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About Our Ministry:

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The Children's Ministry at Trinity encompasses a variety of activities and ministries for children, nursery age through the 5th grade. When children enter the 6th grade, they become part of our Student Ministry program.

From the time children are born through the 5th grade, boys and girls have many opportunities to glorify God and discover their faith in an atmosphere of Christian fellowship. At Trinity, children can:

  • Attend church school (Sunday mornings), Saturday Night Worship (SNW) Tots SNW Kids (Saturday evenings);To register for Sunday church school, SN Kids or SN Tots, complete the registration form and bring it with you.The form is also available in Spanish. We look forward to seeing you;
  • Become involved with vocal and/or handbell choirs, liturgical dancers or small group ministries such as Jr. Prayer Shawl, Stamping for Girls, or Sprouts (4th 5th graders);
  • Participate in Vacation Bible School;
  • Learn about and support numerous mission projects throughout the year
  • Attend Family Ministry hosted events and other special events
  • Read our Family Ministry brochure - available both in English and Spanish- to learn about the programs we offer for children at Trinity

See our latest monthly guide for parents,The Parent Link, filled with tips on how to strengthen your family and each member's faith in God.

 

Every Weekend at Trinity! Weekend Events!
Join us and bring a friend!

Saturday Night Worship (SNW)

5:00pm Worship (Casual) includes SN Tots (Newborns - 4 year olds) and SN Kids (5 - 10 year olds) at Trinity House

Sunday Morning ~

8:15am Worship (Chapel) Main Building

9:15am Church School (2 years - 5th grade) Main Building

9:15am & 10:45am Nursery (Newborns - 2 years) Main Building

9:15am Worship (Contemporary) Sanctuary (with Nursery care available)

10:45am Worship (Traditional) Sanctuary (with Nursery care available AND Creative Activities offered for 4 year olds - 2nd Grade)

 

 

Vacation Bible School 2012

Join our Vacation Bible School (VBS) Flight Crew ~ At Sky VBS, your faith and imagination will soar!

When:  July 23- July 27

Time:  9am - 12:15pm

Location: Trinity's campus

Volunteers (rising 5th grade students to adult) are greatly needed!  Come join the fun!   

Click 2012 VBS Volunteer Form for futher details. Forms may be returned to the Church Office or Church School Office

(Note: Children registration forms will be available on the website and at Trinity starting May 27th.)


Church School Mission

Coming in mid May is the Heifer Project.  Check back here for further details.  .

 

SPROUTS News

What's Sprouts about? It's a small group experience designed especially for 4th and 5th grade students to support them in their daily lives AND to prepare them for Student Ministry activities that begin in 6th grade.

All Sprouts "spring" events have currently ended.  Check back here for the upcoming summer events.   

If you have additional questions, contact Ginny Thorp, Director of Children's Ministry, 908-852-3020 x17 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Church School News

Save the date ~ June 17th - Last day of Church School

               9:15 Worship Service - "Learning the Word" - Children will share their "Learning the Word"

               10:45 Worship Service - Children & Students will lead the service  

 

Memorial Day Parade

Come join Trinity Church in the Hackettstown Memorial Day Parade, May 28th, from 8:00am - 11:00am!  All ages invited. Meet at Trinity.

 

United Methodist Camps of Greater New Jersey (Grades 1-12)

Are you looking for a safe, faith-filled, nurturing summer camp for your children? Brochures/applications are available on Trinity's campus or at www.gnjumc.org/camps.  Financial Aid is available.

 

Family Ministry Spring Calendar 2012

Check out our Spring Calendar for Children's Ministries and Student Ministries events (April - June 2012).

 


Pre-Teen Girl's Group Offerings

Stamping For Girls

(Note: Concluded for the summer. Please check back here in August for their start up date in September.)

During our time together we will learn different craft techniques and make cards together for all occasions. It is a great  in time to learn something new and have fun together in a safe and Christian environment. We will make four cards together and the cost is $10.00 to cover the supplies. Join us at any time! For ages 8 - teens.

Dates: September - May 
Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm
Location: Community Room
Led by: Wahneta Bears (973) 398-9375 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Junior Prayer Shawl

This ministry is intended for young people, ages 8 to 12, who wish to knit or crochet. Instruction and patterns will be provided. Although personal items will be made, the ultimate goal will be the creation of a prayer shawl. Space is limited, so sign up early!

 

Dates: June 13th

Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm

Location: Room 104

Led by: Ginny Thorp - 908-852-3020, ext. 17 & Carren Thomas - 908-852-7437



Parent's Group

Boundaries with Kids

Here, at last, is the help you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend take you through the ins and outs of establishing family boundaries and of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling lives.

Dates: May 16th

Time: 9:45 - 11:30am

Location: Chancel Choir Room (Room 108)

Led by: Donna Torkos (908) 684-8284 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

Children's Ministry Forms

For More Information

Please contact Trinity’s Director of Children’s Ministry, Ginny Thorp, with any questions you may have about ministry opportunities for your children – by phone, 908-852-3020, extension 17, or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

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