Pastoral ReflectionsPastoral Reflections

Pastor LesDr. Leslie HollonSenior Pastor

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Illustrations of God's Work�ird grader Jackson Shelnutt draws my sermons. As Ipreached on Mother’s Day, he made this drawing.I tell him that he makes my sermons better than theyactually are. Jackson was baptized during our Sanctuaryservice on May 27. On June 3, a young woman, graduatefrom Stanford & UT Law School, will also be baptized.Joining them, this summer we will also be baptizing ahigh school senior, and a courageous woman from AlphaHome. As well as…God is drawing many people, of allages, unto Him through Trinity’s ministries.

Your contributions enable this to happen. On their behalf and hundreds of others touched by our 100+ ministries, I thank you.

�is summer is �lled with gospel work. Our children,youth, and adults will have special summer experiences.We have mission teams going to the Border, to Haiti, andin areas of San Antonio. Pre-Teen Camp. VBS. Art Camp.Music Camp. Wednesday Noon Bible Studies @ TriPoint.Young Adult Small Groups. Summer Camp for GrownUps. Youth trip to Glorieta plus Leadership Lab.

On June 24, we will celebrate TBC’s 69th Birthday. And on that day everyone is encouraged to make a special birthday gi�. By meeting our goal of $180,000 we will be able to wrap up the cost of several past projects and ease our summer cash �ow challenge.

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Like Jackson’s art work, you and your ministry illustrates a people who are on God’s sacred mission of helping seekers to become believers and believers to become disciples.

Some Books I Am Reading this Summer:

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Miracles are God’s work in supra-natural* ways. A sign of God’s authority as Creator of Heaven & Earth, and the giver of salvation. �e Bible is full of miraculous stories revealing God’s capacity to reveal His intended best in our sin-sick world. �e ultimate miracle is Christ, who performed miracles as a sign & wonder of His authority.

�e Gospels include many of Jesus’ miracles. Each story includes a miracle event but more than that, each story reveals how what was going on then is going on now. By “listening in” to each story, we realize that the main event wasn’t the wow factor of how did that happen? But the truth factor that God’s love possesses the power to set us free from the shackles this world will put on us.

�is summer we will focus each Sunday on one miracle, and from that story see the bigger promise God is wanting us to claim. Helped by the insightful questions suggested by Cayce Harris, we will listen in for the answers to:

Who needs healing? Where are they from? What’s their background? What is their need/s? How was the need made known? Who made it known? How did the miracle happen? What was said? Done? By whom? What happened? Was the person healed? How did the person respond? How did the

people around respond? How was faith expressed? Not expressed? What is the Holy Spirit highlighting to you?

Jesus-truth jumps o� each Gospel page to show us His answers to these questions. By applying them, we position ourselves to have the same power working its truth into our lives... Unto you O’Lord we open ourselves for your freeing work.

June 3 “When Jesus Changed Water Into Wine”John 2:1-12, 23-25

June 10 “When Jesus Forgave & Healed a Friend’s Friend” | Mark 2:1-12 | Christopher Mack preaching both services. | Communion will be celebrated.

June 17 “When Jesus Turned a Father’s Unbelief Into Belief ” | Mark 9:14-29 | Fathers Day

June 24 “When Jesus Changed People, As Water Into Wine” | John 4:46-54

Summer Sermon Series

Pastor Les

Great Books Discussionsfor SA at TriPoint

�e third of four Great Books Discussions on the Gospels will be �ursday, June 28 and will focus on the gospel of Luke. �is discussion is for believers and for those with questions about the Christian faith. It will be co-led by Pastor Les and a friend of Trinity Baptist Church, Paul Martin.

�is is a great opportunity to invite your curious friends who want to talk through their questions about Jesus.

Thursday, June 28: Luke

* Supra-natural is when God accomplishes His intended will by working through nature and beyond nature.

June Sermon Schedule:

All good things come from God and He has entrusted us to be His stewards. For most of us, how we plan our estates will probably be the most important �nancial decision we will ever make. It is our privilege and responsibility to develop a plan so that the gi�s God has entrusted to us will be used beyond our lifetimes.

Many people think that the only way to support Trinity Baptist Church is through their tithes and special o�erings. Individuals feel unable to make a substantialgi� because of the need for income or �nancialsecurity. However, there are many ways of makingcharitable gi�s while retaining bene�ts for you andyour family.

