Trinity Reformed Church
January 11, 2026
Worship 9:00 AM
(Live on Dumont Cable Chan. 1001 & on demand at trinref.org)
WE APPROACH GOD
Welcome & Call to Worship
*“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” (#1)
“Fairest Lord Jesus” (#88)
*Opening Prayer
*Greeting One Another
Congregational Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Message – Pastor Russell
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Psalm 65:2
Message: “Why Pray?”
WE RESPOND TO GOD
Offering
*Doxology
Offertory Prayer
*Final Hymn: “I Must Tell Jesus” (#430)
*Benediction
*Closing Song: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (#435 vs.1)
Postlude
We’re glad you could join us, as Pastor Russell continues his sermon series on prayer.
Praise Singers: Gary Abbas, James Seehusen, Sue White
Next Sunday: Airyn Duffy will be joining us!
Keyboardist: Ruth Seehusen Next Sunday: Denise Abbas
Sound/Projection: Ryan Fleshner Video: Michael Shafer
Greeters Today: Tim & Denise Junker, Mark & Jodi Bangasser
Greeters Next Sunday: Gary & Merrie Krukow, Tim & Denise Junker
Today at Trinity:
8:30 a.m. – The Coffee Cart is open
9:00 a.m. – Worship Service
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship and refreshments
10:30 a.m. – Sunday School
This Week at Trinity:
Monday: 6:30 PM – Elders and Deacons Meeting
Monday: 7:15 PM – Consistory Meeting
Anyone who wants to make Profession of Faith, transfer membership, or request baptism is invited to attend this meeting. Please talk to Pastor Russell if you plan to attend.
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. – GEMS/Cadets
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. – MS/HSYG Thursday: 7:30-8:30 a.m. – Trinity Café is Open
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – Men’s Bible Study
Prayer Concerns:
Please pray for Annabelle Dohlman’s family as they mourn her passing.
Pray for those who continue to deal with health issues. Pray for Greta Cordes as she heals from her fall, Ron Negan as he continues his recuperation at home, Mark Ackerman as he grows stronger, and Ron Henning as he recovers from his recent surgery.
We pray for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Keep Dalen & Bridget Meyer and their family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Dorothy.
Please pray for our shut-ins and those in area care facilities – try to send them a card or stop in for a visit. Kathy Ackerman and Mary Aswegan at Elm Springs in Allison, Frances Fank, Joyce Meyer, and Louise Miller at the Allison Rehab Center, Patricia Neal at the Shell Rock Care Center and Jurene Dralle, Vada Shreve and Deloris Maifeld at home.
Thank You:
Thank you for all the prayers after my recent stroke and surgery.
Ron Henning
Announcements:
There will be a meeting about the Dominican mission trip during Sunday School time on Sunday, Jan. 25th. Check out Mission 2535 on FaceBook.
Little Lambs is in need of 3-4 new board members! Is God placing this on your heart? Please contact Pastor Russell or Tim Junker if you are interested.
The photo challenge for January has a little twist! Please share your favorite Bible verse with Jamie either through a private Facebook message to her, her email, or text message at
515-460-3648. We are thankful for those who have been participating each month. We are excited to share God's word that proclaims the truth, is comforting, is an inspiration, and is a light for us each day!
It's everyone’s favorite at the Trinity Café on January 15! Denise will be making French toast and sausage! Join us from 7:30-8:30 AM!
The new “Words of Hope” have FINALLY arrived!