Digital Bulletin | Orange City
Sunday, April 13
Message
John 12:1-8
"On The Vine: The Fragrance of Generosity"
Pastor Brian Keepers
early service | 8:30
View the early service bulletin here.
Order of Worship | 9:00 & 10:30
Offering/Announcements
"Hosanna"
"Great Are You Lord"
"What a Beautiful Name"
Children's Message
Message
"New Wine"
Prayer Requests
Pray for Chuck Lubbers and family as Arlene Lubbers passed away on April 2. The memorial service was on April 7 at the Orange City campus.
Pray for Kari Lehmann as her uncle passed away on April 2 in Alaska.
Pray for Dave & Lonna Kluis as they navigate Dave’s ongoing health concerns.
Pray for Laurie Ann Anderson as she is recovering from bilateral hip surgery, and pray for Jim as he will be nursemaid for a while afterwards.
Pray for Josh Myers, father of Devon Myers, as he is having brain surgery on April 16 at the University of Iowa hospital. He has a large brain aneurysm that has a high risk of rupturing. This would be fatal, so surgery is essential. It will be a six week recovery if the surgery goes well. Please pray for healing and a successful surgery.
Pray for those who are homebound: Prairie Ridge: Bev Grienke, June Vanden Berge, Gordon Brumels, Al Dew, Jeanne Feekes, Joyce Van Gorp, Chuck Lubbers, Pete Van Puersem, June Bouma. Landsmeer: Phyllis Scorza, Lorraine Krommendyk, Audrey Den Hartog. Happy Siesta: Brian Mulder.
Upcoming Events
VIDEO COURSE: READING THE BIBLE
The video course on reading The Bible from “Practicing The Way” continues today at 9 am in Adult Rooms 3 & 4.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP
Kids Discipleship (K-5th grade) - 6:30-7:30 pm
Middle School Youth Group - 6:30-7:30 pm
High School Youth Group - 8:00-9:00 pm
FRIDAY MORNING MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Men of all ages: Join Pastor Brian and the Men’s Ministry on Fridays at 6-7 am on the Orange City campus with coffee and donuts. The group’s next book study will be “Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith” by Michael Reeves starting on April 25. Please sign up online here for this upcoming study!
stations of the cross | april 16
On April 16, all ages are invited anytime between 9am - 9pm for an interactive stations of the cross walkthrough experience. We hope you’ll join in preparing our hearts for Easter.
prime timers event | april 16
Enjoy the next Prime Timers (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s) event of a Hymn sing with coffee and treats to follow, happening on April 16 at 2:30 pm. Stations of the Cross will also be available to walk through.
wednesday night meal | april 16
All are invited to a Wednesday night meal on April 16 at the Orange City campus starting at 5:30 pm with pulled pork, beans, salad, bars and cookies. If able, please sign up online here to bring bars or cookies.
maundy thursdy service | april 17
This year’s Maundy Thursday worship service is a joint service with a number of churches from our missional network and taking place at Bethel Reformed Church in Sheldon at 7 pm. We will share in a time of worship, prayer, and communion together.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY YAMBOREE | APRIL 25
It’s a jamboree for the Young Adult Ministry (YAM): a YAMboree! On April 25 at 6 pm at Veteran’s Park Shelter House in Orange City, enjoy connecting with others with a meal of walking tacos followed by pickle ball and other outdoor games!
hospers COMMUNITY CHILI COOK-OFF | april 27
All are welcome to the Hospers Community Building on April 27 from 5-7pm to enjoy a chili cook-off! Come and vote for your favorite chili. Prizes will be awarded for the crowd favorites. Register online here to bring chili or cinnamon rolls, and there will be a free-will donation to raise funds for those affected by the recent house fires in the Hospers community.
Announcements
no kids ministry - april 13 and april 20
A reminder to all involved in Kids Ministry, there is no Kids Ministry discipleship on Sunday, April 13 and Sunday, April 20. There will be nursery available.
GOOD FRIDAY MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Men of all ages are invited to attend the 37th annual Good Friday Men’s Prayer Breakfast on April 18 at 6:30 am at Northwestern Rowenhorst Student Center. The cost is $15 per plate, payable at the door. The speaker is Rob Roze- boom, Founder and President of Rise Ministries. He will share his story of hope through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of food, fellowship, prayer, and reflection in this holy season of Easter. Contact the Orange City office for tickets.
celebrate easter at trinity
To connect with each other and celebrate the Good News, donut holes and juice will be served in between the 9 am and 10:30 am services!
genesis house benefit brunch and auction
You are invited! The Genesis House Benefit Brunch and Auction is celebrating six years with a meal, a guest speaker, and live and silent auctions. This event is on April 26 from 9-11:30 am on the Trinity Orange City campus, and tickets are on sale at genesishouseiowa.org. Check out the Genesis House Facebook page to find more details! All proceeds from the event will go toward Genesis House, a faith-based nonprofit in Orange City aiming to break cycles of violence, addiction, and homelessness by working closely with women and children in the area.
MISSION LUNCH FOR SOUTH AMERICA TRIP
On April 27 from 11:45-1 pm on the Orange City campus, come hear from Pastor Brian, Rick Clark and Alicia Beaver on their South American Pastor’s Conference trip. Enjoy a light lunch and learn more about how God is at work in the global south and how Trinity can be involved.
THANK YOU, SNOW REMOVAL CREW!
Many thanks to those who helped with snow removal at our Orange City campus this winter: Troy Bosma, Bob De Haan, Duane Feekes, Joel Groeneweg, Tyler Kallemeyn, Neel Johnson, Brandon Mars, Dave Mars, Naboth Netten, Gary Reinders, Bruce Schutt, Ross Simmelink, and others who grabbed a shovel when they noticed a need. This team saved us a lot of money while keeping our sidewalks and parking lots safe for all! Thank you to Riley and Lyle Kleinhesselink of Hawke and Company for allowing Trinity to use one of their skid loaders for snow removal. Thanks to Joel Groeneweg, Naboth Netten, and Bruce Schutt for helping with their personal snow removal equipment.
ON THE VINE
For the season of Lent, as we journey with Jesus to the cross and empty tomb, we’ll return to John Mark Comer’s “Practicing the Way” material, giving special focus on crafting a Rule of Life and exploring nine key spiritual disciplines.
There are various ways for you to engage in this series individually and with others looking for deeper growth in discipleship. These resources and opportunities are all available here.
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.