July/August The Scoop by Trinity Church / Peacemakers

THE SCOOP 2015 JULY / AUGUST

THE SCOOP SENIOR PASTORS Rich & Robyn Wilkerson EDITOR IN CHIEF Richardy Blanchard MANAGING EDITOR Hollie Hepler CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rich Wilkerson, Sr Richardy Blanchard Daniella Aragon GRAPHIC DESIGN Kerry Phillips Terrance Wilson Kerri Keith-Spitaleri PHOTO CREDITS Bryan Benitez, Rabson Senat, Emmanuel Hernandez, Alicha Desir, Yokany Reyes, Kerry Phillips, Candice St. Sartin, Shemir Dauphin, Michelle Trujillo, Bruno Nascimento, Nick Green, Liz Castro COVER ART Kerry Phillips, Christian Troz, photo by Bryan Benitez

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IN THIS ISSUE

FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR / WHERE FAMILY GATHERS

ARTICLE / KIDZCORNER

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR TRINITY

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT / SURROUNDED STANDING: NOMI

HIGHLIGHT / CAMPUS UPDATE

CONNECT GROUPS

GET INVOLVED / MINISTRIES AT TRINITY

WHERE FAMILY GATHERS OUR HEART FOR THE HOUSE

BY RICH WILKERSON, SR

When I think of a House, I think of the place my family gathers. It is a special place where I feel at home, surrounded by the people I love. Trinity Church is a HOUSE, a special place where my family, each of you, gathers together each week. As a family we are all blessed when any one person succeeds, reaches out to others, or meets and surpasses the goals they set for themselves. I am always impressed by the dedication and generosity of my Trinity family. Each person at Trinity Church and Peacemakers is a vital part of an amazing and powerful family of believers. I am so thankful and blessed to be a part of what we are doing! I know it is as important to you as it is to me that our community takes time each year to focus on our Heart for the House. We use our Heart to embrace the revelation that God uses the local church to transform the world, and to develop our Passion to build it. I believe the local church, Trinity Church, is the hope of the world. During our Heart for the House offering, each of us brings our BEST offering to the altar, an offering above our weekly tithes. This special

offering is a Step of Faith as we make a commitment to stretch ourselves to meet the needs of our church. Our Heart for the House is demonstrated through our giving, our Service, and our Faith. You must present as the Lord’s portion the best and holiest part of everything given to you. (Numbers 18:29) The Heart for the House pledge weekend is in July this year. When we pledge our support and support the work the Trinity Family is doing, we prove that our goal of winning people for God is our most important goal. Together we are changing the World one person at a time! God honors the faith of those who act. Will you join with me as we show our Heart for the House this year? I am asking you do three things. First, PRAY about stepping out in faith and giving to Heart for the House. Ask the Lord how He wants you to support your Trinity Family. Second, BELIEVE that God provides in unexpected ways. Every year I hear new, amazing stories about how God moves in the lives of our family members who step out in faith and honor God’s House. These stories are tangible proof to me that God is providing for our Trinity Family! Finally, ACT. Don’t forget to pledge your support for Heart for the House during our Pledge Weekend. On this special weekend we are joining together to GIVE as one family — investing in God’s House. Your HEART FOR THE HOUSE, your generous and willing heart, is making a difference in the lives of those in our Trinity Family and in our surrounding community. Thank you! I know there are going to be big things in your life and in the lives of our entire Trinity FAMILY in the next year. Our church’s future holds amazing surprises! I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) Rich & Robyn Wilkerson are the Senior Pastors of Trinity Church in Miami, FL & founders of Peacemakers ministries. Married 40+ years they have 4 children & 2 grandchildren.

KIDZ COR NER MEMORY VERSE

KidZone Servant Lead-

2 THESSALONIANS 3:13 “Don’t ever get tired of doing the right thing.”

ers have a lot of fun in-

teracting with the kids and

their parents. The entire team

VIRTUE

embodies a true heart of friend-

ship and family, and this extends

to every person coming through our

CONVICTION – The

doors.

importance of standing for what is right even when others don’t.

Each week our goal is to get every kid

in the room excited about Jesus. Start with

high-energy music, the kids rush to the stage,

dancing and worshiping together. These amaz-

ing kids are getting to know Jesus and discover-

ing who they are in the process. It’s impossible to

not smile and laugh with them as they high five their

way back to their seats after worship. Their enthusiasm

is contagious!

