Stephen Ministry If you're struggling with life issues (or if you know someone who is), you may want to talk to a Stephen Minister.  Our congregation is blessed with trained individuals who want to hear about what's troubling you & help you overcome these difficulties in a way that glorifies Him.  Your one-on-one discussions with a Stephen Minister will forever remain completely confidential.  Who knows? One day you may want to become a Stephen Minister yourself!

Christ Care-Ever feel "lost in the shuffle" of a large church & all its activities?  Christ Care is a method for making sense of what we're all about as a community of Christians, caring for one another.  Join a Christ Care Group and feel the warmth of Christian love as you get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ, study God's Word with them, and grow in your own personal ministry.  If you would like to start a small group, we'll tell you how it's done, too.     

Funeral Hospitality-At the point where your fellow parishioners are dealing with the loss of their loved ones, you can be of great assistance to them and their families in their time of need.  Trinity's Fellowship Hall is a gathering place we offer for friends and relatives following funerals.  If you would offer your services a few times each year, you can be a part of helping to feed and care for the bereaved in your congregation, right here at your home church.

Healing Hearts-Those who struggle with the death of a loved one know it's not easy to talk to just anyone about their feelings.  However, Healing Hearts provides an environment for you to do just that.  Members all know the pain of separation from their loved ones & and through the group, they help each other overcome this loss and move ahead in their own walk with the Lord.

Helpmates-If you suddenly find yourself having to re-adjust to life without a spouse following a divorce, then Helpmates may be for you.  Members find support for dealing with a raft of issues brought on by their new role as a single person.  Fellowship and group discussions provide the means to seek answers to questions in a warm, non-threatening environment.

Man to Man-If you're dealing with one of the most common illnesses specific to men-prostate cancer-know that you're not alone.  Man to Man will prove to you that life goes on.  The group provides both fellowship and answers to many of the questions that arise from dealing with the effects this illness.

Samaritan Counseling Center-With a local base in Benton Harbor and 200 offices in the U.S. , Canada , and Japan , the center is a highly-respected, faith-based provider of psychological counseling for individuals and groups.  What's more is that they maintain an office right here at your own Trinity Lutheran Church , serving our same ministry area of downtown St. Joseph .  This may be just the opportunity for someone you know who's at a major crossroads in life.

Contact our church office at 983-5000 to find out how to get involved!