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Youth Ministries
Illinois Lutheran Schools
Trinity Lutheran Church, together with Zion Lutheran Church, operates Illinois Lutheran Schools, a nationally accredited school system for students Preschool through 12th grade. We are very proud of our school and financially sacrifice to support it. The school has received much recognition for its quality Christian education. Check out our school’s website.
Teen Ministry
Do you enjoy working with high-school aged youth? Trinity’s Teen Ministry serves high school aged teenagers by sharing God’s Word through reverent, relevant, and relational activities that encourage teens as they are brought to God, grow with God, and walk with God throughout their lives. Contact PMM, byoungberg@trinitycrete.org or 708-672-8125
F.I.S.H.
Do you enjoy working with junior-high aged youth? The F.I.S.H. (Faith Is Strengthened Here) junior-high youth group of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church provides opportunity for seventh and eighth graders to participate in Bible study, fellowship activities, and service to our church and community, all to the glory of God. Contact Trinity’s PMM at 708-672-8125.
Pioneers
Pioneers is a youth group for boys and girls in grades 1-6. The purpose of Pioneers is to engage and encourage kids in activities in connection with God's Word. The various activities are centered on outdoor education, community service, domestic life skills & fellowship. We also have a pinewood car derby in the winter. Contact Kyle Wallace at kylewallace85@gmail.com for more information.
Treehouse & Timbers
Do you have a heart for school-aged children? The children’s ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church, grounded in God’s Word, educates, equips, and encourages all children 3 years old through Grade 5 so that they may know God’s grace and grow in His love. Contact Amanda Hokanson, amanda.hokanson@yahoo.com or 708-359-2287 or click here for more information.
Sprouts
Do you have a heart for young children? Trinity Sprouts provides a fun, safe, loving, Christ-centered environment for young children (ages 5 and under) while their parents attend Sunday morning church services and activities, so that both parents and their children may grow in their faith, all to glorify God. Contact Amanda Hokanson, Amanda.hokanson@yahoo.com or 708-359-2287
Jesus Cares
Do you have a heart for children with special needs? Jesus Cares Sunday School instructs children with special needs in God’s Word so that through the work of the Holy Spirit, they may come to faith in Jesus Christ their Savior or be strengthened in their faith. Contact Lorraine Schwiesow, lorschwiesow@hotmail.com or 708-672-6543
Children’s Activity Center
Trinity offers a staffed nursery (or Children’s Activity Center) for children who are babies through age four. The nursery is staffed during the 9:30am service. If you have a heart for young children and would like to help, contact Amanda Hokanson at amanda.hokanson@yahoo.com for more information.
Cradle Role
Do you have a heart for assisting parents in the Christian upbringing of their children? Cradle Roll is a ministry that welcomes newborn babies into our church family. Cradle Roll celebrates the child’s baptism and birthdays through four years of age. It also gives support to parents in raising their children in God’s Word from an early age. Contact Amanda Zickuhr, demanda216@att.net or 708-287-8073
Happy Hands Puppets
Do you have a flair for drama? The Happy Hands Puppet Ministry is a team of children and adults who share the gospel of Jesus Christ with our church, community, and the world using stories, music and humor through the art of puppetry. The Happy Hands Puppet Ministry is designed to break down barriers in order to share the gospel in creative ways that appeal to children of all ages. Contact Audrey or Susan Gaines, sdgaines98@yahoo.com or 708-289-3194.