February 2018

Trinity Trumpeter“Through the wind and the storm, God will never leave us”

Let’s Pray:Leaders/ Workers of Trinity Church listed on back of Sunday PaperLife of Church:

1. Specific Needs2. Shut-ins and members of the Church; follow your directory

Hospitality and Events: 1. Small Groups meeting on Sunday and other days of the week2. Game Night – bring a friend3. Movie Night - invite friend, neighbors, co-workers

Service People and MissionsCommunity, State, National Needs Praises:

1. $1680.00 raised from the Winter Wonderland Auction to be split between Operation Christmas Child & TRC “Home Improvements.”

Announcements Annual Euchre/Game NightIf you are 12 years or older, break up your winter hibernation by joining us on Saturday, February 3,

for our annual euchre and game night! Bring a snack to pass and a friend! Beverages and tableware will be provided. We'll begin the "snack dinner" at 5:30, and start playing at 6:00. You don't need a partner for euchre, so you're welcome with or without buddies in tow. Please sign up on the bulletin board so we know how many tables to set up for both euchre and the games.

Marriage Small Group Date: February 18Time: 6:00 pm Place: Paul and Gwen’s Dinner: Bring your favorite soupLooking to learn from all ages!

Mark your Calendars for our next two Movie Nights! Presenting “Gifted Hands” on Sunday, February 25. Plan now for March 18, movie to be announced later. Watch the Sunday Paper for more details.

1 for 1 Jar Update: The 1 for 1 Jar started the first of 2017 when John & Linda Gerber saw it at another church they attended over the holidays. They brought the idea to the TRC Mission Team who said they would try it for a year. It was decided that the money would be distributed when there was $50 in the jar, $650 was collected last year! The money was used for things like; gas cards so people could visit family members in the hospital or go out of state for a brother’s funeral, a veteran who needed work done on

his trailer, a man on disability who didn’t have gas money for his car, to a single mom to use for Christmas, and to a couple who needed money to pay a medical bill. While the Gerbers’ were given charge of the project, they wanted others in the church to be able to give the money to people as needed. Thanks to Jan Hendrick, Paul Bierman & Paul Miles who helped do this. Because the jar has been successful, it is on for another year. Anyone is welcome to take the money if you know someone in need, just let John or Linda know. And, the money does not need to go to someone you know. You can take it and wait for God to lead you to whoever He lays on your heart. It may be a way to tell others about this being a ministry of your church and give the glory to God!

Celebrate!Happy Birthday!!February

1 Linda TuinstraSheri Wieling

2 Marsha Jongetjes5 Loretta Hoebeke6 Gwen Miles8 Justin Wieling13 Anthony De La Fuente14 Jonathan Mueller15 Wally De La Fuente

Daniel Jo Musgrave16 Matthew Stroud18 Molly Wieling20 Mary Garbrecht21 Noah Baker24 Sabrina Beebe28 Marilyn Wildrom29 Annika Breimayer

Happy Anniversary!!February14 Pastor Randy & Tracy Bremmer

Prayer Corner

Jan Hendrick jhendrick@bhhsclydehendrick.com Prayer Ministry CoordinatorKathy Simmons njcallhomegh@gmail.com Prayer Group CoordinatorJim & Maria Tate 231-799-0302 tatejw22@gmail.com Prayer Chain

A Prayer of The 23rd PsalmA Psalm of God’s Comfort, Peace and Provisions

O Lord, my God, You are my Shepherd. And because You, all of my needs are fully supplied and met, and I do not want or lack for any needful thing in my life.

Because You are my Shepherd – the one who loves and cares for me, You not only provide what I need, You also make me to lie down in the green pastures of Your blessings of abundance in every area of my life – spiritually, physically, financially and socially.

No matter what difficulties I face in life, and no matter what problems I go through, You are always with me, leading me besides the still waters of Your peace, rest and security.

Lord, You are the restorer of my soul. When I am weak, You give me strength and make me strong; when I am hurt, downtrodden or bewildered, You encourage my soul and pick me up; and when I am sad or lonely, You comfort me and give me joy.

When the enemy lures me, or I stray away from You down a path of temptation and sin, You lead me to repentance, and back to the correct path of Your righteousness (right living) and obedience to Your Word, for Your namesake.

Even when I go through valleys in my life of dangers, toils and trials, or I face the threat of calamity, disaster or the shadow of death itself, I will command my soul not to fear. And through Your faith, strength and comfort, I will fear no evil, nor will I be worried or afraid, because I will have confidence that You are with me. And as my Great Shepherd, You will never leave nor forsake me, and You will always see me through.

I receive You, O Lord, as my Shepherd - the one who leads me, comforts me and guide me. But I also open my heart to You, and I receive You as the “Father” of my soul. For with Your rod of correction and Your staff of authority, You bring correction to my soul because You love me. For You are the One who reproves me, rebukes me, chastise me, and correct me through the inspiration of Your Spirit, and the convicting power of Your Word.

