November 7 2021

TODAY

This Sunday we will conclude our Mission Emphasis week.  We welcome our guest pastor Cody Zuiderveen who will be sharing his sermon “Loved more. Love more” from Ephesians 3:14-21

The second offering will be for Faith Promise.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Dan Kroeze will continue the sermon series Prayer: Nurturing a Relationship with a sermon titled “Ask and You Will Receive” Matthew 7:1-11

The second offering will be for Christian Ed.

CHURCH FAMILY

Scott DeKryger suffered a heart attack while he was at work on Monday. They put in a stint and he is now at home and recovering.  

Christie VanKuiken heard back from the pathology report and there were no signs of cancer in her lymph nodes – a HUGE answer to prayer and praise to God!!

Tres DeRuischer moved out of her house and is now living in the Edison Assisted Living part of the Christian Rest Home. 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Pop can fundraiser starts today! The Christian education committee will be collecting your clean, returnable bottles and cans. Collection bins will be located in front of the double stall garage located by the church offices. Thank you for your continuing support!

Sunday Evening Adult Bible Study starts today!  The Sunday evening Bible study will begin at 5:30 pm. The topic this year is Paul’s letter to the Romans. We will plan to meet every other Sunday evening beginning on November 7 and continuing on November 21 and December 5. Then we will take a break for the holidays and resume our study in the new year. Come out and enjoy a time of fellowship (No food tonight) and digging into God’s Word as we grow together in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Whats better than eating apple pie?  Eating apple pie that you didn’t have to make!  Youth group is selling apple pies to raise money for the summer mission trip.  Pies are $10 each or $5 for a personal sized pie.  They will be made and available for pick up November 20- just in time for the holidays!  Order forms are available in your church mailbox or by the Welcome Center.

If you or a family you know could use help with gifts this Christmas season, we are offering WE Bless again this year.  Pick up a form at the Welcome Center, fill it out and bring it to the office or back to the Welcome Center.  If you have questions, contact Sue Mellema

What are you thankful for?  We would like to put together a video for Thanksgiving of the people of our church sharing what they are grateful for.  Can you please submit a short video of your family sharing what they are thankful for?  Your videos can be sent to worship@westendcrc.org

The Kid’s Christmas Program will be on Sunday morning, Dec. 12 this year.  Save the date and join us for this special service!

HELP NEEDED! 

Sunday morning coffee servers are still needed! If you could volunteer for 1 Sunday a month or every other month, that would be very helpful!   We need 3 people for each Sunday. Please call Kathy Myers or sign up at the Welcome Center if you are able!

We are looking for help making apple pies on Saturday November 20th from 9am-1pm.  If you are able to help out, even for a little while, please sign up on the form by the apple pie display.

JROCK (6th-8th graders)

JROCK is meeting this Sunday from 3:45-5:30 PM. We will dig into Psalm 13 and talk about how to ask questions and where we can look to find the answers.

Save the Date for our next outing on Nov 20!  We will be doing a service project with Sus Manos Gleaners, an organization in Jenison that processes locally grown produce and sends the food to countries around the world.  We will meet at church at 8:30 am and return at 11:30 am.

LIFE(9th-12th graders)

TONIGHT from 6-8pm!! We will meet in the church basement for dinner, a bible lesson and other group activities.

We will be making apple pies on Saturday November 20th.  Save the date as we can use your help!

Save The Date! Join us Saturday November 27th for our Sr. High vs. Post High Broomball challenge!  We will meet at church at 7 pm and wrap up around 9:30 pm.  The cost is $5

This week, please pray that God will use the outreach ministries of our church (Divorce Care, Kid’s Hope, Feeding America, community dinners) to draw people into a saving knowledge of Him

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 11/7

  9:15 AM     Prayer Time

  9:45 AM Morning Worship

  11:00 AM Discovery Hour

  3:45PM JROCK 

  5:30PM Bible Study

  6:00PM LIFE     

MONDAY –11/8

  6:30 PM   Zumba 

  7:00 PM – Ad Board

TUESDAY –11/9

   6:30 PM  Divorce Care

WEDNESDAY –11/10

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study 

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life 

   1:00 PM   Cafe

   7:00 PM   Bad Girls of the Bible    

THURSDAY –11/11

   9:30 AM   Knit & Crochet

NEXT SUNDAY – 11/14

   9:15 AM Prayer Time

9:45 AM Morning Worship

  11:00 AM  Discovery Hour

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

TODAY, November 7th

Nursery- Christina Harms

Children’s Ministry- Tyler Harms and Alisha Myers

Welcome Center-Sandi Ruiter

Audio/Visual:

Slides- Micheal Quigley

Sound- Linda Vanderlaan

Video- Micah Graybill

Coffee Servers:

Jim & Grace Cremer

NEXT WEEK, November 14th

Nursery- Erin Viveros 

              Holly Milanowski

Children’s Ministry-  

              Jennifer VanStrien

Welcome Center-Diane Maat

Audio/Visual:

Slides- Micah Graybill

Sound- Linda Vanderlaan

Video- 

Coffee Servers:

Bill & Karen Vinegar

October 31 2021

TODAY

This Sunday begins our Mission Emphasis Week.  Pastor Dan will continue the sermon series Prayer: Nurturing a Relationship.  His sermon, from John 16:23-24, will be In Jesus’ Name. 

The second offering will be for Mel Trotter.

Following the service, there will be homemade treats made by Barb Koning in honor of her birthday!  Thanks Barb!

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday we will conclude our Mission Emphasis week.  Our guest pastor will be Cody Zuiderveen.

The second offering will be for Faith Promise.

CHURCH FAMILY

Christie VanKuiken’s surgery went well and she is waiting to hear her pathology results.  She is now home recovering.

The results from Jamie Mata’s lumpectomy showed that there was no cancer.  Praise God!!  

The elders are excited to hear the profession of faith from four young people this week.  Anika Verbeek, Isabel Thomasma, Kaylee Rodenhouse and Luke Weesies all met with the elders on Wednesday and will be professing their faith in front of the congregation at an upcoming Sunday service.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Beginning next Sunday, and continuing on the first Sunday of every month, the Christian education committee will be collecting your clean, returnable bottles and cans. Collection bins will be located in front of the double stall garage located by the church offices. Thank you for your continuing support!

Whats better than eating apple pie?  Eating apple pie that you didn’t have to make!  Youth group is selling apple pies to raise money for the summer mission trip.  Pies are $10 each or $5 for a personal sized pie.  They will be made and available for pick up November 20- just in time for the holidays!  Order forms are available in your church mailbox or by the Welcome Center.

We plan to update the Westend address/phone directory.  Have you moved since the last one was printed? Do you need to update your e-mail or phone number?  Please let Nichole in the office know your updated information for the new directory! 

