Yesterday, Pastor Brian Keepers preached from Genesis 2:15-25 & 1 Corinthians 7:17, 20-24, exploring God’s vision for doing good work that honors God and blesses others.
Worship: You can view the sermon and Sunday morning worship by clicking HERE.
Bulletin: Find a link to the bulletin HERE.
This Week at Trinity
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.
Youth Group Kick-Off Event: Our kick-off event for all 6th-12th grade students and their parents is on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 6:30-8:30pm.
Sunday, September 8
Kids Worship: Kids Worship will start on Sunday, Sept. 8. Children will start with their family in the sanctuary, and will be dismissed after worship. Parents will need to pick up their children after the service in the Children’s Area.
Youth Sunday School (Grades 6-8): Youth Sunday School will start on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 9:30am in the youth room.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events / Announcements
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.
Men’s Wilderness Excursion: Men, join us September 19-22 as we 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: a canoe trip, biking trip, and in camp service opportunity. To reserve your spot on the trip, please sign up on our online registration HERE. The registration deadline has been extended to Sept. 8.
One Church | One Voice: On Sunday, September 15 from 6:30-8:00pm at Trinity we will have a time of worship and fellowship for the congregations of First Hospers and Trinity. Following worship there will be an ice cream social, so we hope you come out for a time of building up our two churches as we move towards becoming one church in two locations.
Sponsor a Tree / Plant a Tree: The deadline to sponsor a tree or plant for the church property is September 9. We encourage you to sponsor a tree or plant in memory of a loved one or to be a blessing for future generations. A listing of all available trees and prices can be found on the online sign up. We will plant these trees on Tuesday, September 24, starting at 5:30pm. All are welcome to help with this process.
Local Needs Roofing Project: Trinity’s Local Needs Team is looking for volunteers to help remove shingles, shingle, and clean up materials on the ground for a house in Orange City. We are also looking for anyone who would be willing to let us borrow tools or equipment to help with the project. The project is scheduled for Friday night, Sept. 20 & Saturday Sept. 21. If you are able to volunteer or provide tools, please sign up HERE.