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TRINITY REFORMED CHURCHTRINITY REFORMED CHURCH MAY 2018
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The Brass is Coming That’s right, Jubal Brass is coming to Trinity Church at 6 pm Sunday, May 20 to present a concert and join us in a hymn sing!! Formed in 1975 by Paul Hoelzley and John Scrippes, Jubal Brass was born to utilize the talents of many people who no longer had an outlet in which to play their brass instruments. Various conductors have directed Jubal Brass through the years. The current conductor is Dr. Mark L. Taylor who took over the group in 2015.
Instruments represented in the group include euphonium, tuba, trumpet, French horn and trombone. These instruments are beautifully played by a tool engineer, retired Army staff, professional musicians, music teachers, a chief financial officer, chemical engineer, mechanical engineer, solution architect, band director, math teacher, science teacher, software engineer, president and associate professor.
These amateur and semi-professional brass players present a repertoire of familiar hymn arrangements, classical compositions and contemporary praise pieces. Circle May 20 on your calendar, invite family and friends and be blessed with an evening of wonderful music. The offering will help support the work of Jubal Brass and these on-going special events.
2 NEWS FROM PASTOR DEB YURK
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!
There will be no Bible study on May 2, 9 & 16.
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.
There will be no Bible study on May 1, 8 & 15.
THIRD THURSDAY SENIOR BREAKFAST Thursday, May 17 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: June 21
July: No breakfast unless you would like to meet the mission team in CA!
August 16
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)
COME TO THE PENTECOST LUNCH on May 20 following the first service. Hear about our
mission trip. Burgers, hot dogs, potato salad and dessert provided. Free will offering to
support the ministries we will be visiting.
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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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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!!
GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY Trinity will honor all 2018 high school, college, grad school etc. graduates on Sunday, June 3 at both the 9:30am and 11:10am worship services. If you or a family member are graduating, please contact Pastor Phil Quinn or the church office by Tuesday, May 15.
Financial Update The Stewardship team is grateful for your generous and ongoing
commitment to ministry here at Trinity Church. As of the end of our
first quarter of 2018 we have received contributions totaling
$146,750. Our distributions as of the end of the first quarter totaled
$129,041. This leaves us with a balance of $16,944. Every gift is
important to our ministry here at Trinity, as these gifts allow us to
proclaim in word and deed the message of salvation in Jesus
Christ. Thank you for your partnership in this important ministry.
PENTECOST SUNDAY LUNCH
MAY 20, 2018 Between Services (10:30am)
Hosted by the LA Mission Team. We will be cooking burgers
and hot dogs on the grill. Come hear about our upcoming trip
the week of July 19-26. We will be taking a free will offering in
order to “gift” the ministries that we will be partnering with.
Hope you will join us!
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SPORTS MINISTRY
Community Co-ed Softball Brian VanNuil 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 during June and July from 6-8pm.
Basketball Pastor Chris DeGraaf Tuesday Night basketball at Trinity finished up another season of some great games and ministry at the end
of April. Over the past year there has been an average of over 25 men and a few women who have played every week here in our church gym. Those who gather each week have the opportunity to play basketball, meet and interact with one another, receive prayer and hear the gospel message. Tuesday night basketball is a very important ministry to Trinity church because it gives us a contact point with many young men and women who benefit from this positive church experience. I want to especially thank Pastor Phil for his presence at basketball
over the course of the year. Thanks also to Kelli Green for getting our drinks and snacks ready every week. Another thanks goes out to James Lacey for running the gym on the nights when I was unable to be there. It is my prayer that we as a church will continue to lift up all these young people over the course of the summer. Lord willing, basketball will resume in September. Blessings.
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RELAY FOR LIFE
For more information, please
talk to Kim Schrotenboer
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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.
