Heart of Jesus (HOJ) serves families with children and young adults experiencing physical, intellectual, or emotional challenges due to disability or difficult life circumstances. Our desire is to help every family fully worship and participate as part of the Body of Christ. We partner with each ministry area to provide needed adaptations and, when helpful, assign a trained one-on-one buddy.
If your child could benefit from extra support at Trinity, please reach out so we can create a plan together.
If you attend Trinity and would like to serve in this ministry, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information about Heart of Jesus, please contact Kevin.
“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these My brothers, you did it to Me.’” Matthew 25:40
HOJ Respite Event
We are excited to offer a Respite Event on Friday, December 12 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.! This event is for families experiencing extra challenges, providing them with a few hours away while their child is having fun in a safe and loving environment. In addition to parents of children experiencing disability, we are also offer respite to single parents and parents providing foster/adoptive care. Servants are needed!
Let us know if you’re interested in serving by filling out the servant application below!
Servant Application
Parents are welcome to register their children and siblings under 13 years old by clicking the button below.
Child Registration
HOJ Small Group
Led by Tim and Susi Fickling, this small group, intended for young adults 18 and older who are experiencing disability, meets in the Church Office Workroom during the 11:00 worship celebration. The small group provides students with a chance to fellowship and share prayer requests, as well review and discuss the morning’s sermon with the group leaders. Students are encouraged to attend the 8:00 or 9:30 worship celebration before coming.
To learn more, contact Kevin.
One-on-One Buddies
At Trinity, we understand some children and young adults need one-on-one assistance in order to participate in age-appropriate classes and programs. We do our best to pair caring, background-checked “buddies” whenever needed in our Children’s and Student Ministries (0-18 yrs). While it may take some time to find a servant who is the “perfect fit,” we happily work alongside parents to understand the unique needs and requirements of each individual.
HOJ Family Fellowship
Occasionally, we hold gatherings for Heart of Jesus families and servants for a time of fellowship and connection. These events provide families with the opportunity to get to know the buddies who are faithfully serving our Trinity Kids each week and enjoy a meal, conversation, and fellowship together. Keep an eye out for future HOJ Family Fellowship events!