I am soooo excited to welcome you to ………

 

We have a new name and new look for what has been know as Women’s Ministries.  We have such a rich legacy here at Trinity with Women’s Ministries and how it is has had a huge role in reaching out and ministering to the women of Trinity for the past 48 years.  We value and honor all the women who have led us to where we are today.  Thank You for investing yourselves in this way. 

We are entering a new era here at Trinity and are excited about where God is leading us.  The name has changed but we are still here to offer a place where women can connect and continue to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

I want to let you know that this blog site will be no more, but you will be getting an invitation to subscribe to our new SHELife blog site.  (Please check your junk mail, just in case it went there.)  Take a look at it.  It is AWESOME – a huge THANK YOU to Kim Parker for her hours of creativity in creating this awesome site.  If you have not got an invitation yet, please check us out at www.shelife.ca . We will be keeping this new site up to date on activities, study’s and where and when She Cafe will be happening, both on and off campus.

Let me know what you think…….

Looking forward to a great year as we continue to connect through SHE Life!

Blessings to you all

Twyla Schlenker

Pastor of SHE Life

 

There are a lot of great opportunities for learning happening this fall here at Trinity.  Here is an invitation from Pastor Kent for you to consider…….

Focus3 description:

 As you consider this fall and filter through the many opportunities for you to grow and connect with others.  I invite you to consider Focus3. 

 Focus3 continues to be one of the significant tools that has changed people’s lives and shapes our church. 

 What is Focus 3?  It is a spiritual formation process that helps people answer three core questions:  Who is God?  Who am I?  What does God desire to do in my life?  Through group conversation, reading, and responding to questions, you will begin to understand what God is calling you to do in building His kingdom.  You’ll discover how he has been at work in your life.  And at times you will be awestruck at who God reveals himself to be. 

All those who have been involved in the Focus 3 process to date have appreciated the deep level impact, encouragement and strengthening the process has had for their own spiritual growth.  They have also appreciated the true Biblical community that develops with the others in their group and many have let us know that their Focus 3 group has become vital to their continued spiritual growth.

 We have seen people’s lives change through this process and we believe it might be just what you need at this point in your life to help you follow the King.  So we invite you to consider engaging in this process this fall.

The Focus 3 process does require a serious time commitment as well as a financial commitment from you.  We believe it is worth it and would like to partner with you to see you involved in the process. 

So, we invite you to come take a glimpse into the Focus 3 process this Wednesday, Sept 9 6:30-7:30pm (Harvest Room) at Trinity.  If you cannot make this session and would like to find out about Focus 3, please visit Starting Point in Trinity’s lobby or e-mail focus3@trinitybaptist.net.

Kent Priebe

250.860.3273  131 kpriebe@trinitybaptist.net  www.trinitybaptist.net www.trinitygrouplife.net
Love God, Love Others, Change the World Through Christ

Shhhh…

I want to share it with you…..

We are gearing up here at Trinity for a fabulous fall launch with all ministries putting drafts together and finalizing plans for what looks like a fantastic year ahead.  As a staff, we are so excited, especially me here in Women’s!  Our Women’s Minstries task force team has spent the summer dreaming, planning, as well as many days & nights on our knees seeking guidance as to where God is leading us this year.  I am sooo excited, like a kid in a candy store or a woman in a chocolate shop , about where He is taking us, I can’t wait to tell you all about it. 

We will be launching a new look, new logo, new study series, etc along with the rest of our faith community in the next few weeks.  Please watch the web site and listening during the 2:42 during the weekend services!!

I am greatful and humbled that God has called me to help lead the women of Trinity this year.  Thanks for being patient and I covet your prayers for our team.

Keeping the secret just a little bit longer….

Twyla

Pastor for Women here at Trinity

P.S.I know many of you are already making plans, so for those of you who need to know times/days – we will continue to offer women’s studies on Wednesday evenings and Thursday morning with a new format.

Happy August everyone.

I pray that you are having an enjoyable summer so far.  Perhaps you’re reconnecting with friends and family around the bbq or at the beach.  Maybe you’re meeting new friends as we as a community rally around the fires.  There is something about a crisis that brings the community together. I know I have really enjoyed getting to know my neighbors better as we keep watch for one another as the fires burn.  Conversations are different than just a casual “Hi, how are you?”  I am finding myself being more intentional about taking the time to chat on the driveway or street, rather than the quick wave of the hand as I drive by.  God has been teaching me a lot through my neighbors and about community.

Community is one of the things we want to do better here at Trinity. Keep watching for new and exciting opportunites this fall for us as women to connect. More details to come in a few weeks .

