TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
1553 Kinney Avenue
Cincinnati OH 45231
Phone:  513-522-3026
Info Line: 513-522-8515

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Opportunities for Faith Participation

 Scroll down to see a list of most of the Ministries of Trinity Lutheran Congregation

Through Service

Christian Education

 

S001.    Board of Christian Education

            Serve on Board of Christian Education.

S002.    Preschool-Kindergarten Class

            (Team Teach)  Lead, assist, or substitute for a Sunday Morning Class at 9:45 a.m. for

preschool-kindergarten age children.

S003.    1st  &  2nd Grade

            (Team Teach)  Lead, assist, or substitute for a Sunday morning class at 9:45 a.m. for 1st and 2nd graders.

S004.    3rd- 4th grade

            (Team Teach)  Lead, assist, or substitute for a Sunday morning class at 9:45 a.m. for 3rd 4th graders.

S005.    5th -6th Grade

            (Team TeachLead, assist, or substitute for a Sunday morning class at 9:45 a.m. for 5th  6th graders.

S006.    Confirmation

Assist with program teaching children entering 7th and 8th grades.  This is a two year program which meets Sunday evenings.

S007.    Confirmation Guide

(Team Teach).  Lead or assist for Sunday morning or Sunday evening at 11:15 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. - 7th and 8th graders.

S008.   Confirmation Camp

            Confirmation group, 7th and 8th graders, attending a week long camp in the summer.

S009.    High School Leaders (Sunday AM)

            (Team Teach).  Lead or assist for Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. or special events for high school age children.

S010.    Children’s Library

            Maintain, organize, and facilitate the children’s library.  Create ways to get

children involved in reading Christian books.

S011.    Vacation Bible School

            (1x year).  Lead, assist, or donate for Vacation Bible School.  VBS needs at least

8 adult volunteers to help with each station.  VBS usually takes place during summer for 1 week in morning.

S012.    Birthday and Baptismal Anniversary

Cards

(1x month).  Write and mail cards to Sunday School children on their birthdays and the anniversary of their baptisms.

SO13.   Crafts for Children

Create and lead crafts with children 2-3 times per year.  Or donate craft materials to Sunday School children.

SO14.  Snacks for Children

            Donate snacks for Sunday School Children.

 

Lay/Service Ministries

 

S150.    Board of Lay/Service Ministries

            Serve on Board of Lay/Service Ministry.

S151.    E-Mail Prayer Support

A  distribution list of those willing to pray is administered in the office.  E-mail messages

are sent out to those who have asked to be on the list when prayer requests are received.

S152.    The Visitors

A group who visits homebound and others on a regular basis. The group meets every other month to share information.

S153.    Tape Ministry

Tape and duplicate audio tapes of the worship services for distribution to shut-ins and others. Weddings and funerals are taped if requested.

S154.    Transportation

As needed for attendance at worship services, church activities, medical appointments, etc.

S155.    Lantern

The Lantern is the official publication of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation. This newsletter is published and distributed about once a month to members and friends of the congregation. Place articles in the Lantern mailbox in the Library or email to lantern@trinitymthealthy.org

S156.    Stephen Ministers

Persons with 50 hours of training equipping them to help people work through problems and issues. Potential care receivers are suggested by pastoral staff and are visited before a Stephen Minister is assigned.

S157.    Meal Coordinator

            Assist with organizing meals when needed.

S158.    Altar Rose Delivery

            Volunteers who deliver altar roses (used to announce births and deaths) to families

when needed after the worship service.

S159.    Visitation of Elderly & Shut-Ins           

(1x/mth)  Monthly calls on elderly, homebound, shut-ins, and persons in care facilities. 

S160.    Hospital Visitation         

Visiting the hospitalized.

S161.    Mailings to Shut-Ins    

Lessons and prayers are mailed each week.

 

WELCA  (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

 

S200.    WELCA Board

            Serve on WELCA Board.

S201.    Funeral Meals

WELCA offers the loving service of providing a meal for bereaved family and friends following a funeral service. Congregational members provide food and serving/cleanup for these meals which are held in Trinity Hall.

S201.    Prayer Chains

The Circles have prayer chains. These are used whenever someone has a special need, joy, sorrow, etc. which is committed to prayer. Prayer chains are usually started from the church office but you are welcome to call the leaders directly. While the present prayer chains are centered in the circles, any member of Trinity is welcome to participate.

