Programs
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Trinity Cadet Club: Available for boys age 7+ every Monday night from 7-9 p.m. from September - April. This is a ministry that calls Christian men to lead groups of boys to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Hence our motto "Living For Jesus". Through the use of Bible discussions, merit badges, crafts, fundraising, model car derbies, hiking, camping and games, they strive to help boys grow spiritually in all areas of life - devotional, physical, mental and social.
Contact: Ken Van Hill at 403-327-9429.
Kingdom Seekers: Available for girls from grade 3 - grade 9 every other Wednesday night from 7 - 9 P.M. from September to April. " This year our theme is "Young Women of Faith" as we strive to help our girls grow spiritually in all areas of life. Activities include Bible discussion, crafts, merit badge work, games, fund raisers, summer camp and other outings with girls from all over Southern Alberta.
Contact: Glenda Barwegen at 403-327-5650.
Young People Society: Available for teens from Grades 10-12+. The group meets every Sunday night after the evening service either in the education wing of the church or at a host family's home with youth leaders in attendance. Bible lesson and discussion is followed by refreshments and fellowship. Once every month the group participates in a social activity. A camp-out usually takes place in summer. Each spring there is a rally somewhere in Western Canada, hosted by various URC churches.
Contact: Henry & Alice Prosper at 403-381-3519
Catechism: Systematic instruction in the teachings of the church, especially as it is summarized in the Heidelberg Catechism, is available for youth from grade 7 through young adulthood. Grades 7-10 have catechism on Sunday's after church, while grades 11 & 12 have class every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the education wing for approximately 45 minutes. Classes for young adults beyond grade 12 start at 8:15 p.m. Classes run from September - April and are taught by the pastors and elders.
Sunday School: Sunday School is held during church for kids aged 3-5. Contact: Sandy Van Reeuwyk at 345-5367. It is also held after church for children in elementary school.
Contact: Karen Halma at 403-223-4284.
Young Adults Group: Available for young adults age 18 - 25. The group meets every Sunday night at a host family's home or at the church. Bible lesson and discussion is followed by refreshments and fellowship. Social activities are planned on a regular basis. Summers usually include a camp-out. Each spring there is a youth rally somewhere in Western Canada hosted by various URC churches.
Contact: Raylene Voth at 403-634-6308.
Friendship Bible Study: Friendship offers a Bible study program designed especially for mentally challenged adults each Thursday evening from 7 - 8:30 p.m. from September - April in the education wing. The emphasis, through fellowship, learning and music, is how Jesus loves and cares for us all, and what that means for our lives. Lessons are taught in a group setting and then reinforced to accommodate each skill level in one-on-one or two-on-one sessions. Other group activities include enthusiastic singing and sharing time. Like the words of one of our favorite songs says: "We are the church together!"
Contact: Betty Sturwold at 320-5924.
Bible Study: Groups meet for discussion and fellowship every other Wednesday or Sunday nights from September - April. Each couple takes a turn to host and lead the meeting. Study material ranges from studying books of the Bible to general Biblical topics. We meet to gain insight and expand our convictions.
Contact: Andrew Barwegen at 327-5650.
Coffee Break: Ladies are welcome to study the Bible and fellowship with others over coffee each Monday evening at 7:15 p.m. in the church and each Tuesday morning from 9:50 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the educational wing. Babysitting is provided for infants to 2 yrs. of age and Story Hour is provided for preschool children ages 2-5 for the Tuesday morning session.
Contact: Sylvia Veldman (345-6648), Monica Van Dasselaar (328-6380) and Heidi Veldman (Monday - 403-327-9145)
JOY Ladies Society: "Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last." JOY meets every 2nd Wednesday morning at 10 A.M. for Bible study and fellowship in the education wing. Twice a year we go to the Pemmican Lodge to share singing and fellowship for the Christmas and Easter celebrations with the residents there. Regular visits are made to the "sick" and the "shut-ins" in our congregation by JOY members. New members are always welcome!
Contact: Sheila Ypma at 223-8452.
Golden Age Club: Anyone age 60+ is welcome to join our senior members for Bible reading, poems, coffee, games and singing every other Thursday at 2 p.m. at Balmoral House, 1408 - 9 A Avenue South Contact: Pieter De Graaf at 327-2402. "Ora et Labora" (Pray & Work) Society: Ladies are welcome to study the Bible, share poems and fellowship together in the Dutch language every third Wednesday of the month at the Pemmican Lodge for Bible study with the residents there. Contact: Gepke Slomp at 328-8681. Van Service: Transportation is available for those seniors or others who don't have vehicles or cannot drive.
Contact: Pieter De Graaf at 327-2402.
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