Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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In This Week's E-Pistle, You Will Find:

• This Week's Service: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: The Way Out is Through
• Last Week's Service: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: The Smallest Things Matter
• Rev. Jody's Office Hours for the Week of June 24
• Congregational Meeting June 23, Budget Review Ready
• Remembering Marianna Maver, June 29
• Caring for the Congregation?
• Spiritual Center Presents: Iconography, The Gospel of Light and Color
• Holland Pride, June 29, Centennial Park, 12-5pm
• Tickets are On Sale: West Shore Aware Funder Derby Downs, August 17
• ​Prayer Requests
• Birthdays & Anniversaries, Stewardship Drive & Financial Stewardship

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost:
​The Way Out is Through

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These are tenuous days. We face troubles in our own lives, in our relationships, in our world. We are all doing the best we can. And, somehow we get through, we get by, and perhaps we are a little stronger for the experience. How does that work? What's it like for you? In two stories this week, David fights the giant Goliath, and Jesus calms the storm, we see a response to trouble. Join us! And bring a friend! 
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Message: Rev. Jody Betten, Music: Peter Black, Jeff Spangler
Join us in church at 10am or online live on our YouTube Channel here.
Download this week's Order of Service Here:​

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: The Smallest Things Matter

Think of someone who was kind to you. Remember when you felt that warmth of someone who cared? What was it that they did? Usually, it's little things that make a difference. The smallest things do matter. How much faith do you need to make a difference in the world? The faith of a mustard seed, Jesus said. Please enjoy last Sunday's service, when we considered which small things make a difference.

Message: Jody Betten, Music: Peter Black and Jeff Spangler

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Rev. Jody's Office Hours for the Week of June 25

Office Hours for the
Week of June 24: 
Tuesday- 10am - 3pm
Friday- 10am - 3pm​

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​Remembering Marianna Maver, June 29

On Saturday, June 29, at 10:30am, here at the church, the Maver family will host a Celebration of Life for their sister and our friend, Marianna Maver. In lieu of flowers, the family asks suppport for a cause dear to Marianna -- Justice in Mental Health (JIMHO)'s Project DOORS.

Remembering Marianna»»

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Congregational Meeting June 23, Budget Review Ready 

Your Church Council is preparing for our Congregational Meeting, held after service on June 23. This is the meeting when church business is discussed, church decisions are made, church voices are heard, and we vote as a congregation on important matters. And so, of course you'll want to be there!

Minutes and proposed budget are posted on the bulletin board in the Friendship Hall. Minutes can also be downloaded below. Email julie if you'd like to receive a copy of the budget.

Also reach out to Julie Ridl before Sunday if you wish to join the meeting by Zoom call.

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​Caring for the Congregation?

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Are you a carer? Do you see needs that can be filled in our church community? Please join us on Friday, July 12, at 8:30am in the Friendship Hall for an open conversation about what caring might look like at DUCC!  

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Spiritual Center presents:
​​Iconography, The Gospel of Light and Color 

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​For July, our Spiritual Center Faculty is offering:

Iconography, the Gospel in Light and Color: Exploring the Orthodox Use of Icons in Worship and Meditation

Sunday, July 7,  11:30am - 1:00
Monday July 8, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Facilitated by Rev. Linda Knieriemen

An introduction to an ancient sacred art form, sometimes experienced as a “window into heaven,” which can inspire and enrich our connection with the Divine. 

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​Holland Pride! June 29, Centennial Park! 12-5pm

On June 29, Out on the LakeShore Presents Holland Pride, the annual festival celebrating the LGBTQ community. Learn all about all the events at the website here:

Everything Holland Pride»»

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​Tickets are On Sale: West Shore Aware Funder Derby Downs, August 17 ​

Get Your Tickets Here»»

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​Prayer Requests 

Janice Campbell children & grandchildren (Pete Wehle's friends); Rich and Linda Marth and the Marth Family; Tim Mikita (Ginny Mikita's Father); James Higgins (Friend of Shane Anderson and Michael Tuleja), Joe Scarpone (Friend of Tom Fahlstrom); Fred "Fritz" Royce and Sara Hurley; Sydney Williams and Baby (Kristine Sherman's Daughter); Rev. Marchiene Rienstra Family; Fred Hamlin; Ann and Jim Hopkins; The Chappell-Wehle Family; Carol Brown and Dan McGavin; David Miedema, his parents and family; John Kerr; Dave and Shirley Lawson; Ruth Fahlstrom (daughter of Tom Fahlstrom); Nancy Grib (Friend of Pamela Chappell); Stuart Family; Charlene Burdick (Paul Burdick's Mother); Mary Westenbroek; Brian Aikens; Jerry Elpers and family (Beth Howley's Dad); Edie Plantinga (Nancy Plantinga's mother);  Max Matteson; Eric Cooley (Jo Cooley's brother)

Prayers for all in the military and their families; all who are homeless or addicted or abused or neglected or rejected or hungry; The UCC; the Grand West Association; our Church Council; our Stephen Ministers; for our Pastoral Search Team, our Church Transition Team, our church committees; our communities, our schools, our nation and our planet.

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Birthdays & Anniversaries 

Birthdays:  June 26- El Clough, 27- Stephen Lewis, 28- Dick Riekse, 29- Jodi Berault
Anniversaries: 25- Jack & Julie Ridl, 27- Lisa & Wayne Titus,
​28- Jodi Berault & Chris Maitner
​​​Birthday and Anniversary cards are a great way we can reach out to one another. If you wish to mail a card to one of our church members, addresses can be found in our Church Directory.
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Stewardship Drive 

​Stewardship Drive Giving Week ending June 16:
Pledges to Date = $228,800.00
Pledge Fulfillment to date = $137,412​
Thank you to all who pledged toward our Campus Stewardship Drive. Weekly Stewardship Drive totals are posted here and on the giant ‘thermometer’ poster in the Friendship Hall. If you have not received a pledge card, you can pick one up in the Friendship Hall. Or you can help us reach our goal of $275,000 by giving online here:

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Financial Stewardship

In-Person Attendance, June 16: 99
​Total Views for June 9 worship videos: 196

​Collection Plate & Mailed Donations: $4,325
Online Giving: $1,222.08
Total, General Support: $5,547.08
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Thank you!! 
​Your generous giving allows us to sustain our church community and our mission of service in the world. Please consider giving online, which is easily done by
texting your donation amount to 844-931-2849.