Wonder Junction Wrap Up

 Our Theme Verse was Psalm 113:3 - "From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised."

At Trinity Baptist Church, we want to help families praise the LORD.  Three of the ways we do this is Gospel-Focused,  Bible Teaching, and Connection with Others.

Gospel Focused Everything

These Five Colors were purposefully placed throughout the decorations.

God - The Greatest Treasure

Sin- Our Biggest Problem
Jesus and His Shed Blood - The greatest gift
Salvation/Purity - Our Greatest Need, a right relationship with God, found only in Christ.
Spiritual Growth - Growing into the Image of Jesus.

We need to understand God, and a right relationship with Him is the best thing, but because of our sin, we have a broken relationship with God.  Here's the amazing part: we couldn't have addressed this problem on our own.  God did so by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for your sins.  By confessing your sin and trusting in Jesus as your Lord, you have a right relationship with God and need to continue growing in Jesus' strength.

While the VBS decorations are not up all year round, the call to confess your sin and trust in God is constant at Trinity.

Non-Stop Bible Lessons

We offer Bible-based Sunday School (9:45 am) and Children's Church (11:00 am) Lessons on Sunday mornings.

Our AWANA mid-week children's ministry starts in the fall.  Check back here in August for more information.

Get Connected with the Church

Pastor Brett preached a sermon on June 15, 2025, titled "Gather Together." In the message, he shares the importance of Gathering Together.  You can watch or listen to that sermon at https://tbcgr.org/sermons-os.html

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June 22

 Missionary: Alpha Grand Rapids

Toddlers: 

• God Made Sun, Moon, and Stars
• God created the amazing sun, moon, and stars. 
• Genesis 1:14-19
• Genesis 2:4

Pre-K/K

• Israel Shouted to the Lord
• God's power is amazing. 
• Joshua 6:6-37
• Psalm 147:5

The 1st grade class will be combined with the 2nd - 3rd grade class. 

1st - 3rd SS:

• Gideon Feared the Enemy
• God wants us to fear Him above all else. 
• Judges 6
• Psalm 25:12

4th - 5th SS:

• Serve God Wisely
• God's wisdom is our guide for serving Him. 
• Joshua 9:1-10:27
• James 1:5

1st - 5th CC:

• Rules for God's Spiritual Leaders
• God's holiness requires that we approach Him with respect. 
• Exodus 28:1-3; 39; 40:12-16
• John 15:9, 10

Wonder Junction Thursday

Thursday Night's Bible Verses

Matthew 6:30

This Week's Gospel Focus

These colors are throughout the decorations and the closing Time

God 

The greatest treasure

Sin

Our biggest problem

Jesus and His Shed Blood 

The greatest gift

Salvation

Our greatest need, a right relationship with God, is only found in Christ

Growth

Growing into the image of Jesus is our life goal

For more about what each of these means, go to www.spitfireministries.org/

Thursday Night's Lesson

Tuesday's lesson was "Jesus is coming again." 

"The return of the King of kings will be a wonder.  What should we be doing in the meantime?"

Jesus, who wore a crown of thorns (thorns were the result of the curse God placed on his creation after Adam sinned), will wear a crown of gold! Jesus, who was in a tomb, will be on a throne! Jesus, who was rejected and disrespected, will be Ruler over ev…
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More lesson notes coming soon.

• Be a Living Light
• Jesus Can Help Us Love Each Other, Even When It Seems Hard
• Let’s Talk about Heaven
• The Real Jesus
• What Is Jesus Doing Now?

HERE is the conversation starter sheets in the snack room each night.

This Week's Ministry Focus

We are raising money to help Alpha Grand Rapids

Thank you from the staff at Alpha!

You can find out more at alphagrandrapids.org/

 Our Songs for the Week

  Spotify Playlist - More Songs Coming Soon

Wonder Junction Wednesday

 Be sure to join us Thursday night for the session at 7:55 and for dessert after!

Wednesday Night's Bible Verses

John 20:31

This Week's Gospel Focus

These colors are throughout the decorations and the closing Time

God 

The greatest treasure

Sin

Our biggest problem

Jesus and His Shed Blood 

The greatest gift

Salvation

Our greatest need, a right relationship with God, is only found in Christ

Growth

Growing into the image of Jesus is our life goal

For more about what each of these means, go to www.spitfireministries.org/

Tuesday Night's Lesson

Tuesday's lesson was "Jesus dies and lives again

More lesson notes coming soon.

• The Body Was Moved
• Christ’s Resurrection—Four Accounts, One Reality
• Documentary Displays Jesus' Family Tomb?
• Jesus’ Crucifixion
• Pizzly or Grolar Bear?
• Resurrection
• The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: An Introduction
• Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

HERE is the conversation starter sheets in the snack room each night.

Tonight's Craft was tie-dye bandanas.  Here are some talking points.

• Jesus came to the world and brought us joy and hope.
• Look around the room, list 3 things you can see, and thank Jesus for providing for you.
• Talk to God and thank him for sending Jesus to be the Savior who can save us from the punishment of sin, so we can go to heaven someday.

This Week's Ministry Focus

We are raising money to help Alpha Grand Rapids

You can find out more at alphagrandrapids.org/

 Some of Wednesday's  Songs

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  Spotify Playlist - More Songs Coming Soon

Wonder Junction Tuesday

Tuesday Night's Bible Verses

John 21:25

This Week's Gospel Focus

These colors are throughout the decorations and the closing Time

God 

The greatest treasure

Sin

Our biggest problem

Jesus and His Shed Blood 

The greatest gift

Salvation

Our greatest need, a right relationship with God, is only found in Christ

Growth

Growing into the image of Jesus is our life goal

For more about what each of these means, go to www.spitfireministries.org/

Tuesday Night's Lesson

Tuesday's lesson was "Jesus does wondrous things."

