Childrens ministry

Trinity’s Jubilation in Your Home & at Church is your family’s opportunity to share God’s Word, mercy and life together in Jesus, making disciples at home with support from Trinity’s Family of God at church. If you have questions or ideas about Jubilation, please contact DCE Scott Rauch at 309-251-2623 or scottmrauch@gmail.com. The Jubilation in Your Home! family bags are available for pickup in the Foyer.

Jubilation at Home this Summer

Parents: Schedule time throughout the summer to intentionally live out and teach what God gives us because we are baptized. The resources below and those included in your Jubilation At Home packet are opportunities you can use as you wish throughout the summer. 

Parents, at lease onc per week, read one of these Bible reading sthat help us know what life as a baptized Child of God is all about:

  • Matthew 28:18-20
  • John 3:5-6
  • 1 Peter 3:21
  • Matthew 3:13-17
  • Acts 2:38-39
  • Titus 3:5-7
  • Romans 6:3-5
  • 1 Corinthians 6:11
  • FAMILY PRAYER: Take time to pray the Lord's Prayer as a family on a regular basis. Pay attention to how the Lord's Prayer connets with Holy Baptism.
  • REMEMBERING WORK: Using the Luther's Small Catechism booklet, speak with your children the parts of Holy Baptism and their meanings with this suggested "Sunday Before Bed" schedule: JUNE-Baptism First and Second Parts, pp 15-16/JULY-Baptism Third Part, p 16 / AUGUST- Baptism Fourth Part, pp 16-17.
  • Download and use the "Summer Family Acts of Kindnes" Sheet and try one or more of the suggestions.

Psalm/Hymn/Spiritual Song & Teaching Videos

Find them on the Trinity Jubilation YouTube channel : CLICK HERE
SONGS:
  • I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry -- John Ylvisaker
  • See This Wonder in the Making -- LSB 593
  • Dive -- Steven Curtis Chapman
  • Healing Rain -- Michael W. Smith
  • Ocean Floor -- Audio Adrenaline

TEACHING VIDEOS:
  • A God Birthday
  • Water, Water Everywhere
  • Baptism Stuff

Jubilation at church

Family Meeting for the start of 2025-26 Year at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, in the Jubilation Opening Area.
Will include time for devotion, welcome and family information

Check out this month's downloadable materials

Serving as a Family

Summer Kids Day Camp at Great Oaks

Trinity Lutheran Church and Great Oaks Camp are partnering to offer an adult-supervised, child-friendly day camp for all families with children who are currently in the 3rd & 4th grades. Children can come for 1, 2, or all three days (June 12, 13 & 14). Each day will be different, with arrival at 10 a.m. each day. Each day will end with a cookout, devotion and singing. Daytime activities will include: hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, group games, crafts and Bible story time. Parents are invited to be part of the day as well. Transportation will be available from Trinity as needed.