Digital Bulletin - ORANGE CITY
Sunday, december 22
Message
Matthew 2:13-18
“Hope Amidst Sorrow”
Pastor Ben Vos
Order of Worship | 8:30
View the Early Service order of worship here.
Order of Worship | 9:00 & 10:30
"O Come O Come Emmanuel"
"Infant Holy Infant Lowly"
"O Little Town of Bethlehem"
Offering/Announcements
"O Holy Night"
Message
"Endless Praise"
Prayer Requests
Pray for Rick & Karen Clark on the passing away of Rick’s mother, Marian Clark, on November 18. The funeral will be on December 29 at 4 pm
Pray for Laurie Ann Anderson as her father, Wendell, passed away Monday,
December 9. The funeral was on December 18 at 1st Christian Church in Spencer.
Pray for Tami Thompson’s brother Joseph who is battling cancer and her brother Randy who is undergoing dialysis.
Pray for Larry Leslie who had a below the knee amputation on his left leg. Pray for healing, endurance, and hope for the rehab process.
Pray for Jake Nessa as he has finished his chemo treatments. He continues to improve and will be monitored regularly moving forward. Thank you for the prayers and support!
Pray for Gordon Brumels as he has been placed on hospice care at Prairie Ridge.
Pray for Dave & Lonna Kluis as they navigate Dave’s ongoing health concerns.
Pete Van Peursem has moved from Crown Pointe to Prairie Ridge in Pheasant
Run #24.
Pray for those who are homebound: Prairie Ridge: Fran Koets, Bev Grienke, June Vanden Berge, Gordon Brumels, Al Dew, Jeanne Feekes, Joyce Van Gorp, Chuck & Arlene Lubbers. Landsmeer: Phyllis Scorza, Lorraine Krommendyk, Audrey Den Hartog. Heartland Care Center: June Bouma.
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. There will be cookies and hot cocoa served on the Orange City campus. Consider signing up online here to bring 2 dozen cookies!
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).
mens 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.
COOKIES FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
We’re living out Radical Hospitality with cookies and hot cocoa for the Christmas Eve services. Consider joining us in this and sign up online here to bring two dozen cookies for December 24!
GIFTS FOR THE GENESIS HOUSE
Please remember to return your gifts for the Genesis House women and children by December 22. Thank you!
life group christmas giving
Nine local families received Christmas Gifts through the generosity of ten Trinity Small Groups. Thank you!
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.
First Time Guests / Visitors
If you’re here for the first time, please connect with us! You can text ‘Welcome’ to (712) 201-3090 or stop by the Welcome Center after the service. We’d love the opportunity to meet you, and we’re grateful you chose to worship with us today. We hope you are blessed by our time together.