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January 18, 2015

Our Mission Equipping Christians

to Engage and Evangelize

our World

LIFE

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WHAT’S INSIDE TRINITY LIFE

Trinity Staff and Ministry Leaders ............................ 3

Core Beliefs ............................................................... 4

Guest Information ..................................................... 5

Campus Group Directory .......................................... 6

Trinity Map ............................................................... 6

Church Information ................................................... 7

Adult Volunteers ....................................................... 7

Weekly Schedule ....................................................... 8

News .......................................................................... 9-10

Spiritual Growth ........................................................ 11

TEC ........................................................................... 11

Women’s Ministry .................................................... 12-13

Missions Update ........................................................ 14

Pursuit College Ministry ........................................... 15

Engage Youth Ministry ............................................ 15

H!z K!dz Elementary Ministry ................................. 16

Preschool Ministry .................................................... 17

ETC—Extended Teaching Care ............................... 17

Prayer Ministry.......................................................... 18

Guest Registration ..................................................... 19

January 18, 2015

Ronnie W. Rogers, Senior Pastor

Ext. 101 / [email protected] / Ronniewrogers@TBCNorman

Randy Presley, Pastor of Worship

Ext. 103 / [email protected]

Ryan Polk, Associate Pastor


Chris Haynes, Collegiate Minister


Jim White, International Ministries Pastor

Ext. 108

Kathy Presley, Elementary Ministry Director


Gina Rogers, Preschool Ministry Coordinator


Kara Polk, Preschool Ministry Director


Anita Charlson, Pastors’ Assistant


Kim Pitt, Financial Secretary


Mandy Latham, Church Secretary


TRINITY STAFF AND MINISTRY LEADERS

Although we have many staff and volunteer ministry leaders, below is a

list of our staff that may be able to help you if you are new to Trinity.

Call the Church Office at 405.321.2000 and request the appropriate

person, or visit our website at www.trinitynorman.org.

To contact the Here I Grow Learning Center, call 405.321.0736.

Trinity Pastors:

Max Barnett, Ronnie W. Rogers, Randy Presley, Larry Toothaker, and

Billy Wolfe

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WELCOME

We extend a warm greeting of Christian fellowship to you. May you

feel Christ’s presence, hear His Word proclaimed, and be blessed. Pray

for Ronnie W. Rogers as he speaks in the morning worship, and for

Randy Presley as he leads us in Praise and Worship.

The Trinity of God

Verbal, Plenary Inspiration of Scripture

Total Depravity of Natural Man

The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ

His Blood Atonement

His Bodily Resurrection

Personal and Imminent Return of Christ

Person and Work of the Holy Spirit

Eternal Security of the Believer

Freedom of Religion

The Autonomy of the Local Church

Worldwide Missions—the Obligation of Every Church

A Regenerated Church Membership

Personality of Satan

Justification by Faith

The Reality of Heaven and Hell

The Priesthood of the Believer

Two Ordinances Only: Baptism by Immersion and the Lord’s

Supper

Church Discipline

WHAT WE BELIEVE

HEARING IMPAIRED

Pocket-sized receivers with ear buds are available to be checked out

during the Worship Service from the sound booth at the rear of the

sanctuary.

ELDER INVITATION

Following morning worship, the elders will be available to members

and guests for prayer and ministry. Simply come to the front of the

sanctuary where we will be glad to: pray for your personal needs, lead

you in receiving Jesus Christ as your Savior, discuss church

membership.

January 18, 2015

ESPECIALLY FOR OUR GUESTS

We are glad to have you worship with us today. You

are worshiping with people who experience the

same difficulties of life as you. We have nothing to

boast about except the God we worship. Please relax

and focus upon the Lord Jesus who loves you and

desires for you to follow Him. While God has surely

led you here, you likely still have a number of im-

portant questions about us; how to get more involved and connected in

meaningful relationships or about your own personal or spiritual needs.

If so, please allow us to help you by completing the guest registration

inside the back cover or by coming forward during the invitation time.