After worship a leader shouts: “KidZone, how are you feeling

today?” The response is a special KidZone chant with the kids

shouting down the walls – the louder the better! We then move into

a time of giving. Watching the kids give their offering is a humbling

experience. They give everything they have with joy and complete gen-

erosity. Their attitude is a reminder to each of us – how we give is just as

important as what we give!

Now it’s time for large group activity. Utilizing skits, stage activities, and fun games to teach a specific virtue and memory verse. They learn the

importance of the virtue and how it practically applies to their lives. Next we break into our small groups, where Servant Leaders recap the lesson using age-appropriate interactive FUN activities. Services end and parents start to trickle through the doors. The kids rush them, excited to share everything they learned that day. I sat down with our KidZone Pastor, Keefe Flynn to go a little deeper into the fun and exciting world that is KidZone! DANIELLA ARAGON: How do you see the kids responding to the different activities in KidZone?

KIDZ OF THE MONTH JULY/AUGUST

KidZone would like to honor two of our outstanding students who have demonstrated Christian virtue & character

CONGRATULATIONS! Tahnegsa Jean-Louis & Alexander Henry

DA: Any new and exciting activities coming up?

Keefe Flynn, Director of KidZone leading Large Group Activity.

KF: Very exciting things are happening in the next few months! KidZone Pajama Jam is July 27, from 7pm-11pm. We’ll play games, eat popcorn, and watch a movie.

KEEFE FLYNN: They are full of energy! They jump and dance during praise and worship. Then they interact with positive, ready to learn attitudes during our large and small group lessons. Their hearts, minds, and ears are ready every week to hear and receive God’s word.

We’re also very excited to announce our very first KidZone Conference – UNSTOPPABLE this September 11 & 12. The kids will learn more about God through great worship, encouraging messages, exciting and cool activities, lots of laughter, and a ton of fun!

DA. What do you envision for the kids at KidZone?

Kidzone embodies the mission of Trinity Church. We encourage children to use their imagination, believe with all their heart, and achieve with all their might. Although we may not be able to prepare the future for our children, we can prepare our children for the future!

KF: These children are the future of Trinity Church and our community! It’s amazing to hear what take home and share with their family and friends, and to see the joy they experience in getting to share God’s word. They are already becoming the leaders and world changers God called them to be.

•

Daniella Aragon is a student at FIU majoring in Mass Communication/ Journalism. She serves in production, drama and KidZone and reaching others through the power of words is her passion.

KIDZONE CONFERENCE SEPT 11 &12 $20 Our 1st annual children’s conference with the goal to empower every child with biblical teachings on love, respect and faith in God – making them feel UNSTOPPABLE in any situation.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR TRINITY? July and August are filled with MORE celebration and MORE joy! This season prepare for our annual FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, the amazing AT THE MOVIES series, our incredible children’s recital TOY STORY, and so much more!!! It’s all about fun and creative ways to bring the family closer together. Hold on to this calendar to make sure you’re up to date on THE SCOOP here at Trinity Church. Not sure what an event is? Check the back page to see descriptions of our many ministires.

CONNECT VISION BRUNCH: Trinity Church will be launching its new Connect Groups Season this August. To prepare us for this season we are hosting a Connect Vision Day on July 18th, 2015 at 10am on North Miami Campus. Whether you are a seasoned Connect Group Leader or trying it out for the very first time come and join us for an hour of fellowship, vision casting and fun!

VOUS YOUTH: Starting July 5, the High School ministry of Trinity Church will meet Sundays at 1:30pm (MGC) & 12:30pm (NoMi). These services include fun games, high energy worship and dynamic messages from the VOUS YOUTH Leadership Team.

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION: Celebrate our nation’s Freedom & Independence this 4th of July Weekend with food, entertainment & fun.

S M T W F S M T W TH

CREATIVE NIGHT: A gathering for the Creative Community of Trinity. Whatever your passion – Trinity Creative has a place for you to use & develop your gifting! Music, dance, production, graphic design, spoken word, rap, art direction, stage design and much more! You’re invited every Wednesday at 7pm.

www.vousyouth.com

MLI OPEN HOUSE – 11:00AM

RENDEZVOUS – 7:30PM

iPRAY – 12PM CREATIVE NIGHT – 7PM

iPRAY (NOMI) – 7:30PM

S VISION PLEDGE SUNDAY: Help elevate, build & transform our community by bringing your best pledge for our annual HEART FOR THE HOUSE offering. We’re also honored to welcome special guest Pat Mesiti.