We are looking for help making apple pies on Saturday November 20th from 9am-1pm.  If you are able to help out, even for a little while, please sign up on the form by the apple pie display.

Attention Kids Hope Mentors: There is No School on November 2nd!

Burrito orders can be picked up this Wednesday afternoon from 3:30-6pm.

If you or a family you know could use help with gifts this Christmas season, we are offering WE Bless again this year.  Pick up a form at the Welcome Center, fill it out and bring it to the office or back to the Welcome Center.  If you have questions, contact Sue Mellema

Sunday Evening Adult Bible Study starts next week!  The Sunday evening Bible study will begin on Sunday, November 7 at 5:30 pm. The topic this year is Paul’s letter to the Romans. We will plan to meet every other Sunday evening beginning on November 7 and continuing on November 21 and December 5. Then we will take a break for the holidays and resume our study in the new year. Come out and enjoy a time of food, fellowship and digging into God’s Word as we grow together in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. 

HELP NEEDED! 

Sunday morning coffee servers are still needed! If you could volunteer for 1 Sunday a month or every other month, that would be very helpful!   We need 3 people for each Sunday. Please call Kathy Myers or sign up at the Welcome Center if you are able!

The feeding America food truck will be here on Wednesday.  If you are willing to join us as we pass out food, please sign up by the visitor center.

This Wednesday will be our next community dinner.  We will be serving a Mexican meal in honor of Mission Emphasis.  Volunteers are needed to help serve and clean up so please sign up by the visitor center if you’re willing to help!

YOUTH

JROCK (6th-8th graders)

Join us next week for our next Sunday meeting.  We will meet downstairs 3:45 – 5:30 pm for food, games and a Bible lesson.

Save the Date for our next outing on Nov 20!  We will be serving with Sus Manos Gleaners, a ministry based out of Jenison. We will meet at Westend at 8:30 am and travel to Sus Manos where we will help process food from 9-11. Parents and other family members are welcome to come and serve with us! We have so much to be thankful for, one of the ways we can express our gratitude is by giving back to the community! 

LIFE(9th-12th graders)

No youth group tonight.  Our next meeting is next week Sunday from 6-8pm.  We will meet in the church basement for dinner, a bible lesson and other group activities.

We will be making apple pies on Saturday November 20th.  Save the date as we can use your help!

Save The Date! Join us Saturday November 27th for our Sr. High vs. Post High Broomball challenge! 

This week, please pray that God will encourage and minister to the needs of the missionaries and mission causes that our church supports.

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 10/31

  9:15 AM     Prayer Time

  9:45 AM Morning Worship

 11:00 AM   Discovery Hour

MONDAY –11/1

  6:30 PM   Zumba 

TUESDAY –11/2

   6:30 PM  Divorce Care

WEDNESDAY –11/3

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study 

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life 

   1:00 PM   Cafe

   5:30 PM   Community Dinner

   6:30 PM   Westend Wednesday: GEMS, Cadets, Bible Study     

THURSDAY –11/4

   6:30 PM   Women’s Bible Study

NEXT SUNDAY – 11/7

   9:15 AM Prayer Time

9:45 AM Morning Worship

  11:00 AM  Discovery Hour

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

TODAY, October 31st

Nursery- Lynn Bengelink

Children’s Ministry- VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Welcome Center-Jenith Verbeek

Audio/Visual:

Slides- Ben Cleveland

Sound- Ryan Faber

Video- Matt Falk

NEXT WEEK, November 7th

Nursery- Christina Harms

Children’s Ministry- VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Welcome Center-Sandi Ruiter

Audio/Visual:

Slides- Micheal Quigley

Sound-

Video- Micah Garybill

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings       10/11 – 10/24   wkly goals 

Ministries        $33,899           $12,228

Chr Ed            $1,890             $1,308

October 24, 2021

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Dan will begin a new series titled Prayer: Nurturing a Relationship.  His sermon, from Psalm 27, will be Experiencing God.

The second offering will be for Benevolence.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday begins our Mission Emphasis Week.  Pastor Dan will continue the sermon series Prayer: Nurturing a Relationship.  His sermon, from John 16:23-24, will be In Jesus’ Name.

CHURCH FAMILY

Christy VanKuiken will have surgery on Monday to remove the cancer from her Colon.  We pray for great peace and great results.

Jamie Mata will have a lumpectomy on Tuesday.  Join us as we pray for a smooth procedure and that they don’t find any cancer.

Marilyn Zoodsma’s great Granddaughter, Arti, had a successful surgery on Tuesday to place a shunt in her head.  Arti is the daughter of Kira VanWyk (Turner) and granddaughter of Jim and Kathy Turner.  We are so grateful that this procedure went well.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

This week would have been Ken Blake’s 80th birthday.  There will be cake available after the service today courtesy of his wife, Lois, as a way to remember and celebrate Ken’s life.

The Christian Education Ministry Committee (CEMC) THANKS the Westend congregation for your participation in the Westend Wednesday, October 20, Ham Dinner fund-raiser. Your continued giving for the KIDS and CHRISTIAN EDUCATION is appreciated. THANK YOU to all who helped with set-up, meal prep, serving and cleanup. A special THANKS goes to Jim and Judy Goote for your leadership and help in making the evening a positive time of food and fellowship. CEMC continues to be blessed by the giving of the congregation for Christian Education now and historically over many years. GOD BE PRAISED!!

If you or a family you know could use help with gifts this Christmas season, we are offering WE Bless again this year.  Pick up a form at the Welcome Center, fill it out and bring it to the office or back to the Welcome Center.  If you have questions, contact Sue Mellema

Last Call! If you have moved or have new contact information that you would like included in the new directory, please let Nichole in the office know by November 1st! 

Let’s get ready to move it, move it!  All are welcome Mondays at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Center for a Zumba class. Zumba is a great way to be physically active and it’s A LOT of fun!  People of all ages welcome! 

Women!  Join us this Wednesday 7pm for a time to connect with God and each other.  No commitment or materials needed, just come ready to worship, study and be together. 

HELP NEEDED! 

We still really need volunteers for both Nursery and Children’s Ministry!  Please sign up in Planning Center or at the Welcome Center for a Sunday if you are able! 

Sunday Evening Adult Bible Study is back!  The Sunday evening Bible study will begin on Sunday, November 7 at 5:30 pm. The topic this year is Paul’s letter to the Romans. We will plan to meet every other Sunday evening beginning on November 7 and continuing on November 21 and December 5. Then we will take a break for the holidays and resume our study in the new year. Come out and enjoy a time of food, fellowship and digging into God’s Word as we grow together in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. 