 We have another chance to meet, our ’summer connections’ continue next week Thursday, August 13th.  Meet us at the Dolphins near Waterfront park for a walk & s.t.o.p. at 6:30 pm.  Heidi again will help us connect with one another and with God’s word for just a short time.

Hoping to see you in community this summer…….

Simply too hot to stay inside or outside??? 

Come and join us in the comfort of Trinity for a ‘girls night at the movies’.

When – Thursday – July 30 – 6:30 pm

Who – all girlfriends

Where – Harvest Room – upstairs at Trinity

Feature – ‘The Hiding Place’  – the story of Corrie Ten Boon

….The Hiding Place is a true story  of how two Christian susters kept the Faith in Nazi concentration camps in the 1940’s.  They were incarcertated for doing what they considered to be God’s work~saving the Jews.  It is the story of an odd little house in Holland that they grew up in where their parents hid Jews who were about to be sent off to concentration camps……

Bring a friend, a camping chair, we’ll provide the movie snacks!!

Hope to see you there…….

Twyla

If you’re going crazy with your kids at home or just need to get out for a walk with some friends! Come and join us. We’re meeting at the Dolphins near waterfront park on Thursday, July 9 at 6:30pm for a walk and s.t.o.p. (scripture, thanksgiving, observation,prayer).  Heidi will lead us in a short time of reflection.  Bring a waterbottle and dress for the weather.  (If it’s raining we won’t meet)  We may even find an ice cream stand close by for a treat!    Come on, bring a girlfriend and we’ll meet you there!

Hi everyone,

How is your summer going so far?  Hope you are enjoying these great summer days with family, friends, and new acquaintances.  Just came across a great opportunity for you to do with your family and friends in a few weeks.  Below you will find an invitation from Dave Urness…..what a great way to experience the great out doors – maybe we’ll see each other there

Summer has arrived and once again it is time to announce this years summer alpine destination!

 For those not aquainted, each year for the past 4 we have organized a great outing into the local mountains. Previous examples include: 

Twin Lakes in the Pinnacle range of the Monashees (2006), Skaha Bluffs Penticton (2007), Little White Mountain (2008). So now for the drum roll, this years destination will be…

 Where: Needle Peak! Location, Coquihalla Highway adjacent the old toll booth.

When: Saturday July 25th

This is a stupendous day trip and allows for two enjoyable options:

1) Hiking trail to the sublime alpine meadows and basin filled with lakes famed for great skiing in the winter or

2) The peak itself – an invigorating scramble to the summit of Needle peak

 This trip is geared for most abilities and kids and families are welcome. For a copy of the gear list for the day, please contact me. Fitness should be reasonable being that you should be able to do regular walks without any health complications. This isn’t a trip for super athletes only, as I don’t organize trips like that for groups. I am interested in sharing with as many as possible the marvels of our BC mountains. A great way to join in community, fellowship and connect.

 All questions can be forwarded to me at daveali@telus.net or by phone at 250-762-8586

 Please RSVP with me by July 18th.

 Dave Urness

Just sending a reminder that an important meeting is happening this Wednesday Night  June 24th – 6:30pm-in the lower hospitality room….

Annual General Meeting -  Included this evening will be a presentation of the 2009-2010 Ministry Plan presentation and approval of the 2009-2010 budget, as well as the elections of 4 postions on the Board of Elders. Nominees for this are: Scott Cochrane, Gil Davidson, Ron Schlitt and David Urness.

Please be in prayer for this meeting and those who have put their names up for election.  Also, please plan to attend.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about the future of Trinity.

Please find below a message from our Adventureland Staff…….

Can you believe it?! Adventure Zone camps start in just over three weeks! We are so excited to see what God is going to do in the lives of kids at Big Backyard Bash as they discover what it means to serve their family, friends, neighbours, and community; all while serving Jesus. We’ve got an opportunity for you to serve our kids before camp even begins! We have over 2,000 woodsies that need to be stained. Kids will be gluing them on birdhouses during crafts at camp. We also have some boomerangs to paint!

 From now until it gets done, we will have Bruce’s old office area set up with all the supplies and instructions. If you (and some friends) have time we would so appreciate if you would come and help us get these ready! 

Thanks so much!

 Adventureland Staff

If you’d like more info…. please call Nadene at 250-860-3273 ext 114

Just reminding you that if you’ve picked up a Baby Bottle to fill for the Pregnancy Care Center to return it to us this weekend.  This particular fundraising campaign is coming to an end on Fathers Day.  Just drop it by the Women’s Ministry Kiosk area this weekend, and we’ll be sure to pass it on the the Pregnancy Care Center.  If you are unable to do that, then please drop it off at the church office during regular office hours, Mon – Fri 8:30-4:30.

Thanks for your support for such a great cause!

Twyla