JULY

SUNDAY SERVICES / WATER BAPTISM

F S

SUNDAY SERVICES / BABY DEDICATION GROW WK 2 – 1:30PM

GROW WK 2 – 7:30PM

RENDEZVOUS – 7:30PM

iPRAY – 12PM DNA – 7PM

iPRAY (NOMI) – 7:30PM GROW WK 2 – 7:30PM

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INDEPENDENCE DAY OFFICES & BUILDING CLOSED

SUNDAY SERVICES / COMMUNION / 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION GROW WK 1 – 1:30PM

GROW WK 1 – 7:30PM

RENDEZVOUS – 7:30PM

iPRAY – 12PM CREATIVE NIGHT – 7PM

iPRAY (NOMI) – 7:30PM GROW WK 1 – 7:30PM

8 9

SABBATH PRAYER – 8AM GROW WK 1 – 10AM

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SABBATH PRAYER – 8AM CONNECT GROUP LEADERS’ BRUNCH (NOMI) – 10AM GROW WK 5 – 10AM

SUNDAY SERVICES WITH PAT MESITI / HFTH PLEDGE / WATER BAPTISM GROW WK 3 – 1:30PM

GROW WK 3 – 7:30PM

RENDEZVOUS – 7:30PM

iPRAY – 12PM CREATIVE NIGHT – 7PM

iPRAY (NOMI) – 7:30PM GROW WK 3 – 7:30PM

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SABBATH PRAYER – 8AM GROW WK 3 – 10AM

SUNDAY SERVICES GROW WK 4 – 1:30PM

SUNDAY SERVICES / BABY DEDICATION GROW WK 6 – 1:30PM

KIDZONE PAJAMA JAM – 7PM-11PM GROW WK 4 – 7:30PM

GROW WK 6 – 7:30PM

RENDEZVOUS – 7:30PM

iPRAY – 12PM CREATIVE NIGHT – 7PM

iPRAY (NOMI) – 7:30PM GROW WK 4 – 7:30PM

SABBATH PRAYER – 8AM GROW WK 4 – 10AM

SUNDAY SERVICES / COMMUNION GROW WK 5 – 1:30PM GROW WK 5 – 7:30PM

RENDEZVOUS – 7:30PM

iPRAY – 12PM SUMMER CAMP RECITAL – 7PM SUMMER CAMP RECITAL – 7PM iPRAY (NOMI) – 7:30PM GROW WK 5 – 7:30PM

SABBATH PRAYER – 8AM GROW WK 5 – 10AM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

iPRAY – 12PM CREATIVE NIGHT – 7PM

iPRAY (NOMI) – 7:30PM GROW WK 6 – 7:30PM

23 24

SABBATH PRAYER – 8AM GROW WK 6 – 10AM

GROW WK 7 – 7:30PM

iPRAY – 12PM CREATIVE NIGHT – 7PM

iPRAY (NOMI) – 7:30PM

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SUNDAY SERVICES

18 19

iPRAY (NOMI) – 7:30PM GROW WK 7 – 7:30PM

20 21

SABBATH PRAYER – 8AM GROW WK 7 – 10AM ALL CHURCH CONNECT DAY: BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

DNA: Our monthly service for all Servant Leadership outlets — Connect, Grow and Serve. Maximize your unique gifts, skills, and talents by being a part of Trinity Church’s Servant Leadership. We encourage you to come to DNA and join a team.

SABBATH PRAYER – 8AM

RENDEZVOUS – 7:30PM

iPRAY – 12PM DNA – 7PM

At The Movies is our Biggest Blockbusteriest series of the year! Throughout the month of August enjoy highlights from box office hits while Pastor Rich Wilkerson reveals their relevant Biblical truths. A crowd favorite, this fun series is sure to challenge you!