The Letter to the Romans, written by Paul to a congregation that he had never visited, is commonly thought to represent the apostle’s most complete theological reflection. It is a systematic presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul also addresses other significant issues relating to first century Christianity, including the Jew-Gentile relationship, the Christian’s relationship to the OT law, unity in the church, predestination, the Christian life, and the Christian’s relationship to government (just to mention a few). We will trace the theme of God’s Gospel as presented in the Book of Romans, emphasizing its application to living out the Gospel, with the hope that you will come out of this study “transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2).

YOUTH

JROCK

Our next meeting will be Sunday November 7th from 3:45-5:30pm. 

Save the date! Our next JROCK activity will be November 12th.  Details to come soon!

LIFE

Join us tonight from 6-8 pm as we continue to discuss the big questions.  Tonight we will talk about “What difference can I make?”  Hope to see you there as we dig into God’s purpose and mission for your life.

afterLIFE

Come join us for our youth group meeting tonight.  We would love to have your input as we talk about what it looks like to live with a sense of purpose and mission to our lives.

THIS WEEK

October 17 2021

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Brian will bring us a message from Genesis 16 titled The God Who Sees Me.

There is no Discovery Hour today, please join us following the service for the Westend Fall Fest!

The second offering will be for Hope Unexpected.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Dan will begin a new series titled Prayer: Nurturing a Relationship.  His sermon, from Psalm 27, will be Experiencing God.

The second offering will be for Benevolence.

CHURCH FAMILY

Please continue to pray for Beth Scheidel as she had some more complications with her heart and is back in the hospital.  She is hoping to be discharged this week.

I would like to thank everyone who prayed for me during my hospital visit.  Thanks for the cards & phone calls. – Wilma Tumbling

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

 Fall = Fun!  Westend Fall Fest is today!  Join us for donuts, cider and pumpkin decorating following the morning service.

Did you order your burritos yet?  Christian Ed is selling burritos from Trini’s in Sparta.  The burritos come frozen and are a great last minute meal with no prep.  Extra order forms are available at the Welcome Center! Orders with payment are due today and may be placed in the Mata mailbox, pick up is Nov 3rd.

Zumba is back! All are welcome to join us Monday evenings 6:30-7:30pm in the Fellowship Center.  Our first class begins October 18th!  Questions?  Contact the office!

If you or a family you know could use help with gifts this Christmas season, we are offering WE Bless again this year.  Pick up a form at the Welcome Center, fill it out and bring it to the office or back to the Welcome Center.  If you have questions, contact Sue Mellema

The Cadet fundraiser order forms are due today! Orders with payment may be placed in the Faber mailbox.

Sunday Evening Adult Bible Study Coming Soon!  The Sunday evening Bible study will begin on Sunday, November 7 at 5:30 pm. The topic this year is Paul’s letter to the Romans (see below for a description). We will plan to meet every other Sunday evening beginning on November 7 and continuing on November 21 and December 5. Then we will take a break for the holidays and resume our study in the new year. Come out and enjoy a time of food, fellowship and digging into God’s Word as we grow together in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. 


The Letter to the Romans, written by Paul to a congregation that he had never visited, is commonly thought to represent the apostle’s most complete theological reflection. It is a systematic presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul also addresses other significant issues relating to first century Christianity, including the Jew-Gentile relationship, the Christian’s relationship to the OT law, unity in the church, predestination, the Christian life, and the Christian’s relationship to government (just to mention a few). We will trace the theme of God’s Gospel as presented in the Book of Romans, emphasizing its application to living out the Gospel, with the hope that you will come out of this study “transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2).

HELP NEEDED! 

The Christian Education team will be sponsoring our Westend Wednesday dinner next Wednesday, from 5:30-6:30pm.  We will be preparing a ham dinner with potatoes, corn, rolls, salad and ice cream for dessert!  We are looking for CEMC members, as well as others, to sign up for a shift to help with this dinner.

Shifts we need help with are: 

3-5:15pm: Set up & Kitchen Help, Food Prep

5-6:30pm: Help with food prep & Serving

6-7:30pm: Kitchen Clean up / table & chairs take down

There is a sign up sheet near the Welcome Center, please sign up for a shift if you are able! 

There are currently many opportunities to serve the Lord at Westend Church – no matter your skill set!  Check out the opportunities here and prayerfully consider what area would be best for you to plug into!

YOUTH

JROCK

–  Join us tonight for food, games and a Bible lesson.  We will meet downstairs from 3:45-5:30pm.

LIFE & ExtremeLIFE

-Join us tonight for a bonfire from 5:30-9pm.  We will have hot dogs, campfire pizza pies, s’mores, hot chocolate, capture the flag and lots of opportunities to run around and have some fun.  You can meet us at church or at the Rodenhouse’s.

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Seventh Reformed Church warmly invites you to their fall conference Politics: What Does God Require? featuring Matthew Mihelic on Nov. 19 at 7:00 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 10:00 a.m. Matthew Mihelic has helped write prolife legislation for the U.S. House of Representatives, taught courses in Political Science, and is passionate for international missions. To register for this free conference and to learn more about the speaker and sessions, visit www.7thref.org. For questions, call 616.459.4451 or email tammy@7thref.org.

Weekly Prayer Focus

This week, please pray that God will help us to love each other well through the prayer ministry, congregational life activities, nursery and by support for the Christian Education Committee’s work.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings       10/1 – 10/10   wkly goals 

Ministries        $49,410           $12,228

Chr Ed            $13,940            $1,308

Faith Prm        $4,165

Ways To Give:
In Person- Drop your gift in one of the offering boxes

By Mail-  Mail your gift to:
1015 Westend Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
Text  Text the amount you want to give to 84321. (ex. $10 in the message field).  If you would like to specify where your donation should go, simply use one of the codes below:

Texting Codes:
-General
-Second (second offering of the week)
-CEMC (Christian Education)
-Benevolence 
-Faith (Faith Promise)

Online- To donate online, click here

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 10/17

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

  9:45 AM   Morning Worship

  11:00 AM  Westend Fall Fest

 (No Discovery Hour!)

   3:45 PM   JROCK

   5:30 PM  LIFE Bonfire

MONDAY –10/18

  6:30 PM   Zumba 

TUESDAY –10/19

   6:30 PM  Divorce Care

WEDNESDAY –10/20

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study 

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life 

   1:00 PM   Cafe

   5:30 PM   Community Dinner 

   6:30 PM   Westend Wednesday: GEMS, Cadets, Women’s Bible Study            

NEXT SUNDAY – 10/24

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

  9:45 AM   Morning Worship

  11:00 AM  Discovery Hour

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

TODAY, October 17th

Nursery- Holly Milanowski

Children’s Ministry- Allison Petroelje

Welcome Center-Ruth Meringa

Audio/Visual:

Slides- Andrew Rodenhouse

Sound- Linda Vanderlaan

Video-  

NEXT WEEK, October 24th

Nursery- Nancy Veenstra

Children’s Ministry- VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Welcome Center-Sue Mellema 

Audio/Visual:

Slides- Nichole Quigley

Sound- David Riley

Video- Kristen Adrianse

October 10th 2021

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Dan will bring us a message from John 12:20-26 titled The Cost of Discipleship. 

