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 “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place” (Acts 2:1, NRSV). As we celebrate the Church’s birthday, we pray that the Holy Spirit may empower us and unify us so that we are truly “one in Christ.” Welcome, friends! We rejoice in your presence. Message: Raising the Dead Scripture: 1Kings 17:17-24  Offering: General Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Bud and Lorraine Brouwer, Marlene Butenschoen, Mike and Diane Button,…

“The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice” (Psalm 97:1, NRSV). We extend a happy welcome to all worshipers, especially those who are here for the first time. Introduce yourself to those around you after worship, and plan to be part of our congregation regularly. Message: Testing Our Faith Scripture:  1Kings 17:7-16 Offering: Outreach Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Mike and Jenn Boer and their children, Del and Pat Bosman, Helen Bowman, Alice Brakke,…

  On this wonderful Mother’s Day, we lift all mothers up in our prayers to God. May the Holy Spirit grant them joy and peace. We rejoice in the presence of each worshiper. Welcome, friends! Message: Confronting Idolatry Scripture: 1Kings 17:1-7 Offering: General Fund May 14, 2017 Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Don and Tena Vanderpol, Ken and Elaine Wick, Joe and Barb Zylstra, Ken Anderson, Elaine Barringer, Mabel Benedict. Suggestions for prayers would be…

All of us are members of God’s family. Welcome fathers, mothers, sons and daughters, all blood relatives and all spiritual relatives. Message: Praying in Love For Others Scripture: 1Th. 3:10-13 Offering: General Fund and GEMS Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Donna VanBeek, John and Jean Van Hemert, Roland and Esther Vanden Bos, Len and Terry Vander Woude and Deacon Ali Laninga. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see Christ in…

With genuine joy, we welcome all who have come to praise our Creator. There are no strangers here —  we are all children of the heavenly Father. Message: Walking With Him Scripture: Micah 4:1-5 (Isaiah 2:2-5) Offering: Benevolence Fund April 30, 2017 This week we are asked to pray for Don and Elaine Snapper, Aaron and Megan Speyer and their children, Lanny and Christine Speyer, Ruth Stadt, Vicki Tyner-Seim, Kylie Thramer. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth,…

The glory of the Lord abides with us. We welcome all who have come to lift up their hearts and minds to Almighty God, our loving Creator. Message: Ordinary Men Doing Extraordinary Things Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7 Offering: General Fund Prayers: Help us to be mindful, Lord, that because you raised Christ on the first day of the week, Sundays are a time to remember the miracle of the Resurrection. This week we are asked to pray for Mitchell and…

This Easter Sunday is indeed the day that the Lord has made. Let us all rejoice together as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection. Welcome, worshipers! Message: Cross and Resurrection Scripture:  Mark 15:33-39, 16:1-6 Offering: Outreach Fund April 16, 2017 Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Scott and Jen Roberts and their children, Mark and Rockelle Ruiter and their children, Doug and Jan Scholten, Joanne Schultz, Vicki Seim. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities…

On this Palm Sunday, help us to understand its meaning and to rejoice as we hail our courageous Lord, Jesus Christ. Message: Comfort Is Not The Goal Scripture: Romans 8:18 Offering: General Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Joe Pruitt, Debra Reamer, Mona Reardon, Don and Darlys Recker, David and Ida Richards, Elizabeth and Morgan Roberts. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see Christ in their everyday life, and anything…

  With genuine joy we welcome all who have come to praise our Creator. There are no strangers here, we are all children of the heavenly Father. Message: Gratitude Leads To Risking for God Scripture:  Romans 11:32-33, 12:1-2 Offering: General Fund This week we are asked to pray for Marion Martin, Linda McConnaughey, Dan and Tanya Obbink and their children, Lisa Oppenhuizen, Dale and Deloris Perry. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see Christ in…

With cheerful hearts, we welcome all who have come to glorify the One in whose image we are made. Please join hearts and hands in true worship of our Lord and Savior.  Message: Risking For The Rewards of Heaven  Scripture:  Luke 6:27-35  Offering: General Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Brian and Melissa Koning and their children, Lou and Evelyn Kooistra, Herm and Ali Laninga, Carmen Larsen. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual…