GENERAL
Q. When is it?
A. Wednesday evenings from 5-7 PM. Check the Trinity Calendar for specific dates!
Q. What is the schedule for the evening?
A. 5 PM - Buffet Line for Dinner Opens
5:45 PM - Drop off for TrinKids PM & Nursery begins
6-7 PM - Core Class & TrinKids PM
Q. If I can’t do a class, can I still come to dinner?
A. Absolutely! Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner and fellowship! But please register so we can plan for you and your family.
Q. How much is dinner?
A. Dinner is just $5 per person. Probably the best deal you will find in town!
Q. How do I register?
A. Each week, we will send out a new registration link for dinner and TrinKids PM. If you plan to attend the Core Class, please sign up here!
CORE CLASSES
Q. Who are Core Classes for?
A. These classes function as introductory, discipleship-focused studies that orient participants around the formative fundamentals of the Christian life. Any adult is welcome to attend a Core Class, whether you are new to the faith or have been walking with the Lord your whole life.
Q. What’s the difference between Sunday Core Classes & Wednesday Core Classes?
A. There is no difference between the content on Sundays and Wednesdays. If you need to mix & match some weeks, feel free to!
Q. Do I have to attend all three weeks of the class?
A. You will get the most out of the class by attending and participating each week. Since the classes are short and only run for three weeks at a time, we prefer that participants not miss if possible.
Q. Where do I go?
A. Wednesday Core Classes will meet in The Hearth Room.
Q. What will my children be doing while I’m in a Core Class?
A. For ages, 3 yrs old - 5th grade, we have TrinKids PM. Nursery care is available for ages 2 and under for those attending the core class.
Q. Okay, I’m loving Core Classes… What’s next?
A. We have some exciting things in the works for adult discipleship. Stay-tuned for more information!
Homework & Resources Page
Week 1 | Homework
Resources for Digging Deeper
You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit by James K.A. Smith
Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God's People by Matt Merker
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of Christ-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
God Made Me For Worship: Helping Children Understand the Church by Jared Kennedy
Listen Up! A Practical Guide to Listening to Sermons by Christopher Ash
Baptism: Answers to Common Questions by Guy Richard
The Lord’s Supper: Answers to Common Questions by Keith Mathison
Week 2 | Homework
Read: “Reimagining Household Habits As Gospel Liturgies” by Justin Whitmel Earley
Read: “The Family That Disciples” by Matt Chandler & Adam Griffith
Read: “The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality” by Peter Scazzero
Explore: Resources at practicingtheway.org/resources
Explore: “Crafting a Rule of Life to Stay Grounded’ by Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
Explore: Aro Box at www.goaro.com
Resources for Digging Deeper
The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose For an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did by John Mark Comer
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Peter Scazzero
Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley
The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch
Smartphone Apps: Lectio 365, Lectio For Families, Pray As You Go, Dwell
Artists with Scripture Songs for Kids: Rain For Roots, Slugs and Bugs
Week 3 | Homework
Watch: “The Friendship Recession” by Richard Reeves
Read: “Covenant — The Art of Commitment and the Habit of Making Promises” by Justin Whitmel Earley
Listen: “Find Your People” by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
Read: “Emotions: The Cry of the Soul” by Dan Allender and Tremper Longman
Use & Reflect: Feelings Chart & Feelings Wheel
Resources for Digging Deeper
Made For People: Why We Drift Into Loneliness and How To Fight For a Life of Friendship by Justin Whitmel Earley
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp
The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Peter Scazzero
Emotionally Healthy Relationships: Day by Day by Peter Scazzero
The Cry of the Soul: How Our Emotions Reveal Our Deepest Questions About God by Dan Allender and Tremper Longman
Untangling Emotions by Alasdair Groves and Winston Smith
The Worry-Free Parent: Living In Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy Goff
TRINKIDS PM
Q. What is TrinKids PM?
A. Each week, for one hour your kids will spend 20 minutes on worship and Bible memory, 20 minutes on studying a chapter of Mark each week with Kaleidoscope's "Remarkable," then 20 minutes for games and review!
Q. What ages can attend TrinKids PM?
A. TKPM is for children 3 years old - 5th grade, and will focus on developing core Christian foundations through topics such as the Lord’s Prayer, the Fruit of the Spirit, the Catechism, and more!
STUDENT MINISTRY
Q. What programming is available for youth on Wednesday Nights?
A. Middle & High School Small Groups meet throughout the week. Contact Ryan or Alicia for more details on when and where!
Q. My youth student would love to help with Trinkids, what do they need to do?
A. Awesome! Just let Alyssa Fowler know so we can assign them a role and provide any needing training beforehand.
Q. Is there anything else my teenager can do while I’m attending the core classes?
A. Your student is welcome to help in the nursery (with prior approval), or help our staff with clean-up after dinner!
SERVE
Q. How can I help?
A. Wednesdays are an opportunity to Gather, Grow, and Give. There are a few ways you can Give through service on Wednesday nights: Remember this is a family dinner. Everyone can help by cleaning up their area! Please take your plate and other trash to a trash receptacle.
Other Ways to Help:
TrinKids PM - We can use a few floaters to help our group leaders. Contact Alyssa if you are interested!
Set-Up & Clean-Up - Contact Robin Lake to help.
Be part of our Clean-Up Crew - If you would be available to help clean up after dinner (even if it’s just one week!). This is a great for men to serve! We will need to put away tables after we eat.
Set Up Crew - Set up will start at 3 PM, if you would like to help us put out table cloths, fill cups with ice, etc.