Tonight, we fast-forwarded to Jesus’ ministry years when he was around the age of 30. We talked about His wonder-working power and how He showed compassion for people. He performed miracles that revealed He is truly God.

We explored four Gospel stories that highlight the different things Jesus has power over:

1. Power over sickness and disease – Jesus healed a woman with a fever (Mark 1:29–31)
2. Power over nature – Jesus calmed a violent storm (Mark 4:35–39).
3. Power over sin – Jesus forgave and healed a paralyzed man (Mark 2:1–12).
4. Power over death – Jesus raised a young girl back to life (Mark 5:21–24, 35–42).

These miracles matter because the same Jesus who performed them over 2,000 years ago is still at work today. He cares about every detail of our lives, and nothing is too difficult for Him!

More lesson notes coming soon.

• Did Miracles Really Happen?
• The Divinity of Jesus Revealed in the New Testament
• The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes Not So Miraculous Say Scientists
• Supernatural or Science: How Do We Explain Miracles?
• Was Jesus Married?
• Where Did Jesus Say, “I Am God; Worship Me”?
• Why Did Jesus Weep?

HERE is the conversation starter sheets in the snack room each night.

This Week's Ministry Focus

We are raising money to help Alpha Grand Rapids

You can find out more at alphagrandrapids.org/

 Some of Tuesday's Songs

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Spotify Playlist - More Songs Coming Soon

Wonder Junction Monday

Monday Night's Bible Verses

 

This Week's Gospel Focus

God 

The greatest treasure

Sin

Our biggest problem

Jesus and His Shed Blood 

The greatest gift

Salvation

Our greatest need, a right relationship with God, is only found in Christ

Growth

Growing into the image of Jesus is our life goal

For about what each of these mean go to www.spitfireministries.org/

Monday Night's Lesson - Jesus' Birth

Monday's lesson was "Jesus is Born."  The Bible passages were Matthew 1 and 2 and Luke 2.

The most important person ever to be born was Jesus. Jesus is God, and he came down to be fully human because he loves us and knew we needed a savior. 

4 Wonders Surrounding Jesus' Birth:

1. The angel Gabriel visited Mary and told her that she would have a son named Jesus.
2. Shepherds were visited by an angel who brought good news of a savior born in Bethlehem, followed by a group of angels filling the sky praising God.
3. A special star appeared to the wise men who followed the star all the way to Bethlehem, where they brought Jesus expensive gifts and worshipped him.
4. The fact that Jesus came! He left a perfect heaven and came to live in a fallen world as a human. He revealed to us his glory through a perfect life and ministry. Biggest take-away: When we 'wonder' at something, that means it makes us say, "WOW!" These four wonders really happened. Jesus' birth was the most important birth of all time, and we wonder at the truth revealed in God's word that tells us the miraculous things that took place surrounding his birth. 

Here are some additional resources from Answers in Genesis

• Born in a Barn (Stable)?
• Christmas
• Hark! The Herald Angels Said?
• Incarnation
• Jesus
• Jesus’ Birth“Jesus Did Not Exist”
• Why Do Mark and John’s Gospels Not Mention Jesus Was from Bethlehem?
• Why the Timing of the Messiah’s Birth Matters

This Week's Ministry Focus

We are raising money to help Alpha Grand Rapids

You can find out more at alphagrandrapids.org/

Some of Monday's Songs

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Spotify Playlist - More Songs Coming Soon

June 15

 Missionary: Alpha Grand Rapids

Toddlers:

• God Made Plants
• God created beautiful plants. 
• Genesis 1:11-13
• Genesis 2:4

Pre-K/K

• Israel Met Its Commander
• God is always with us to help us. 
• Joshua 5:13-6:5
• Joshua 1:9

The 1st grade class will be combined with the 2nd - 3rd grade class. 

1st - 3rd SS:

• Deborah Shared Her Faith
• God uses faithful people to encourage our faith in Him. 
• Judges 4; 5
• Psalm 20:7

4th - 5th SS:

• Serve God Honestly
• God expects us to serve Him honestly because He is all-knowing. 
• Joshua 7; 8
• Proverbs 12:22

1st - 5th CC:

• A Place for God to Dwell
• God indwells those who trust in Him for salvation. 
• Exodus 25:1-9; 35:30-35; 36:1-38:8
• John 15:9, 10

June 8

 Missionary: Summer Opportunities (VBS, camps, etc.)

Toddlers:

• God Made Sky and Land
• God created land for us to live on. 
• Genesis 1:6-10
• Genesis 2:4

Pre-K/K

• Israel Stepped Out in Faith
• God helps us as we obey Him. 
• Joshua 3; 4
• Joshua 1:9

The 1st grade class will be combined with the 2nd-3rd grade class. 

1st - 3rd SS:

• God Prodded Israel 
• God is always faithful because He is sovereign over all. 
• Judges 3:7-31
• Psalm 119:90

4th - 5th SS:

• Serve God Powerfully
• God unleashes His power as we serve Him by faith. 
• Joshua 5:13-6:27
• Hebrews 11:30

1st - 5th CC:

• God's Laws
• God's law shows us that we need a Savior. 
• Exodus 19; 20
• John 15:9, 10