A contribution included as part of your estate and �nancial planning can be a wonderful way to provide lasting support for Trinity Baptist Church well into the future. �is type of gi� o�ers an excellent way for you to demonstrate your commitment and devotion to the ministries of Trinity and to ensure that these precious ministries continue to thrive.

�ere are several ways to establish a planned gi�, such as:

Gi�s by WillLife Insurance

Remainder Interest Gi�sCharitable Remainder Trusts

Quali�ed Charitable Gi� AnnuityQuali�ed Charitable Distribution (QCD) and

Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for IRAs(More information may be provided for QCDs)

HighGround Advisors (formally Baptist Foundation of Texas) has been a �nancial partner with our church for many years. When you are ready to make your “Legacy of Faith”, they can assist you with your participation and support of Trinity Baptist Church through your planned giving. Please call Marion Armstrong with HighGround Advisors for assistance. As always, Mark Barr, the Church Administrator and Robert Stein, the Finance Director are also able to answer your questions.

Robert Stein,TBC Finance Manager

Leave a “Legacy of Faith”“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessings of the Lord your God which He has given you.”

Deuteronomy 16:17

Leave a “Legacy of Faith”

For more information, visit www.cbf.net/general-assembly

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Who has a birthday this month??How will YOU celebrate??

Party? Cake? Gifts?

YOUR church, Trinity Baptist,will be celebrating her 69th birthday on June 24th.

�ere will be a party a�er both worship services on that day.�ere will be ice cream and cake at both parties.

�ere will be gi�s given throughout the month of June.

Plan now for what gi� YOU want to give YOUR church in June. Just like we all gather and give gi�s as families when a relative is celebrating a birthday,

let US, as members of the Lord’s Family here at TBC, gather and give gi�s of love and appreciation to her!

Special Birthday envelopes in Sunday Schools, the Fanning Foyer and at Crossings will be available for you and your family to give birthday gi�$ to your church.

We already know of a $20,000 Foundational Gi� that will be given by a family here at Trinity.

What a perfect time to celebrate Trinity and all that she means to us.What a perfect time to give a birthday gi� o�ering,

over and above our regular tithe, to help close the gap and �nish strong

another great year of God’s Work here in this place.

“Happy Birthday to you!A Caring Family so true!

For the Lord’s Work at Trinity,A Celebration is due!!”

Come to the Party!Join in the Celebration of Love!

Amen! Rejoice!

Jacob SensenigMinister of Music and Worship Arts

Shifting the ConversationIn designing the 2017-2018 Music and Worship Arts Ministry Plan, I decided that one of the most important goals for this year would be to foster Worship Discussions and Dialogues. �ese would take place in a host of venues and would ideally include members from every generation on each of our campuses. Here’s what I wrote in the ministry plan you received:

One of the goals for 2017-2018 will be to shi� the conversation around corporate worship from divisive issues like musical style, that seem to dominate our discussion around worship, to a celebration of that which we do share in common. Issues such as the use of Scripture, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, participation, hospitality, and creativity will be discussed in a variety of venues and will be lived out in our combined and separate worship services on both the Mulberry and TriPoint campuses.

While this paragraph might seem ambitious, I believe that it is necessary as we move forward as a healthy and uni�ed church. �e Music and Worship Arts Team has been discussing these issues in our monthly meetings and this summer we will extend this conversation to the church at large through a Summer Small Group.

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Beginning on Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 4:30-6:00 pm, I will be leading a weekly small group that will look at congregational singing in all of its power and variety. We will examine the biblical foundation for singing in both private devotion and corporate worship, discuss historical and modern examples, and of course, sing together! �is will be an interactive small group and there will be plenty of time to share about how singing has formed and shaped our own personal faith. �e framework for this study will be the book Sing! How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church by the songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty.

I hope that you will join me for this formational and engaging discussion!

In order from le� to right: Palm Sunday, Maundy �ursday and Good Friday worship services.

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Musical: “It’s Cool in the Furnace”

Dates: July 9-13 (Students will also sing in church on Sunday, July 15)

Directors: Becky Westlund and Jacob Sensenig

Time: 9:00-3:00 Mon.-�urs. & 9:00-5:30 Fri.Drama students stay from 3:00-4:30 each day;

A�ercare is available for parents who cannot pick up their children at 3:00.

