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Day of Service “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech

but with actions and in truth.”

I John 3:18

On Sunday, June 24, we will be worshipping God by serving our community. We

will gather at 9:30 for a time of worship, prayer and sending to serve in the name of

Jesus Christ. There will be many projects and opportunities for everyone to

engage with on this day – right at Trinity and out in our community.

You don’t want to miss this time of fellowship and serving.

There will be something for everyone to do - no matter your age or ability. Please

come and invite others to share in serving together.

Morning Schedule:

9:30am Gather for Worship

10:00am Final Job Placement and Sending (coffee & light refreshments will be available to go)

10:15am-12:00pm Serving Others in Jesus’ Name

12:00 Community Picnic at the Playground

Just a few of our projects: baking treats for public service workers, cards for

missionaries, prayer team, singing at nursing homes, shut-in visits, light

construction work, working with local organizations, working at Holland East Middle

School.

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WEDNESDAYS AT 10:00 at the Theater at Appledorn West

We are studying “The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story” by Randy

Frazee. We will watch and discuss a short video in order to learn how God’s

purpose intersects with each of our lives. We will look at key passages from

Genesis to Revelation that lays out the greatest story ever told!

Looking Ahead: No study on Wednesday, July 4

TUESDAYS AT 10 BIBLE STUDY You are invited to join us on Tuesday mornings for “The Story: Getting to the

Heart of God’s Story” by Randy Frazee. Together we will watch a short video and

learn how “God’s great overarching purpose intersects with the story of each or

our lives”. From Genesis to Revelation, we will study carefully selected verses,

revealing God’s story – the greatest story ever told.

Looking Ahead: No study on Tuesday, July 3

THIRD THURSDAY SENIOR BREAKFAST Thursday, June 21 at 9:30 am., join Pastor Deb at Bob Evans on 24th 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!!! If you need a ride, please indicate that on the sign up sheet.

Looking ahead: July: No breakfast unless you would like to meet the mission team in CA!

August 16

September 20

SUMMER MISSION TRIP Los Angeles/Orange County, CA

Thursday July 19, 2018 – Thursday July 26, 2018

“Being the Church Where You are Planted”

Here’s how YOU can help:

PRAY for trip participants:

Beth Borgman Dianne Moker

Gregg and Sally Harper Mary Naber

Cindy Jansen Pastor Phil Quinn

Tim and Jenna Kroll John and Diane Taylor

Maddie Lambert Pastor Deb and Pat Yurk

PROVIDE new socks for adults who live on the street. (Suitcase is displayed in the welcome

area)

We would like to thank you for attending our Pentecost Luncheon as well as for your generosity in supporting our mission team and our mission partners in Southern California with your gifts and prayers.

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New Socks for California

Socks, Socks and More Socks

This July, your California Mission Team will be visiting various ministries that work with

homeless men and women. One of the most pressing needs of those that live on the street

is Socks! The cost of doing laundry is prohibitive for most folks, so they wear their socks

until they wear out or are given another pair. White cotton socks are the favorite for healthy

feet but all are appreciated. Socks may be deposited in the suitcase found near the

Connection Café. We thank you and hundreds of feet thank you!

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Cover to Cover Book Club will meet the 4th Thursday of the month

at 7:00 pm beginning in September. If

you would like to join us in reading our

monthly selection provided by Herrick

Library, please sign up. Books will be

distributed in August for the first

meeting. The book club is limited to 12.

Trinity Vacation Bible School

Save the dates of July 30 - August 3 for

Once Upon A Time VBS.

Stay tuned for more details to come!!

Sunday Picnics at the Playground/Lawn/Creek!!

Beginning June 10 and going through July 29, everyone is invited to gather at the playground area following 11:10am worship for food, fun & fellowship. Burgers/dogs, chips &

beverage provided. You are welcome to bring additional food to share if you desire. Questions? See Kelli Green.

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SOW AND GROW COMMUNITY GARDEN

May sure brought lots of rain and not very warm weather. Never the less, we still

had our planting day on Saturday, May 19. It was rainy, but not terribly cold, hard

rain so we keep on moving and most gardeners now have their gardens planted or

started. Peas are coming up and the garden really looks great! We have 3 new

gardeners (or families) this year. Welcome to Christal (and family), Deb and Emma!

We are still looking for a few new gardeners for some plots that are available. We

have both raised and on the ground gardens available, so please ask Dianne

Moker or Dan Kruithof about this great opportunity!

What is provided

a. One 4 x 4 garden area

b. Some seeds available

c. Minimal Tools

d. Compost area for non-growing disposal

e. Water - 4 barrels available, we can always use help refilling

Cost - FREE! Gardener Responsibilities

a. Garden - Responsible Gardening

b. Grow - Water / feed garden

c. Gather - Harvest - be good gatherers!

