Our Sunday school class is more than just a time of study – it is a space where faith comes alive through honest conversation and thoughtful reflection. Each week, rather than working through a lesson in a traditional format, we strive to dig deeper into Scripture by posing unique and sometimes challenging questions – really exploring the biblical text. These questions spark meaningful conversation and encourage each person to consider how God’s Word was received by the original reader and consider how it applies to our daily life now.

 

Class discussion is always an open floor. Everyone is invited and encouraged to share insights, experiences, or even doubts, and together we listen and learn from one another. This allows us to see Scripture through many perspectives, and it helps us recognize that God often speaks in new ways through the voices of fellow believers, not just Bible teachers. By creating an atmosphere of respect and curiosity, our class has become a place where both seasoned Bible readers and those newer to the faith feel equally welcome to participate.

 

Another special aspect of our group is that we occasionally set aside the formal study to simply fellowship together. These gatherings remind us that Christian community is built not only on learning but equally so on genuine relationship. Through these times, we grow closer as a church community – sharing in each other’s joys and challenges and having space to pray for each other as needed.

 

Roots is about more than gaining biblical knowledge; it is about growing a community where Scripture shapes who we are, and conversation and fellowship shape how we live. We believe that by coming together in this way, we are better equipped to live out our faith and share God’s love with the world.

 

 

 

Eagle’s Wings is a home-based Bible study that meets in the home of Chuck and Missy Coulter. We meet on Monday evenings from 6 to 8pm. Around 6, we gather for a home cooked meal and fellowship. Chuck usually provides the main course and other group members bring sides and dessert. Enjoying a meal together allows us to visit and get to know each other better while also providing in reach for the needs of our group. We try to keep the group no larger than 12 as this provides for more intimacy. And we love celebrating birthdays!

 
We begin our Bible study around 7:00. The group as a whole chooses what we will study through Right Now Media, then confirms with JD. Once the subject matter is chosen, we do one session a week. We watch the video and have “lively” discussions using the study guide provided with the video. We break for the summer but continue to meet once a month in other group members’ homes for fellowship and a home cooked meal. This allows us to stay connected through the summer months. And yes! We Love to Eat! 

 
Eagle’s Wings is very involved in meeting the needs of our neighbors and our community (outreach). A few of our group members build ramps for disabled and elderly. Others do home repairs for those who cannot afford to hire someone. A neighbor needed a stove, we networked, found one (free), picked it up and delivered it. We are also very involved with Mercy Gate Ministries. We network to help meet the needs of women entering the program and those graduating the program, and so much more!

 
I would encourage you to visit Bible Studies and Home Groups and find one to connect and serve with. It is amazing to witness the Hands and Feet of Jesus at work, as well as study His Word together while building lasting relationships!

 

 

 
The Friendship Class at Trinity is a Bible Study Class that enjoys delving in depth into the previous week’s sermon passage of the Bible, although on occasion we study other Biblical topics. Often Greek and Hebrew words from the scripture passage are further analyzed to help explain the meaning of the passage. After the lesson has been presented, prayer requests are solicited from the group and those requests are then prayed over before being sent out to the class via email so the needs can be prayed over during the week. These prayer requests have been sent to Heaven to the Father through Jesus Christ. What a joy it is to our class that we have a Heavenly Father that listens to our prayers!

 
Koinonia, a Greek word used in the New Testament, which translates as fellowship, describes our enjoyment with one another when there is a gathering of class members for a social. The koinonia of our class is strengthened when we gather together to break bread, laugh and enjoy one another’s company. “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42).

 
What a delight it has been for our class this school year to pray over Adopt-a-Grad students who have graduated from high school and left their “comfort zones” with family and friends to travel off to college to meet new friends. It is with extreme joy to know that these Adopt-A-Grads felt our prayers when that first wave of college tests hit all at once, when there seemed that the week would not end and perhaps a little bit of rest would happen over the weekend, and that Thanksgiving now appeared on the horizon. Coming alongside of these recent grads with prayer has not only been a delight but a calling to equip these young men and women to follow Christ wherever they are asked to go.

 

 

 
The Lois Street Home Group meets regularly through the fall and spring semesters, two Sunday nights a month in the home of Tabor and Katie McMillan. The group also typically meets with the Kerrville West Home Group once a month for a group fellowship.

