Education

Trinity provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn more about the Christian faith. If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, please contact the church office.

Adult Forums
Everyone is welcome to attend these forums, which meet Sundays at 10:15am from September through May in the gathering area by the library. Our schedule looks something like this:

• Feb. 5: "When Your Parent Needs You: A Guide to Positive Growth When Caring for Aging Parents" -- DVD presentation and discussion
• Feb. 12: Book of Acts, part 1
• Feb. 19: Book of Acts, part 2
• Feb. 26: "Ending Poverty: A 20/20 Vision," Chapter 1
• March 4: "Ending Poverty: A 20/20 Vision," Chapter 2
• March 11: "Ending Poverty: A 20/20 Vision," Chapter 3
• March 18: "Ending Poverty: A 20/20 Vision," Chapter 4

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Brent at 262-377-0610 or pastorbrent@trinitycedarburg.org.

Circle Groups
There are two women's Bible studies that meet once a month from September through May. All women of the church are welcome to join or attend any of the circles -- many new friendships are formed, and it's a great way to get to know other women from our congregation.

Martha Circle meets the second Saturday of the month at 9am at Lasata Heights.
Contact: Jeanne Mueller

Ruth Circle meets the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30am at church. They enjoy coffee and a light snack, and then they have their study. They are studying Romans 13 in February.
Contact: Rosa Cyrier, rosa@trinitycedarburg.org.

Confirmation Class
Classes are taught on Wednesdays from 4-5pm for 7th- and 8th-grade students to prepare them to make affirmation of the promises made for them at baptism.

• Feb 1: Between the Testaments (part 1)
• Feb 8: Between the Testaments (part 2)
• Feb. 15: No class

A reminder to turn in your sermon notes during the Wednesday afternoon class time.

Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
All men are invited for breakfast and Bible study in Fellowship Hall the third Thursday of the month at 7:30am, and the following Saturday at 7:30am, September through May. There's fellowship and eating for the first 30 minutes, followed by a study. Breakfast is provided by the members on a rotating basis. There's no need to sign up in advance.

Our schedule of topics for the 2011-2012 season is:

• September: Genesis 12:1-9 (Abraham is sent and goes)
• October: Genesis 22:1-19 (Abraham's faith to sacrifice)
• November: Job 1:1-22 (Job gets a raw deal)
• December: Matthew 2:13-23 (Joseph gets a couple of dreams)
• January: Matthew 6:19-34 (Worries)
• February: Acts 8:26-40 (Philip and the Eunuch)
• March: Mark 14:53-65 (Jesus before the Council)
• April: Romans 10:5-21 (Salvation for All)
• May: Philemon

For a schedule of who's providing breakfast for each month's Saturday morning Men's Breakfast & Bible Study, please click here.

Pre-Communion Instruction
A pre-Communion class is taught by Pastor Brent in the fall to prepare 5th-graders to receive the Lord's Supper.

"Question of the Week" group
This group meets most Wednesdays at 6:30pm (see the Calendar for specific dates). The questions, which are in reference to the upcoming Sunday's Gospel lesson, are printed in the bulletin the Sunday before and are also emailed out for personal reflection. The group then meets on Wednesday night to answer and discuss these questions or some related subject of the group's choosing.

Here are the questions for Feb. 12, based on Mark 1:40-45 (2 Kings 5:1-14):

• Lepers were not allowed to touch or be touched. How would this man have felt after being touched by Jesus? How does being touched affect you?
• Jesus crossed a boundary by touching the leper. In what other ways did Jesus cross boundaries?
• Why do you think Jesus wanted to keep this miracle a secret? Was he being realistic?
• Jesus reshaped the man's life. Do you ever feel that God is reshaping you? How?
• Compare and contrast the story in 2 Kings with the story in Mark.

For more information on Question of the Week, please contact Dennis Schultz, dennis@trinitycedarburg.org.

Sunday School
All children from 3 years old through 6th grade are welcome to attend Sunday School, which meets at 10:15 each Sunday morning from the beginning of September through mid May.

Lessons for February:

• Feb. 5: Jesus Heals (Mark 1:29-39)
• Feb. 12: Naaman is Healed (2 Kings 5:1-19)
• Feb. 19: The Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-9)
• Feb. 26: Noah's Ark

The Spark take-home family sheets will be sent home with each child every week. They provide ways to talk about and have some fun with the lesson covered that day. They have ideas for both younger children and older children. Sheets will be available on the handout table for those who miss a Sunday.

A new series of children's bulletins will be used this month. They also follow the lectionary, but include a variety of activities geared to children ages 4-6.

Lenten focus: Banks will be distributed to each child prior to Ash Wednesday. We are asking that children place some coin in the bank each day of Lent (40 days). They are then to be brought to Sunday School to be pooled together. The children will help determine where the offering is to be sent. Look for family Lenten devotion booklets on the handout table.

To volunteer or to learn more about our Sunday School program, please contact Dennis Schultz, dennis@trinitycedarburg.org.

Teen Time
Teen Time, for youth in grades 7 and up, takes place on Sundays at 10:15am. The group meets in the Youth Room at church -- and may walk to a coffee shop, a park or wherever they feel like that day -- and then has group discussions. Led by Jeanne Mueller and Jeff Miller, this is a fun, relaxing, faith-building opportunity for the youth.