The deacons, as an extension of the pastor and staff, are responsible for ministering to the needs of the members of Trinity Baptist Church through such things as visitation of the sick and shut-ins, being available during times of loss, encouragement of, and participation in, the organizations of the church, and the assimilation of new members into the church.

Members of Trinity Baptist Church enjoy visiting people in their homes in order to get to know them and offer personal ministry. This is done through various ministries, but Tuesday night is set aside as visitation night. To prepare members to effectively visit and minister to people, there are two semesters a year of FAITH training.

FAITH is a process in which members meet on Tuesday nights to be trained in sharing the Good News and ministering. They then visit in people's homes in groups of three and return to the church to celebrate. This follows the example of Christ who trained His disciples, sent them out, and celebrated with them on an ongoing basis.

Heart to Heart has a passion to help women deepen their relationships with the Lord through prayer, knowing His Word, and building relationships with one another. This year, we are encouraging women to see God as an Ageless Romancer who pursues them for a passionate and intimate relationship that will satisfy all the deepest longings of their hearts. Heart to Heart includes Bible studies, interest groups, a wonderful annual retreat, a variety of activities, and prayer network.

For further information, contact MaryJane Roberts at arymay200@gmail.com

The Helping Hands ministry reaches out in a variety of ways to help people in the community. Whether it's someone who needs weeds pulled, a sick mom who needs her small child cared for, or a family in need of food from our food closet—whatever the need, we try to fill it.

Every December, the Trinity Baptist Church family produces a series of scenes that tell the story of Christ using live characters and animals. Guests view the scenes from the comfort of their own cars while listening to scene narratives through their car radios. This sharing of the Good News typically reaches approximately 2,000 people each year.

In 2010, the Live, Drive-Through Nativity will be presented Thursday through Sunday evenings, December 16-19.

Men, join us in following Jesus on a course of Godly significance in our daily lives. We minister to men through such things as Bible studies, breakfast meetings, golf tournaments, and retreats. Our purpose is to help men become the man, the husband, the father, and the servant that God desires each man to be.

"Beat the Devil" - Hike Mt. Diablo with us. Meet at Trinity at 8:00 a.m. We will return around noon.

Trinity daycare began in 1989 as a family supporting weekday ministry of Trinity Baptist Church. Started with just one child, license capacity now will accommodate 139 children, infants through kindergarten. There is a staff of 26 including a director, teachers, and office administrative and support staff. The TDLC is licensed by the State of California and teachers are credentialed through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

The Trinity Daycare Learning Center is committed to the development of the whole child in an environment that is nurturing, friendly, consistent, and professional. The TDLC presents Christian values and teachings. Children learn about God, using Bible truths as the basis to respect all individuals.

For more information, go to www.tdlclivermore.com or contact Marcie Rybczynski.