by Sharon Grimes

 
The Trinity Flower Ministry continues to share the Sunday morning altar flowers with members of our church to encourage and provide hope. Other occasions are celebrations of milestones to help our church family rejoice. After the flowers are enjoyed in worship or in a special service, we prepare 4 to 6 arrangements for members of our church family and community. We meet on Monday mornings and work together to create the arrangements, plan who the recipients will be, and then plan the delivery of the flowers. Before they leave for the day, we thank the Lord for the ministry, our group and pray for the needs of the recipients. The flowers are delivered with an encouraging note and we often add a brief prayer or scripture.

 
We fellowship with the members of our church family when the flowers are delivered. With a spirit of encouragement, we share flowers to share a little joy, praise and love of the Lord. When our church family is experiencing death, health issues or hurting, we share flowers to let them know they are in our thoughts and prayers. Frequently, we make a new friend, sharing pieces of our lives that become a treasured moment. The visits may be short or extended, depending on the needs of the recipient.

 
As a group, we help each other with small projects, send quick text messages and even phone calls. We have shopped together and are planning a luncheon. Our group is small with the designer of the bouquets being a member for over 20 years. The rest of our group are new to this ministry. Our love of the Lord and our sharing time bring a unique closeness.