Come & See Bible Study Class

by Kandi Stimson
 
It was the ‘80s when I “decided to follow Jesus,” and Amy Grant was my early exposure to Christian music. I memorized my first Bible verse from a lyric in her song, “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105) I’d still rather sing it than quote it.
 
In a recent discipleship class here at Trinity, we worked through the Disciple’s Prayer Life workbook by T. W. Hunt & Catherine Walker. One of our assignments was to compose our own 23rd Psalm, expressing one of the ways we related to God most frequently. Because I seek to glorify God and His creation in my art, I chose apprentice (me) to Master Artist (God.) Allow me to share:
 
The Artist’s 23 Psalm:
 
The Lord is my inspiration,
I shall not lack.
He helps me to see His design in creation,
He leads me beside the water’s reflection,
He renews my creativity.
He guides me on paths to peaceful landscapes,
To express His glory.
Even though I walk through a dark and broken world,
I will seek Your beauty,
Your light and colors, they delight me.
You prepare a canvas before me,
In the presence of worldly distractions.
You fill my brushes with paint,
My palette overflows!
Surely still life and wildlife will thrill me,
All the days of my life,
And I will dwell in God’s studio forever.
 
All this to say, our class will be studying the Psalms for the next three months. We meet in Room 212 at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Jay Stimson will be teaching, using Lifeway’s Explore the Bible curriculum.
 
Join us as we learn how the Psalms can be used as an expression of worship; strengthen us in our walk with Jesus; give us words to pray; and allow us to lament to a God who understands.
 
 

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Music Notes – June 2025

 
“How do I become a part of Worship Ministry??”
Opportunities abound to serve in the worship ministry! We are seeking musicians for the early services. Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, and Drums! Early Service Praise Bands rehearse on Tuesdays; 8:30 Praise Band at 6:00pm and the 9:45 Praise Band at 7:00pm. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Charlie or Stephanie in the church office.
 
“Okay, that’s nice and all but I’m not a “Musician per se…..What about Singers?”
Singers on the Praise teams are selected by Charlie. However, he is in the process of reworking the teams and there are currently no openings on the Praise teams. 
 
“What if I want to sing anyway?”
We are ALWAYS looking for new Worship Choir members! The Worship Choir sings at the 11:00 service every Sunday. Worship Choir is high school age and up. Rehearsal is on Wednesday night at 7:00pm. We also have a Primetime choir that meets every Tuesday at 10:00am. There is no audition required for choirs; previous singing experience is preferred, but not necessary. Hint: Joining the Worship Choir gives Charlie a chance to hear you sing, and possibly be considered for placement on a praise team in the future!
 
“Okay, what if I consider myself to be more of a ‘behind the scenes’ type of person?
The Tech Team is also part of the worship ministry. The Tech Team consists of our audio and video crew. FOH (Front of House) volunteers run our soundboard and the words you see on the screen in the Worship Center every Sunday, along with our BOH (Back of House) volunteers who run our livestreams on YouTube each week.
 
Current needs for our Tech Team:
FOH soundboard operators (Allen & Health SQ7), camera operators, and switchers (think movie director). Experience is welcome, but we will train you if needed!
 
 

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For the Journey – May 2025

“They will proclaim His righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn, He has done it!” Psalm 22:31
 
We are reminded, especially at Easter time, that Jesus came to complete that for which He was sent. Much of the Old Testament tells us of God’s provision and care for His people. As we look back through the Scriptures, we see how it tells of Jesus’ coming and His provision for us. When we declare Jesus as our LORD we line up with God’s purpose for our very existence. The world has tried since creation to fill what can only be occupied by Christ. We fail ourselves and those around us when we attempt to find another way other than God’s way.
 
I am reminded of Jesus’ words to His disciples in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Me.” Many have tried to tear apart the exclusivity of Christianity making their own claim that there must be another way. Jesus clearly says differently, but the promise of the previous verse is that God has made the way for us to get to Him. Yes, no one comes to the Father except through Jesus, but praise God, the way has been provided by God.
 
In an article appearing in the New York Times this month, Americans Haven’t Found a Satisfying Alternative to Religion, the author describes the benefits of religion. It is described as the “three B’s.” Belief, belonging and behaviors seem to provide stability which is necessary to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled. I would add, religious people may experience these but they are not understood in religion but in relationship. It is in a faith relationship with Jesus that we move behind happiness, health, and fulfillment to joy, empowerment and purpose.
 
