Stephen Ministers Commissioning

This Sunday, at both services, we will commission our first group of 10 new Stephen Ministers. They are: Mary Ann Amador, Michelle Arceneaux, Dee Ann Hasse, Lisa Miller, Roger Sanders, Gordon Schamber, Kathy Schamber, Amy Sykes, Becky Young, and Erwin Zoch.

These men and women have received 50 hours of specialized training in Christian caregiving and are the first team of Stephen Ministers to serve our congregation and community. Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people experiencing a crisis or going through a difficult time. Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receiver for around an hour to listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support for the person. Caring relationships last for as long as the person’s need persists.

Please join us for cake after the services and congratulate our Stephen Ministers on this huge accomplishment. Pray for them and ask God to bless their ministry and work through them to bring hope and healing to those whom they serve. If you or someone you know would benefit from having a Stephen Minister, simply talk to a Stephen Leader or Pastor Crowe. You can also email [email protected]. Your information will be kept in strict confidence. 

Our congregation is one of more than 13,000 worldwide, representing 160 Christian denominations, that use the Stephen Series system of lay caring ministry developed by Stephen Ministries in St. Louis.

Voter's Meeting and Board of Directors Elections

At this Sunday's Voter's Meeting, we will be electing Board of Directors officers for 2023. The Nominating Committee, led by Larry Rosendahl, is currently working to compile a list of candidates for the congregation to consider. If you would like to be considered or would like to nominate someone, please contact Larry at [email protected] or 225-253-7533. If you are interested in reading the portions of our policy manual relating to the Board of Directors, a condensed manual can be viewed HERE.

Breakfast in Bethlehem–The Census

Hear ye, hear ye! The governor has declared that a census is to be taken. Everyone must head to Bethlehem to register! Good news-- there will be games and activities for all ages, and a yummy breakfast, too.Get ahead of the game and skip the line... Pre-Register today! 

Registration is not necessary for attendance, but is appreciated for planning purposes. See you in Bethlehem!

Men's Club Christmas Cook-out

Open to all Trinity Men! Join us December 4 at 5:00 p.m. for a guys’ night of fellowship and good eats! Grill your own steaks the way you like ‘em! Bring a side dish to share and your own steak, burgers or chops to cook. We’ll have the grill ready for an easy going night with the guys! Soft drinks provided or bring your own drinks of choice. Jim Dartez’s back patio,12237 E. Millburn. RSVP [email protected] or phone 225-292-2127.

Adult Christmas Party

Saturday, December 10, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Trinity is reviving our traditional Christmas Party for adults at the home of Sandra Campbell, 1884 Elise Drive, Baton Rouge. Wear your favorite holiday attire, glitzy or casual. Whatever makes you feel festive!

Please carpool if possible, and invite your friends that may not drive after dark to ride with you! RSVP below or email [email protected] with Adult Christmas Party in the subject line if you intend to come. No need to bring anything but yourself. We hope to see those of you who fondly remember this party as well as those for whom it will become a new tradition!

Help Our Trinity Girl Scouts 

Our Girl Scout troop is riding in the Jones Creek Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 11^th and they are requesting donations. Parade throws (candy, beads, stuffed animals, etc.) or monetary donations (to purchase throws and pay the entry fee) would be much appreciated. Please bring any donations to midweek Advent service or next Sunday worship and place it in the box in the narthex. Place any monetary donations in an envelope marked “Jones Creek Parade.” Checks can be made payable to Girl Scout Troop 10178. Thank you for supporting our scouts!

Prayer List Updated on January 1

If you have friends on the TLC friends list, Ongoing TLC friends for cancer, or your own ongoing prayers currently on our prayer list, please notify Martha Rosendahl at [email protected] if you would like for them to remain on the list. We will remove all other prayers at the start of the new year.

Greek Cross Vote

The vote on a Cross within the Greek Cross is being postpones to a later date in order to give the committee more time to come up with a full scale prototype showing the design, size, and color. Thank you for your input and patience!

New Member Class Starting

Are you interested in becoming a member of our congregation? Pastor Crowe will be starting a 6-week new member class on January 8^th. Contact him at [email protected] to get more information and join the class.

New! Advent Soup-to-Go

Our youth will sell soup-to-go from 3:30 pm–6:30 pm each Wednesday during Advent (Dec 7 and Dec 14.) Save yourself some time during the busy season and grab a few containers for quick and easy meals!