at Trinity we believe that intentional studying of the Scriptures is critical to building up a workable and credible faith. We have developed classes that we believe help us to learn how to abide in Christ and to grow (or mature) in our faith.
It is our prayer that you will join us on this journey in developing our faith and growing Biblically. We look forward to growing together into full maturity in Christ.
All of our classes, courses and seminars are based in scripture, bathed in prayer and taught by those who love Jesus and the local church. They are intended to help us keep growing in Christ.
All are challenged to continue in our growth by finishing all of the courses on the Basic Path and then go on to the Advanced Path. Once we all complete the Basic and Advanced paths, we all need to keep sharp by taking at least one in-depth Bible study annually and also be involved in a small group so we can all continue to "build up a workable and credible faith."
This is the intent of our Discipleship area. To facilitate this process of 'Growing in Faith,’ Trinity groups (of all magnitudes and missions) offter the following
• Children Ministries • Student Ministries
• Core Classes
• Adult Ministries
These five avenues are described in detail below.
CORE CLASSES
These classes, which are being developed and will be ‘test marketed’ starting this Spring, represent a recommended Christian growth path for Trinity people. Your participation and feedback concerning these new classes will assist Trinity in providing the basic, ongoing spiritual growth God expects of all of us.
CONNECT 100... Discovering Trinity (facilitator: Debbie Almasy)
(Offered from 10:10 am to 11:00 am on the first Sunday of each month)
An introduction to Trinity for anyone new… Topics include:
- Who We Are
- How to find your way around a large church
- Meet Trinity’s Pastor Bill and other newcomers.
BAPTISM... (facilitator: Gary Simmons)
CORE 101... Discovering Membership (facilitators: Gary Simmons and Pastor Bill)
(To be offered quarterly in tandem with Baptism Class)
For more information about 2007 Spring Schedule...
For anyone, aged mid-teen and up, seeking to understand what membership at Trinity means. Topics include:
- Salvation
- Statements
- Structure
- Strategy
CORE 201... Discovering Habits of Spiritual Disciplines (facilitators: Ed Gillette)
(To be offered quarterly)
For anyone seeking to walk the path to a workable and credible faith. Topics include:
- Worship
- Bible Study
- Connecting in Christian Comm.
- Tithing
- Overviews of Fruit of the Spirit, Spiritual Gifts and Reaching Out
CORE 301... Discovering My Ministry (facilitator: Debbie Almasy)
(To be offered quarterly)
For anyone seeking to understand and follow their God-given giftedness. Topics include:
- Spiritual Gifts
- Heart/Passion
- Abilities
- Personality
- Experiences/Season of Life
CORE 401... Discovering My Mission (facilitators: Gary Simmons and Ed Gillette)
(To be offered quarterly)
For anyone seeking to understand and embark upon their God-given mission in the Kingdom. Topics include:
- Jerusalem
- Judea
- Samaria
- Ends of the Earth
ADULT MINISTRIES
Current offerings for adults, provided as supplements to the Core classes and intended to help us all keep growing in Christ, include the following:
SUNDAY MORNINGS...
10:10 Sunday School - On Sundays at 10:10 a.m., in Room 204, Bible Study is in session. Contact leaders Pat Spellman, Bill Schmidt or Debbie Almasy through Debbie’s church number: 627-8388, ext. 202.
Chosen Class -- On Sundays at 10:10 a.m., the Chosen Class for developmentally disabled adults meets with loving volunteers. Contact leader Ellie Tobey through Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
DURING THE WEEK...
B.A.S.I.C. Wednesday Night LIVE... - Adult Bible Study -- 7 - 8 p.m.
Current study: “If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat”
(Child Care for infants through 5th grade upon request --
contact Debbie Almasy at 627-8388 ext, 202)
Seekers (a Bible study for women)...
Tuesdays at 9:15am in the Fellowship Hall. LBS has a main teaching time with small group breakouts, along with coffee and snack. This is a great time for learning and building relationships with other women. Contact leader Sharon Bolthouse through Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
Christian Book Discussion Club...
Monthly at the home of a member. The book club meets to discuss some or all of the chosen book for the month. They seek to build deeper spiritual lives together through reading Christian authors. Contact leader Pat Schaible through Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
Library Team...
Each Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. a team of dedicated book-lovers (always welcoming more) come together to maintain the books in Trinity’s Library. They re-shelve returned books and welcome newly donated ones (check the library for donation guidelines.) Contact leader Chuck Franke through Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH CLASSES...
Within the past few years many “Spiritual Growth” and “Family Ministries” and have been offered here at Trinity. Recently, our focus has been on developing Trinity’s core classes and, for the most part these other classes have not been offered, however, as interest, space and teacher availability allow, they could be offered again. If you have an interest in leading or attending any of those potential offerings, listed below, call Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
The following classes are offered periodically. Look for current offererings in the Upcoming Events Publication.
Vital Beginnings...
This course offers an overview of the very basics of the Christian faith. It covers topics such as: Who is God? What is the Trinity? What is the Bible? What is prayer?
Bible 101...
This class is primarily to help those who are wanting to learn more about the Bible than Vital Beginnings offers.
Vital Christianity...
This course helps us take our “next steps” in understanding our Christian faith. It is divided into three parts: Life in Christ; Life in the Spirit and Life in Community.
Living Life In Community...
This course is one of the “next steps” coming out of Vital Christianity. It helps us to understand why Christianity is also not a “lone ranger” religion but a dynamic faith lived in community. It talks about why we highly recommend getting connected to a home group or smaller class for further Christian growth and accountability.
Prayer Is …
This class is intended to help us understand as well as exercise our “prayer” muscles
Experiencing God...
This course is intended to help us be more aware of sensing God’s presence and work in our lives.
Contagious Christian (with Evangelism Ministries)...
This course helps us all to learn to share our faith-story with others as we learn to reach out to those who do not yet believe.
Good Sense Stewardship...
This course is designed to teach us about God’s economy. It is biblically based and helps us learn why we need to avoid unsecured debt and understand the whys and hows to tithe or have a plan for tithing. It is intended to teach us all what GOD’s Word has to say about money, debt, and the biblical use of our resources. If you do have problems with money, there are counselors we can recommend or we can refer to you other Christian agencies who will help you.
Serving Jesus’ Way...
This seminar is intended to give us tools to serve others better. It covers such topics as Jesus’ style of leadership, influence/integrity, failing forward, conflict resolution, basic shepherding skills.
Family Ministry Classes:
Marriage and Relationships
Parenting
ADD/ADHD
Divorce Recovery
Grandparenting
