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This Week's Service: "Reign of Christ" Sunday This Sunday (the last Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Sunday before Advent) is known as "Reign of Christ" or "Christ the King" Sunday. On this feast day, we celebrate Jesus as fully human and fully divine. Join us this Sunday at 10 AM for our "Video Worship Service," as we explore Jesus as man, myth, and Messiah. Message: Pastor Sal. Music: Peter Black & Jeff Spangler. Tune in on Sunday at 10 AM via our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or here on our website. Last Sunday's Video Worship ServiceOn the surface, last Sunday's Gospel of the "Parable of the Talents" may sound like an uncomfortable story about greed. But Jesus is offering an important teaching about our own relationship to God. We are endowed with innate talents precisely so that we can invest them, use them, and produce greater good. Here is last Sunday's "Video Worship Service," when we explored how to invest our gifts and talents to bring more of God's abundance into expression. Message: Pastor Sal. Music: Peter Black & Pamela Chappell. Read and share the homily here. Welcome Rev. Marchiene Rienstra (Rev. Marty) We are pleased to share that Rev. Marchiene Rienstra is available to provide support for your spiritual journey. One of Pastor Sal’s mentors, Rev. Marchiene (aka “Rev. Marty”) was the first woman to graduate from Calvin Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree, and she taught at Calvin College and Western Theological Seminary. She also became the first woman to be senior pastor in the Reformed Church of America, and she has served half a dozen churches over the years in the Presbyterian, Unity, Reformed and Congregational denominations, including Hope Church in Holland. In addition, she is a graduate of the Academy for Spiritual Formation, and the interfaith seminary which Pastor Sal attended. She is a co-founder of the Interfaith Dialogue Association in Grand Rapids and of the Interfaith Institute in Ganges, Michigan. She is also the author of several books on spirituality. Rev. Marchiene is available to offer “soul support” to anyone who needs someone to listen with “the ear of the heart.” There is no cost, but a love offering to the church would be welcome. You can set up an appointment by emailing her at marchiene@gmail.com or calling 616-540-7233. Virtual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil |
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Friendship Hall News
Pam Chappell shared her upcoming surgery on Monday, when she would receive a new hip. We learned that the surgery went very well. She is home and recovering with the aid of Peter and a certain Giant Rainbow Unicorn (GRU). Ruth VandenBosch and Wendy Hamlin shared news and updates on the various Christian Neighbors' holiday drives (see above) and the need for volunteers this year. Chris Clark announced that Christian Neighbors and Ladders of Hope each received a check for $1,200 from CROP Walk donations. Ed Korson checked in from California. Serena and Tom Spina will soon be reunited in Miami as Tom moves his parents from Long Island, where he has been working this past month to help them make their move.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
November 22- Mary Hasenauer, Steve Prokop, 24- Glynis Whitcomb, 25- Tim Schipper,
26- Orie Hawkes, Dan McGavin, 27- Linda McWebb,
28- Paul Burdick, Paul Murphy & Michael Mok
Birthday and Anniversary cards are a great way we can continue to reach out to one another during this time. If you wish to mail a card to one of our church members, addresses can be found in our Church Directory. If you don't have a directory, please let us know, and we will email one to you.
26- Orie Hawkes, Dan McGavin, 27- Linda McWebb,
28- Paul Burdick, Paul Murphy & Michael Mok
Birthday and Anniversary cards are a great way we can continue to reach out to one another during this time. If you wish to mail a card to one of our church members, addresses can be found in our Church Directory. If you don't have a directory, please let us know, and we will email one to you.
Prayer List
Char Clausing (Nancy Plantinga's cousin); Jerry Ferguson; Brent Havens; Ruth VandenBosch; Sheryll and Greg VanPortfleet; Catz Dienes; the family and friends of Chris Cook, especially Larry Fuerst and Sue Scott; Pamela Chappell; Bubba Beaudreaux and Dennis Bales; Sarah Weaver (Ed Korson's family); Marilyn Ondersma (the Reimans' friend); Chris Robinson (Peter and Kathleen Mueller's nephew); Dan Mack; Leith Letcher and Jim Shewell; Warren Plantinga (Nancy Plantinga's father); Gregg Kirchen (Sheryll and Greg VanPortfleet's friend); Sidney Matheis; Jodi Berault, Dirk Hollebeek (Ruth VandenBosch's godson); Larry Gregsbeek (friend of Mark Reiman); Daniel Ver Meulen (Susan Fleming's son); Vivian Libby (Sheryll Van Portfleet's Mom); Hannah Sherman; Gary Plantinga (Nancy Plantinga's brother); Barbara Klatt (Barb Lucier's friend); Myron Freund; Terry Stough (Catz Dienes' son); Ted Sommer; Phyllis Wallis (Kathy Austin's mother); Drew Carter; Jeff Cooley (Jo Cooley's brother); Marcia Sullivan (Jo Cooley's friend); Len Lynch (Kathleen Mueller's brother); Curtis Coffin (Marty Coffin's brother).
All of our Covid-19 pandemic first responders, and for the researchers and scientists working on effective tests and treatments for Covid-19. 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; our church committees; our communities, our schools, our nation and our planet.
To add or remove a name from the Prayer List, please email us.
All of our Covid-19 pandemic first responders, and for the researchers and scientists working on effective tests and treatments for Covid-19. 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; our church committees; our communities, our schools, our nation and our planet.
To add or remove a name from the Prayer List, please email us.
Reports & Minutes
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Financial Stewardship
November 15
Viewers for November 15 Online Service videos: 617
Online Giving: $1,862.81
Retreat House Use: $225.00
Crop Walk… $10.00
Collection Plate (mailed in)… $3,123.53
Total: $5,221.34
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, or sharing through the donate buttons on Facebook or Instagram, or at our website.
Viewers for November 15 Online Service videos: 617
Online Giving: $1,862.81
Retreat House Use: $225.00
Crop Walk… $10.00
Collection Plate (mailed in)… $3,123.53
Total: $5,221.34
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, or sharing through the donate buttons on Facebook or Instagram, or at our website.
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