Caring & Support
Visitation Team Training
Visitation Team Training: Have you been wondering where some of our sweet, long time members are? Would you like to be part of the team that helps our friends who are no longer physically able to attend church still feel like part of our church? We would love for you to join our new Visitation Team!
If you are interested, contact Katharine Bowlus (kbowlus@trinitygnv.org).
Dementia Care Partner Support
This is for anyone who loves and supports someone who has dementia.
For more information, contact Pastor Marisa (mgertz@trinitygnv.org).
Healing Touch Cancer Support Group
Led by Marcey Corey
3rd Thursday of Each Month
5:00 pm O. Dean Martin Prayer Room (Trinity Atrium)
The Healing Touch Cancer Support group was formed to include cancer patients, survivors, family, and friends who have been touched by cancer. It offers spiritual encouragement and compassion as we pray together and share our faith in God who strengthens us on our cancer journey. For details about this ministry, please contact Marcey Corey at 352-256-2715 or (marcey.corey1@gmail.com) or Margie Stark at 386-462-9592 or (yankeegirl53@ windstream.net).
Stephen Ministry
God wants us to care for others in their time of need. Stephen Ministers provide confidential encouragement, one-to-one care, and spiritual support. Stephen Ministry is a Christ-centered caring ministry for women and men who are experiencing grief, illness, divorce, loneliness, or other life difficulties. Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of training and will walk with you through your challenges.
For details about this ministry, please contact Ann Mercer, Team Coordinator (annmercer@cox.net).
Griefshare Support Group
GriefShare’s Surviving the Holidays is a supportive event designed to help those grieving a loved one through the holiday season. You’ll gain tools to navigate holiday challenges, find peace, and discover hope in a compassionate, understanding environment. With practical advice, personal stories, and guidance, this event offers a safe space to connect with others who understand. Join us on Wednesday, November 20th from 6:30-8:30 PM in Room 211 for encouragement and support to make the holiday season a little brighter, even in the midst of loss. For more information, please contact Patti Drew (ptdrew@hotmail.com).
Griefshare Dinner Group
Where: Northwest Grill | When: Third Tuesday of the Month
There is a Griefshare Dinner group that happens on the third Tuesday of the month at Northwest Grill. This is open to all persons who have either been through the Griefshare program or are interested in participating.
Please contact John Folz (jlfoltz@cox.net) for any questions or to join!
Rebuilding
Rebuilding will meet Sundays, June 8th - July 27th, 2025 from 3:00 - 5:30 PM at Trinity. Free childcare available with registration.
Rebuilding features “rebuilding blocks,” a proven process for putting one’s life back together after divorce or the end of a love relationship.
For more information, contact Lee Marlowe-Comfort (leemarlowe67@gmail.com). Register here!
The Banquet
This is a ministry for anyone who lives with disabilities or loves someone who does.
This month, they will meet on Friday, December 6th at 5:30 PM in Room 232 of the Trinity Education Building.
If you are able, please bring a $5 donation to go towards the cost of the meal!
For more information, please email Pastor Marisa (mgertz@trinitygnv.org).
Emotional + Spiritual Support During Illness and Hospitalization
Illness and hospitalization can be stressful life events. We would like to offer you both spiritual and emotional support during that time. If you will be going into the hospital, having surgery, coming home from the hospital, or are homebound, please contact Cindy Shelamer, the Assistant to the Pastors at 352-416-3005 or (cshelamer@trinitygnv.org), and we will plan for a Pastor or Visitation Care Team member to come and pray with you. For pre-surgery prayer, please let us know the check-in time, surgery time, and hospital name. Also, if you become aware of the death of someone who is part of Trinity, please let us know as soon as possible.
Do you need uplifting?
We’re here for you. Please let us know if you are in need of prayer.
Sharing Prayer Requests with Others
Each Wednesday, Trinity sends out a prayer email with prayer concerns, celebrations, and ongoing prayer needs of our congregation. If you would like to share your own prayer concern or celebration, please contact Cindy Shelamer, Assistant to the Pastors at 352-416-3005 or (cshelamer@trinitygnv.org).
If you become aware of the death of someone who is a part of Trinity, please also let us know as soon as possible.