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Sep '25
TSM Circles – September 2025
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Sep '25
by James Tripp
The start of a new school year brings many firsts, lasts, and other fresh opportunities for growth, reflection, and transformation. It can present some of the first tangible experiences for our students to take the lessons learned at camp and put them into practice as they interact more with people in their schools and broader communities. The start of a new school year also brings about the launch of Circles in the Trinity Student Ministry.
Circles are the Trinity Student Ministry’s weekly breakouts where students are invited to build deeper relationships with God while also forming meaningful connections with one another and their Circle leaders. These breakouts are designed to help students explore what it means to draw closer to God, lead faithfully in the places He has planted them, and invite others to know and follow Him.
Over the coming months, I cannot wait to see how God uses these firsts, lasts, and fresh opportunities to qualify who He has called, ignite transformative discussion, and draw our community closer together. I am excited to see our adult leaders and students pour into one another with energy and resolve.
Please keep our students and adult leaders in your prayers. Pray for our ministry to be one where the lost, broken, and searching are welcomed, loved, and encouraged. Pray for our students to be galvanizers of change in their lives, at home, at school, at work, and beyond. Pray for discernment and wisdom for our leaders. Most importantly, pray for us all to grow in our relationships with Christ and to reflect Him in our lives.
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Sep '25
First Blessing 2025
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Sep '25
First Blessing, to be held September 20 from 7:30-11:30am, is our annual Mission Trip to Kerr County. What a blessing it is to serve our community through this ministry of providing families breakfast and then giving free shoes and socks for children 2 years old through 12th grade. First Blessing is a time when we get to share the gospel and pray for families in our community.
This year, it will be especially important for us to love on our community. I’m grateful for a team that will be present and listen to stories and share Jesus.
Here are a few ways to join us on this Mission Trip to Kerrville: Serve food, be a table host, measure feet, give out socks, help with trying on shoes, serve as a greeter and more. If you are interested, please email Kellee at kparish@tbck.org.
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01
Sep '25
Eagle’s Wings Home Group – September 2025
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Sep '25
by Missy Coulter
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!
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Sep '25
TBC Men’s Ministry
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Sep '25
by Josh Watkins
We have an amazing group of selfless men & women here at Trinity, many have been busy taking care of our local community and church members affected by the flood. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts!
This year we have had a few men’s prayer breakfasts where we spend time fellowshipping around some good food, have a person speak for about 15 minutes, then pray together and plan future men’s events.
At a recent prayer breakfast, Jeff Stone brought his drill and shared how to get involved in the Texas Ramp Project ministry. In June, we had a fishing trip to Lake Calaveras and a few men provided boats to fish out of. Some nice catfish were caught! In August, we cooked pancakes and sausage for the whole church and look forward to doing it again next year! We would love for you to be involved in our future events!
Watch the calendar for events that are coming up.
Future Events:
This Fall – Shotgun event!
October- Men’s Prayer Breakfast
October- Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Ways to get involved:
If you would like to help plan events for next year, please contact Josh or JD.
Please pray for our men’s ministry that it would be an encouragement to many men.
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01
Sep '25
Men’s Bible Study – September 2025
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Sep '25
by Mike Mullens
If you haven’t attended the Trinity Men’s Bible Study in a while or you’ve just recently become a member of our Trinity Baptist fellowship, you will find attending the Trinity Men’s Bible Study a great way to get to know other Christian men as we fellowship and study God’s word together.
The 2025 Fall session of the TBC Men’s Bible Study begins Thursday, September 4th. Class hours are 10:00 a.m. until noon and include a refreshment break about half-way through the class. Materials are free.
The topic for our twelve-week study this fall is Jesus Messiah, Son of God which will take us through a thorough study of Matthew, Mark and Luke. There are some differences between each of these three important New Testament books which we will investigate as we discuss them. The starting point of this class will be Jesus is without question the most Important man who has ever walked on this planet. He alone was all God and all man and now sits on the right hand of God the Father for all eternity. So, it encourages everyone who professes their faith in Him as the Son of God to discover everything we can about Him. Our study of these three Gospels will help all of us get to know Him better.
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Sep '25
Flood Recovery Assistance
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Sep '25
At this past Sunday’s Member Meeting, we reported that over $530k has been given to Trinity’s Disaster Fund. Contributions have come from around the country from individuals, churches, and organizations. The Flood Recovery Ministry Team is leading Trinity’s efforts to steward this blessing. To date, almost $350k of those funds have been/are being given to assist recovery in Kerr County from the July 4th flood event.
