Worldwide Mission
HTC believe God’s mission extends to the whole world, and is largely to be carried forward through His followers. Right from His earliest covenant with Abraham, He promised, ‘I will make you into a great nation …. and all people on earth will be blessed through you’ (Genesis 12v2-3). This is part of following Jesus’ teaching:
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you - Matt 28v19-20.
I was hungry and you gave me food
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me - Matt 25v35-36.
Blessed are the peacemakers
for they will be called children of God - Matt 5v9.
At Holy Trinity we seek to be part of God’s worldwide mission by supporting around twelve mission agencies, through prayer, regular information updates, and financial partnership. Some of our church members are personally involved in these missions. Holy Trinity gives away 10% of its voluntary giving income to outside charities and mission agencies, which may be local, national or international.
HTC Mission Focus for February 2025
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Coventry street pastors are volunteers from many local churches, who work with people enjoying the city centre club night-life, from 10pm to 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. The pastors are welcomed and endorsed by the police, city council and business community. They are known as ‘flip-flop pastors’ providing simple footwear to those who can’t manage to walk in their fancy shoes, or ‘lollipop pastors’ when they offer tokens of love and relief to distressed youngsters at the end of a night out. They bring a Christian presence, a listening ear, warm safe spaces, drinks and all manner of tender loving care. Where appropriate they share about Jesus and pray with people. Emmanuel Vasanthakumar, a member of HTC and often to be seen around the AV desk at the back of church, is a member of the team; they are looking for more volunteers to become street pastors, so if interested, speak to him.
There will be a presentation by Coventry Street Pastors in church on Sunday Feb 9th.
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In 2024, we supported 12 ministries. For more details, click on the links.
Local (Coventry) ministries
Coventry Foodbank
Coventry Street Pastors
Lighthouse Christian Care ministry
Coffee Tots
Embrace Warwickshire
Hope Coventry
Friends International Coventry branch
National (UK) ministries
Church Urban Fund
International ministries
TearFund
John and Rachel: Bible translation in the Middle East
Novi Most: Youth work in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Andrew: Outreach to East Asian diaspora