This Sunday we come to John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son…” A man named F.F. Bruce wrote several decades ago that this is “the best-known and most often preached text in the entire Bible. It is a masterly and moving summary of the gospel, cast in terms of the love of God.”
And there is one word that grabbed my heart more than any other in my preparation: “Whoever…”
What is Alpha? Alpha is a chance to explore and question the meaning of life. Over a series of ten sessions, you’ll find out about the basics of the Christian faith. Each session involves a main talk and some time to say what you think. It’s fun, relaxed, and free, and you can ask anything you like (that’s why over …
The Cafe is looking for additional volunteers to help with their Sunday morning Coffee Ministry Team. Volunteers are scheduled to serve on a monthly basis, over various times to cover the three morning services. They are especially looking for volunteers to help with the 9:50 a.m. services. To volunteer please email trinityoc@gmail.com or call 712-737-4542.
We are excited to start our K-5th Grade Lighthouse Kids Wednesday Night Programming at Trinity. Lighthouse Kids meets every Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30pm in the Children’s Area. To register your child(ren) online, click HERE.
The Trinity Piecemakers Quilters would like to invite you to join them this year in a quilting adventure. They meet together twice a month for Christian fun, quilting, and sewing. If you are new to quilting or are an experienced quilter, they welcome all. Please contact Linda Feikema at ll.feikema@gmail.com/ 712-360-0537.
On Friday, Sept. 18 we’ll start the Heartland Strategy year off at church from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Please bring a snack to share, drink will be provided. If you’re not sure what it’s about, please come and check it out. This evening is open to anyone interested in a night of fun. Hope to see you there.
For five weeks this fall, the Holy Spirit is taking us slowly through John 3 and John 4. We’ll hear some of the most quoted words in the Bible – “You must be born again…” and “For God so loved the world…” and “…never be thirsty again.”
We’ll meet two people who appear different but deep down are the same. One is a Jewish male from a prominent family and who is highly religious. The other is an unnamed woman with a checkered past. He seeks Jesus out at night. Jesus seeks her out by day.
Join us on Sunday, September 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Alton Roadside Park for a great night of food, games, and time to get to know people. Hotdogs, drinks, plates, and silverware will be provided. Please bring a side or dessert to share with others.
On the third Thursday of each month ladies from Trinity and the community are invited to study God’s Word together. This year we will be studying the book of Jeremiah together. Come see how this book applies in so many ways to our walk of faith today. Sign-up by contacting Bev Heemstra at 707-3444 or Pastor Bob at 737-4542.
The Outdoor Space Team is taking contributions for new trees and shrubs around the campus. If you would like to make a general contribution or have signed-up for a tree or shrub and still need to pay, please drop your check off in the church office. We will be planting over 50 new trees and shrubs on Wednesday late afternoon …