Performance: Friday, July 13 at 5:30PM

Cost: $100 (includes CD and music, t-shirt, camp photo and

recreational activities)Bring a friend who doesn’t attend TBC for $50!

Scholarships will also be available.

SummerMusic Camp

Register online today:www.trinitybaptist.org/music-camp

Have you wondered why the church sings when we gather for worship? How does singing shape us as the people of God? Come join this 7 week study where we will learn about the unique privilege and responsibility of singing. We will journey together through Sing! How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church by modern hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty.

You are invited to join us for as much or as little of this study as you can!

New Summer Small Group!“Sing! How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church”

Sundays, 4:30-6:00 pmBeginning June 3rd

Room E250, Mulberry

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Children’s Ministry

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Children’s Ministry

Dr. Debbie PotterMinister of Children

Children’s Ministry

“I remain con�dent of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” - Psalm 27:13

June Memory Verse

For more information about these camps and to register online: trinitybaptist.org/childrens-ministry

Upcoming Summer Events

Art Camp• June 25-28• 9:00am-2:00pm• Ages 2 – 6th Grade completed• $100 per child

Game On! Preschool & Kinder Camp

• July 9-13• 9:00am-3:00pm• Ages 2 – PreK• $100 per child

Vacation Bible School• July 23-26• 9:00am-12:00pm• Ages 4 – 6th Grade Completed• Free!

How to register for these camps:• Make sure you complete a

registration form (either online or pick one up from the Children’s Ministry o�ce).

• Complete a Family Information Form & Photo Release Form if we do not have current forms on �le for your child.

• Turn in forms and fees in to the Children’s Ministry o�ce.

Space is limited at our camps so register early!

If you have any questioins, please call the Children’s Ministry o�ce at(210) 738-7764.

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I cannot believe it is the end of the year! We will be having a break from PDO for the summer but we have summer camps we can go to until we return in the fall. Between our Fall Fun Day, Pajama Day, Christmas pageant, Fiesta parade and plenty of playground and class time, what a wonderful time we have had at Parents Day Out this year! We are registering for fall and our classes are already 2/3’s full. We are so excited. Many of our PDO families have made Trinity their home church and have enjoyed the various events we have had throughout the year from our children’s department. We are growing and we give all the glory of our program to our Lord.

Please continue to pray for our growth, our ability to ministry to our community, the support of our Children’s department and its leadership through Ms. Debbie, the partnership with Trinity Baptist Church and most importantly our service to God.

Have a safe and blessed summer!

Kay Polanco, Parent’s Day Out Director

Mission Opportunity in Haiti�is is a week long trip from July 27-August 3.

�e trip is open to youth and adults over the age of 17. Vacation Bible School,working with a women’s group, farming & construction are some of the opportunitiesavailable. Cost for this trip is $1,473 per person, which includes accommodation,breakfast and dinner daily. �e trip will be led by Dr. Debbie Potter, DanaStubble�eld and Mardochee Estinvil.

If interested, contact Dr. Debbie Potter at dpotter@trinitybaptist.org.

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Summer is upon us and I could not be more excited to spend my �rst summer here at Trinity Baptist Church as your Youth Pastor. Summer calendars have o�cially gone out in the mail and have gone homewith all of our students. If you have not received one,then please let Ethan or me know so that you areinformed about what is going on in the StudentMinistry this summer.

Our �rst event coming up is Out All Night which is our out of school party and will take place June 1-2 from 7:00 pm-6:00 am. �e cost for this event is $35 per student and includes an entire night of fun. We will be kicking o� the night at the church at 7:00 pm with dinner. �en, we will head over to Main Event for some bowling, laser tag, and games. At 12:30 am, we will head to the Northwoods Ice Center for Broomball, which is like hockey without skates. Finally, we will head back to the church for breakfast and student pick-up at 6:00 am. �is is going to be a great night of fun and great way to kick-o� our

summer. If you want to go please email, text or message Ethan or me so that we can plan accordingly.

Don’t forget about any of our other events coming up this summer that you can register for online at www.trinitybaptist.org/summer2018. On this online page you can register for Student Life Camp and Building on the Border. I am excited to get to know all of our students a little better this summer and am looking forward to how God will transform us through our summer activities.

