TNT 200? – 200? Schedule
TNT Activities
Bible Studies
Kids of the Kingdom (4 & 5 year olds)
This creative program introduces children to God through the guidance
of caring adults. Each week the children will receive one primary
concept, such as God cares for me, the Bible teaches me about God,
etc…
Joyful Noise and New Creation (1st – 6th grade)
The children will learn about God through stories and various
activities. Music and arts & crafts will play an important role in
the learning process.
Choirs
The choir groups are focused on preparation for participating in
worship and worship leadership. Each of the choirs will be taught a
variety of anthems and will often sing as part of Sunday morning
worship services. This means that many Sundays in the course of the
year, the children will be involved in Sunday morning worship. Parent
support and participation are important to prepare the children to be
musical leaders in the church and worship services.
Spring Musicals
One of the highlights of the year is our Spring Musicals. All
children in the Joyful Noise and New Creation Choirs are eligible to
participate. The Youth Choir also has a Spring Musical. It is
important for the children to be involved in TNT throughout the year
so that they will have already had the opportunity to lead singing in
worship. The many opportunities to sing in worship during the year
offer the children some of the skills to be able to participate in
worship at TLC. All children and families are welcome at worship
every Sunday.
TNT Program Leaders
~Aaron Tidwell
is the Director of Youth & Family Ministries at TLC and will be
working with the children in the Activity Center.
~Karla Devine
is the TLC Pre-School music teacher and is church organist. Karla is
the choir director for the Kids of the Kingdom, Joyful Noise, New
Creation, and Youth Choirs.
~Thelma Weber
is a longtime member of Trinity and a tireless volunteer, who keeps
our TNT children fed, and is in charge of the kitchen.
TNT Volunteers Welcome & Essential!
The success of this program depends on volunteer help. Families are
responsible for helping to prepare, serve, and clean up after dinner.
We also need help with our craft session for our 4 & 5 year old class
after dinner. When you arrive the first night, you will be asked to
sign up for the week you will be able to help. If something comes up
for you on that week, please try to arrange to switch with another
family. If you cannot arrange a switch, please contact Aaron at the
church (310.374.4380
atbridge-builder@earthlink.net
) and he will assist you.
MORE CHILDREN & YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES!
3rd-5th Grade
Seekers-n-Sneakers
Seekers-n-Sneakers is our 3rd-5th grade youth group. We have events
about once a month to build upon the community that we have at TNT.
Events for the coming year will be miniature golf, hiking, bowling,
Advent party, service projects, a weekend retreat in February at our
local Lutheran camp, El Camino Pines, and our annual trip to Knott’s
Berry Farm in June. Friends are always welcome, so come and join us
for all the fun!
6th-8th Grade
Confirmation w/ Pastor Luther & Aaron
An exciting, all-new Confirmation format at Trinity Lutheran Church
is now in its second year. Confirmation at Trinity includes fun
family study groups, on-line components, retreats, and service
projects. Together we will learn God’s story, learn to interpret
God’s story, then learn to confess God’s story in the world.
Confirmation is supervised by Pastor Luther and Aaron Tidwell,
Director of Family Ministry.
6th Grade & Up
TLC Puppeteers
The TLC Puppeteers program (TLCP) needs volunteers to be puppeteers,
prop masters, and sound and light technicians. The TLCP will help
with Sunday Spirit and have a few performances at area churches
throughout the year. If you are interested in being a part of this
experience, please contact Aaron (31.374.4380
atbridge-builder@earthlink.net
). Sixth-grade - adults are welcome!
6th Grade & Up
200?-200? TLC Youth Band
6th Grade & Up
TLC Youth Ministry Team (YMT)
The Trinity Lutheran Church Youth Ministry Team (YMT). The YMT will
consist of 7 members– 3 youth (1 Middle School youth, 2 High School
youth), 2 adult volunteers, 1 council member, and the Director of
Family Ministry. The YMT will be in charge of planning programs for
the Youth Group– various social events, service projects,
fundraising, and other aspects that fall within the Youth Group’s
jurisdiction. The meetings will be held once a month starting in
August and ending in June. Each meeting will be one hour long and
include Bible Study. The members will be appointed by the Director
of Family Ministry. Look for news and information about this Youth
Ministry Team in the near future!
SUMMER 200?
Mark your calendars!
~ Vacation Bible School (VBS) - June ??-??
For children ages 3 through 5th grade, with youth helper volunteer
opportunities available for 6th-12th graders.
OUTREACH
Social Ministry Projects
If you would like to help with any of these projects please contact
Aaron Tidwell (310.374.4380
atbridge-builder@earthlink.net
). All ages welcomed!
- Food Drives
- Serving the Homeless
- Spring & Fall Tijuana Trips
- Used Children’s Books (during November we collect used
books to give to those who do not have any books)
- Thanksgiving & Christmas Baskets (during the holidays
we gather and put together baskets with food so less
fortunate families can enjoy a holiday meal)
- Used Toy Collection (we collect and donate used toys
in good condition to needy children to help brighten their
day during the holiday season)
- “For the Children” Gift Program (during the holidays
the congregation picks name tags off the Christmas tree in
the narthex and buys a present for the child on the tag. The
wrapped presents then go to the children of St. John’s
Lutheran Church, and six other churches of the New City
Parish of inner city Los Angeles)
- Foster Kids Party (in December we host a Christmas
party for about 100 children who are in foster care)
- Wrapping & Delivering Christmas Gifts
- And much more…!
Volunteers are always needed for these projects and are much
appreciated. Come and experience the joy of fellowship and helping
others together!
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Trinity’s Director of Youth & Family Ministries
Aaron Tidwell, Director of Youth and Family Ministry, has been a part
of the Trinity community since 1993. Aaron, who spent many years
working in Lutheran Camping Ministry before arriving at TLC, is full
of enthusiasm for his work. Aaron’s wife, Gen, and two daughters,
Erin and Laura, are an important part of his life and help support
his ministry at TLC. Aaron believes it is very important for us to
step up and make a positive difference in this world. Aaron recently
spent part of his summer doing post-hurricane Katrina relief work in
New Orleans. According to Aaron, “The job is not finished…it’s so
important that we do not forget about all the people...” Check out
Aaron’s New Orleans photos and blog at
www.aaron-bridgebuilder.blogspot.com
. To involve your children in TLC programs and events, call Aaron at
310.374.4380 or email him at
atbridge-builder@earthlink.net
.
“Teach acceptance and respect, and we won't have to learn
tolerance”
Our Youth On YouTube
Two of our youth have entries on YouTube featuring performances in
song and music.
Alex Niebergall singing Family
Danny Padilla doing a Drum Cover of Boys Like Girls- "Love
Drunk"
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