Trinity Student Ministry

Trinity Student
Ministry
Calendar 2014-2015
revised
Staff: Jonathan Downs
- Minister to Students
Staff: Dakota Harp
- Student Intern
I am a student at McNeese State University
studying Music Entrepreneurship. A few years
ago I was called into ministry and began leading
worship at the McNeese BCM and also on
Sunday mornings for the youth. Now, I am the
youth intern and I teach 6th grade boys Sunday
Morning Bible Study...and am loving every bit of
it! I am looking forward to seeing how God uses
me, and how He will use this student ministry to
further His kingdom!
My life verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give
thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will
of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
I have been married to my wife, Amy, since July 26, 2008. We met at
church, but officially met at Los Pilaras “the best Mexican place ever”.
After five exciting years of marriage, God has blessed us with two little
girls, Sarah Elise Downs born on June 23, 2011 and Katherine Raye
Downs born on January 13, 2013.
In my free time I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee, tennis, soccer, eating
and hanging out with family and students.
Staff: Gale Falgout
- Ministry Assistant
God planted me in Student Ministry
28 years and 11 student ministers
ago. In my spare time I love cruising
and road trips with my husband of
45 years and spending time with my
5 grandchildren, 3 cats and a beagle.
Oh, and my 3 children are great too!
My life verse: Romans 5:8
“...but God shows His love for us
in that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.”
My life verse: Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ and
it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me, and the life that I now
live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and
delivered Himself up for me.”
About Us:
Our ministry exists to lead students into a growing
relationship with Jesus Christ by creating
environments where students prioritize their
relationship with Jesus authentically, influence their
friends, walk wisely, live faithfully under God’s
authority and experience personal ministry by
serving others first.
Student Ministry
Weekly Programs
Sundays
9:15 am - Sunday Morning Bible Study
10:45 am - Worship
5 pm - Home Groups
Wednesdays
3:15 pm - After school play begins
6:30 to 7:45 pm - Refuge
Visit us at www.tbclc.org for more information
on our Student Ministry programs and events.
November 2014
December 2014
LEADERSHIP GAME DAY
STUDENT LEADERSHIP CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHEN: November 9th
WHEN: December 12 from 6 to 9 pm
WHERE: Trinity Center/Gym
WHO: Student Ministry Adult Leadership + one
Who: Student Ministry Adult
Leadership & their families
WHERE: Cavern
TIME: 12 - 3 pm
WHAT: A chance for our ministry leadership and their families
to get together for some food and friendly competition. Get
ready to get your game on!
WHAT: An opportunity for student ministry to serve those who
have served, and to have fun , fellowship & games. It only
takes A Minute To Win It. Childcare will be provided upon
request.
THEME: Tacky Christmas Sweater and Socks
CHURCH OFFICES
ARE CLOSED
NOVEMBER
27 & 28
CHRISTMAS REFUGE
WHEN: Wednesday, December 10
WHERE: North Venue
FAMILY TAILGATE NIGHT
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 24th
7 pm - Game Ends
WHERE: Jonathan & Amy’s house
WHO: Middle School &
High School Students
WHAT: Come by and watch the N.O. Saints vs. Baltimore
Ravens Monday Night Football Game and enjoy tailgate food,
football & fun.
WHAT: A night of laid back entertainment and
food to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
Do not forget to wear your Santa hats, stockings
and elf shoes & shepherd robes. We will provide
snacks and beverages for everyone who attends.
Bring a wise guy with you that night.
STUDENT OFFICES ARE CLOSED
DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 1
January 2015
PASSION CONFERENCE
February 2015
SUPER BOWL PARTY
WHEN: January 1 - 4
WHEN: Sunday night, February 1
WHERE: Phillips Arena in Atlanta
WHERE: Home Group Homes
WHO: HS Seniors and College
WHAT: Passion exists to see a
generation stake their lives on what
matters most. That’s the fame of the One who rescues and
restores, and the privilege we have to fully leverage our lives by
amplifying His name in everything we do. Last year in the US
more than 60,000 students and leaders from around the world
showed up at the Conference, and amazing things happened.
Don’t miss out on this chance to join students from around the
world at Passion 2015.
WHO: Students 6-12 grades
WHAT: It is only the biggest
sporting event in this country. This
year it will be hosted by our home
group leaders and each student is encouraged to bring a
non-church member friend with them to hang out, watch the
game, play games and get your grub on. At half-time we will have
a special devotional time to share Jesus with Trinity students and
guests.
COST: $150 + 6 meals
EPIC WEEKEND 2015
WHEN: January 30 - February 1
WHERE: Trinity Baptist Church & Lake Charles Area
WHAT: The biggest thing we do locally for students. It is a high
energy, spiritually challenging weekend designed to intentionally
engage students where they are and help them live their lives
within God’s plan. The weekend is
designed around 4 main sessions
followed by discussion groups that
are led by college/adult leadership.
Groups are split and housed by grade
and gender.
COST: $60
SPEAKER: Mac Cockrell
BAND: SEU Worship Band
VALENTINE’S DAY
FEBRUARY 14
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
FEBRUARY 16
March 2015
WHEN: March 20 - 21
WHO: Student Boys & their Father/
Grandfather
WHERE: East Texas Baptist Encampment,
Newton TX
WHAT: The Heart of a Warrior Weekend is
about affirming connections between Father and Son. It’s purposefully
designed to help each boy find the strength he needs to fight the good
fight of becoming an honorable man. You were hand selected by God
to instill in your young man a sense of security, hope, and confidence
that comes from experiencing the love of his heavenly Father through
you. Enjoy a weekend focused on encouraging your son and
strengthening your relationship!