God Bless,Judd Cochran

Judd CochranMinister of Students

Preparing for Summer

ScholarshipsEthan and I have become aware of several scholarships that are needed to help some of our students with the cost for some of our summer activities, speci�cally camp. If you would be willing to help a student attend summer camp, please come see Ethan or myself. You can put your scholarship donation in an o�ering envelope labeled, “Youth Camp.” We very much appreciate your continued support of our Student Ministry and how Trinity Baptist Church loves our students.

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Summer is rapidly approaching, and I am excited for what God is going to do this summer in the lives of our students. We have several opportunities for our students to grow in their walks with the

Lord and with one another, and honestly to have some great fun. Don’t forget about these events:

Out All NightDates: June 1-2 | Cost: TBD

Out All Night is our end of school bash. We will meet at the Mulberry campus at 7 pm. We will spend some time at Main Event and few other places around our city and will be back at the church at around 6 am.

�is is going to be an awesome time to celebrate thebeginning of summer together with our students.

Building on the BorderDates: August 5-9 | Cost: $60

Location: Del Rio

�e Del Rio trip is an opportunity for our students toput the things that they will learn this summer into

action. �is trip is a way for our students to get theirhands dirty in ministry by meeting physical needs

through building projects and serving those in need and to be able to meet spiritual need by sharing the

gospel. �is is going to be a great trip!

Student Life CampDates: July 5-10 | Cost: $300

Location: Glorieta, New Mexico

�is a camp experience for all of our students.Student Life Camp will allow us to escape the

summer heat, help us grow in our walk with the Lord, and also provide an opportunity for our students to

grow together in their relationships with one another.

Super SummerDates: June 18-22 | Cost: $300

Location: Dallas Baptist University�is is a camp for our students who are more mature in

their faith. During the week, students will becomebetter equipped to share their faith with those that they

encounter everyday with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

All people of faith struggle at times to sustain a �ourishing prayer life-a loss felt all the more keenly in times like ours of confusion, political turbulence, and global calamity. �e Prayer Wheel is a modern interpretation of a beautiful, almost wholly forgotten, scripture-based mode of prayer that was developed in a medieval time. It faithfully and beautifully presents seven prayer paths for personal or group use. Each path invites contemplation on the "big ideas" of the Christian faith-the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, the gi�s of the Holy Spirit, and key words from the life of Christ. Young(er) adults join us at 6:30pm on Tuesdays this June and July!

June 5: Central Market, 4821 Broadway (seating near hot food line)June 12: Brough’s Residence, 13806 Jess Gardens, SA, 78232June 19: Rosella Co�ee & Food, 203 E Jones Ave #101 SA, 78215 June 26: Hollon’s Residence, 329 W Agarita SA, 78212 Christopher Mack

Minister of Young Adults

Adult MinistryAdult MinistryAdult Ministry

1st Sunday of Every Month!

TBC Young Adult Community Lunch

June 3: Tycoon Flats, 2926 N St. Mary’s St, 78212. (Gluten Free and Vegetarian options available)

July 1: Sancho’s Cantina & Cocina, 628 Jackson St., 78212. Mexican tacos and street food.(Gluten Free and Vegetarian options available)

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Get these upcoming dates on your calendar!

The Prayer WheelSummer Young Adult Small Group

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Higher Education GraduationGraduation is a major accomplishment made possible by the investment of time, energy, hard work, dedication, and prayer. It is strengthened by the support of family, friends, educators, church community, and mentors along the way. Trinity Baptist honors our higher education graduates (associates, bachelors, masters, doctorates) on stepping forward boldly to seize their degree!

May Creator God cultivate your being to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.May God’s indwelling Redemption make all of your life an opportunity for sacred learning, work, and joy.May the �ame of God’s Presence illuminate your journey toward career, relationships, and Life-giving service.May God shepherd you, as the next chapters of life unfold, along the winding Way of doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.

Trinity Baptist Church is partnering with multiple church and parachurch college ministries for a combined summer ministry events called �e College Collective. Any one college or career aged (roughly 18-24) is encouraged to attend. Jacob Sensenig will be leading worship two of the weeks. Sarah Sensenig will be preaching one of the �ursday nights!