The second offering will be for Christian Education.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Brian will bring us a message.

The second offering will be for Hope Unexpected.

CHURCH FAMILY

Please keep Marilyn Zoodsma’s 13 week old great granddaughter, Artimas, in your prayers.  She will be having a shunt implanted to remove fluid from her brain.

Thank you for all the prayers, calls, cards and treats for after my hip repair surgery.  -Ed VanPortfliet

Christie VanKuiken met with her surgeon on Thursday.  She has a surgery scheduled for October 25th where they will remove a portion of her colon and lymph nodes.  If the lymph nodes are cancer-free then her expected recovery will be 6 weeks.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Safe Church training will be held after church today in the Sanctuary.  If you are a teacher, leader, mentor or council member who has not had training in the last 3 years, please plan to attend one of those dates!  If you are unsure if you need to attend, please contact Julie to see!

Fall = Fun!  Westend Fall Fest will be next Sunday, October 17th.  Join us for donuts, cider and pumpkin decorating following the morning service.

We would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who showed up to help with food prepping, cooking, setting up, serving and making this week’s Westend Wednesday a success! We couldn’t have done it without our church family!  

Zumba is back! All are welcome to join us Monday evenings 6:30-7:30pm in the Fellowship Center.  Our first class begins October 18th!  Questions?  Contact the office!

Did you order your burritos yet?  Forms were in mailboxes (and extras are at the Welcome Center) so you can get your famous Trini’s wet burritos, frozen and ready for you to bake at home.  This is a Christian Ed fundraiser that you don’t want to miss!  Orders with payment may be placed in the Mata mailbox no later than Oct 17th, pick up is Nov 3rd.

YOUTH

JROCK

–  Join us next Sunday (Oct. 17th) for food, games and a Bible lesson.  We will meet downstairs from 3:45-5:30pm.

LIFE

–  Join us tonight from 6-8pm We will meet in the church basement for dinner, a Bible lesson and other group activities.  This week we will dig into the big question “Where Do I Belong?”  Hope to see you there! 

-Join us next Sunday for a bonfire from 5:30-9pm.  We will have hot dogs, campfire pizza pies, s’mores, hot chocolate, capture the flag and lots of opportunities to run around and have some fun.  You can meet us at church or at the Rodenhouse’s.

ExtremeLIFE

-Join us for the bonfire next Sunday October 17th!

HELP NEEDED! 

The Christian Education team will be sponsoring our next Westend Wednesday dinner on Wednesday October 20th, from 5:30-6:30pm.  We will be preparing a ham dinner with potatoes, corn, rolls, salad and ice cream for dessert!  We are looking for CEMC members, as well as others, to sign up for a shift to help with this dinner.

Shifts we need help with are: 

3-5:15pm: Set up & Kitchen Help, Food Prep

5-6:30pm: Help with food prep & Serving

6-7:30pm: Kitchen Clean up / table & chairs take down

There is a sign up sheet near the Welcome Center, please sign up for a shift if you are able! 

Funeral Ministry: This is such a loving way to serve others at a time of loss and sadness.  We need a list of names to call when this occasion comes.  Please sign up at the Welcome Center, or contact Kathy Myers @ 616-540-6052.

Coffee Servers Needed! Would you be willing to help serve coffee with a quick clean up after the service on Sunday’s?  It is a wonderful way to greet and meet others!  Please sign up at the Welcome Center, or contact Kathy Myers @ 616-540-6052.

Could you spare 45 minutes once a month on Saturday morning?  We are in need of more help to set up for communion.  Contact Corry Olson, Cathryn Droge or Arla Thomasma if you are willing to do this or with questions.

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The Christian Rest Home Women’s Service Board presents The Voices of Victory Quartet and Covenant Christian Chamber Choir in concert TONIGHT at 7:15 pm, here at Westend Church!  Please consider a gift during the concert’s offering to help serve the home’s residents who for many years have served us.  If you are not able to attend, please consider mailing a gift  to help with their $6,000 fundraising goal this year!

In your mailbox today is an order form for the Cadet’s fundraiser.  The Cadets are partnering with Peters Gourmet Market to raise money to purchase new camping gear, and eventually a new Cadet trailer.  Orders with payment may be placed in the Faber mailbox no later than Oct 17th (checks can be made out to Westend CRC).  There is also a table located near the mailboxes for orders as well.  Please contact Ryan with questions (616-304-5329 / westendcadets@gmail.com).  Donations may also be made to Cadets.

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 10/10

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

  9:45 AM   Morning Worship

 11:00 AM   Discovery Hour

 11:00 AM   Safe Church

  6:00 PM       LIFE

  7:15 PM    Edison Women’s 

                  Concert

MONDAY –10/11

   7:00 PM  Ad Board

TUESDAY –10/12

   6:30 PM  Divorce Care

WEDNESDAY –10/13

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study 

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life 

   1:00 PM   Cafe

   7:00 PM   Bad Girls of The Bible 

                 Study

THURSDAY –10/14

   9:30 AM   Knit. & Crochet

NEXT SUNDAY – 10/17

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

  9:45 AM   Morning Worship

  11:00 AM  Westend Fall Fest

    (No Discovery Hour!)

   6:00 PM  LIFE Bonfire

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

TODAY, October 10th

Nursery- Dawn Smits, Erin Viveros

Children’s Ministry- Amalia Mulder

Welcome Center- Diane Maat

Audio/Visual:

Slides-  Nate Verbeek

Sound-  Ryan Faber

Video-   Micah Graybill

NEXT WEEK, October 17th

Nursery- Holly Milanowski

Children’s Ministry- Allison Petroelje

Welcome Center-Sue Mellema 

Audio/Visual:

Slides- Andrew Rodenhouse

Sound- Linda Vanderlaan

Video- Kristen Adrianse

October 3rd 2021

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Dan will bring us a message from 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 titled Remember. We will also celebrate World Communion Sunday. 

The second offering will be for Faith Promise.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Dan will bring us a message from John 12:20-26 titled The Cost of Discipleship. 

The second offering will be for Christian Education.

CHURCH FAMILY

Christy VanKuiken had a CT scan this past week & will meet with the cancer doctors on Thursday.  Please pray for good results, a clear plan and great peace no matter what this journey brings.

