Trinity Reformed Church
January 4, 2026, 2nd Sunday after Christmas
Worship 9:00 AM
(Live on Dumont Cable Chan. 1001 & on demand at trinref.org)
WE APPROACH GOD
Welcome & Call to Worship
*“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (#2)
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (#43)
*Opening Prayer
*Greeting One Another
Congregational Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Installation of Officers
Offering
*Doxology
Offertory Prayer
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: John 15:5
Message: “Does Prayer Make Any Difference?”
WE RESPOND TO GOD
Communion
*Final Hymn: “Faith of Our Fathers” (#279)
*Benediction
*Closing Song: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (#435 vs.1)
Postlude
Welcome 2026! Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to grow in your faith, pray more? Pastor Russell begins 2026 with a sermon series on “Prayer Questions”.
Praise Singers: Merrie Krukow, Colby Wix, Robert Wix
Next Sunday: Praise Team 2
Keyboardist: Denise Abbas Next Sunday: Ruth Seehusen
Sound/Projection: Tim Junker Video: James Seehusen
Greeters Today: Judy Koenen, Matt & Michelle Eberline
Greeters Next Sunday: Tim & Denise Junker, Mark & Jodi Bangasser
Today at Trinity:
9:00 a.m. – Worship Service
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship and refreshments
10:30 a.m. – Sunday School
This Week at Trinity:
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. – MS & HSYG Thursday: 7:30-8:30 a.m. – Trinity Café is Open
Prayer Concerns:
We lift up Dalen and Bridget Meyer and their family after the passing of Bridget’s sister, Dorothy Nelsen. May God surround them with peace and comfort as they grieve.
Pray for Little Lambs and our director Ashley Ludemann and staff. Pray for the children and our mission to reach them with the love of Jesus.
Thank You:
Thanks to those who sent cards and those who expressed sympathy at the passing of Roger’s bother, Randy. God bless you!
Roger and Joyce Marks
Thank You to our church family for the generous and thoughtful Christmas gifts this Year! You have truly blessed us, and it is a privilege to serve as the Pastor of this caring and warm church!
Pastor Russell, Beth and Ellie
Announcements:
Starting Saturday, January 10, beginning at 7:30 AM, the Men’s Bible Study group will meet to study the book of Philippians. Invite a friend and join us!
Marilyn Herrli’s family would like you to know they are having an 80th birthday Open House on January 10th in the Community Room at her condo from 2-4.
The address is:
108 16th Ave SW #304.
Waverly IA 50677.
Happy Birthday! May God bless you!
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.