Judd Cochran Dallas Baptist UniversityMasters of Arts in Christian Education

Katie Devney Trinity UniversityBachelors of Arts in English

Mardochee Estinvil Baptist University of the AmericásBA in Business Leadership& Biblical �eological Studies

Riley JonesSchreiner UniversityBachelors of Arts in Teaching Certi�cation

Matthew RandalUniversity of Texas San AntonioBachelors of Science in Biochemistry

Jalynn StewartTrinity UniversityBachelors of Arts in Anthropology

How could I not feel loved while seeing friendships grow naturally as I participate in the wide variety of activities at Trinity Baptist Church?

From the �rst meeting with Phyllis and Randy Patterson in the TBC-4U introductory class, they

sensed the type of Bible study class I needed and steered me to the LAMPS class taught by Dianna Crocker. �is class has been a blessing.

Tuesday Games provided another opportunity to get involved. Food, games and new friends have been great for me in a new, mega city! �e trips to Schulenburg and Big Bend expanded my circle of friends greatly.

Visiting sights around San Antonio with both the Tuesday group and LAMPS class helped me learn my way around. �ose trips have greatly reduced my dependence on GPS.

TBC has so many opportunities for spiritual growth. Pastor Les' sermons always have a motivating punch that hits home. �e various small groups and Bible studies are geared for every age.

I was blessed with an opportunity to be involved in a ministry when Frances Jones, Chair of the CARE Team assigned me 3 special Trinity members that can no longer attend church. I have learned a lot from their stories about the history of Trinity, and how the church has impacted their lives. I have gained so much in getting to know these special members.

Being a part of the Trinity Writers small group has also enriched me greatly. Teacher and coach Je� Cowart is an encourager and meets each of us at the appropriate level. �e class has been a challenge and I look forward to the next session.

Whew! What a di�erence a year makes! I thank God every day for leading me to Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio.

In Christ,Evelyn Cossey

�e following letter was recently written by Evelyn Cossey as she re�ected on her 1-year anniversary as a memberof the church. As you can “hear” in her letter, membership in a church means claiming the opportunities to buildChristian friendships, to grow spiritually through Bible study and small groups, and to �nd ways to serve others.Choosing to follow Christ includes �nding a faith community where we can make that commitment and be heldaccountable and grow and �nd joy as part of a faith family. In some cases it means having help as we raise a familyin the Christian faith.

�ere are many people at Trinity that do their best to help new members get connected in relationships and serviceand I am grateful to each one of them. It is my prayer and our prayer that everyone that chooses to join TrinityBaptist Church �nds the relationships and opportunities to growand places of service that are deeply ful�lling. May all newmembers so joyfully celebrate their 1-year anniversary.�ank you Evelyn for sharing your experience!

In His Love,Vicki

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Vicki Hollon, D.MinMinister of Adults

Adult MinistryAdult MinistryAdult MinistryBeing a Member of Trinity Baptist Church

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�ough we can’t reveal all the surprises, we will have:

• Devotions with Pastor Les and C. Mack• Singing accompanied by pianist, Debbie McNeil• Table games & Charades with Terri Kamin• A Tour of our amazing Children’s Center• Derby Horse Raising with Trish and Bill Peel• Cra�s and Story Telling (Ladies will make their Derby hats: bring a

straw hat, �owers, ribbons...)

Cost is $10. To register call Kathy: (210) 738-7740

Summer Day Camp for Grown Ups

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SUMMERGet Connected Through

a 2018 Summer Small Group!

�e Prayer Wheel (a small group for young adults)Led by Christopher MackTuesdays, Beginning June 5, 6:30-8:00pm�e Prayer Wheel is a modern interpretation of anancient scripture-based mode of prayer that invitescontemplation on the “big ideas” of the Christianfaith--the Lord’s Prayer, the Beatitudes, the gi�s of theHoly Spirit, and key words from the life of Christ. Join usat 6:30pm on Tuesdays this June and July! (see pg. 11)

Empowerment of the Holy SpiritLed by Pastor Les Hollon Wednesdays, June 6-July 25 | 12:00 noon | TriPointJoin us for this study as we grow in understanding of God as Spirit; our comforter, our counselor, and our source of empowerment.

Sing! How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church (for men & women)Led by Jacob SensenigBegins Sunday, June 3 | 4:30-6:00 pm | Rm E250Join us for this 7 week study where we will learn about the unique privilege and responsibility of singing in worship. To register call Kathy, 210-738-7740.

Gospel of John (for men)Led by Gary Higgs | �ursdays, 12-1:00pm | TriPointJoin us for this ongoing and in-depth study of the Gospel of John.

