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SUPERHERO ADADEMY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Superhero Academy is coming to Trinity Church! We will be holding this summer’s VBS on August 10-14 from 6-8pm. All children entering kindergarten through 6 th grade are welcome to join us as we look at the ways God has given us the POWER to do God’s work in the world – and grow in our relaonship with Jesus Christ, who is our strength! We sll need special superheroes to sign up as volunteers, and now is the me! We need volunteers of all ages, from middle school age up. Please sign up or call Phil to learn more about ways to get involved. Here are some roles you could play as we engage young people with God’s Word! Hero Profile: Support A brave and very powerful volunteer who is willing to do what needs to be done…paperwork, setup and more! Hero Profile: Drama This dramac volunteer will take on a character for the children to engage with…living into the story we are telling about God’s power in our lives! Hero Profile: Storyteller A one-day role – this volunteer will be the one to teach and share the story from scripture, taking on the character and helping the children experience God’s word. Hero Profile: Games An especially courageous volunteer, willing to step into the line of fire and lead the kids in fun and energec play. Hero Profile: Music A volunteer giſted as a musician, able to lead us in song at the beginning and end of the evening. Hero Profile: Snacks This warm-hearted hero will prepare and set out snacks for the groups as they pass through and hold their discussions. Hero Profile: Guide A relaonally giſted volunteer, ready to engage kids one-on-one and in a small group throughout the week. Hero Profile: Craſt An arsc and paent volunteer, able to prepare and lead fun and reflecve projects for the children. TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH June 2015 connections connections
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SUPERHERO ADADEMY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Superhero Academy is coming to Trinity Church! We will be holding this summer’s VBS on August 10-14 from 6-8pm. All children entering kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome to join us as we look at the ways God has given us the POWER to do God’s work in the world – and grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ, who is our strength!
We still need special superheroes to sign up as volunteers, and now is the time! We need volunteers of all ages, from middle school age up. Please sign up or call Phil to learn more about ways to get involved. Here are some roles you could play as we engage young people with God’s Word!
Hero Profile: Support A brave and very powerful volunteer who is willing to do what needs to be done…paperwork, setup and more!
Hero Profile: Drama This dramatic volunteer will take on a character for the children to engage with…living into the story we are telling about God’s power in our lives!
Hero Profile: Storyteller A one-day role – this volunteer will be the one to teach and share the story from scripture, taking on the character and helping the children experience God’s word.
Hero Profile: Games An especially courageous volunteer, willing to step into the line of fire and lead the kids in fun and energetic play.
Hero Profile: Music A volunteer gifted as a musician, able to lead us in song at the beginning and end of the evening.
Hero Profile: Snacks This warm-hearted hero will prepare and set out snacks for the groups as they pass through and hold their discussions.
Hero Profile: Guide A relationally gifted volunteer, ready to engage kids one-on-one and in a small group throughout the week.
Hero Profile: Craft An artistic and patient volunteer, able to prepare and lead fun and reflective projects for the children.
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NEWS FROM PASTOR DEB YURK
THIRD THURSDAY SENIOR BREAKFAST - Thursday, June 18 at 9:30
am., join Pastor Deb at Bob Evans on 24th St. for good food &
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: July 16
August 20
TUESDAYS, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm beginning June 2 “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.
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Stewardship Tidbits
Society Says: You will find happiness and peace as you accumulate enough wealth to support your desired standard of living. Scripture Says: You can be content in every circumstance as you follow the scriptural principles of how to handle your possessions.
God Calls Us All to Be Good Stewards. What Is a Steward? A steward is someone… Who has been entrusted with another’s wealth or property. Charged with the responsibility of managing it in the owner’s best interest.
The Connection Cafe continues to do well - we have teams taking care of set up
and closing of the cafe. If you would like to join one of these great teams, just talk to
someone in the kitchen.
Thank you for all the special treats that have been donated - everyone appreciates
them very much! We are getting a little low of packaged cookies. If you are able to
donate some, please bring them to the church kitchen. Thank you!
