Children & Family Ministries

Children & Family Ministries

Jesus, however, said, “Let the little children come to me, and stop keeping them away, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to people like these.” Matthew 19:14

In Baptism, God claims us as His very own. With water and the Word we are declared forgiven children of God. The journey that begins in Baptism is built upon the promise of God’s unfailing love through Jesus Christ, our Lord. It is our desire at Trinity Lutheran to be partners with parents in ministry. We provide a variety of programs that help parents teach their children about the Bible, the love of God, and life long discipleship.

Children’s Ministry

February will be filled with fun and fellowship for Sunday School families! We will have our Snow Play Day on Sunday, February 5, after 10:00 worship until 11:30 a.m. Families are invited to bring your snow gear and play outside at Trinity with us! We are collecting soup once again for our Souper Bowl soup drive. Please place your soup donations on the cart in the narthex by February 12. All donations will be shared with the grocery shelf here at Trinity and/or the North Branch food shelf. There will be no Sunday School on President’s Day weekend. On Sunday, February 26, we will be having our Family Hot Cocoa Party in the Fellowship hall. We will have fun make and take crafts, treats, and cocoa from 9-9:45 a.m. and the children will sing during the 10 a.m. service.

Please reach out to Sarah with any questions at skrosschell@trinitynorthbranch.org

Family-Style Sunday School

Family-Style Sunday School welcomes all ages of kiddos and their parents/caregivers! Bring your babies or your older kids – this is all about family and there will be things for all ages to be a part of. Our hope is that this style will help grow faith formation for everyone. Come be a part of a wonderful community of families at Trinity. We spend time together doing Bible stories, music, prayer, activities, crafts, service projects, yearly Christmas program, and many holiday events (Fall party, Hot Cocoa party, Easter Egg hunt).

Dates to remember

  • February 5 – Family-Style Sunday School 9:00-9:45 a.m. Snow Play after 10:00 worship
  • February 12 – Family-Style Sunday School 9:00-9:45 a.m.  Souper Bowl Soup Collection items due.
  • February 19 – No Sunday School – President’s Day weekend
  • February 26 –Family Hot Cocoa Party, 9:00-9:45 a.m. Fellowship hall – Singing at 10:00 worship

Trinity Troupe!

Trinity Troupe will be taking a winter break, but will return in the spring. Our little group is always welcoming to new members grades 1st through 5th interested in singing and speaking roles in the Troupe’s performances. Please watch the Tidings for more information March for information about the Troupe’s next session.

Summer in the Son

Family Summer in the Son/VBS
 
Family-style Summer in the Son/VBS was held in June. Thank you to all of our volunteers and youth leaders for helping make our program so fun! It was wonderful to see the Holy Spirit at work, from the planning to the people He called to gather in community and faith with one another. God is good!

First Communion

A First Communion Class are held twice a year.  This instruction is open to any and all people who have not yet received Communion. 

If you are interested in First Communion, please let Julie or Pastor Greg know. 

2022 First Communion Form 

 

Baptism

Baptisms at Trinity are held the 3rd Sunday of each month. Only three Baptisms are held at each worship service. Baptism class is held every other month. Sponsors (Godparents) and Grandparents are encouraged to attend the class. After completing the form, please return it to the church office. Baptisms will be scheduled as they come in. The church office will confirm your date and service time. Please review the Baptism brochure to understand what it means to have your child Baptized.

Baptismal Information  –  Baptism Form