Welcome

Trinity Reformed Church

March 26, 2017

God is calling Trinity Church to be transformed into an outward

missional focused church that advances the Good News of God’s

Kingdom into the lives of those in our community and beyond.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 Women of the Word, 9:30am

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Men’s Woodland Adventure Retreat, 8:30am

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Worship & Communion, 9:30am Worship & Communion, 11:10am

TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Adult Bible Study, 10am Teen/Adult Basketball, 6:30pm Lady Tuff Fitness, 6:30pm Praise Team Practice, 7pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Men’s Bible Study, 6:30am VanderLaan Study @ Appledorn W, 10am Adult Choir Practice, 6:45pm

This Week at Trinity TODAY, MARCH 26 Worship, 9:30am Worship, 11:10am Middle/High School Youth Group, 5pm

MONDAY, MARCH 27 Women’s Bible Study Circle, 9:30am Worship Life Ministry Team, 6:30pm

TUESDAY, MARCH 28 Adult Bible Study, 10am Teen/Adult Basketball, 6:30pm Lady Tuff Fitness, 6:30pm Praise Team Practice, 7pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 Men’s Bible Study, 6:30am VanderLaan Study @ Appledorn W, 10am Staff Meeting, noon Family Dinner, 6pm Little Lambs/Travellers, 6:45pm Teen/Adult Bible Study, 6:45pm Adult Choir Practice, 6:30pm

Today’s Servers

9:30am

Greeters: Kelly & Marcia Brink Ushers: Gregg & Sally Harper John Houting & Sandy Bedard Nursery: Karen Bos & Olivia DeGraaf

Café: Gerry Christiaans, Warren Kooyers, Jim Simmons, Teresa Harrington, Sharon Kruse 11:10am

Greeting: Volunteer Needed Nursery: Volunteer Needed

Servers for April 2

9:30am

Greeters: JoAnn Dykstra & Barb Jacob Ushers: Cliff & Nancy Ponstein Tim Kroll & Neil DeBoer Nursery: Heather Tindall & Natalie DeGraaf

Café: Bill Stehouwer, Gerry Christiaans, Shirley Perez, Hope Ward, Kara Bruursema 11:10am

Greeting: Volunteer Needed Nursery: Volunteer Needed

Trinity Reformed Church 712 Apple Ave. Holland MI 49423

www.trinityrc.org 616-396-6526 (Office)

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Sunday Morning Worship

Pastor Chris DeGraaf, Preaching

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37 Message: Promises, Promises

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Prayer Corner

Julia Drost, Trinity’s oldest living member (103 years old) passed away on March 22. Sincere sympathy is extended to Julia’s family and friends. Arrangements are pending.

Diego, son of Manuela Morales will undergo back surgery on March 30.

Special Senior of the Week: Elwood Rycenga, Providence Care Center, 295 N. State St., #500, Zeeland MI 49464.

Serviceperson of the Week: Peter Tolhurst, cousin of Kevin Vollema. Peter serves as a mechanic in the Army.

Post High Person of the Week: Noah Babinkski. Noah is studying culinary arts at Grand Rapids Community College.

Happy Birthday 3/27 to Barb Bolks, Don Kane, David McCrary & Lynn Post, 3/28 to Roger Kleis, Cory Kuipers, Cliff Ponstein & Elwood Rycenga, 3/29 to Cindy Jansen, 3/30 to Jaxson Green, 4/1 to Betsy DeGraaf, 4/2 to John Bedard and 4/5 to Olivia DeGraaf.

Happy Anniversary today 3/26 to Doug & Arloa Dykstra and Cliff & Nancy Ponstein.

Please continue to pray for Barb Bolks, Ken Borgman, Scott Brower, Teague Bruursema, Bev DeKorte, Virginia DeWent, Betty Diekema, Rick Dykstra, Bob & Linda Koning, Jerry & Lucille Kruithof, Betty Marcus, Jeanette Olbrich, Elwood Rycenga, Gen Snyder, Arlyne VandenBosch, Tom VanderKuy, Doug & Lavonne VandeWege, Loren & Mary Verburg, Phyllis Williams, Elaine Bailey, Joan Bruins, Randy Fisher, Tim Hoffman, Arno Yurk, Anya Zwiers and Mallory.