S202.    Mother Daughter Banquet

WELCA sponsors an annual Mother-Daughter Banquet -usually held in late April or early May.

S203.    Golden Age Event

WELCA sponsors an annual luncheon event to honor Trinity members 70 years and older. This event is usually held in September or October.

S204.    School Kits

WELCA gathers school supplies based on a list from Lutheran World Relief. These supplies are used to put together school kits to be sent to Lutheran World Relief for distribution where needed most.

S205.    Health Kits

WELCA gathers health supplies based on a list from Lutheran World Relief. These supplies are used to put together health kits to be sent to Lutheran World Relief for distribution where needed most.

S206.    Joy Circle

One of two Circles which meet monthly for Bible study, stewardship activities and fellowship. Joy Circle meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m..

S207.    Faith Circle

One of two Circles which meet monthly for Bible study, stewardship activities and fellowship. Faith Circle meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m..

S208.    Thank Offering Sunday

            Participate in worship services for Thank Offering Sunday by ushering, reading the lesson, or preaching.

 

Stewardship

 

S250.    Board of Stewardship

(1x month) Manages finances and stewards the gifts and various funds of the congregations, including 

Trinity Tomorrow Fund used for improvement of facilities and future needs and creative outreach for special needs.  Prepares annual budget to present to the congregation.

 

S251.    Financial Secretaries

Prepare deposits on Sunday mornings and deposit at the bank.  (Every Sunday-on a rotating basis – currently every 6 weeks)

S252.    Sunday Offering Counters

Count offerings on Sunday mornings. (Every Sunday on a rotating basis, currently every 8 weeks)

S253.    Stewardship Program

Help with annual stewardship emphasis.

S254.    Endowment Committee 

The Endowment Committee manages the Endowment Fund, which provides for extraordinary ministries.  Only the generated income of the fund can be spent each year.  Members are elected for a specific term, and meet 4 times per year..

 

Evangelism

 

S300.    Board of Evangelism

            Serve on Board of Evangelism.

S301.    Neighborhood Newsletter       

Community newsletter with information about the church which is sent out several times a year including information about special holiday services, etc.

S302.    Tutoring Program                   

Volunteer tutors spend time once a week with children in the Mt. Healthy School District. Other help is needed coordinating publicity, recruiting volunteers, and the annual Tutor’s Luncheon.

S303.    Muffin Ministry            

(1x/mth)  Muffins, cookies, or flowers are delivered to visitors within one week of first visit to Trinity.

S304  New Member’s Tapes & Brochure      

Planning and making video tapes and brochures to introduce new members to the ministries and activities available at Trinity.

S305.    New Member Magazines                    

Submitting subscriptions to the Lutheran for new members for the first year of member ship.

S306.    Jolly Extroverts                       

(1x/mth)  Hickman Street greeters before all services.

S307.     Servant Saturdays

(1x month)  Servant Saturday is an opportunity to preach the Gospel of serving others in out community in a practical way Examples of Servant Saturday are raking leaves, washing cars, offering hot chocolate or Cokes, etc.  Scheduled for the 4th Saturday of the month.

 

Christian Fellowship

 

S350.    Board of Christian Fellowship

            Serve on Board of Christian Fellowship.

S351.    Coffee Hour

Make coffee, set up for coffee and breakfast snacks between services.  Clean Up.  Every Sunday.

S352.    Trinity Folk

            Plan and coordinate monthly meetings/activities for Folk (1 x month)

S353.    Annual Congregational Picnic

Work on a team to plan and carry out plans for annual picnic (1 x year)

S354.    Advent Event 

Work on Committee to plan and carry out event on first Sunday of Advent.  (1x year)

S355.    Progressive Dinner

Coordinate the homes for the “courses” of the dinner.  Provide poster for sign up.  (1 x year)

S356.    Special Potlucks

Help coordinate and organize potluck dinners.

S357.    New Member Receptions

Provide food for new members.  Set up and clean up (2x year)

S358.    Men’s Softball Team

Coordinate and lead men’s softball team (2months in summer)

S359.    Bleacher Bunch (softball)

Come and cheer the softball team during 2 months in summer

S360.    Rafting Trip

Organize, make reservations, etc. for annual rafting trip.

