TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2016 connections In October of 2013 we began a ministry plan call Forward in Faith. Forward in Faith was a ministry vision which brought together the culmination of many conversations about the future direction of Trinity Church. Forward in Faith allowed us to accomplish several initiatives to improve our facility as well as a develop a new staff model for our future ministry together. All of the praying, planning and work continues to bear the fruit of God s blessing! The Consistory would like to celebrate all that we have been able to accomplish over the past three years, provide you some updates on all our progress and cast a vision for the future. You are invited to join us for worship and lunch on October 23 starting at 9:30am. It will be a great day of celebrating God s blessings through worship, fellowship and sharing together. A special lunch will be provided by the Consistory - you won t want to miss it! Mark your calendars for October 23!
2 On Sunday, August 14 I shared with the congregation the exciting opportunity that we have as a church to extend greater hospitality to our community through the addition of another worship service. The Consistory is in full support of taking this important step in our church s ministry. Our heart s desire is to reach others in our community with the message of God s amazing love in Jesus Christ. God has given us the Great Commission as our instructions and purpose as a church. Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. As a church we are committed to taking active steps toward fulfilling this Great Commission to the best of our ability with the resources God provides. We believe strongly that God is leading us at this time to take this important step in ministry. The following paragraphs lay out specifically what I shared on Aug. 14. A Call To Prayer: Consistory, along with the Worship Life Ministry team is inviting you to join with us in a season of prayer as we move forward with the development a second worship service here at Trinity Church. This exciting opportunity comes after many years of prayer and discernment and through the conviction of God s leading at this time. Our Greatest Responsibility to God: Is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in our community to as many people as possible. Our Heart s Desire: We believe God longs for his children to be in fellowship with Him. We believe God is calling us, as Trinity Church, to extend hospitality to reach others. Each of you have children, grand-children, neighbors, close friends and co-workers who are not engaged with God through worship and the wonderful community of support that a church can bring to one s life. Our Purpose: To connect with more people in our community through worship in order to engage them in a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Trinity s Mission Statement - God is calling Trinity church to be transformed into an outward missional focused church that advances the Good News of God s Kingdom into the lives of people in our community and beyond. Forward in Faith Goal: Implementing new worship opportunities that meet the particular spiritual needs of the unchurched population of our extended community. Please join with the Consistory as we intentionally pray and as we develop this new worship service. Pray also for people you may know that you can invite to join us in following God together. Blessings, Pastor Chris DeGraaf
3 All Church Potluck Join us following worship on Sunday, Sept. 11 for an All Church Potluck. We will be hearing from our Chippewa Chapel Endowment Team as well as kicking-off our fall Ministry Programs. Everyone is encouraged to attend! Please sign-up at the information table. First Ever All-Church Pinewood Derby Race Wednesday Evening, September 14 Dinner: 6:00pm Racing: 6:45pm - 8:00pm
365 JOURNEY IN THE WORD 4 * Daily Readings from Tyndale s One Year Chronological Bible * Daily Devotionals * Sunday Messages (at Trinity, via radio or at www.trinityrc.org) * Small Group Studies * Bible Trivia * Question Box HOW ARE YOU CONNECTING? Note: Don t have email? Printed copies of the study questions and daily devotionals are available. See Pastor Deb. 365 Small Groups Leader When Where Who Pastor Deb Tues. Noon-1pm Connection Café Adults Bill VanAuken Wed. 6:30-7:30am Office Work Room Men Pastor Deb Wed. 11am-Noon Appledorn West Seniors Pastor Chris Wed. 7:00-8:00 pm Connection Cafe Teens/Adults COME, LET US SING TO THE LORD! John Taylor, Director of Worship The Adult Choir of Trinity Church will begin their Fall season on September 21. And YOU ARE INVITED! You don t have to be a trained singer. You just have to have a heart for God and a love for worshiping Him. Or, you may know of someone in our community who can sing and would profit from being a part of our choir. Please consider joining us or inviting someone you know to join us. And then let me know how we can reach out to them. It may change in the future, but for now the Choir meets every Wednesday evening at 6:45 in the choir room. JOIN US! Then, for anyone with a love for singing or playing for the Lord: If you would like to be involved with any aspect of the music and worship ministry, please see me. We need more percussionists, bass players, wind instruments - the more the greater the worship!
5 To Encourage. C.A.R.E. in Christ Ministry (Come Alongside to Reassure and Encourage in Christ) To Come Alongside.. So no one feels alone on their journey To Reassure.. During seasons of celebration and mourning Whether young or old Whether healthy or ill Whether care giver or care receiver Whether part of the Trinity family or not. We are called to be Christ s Church. In times of transition and uncertainty If you would like to be part of our C.A.R.E. team, please contact Pastor Deb for more information. This is how you can help: Prayer Ministry Visitation Ministry Card Ministry LA/ORANGE COUNTY MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER If you would like to order Rada Cutlery from their catalog, please see Shirley Perez. 40% of sales goes towards funding the LA Mission Trip.
