by Melissa Morris

 
In July, Trinity Student Ministry was blessed to take 56 students and 11 adult sponsors to Horizon Youth Camp in Brownwood for an incredible week of worship, Bible teaching, fellowship, and fun. Throughout the week, our students stepped away from the distractions of everyday life and intentionally focused on growing in their relationship with Christ.

 
Each day was filled with meaningful worship services, engaging small group discussions, and opportunities for students to build lasting friendships while encouraging one another in their faith. It was exciting to watch God work in the lives of our students, not only during the worship services but also through conversations in free time, during meals, and throughout the day’s activities.

 
The greatest reason for celebration is that one student accepted Christ as Savior, beginning a brand-new life in Him. We also had several students make significant spiritual commitments, including decisions to follow the Lord in baptism and others who sensed God calling them into vocational ministry. We are grateful for the work the Holy Spirit accomplished in their hearts and ask our church family to continue praying for them as they take these important next steps in their walk with Christ.

 
A week like this would not have been possible without the investment of our 11 adult volunteers, who gave their time and energy to serve our students. We are also deeply thankful for the prayers and support of our entire church family. Your encouragement and generosity make opportunities like this possible.

 
Thank you for partnering with us in reaching and discipling the next generation. We are excited to see how God continues to grow the seeds that were planted at youth camp in the months and years ahead.

 

 

 

by Forrest Walker

 

Trinity Student Ministry had an exciting and meaningful season over the past month, and we’re incredibly thankful for how God continues to move through our students, leaders, and church family. One of the biggest highlights was our Sweets N’ Smore Camp Fundraiser on April 26, which was an incredible success! Through the generosity and support of our church community, we not only met our goal, we exceeded it. Because of that support, every student who participated in the fundraiser will now be able to attend camp at only a fraction of the normal cost. It was such a powerful reminder of what can happen when the church come together to invest in the next generation.

 
We also recently celebrated a wonderful Graduation Sunday on May 17, recognizing 13 seniors as they prepare to walk the stage and step into a brand-new chapter of life and faith. It was a special morning honoring who they are, what God has done in their lives, and the exciting future ahead of them. Please continue praying for these graduates as they move forward in their walks with Jesus.

 

Looking ahead, our summer is already shaping up to be full of meaningful experiences, discipleship opportunities, and plenty of fun together. Horizon Youth Camp is coming up July 6, along with several other activities and events before and after camp throughout the summer. Be on the lookout this week for the release of the Trinity Student Ministry summer calendar for all upcoming dates and details!

 

 

The Youth Minister Search Committee continues to meet regularly. We begin each meeting with a devotion led by one of our committee members. I chose my devotion topic to be Preparation, which is to build anticipation and initiative to see God. Proverbs 16:3 tells us to “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Also, Psalm 37:7a reminds us to “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him”. We fully trust that God is at work throughout this process as we search for Trinity’s next Youth Minister.

 
We are pleased to update you that in the past month, we have received and reviewed multiple resumes. We are currently excited about several candidates and have sent questionnaires to them requesting additional information. After we receive their responses, we will move forward in our selection process.

 
Thank you for your continued prayers. We appreciate your faithfulness in praying for our committee, our future Youth Minister, our youth, and for our Trinity staff through this process.

 

 

 

This month, while my boss is away on study leave, I thought I’d take a shot at writing the article for Trinity Life. As it happens, this month also marks my one-year anniversary of working here at Trinity! It’s hard to believe—it’s gone by so quickly. I truly love my job and feel incredibly blessed to work with such amazing people.

 

Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand what makes Trinity such a special place. Here are just a few things I’ve learned along the way:

 

It is a joy to be part of this community, and I’m so grateful for all the ways I’ve grown over the past year, and all the wonderful people I’ve met. I’m excited to see what God has in store in the months and years ahead!

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.