 
We are a group currently made up of 5 families, with children ranging in age from newborn to 6th grade. We met this spring with committed and accountable hearts, despite the challenges that come with meeting during the busiest time of the year. Our meetings are structured to provide time for fellowship, a shared meal that is prepared collectively, and designated time for a bible study. This semester we worked through John Mark Comer’s study on reading scripture. The scripture study is a part of a larger study that we have delved into multiple times over the last two years called, “Practicing the Way.”  “Practicing the Way” encourages readers to intentionally rearrange their lives to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did, creating a life that reflects the values and practices of the Way of Jesus. We worked individually and came together as a community to grow in our relationships with Christ through incorporating intentional and focused scripture reading times into our daily lives. Through fervent prayer, accountability, the support of Trinity Baptist Church, and dedication to growing our relationships with each other, we have developed a strong sense of family as a community of believers.

 
Our celebrations from this spring semester include the birth of Kevin and Madison Maldonado’s first child, John Henry, the elected deaconship of Tabor McMillan and James Tripp, involvement in TBCK’s production of the Victor by several of our members, and the baptisms of Karl Kearns, Katie and Walker McMillan. We are currently on break for the summer but are looking forward to resuming our Sunday meetings again this fall. If you are interested in meeting with the Lois Street small group, please reach out to Tabor or Katie McMillan.

 

 

 
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.

 

 

 
Have you ever considered the “Bedtime Story” effect? Meaning we have heard stories so often we can recite them without even opening our bibles. But what if the way we learned it wasn’t the way it was received by the original audience? What if we are missing something deeper by not looking closer to the “how” and the “why” the bible was written more so than just the words themselves?

 
In Quenched we are currently going thru the book of Genesis trying to discover what we are missing by reading with a “western” or “American” mindset instead of an “eastern” or “Jewish” mindset. Looking to discover what the original audience would have instinctively realized when they heard these stories that we miss completely. In fact, I challenge you to re-read Genesis 11:1-9 and find the verse where it said that God was angry at the people. (Hint, you won’t find it.)

 
Walk with us as we go thru the Bible in the context of the text itself, as well as the surrounding history. Let’s deconstruct the “Bed-Time Stories” and attempt to reconstruct them through the lens of historical context.

 
We are journeying together on this, so we invite you to come and join in the discussion. Let’s find out together exactly what it is that we don’t know in the bible and sharpen each other as we search out God’s heart in God’s story.

 
The young adult Quenched Bible Study class meets on Sunday mornings at 11:00 in Room 217.

 

 

 

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!

 

 

Sometime in the 1970s, the late Helen Puccini established the Women of the Word (WOW) Bible class along with co-leader Mary Kalbfleisch. Both ladies were literally shepherds of the flock. They not only presented inspirational Bible lessons, they also provided emotional and spiritual help to members of the class. Even after all these years, that same spirit permeates the atmosphere of our group.

 
Class member Charlene Hite states, “I moved to Kerrville a year ago and tried out Trinity and the WOW class. The women in the class were great and made me feel right at home. Along with a lot of loving fellowship, I have learned so much from the Bible studies.”

 
At present, the WOW class, led by Becky Doyal, still reflects the theme set in motion by Helen and Mary. For our Bible lessons, we will be using Lifeway’s Explore the Bible quarterlies starting March 2nd.

 
Before each Sunday’s Bible lesson, Becky takes time for the class to share prayer needs, followed by a time of prayer together. She provides a list of the prayer needs later in an email to class members. Our class is divided into six care groups of five to six ladies, each with a group leader who regularly checks on the needs of each member. In this way, we are able to make sure everyone is cared for. Birthdays are recognized with gift bags filled with cards and small gifts. We also sponsor a deserving graduating senior with monthly cards of encouragement and tokens of our love.

 
To encourage bonding and strengthening of friendships, we gather off-campus three times a year for fun, food and fellowship. What good times we have at these get-togethers!

 
As one of our newer members, Saundra Neely, commented, “One thing that really drew me into this fellowship was the idea of ‘enter to worship, leave to serve.’ There’s a place for everybody here.”

 
How true it is!

 

 

For the last 40 years, a group of Christian brothers and sisters have been meeting in room 121 next to the Family Life Center to study God’s word. Before covid, we averaged about 40 in attendance. Post covid our attendance has been in the upper 20’s. We use Masterwork curriculum by Lifeway, head-quartered in Brentwood, TN. Each book is written by biblical scholars from all over the world. The writers vary in age and denomination. Recently, we studied a book written by a man who lived back in 1400 BC. Most of them, however, are much younger!