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Trinity Night of Service
Monday, June 8 Join others from Trinity Church as we travel to Spring Lake to volunteer at International Aid. They will be hosting our group exclusively at a Hygiene Kit Packing Event from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Hygiene Kits that we will pack will impact individuals and families by helping to provide much needed hygiene resources. The kits offer that first line of defense against the spread of illness, a first step toward good health, and they provide tangible HOPE in a small package for those who are suffering and in desperate situations around the world.
International Aid promises “two hours of fun, with trivia, facts, snacks and an awesome t-shirt to show others that you helped change lives.” The $15 registration fee per person will be paid in full by our Hands-On Endowment Fund.
All the contents of the kits are ready and waiting at International Aid. We just need to show up and be a part of this great hands-on “life-changing” kit packing event.
Meet a church at 5:15 to ride the bus or car pool. Think of this as a mini mission trip! All able-bodied individuals of any age are encouraged to participate and you can even sit to help with the kit packing. Sign up at the information table by June 1.
Come and be a part of this event!!
KAYAKING AND CANOEING
ON SPRING LAKE
Sunday, June 14
Picnic Afterwards At
Neil and Karen DeBoer’s Cottage
Meet at Church at 3:00 p.m.
Bring Your Kayak or Canoe, Lawn Chairs and a Salad or Dessert
Those not wishing to kayak or canoe are welcome to come and watch,
enjoy the picnic, and you may even get a pontoon boat ride!
Sign up at the information table. Questions, contact the Fishers or DeBoer’s.
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Missionary Focus
For more than 25 years, Trinity Church has supported Wayne Jansen as a missionary of the Reformed Church in America in partnership with the United Church of Christ (UCCJ) in Japan. Wayne met his wife, Miho in Japan and together they have 17 year old twin sons, Manato and Megumu.
Less than one percent of Japanese are Christians, with the majority being Shinto and Buddhist. There is a shortage of trained Christian clergy and there is a need for solid theological training for church leaders. Tokyo Union Theological Seminary (TUTS) in Mitaka trains pastors for congregations of UCCJ.
As a homeroom teacher for the freshman class, Wayne gets to know newcomers to the seminary and provides pastoral care for them throughout their time at TUTS. He also works with the seminary’s Clinical Pastoral Education program as well as provides theological and practical training for church leaders. The students are challenged to deal with all sorts of issues that could manifest themselves in ministry while serving in a church. One course he teaches gives students the chance to intern as chaplains at a nearby hospital and the opportunity to learn about caring for others.
Miho teaches English part-time at a Christian high school, helps the faculty and staff translate articles and documents and often entertains students and church members in their home. Manato and Megumu are finishing their high school education and exploring various options for college next year.
Learn more about Wayne and Miho’s work by picking up their most recent newsletter on the mission table. On the following page is a word search on the Jansen’s and their work. Complete this word search and drop it in the blue box on the mission table by Sunday, June 7. There will be a random drawing for a $15 gift card to Kilwin’s Chocolates in downtown Holland. Additional word search pages will be available on the mission table.
Wayne and Miho Jansen RCA Missionaries Serving in Japan
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MISSIONARY WORD SEARCH
Complete this Word Search on Wayne and Miho Jansen and drop it in the blue box on the mission table by Sunday, June 7. There will be a random drawing from all entries for a $15 gift card to Kilwin’s Chocolates in downtown Holland. Copies of the word search will also be on the mission table.
Your Name: _______________________________
Wayne Mitaka Ministry Clergy
Miho Tokyo Teach Theological
Manato Japan Intern Training
Megumu UCCJ Chaplains Pastoral
Jansen Partnership Leaders Education
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Trinity Intergenerational Mission Trip
July 25 - 31, 2015
Jackson County Ministries
Annville, Kentucky
Tasks:
Construction projects on campus and nearby. Vacation Bible
School for 40-60 local children.