—Ronnie W. Rogers

Requirements for membership

at Trinity Baptist Church

—Receive Jesus Christ by faith

—Attend all four Discovering

Trinity sessions

—Be baptized by immersion

—Be presented to the church

—Turn in membership

commitment form

SERMONS

Do you want to hear a sermon

again? Did you miss a sermon?

You can listen several ways:

•Purchase a CD/ cost is $3

To purchase a CD, use the enve-

lope located in the back of the

pew or in the Welcome Center.

Place the request in the offering

plate or in the Suggestion box in

the Welcome Center.

•Listen online/ trinitynorman.org

For helpful information on a

variety of current issues, visit

Pastor Ronnie’s blog:

www.ronniewrogers.com

DISCOVERING TRINITY

101

Interested in joining or learn-

ing more about how Trinity

functions or what we believe?

Discovering Trinity is

designed for anyone consider-

ing joining Trinity. Attending

the class is for your infor-

mation and does not obligate

you to join, but is a prerequi-

site to becoming a member.

You must attend all 4

sessions.

Upcoming sessions of

Discovering Trinity 101 are:

Sunday, 2/15, 5:00 p.m.,

in library, session 1

Sunday, 2/22, 5:00 p.m.,

in library, session 2

Sunday, 3/1, 5:00 p.m., in

library, session 3

Sunday, 3/8, 5:00 p.m., in

library, session 4

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CAMPUS GROUP DIRECTORY

PRESCHOOL room

Newborn to Non-crawlers 109

Crawlers 107

Walker to 24 months 105C

Younger Twos 101

Older Twos 102

Threes and Younger Fours 104

Older Fours/Pre-K Fives 208

ELEMENTARY

Transition and Kindergarten 210

1st Grade 201

2nd Grade 205

3rd Grade 207

4th and 5th Grade Boys 206

4th and 5th Grade Girls 209

Elementary office 204

YOUTH Youth (6th –12th) 312

COLLEGE

College 309

ADULT room

Family Discipleship FH 2

Generations FH 1

Roots FH 4

Adult 301 FH 5

Connections FH 6

Artios: Equipped FH 3

Persuasive Faith FH 7

The Bereans 115

Adult 501 112

Senior Saints 111

Hearts On a Journey 116

Growing in Your Devotion

to Christ 226

DiscipleMakers 302

Foundations for Marriage 304

Iron Sharpens Iron TCF Office

Young Adults Loft

INTERNATIONAL

International Choir rm.

Youth

Entrance

January 18, 2015

WEDNESDAY EVENING MEALS Did you know you can eat dinner here

on Wednesdays from 5-6?

Menu this Week:

Waikiki meatballs, rice, green beans,

salad, and cake for dessert.

PRICES

Adult: $3.00

Baked potato or salad only: $1.50

Child (under 12): $1.50

Max $12 for immediate family

College: free—paid by college ministry

FINANCIAL UPDATE

ADULT VOLUNTEERS

SAFETY TEAM

January 25

Pete Jackson

Dawcett Middleton

Chris Haynes

January 18

Jason Colvin

Chris Haynes

Austin Smith

GUEST SERVICES

January 25

(w) Dave & Linda Woodfin

(s) Anita Charlson & Shannon

Snowdon

(n) Paul Lawrence & CJ Haynes

K!Dz: Gunnar Colvin

After the service: Brian & Kim

Shaw

January 18

(w) David Bendure

(s) Chris Sharkey

(n) Curtis & Emily Winkle

K!Dz: Allison Wilson & Nisha

Blackford

After the service: Max & Sandra

Barnett

CHURCH INFORMATION

DEACON OF THE WEEK The New Testament

describes the role of

a deacon as a serv-

ant. Deacons serve

by meeting needs so

elders can equip,

and the church body

can be prepared to minister. Needs

can be someone’s car won’t start

after church, someone asks for

help, or any of a variety of issues.

For January 18-24, Andy Black-

ford will be the Deacon of the

Week. You can locate him in the

building.

