LifeGroup Fall Catalog 2013

Fall Semester 2013 September 15 - December 15

www.trinitytoday.com/lifegroups

A Note from Pastor Tommy Cruz Life is not meant to be lived alone. God intends for us to experience life together, and that’s why at Trinity we encourage you to join a life group.

A life group is a gathering of three or more people who meet in a home, coffee shop, workplace, or on Campus. They hang out, study the Word, and pray together.

Groups come in all shapes and sizes – married couples, young families, singles, men’s, women’s, prime timers, prayer groups, study groups, interest groups - the list goes on! No matter where you are in life, there’s a group for you.

Ready to dive in?

Find a group that fits you, or start one of your own!

Tommy Cruz, Adult Ministries Pastor

Interested in leading a life group?

Email us at: tlg@trinitytoday.com or call: 806-792-3363 Discover more at www.trinitytoday.com/lifegroups

Life Group On-Campus Locations: Main Campus 7002 Canton Ave Lubbock, TX 79413

University Campus 6701 University Lubbock, TX 79413

How to Walk with God David Haladay University Campus - Room 105 - 10:00 a.m. dhaladay@tcslubbock.org

SUNDAY Prayer Group Eddy Holloway & Johnny Gregg Sanctuary - 6:30 a.m. eshollow@nts-online.net Join us as we pray and intercede for God to transform lives in our worship services.

Precept (1 Peter) Dee & Linda Sweeney Ed 1 Room 211 - 8:30 a.m. Discussion

10:00 a.m. - Video dee_sweeny@sbcglobal.net How can trials and persecutions reveal your faith and bring glory to God? Come discover what Peter says to believers enduring difficult times.

Freedom Ministries (Foundations) John & Nita Kuehn University Campus - Room 102 - 10:00 a.m. freedom@trinitytoday.com Whether you are facing personal obstacles or simply want to accelerate your discipleship and growth in Christ, we’ll assist you in identifying and removing those things that are currently hindering your growth and help you experience the life you were created for.

Me, Myself, & Lies (Women’s Group) Sarah Gutierrez (Jennifer Rothschild Study) University Campus - Room 104 - 10:00 a.m. sgutierrez@spec.coop In our time together be encouraged to clean out the junk in your mind and replace hidden negative thoughts with positive truths from God’s word.

In the presence of the Lord is joy, peace, provision and security. Nothing is more important than learning how to walk with God. Learn the biblical principles that will enable you to walk closer with God.

Young Couples Brad & Jennifer Froese University Campus - Room 106 - 10:00 a.m. bfroese@trinitytoday.com This group setting is designed for young couples who are engaged or have been married less than five years and have a strong desire to strengthen their relationship and faith. The setting encourages plenty of interaction in a conversational learning atmosphere.

The Adventurers Gary Light & Jimmy Hill University Campus - Room 107 - 10:00 a.m. gary@clrcpas.com Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples by Francis Chan. Discover the confidence and encouragement you need to step out in faith and make disciples out of the people that God has placed in your life.

Marriage Toolbox Tee & Karen Thomas University Campus - Room 108 - 10:00 a.m. kthomas@trinitytoday.com A Marriage After God’s Own Heart by David Clarke. You will discover that spiritual bonding is the process by which a couple cultivates the presence of God in their relationship. It’s the only ‘glue’ that sustains relationships long-term. This group teaches men and women in a committed relationship how to pray together, create “spiritual conversations”, read, and study scripture together.

Financial Peace University Stephen & Lela Moore University Campus - Room 109 - 10:00 a.m. trinityfpu@gmail.com

Family Matters Clay Enger & Jeff Norris Main Campus - Ed 1 - Room 209 - 10:00a.m. jeffmnorris@att.net

This 9-week study by Dave Ramsey will help you learn how to beat debt and build wealth. For more information visit www.trinitytoday.com/fpu

Learn how to practically apply God’s principles in life, marriage, and parenting.

This group is geared towards couples with children.

Marriage Prep

SUNDAY AFTERNOON OPPORTUNITIES:

Jimmy & Stephonie Stone University Campus - Room 110 - 10:00 a.m. sstone@trinitytoday.com This 8-week discussion group covers crucial areas that prepare couples for marriage or remarriage. Engaged couples who complete this course will receive a certificate to reduce the fee for their marriage license. RSVP required.

Life’s Puzzles Team Led University Campus - Room 114 - 10:00 a.m. blinton@nts-online.net A group of seasoned believers who study God’s Word and invest in life-long friendships.

