Digital Bulletin | Hospers
Sunday, DECEMBER 22
Message
Matthew 2:1-12
“Be Not Afraid...of the Powers of this World!”
Pastor Brian Keepers
Order of Worship // 9:00
"Hark The Herald Angels Sing"
"The First Noel"
"Go Tell It On The Mountain"
Offering/Announcements
Message
"Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery"
Prayer Requests
We express our condolences to the family of Gary Waddell who passed away on December 17. Please keep Gary’s wife Kim, nephew Micah Jansen, and the whole Waddell family in your prayers.
Pray for all those who are dealing with losses, both recent and remembered, during this Christmas season.
Pray for those who are homebound: Lucia Vander Ploeg.
Upcoming Events
christmas eve services | december 24
Our Christmas Eve services will be at 4 pm at 5:30 pm on the Orange City campus and 7 pm on the Hospers campus.
ALL TOGETHER SERVICE | DECEMBER 29
The Sunday following Christmas, December 29, will have one service at 9:30 am on the Orange City campus for both campuses to worship together.
FRIDAY MORNING MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Men of all ages: Join Pastor Brian and the Men’s Ministry team on Friday mornings from 6-7 am on the Orange City campus with coffee and donuts. For more details, visit the church website or contact Patrick Giannantonio (712 541-0668).
men's ministry trip | january 10-12
Shake off those winter blues with a trip up north! We have the opportunity to assist one of our ministry partners, Coldwater Foundation, at the annual Gunflint Mail Run Dog Sled Race on Poplar Lake near Grand Marais, MN. This race is an all-day event for dog sledders all over North America. The trip is January 10-12 with ten spots available, and the cost is $75. Sign up online here by December 30, and contact Shay Davis (712-541-5279) with any questions!
Announcements
kids hope usa mentors needed
Studies highlight children having multiple adults intentionally connecting with them can provide a well-rounded support system for their development. There are four students waiting for someone to become their mentor through the Kids Hope USA program! Please sign up online here or contact Melinda Netten (melnet@mail.com) to become a mentor.
CHRISTMAS WISH OPPORTUNITY
Trinity Hospers has the opportunity to bless a local family for Christmas! Ornaments, with suggested gift items for each family member, can be chosen from the tree in the lobby. Please wrap your gifts, attach the ornament tags, and place under the tree by December 22.
Food Box Distribution
Our food pantry distribution is every third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. Please use the back door of the church.
no kids ministry - december 22, 29 and january 5
A reminder to all involved in Trinity Kids and Trinity Youth, there is no Kids and Youth discipleship programming for December 22, December 29, and January 5. There will be nursery available on those dates! Programming will resume on Wednesday, January 8 and Sunday, January 12
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
Women of Renewal has two wonderful opportunities to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus and start off 2025 on the right path: a one year mentorship program titled “Flourish”, and an eight week Bible study titled “Now and Not Yet”. Learn more and register for these opportunities at womenofrenewal.com > Bible Study.