Some Thoughts from the Peak of Wedding Season Before Sunday comes, two more of our kids are walking down the aisle and making their covenants of marriage.  This week it’s Hanna Barker in Orange City, and Sean Guthmiller in Sioux Falls.  Last week it was Josh Landhuis in Cherokee.  And before that, Alisha Netten in Orange City. That’s a lot …

Hi Friends, Our team in Mississippi is having a great week.  Thanks for all your prayers and partnership with this work.  Here is a note from team leader Elder Michael Andres: First day of work Monday. Started with worship with whole Cary staff. Very Christ centered here. Then tiled a bathroom, folded clothes, and best of all, sue and Katrina taught …

Making Much of Jesus in our Work How will you make Jesus more than your work today?  I am beginning my work week reflecting on Ben’s message yesterday and thinking about the ways I am tempted to either make work an idol or give up in the meaninglessness of the toil. Pastors are not immune from the same challenges as …

Something old and something new…. A couple times every NFL season, teams wear jerseys from an earlier era in their history.  My beloved Green Bay Packers forego what I think of as traditional green and gold.  In its place is navy blue and brown garb with “ACME” on the front.  Yes, they really were called the ACME Packers at that point …

Cary, Mississippi Send-off On Friday, July 11, at 4:00 p.m. the Cary, Mississippi team will be departing on their Mission Trip.  Those going are: Michael, Joan, Luke, and Gabe Andres, John Gray, Terry, Grace, and Kimberlyn Chi, Susan Giannantonio, Katrina, Alexess, and Janyeva Roeder, Justine Jackovich, and Russell Kleinveldt. Please keep them in your prayers as they travel and serve at the Cary …

Membership Class Opportunity Next Sunday, July 20, Trinity will be offering a one-session class entitled “Discovering Trinity” for people to learn about the church and provide the place for people to join the church.  Materials and food need to be made so please contact the church office this week, or talk to Pastor Bob on Sunday, if you would like to attend …

Our Senior Fellowship meets Thursday, 2:00 p.m., in Adult Rooms 3 and 4. Join us this week for an enjoyable time of fellowship, food, and sharing.  Our guest is Elder Michael Andres, who will share about Cary Christian Center in Mississippi.  On Friday, 14 people will leave Orange City in a truly multi-generational, family-oriented mission trip.  Come and hear the story …

From strangers to fellow members of the household of God. My heart is so full after days like yesterday.  I am so grateful for the ways we get small tastes of heaven’s congregation when we worship with Amistad Christiana.  Thank you for being the kind of church where these things happen!  May we more and more experience being built into …

Fireworks Fun and the Kingdom of God Where did you see the fireworks last night? Our usual spot is Sioux Center Fairgrounds.  As expected, the 20 minute show dazzled me and was a fitting end to a wonderful evening celebrating our nation’s birthday. But two other things caught my attention: First, looking east over the fairgrounds from the All Seasons …

Summer Kids Adventure Trinity’s Summer Kids Adventure is right around the corner! Invite your friends and come join the fun! Date: August 4 – 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Ages: K-5th Grade Location: Trinity Reformed Church This years theme is “Survivor: Phobia Island.”  No one gets voted off the island, but we all learn how we can be …