RENDEZVOUS – 7:30PM

SUNDAY SERVICES / WATER BAPTISM GROW WK 7 – 1:30PM

AUGUST SERIES / AT THE MOVIES

SUNDAY SERVICES

AUGUST

SUMMER BLAST CHILDRENS’ RECITAL: August 5 & 6 join our Freedom School Scholars as they perform in our biggest children’s recital of the year TOY STORY!!! This is the culminating event of our summer program showcasing our incredible children performing dance, drama, martial arts & so much more…

ALL-CHURCH CONNECT DAY: This fun-filled gathering is geared towards connecting as a church family & celebrating Back to School! Come enjoy free food, bounce houses, entertainment, free school supplies & most of all connecting! Everyone is welcome!

*EVENTS ARE AT MIAMI GARDENS CAMPUS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

SURROUNDED STANDING Hope, Home & Faith at NoMi

by Richardy Blanchard

Her life so eloquently models the characteristics of the Noble Woman seen in Proverbs 31: graceful, modest, faithful, kind, wise, strong. She is my mentor and co-pastor of our Trinity Church North Miami Campus, Lisette Gonzalez. I’ve watched her endure both good and bad days since receiving her cancer diagnosis in December of 2014. I’ve seen moments where she seems energetic and healthy, and others where she seems weak and feeble. In both instances I’ve watched as she’s worshipped with every ounce of strength, hands raised, thanking God and trusting Him through this journey. Since her diagnoses there’s been a shift in the worship and prayer at NoMi. I credit this shift to our campus pastors, Marcus and Lisette. Their faith and hope has been so contagious that every member of our NoMi community has been affected by it. Pastor Lisette speaks here about how God is moving in her battle with cancer and in the ministry at NoMi: “I was sick for several months and it wasn’t clear why or what I had. There were many things happening in my body at the same time that didn’t allow anyone to pinpoint what exactly was going on. After a few visits to the doctor, I was referred to a hematologist. Right away they noticed that something was wrong. My complexion was yellow and I was weak. They took blood labs and had the results back within minutes. They immediately admitted me to the hospital because my hemoglobin was 5.5 where the average for a woman is 12-14. I was in the hospital for almost a week – after many tests and finally a bone marrow biopsy because “abnormal” cells were found in my abdominal lining – we got some results.

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT

“I will never forget sitting in the waiting area at the doctor’s office with my husband, Marcus, knowing that our journey was about to shift. We sat there holding hands as the doctor said, “You have a very rare form of cancer called Anemo Lobular Carcinoma. It is a cancer that originates/ forms in the breast so it is a rare type of breast cancer. However, it forms there and then moves. It’s no longer in your breast. It is in your bones, bone marrow, and abdominal lining.” I have to say, I cried, yet I was also at peace – that peace that truly surpassed all understanding. “Telling our kids, daughter Jocelyn age 16 and son Jonathan age 12, was probably the hardest part. We felt that it was very important not to hide this away from our children but instead endure it together.

place where you can find refuge, peace and strength. It’s a place where you can connect with God and with people. I come in many times with pain or not feeling well and a simple hug or smile speaks a thousand words of comfort to me. The funny thing is, you hear the word “cancer” and it’s this HUGE word that tends to bring fear. However, it didn’t bring as much fear as I thought it would. It’s a horrible disease but I keep telling myself and reminding myself that God is greater than anything. That’s just it… God is greater, and no matter what if He’s allowed me to get something like whatever I have, then there’s reason and purpose and victory behind it. I had no idea the journey I was about to take but I knew that with the Lord and my family and friends, there is NOTHING we can’t do!” Listening to Pastor Lisette share her story about battling cancer and trusting God for complete healing encourages me to believe that God is in everything in my life as well. He’s in every moment – good and bad. What may seem like the hardest most impossible times of our lives, in the end is the thing that God uses to bring Himself glory. God is faithful.

When I told the kids I had cancer, they cried and my husband and I also began to cry. Amid all the tears my husband said, “Today we cry but tomorrow we kick cancer in the butt!” I told the kids that I wanted to go through this journey together as a family. We believe as a family that we struggle, we cry, we stand, we pray, and we fight together. “Even the days when I physically feel horrible with pain or right after treatments, my family still tells me how beautiful and sexy I am. I know that may not seem like much to some, but to me it is the world. My husband is my best friend, he isn’t just standing with me, but he is speaking life to me and encouraging me even in the way I look. “Trinity Church has been an incredible aspect of my testimony. Everyone has been so gracious and faithful in standing with me, praying for me, loving me and my family, and just being family to us. I am blessed beyond measure. Having a place that you can call Home where you are surrounded by believers who know & love God is such a life-altering thing! This is a place where you can truly STAND with greater strength and greater joy because you are surrounding yourself with people who will encourage you and who you get to encourage as well. “This life isn’t meant for us to do alone. Going to NoMi on Sundays is so important to me. It’s where I get to celebrate how GREAT God is! It’s a

