LIFE@TRINITY
Life at Trinity is given order through three words: Worship, Connect, and Serve. God has gifted each of us differently and equipped us with different passions and preferences. With the choices at Trinity we ask that you seek to Worship with the church, Connect with a small group, and Serve in a way God has gifted you once a week. To help make that simpler we place the things we do under the word that best fits that group or activity. Start by choosing one thing from each area.
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Nov '24
Student Ministry – November 2024
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Nov '24
by Melissa Morris
A busy refinery can be a noisy place. Hammering, grinding, sizzling, roaring fires, along with the shouting above all those noises, are some of the sounds of the work happening inside. The sounds at The Refinery, the youth space at Trinity, might be different, (though I would argue that the decibel level can be higher than an actual refinery!), but those sounds are also evidence of the important work happening inside.
In my role as High School Circles (small groups) Coordinator, I arrive early on Wednesday nights to help set up and I hear ping pong balls bouncing, foosball handles spinning, cheers, and a few friendly taunts as students start to arrive and play games before the main event starts. There are also huddled conversations, laughing, occasional tears, and shouts across the room as friends gather and catch up on life. Adult Circle Leaders also start showing up at this time, some leaving work early, to get a few extra minutes to build relationships with their students.
When everyone gathers in The Forge, what we call the big room, the sounds become those of worship, with adults and youth using their musical gifts in the band and students singing praise to the Lord. After a few songs and prayer, the sounds change dramatically to those of the Impossible Shot, where students and their visitors get to try to get a Nerf arrow through a tiny target across the room to win a prize. On the very rare occasion that someone makes it, the cheers are electric!
After that, the high schoolers split off into their small groups in classrooms while the middle schoolers stay in The Forge for teaching and discussion. I get to overhear solid Biblical teaching from Wes, Brian Bowers, and Stacie Foster that is tailored just for those preteen and young teenagers, along with their discussion and reflection on that message. I love hearing the students’ responses of how they interpret Scripture passages and what is going to stick with them. Meanwhile the high schoolers are diving into their curriculum and discussing that week’s lesson. There are occasional bursts of laughter along with periods of quiet when someone shares a struggle and their friends and leaders offer advice and prayer.
Wednesday night ends sounding much like it started with ping pong and foosball balls, a student leadership team huddle, and loud group conversations. There is a lot of activity and noise in The Refinery, but the most important thing that is heard each and every Wednesday night by every student is that God loves them and desires a relationship with them. The best sound of them all.
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Nov '24
For the Journey – November 2024
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Nov '24
Thank you, Trinity, for the appreciation shown to our ministerial staff during Pastors’ Appreciation Month. I love our team of ministers and am so blessed to learn from them as we lead Trinity toward next steps and missional purposes.
We took our church vote in October regarding the recommendation from our New Deacon Selection Task Force to allow women the opportunity to serve as deacons at Trinity. The vote did not carry the percentage needed to change the bylaws, though 54% voted in favor and 46% voted against. Therefore, we will move toward our next step of deacon selection and seek the nomination of men to serve as deacons soon. I want to again share my appreciation to David Sprouse, Diane Donaldson, Suzii March, Pennie Olivo, Dan Petty and Vern Stahl for the first half of their responsibility. They now will lead our church through the nomination process and selection of new deacons.
November is the month for thanksgiving. Though we recognize it, nationally we also celebrate gratitude throughout the year. Every day is a day of gratitude for those who recognize God’s great gifts. “Don’t be deceived my brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:16-17
God is so good to us all. His gift of Jesus makes all the difference and, in faith, we have a purpose and place. God’s gift of family goes beyond expectation and I celebrate not only my physical family but my spiritual family as well. God calls us together for His glory and reputation. I am thankful today and every day. God is good, all the time; and all the time, God is good. Let us praise Him together.
“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.” Psalm 150:6
In Christ,
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Nov '24
Night In Bethlehem 2024
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Nov '24
by Carolyn Hollingsworth
For several years Trinity Baptist church has offered a “Drive thru Nativity” for the community. In the comfort of their vehicles, families drive thru scenes depicting angels, shepherds and sheep, inn keepers, wise men and the manger. It provides an opportunity to see, hear and experience what it may have been like that special night in Bethlehem when Jesus was born. What a delight it is to watch the excitement of children waiting to see baby Jesus and the sheep before they drive thru. It is our desire that you will begin the month of December remembering the birth of Jesus; God’s gift of love and forgiveness of sins for the world.
Come join us for “Night in Bethlehem” December 6th and 7th from 6:00-7:00pm. Vehicles enter from Bluebell Road and can have narration from either a phone or other device by accessing tbck.org.
