The adult volunteers of Trinity's Children's Ministries seek to share love of Jesus through their nurturing and by teaching Bible stories from our curriculum. The various ministries include Sunday School, Wednesday Night Program, JAMers, Vacation Bible School, various musical programs and special events throughout the year, Children's Church, Summer Sunday School, and a nursery.
Sunday School
We want children to have so much fun learning about how awesome God is that they don't want to miss a single week. Sunday School provides a safe, loving, and creative environment for kids to develop their faith.
Children's classes are offered from 9:15-10:15am for children Aged 2 through 5th grade (see the Youth webpage for middle and high school information). Kids meet for a 15 minute opening at 9:15am in Stolee Hall.
After opening, the kids go with their teacher to their classes. Small groups are divided by age and led by gifted teachers. In their classes, kids will experience community and learn and apply the day's Bible teaching in creative and hands-on ways.
Nursery
Our Nursery is available to families on Sunday morning during both services and during the educaion hour. A very caring attendant is always on duty. It is a small area, with cribs in a separate area, toys, books and games for small children, and its own bathroom area. It is close to the Sanctuary so that parents can easily leave church for a few minutes to check on their child.
JAMers
Hey, all you 4th and 5th graders! This is a fellowship group for you! Parents host and plan an activity (like rock climbing or bowling) each month during the school year. This is a great time to get to have fun and get to know other kids.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA SUCCESS!
More than 30 children and their parents enjoyed the unseasonably nice weather for an outdoor Easter Egg hunt at Hidden Park, followed by cooking, crafts and Resurrection Egg building in Stolee Hall. Pastor Eric led us with the guitar and music. Many thanks to those who helped lead crafts at the event: Marge Powers, Haley Lovelady, Sandy Moszer. We so appreciate your efforts!
MOTHER’S DAY
On Mother’s Day, May 11, children and their families are invited to come to Stolee Hall during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:20 am) for card, gift, and craft-making fun. This Mother’s Day celebration will be in place of Sunday School on May 11.
Leading up to Mother’s Day, children will be busy in Sunday School, creating elements of their gifts to their mothers.
Beginning the Sunday after Easter, we began rehearsal for our upcoming performance. We are learning the songs we will be singing on the first Sunday of our summer service schedule for June 8.
STAFF UPDATE FOR VBS/DAY CAMP
JUNE 30-JULY 3
Preschool Helpers!
We have people willing to help lead the 4 and 5-year-olds with crafts and music/story time. We just need two teachers – one for each class, and a couple of people to lead recreation time as well. Recreation leaders can be youth.
Registration Help!
Two volunteers have offered to be at the registration table the first two days of VBS. We need one more for those two days, plus several volunteers to help register people at the VBS booth after both services beginning May 25.
More Group Leaders!
Camp Lutherwood Counselor Adult Assistants needed. Crowd Control Extraordinaire: This is a job which requires little to no prep. Just show up with energy on the days of camp and help guide the elementary-aged kids through their day. Resolve kiddo conflicts. Address skinned knees. Collect name tags. If you can’t work the whole week (6/30-7/3), we can split shifts.
M-Th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Snack Makers!
We have two eager volunteers for this position, but they could use some assistance. At least two others? These helpers may be youth as well.
Mission Project Leader!
Help research and designate a mission to be the recipient of offering the week of VBS. Coordinate publicity and fundraising.
Decorating Team!
Someone needed to help lead the task of decorating and prop gathering. People to assist this person in painting, etc., as well. Youth welcome! This is a great job for anyone who wants to be involved with VBS, but is busy or working the week of the event.
Other positions: photographer, sound/video board operator, rover, and junior volunteer training.
JUNIOR Volunteers!
If you will be in Middle School or High School next fall, and you’d like to participate in the fun and fellowship that is Vacation Bible School, please fill out an application at the VBS registration table, which will be up in May. Last year we had 15 energetic youth and middle school helpers, and they were invaluable to both the Lutherwood and Preschool leaders.
To obtain a volunteer application or inquire further about any of these positions, please call or see Kellie Gordon. 695-1221, ext. 13. Thank you!
More than 30 children and their parents enjoyed the unseasonably nice weather for an outdoor Easter Egg hunt at Hidden Park, followed by cooking, crafts and Resurrection Egg building in Stolee Hall. Pastor Eric led us with the guitar and music. Many thanks to those who helped lead crafts at the event: Marge Powers, Haley Lovelady, Sandy Moszer. We so appreciate your efforts!