1/11/15 Offering $7,986.61

Offering for month $23,407.32

Offering YTD $23,407.32

Budget YTD $33,197.18

Balance ($9,789.86)

Lottie Moon $67,742.15

Trinity’s

Lottie Moon

offering goal:

$50,000

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE SUNDAY

9:15 a.m. Campus Groups/Sunday School

10:40 a.m. Morning Worship—worship center

K!Dz Worship—room 201/205

Preschool Praise & Worship—room 211

4:00 p.m. 1VOX—choir room

5:00 p.m. Missions Prayer Time—room 112

TEC

AWANA

6:00 p.m. Evening Worship—Baby dedication

7:15 p.m. Prayer Time—112, led by Jamebo Wilson

Baby Dedication—Fellowship Hall

MONDAY 11:00 a.m. Preschool Playdate—Trinity—room 211

6:15 p.m. Why Do You Believe That?—Rogers home

7:00 p.m. Prayer Time—Max & Sandra Barnett home

TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. Cold Case Christianity

6:30 p.m. Zumba—gym

7:00 p.m. Prayer Time—Dave & Linda Woodfin home

9:00 p.m. Paradigm—1320 W Lindsey

WEDNESDAY

5:00 p.m. Food pantry—room 116

Fellowship Meal—gym

6:00 p.m. Bible Study—FH5/7

Engage Family Groups—room 312

Honeybees—room 211

Starz!—choir room

Missions Prep—room 111

7:15 p.m. Prayer Time—FH3. led by Doug Wendel

Engage Bible Study—room 312

Adult Choir—choir room

7:30 p.m. Pursuit Village—Walker 11

THURSDAY

6:30 p.m. Zumba—gym

7:00 p.m. Prayer Time—Eddie & Anita Charlson home

7:30 p.m. College Basketball—gym

FRIDAY 6:00 p.m. Chinese Bible Study

7:00 p.m. Prayer Time—Pray at home

SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. Prayer time—FH3, led by Gary Norman

January 18, 2015

LATE BREAKING NEWS

WILBERFORCE INITIATIVE The Wilberforce Initiative is a

ministry of TBC that helps equip

believers on cultural and current

issues from a biblical perspective.

We address many topics including:

the family, pro-life, marriage, race,

science, religious liberty, and

many others. Check us out regu-

larly at wilberforceinitiative.org If

you have any questions please

visit with Ryan Polk or Curtis

Winkle. January’s emphasis is on

“Race and the Gospel.”

SAVE THE DATE!!! Trinity

Women’s Retreat will be Febru-

ary 27-28. Registration begins

February 1. Cost is $80.

If you pay on February 1, your

name will be put in a drawing

for an $80 reimbursement! If

you pay by February 8, your

name will be put in a drawing

for a $40 reimbursement!

Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Dinner

Thursday, February 5

6:30 p.m.

$7 per dad

$5 per daughter

Please sign up and pay by

February 1. See the bul-

letin board over the water

fountain.

This week is Gina Rogers’ 16th

anniversary as our Preschool

Ministry Coordinator. Congratu-

lations, Gina!

The FOOD PANTRY volunteers

would like to thank everyone for

their kindness and support in

2014. Because of your gifts of

food and money, we were able to

provide groceries for 158 fami-

lies (made up of 343 adults and

176 kids). We also provided

Thanksgiving meals for 15 fami-

lies and Christmas meals and

presents for 14 families.

http://wilberforceinitiative.org

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LATE BREAKING NEWS...Continued

Many Chinese students come to Trinity Chinese Fellowship (TCF)

wanting to improve their conversational English, so they are very

happy when they are assigned a tutor. The new semester for English

tutoring is beginning. Return this form in the offering plate or e-mail

[email protected] to learn more or to volunteer.

Your Name _________________________ Phone _______________

E-mail ___________________________________________________

Why won't they listen? Have you wondered why your

witnessing falls flat and people fail to respond? Many

comment that science has disproved the Bible and there-

fore it is not relevant to today's modern world. But what's

the answer? Can the majority of scientists really be

wrong? Discover the answers with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati of

Creation Ministries International when he comes to Trinity on Sunday,

February 8.

