Welcome

Trinity Reformed Church

April 10, 2016

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 those in our community and beyond.

Trinity Reformed Church 712 Apple Ave. Holland MI 49423

www.@trinityrc.org 616-396-6526 (Office)

Servers for April 17

Greeters: Bill & Mary Jarnagin Ushers: John Houting & Dan Kruithof Matt Oom & Kelly Brink Nursery: Carol DeBoer & Rachel VanderStarre Café: Gerry Christiaans, Neil DeBoer, Shirley Perez, Hope Ward, Kara Bruursema

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Women of the Word, 9:30am Turning Pages Book Group, noon Discipleship Team, 6pm SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Worship, 9:30am California Mission Trip Meeting, 11am Sunday School for All Ages, 11am 365 Small Group, 11am New Member Class, 3pm Middle School Youth, 5-7pm High School Youth, 6-8pm TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Adult Bible Study, 11am 365 Adult Small Group, noon Lady TUFF Fitness, 6:30pm Basketball for Teens & Adults, 6:30pm Praise Team Practice, 7pm WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Men’s Bible Study, 6:30am 365 Small Group @ Appledorn West, 10am Ray VanderLaan Study @ Appledorn West, 11am Family Dinner, 6pm Little Lambs, 6:45pm Traveler’s Kids, 6:45pm 365 Teen/Adult Small Group, 6:45pm Sanctuary Choir Practice, 6:45pm

This Week at Trinity TODAY, APRIL 10 Brazil Mission Trip Worship, 9:30am Sunday School for All Ages, 11am 365 Small Group, 11am Middle School Youth, 5-7pm High School Youth, 6-8pm MONDAY, APRIL 11 Brazil Mission Trip Consistory, 7pm TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Brazil Mission Trip Returns Prayer Group, 10am Adult Bible Study, 11am 365 Adult Small Group, noon Lady TUFF Fitness, 6:30pm Basketball for Teens & Adults, 6:30pm WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Men’s Bible Study, 6:30am 365 Small Group @ Appledorn West, 10am Ray VanderLaan Study @ Appledorn West, 11am Care Closet, 3pm Family Dinner, 6pm Little Lambs, 6:45pm Traveler’s Kids, 6:45pm 365 Teen/Adult Small Group, 6:45pm Sanctuary Choir Practice, 6:45pm

Today’s Servers

Greeters: Audrey Behrmann & Lori Borgman Ushers: Adam & Nancy Smith Pat Yurk & John Houting Nursery: Judy Mulder & Lynda Simmons Café: Gerry Christiaans, Warren Kooyers, Shirley Perez, Hope Ward, Kara Bruursema

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Sunday Morning Worship

Hymns & Worship Songs

Rejoice the Lord is King (262) Crown Him With Many Crowns (92) The Great I Am You Are My King

Scripture and Message I Samuel 16-18 The Anointed King

Participating in Worship

Pastor Phil Quinn - Preaching Pastor Deb Yurk - Opportunities for Missional Living

Mark Taylor - Worship Leader Ruth Klaasen - Organist

Sandy Taylor, Lavonne VandeWege, Diane Taylor, Chris Green, Tom Lampen - Praise Team

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Prayer Corner

Carla Brower underwent shoulder surgery on April 8.

Mallory, 13 year old niece of Deb & Pat Yurk underwent extensive back surgery on April 7.

David Brandsen, son of Harold & Karen Brandsen is receiving hospice care in California.

Special Senior of the Week: Evelyn Oosterbaan, 411 Ida Red Pkwy., #2C, Holland MI 49423.

Serviceperson this week: Erick Ritterby, grandson of Arlyne VanderWoude. Erick works in Washington DC and lives with his family in Ft. Mead MD.

Post High Person of the Week: Caleigh Harrington, Central Michigan University, Campbell 109, 212 West Broomfield St., Mt. Pleasant MI 48858. Her email address is harringtoncaleigh@yahoo.com. Caleigh is pursuing a degree in therapeutic recreation.

The Brazil mission team will return this Tuesday, April 12. Team members include: Beth Borgman, Kara Bruursema, Betsy & Natalie De Graaf, Rick & Gretchen Fisher, Eileen Harvey, John Taylor, Bill & Jan Van Auken and Al & Anne Vander Ziel. Prayers are specifically requested for safe travel and smooth connections.

An expanded prayer list is on the information table in the Gathering Area.