Travel:
We will be taking cars, SUVs and mini-vans. (It is roughly an
8-hour trip.) Fuel costs will be paid, plus drivers will receive a
small compensation for the use of their vehicles.
Itinerary:
Morning departure on Saturday, July 25 and arriving home late
afternoon on Friday, July 31.
Housing:
We will be staying on the campus of Jackson County Ministries.
Accommodations are dormitory style or large cabins.
Meals:
3 meals per day are provided for us by JCM. You will be
responsible for two meals en-route.
Cost:
$125/person. $75/spouse and/or child. $300 family maximum.
The remaining cost will come from the Hands-On Endowment
and a fundraiser.
Sign-Up at the Mission Table. Questions, contact Gretchen Fisher.
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MISSIONARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Mike and Kelli Anderson Keith and Mary Beavon
Rua Mondai 708 SIL, B.P. 1299 Yaounde
Centro Cameroon
78640-000 Canarana – MT [email protected]
Brazil [email protected]
[email protected] Ministry Focus: Bible Translation
Ministry Focus: Bible Translation
Linn Gann OR Linn Gann
P.O. Box 168 CSI R.D. Geegh Nursery School
Zeeland, MI 49464 CSI R.D. Girls High School Compound
[email protected] Madanapalle – 517 325
Ministry Focus: Education, Chittoor District, A.P., India
Skill Training/Job Creation,
Development Work
Wayne and Miho Jansen Brian Narcomey
1-33-4 Higashi-cho Center of Hope
Koganei-shi 225 East 11th ST., Suite 101
Tokyo 184-0011 Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Japan [email protected]
[email protected] Ministry Focus: Native American
Ministry Focus: Theological Education Outreach Counselor
Chad and Dara VandenBosch Rowland and Jane Van Es
Bairo 4 St. Paul’s University
Talhao 154 P O Private Bag 00217
Chimoio, Manica Lumuru
Mozambique Kenya
[email protected] [email protected]
Ministry Focus: Recording and Ministry Focus: Theological Education
Distribution of Audio Scriptures
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Community Action House (CAH) Needs Your Help!!! Please consider donating bicycles, bicycle parts, tools or accessories to our General Store. CAH refurbishes bikes and sells them inexpensively to those who need transportation and/or who need a gift for their child. Funds raised by bicycle sales help support CAH's Holland Community Kitchen, Holland Community Garden, two
local food pantries & CAH's educational programs.
Bikes and other donations may be brought to the Community Action House 'General Store' at 694 Michigan Avenue, M-F from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Call David Lee at 616-594-5451 to schedule bicycle pick-up if needed. It's spring and a wonderful time to get unused bikes out of your way and into the hands of someone who needs a bike!
Also, if you are looking for a great volunteer opportunity, consider joining our Bicycle Refurbishing Team where you can learn how to refurbish bicycles. Other volunteer opportunities are also available at the General Store. Call Mike Foshaug, Retail Sales Manager at 616-594-5451. Thank You So Very Much!
Happy Birthday!!
Vern DeFouw 6/1 Lucas Berends 6/14 Alyda Boes 6/23 Lois Hoving 6/3 Natalie DeGraaf 6/14 Watson Lundie 6/24 Alani Dannenberg 6/4 Mick Gebben 6/14 Tom Lampen 6/26 Arlon Jongekrijg 6/4 Jami Gezon 6/14 Kevin Brower 6/27 Isla DeFouw 6/9 Lavonne VandeWege 6/17 Tyler Coverstone 6/27 Lisa Kelly 6/9 Paul Sandusky 6/18 Lynda Simmons 6/27 June Zandstra 6/9 Manuel Garza 6/19 Pat Spoor 6/28 Kaela Sandusky 6/11 Jordan Schrotenboer 6/20 Heather Oom 6/29 Kathy Brondyke 6/13 Marge Rycenga 6/22 Phyllis Williams 6/29 Nancy Smith 6/13
Happy Anniversary!!