Because You are my Shepherd, when my enemies come against me and try to bring destruction, You are always there to make provisions for me. You prepare a table of blessings for me in the presence of those who are against me, and those who hate me without a cause. And, You even cause them to turn around and bless me.

You fill me with Your power, Your presence and Your anointing; and it breaks and destroys every yoke of the devil in my life, and in the lives of others. Like oil poured into a cup, You pour Your anointing in me until I am filled, running over, and it is overflowing all around me.

You are a faithful God – a faithful Shepherd over my life. And because of Your faithfulness, I have a surety that Your goodness, mercy, loving kindness and Your abounding love shall follow me all the days of my life.

And I shall dwell and abide in You, in Your presence, and under Your arms of comfort, peace and provisions, both now and forever, AMEN!

(The Weapons of Our Warfare V. 1 by Kenneth Scott)

I’m always glad to pray for someone else, but sometimes, in the midst of life’s busyness I wonder how to do it. Recently I was reminded by my friend and longtime Guideposts

SERVANTS OF GOD

Greeters (Front/Back Doors) February 4 Front: Pat & Suzi McCabeBack: Mueller Family

11 Front: Joe & Arlene BiermanBack: Al & Jo Hoekstra

18 Front: Lama FamilyBack: Ron Streng & Lee Trowbridge

25 Front: Mike & Nancy LeakBack: Ted & Carolyn, Micah & Ethan

Opening/Congregational Prayer February 4 Janet Wiessner / Eldon Self11 Ron Streng / Jim Tate18 Ruben Lama / Paul Miles25 Clark Spyker / John Gerber

Prayer Warriors February 4 Before & During: Janet Wiessner11 Before: John Gerber During: Phyllis Reenders18 Before: Kathy Simmons During: Gwen Miles25 Before: Bob & Jan Hendrick During: Marcia Ritsema

Children & Worship February 4 Maria Tate11 Chris Hajdu & Kim Breimayer18 Hilary & Olivia Phillips25 Tracy Bremmer

Nursery February 4 Kim Breimayer & Scott Breimayer11 April De La Fuente & Emma Bierman18 Allison & Arianna Mueller25 Leah Noordhoff & Anna Bremmer

PowerPoint February 4 Daniel Bremmer11 Matt & Mike Stroud18 Jon Yonker25 Ted Breimayer

Sound February 4 Natalie Bremmer11 Megan Stroud18 Paul Bierman 25 Tim Wallace

Coffee Server February 4 Carolyn Breimayer11 Carolyn Breimayer1825

If you are unable to carry out your duties as assigned, please find a sub or trade weeks with another person on the schedule. Please notify the church office with changes for the weekly Sunday Paper.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Coffee servers are needed for February & the following months. Coffee and cookies are

I’m always glad to pray for someone else, but sometimes, in the midst of life’s busyness I wonder how to do it. Recently I was reminded by my friend and longtime Guideposts

OFFERING TOTALS12-24 $2,841.0012-31 $8,985.00

Needed for 2017 weekly budget: $3,954.00

1-7-18 $3,393.701-14 $2,371.00

Needed for 2018 weekly budget: $3,627.00

provided. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall or call Jill Yonker (616.638.0163) for more information.

Giving Envelopes: Our new Giving Envelope Booklets are now available in your mailboxes. If you do not currently have giving envelopes but would like to, please contact Ted Breimayer.

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat1 2 3

5:30pm Euchre/Game Night

410:00am Worship11:30am SS4-5:30pm Nepali Church

5 6 77:00am Men’s Bible Study8:30am Worship Team5-6pm Dinner@1stRC6-7:45pm AWANA & Youth Group@1stRC 6:00pm Prayer Group @ TRC6:30pm Hendricks Small Group @TRC

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1110:00am Worship11:30am SS4-5:30pm Nepali Church

12 134:45pm Mission Team

7pm Church Life Team

147:00am Men’s Bible StudyNoon-Singles Luncheon5-6pm Dinner@1stRC6-7:45pm AWANA & Youth Group@1stRC 6:00pm Prayer Group @ TRC6:30pm Hendricks Small Group @TRC

Valentine’s Day

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1810:00am Worship11:30am SS4-5:30pm Nepali Church

6pm Marriage Group @ Bierman’s

Trumpeter Articles Due

19 206:30pm Elders7:00pm Deacons7:30pm Consistory

217:00am Men’s Bible Study5-6pm Dinner@1stRC6-7:45pm AWANA & Youth Group@1stRC 6:00pm Prayer Group @ TRC6:30pm Hendricks Small Group @TRC

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2510:00am Worship11:30am SS4-5:30pm Nepali Church

5:30pmMovie Night

26 27 287:00am Men’s Bible Study5-6pm Dinner@1stRC6-7:45pm AWANA & Youth Group@1stRC 6:00pm Prayer Group @ TRC

2018

February

(doors open @5:15pm)

6:30pm Hendricks Small Group @TRC