Happy MLK Day!

Just a little note to say, we hope you're having a lovely day! Remember to give thanks on this special day for all God's children. Isn't it great that God made us all special and unique!

From Your Friends at TrinityKids

Egg Hunt Committee?

The egg hunt is one of those great opportunities for our church to welcome the community onto our campus and provide childhood memories that families will never forget.

To really do it well, we need as many people as we can get to help us plan and provide this wonderful event.

If you feel called to help in anyway, we'd love to have your help. Please contact Monique if you'd like to be a part of this year's hunt. We'd love to have your help!

HELP! We need egg counters!

Sure, it's only January... But, the egg hunt will be here before we know it and we're trying to get a head start.

We need folks to help us bag up bags of 50 eggs. If you can, please stop by the TrinityKids office and pick up an egg bin and some plastic bags. We want to be ready the minute the Easter candy hits the shelves to hand out bags of 50 eggs for folks to stuff with candy.

Contact Monique if you're interested. Thanks in advance!

Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers for Sunday School and for Trinity's Nursery. Are you a retired teacher? A Grandma or Grandpa who loves children? Just someone who loves kids and wants to get involved? We'd love to have you! Contact Kristy Cardozo at kcardozo@trinitygnv.org to get plugged in!

Read this Facebook status from a TrinityKids volunteer:

"If u want unconditional love & enjoy feeling very special then u should teach Sunday School! My 1st graders were truly glad to see me & tried to tell me everything that they could think of!!!!! I love these kids!"



Come out and join in the fun!

Cheers Starts Jan 25th!

Looking for something for your preschoolers and elementary kids to do on Wednesday afternoons? CHEERS includes Bible-based games, crafts, playtime, lessons and fun each Wednesday afternoon offered by TrinityKids from 4-5:30pm. Sign up in the TrinityKids Office. CHEERS Begins January 25th. 40 dollars per child.

Sign Up for Parent's Night Out!

The next Parent's Night Out will be January 20th from 5:30-8:30pm. Bring the kids for an affordable night of childcare which includes dinner and crafts. 10 dollars per child. Available for children ages 12 months thru 5th grade. Sign up in the TrinityKids office. Spaces limited!

What is your family's New Year's Resolution?

What are your plans? We'd love to know!

Happy New Year from TrinityKids!

Wishing you a happy, healthy and blessed 2012!

WE NEED COOKIES!!!

We still need LOTS of cookies for the Live Nativity. If you are going to Publix or Walmart, please pick up some store bought cookies (or make some homemade ones) and drop them by the TrinityKids office or the front desk! Thank you!!!!

A Nativity Activity!

On this last week before Christmas, spend a little time each day with the characters from your nativity scene.

Monday: Angel
The Angel Gabriel came to tell Mary and Joseph about baby Jesus. What would you do if an angel visited you? Have angel food cake for dessert tonight in honor of Gabriel.

Tuesday: Mary
Mary was a young girl with no husband. Do you think she might have been surprised and afraid when Gabriel told her she was going to have the Son of God? She probably was, but did she obey God anyway? Yes, she did. She told Gabriel she was the Lord’s servant. How can you serve God and your family today? Talk to your family about what it was like when your Mom was pregnant with you. Could she feel you moving in her tummy?

Wednesday: Joseph
The scripture tells us that Joseph was a righteous man. That means he loved God and obeyed His Word. God chose righteous parents for Jesus so they could be a good example to him. How do you think Joseph felt when he found out he would be the earthly father to Jesus? Give the dads in your family a call or a big hug and thank them for being a good example to you!

Thursday: Shepherds
After seeing Jesus, the shepherds didn’t just go back to their sheep. They spread the word about what they had seen and they started praising God. Think of one new thing you’ve learned about Jesus’ birth. Then tell someone about it! After you’ve done it, praise God like the shepherds did!

Friday: Kings
The Bible doesn’t really tell us there were only three wise men. Just that there were three gifts. Regardless of how many were there, we know that they had been on a long journey to find Jesus. Imagine not knowing where you were going and following a star, just so you could find a little baby. Their dedication in looking for Jesus shows how amazing it is that God’s Son. Think of three gifts you'd like to give Jesus for his birthday this year. What do you think Jesus would like for his Birthday?

Saturday: Jesus
Do you remember your baby bed? What color was it? Was it soft? Jesus didn’t have a bed when he was a baby. After He was born, His mom and dad had to lay Him in an animal’s feeding trough. How do you think Jesus felt laying in the manger? How did Mary and Joseph feel? Cut up a brown grocery bag or other paper to make a soft bed for your baby Jesus.

Sunday: Happy Birthday Jesus!
With everything going on on Christmas day, it can be hard to remember we are celebrating Jesus' birthday. Remember to take time to sing Happy Birthday to Jesus. Be sure to tell your family and friends all you've learned about the nativity characters this year! Merry Christmas!

The Reason for the Season!

Talking about Christmas as the celebration of Jesus' birthday can help children to link the celebration of Christmas with the story of His birth. To add to the birthday celebration, bake a cake for the Baby Jesus! Don't forget to make a wish when you blow out the candles! What do you think Jesus would wish for?