8 MAY 2018 CALENDAR
May 1 9:30am Praise Team Practice 6:15pm Lady Tuff Fitness Group 6:30pm 11:10am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm
May 2 Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Staff Meeting, 12:15pm Volunteer Appreciation Evening 5pm Adult Choir Practice 6:45pm
May 6 Worship & Communion 9:30am Worship & Communion 11:10am Middle/High School Youth 5pm
May 8 9:30am Praise Team Practice 6:15pm Lady Tuff Fitness Group 6:30pm 11:10am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm
May 9 Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Staff Meeting 12:15pm Care Closet 2:30pm Adult Choir Practice 6:45pm
May 13 Mother’s Day Worship 9:30am Worship 11:10am Middle/High School Youth 5pm
May 14 Consistory 7pm
May 15 9:30am Praise Team Practice 6:15pm Lady Tuff Fitness Group 6:30pm 11:10am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm
May 16 Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Staff Meeting 12:15pm Adult Choir Practice 6:45pm
May 17 Third Thursday Senior Breakfast 9:30am
May 20 Worship 9:30am Pentecost Potluck 10:45am Worship 11:10am Middle/High School Youth 5pm Jubal Brass Concert/Hymnsing 6pm
May 22 Adult Bible Study 10am 9:30am Praise Team Practice 6:15pm Lady Tuff Fitness Group 6:30pm 11:10am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm
May 23 Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Bible Study @ Appledorn W 10am Staff Meeting 12:15pm Adult Choir Practice 6:45pm
May 24 Cover to Cover Book Group 7pm
May 27 Worship & Memorial Remembrance 9:30am Worship & Memorial Remembrance 11:10am Middle/High School Youth 5pm
May 28 Memorial Day
May 29 Adult Bible Study 10am 9:30am Praise Team Practice 6:15pm Lady Tuff Fitness Group 6:30pm 11:10am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm
May 30 Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Bible Study @ Appledorn W 10am Staff Meeting 12:15pm Adult Choir Practice 6:45pm
Happy Birthday!! Doug Schurman 5/2 Zoe DeGraaf 5/15 Lee Teerman 5/23 Arlene VandenBosch 5/2 Amory Jewett 5/15 Alice Kooyers 5/25 Jenna Kroll 5/4 Akeelah Sandusky 5/16 May Kubera 5/25 Linda Lampen 5/4 Lori Borgman 5/17 Darlene VanHeest 5/26 Laura VanderStarre 5/8 Warren Kooyers 5/18 Logan Breuker 5/27 Anne VanderZiel 5/9 Noah Babinski 5/19 Ken Brondyke 5/27 Penny Houting 5/10 Nina Fierro 5/19 Karen Kane 5/28 Kelli Anderson 5/13 Dan Schrotenboer 5/19 Deb Yurk 5/28 Joy McSorley 5/14 Justin VanNuil 5/19 Lori Kooyers 5/29 Xavier Reyes 5/14 Lou Teerman 5/21 Paul Moker 5/30 Linda Sal 5/14 Noah Sanders 5/30
Happy Anniversary!! Lynn & Phyllis Post 5/2 Bob & Patti Gell 5/20 Ryan & Ashley Breuker 5/4 Bob & Barb Long 5/25 Warren & Lori Kooyers 5/16 Jim & Pat Spoor 5/25 Tim & Jenna Kroll 5/16 Bill & Barb Stehouwer 5/29 Jim & Linda Allen 5/20
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Trinity Reformed Church 712 Apple Avenue Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 396-6526 Fax: (616) 396-8513
www.trinityrc.org [email protected]
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 [email protected] Rev. Phil Quinn, Director of Children, Youth & Young Adult Ministries [email protected] Rev. Deb Yurk, Pastor of Senior Adult Ministry & Care [email protected] John Taylor, Worship Arts Director [email protected] Hope Ward, Assistant Treasurer [email protected] Kelli Green, Custodian [email protected] Barb Long, Secretary [email protected] Dave Jansen, 11:10am Worship Leader [email protected]
Ministry Team Chairpersons Hands in Service Chris DeGraaf [email protected] Discipleship Phil Quinn [email protected] Stewardship Paul VanderStarre [email protected] Community Connection Sandy Bedard [email protected] Worship Life Ruth Klungle [email protected]
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