“JOY”. “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart” one song begins. Does joy make you happy? Does happiness bring you joy? This Sunday, we begin a four-part study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi. The book of Philippians is often referred to as the New Testament letter […]
The world around us is shaking? Where can we find a reliable foundation? As we celebrate our GEMS Girls Club Ministry this Sunday, we will explore the truth of their theme found in Psalm 62:2, “Unshakeable”. “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my […]
What do you call a gathering of people that has disagreement? This Sunday we will find out when we conclude our series on Belonging with “The Way of Love” from I Corinthians 13. We will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Also, Jim DeBoer, from Hope College, will give an invitation for high school […]
Forgiveness or Unforgiveness. Do you struggle with one, both, or neither? As we continue our series, “Just Start Praying”, we will examine the Lord’s Prayer and the petition, “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”. Matthew chapter 18 will guide our thoughts and reflections together.
When Jesus taught his disciples to pray for daily bread, did he really mean “bread”? As we continue our series, “Just Start Praying”, we will examine the Lord’s Prayer and the petition, “Give us today our daily bread”. Proverbs 30:8-9 will guide our thoughts and reflections together.
BELONGING-No Longer Strangers. Jesus promise in John 15 is remarkable! Could it be that Jesus has shared EVERYTHING from the Father with his disciples? We will learn from Jesus what to do when you run out of love. Ann DeGroot, from our Prayer Encouragement Team, will nudge us to “just start praying” Lantern Prayers.
Do you have to know God’s will in order to pray for God’s will to be done? As we continue our series, “Just Start Praying”, we will examine the Lord’s Prayer and the petition, “Your Will Be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven”. Luke 22:42 and Romans 12:2 will guide our thoughts and […]
BELONGING – Whatever It Takes. Jesus’ first words to a paralyzed man shocked everyone in ancient times and continue to shock us today. We will find out in Mark’s gospel chapter 2. We will also hear more about the LIFE Groups Launch from Scott Vanderhoning and we will welcome our new custodians Mickey and Lynae […]
Do you have to know God’s will in order to pray for God’s will to be done? As we continue our series, “Just Start Praying”, we will examine the Lord’s Prayer and the petition, “Your Will Be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven”. Luke 22:42 and Romans 12:2 will guide our thoughts and […]
BELONGING. Jesus gives us an example of including the unexpected when he reaches up to Zacchaeus. As we consider God word in Luke 19, under the title, “I See You”, we will discover the value of being Known and Accepted. Lucey Mingerink, the infant daughter of Jeromy and Bri, will receive the sacrament of baptism.