Trinity Lutheran Youth Ministry walks alongside youth with the love of Jesus! Our WHY for doing ministry, our inspiration, is simple. We want to see youth live out their faith in everyday life!

HOW we do this has become five guiding principles we strive to incorporate into every aspect of Youth Ministry.

We encourage spiritual habits
We inspire Christ-like servant hearts
We build intentional relationships
We provide community
We emphasize identity in Christ

So as we get ready to start a new year, our prayer is that youth see intentionality in our ministry. We are not just about entertaining youth but helping them to be an example to all people in what they say, in the way they live, in love, faith, and in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12)

If you want to know more about this ministry, email Christy Malinowski, Director of Youth at ChristyMali@trinluth.org.

JR DISCIPLESHIP

One step in how we are formed as followers of Jesus is our JR Discipleship Milestone - A journey toward the Rite of Confirmation for 7th and 8th grade youth. If you have a student entering 7th grade and would like to know more about Confirmation Discipleship classes, please contact Christy Malinowski, Director of Youth Ministry.

GOALS

The goal of JR Discipleship is to teach and model the Christian life, preparing youth to live out their faith. JR Discipleship is a journey that will move youth toward the Rite of Confirmation.

We have three core values that we feel are essential in this journey:

TEACHING what we believe and SHOWING them how it looks.
Intentionally PARTNERING with the home.
CONNECTING youth with faith mentors who MODEL a life lived for Christ.

UPCOMING EVENTS

JR HIGH YOUTH

Join us on Sunday, May 5th at 1:00PM for our Rite of Confirmation service. This year we have 20 teens who will be confirming their faith. Please come and be a part of this special day.

SR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Youth Nights this month will be on the following dates:
May 1st
May 8th (Small groups to meet together)
May 15th (Last one for this school year)
Senior Blanket Blessing…will take place at the end of the 10:30AM service on May 5th. Parents, please make sure you bring your blanket with you to church that day as you will need to bring it up for the blessings.

TRINITY YOUTH SUNDAY MORNING

Our discipleship time on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15AM, provides an opportunity for youth and adults to be spiritually filled as we study scripture and grow in our spiritual habits. We also want youth to be relationally connected with one another through sharing our stories and encouraging each other on a regular basis.

Learn more

TRINITY YOUTH FAITH MILESTONES

As God’s family we have an opportunity to pause at important moments in our journey of faith to celebrate God’s work, remember God’s faithfulness, and pass on faith in Jesus from one generation to the next. We call these meaningful, memorable moments in the lives of individuals, families, and our congregation, the Faith Milestones.

PRETEEN FAITH MILESTONE : 5/6th GRADE MOTHER/DAUGHTER, FATHER/SON

CHALLENGE & CHOICE
10TH GRADE
GRADUATION MILESTONE
SENIOR BLANKET BLESSING

All Faith Milestones are in partnership with Family Life Ministry.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Trinity’s Co-Ed High School Basketball Teams provide excellent moments of Christian fellowship and sportsmanship. In addition to regularly scheduled practices and games, the teams participate in our Holiday Invitational Tournament, various other tournaments and the State Championship Tournament. Throughout the years, the dedication and Godly example of our coaches have continued to make this ministry a success.

Practices generally take place on Thursdays at Trinity Lutheran School, our Hamilton Rd. campus. All are welcome!

Contact Kyle Sander (309) 242-2583 for more information.

UKANDU CHICAGO MISSION TRIP

UKANDU CHICAGO MISSION TRIP

Our team of 22 from Trinity Lutheran headed up to Chicago to serve June 18-24th. We were joined by five other churches for a total of 131 serving together for a week. Teams did things like painting, landscaping, VBS, outreach, and construction. Thank you for praying for our safety and that we were able to share the love of Jesus with all who God brought into our paths.