Legacy Journey Josh & Terisa Clark University Campus - Room 116 - 10:00 a.m. trinitylegacyjourney@gmail.com This all-new 7-week Bible based study is a follow-up to Financial Peace University.

We go deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity.

For more information and to register for the group please email us.

Prime Timers David Savage University Campus - Stage II - 10:00 a.m. savage@trinitytoday.com We are a dynamic group of adults aged 60plus. Join us for coffee, fellowship, worship and Bible study.

Men’s Flag Football (Men’s Group) Kastman Park men@trinitytoday.com Join this group of men ages 16 and older for a competitive game of flag football. Email us for dates and times.

The Gathering Danny & Gloria Bernal The Edge - 3rd Sunday - 4:00 p.m. gbernal@trinitytoday.com Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for authentic faith? Gather with us as we explore a passionate love relationship with God.

Beyond Kairos (Kairos Group) Lupe Carrasco Off Campus - 1st Sunday - 4:00 p.m. ltc65@yahoo.com Join this group of women as they fellowship, study principles they learned in Kairos and encourage each other on this life changing journey.

M.O.B (Marriages Operating Biblically) Jay & Maria Akridge Off Campus - 1st & 3rd Sunday - 4:00 p.m. jamakridge@hotmail.com As we journey through Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas, you will discover how marriage works to develop Christ like character forgiveness, love, respect, perseverance - in each of us. This group will enrich a young couples marriage in unexpected ways.

Usher Fellowship Off Campus - 4th Sunday - 5:00 p.m. tlg@trinitytoday.com Experience fellowship and pray alongside those you serve with. If you are interested in ushering, please join us.

Night of Prayer at Heartline Off Campus - 806-788-0500 Support the ministry of Heartline Women’s Clinic by gathering to pray for the women of the South Plains facing an unexpected pregnancy, women considering abortion, and to increase life decisions. Call for location and time.

The Word/ La Palabra (Bilingual Group) Lorenzo Martinez Off Campus - 2nd & 4th Sunday - 5:00 p.m. renzstina98@gmail.com Experience fellowship and study God’s Word/ La Palabra De Dios in English and Spanish.

Surrendering the Secret (Women’s Group) Robin Exum Off Campus - 806-788-0500

Parenting Home Group

A supportive and confidential group that encourages healing and restoration from a past abortion. This 8-week Bible study brings a sense of hope and purpose for the future.

Thomas & Molly Mandry Off Campus - Every other Sunday - 6:00 p.m. molly_mandry@yahoo.com

TUESDAY

Be prepared for the challenges of parenting your toddlers, preteens and teens with this practical, easy-to-learn, step-by-step study, 1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents. These consistent parenting strategies will allow you to enjoy happy and competent youngsters and make smooth, effective transitions as your kids get older.

Evoke University Campus - Stage II - 6:00 p.m.

806-792-3363 ext 3300 www.evokeworship.org A service geared to the needs of college-age individuals with a time of prayer, worship, and teaching.

MONDAY

Friend to Friend - Missing Pieces Renee Hargrove (Women’s Group) Off Campus Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. srhargrove@suddenlink.net Does God care? Is He fair? Is He even there? Although you may know all the right answers, they don’t always feel right.

Explore these and other questions in this realistic look at the messy, mysterious uncertainties of faith.

Page-by-Page (Women’s Group) Sarah Gutierrez Off Campus - 1st & 3rd Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.

806-786-4496 Enjoy sharing time and building relationships with other women as you read through great Christian books.

Learning Community (Men’s Group) Off Campus - Monday - 12:00 p.m. lomeli.javier@gmail.com Mature and young leaders unite to discuss leadership principles, ideas, and experiences.

Prayer Group (Bilingual group) Lupe Carrasco University Campus - 1st & 3rd Tuesday Room 110 - 7:00 p.m. ltc65@yahoo.com Join with this group as they pray in Spanish and English for the needs of our church and community.

Young Married

Single Dads (Men’s Group)

Matthew & Jennifer Fraley-Nowacek Off Campus - Every other Tuesday - 7:30pm 806-778-3592

Ken Ruckey University Campus - Room 102 - 7:00 p.m. men@trinitytoday.com

Engaged couples, newlyweds and young married couples enjoying fellowship and Bible study.

Be encouraged, build your faith, and learn practical ways to connect with your children, regardless of age.

WEDNESDAY

Praying Mothers (Women’s Group)

Sonshine Girls (Prime Timer Group) Off Campus - 3rd Wednesday - 10:30 a.m. cd1217@aol.com Senior ladies who meet for brunch at Golden Corral Restaurant.