I am grateful that our message at Trinity is not about picking up some added health benefit or daily habits, but to dig deeper into a relationship with Jesus who makes the difference in our lives. That is the story of Resurrection. That is the story of transformation. 
 
Thanks to all who helped us celebrate the Resurrection of our LORD so well on Resurrection Sunday. It has been an eventful month as we prepared and shared the Victor as a church to our community. It is encouraging to see people moving toward steps of obedience through baptism and stewardship. We anticipate from week to week the faithful investment of kingdom ministry through our Faith Family.
 
From the cross Jesus declared, “Tetelestai.” It is finished. But Jesus was not done. Jesus is still at work in us, for us, and through us. Jesus will make a difference not only in our lives but in the lives of all around us, wherever we are and wherever we are going. This is not a transaction of religion, but a transformation of relationship. See you on the journey.
 
 
 

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Missions for Life

by Dianne Clemons
 
Growing up in the small town of Union, Mississippi, I began learning about missionaries as a preschool child in Sunbeams at First Baptist Church. We learned about the geography, customs, and needs of missionaries all over the world, including the USA.
 
We learned about missionaries like Mildred McWhorter, who developed a great missions ministry in downtown Houston from 1963-1992, and was a mega heroine in Girls Auxiliary. We often collected clothes, food, and supplies to send to the mission centers and some churches sent teams to her centers to help with Vacation Bible School, food distribution, and family emergencies. 
 
Another way our church supported missions in the United States was to encourage everyone in our church to give thirty pieces of silver to the Easter offering.
 
Yes, in the old days, dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollars were made of silver. We had offering cards we could slide our coins in and we would start saving up our money after Christmas. We, young and old, would line up at the foot of the cross and lay our cards there to thank Jesus for His love and help to share His love with others.
 
During my husband Mark’s pastorate, we started Girls Auxiliary and Royal Ambassadors in every church we served so that children could learn about other people and their need to know Jesus as their Savior. These children are now adults and many are carrying the torch that we passed on to them. 
 
God has given us many opportunities to share His love through such things as construction, well digging, sharing clean water kits, teaching sewing, and working with men and boys in camps to know Jesus and to share Him with others.
 
I am so thankful for church members at Trinity Baptist who give their time to share God’s love with children and encourage them how to share this love with others they may or may not know. I am thankful for our disaster relief groups who go wherever they are needed to show God’s love. I am thankful for individuals who share their time and resources to help missionaries in many different ways.
 
We are never too young or old to get on board the Mission’s train and join the Lord in His work.
 
 

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Student Ministry – May 2025

 
This May is setting up to be a first for me. For the last 20+ years I have celebrated graduating Seniors. Over the years I have honored and acknowledged some graduates I knew extremely well, and some I knew only marginally. 
 
A few years ago, I had a shift in mindset and started to truly find ways to celebrate and honor the families. I wanted what we do as a church to be a blessing for them and, unfortunately, I hadn’t always taken that mindset.
 
This year, for the first time in my life, I’m celebrating a group of graduates that includes one who lives in my own house. 
 
We have a great group of kids we are going to recognize and celebrate on May 18th, and I hope you’ll join us! We have 17 graduates on our list this year. Some have been with us for the long haul, and some are relatively new faces. But all of them are deeply loved and I’m excited to get to recognize them.
 
Will you join me in praying for these kids and their families this month? I’m going to be praying for the following things:
 
  1. Pray for the celebrations and finishing of a chapter – to celebrate well, and to finish well.
  2. Pray for decisions about next steps. Not every student knows for sure what comes next, and that’s okay.
  3. Pray for families. Pray parents, siblings, and extended family can make the most of the time they have.
  4. Pray for rest. A senior year can be hectic, over-scheduled, and tiring.
  5. Pray for a continued commitment to Christ. Above all else, pray our seniors stay committed and on track with their faith in the years to come.
 
 

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Children’s Ministry – May 2025

 
We are gearing up for a wonderful summer of ministry which includes VBS, Kids Camp, Mini Kids Camp and more. We will open registration for VBS on May 1st and kids can still sign up for our camps.
 