 
Leaders of our class include a class director, teacher and secretary. The teacher encourages participation of the members and visitors present. Several of the members respond to questions in our book or questions posed by the teaching leader. So, while the discussion outline is based on the content found in our book, every study is rooted in the scriptures from God’s word.

 
We have 2 or 3 socials a year usually planned by the social committee and are held off campus at a restaurant. Like most Baptist groups, parties almost always include food.

 
Most of our members are around age 70 but some are in their 80’s. Our class is organized into care groups which enables us to stay in touch with each other’s praises and problems. Our director sends out a prayer list every week which enables us to pray for specific needs of members and their families and friends. The ladies meet once a month at a local nursing home to sing, give a devotional and pray for specific needs. The men meet at a restaurant the second Wednesday each month for prayer and fellowship.

 
We are very open to new members and encourage you to join us as we seek to praise and honor God.

 

 

 
Kerrville West small group meets every other week to share life, deepen their faith, and grow in community. This off-campus group strives to be more than just a bible study. Its mission is to create time and space for a community of believers to walk closely together in their faith.  

 
We begin with a potluck meal and fellowship. Afterwards, we settle into a time of discussion. We explore God’s Word together and allow space for reflection and application.  Whether studying a book of the Bible, a sermon series, or tackling a faith-based topic, our group prioritizes this time as a way to connect deeper.

 
Every member is committed to showing up. In times of stress and chaos, we show up and seek peace. In times of rest and leisure, we show up to celebrate and enjoy life together. We strive to create an environment that is intimate and relaxed. Meeting in a home fosters a sense of closeness and allows for vulnerability and authenticity. Prayer requests are shared, encouragement is given, and friendships are strengthened.

 
We serve one another and support each other in our respective ministries. We serve the church and community through various service projects.  Each month we organize a fellowship meeting to simply “hang out”.  We find each other outside of our scheduled meeting times for a random pickup game or game night.  We support each other in every facet of life – kids’ sporting events, birthdays, big milestones, etc.  We rally together when life feels too heavy to bear alone.  This all adds up to a full life filled with fellowship between friends who feel like family.  Our children experience what life can look like when you surround yourself with believers whose spiritual gifts are different from your own.  They are witnessing the Spirit working through many parts to create a “whole”. 

 
Our group has been active for 8 years now!  In the midst of chaos and conflicting schedules, God uses our time together to restore and encourage. We believe that small groups are an integral part of participating in the Christian walk.  We encourage anyone interested in being part of one to step out in faith and dive right in!

 

 

Thank YOU, LORD!

 

January 7, 2024, The Bridge Class began. It’s been an exciting year filled with blessing as we have dug deep into 1 & 2 Thessalonians, a study of Heaven and Angels, James, and Ephesians. We’re looking forward to including a rich study from the Old Testament in 2025 as well as additional studies in the NT.

 

Bridge Ministry Team members, Don and Debbie Nelson, Frank and Judy Stevens and Ben and Suzii March, who God called to help start The Bridge, have been vital to the class serving as Director, Outreach, Fellowship, Greeter, Teachers and MORE! They are blessings!

 

The Bridge Class 3-Fold Mission includes:
1st-Bridging Our Relationship with Jesus. John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, & the life…”
We do this through In-depth Bible Study teaching and group participation.

 

2nd-Bridging Our Relationship with One Another. Hebrews 10:25 “Do not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing…but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day approaching.
Loving Relationships, Fellowships, Prayer & Praises, Calls, Meals, and Connecting outside of class has grown our class into a warm group of friends who love and pray for each other and laugh together. We can’t wait to see each other on Sundays!

 

3rd-Bridging Our Relationship with Un-believers & Seekers. Matthew 28:19-20 “Go…and make disciples…”
We take serious Jesus’s command to go and make disciples. We notice others around us and invite them to The Bridge. We practice friendship evangelism as well as seasonal outreach such as winter care bags for the homeless, Valentine John 3:16 evangelism outreach, March – The Victor, April Solar Eclipse evangelism cards, December Candy Cane Evangelism.

 

The Bridge Class has members of all walks of life, ages and stages, married, single, widowed, divorced. Our common bond is the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word. If you don’t have a class, we’d love for you to pop in and visit. You’ll be welcomed with warm smiles, loving hearts, and lots of JOY!

