Christian Education

Sunday School 

Trinity Sunday School is led by Debbie Egnatuk and Patty West. We are thankful for the families who faithfully bring their children on Sundays for this time of worship, learning and fellowship. We meet every first and third Sundays of the school year. Our classes are quite informal and flexible. We want the children to feel comfortable with our church building, the people, and the important gifts they bring to our parish life, and their joyful presence! Special thanks to Father David Ottsen for his “gathering time” with the children at the beginning of our Sunday service. He has a gift with children and they look forward to this time with him. Our thanks also to Kessy and Christene, our nursery attendants, for their loving care and participation in our activities. A highlight of 2024 was offering a Family Night with Bible Study thanks to the suggestions from our families! Wednesday evening once a month through the summer was planned and successfully continued into most of the fall. A meal was served by Karla Love, Sarah Loomis offered a Bible Study, the children could attend nursery, and or enjoy games and fellowship. Another wonderful experience was the baptism of Elliott Huggett. The children still talk about how special that day was and what they learned! We concluded the year bringing back Trinity’s Nativity Pageant with the help and ideas from Jill Goodsell, who directed this project with amazing energy and passion to create this special Sunday December 15th, and who made sure all the children were involved. It was a wonderful gift, shared and enjoyed by the parish. Thank you to the families for their participation!            

-Respectfully submitted by Debbie Egnatuk and Patty West

Trinity Bible Study 

The Bible Study and Prayer Group has 12 members and has been meeting for three years. We continue to welcome all who would like to come and see what we are about. There is no long term time commitment. When Fr. David is with us, we study the Psalms. On other Tuesdays, we study the scriptures for the following Sunday service. We have found studying the Word of God together deepens our faith and brings our parish family closer together. Our group has developed a 24/7 online prayer chain so that we are able to offer prayers and updates for those in need. Please let us know if you have a prayer need – better yet, come pray with us!

-Gratefully, Sarah Loomis

Nursery

In 2024 Trinity Nursery has grown and flourished. With an average of 6-12 children using the nursery during service a nursery assistant was necessary. Christene joined Trinity in October and was quickly accepted into the Nursery family. The Nursery room was rearranged and sorted to better suit the children’s needs, as almost all of the children are now school age and do not use the baby items. We’ve received positive feedback from families regarding hosting a monthly Family Night. It fosters parent connections and is a good playtime opportunity. The children are always excited to come to the Nursery and tell Christine and I about their week. Parents know their kids will be safe and taken care of during service. Moving Children’s Time to the start of service has been very successful.
The children are now used to the routine of sitting with myself and Christine during Children’s Time and listening to Father David before we head to the Nursery. Our teen volunteers, Charlie and Molly West, are always ready to help when we need them. Molly loves playing with the toddlers, and Charlie is willing to play games with the preschoolers whenever they ask. I’m looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings for the Trinity Nursery and seeing the children grow and learn about their world.

-Kessy Cook, Nursery Attendant