9:15am - Dinosaurs & the Most-asked Questions—Answered!

10:40am - Design, Deluge & Dilemma

6:00pm - Six Days Really?

Branson Spring Fling including

“Jonah” at Sight & Sound Thea-

ter, Hughes Brothers, Dixie Stam-

pede, and much more! Trinity is

going to Branson April 28-30.

We need a minimum of 30 people

(adults only) signed up with $100

deposit paid by March 8.

COST: One per room—$419

Two per room—$359

Three per room—$339

For more information, contact

Randy Presley.

2014 Contribution Records are

available in the Welcome Center.

If you would like to receive them

by email, contact the church of-

fice. Please pick up copies by

January 28.

ETC, a non-

profit high

school exchange

student organi-

zation, will welcome many high

school teenagers to the U.S.A

this year.

Students have good English

skills and provide their own

spending money and insurance.

Contact Angela at 405-464-

3139, [email protected],

or visit our website at

www.edutrav.org.

The LOST AND FOUND,

which is in the welcome center,

is being cleaned out THIS

WEEK and the items will be

donated to the Salvation Army.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.edutrav.org

January 18, 2015

TRINITY EQUIPPING CENTER—WINTER 2015

BEGAN JANUARY 11

Self Defense—FH east, led by Harrison Pennel

Outreach—TCF office, led by Chris Haynes

Chinese Parenting Class—FH west

The Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About Christianity— Choir room, led by Ryan Polk. This class is designed for parents of

kids of all ages as well as middle school and high school students. It

will look at important spiritual questions, how students may ask them,

why it is important we have the answers, and where our kids go for

answers when we don’t have them. Class will run Jan. 11-Feb. 22.

BEGINNING MARCH 1

Mom Enough—room 115, led by Emily Winkle and Kara Polk

Boy’s Passage, Man’s Journey—choir room, led by Randy Presley

Discovery 201—room 116, led by Ryan Polk

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Verse of the week:

Daily Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Gen. 32-33, Ps. 18:1-24, Matt. 21

Monday: Gen. 34-35, Ps. 18: 25-50, Matt. 22

Tuesday: Gen 36, Ps. 19:1-6, Matt. 23

Wednesday: Gen. 37-38, Ps. 19:7-14, Matt. 24

Thursday: Gen 39-40, Ps. 20, Matt. 25

Friday: Gen. 41-42, Ps. 21, Matt. 26

Saturday: Gen. 43-44, Ps. 22:1-18, Matt. 27-28

January Book Recommendation:

The Pursuit of God, by A. W. Tozer

This is a spiritual classic of what it means to follow after God in

a way that is practical but also relational with God.

And we know that God causes all things to work together

for good to those who love God, to those who are called

according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NASB

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Trinity Women’s Ministry - Winter 2015 Bible Studies

Monday nights, January 19– March 2, 6:30 p.m.—8:15 p.m.

Led by Gina Rogers

Why Do You Believe That?

Author Mary Jo Sharp is a former atheist from the Pacific Northwest, who thought

religion was for the weak-minded. She is now a Christian author

and apologist. She holds a Masters in Christian Apologetics

from Biola University and is the first woman to become a Certi-

fied Apologetics Instructor through the North American Mis-

sion Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Mary Jo is a

clear communicator with a heart for people, and she finds great

joy in sharing the deep truths of her Lord and Savior, Jesus

Christ.

How confident do you feel in talking about matters of faith? Do

you wish you could express your beliefs with more effective-

ness? Join us in a practical seven-session study and gain under-

standing and skills to share Jesus effectively with others. You

will also understand your own faith better. Answer your doubts, build your confi-

dence, and start changing lives. Do not be afraid to ask, “Why do I believe that?”

Register on the large bulletin board in the south hallway. Cost is $20.

Childcare is NOT provided.

Tuesday mornings, January 20--March 3, 9:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Led by Gina Rogers

COLD-CASE CHRISTIANITY You can believe because of the evidence, not in spite of it.

Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: It makes a claim

about an event from the distant past for which there is little foren-

sic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses

his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at

the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Includ-

ing gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he

developed in the courtroom, he uses illustration to examine the

powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. The

historic truth claims of Christianity are under attack from every

direction. If ever there was a time to study the case for the eye-

witness reliability of the gospels, the time is now.

“Jim Wallace was an angry atheist for many years. Today, he is one of the most

thoughtful and winsome apologists for the gospel I know. Cold-Case Christianity is

packed with insights to share with skeptics and will give you the confidence to share

them.” Dr. Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life. This is a 7-week study

which will include two 50-minute videos from Cold-Case Resurrection.

Registration deadline is TODAY. Cost for the workbook is $20. Childcare is only

available by reservation, deadline TODAY. Sign up on the large bulletin board in

the south hallway.

January 18, 2015

Tuesday mornings, January 27—April 14, 9:15 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Led by Phan Do

Ephesians— The Church: Rooted in Love, Walking in Power

Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, targeted by

grace, sons of God united in a single family, inheritors, holy, re-

deemed, forgiven, raised from the dead and seated with Jesus Christ

in the heavenlies! How can you not study Ephesians?!

Before Paul even hints at how believers should live, he lays a rock-

solid foundation: who we are in Christ! If you think you’re just a cog

in a machine, if you don’t know your true identity, then this study is

for you. Praise God for what He planned in eternity past and is wait-

ing to reveal to you now...through the study of His Word. Learn who and what you

are in Christ, and you’ll want to walk God’s ways the rest of your life.

Precept Upon Precept Bible Studies provide a way to study the Bible in a focused,

verse-by-verse manner. Precepts uses inductive study, which involves seeing truth

for yourself, discerning what it means, and applying the truth to your life.

Registration and childcare reservations are due TODAY. The cost is $30. Sign up

on the large bulletin board in the south hallway.

Tuesday mornings, February 3—March 24, 9:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Led by Nancy Peavler

Gideon: Your Weakness. God’s Strength. Gideon’s story is so much bigger than any one man and his mark

on Israel’s history. Like everything else in the Bible, this is a sto-

ry about God and His people, His love for them, as well as His

strength operating in spite of their weakness, even through their

weakness. And because God’s people includes you and me, Gide-

on’s story is also about OUR lives, doubts, struggles, and our pos-

sibilities as believers. From a state of fear, weakness, and insecu-

rity, Gideon emerged as Israel’s hero, filled with God’s presence

and passion for deliverance. This study will encourage you to

recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to

unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. What lies ahead in your jour-

ney is not nearly as critical as where you are right now. Wherever you are now is

where you are meant to serve now. These innermost circles are often the ones that

offer the least amount of recognition. This is why so many people try to circumvent

them. Yet your greatest impact will be done here, in the ordinary rhythms of your

daily living. This is a seven session study which will include weekly videos and

workbook discussion. The workbook includes five days of light homework each

week.

Childcare reservations must be made by January 18. The cost of the workbook is

$15. Sign up on the large bulletin board in the south hallway.

Trinity Women’s Ministry - Winter 2015 Bible Studies

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MISSIONS MINISTRY UPDATES

January 18, 2015

www.trinitypursuit.org [email protected]

PURSUIT COLLEGE MINISTRY

SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES at 9:15 OT Minor Prophets—Terry Garner

Philippians—Greg Hughes

Apologetics—Dr. Billy Wolfe

Foundations in Finance—Dr. Richard Carpenter

Pilgrims Progress—Adam Westerman

What is the Church?—Chris Haynes

SUNDAY

9:15 a.m. Youth Life groups

4:00 p.m. 1VOX—choir room

WEDNESDAY

6:00 p.m. Engage Family Groups

-room 312

7:15 p.m. Engage Bible Study-

room 312

ENGAGE YOUTH MINISTRY

PARADIGM Tuesday evenings,

9:00, 1320 W. Lindsey

YOUTH BREAKFAST

Weekly need is 5 dozen

donuts and 4 two liter

bottles of drinks.

