Trinity Reformed Church
March 8, 2026
Worship 9:00 AM
(Live on Dumont Cable Chan. 1001 & on demand at trinref.org)
WE APPROACH GOD
Welcome & Call to Worship
*“All Creatures of Our God and King” (#64)
“The Wonder of It All” (#65)
*Opening Prayer
*Greeting One Another
Congregational Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Message – Jamie Osterbuhr
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Isaiah 45:18-25
Message: “Our Father in Heaven: Maker of Heaven and Earth”
WE RESPOND TO GOD
Offering
*Doxology
Offertory Prayer
*Final Hymn: “Praise Him! Praise Him!” (#106)
*Benediction
*Closing Song: “Jesus Paid It All (verse 1)” (#210)
Postlude
Thank you, Beth, for filling in for Pastor Russell while he enjoys some basketball time!
Praise Singers: Gary Abbas, James Seehusen, Sue White
Next Sunday: Praise Team 3
Keyboardist: Ruth Seehusen Next Sunday:
Sound/Projection: Video: Michael Shafer
Greeters Today: Robert & Kristen Wix, Daniel & Lee Shafer
Greeters Next Sunday: Barb DeBoer, Dave & Sue White
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
There is no meal or Sunday Seminar tonight.
This Week at Trinity:
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – Ladies Bible Study
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:
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.
Announcements:
There will be a Potluck Brunch here at Trinity next Sunday, March 15, beginning at 10:30. There will NOT be fellowship that morning. The table service and drink will be provided. You know we have great cooks at Trinity so make plans to join us!
Colby Wix and Wendy Dralle will be hosting a get together “Woman of Worth” on Sunday March 15th at 1:30 pm at “The Building” coffee shop in Parkersburg. Cost is $10.00 and will include a small coffee or cold drink. Must pay when you sign up as seating will be limited. Deadline to sign up is March 14th unless seating is full before then.
The photo challenge for March…. signs of Spring! Share a photo with Jamie either through a private Facebook message to her, her email, or text message at 515-460-3648.
Join us for Sunday Seminar! During Lent, Pastor Russell will be leading a seminar entitled "Digging Deeper: The Bible". Beginning Feb 22 through March 29 we will have a light supper beginning at 5:30 with the seminar beginning at 6:00. Lectures will cover: the nature of Revelation; how the Bible was written; principles for interpretation, and more. All are welcome. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board if you would like to help with the meal before the seminar.
We have a wonderful opportunity here at Trinity.
The Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity is rehabbing a home on Wemple Street in Parkersburg this spring. There is a giving tree by the heat register near the entrance of the church that you can support by selecting a tag or giving a monetary donation.
Donations from these tags go towards the expenses of supplies purchased locally from Harken Lumber in Aplington and Parkersburg Hardware Store.
Two Easy Steps:
1.Take the Tag that best fits your donation amount
- Scan the QR code on the back and enter the donation amount along with the code OR send a check to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity at 803 West 5thSt, Waterloo, IA 50702
Thank you for considering a donation! Any questions you can reach out to Jamie Osterbuhr.
If you would like to order an Easter Lily in honor or in memory of a special person, please sign up on the bulletin board. They are $17.50 this year, the deadline to order is March 29. If paying by check, please make it out to Allison Variety Store, and leave it in the envelope provided.
Mark Your Calendars: The Youth Group will be serving a delicious breakfast of loaded scrambled eggs (plain eggs are available), hashbrowns, sausage links, coffee cake, and coffee & milk. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:45 a.m., free will donation. Come support our youth and enjoy great food and fellowship before our special Easter service.
Join us for a Salad Supper at Bristow Reformed Church on March 26, 2026, from 4:30-6:30 PM. Beefburgers– a variety of salads, and dessert. Freewill offering sponsored by The ARC and Upper Mississippi Valley Cluster.