One of my favorite passages is Proverbs 31:10 where the writer speaks of the Noble Woman saying, “she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.” I never truly understood what this verse means until now. I’ve learned that no matter how beautiful a pearl is – it comes at a price – it is only formed through struggle. A pearl can only be made when its vessel has been afflicted, and the vessel creates something exceptionally beautiful as it heals from the pain. Though this unforeseen moment with cancer may seem to be a wound and affliction, it is creating a testimony

we struggle, we cry, we stand, we pray, & we fight

together and a move of God that is much more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. Pastor Lisette continues to get good reports from her physicians and she continues to stand in prayer for a FULL recovery – and we all stand with her, praising and thanking God! •

TRINITY HARLEM with Taylor & Kristen Wilkerson

We are encouraged more & more everyday as members of our community join our team to serve our city. Through our various Interest & Team Meetings, we have added more than 65 people to our launch team! As we establish ourselves in Harlem, we’ve felt a tremendous call to reach out to those in our neighborhood to make a lasting impact on their life in sustainable ways. Every Saturday we spend time at the St. Nicholas Project

TRINITY SAN DIEGO is off to a great start! Our motto throughout have been prayerour personal journey & step ful about their area of faith has been, “Where of ministry & have God GUIDES, He PROawesome ideas of VIDES.” We have seen his how to bring Jesus to faithfulness and provision over our community! & over again from the very beginning of this process – from Todd is hard at work small confirmations early on, to settling us in to our new a well-attended successful interhome & Carter & Kenest meeting in Tacoma. In addinedy have been enjoying tion to providing faithful financial the sunshine & community. partners, we have a core team of We are so excited about the four individuals that have commitmiracles that we continue to ted to come and be Servant Leadsee, not only leading up to this ers for the relaunch. Each of them process, but beyond! And we

Playground where we facilitate basketball games & activities, chal& hand out water & Gatorade lenged to youth & parents. This has to get back to established life-giving relaHarlem to serve tionships & given us an opharder than portunity to share the love ever before. of Jesus in a practical way!

The timing was In June we came with perfect as we’d more than 20 team been gearing up for members down to Vous HEART FOR HARConference & were LEM – our amazing able to give our new outreach event on June team members a taste 27. We provided mediof TRINITY MIAMI & cal & dental exams, hairTHE RENDEZVOUS! cuts, healthy food, face Our team was inpainting, fun activities, as spired, encourwell as a basketball tournaaged and ment! The event was a huge success & we’re looking forward to even more lives being impacted at our next HEART FOR HARLEM event on August 22! You can stay up to date with all God’s doing in Harlem, online – We look forward to hearing from you soon! @ trinityharlem / trinityharlem.com

TRINITY

know that this is only the beginning. We are CONVINCED like never before, that where God guides, with Todd & Katie Corrigan He does provide, and... the best is yet to come. Thank you for your prayers as we venture into new territory. You can follow our journey on instagram @trinitysandiego

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CONNECT GROUPS

At Trinity Church we believe our church must grow LARGER and SMALLER at the same time. Connect groups are designed to make a big church feel like a small church. Our desire for everyone who calls Trinity Church home is to get involved in one of our fun, spiritually filling Connect Groups which allow everyone to grow in a small setting through relationships while being part of a large body. Listed are some of our many connect groups. If you have questions about groups or how to get involved with one please visit the NEXTSTEPS / CONNECT page on trinitychurch.tv or contact Connect Pastor Christy François at connect@trinitychurch.tv or by calling 786-888-4735. Get connected TODAY!

