August 16, 2026 Orange City Bulletin

Service Times: 8:30 // 9:00 // 10:30

Sunday at 8:30 - The Early Service: a quieter, more reflective and liturgical service with weekly communion and meets in the Chapel (Rooms 1-2)


Sunday at 9:00 and 10:30: worship always including some singing, praying, and a message from one of our pastors, all based on scripture.


location

201 St Paul Ave SE, Orange City, IA 51041

Order of Worship

“Who You Say I Am” 

Offering/Announcements 

“All The Poor and Powerless” 

“Your Great Name” 

Message | Tracy Cleveringa
“In the Body: All are Welcome”
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 

“We Will Feast in the House of Zion” 

This Week at Trinity

MEN’S MINISTRY MOVIE NIGHT | THURSDAY
The Men’s Ministry is hosting a movie night for men of all ages to hang out and enjoy Top Gun: Maverick this Thursday, August 20 at 7 pm in the Youth Room on the Orange City campus.

FRIDAY MORNING MEN’S STUDY
The Men’s Ministry meets Friday mornings from 6-7 am in Rooms 3 & 4 on the Orange City campus. Join any Friday!

Upcoming Events

COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY | AUGUST 23
Trinity is hosting the final summer block party in Hospers on August 23! It will be on the corner of Oak and Highland and starts at 5 pm. Bring your lawn chair if able, and enjoy a good meal with great company!

THURSDAY MORNINGS PRAYER AND WORSHIP
Starting September 3, experience a time of intimate worship and praying through scripture. This will be every Thursday morning at 7 am in the chapel (Rooms 1&2) on the Orange City campus.

TWENTYTHIRTIES SUNDAY MORNING DONUTS | SEPTEMBER 6
Formerly known as the Young Adult Ministry, twentythirties is a ministry for people in their (you guessed it) twenties and thirties to connect, meet more of their peers at Trinity, and enjoy food! Starting September 6, enjoy donuts and community in the chapel (Rooms 1&2) every first Sunday of the month between the 9 and 10:30 services.

UPCOMING PREACHING SCHEDULE

  • August 23 – Pastor Missy Dokter
  • August 30 – Pastor Michael Fahrenbruch
  • September 6 – Andy Keller

Announcements

BE A PART OF THE BODY OF CHRIST AT TRINITY
Everyone has gifts and passions to contribute to the work God is doing at Trinity! If you’re interested in serving in one or more ministries, please sign up online here

VOLUNTEER TO BE A KIDS HOPE USA MENTOR
Studies highlight that children with multiple adults intentionally connecting with them can provide a well-rounded support system for their development. Trinity is looking for college students and adults to become Kids Hope USA mentors. This would consist of one hour each week to meet with and encourage an elementary student. No educational background is necessary, and training will be provided. Sign up online here or contact the church office for more information. 

ORANGE CITY FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Trinity partners with the Orange City Food Pantry to serve the local community, and the food pantry added a second monthly distribution to provide for as many people as possible. The pantry is looking for life groups or families who might be willing to help at the Tuesday evening distributions, 6:45-8:15 pm, typically on the Tuesday following the second Saturday of the month. If you’re interested, please email orangecity.foodpantry@gmail.com.

STAY IN THE LOOP AT TRINITY
Would you like to stay connected with everything that’s going on at Trinity? You can sign up for email updates to receive a weekly email with information about what’s happening as well as our monthly newsletter with the latest on the Lead Pastor Search, Financial updates, and how God has been at work at Trinity. Sign up here. 

FINANCIAL UPDATE
Thank you for your generosity as you support what God is doing in and through Trinity. 

Fiscal Year-to-date (7/1/26-7/31/26):
Gen/Ben Income: $77,092
Gen/Ben Expense: $93,695
Deficit: ($16,603)
All Together Income: $15,354
Loan Balance: $273,451 

Prayer

How can we be praying for you? Let us know HERE.

Pray for Pam Kramer as she is recovering at home from a successful hip replacement surgery.

Pray for Wes & Pam Van Voorst as they continue their journey with Wes’ cancer.

Pray for Jake Nessa as he gains strength and continues treatment for colon cancer. 

Pray for Shon Oertel as he receives immunotherapy infusions for his metastatic renal cell cancer. 

Pray for Ron Katje as he continues treatment for cancer.

Pray for Rose Korver as she recovers from congestive heart failure and a TIA.

Pray for Lucia Vander Ploeg as she remains in hospice care.

Pray for those who are homebound. Prairie Ridge: Arlene Bomgaars, June Bouma, Audrey Den Hartog, Al Dew, Bev Grienke, Brian Mulder, Lorraine Krommendyk, June Vanden Berge. Landsmeer: Phyllis Scorza.

Pastoral Care Team

The Pastoral Care Team provides care and support to various needs and life situations. The team exists to care for individuals who are in care facilities, homebound or hospitalized: Sandi Carlson, Anita Cirulis, Marilyn Feekes, Pam Kramer, Jake Moss, Barb Dewald and Ben Vos.

Local Needs

Seeking to be the body of Christ, Trinity’s Local Needs Team comes alongside people at Trinity and in the community who have immediate and/or unexpected needs. Please reach out to Pastor Missy or the church office with any questions. 

Orange City Food Pantry: Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to pick up groceries from the Orange City Food Pantry, open on the second Saturday of each month at 9-11:30 am and hosted at American Reformed Church (407 Albany Ave SE). Those unable to go on Saturdays may email orangecity.foodpantry@gmail. com to set up an appointment between 7-8 pm on the Tuesday evening following the Saturday distribution. Lists of needed donations are on the table by the front office.