Robin Swaney’s mother passed away of cancer on September 5th.  Please keep their family in your prayers.

Please remember Audrey Gezon, Jeni Verbeek, Wilma Tumbling, Ed VanPortfliet and Pam Johnson in your prayers as they continue to recover at home.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Safe Church training will be held after church this week and next week in the Sanctuary.  If you are a teacher, leader, mentor or council member who has not had training in the last 3 years, please plan to attend one of those dates!

This Wednesday is Westend Wednesday!  Come for a fabulous homemade spaghetti dinner at 5:30, and stay for GEMS, Cadets and Ladies’ Bible Study.  

The Feeding America truck will also be here this Wednesday at 5:00pm.  Help is needed! Please sign up at the Welcome Center.

Zumba is back! All are welcome to join us Monday evenings 6:30-7:30pm in the Fellowship Center.  Our first class begins October 18th!  Questions?  Contact the office!

In your mailbox today is an order for Trini’s famous wet burritos!  This is a Christian Ed fundraiser that you don’t want to miss!  If you’ve never been to Trini’s in Sparta, trust us, these burritos are fabulous.  Orders with payment may be placed in the Mata mailbox no later than Oct 17th, pick up is Nov 3rd.  Extra order forms are at the end of the mailboxes.

THANK YOU

I would like to thank everyone who prayed for me as I had my last heart procedure and those who sent me cards too!  I would also like to thank someone very special who sent fresh flowers.  They were beautiful and I enjoyed them.  -Audrey Gezon

HELP NEEDED! 

Could you spare 45 minutes once a month on Saturday morning?  We are in need of more help to set up for communion.  Contact Corry Olson, Cathryn Droge or Arla Thomasma if you are willing to do this or with questions.

We still really need volunteers for both Nursery and Children’s Ministry!  Please sign up in Planning Center or at the Welcome Center for a Sunday if you are able! 

YOUTH

JROCK

–  We will meet from 3:45-5:30 today!  Join us as Jilanne helps us explore the Beauty of the Psalms.

–  Join us next Friday, Oct. 8th from 6-8pm as we head over to Post Family Farms!  We will explore their corn maze and have a bonfire.  You can meet us at church at 5:30 or the farm at 6pm.  Cost is $10.  Hope to see you there! 

LIFE

–  Join us tonight from 6-8 as we begin a new series about the big questions that can deeply impact the life of a teenager.

–  Save the date! Join us for a bonfire on Sunday Oct 17th!

ExtremeLIFE

– Save the date! Join us for a bonfire on Sunday Oct 17th!

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS 

This last summer we were able to participate in a Cadet campout with about 12 other area churches, including about 65 other Cadets.  The Cadets were able to start learning camping skills such as fire building, compass training, survival skills, etc., as well as have fun doing an obstacle course, river swimming, archery and shooting a pellet gun!  Most importantly, they were able to have times of fellowship and devotions with other Cadets while forming new relationships.

Looking to the future, we would like to be able to continue doing this but will need to purchase some new camping gear as well as eventually a new Cadet trailer.  We have the opportunity to partner with Peters Gourmet Market to help raise funds.

There is a fundraiser and order form located near the Welcome Center.  Money is due with orders.  Checks can be made out to Westend CRC.  Please contact Ryan Faber with any questions.

The Christian Rest Home Women’s Service Board presents The Voices of Victory Quartet and Covenant Christian Chamber Choir in concert on Sunday October 10th at 7:15 pm, here at Westend Church!  Please consider a gift during the concert’s offering to help serve the home’s residents who for many years have served us.  If you are not able to attend, please consider mailing a gift  to help with their $6,000 fundraising goal this year!

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings       9/13-9/26      wkly goals 

Ministries        $21,813          $12,228

Chr Ed            $1,105           $1,308

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 10/3

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

   9:45 AM   Morning Worship

 11:00 AM   Discovery Hour

 11:00 AM   Safe Church

  3:45 PM    JROCK

  6:00 PM     LIFE

TUESDAY –10/5

   6:30 PM  Divorce Care

WEDNESDAY –10/6

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study 

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life 

   1:00 PM   Cafe

   4:30 PM   Feeding America

   5:30 PM   Community Dinner 

   6:30 PM   Westend Wednesday:

                 -GEMS, Cadets

                  -Bible Study 

THURSDAY –10/7

   6:30 PM   Women’s Bible Study

NEXT SUNDAY – 10/10

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

   9:45 AM   Morning Worship

  11:00 AM  Safe church

   6:00 PM   LIFE

   7:15 PM  Edison Women’s Concert

September 26, 2021

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Dan will conclude the sermon series titled Back To Basics with the message Serve The World, from John 13:1-17.  We will also hear a mission update from Christie VanKuiken.

The second offering will be for Benevolence.

There will be no Discovery Hour classes this week!  

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Dan will bring us a message from 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 titled Remember. We will also celebrate World Communion Sunday. 

The second offering will be for Faith Promise.

CHURCH FAMILY

Luanne Hoekzema’s brother, Tim Oele, passed away.  Please remember them in your prayers.

Praise to God! Audrey Gezon’s heart catherization went well yesterday and they were able to implant two stents which is what she had hoped for.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Join us in celebrating Westend’s 30th Anniversary with great food, games, and fellowship!  Please join us TODAY at Millennium Park (Pavilion B) after the service to celebrate Westend’s 30th Anniversary!  A lunch of pulled pork, sides and drinks will be provided.  There is limited seating available so we are asking families to bring camping chairs and/or blankets for additional seating.

There is no Sunday school classes this week due to the 30th Anniversary Celebration, they will resume next week! 

Safe Church training will be held after church on Sunday October 3rd and 10th.  If you are a teacher, leader, mentor or council member who has not had training in the last 3 years, please plan to attend one of those dates.

Ladies, are you ready to connect with other women but it is hard to commit to a weekly Bible study? Join us for a time to connect with God and each other. No commitment or materials needed, just come ready to worship, study and be together.  We will meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month starting September 29th! 

Christian Education Ministry Meeting — September 28 @ 7:00 PM in the church office conference room

HELP NEEDED! 

Could you spare 45 minutes once a month on Saturday morning?  We are in need of more help to set up for communion.  Contact Corry Olson, Cathryn Droge or Arla Thomasma if you are willing to do this or with questions.

We still really need volunteers for both nursery and Children’s Ministry!  Please sign up in Planning Center or at the Welcome Center for a Sunday if you are able! 

CHURCH CENTER

Did you know Westend has a mobile app?  Our new mobile app allows you to give online, check-in for Nursery/Children’s Ministry, and stay up to date on the latest Westend happenings! 