FOR YOUNG ADULTS

BLOG CONNECT Melissa Mills Every other Wed @7:30pm C.R.U.S.H Nirzie Aime Every third Sat @7pm FLASHPOINT Jessica Petit-Frere Every other Fri @7:30pm GAME NIGHTS & ACTIVITIES Christopher & Nerline Morrison Every other Sat @7pm GLOW Christy Francois Every other Sat @10am EAT, PRAY, LOVE Nadine Dorvil Second Fridays @7pm CIRCLE MAKERS Kia Mathis Every other Tues @9pm SISTERS IN CHRIST CONNECT Jenelle Campos & Jennifer Cruz First Fridays @8pm STAR Jasmine Harvell Every other Fri @7:30pm IGNITION DANCE Angela Lowe Mon & Wed @7pm GAME NIGHT CONNECT Doreen Semelfort Every other Sat @6:30pm S.W.A.G CONNECT (Activity-based) Bianca Evariste Meets at various times WOMEN ON AN ADVENTURE Samyra & Savannah Joseph Every other Thurs @12pm

FOR WOMEN

WOMEN’S CONNECT “TOAST MASTERS” Mary Mites Every other Sun @6:30pm

WOMEN OF DESTINY Anna Johnson Every other Fri @6pm THE NIFTY NONAS Barbara Pennerman Every other Fri @12pm WOMEN OF WISDOM Carma Jones First & Second Wed @7pm EMPOWERING YOU Esther Pierre Every other Thurs @7:30pm IRON SHARPENS IRON Julie Nicolas Every other Sun @5pm GOD STILL ANSWERS PRAYER Rose Alexander First Tues @6:45pm WOMEN OF THE WORD Marjorie Mitchell Every other Wed @6:30pm WIDE AWAKE Sheryl Baldeo First Wed @7pm FINISHING STRONG Faith Nwuso Every other Fri @7pm TASTE AROUND THE WORLD Sherree Figel Fourth Fridays @6pm BREAST CANCER SUPPORT Patricia Johnson & Felicia Weatherspoon Fourth Saturdays @2pm

FOR MEN

MEN MADE Steven Francois & Tino Castro Every other Fri @6:30pm

TAKE IT TO THE HOOPS Robert Figel Every other Sun @7pm

TRINITY LEVITICAL DANCE Edlyne Decady Sat @8am

AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST Roland Woods Jr. Every other Sat @7:45am

INTERCESSORY PRAYER Edward Amey Sun @9:30am & 1pm Wed @6:30am

LEGENDARY Luis Ponce & Jean Fouquet Every other Sun @3pm EVERYMAN’S BATTLE Mark Blacklock TBA

BIBLE STUDIES

BIBLE STUDY (women only) Sylvia Francois Every other Thurs @6pm WALKING IN THE WORD Sunday Akinbiyi Sun @11:30am WE ARE OUTREACH (women only) Flora Csonka Every other Sat @4pm BIBLE STUDY (women only) Vera Brown Fri @7pm WOMEN OF FAITH IN THE WORD (women only) Enose Pierre Every other Fri @6:30pm BIBLE STUDY Horace & Cecilia Hudson Sun @1:30pm

FOR EVERYONE

MARTIAL ARTS David Freeman Mon & Thurs @6pm (all ages) Sat @ 10am (12 & up)

CONNECT TRANSFORMATION Lester Mitchell & Anthony Jones Every other Sat @2pm

VOLLEYBALL CONNECT! Christian Troz, Alex Bailey, Christina Benedict, Luke Beach Every other Fri @7:30pm

VANTAGE POINT YOUNG ADULT MEN Timothy Ramjohn Fri @8pm

GO! CONNECT (Global Outreach) Linda Freedman First Sundays @3pm

IN HIS PRESENCE Edward Amey Fri @9pm G.O.A.L (Soccer Connect) Stephanie Castor Every other Sat @5:30pm KUKMUKWAN FITNESS Kervin Beaujin & Keefe Flynn Mon, Wed & Thurs @6pm TENNIS CONNECT Rodney Galon & Alan Watkins Mon, Wed & Fri @6pm LEADERS FOR CHRIST Janice Johnson & Joshua Fredenburg Second & Fourth Wed @7:30pm MISSION I’M POSSIBLE Terrance & Johanne Wilson Sat @11am

FOR COUPLES

PREMARITAL CLASS (10-wk course) Carlos & Iraida Garcia Sat @2pm INFINITY COUPLES Robert & Sherree Figel Every other Sat @7pm ONE FLESH Robert & Gigi Reyes Every other Fri @7:30pm UNITED MARRIAGE COURSE Horace &Cecilia Hudson TBA

CONNECT CLASSES

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY (NoMi) Sandra Blemur Sun @2pm *Course Package costs $90.00*

MINISTRIES AT TRINITY CHURCH

BABY DEDICATION: We believe that children are a gift from God. Offered every 2nd Sunday of the month, baby dedication is a public declaration made before God, the church, and family, to spiritually lead and nurture your child to love God and people. Sign up by filling out the VIP card or by stopping by the Next Steps booth.