NEWS FROM PASTOR DEB YURK TUESDAYS, 11:00 am 12:00 pm That the World May Know Bible Study led by Pastor Deb. Visit the Holy Land with Ray VanderLaan and get an up-close look at the places we read about in the biblical text. Each week we will watch a short video, filmed on location, in order to understand the culture and the people of biblical times. Then we will follow up with a faith lesson to help deepen our own journeys of faith. Watch God s Word come alive! Hope you will join me in the Connection Café. TUESDAYS, NOON 1:00 PM 365 Bible Study. Bring your Chronological Bible and join us as we continue to read and study God s Word together. Getting a bit behind? Our group will help you re-engage with the Scripture. We meet in the Connection Café. THIRD THURSDAY SENIOR BREAKFAST Thursday, September 15 at 9:30 am. Join Pastor Deb at Bob Evans on 24 th St. for good food and good conversation with good friends. Don t know many folks at Trinity? It s a great opportunity to get to know each other better. (It s also a great opportunity to invite a friend). Sign up today in order to reserve your place at the table!!! Looking ahead: October 20 No Third Thursday Breakfast in November Mark your Calendar: November 10 at Noon - Senior Ministries Thanksgiving Dinner 6 LADIES NIGHT OUT All Women Are Invited Come for dinner, fellowship, and a variety of hands-on activities. We have a goal to complete 50 more Days for Girls kits this year. There are a lot of simple tasks needed including cutting, pinning, stringing bags, sorting products and packaging. Other regular activities include knitting, crocheting, and Welcome jars. Sign up at the information table by Sunday, Sept. 11 An Evening With A Purpose... Resumes Thursday, Sept. 15 Dinner: 5:30 to 6:15 Activities: 6:15 to 7:45 Dessert: 7:45 to 8:00 Dates for Coming Year September 15 October 20 November 17 January 19 February 16 March 16 April 20
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Sept 1 Sept 4 Sept 6 Sept 7 Sept 10 SEPTEMBER 2016 CALENDAR Community Kitchen @ Western Seminary 11am Worship & Communion 9:30am Adult Bible Study 11am 365 Adult Small Group noon Praise Team 7pm 365 Small Group @ Appledorn West 11am Breakfast With Baby @ New Community 4th Church 9am Sept 11 Worship 9:30m All Church Potluck 11am Sept 12 Sept 13 Sept 14 Consistory 7pm Adult Bible Study 11am Discipleship Team 6pm 365 Adult Small Group noon Praise Team 7pm 365 Small Group @ Appledorn West 11am Care Closet 3pm Family Dinner 6pm Pinewood Derby 6:45pm Sept 15 Sept 18 Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 25 Sept 26 Sept 27 Sept 28 Third Thursday Senior Breakfast 9:30am Ladies Night Out 5:30pm Worship 9:30am Adult Bible Study 11am 365 Adult Small Group noon Praise Team7pm 365 Small Group @ Appledorn West 11am Cover to Cover Book Club 7pm Worship Life Ministry Team 7pm Worship 9:30am Women s Bible Study Circle 9:30am Adult Bible Study 11am 365 Adult Small Group noon Praise Team7pm 365 Small Group @ Appledorn West 11am 9 Looking for a way to get involved more in the ministry of Trinity Church? The following teams work to provide leadership and opportunity for us all. If you would like to be more involved, please speak with one of our ministry team leaders. Ministry Team Leaders: Worship Life - Bill VanAuken Discipleship - Phil Quinn Stewardship - Paul VanderStarre Community Connection - Sandy Bedard Hands in Service - TBT
Trinity Reformed Church 712 Apple Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Phone: (616) 396-6526 Fax: (616) 396-8513 www.trinityrc.org info@trinityrc.org 10 TRINITY STAFF Rev. Chris DeGraaf, Senior Pastor Rev. Phil Quinn, Director of Children, Youth & Young Adult Ministries Rev. Deb Yurk, Pastor of Senior Adult Ministry & Care John Taylor, Worship Arts Director Gretchen Fisher, Assistant Treasurer Barb Long, Secretary chris@trinityrc.org phil@trinityrc.org deb@trinityrc.org john@trinityrc.org gretchen@trinityrc.org barb@trinityrc.org Elders Gregg Harper Dan Kruithof Kim Schrotenboer Nancy Smith Bill VanAuken Paul VanderStarre 2016 TRINITY CONSISTORY Deacons Sandy Bedard Kelly Brink John Houting Tim Kroll Matt Oom Pat Yurk Happy Birthday!! Sandra Coverstone 9/1 Phil Quinn 9/12 Simon Garza 9/22 Audrey Behrmann 9/3 Jim Spoor 9/15 Loren Verburg 9/23 Josh Reyes 9/4 Robin Dryer 9/16 Marsha Myaard 9/24 Kara Bruursema 9/5 Steve Lundy 9/18 Jeff Myaard 9/25 Hailey Lundy 9/5 Shirley Vereeke 9/19 Lucille Kruithof 9/27 Taryn Schurman 9/5 Teresa Harrington 9/20 Mary Verburg 9/27 Gen Snyder 9/9 Neil DeBoer 9/21 Beth Borgman 9/28 Noah Brandt 9/12 Karen Brandsen 9/22 Judy Mulder 9/29 Harold Dirkse 9/30 Happy Anniversary!! John & Penny Houting 9/12 Elwood & Marge Rycenga 9/23 Dan & Kim Schrotenboer 9/19 Doug & Dawn Schurman 9/24 Arlon & Lucy Jongekrijg 9/20 John & Diane Taylor 9/28