THANK YOU! 

We would like to give a huge thank you for all the prayers, visits, cards and calls, and meals over the past couple weeks during my recovery. It was so much appreciated! -Joe and Pam Johnson

YOUTH

JROCK

•  Join us October 3rd from 3:45-5:30 for our next JROCK meeting
•  Save the Date!  Friday, October 8 for our next Friday night activity

LIFE

–  Join us downstairs this evening from 6-8pm for food, fun and a Bible lesson 

ExtremeLIFE

-Save the date! Bonfire is coming up on Sunday, Oct. 17. 

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Christian Rest Home Women’s Service Board presents The Voices of Victory Quartet and Covenant Christian Chamber Choir in concert on Sunday October 10th at 7:15 pm, here at Westend Church!  Please consider a gift during the concert’s offering to help serve the home’s residents who for many years have served us.  If you are not able to attend, please consider mailing a gift  to help with their $6,000 fundraising goal this year!

Calling all car lovers! We invite you to take a step back in time and see some vintage cars and trucks while enjoying a delicious burger, hot dog, and root beer float! The WSCS Car Hop will take place Saturday, October 2 from 11:00am – 2:00pm at Westview Christian Reformed Church (2929 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids).  Proceeds from the event will go to the WSCS PTA.

Israel & Jordan Study Tour (March 31 – April 12, 2022):

 Travel to NT sites connected with Jesus’ life and the early church: Bethlehem, Nazareth, Caesarea, Capernaum, Bethsaida, Sea of Galilee, Caesarea Philippi, the major biblical places in Jerusalem, Masada and much more. This tour also uniquely involves key biblical sites in Jordan, including the amazing city of Petra. Contact Dr. Jeff Weima, Professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, at wemje@calvinseminary.edu or 616-328-3110.

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 9/26

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

   9:45 AM   Morning Worship

 12:00 PM   30th Anniversary @ Millenium Park (Pavilion B)

   6:00 PM   LIFE

TUESDAY –9/28

   6:30 PM Divorce Care

   7:00 PM CEMC Meeting

WEDNESDAY –9/29

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study 

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life 

   1:00 PM   Cafe

   7:00 PM   Bad Girls Of The Bible

NEXT SUNDAY – 10/3

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

   9:45 AM   Morning Worship

  3:45 PM   JROCK

   6:00 PM   LIFE

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

TODAY, September 26th 

Nursery- Michelle Terrell

Children’s Ministry- Margie Broene

Audio/Visual:

Slides-  Ben Cleveland

Sound- Linda Vanderlaan

Video- Ryan Faber

Welcome Center: Sandi Ruiter

NEXT WEEK, October 3rd

Nursery- Jaime Thomasma

Children’s Ministry- Wendy Burghgraef

Audio/Visual:

Slides-  Ben Cleveland

Sound- Linda Vanderlaan

Video- Ryan Faber

Welcome Center: Sue Mellema

September 19, 2021
TODAY
This Sunday Pastor Dan continues the sermon series Back To Basics with the message Love People, from Luke 10:25-37. 

Discovery Hour classes for children and youth will be held immediately following the morning service.

The second offering will be for Kids Hope.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Dan will continue the sermon series titled Back To Basics with the message Serve The World, from John 13:1-17.  We will also hear a mission update from Christie VanKuiken

The second offering will be for Benevolence.

CHURCH FAMILY

Wilma Tumbling’s cough is slowly improving.  She is currently at home regaining her strength.

Jim Kok had successful hand surgery on Tuesday and is doing well. 

Ed VanPortfliet had successful surgery on his hip Wednesday.  Please keep him in prayer as he is still pretty uncomfortable and is looking at 6-8 weeks of recovery.
Jeni VerBeek had successful knee surgery on Thursday.  Please pray for her and her recovery.

Please continue to remember Beth Scheidel and Pam Johnson as they continue to recover at home.

A NOTE FROM THE MODERATOR 

As the program year begins here at Westend, we would like to strongly recommend wearing masks when social distancing cannot be maintained- this includes grade school children (at parental discretion).  Masks will be provided at stations located throughout the church.  As always, if you are not feeling well or have tested positive, please stay home.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 
LAST CALL!  Join us in celebrating Westend’s 30th Anniversary! We will meet for lunch at millennium park after the service next Sunday.  Pulled pork, sides and drinks will be provided.  Please RSVP by Monday if you plan to attend!  There are sign up sheets near the welcome center or online: https://forms.gle/3gKD62aKYDMxLY1S9

In your mailbox is copy of the entry that will be in the updated Westend Church directory.  Is it complete and correct?  If so, please initial and place it in the Secretary mailbox (located before the letter A).  If not, please make the corrections and/or additions on the sheet and return it to the Secretary mailbox.

We are excited to announce that we have hired a part-time middle school youth director.  Her name is JilAnne German.  JilAnne is currently a student at Calvin Seminary and prior to that she helped lead the youth group at her church in Washington State.  She is fun, intelligent, and relational which already makes her more gifted for this position than Brian :-). She will be great in this new role!  Welcome JilAnne!

Attention all parents of middle school students.  Please join us in the church cafe about 10 minutes after church lets out for a quick “meet and greet” with our new middle school youth director, JilAnne.  We will take a few minutes to introduce her and answer any questions you may have about JROCK moving forward.  Hope to see you then!

Safe Church training will be held after church on Sunday October 3rd and 10th.  If you are a teacher, leader, mentor or council member who has not had training in the last 3 years, please plan to attend one of those dates.

Westend Wednesdays are back! Join us this Wednesday at 5:30pm for a youth group sponsored 50’s style dinner that will feature a classic grill out of hamburgers and hot dogs, beans, chips and root beer floats.  GEMS and Cadets also get rolling that evening.

Attention anyone with a classic car:  We would like to invite you to bring your car out to our 50’s dinner on Wednesday.   Please arrive around 5:15 pm and we will have reserved parking for you.  Consider this just another fun excuse to take it out for a ride!

Ladies, are you ready to connect with other women but it is hard to commit to a weekly Bible study? Join us for a time to connect with God and each other. No commitment or materials needed, just come ready to worship, study and be together.  We will meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month starting September 29th! 

Did you know Westend has a mobile app?  Our new mobile app allows you to give online, check-in for Nursery/Children’s Ministry, find bible studies to join and stay up to date on the latest Westend happenings! 

HELP NEEDED! 
Could you spare 45 minutes once a month on Saturday morning?  We are in need of more help to set up for communion.  Contact Corry Olson, Cathryn Droge or Arla Thomasma if you are willing to do this or with questions.

We still really need volunteers for both nursery and Children’s Ministry!  Please sign up in Planning Center or at the Welcome Center for a Sunday if you are able!  

