LIFE@TRINITY

Friendship Class

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 in Adults, Bible Study Class, General |

Room 221 @ 9:45
Teacher(s): Richard Cox & Jeff Stone.
Ages 30’s-90’s!

by Melinda Cox

Greetings from the Friendship Class and Happy Fourth of July!

When our nation was formally established 250 years ago, freedom was the clarion call. The definition of a “clarion call” is “a strongly expressed demand or request for action.” Our struggle for national independence in 1776 was an example of a clarion call — the need for independence of the American colonists from England.

But, even more important to us as Christians is a verse from Galatians: “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13; NIV 2011)

A very important part of our class is to expound on the Scripture verses that are part of Trinity’s scheduled daily Bible readings. The teacher casts the Scripture verses on the overhead screen while digging deeper into the Scripture passage.

One of the ways that our class serves one another is through prayer. Prayer requests are shared by the class, prayed over in class, and sent out via email to each class member. I firmly believe that iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). God is our advocate and hears our prayers.

Christian service is another way that the Friendship Class becomes the feet of Jesus. Whether it be the needs of class members or church members, the Friendship Class very often reaches out to help others in their time of need. Sometimes, the need is physical, such as members needing help in driving to a doctor’s appointment. At other times, the need is more spiritual and emotional in nature. All in all, I feel that “koinonia” exists in the Friendship Class. “Koinonia” is the Greek word often translated as “fellowship,” although its meaning goes deeper than mere social interaction. I strongly believe that the Friendship Class is an example of Christian fellowship and communion with God and our fellow Christians.

Mission Moment

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 in General, Missions |

by Dianne Clemons

At the Pregnancy Resource Center, the Mihai’s are not only helping mothers with their physical needs, they are offering families the opportunity to encounter Jesus and experience His transforming love. This past week, they had two ladies who chose to be baptized. Lidia and Cristina stood in a powerful public declaration of following Jesus, unashamed and full of conviction. They did not concern themselves with criticism or judgment from others; instead, they chose to walk in obedience, living out their faith with courage and grace. It was a testimony that Jesus is alive, changing hearts and restoring lives, even in a community where fear and violence can make surrender feel risky.

In 2022, they carried a hope in their hearts that one day they would witness such a moment. Four years later, Jesus fulfilled that hope! In January 2026, as we sought the Lord for the direction of the center, His answer was clear and powerful: water baptism. In the midst of uncertainty, His light shines brighter—awakening hope, strengthening faith, and calling people into a deeper relationship with Him. This is the work of Jesus: to seek, to save, to restore—and above all, to love.

Lidia is one of the most faithful people at the Pregnancy Resource Center. Her love for Jesus knows no boundaries. Jesus is at work in her life, and through her obedience, she continually opens her heart to His power and presence.

Cristina is a beautiful work of Jesus and you can see that reflected on her face. She shines in every way, always making sure that all the glory goes to Him. A few years ago, Cristina’s 5 year old boy was killed in a tragic accident. God is certainly at work even in the midst of unimaginable pain.

Milan & Misty Mihai and family serve in Romania and are supported through the TBC Missionary Fund.

Children’s Ministry

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 in General, Kellee, TrinityKids |

by Kellee Parish

A big Thank You to all the wonderful adults and youth that jumped in to serve at VBS! We had a wonderful week with terrific kids attending. We had great attendance each day and the kids had so much fun in all our ministry areas of learning. The Children and adults raised $856 for Hill Country Baptist Association and learned about what our Association does to minister in our county and the surrounding area.

Mini Kids Camp is coming up at the end of June and we have wonderful counselors attending with our 1st-3rd Graders. Kid’s Camp is the end of July and we’ve got a great schedule planned for the week.

I cannot thank our volunteers enough for all they do to minister to kids and families! From our ministry events, camps, Wednesday Discipleship and Sunday Bible Studies, we have some of the most amazing teachers and leaders. What a blessing to work with such fabulous adults! If you see any of these terrific adults, thank them for doing such amazing ministry!

Welcome to Our New Youth Minister

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 in General, Josh, Youth |

by James Tripp

After roughly five months of prayer, discernment, and conversation, the Youth Minister Search Committee is grateful to share that our church has approved Josh Gill as our next Youth Minister. We are deeply thankful for the support, encouragement, and prayers the congregation has offered throughout the process.

In our conversations with Josh, it was evident that he has such a passion for creating spaces for people to encounter God and for teaching. Josh comes to us from the H. E. Butt Foundation where he currently serves as the Assistant Director of Laity Lodge Family Camp and has previous experience as a Student & Children’s Ministry Associate Director and a Young Adult Ministry Pastor.