Ministry to Moms (for moms)Led by Barbara BachJune 6 & 27 | July 11 & 25 | August 8 & 22�is group for moms of children newborn thru HighSchool will continue to meet this summer o�-campus.Mothers gather for dinner, fellowship, and study. Plan tocome and feel free to invite new mothers. Call Barbarafor details regarding time and location at 210-843-1972.

TACO (for men & women)Led by Mary Osborne and John HaleTuesdays | TriPoint Hub and Rms 1 & 36 pm Food & Fellowship | 6:30-7:30 pm Bible StudyKidz Korner is available for pre-K – age 12, Conf Rm 3

Dialogue (a book discussion group for men & women)Meets monthly beginning Monday, June 18 at 11:30 amPrepare to discuss the book �e Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter. For more details please call Veronica at (210) 307-6900.

Proverbs 31 Women (for women)Led by Cindy Levy | Saturday, July 711am – 1pm, CLC Mulberry Grand RoomConnect with women of all ages who are committed to help other women – locally, regionally, or globally. In July we will put Feminine Kits together for women living in impoverished countries.

For more information call 210-738-7740 or visit www.trinitybaptist.org/small-groups

�ursday & Friday, June 21-22 | 9:30am – 2:30pm | CLC Grand RoomStay in touch with your inner child by joining us for 2 days of “Camp for Grown Ups” on location at Trinity.

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Trinity Missions

Aldape Summer UpdatePlease continue to pray for the Aldapes, our missionary partners in Spain. �ey have a number of family health concerns. �ey will be travelling to the US in June and will stay through July. �ey will be travelling whilst in the US so prayer for traveling mercies is needed. �ey will attend the CBF Annual Meeting in Dallas mid-June as well as a family wedding.

On July 8th there will be a “Meet and Greet” with them in the Fanning Foyer, where there will be an opportunity to purchase the Agape Aldape jewelry with 100% of the cost going to the Aldape’s mission work in Albecete, Spain. �ey continue to work with refugees through referrals from the Red Cross.

South Texas Children’s HomeAs was posted in the May Trumpet, our annual trip to the South Texas Children’s Home has been postponed until the Fall. �is decision was made in order for our youth to have the opportunity to participate. Again, thank you to all who have responded generously with supplies for the STCH commissary as seen in these photos. �ey are being stored and will be taken with us when we make our trip to the STCH this Fall.

Local Mission ActivitiesMark Twain, the local elementary school we support in conjunction with Neighbourhood Faith Convening, will be known as Mark Twain Dual Language Academy in the future and will have PreK through 4th Grade students. Trinity Baptist Church through the Mission Team will continue to be involved as needed.

Annual Backpack Drive for CAM Sign-up sheets for our annual backpack drive will be available June 3rd, 10th, and 17th in the Fanning Foyer and Crossings welcome area. �e Student names and school will be available late June. Please watch the Weekly Reader for the exact date. Filled Backpacks will be collected through July 22nd and blessed by Pastor Les on July 29th.

An added option this year for those who would like to participate, but �nd the cost too high, is the opportunity to partner up with another person and split the cost between you in order to provide a much needed backpack and supplies. So pick your partner and be ready to sign up!

Questions and information please call Vangie Newman 210- 267-2277.

Isaac Project�e guest speaker at our May Mission Team meeting was TBC member Dr. Jesus Romero, who is a professor ofSpanish and Chair of the Department of Modern Languages at Baptist University of the Americas. �e Team andtheir Micah 6:8 team guests were given an instructive and interesting talk on the work of the ISAAC (ImmigrationService and Aid Center) Project, a BGCT and Texas Baptist ministry which he directs. �is project gives legal aid toimmigrants helping them in their quest to become citizens.

