This week we’ll see the same story of redemption play out, only through the lens of an insider – someone who had power and was in authority, but whose life was just as messy as anyone else’s. On Sunday we’ll look at Zacchaeus. And hopefully we can learn a few lessons from Zacchaeus not just about how we should live, but also about who our God is and how He operates among our mess.
Africa Mission Trip Update
We currently have a team serving on a mission trip in Africa from June 5-21: Sally and Laird Edman, Michelle and Maddie Christy, Julie Andersen, Jon and Larry Opgenorth.
Here are some of the social media updates Jon Opgenorth has posted:
June 7, 2016: Our Uganda team has made it safe and sound to Mukono. Thanks for your prayers.
June 8, 2016: Morning update in Uganda: We head out with Words of Hope follow-up team called Bethesda. We will walk with them as they do do door-to-door outreach. As our friends in America lie down to sleep, pray for us as we head out the door. Such a special time already. On a fun note – my phone is not working in Uganda. The team has agreed that this is God’s gift to me (and to them). I only have limited access to my digital world. I cannot check my e-mail because I have 2-step verification which requires my phone to receive a text. Alas, with no working phone, I cannot receive a text, so I am on a forced e-mail sabbatical for now….
Sunday’s Coming ~ June 12, 2016
This week we begin our summer series entitled MESSY GRACE. It is a recognition of the beautiful reality that God is at work in the midst of our messiness.
Over the past number of years I have had the joy of watching several chalk artists do their amazing work. They begin with a blank black canvas and cast broad strokes of chalk onto this canvas in no seeming order. Layers upon layers of chalk are added to this work until a beautiful picture begins to emerge and you are left amazed. But this is not all. The chalk artists’ then turn on a “black light” to reveal that beneath the surface is another scene of even greater beauty and wonder. It always takes my breath away.
Trinity’s 2016 VBS Highlights
Trinity was bustling with activity and children June 1-2-3 as we kicked off summer with our VBS Olympic Adventure program. There was lots of Olympic-size fun and gold metal adventures as the children learned about Commitment, Focus, and Endurance while running God’s race. Thank you to all the many volunteers who helped with all the various areas of teaching, crafts, …
Festival Latino
You are invited to come out to celebrate and support our neighbors, friends, and the wonderful residents of our community at the Festival Latino. This event will be on Wednesday, June 29 from 5:00-8:30pm at the Windmill Park in Orange City. It will be a wonderful night of food, music, and Latino culture. We are in need of volunteers to …
Sunday’s Coming ~ June 5, 2016
This week we welcome a very special guest: Rev. Dr. Timothy Brown, President of Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. Tim’s wife, Nancy, is traveling with him as well. Tim has been involved in the training of pastors and church leaders for many years. His love for Scripture memory and proclaiming the gospel will be evident in this week’s message.
Summer DIG
Want to grow in your faith and connect with others this summer? Come dig in to God’s Word with other folks. Plan on setting aside the time during the 10:30 a.m. worship service for this. Details include… Day: Sunday mornings, staring June 5 When: 10:30 – 11:30 am Where: Rooms #3-4 What: Opportunity to grow & help others grow in …
Sunday’s Coming ~ May 29, 2016
Reminder – this Sunday we start our summer worship schedule with services at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
This week is a very special Sunday. In our community, students graduate this weekend from our high schools, and we will give thanks for their lives and entrust them to God for their future.
The message, we hope, will help us get past our “if only’s” in life and see a grander picture of the future God has for us because of Jesus. Most of us are pretty good at the “if only” game. “If only I had made that decision differently…” “If only I had been there that evening…” “If only I could have that one night back…” “If only…”
Trinity Nursery Coordinator Opportunity
Are you interested in joining Trinity’s staff? We are currently looking to hire a part-time (10 hour per week) Nursery Coordinator. We are looking for someone who has a heart for children, communicates well with parents, and has the ability to manage nursery workers with the love of Jesus. Click HERE to view the job description. If you are interested in …
Sunday’s Coming ~ May 15, 2016
Summer is almost upon us. You can begin to feel it with the warmer weather, the longer days and the signs of life sprouting up around us. Gardens will begin to grow, crops will burst from the ground and a different rhythm of life emerges. Often it is during this time that we find time to get away to be refreshed, go for walks in the evening, take time to grill outdoors or sit around a firepit with friends and neighbors. These are all good things and can give us the rest and renewal that is important in life.