Ministries of the Church

 

Trinity provides opportunities for family involvement within the church, in various ways, for both adults and children.  Take a look at what we have to offer.  Choose a group, large or small, and become a part of the Trinity Family.

 

Prayer Ministry

 

When persons in the congregation are mourning the loss of a loved one, being hospitalized, preparing or  recovering from surgery, residing in an assisted living facility, serving in the military, or far from home, the Prayer Ministry Team will be praying for them throughout the year. The Team meets on the first Thursday of each month to be updated on those persons included in the parish prayer list. The Team assists the pastors in maintaining the list of those to be included in the Sunday bulletins. Each month, the Team members study prayer and learn how the people of God have been sustained in a disciplined prayer life. Members of the Team mail “prayer cards” to congregants and keep in touch with those in need. It is not only those in need at Trinity, but also in the greater church community. The Team prays for concerns throughout the ELCA and throughout the entire Christian Church as well as for those in other faiths. Any time there are crises on the Peninsula and Southside, the Team will pray for those who are living in the time of trial and suffering. The Prayer Ministry Team will make every effort to connect with prayer teams in congregations throughout the region and encourage prayerful relationships with other parishes in the surrounding areas.

 

The contact person is: Jeanette Thomas 

 

Trinity Lutheran School

 

When the school opened on February 1, 1960, it housed kindergarten and first grade in a small home adjacent to

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Nowadays, TLS serves students ages 3 through grade eight in facilities including computer and science labs, and a renovated gymnasium and preschool center. TLS is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is working toward full implementation of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme by 2013. It is the goal of the school to become the only Hampton Roads-area independent school to be making this journey. The program is part of the International Baccalaureate (IB), an organization at the forefront of international education promoting high academic rigor, problem-solving and critical thinking, self-management skills and personal work ethic, and the ability to think outside the box.

 

The Head of Trinity Lutheran School is Lynne Fritzinger, who may be reached at: (757) 245-2576.

The school website address is: www.trinitynn.com.

 

Trinity Center for the Arts

 

Trinity Center for the Arts (TCA) is a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church. Formed in 2008, its purpose is to provide quality group and individual instruction in the arts for all ages from infants to seniors in a nurturing environment. During TCA’s first year, Linda Madler received the Musikgarten Achievement Award. In addition, TCA has been designated an Exemplary Program by Musikgarten International for two consecutive years (2008-2010). In fall 2010, the Musikgarten program will be expanded to two locations (Trinity Lutheran Church and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and School) and be named Musikgarten of Hilton Village to reflect the geographical area served. In spring 2009, TCA presented its first musical “Once Upon a Parable” to the Trinity Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran School communities. In fall 2009, the Trinity Puppet Ministry was formed. This team has provided puppet shows at the Sunday School openings, at the Hilton-Area VBS, and was cited in the April 2010 edition of The Virginia Lutheran.

 

For more information, please contact Linda Madler or visit our website: www.musikgarten.org/tc4arts/. 

Stephen Ministry

 

Trinity is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. Stephen Ministry is a ministry of active listening and quiet caring for members and non-members. Stephen Ministers are trained, highly skilled lay members who are committed to confidential care for anyone in need of special attention. Stephen Ministers do not replace pastoral care or professional counseling — they are Christian friends who listen while working through feelings. A Stephen Minister can be such a friend, either to you or to someone you know.

 

The contact person is: Jeanette Thomas

Habitat for Humanity

 

Trinity has been a covenant partner with Habitat for Humanity for several years. This ministry helps needy families build houses for themselves. We support Habitat through our social ministry budget, through our prayers, through monthly workdays, and in sponsorship of houses.

 

The contact persons are: Brian Luoto and Hugo Luoto

 

Adopt-A-Spot

 

Trinity has promised the city that for the next two years, it will be responsible for cleaning the trash off Huntington Avenue from 50th to 70th streets. The neighbors on all of these streets have been notified of our commitment. Each year, the city will expect the congregation to clean four times and, in turn, the city will assist by providing all of the aids for trash removal.  The congregation is invited to volunteer to help keep our neighborhood clean and attractive. The following dates and times are provided; please mark your family calendars and join us for this community event. Lunch will be provided in the social hall for each event! Clean-up will begin at 1:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, September 19, 2010                                        Sunday, March 27, 2011

Sunday, November 14, 2010                                         Saturday, May 14, 2011

 

Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center

 

The Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center serves as an extension of our congregation’s ministry to persons seeking emotional healing and spiritual growth. The staff of the Counseling Center are all licensed and experienced clinical counselors who are also committed Christians and are familiar with the resources of faith and the congregation. Persons who wish to avail themselves of the Center’s help may be referred by one of the pastors or contact the Center directly at 873-2273. Offices are located at 707 Gum Rock Court in Oyster Point Commercial Park in Newport News.

Newport News Link

 

Living Interfaith Network (LINK) was founded in 1990 by community leaders from the interfaith and business community with a vision to break the cycle of poverty.  LINK is a non-profit, volunteer, interfaith organization which exists to help people help themselves through education, direct services, advocacy, and outreach ministries.  Trinity is one of 54 Interfaith Covenant Congregations who support LINK with funds, time, and resources. PORT (People Offering Resources Together) is an outreach ministry of LINK and provides food and shelter to homeless people during the winter months. Trinity, working with other partner churches, will provide housing, dinners, and breakfasts for our homeless guests for one week, February 2-9, 2011.

 

The contact persons are: Anne Evans and Fred Ardis