The Faith and Finances team is attempting to inform our members about the many ways that we fulfill our Mission Statement which is "Empowered by the Spirit, we love and serve in Jesus' name." These words comprise our mission statement and are said by us at the close of our worship and go forth to serve our Lord and neighbors.
There are many ways that we are empowered through worship and Christian education. There are also many ways that we love and serve in Jesus' name. The following summary of our outreach ministry highlights some of the wonderful ways that we fulfill our calling as Jesus' disciples. To learn more about HTLC outreach ministries visit our outreach webpage and our volunteer webpage.
Habitat for Humanity
2025 Women’s Build is an examplie of a high impact and well executed ministry that expands the effectiveness of our service by partnering with Habitat for Humanity. A Holy Trinity team of 7 women answered the call to hang drywall and paint on lots of walls on a HOT day in August. Habitat works with partner families to teach essentials of home ownership, financial management skills and requires sweat equity as part of the association they forge with new owners. Our church’s financial support and volunteer commitment will forever change the lives of two families in our community.
Jubilee Christmas
Another impactful outreach ministry is Jubilee Christmas. Joining with other churches in our community we participate in a well-run program coordinated by Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM). For example, LUM does background work to coordinate with other Christmas programs in the area (like Salvation Army, Christmas for Everyone, etc.) to avoid duplicate enrollments so that as many eligible families are helped as possible. We host local parents who prepare for their own family Christmas. Another unique feature of Jubilee is the effort to make the parent the Christmas “hero” rather than well meaning folks dropping off boxes. We equip them to give their children gifts, a special holiday meal, a new outfit, household supplies and the kind of love Jesus asks us to extend. Last December 2024, we hosted 20 families with 62 children and are gearing up for another HTLC “Christmas Village” on December 13, 2025 - Mark your Calendars!
Learn more about Jubliee Christmas.
Senior Living Community Worship Outreach
HTLC volunteers are active in several senior living communities. HTLC folks lead a worship service each week at our neighboring facility, Rosewalk Village Skilled Care. St. Mary’s Healthcare Center worships together on the first, third and fifth Sunday. Residents of many faiths participate in hearing scripture, praying together, listening to a message and enjoying music. In addition, Cumberland Pointe Health, with a campus in West Lafayette notifies the office to schedule a visit approximately four times a year.
Learn more about HTLC senior living community outreach.
Back-to-School Barbecue & Blessing
We partner annually with Bethany Presbyterian for a Back-to-School Barbecue & Blessing to which families come to enjoy a meal and receive needed school supplies. HTLC was very generous with their donations of shoes, book bags, haircuts and time for this year's (2025) event.15 volunteers from HTLC were there at the time of the event. The barbecue gave away 335 pairs of shoes, 150 pairs of socks, 300 book bags, 300 hair cuts, and 600 hot dogs.
Mark your calendars for next year's event which typically takes place on the last Wednesday of July from 5:30 - 7 pm.