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May 10, 2015 message: “Stranger...

May 10, 2015 message: “Stranger or Friend?”

Today’s message is based on John 15:9-17.  We hear the term “friend” used for how we relate to one another over social media, specifically Facebook.  “Friend” has become a verb for connecting to one another — sometimes without much investment.  But Jesus proclaim that those who do what he commands are called his friends.  How […]

Children’s Sunday 2015

Children’s Sunday 2015

Today the children presented their thoughts on the Fruit of the Spirit.

Children’s Sunday May 3, 2015: ...

Children’s Sunday May 3, 2015: “Got Fruit?”

  Today the children presented their thoughts on Galatians 5:22-26, “Got Fruit?”  

April 26, 2015 message: “Teachi...

April 26, 2015 message: “Teaching and Learning”

Today’s message, based on Acts 8:26-40, begins with the story of Philip and the Ethiopian.  It shows up how God offers us opportunities to share the Gospel and to encourage others on their walk with Christ.  Our presence in worship and in community allows God to work through us and to speak to us.  

April 20, 2015 Worship Brainstorming ...

April 20, 2015 Worship Brainstorming Summary

All Church Worship Brainstorming “Now What?!  Walking the Pathway of Discipleship” What does it look like to be a fully devoted disciple of Jesus Christ? In this next series, “Now What?! Walking the Pathway of Discipleship,” we will examine how we are called to be intentional in our walk of faith so that we might […]

April 19, 2015 message: “Better...

April 19, 2015 message: “Better Together”

In the Book of Acts, the importance of community is clear.  The early church is a picture of people living the life of faith together – learning, eating, praying, sharing.  How do we stay connected to one another live in that same way today? Today’s message, “Better Together,” is based on Acts 2:42-47.  We opened […]

Kids Belong

Kids Belong

       Our community need more GOOD foster homes and adoptive homes. All around us in our community there are children who need good, stable environments in which they can heal and grow and thrive.  You can learn more by watching this video and attending the Kids Belong event on April 25, 2015 at GVSU’s Michigan […]

Easter Baptism

Easter Baptism

Josiah’s baptism

April 12, 2015 message: “Now Wh...

April 12, 2015 message: “Now What?!”

Great!  Easter is over.  He is risen.  Death is defeated.  Candy is half off.  Now what?!  What’s next?  What do we do? Where do we go? Who leads us? When are we done? Jimmy Epplett’s message, based on Matthew 28:16-20, is the first in the series, “Now What?! Walking the Path of Discipleship.”  Jesus’ resurrection […]

April 20, 2015 Worship Brainstorming

April 20, 2015 Worship Brainstorming

Don’t think you have a creative bone in your body? Let God prove you wrong. Join the Worship Connections Teams for an All Church Worship Brainstorming “Now What?!  Walking the Pathway to Discipleship” Monday, April 20, 2015 Pastor Mary and Ivan Ivanov’s house 6:00 pm Cookout/Potluck Dinner 7:00-9:00 pm Brainstorming for Worship What does it […]