Trinity Lutheran Church - Wellsville, Missouri

"...my father, thou art the guide of my youth"

Jeremiah 3:4b

The Trinity Lutheran Young Adults Group, known as YAG, is Trinity's adult youth based organization. The group is for both single and married young adults over the age of 18. The four objects of YAG are for worship, education, fellowship, service, and recreation.

In the fall of 1924, the younger members of Trinity under the leadership of Reverend A.C. Wunderlich organized the Young Peoples Society (Y.P.S.). The Y.P.S. grew to a membership of thirty-five; their goal was to assist the congregation in all its endeavors. The dues were ten cents per month During its early years the Y.P.S. played an important part in both the religious and social lives of its congregation.

In the 1930's, the Y.P.S. became inactive for a few years due to absence of youth in the congregation. However, in 1938 they reorganized under the leadership of Reverend W. Maring. Officers were: President, Charles Kleinsorge; Vice-President, Alma Kleinsorge; Secretary, Hilda Kleinsorge; Treasurer, Wm. Cohrs; and Janitor, C. H. Wortman. The Y.P.S.'s main project between 1925 to 1940 was presenting plays for the community; admission was $.15. The funds raised from the community plays were estimated to be over $500.00. Most of the money was donated back to the congregation. The organization purchased a set of new hanging gas-air lamps to replace the old kerosene lamps in the church, also a church clock, and gave $250 toward a new organ in 1929. Additional donations included purchasing paint for the parsonage and purchasing a new stove for the church.

In the 1960s, 70s, and 80s the organization continued its active leadership role in the church. Yet, the group still had time for bowling and other recreational activities.

Through the decades since it's formation in the 1920's the Young Peoples Society has continued to make a difference in the lives of Trinity's congregation and the lives of our surrounding communities. After a brief period of inactivity the Young People Society was reorganized under the new name of the Young Adults Organization, referred to as the Young Adults Group (YAG).

In 2007, YAG took over leadership of the annual Ice Cream Social as the organizations main fundraiser. The money earned from this event in turn is used through donations to the church. If you are interested in learning more about the Young Adults Group don't hesitate to contact us by using the form on the Contact Us page.

Objects of the Young Adults Organization

Section 1. Worship- to help adults and young people grow in life of personal and public contact with Christ the Savior, through the Holy Spirit in the Word.

Section 2. Education- to assist adults and young people to discover and follow the will of God in all activities of life at home, at work, at play, in the community, and in the church.

Section 3. Fellowship- to guide adults and young people in getting along with people of all ages and particularly other fellow members of the Body of Christ.

Section 4. Service- to the congregation in every way possible. Also, to stimulate useful service to mankind and the church.

Section 5. Recreation- to show the adults and young people that all things done for relaxation and diversion are also part of the life in Christ.




Updated: June 9, 2008 - Trinity Lutheran Church - Wellsville, Missouri - Contact Us