God’s community… knowing and sharing the good news of Jesus

Trinity College Aims

To foster in every student a desire to serve God and humanity; to
develop a respect for truth and a lasting set of moral values and to
acquire the greatest possible understanding of self and the worth of
each individuals contribution to Society.

To develop fully the spiritual, social, academic and physical potential

of each student in a caring yet disciplined environment.

To foster a co-operative relationship between all members of the

College community – students, staff and parents.

To develop to the fullest extent possible, the mastery of basic

academic skills and to foster creativity and overall excellence.

To provide a curriculum which has a balanced use of Christian

themes in all areas and to create and foster an environment for
learning, in which the Christian year is followed and observed, and in
which the life of the participating parishes provide a practical focus
for that observance.

To help each student appreciate the joy of living.

Day 1
We pray that across all divisions and differences God will unite
Christian people in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, especially
those associated with Trinity College. That we will have our hearts
full of Jesus’ love for God, for each other and for all the broken
people around us.

Jesus said “Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name,
the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.”
John 17:11

Day 2
We pray that the school chaplains of Trinity College will be energized
and enthused to speak Jesus’ good news at every opportunity. That
they will speak it clearly using words and illustrations that touch
deep inside all who listen.

Jesus said “The words I say to you I do not speak on my own

authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his
work.” John 14:10

Day 3
We pray that God will remove any blocks that prevent anyone in the
Trinity College community from seeing, hearing and understanding
the good news of God’s love for humanity. That nothing will prevent
this good news from reaching every person’s heart.

Jesus said “For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people
longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you
hear but did not hear it.” Matthew 13:17
Day 4
We pray that the Christian families, the staff
and chaplains of Trinity College will be
protected from attacks of doubt, despair,
temptation, anxiety, fear of failure or
weariness. That we will rest in Jesus and enjoy the love and security
of His presence at every moment.

Jesus said “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust
also in me.” John 14:1

Day 5
We pray that the Christian families, the staff and chaplains of Trinity
College will know more and more truly all the promises of God and
learn to rely on them daily. That the empty hollow promises on offer
in the world will be clearly seen for what they are and wisely rejected
across our whole school community.

Jesus said “It is written: ‘People do not live on bread alone, but on
every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4
Day 6
We pray that when the Trinity College community hears about God’s
message of forgiveness and new life, that we will love it, believe it,
and receive His gift of true and satisfying life. That Jesus will become
the greatest treasure of this community.

Jesus said “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.

Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water
will flow from within them.” John 7:36-38

Day 7
We pray that God will make provision for joyful, sincere celebration
of Him through music across Trinity College. That in singing and
worship this community will discover the deep satisfaction of
wholeheartedly enjoying their Creator and His purpose in creating
them.

Jesus said “If my followers kept quiet, the stones along the road
would burst into cheers!” Luke 19:40

Day 8
We pray that the Christian families, the staff and chaplains of Trinity
College will be full of God’s Holy Spirit and His dynamic power to turn
the hearts of people in love towards each other and towards God.
That God will teach our hearts to humbly accept His wisdom and
reconciling power.

Jesus said “The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for he has anointed
me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim
that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the
oppressed will be set free”
Luke 4:18
Day 9
We pray that people with key leadership
positions in Trinity College will receive a
unique understanding of the person of Jesus.
That His majesty and authority and love will
become increasingly precious to them, both
personally and for the school community.

Jesus said “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom… it is not of this

world… I am a king. Actually, I was born and came into the world to
testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say
is true.” John 18:36-37

Day 10
We pray that Trinity College will be founded and centred on the
gospel – the amazing grace of God to redeem undeserving people to
Himself. That reconciliation between God and humanity will be of
paramount importance in this community and overflow in lives of
joyful sacrifice and service.

Jesus said “Love each other in the same way I have loved you.
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s
friends.” John 15:12-13
Day 11
We pray that lifetimes of disappointment, hurt, anger, emptiness,
searching, denial, striving, toil and even wealth and moral virtue at
Trinity College will not stand as evidence against God’s good news.
May all these things instead lead people in humility to the cross of
Jesus and there may we all receive His free gift of true life.

Jesus said “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one can
come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

Day 12
We pray that the chaplains and Christian staff and families of Trinity
College will have wisdom, grace and love when speaking and sharing
their lives with people who don’t share their faith. That there will be
mutual respect and appreciation and that God will continue to open
peoples’ hearts to the truth about Himself.

The disciples said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us
as Jesus talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to
us?” Luke 24:32

Day 13
We pray that God will give the Christian families, the staff and
chaplains of Trinity College a deep longing and desire for Himself.
That we will daily learn to walk with Jesus and find Him to be the
source of nourishment and refreshment that will sustain us in joyful
service.