 

 

 

Welcome to the Crossroads Class.  We are located in the Family Life Center on Sunday morning at 9:45 until 10:45. We are a class of multi-generational ages and backgrounds which make us very diverse and interesting!

 

Our teacher is Gary Anderson.  We do not follow a printed lesson, but Gary gives us what God has laid on his heart to teach which is usually a book of the Bible.  We were in Genesis for the 40 years the Jews wandered in the wilderness!  But it was fun to be with them each step of the way.  Gary has a unique way of tying together Biblical history and American history at the same time.  We have learned a great deal about our fore-fathers and the part God played in our country from the beginning.  From time to time when Gary has to be away from class, we have other teachers who fill in for him.  

 

We are a very loving and friendly group even though we have a large enrollment.  And more importantly than that, we are a strong praying group.  We send out prayer requests each Sunday afternoon that people have asked for that morning.  If needed from time to time, special requests go out during the day sometimes everyday with updates, too.  We try to keep the requests covered in prayer!

 

I am Lanie Ebelt, Director of the class.  I do my best to keep all things flowing in a smooth manner so that on Sunday morning, Bible study and fellowship is what can be focused on.  I am open to hearing what you have to say as a suggestion and will try to work on what might be requested.  But I will not promise it will happen.  It is my philosophy that you try our class and then try the other classes that Trinity has to offer.  “Go where you are fed” is my motto.  

 

We would enjoy having you come and try us out and see if it is a fit.  We do like to party from time to time but find that we are quite busy with family and travel.  I encourage you to find your time of worship, your Bible study class, and then your place of service here at Trinity Baptist Church!

 

 

 

Greeting everyone with wishes for A Happy New Year from the Joyseeker’s Class!

 

My name is Sharon Purswell and my husband, Randy and I, are members of the Joyseeker’s Class and have been for almost 10 years. If you’re new to Trinity, or are not yet part of a Bible Study group, we’d like to invite you to check us out. We’d love the opportunity to meet you. We meet in Room 224 just above the Gym/Family Life Center.

 

We have three great teachers who rotate weekly and whose teaching styles are very diverse. Our study materials are taken from study manuals which promote and invite interactive discussions.

 

As long-time members of this amazing class, we have learned that it is a class filled with true prayer warriors who are full of compassion and love. If you visit us, the very walls in our classroom indicate signs of the love of those within this group. You might come to learn that “We’re family” and we’d love having you join us. We pray for each other, socialize together whether one-on-one or in a group setting in homes or just hanging out with each other. We generally look after each other’s needs. We’re folks who enjoy the study of God’s Word together, enjoy sweet fellowship together and have fun & laughter all along the way!

 

Look forward to meeting you soon!

 

 

 

Are you ready to dive deeper into the Bible and truly understand its meaning? The Genesis Class is here to help you do just that! Whether you’re a teenager, young adult, husband, wife, or seasoned Bible reader, our class welcomes everyone eager to explore the Scriptures in a fresh and exciting way.

 

Unlike traditional Bible study classes, our approach goes beyond rote memorization or becoming a scholar in Greek and Hebrew. We emphasize understanding the meanings of the biblical languages in a practical way. You will learn to pose insightful questions, identify flawed interpretations, and seek comprehensive explanations that resonate on a deeper level.

 

Imagine reading a Bible verse you’ve memorized, like Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Have you ever wondered, what exactly is the gift of God? Is it grace, faith, or something else? Our class will guide you through questions like these, helping you uncover the true meaning behind the words.

 

We recently finished our study of the Book of Revelation and before that the Book of Genesis and are now excited to begin a new journey: What is the Gospel and What is Salvation? This study is unlike anything you’ve experienced before!

 

Join us in room 217, upstairs near the elevator, in the new building. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to grow in your understanding of the Bible and enrich your faith.

 

We can’t wait to see you there!

 

 
The New Life class has an open door for anyone looking for a Sunday morning Bible Study. We are currently going through a short study on the church and plan to take a look at Biblical Servant Leadership in our next study. Our study features plenty of discussion, a few laughs, and the occasional tear. As we continue to grow, we hope to add some outside-of-class gatherings to the social calendar. In the midst of our busy lives, we must be sure to take time for fellowship with other believers. We are currently looking for someone who has that passion for fellowship who might be interested in organizing that for our group. In the meantime, we enjoy the time we share together and look forward to spending time in study and prayer as a community.