The AV team is still looking for volunteers. If you might be interested in helping to run sound, do slides or video please contact one of the 2 leaders: Micah Graybill or Jeremy Marsman.

CHURCH CENTERYOUTH

JROCK

–  Join us this afternoon from 3:45-5:30 for our next JROCK meeting.  We will have snacks, games and a fun lesson on what it means to be created in the image of God.
–  Save the Date!  Friday, October 8 for our next Friday night activity

LIFE

–  We have our 50’s dinner coming up this Wednesday and volunteers are needed for set up, clean up and during the dinner!  If you are able to help out, please let Brian know!
–  Our next Sunday meeting is next week Sunday.  Join us downstairs from 6-8 pm for food, fun and a Bible lesson 

ExtremeLIFE Save the date! ExtremeLIFE bonfire is planned for Sunday, Oct. 17.  

THIS WEEK
TODAY – 9/19   9:15 AM Prayer Time

9:45 AM Morning Worship 

11:00 AM  SS & Catechism 

 3:45 PM   JROCK
TUESDAY –9/21   

6:30 PM Divorce Care
WEDNESDAY –9/22   

6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study    

 1:00 PM   Cafe   

5:30 PM   Community Dinner  

 6:30 PM   Westend Wednesday: GEMS, Cadets, Bible Study

THURSDAY –9/23   

9:30 AM   Knit & Crochet    

6:30 PM   Women’s Bible Study

NEXT SUNDAY – 9/26   

9:15 AM      Prayer Time 

 9:45 AM      Morning Worship

 12:00 PM       30th Anniversary Celebration  @ Millennium Park

  6:00 PM      LIFE
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
TODAY, September 19th 

Nursery- Holly Milanowski

Children’s Ministry- Christina Harms
Audio/Visual:

Slides-  Kristen Adrianse

Sound- David Riley

Video- Matt Falk

Welcome Center: Kathy Myers

NEXT WEEK, September 26th

We are in need of volunteers for nursery and Children’s Ministry this week!  Please sign up in planning center or at the welcome center if you are able to help! 
Audio/Visual:

Slides-  Ben Cleveland

Sound- Linda Vanderlaan

Video- Ryan Faber

Welcome Center: Sandi Ruiter

September 12, 2021

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Dan will begin a sermon series titled Back To Basics with the message Love God from Matthew 22:35-40.Please join us for cake and fellowship immediately following the service.

The second offering will be for Faith Promise.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Dan continues the sermon series Back To Basics with the message Love People from 

The second offering will be for Kids Hope.

CHURCH FAMILY

Beth Scheidel’s surgery went well and she was able to go home on Thursday.  David and Beth are so grateful for all of the prayers and cards from their Westend Family!  What a grace filled and merciful God we serve!

Wilma Tumbling was released from the hospital Wednesday and is recovering at home.

Pam Johnson has made it home from Tennessee and is recovering at home.

Barb Koning’s daughter, Lori’s heart is doing better.  She is out of ICU, but she does have some memory loss.  She will be doing rehab at Mary Free Bed.  Please continue to pray for her.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

As we begin the program year at Westend, the MPT meet to discuss the rising CoVid numbers and our recommendations.  Kent county is considered high risk for transmission and we would like to encourage wearing masks when social distancing cannot be maintained including grade school children (at parental discretion).  Masks will be provided at stations located throughout the church.  As always, if you are not feeling well or have tested positive, please stay home.

Ray and Gerie Breen are celebrating their 75th Anniversary!  On Sunday, September 19, please join Ray and Gerie for cake after the worship service to congratulate them on this milestone!  

Join us in celebrating Westend’s 30th Anniversary!  We will meet for lunch at millennium park after the service on September 26th!  Pulled pork, sides and drinks will be provided! 

Please RSVP if you are able to attend!  There are sign up sheets near the welcome center or online:  https://forms.gle/3gKD62aKYDMxLY1S9

Safe Church training will be held after church on Sunday October 3rd and 10th.  If you are a teacher, leader, mentor or council member who has not had training in the last 3 years, please plan to attend one of those dates.

Sunday school and catechism starts next week, Sept 19th immediately following the morning service and goes until 11:45am.

We are in need of volunteers for Sunday school, children’s worshiand nursery.  Please sign up on planning center or at the Welcome Center if you are able to help!Kids Hope wants to treat the teachers with treats! If you are willing to bring a treat (for about 35 people) to Shawmut’s staff room, please sign up at the Welcome Center! 
Calling all Cadets, Calling all Cadets: The 2021-2022 Cadets season will begin 6:30 pm September 22 2021! Please meet us outside by the Cadet Fire pit next to the Church Garage.   *Cadet parents please plan on taking a few mins to fill out the paperwork the first night of dropping off your Cadet.  Also if you are not connected to the email list please email westendcadets@gmail.com to get connected for future announcements and updates.

Recently many prayer requests have been placed on the prayer line.  Thank you to all who have taken the time to check the prayer line and have responded with your prayers.  We serve a faithful God who heard and answered your prayers. To God be the glory!

* Prayer Line * 453-2288 *

Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates.  After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you.

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States.  Many of us can probably still remember many details of that horrific day.  

It was a day of unimaginable tragedy and uncertainty.  In the midst of the pain and loss, we were also able to find hope in our God and to pray and share together in faith.  We continue to be thankful for the members of our military who protect our freedoms and liberties around the world.  Please continue to pray for the safety and courage of our soldiers stationed around the globe and for the families they leave back home.

We place our hope and trust in the Lord, knowing that He holds us and His world in His faithful embrace!

YOUTH MINISTRIES 

JROCK

Our first meeting of the year will be next Sunday, Sept 19th,  from 3:45-5:30pm. We will meet in the basement.

LIFE

Join us tonight for our first meeting of the year! We will meet in the basement from 6-8pm.Saturday Sept 18th, 4:30-9:45pm, We will head to Grand Haven for a little fun at the beach. We will have some fun playing at the beach, we will provide pizza and grab ice cream on the way home!  This should be fun, so invite your friends and we hope to see you there!
Join us Wednesday Sept 22nd at 5:30pm for a 50’s style dinner!  We will grill burgers and hot dogs while the oldies music plays!  This will be our first fund-raiser of the year!  Join us for a fun night for a good cause!
THIS WEEKTODAY – 9/12

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

  9:45 AM   Morning Worship

  11:00 AM  Fall Kick Off!