COST: TBD
WHEN: March 13-14
WHO: Student Girls & their Mother/
Grandmother
WHERE: TBD
WHAT: Daughters of the King Weekend
gives moms and daughters the
opportunity to play together, talk together, eat together and laugh
together, all in an out of town surrounding. With all the distractions left
behind, moms and their young ladies will be able to focus on each
other, and learn more about the Lord together as they discover their
purpose of being daughters of the King-Jesus.
COST: TBD
ADULT LEADERSHIP TRAINING & PAINTBALL
WHEN: March 29 from 12:30 - 3:30 pm
WHERE: Geaux Splat on Country Club Rd.
WHAT: Student Adult Leadership Training &
Paintball. What more do you need to know!?
April 2015
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED - April 3
EASTER - April 5
HIGH SCHOOL MYSTERY
MISSION TRIP
WHEN: April 6 - 10
WHERE: It’s a mystery! Have Faith.
WHAT: This is not a trip for the faint
of heart. We’ll spend 5 days
stepping outside of our normal, controlled lives to serve the body of
Christ within the United States. It will be surprisingly challenging,
but also surprisingly wonderful. More info to come. “Now faith is
the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not
seen.” -Hebrews 11:1
COST: Approximately $500
REAL ENCOUNTER OUTREACH EVENT
www.realencounter.org
WHEN: April 20 - 22
WHERE: School Assemblies & Trinity Baptist Church Parking Lot
WHO: Everyone is welcome to the outreach event Wednesday night
WHAT: Real Encounter Outreach is what you get when you put
BMX, Flat Land Cycling, Street Bikes, Trial Bikes, Big Jumps and the
message of Jesus Christ together. They believe in this generation
and desire to help them make a
positive difference in the world. This
group has been on America’s Got
Talent.
June 2015
May 2015
JUNE 1 - 5 VBS
SENIOR NIGHT
FAT TUESDAY FUN DAY @ THE WATERPARK
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13
WHERE: North Venue during
Refuge
TIME: 6:30 - 7:45 pm
WHAT: A time to recognize the Seniors and their investment in
the Student Ministry, and to celebrate the milestone of graduating
from High School. That night Seniors are encouraged to share
their best memory in student ministry and to give a quick word of
encouragement to the younger students.
GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY & BREAKFAST
WHEN: Sunday Morning, May 17
WHERE: Breakfast (Gym @ 9:15 am)
& Recognition (Central Venue
@ 10:45 am)
WHEN: June 9 from 12 - 5 pm
WHO: All students, parents & adult volunteers
WHERE: Sulphur Waterpark
COST: $8 and any money you want for park food
WHAT: Bored and at home and cannot find anything
on Netflix and the next Call of Duty game doesn’t come out until
November? Then look no further than Fat Tuesday! We will meet at
church at 11:30 am or the park at 12:00 pm and slide, splash, dunk and
tube until 5:00 pm with return to church by 5:30 pm. Parents are welcome.
STUDENT SUMMER CAMP
WHEN: June 14-18
WHO: Students who have completed 6th-12th
grades
WHERE: Mississippi College in Clinton, MS
COST: $300 per student
lifeway.com/fuge
WHO: For Graduates & Their Families
WHAT: Each senior will need to fill out a “Senior Recognition”
form and turn it into the student ministry office so you will be able
to be recognized in the service. Each senior also needs to turn in a
baby photo, childhood photo and senior photo with the form.
Graduates and their families are encouraged to attend the
breakfast in the gym. You will be served by our Junior class.
Students will wear their gowns and be recognized as they walk
across the stage and be presented a gift from our pastor.
Seniors promote to the College Ministry on May 31.
MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 25
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
HONDURAS MISSION TRIP
WHEN: June 26 - July 3
WHO: 11th & 12th graders as of August 2014 and
Adults
WHAT: This is a mission trip designed for older
students to go into the local middle/high schools
doing school assemblies and sports related activities with the purpose of sharing
Jesus with the whole school. Through the work we will be doing in Honduras we
have the opportunity to reach hundreds of people by sharing the love of Jesus
with them. This trip is highly evangelistic and there are requirements to be able
to participate in this trip.
COST: $1850 (Partial scholarships will be available to those who need assistance,
although support letters are encouraged)
July 2015
JULY 4 - INDEPENDENCE DAY
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
JULY 27-31 - CHILDRENS SUMMER CAMP
LOCAL MISSION WEEK
WHEN: July 13-15
WHERE: TBC & Lake Charles Area
WHO: 6th-8th Graders, Parents & Adults
THEME: Love God. Love People. Do Something.
WHAT: We will be doing missions in and for our community. Students
will be doing missions that consist of manual labor, servant evangelism
and touches of kindness. Students will spend the night at the church
and work during the day with worship during the night. More
information will be available in Spring 2015.
FAT TUESDAY FUN DAY - MESSY OLYMPICS
WHEN: July 28
WHO: All students, parents & adult volunteers
WHERE: Trinity fields
COST: Free and includes lunch
WHAT: Bored and at home with nothing to do? Then look no further
than Fat Tuesday. On this Tuesday we will have various Olympic games
for you to compete in and win prizes. Afterwards, we will have soap
volleyball, football and ultimate Frisbee to clean off. Bring a friend and
have some fun.
AUGUST 2015
MS/HS - BACK TO SCHOOL RETREAT
JONATHAN DOWNS, STUDENT MINISTER
636.795.4595
[email protected]
Twitter @jdaddysquared
Call us at 337.480.1555 if you have questions or if
you are interested in being involved with something
in this booklet.
All events and
activities are
subject to
change
BE A PART OF OUR EPIC
ADVENTURES THIS YEAR!