Trinity Presbyterian

NEWS FROM TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN JUNIORS IN BANGOR

Trinity Junior CE meets on Fridays, 6-15  - 7-15 pm for boys and girls from P5 - Year 9  

Weekly Meeting  

We have an average attendance of 25 Juniors. We begin with a game followed by Circle Time. This is a time for getting to know one another and is an introduction to the topic for the meeting.

The Juniors lead the meeting. A chairperson ties the items together usually with an Agenda of opening prayer, praise, offering, quiz (led by Year 10 Junior Leader) followed by a talk. We also have 'Sealed Orders' meetings which helps us to involve more children as they love opening the envelopes!  

Talks are given by the Leaders or a visiting speaker. 

This year we are following a programme 'Kids Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments' - 'Whoever practises and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven' (Matt.15:19b)

This programme is designed to evoke a response from the children and is relevant to today's young people. The lessons are built around points that have to do with a child's world. Our prayer is that God's Laws will be written on the hearts of our Juniors. 'The law was put in charge to lead us to Christ' (Galatians 3:24a)   

Three of our leaders are in their last year at school. They relate well to the Juniors and play a full leadership role. We will miss them when they go off to university next year. One of these leaders has led the praise since she was eleven!  

Missionary

The young people save bronze coins to support Wycliff Bible Translators. One of our leaders is a translator with Wycliff. She and her husband are translating a minority language of SE Asia. They are working from home while their family is being educated.

We also give gifts to the Seamen's Christian Friend Society for distribution to seamen who are in port over the Christmas season.

The visit to Sunnyside, a residential home, is a highlight for our boys and girls. The Juniors lead a time of worship with songs, prayers and readings. They also chat to the residents - this is the most valuable aspect of the visit.  

Social

We have a party at Christmas and also games nights, led by the Junior Leaders. In May, we enjoy our outings to the pool, bowling or Pirates Golf, rounded off by a barbeque and Tide Fight. We invite potential new, P4, members to these events.   
 

Group Activity

We have 5 committees - Promoters, Planners, Mixers, Helpers and Supporters. The groups take it in turn to be responsible for leading the weekly meeting.  

Covenant

Once a month we have a Consecration Meeting where the Juniors renew their promises.   
 

All in all, the society is in good heart. Our prayer is that boys and girls will be won for Christ, that their light will shine for Jesus as they live out their lives for Him.