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Nov '24
Adult Discipleship – November 2024
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Nov '24
Chris was our sons’ Bible study leader when they were in middle school. He marked their height on a church wall every year. Those lines are probably still there, twenty years later! That leads me to think about another type of growth. How do you measure spiritual growth? We don’t notch church door jambs with years of attendance or the verses we memorized.
Ken Braddy is approaching four decades of discipleship service to churches and denominational groups, training thousands of Bible study leaders during that time. Based on his experience, he has developed a more accurate measuring tool to gauge small group Bible study growth. Numbers represent people, but attendance alone is of limited value in evaluating spiritual growth. Stack your own life next to this spiritual maturity yardstick. Here are Braddy’s four measurements with my summary of his evaluation questions.
Learn and obey God’s word – Are the individuals in your small group growing as disciples, engaging in discussion? Is your group identifying and calling up apprentice leaders? As we grow numerically, do we periodically spin off new versions of the group?
Invite people to become disciples – Do our prayers focus on the lost…by name? Do we schedule intentional time among the lost, initiating “next steps” conversations? Are we intentionally inviting both saved and lost people to join the group?
Form deeper relationships – Are we organized to care for each other’s needs? How balanced is our connection and content? What are we doing to strengthen group relationships?
Engage in acts of service – How does our group make a difference in the local community? Do we encourage one another to serve in the church, and within our leadership team? In what ways do we encourage and pray for our pastor?
Christians don’t go from “milk to meat” in a day. However, there should be some observable traits, actions, and attitudes that we develop as we age in our faith. So, pull out your measuring tape with me and let’s grow!
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Nov '24
New Life Class
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Nov '24
by Greg Peschel
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.
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Nov '24
Trinity Men’s Bible Study
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Nov '24
by Rick Boles
The Fall Men’s Bible Study is alive and well, meeting Thursday’s from 10:00am to Noon in the Youth Department’s Refinery. The study is being taught by a diverse group of well-qualified teachers and Bible Study leaders starting with our own Adult Discipleship Minister, J.D Templeton, assisted by Greek Bible Scholar, Dale Moreau, and Bible Study teacher, Mike Mullens.
We are studying the book of Exodus this fall and this book is filled with the challenges of the early Hebrew people. It teaches us, as Men in today’s culture, what we need to be– a light in a dark time and, to those who are observing, how we as Christian men react to the challenges of our time.
If you have not been involved, we encourage you to come and join in our study of the Book of Exodus. You will get to know and have fellowship with men who see a need to study God’s Word as they lead in their families as a spouse, parent and grandparent. Again, we are having a great time studying God’s Word and praying for one another in the challenges of life.
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Nov '24
Moses Family Update
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Nov '24
by Wendy Anderson
Some of you may know Dr. Geoffrey and Nicole Moses from their stay in the Minoah House as they mobilized in 2018 for their first move and again in the summer of 2023, or from his work as a physician at Peterson Hospital in years past. The Moses’ sending church is Kerrville Bible. They serve through Frontiers USA Ministry.
Geoffrey and Nicole, along with their four beautiful kids, have served in Sierra Leone since 2019, sharing their skills in a country with one of the highest disease burdens in the world. Geoffrey’s father is originally from Sierra Leone, a war-torn majority Muslim nation in West Africa and again, according to National Geographic, one of the most difficult places on earth. The country has one of the lowest life expectancies and highest infant mortality rates in the world. Geoffrey’s training is in family medicine and Nicole’s in occupational therapy.
Their work includes providing countless medical services, hosting medical teams, educating and training, building relationships and the witness of the great commission of the reconciliation between God and mankind through Jesus Christ. They homeschool their children.
TBCK is honored to help in the support of the Moses family. Hopefully they’ll be able to utilize one of our mission homes again in the future, as they still consider Kerrville as their home.
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Oct '24
Trinity Marriage Ministry
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Oct '24
by Barb Bowers
Hello from Marriage Ministry! We are excited to offer a marriage class this spring, which sounds like a while from now, but time flies. Be on the lookout for more information coming in late fall.
There is a Weekend to Remember conference this year in San Antonio at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort from November 22-24. You can register on the Family Life Weekend to Remember website with the code Kerrvillemarraige. And, until September 16, registration is half price! (This does not include lodging, but the Hyatt is offering reduced room rates for those attending the conference, so be sure to mention that.) This weekend is packed with phenomenal speakers and materials to help grow your marriage! We love how this weekend is made for every walk of marriage; whether you are engaged, newlywed, growing through different stages with children, blended families, empty nesters reconnecting with your spouse or seasoned marriages looking at what it means to leave a legacy with your family. There is something for every stage. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kaleb and Lauren Kurz.
Hope you’ll join us for our next class!
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Oct '24
Children’s Ministry – October 2024
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Oct '24
I love watching our church serve at First Blessing! What a joy to see so many volunteers (151) minister God’s love to our community. Y’all have cooked, served food, been table hosts, greeted, registered, given socks, measured feet, helped pick out shoes, made bags, handed out Bibles and passed out balloons to these precious kids and their families. What an amazing blessing to these families!
