Children's Ministry
Trinity's Children’s Ministry is very active in programming, outreach and
missions. Our mission and vision statement go along with our logo “GOT
JOY?”
Mission Statement
Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Ministries exists to provide
GUIDANCE needed to understand and OBEY God’s Word. TOGETHER, our children
will build healthy relationships with other Christians as they progress in
their spiritual JOURNEY.
This ministry will OUTREACH to all God’s YOUTH so they will believe they
have “GOT JOY” in their lives!
Vision Statement
To guide kids to be strong in their faith and to build Christian
relationships.
The Bishop’s Initiative is a continuous effort in our church by volunteer
applications and background checks.
Children’s Ministry is an ever changing ministry that is adaptable to the
children’s needs and concerns, which change with the times. Our goal is to
try and stay on top of the children’s needs and continue to offer Christian
education to them in various forms.
Some of the programs offered here at Trinity are:
- Sunday School - Our
children gather in the Chapel at 9:45 a.m. for announcements and prayer
requests. We then travel to the children's area where our summer topic
is "Video Devo's". We will be watching a video clip from a children's
movie and then dividing up to see how we can apply what we have seen to
our lives. Parents are needed to facilitate these activities. No
experience required, all supplies provided. .
- Children's Church - After
Children's Moments at the 11:00 traditional service, the children will
be brought over into the Chapel for a worship time of their own! Each
week we will have a Bible lesson, we will sing, dance and have lots of
fun while we worship and learn!
Children's Church is for children 3 years old (and potty trained)
through 5th grade. Volunteers are needed to help make this program
successful. No experience required, all supplies provided
Children's Church will be available every Sunday during the 11:00
service except for Communion Sunday, which is the first Sunday of the
month.
- Vacation Bible School -
VBS always serves as an outreach as well as a mission.
For 2010, our theme will be "High Seas Expedition". VBS will run
July 11 to 15 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
In 2009 our theme was "Crocodile Dock" and we spent
five fun-filled evenings in June focusing on fearless kids learning to
shine God’s light. For pictures from VBS 2009 see the photos page.
- School Supply Drive – Children ministries sponsors
a school supply drive. We collected school supplies so that every student
has an opportunity to start school with the necessary supplies they need
for a successful year.
- Fall Carnival – In October we have our annual a
Fall Carnival and Trunk or Treat for the children.
- Puppet Praise Team - Puppet team is for
children third grade and up. The puppets perform at our church events as
well as traveling to other churches in our area performing and spreading
the Word of God.
This ministry is regrouping - more information to come.
- Third grade & preschool Bible Presentation - Every
year the church presents third graders and preschoolers with their own
Bibles.
- Summer Camps and Winter Retreats
- Opportunities for those who are in 3rd - 5th grade in a Christian
camping environment are available. Check the Trinity Trumpeter
newsletter for information .
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