Congregational Care or Service | Fellowship Groups | Men's Bible Study| Outreach Programs| Women's Ministry | Worship
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Congregational Care or Service
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COFFEE SERVICE
Volunteers serve coffee in the narthex after the morning worship service.
Steve and Pam Powney
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FUNERAL LUNCH
Volunteers honor families by serving refreshments after funerals held in our church.
Gladys Powney or Lee Yonker
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INFORMATION CENTER
The Coffee Bar in the narthex is the place to look for sign-up sheets, brochures from para-church organizations, and more. Check it out.
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LIBRARY
The church library is located across from the Coffee Bar. Books of fiction by popular Christian authors; Christian devotional or reference books; jigsaw puzzles; DVDs and videos are all available for those who want to borrow them.
Barb Snider
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MESSENGER
The Messenger newsletter is published about six times a year. It includes announcements, calendars, milestones, birthdays and anniversaries, and communications from our missionaries. Anyone may submit articles. It is distributed into the mailboxes.
Glenda Tebben
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​PRAYER MESSAGE (616-457-4090)
The prayer message keeps the congregation aware of prayer needs and praises throughout the week. You can listen to the message on the phone.
Glenda Tebben
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RENTAL OF FACILITIES
The basement fellowship room may be rented by members for private gatherings. Call the church office, 457-9440, for rates and reservations.
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TRANSPORTATION
Transportation for Sunday church services or for appointments is available.
The deacons schedule rides and appreciate volunteer drivers.
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WORSHIP SERVICE RECORDING
The worship services are live-streamed and available on our homepage.
Glenda Tebben or Gary Snider
Fellowship Groups (top of page)
BOOK GROUP
A group for those who like to read a variety of books and discuss them with others. Books are chosen according to the tastes and interests of the members. Group discussions are Wednesday evenings every four to six weeks. People of all ages are invited.
Phyllis Dornbush
​FUN & FELLOWSHIP
Couples and singles (generally pre-retirement age) get together for outings or activities. Times and events are announced in the bulletin.
Steve and Pam Powney
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SENIOR SINGLES
Senior Singles who are living alone come together for a meal at Russ’ Restaurant in Grandville on the second Tuesday of each month.
Lee Yonker
YESTERDAY'S YOUTH
Senior members and friends are invited to participate in a variety of daytime activities, programs or outings. All activities are announced in advance in the weekly bulletin and sign-ups are often required.
Rich and Winky Meyer
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Men's Bible Study​ (top of page)
Wednesday Morning Bible Study for Men
A group of men meet weekly on Wednesday mornings to study scripture and pray together.
Paul Mellema
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Outreach Programs (top of page)
CADETS
A boys club for 1st through 8th graders. Volunteer counselors model Christian life and manhood to the boys in discussions, badge work, handicraft projects, and outdoor activities.
Paul DeWindt
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KIDS HOPE USA
Church volunteers serve as mentors for students at Pinewood School. Each mentor meets with one student for one hour a week. The students are recommended by the teachers, and our Kids Hope coordinator matches them with a mentor. The day and time vary from student to student according to class schedules and the mentors’ availability. Prayer partners uphold the student and the mentor in prayer.
Kerri DeWindt
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Begun in March 2017, we meet the first and third Thursday of each month in the church basement. Eight to ten women gather there and some women knit in their own homes. Patterns and yarn are furnished. We have gifted over 100 shawls to church members, friends and relatives of church members, Emmanuel Hospice, and Lacks cancer treatment center.
Winky Meyer or Linda VanKlompenberg.
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Women's Ministry (top of page)
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BETWEEN FRIENDS
A women’s ministry which organizes the physical caring of members for each other, and also plans all-church social events for women.
Winky Meyer
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TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday morning women’s Bible study uses Discovery lessons prepared by Navigators. Includes daily devotional study.
Avis Helder
GOLDEN HOUR
A women’s group that meets twice monthly on Wednesday afternoon to sing, pray, talk and study the Bible together.
Jan Visser or Winky Meyer
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Worship (top of page)
DECORE
Volunteers decorate the worship and fellowship areas to make them attractive and pleasant places.
Gretchen Nyenhuis
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MUSIC MINISTRY
Accompanying a service on the piano or organ is a great way to serve. Playing or singing for special music during a service is also a great way to participate.
Emily Holt or Glenda Tebben
​TECHNICAL ARTS
Volunteers are used to operate the sound system and the Power Point presentation during worship services. Help is needed on this committee.
Gary Snider
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USHERS
Ushers offer a friendly greeting and escort those entering the sanctuary to a seat.
Rich VandeGuchte
VOICES OF PRAISE
An adult choir that sings regularly during worship services. They rehearse after the Sunday morning service.
Emily Holt