Visiting a new church for the first time can be stressful and awkward.
We want to help you get to know us better so you have an idea of what
to expect.
We have two services on Sunday: 8:20 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Between the
services is Sunday school for all ages and Adult
Bible Fellowships.
The services have the same sermon but differ primarily in worship style.
The first service tends to be more traditional with hymns and often
a full choir. The second service is more contemporary in music style
though modern renditions of classical favorites are also found here.
Dramas occasionally punctuate and help accent our worship. Both services
are geared for one thing: to help you focus on Christ!
When you arrive at the church, you’ll find plenty of parking in
the lots. The north entrance (facing Orchard Dr.) is wheelchair accessible
and handicapped parking is right next to the door. If you need directions
to the church, click
here for a map.
Once you’ve parked and made your way to the door, you may want
to stop at the Welcome booth where a friendly face is available for
more in-depth questions about locations and times and what's happening
in and around Trinity. There’s also some literature here to help
get you acquainted with us.
Inside the foyer, you’ll see the sanctuary where the worship service
is held. An Usher will greet you and give you a bulletin with helpful
information about the service including notes on the sermon and announcements
of what’s happening at Trinity. Go ahead and seat yourself wherever
you feel comfortable. All children are welcome to join us for the service
and we have small bags filled with crayons, paper and other items your
young children might find helpful.
Our focus is on Jesus. Our services are structured to help us get our
eyes off ourselves and onto Him. We’re just ordinary people, like
you, and not “professionals” and we strive for authenticity
rather than entertainment. Consequently, our worship style is meant
to be centered on God and His greatness rather than ourselves. At the
beginning of each service, we begin our time together with music and
worship, led by our worship leader and team, which typically includes
vocalists, acoustic and electric guitar, drums, bass, and keyboards
during second service, while our first service features hymn singing
and a full choir every other week. The bulletin you pick up as you enter
the sanctuary will give you the order of service and the worship leader
will direct you. There may be an occasional drama presentation to accent
a particular point. We do receive an offering during this worship time.
Please don’t feel uncomfortable with this, we believe giving is
for people who are committed to Trinity and don't expect visitors to
give an offering. Please visit our What
We Believe page for more information on our core values or see
our video.
After the music and worship time, Our Senior
Pastor customarily presents a solid, biblical sermon punctuated
with personal application that he has prepared during the week. The
sermon usually lasts about 40 minutes. You will have been given an outline
to help you follow along, and there are commonly Power Point presentations
of key points and verses projected on the screen. You can get archives
of sermon downloads here. The
entire service lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you desire to leave your children (36 months and under) in the nursery
you’ll find it just outside the sanctuary. Our nursery is staffed
with loving care takers who provide a safe and secure environment. They
will not only care for your young child’s physical needs but will
be praying for them while you enjoy the worship service. Parents also
help out on a rotating basis. You can find more information
about the nursery here.
Sunday School is held for all ages between our two services from 9:45
– 10:45. For children (preschool – 6th grade) our Sunday
School rooms are located in the education wing just down from the nursery.
Signs on the doors will tell you who meets in what room or you can stop
by the welcome desk for directions. Each class is team taught by caring
members of Trinity and we’re excited about our innovative curriculum
that leads children progressively to discover who Jesus is and what
the Bible is all about. Visit
our children’s ministry page for more information.
Jr. High and High School students meet separately in the Genesis
Youth Ministries area downstairs in the basement (stairs are right
next to the sanctuary and adjacent to the north entrance of the church).
Whether you’ve been a Christian for years, or you’re just
checking things out, this is the place to be. Various topics are covered
to help students see the Bible as Truth and applicable to all of life,
helping us deepen relationships with one another, and encourage each
other to share what Christ has done in our lives. Everyone’s welcome!
Bring your friends!
Grab a cup of coffee and a doughnut and check out our
ABF’s (Adult Bible Fellowships) as your main means of connecting
with others as we encourage each other to think and act more like Jesus.
Emphasis here is on practical Biblical application while we encourage
and help one another with real life issues. Classes are on-going and
new people are always welcome. No matter what your age or stage, we
have an ABF that should suit you.
Most people dress according to their own comfort levels, but it’s
entirely up to you. On Sunday mornings, you will find men and women
in suits and dresses as well as in slacks, jeans and sandals.
No. We won’t embarrass you by singling you out like that. We would
ask that you fill out the yellow visitor’s form found in your
bulletin so we can send you more information about Trinity or answer
any specific questions you might have. If you should request prayer
or a pastoral visit, we would like to accommodate your needs. Also,
feel free to contact
us by e-mail or phone and we would be glad to help you.
Thank You!
We hope you find your visit to Trinity welcoming and encouraging as
we help one another to be more joyous and passionate followers of Jesus!