Ministry Highlights

Women’s Bible Study Circle will resume tomorrow, March 27 at 9:30am. Please read chapter 9 of Nearing Home.

Men’s Woodland Adventure - All men are invited to a day long retreat on Saturday, April 1. All the details are on the insert in today’s bulletin. Questions? See Pastor Chris. Sign up today!!

Blended and Blessed - Are you or someone you know part of a blended family? Trinity is hosting a live simulcast of Family Life Blended's "Blended and Blessed" conference. This free event will be April 29 from 9:00-5:00 and includes lunch. See Kelli Green for more details.

LADY TUFF meets Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8pm in the Connection Café. Please call Teresa Harrington at 395-9439 if you are interested in attending to confirm this week's event.

Wednesday Dinner Menu for March 29: Pizza, mac n cheese, salad, pbj & cookies. Please sign up at the information table.

Care Closet - Current needs include laundry detergent, fabric softener (liquid & sheets), Lysol wipes and toilet bowl cleaner.

Hungry for Christ in Hamilton, MI, is a food distribution ministry. Every month, Trinity Church receives food and beverages that help support our Wednesday night meals and the Tuesday basketball ministry. A pancake breakfast open house/fundraiser will be held on April 22 from 8-10:30am at their newly remodeled facility at 4565 135th Ave, Hamilton. Everyone is invited!

Cran Hill Ranch Christian Youth Camp is hiring 60+ staff to serve in summer ministry positions. If you have a love for others, a desire to share Christ & energy to burn, please consider this opportunity. Apply at http://www.cranhillranch.com/apply or call 231-796-7669.

The Congregation is Invited to the Ordination Service for Jonathan Gabhart to the Office of Minister of Word and Sacrament and Installation as the Pastor for Worship Arts at Pillar Church at 3pm today.

The Congregation is Invited to the Ordination Service for Tim Nelson to the Office of Minister of Word and Sacrament and Commissioning as a Specialized Minister at Western Seminary Chapel at 5pm today.

Emergency Telephone Number: 396-6526 (press 2 & leave a message)

Welcome!

We are glad you are here! It is our sincere prayer that you will sense God’s presence as you worship with us today. Our 9:30am worship service is also broadcast live each week on WHTC radio (1450AM).

Nursery is provided for infants through 3 year olds. Ask a greeter to direct you.

Please take a moment to sign the fellowship register during the offertory. If you are our guest, we would be delighted to send you information about Trinity Church. If there is any way we can serve you, please do not hesitate to contact the church office (396-6526).

9:30am

Victory in Jesus One Thing Remains We Will Remember

Oceans Lifesong

11:10am

This is Amazing Grace One Thing Remains

Lead Me to the Cross Lifesong

Trinity Staff

Pastor Chris DeGraaf chris@trinityrc.org Barb Long barb@trinityrc.org Pastor Phil Quinn phil@trintyrc.org Kelli Green kelli@trintyrc.org Pastor Deb Yurk deb@trinityrc.org Hope Ward hope@trinityrc.org John Taylor john@trinityrc.org

Calling all Men!

Hey guys, it’s time to spend

some time together eating good

food, heading out to the woods,

and hearing some encouraging

words.

Plan to join us for the day on

April 1 from 8:30am-4:00pm.

Schedule:

8:30am - Breakfast @ Trinity

9:30am - Head out to the Woods

10:00am-2:00pm - Woodland

Adventure

Team building, woodsman skills

and archery

2:30pm - Motivational Speaker

Brian VanNuil

3:00pm - Worship

3:30pm - Man Snacks

4:00pm - Dismissal

To reserve your place:

Sign-up at the information table or email

Pastor Chris DeGraaf at chris@trinityrc.org

Trinity Reformed Church

712 Apple Ave.

Holland, MI 49423

“Sharing my story

so you can

do better” Brian VanNuil

Brian is a member of

Trinity Church and is an

all around nice guy. He

will be sharing some of

his story to help us grow

in our own walk with

God.