We are excited for Josh to step into this role and eager to see how God will use his gifts to bless our students, families, and community. Josh will start in this new role August 9th, which will allow him to finish up the camp season at Laity Lodge and then take some time to reconnect and recuperate with his family.

Thank you again for your prayers. Please continue to pray for our students, their families, and our church as we continue through this time of transition.

For the Journey

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 in General, John |

“Behold, I am going to do something new, now it will spring up; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19

God Bless America! Praise God for 250 years as a nation. The United States has become a major world leader in such a short span of history compared to other nations. I am reminded that God works through flawed people and God is not through working through our nation, nor His church. May we find ourselves faithful to God’s steps as we follow His leadership.

As we come to the anniversary of our tragic flood, July 4, 2025, we are filled with both memories of that day as well as the days following. Over the past year there has been extreme highs and lows. Families had to walk through grief while trying to find God’s comfort and a new normal. We have been blessed to walk with several of them. Many who lost homes have now found new homes and also many have rebuilt what was damaged or destroyed. We are grateful for the many ways Trinity Baptist Church has found to support and encourage.

Praise God we are not where we were, nor where we will be, as we continue our journey together. Thanks to all our members who have helped to support the relief, recovery and rebuild in our area. Many have put their feet on the ground for those needing such help. Others have supported Texans on Missions in incredible ways through shower unit support, cooking teams, and serving as site supervisors. The chainsaw unit that has so many Trinity members on it has been busy from day one. Thank you for being a church that is willing to respond and stay around.

We continue to support the rebuild ministry in whatever ways we can. I am so thankful to be part of a faith community that is large and continues to show up. Thank you Texans on Mission for your consistent support and continued presence.

This August, Trinity will be kicking off a new opportunity of ministry on Wednesday nights. We have been praying through a schedule change that we hope will enable more people to take advantage of next step discipleship. On August 19, we will kick off our new Wednesday night schedule. We will move our Wednesday meal from 5:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Our ministry options will move from 6:00 pm to 5:30 pm. We will offer several options for next step discipleship while continuing to offer our Wednesday Midweek Bible study. The extra time allows for us to offer such ministers as Re/Engage, a marriage ministry developed around strengthening marriages while establishing strong discipleship. Other options include: Experiencing God led by Mark Clemons and Disciple Making Leaders led by JD Templeton. Sign ups will be starting soon. Mike Mullens will be leading our Midweek Bible study through the Life of Christ.

We are excited to announce Josh Gill as our next Youth Minister. Josh and Veronica have been members at Trinity for two years. They have two wonderful children, Grace and Alex. Josh will begin serving at Trinity on August 9th. We will have a welcome reception for them after school starts.

Thanks to our incredible Youth Minister Search Committee. They took their responsibility very serious and worked together as a team to bring Josh our way. We are so fortunate to have great church members in place to lead us. Thanks again, James Tripp, Julie Boles, Barb Bowers, Jesse Hinton, Loretta Keese, Shelby Peschel, and Becky Watkins.

In Christ,

Pastor John

Flower Ministry

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 in Adults, General |

by Sharon Grimes

The Trinity Flower Ministry continues to share the Sunday morning altar flowers with members of our church to encourage and provide hope. Other occasions are celebrations of milestones to help our church family rejoice. After the flowers are enjoyed in worship or in a special service, we prepare 4 to 6 arrangements for members of our church family and community. We meet on Monday mornings and work together to create the arrangements, plan who the recipients will be, and then plan the delivery of the flowers. Before they leave for the day, we thank the Lord for the ministry, our group and pray for the needs of the recipients. The flowers are delivered with an encouraging note and we often add a brief prayer or scripture.

We fellowship with the members of our church family when the flowers are delivered. With a spirit of encouragement, we share flowers to share a little joy, praise and love of the Lord. When our church family is experiencing death, health issues or hurting, we share flowers to let them know they are in our thoughts and prayers. Frequently, we make a new friend, sharing pieces of our lives that become a treasured moment. The visits may be short or extended, depending on the needs of the recipient.

As a group, we help each other with small projects, send quick text messages and even phone calls. We have shopped together and are planning a luncheon. Our group is small with the designer of the bouquets being a member for over 20 years. The rest of our group are new to this ministry. Our love of the Lord and our sharing time bring a unique closeness.

Prospective Youth Minister Coming In View of a Call

Posted on Jun 24, 2026 in General, HomePage |

James, Tripp, Chair of the Youth Minister Search Committee, announced this past Sunday that Josh Gill, prospective Youth Minister, will be coming in View of a Call this Sunday, June 28th. Josh will share a short testimony in all three worship services. We will also be voting in all three worship services with the purpose of calling Josh Gill to serve as our Youth Minister. The results of the voting will be announced at the conclusion of the 3rd service.