We have opportunities for adults to serve in various capacities. We are needing two adults to help support our teachers in our classrooms as well as needs for substitute teachers. If you’d like to join us in ministry, please feel free to contact me.
 
On a personal note, a huge thank you for all the cards, notes, hugs and words of encouragement over the last few months after losing my Mom. I’m so grateful to have a church family that is so supportive.
 
Thank you! Kellee
 
 

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Stronger Together

by Shelby Peschel
 
Recently I started wearing a weighted vest while walking – health professionals claim this will increase muscle strength and bone density; my kids claim I look embarrassing. As an avid walker, I figured that I was in decent shape, but putting on that weighted vest sure made me realize otherwise. I needed to get stronger.
 
The same can be true in our spiritual lives – we think we are doing a decent job, but not until stress is added do we realize our need to be stronger. So, how do we get spiritually stronger? One way is daily study of God’s Word, in particular with the ladies of Trinity’s Women’s Bible Study (WBS). With each Bible study, we add weight to our faith and our knowledge of God through studying the Scriptures together.
 
This past Fall through studying Elijah, we did some heavy lifting and looked in detail at Elijah’s example of “when faith catches fire.” Next, by focusing on Gratitude, we got stronger together by studying Biblical examples of those who expressed thankfulness to God in all things. By dissecting Psalm 23 word by word this past Winter, we added the significant weight of knowing Jesus is our Good Shepherd and resting in God’s promises. And most recently through studying the book of Esther together, even more weight was added as we considered one women’s strength and God’s plan for provision.
 
So, if you are a lady looking to add some weight to your faith, commit to join us as WBS kicks off again in the Fall. We meet on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings. Our next year of studies include James by Joy of Living and Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life by Jennifer Rothschild. Watch the church announcements for registration info. There is a place for you, and you are invited.
 
“Lord, Your Word is forever; Your faithfulness is for all generations; I will never forget Your precepts, for You have given me life through them.”
Psalms 119: 89-93
 
 

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Jubilee Class – May 2025

by Eva Euler
 
Jubilee Bible Study Class is a class full of prayer warriors. We have a large network of communication with current and former members.
Laughter is a key ingredient in our time spent together on Sunday mornings, as well as in our luncheon fellowships for Valentine’s Day, for birthdays, and perhaps for no reason at all! We do have an annual Christmas Dinner, sometimes inviting another class to join with us.
 
Our Bible studies are currently led by JD Templeton, our adult minister. We read scripture and discuss what we read. These next few weeks we are in a study of Nehemiah with the rebuilding of Jerusalem, with Ezra’s and Nehemiah’s victories and failures in dealing with the rebuilding, and the people of Judah.
 
We welcome visitors and new members!
 
 

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Full-Time Custodian

Trinity is currently looking to fill a Full-Time Custodian position.  Training is provided for this 40 hrs a week / flex schedule position. Compensation includes competitive pay and excellent Benefits Package including paid vacation, insurance, and retirement plan. Call Clint Brown in the church office at (830) 895-0100

Responsibilities Include:

  • Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
  • Cleans bathrooms, check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate.
  • Vacuums/shampoo carpets and cleans/strip and wax floors.
  • Empties all wastebaskets and collect trash around church and offices.
  • Unlock and lock rooms as needed.
  • Set-up and tear down tables and chairs based on calendar instructions or drawings.
  • Open and close buildings daily, ensuring that lights are turned on and off at appropriate times.
  • Cooperate with other custodians in completing jobs.
  • Performs additional duties as directed by supervisor or Minister of Business Administration.

 

Custodian Requirements

  • Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb an 8 ft. ladder.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, push, pull, reach, lift, and carry objects.
  • Generates a sense of hospitality by his/her very presence; communicates a sense of availability, warmth, openness, and approachability.
  • Establishes good working relationships; works well with people at all levels; considers the impact of his/her actions on others; uses diplomacy and tact; and is approachable.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

 

Core Competencies:

  • Must be able to clearly understand and communicate verbally in English and in writing with team.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule and/or over time if needed.
  • Must be able to arrive on time for work schedule.
  • Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
  • Must work well with others and support team members.
  • Must work quickly without compromising quality.

 

Summary: We are looking for a person who can focus on attention to detail while being friendly, courteous and respectful. This individual will perform any combination of cleaning duties to maintain a clean, efficient, sanitary and comfortable setting for our members, guests and staff of the Church.
 
 

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