As a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Trinity has always pledged at least 10 percent of its budget to the mission work of our denomination. Each year, more than 20 percent of every budgeted dollar given to Trinitygoes to help others. And when special offerings and extra-budget giving are included, more than 30 percent of every dollar given to Trinity goes to help people beyond its walls.
Among other numerous charities, Trinity provides aid to the following local mission causes:
- Habitat for Humanity
- The Central Missouri Food Bank
- Loaves and Fishes
- St. Francis House
- Z. Lois Bryant House
- Granny’s House
- The Intersection
- Stubbins Home
- The Interfaith Council Day Center
- The Voluntary Action Center
- The Wardrobe
- Love, Inc
Trinity also helps individual missionaries in various parts of the developing world. At present, the church supports:
- Don and Martha Wehmeyer, missionaries in Merida, Mexico
- Mike and Nancy Haninger, missionaries in Africa
- Alex and Amy Junk, Campus Crusade missionaries
- One scholarship per year at San Pablo Seminary in Merida, Mexico
Love, Inc
One of Love, INC's main foci is the Agape Fellowship, which has just opened a sewing room at Community United Methodist Church, located at 3301 W. Broadway. Everything that is made at this facility will be sold at the Global Market at the same church, open Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Please donate fabrics or other sewing material in the plastic box under the coat rack.
Another focus is Love Seat, a furniture distribution program. Any used household items such as furniture, appliances, linens are welcome. Volunteers are needed on Saturday mornings from 9:00 –noon and Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-5:00 at the furniture bank on Business Loop across from Hickman High school. Call the office at 256-7662 and speak to Chris.
~Jackie Schmollinger