   6:00 PM   LIFE MONDAY –9/13

   7:00 PM   Ad Board

WEDNESDAY –9/15

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study  

   1:00 PM   Cafe

NEXT SUNDAY – 9/19

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

  9:45 AM   Morning Worship

11:00 AM  Discovery Hour  

   3:45 PM  JROCK

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

TODAY, September 12th

Nursery- Erin Viveros

Children’s Ministry- Nichole Quigley

Audio/Visual:

Slides-  Mike Quigley

Sound- Ryan Faber

Video- Micah Graybill

Welcome Center: Jenith Verbeek 

NEXT WEEK, September 19th

Nursery- Holly Milanowski

Children’s Ministry- Christina Harms

Audio/Visual:

Slides-  Kristen Adrianse

Sound- David Riley

Video- Matt Falk

Welcome Center: Kathy Myers

September 5, 2021

TODAY

This Sunday our guest preacher is Dave Balicki.  His sermon, More Than Meets The Eye, will be from 2 Corinthians 4:1-18.

During the service, we will celebrate communion.  If you are worshipping from home, we encourage you to have communion elements ready. You may also stop by the church office during office hours to pick up individually packaged communion kits.

The second offering will be for Faith Promise.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Dan will begin a sermon series titled Back To Basics with the message Love God from Matthew 22:35-40.

The second offering will be for Christian Education.

CHURCH FAMILY

Wilma Tumbling was admitted into the hospital yesterday and has pneumonia.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Len Hudson had a heart procedure earlier this week.  Everything went very smoothly and he is now home and recovering.

Pam Johnson fell while riding her bike on vacation in Tennessee and broke her hip.  She had surgery and will be recovering in the hospital for a few days, they then have to travel back home.  Please pray for a smooth recovery and safe travels home!

Beth Scheidel fell on Wednesday and was taken to the ER at Butterworth. They discovered that her heart was out of rhythm.   She is still at the hospital and will likely be getting a pace maker to keep her heart in rhythm.  Please keep her in your prayers!

* Prayer Line * 453-2288 * Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates.  After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Fall Kick Off 2021!  Join us in celebrating the start of another great year! Cake will be served immediately following the service next Sunday.  Games and Crafts will be set up- kids of all ages are welcome to join the fun! 

Nursery and Children’s Worship Check-in begins Sept 12th!            ALL children must check in!  Parents & guardians: please download the church center app and arrive early to get your children checked in.

Gems Counselor: Planning meeting reminder!  We will be getting together on Wednesday night, Sept 8th at 7pm in the Cafe to firm up our plans for the year.  Please let Deb know if you’re unable to be there.

GEMS begins September 22nd!  We look forward to gathering again to learn, love & lean into God’s promises.  Questions?  Contact Deb Kok.  Eager to see you!

Kids Hope wants to treat the teachers with treats! If you are willing to bring a treat (for about 35 people) to Shawmut’s staff room, please sign up at the Welcome Center!

Thursday evening ladies fall bible study will be starting Sept 9th! We will meet every other week at 6:30pm until November 18th.  We will be using a 6 session Beth Moore study called “Chasing Vines” based on John 15.  Contact Faye Kragt (616-581-8285) with questions or to order books.  We’d love to have you join us!

Join us in celebrating Westend’s 30th Anniversary!  We will meet for lunch at millennium park after the service on September 26th!  Please RSVP if you are able to attend!  There are sign up sheets near the welcome center or online:

https://forms.gle/3gKD62aKYDMxLY1S9

The Women’s Bible study that meets on Westend Wednesdays will be studying the book The Unknown Hour: Biblical Signs, Warnings, Hope & Peace by Gaylord Haan and Jerome Julien.  If you are interested in joining this study, please give Diane Maat a call (616-377-2719) so she can order you a book (approximately $20).

Did you know Westend has a mobile app?  Our new mobile app allows you to give online, check-in for Nursery/Children’s Ministry, and stay up to date on the latest Westend happenings with our church calendar! 

Divorce Care is a caring group of people who will walk alongside those who are experiencing one of life’s most difficult experiences. The 13-week program is a Christ centered way of navigating through the process of recovery. It includes a video series and workbook featuring experts on divorce.  The cost is $15.  We encourage you to invite friends or family who may be experiencing a divorce or separation to join us. The next class starts Tuesday, September 14, at 6:30 PM in the Cafe.  For more information you can email Deb Stapley (dstapley5@sbcglobal.net ) or go to divorcecare.org

HELP NEEDED! 

The AV team is still looking for volunteers. If you might be interested in helping to run sound, do slides or video please contact one of the 2 leaders: Micah Graybill or Jeremy Marsman.

We still really need volunteers for both nursery and Children’s Ministry!  Please sign up in Planning Center or at the Welcome Center for a Sunday if you are able! 

YOUTH MINISTRIES 

JROCK

Join us next Friday, Sept 10th 5-9:30pm, as we head to Grand Haven for a little fun at the beach. We will have some fun playing at the beach, we will provide pizza and grab ice cream on the way home!  This should be fun, so invite your friends and we hope to see you there! 

Join us Sunday Sept 19th for our first meeting of the year! We will meet in the basement from 3:45-5:30pm.

LIFE

Join us next Sunday, Sept 12th for our first meeting of the year! We will meet in the basement from 6-8pm.

Join us Saturday Sept 18th, 4:30-9:45pm, as we head to Grand Haven for a little fun at the beach. We will have some fun playing at the beach, we will provide pizza and grab ice cream on the way home!  This should be fun, so invite your friends and we hope to see you there!

Join us Wednesday Sept 22nd at 5:30pm for a 50’s style dinner!  We will grill burgers and hot dogs while the oldies music plays!  This will be our first fund-raiser of the year!  Join us for a fun night for a good cause!

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings       8/23 – 8/29      wkly goals

Ministries        $10,310        $12,228

Chr Ed            $529             $1,308

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 9/5

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

  9:45 AM   Morning Worship

WEDNESDAY –9/8

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study  

   1:00 PM   Cafe

   7:00 PM   GEMS Counselor 

                 Meeting

THURSDAY –9/9

   9:30 AM   Knit & Crochet  

   6:30 PM   Women’s Bible Study

 FRIDAY –9/10

   5:00 PM   JROCK Beach Trip  

NEXT SUNDAY – 9/12

   9:15 AM  Prayer Time

  9:45 AM   Morning Worship

  11:00 AM  Fall Kick Off!

   6:00 PM  LIFE

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

TODAY, September 5th 

Nursery- Lois Kragt, Doris Verbeek

Children’s Ministry- Lynn Bengelink

Audio/Visual:

Slides- Micah Graybill 

Sound- Linda Vanderlaan

Video- Matt Falk

NEXT WEEK, September 12th

Nursery- Erin Viveros

Children’s Ministry- Nichole Quigley

Audio/Visual:

Slides-  Mike Quigley

Sound- Linda Vanderlaan

Video- Matt Falk

Welcome Center: Jenith Verbeek