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Nov '25
For the Journey – November 2025
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Nov '25
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6
God has been so faithful and good to us. Even in the midst of struggles and grief, we sense God’s presence and direction forward. Let me first of all thank you, Trinity Baptist Church, on behalf of the Pastor and our Ministerial staff, for the most generous appreciation through words and cards during Pastor Appreciation month in October. It is such a blessing to travel alongside you as we serve the LORD together.
I am most grateful for God’s salvation through Christ our Savior. This month, which holds the day we call Thanksgiving, gives us many opportunities to stop and consider the many things for which we are thankful. I count as blessings from God my family, with Melinda being the starting point. God has been so gracious to provide such a rich spiritual heritage for which I am a recipient, and prayerfully being a contributor. I hope and pray that as the days of November pass that we will have exponentially more things to list than the number of days in the month.
I am also thankful for the way in which Trinity Baptist has made ourselves available for assisting others through our community recovery and rebuild efforts. This truly is a long haul and we can only see one week at a time. We are blessed to be a part of a larger Baptist family who have poured in from other cities and states. We continue to consider ways to support those in need.
God is on the move redeeming all that takes place. There is a renewed emphasis on spiritual conversations that I pray will lead to gospel presentations. We are hearing that young men are making the turn of leading others back to the church. It is encouraging to know that the Body of Christ is at work leading others to relationship in Christ and service to Christ.
During the month of November, we will be recognizing the Persecuted Church around the world. You will notice the flags of many countries where there is extreme persecution for being a Christian. Two of the greatest persecutions are upon gathering in Jesus’ name and in the distribution of Bibles. May we remember those of our brothers and sisters in Christ as they remain faithful as we do our part to be aware of their struggles and pray for their witness.
A special thanks to Texans on Mission for their continual work among us and for STCHM for their counseling services in September and October. We have much to do and will continue to find ways to share the love of Christ as we minister and care for those in our community. Thank you for your faithfulness.
In Christ,
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Oct '25
Children’s Ministry – November 2025
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Oct '25
God is doing amazing work all around our community! It was a joy to see over 150 volunteers serving at First Blessing! Trinity provided breakfast for over 300 families and 417 pairs of shoes were given to kids. Six people accepted Christ, and many Bibles were given out in English and Spanish. Thank you, Trinity, for sharing the gospel!
God opened the door at the perfect time for Xtreme Obedience to be at Pre-Teen Camp this past summer. Our kids were blessed to spend time with Justin and his well-trained therapy dogs after the flood. Xtreme Obedience also came to Trinity and shard on Wednesday night about following the Master (Jesus) and listening to him. Justin and the dogs also shared with Center Point ISD kids about being a champion in life and making wise choices. The Xtreme Obedience team has been a blessing to our community!
Mark your calendars for Night in Bethlehem to be held on December 5th and 6th, Friday and Saturday night, at 6pm. What a great time to invite your friends and neighbors to come and drive through the Story of Jesus’ Birth! This free event will be located on the Bluebell side of the church. Bring your phone to listen along as the scenes unfold. If you are interested in serving at this wonderful ministry event, or need more information, please contact the church office.
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Oct '25
Primer Time Singers – October 2025
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Oct '25
by Doug Lusk
In our church, a Prime Timer is a member age 55 and older. There are a number of Trinity activities that serve and are enjoyed by this seasoned portion of the Trinity Membership. Becoming a member is automatic with coming of age. Participation in any of the scheduled activities is a matter of choice.
Among this age group are men and women who love to sing and who love to worship our Lord through their music. They are known as The Prime Time Singers. Because running a choir requires attention to a host of details, they have a separate organization and slate of officers headed by President Kathryn Ramsey.
This week, the Prime Time Singers started a fresh year of worship with some new songs and a few that were used previously. Weekly rehearsals are held at 10:00 AM each Tuesday.
The main mission of the Prime Time Singers is to have Sing Outs, which are concerts performed monthly at various Care Facilities in Kerrville. The first of these in this new year was sung this past Tuesday at River Point. As usual, it consisted of songs that worship the Lord, plus some that celebrate our Armed Forces and our Country.
The choir is directed by Charlie Barganier and has about forty members. New members would be very welcome. So, If you like to make a joyful noise, come and join the Prime Time Singers.
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Oct '25
Glo Games 2025
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Oct '25
by Melissa Marcum
It is finally Fall and you know what that means? GLO GAMES! Glo Games is one of TSM’s outreach events to students in our area. It is a great opportunity to bring a friend, have some fun, and show them what TSM is all about!
Glo Games will look a little different this year as we are going with a Middle School emphasis. (Don’t worry, High School had their own Glo Night that was just for them.) During Glo Games, students get the opportunity to participate in fun events while glowing in the dark under black lights. They will be divided into teams by color, and compete for the ultimate prize… BRAGGNG RIGHTS! Faces will be painted, shirts will be written on, pizza will be eaten, and fun will be had by all.
As always, we need adult help to ensure our Middle Schoolers have fun and are safe. If you would like to help with Glo Games and find out more about what loving on our students (while beating them at a game of glow-in-the-dark dodge ball), reach out to Wes or Alycia in the church office.
Highschoolers had their Glo Night last weekend! This was new this year and just for our high school students. It was also a great opportunity to bring a friend, have some fun, and show them what TSM is all about!
As with anything we do in TSM, the desire is for students (and you) to know GLY&DARWY. God Loves You & Desires A Relationship With You. John 3:16-17.
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Oct '25
Roots Class – October 2025
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Oct '25
by Jessi Kearns
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.
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Oct '25
Navigate – October 2025
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Oct '25
What’s next?