S361.    Sailing Trip

Organize, make reservations, etc. for sailing

trip.

S362.    Golf Outings

Organize and plan for several golf outings during the golf season.

S363.    Dance Classes

Willing to organize dance classes for fellowship

S364.    Adult Crafts

Willing to coordinate and lead adult crafts during special events.

S365.    Other Travel Opportunities

            Ideas for other travel opportunities for retreat or growth.

 

Clara’s Corner

 

S400.    Committee Participation

(1x month) Attend monthly meetings of Clara's Corner Committee.  Assist in developing meeting agenda, facilitating the meeting, taking minutes and contacting committee members, etc.

S401.    Recruitment & Liaison to Referral

Agencies

(1-3x year) A volunteer who contacts potential referral sources and meets with potential residents and arranges placements, and coordinates and maintains communications with referral agency or their representative.

S402.    Maintenance

(2-3x month) Volunteers who repair and maintain houses and property, purchase supplies and arrange for repairs and services when needed.  Coordinate, pick-up, maintain inventory, and distribute donated household items to residents.

S403.    Financial

(1x month) A volunteer who monitors the budget and distribution of funds.  Requests funds as needed.  Assists residents with budgeting if requested.

S404.    Marketing & Publicity

(1-2x month) A creative volunteer who writes articles for the Lantern and other publications. does Temple Talks, and in addition contacts and meets the potential referral agencies.

S405.    Social Support to Residents

(1-2x month) Volunteers to offer support to residents through regular phone or face-to-face contact.  Assist residents in finding community resources to meet their needs, provide support with medical appointments and hospitalizations, provide assistance in dealing with emergencies.

S406.    Liaison to PPC

            (1x/month) A volunteer to keep council informed of activities, residents, and issues.

S407.    Rent Collection

(1x month)  Collect rent checks, contact residents when late or not paid, and take checks to church office.

S408.    Thank You Cards

            (6-8x year)  Write thank you notes to people who donate with time, talents, and finances.

S409.    Change of Residents

(1-3x year)  Volunteers to clean, paint, shop for needed household items, contact City of Mt. Healthy to notify them of resident changes, contact utilities to notify them of billing changes, meet with new residents to review and sign criteria statement, and assist with moving them into or out of the apartments.

S410.    Provide Transportation

            (6-8x year)  Volunteers who are available to provide transportation when needed.

S411.    Babysitting

            (3-4x year)  Volunteers who are available to provide child care when needed.

S412.    Emergency Assistance

(3-6x year)  Volunteers who are available in case of emergency to assist with things such as transportation, babysitting, financial assistance (with reimbursement at a later date from the committee), minor medical care, shopping, etc.

S413.    Shopping

            (3-6x year) Volunteers who are available to shop for groceries, etc. when needed.

 

Worship

 

S450.    Board of Worship

            Serve as member of Board of Worship.

S451.    Lector                         

(6x year) Read the scripture lessons either at 8:15 or at 11:15 service. Scriptures are mailed on Thursday each week.

S452.    Usher

Men, women, youth are needed to provide various assistance including to hand out bulletins before the service, pass out friendship pads, take up the offering, and assist at communion at each service.

S453.    Assisting Minister                    

(6x/year) Lay persons trained to help lead worship assisting with liturgy, prayers & communion at 8:30 & sings at 11:15.  Assisting with reading the lessons & gospel, prayers and communion at 9:45.

S454.  Communion Distribution

            (6x/year)  Assist in serving communion at Break Out! 9:45

S455.    Service Coordinator   

(1 year) Contact volunteers to be ushers, or assisting ministers for a specific service.

S456.    Lector Coordinator     

(1 year)  Contacts volunteers to be lectors at 8:30 & 11:15 services.

S457.    Altar Guild                  

(6x/year)  Responsible for all physical phases of worship – altar care, candles, altar flowers, hymn boards, communion preparation/clean-up, baptismal needs, etc.

S458.    Communion Preparation

            (1x month) Communion preparation and clean-up at three services. 

S459.    Communion Ministers 

(1x/mth)  Persons trained and commissioned to take communion from the worship service to those who are homebound or in extended care.

