Connection Ministries
The mission of Trinity’s Connection Ministries is to help people find a sense community with God and others wherever they go within our church family.
Relational/Study Groups…
Currently, Trinity has approximately 25 groups of 8-10 people meeting in homes or at the church for deeper study and/or accountability for spiritual growth. They study various curriculum (consult the Leader Library in Debbie Almasy’s office or the literature rack for the booklet “Recommended Curriculum for Groups”). Groups include:
Groups meeting in homes using various curriculum…
To get connected to a an existing group or to find out about starting one, please call Debbie Almasy at 627-8388 ext. 202 for available groups.
…MAGNUM -- Men’s Accountability Groups
Thursdays at Trinity: 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
…4th Day groups -- Emmaus Walk follow-up groups
…Covenant Groups -- We are hoping to expand these groups that focus on spiritual accountablity. Meets at 6:30 a.m. on Thursdays in Fellowship Hall. Contact leader Chuck Franke through Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
…Singles group for 40- and 50-somethings
Meets at 10:10 in the counseling office. Contact leader Lori Randall through Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
…Hospitality Teams
Use your friendliness and service to make Trinity homey on Sunday mornings by volunteering to:
…Make and set up coffee -- contact leader Sue Abent through Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
…Make and set up cookies -- contact Renee Patterson at 886-3118.
…Ushers and Greeters are with Worship Ministries.
Guest Welcoming Teams…
Those serving on these teams make phone calls to 1st and 3rd visitors and send out welcome e-mails, and staff the guest welcome table in sanctuary lobby. This ministry is in further development -- if you have a heart for guests and newcomers in our congregation, contact Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
Connect 100… (see Adult Discipleship also)
This 1-hour, 1-session gathering is designed to help people learn a little more about Trinity and how to get connected. Offered the first Sunday of every month in Pastor Gary’s office at 10:10 a.m.
Core 301… (see Adult Discipleship also)
This class will explore your S.H.A.P.E (Sprititual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Passion, and Experience) and help you find your place in ministry at Trinity. We need people interested in these topics to help futher develop this project, especially people who will act as “consultants” to others in finding the right fit within Trinity. While gift-based ministry is not new to Trinity, this rendition of it will be. We will also be looking at creative ways to get SHAPE assessments to people in other contexts such as their own groups, online, etc. Contact Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
On the 4th Friday of the months of January, February, March, April, June, September and October, we have a fun activity for the whole family specifically to help people get to know other Trinity attenders. Contact leaders Sandi Lewis or Donna Moran through Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
Family Camp…
Each Labor Day weekend a ring of spaces is reserved at Lakeview United Methodist Campground and Trinity campers and their families and friends get into the great outdoors. Lots to do including, swimming and an ice cream spot just a bike ride away! Please call the church office at 627-8388, ext. 202 to sign-up through August 15. We have limited spaces so sign-up soon!
Annual Pig Roast…
On Kick-Off Sunday in September we will host our Annual All-Church Pig Roast. Watch for details in bulletins.
Other Connection Ministries in other seasons...
...periodic Ministry Expos to display the wide array of Trinity activities of all kinds.
...the Advent Fair to decorate the church for Christmas
...Fifty Plus Club is a ministry (September - June) to those over 50 years of age for over 20 years. It is a group meant to provide a place for friendship. They meet on the second Wednesday of each month (except in the summer) to hear a speaker or for an activity -- and a potluck. There are some great cooks there! Contact leader Donna Valk at 321-3434.
...Couple’s Retreat at The Shack, a bed and breakfast in Jugville, MI (near White Cloud). It is a relaxing weekend – always around Valentine’s Day--just right for slippers, books, having time together. You can be as much to yourselves or get together with other Trinity attendees as you like. Look for information about reservations in the fall.
...Trinity Family Cafe. Periodically, the Fellowship Hall is turned into the Trinity Family Cafe for a delightful homemade meal for less that you could pay at the local buffet place. Bring the family and enjoy. Volunteer to help make it happen, too! Please contact leader Laurie Haddad through Debbie Almasy at 627-8388, ext. 202.