Let Us Know About the Need for Prayer or Hospital VisitsIf you know someone who needs prayer, call our Prayer Room: 210-738-7729If you know someone that needs a hospital visit, call the TBC o�ce: 210-733-6201

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Pray for TBC students in their Out All Night End of School Bash, June 1-2. May it be a time of fun and joyful remembrance of all that God has done in their lives this school year. “Stick with what you learned and believed, sure of the integrity of your teachers” 2 Timothy 3:14

Pray for Jacob Sensenig and those attending the Sing! Small Group beginning June 3 as they learn about the privilege and responsibility of singing. May they learn how it shapes us as the people of God. “Hallelujah! O my soul, praise God! All my life long I’ll praise God, singing songs to my God as long as I live” Psalm 146: 1

As the Trustees meet June 4 pray for “wisdom to guide them through decisions or circumstances, asking our benevolent God who gives generously and without rebuke or blame.” James 1:5

Pastor Les begins a Bible Study June 6. Pray for those attending as they explore Scripture and �nd answers to who and what the Holy Spirit is. Pray that God will lead them to discover more fully the power of His Presence as comforter, counselor, and source of empowerment. Pray “the Amazing Grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit be with all.” 2 Corinthians 13:14

Pray for Summer Supper Club meetings beginning early June. May those who attend have opportunities to make new friends and deepen Trinity friendships. “Friends come and friends go but a true friend sticks by you like family” Proverbs 18:24 MSG

Pray for TACO Tuesday attendees as they continue meeting in June. �ank God for John & Kitty as they provide leadership.“Keeping your eyes on Jesus, who both began and �nished this race we’re in” Hebrews 12:2

Pray for the Men’s Bible Study at Tripoint on June 7. May the hearts of those who attend be open to what God has for them. “For whoever has a teachable heart, to him more understanding will be given” Mark 4:25

For more about how you can serve in the Prayer Ministry, please contact Alison Carnahan at alnicoles@aol.com or

Sandra Martin at sandramartin2742@sbcglobal.net. You will receive a blessing.

By Sandra Martin, Prayer Ministry Co-Coordinator with Alison CarnahanPRAYER

COLOSSIANS 4:2

TRINITY

From the Prayer Ministry“Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” - Corrie Ten Boom

Pray for those who attend Preteen Camp, June 11-14. Pray the camp leaders be led to depend on the Holy Spirit as He prepares them for this important week in the lives of preteens. Pray that God will touch hearts to encounter Jesus in the midst of fun activities and devotional times. “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” Matthew 19:14

Pray for those who prepare boxes of food to distribute and those who receive food during Bountiful Blessings on June 16. May this continue to be a time of blessing for all. May God continue to be glori�ed in this important ministry. “God doesn’t miss anything. He knows perfectly well all the love you’ve shown Him by helping the needy…” Hebrews 6:9 MSG

Pray for those who will attend Super Summer at Dallas Baptist University, June 18-22. May their experience during this week prepare them to become better equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those they encounter everyday. “For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my con�dence since my youth” Psalm 71:5

As the Deacons meet on June 18, may all that is shared and discussed glorify God as they continue to “serve others, faithful stewards of God’s grace in all its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

As we celebrate Trinity’s 69th Birthday on June 24, may our prayers include the words of a stanza from an old hymn, O �ou Whose Hand Hath Brought Us: “For this thy house we praise thee, reared at �ine own command. For every generous spirit, and every willing hand; And now within �y temple, �y glory let us see, For all its strength and beauty are nothing without �ee.”

Wednesday Noon Bible Study @ TriPointJoin Pastor Les in Bible Study this June & July at TriPoint, from noon to 1:00 pm.

Empowerment of the Holy Spirit: Who and what is the Holy Spirit? God, who is one, is so magni�cent that one name can’t fully describe Him. As our Creator we call God our Father. As our Redeemer we call God the Christ. And we call God’s abiding presence the Holy Spirit. But this is the dimension of God we least understand. So this summer we will lean into the Holy Spirit and discover more fully the promising power of His presence as Comforter, Counselor, Empowerment.

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Great Hearts Monte Vista is thrilled to announce the graduation of its �rst senior class on Saturday, June 2nd at 2 pm in the Trinity Sanctuary. �is impressive class of 35 students has helped to form the culture at GHMV. �ese students, most of whom have been at the school since its formation back in 2014, will be greatly missed, but their futures are incredibly bright. College acceptances for the Class of 2018 include:

• Arizona State University• Baylor University• Catholic University of America• University of Colorado• University of Dallas• University of Houston

• University of Massachusetts(�agship campus/Amherst)

• St. John's College• Texas A&M University• Texas Tech University (Honors College)

• University of Texas(several campuses, incl.�agship campus/Austin)

• Trinity University• US Coast Guard Academy

Please join us in congratulating the GHMV Class of 2018!