S460.    Worship Planners Committee 

(6x/year)  Reviews scriptures for each Sunday, assists in development of themes for worship, and assists in planning worship services.

S461.    Chancel Choir 

(1x/week)  Provides special music and assists in leading of songs and liturgy at the 8:15 and 11:15 services.  Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm.      

S462.    BreakOut!  Singers     

(1-2x/week) Leads worship and provides music for 9:45 service.  The band generally rehearses once a week on Saturdays at 9:00am.

S463.    BreakOut! Musicians   

(1-2x/week)  Provide accompaniment for singers on various instruments. The band generally rehearses once a week on Saturdays at 9:00am.

S464.    Special Music 

(1-2x/year)  Volunteers are needed to provide special music at the 8:15 and 11:15 services on Sunday during the year when the choirs are not singing and during the summer.

S465.    Bell Choir                   

(1x/week)  Provides special music on a periodic basis once or twice per month at the 8:15 & 11:15 services.  They rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm.

S466.    Substitute Musicians 

(1-2x/year)  Volunteers are needed for piano and organ as well as other instruments for when regular players are unavailable.

S467.    Musicians (Vocal or Instrumental)

            Willing to provide vocal or instrumental music to enhance worship.

S468.    Dance

            Willing to provide special dancing to enhance worship.

S469.    Christmas Pageant                 

Assist with the planning & production of the Christmas Pageant by the choir including assigning, fitting, and sewing of costumes, setting up the set, applying make-up, and running the light and sound systems.

S470.    Trinity Art Guild          

Plans and makes banners for the sanctuary and prayers pillows for use in Sunday School.

S471.    Funeral Preparation   

(4-8x/year)  Assist family at funeral as needed.     

S472.    Wedding Preparation 

(4-8x/year) Assists couples at the rehearsal to open & close the building, decorate the sanctuary.  Might require 6-8 hours per wedding.

S473.    Mid-Week Communion           

(1x/mth) Assist in preparation of the communion elements for mid-week communion service held in the lounge on the third Wednesday of each month.

S474.    BreakOut! Projector    

(1x/mth) Run projector for BreakOut! Service at 9:15.

S475.    Drama                         

Volunteers needed periodically for special performances.

S476.    Bell Ringer                 

Rings bells before each service begins.

S477.    Soloist            

Soloists are needed for weddings and funerals.

S478.    Baptismal Certificates 

Use calligraphy to prepare baptismal certificates.

S479.    Cradle Roll                 

Prepare name for the cradle roll wall hanging.

S480.    Audio Technician

            Willing to train as audio technician to assist during worship.

 

Young People’s Work

 

S500.    Board of Young People's Work

            Serve on the Board of Young People's Work

S501.    Gift Certificate Sales

            (1x month)  Volunteer taking orders for Gift Certificates or handing out Gift Certificates.

Money is counted and given to Financial Secretary.

S502.    Baked Goods Sellers

            (1x month)  Volunteer to sell Bake Goods on Sunday Morning. 

S503.    Baked Goods Baker

            (1x month)  Volunteer to make delicious Bake Goods for the Youth to sell on Sunday Mornings.

S504.    Decorate Bulletin Boards

            (1x month)  Need person to design/decorate Youth Board Monthly

S505.    Parents/Youth Newsletter

            (1x month)  Need person to gather information (schedule of events, prayer list,

etc) and send letter out to parents of the youth.

S506.    Youth Newsletter

            (1x month)  Assemble information, events, dates, etc. into a newsletter and mail to high school class.

S507.    Phone Call Ministry

            (As needed).  Calling a list of people to remind them of an event or following up with who is coming.

S508.    Chaperone Kirkwood

(1x year)    Lead small groups of high school age children in discussion and participate in activities for the First weekend in January.

S509.    Drivers to Youth Events

            Drive small group of kids to various events.

S510.    Youth Winter Retreat Planning

            Assist in Planning the Kirkwood weekend retreat.

S511.   Faith trek/ Leadership Institute

            (4x year)   Drive/Arrange for our kids to get to various locations.

S512.    Birthday Gifts for Youth

            (1x month)  Purchase and give Christian music CD’s to each high school youth.

S513.    Refreshments Sunday AM Class

            Donate food or beverages to high school class.