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SPORTS MINISTRY

Community Co-ed Softball Last summer was an overwhelming success on the ball field. Maybe not in Detroit, but right here in Holland, behind East school. Food, fun and encouragement! Here are some of the things I have learned about Thursday night softball with Trinity: Everyone is welcome. If you are playing or cheering on, we would like to see you there. No one is ever picked last. It doesn’t matter if you are a star player or if you are not so

good. Everyone plays and everyone is supportive. You don’t need equipment. You’re welcome to bring your own but there is plenty to go around if

needed. There is plenty of great food. You can bring a dish if you like but it’s not required and the hotdogs

are always provided. It is fun! It’s great to fellowship with friends in a different atmosphere and you can learn

something new about someone. If you are looking for something to do on Thursday night, or if you just don’t want to cook, come out and join us June 7-July 26 from 6-8pm. Questions? See Kelli Green or Brian VanNuil

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PRAYER CONNECTION Patti Gell, Prayer Coordinator

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From Mike, Kelli,

Emily and Lydia

Anderson

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RELAY FOR LIFE

For more information, please

talk to Kim Schrotenboer

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June 3 Worship, Communion & Graduate Recognition 9:30am Worship, Communion & Graduate Recognition 11:10am

June 4 Stewardship Team 7pm

June 5 Adult Bible Study 10am 9:30am Praise Team Practice 6:15pm Lady Tuff Fitness Group 6:30pm 11:10am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm

June 6 Bible Study @ Appledorn W 10am Staff Meeting 12:15pm

June 7 Community Co-ed Softball 6pm

June 10 Worship 9:30am Worship 11:10am Lunch at the Playground 12:15pm

June 11 Consistory 7pm

June 12 Adult Bible Study 10am 9:30am Praise Team Practice 6:15pm Lady Tuff Fitness Group 6:30pm 11:10am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm

June 13 Bible Study @ Appledorn W 10am Staff Meeting 12:15pm Care Closet 2:30pm Youth Summer Nights 6:30pm

June 14 Community Co-ed Softball 6pm

June 17 Father’s Day Worship 9:30am Worship 11:10am Lunch at the Playground 12:15pm

June 19 Adult Bible Study 10am 9:30am Praise Team Practice 6:15pm Lady Tuff Fitness Group 6:30pm 11:10am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm

June 20 Bible Study @ Appledorn W 10am Staff Meeting 12:15pm Youth Summer Nights 6:30pm

June 21 Third Thursday Senior Breakfast 9:30am Community Co-ed Softball 6pm

June 24 Day of Service 9:30am Lunch at the Playground 12:15pm

June 25 Women’s Bible Study Circle 9:30am

June 26 Adult Bible Study 10am 9:30am Praise Team Practice 6:15pm Lady Tuff Fitness Group 6:30pm 11:10am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm

June 27 Bible Study @ Appledorn W 10am Staff Meeting 12:15pm Hands in Service Team 6:30pm Youth Summer Nights 6:30pm

June 28 Community Co-ed Softball 6pm

Happy Birthday!! Bob Cosby 6/4 Mick Gebben 6/14 Tom Lampen 6/26 Alani Dannenberg 6/4 Jami Gezon 6/14 Kevin Brower 6/27 Arlon Jongekrijg 6/4 Lavonne VandeWege 6/17 Tyler Coverstone 6/27 Isla DeFouw 6/9 Hope Ward 6/17 Colton Richardson 6/27 June Zandstra 6/9 Paul Sandusky 6/18 Lynda Simmons 6/27 Kaela Sandusky 6/11 Manuel Garza 6/19 Pat Spoor 6/28 Kathy Brondyke 6/13 Marge Rycenga 6/22 Heather Oom 6/29 Lucas Berends 6/14 Alyda Boes 6/23 Phyllis Williams 6/29 Natalie DeGraaf 6/14 Watson Lundie 6/24

Happy Anniversary!! George & Barb Jacob 6/1 Al & Shirley Nienhuis 6/9 Lee & Lou Teerman 6/1 Joe & Martha Obaseki 6/11 Matt & Heather Oom 6/4 Neil & Karen DeBoer 6/17 Jerry & Lucille Kruithof 6/7 Chris & Betsy DeGraaf 6/21 Harold & Hazel Dirkse 6/9 Doug & Lavonne VandeWege 6/26 Benji & Lauren Garza 6/9 Loren & Mary Verburg 6/27

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Trinity Reformed Church 712 Apple Avenue Holland, MI 49423

Phone: (616) 396-6526 Fax: (616) 396-8513

www.trinityrc.org info@trinityrc.org

2018 TRINITY CONSISTORY

Elders

Jim Allen

Dan Kruithof

Sharon Kruse

Kim Schrotenboer

Jan VanAuken Paul VanderStarre

Deacons

Sandy Bedard

Kevin Brower

Neil DeBoer

Amanda Eckermann

Ed Prince

Pat Yurk

TRINITY STAFF Rev. Chris DeGraaf, Senior Pastor chris@trinityrc.org Rev. Phil Quinn, Director of Children, Youth & Young Adult Ministries phil@trinityrc.org Rev. Deb Yurk, Pastor of Senior Adult Ministry & Care deb@trinityrc.org John Taylor, Worship Arts Director john@trinityrc.org Hope Ward, Assistant Treasurer hope@trinityrc.org Kelli Green, Custodian kelli@trinityrc.org Barb Long, Secretary barb@trinityrc.org Dave Jansen, 11:10am Worship Leader david.jansen@hope.edu

Ministry Team Chairpersons Hands in Service Chris DeGraaf chris@trinityrc.org Discipleship Phil Quinn phil@trinityrc.org Stewardship Paul VanderStarre pvanderstarre@sbcglobal.net Community Connection Sandy Bedard bedard@hope.edu Worship Life Ruth Klungle klungle875@yahoo.com

Consistory Officers 2018

Vice President - Jim Allen

Consistory Clerk - Sharon Kruse

Classis Delegate - Dan Kruithof

Chair of Deacons - Sandy Bedard

Benevolent Deacon - Amanda Eckermann

Treasurer - Kevin Brower

Clerk of Deacons - Pat Yurk