A Woman’s Heart (Women’s Group) Cindy Buxkemper & Tina Macha Off Campus - Wednesday - 12:00 p.m.

806-778-6823 In this Beth Moore study, you will be challenged to prepare your heart to become a home for God’s love and glory.

Monica Sawyer University Campus - Room 104 - 7:00 p.m. msawyer@trinitytoday.com A group of mothers who believe in the power of prayer. Join us as we intercede for our children.

Marketplace Ministry and the Kingdom of God Lewis Moncrieff University Campus - Room 105 - 7:00 p.m. lewiswmoncrief@yahoo.com Come discover how we can cooperate with God in His plan to see His “Kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”.

Prayer Group Charles & Dorothy Fulkerson Trinity Outreach Center (3027 34th) Wednesday - 12:00 p.m.

806-794-5761 Prayer for the three C’s - Church, Community, and Country.

Young Married - Doing Life Together Brian & Tiffani Wise Off Campus - Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. wiseranchllc@gmail.com This group is for engaged couples, newlyweds and young married couples who want to go deeper in their faith together.

Prayer Group Marsheila Copeland University Campus - Room 118 - 6:30 p.m. mcopeland@tcslubbock.org A time to refocus, reenergize and pray before Wednesday night life groups begin.

Walking by Faith (Women’s Group) Nichole Gonzalez (Jennifer Rothschild Study) University Campus - Room 106 - 7:00 p.m. aanderson@trinitytoday.com Examine the practical differences between walking by sight and walking by faith, Rothschild offers valuable spiritual lessons on: taking risks, giving God control, trusting in His will, persevere through hardship, and being guided by the Truth.

The Holy Spirit for Today Jerry Hatfield University Campus - Room 107 - 7:00 p.m. l.hatfiejk7@yahoo.com Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Join us as we explore together the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers today.

Marriage Toolbox University Campus - Room 108 - 7:00 p.m. tlg@trinitytoday.com A Marriage After God’s Own Heart by David Clarke. You will discover that spiritual bonding is the process by which a couple cultivates the presence of God in their relationship. It’s the only ‘glue’ that sustains relationships long-term. This group teaches men and women in a committed relationship how to pray together, create “spiritual conversations”, read, and study scripture together.

Financial Peace University Anton & Tasha Bossio University Campus - Room 109 - 7:00 p.m. trinityfpu@gmail.com This 9-week study by Dave Ramsey will help you learn how to beat debt and build wealth. For more information visit www.trinitytoday.com/fpu.

Never Give Up! (Women’s Group) Karen Thomas (Joyce Meyer Study) University Campus - Room 110 - 7:00 p.m. kthomas@trinitytoday.com Never Give Up by Joyce Meyer encourages you to dig down deep and revive your dream. You will be reminded that nothing is impossible with God and that the one characteristic that successful people share in common is a determination to succeed.

Resume Group Raul & Amy Segura University Campus - Room 111 - 7:00 p.m. asegura@trinitytoday.com Six week resume building class for bluecollar workers who are unemployed, underemployed individuals looking for other employment, and individuals entering the white-collar workforce for the first time. RSVP required.

Captivating (Women’s Group) Candice Hontz University Campus - Room 113 - 7:00 p.m. candicehontz@gmail.com Break away from the ordinary and mundane way of living as we discover the vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle God created you to live as a fully alive and feminine woman - a woman who is truly captivating.

DivorceCare Sheila Vitela University Campus - Room 114 - 7:00 p.m. svitela@hotmail.com DivorceCare is a caring group of people who will walk beside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. This 13-week study consists of video support, group discussion, and fellowship.

Armor in Action Juan & Janie Espinoza University Campus - Room 115 - 7:00 p.m.

806-549-5492 A Christian faith-based AA/NA 12-step support group. Learn how to walk in faith, speak in truth, and live in freedom.

Me, Myself, & Lies (Women’s Group) Gloria Toti (Jennifer Rothschild Study) University Campus - Room 116 - 7:00 p.m. aanderson@trinitytoday.com In our time together be encouraged to clean out the junk in your mind and replace hidden negative thoughts with positive truths from God’s word.

Freedom Ministries (Topical Class) John & Nita Kuehn University Campus - Room 117 - 7:00 p.m. freedom@trinitytoday.com We discover areas that can be strongholds in our lives such as fear, regret, anger, mother/father wounds, etc., and how to apply Godly principles to effectively remove them from our lives. Ministry time is available during group.

Men of Faith (Men’s Group) Paco Lomeli University Campus - Room 119 - 7:00 p.m. men@trinitytoday.com Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples by Francis Chan. Discover the confidence and encouragement you need to step out in faith and make disciples out of the people that God has placed in your life.