S514.    Food Sunday Evening Small Group

            (2x month)  Provide food for Food, Fun, Fellowship.

S515.    Holiday Visits to Shut-Ins

(1 x year- usually Christmas or Easter)  Organize, Deliver small gift, and spend time with older church member.

S516.    College Kids Care Packages

            (2x year)  Organize and Send bake goods, small gifts, etc. to college students of the church.

S517.    Congregational Lunches

            (3-4x year)  Organize, make, and serve brunch or lunch before a Congregational meeting.

S518.    Mentoring Youth

            (2x month)  Meet with several youth throughout year.  Many topics can be used.

 

Special Programs Sponsored by Youth

 

S550.    Family Fun Night

(6x year): Lead, Assist, or Attend in a Sunday evening geared for families.  Crafts, dinner, story, and games are included in a Family Fun Night.  Themes are provided.

S551.    Food, Fun, Fellowship

            (1x month)  Provide food for fellowship and servant events.

S552.    Parents Night Out       

(6x year) Need Adults to chaperone the youth while babysitting children.  Need at least 4 adults per night.  Parents Night Out is a free service for parents to drop their children off at church from 3:30-8:30 PM.  Dinner, movie, and games provided.

S553.    Valentine’s Day Dinner

(1 x year).  Assist or Attend in a Night of Romance.  Gifts are given out and dinner is provided.  This event is not just for married couples.

 

Properties

 

S600.    Board of Properties

            Serve on the Board of Properties.

S601.    Building Maintenance & Repair

            Volunteers needed to come to the church and help with maintenance and repairs when needed.

S602.    Distribution of Keys

            A volunteer who maintains & organizes distribution of keys to members who need them.

S603.    Loan of Tables & Chairs

            Be contact for and maintain information concerning the loaning of tables and chairs.

S604.    Building Usage Planning

            Volunteer for group which coordinates building usage and planning.

S605.    Sound System

            Volunteers are needed to learn to operate the sound systems for worship services.

S606.    Nightly Lock-Up

            A  volunteer is needed to check all doors for nightly lock-up.  Preferably someone who lives nearby.

S607.    Grounds Keeping

            Volunteers needed to help with grounds keeping activities, including bushes, flowers, & outside lights.

S608.    Painting/Wallpaper Hanging

            Experienced volunteers needed on occasion to paint and hang wallpaper.

S609.    Electric Work

            Skilled volunteers needed occasionally to repair and maintain electric system.

S610.    Plumbing Work

            Skilled volunteers needed occasionally to repair and maintain plumbing.

S611.    Carpentry Work

            Skilled volunteers needed occasionally for carpentry work.

S612.    Snow Removal on Sidewalks

            Volunteers needed to shovel snow from walks especially before worship on Sunday mornings.

S613.    Chair/Table Set-Up

            Volunteers needed before events to set up chairs & tables, afterwards to take down.

S614.    Computer Tech Committee

            Group of skilled computer technicians who meet to help maintain and organize office systems.

S615.    Project Committee

            Volunteers needed for “special” projects when they arise.

S616.    Web Site Maintenance

            Skilled web site volunteers needed to update and maintain church web site.

           

Social Action/Outreach

 

S650.    Board of Social Action/Outreach

            Serve on Board of Social Action and Outreach.

S651.    Missionaries

            Volunteers who help support our missionaries through prayer and monetary gifts.

S652.    Habitat for Humanity

            Volunteers who join with other groups to participate in Habitat for Humanity (building homes for needy)

S653.    Sign of the Cross Housing

Help organize efforts at Trinity to support the Sign of the Cross Housing projects. Help includes: prayers, sending missionaries to Over-the-Rhine, and volunteer crews to help with renovations, etc.

S654.    SON Serving Our Neighbors

Help organize efforts to support the SON ministries through Trinity. Distributes food to the needy in our area – associated with the FreeStore food bank.

S655.    Wernle Children’s Home

Help organize efforts at Trinity to support Wernle Children’s Home.  Wernle is a residence facility for 90 boys ranging in age from 6 to 18.  Provides various services for the boys and helps them grow beyond their problems.

S656.    Sewing Ladies

Help lead this group which meets at 10 am on third Wednesday of the month with a covered dish luncheon at noon.  Among many other activities they sew beautiful quilts given to each child baptized at Trinity.