Jesus said “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch
cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot
be fruitful unless you remain in me.” John 15:4
Day 14
We pray that God will unify the Christian
families, the staff and chaplains of Trinity
College and work through each one’s
unique gifts and abilities to complement all
the others. That no jealousy or bitterness
will ever sit between any of us but only appreciation, respect and
love.

Jesus said “Since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet,
you ought to wash each other’s feet.” John 15:4

Day 15
We pray that a keen awareness of our own shortcomings and our
need to change will stir in the hearts of everyone living in the
northern suburbs of Adelaide and especially the Trinity College
community. That each person would deeply desire to be washed
clean, transformed and restored to friendship with God forever.

Jesus said “It’s not what goes into your body that defiles you; you
are defiled by what comes from your heart”. Mark 7:15
Day 16
We pray that God will raise up and equip Christian leaders for His
church through the ministry of Trinity College. That Christian
students and teachers will receive opportunities to recognize,
develop and use their gifts and talents for God’s glory and kingdom.

Jesus said “Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven
is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and
cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!”
Matthew 10: 7-8

Day 17
We pray that Christian families, students and staff of Trinity College
will be given strong love for Jesus and enthusiasm to talk about Him
as our Saviour. That our hearts will sincerely desire for others to also
receive the blessings that we enjoy. Make us living pictures of Jesus’
grace and truth.

John wrote about Jesus “So the Word became human and made his
home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And
we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.”
John 1:14

Day 18
We pray that whole families will be transformed by the power of
God at work in Trinity College. That God’s grace will then flow out to
transform the northern suburbs of Adelaide and even reach to places
like Cambodia and beyond. That this school will become a lighthouse
of hope, healing and refuge for people living in dark times.

Jesus said “You will receive power when the

Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be
my witnesses, telling people about me
everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea,
in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
Day 19
We pray that at Trinity College, God’s Holy
Spirit will illuminate the deadly nature of
living with our hearts turned in rebellion
against God. That a healthy holy fear of
God will be part of our community life. That people will recognise
that Jesus has suffered the awful penalties for our wrong choices so
that we can receive his free gift of forgiveness.

Isaiah prophesied about Jesus “All of us, like sheep, have strayed
away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the LORD laid
on Him the sins of us all.” Isaiah 53:6

Day 20
We pray that the Christian families, the staff and chaplains of Trinity
College will be a living demonstration of Jesus – His triumphant life in
the face of death, His miraculous strength at the point of utter
weakness, His victorious suffering and humiliation for the sake of
love.

Isaiah prophesied about Jesus “He was oppressed and treated

harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the
slaughter.…. I will give him the honours of a victorious soldier,
because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among the
rebels. He bore the sins of many and interceded for rebels.”
Isaiah 53:7,12
Day 21
We pray that the Christian families, the staff and chaplains of Trinity
College will have inexhaustible and fearless love for every person we
encounter. That the love of God and the joy of being His children will
be an offer irresistibly on display in our lives – fresh and vibrant
every day.

Jesus said “I have told you these things so that you will be filled
with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11

Day 22
We pray that Trinity College will be a community saturated with a
rich, deep, full understanding of God’s grace – his generous mercy
and favour to undeserving people. That aspects of God’s grace will
be tangibly on display every day and people’s eyes will be open to
see it and believe it.

Jesus said “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do
the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am
going to be with the Father. You can ask for anything in my name
and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father.”
John 14:12

Day 23
We pray that the Christian families, the staff and chaplains of Trinity
College will not harbor wrong in our lives – especially pride,
selfishness, unforgiveness, hatred, lying or meanness. That we will
live humbly under the penetrating light of God, confessing and
repenting of our shortcomings every day.

Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then
he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and
become like little children, you will never get into the
Kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 18:2-3
Day 24
We pray that the Christian families, the
staff and chaplains of Trinity College in our
marriages and friendships will live out a
dynamic display of God’s faithful promise
keeping power, His full and unconditional
forgiveness and His humble patience. For God’s honour, let us
faithfully honour every relationship.

Jesus said “You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to
go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you
whatever you ask for, using my name. This is my command: Love
each other.” John 15:16-17

Day 25
We pray that God will generously pour out His gift of faith on the
Trinity College community. That the Christian families, the staff and
chaplains will pray continually and confidently for many gifts and
blessings from God. That we will hear God speaking to us and quickly
respond with faith and love.

Jesus disciples said to Him “Have mercy on us and help us, if you
can.” “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is
possible if a person believes.” The sick boy’s father instantly cried
out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”
Mark 10:23-34
Day 26
We pray that the Christian families, the staff and chaplains of Trinity
College will lead our own families in faithful worship and diligent
devotion to God. That we will make wise and loving choices about
daily life and enjoy the blessing of God’s peace in our homes.

