Yesterday was the last Sunday in our sermon series God’s Story, Our Story. Pastor Brian Keepers preached from Hebrews 11:39-12:3, challenging us that since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, it is now our turn to take our place in God’s story and to “run with perseverance the race that is set before us!” (Hebrews 12:1-3).
Worship: You can view the sermon and Sunday morning worship by clicking HERE.
Bulletin: Find a link to the bulletin HERE.
Adult Discipleship Opportunities
Join a Life Group: Our hope is that a Life Group becomes a safe and intentional way for you to live into Christ’s call of discipleship that leads to a missional life. Life Groups typically meet twice a month, 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. If you are interested in taking the next step toward a Life Group, please sign up HERE.
Parenting for Amateurs: Starting September 11, join Sally & Laird Edman for a six week class that explores compassionate, graceful, faith-filled parenting. Called “Where’s the Manual for this Thing: Parenting for Amateurs”, this course is for parents of all ages, from those preparing to parent through those raising high school aged children. The class will meet on Wednesday nights at 6:30 during Lighthouse Kids. Childcare will be offered for kids 0-4. Sign up HERE.
Book Discussion with Pastor Brian: “Disunity in Christ”: Despite Jesus’ prayer that all Christians “be one,” the body of Christ constantly finds itself struggling with fractures and divisions. We gravitate towards those who look, think and act like us; and we label and distance ourselves from those who don’t. Though we may think we know why this happens, Christena Cleveland says in her book “Disunity in Christ” that we probably don’t. In this eye-opening book, learn the hidden reasons behind conflict and divisions. Come be part of a lively conversation with Pastor Brian about how we might build bridges across boundaries in Christ’s name and overcome the hidden forces that divide us. This book study will meet for ten weeks on Wednesdays at 6:30pm, starting September 11. We encourage you to purchase your own copy of the book before we start.
Bird’s Eye View: An Overview of the New Testament: A Sunday morning class starting September 8 at 9:30am. In this six-week study, Dr. John Vonder Bruegge will lead us in taking a bird’s-eye view of some of the New Testament’s most prolific authors and discuss how their biggest ideas should take root in our lives today.
Announcements
Children’s Ministry / Youth Ministry / Hospitality Volunteers: As the start date for fall programming draws closer, we are looking to get new volunteers connected with children’s ministry, youth ministry, and hospitality opportunities. If you would like to get connected, or are looking for more information, please sign up on our online registrations page HERE.
Men’s Wilderness Excursion: Men, be sure to block off September 19-22 to head up to beautiful Grand Marais, Minnesota and Camp Mink for a time of refreshment and adventure. We are offering 3 different opportunities this year:
- Canoe Trip – A paddle and portage experience with a guide and planned itinerary.
- Biking Trip – A mountain biking experience on trails in the region.
- In Camp – An opportunity to serve at Camp Mink with our ministry partner Coldwater. Times of rest, fishing, and hiking are a part of this.
To reserve your spot on the trip, please sign up on our online registration HERE. The registration deadline is September 1.
Community Prayer Gathering: We are hosting a community prayer gathering on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 7:30-8:30pm to pray for our community, region and world. Our focus this month is on our mission partners and Deb Rensink’s new regional ministry, ‘Whispers of Love, Hope and Joy’. We invite you to be a part of this gathering of different churches as we join together in prayer.
Host a Missionary: Trinity’s Mission Team is working to help individuals and families connect more closely with the mission partners we support. There will be an opportunity to learn more about what it looks like to “host a missionary” on September 8 between services. A table will be set up in the fellowship hall.
Piecemaker Quilting Group: Calling all quilters and quilter wannabes: Trinity’s Piecemaker Quilting Group will start our fall quilting schedule in September. Everyone is welcome-both learners and experienced quilters. Our first gathering is on Sept. 14 at 9am in Adult Rooms 1&2. We meet one Saturday a month. If you have questions, please contact Linda Feikema at 712-360-0537 orll.feikema@gmail.com.