Make dinner a sel�ess act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Alpha Home. Just come into the Chipotle restaurant, located at 3928 Broadway (across from the Witte Museum), on Tuesday, June 19th anytime from 4 pm to 8 pm. Mention Alpha Home to make sure that 50% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated.

Help our clients feel at home during the recovery! Alpha Home is in need of twin-size sheet sets, toiletries and Bibles. Donations are gratefully accepted at the Ruble Center, 419 E. Magnolia, Monday–Friday from 8am – 5pm.

Would you like to go on an Alpha Home tour? We would love to take you on a tour! Please contact Alpha Home’s Development Director, Megan Butler, at 210-785-3007, or by emailing her at mbutler@alphahome.org.

Wednesday Faith Family Night dinners are taking a break for the summer. We invite you to join us for:

Welcome Our New Members!

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Manerva Morinby Baptism

Nathaly Galindo and Lidbin Garcia | by Letter

Jackson Shelnuttby Baptism

Kathleen Robertson

Garrett & Katy Burlesonby Statement

Terri Delarosaby Baptism

Manuel Rivera and Von Massa by Baptism

Lane Youngby Baptism

Roxana Duarteby Baptism

Prentice Millerby Baptism

Brittany Brandtby Baptism

Daryann Hu�by Baptism

Crystal Mannby Baptism

Sarah Hejdukby Baptism

Brooke Hagenby Baptism

Deacon O�cers: Dick Foster, Chair | Ken Smith, Vice-Chair | Ross Johns, SecretaryTrustees: Terry Green, Chair | Cheryl Myers, Vice Chair | Joe Gill, Secretary | Dick Foster | Maureen Gaydos | Ann Smith | Ginger

Nicholas | Jill Parker | Dave Ballard | Jerry Carnahan | Fully Clingman | Joe Gill | Terry Green | Gary Higgs | Cheryl Myers 20

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Wi� D�pest Sympa�y

June 11 | Eda “Doris” Flora�e Forum @ Lincoln Heights311 W Nottingham Dr #111ASan Antonio, TX 78209

�ough these members can’t always worship with us, they are an important part of our Faith Family. We invite you to send a card to let them know you care.

• Family & Friends of Rosco Jones, brother to Una Englehart

June 21 | Marjorie Bloom�eldHorizon Bay9203 Cinnamon HI, Cottage A10San Antonio, TX 78240

June 26 | �omas Seltzer919 Mount Kisco DrSan Antonio, TX 78213

Deacons are servants of the Lord to the congregation and the community. A Deacon should exemplify the Christian ideal, sharing the Gospel with believers and non-believers, and should strive to consistently apply the principles and guidelines for Deacons as set forth in the New Testament (1 Timothy 3).

Deacons are ordained to serve as spiritual leaders of the Church. With the Senior Pastor and other ministers, they have a particular responsibility for the life of the Church—to safeguard its good name, care for its fellowship, promote its unity and welfare and to actively support the critical Church initiatives identi�ed in the Ministry Plan for each Church year. Deacons are not to act in the place of the Church, but, rather, they encourage Church members and assist in the work of the Church, referring their recommendations or concerns to the Senior Pastor, Church Trustees and/or the membership.

Please do your part by submitting nominations of TBC members (men and women) who are quali�ed to serve. Nomination Forms are in the Mulberry and TriPoint campuses and online. �e Deacon Nomination Committee members, elected by the church, are: Dave Ballard, Joe Brake, Bettie Green, Jack Jones & Karion Krieger.

�e nomination deadline is July 15th.To nominate someone online go to www.trinitybaptist.org/dnc.

New Deacon Nominations

Our Pastoral Sta�: D. Leslie Hollon, Ph.D., Senior Pastor Debbie Potter, Ph.D., Minister of Children

Christopher Mack, Minister of Young AdultsVicki Hollon, D.Min., Minister of Adults

Judd Cochran, Minister of StudentsJacob Sensenig, Minister of Music & Worship Arts

Trinity Baptist Church | 319 E Mulberry, San Antonio, TX 78212 | www.trinitybaptist.org | (210) 733-6201Trinity Baptist Church | 319 E Mulberry, San Antonio, TX 78212 | www.trinitybaptist.org | (210) 733-6201

We are a caring family of believers who, in San Antonio

and in regions around the world, communicate and apply the

life-changing message of Christ’s unconditional love.