January 18—Hansel

January 25—Qiu

February 1—Shaw

February 8—Petroski

To sign up to bring donuts, con-

tact the church office, 321-2000,

or [email protected].

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Thursdays 7:30 p.m., gym

PURSUIT VILLAGE

Wednesdays, 7:30, Walker 11

We are going to get the opportunity

to thoroughly understand and be

transformed by Jesus’ most extensive

teaching in all of scripture. We will

also be introduced to skills and tools

that will help you to study and under-

stand any passage or book of the

Word of God without relying on the

words of men for its interpretation.

Prepare to be amazed.

TIME: Mondays, 7:00 p.m.-9:00

p.m., starting January 19

COST: $23

Weekly study time is estimated at 2.5

to 3 hours.

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H!Z K!DZ! ELEMENTARY MINISTRY

K!DZ WORSHIP WORKER

SCHEDULE

January 18 Teaching: Nathanael Weber (3

-5), Kathy Presley (K-2)

Music: Kathy Presley

Volunteer: Jonathan Camardo

STARZ! K!DZ Choir for K-5th

grade meets Wednesdays from

6:00-7:00 p.m. in the choir room.

Join us as we focus on our spring

musical, "I Am a Friend of God".

Auditions will be Wednesday,

January 28, at 6:00 p.m. Audi-

tions will be in small groups.

Scripts were given out last week

to any child interested in trying

out. Each child is responsible for

keeping up with his/her script and

bringing it to auditions. Behavior

and taking responsibility serious-

ly are a part of the evaluation for

parts. Drama practices for those

who receive speaking parts will

begin February 11 and run

Wednesdays (except Spring

Break), 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., in

the Worship Center. The perfor-

mance is April 26.

AWANA begins in the gym,

from 5:00-7:00 p.m. each Sunday

evening.

TONIGHT is Silly Str ing

Night. Learn those verses to

finish your sections and blast

your leaders with silly string! It's

going to be a first and SO MUCH

FUN!

January 18, 2015

ETC—EXTENDED TEACHING CARE

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY

January 25 109-Briton & Kay Heitt

107-Stephen & Randee Tomlinson

105C-Bee Wright & Eliana Presley

101-The Shropshire family

102-Adam & Lisa Wilmoth

103-Dian Han

211-Bo & Christina Maynes

January 18 109-Beau & Angela Deen

107-Abigail & Hannah Blackford

105C-Adam & Kelly Westerman

101-TBA

102-Becca & Shelby Hockenbroch

103-Krystal Hansel & family

211-The Schroeder family, Valerie

Haynes

AWANA Puggles and Cubbies

tonight 5:00.

PLAY DATE-JANUARY 19

We’ll meet at Trinity at 11:00

a.m. for lunch in room 211. Later

we’ll play in the gym. Bring your

lunch!

BABY/CHILD DEDICATION

tonight at 6:00. Parents who are

involved with the service need to

be in the sanctuary at 5:30 for a

quick meeting. There will be a

celebration after the service in

the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is

invited.

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Or send your prayer requests by email—

[email protected]

GUEST REGISTRATION January 18, 2015

Thank you for being a guest of Trinity Baptist Church. Help us get to

know you better by providing us with some information about yourself:

Name____________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________

City, State, Zip_____________________________________________

Home Phone Cell Phone__________________

Birth date____________________ Single or Married (please circle)

Undergraduate Student _________ Graduate Student ______________

e-mail address ____________________________________________

Names and ages of children and grades if school age:

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

I am interested in visiting with a member of Trinity about the topic

I’ve checked below.

__ becoming a Christian __ being baptized

__ joining Trinity Baptist __ joining a Bible Study group

__ other (please describe) __ being contacted by a pastor

Please fill out this form or the guest form in the back of the pew and

place in the offering plate. We’re so glad you joined us for worship

today!

Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request, please fill out this form

and place in the offering plate.

Please pray for:

Prayer request:

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