Trinity registered 398 kids, we had 322 kids and 104 families attend on Saturday, September 21st. We ministered to kids from all over our area. Some of those included are Kerrville ISD, Ingram ISD, Harper ISD, Hunt ISD, Divide ISD, Comfort ISD, Center Point ISD, Arms of Hope in Medina, KSTAR, HCYR, and Mercy Gate Ministries.
I’m so very grateful for a talented leadership team that recruits and leads so very well. Thank you Trinity, for serving so very well!
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Oct '24
KCYR 101.5 LP FM
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Oct '24
by Stephanie Clarke & Rylie Gordon
Did you know Trinity Baptist Church owns a radio station? KCYR 101.5 LP FM transmits right here from our steeple!
Riley Gordon, Misty Gordon and I have been working on improving it ever since we took over managing it in 2021. Over the last few years, we have had a lot of changes. We slimmed our format to be mostly music, commercial-free with only a few programs currently peppered into the mix.
We have strived to find Biblically-sound content – that also rocks. We carefully search the web to procure fresh music that you won’t hear on KLOVE. My musical vision for KCYR was modeled after an independent station I used to listen to that is based in Vermont. The goal was not only to have music be theologically sound as possible, but also SOUND good! We knew there had to be better content out there that wasn’t POP music. We canceled our contract with Salem Music, and brought all music in-house.
We had help from a local radio station owner, Justin McClure (JAM Broadcasting), who donated A LOT of his time, along with an entire library of Christian rock from a station he used to run in Stephenville years ago. It was a great start to our new in-house library which is growing all the time!
The next thing we tackled was putting together an app for our station! A few months ago, Riley and I began researching apps, and found one suitable for our station. Now, those of you who listen while in town, but can’t when you head back home, can keep on listening as long as you have a data signal! After much work, we’re excited to finally invite you to download the new KCYR app!!
Available in iPhone and Android platforms for free. No ads. You can listen anywhere, even outside the Kerrville city limits! There are options to like or dislike the songs, set notifications for a song you love and the app will let you know when it will play next. You can even send song requests!
Stay tuned for the following programs coming soon:
Bible Thinker with Pastor Mike Winger – Mondays/Saturdays at 7pm
Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers – Tuesdays/Saturdays at 8pm (Coming Soon!)
KCYR Coffeehouse – Saturday mornings at 6am (Coming Soon!)
Insight for the Journey with Pastor John Wheat – Daily Shorts
Hymn History Hour with Wiley Wilkerson – Sundays at 6pm (Returning Soon!)
Word of Promise (an Audio Bible Experience) – Saturdays at 2pm (Returning Soon!)
Zion Lutheran Church Livestream Sundays at 9am
Trinity Baptist Church livestream -Sundays at 11am
And more!
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Oct '24
Navigate
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Oct '24
Navigate /’navə,gāt/
verb – plan and direct a route or course, especially by using instruments or maps.
verb – plan and direct a route or course, especially by using instruments or maps.
Larger military and commercial planes carry a navigator, whose job is to make sure the aircraft stays on course. At Trinity, our Navigate ministry is designed to give young adults the opportunity to plot a course of discipleship, following Jesus by using His word as a map for life. In a day when many youth graduate and leave the church, Navigate bucks the trend.
Young adults who are in college or just embarking on a career are often highly mobile. We are able to provide them with a consistent place to engage in worship, Bible study and fellowship with one another. They can ask difficult questions without fear of being cut down. When society says “Make your own truth”, Navigate can encourage these college and young professional adults to stay the course. They discover they can investigate hard questions without abandoning their faith. That is one of our goals, to lead young adults to making God’s truth their own.
Look to see this group lead worship on a Wednesday night and serve the church in other ways. You might think we need to reach them because they are the future of the church…but that’s not entirely true. They are the church today! Our Wednesday night video ministry, youth ministry, and audio visual ministry are just a few places where these 20-somthings in action, already engaged in serving the Kingdom of God by serving Trinity.
Join us some Sunday night at 7:00 pm to see what Navigate is all about. Pray for our young adult ministry. Tell other young adults what is going on at Trinity!
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NOW HIRING: Part-Time Youth Ministry Assistant
Trinity Baptist Church is looking for a part-time (32 hours a week) Youth Ministry Assistant. The position includes two-weeks of paid vacation.
On-the-job training is provided for this opportunity. Trinity’s office team is a great place to use your talents and passions to assist disciple makers in a positive environment with a Christian worldview.
You may apply online at tbck.org/employment or come by the church office for an application. In addition to the application, you may call Wes Henson in the church office for information or bring a letter of interest to the office.
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