Ministry Highlights

Come Join In At The Garden Party! On Saturday, April 23 at 9:30am let’s come together to construct our community garden. We need people to assemble boxes & dig holes for the fence posts to go in. If we have time, we can start mixing soil for the boxes. Please sign up at the table to be part of the team! Hope to see you there!

Picture Directory!! An updated picture directory will be printed soon & your picture is needed!! You may email pictures to barb@trinityrc.org or submit them to the office to be scanned & returned to you. If you need your picture taken, please call the office (396-6526) to arrange a date & time to come in.

The Final Ladies Night Out until next fall will be Thursday, April 17. Besides continuing the work on hygiene kits, we will also prepare soup jars for Trinity visitors. Dinner begins at 5:30. Sign up at the information table for a night of food, fellowship & service.

LA Mission Trip Meeting - If you have signed up expressing interest in the October mission trip to California, please plan on meeting together at the front of the sanctuary Sunday, April 17 following worship. Questions? See Pastor Deb.

New Member Class - Join with Pastor Chris Sunday, April 17 & 24 from 3-5pm to share faith stories & explore together membership in the RCA. Questions? See Pastor Chris.

Wednesday Family Dinner Menu for April 13 - Pizza, salad, pb&j, cookies. Please sign up at the information table.

Care Closet - During the months of Feb. & March, 134 items were donated to the closet - thank you!! Needs include: tall kitchen bags, laundry soap, fabric softener, tampons, panty liners, razors, liquid body wash, dish soap & disinfecting wipes. NEW misc. personal & household items are also welcome.

Summer Day Camp Counselors Needed - College aged applicants are needed for paid counselor positions at the 2016 Great Escape Summer Day Camp in Holland, serving kids 5-12 years old. Assistant counselor positions are available to high school seniors or 2016 graduates. Go to www.neighborsplus.org for a job description & application.

Thank You

From Holland Rescue Mission Thank you for your faithful support to the ministry of Holland Rescue Mission. You are making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

After Hours Emergency Telephone Number 396-6526 (press 2 & leave a message)

Welcome!

We are glad you are here! It is our sincere prayer that you will sense God’s presence as you worship with us today. Our worship service is also broadcast live each week on WHTC radio (1450AM).

Nursery is provided for infants through 3 year olds. Ask a greeter to direct you.

Please take a moment to sign the fellowship register during the offertory. If you are our guest, we would be delighted to send you information about Trinity Church. If there is any way we can serve you, please do not hesitate to contact the church office (396-6526).

Trinity Staff

Pastor Chris DeGraaf chris@trinityrc.org Pastor Deb Yurk deb@trinityrc.org John Taylor john@trinityrc.org Phil Quinn phil@trintyrc.org Cindy Jansen cjrussell33@yahoo.com Barb Long barb@trinityrc.org Gretchen Fisher gretchen.fisher@sbcglobal.net

Fun Fact Questions for April 10-17

When Samuel got old, he made his sons judges in his place. Why were the

people unhappy with Samuel’s sons?

Saul was Israel’s first king. What was he known for?

What was David’s real purpose for killing Goliath?

What did David do to pretend that he was insane?

What basic principle does the psalmist suggest for those who wish to have a

long life?

Fun Fact Answers for April 3-10

What is another name for Jebus?

Jebus was the name for Jerusalem while it was under Jebusite control (Josh 15:8; Jud 19:10).

What were the Nazarite vows that Samson was supposed to keep?

Never to cut his hair, never to drink wine, never to touch a dead animal (Jud 13)

What did Samson do to make good on his promise to give thirty people fine

cloaks?

He went to the next Philistine town, killed 30 men and took their cloaks (Jud 14:19).

Some very special left-handers are mentioned in the book of Judges. What is

said about them? 700 left-handers could hit a hair with a sling (Jud 20:16).

What really got Samson in trouble? He was no longer walking with the

LORD.

At the gathering, Samson prayed to God for strength. What happened

when God granted Samson’s request? Samson killed everyone at the gather-

ing. In death, Samon killed more Philistines than he had at any time in his life

(Jud 16:30)

Who wrote the book of Ruth? We don’t know.

How did Ruth and Boaz fit into the lineage of ancient Israel?

The son of Ruth and Boaz became King David’s grandfather.

How did men close a deal in ancient Israel? By exchanging sandals (Ruth 4:7)