Jesus said “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be
troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but
I will come back to you again.” John 14:27-28

Day 27
We pray that all members of Trinity College will enjoy deep
refreshment in sharing time with other Christians. That we will be
given precious friends and mentors to pray and chat things through
with. That this mutual encouragement will be a source of great joy
and a reason to celebrate God’s love.

Jesus said “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and

they know me… They will listen to my voice, and there will be one
flock with one shepherd.” John 10:14,16

Day 28
We pray that through God’s Holy Spirit, His kingdom of goodness,
peace and joy will be lived out in the lives of the chaplains and
Christian staff and families of Trinity College. That all friction and
strife in our homes will be overcome by the power of Jesus’ cleansing
blood – His full and unconditional forgiveness.

Jesus said “This is my blood, which confirms

the covenant between God and his people. It
is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins
of many.” Matthew 26:27
Day 29
We pray that the Christian parents, the
staff and chaplains of Trinity College will
clearly teach the promises of God. That
God Himself will remove anything that
might prevent people, especially children,
from trusting all His promises. That here in our community no one
will be hindered from coming to Jesus to receive and fully enjoy all
His blessings.

He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them!
For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these
children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the
Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Mark 10:14-15

Day 30
We pray that all students and staff who come to receive communion
in the chapel services at Trinity College will be given faith to
understand what it really represents – the broken body and spilled
blood of Jesus. That we will experience Christ’s personal nourishing
and cleansing power in our lives each time we receive it.

As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he
broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and
eat it, for this is my body.” And he took a cup of wine and gave
thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink
from it, for this is my blood” Matthew 26:26-28
Day 31
We pray that the Christian families, the staff and chaplains of Trinity
College will display wholehearted, joyful submission to Jesus’
authority over our lives. That our work practices, personal conduct
and all interactions will stand in bold contrast to any negative trends
and currents that sweep through our society.

Jesus said “Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So

be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.” Matthew 10:16

Day 32
We pray that the Christian families, the staff and chaplains of Trinity
College will be blessed with enjoyment and appreciation of all God’s
gifts to us. That our hearts will be filled with thankfulness for all
these blessings and that this gratefulness will overflow in warm-
hearted generosity toward others.

Jesus said “Freely you have received; freely give.” Matthew 10:8

Day 33
We pray that God will take Trinity College and every Church-based
Australian school and make them His own holy home. That through
these schools, God will keep bringing to fulfillment His promise to
make true hope and healing available in every corner of this broken
world.

Jesus said “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father

will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with
them.” John 14:23
Day 34
We pray that Jesus’ offer of rest and
refreshment will be taken up by all staff
and students at Trinity College who find
themselves exhausted by the stressful
demands of our work. May we learn to
treasure God’s tranquility in our hearts even through the challenge
of daily toil.

Jesus said “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I
will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Day 35
We pray that the chaplains of Trinity College and their families and
the whole school community will grow to value God as our most
precious treasure. That there will be nothing and no one that can
steal away our wholehearted love and devotion to God. That the joy
of being God’s community will be the radiant heartbeat of our
school.

Jesus said “And you must love the LORD your God with all your
heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.”
Mark 12:30
Day 36
We pray that God will free Australian school communities from the
false doctrine of “salvation through success”. That God will expose
and destroy the lies that measure people’s value according to
productivity and achievement. People are precious because we are
made by God, in His image, and are loved and treasured by Him.

Peter wrote in his letter “For you know that God paid a ransom to
save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors.
And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value.
It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of
God. God chose him as your ransom long before the world began” 1
Peter 1:18-20

Day 37
We pray that the weakest, most disabled people in the Trinity
College community will become the source of greatest blessing. That
their lives will present a clear, unrestricted opportunity for God’s
grace and power to be on display. God goes out of His way to choose
these kinds of people because they show us most clearly how much
we all need Him.

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from
birth. “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “Why was this man born
blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” “It was
not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This
happened so the power of God could be seen in him.” John 9:1-3
Day 38
We pray that God will increase the
opportunities for Trinity College students,
staff and families to spread His love and
good news. That opportunities for
meaningful service and connection with
the wider community will present themselves and be taken up
enthusiastically.

Jesus told his disciples, “Go into all the world and preach the Good
News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be
saved.” Matthew 16:15-16

Day 39
We pray that God will give wisdom to the Trinity College Council as
they make decisions for the planning and direction of the College.
That God will provide wise and skilled people to serve on the Council
who are gifted in strategic thinking and action and who are
committed to seeing God’s kingdom grow.

Jesus said “If you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you
cannot be my disciple. Don’t begin until you count the cost. For
who would begin construction of a building without first calculating
the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?” Luke 14:28

Day 40
We pray that God will give wisdom and love to every member of
Trinity College staff from the head of the College right through to
every support staff member. That each of them will know how best
to fulfil their role so as to serve all of the others. That each one will
know the preciousness of their own life and of every other life they
touch.

Jesus said “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if
you love one another.” John 13:35
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