Digital Bulletin | Orange city
Sunday, March 26
Message
"The Jesus Way: Gayle Doornbos"
Luke 9:18-27
Pastor Brian Keepers
Order of Worship // 8:15
View the Early Service order of worship here.
Order of Worship // 9:00 & 10:30
"Way Maker"
“Son Of Suffering”
“Lead Me To The Cross”
Offering/Announcements
Message
“Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”
Sermon Series Resources
Throughout our Lenten sermon series, The Jesus Way, we invite you to consider engaging with our daily Bible reading plan or Simple Living Challenge. See these resources here.
Prayer Requests
Pray for Kaleb Van Den Brink as he continues to recover from an infection.
Pray for Jackie Davis as she recovers from a partial knee replacement.
Lila Simmelink had her first round of chemotherapy, and tolerated it fairly well. Pray for minimal side affects and protection from illness as her immune system is compromised. The next round of chemotherapy is set for April 10 and 11.
Dexter Wiese will have surgery at Mayo on May 9 to remove lymph nodes.
Pray for Betty Korver, that we would put her situation in the Lord’s hands and trust that His timing is perfect.
Pray for those who are homebound: June Bouma. Prairie Ridge: Margarita Lopez, Marian Clark, Fran Koets, Bev Heemstra, Bev Grienke, June Vanden Berge, Gordon Brumels, Al Dew, Jeanne Feekes, Joyce Van Gorp. Landsmeer: Phyllis Scorza. Happy Siesta, Remsen: Eunice Dagel.
Upcoming Events
Nicaragua Mission Trip Fundraisers
Help raise funds for our mission team that’s traveling to Nicaragua this summer: Amber Bush, Rick Clark, Barb Dewald, Heather Hayes, Abby Keepers, Tammy Keepers, Sara Nessa, Kassie Scorza, Beau Weber, Sarah Weber.
MINGO Night | Join us at our Hospers campus on Sunday, March 26 as we play MINGO (Music Bingo: Bingo with song titles instead of numbers). Cost is $10/person. Doors open at 5:30pm with MINGO from 6-8pm. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Pizza Ranch Tip Night | Stop by the buffet or order carryout at the Orange City Pizza Ranch on Monday, March 27 from 5-8pm. 100% of tips/donations and a portion of event sales will help cover expenses for our Nicaragua mission team.
Palm Sunday | April 2
Next Sunday, Northwestern’s Drama Ministries Ensemble (DME) will perform The Passion during our 9:00 & 10:30 services. This play tells the story of Jesus’s life and crucifixion. During the performance, our PreK-5th grade students will be invited to participate in reenacting Jesus’s Triumphal Entry. Students will learn their role and practice with DME this Wednesday (March 29) during kids programming.
Stations of the Cross | April 5
On Wednesday, April 5, all ages are invited to join us anytime between 9am-9pm for an interactive stations of the cross walk-through experience. (This will take the place of K-8th grade Wednesday night programming. 9-12th grade students will experience a Seder meal at their normal youth group time.) We hope you’ll join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter.
Wednesday Night Meal | April 5
All are invited to join us for our next Wednesday Night Meal on Wednesday, April 5 at 5:45pm for pulled pork sandwiches, chips, fresh veggies, apples, and cookies. There is a suggested donation of $3 per person. We are looking for 16 dozen cookie donations, 4 servers/kitchen cleaners, and 4 people to clean up the fellowship hall. If you’d like to volunteer or provide cookies, please sign up here. Thank you!
Maundy Thursday Service | April 6
Join us at our Hospers campus for a Maundy Thursday worship service on April 6 at 6:30pm. We will share in a time of worship, prayer, and communion together.
Announcements
Trinity Food Pantry Donations
This month, Trinity’s food pantry is especially in need of cans of peaches or pears (29 oz), vegetable oil (48 oz) and bags of maseca (4 lbs). Please leave donations outside of our front office by Wednesday, April 12. Thank you!
Sunday School | Palm Sunday & Easter
There will be no PreK-5th grade Sunday School on April 2 (Palm Sunday) or April 9 (Easter). There will be no 6-12th grade Sunday School on April 9 (Easter).
Genesis House Benefit Brunch
You’re invited to the annual Genesis House Benefit Brunch on Saturday, April 29! Help create a new start for women and children at the Genesis House. This event will be held at Trinity’s Orange City campus from 9-11:30am and will include a speaker, live and silent auction, food, and more. Purchase tickets at genesishouseiowa.org or Restored 5:17 (104 Central Ave NW). If you would like to donate to Genesis House or the brunch, contact interns Erin De Jong (rnhndrcks19@dordt.edu) or Ruth Chalstrom (ruth.chalstrom@nwciowa.edu). Thank you!
Good Friday Men's Breakfast | April 7
Men (and young men) are invited to attend the 35th annual Good Friday Men’s Prayer Breakfast on April 7 from 6:30-7:45am at NWC’s Rowenhorst Student Center. Glen De Zeeuw will share his personal grief journey of life after loss. If you plan to attend, please pick up tickets at the Welcome Center or the church office.
Inspiration Hills Summer Camp
There are information and registration packets in the Kids Ministry Area. If your child is interested in attending one of the Inspiration Hills camps, Trinity will help cover 1/2 of the cost of the basic camp fee ($180 max). When you fill out the registration, indicate Trinity Reformed Church as your home church, and send in payment for your half of the camp, plus any incidental costs. Trinity will be billed directly from Inspiration Hills for the balance due. If you have any questions, contact Laurie Kurtz in the church office at 712-737-4542.
Sermon Series Art + Photography
Join us in filling our church building with beautiful art! Artists of all ages are invited to submit artistic creations inspired by our sermon series The Jesus Way. This art and photography will be displayed on the bookshelves by our coffee cafe. Please drop off your art at the Welcome Center, and include your name so we know that you made it. Questions? See Julie at the Welcome Center!