COMMUNION: Every 1st Sunday of the month we take part in the act of Holy Communion as a church family. Communion is the remembrance of the gravity of Jesus’ sacrifice made on the cross; we “proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26).

CONNECT GROUPS: Designed to help every member at Trinity Church find a group of people with whom they can belong. Whatever you’re passionate about, wherever you live and whenever you’re available, we have a group where you can get connected. Stop by our Next Steps booth in the lobby for more info on our various groups or go to trinitychurch. tv and look under the Next Steps tab.

CONNECT WEEK: Connect Groups meet twice a month during our CONNECT WEEKS which are on the 2nd and 4th week of each month.

DNA: This is our monthly service for all Servant Leadership outlets: Connect, Grow and Serve. Maximize your unique gifts, skills, and talents by being a part of Trinity Church’s Servant Leadership. We encourage you to come to DNA and join a team.

GROW: These discipleship classes are designed to help believers grow in their relationship with God. Whether you are a new believer or have been following Christ for many years there is a class that will challenge you to take your journey to the next level. These 7-week classes are offered 4 times a week. Sign up by stopping by the Next Steps booth.

6:55 LEADERS MEETING: Tuesday nights at 6:55pm we hold an openended leadership meeting for anyone wanting to get involved with our Rendezvous service. This 15 minute is comprised of prayer and leadership teaching. Meet us on the The Dock this Tuesday night if you’re interested. THE RENDEZVOUS: Trinity Church’s mid-week service every Tuesday at 7:30pm. The Rendezvous is a meeting place to worship God and connect with others! Whatever your age, background and lifestyle – you are welcome!

iPRAY: A weekly gathering devoted to prayer and worship. Wednesdays at 12pm (MGC) and Thursdays at 7:30pm (NoMi). JV: Our Junior High meets every Sunday at 11:30am. For more information visit: VousYouth.com. PARENTING COURSES: Our new semester of parenting classes starts January 15th. This 12-week course is taught by a licensed social worker to help parents learn the values of communication and different parenting strategies. There are also classes for the children at the same time that teaches coping, communication, and improved behaviors. SABBATH PRAYER: A weekly gathering devoted to prayer and worship on the Sabbath every Saturdays at 8am.

FOOD PANTRY: Open Wednesdays 1pm–5pm (NoMi). KIDZONE: We offer kids services for preschool and elementary age children during all of our regular weekend and mid-week services. KidZone combines high-energy activities, Biblebased teaching, interesting puppet characters, and fun-filled songs to capture kids’ attentions while also showing them that living for Jesus is the best thing!

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER: We have prayer at MGC at 9:30 & 5:30 on The Dock and at NoMi at 10. Everyone is welcome to join us in this time of spiritual preparation.

PEACEMAKERS FAMILY CENTER (PFC) OFFICE: Offers social service, case management and referrals for individuals and families in crisis. Open Sundays-Thursday from 9:30–3pm and 5:30-7pm. PFC staff are also available by appointment throughout the week.

SUNDAY SERVICES: We have two campus offering Sunday services. Miami Garden Campus (MGC) with services at 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 5:30pm and North Miami Campus (NoMi) with service at 10:30am. KidZone/Childcare provided in all services.

VOUS YOUTH: The High School ministry of Trinity Church now meets Sundays at 1:30pm (MGC) & 12:30pm (NoMi). These services include fun games, high energy worship and dynamic messages from the VOUS YOUTH Leadership Team.

THE VOICES OF TRINITY: Everyone’s experience is unique – and we each have a story to tell. We want to give voice to your voice – highlighting how God continues to use broken vessels to tell His story to a hurting world. If you’re ready to share your story – be it a testimony, drawing, short story, or poem; please submit it to rblanchard@peacemakers.com. Someone out there needs to hear you tell your story!

WATER BAPTISM: Baptism is a public declaration of your inward faith. If you have accepted Christ as your personal savior let us help you make the next step and celebrate your baptism. Baptisms happen every 3rd Sunday of the month. Sign up by filling out the VIP card or by stopping by the Next Steps booth.