Many young adults are asking this question on a daily basis. They have not known life without instant information access. (remember Encyclopedia Britannica, anyone?) Research shows that media consumption provides similar dopamine rushes to those found in drug usage. Is there an answer to this question?
In this setting, our College and Young Adult Ministry seeks to answer the “What’s next?” question with a healthy spiritual life. On Sunday nights this happens at Navigate. This gathering provides a safe environment to ask the toughest questions of life. We encourage one another to do the hard work of spiritual disciplines. We worship through song and study God’s word with an eye toward practical daily application.
Navigate could benefit from “experienced” adults who are willing to pour their lives into these younger adults. Is God calling you to walk alongside young people in college or the work force? Call the Adult Discipleship office today and talk with JD to find your place of service! We have some bright “Navigators” who would love to learn from mature believers.
Our normal schedule is Sundays from 6:00-7:00 pm Pickleball, followed by worship and Bible study at 7:00.
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Oct '25
Stitchers for Jesus Celebrate 10 Years
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Oct '25
by Cheryll Overla
The Stitchers for Jesus celebrated their 10th Anniversary on September 3rd. Sue Stewart and Marvene Wallace visited a church in Arkansas that had a sewing ministry and after seeing what these ladies were doing, decided they would like to bring the idea home to the Trinity ladies. Ideas were shared, plans were made and soon the group was off and sewing. Of the original group that started, two ladies are still with us: Sue Stewart and Rita McFaddin. In 10 years of the ministry, about 5000 dresses, many shorts sets, quilts, afghans, baby hats, walker tote bags, adult bibs and COVID face masks were made and distributed to various ministries around the world! As much as we are able to help others, all of the stitchers love this ministry and being able to do the things we love is a huge blessing to all of us.
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Oct '25
For the Journey – October 2025
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Oct '25
There is excitement in the air with the cooler weather, but there is also an excitement around us as we sense and experience God’s movement among us. God is declaring His praise and making Himself known through everything that we see taking place. “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!” Tragedy does not stop God from redeeming the evil and ugly in our world, nor can we claim any credit for the good that is taking place. Only God! The brokenness in our world screams we need help. Many are finding the only help that sustains is the help that comes from God. The strength that keeps us moving forward is the strength that God places within us that He also empowers. The Church has always had a voice. Many need to find it again.
Circumstances around us do not determine our actions. Our heart’s obedience to the LORD’s direction determines our call and actions. We don’t declare truth because it is popular, we declare truth because it is just that, truth. God is at work in His world. We ought to be at work alongside Him. I look forward to seeing you in the trenches.
It has been good to see some of the usual ministry events taking place this month, inviting our community into our space. Trinity’s Arts and Craft Show, First Blessing, High School Glo Night, have all seen both members and guests coming together. None of these ministry events happen without the prayer and planning to bring them about. It is wonderful to see so many Trinity members engaged in kingdom tasks. Thank you, Trinity, for all you do.
We still have groups coming to support our community through the rebuild efforts of Texans on Mission. This is not a quick call, but a continued call, that extends for the long haul of supporting rebuilding of homes as well as the rebuilding of emotional care. STCHM will be on campus again this month on October 13-15. There will be a general group session addressing Trauma on Monday, October 13 and another general group session addressing Grief on Tuesday, October 14, both beginning at 6:30pm. There are also individual sessions available on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am to noon and 1:00 to 3:00pm. All of this is at no cost to the individual and open to anyone in our area. Please help us get the word out. There are many who will benefit from this ministry opportunity.
We celebrated a beautiful time setting aside seven new deacons for servant leadership at Trinity. We anticipate fruitful ministry as Chuck Coulter, Jordan Marcum. Tabor McMillan, Philip Meadow, Vern Stahl, Jay Stimson, and James Tripp join our existing deacons in helping to serve Trinity in great ways.
It is not too late to join us in reading through the Bible for 2025. God is faithful to bring us to a place of knowing Him. If you haven’t been able to read along with us until now, don’t miss finishing strong with us. Pick up a reading plan and let’s travel to the end of 2025 together.
In Christ,
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Oct '25
Shepherding
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Oct '25
by Paul Pankratz
I have been involved in children’s ministries for many years and have had the privilege of serving as a Shepherd in the Children’s Ministry during the 9:45 service since the second week we joined the Trinity family. The opportunity has been a continuous blessing, and I look forward to serving every week. While not a part of the Security team, we are responsible for ensuring the safety of each child. Each Shepherd submits a background check and completes training to understand the roles and responsibilities of the position, not to mention being trained to support and coordinate response in the children’s area, such as in the event an evacuation is required. Shepherds also monitor classrooms to see if teachers need any assistance or additional support during the hour.
It’s such a joy to see the children on a weekly basis. One of my favorite parts of being a Shepherd is watching their progress as they grow physically and spiritually. It is an absolute blessing!
Shepherd duties are a ministry to children and is equally a ministry opportunity to parents. All teachers in the Children’s Department do an excellent job caring for and teaching each child, but the Shepherds are the face that parents get to see most often. New parents, and especially those visiting, need to have confidence that their precious children will be safe while they attend worship services and/or Sunday School. It’s important that they can feel comfortable and confident in leaving their children with us. Shepherds have the opportunity to greet parents, ease the transition for their children and at the same time put the parents at ease, so that they can fully engage in worship. I consider this one of the most important roles that Shepherds perform.
There are always opportunities to serve as a Shepherd, either on a regular basis, once a month as a part of a rotation, or as an occasional resource to fill in when there is a need. It is definitely a fulfilling and valuable way to serve the Body at Trinity.
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