Priority for assistance is to help individuals/households who have suffered damage or loss to their primary residence. This includes property owners and renters. So far, help has been aimed at giving the opportunity to start recovery. The team is now exploring the ability to increase assistance available to match needs for rebuilding.
During September, we will be gearing up to be a conduit for recovery funds available to our community. This will include application for local funds available to organizations. Your prayers are coveted during this time for wisdom and knowledge to navigate and administer assistance.
Recovery is a long-term effort. Starting on July 4th you, through church members and staff, were a part of search, relief and recovery efforts. Throughout the months of July and August, members have served thru their gifts and personalities to be the hands of Christ along the river. Together we will continue recovery efforts and partner with organizations like Texans on Missions and Mercy Chefs.
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Sep '25
For the Journey – September 2025
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Sep '25
“Be strong in the LORD and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10
This verse has echoed in my mind every day since we discussed it and our community has begun rebuilding from our recent flooding and crisis. I must admit that I am a little taken back at how often I try to do things in my own strength apart from the LORD. The only thing that really matters is what the LORD is doing through me. I am amazed that there are so many of you who are making yourselves available in several ways to do the same. Thank you, Trinity, for all you are doing in the name of the LORD.
I want to pass along a word from those who have been staying with us through Texans on Mission. I have heard nothing but huge praise for how you are encouraging them and receiving them while they are here with us. I have heard numerous times how precious and giving our faith family is at Trinity. I am so glad that others are seeing what God has impressed upon me while serving as your pastor.
We continue to make plans each week for reaching out into our community to meet needs. There will be more who come to do physical labor in the days ahead. Many of you have joined these groups and even made up this group in the days past. More are on their way. The church has been blessed to bless many through financial contributions. Praise God we have been blessed to be the hands and feet of Jesus not only with our hard sweat, but also with our offering of resources.
New opportunities are on the way. Trinity has been asked to take on some key support positions to allow Texans on Mission to remain with and serve in our community. If you are interested in helping out, please call the church office to see how you may do so.
I stand amazed at how God has used HIS building HE impressed upon us to build. So many have been blessed to come through our doors and receive a warm welcome. We know these opportunities are scheduled well into 2026. We have met a lot of people who we did not know their name before, just as we thought we would. God is good.
Our fall schedule is underway. Students are back in school, Children’s Day Out is underway, Church ministries are back in place, and we are preparing for all we know to prepare for with the understanding that some things may be added. It takes faithful church members to carry out the blessings and responsibilities of the Body of Christ. Thank you again, Trinity Baptist Church.
God is definitely making Himself known and redeeming what has taken place. We are still remembering and praying for those families who were with us over the July 4 weekend. Join us as we continue to walk alongside those God is placing among us to bless.
In Christ,
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GriefShare
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week group, you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
Our next series begins September 8th, 10am-noon. The $20 fee includes the GriefShare workbook.
Contact the Adult Discipleship Department for more information at 830-895-0100. Register using the link below.
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Jul '25
Camp Insights
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Jul '25
As we get ready for camp, I (Wes) asked a few of our students what they are most looking forward to. Here’s what they said:
Olivia Elliston (entering 9th Grade at Tivy) – What I’m really looking forward to is being able to grow closer to God with my closest friends and dressing up for the theme nights.”
Josh Woodruff (entering 10th grade at Ingram) – I am most excited for the fellowship that happens at camp. Also, hundreds of youth kids worshiping is something you never forget about
Anna Henson (graduated Senior) – I am looking forward to opportunities to grow in my relationship with Christ as well as guide some of the younger campers towards developing their relationship with Christ. Also, Grad Games is going to be so much fun!
Preston Galindo (entering 8th grade at HPMS) – I’m looking forward to deepening my faith, building stronger friendships, and experiencing God in new ways through worship and community at camp. It’s a time to reset, grow, and have a lot of fun together!
Charis Henson (entering 9th grade at Tivy) – What I am looking forward to most about camp is the relationships I will build and how my relationship with God will grow.
Luke Bowers (entering 10th grade at Tivy) – I am looking forward to growing in my faith and spending time with people that want to grow in theirs.
Kendall Boles (entering 10th grade at Ingram) – I’m looking forward to being in a place away from the rest of the world where I can just feel the Holy Spirit and Connect with God and the people around me.
Cadence Woodruff (entering 12th grade at Ingram) – I am especially looking forward to the worship time that we get at camp.
Jack Bowers (entering 12th grade at Tivy) – I am looking forward to being able to witness the way God works in the people around me and establishing relationships with those people.
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