George & Barb Jacob 6/1 Joey & Martha Obaseki 6/11 Lee & Lou Teerman 6/2 Steve & Heather Tindall 6/13 Matt & Heather Oom 6/4 Neal & Karen DeBoer 6/17 Jerry & Lucille Kruithof 6/7 Chris & Betsy DeGraaf 5/21 Harold & Hazel Dirkse 6/9 Doug & Lavonne VandeWege 6/26 Benji & Lauren Garza 6/9 Loren & Mary Verburg 6/27 Al & Shirley Nienhuis 6/9 Jack & Betty Marcus 6/29
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June 2 - Adult Bible Study 11am
June 3 - Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Praise Team Practice 7:30pm
June 4 - Community Kitchen @ Western Seminary 11am Consistory 6:30pm Elder’s Meeting 8pm Men’s Softball 8:05pm
June 6 - Dodgeball Plus Youth Event 10am
June 7 - Worship & Communion 9:30am Area 51 High School Youth 6pm
June 8 - Night of Service @ International Aid 5:15pm
June 9 - Prayer Group 10am Adult Bible Study 11am
June 10 - Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Care Closet 4pm Youth Night 6pm
June 11 - Staff Meeting 3pm Men’s Softball 6:15pm Finance Team 6:30pm
June 14 - Worship 9:30am Kayak/Canoe & Picnic on Spring Lake 3pm
June 15 - Stewardship Team 6:30pm
June 16 - Adult Bible Study 11am
June 17 - Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Youth Night 6pm Mission Team 6pm
June 18 - Third Thursday Senior Breakfast 9:30am Men’s Softball 7:10pm
June 21 - Father’s Day Worship 9:30am Deacon’s Meeting 11am
June 22 - Women’s Bible Study Circle 9:30am Chippewa Endowment Team 7pm
June 23 - Prayer Group 10am Adult Bible Study 11am
June 24 - Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Care Closet 4pm Youth Night 6pm
June 24 - Worship Team 7pm
June 25 - Men’s Softball 6:15pm Worship Team 7pm
June 28 - Worship 9:30am
JUNE 2015 CALENDAR
TRINITY MEN’S SOFTBALL TEAM SCHEDULE
June 4 8:05pm Kraai Field, Zeeland
June 11 6:15pm Kraai Field, Zeeland
June 18 7:10pm Kraai Field, Zeeland
June 25 6:15pm Kraai Field, Zeeland
July 2 6:15pm Kraai Field, Zeeland
July 9 9:00pm Kraai Field, Zeeland
July 16 9:00pm Kraai Field, Zeeland
Come out and cheer our team on to victory!!
Trinity Reformed Church 712 Apple Avenue Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 396-6526 Fax: (616) 396-8513
www.trinityrc.org [email protected]
2015 TRINITY CONSISTORY
MINISTRY TEAM CHAIR PERSONS Pastor Chris DeGraaf - Executive [email protected]
Doug Schurman - Finance [email protected]
Rob Harrington - Building and Grounds [email protected]
Teresa Harrington - Spiritual Growth [email protected]
Bill VanAuken - Worship [email protected]
Jason Shoemaker– People Care [email protected]
Mission
Stewardship
If you would like to join one of the Ministry Teams or if you have any ministry ideas,
please contact one of the Chair Persons.
Elders
Jim Allen
Gregg Harper
Dan Kruithof
Dianne Moker
Doug Schurman
Bill VanAuken
Deacons
Kelly Brink
Rob Harrington
John Houting
Tim Kroll
Tom Lampen
Matt Oom
TRINITY STAFF Rev. Chris DeGraaf, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Deb Yurk, Pastor of Senior Adult Ministry & Care [email protected]
John Taylor, Worship Arts Director [email protected]
Phil Quinn, Director of Children, Youth & Young Adult Ministries [email protected]
Cindy Jansen, Custodian [email protected]
Barb Long, Secretary [email protected]
Gretchen Fisher, Assistant Treasurer [email protected]
