The Fellowship of the Believers

"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."

Acts 2:42

Intentional Faith Development is about knowledge about our scriptures and our faith…it is about knowing God’s Spirit and being open to God’s Spirit…and it is about living in the Spirit, producing fruit. That’s what our faith is all about.  If we are in relationship with Jesus Christ in our daily living, then we will produce fruit, like the branches that are connected to the vine of Jesus Christ. The fruit that we produce, says the apostle Paul is "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control" (Galatians 6:22). The fruit produced by being "in Christ" is evident in the way we live our lives. So, if we are to intentionally develop our faith, the church will help us to live out our lives, producing the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control). 

Explore the many ways we have at Trinity to Intentionally Develop your Faith!

Pray for Trinity Church each week   

Prayer Chain - when emergencies arise for Trinity family members, we are able to mobilize prayer partners quickly.

Serve in Prayer Room - during each worship service, someone staffs the prayer room praying for the worship service and prayer requests that come into the prayer room.

Attend Sunday School - One way we can intentionally develop our faith.

Teach Sunday School - Prayerfully plan and prepare lesson from curriculum and teach indicated age group at indicated time.

Teacher’s Assistant - Assist the lead teacher and fill in when lead teacher is away.

Help in Nursery- Help the nursery staff provide Safe Sanctuary in  nurturing children from infancy to pre-school.  Training provided.

Attend short-term Bible Study - Various 6 - 8 week Bible studies are offered during the year, and there might be one in which you are interested. 

Lead short-term Bible Study - If you are interested in leading a study of your choosing, we will provide you with training and resources.

Disciple Bible Study - 32 - 34 week small group courses that go deep into the Scriptures.  To take 2, 3, or 4, you must first have graduated from 1.

Lead Disciple Bible Study - Graduates of disciple, are eligible to lead and facilitate these small groups.

Participate in a Small Group - An increased intentionality in establishing small group ministries.  Several ideas will be offered, and we are always interested in learning of your interests.

Lead a Small Group - Training and resources will be provided for those called to lead a small group.

Help in Children’s Ministry - Help children’s staff provide Safe Sanctuary in nurturing children in grades K - 5.  Training provided.

Help with Youth Ministry - Help youth staff provide Safe Sanctuary in nurturing youth in grades 6 - 12.  Training provided.

First-time Emmaus Walk - 72 hour retreat for Christians looking for a deeper understanding of the theology of grace and the Christian walk.

Emmaus Team Member - For those who have been a pilgrim on a walk, and wish to provide leadership for new pilgrims.

Interested in learning about Stephen Ministry - Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals who are experiencing difficult times.

Upper Room Prayer Line - A crises ministry phone line.

Help with Vacation Bible School - We need cast members, teachers, assistants, cooks, setup and take down help.

United Methodist Men - A very active group of men who provide food, fellowship, fun, faith development, and mission.

United Methodist Women - A very active group of women who provide food, fellowship, fun, faith development, and mission.

Coffee, Tea, or Me Grief Support - A new grief support group  at Trinity.

Provide a Wonderful Wednesday Program

Help Prepare Meals in Difficult Times - Prepare meals for families or individuals during times of loss.

Visitation/Congregational Care - Visit Trinity Family members who can no long attend church, or maybe someone is in the hospital and just needs to know someone cares.  And maybe take them a CD of the services. 

Christian Education Committee - Plans opportunities in Intentional Faith Development and provides training and resources.

Library Committee - Oversees Trinity’s beautiful and resourceful library.