S657.    Sharing Tree

            Christmas Giving Tree through Mt. Healthy

School District.

            A.  Sharing Tree Coordinator

            B.  Sharing Tree Sponsor

 

Administration

 

S700.    Parish Planning Council

Parish Planning Council is comprised of elected officers, appointed officers (recording secretary and treasurer), Board Directors and Staff.  The Council meets monthly and as needed.

S701.    Executive Team

Consists of the President and 2 Vice Presidents of the PPC, Pastor, Parish Worker, and two past vice presidents.  Meets monthly on third Thursday of the month. 

S702.    Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee consists of 5 members of the congregation who are appointed by the president of the PPC and are responsible to the president. Their responsibilities include maintaining staff responsibilities and vacation schedules; conducting annual reviews of staff performance; making salary recommendations and interviewing new staff.

S703.    Nominating Committee

Consists of 6 voting members of the congregation elected at the October congregational meeting.  Nominates candidates for various offices and board positions.

S704.    Leadership Team

The Leadership Team consists of the elected officers, board chairmen, staff and congregational leaders who meet to pray, plan and look at the direction the congregation is moving.

S705.    Leadership Retreats

Leaders of the congregation spend retreats praying, planning and looking at the direction the congregation is moving.  Training and various future projects can come out of these retreats.

S706.    Ministries Study Team

Group which was formed at a Leadership Retreat to focus on the various ministries at Trinity and to organize the Opportunities for Faith Participation materials.

S707.    Church Constitution Study Team

Group which was formed at a Leadership Retreat to study the current organizational structure at Trinity and make recommendations.

           

Office

 

S750.    Bulletin Preparation/collation 

Help collate, fold, and staple weekly bulletins.  Many able bodies needed.  (1x per week 2-3 hours)

S751.    Duplicating Lantern 

Run off pages of monthly newsletter.  (1x month approx. 4-5 hours)

S752.    Lantern Preparation/Assembly

Help collate, fold, and staple monthly newsletter. Many volunteers needed for each month.  (1 x month 4-5 hours)

S753.    Lantern Mailing

Sort mailing, take mailing to bulk mailing center.  (1x per month, 1-2 hours)

S754.    Open Doors on Sunday Mornings

Unlock Church doors for worship.  (Every Sunday)

S755.    Membership Records/Data Base

Data entry information into “church windows” membership program.

S756.    Altar Flower Orders/Dedications

Check flower chart orders; call florist, relay dedications for bulletins to office staff.

S757.    New Member Posters

Make new member posters with pictures and information provided. (2x per year-4 posters)

S758.    Telephone Messaging

            Volunteer who answers phones on weekdays when staff have their monthly staff meeting off site.

S759.    Membership Directory

            Tracking and organizing membership directory changes for update of directory.

S760.    Photography

            Skilled photographer to take photos of new members and other events for bulletin board.

 

Special

 

S800.    Delegate to Synod Assembly

            Attend Synod Assembly representing Trinity Lutheran Church.

S801.    Publicity

            Provide general publicity, such as posters and notices.  Serve as "media contact" person for Trinity.

 

 Opportunities for Faith Participation Through Nurture

 

Adult Education

 

N001.    Adult Classes Sunday Morning

            Participate in Adult Education classes on Sunday Morning at:  9:45 or 11:15 

N002.    Adult Inquirers Class

            Participate in Inquirers Class about the Lutheran faith as a new member or for review

N003.    Spiritual Gifts/Networking Class

            Participate in a Spiritual Gifts/Networking class at: 9:45   11:15   (other)

N004.    Discipleship Class

            Participate in a Discipleship Class at 11:15

 

WELCA

 

N100.    Mother Daughter Banquet

            Attend the Mother Daughter Banquet.

N101.    Golden Age Event

            Attend the Golden Age Event in September.

N102.    Joy Circle

            Become a member of Joy Circle.

N103.    Faith Circle

            Become a member of Faith Circle.

 

Small Group Ministries

 

N200.    Men’s Breakfast Bible Study

            Interested in attending the Breakfast Bible Study on 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings at 6:30am.