Trinity's Live Nativity

Join us from 6-7:30pm on Dec 23rd in front of Trinity's Chapel. Children will be dressed up like Mary, Joseph and the angels, shepherds and wise men. Communion will be in the Chapel and hot cocoa and cookies will be served. Bundle up and join us. Bring your friends!

GIMME COOKIES!!

We need cookies (store bought or homemade)to hand out at the Live Nativity. Please drop them off at the TrinityKids office anytime before Dec 23rd at noon. Thanks!!!

Grandparent Gifts?? Stocking Stuffers??

Who wouldn't love a cute frame or calendar made by your adorable kids? Stop by the TrinityKids office and pick up a frame or calendar craft kit to give out as Christmas gifts to others or yourself!

Frame Kits are 5 dollars and include a wooden frame and all the stuff to make a cute holiday frame. Calendar kits are 15 dollars. Choose between one which you add your child's handprints or one to which you add family pictures.

Need a stocking stuffer for your kids? Pick up a TrinityKids onesie or t-shirt all sizes available!

Thanks for your support!

Preschoolers Are Singing In Church!

Attention Preschool Parents:

All Little Lambs, Dawning Doves and Loving Lions are invited to sing in church on Dec 18th at both 9:40 and 11:00.

Bring your cameras and come early to get a good seat! We hope to see you there!

Keeping the Family Focused This Christmas

With everything going on this time of year, it can be hard to stay focused on the birth of Jesus. Here are 10 ideas to keep your family centered and excited for the coming birthday of Jesus:

- Light the candles on your Advent Wreath
- Make a birthday cake for Jesus
- Decide on a Family Mission project for Christmas
- Bake cookies for a neighbor
- Talk about your nativity scene together
- Take turns reading from scripture or a Bible storybook about the birth of Jesus
- Make a birthday card for Jesus
- Give your kids 3 christmas presents this year. (Jesus got three presents for his birthday)
- Dress up like Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men and the Shepherds and put on a play
- Give up a meal and donate that money to the needy

Happy Advent & Merry Christmas from your friends at TrinityKids

Happy Thanksgiving from your Friends at TrinityKids

Hi Everyone

Just a little note to say Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful to know and serve all of you. It is a blessing to serve your children and see them grow in their love and understanding of God. We pray that you all have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving day. Gobble till you wobble!!

Your Friends,

Monique, Emily, Dustin, Kristy & Christy

This Week's Announcements!

Sponsor Christmas Gifts for a Guardian ad Litem Child This Christmas:
WE HAVE 13 NAMES LEFT TO SPONSOR!!! Children in the Guardian ad Litem program in our community benefit greatly from the generosity of our church each year at Christmastime.
Come and sponsor another child this Christmas. Stop by the TrinityKids office and sign up to purchase three gifts amounting to
approx. 75 dollars for one child. Bring wrapped gifts back by Dec 11th to the TrinityKids office.

2011 "Joy to the World" Advent Festival: Mark your calendars! This year's Advent Festival is going to be very special. On Nov 30th from 6-7:30pm in
the Worship Center, we will gather for meal packaging, advent crafts and a brief worship service. People of all ages are invited to this wonderful family friendly event. Invite a friend or two!!! Volunteers needed!

Need some gifts for your family and friends? Stop by the TrinityKids Christmas Corner and purchase a handprint calendar kit, a funny face calendar kit or one of four cute frame kits for your kids to make and give to friends and family for Christmas. All proceeds benefit TrinityKids ministries.

Sign ups are available for this year's Live Nativity on Dec 23rd from 6-7:30pm in front of the Chapel. Shifts are 15 minutes long and all costumes are provided. Sign up to be Mary, Joseph, Shepherds, Wise Men, Angels or the Narrator.
Are you a TrinityKid? TrinityKids is selling "I'm A TrinityKid" t-shirts and onesies. Pick up a t-shirt for your kids and grandkids (or yourself) today and support all the great ministries for kids at Trinity. A variety of colors and sizes are available!

Not sure what is going on? Pick up a December calendar so that you don't miss out on all the fun Advent and Christmas Events!
On Facebook? Be sure to check out the TrinityKids facebook page! Tell your friends!

Reminder: TrinityKids requires families to volunteer four times a year in their child's Sunday School class. Please sign up outside your child's class or contact Kristy at kcardozo@trinitygnv.org

This Sunday!

Hi Friends! Just a reminder that Kindergarten thru Third Grade kiddos are singing "Give Thanks" at both the 9:40 and 11:00 Services. Also, remember to bring in your items for the Thanksgiving Feasts in all Elementary classes this Sunday. Contact Kristy to find out if your child's class still needs something! kcardozo@trinitygnv.org

So thankful for all of you!!!

Trinity Campout 2011

Doesn't this weather make you want to go camping? Come to Trinity on Nov 18th for a fun night of camping and outdoor fun! Field Games, Stargazing, Campfire devotions & Sing Along and more. Cost is ten dollars per person for dinner, campfire s'mores and breakfast. Bring your own tent. We'll do all the cooking. Youth Building bathrooms will be available. Sign up with Ben Haines at sportsministry@trinitygnv.org