Freedom Ministries (Foundations) John & Nita Kuehn University Campus - Stage II - 7:00 p.m. freedom@trinitytoday.com Whether you are facing personal obstacles or simply want to accelerate your discipleship and growth in Christ, we’ll assist you in identifying and removing those things that are currently hindering your growth and help you experience the life you were created for.

Men’s Prayer Gathering (Men’s Group) University Campus - Room 102 - 8:20 p.m. men@trinitytoday.com We are a group of men who are committed to prayer and fasting for our families, our church, and our community. Join with us as we experience James 5:16, “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

Walking by Faith (Women’s Group) Tammy Norris & Amanda Ellison (Jennifer Rothschild)

Off Campus - 10:00 a.m. tmnorris@att.net Examine the practical differences between walking by sight and walking by faith, Rothschild offers valuable spiritual lessons on: taking risks, giving God control, trusting in His will, persevere through hardship, and being guided by the Truth.

Men’s Basketball (Men’s Group) University Campus - Practice Gym - 1st & 3rd Thursday - 8:30 p.m. men@trinitytoday.com Join this group of men ages 16 and older in a competitive game of basketball.

FRIDAY Men’s Fraternity (Men’s Group) Jeremy Brown The Edge (6701 University) - 6:15 a.m. jbtechraider@yahoo.com Men are engaged in friendship, accountability, prayer, and the study of God’s Word. This group is ideal for men with busy schedules. Breakfast is provided.

THURSDAY

Prayer Group

The Book of Daniel (Women’s Group)

Paul & LaJuan Campbell Off Campus - 1st & 3rd Friday - 6:00 p.m.

806-793-9596

Joanne Gass Jones Off Campus - 9:30 a.m. jgjones@nts-online.net Experience the Book of Daniel like never before! Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, has conquered Judah and deported its people to his empire. While in Babylon, Daniel’s prophetic gift is noticed by the king---and an adventure of faith, tyranny, miracles, and the relationship between a slave and his master is born.

Prayer for the three C’s - Church, Community, and Country

Godly Families in Ungodly Times Chris & Robin Lawrence Off Campus - 7:00 p.m. clawrence@trinitytoday.com Open discussion on how the culture of our time affects the family God meant for us to be. Learn how to utilize Scriptures that impact the family and draw us closer to God.

SATURDAY Men’s Prayer Gathering (Men’s Group) The Edge (6701 University) - 8:00 a.m. men@trinitytoday.com We are a group of men who are committed to prayer and fasting for our families, our church, and our community. Join with us as we experience James 5:16, “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

The Mix Eric Trinidad Off Campus - 7:00 p.m.

806-283-7809 Gathering together for God’s Word, prayer, and some volleyball.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Single Dad’s Gathering men@trinitytoday.com Single dads gathering together to enjoy a variety of events and activities.

Marriage Mentors tlg@trinitytoday.com An intensive one-year mentoring opportunity for married couples looking to enrich or restore their marriage.

College Living Rooms asegura@trinitytoday.com College living rooms meet once a quarter in a host home. This is an informal gathering with food and worship and usually some volleyball! For the date and location of this quarterly group please email us.

College Small Group Bible Studies asegura@trinitytoday.com Throughout the school year our college student leadership will host small (8-10) student gatherings to study a book from the Bible or other Christian literature.

For information on specific small groups or to sign up for one, please email us.

Jubilee Choir (Prime Timer Group) savage@trinitytoday.com Join with us as we express God’s message through song.

SERVICE GROUPS: KidsPlace

806-792-3363 kidsplace@trinitytoday.com If your passion is to impact the next generation, then KidsPlace and Early Childhood are where you need to be.

Student Ministries

806-792-3363 tlivengood@trinitytoday.com If your desire is to make a difference in the youth of today, then Trinity Student Ministries is where you need to be.

Trinity Choir

806-792-3363 sward@trinitytoday.com The Choir’s primary purpose is to help lead worship for the Sunday morning services. We rehearse every other Wednesday.

Trinity Chorale

806-792-3363 sward@trinitytoday.com The Chorale is a vocal ensemble that sings primarily during the 8:30 a.m. classic service. This ensemble rehearses every other Wednesday.

Trinity Outreach Group kthomas@trinitytoday.com This is an excellent volunteer opportunity. Join with us as we serve people in need at the Trinity Outreach Center.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

We are currently recruiting new leaders. If you are interested in leading or hosting a life group, please email tlg@trinitytoday.com

WINTER SEMESTER:

January 19, 2014 to March 26, 2014

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