N201.    Monday Night Small Group #1

Interested in attending this group which currently meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings at 7:30 pm. at the Kuenzli home and is composed primarily of “empty nesters”. The focus is Adult Spiritual Growth.

N202.    Monday Night Small Group #2

Interested in attending this group which currently meets on 1st and 3rd Monday evening at 7:00 pm. At the Rieger home.  Everyone is welcome. The focus is Adult Spiritual Growth.

N203.    Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Interested in attending this group which meets every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am Trinity Hall.  Jim Benedict leads the class.

N204.    Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study

#1 – Biblical Babes

Interested in joining this group which concentrates on various books of the Bible and faith based studies of life issues.  The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:30pm. at Phyllis Slusher’s home.

N205.    Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study

#2 – Coffee Chicks

Interested in attending this group which meets Thursday at 7:30 pm. Once a month.  The Focus is women’s issues.  For example: Spiritual growth, marriage, children, work, etc. 

N206.    Spiritual Direction Group

Interested in attending this group which meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pmfor listening and companionship on the journey of faith.  Is marked by deep silences.

N207.    Youth Small Group #1

Interested in attending this group which includes high school age kids.  The focus is Youth Spiritual Growth and continuing building relationships among another.  This group meets 2x month on Sunday afternoons. 

N208.    Youth Small Group #2

Interested in attending this group which includes high school age kids.  The focus is Youth Spiritual Growth and continuing building relationships among one another.  This group meets 2x month on Wed. evenings at 6:00pm. 

 

Via de Cristo Reunion Groups:

Via de Cristo is a movement among Lutherans that has its roots in the Roman Catholic “Cursillo” (“short course”) movement in Spain. After a VDC weekend, one of the primary ways to stay in and accountable on the journey of faith is to meet regularly with others around the topics of study, piety and action. The groups are open to anyone wanting to attend to the faith journey in this way. There are currently three groups meeting:

 

N300.    Saturday Morning Men’s Group

Meets at Brotherton’s Mt. Healthy restaurant at 7:30 AM and then adjourns to church at 8:30 – weekly – contact person: Kevin Hoch: 931-8797.

N301.    Thursday Morning Men’s Group

Meets at Brotherton’s Mt. Healthy restaurant at 6:30 AM 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays – contact person: Rick Theders; 772-3828

N302.    Women’s Group (time/date/contact

person, phone)

 

In addition, there is a monthly gathering for all involved in every congregation in our area. It usually meets (7:30 the first Saturday) at Trinity in the lounge – contact person: Kevin Hoch: 931-8797. It is called Ultreya.

 

 

Christian Fellowship Nurture

 

N400.    Trinity Folk

Would like to participate in activities held by: Trinity Folk.

N401.    Annual Congregational Picnic

Would like to attend and bring a dish to annual picnic in September.

N402.    Advent Event

Would like to attend and bring a dish to festive event.

N403.    Progressive Dinner

A. Would like to attend and join adults in a fun fellowship dinner at peoples’ homes.

B. Would be willing to host a part of dinner in my home.

N404.    Men’s Softball Team

Would like to participate on the men’s softball team.  The team plays on Tuesday nights in back of Winton Woods High School.

N405.    Bleacher Bunch (softball) 

Willing to cheer the softball team on!

N406.    Rafting Trip

Interested in joining the rafting trip for lots of adventure.

N407.    Sailing Trip

Interested in joining other people in a wonderful and awesome sailing trip.

N408.    Golf Outings

Would like to play with the BEST!  Come and join the gang in a game of golf.

N409.    Dance Classes

Interested in joining the wild crew in a night of dancing.

N410.   Yoga Classes

            Interested in participating in spiritually led yoga class on Monday evenings.

            A.  Beginners Class  5:30pm.

            B. Advanced Class  6:30pm.

N411.    Aerobics Classes

            Interested in participating in classes which meet at 9:00am on Monday and Thursday.

 

Special Youth Programs Sponsored by Youth

 

N500.    Family Fun Night

Would like to attend this evening family fun.

N501.    Food, Fun, and Fellowship (for High School students)

            Would like to attend for various servant events.

N502.    Parent’s Night Out (6x year)

            Would like to take advantage of this service provided by the youth to take care of my children.

N503.    Valentine’s Day Dinner

            Would like to attend the Valentine’s Day Dinner.

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