Summer is Here!

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 in General, TrinityKids |

by Kellee Parish

Summer is here! This spring has gone by quickly and we are in full summer plan mode with VBS scheduled for June 8-11 (Mon-Thur) from 9-Noon. This year’s theme is “Rainforest Falls: Discovering the Nature of God.” If you are interested in ministering to kids in our church and community, please email Kellee at kparish@tbck.org.

Mini Kids Camp (Completed 1st-3rd Grade) is June 29-30 at Alto Frio Baptist Camp in Leakey. We have a great team of adults serving as sponsors this year. There are still openings if you know of someone wanting to attend. The cost is $100. We will need a $25 deposit to save your spot. We will send you the forms needed when we receive the deposit.

Kids Camp (Completed 3rd-5th Grade) is July 20-23 at Alto Frio Baptist Camp in Leakey. We still have space available for kids to attend. Our church does a fantastic job in helping with this camp. Pastor Keith Smith will be back again and our theme is “Wild Ride”.
Contact Kellee or Bianca for more information about these summer ministry events.

Student Ministry – June 2026

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 in General, Youth |

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!

Quenched Class

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 in Adults, Bible Study Class, General |

Room 217 @ 11:00
Teacher(s): Jordan & Melissa Marcum

Ages 18 to 30s.

currently using Lifeway’s Explore the Bible series.

by Caleb Boles

The Quenched Bible Study Class provides a wonderful opportunity for young adults to come together in fellowship and deepen their understanding of God’s Word. We offer a place where college students and young professionals can grow in their faith through reading and discussing scripture. You can expect to gain wisdom, encouragement, lots of laughter and a new understanding of what it means to dig into God’s word. Quenched creates an environment where individuals can ask questions and learn what it means to really connect with God. Quenched will help you gain a new perspective within the stories you’ve probably heard a thousand times. The group strengthens not only personal relationships with God but also builds a hunger to learn about God’s heart. We meet Sundays at 11 am in room 217, where we enjoy a good sense of community as we read, pray and grow together in Christ.

Come and See Class

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 in Adults, Bible Study Class, General |

Room 212 @ 9:45
Teacher(s): Jay Stimson

All ages welcome

Teaching from the Explore the Bible series

by Jay Stimson

“Come and See!” is not just an invitation. Our Bible study’s desire is to “come and see” Christ each week through His Word and to support each other with encouragement and prayer.

The apostle John wrote in his Gospel that 45“Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law (and so did the prophets): Jesus the son of Joseph, from Nazareth!” 46 “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Nathanael asked him. “Come and see,” Philip answered.” John 1:45-46 (HCSB)

And the proof He was the Messiah is recorded in Matthew 28. “But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. Matthew 28:6 (HCSB)
We are a class of 10 to 15 people who meet in Room 212 each Sunday morning at 9:45am. It is for men and women of all ages. We have a fun ice breaker question each week that helps us get to know each other better. This is a safe environment from the world that allows us to be transparent and pray for one another’s needs.

We currently use the Explore the Bible study curriculum which encourages us to let the Bible teach the Bible. We use scripture and cultivate discussions that include current issues and topics that are relevant to everyday life. Some of our best discussions are generated from questions brought up by class members. We would love to have you visit us. Come and See!

Trinity Life – 2026

Stitchers for Jesus Ministry

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 in Adults, General |

by Cheryll Overla

The Stitchers for Jesus Ministry is a group of women who sew, knit, crochet and make hats with looms. These items are sent locally and worldwide, going with mission groups, to orphanages, children’s homes and also with ministries that serve children with needs.

Some of the items made include girls’ dresses, boys’ shorts, baby and child hats, quilted blankets and afghans. Along with things made for babies and children we make adult bibs, walker tote bags and lap blankets for residents that are homebound or in assisted living or nursing homes. One lady in our group makes cloth dolls that go to children around the world.

We craft these things at home and have a monthly meeting where we bring in the items. In our prayer time we intercede for those who will receive these things, as well as for each other’s burdens, needs and blessings. Stitchers is another way Trinity can “Worship-Connect-Serve” in a smaller group setting. We know each other well and look forward to meeting and sharing ideas about sewing etc. and updates on things we have prayed for. The ladies are talented and love to work with fabrics and yarns.

This spring we have also helped Kellee in the children’s department with a preteen summer camp mission project. We made “wreath kits”; strips of cloth fabric that will be used to make door wreaths for nursing home/assisted living residents (400 of them!). We are already working on the shoe bags that will be given out in September for First Blessing…about 550 shoe bags for the big day!

Does this group sound like a place where you could work and serve the Lord? We are happy to have new people join in and help us. It is a great ministry and fellowship group.